Betsy Idilbi joins Caitlin Sellers , Paula Okonneh and Dr Sharon Jones in a round table discussion on ” Networking As a Female” .
Some things discussed were :
Always follow up
Ask for introductions
When meeting someone new, ask if they know anyone else interested in the same topics
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NETWORKING TIPS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Follow communities with similar interests to you
Don’t restrict yourself to only going to “formal” networking events
Attend Meet ups
Visit Pitch breakfast
Don’t be scared to reach out to someone online
Ask for coffee meetings
Set up video calls
Network at social events for example Birthday parties
Tailgate
Create or attend Masterminds
Join Online “happy hour”
Join Forums
Always follow up
Using networking as an opportunity to find mentors
Use flattery – it gets you everywhere
Ask for introductions
After meeting someone at an event ask if they know anyone else interested in the same topics
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