I’ve written a book about networking, a process where (well, up until recently) you primarily went out and met people face-to-face, often at business networking events. As a result, you’d probably think I’m some outgoing and extroverted guy, who lives for networking! …But I’m really not. In fact, while I wouldn’t exactly call myself introverted, I can get a little anxious going to places I don’t know, in order to meet people I don’t know.…
This post started life as a Twitter thread… Here’s a thread of 29 random networking / self-promotion / personal branding tips, aimed at people who hate the idea of selling themselves – because f*ck it, why not? 🤷♂️ Hopefully there’s something for everyone & all tastes here… 🧵 — Steve Morgan 📗 (@steviephil) October 28, 2022 …But alas, it flopped. 😔 A haiku: Tried a Twitter thread Oh no… It flopped miserably Gonna stick to…
They say “practice what you preach,” right? It’s all well and good that I’ve written a book that offers advice on how to self-promote / network / market yourself in a non-salesy way, based on what’s worked for me as a freelance SEO consultant – but what about for other industries? In the book, I make the point that you can apply my tips and advice to your chosen specialism: whether you’re an SEO, a…
Coworking can be a great way to network for business – and in an almost entirely non-salesy way, too. By just surrounding yourself with and meeting other freelancers and small business owners, you’re likely to ask them who they are and what they do (and vice versa), and find out naturally that they may be a good referral partner, or that they know someone who needs your help. And now that we’re finally starting to…
For a good while now, I’ve been joining in with the weekly Twitter chat #FreelanceChat, which takes place on Thursdays at 5-6pm BST and is run by US-based PR professional Michelle Garrett (@PRisUs). Most weeks, 5-6 questions are pitched, which freelancers can jump in on and answer. Once a month though, it’s a free-for-all open mic chat – where anyone can ask a question. Last week, I decided to get in on the fun, asking…
