People in your network

by Dale Davidson

Obvious statement: your network is important.

BUT, sometimes it's hard to think of people in your network that could be helpful to you.

As a starting point, here's a list of categories of people in your network that will get you thinking about it:

  • Friends
  • Current co-workers
  • Former co-workers
  • Former bosses
  • Former clients
  • Current clients
  • Recruiters
  • Colleagues that you worked with from different companies/agencies (not necessarily co-workers)

Notice how these are people you've already met and had interactions with. You don't have to go to some random conference and hand out business cards.

Shoot them a note, grab a coffee together (make sure you pay) or hop on the phone, and tell them you're looking for new projects to join as a 1099.

Want the full playbook? Check out Going 1099.

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