The No Film School Podcast

The Joy of Networking in Hollywood!

12.07.2023 - By No Film SchoolPlay

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Networking…do you have to do it? Yes. Is it awful? No. It doesn’t have to be. It’s actually much easier than you realize!

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:

Networking - it doesn’t happen at networking events

Pacing the amount of alcohol you drink while networking

Some great go-to questions you can ask others

Connecting with others outside the usual way we network 

Why you need to be able to have normal human chit chat 

The questions you should always have prepared answers for

Why you should brag on your friends when networking 

Remembering people’s names - you need to improve this skill

Memorable Quotes

“Having a real conversation with people is networking.” [5:42]

“Show up. Be a pleasure to talk to. And don’t be crazy. If you are crazy, try to hide it.” [9:07]

“Treat it like a work event. That refers to attire. That refers to jokes. That refers to drinking. That refers to all of the things.” [11:31]

“Bragging on your friends, even if you don’t think it’s going to pay your rent, it will in full later.” [22:20]

“It pays off to remember people’s names. It really does.” [24:47]

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