The Daily - August 10, 2021 - 16

The Pulse
B A S E C A M P J O B S
Amath Diouf
suggests job
hunters reach
out to CEOs.
Basecamp
Outdoor's Guide
to Networking
In addition to a popular online community,
Basecamp provides resources on networking
in the outdoor industry all the time. On top
of that, our members are geniuses who help
one another daily. Here are their pro tips.
Curated by Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer
" Get comfortable talking to
strangers by practicing. We have
so many opportunities every day
to just say a kind word or greeting.
And then to turn those greetings
into conversations. Not everyone
is naturally outgoing, but you can
build that skill, and it makes it less
intimidating in business networking
situations. "
-Nikki Bonner, producer and
storyteller
" Be kind, be real, be you! "
-Liz Villarreal, operations and
logistics management specialist
" Talk to everyone, because everyone
matters. "
-Jeff Wiguna, co-founder,
Kuju Coffee
" Ask what you can do for the other
person as opposed to seeing how
they can serve you. "
-Jim Miller, co-founder, Respect
Outside
" Unapologetically brag about your
accomplishments. I reach out
to people and say, 'Hey, I own X
brand and we're different/awesome
16
because 1, 2, 3, and that's why you
should want to work with me.' It's
worked. Really well. "
-Alisa Otto, founder, Ottomatic
Threads
" Don't be afraid to reach out to
founders/CEOs for advice on how
to get where you want to be. The
fact that you reach out to them
shows that you are driven and willing
to learn while on your journey
toward professional development. "
-Amath Diouf, writer
" Remember that networking isn't
just you looking for avenues and
opportunities. You're a part of the
chain, and you owe your connections
and expertise as a part of the
'network' for others. "
-Stephen Martin, director and
photographer
" Instead of building big, dense networks,
focus on building strategic
networks. Identify organizations or
subnetworks you want to be linked
to, and find a single dependable
member of that group to connect
with. Instead of having to connect
with everyone in that group, you
/ OUTDOOR RETAILER SUMMER 2021
GATHER by Basecamp Outdoor,
a Networking Event + Happy
Hour: Basecamp Outdoor will
be live and in-person for the
first time at Outdoor Retailer. All
Basecamp members, whether
or not they are attending the
Show, are invited to join the free
curated speed-networking event
followed by an informal happy
hour on Tuesday, August 10, from
4:30-6:30 p.m. Learn more at
wearetheoutdoorindustry.com.
" When you focus on actually helping
people, the money side of business
will just naturally happen. "
-Ethan Corrigan, filmmaker and
entrepreneur
" Remember someone's name, use
it frequently, and use it again if you
bump into them later in the day. "
-Taylor AF, wilderness instructor
and climbing guide
" Connections made on a mountain
or in a tent are far more valuable
than any digital link up. "
-Steven Rheinhold, director of
adventure, Black Folks Camp Too
now have one key link to maintain
and nurture. So long as that relationship
is strong, you can call on
them to help connect you to others
in the group if and when you need
them, so you can still leverage all
the relationships and their opportunities/resources
without draining
your time. "
-Alex Derr, blogger and marketing
communications manager
" Write snail mail notes to follow-up. "
-Teke O'Reilly, owner, SanaShare.com
" Be careful not to drink too much.
The free booze will get ya! "
-Lindsay Randall, member of the
executive board of the Washington
Climbers Coalition
Every day in The Daily, Basecamp:
Outdoor Jobs and More
founders Ali Carr and Jenna
Celmer will be bringing insight,
tips, and best practices to those
seeking work and employers looking
to up their game.
BASECAMP SUCCESS STORY
" Cheers to Basecamp for introducing me to my next big adventure!
I'm off this fall to be part of the great management team at
Moab Springs Ranch, a stunning resort in Moab, Utah. " -Jennifer
Leong. Case study: Moab Springs Ranch ran its job posting in our
Basecamp Weekly Newsletter for six weeks and joined our weekly
Job Drops on social media. Success!
COURTESY AMATH DIOUF
http://www.wearetheoutdoorindustry.com http://www.SanaShare.com
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