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The art of the follow up: what to do after networking

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Business development. For some, just hearing the words is enough to trigger a wince. Sales gets a bad rep because many of us have experienced bad sales! You know the type, the pushy in your face lack of empathy kind of pitch slap you might receive in a LinkedIn DM. No thanks! But here’s the … Continued

How to future-proof your portfolio career for 2025

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The phrase ‘future of work’ gets thrown around a lot these days, and that’s because work will never go back to what it was five years ago. When we talk about the future, more often than not, we’re talking about now. We’re coming to terms with this massive paradigm shift by making it feel like it’s … Continued

Ways to stay top of mind as a portfolio professional

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The average person consumes roughly 74GB of information per day – that’s the equivalent of 16 movies – and most of that’s already forgotten 24 hours later. So what does that mean for portfolio professionals trying to sell their services? Needless to say, it’s harder than ever to stand out.  Think about how much spam you … Continued

How to create a stronger TPC profile

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Being part of the The Portfolio Collective community is about more than just expanding your network and strengthening your skillset – it’s about defining who you are (and who you want to be) as a portfolio professional. And it’s about building a thriving, satisfying  career and life. It is difficult. That’s why we work tirelessly … Continued

How to tell people what you do as a portfolio professional

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We all have different names for what we do – portfolio professional, multi-hyphenate, side hustler, freelancer, solopreneur. What these labels have in common is that they represent an ability to grow and learn across multiple fields, but they don’t necessarily convey everything that you offer. If you’re like me, you probably do a dozen different things. … Continued

How to master remote networking

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There is no doubt that networking is a vital tool in creating your ideal portfolio career. Professionals who spend 6.3 hours a week networking agree that it played a crucial role in their success, and, according to LinkedIn, 85% of all jobs are filled through networking. However, our challenge today is not only working out … Continued

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