by Dawn Weathersbee | Sep 3, 2019 | Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps
Lani Rosales is a powerhouse businesswoman, who also runs communities and events that help support job seekers in Austin. Lani gets a lot done in her every day as Chief Operating Officer at The American Genius. She has been named in the Inman 100 Most Influential Real...
by Dawn Weathersbee | Jun 25, 2019 | Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps
Networking. Whether we love it or hate it, our career demands it. Those of us who hate it tend to see networking as “smarmy,” sales-y” or just plain anxiety-producing. It can feel less than authentic going into a room of people solely to promote yourself. But Patti...
by Crystal Zuzek | Dec 19, 2018 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips, Marketing & Self Promotion
When many of us think of networking, we envision awkward meet-and-greet functions with stacks of business cards exchanging hands among complete strangers. But thanks to LinkedIn, the massive platform for professionals that boasts 562 million users worldwide,...
by Kay Dee | Sep 14, 2018 | Austin, Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
In a world where freelancers can run entire businesses from our laptops and order lunch from our phones, there is still an inherent human value in connecting with other people face-to-face. Studies have shown that people with strong social ties tend to live longer,...
by Kristen Dunn | Aug 21, 2018 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Marketing & Self Promotion
The room was packed. Everyone was waiting to hear how they could tell a better brand story. And Judy Tsuei knows a thing or two about this. After all, she’s worked with global brands like Toyota and Neutrogena, indie brands, and even celebrities. She’s also been an...