Networking Rx

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) It's a natural tendency that we've all be guilty of and that is dismissing people as having little or no impact on our lives.  In this episode, Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of Networking Rx share as to why it's important in networking to view every contact as having opportunity.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.        

This episode features Robert Paris, President of Myelin Leadership International, a Master Neuroplasticians and author of You vs. Your Brain. He shares how individuals can become more self-aware, confident, and effective networkers. Learn more at http://www.myelinleadership.com For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

At the end of the day, people don't follow business cards or clever pitches — they follow the people who make them feel seen. When you validate emotions, you create belonging, and belonging is the strongest gravitational pull in networking. This episode reveals how to become that kind of person so people are naturally drawn toward you. This is from an article by Catherine Sherlock . Download from https://www.subscribepage.com/emo-invalidation-and-validation For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Mario Brondani share about his mission to connect with 100 super connectors. To learn more about him, reach out via LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariobrondani/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Conventional wisdom might suggest that the best conversations are those where "great minds think alike." Research, however, shows that we actually enjoy conversations most when there's a healthy divergence of thought and genuine curiosity. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Mortgage advisor and networking strategist Sarah Hubbard shares insights on her Networking MAPP Framework from her book The Intentional Networker. Reach her at sarahh@vertexmail.com and download her AI prompts at https://sarahhubbard.myflodesk.com/aipromptsitn. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Giving to others is a great way to build a network. You might know that and act on it. The risk in being a giver is giving to the point of burn out, and you need to guard against that (as well as protect those who give to you). This episode was inspired by something relationship consultant Michael Roderick shared in his newsletter.  Learn more at http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Frank Agin reflects on a famous 1970's study to demonstrate why delayed gratification is the ultimate networking skill. And he shares four ideas for staying focused on building that future network. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

You've been chasing this moment for months — the chance to finally connect with that local business icon who could change everything for you. The stars align, the conversation flows… and just as opportunity knocks, a networking hijacker barges in. What do you do next? For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin ( http://frankagin.com ) A successful part of networking is aligning yourself with a variety of groups and organizations that expand your reach and connections. However, simply joining won't bring you maximum benefit. True success comes from active participation — showing up consistently and finding ways to add value to others.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at  frankagin@amspirit.com . #networking       #business     #innovation     #entrepreneurship     #networkingrx

Chris Weible, with HealthMarkets, shares how he uses coffee meetings to build his insurance business, network and life. Want to meet have coffee with him (live or virtual)? Use https://calendly.com/cweible/meet-and-greet-columbus-oh-clone For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

We think logic drives decisions, but emotion is really in charge. In this episode, learn how tapping into that truth can make your networking more natural, more effective, and far more powerful. This was inspired by Bob Burg's Daily Impact newsletter. Subscribe at https://burg.com/daily-impact/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) Frank Agin interviews John Millen, executive communication consultant who encourages the use of storytelling to create impactful messages and build relationships. Learn more about John at www.johnmillen.com.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.   #networking       #business     #innovation     #entrepreneurship     #networkingrx

Susan Jarema is the Chief Connection Officer at Grand Connection, a collaborative community for heart-centered entrepreneurs built on the principles of grand giving, generosity, and mutual support. Get a free guest pass to the Grand Connection at https://grandconnection.ca/free-guest-pass/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Success in football comes down to the basics—blocking and tackling. The same is true of networking. In his book Networking Unleashed, Michael A. Forman shares simple networking fundamentals you can turn into lasting habits. Learn about him at https://www.michaelaforman.com/. Order his book at https://tinyurl.com/4vcmzt4c. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) Networking has many parts—like individual trees in a forest. But it's easy to get lost staring at the small stuff. Stop. Breathe. And refocus on the big picture of what your network is really about.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.   #networking       #business     #innovation     #entrepreneurship     #networkingrx      

MPowered Advantage founder, Sheryl Powers, shares insight on building her business via networking. Learn more at https://mpoweredadvantage.com/ or contact her on LinkedIn at https://tinyurl.com/hvkxfazw For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

 Frank Agin unpacks research revealing what truly makes a good handshake—and shows how this simple gesture can powerfully influence whether someone is seen as hirable. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Conflict is inevitable; you need a plan. Author, speaker, and coach Richard Walsh shares battle-tested strategies to turn friction into forward motion. Visit https://sharpenthespearcoaching.com/  to claim your free audio copy of Sharpen the Spear. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

The key to relationships is communication. And at the heart of communication is your ability to listen. Here are seven tactical insights you can use to improve your listening skills. I came across this material on Substack—check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/y5zcf63t For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com)  Frank Agin often says, "Networking works … just not always how, when, or where you want it." In this episode, he brings that mantra to life with real-world examples.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.   #networking       #business     #innovation     #entrepreneurship     #networkingrx      

Leadership communication coach Rob Wentz (aka Rob Z) explains why authenticity is the boldest move in building lasting, productive relationships. Learn more or schedule a call at https://www.leadimpacttransform.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Frank Agin shares thoughts on eliminating jargon from conversation based on a blog post from communication expert, John Millen. Read the post at https://www.johnmillen.com/blog/kill-the-jargon For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Stacey Brown Randall shares insights from her new book, The Referable Client Experience. Download a free chapter at https://referableclientexperience.com/.  Contact her at https://staceybrownrandall.com/. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Frank Agin touches on the subtle, strategic conversational technique, elicitation,  which is used to draw out information with direct questioning, as it leverages people urge to correct or elaborate on statements other make. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Molly Ketcham, the curious connector, explains why curiosity is the secret ingredient to meaningful conversations, trust-filled relationships, and ultimately, a thriving network. Learn more at www.MollyKetcham.com For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Frank Agin reflects on Michael Roderick's essay 10,000 Intros, exploring the idea that making introductions is powerful—and that committing to do it makes you more intentional and more effective. To subscribe to Michael's daily essays, go to https://tinyurl.com/9feccrpb For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

With years of experience in higher education as well as corporate America, consultant Bill Sodeman shares about the difference in networking approach in those two worlds and why it's that way. Connect with him at https://n3ed.com/podcast/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

What's the best size for a networking group? Answer: It depends. That said, there are considerations as too small doesn't work, and neither does too large. There is an optimal size for the pack. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

  Your network functions much like a business—building it requires branding, marketing, and client service. Frank Agin shares insights on applying corporate strategies to strengthen these aspects of your network.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.   #networking       #business     #innovation     #entrepreneurship     #networkingrx  

Brian Ahearn, an authority on influence and persuasion, shares insights from his new book Influence From Above and how lessons from the Bible apply to modern networking. Learn more at https://influencepeople.biz/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

According to research, your influence doesn't stop with your friends. Actually, it ripples on to friends of your friends. And then it continues on to friends of those friends, taking your influence to a third layer. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Data analytics architect Tyler Lubben shares the many ways you can use AI to tap into people's social media—learning not only about them, but also about the groups they associate with. Connect with Tyler here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermindgame/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

These Are The People You Should Be Doing Business With (EPS 855) Referrals are often the best way to get new clients. But when you need to find someone to serve you, is a referral still the smartest way to do business? Frank Agin explores this question. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Susie Moon, Chief Connection Officer at Susie Moon Consulting, shares ideas and insights on expanding your network, building referral partnerships, and being unforgettable. Connect with this connector at https://linktr.ee/susiemoon For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

In professional networking, trust is everything. Learn how a simple smile can break barriers, build rapport, and spark meaningful professional relationships. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Goldie Chan, author of Personal Branding for Introverts, explains how consistently striving to be just a little different helped elevate her personal brand awareness compared to those around her. Learn more about the book at https://www.goldiechan.com/book For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Frank Agin reviews the findings of two separate studies related to social class, past and present, and how that might impact the extent to which others perceive you as trustworthy. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) Big things can come from small talk. But what if the person we're communicating with isn't interested in small talk. Frank Agin, president of AmSpirit Business Connections explores the potential dilemma this creates.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.      

Brad Fisher—Executive Director of the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce and Owner of C Suites Executive Offices—shares how networking played a key role in his success. It all began with a single lunch meeting from a random LinkedIn connection. Contact him via https://www.csuitesoffices.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

No doubt you want to build your network with good people. That begs the question: How can you determine who are truly the happy, enthusiastic, kind, generous, capable and emotionally stable people — and who are not? For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Chris Redd shares how seeking genuine connections inspired him to co-create Network N' Chill, a purpose-driven networking experience, and co-author Beyond the Handshake. Learn more and get the book at https://www.rheddorick.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

A vital component of effective networking and relationship building is being memorable. You need to etch yourself—what you do and what serves to advance you—into the minds of others. This episode shares how to make that happen and is based on an article by John Millen. See https://tinyurl.com/mrxv34pb. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) You might not like walking into a roomful of strangers, but inside every networking events is a treasure trove of opportunity. In this episode Frank Agin, president of AmSpirit Business Connection, shares how to make the most of networking opportunities.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.      

Matthew Pollard, author of the best-selling series The Introvert's Edge, demystifies the notion of introversion and how these seemingly quiet souls have an amazing advantage when it comes to networking. Learn more and find free resources at https://matthewpollard.com/theintrovertsedge/book. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Understand this … the people currently in your life are preparing you for the next person, experience, and opportunity that will be coming along in your life. So, embrace the people who are in your network (even if at times they drive you crazy or do nothing for you at all). For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.  

No doubt, circumstances push people out of our lives. In this episode, Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of Networking Rx, maintains that these people are still within our network and that there is social capital to reclaim. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.   #networking #business #innovation #entrepreneurship #networkingrx

Lisa Britcliffe, founder of Melbourne, Australia-based Walk Your Talk, shares the story of the heart-aligned business networking community she's built and how it's creating long-lasting, deeply fulfilling relationships. Learn more at https://www.walkyourtalkmelb.com.au/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Someone introduces you to the uber connected, highly-proficient networker! Great! Here the important question: How do you make the most of that opportunity? Here's how. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Virginia Muzquiz (aka The Referral Diva) shares about the referral myth, why traditional networking doesn't work and what to do instead. Learn more and reach out to her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiamuzquiz/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

People get caught between what they truly believe and how they're inclined to act. This includes you, and it includes the people with whom you network. Understand this as you deal with others and give to others. We're all only human, after all. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.