Up until this point, we have talked alot about the structure of our business, we know what we are good at, we know what we probably shouldn’t do, but the phone still isn’t ringing. It’s time that we change that. In this episode we share 5 sure fire ways to get the phone ringing and clients knocking down your door and we do this via Networking!
What’s Up I’m TJ and I'm Justin and welcome to the Talking Pixels Podcast: Helping you take your photography from a hobby to a career!
Last episode we kicked off a new segment of the Talking Pixels Podcast called Pints and Pixels and had our friend Logan Detty join us, what takeaways did you get from that episode?!
We always hear that networking is an important part of running a business. It’s all about who you know! But where do you start? How can you make connections that will lead to a stronger business? What resources are there that can help you network yourself to success? In this episode we dive into strategies you can use to expand your professional network.
How Do You Approach Networking
- Be a giver - Don't expect anything in return
- Have genuine interest in meeting people
- Keep In Touch With People
- Connect people (networth)
- Listen twice as much as talking
5 Go To Places For Networking **1. Social Media
Facebook Groups (Cleveland Photo Nerds / Fujifilm Fam)
Referrals
Contests**
**Tagging/sharing
Engaging with other users content**
2. Local Chamber of Commerce / Mainstreet Organizations
3. Local & National Networking Events and Tradeshows
4. SCORE - https://www.score.org/ /
**5.Professional Organizations
PPA
Local Organizations like PPO / PPNEO / Local clubs
BNI (*https://www.bni.com/*)
Meetup.com**
Action Items
- Search Facebook for groups that pertain to your niche and join them (North East Ohio Weddings)
- Search for and attend a local meet up, mixer, or networking event in your area.
- Figure out how you are gonna stay connected
Recommended Reading:
- Win friends & Influence People - https://amzn.to/2OcFxrt
- Never Eat Alone - https://amzn.to/3eh5v7M
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