Kent Lewis, founder and president of Anvil Media in Portland, OR shares his unique system for growing his network from one to thousands. Learn his techniques in this presentation shared at the pdxMindShare event on January 15, 2014.

1. Networking in the Digital Age
@KentjLewis
Founder @pdxMindShare
President @AnvilMedia

2. About Me
About Me

3. Agenda
Develop a networking philosophy
Preparing for a networking event
Working a networking event
Resources
Q&A

4. Developing a Philosophy
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5. Time is Money

6. Input = Output

7. Get Social (Media)

8. LinkedIn

9. Provide value early & often

10. Build a relationship of connectors

11. Volunteer

12. Become a connector

13. Earn or ask for referrals

14. Favors are currency

15. Create your own opportunities

16. Care & feeding required

17. Provide value in every interaction

18. Reciprocity is a powerful tool

19. Building a network takes a lifetime

20. Preparing for an Event
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21. Evaluate events thoroughly

22. Create a game plan (w/ wingman)

23. Develop an elevator pitch

24. Socialize your business card

25. Be prepared

26. Dress appropriately

27. Working an Event
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28. Make a strong first impression

29. Break the ice

30. More is better…?

31. Listen and learn

32. Find common interests

33. Help before asking for help

34. Follow-up immediately

35. Conclusion
Your time is money, use it thoughtfully
Do your homework
Make a strong first impression
Start simple “What’s your story?”
Provide value early in every relationship
The more you put in, the more you get out
Be patient, building a network takes a lifetime

36. Resources & Next Steps
Articles, ideas and more
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37. Resources
Referral-based Networking, Portland Style
Essential Guide to Creating a Social Media Savvy Resume
5 to a Successful Career in Search Engine Marketing
10 For Optimizing Your Online Persona
How to Become a Social Media Guru in 3 Easy Steps

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39. Questions?
@KentjLewis
President & Founder
@AnvilMedia
kent@anvilmediacom
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