Effective Networking for Independent Contractors

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Slides fro my presentation "Effective Networking for Independent Contractors" given 11/13/10 at IndieConf in Raleigh, NC

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EFFECTIVE NETWORKINGfor Independent Contractors

why does networkingget such a bad rep?

i was born networking.

EFFECTIVE NETWORKING

• Principles of Networking

•Networking Online

•Networking Offline

•Making it Count

BASIC PRINCIPLES

open a bank account.

it’s not all about you.

give first.

give often.

you can’t know everyone.

ONLINE NETWORKING

LinkedIn

Facebook

go niche.

OFFLINE NETWORKING

Brandon

where to go?

introductions rawk.

don’t be “that guy.”

don’t be a business card ninja.

avoid “referral groups.”(like your life depended on it)

step away from the smartphone!

MAKE IT COUNT

follow up!

but don’t spam.

keep. in. touch.

my process

Connect Follow-upProvide Value

Keep In Touch

provide value.

just ask.

software.

BRANDON ELEYInteractive Director - Kelsey Advertising & Design

Author, Blogger, Speaker - EleyMedia

brandon@eleymedia.comTwitter : @beley

Online Marketing Inside OutBy Brandon Eley & Shayne Tilley

www.brandoneley.com www.kelseyads.com