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Ninja Techniques that Will Grow Your Business 145 networker's dream, allowing appreneurs to learn new, useful information and meet like-minded people. One time, I went to the BizTech conference, where Internet marketing expert and app developer Joel Comm was speak- ing. At the end of his speech, I asked Mr. Comm a question and began by introducing myself and plugging my app in front of a large crowd of attendees. Afterward, several people came over to me and said, "I'm an app devel- oper, too." It was a great way to meet people, but I had to put myself out there first. The good news is that you don't have to get up and talk in front of a crowd of hundreds to network successfully. When you attend meet-ups and technology conferences, introduce yourself to people one at a time and ask questions to find out more. Ask where they are from, what they do, and so on. Everybody is there to learn and meet others so you don't need to be shy. For every conference you go to, make it your goal to bring one person into your "inner circle." Before you know it, you'll have a dream team appreneur network. Another good way to connect and learn from other developers is devel-