Marketing yourself and your business at meetups and conferences can be really scary when you’re an introvert who is more comfortable in front of a computer than in front of real people.

There are lots of talented introverts in the WordPress community looking for freelance jobs, full-time employment, project partners, or quality contractors to hire, yet many of us feel scared, directionless, isolated, overwhelmed, and hungry for work.

I’ll share my experience growing from a timid one-person freelance shop to a more confident team of eight great people, including my practical tactics for in-person networking, working with freelancers, finding the right fit, and community participation.