How to Turn Conference Networking Into Real Business | Yagmur Simsek
Key facts about
Yagmur Simsek is an SEO consultant, international speaker, and founder of Search 'n Stuff, one of Europe's fastest-growing search marketing communities. She is also the co-founder of the Global Cyber Security Network and has built a reputation for connecting professionals through events, conferences, and community-driven initiatives.
With experience spanning SEO, content strategy, event marketing, and entrepreneurship, Yagmur has helped brands and professionals grow through meaningful relationships rather than traditional outreach alone. Her work focuses on building communities that create long-term value, opportunities, and industry connections.
As a frequent conference speaker and organizer, Yagmur regularly shares insights on networking, personal branding, conference strategy, and community building. She advocates for a relationship-first approach to professional growth, helping marketers and business owners turn connections into partnerships, collaborations, and sustainable business opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
In this episode of the Collaborator Podcast, Samy talks with Yagmur Simsek about networking, community building, and personal branding in SEO.
Yagmur shares how she grew Search 'n Stuff from small networking events into an international community, why relationships often create more opportunities than traditional outreach, and how professionals can get more value from conferences, speaking opportunities, and industry connections.
You'll learn:
- How to choose the right conferences
- Why networking still matters in SEO
- How to build a strong personal brand
- What sponsors should know about events
- How communities create business opportunities
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