OC088: How Networking Can Grow your Business

So often when we're ready to launch or grow our business we think....website.  Sales is all about awareness and reputation.  No matter how amazing our product is, if they don't know that we exist they will never buy from us. Networking is a word that terrifies most of us because we think of cheesy Chamber of Commerce meetings in hotel ballrooms....where cheap beer and business cards flow like honey.  There's a better way. To develop a true network you need to: 1. Know your target audience 2. Make a plan to meet them 3. Go to them....be willing to be uncomfortable 4. Make it about them (add before you ask) 5. Look and ask for connections 6. Stay in touch       Join our Private Facebook Group! Welcome to the Onward Creatives podcast. We're Valentina and Jack Fussell, creative entrepreneurs. This podcast is for the creative dreamers and doers. Each week I bring insights, resources, and support to help you take your business to the next level. The journey onward starts here.   For more inspiration and resources for your life visit us at: Onward Creatives Facebook You can Follow Jack at: InstagramTwitter Facebook Building a brand? If so, listen to our other podcast Human Centric is the New Black