I started looking towards the internet during 2008 when I first got approached by a web design company to set up http://www.sunilosman.com I had already joined Facebook and had just a profile page, it was after my website that I decided to put up a Fan Page as well. The Fan Page is strictly for ‘fans’ and industry related information.

I realized that my Agent can only do ‘so’ much, and that I would have to take exposure locally and internationally into my own hands. So far so good. The internet has allowed me to make contact with Industry related companies worldwide, and I will never look back.

What is the most productive online resource you use?

This is a tough question. I have linked my Facebook fan page status updates to Twitter, my website, WhosWhoSA, YouTube, Linkdin, etc. I would say it is a tight battle between Facebook and Twitter. Facebook and Twitter are great resources for networking, and Facebook’s chat really allows networking to take a new form. I have ensured that my demo reel is on my fan page, YouTube as well as my website. But at the end of the day, Facebook takes it as the most productive resource. I have made more contacts through Twitter, but have got more bookings through Facebook.

Have you learned any important lessons that you'd like to share?

A friend of mine tells me that I am an example of the three P’s – Prioritise, Plan, Proactivity. I have learnt that as a Freelancer, I am a walking, talking, sleeping business. And to approach myself in a professional manner is very important. I have also learnt that any exposure is good exposure. And in this industry, networking, building relationships and being able to deliver on what you say you can do is very important. I have also learnt, that patience and passion pays off.


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