In this episode, Jared Judge shares the exciting follow-up to the networking event he played recently. He discusses his experience at Venue Hub, a local company in Denver that connects people with event venues. Jared sponsored the event and networked with venue owners and event planners, emphasizing the importance of networking for musicians. He shares an interesting encounter with the owner of a unique venue centered around a giant ant farm and their discussion about playing "space music" for a mushroom party. Jared then dives into a specific opportunity that arose from the networking event. He received an email from Kyle, who works at a hotel in downtown Denver, expressing interest in booking Jared for their Christmas in July event. Jared highlights the power of networking with non-musicians and the effectiveness of having a contact form on his website. He also reveals a time-saving technique by using AI tools to craft quick and tailored responses.
