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I figured paying for a Chamber membership was a waste, but the networking breakfast landed me a $5,000 job.

I signed up after a friend in town said it was the only way to meet the right people. Has anyone else gotten real work from those events?
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benflores
benflores3mo ago
Totally get that, my old boss made me go to those things and I hated it at first. Actually met a guy who needed help with his website at a mixer last year. Ended up doing a few projects for him that paid my rent for a couple months. You really have to talk to people, not just grab a bagel and leave. It feels forced but sometimes just showing up is the whole game.
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lane.angela
Sometimes it feels so awkward, but just showing up really IS the secret.
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umac71
umac711mo ago
Yeah, seriously, I snagged a solid side gig after two awkward breakfasts just by staying for the small talk.
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