Social networking at affiliate events can be a daunting experience especially if you’ve never been to one before. It is, however, the perfect opportunity to meet like minded individuals and extend your contact list, all the while building new relationships with potential partners.
For those of you who may be a little shy when it comes to networking, here are a few tips on how you can turn the event into a true success.
1. Dress comfortably but smartly - you’ll want to feel at ease when trying to mingle (no trainers though!) and looking smart will increase your confidence.
2. If you know who will be attending the event read up a little on what they do beforehand, this will help guide you in asking relevant questions when meeting new people!
3. Prepare yourself a 20-30 second introduction on what it is you actually do.
4. Have an idea in mind about the sorts of questions likely to come up from other people when describing what you do.
5. Don’t be afraid to join new circles - if you see a group chatting why not go over and introduce yourself. Remember that not everybody knows each other anyway.
6. Think about what you wish to gain from this social networking, it is new partners? new affiliates? advice and info? This will give you a clearly defined goal for the event.
7. Most of all….relax! Enjoy yourself and don’t forget that you’re there to have fun and meet interesting people!
For more tips take a look at this post How to Network at an Affiliate Event.
Tags: a4uexpo, affiliate marketing conferences, social networking
Great insight, I came across Lammo’s blog through shopzilla and added the same at my favorites, I wish i could have participated A4UExpo before.
The top advice I like is “Prepare yourself a 20-30 second introduction on what it is you actually do.” 20/30 seconds are enough to explain about what actually you do.