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On this encore episode, our guest went from high school English teacher to Broadway producer in under two years. How? Relationships. He is a social catalyst who believes in the power of making meaningful connections for others. His success led him to develop a methodology that he teaches through his company Small Pond Enterprises which specializes in relationship design for founders, authors, and speakers interested in playing a bigger game. He works with thought leaders to curate, extend, and leverage their existing networks. He cemented his reputation as a connector by founding ConnectorCon, a conference for a powerful community of thoughtful connectors who recognize the power of living in a world of abundance rather than scarcity -- and he co-hosts the Access to Anyone podcast. Please join me in welcoming Michael Roderick. In this episode we discuss: how being a teacher taught him the art of truly understanding what another person is going through, and how important it is to offer empathy before focusing on your own wants and needs. his mnemonic device for adding value to other people's lives: RISE-UP. his thoughts on diversity: “there are no diversity problems in interests.” If you connect with people around shared interests you can broaden the diversity of your network. how he separates his work environment from his home environment by not ever bringing his work stuff into the non-work areas of his house. his process for being a superconnector: how he uses a spreadsheet and analyzes conversations to help connect people who will bring value to each other's lives. his views on connections, and how people often keep draining people in their lives for fear of hurting someone's feelings. However, “we have complete control over who we have in our lives,” and when we let go of the ones who don't fit, we make room for others who do. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com.

Michael Roderick is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. His frameworks have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and popular podcasts like The Art of Charm and Unmistakable Creative. Michael is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using the latest technology and time tested principals. Michael began his career in education teaching High School English before breaking into the world of Broadway producing. He made this transition in less than two years prompting colleagues to ask him how he did it. This led to Michael creating a series of experiential workshops to study the dynamics behind relationship building and messaging. His discoveries led him to create frameworks that landed him a position in a NYC tech startup in business development, founding a popular conference for Connectors called ConnectorCon and building a consulting business teaching how people who were great at giving to others could package their ideas in a way that led to their content being shared and attracting the types of relationships that could move their careers faster. In addition to this, he founded Relationship Adventure Day, a networking event combined with a scavenger hunt set in New York City. Now Michael speaks and consults on how individuals and companies can create Referable Brands for themselves so they can be top of mind for partnership, media opportunities, and more. Michael is also a published playwright and the author of "Last Hour of The Day" a workbook built off a tweet campaign where he challenged his followers to do something at the last hour of their day and reflect on their experiences. Resources Referability Rater: http://eepurl.com/g_RKIP Podcast: https://www.accesstoanyonepodcast.com/ Connect with Michael Roderick https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roderick-1161571/ https://twitter.com/MichaelRoderick https://www.facebook.com/mike.roderick.940 ------ ► ABOUT US Feisworld Media helps independent creators celebrate their creative and financial freedom. - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeisworldMedia - Podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld - Documentary: https://www.feisworld.com/documentary ► CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://www.feisworld.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/feisworld Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/feisworld Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/feisworld Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/feisworld LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feiwu ⚡️DISCOVER MORE ON FEISWORLD, start here: https://www.feisworld.com/start-here ⚡️SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: to receive articles, podcasts and videos created for independent creators like you: https://www.feisworld.com/newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support

This episode features Michael Roderick, founder of Small Pond Enterprises and Host of the Access to Anyone Podcast. Michel is a coach and consultant who knows how to design conversations large and small. We talk about closing the loop on free advice (let people know if if it works…otherwise we'll keep giving bad advice!), teaching through simulations and how to see patterns and build frameworks. Michael sends a daily (yes, daily!) email that I actually read! His claim to fame is that he went from High School English Teacher to Broadway producer in under 2 years, which is fast for *any* career shift, let alone a jump like that. I first learned about Michael's work years ago through his conference, ConnectorCon, which he designed to build a safe space to talk and connect, and to learn what it takes to be a great connector. One of the reasons I was excited to bring Michael on the show is that he sees the world through a lens of frameworks, just like me! And we hit on several key ideas that resonate with some components of my Conversation OS, which is always nice. The Power (and limits of) Narrative. We live our lives through the stories we tell. Stories help us build connections and relationships, but they can also limit us. A positive self-story feels better than a negative story, but it can also limit us and tell us what is and isn't possible. It's worth asking for time to time “what stories are serving me? What narrative can help me build a new future and a new identity? What do I believe is possible? What do I *not* try, because I believe it's impossible?”   The Cadence of Connection. We talk about how Community is a resource you *can* draw from if you've built it up over time…and how you need to build it before you need it. Like sleep, it's something you have to do regularly.     What's On TV (or…the importance of perspective) Michael has many, many great aphorisms, but this one is amazing. The idea is that you will always be too close to your own issues to solve them… unless you take time to pull back and see the big picture. This is also why we're always better at solving other people's problems! And why having a coach is essential.   Competition doesn't exist… just specialization and niches. We are in competition with ourselves, each of us trying to find our own niche. But watch out! All specializations aren't compatible…what's interesting about this to me is the idea that if we can't connect with someone, it's not always because of anything other than incompatible approaches, not something “wrong” with you or them.     The Power of Invitation. As Michael points out, “People love to feel useful, but they hate to feel used.” Pressure never works well as an engagement tactic, at least not in the long term. Asking permission, asking nicely and giving people the option to say no gives people choice and allows them to choose to be highly engaged. Small Pond Enterprises http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/ Access to Anyone Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/access-to-anyone/id1040351484?mt=2 Morning Pages http://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/ Liminal Thinking: an interview with Dave Gray http://theconversationfactory.com/podcast/2017/4/18/dave-gray-on-drawing-conversations-and-liminal-thinking The Conversation Operating System (OS) Canvas http://theconversationfactory.com/downloads/  

On today’s show we welcome Michael Roderick, founder and CEO of Small Pond Enterprises and founder of ConnectorCon.

Michael Roderick, founder of Small Pond Enterprises and ConnectorCon conference, and co-host of the podcast Access to Anyone, shares his best strategies to leverage in-person conferences to build long-term business connections. Michael Roderick's Journey Michael shares: How he went from being a high school English teacher to a Broadway producer in less than 2 years. The key to his success connecting with key influencers in his new industry.   How he became inspired to start his company, Small Pond Enterprises, which focuses on helping thought leaders master the social dynamics to leverage their network. How to Leverage Conferences to Build Long-Term Business Connections During the conversation, Michael reveals: How you can make the most out of your free time at a conference How to let go of the feeling of overwhelm when you attend large conferences  An easy way for you to create your own mini-event at a large conference What to do if you feel intimidated to approach people already engaged in a group conversation The best time to connect with influencers at conferences What to do immediately after the conference to follow up with people you've met One thing you’re most excited about Michael is excited about hosting his ConnectorCon conference once again at the end of 2018! Learn more at ConnectorCon.com. More about Michael Roderick Michael Roderick is the founder of Small Pond Enterprises, which specializes in relationship design for founders, authors, and speakers interested in playing a bigger game. He works with thought leaders to curate, extend, and leverage their existing networks. He developed this methodology from his own journey of high school English teacher to Broadway producer in less than two years. Michael is also the founder of ConnectorCon, a conference for connectors, as well as the co-host of the podcast Access to Anyone. Connect with Michael at http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/  where you can download the free handbook: "Hang with your heroes" Listen to Michaels podcast, Access to Anyone

Do you feel like you are constantly giving in your business, without getting much in return? Are you ready to start asking for what you want, so you can build powerful connections and become a leader in your industry? If so, then today’s episode is for you! In this episode of the IHML Show, we are chatting with Michael Roderick, founder of Small Pond Enterprises, a company that works at the intersection of relationship building and thought leadership. Michael began his career as a high school English teacher, doing theatre as a hobby in his off time. But when he started building connections within his network and asking for what he wanted, his theatre hobby quickly grew into something much bigger. He realized the key to his rapid success was taking a step outside his comfort zone and asking for what he wanted. It was through this practice that Michael realized “asking” was just as important as “giving” within his business and networks. Through practice, Michael found the perfect balance between the two and now teaches individuals that same methodology, so they can build networks of like-minded people and unforgettable brands.  During this episode, you’ll learn how to leave the “connection rich and cash-poor” cycle behind and move your business forward with incredible momentum. You’ll be inspired to take action toward your dreams, follow your fear and ask for what you want.  Michael Roderick is the founder of Small Pond Enterprises, a company that works at the intersection of relationship building and thought leadership. He helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders through the same methodology he used to go from being a high school English teacher to a Broadway producer in under two years. He is also the founder of ConnectorCon as well as the host of the podcast Access to Anyone.  For Further Insight: Website: http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/ and http://accesstoanyonepodcast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelRoderick

Today's guest went from high school English teacher to Broadway producer in under two years. How? Relationships. He is a social catalyst who believes in the power of making meaningful connections for others. His success led him to develop a methodology that he teaches through his company Small Pond Enterprises which specializes in relationship design for founders, authors, and speakers interested in playing a bigger game. He works with thought leaders to curate, extend, and leverage their existing networks. He cemented his reputation as a connector by founding ConnectorCon, a conference for a powerful community of thoughtful connectors who recognize the power of living in a world of abundance rather than scarcity — and he co-hosts the Access to Anyone podcast. Please join me in welcoming Michael Roderick. In this episode we explore: how being a teacher taught him the art of truly understanding what another person is going through, and how important it is to offer empathy before focusing on your own wants and needs. his mnemonic device for adding value to other people's lives: RISE-UP. his thoughts on diversity: “there are no diversity problems in interests.” If you connect with people around shared interests you can broaden the diversity of your network. how he separates his work environment from his home environment by not ever bringing his work stuff into his non-work areas of his house. his process for being a superconnector: how he uses a spreadsheet and analyzes conversations to help connect people who will bring value to each others lives. his views on connections, and how people often keep draining people in their lives for fear of hurting someone's feelings. However, “we have complete control over who we have in our lives,” and when we let go of the ones who don't fit, we make room for others who do. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 73

Michael Roderick went from high school English teacher to a Broadway producer in under two years. How did he do it so darn quick? Michael says it’s due to the connections he’s built. Michael explains that going to networking events is so cringe-worthy because you often get bombarded by people trying to promote their stuff and who, frankly, have the whole ‘building meaningful relationships’ thing all wrong. How can you avoid being like one of those people and how can you break into an industry where you know no one? Michael shares his tips!    Key Insights & Aha Moments:  *You want to grab a pen and paper for this podcast episode and listen to it twice!  *How did Michael go from an English teacher to a Broadway producer in under two years?  *The first year of teaching completely destroyed Michael. He had to break up a ton of fights and got things thrown at him.  *How can you make a good connection with someone at a networking event without being too ‘networky’ about it?  *So, why did Michael leave his career as a Broadway producer and how did he get to ‘here’?  *Where does Michael’s very strategic thinking come from? How does he have so much wisdom?!  *How do you break into an industry when you know nobody?  *Michael has 4 networking archetypes: The sharks, the dolphins, those who are drowning, and the lifeguards.  *How can you approach and build a relationship with a stranger? Let’s do a quick recap.  *Michael explains his GATE strategy, which stands for Give, Ask, Thank, and Experiment.  *Very, very rarely does someone say a proper ‘thank you’ to someone.  *Formulas are great for marketing but awful for real-life implementation. It’s easy to consume 3 tips, but following those 3 tips to the letter will not give them the same results.  *If you’re not being you, people will see it and they will not be able to build trust with you.    Mentioned in This Episode:  Michellemcglade.com  Maven Inner Circle  Maven Facebook Group  Smallpondenterprises.com  Connectorcon.com  Accesstoanyonepodcast.com  Oneproducerinthecity.typepad.com  Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable, by Seth Godin  Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D.    Tweetables:    “Either every day or every week, depending on how you want to structure it, you want to open and close the GATE.”    “In so many industries, especially the entrepreneurship industry, there’s a heavy, heavy focus on formulas.”    “Formulas are great for marketing but awful for real life.” 

Michael Roderick is the founder of Small Pond Enterprises. He works with coaches and consultants on curating and growing their existing networks and leveraging their time making relationship building a productive part of business growth. He is also the founder of ConnectorCon, a conference for Connectors and the co-host of the podcast Access to Anyone. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

Michael Roderick is the founder of Small Pond Enterprises. He works with coaches and consultants on curating and growing their existing networks and leveraging their time making relationship building a productive part of business growth. He is also the founder of ConnectorCon, a conference for Connectors and the co-host of the podcast Access to Anyone. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

Michael Roderick is a founder, speaker, and connector. His company, “Small Pond Enterprises” specializes in relationship design for founders, authors, and speakers interested in playing a bigger game. He works with thought-leaders to curate, extend, and leverage their existing networks for the purpose of getting paid engagements for higher fees, speaking opportunities, and interviews. He developed this methodology from his own journey of high school English teacher to Broadway producer. Michael is also the founder of “ConnectorCon”, a conference for connectors as well as the co-host of the “Access to Anyone” podcast. Secret – timesaving technique Michael focuses on what is most important -- time, connections, or money -- everyone has a TCM index. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Take the time to meditate -- Michael laughed at meditation initially -- but now it's a crucial part of his day. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Michael was banking on a certain project and turned away other projects -- and Michael tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "You need to be in the present while listening." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "You have to take time to clean your pipeline and curate your network."   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? Have a spreadsheet to track your network. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? Focus on what you can learn -- failure is an opportunity to learn How best to connect with Michael: Website: www.smallpondenterprises.com Twitter: @michaelroderick

Michael Roderick was a freshman in college, a nobody, studying drama and education. But when he became assistant director of a play his friend was directing at her high school, he recalls, “I was that kid who was in college already.” He quickly went from nobody to awesome. Today, his company, Small Pond Enterprises, specializes in helping individuals extend and leverage their networks, sharing what he learned on his own journey from high school English teacher to Broadway producer in less than two years. Michael is also the founder of ConnectorCon, a conference for connectors.

When Michael went from high school teacher to Broadway producer in under two years people started to ask him how he managed it.  Michael began his career as a high school English teacher before producing Off Broadway and then on Broadway. This combination of experience in the arts and entrepreneurship led to Michael starting an arts incubator program to teach more artists about building and growing their own businesses (PLAE). Eventually, he decided to develop a workshop on networking which grew into a full time consulting practice and that became Small Pond Enterprises. Michael took a short break to work as the V.P. of Operations and as a Director of Business Development for an NYC Ed. Tech Startup which introduced him to the New York Startup community. Most recently, Michael founded The Connecting Connectors Conference (ConnectorCon). In This Episode: The rules of the Broadway industry. What it takes to be a top Broadway producer. What needs to change to become a good networker. Curating v. creating a network The four categories of people you will meet networking. The “Double Opt In” Introduction Why listening makes you a better networker. Michael‘s Favorite Quote: “You can have anything you want in your life, if you help enough other people get what they want.” Michael's Favorite Books: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today's Show:http://www.smallpondenterprises.com  

When Michael went from high school teacher to Broadway producer in under two years people started to ask him how he managed it.  Michael began his career as a high school English teacher before producing Off Broadway and then on Broadway. This combination of experience in the arts and entrepreneurship led to Michael starting an arts incubator program to teach more artists about building and growing their own businesses (PLAE). Eventually, he decided to develop a workshop on networking which grew into a full time consulting practice and that became Small Pond Enterprises. Michael took a short break to work as the V.P. of Operations and as a Director of Business Development for an NYC Ed. Tech Startup which introduced him to the New York Startup community. Most recently, Michael founded The Connecting Connectors Conference (ConnectorCon). In This Episode: The rules of the Broadway industry. What it takes to be a top Broadway producer. What needs to change to become a good networker. Curating v. creating a network The four categories of people you will meet networking. The “Double Opt In” Introduction Why listening makes you a better networker. Michael‘s Favorite Quote: “You can have anything you want in your life, if you help enough other people get what they want.” Michael’s Favorite Books: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:http://www.smallpondenterprises.com  

"I definitely think that the most successful people recognize that there is no competition in this world there is only specialization." - Michael Roderick Michael Roderick is a founder, speaker, and connector. His company Small Pond Enterprises specializes in relationship design for founders, authors, and speakers interested in playing a bigger game. He works with thoughtleaders to curate, extend, and leverage their existing networks for the purpose of getting higher paid engagements, speaking opportunities, and interviews. He developed this methodology from his own journey of high school english teacher to Broadway producer in less than two years.  Michael has worked as a VP of Operations and Director of Business Development for an Educational Technology Start up and created an incubator program for artists developing business ideas. Michael is also the founder of ConnectorCon, a conference for connectors, as well as Relationship Adventure Day, an invite only-networking event combined with a scavenger hunt in NYC. Connect with Michael: Website | ConnectorCon | Podcast | @MichaelRoderick | LinkedIn      Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher

Michael Roderick is connector, entrepreneur, business developer, Speaker, the creator of ConnectorCon, and founder of Small Pond Enterprises! He also went from being a high school teacher to a Broadway producer in under two years. In this episode, we’ll cover: How he went from being a high school teacher to a Broadway producer in under … Continue reading POP017: The Difference Between a Networker and a Connector with Michael Roderick The post POP017: The Difference Between a Networker and a Connector with Michael Roderick appeared first on Accelerating CFO.