Dear Introverts, Here's How To Up Your Networking Game

Networking is especially difficult in the beginning. So what can entrepreneurs do?


BEAM Team

14 Feb, 2017

Dear Introverts, Here's How To Up Your Networking Game | BEAMSTART News

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This article originally titled "The Jay Kim Show: Selena Soo on networking for introverts" was first published on e27

A self-described introvert, Selena Soo knows what it takes to overcome the anxiety, sweat palms and nervous small-talk of those awful networking events.

And while networking is hated by both extroverts and introverts alike, it is undeniably an important part of the entrepreneurship journey.

Soo uses a unique approach to networking and implements a four-step process for building long lasting relationships.

Take a listen here on the latest episode of the Jay Kim Show. Show notes below.


https://soundcloud.com/jaykimshow/episode-17-selena-soo


Detailed Show Notes

(1:58) Who is Selena Soo?

(5:47) On building trust with your audience

(6:26) The power of publicity

(9:55) How Selena’s passion for connecting people led her to entrepreneurship

(14:20) Why doing what you love for free can be the quickest way to success early on…

(16:50) …and how trading your skills for publicity may be worth more than money

(19:24) How to build relationships with influencers starting today

(23:10) On adding value to build last relationships

(27:38) Moving from initial contact to deep connection

(28:31) On knowing how to ask for help from those in your network

(32:50) Selena’s one piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to grow their network


This article originally titled "The Jay Kim Show: Selena Soo on networking for introverts" was first published on e27

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