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EFFECTIVE NETWORKING
for Independent Contractors
why does networking
get 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-up
Provide
Value
Keep In
Touch
provide value.
just ask.
software.
BRANDON ELEY
Interactive Director - Kelsey Advertising & Design
Author, Blogger, Speaker - EleyMedia
brandon@eleymedia.com
Twitter: @beley
Online Marketing Inside Out
By Brandon Eley & ShayneTilley
www.brandoneley.com
www.kelseyads.com

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