How to Network - Panel Webinar

Anneliese Salgado (Associate Manager, Outreach - Walt Disney Animation Studios, Co-Founder & Creative Producer - Sound + Vision Co) and Alison Mann (Talent Manager and Co-President of Fourth Wall Animation Production Co at Fourth Wall Management) answer audience questions about the best places to network, how to make a good first impression and get the most out of every interaction, how to effectively use networking tools like social media, and anything and everything in between! Hosted by Maureen Fan & Bobby Chiu.
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Questions from the audience:
1:20 Does anybody have any tips for meeting people at live events?
6:50 Do you think it's better to approach people in a very direct and to-the-point way or get to know them/make them like you first?
14:50 At what point should I take the next step to branch out after doing art on my own and posting it on social media?
17:35 How can you send your portfolio to a studio when there aren't any open positions available and possibly getting an interview?
28:55 Do you have any advice for networking at LightBox Expo specifically?
37:03 When networking, are there any questions you shouldn't ask or things you shouldn't do when talking to new people that give off a bad impression?
44:35 How would you recommend networking when you're working or doing online school and not living in California? How do you make your presence known to bigger artists?
52:50 How would you suggest approaching someone at an event or in a situation where you're new to the field and don't have enough professional experience, but you're trying to make it in that field?
59:27 How do you approach situations where you have to talk to new people when you have anxiety?
1:05:00 I'm transitioning from one field to the next and I'm working on a portfolio but I want to be realistic about the amount of pieces I'm able to create, and I was wondering if you think showing just one portfolio piece is worth showing to make a connection, or should I wait until I have a more developed portfolio?
1:11:05 How do I network on LinkedIn for a portfolio review or a job? Or is that not the correct platform to use?
1:13:45 Do you think studios prefer hiring someone with multiple skills or someone who is an expert at one thing?
1:18:20 I feel like I'm bad at networking because it feels fake. I usually just reach out to people when I want to make friends with them, and if I do it for any other reason I feel like I'm taking advantage of them. What are your thoughts?
1:20:03 Any last tips on networking?
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[@theAndyLao]

So glad you uploaded this - signed up for the webinar but couldn't make it. Looking forward to watching this after work!

[@cookingkstar]

I was thinking the same!

[@Cellardoor_]

I was there but I needed to watch this again! Lots of good advice especially for those of us industry noobs going to LBX

[@BobbyChiu]

Awesome, we hope you enjoyed watching it and found it helpful😊!! ~S

[@YuReRro]

This is so useful. I’m going to LBX this year and I’m such an awkward dork and this video made me feel less insecure. Thank you for sharing!

[@BobbyChiu]

That's awesome to hear! We hope you take the advice shared in this webinar to make your LBX experience even more memorable! See you there😊 ~S

[@lindsey7012]

This was incredibly helpful! I'm starting art school in September and it's great to have access to such helpful advice as a beginner. :) Thanks for making this available!

[@BobbyChiu]

That's amazing to hear and best of luck to you for the upcoming school year!😊 ~S

[@iloveperros]

Bobby, this information is invaluable! I'm attending my first LBX this year and without watching this webinar i probably would've been completely clueless about what to do once arriving. So thank you, and thanks to Alison, Anneliese and Maureen too!🌻

[@BobbyChiu]

Thank you, Sofia!! It's nice to hear that you feel more prepared for LBX after hearing their advice😊 Don't forget to check out the artist database so you can upload your artwork for recruiters to discover! Thanks for watching and we hope to meet you at LBX!😊 ~S

[@makarillustrations9501]

This was an amazing webinar! I got my tickets for Lightbox and I am so excited to be meeting everyone and making new friends and connections. I often go to conventions and love to talk to the artists in the artist alleys. I've been so lucky to have met so many amazing artists and having the opportunity to show them my artwork and get critique on bettering my work. I hope to do the same at Lightbox, but I know that everyone's time is so precious. I wanted to make sure that I could approach people with curiosity, honor and respect. I hope to see everyone there!

[@BobbyChiu]

It's so great to hear that you're excited to make some amazing connections at LightBox! Hopefully the advice from this webinar helps you feel more prepared and confident about approaching artists you want to meet😊 See you there!! ~S

[@santoshoommen9209]

Fantastic information. Insightful tips on networks that are specific and direct. Great panelists were chosen. Kudos Bobby Chiu for putting together an amazing panel!

[@BobbyChiu]

Thanks so much for your kind comment, Santosh! Awesome to hear that you found the advice from our panelists helpful😊 ~S

[@3ngan498]

This is one of the most essential thing you need to do

[@BobbyChiu]

For sure!! It makes progressing in your career much faster and easier if you network with the right people😊 ~S

[@esarts6744]

This is amazing

[@BobbyChiu]

So much incredible advice to take in!!🤩 ~S

[@machidraws1]

43:28 dont worry bobby if i saw u id be like YOOOO BOBBY CHIU

[@BobbyChiu]

Haha! Will you be at LightBox Expo this year? You might be able to do just that!😊 ~S

[@machidraws1]

@@BobbyChiu i wish !! but unfortunately not but i’ll make it there eventually

[@penumbrarose921]

Straight for the jugular lol.