So, you’ve jumped into the freelance world—exciting, a little scary, and maybe a bit lonely at times. Don’t worry, you’re not in this alone! Networking is your secret weapon, and it doesn’t always have to feel so difficult or awkward. There’s many ways you can network but heres some common ways to get you started.

Events and Meetups

• Go to local workshops, panels, or even casual meetups.
• Chat with people, swap stories, and soak up ideas—no hard sell needed.
• Sometimes, the best connections happen while sharing a coffee, not a business card.

Online Communities

• Slack groups, LinkedIn, Facebook, or niche forums are gold mines for advice, collaboration, and friendly faces.

• Share your wins, ask questions, or just be open to to learn—it all counts.

Authentic Conversations

• Don’t always pitch , Just have a double sided conversation 
• Ask about projects, celebrate others’ wins, and genuinely listen. People notice authenticity.

Collaborations

• Team up with other freelancers on projects. It’s a win-win: you learn new skills, grow your portfolio, and might even score referrals.

Having an Online Presences

• Post your work, behind-the-scenes snippets, or just fun thoughts about your industry. Linkedin is a great way to do this, At Cavalry we do search your Linkedin for you reel or examples of work and more often than not people don’t share much!
• Comment, share, and engage with others—visibility matters! Become a brand yourself.

Following Up

• Send a quick “Hey, loved chatting!” message or share a useful link.
• A little follow-up goes a long way in turning a one-off conversation into a lasting connection. (Just find a good balance between too little or too much)

Find Mentors, Ask for Advice

• Reach out to people you admire and pick their brains.
• Most pros love sharing wisdom—and you’d be surprised how many say yes!

Great! But where do I find these networking Opps?

Eventbrite: Check out events anywhere in the world—workshops, panels, networking nights.

Meetup: Find local or virtual groups for creatives, marketers, and producers.

LinkedIn Events: Discover online and in-person events hosted by professionals globally.

Slack Communities: Tons of global groups for creatives and marketers—just search your niche.

Facebook Groups: There’s a group for everything, seriously. Find one that vibes with your field.

Networking doesn’t have to be scary or stiff. Be yourself, show up. Cavalry will work on the backend to find the projects for you in the meantime!!