How do I add value to people for networking?

[Eli Rollins]

So I recently have been thinking about how I can build upon my networking skills and one of the techniques I've seen to gain a mentor is to add value to them or help them in some way but I haven't really seen how to do this. Does anyone know how I could add value to someone to make a meaningful interaction and relationship? Thanks in advance!

[Jeffrey Grieshop]

Get active in local meetups. I plan to start doing that although it will require some travel for me. Someone with some knowledge has to have some tasks they can pass down. Someone with some skills has to have some things that need to be done that they don't want to do it. Maybe these things could be perfect for someone new to the scene. Work on making connections and simply offer to help for free. That has to be hard to turn down. I know time is valuable so finding a good one helps a lot. This is all one long grind, trust the process. Be unselfish, shake some hands, and offer to help. I think you or I could provide value simply by offering to help or work for free. Sometimes a situation like this is simply a lack of courage being dressed up as "a way I can provide value." The only way to provide it is to get out there and offer it.