A lot GREAT networking takes place during the “scheduled” conference hours, but there never seems to be enough time!
Take advantage of your time after hours!
Yes, the parties and events are a great time and can be a great place to network after hours, but I find them to be more of a social event. Most people at that point are trying to relax a little bit and leave “the work” for the next day.
For me, this is the best time to for high quality networking!
In 2009 after attending one of ShareASale’s amazing parties, Eric Nagel and I decided there was a ton of information that the two of us had learned since the previous conference. With our daytime hours being limited, we decided to sit in front of our laptops through the late night hours and share our latest discoveries.
The information that the both of us had walked away that late night/early morning has now made this a ritual at every Affiliate Summit since. The size of our group has grown since inception and the information that everyone walks away with is priceless!
I’m not saying that you should ship a couple of whiteboards to your hotel & invite 15 people to your room for an all night brainstorming session!
That may be a bit extreme for most, but it has been known to happen and may of been one of the most successful networking sessions ever! #JustSayin’
What I am trying to say is, take advantage of your time! Set up your own after hours meeting or session away from the hustle and bustle with others that are like minded and looking to learn, share and contribute to your group.
You never know… someone that you invite may bring along a person that could be a great asset to your group or even turn out to be a life long friend!
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