How To Network As An “Out Of Towner"

Learn directly from Jessica Sitomer, International Entertainment Industry Speaker, Career Coach, and Author who has had her writing produced by an Emmy Award winner, produced TV herself and has coached thousands of professionals who work in the entertainment industry! 

In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, you will learn the cultural differences between the way Angelinos and New Yorkers go after work in comparison to the UK, Canada, Atlanta, New Orleans, etc. If you are uncomfortable asking for work, or have seen what you consider “aggressive” strategies, your host Jessica Sitomer is going to modify her typical networking strategies and techniques to appeal to you! Yes, you can be polite, and still get work!

You will leave the webinar knowing:

• How to meet people who can hire you in a natural, authentic way.
• How to connect with people on social media without being annoying.
• How to get your “horn tooted” without you having to “toot your own horn”.
• Networking tips for genuine connections.
• How to stay in touch with a new connection without being a pest.
• How to feel more comfortable and confident in the work generating process.

Your host Jessica Sitomer is a world traveled speaker and panel moderator who modifies her topics to fit the needs and the culture of the participants in each location. She has coached thousands of people worldwide, and is proud to see her clients’ names on almost every TV and film she sees. Simultaneously, Jessica works as a professional in the entertainment industry, on shows for ABC, Nickelodeon, Showtime, MTV, and had her writing produced by an Emmy Award winning producer. Brought back by popular demand, she is here exclusively for Stage 32 to pass on her knowledge and experience of working with thousands of people, just like you, to make your journey to find work a comfortable ride.

PRAISE FOR JESSICA'S TEACHINGS:

A brilliant, life enhancing class. Insightful, with real, tried and tested useful advice. I am glad I attended! – D. McGurren

I thought that she was wonderfully engaging and answered all the questions fully with great insight. I also feel more confident because of how confident she is. I will be recommending her to all my friends! – J. Gaffney

Great to know HOW to network. Loved the personal stories and hadn't thought of that. Gave me the courage to contact a producer that I'd worked with before and in the conversation he told me he had some story ideas that were right up my alley. We'll see if it works out. Thanks much! – D. Meyer

Great personality! Made us feel like you were really there to help! Thanks so much! – D. Levy

I really appreciated all of the advice and the passion in the delivery. I hope to take it to heart and use it to help me succeed. – T. Scharf

Excellent - thoroughly enjoyed it! – C. Hilton-Wood