a "who-you-know industry"

being new to this trade, i am finding it to very much be a "who-you-know" industry. the problem for me is...i dont know any freaking body in it! so...my question is...

how did you get your start? did you know someone who got you into it, or did you jump in with both feet?

any advice would be appreciated too! lol

a "who-you-know industry"