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Matt “Handshaking” Holmes is a world record holder, marketer, and founder of Handshaking.com. In this episode he shares his journey into entrepreneurship, the pros and cons of living a digital nomad lifestyle, and some of the basics of creating a personal brand. 

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Matt "Handshakin" Holmes is Founder of Handshakin.com, world record holder, video series host, international keynote speaker, and ex motorcycle drag racer. Learn more and connect with Matt on his website at www.Handshakin.com

Matt "Handshakin" Holmes is Founder of Handshakin.com, world record holder, video series host, international keynote speaker, and ex motorcycle drag racer. Learn more and connect with Matt on his website at www.Handshakin.com

Matt (Handshakin) Holmes stops by the studio to tell his about entrepreneurship. Matt is a Speaker, Vlogger, Real Estate Investor and World Record Holder. He currently spends the majority of his time as CEO and Founder at Handshakin.com.

Matt (Handshakin) Holmes stops by the studio to tell his about entrepreneurship. Matt is a Speaker, Vlogger, Real Estate Investor and World Record Holder. He currently spends the majority of his time as CEO and Founder at Handshakin.com.

I sold my real estate company to invest in my next startup and we're still not making profit two years in.

Joining me on this episode of Accelerate! is Matt “Handshakin” Holmes, Founder of Handshakin.com,and author of the eBook, Six Networking Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Networking 101 for new startups and first-time entrepreneurs. Among the many topics that Matt and I discuss are how Matt realized he could teach others about personal branding, some of his strategies to build and protect personal brand; the importance of online networking; and using networking to build your personal brand.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:10] Matt learned that asking to interview someone about their success is a good shortcut to networking. [3:14] Matt’s shares his favorite “networking with billionaire” story about landing an interview with Jeff Hoffman, founder of Priceline.com. [5:22] Matt defines the critical elements of your personal brand. [8:59] The steps sales reps should take to build their brand online. [10:09] Matt describes the plug-ins to use with LinkedIn to build a powerful networking platform. [14:15] Easy steps all sellers to need to take to perfect their LinkedIn profile. [17:05] The three signs you are a poor networker: and how to address them [19:45] Matt describes how to measure the effectiveness of your online networking activity.   MORE ABOUT MATT HOLMES What’s your most powerful sales attribute?Paying it forward -- giving something of value to the other person before making an ask. Who is your sales role model?Grant Cardone. What’s one book that every salesperson should read?How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. What music is on your playlist right now? Low-energy dubstep for the office.   CONTACT MATT HOLMES Website: Handshakin.com/free Snapchat: Handshakin Twitter: @Handshakin

Matt "Handshakin" Holmes is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and world record holder. He is Founder of the Handshakin Video Series: featuring top entrepreneurs on networking and personal branding strategies. After interviewing venture capitalists, members of Congress, and billionaires, Matt has been on numerous podcasts sharing tips on strategically making connections and relationship building. Today, he helps aspiring entrepreneurs implement networking and personal branding strategies. Matt "Handshakin" Holmes Vroom Veer Stories High School Days, Band Nerd, Class Clown...then played football too--sold candy too College Days; changed major five times landed on psychology Briefly worked a sales job while flipping, motorcycles, cars, houses, and condos Lived off credit cards; charged up $85K to pay living expenses Realized he hated the real estate business and wanted something he loved Started the Hand Shakin Video series recording with an iPad and a friend who sold art Worked politics in D.C. and shook hands with many politicians Interviewed his first billionaire for the video series through another connection. Broke the world record for the longest handshake--the whole event took over 50 hours Matt "Handshakin" Holmes Links Twitter.com/handshakinshow instagram.com/handshakinshow facebook.com/handshakin handshakin.com

In this week’s episode of the Sailing to Success Podcast Show, Lyndsay Phillips interviews Matt “Handshakin” Holmes, who is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Matt is the Founder of Handshakin.com, author of Handshakin Your Way to Entrepreneurial Success, and creator of the Handshakin Video Series. Matt helps entrepreneurs implement networking and personal branding strategies in their businesses.

Today's guest joining us the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free business podcast interview is a man who has quite obviously got the entrepreneurial gene running through his body. His career has been an eclectic mix of sales, coaching and inspirational content production which has lead him to where he is today. He is the founder of Handshakin, a series of video based interviews with the successful and the movers and shakers across the word, and also the author of Handshakin Your Way to Entrepreneurial Success: How to Network and Become One of the World's Leading Handshakers But the interesting thing to me, is where he started on the path to where he is today. Back in 2010 he worked for the Groove Automotive company in the greater Denver Area, where he knew right at the very beginning that the ability to make leads and turn them into sales, is never about the hard push. Instead he knew that the key skill was connecting in the right way, and negotiating to the highest level he could. Which was why he made sure that he attended all of the optional professional development seminars on effective negotiation and sales. Greet with a smile, and of course a good handshake. And so throughout his career, starting several companies, working in the real estate business, until he got to where he is today you can see the hustle, the drive and of course the ambition to do something different and make his mark. So does he look back at the early days attending company courses as the true flag that shows where it all started? Or is the idea of meeting with a good old fashioned handshake something that he can trace even further back in time? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Matt Holmes. To hear more from Matt Holmes go to: Podcast: Handshakin by Matt "Handshakin" Holmes Description: Matt Holmes host short interviews (less than 10 min) with entrepreneurs with1 ACTIONABLE PERSONAL BRANDING TIP you can implement right after listening. Keep up the hustle entrepreneurs

Matt Holmes is so passionate about networking that he has become known as Matt “handshakin” Holmes. He even has a world record for the longest ever handshake, standing at the grand total of 46 hours! Matt first realised the power of networking when he landed a big contract as a result of his future employers seeing photos of him online shaking hands with people who had connections with that company. He now has his own agency (appropriately enough, called “Handshakin”), but in this week’s podcast he gave us some of his advice for free: Here are some of the highlights: ** When approaching someone online who you don’t know, be specific. Make them feel that they’re the only person capable of doing what you’re asking them to do. ** At networking events, don’t assume that just handing out your business card is the main goal. Have a conversation first before you go steaming in. ** Keep the ball rolling with the contacts you meet in real life. Follow up immediately online by adding them on one of your social networks. ** Wear a different hat depending on the networking event you’re attending. For example, consider if your goal is to find leads or if it’s to gain referrals. These two scenarios would require significantly different conversations. ** Get the job done quickly – it doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s more important to strike while the iron’s hot (i.e. when your new contact/audience is receptive) than to wait longer and aim for perfection.   The ever-increasing use of the online sphere has led some to believe that the formality of networking in person is a thing of the past, but this really is not the case. There is no substitute for a face-to-face meeting, but the many online networking opportunities out there are great for making the face-to-face meetings more likely to happen. And while there is much networking and business that can be done exclusively online, it is more important to understand how an online networking tool can link to ‘action’ in the real world (i.e. meeting for a coffee, doing some business etc.) than it is to be an expert at building up a load of online contacts. In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn: ** The future of real-life networking ** The viability of networking groups ** How to stand out online ** The importance of building a personal brand ** The Conspire and Any Mail apps   Resources mentioned in this episode: ** Sales Made Simple Workshops with Ben (http://actioncoachanz.com/salesmadesimple) ** Leave feedback on this podcast and receive a free business coaching CD from Ben.  Winners are also entered into a draw for a DVD pack worth AUD$500.  Email screenshot of your feedback to: ben@actioncoachanz.com ** Matt’s website (handshakin.com/about-matt) ** Matt’s Ebook “6 Networking Strategies For Entrepreneurs” (http://www.handshakin.com/free) ** Matt’s own agency site: (http://www.handshakin.com/) ** Matt’s username on Snapchat is “handshaking” ** Matt’s twitter is (http://www.twitter.com/handshakin) ** Any Mail app (https://anymailfinder.com/) ** Conspire App (https://www.conspire.com) ** Facebook (www.facebook.com/businessbrainfood) ** Business Brain Food Facebook Group (www.facebook.com/groups/businessbrainfood) ** Twitter (https://twitter.com/bfewtrell) ** ActionCOACH (http://actioncoachanz.com/itunes) ** ActionCOACH (http://actioncoachanz.com/stitcher)   “Network is net worth” as Matt so rightly said. If you’re starting out in business you’re going to need all the traction you can get, so networking is a must. And if you’ve got an established business, don’t be complacent and assume you have all the contacts you need. By networking you ensure that your business doesn’t stand still. Also, if you are enjoying these Business Brain Food podcasts, then make sure to share them via social media sites or email the links to family and friends. A lot of time and effort goes into producing each of these podcasts with the goal in mind of the more people we can inspire about business the better. You can help us do just that! Until next time, have a profitable day. Cheers, Ben Fewtrell (02) 9111 5000

Matt ‘Handshakin’ Holmes hosts the Handshakin’ Video Series, where he interviews today’s most successful entrepreneurs on networking/mentorship. After interviewing venture capitalists, members of Congress and billionaires, he educates aspiring entrepreneurs on best networking strategies in the Handshakin’ Startup Pre-accelerator. Take your startup idea to the next level!

January 11, 2016 Inventor Roger Brown & Handshakin Matt Holmes