Attending a polyamory-specific conference, seminar, or workshop is a great way to get your name out. In addition to doing whatever you would normally doing at the gathering, you have the chance to meet a lot of awesome people from different locations and walks of life. Some thoughtful preparation will help you be better able to promote your new-found poly presence.
Today I will guide you through how to prepare for your first networking event
You’re interested in making a difference. Maybe you have some fresh ideas that need to be heard. Perhaps you have a set of skills that can help fellow poly movers & shakers with their own endeavors.
Here are the million dollar questions: Why should someone (listen to / work with / work for) you? What is going to draw them to you?
As the general public becomes more aware about the existence of polyamory, we in The Polyamory Movement are in desperate need of role models and public figures. While there may be people with the will to step forward and out themselves through various media channels (interviews on radio or television, internet sites, etc.), they may or may not have the skills necessary to draw and influence a larger audience.
In the upcoming series, I will share various ways to build a public poly presence-
First, we’ll look at what type of “poly presence” you want to build.
Since Poly Living is coming up in 2 1/2 weeks, we’ll continue with how to network at a convention.
Next I’ll talk about building a web presence through building a blog and tapping into larger social media tools and services.
Lastly, I’ll show how you can increase the number of fans that read – and return to – your site through permission-based contacts (newsletters)
One of my friends and fellow organizer for the Modern Poly project, Mai Li, has worked her tail off to produce a song + music video. She did this on a super tight budget plus an even tighter deadline.
