Going to events is not the only way to network.
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Here’s some sage advice Jim shared for how to step up your networking game. Becoming a rock star networker involves plenty of practice with lots of handshakes and conversations. There are plenty of books out there about how to be an effective networker, but as Jim was quick to mention, it’s difficult to be an expert on the subject since every event is a snowflake and everyone you meet will have a different personality. He shared plenty of tips and anecdotes from his nearly 30 years in the field as well as dispelled some of the myths he’s encountered along the way.
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