Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life15 Apr 2013

Networking: Building Your Network Before You Need It with Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney is recognized leader and speaker on digital marketing, social media strategy, and community enthusiasm. Moving to Nashville in 2007, he co-founded two annual unconferences, PodCamp Nashville and BarCamp Nashville. He also launched two monthly events, Nashcocktail and Geek Breakfast, the latter now has chapters across the US, South Africa and Australia. Dave also has a book available for preorder: New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods

Dave’s Podcamp Nashville Session

Erik’s Podcamp Nashville Session

Covered in this episode:

Events are not just about the speakers or the topics
It’s about the people!
Best practices to be productive in your event networking –
Before:Do your homework
Look to see who is attending ahead of time check the list of atendees and speakers
Make notes of who you want to make sure to meet or meet up with
Start connecting even before the event
Take note of the sponsers
Prepare business cards
Practice your ‘elevator pitch’ introducing who you are, what you do, why your at the event
During:Make use of lanyards and nametags
Look for the interesting people
Look for the people in similar sessions to you
You don’t have to rush
Listen to what people are talking about around you
Follow the event hashtag, start interaction online to bridge offline
We all need a safety net – by Carla Swank
How an introvert can network without going crazy by Britt Raybould
It takes courage!
After:Take notes as you are meeting people
ASK for business cards, don’t just give
Follow up with them digitally
Connect on Linked In
Nimble.com
Dumbars Number
Following up is important
Dunbars number
32 Tips for #SXSW (Applicable elsewhere also)

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