"There was an event that NBCUniversal was sponsoring. I wasn't invited to it and I had nothing to do with it, but I volunteered to help set up and clean up the chairs. That meant she was there with the representatives at the end of the event and could get some one-on-one time with them. I was cleaning up and ended up talking to—a little bit cornering—a couple of reps. It's how I got my first job in entertainment."
Traditional networking approaches often fail solopreneurs due to cost, time commitment, and ineffectiveness. Formal networking groups, LinkedIn hustle culture, and referral requests from personal connections frequently disappoint. However, unconventional networking strategies prove more successful for solo businesses. Volunteering at industry events provides direct access to decision-makers and one-on-one conversation opportunities. Networking can happen in unexpected places like social venues, carpools, and online communities. Proactively reaching out and inserting yourself into relevant spaces, even without formal invitations, creates meaningful professional connections. These quirky approaches often yield better results than traditional networking methods.
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