Do you cringe at the thought of walking into a networking event? Waste hours trying to find the right people to connect with on social media? As a freelancer, you know what they say – your network is your net worth... or at least a nice steady pipeline of leads, collaborators and people to cheer you on when you need it. So how do we go about building a network?

In this episode, Katie Sandow, marketing consultant and founder of The Marketing Forum, shares her advice on the art and science of networking:

• Why weak ties could be the best kind of network to build
• The 'be one of a kind' strategy
• How to be the most useful person at a networking event
• How to feel confident when meeting new people

Mentioned on this episode:

• The Marketing Forum's new programme, Up Your Game: Confidence, Creativity, Connections!

Say hi to Katie:

Insta: @themarketingforum_
Twitter: @marketingforum_
YouTube: The Marketing Forum
LinkedIn: Katie Sandow

Say hi to Louise:

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com

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