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Networking

How to Become a Successful Networker

by Jorge Fusaro on December 3, 2009 · 1 comment

Unemployment is a tough reality of 2009.  Job seekers, career movers, entrepreneurs, sales executives, and bloggers, among others, need to exercise their networking skills to be noticed.
Successful networkers take other people’s needs seriously. They know the value of giving and receiving. They are not afraid to give and receive nothing in return.
Successful networkers actively involve [...]

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10 Networking Tips to Stand Out in a Crowd

by Jorge Fusaro on October 15, 2009 · 2 comments

I really enjoy meeting new people and connecting with like-minded professionals.  These past weeks, I attended some unique and rewarding networking events in New York City.  I’ve noted that there is a direct relationship between great opportunities and a diverse and reliable network.  Below are some networking tips that that I have learned and continue [...]

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Last night was quite a thrill for new media marketers, social media strategists, artists, entrepreneurs, bloggers, and fans of Seth Godin and Hugh MacLeod in NYC. We were part of a private event limited to 100 people at ilili.  The purpose of the event was to celebrate/commemorate MacLeod’s cartoon for Seth Godin’s Purple Cow [...]

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Networking Strategies to Thrive in a Tough Economy

by Jorge Fusaro on September 10, 2009 · 5 comments

You have heard it said over and over again: “It’s not what you know but who you know that makes the difference.” This unknown proverb has become the wisdom of the ages, passed down from mentors, parents, coaches, and career counselors.
Networking is important and critical for success. Whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, student, [...]

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Networking Quotes

by Jorge Fusaro on June 12, 2008 · 0 comments

“The way of the world is meeting people through other people.”
– Robert Kerrigan
“~ It’s not what you know but who you know that makes the difference.”
– Anonymous
“More business decisions occur over lunch and dinner than at any other time, yet no MBA courses are given on the subject.”
– Peter Drucker
“I like to define networking as cultivating [...]

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Kevin Kelly wrote a hot article titled, “1,000 True Fans” that blew my mind. In a nutshell, Kevin presents a concept where 1000 True Fans are enough for a creator (artist, musician, photographer, craftsperson, performer, animator, videomaker, speaker, author, etc.) to make a six figure income.
A True Fan is defined as someone who will purchase anything and everything you produce. [...]

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