Building a network

Networking is an exchange and not a unidirectional relationship. It means exchanging knowledge and insights, sharing experiences. It is as important to have good relations with people from the same field, as approaching professionals from other fields.

To help you with networking in an efficient way, here are some tips & tricks:

• Approach and interact personally and online.
• Keep your social media always updated.
• Post content that is relevant to your public and can hold their attention.
• Be authentic.
• Be kind. Helping other people is always possible and positive.
• Do not hide yourself. Be present, circle the spaces, make friends.
• Show you are open to exchange, interested, available.
• Talk more about ideas and less about people.
• Learn to listen to what your followers/fans say.
• Do not be lazy about commercial events.

It is not about quantity, but about quality. This is what matters in relationships.
Attend spaces that stimulate sharing of ideas.