Business Networking as a Beginner.

This week, we sit down with Jade Wildbore, who reflects on her journey from freelance creative to Marketing Director at Mattix Design in Hull, and how the ability to connect with people, both online and offline, helped shape her path.Jade shares honest, practical advice for people who find networking daunting, and reveals what it really takes to build a personal brand that’s true to who you are. From avoiding common LinkedIn mistakes to knowing how to walk into a room full of strangers with confidence, this episode is packed with useful insights for freelancers, creatives, and early-stage business professionals.In the next 20 minutes, we cover:Learning to network as a freelancerThe link between confidence and connectionBuilding an authentic personal brand on LinkedInNavigating business events as a beginnerWhat not to do when trying to grow your visibilityWhy being yourself is the most powerful strategyNetworking and building new connections can feel daunting, but it's a necessity for people building a business. Creatives, entrepreneurs, business leaders, this episode is for you.North of Ordinary wants to hear from you. Tell us about your business journey, ask us a question, or share your stories of living and working in Hull and East Yorkshire.Send all enquiries about the podcast to: [email protected] Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI) is a thriving community of tech innovators, entrepreneurs, andforward-thinking businesses. For more information, visit: https://www.c4di.co.uk/This podcast was produced by Audite Podcast Production: https://www.audite.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.