Networking…do you have to do it? Yes. Is it awful? No. It doesn’t have to be. It’s actually much easier than you realize!
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
Networking - it doesn’t happen at networking events
Pacing the amount of alcohol you drink while networking
Some great go-to questions you can ask others
Connecting with others outside the usual way we network
Why you need to be able to have normal human chit chat
The questions you should always have prepared answers for
Why you should brag on your friends when networking
Remembering people’s names - you need to improve this skill
Memorable Quotes
“Having a real conversation with people is networking.” [5:42]
“Show up. Be a pleasure to talk to. And don’t be crazy. If you are crazy, try to hide it.” [9:07]
“Treat it like a work event. That refers to attire. That refers to jokes. That refers to drinking. That refers to all of the things.” [11:31]
“Bragging on your friends, even if you don’t think it’s going to pay your rent, it will in full later.” [22:20]
“It pays off to remember people’s names. It really does.” [24:47]
Find No Film School everywhere:
On the Web
https://nofilmschool.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool
Twitter
https://twitter.com/nofilmschool
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool
Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
