How to Network Without Sounding Sleazy

Networking is a matter of approaching people the right way. Celina Wong shows you the way.

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Episode Summary

Celina Wong, a longtime friend of the Clients From Hell blog, offers her insights and proven practices for networking effectively. 

We discuss:

• The problems with typical networking tactics
• The advantages, like:
  • Referrals that can get you opportunities that are closed off to everyone else.
  • Future proofing your business
  • Insight and feedback into your work
• How to network:
  1. Offer value; be helpful
  2. Ask for something small
  3. Follow up

Resources

Celina's article: Networking and the Shy Syndrome

Raghav Haran's Ultimate Guide to Networking

 

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