Ehsan Khanaman, Visions by Ehsan LLC

Ehsan, the Artist / CEO of Visions by Ehsan
Can you share a little about what makes you an authority on building a great network?
My passion is to Inspire Global Peace and Give to Charities
How important is networking for professional success, and why?
Its all about relationship building
What's your usual ice-breaker question when meeting someone for the first time?
How are you? :)
How do you approach networking differently when you're meeting someone in person versus virtually?
Very similar
What are some common mistakes people make when trying to build their professional network, and how can they avoid them?
Just be yourself
Have you noticed any differences in the types of relationships you build through in-person versus virtual networking? If so, can you describe those differences?
The difference is mainly the human touch
What are some strategies you've found effective for building rapport and establishing trust with someone you've only just met?
Just connect in a normal humanly way
How can someone use social media and online networking to expand their professional network?
Announce an event for people to come together
What advice would you give to someone who is new to networking and trying to make connections in their industry?
Alike attracts alike
Socialize
Create value for others
Just get yourself out there