Are you networking backwards, creative pro?

Most people do! Try this instead… [Most people do! Try this instead…] [Marketing Mentor]( LIVE EVENT May 15, 12 - 1 pm ET [Marketing Mentor]( LIVE EVENT May 15, 12 - 1 pm ET   [Jumpstart Your Networking 2023 - Sign Up Here](   No Ducks Necessary! Are you still trying to get all of your “ducks in a row” before connecting with potential clients, Creative Professional?  As in… polishing up your elevator pitch… defining what you offer… and figuring out what the heck to say to people? Try this instead… Don’t define what you do before you start making connections. If you spend too much time thinking about what you offer and what to say, you’ll miss the most important part of networking. Can you guess what it is? Listening! Watch today’s short networking “Minisode” to see how listening first can help you not only know what to say… but define what you do! You’ll hear my favorite networking “trick,” too.  [Watch it here](  When you approach networking by listening first, it gives you an opportunity not only to learn about the other person and any struggles they have… But to respond to them on an individual basis, rather than spouting off “what you do” without first knowing who they are and what they need. And you really don’t need to have your “ducks in a row” to do that. Still think being prepared is more important? Share your thoughts, and see what everyone else thinks, in [today’s LinkedIn poll here](! And if the thought of in-person networking gives you chills… Come see how other creatives (including a big-time introvert) are using both virtual and in-person networking to grow their businesses at our big “JumpStart Your Networking” Live Event on May 15 from 12-1pm ET. It’s coming up SOON! And it’s free - [Reserve your spot now here](. Up Next: How do you start networking when you don’t have any connections, yet? Join me for a LIVE interview with Lisa Mullis on [Wednesday, May 10 at 12:30PM ET]( to hear how and where to find new connections… And how to reach out to them when you do. Lisa helps creatives in mid-career transition define their brand positioning and get clear about the real value of their work. She’s awesome and you’re going to want to catch this one! Click the “attend” button to [get notified when we go live here](. What did you think of this week's newsletter? [Loved it]( | [Great]( | [Good]( | [Meh]( | [Bad]( If you enjoyed this, please consider sharing Quick Tips with a fellow creative professional. [Share Quick Tips](mailto:?subject=I%20%F0%9F%92%96%20this%20newsletter.%20You%20might%20too&body=Marketing%20Mentor%27s%20Quick%20Tips%20newsletter%20takes%20the%20mystery%20out%20of%20marketing%21%20%0A%0AKnow-how%2C%20industry%20resources%20and%20motivation%20for%20busy%20creative%20pros%2C%20delivered%20with%20humor%20and%20insight%20into%20today%E2%80%99s%20marketing%20challenges.%20%0A%0AJoin%2024%2C000%20creative%20professionals%20who%20are%20leaving%20the%20feast-or-famine%20cycle%20behind.%20Sign%20up%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FQTfriend)  Ilise Benun Your Marketing Mentor (917) 750-0498   [Listen to the latest episode of the Marketing Mentor Podcast](     Live Event - COMING SOON! Learn how to land clients by making connections in a way that’s totally you at my JumpStart Your Networking LIVE event. You'll get to see inside the networking strategies of 3 different creatives. And you'll hear about my big new plans to help you up your networking game this year. Can’t wait! [Reserve your spot now to get in for free](   On the Blog: Minisode #3 Turning Connections into Clients Miss our second Networking Minisode, on why you should never pitch your services - and a better way to turn connections into clients? Catch the replay [here on the blog](! Minisode #1 is [here](. Minisode #2 is [here](.   On the Podcast: Talking Networking with Andy Brenits How do you network in-person in a post-pandemic world? What about one-on-one networking? Listen to my recent conversation with creative strategy consultant and master networker, Andy Brenits on the podcast! [Listen to Episode #473 here](.   Networking on a Boat! Want to see the difference between what happens when you’re that cringe-worthy guy at a networking event… and when you just go be yourself? Read about my client, Nadine’s, experience networking on a boat! See what happened [here on the blog](.     FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [marketing-mentor.com]( | [View Online]( | [Unsubscribe]([%%20unsub_url%20%]) [Manage]( your preferences | [Opt Out]( using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? [Sign up]( to receive our future emails. View this email [online](. 350 Barnard St. | Savannah, GA 31401 US This email was sent to {EMAIL}. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book. [powered by emma](