1. I spoke to an individual who works at a local marketing company.
a. I put them as a domain expert
b. I looked up top marketing companies in the area and emailed them.
c. We just exchanged information.
d. This person allowed me to see what my market needs, looks for, pays for, and how the company presents its services to them.
2. I spoke to a network marketing mentor
a. I put them as market expert
b. I asked a friend working in network marketing to allow me to speak to one of their professional mentors.
c. We just exchanged information.
d. This person allowed me to see what the important aspects of marketing are, what people look for the most in terms of outsourcing for marketing.
3. I spoke to an individual that sells marketing time and posts on a huge Instagram page for influencer engagement.
a. I put them as a supplier
b. I did some research on Instagram to find a reputable and authentic Instagram page without bots or bought followers and Dm’ed then emailed them.
c. We just exchanged information.
d. This person allows me to see what people needing engagement are willing to pay for engagement and what they are putting out as marketing posts.
Reflection: This experience has shown me that sometimes you have to be intentional with your networking and not just network with everyone because an opportunity might present itself. It’s also important to network with a plan.
Hey Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteGreat work at finding an interview for each marketing category. I found it interesting how you used social media to search for potential people. It is important to start building relationships with people who could help you through your journey as an entrepreneur. Building a solid network can help you be a lot more successful than without those connections. Keep up the great work!
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI think you made some excellent choices with the people you decided to meet with. I feel that half of getting the most benefit from the social capital you have is choosing the right people to include in your network. I think you got some awesome takeaways from the meetings you had, and I think your reflections do a great job of capturing the essence of those takeaways.
Good job!
Nolan
Hey Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had the chance to meet with experts in your field who helped you further develop your idea. Talking with sales marketing people and a local marketing company was a wonderful idea. I hope you keep meeting people in days to come, and expand your network!