Las Vegas is a vibrant community filled with motivated professionals. There are countless opportunities to meet people and make valuable new connections that can take your career to places 
you’ve only dreamed about. If your existing network needs isn’t cutting it, you need to work on expanding it with all the right people. It’s not necessarily the number of contacts you have that matters most, it’s the quality of the individuals.
Perfect Your Elevator Pitch
At networking events, you know people are going to ask what you do, so learn how to explain exactly what that is in 60 seconds or less. If it takes an entire lengthy monologue to describe your job, expect your audience to become glassy-eyed and beyond eager to step away from the conversation.
Attend Industry-Relevant Events
All networking events are not created equally. For best results, focus on those that are specifically relevant to your industry. When your peers are present, you’re much more likely to meet someone who will be beneficial to your career. To increase your chances of success, surround yourself with people you aspire to be like.
Focus on the Other Person
Networking events are about forming connections with other people, so make sure you’re having a two-sided conversation. When you’re passionate about your work, it’s easy to ramble on, but resist the temptation. Remember to ask the other person questions, so you can learn more about them and build a meaningful connection. No one is going to want to stay in touch if you just talk about yourself the entire time.
Follow-up with New Contacts
Trading business cards is great, but that alone won’t get you very far. The day after the event, send a quick email or LinkedIn connection request to everyone you met. Briefly mention a topic you discussed to remind them of exactly who you are. If appropriate, ask them to meet up for coffee or lunch to continue the conversation.
Grow Your Career with a Strong Network
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