This document provides tips for networking and outreach. It discusses branding on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, ensuring each profile has a unique style. At networking events, the document notes everyone feels afraid but attendees are not alone, and advises coming prepared while staying authentic. When doing cold outreach, it recommends giving before asking, having an elevator pitch, and minimizing random contacts while staying enthusiastic.

1. NETWORKING & OUTREACH
CHRIS HOUGH

2. NETWORKING & OUTREACH
BRANDING
▸ LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, Meetup…
▸ Avatars, Messaging, Style. Each
platform should be unique.
▸ Authenticity.
▸ Listen first. Speak second.
▸ Connect with others inside and
outside your perspective.
▸ Not a perfect science.
“Make sure your worst enemy is not living between your own two ears.”
— Laird Hamilton

3. NETWORKING & OUTREACH
NETWORKING EVENTS
▸ Everyone is afraid.
▸ You are not alone.
▸ Introverts and Extroverts.
▸ ROI of your time.
▸ Authenticity.
▸ Come prepared.
▸ Get connected.
“Attaching your own happiness or
sadness to somebody’s else’s actions
is the quickest way to lose.”
— Gary Vaynerchuk

4. NETWORKING & OUTREACH
COLD OUTREACH
▸ Always be networking.
▸ Utilize your friend’s networks.
▸ GIVE before you ASK.
▸ Have an elevator pitch.
▸ Minimize Random.
▸ Always be smiling.
“Success Is Going from Failure to Failure
Without Losing Your Enthusiasm”
— Winston Churchill

5. AMA
NETWORKING & OUTREACH