I had an Uber driver today that made small talk such as "what do you do at uni?" I said Graphic Design and am interested in social media and he gave me his business card and said to get in contact with him after I graduate. He runs an online business. I then asked if he has two jobs, being an uber driver and his online store as one and he said he has three. He also has a small shop, his online business and drives ubers along with doing college. He said his plans are going to Dubai in 6 months and he has a lot to think about. He runs all his social media channels and his marketing by himself which means he saves money on his business. He said Google always email him trying to charge £700 to be on the first search for the key words whereas he said he is already on it without having to pay the £700 p/m. It was an inspiring small conversation. I always find it super influential when people say they balance careers and education, let alone multiple business ventures so that was a nice encounter and simple networking. Just talking to people helps it means you can network wherever even in social situations not just networking specific events.
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