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By proactively following up after a networking event, you'll be much more likely to create a long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationship. But at this point in the post-network-event stage, you haven't quite sealed the deal. Yet.

For that to happen, arrange for a face-to-face meeting in which you can meet with your new contact and get to know them better - and let them get to know you. It's very much like dating.