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5 Tips on Post-Conference Relationship Building

June 22, 2016 by diannejacob 15 Comments

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Food blogger and cooking teacher Jordan Hamons dreaded networking but now thinks of it as valuable relationship building.

A guest post by Jordan Hamons

I don’t like the term “networking.” It makes me think of salesmen in cheap suits trying to shake hands and sell products. It feels disingenuous and a little slimy.

ButI know networking is important for my career and business, so I’ve reframed how I think about it.  Now I see networking as an opportunity to get to know new people and build relationships with them, rather than just connecting with contacts that can benefit me.

No matter what you call it, building relationships is a key part of doing business and advancing your career. Any relationship, be it personal or professional, takes some nurturing. You can’t meet someone once and expect it to [Read more…] about 5 Tips on Post-Conference Relationship Building

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: building relationships, food blogging conferences, networking at conferences

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