Comment from Friend & Freelancer “There’s just no work out there”
That was a quote from a friend of mine in Vegas. Frustrated about his lack of freelance business. The best advise I can give someone trying to build up their freelance book…GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! If business is slow then you have no reason to sit there. Most of the networking events are free and you don’t have to drink. If you don’t feel comfortable standing there without a drink, order a water with lime. That way you save money, stay sober & still look cool.
I visited a local Vegas networking event last night called “The Executive Lounge” (www.theexecutivelounge.com). The event is perfect for a freelancer. There’s a new location at The Sterling Club located in Turnberry Place. The drinks cost a little more than the old location at Lavo, but you can’t beat the class of people that attend.
I met with people at every level of business, but mostly people at the top of their field. Regardless of your social status everyone here is interested in meeting other business types. No one tries to shove their business in your face. If the subject came up then we talked about it. If not, sports, hobbies, kids, insert topic.
There are a couple networking events I like, but none of them have the vibe that Executive Lounge is providing. I would suggest signing up at Meetup.com and finding topics that fit your criteria. Today Smashing Magazine posted “6 Simple Ways For Freelancers To Increase Productivity“. Worth reading if you’re a full or part-time freelancer.