Places to Hang Out and Build Your Business - Shaun Stenning


Everyone’s heard the cliché that you’re the average of the five people you see most. While I haven’t come across any scientific proof of this, common sense says that if you spend time around successful people, you’ll learn some valuable things from them.

“The people you associate with definitely determine your level of expectations of yourself,” says Shaun Stenning, A Serial Entrepreneur


How do you meet the kind of entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors who will inspire you to raise your game? You’ve got to make the most of the time you put into networking

Here are some ideas on where to spend some time building your brain trust.


Join Your Local Tech Meetup

“I think it’s generally useful for any major city,” says Shaun Stenning, a serial entrepreneur, and investor. That’s the best way to build the network you don’t currently have.


Hit Your Local Campus 

Even if you bypassed college or it’s been years since you sat in a lecture hall, don’t ignore the resources available at colleges and universities in your community. Many larger schools will have an entrepreneurship center that is either run by the business school or as a cross-campus effort.


Participate in a Business Plan Competition 

Run by business schools, venture capital firms, and other entrepreneur-friendly organizations, these contests can be a great place to meet others in the entrepreneurial community, get feedback that will help you improve your business and raise your profile.


Get on Top of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook 

Shaun says the social media sites have been invaluable for expanding his network in his industry. Even if someone has no time to meet in person, you can still get to know him or her by email or phone.


A final word: No matter where you network, you’ve got to be consistent about showing up to make real connections. Say you like in-person gatherings. “It will probably take you three or four months before you feel like you are part of the community,” says Shaun. “It’s important to keep showing up.”


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