What do you do if you want to build a strong professional network in the Payment Systems industry?

1 Attend relevant events

One of the best ways to meet and connect with other payment systems professionals is to attend events that are relevant to your industry, such as conferences, workshops, webinars, and meetups. These events can help you stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and regulations, as well as showcase your expertise and interests. You can also use these events to exchange business cards, ask questions, share insights, and follow up with potential contacts. Make sure to research the event agenda, speakers, and attendees beforehand, and prepare your elevator pitch and value proposition.

3 Create and share content

A third way to build your network is to create and share content that demonstrates your expertise and value in the payment systems industry, such as articles, videos, podcasts, infographics, case studies, or white papers. Content creation can help you establish your personal brand, attract your target audience, and showcase your thought leadership and problem-solving skills. You can also use content to engage with your existing and potential contacts, solicit feedback, and generate leads. Make sure to produce high-quality, relevant, and original content, and distribute it through appropriate channels.

4 Leverage your existing network

A fourth way to build your network is to leverage your existing network of colleagues, friends, family, alumni, and other contacts who may have connections or insights into the payment systems industry. You can use your existing network to ask for introductions, referrals, recommendations, or advice, as well as to offer your help, support, or gratitude. You can also use your existing network to find out about new opportunities, events, or trends in the payment systems industry. Make sure to maintain and nurture your relationships with your existing network, and provide value and reciprocity.

5 Follow up and follow through

A fifth way to build your network is to follow up and follow through with the contacts you make through the previous methods. Following up means reaching out to your contacts after an initial interaction, such as an event, a community post, or a content piece, and expressing your interest, appreciation, or curiosity. Following through means delivering on your promises, commitments, or expectations, such as sending a resource, scheduling a meeting, or providing a service. Following up and following through can help you build trust, credibility, and rapport with your contacts, and turn them into long-term relationships.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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