Network After Work: How to Turn Networking into a Business

James Miller and Samantha Ballenger, co-founders of Network After Work, have helped thousands of people secure new jobs and useful contacts. Here's a look behind the scenes of their growing start-up.

Full Story: Grind, Hustle & Payoff7:09

Network After Work co-founder James Miller and Samantha Ballenger combine their professional backgrounds and launched Network After Work.

Face Time: Networking Beyond Social Media1:21

Samantha Ballenger discusses why face to face interactions are just as important as social networking.

Mantra: Be Optimistic & Lead with Positivity0:46

Samantha Ballenger discusses the mindset of positive thinking and speaking.

Faith: Take the Leap: Don't Look Back0:52

Founders of Network After Work open up about how they knew it was time to leave their practical plans behind.

Bootstrapping: Why We Stay Self-Funded1:09

James Miller discusses the pros and cons to relying on revenue for working capital.

Strategy: How We Make Solid Decisions1:07

Samantha Ballenger discusses her insight on writing ideas on paper to make effective decisions.

Expanding: Paris, Toronto, & Somewhere Tropical1:43

The co-founders share their aspirations of taking Network After Work international.

Competition: What's Your Advantage?1:09

James Miller's background in the nightclub industry has given him an advantage to creating the best networking events.

Recruiting: When Friends Become Employees1:20

James Miller discusses how he draws a line between friendship and work with his employees.

Support: Dealing With the Ups and Downs1:23

James Miller and Samantha Ballenger discuss their optimistic approach to supporting one another.

Marketing: Smart (& Cheap) Way to Engage Customers0:33

James Miller talks about how he spreads the word about his business without emptying his bank account.

Perks: What We Get Out of Our Start-up0:45

James Miller and Samantha Ballenger talk about the upside to running a networking business.

Mission: Worry About Quality, Not Profits0:57

James Miller talks about what his customers really value.

Failure: 'It's On You If Your Start-up Tanks'1:04

James Miller discusses the risk of starting a business.

Grind: You Have to Work Around the Clock3:06

These co-founders are plugged in and online 24/7.

Hustle: Why Passion Makes Up for No Sleep3:10

James Miller and Samantha Ballenger talk about traveling, running their business, and staying awake.

Payoff: So Much Better Than a Desk Job1:47

The co-founders of Network After Work love working for themselves.

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