004 Beyond social media: The REAL way to grow your creative business

Is attending networking events and conferences the key to growing your creative business? In this episode, I'm chatting about why I prioritize in-person connections and share my recent experience as a keynote speaker.

Join me as I explore:

• How I choose the right networking events for my business
• Strategies I use for making meaningful connections at conferences
• Balancing networking with my energy levels as an introvert
• Alternative ways to network if large events seem inaccessible
• The unexpected benefits I've found from attending events with no expectations

Whether you're a photographer, designer, writer, or any other creative entrepreneur, this episode will help you rethink your approach to networking and building relationships in your industry. Tune in to discover how you can leverage in-person connections to grow your business and find inspiration!

Timestamps:

00:00 My transition from event photographer to keynote speaker
04:09 Tips for choosing and approaching networking events, and the benefits of regular, local meetups vs. large conferences
08:04 how to get the most out of in-person networking and events
14:44 what to prioritize at networking events
15:47 know of events in your area? share them!

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Chapters

• 0:00 My transition from photographer to keynote speaker
• 4:09 Tips for choosing and approaching networking events, and the benefits of regular, local meetups vs. large conferences
• 8:04 How to get the most out of in-person networking and events
• 14:44 What to prioritize at networking events
• 15:47 Know of events in your area? Share them!