I got friends in low places

Knowing people is such a great thing, I try to talk to everyone I can.  Get to know them, what they do & how I can stay connected to them.  Whether it be phone, email, facebook...linkedin.  My girlfriend says I talk to too many people.  But I do this for a reason, you never know who can help you out later on.  Of course I try to do my part in this relationship, trying not to be a leech.  I like it to be a symbiotic relationship, "how can we help each other."

I've been trying to come up with new ways to advertise my small graphic design business, but keep my costs low.  I covered it in an earlier blog. This is proving difficult though, while there are some great free ways to advertise....I won't get the exposure like actually paying for advert space.  The other night I had someone call me up out of the blue.  They were letting me know that they are creating a ten page magazine/ visitors guide for a large festival.  Everyone in attendance (over ten thousand) will receive this pamphlet.  She told me that she had an open ad space & knew I was struggling to get some business.  So she offered me the 4.25x 3.75" ad for free.  All I had to do was design it.

My heart raced, I immediately sat down & began to work on the ad.  I love how it came out, it shows the facts but it also shows how creative / artistic I can be.  I'm really glad that I take the time to get to know so many different people.  My social networking so far is working better than any website or listing could do.  My suggestion, get a business card that stands out & begin shaking hands...engaging conversation and PASS OUT THOSE CARDS!


"It's all about people. It's about networking and being nice to people and not burning any bridges. Your book is going to impress, but in the end it is people that are going to hire you."
Mike Davidson