Do you cringe at the thought of walking into a networking event? Waste hours trying to find the right people to connect with on social media? As a freelancer, you know what they say – your network is your net worth... or at least a nice steady pipeline of leads, collaborators and people to cheer you on when you need it. So how do we go about building a network?In this episode, Katie Sandow, marketing consultant and founder of The Marketing Forum, shares her advice on the art and science of networking:Why weak ties could be the best kind of network to buildThe 'be one of a kind' strategyHow to be the most useful person at a networking eventHow to feel confident when meeting new peopleMentioned on this episode:The Marketing Forum's new programme, Up Your Game: Confidence, Creativity, Connections!Say hi to Katie:Insta: @themarketingforum_Twitter: @marketingforum_YouTube: The Marketing ForumLinkedIn: Katie SandowSay hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.comIf you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. All donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated!

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