Good way to get started. Do not overdo the personal side of the conversation, but don't be afraid to go there either, if the networking contact seems interested. Ask every network contact you make for additional contacts. Keep all your contacts informed. They do not like surprises any more than you do.
Contacts talk to other contacts.
Keep a list. Include last date of contact and next planned date of contact. Do not give up on a contact. Things change and opportunities change. Do not assume an opportunity provided by a contact is not worth pursuing.