Madalyn Sklar, business coach, social media strategist, and fearless leader of GoGirls Music dishes on how to get the most out of attending music industry conferences like SXSW.

Show Notes:

• How SXSW has changed since it started
• Why you need to have a plan in place before you go
• Establish goals and what you want out of the experience
• Using twitter to connect with industry movers & shakers before the conference
• Strategy for networking at the event
• What to include in your conference networking kit
• Ask contacts how they would like to receive your music
• Special Tip – Why you need to take pictures
• Make notes about your conversation on your contact’s business card
• TAKE INITIATIVE!
• Why you need to tag people when sharing pictures on social media
• Don’t make these conference newbie mistakes!
• Why Madalyn loves the Dewey Beach Music Conference
• Check out Madalyn’s “Twitter Smarter” online training course

Links & Resources

Madalynsklar.com

SXSW

Dewey Beach Music Conference

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