How many times have you heard: “it’s who you know!” as the reason or a justification why someone has made it or succeeded in some way. While it is important for you to get out there, network and meet new people, it’s even more important for them to know you.
If people know you as someone who is honest, trustworthy, capable, as someone who produces quality work, they will remember of you in the opportune time and make that call or send that text or e-mail.