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Connect With the Right People, Not the Most<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common pitfall of building a \u201cgood\u201d network is trying to meet as many people as possible. It\u2019s not necessarily a numbers game \u2013 try focusing on select people whose values align with yours, or that work in industries or at companies that might one day make sense to forge a strategic relationship with. And this doesn\u2019t just apply to business relationships. For your own personal professional growth, find folks who are in roles or career paths that you admire. You never know if they might be able to help you connect with others down the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Get Out There! Attend Networking Events<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to make connections in your industry is by attending networking events. Try looking for events held at local colleges by professional and industry associates, LinkedIn, and even Facebook. LinkedIn specifically has many industry-specific groups you can join, which often have networking happy hours. Get out there, and put a face to your name!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Help Others<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most networking situations, people expect that you will ask them for help. Do not be the first person to ask for something \u2013 try offering <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help first. They\u2019ll remember your generosity later, and return the favor through a meaningful relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Stay in Touch<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve connected with folks, make sure to stay in contact and continually rekindle the relationship once in awhile. If you contact someone out of the blue and ask for help, you are less likely to receive a positive response. When you build stronger relationships, people are more likely to want to help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Start With Your Current Network<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to build a bigger and stronger network is to simply ask current friends, family, and co-workers. These connections are very strong because there is built-in trust from being introduced \u201cfrom a friend.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us know you favorite ways to build a network!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important parts of growing a business \u2013 and your career \u2013 is networking. The better and larger your network, the more opportunities you can explore. 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