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title: Better Ways to Network
description: How do grow your network in terms of quality, not quantity?
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# [Better Ways to Network](https://www.sellingenergy.com/blog/better-ways-to-network)

 Written by [Mark Jewell](https://www.sellingenergy.com/blog/author/mark-jewell) | February 10, 2018

Networking is a necessary component of building your business and it’s the quickest way to forge relationships within the industry. Why is it important to network?

- It’s a great way to build your reputation – you’ll be seen and known as consistent
- It’s a great way to reconnect with people you already know and meet people you don’t know
- It’s a good place to practice your elevator pitch
- Strong relationships start with shared experiences
- People are more relaxed and have their guard down

But how do grow your network in terms of *quality*, not quantity? According to an article published in *FastCompany, *“Let’s grab coffee” isn’t the most creative networking tactic out there. If you’re looking to deepen and expand your network, we recommend reading “[Three Better Ways to Network in 2018](https://www.fastcompany.com/40520003/three-better-ways-to-network-in-2018).”

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