Networking is the key to landing your next client, project, or job. It’s the gateway to learning and professional development. Going over networking tips and strategies I wish I knew when I was starting out as a designer and creative professional, I discuss:● Networking as an introvert● How to use networking to grow your business and move your career development forward● Why networking is as much about giving as it is about receiving● What Subliminal Reciprocity is and how to use it to your advantage● Making cross-functional connections and turning referrals into jobs● Why networking is a numbers game● The advice I wish I knew when I was starting out in my career● How widening your network allows you to take on more diverse projects●Why investing in networking by going to events is investing in your own success● My experience of starting a mastermind group that propelled me so quickly in my growth and allowed me to widen my connections furtherMentioned in this episode:My Brand Design Masters Facebook group: https://web.facebook.com/groups/branddesignmasters  My Brand Design Masters Guild: www.philipvandusen.com/mastermind  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, head on over to the following links for more of my work and some valuable resources to get you started on your own branding initiatives. Until the next episode!VISIT MY WEBSITE:http://www.philipvandusen.com  JOIN THE BRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER:  http://www.philipvandusen.com/muse  JOIN THE BRAND DESIGN MASTERS FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/branddesignmasters/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:http://www.youtube.com/c/PhilipVanDusen  FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/philipvandusen  FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST:https://www.pinterest.com/philipvandusen  LIKE MY AGENCY ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/verhaalbranddesign Bring Your Own Laptop - Adobe Training with Daniel Scotthttps://www.byol.me/philip  InVideohttps://bdmpodcast.com/invideoDiscount Code: “PHILIP50”Tubebuddyhttps://wwwtubebuddy.com/philipvandusen  ____________________________The Brand Design Masters Podcast is targeted to entrepreneurs, designers, creative professionals and anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, graphic design, personal branding, trends and marketing.Philip VanDusen is the owner of Verhaal Brand Design, a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on how to build successful brands for themselves and for the clients and customers they serve.