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Networking Rx

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Ideas, insights and conversation related to professional relationships, business networking, and best practices for generating referrals.

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This Is A Great Reason To Avoid Selfish People (EPS 695)

April 23, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

If success comes from adding value to others, how can selfish people live with themselves? Let's explore. To download The Giving Journal here: http://tinyurl.com/4xvxhjf5 For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Follow This Guide To Execute On Great Networking (EPS 144)

April 19, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Frank Agin reviews an infographic that speaker, author and consultant Diane Darling  (@DianeDarling) shared. You can get a copy of it by texting the word "Diane" to 345345. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].  

This Practice Will Bolster Your Emotional Intelligence (EPS 694)

April 17, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 19 MB

Robin Hills, director of Ei4Change, shares how he's helped 400,000 people in 195+ countries build their emotional intelligence, leading to better relationships. Learn more at https://ei4change.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Emotion Is The Foundation Of Great Relationships (EPS 693)

April 16, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MB

No matter the relationship – personal or professional – you want to feel appreciated (and so do others). Simple, right? But not easy, at all. Come learn how you become eternally grateful. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Join AmSpirit (A411)

April 15, 2024 16:00 - 9 minutes - 12.2 MB

Frank Agin (@frankagin), host of the Networking Rx, shares an overview of the AmSpirit Business Connection program for prospective members and franchisees of the organization. For more details or to find a Chapter near you, go to https://www.amspirit.com/, or reach to Frank Agin ([email protected]).

Build Great Relationships Via The Need To Be Needed (EPS 181)

April 12, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 25.1 MB

Frank Agin, host of Networking Rx and founder of AmSpirit Business Connections, has a conversation with Denison University Associate Professor Dr. Laura Russell on the notion of being open to receiving and the implications of "needing to be needed." For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected]

This Is How To Build A Network Via An Informational Interview (EPS 692)

April 10, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MB

University of Michigan faculty, Tina Sula, shared about the networking course she been teaching since 2015. If you want to take the course, you can find it here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/how-to-network For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Is The Perfect Way To Network On ZOOM (EPS 691)

April 09, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

ZOOM is a great tool for networking with anyone – or many – any time of day, anywhere in the world. But what is the best way to utilize this powerful 21st century Internet application? For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Networking With Noble Purpose (EPS 294)

April 05, 2024 16:00 - 13 minutes - 14.7 MB

Frank Agin uses the central theme from the book Selling with Noble Purpose (by @LisaEarleMcLeod) to encourage you to adopt an inspiring reason to build professional relationships, as that will ensure you get more from it. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

These Are The Keys To Building Your Network Onward & Upward (EPS 690)

April 03, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 20.5 MB

Luke Kellett and Kyle Libby, friends turned business partners, shared how they've used networking to create a mini-business empire. Contact them at [email protected]. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This How You Can Use Gossip To Build Great Relationships (EPS 689)

April 02, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

No one likes a gossip, right? Or might they? In this episode, Frank Agin shares a counterintuitive approach to gossip from the mind of Bob Burg (co-author of The Go-Giver). To catch other great thoughts and ideas from Bob Burg, subscribe to his Daily Impact e-mail at https://burg.com/daily-impact/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The AmSpirit Franchise Opportunity (A411)

April 01, 2024 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.53 MB

Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections shares an overview of the franchise opportunity associated with this business. For more details, reach him at [email protected] or visit http://www.amspirit.com/franchise.php.

This Is How To Become The Worst Networker, Ever (ESP 297)

March 29, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Andrew Stotz shares how troubled high school years led him to an incredible career a world away and great relationship lessons along the way. Discover more at https://myworstinvestmentever.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Is How To Guard Against Relationship Swindlers (EPS 688)

March 27, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 20.6 MB

 Author Michelle Hill shares insight on relationship deception, fraud and narcissistic abuse that can touch both personal and professional lives. To learn more about her work, go to http://heartswindler.com For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Is How An Ultimatum Can Help You Win At Networking (EPS 687)

March 26, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MB

In networking, decisions are seldom black and white. But, you can learn a lot about behavior if you look to social science where interactions can be limited to simple “this or that” decisions.  For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

 This Is How A Casual Encounter Can Change Your Life (EPS 303):

March 22, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MB

Listen and hear how a curiosity around buffalo berry crêpes led Brian Reinbold to embark on a life of being a servant leader for Bravehearts For Kids. Learn more at https://braveheartsforkids.org/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Is How To Go From Streetwise To Saleswise (EPS 686)

March 20, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 19.8 MB

Jeff C. West, bestselling author, shares insights from the fable book he authored with hall-of-fame speaker Bob Burg, including how to get passed the gatekeeper. Learn more at https://jeffcwest.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Is The Number One Reason To Be Generous (EPS 685)

March 19, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MB

You know you should be giving to your network. But why? Do you give to get? Or do you get to give? Or is there some other reason for you to lean into helping others? For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Do These Small Things To Morph Into Big Results (EPS 310)

March 15, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MB

Frank Agin touches on the notion of five-minute favors, which Dr. Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) discusses in his book Give & Take. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].  

Great Relationships Are As Simple As NCG (EPS 684)

March 13, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 18.9 MB

Larry Kaufman, bestselling author of The NCG Factor - A Formula for Building Life-Changing Relationships from College to Retirement, shares how to become indispensable in life. Learn more at https://www.kaufman-larry.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Is The Best Way To Form An Opinion About Your Network (683)

March 12, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MB

You form an opinion about everyone in your network. But how you formulate those opinions is as important as having them to being with. This episode will give you some insight and perspective. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Yes, Watching TV Can Build Your Network (EPS 332)

March 08, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MB

Think that Marine Corp commercials don't work? Ask Tony Taylor. A random one set him on a path from being a high school drop-out to becoming an international inspirational speaker and getting networked worldwide For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].  

This Is How To Network Into Paying Clients By Giving Things Away (EPS 682)

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Networking Like A Pro author Brian Hilliard shows how free programs build relationships resulting paying clients . Learn more and contact him at https://morepaidspeakinggigs.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Struggle With Small Talk? Let's Chat (EPS 681)

March 05, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MB

You might not like small talk, but you best lean into becoming comfortable with that inconsequential conversation as it will help you establish rapport and build social capital. See the question primer: https://tinyurl.com/ardx3hux  For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

We Are All One (696)

March 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.54 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares a quote from social architect Terry Bean (@TerryBean) that reminds us we're all connected and thus helping another helps you.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

How Do You Build Solid Relationships? A: Ask More Questions (EPS 322)

March 01, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MB

 Frank Agin shares how asking questions is important to building relationships. He talks about insights gleaned from Crystal Dwyer Hansen's book Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].  

Polite Or Honest (695)

March 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares an insight from @Wharton professor Dr. Adam Grant (@adammgrant) that encourages you to seek honesty or politeness.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

A Solid Foundation Of Precious Things (694)

February 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.54 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares a tweet from author Frank Sonnenberg (@Fsonnenberg) encouraging you to build your life with dignity and honor.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Do This To Bring Your Magnificence Into Relationships (EPS 680)

February 28, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 22.4 MB

Magnificence Movement visionary, Patricia Lindner shares insights to help you show up as you wonderful self within your network. To learn more or contact her, see https://www.patricialindner.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

A Lesson From AA (693)

February 28, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.61 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares an insight from Dr. Rob Bell (@drrobbell) encouraging you to work through the challenges you've overcome.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

The Three Reasons (and only three reasons) You're Not Getting Referrals (EPS 679)

February 27, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MB

Not getting enough referrals? Well, there is a reason. Actually, three. And these are the only reasons. Know them. Understand them. Address them. Referrals will follow.  For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Winning By Taking Second (692)

February 27, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.53 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) uses an international cross country race to encourage you to always commit to doing the right thing.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Be A Good Sport (691)

February 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) reminds you that sportsmanship is part of everyday life, and as such carry yourself with dignity and respect whether you win or lose.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Stay Top Of Heart (690)

February 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares insight from Berta Medina-Garcia (@dreamerssucceed) that making mutually beneficial connections keeps you on others' radar.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Contributing Content On Social Media (689)

February 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.6 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) reminds you that sharing content on social media is a great means of building relationships with others.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

If You Want Future Clients, Do This With Current Ones (EPS 267)

February 23, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Electronic payments professional Rusty Allens shares how a single landline phone opened his eyes to the power of relationships. Contact him via (608) 215-1378 or [email protected]. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].  

Words, Tone, And Spacing (688)

February 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) reminds you that effective listening involves more than just hearing words others speak, but also the intent behind them.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

A Gift That Keeps Giving (687)

February 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares an insight from author Matt Ward (@breakthruchamp) on the importance of making introductions.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Moment To Moment (686)

February 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares a quote from Terry Bean (@TerryBean) that life is a bunch of moments, giving you the opportunity to rebuild who you are.    For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

How To Become Powerful In Your Relationships By Being Powerless (EPS 677)

February 20, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.3 MB

We all need to persuade others. And you might hink these this requires being strong and  authoritative. Not true. You can be persuasive via almost the opposite of these traits. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The Value of Blinking (685)

February 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.54 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) encourages you to create value by being unique and serving the world in a way that few others are.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Crickets, Cowboys, And Commodities (684)

February 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.58 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares communication pitfalls from author Jim Karrh's book, The Science of Customer Connections (@JimKarrh).   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Savor Positive Emotions (683)

February 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.6 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) poses a question and an answer from Dr. John Schinnerer (@johnschin) regarding the role of positive emotions in your life.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Long, Straight Drives (682)

February 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) uses golf as a metaphor for effectively networking through everyone you meet.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Want More Friends? Stop Looking At Your Watch and Do This. (EPS 192)

February 16, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 18.3 MB

Frank Agin discusses research from Jeffrey A. Hall (U of Kansas) that supports the notion that friends are built more through the quality of conversation and sharing rather than just time together. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Focus On Similarities (681)

February 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.53 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares insight from sports psychologist and author Dr. Rob Bell (@DrRobBell) on the power of finding similarities with others.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Practice Makes Confidence (680)

February 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) offers insight as to how some people can give impeccable 30-second commercials.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

Here Are Networking Rules For The Long Game (EPS 676)

February 14, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 17.3 MB

Synergy architect Bernie Franzgrote share about his journey to become a B2B connector, a podcaster, as well as the energy behind the East Trade Winds networking group. Contact him at [email protected]. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The Accountability Loop (679)

February 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.54 MB

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) draws a distinction between victim thinking and an accountability mindset.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/networking-rx or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].    

These Are Universal Laws To Influence Your Relationships (EPS 675)

February 13, 2024 11:00

At the heart of every relationship is influence. Our relationships can have a significant impact on us, and in turn, we can also influence our relationships. This will explore how this dynamic works. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.networking-rx.com or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

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