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What we learn from putting tables together. And advice for anyone working for themselves in Paris: finding clients without cold outreach, introducing yourself without reciting a pitch.
The rules of a good table: no pitch, no badge, no business card
No pitch, no badge, no business card: why these rules exist, what they change, how a table is put together around goals, and what we expect of guests.
Networking drinks or a seated dinner: which to choose first
Standing drinks or a seated dinner: an honest comparison for an independent starting out in Paris. Who each suits, what it costs, how many real conversations.
Introduce yourself at the table in 20 seconds, without a pitch
A method for introducing yourself at the table in 20 seconds: what you do, for whom, what you are looking for tonight. Examples, pitfalls and follow-ups.
Women's networking in Paris: where to meet other independents
Les Premières, Willa, Femmes des Territoires, PWN, Action'elles, CCI: networks for women entrepreneurs in Paris, their formats, prices and who they suit.
Finding freelance clients without cold outreach
Your close network, referrals, shared meals, partners: a five-step method for finding freelance clients without cold calls or mass messages to strangers.
Freelance isolation: 7 habits that work
Isolation affects many independents. Sourced figures, 7 practical habits, the role of shared meals and a sample week to keep in touch with other people.
Timeleft review: price, and what to expect at the table
Timeleft brings strangers together over dinner in Paris and 200 other cities. Subscription, meal prices, algorithm, audience: what to know before booking.
Linkeat review: price, who it's for, and the alternatives
Linkeat runs networking dinners for entrepreneurs in Paris. Format, real cost at the restaurant, strengths, limits and alternatives, all with sources.
Networking dinners in Paris: how they work and what they cost
How a seated networking dinner in Paris unfolds, prices at Linkeat, Dixner and Timeleft, how it differs from an afterwork, how to prepare, what to avoid.
Freelance clubs in Paris: 10 communities so you stop working alone
Ten clubs and communities for freelancers in Paris, compared honestly: the format, price and audience of each, from free meetups to business clubs.