Jump to the 2:44 minute mark to skip the initial laughter that surrounds a conference conversation between myself and good friends Grace Sharkey of Freightwaves and Lars Ward of Freightvana.
Once we get to the 3-minute ish mark of the show, we settle into a great discussion defining how each of us approaches a conference.
We cover strategies such as:
All this plus more during a live recording of Everything is Logistics at Manifest: The Future of Logistics conference.
Links from the show:
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Timestamps
0:02:44 Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth
0:07:29 Exploring the Value of LinkedIn for Conference Preparation
0:09:09 Leveraging LinkedIn for Professional Networking and Engagement
0:10:23 The Value of Consistency and Serendipity at Logistics Conferences
0:14:46 Maximizing ROI at Manifest Conference
0:16:21 Accidental Conversations at Conferences: The Magic of Connecting with Others
0:17:53 Prioritizing Conferences for Marketing and Sales
0:22:04 Building Connections and Trust
0:30:51 Follow-Up Strategies for Networking Events: Leveraging Technology and Traditional Tactics
0:32:52 Strategies for Effective Post-Conference Outreach
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