You sound exactly like me. What I've found useful is getting in front of as many people as possible. I know that if I sit down and talk with someone I will be hired to do something.

What I would do is find people to talk to, listen to their problems, and then relate how your experiences can help them solve their problems.

I've had getting to know you meetings where people have said, "We have a job for you. Come back in two weeks and we'll know more"