When it comes to the entertainment business, networking is an important tool that helps you grow both personally and professionally. You have a chance to meet new and exciting people that help make the industry a great place to be. Forming connections with individuals in your field can be very beneficial to your future success.
There are so many different people in entertainment, you never know who you are going to meet. Performers, promoters, club and business owners are often seen at a variety of different events. It is always important to make yourself available to as many people as you can. If you are introducing yourself to a fellow performer, offer them something more than just, "I love your work, can I take a picture with you?". They get conversations like that from dozens of people everyday. Instead, tell them who you are, what you do and how they can contact you. Open up and connect with them on a personal level; by giving them a glimpse as to who you are as a person, they will eventually want to learn more about you as a performer.
Forming these relationships can give you the chance to share new ideas, help each other with projects and learn about other aspects of the business that you may not have known about. By being courteous to everyone you meet, it allows you to gain a positive reputation among your peers. You begin to build a level of trust with other entertainers which will help you as you progress in the industry. No matter what the level of trust you have or who you know, you must always be mindful of how you carry yourself. Because the community is so tightly knit, anything you say or do can either help or hurt you. As long as you maintain a level of professionalism, your inner circle will only continue to grow.
Former guest Mike Hammer said it best, "People can forget about you just as easily as they found you." By making a good impression and properly networking with others you become more than just another person. You have brought something new to the table and contributed to the community you are now apart of in a positive way.
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