Courtesy of the last ideaXchange meeting

Tried-and-true networking techniques used by members

• Look for a connection or way to establish a relationship with a new prospect
• Let people get to know you as a person
• Don’t be afraid to tell people you are looking for new projects or clients
• Follow-up as soon as possible after meeting a prospect: email, call, send an article
• Maintain existing relationships over time: lunch meetings, Twitter, regular emails or calls
• Find a group where you can be a regular, or the “go-to person”
• Approach networking as just a way to meet people or chat
• Be strategic: know who you want to talk to or meet
• Be curious: ask questions when meeting people
• Answer questions on LinkedIn
• Join LinkedIn groups

How to find networking groups

• Reach out to colleagues and/or people you know
• Look outside of your business interests
• Be open to new possibilities

If anyone has additional tips, please leave a comment!