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How to Start Networking as a Freelancer
Networking helps you grow your business.
If you’re a freelancer, chances are you don’t mind working alone. Freelancing is often a solitary life — perfect for introverts and people who like working independently. However, there’s one big reason you need to find and reach out to other people: networking.
Networking as a freelancer is a safety net. A strong network can be a source of new clients when work slows down. It can also support you through advice, referrals, and collaboration that can help you grow your business.
Building a network takes consistent effort. If you find yourself short on time (isn’t that the case for all of us freelancers?), choose one or two networking tactics that work best for you and focus on those.
Connect with people on social media
Posting on social media is an entirely different ball game, and not something you have to do to build a network. You can engage with people on social media by commenting on other people’s posts.
I create saved lists of LinkedIn profiles, which makes this process easier (especially since LinkedIn’s feed can get weird at times). If you’re using a platform like Threads, you can create custom feeds in the desktop app based on searches (like…
