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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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How To Change Who You Are For A Better Network (EPS 549)

November 29, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 12.8 MB

Frank Agin offers commentary on an article from Psychology Today (OCT 2022) on how personalities are formed, how they change, and most importantly, how we can manifest to changes to help us build a better network. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Ask For Help When You Don't Want To Ask For Help (EPS 548)

November 23, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MB

Drew Deraney, founder of Men Supporting Men Collaboration Tribe, shares how he's created an community of men who help other men through dark times in their lives. Learn more at http://profitcompassion.com. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Saying You're Sorry Is Never Enough (EPS 547)

November 22, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MB

Reflecting on research from Dutch psychologist David De Cremer, Frank Agin insight as to why a simply apology does less than you might hope. To learn more about PsyBlog go to https://twitter.com/psyblog For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

To Effectively Connect Your Stories You Need To Do This (EPS 546)

November 17, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MB

Kristin Spencer, business writing expert, talks about the power of storytelling and and the brain science behind choosing personal stories (as opposed to fictional ones) when looking to network with potential clients or future business contacts. Get the story on Kristin at https://literarysymmetry.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Create A Power Couple Relationship (EPS 545)

November 16, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 22 MB

Entrepreneurial consultants Dr. Shawn Dill & Dr. Lacey Book share how to making a professional partnership work, even when there is a personal partnership behind it. Explore free relevant content: www.gethopetoday.com. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Do This To Make The Most Effective Apology (EPS 544)

November 15, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 14 MB

An overview of research from The Ohio State University as reported in the journal Negotiation and Conflict Management Research (Lewicki et al., 2016) on the components of an effective apology. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Do This To Never Become An Ask-Hole (EPS 543)

November 10, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 23.1 MB

Chris Tuff, best-selling author of The Millennial Whisperer, shares the importance of making your 'asks' sparingly and only after building genuine connections. Learn more about him at https://christuff.me/. 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 Networking Can Liberate You (EPS 542)

November 09, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 21.4 MB

Serial entrepreneur Michael "Fritz" Fritzius shares how he never intended to be in business, but now he's been exposed to it and the liberating feeling of connecting with others he cannot stop. Learn more at http://podcastify.me For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Great Small Talk Advice From A Great Song (EPS 541)

November 08, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

Frank Agin relates an insights that he gleaned from a small talk training given by an AmSpirit Business Connections franchisee (Shannon Walker), where she used lyrics from a 1970's song by Stephen Stills. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Do This To Get What You Want … 3 Years From Now (EPS 540)

November 02, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 19.2 MB

The Wealth of Connection author, Vincent Pugliese shares about the power of a pay-it-forward mentality and how it's served him. Learn more about Vincent and his programs at https://totallifefreedom.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Understand That This Bit Of Understanding Is Key To Referrals (EPS 539)

November 01, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.3 MB

Frank Agin follows up on his conversation with Dr. Oudi Abouchacra to share his thoughts on the biggest key to referrals relative to the elements described in Oudi's book Work Your Network With The 4Cs. See episode 538. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

A Surprising Way To Find Strength In Your Network (EPS 132)

October 28, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MB

A Surprising Way To Find Strength In Your Network (EPS 132) Frank Agin shares personal stories as well as actual research as to how the people we are merely acquainted with can be great networking partners - The Strength In Weak Ties! For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected]

These Four Things Are Vital To Getting Referrals (EPS 538)

October 26, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Dr. Oudi Abouchacra shares about important aspects of getting referrals from the book he co-authored with Dr. Ivan Misner - Work Your Network With The 4Cs. Learn more about him at https://www.droudi.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Achieving Relationship Success Via Contrition, Understanding And Forgiveness (EPS 537)

October 25, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 16.3 MB

Frank Agin shares a story from his past to illustrate that everyone makes mistakes and we should bear that in mind as we learn of the mistakes of others. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Surefire Ways To Avoid Failing At Networking (EPS 136)

October 21, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 18.1 MB

Surefire Ways To Avoid Failing At Networking (EPS 136) Frank Agin discusses an article by Adam Connors (@thenetworkwise) on networking gone wrong and how to fix those issues. Read it at: http://www.networkwise.com/the-8-most-common-ways-people-fail-at-networking/?fbclid=IwAR3HkqCCbuFG-8KrR7S8nfEqNg9eY2MjVbW-nFhDtbywI67UzRS0xXZuncw For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected]

How To Create Great Relationships In A Virtual World (EPS 536)

October 19, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 19.8 MB

Serial entrepreneur, Matt DuBois shares about the genesis of Veets, a virtual networking organization that brings together business owners and professional from around the world. Learn more at https://www.veets.io/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Appear More Powerful Than You Feel (EPS 538)

October 18, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MB

You might uneasy in a particular situation (perhaps at a networking event or trade show), but there is a simple tactic you can undertake that will allow you to appear more powerful than you feel. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Ensure That Your Relationships Don't Become Doomed (EPS 148)

October 14, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 20.4 MB

How To Ensure That Your Relationships Don't Become Doomed (EPS 148): Frank Agin shares information from The Gottman Institute on four behaviors that impair relationships in a major way. For more on this go to: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected]

Becoming A Fearless Networker (EPS 534)

October 12, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MB

The Fearless Factor author, Jacqueline Wales, shares her insights on overcoming the fear that holds us back in relationships and lean into the courage to remain open and take the next step. Learn more at http://jacquelinewales.com. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

A Simple Tactic To Defeat Imposter Syndrome (EPS 533)

October 11, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MB

If you've felt as if you don't belong in a particular profession or position, listen to this. It shares an insight to remind you how special you are and that while you might be challenged, you're not a fraud. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Pick The Best Person To Connect With At Events (EPS 152

October 07, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MB

How To Pick The Best Person To Connect With At Events (EPS 152): Frank Agin shares a facilitation exercise that applies 'lifeboat ethics' to business networking and in the process will get you think about who you connect with at events and why. For more information on AmSpirit Business Connections and its franchise opportunity program, contact Frank Agin at [email protected] or visit http://www.amspirit.com/franchise.php.

How To Convert Your Worst Day Into Your Best (EPS 532)

October 05, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MB

In late December 2019, Alex Hitt moved to Hawaii to capitalize on his award-winning hotel management career. He quickly landed a dream job, but before he could start the pandemic lockdown hit. List to hear the story.

How To Save A Relationship Before It's In Trouble (EPS 531)

October 04, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MB

Challenges await you. It's not a question of if, but rather when. In this episode, Frank Agin discusses the notion of future memory … the art of building your response muscles prior to facing the challenge. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

This Name Is Best To Know (EPS 101)

September 30, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MB

Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, shares thoughts and insights on making a priority knowing other people's names. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected]

The One Question That Will Transform All Your Relationships (EPS 530)

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 23.3 MB

Meredith Bell, author and publisher of assessment and development tools, shares a powerful lesson that she embraces to create lasting impact with everyone she encounters. Connect with her at https://growstrongleaders.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

In Networking, What Rules? Quantity? Or Quality? (EPS 529)

September 27, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MB

Frank Agin draws on research shared in the books Art & Fear as well as Atomic Habits to illustrate how a quantity of interactions can lead to quality of relationships in your network. See: https://tinyurl.com/7r6yh9uk 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 Two Vital Skills For Networking Success (EPS 081)

September 23, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MB

 These Are Two Vital Skills For Networking Success (EPS 081) Frank Agin shares two vital skills for being in the moment out networking , which he gleaned Coach Danny Creed's book A Life Best Lived: A Story of Life, Death and Second Chances. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected]

Want Referrals? This is Vital To Getting Them (EPS 528)

September 22, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MB

Mark Given shares about his 12th book, Trust Based Referrals. This is an extension of Mark's Trust Based Philosophy which has improved the lives of 100 million people worldwide. Learn more at www.markgiven.com. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Become Psychologically Magnetic (EPS 527)

September 21, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Paul Kirch, founder of the BOSS Academy, shares how emotion attracts others to us and how it can build your network. Learn more about BOSS Academy and Paul's work. Reach out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkirch/ 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 The Most Important Word In Networking (EPS 526)

September 20, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 9.99 MB

What's your favorite word in networking and business? Likely, YES! Right? But that's not the most important word. The most important word should be your second favorite word. It's the key to hearing Yes more often. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Powerful Networking Insight - You Can't Tickle Yourself (EPS 043)

September 16, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.6 MB

Networking is about bringing joy to others by giving to them. In this episode, shares how you can ensure that this networking giving has its biggest impact. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected]

Adventures In Communication & Improv (EPS 525)

September 15, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MB

Public speaking and presentation skills coach, Meridith Grundei shares insight on crafting more confident and credible communication to build relationships with groups of all sizes. Contact her via https://www.grundeicoaching.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How Utilizing Conversational Intelligence Is Just Smart (EPS 524)

September 14, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 20.1 MB

Founder and president of Driving Improved Results, Jeri Quinn, shares how you can use conversation to positively impact how others feel and you feel, via prefrontal cortex based neurotransmitters. Learn more at https://drivingimprovedresults.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Play 5-Card Networking, And Win (EPS 523)

September 13, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MB

This episode shares an insight from Berta Medina's book, Becoming Competition Proof, encouraging you to be both strategic and judicious as to who you give cards to and take cards from. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Why Your Networking Is Failing And What To Do About It (EPS 044)

September 09, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MB

Frank Agin references research by Rosabeth Moss Kanter (Harvard Business Review) to provide inspiration to keep you going as you embark on growing and developing your network. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The Perfect Meal To Build Relationships Over (EPS 522)

September 08, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MB

Dea Irby, TEDx speaker and community builder, shares about the magic of meals - sharing food to build strong families and lasting relationships. See her TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP57ic9QQzo For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Pushing Through The Pain Of That Traumatic Relationship (EPS 521)

September 07, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 25.6 MB

Paul King-Brown shares about the pain of his own traumatic relationship and how you need to do the work, but it's helpful to have others to be there for you. Connect with him at https://www.wherepeoplegrow.com/ 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 Where You Should Never (Ever, Ever) Network (520)

September 06, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MB

Frank Agin shares about the total Universe of potential networking opportunity and encourages you to take the mindset that you should never NOT be networking (i.e., looking to benefit another person). For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Make Three People A Gold Mine (EPS 055)

September 02, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MB

You know people. And many of those don't know each other. Great. Introduce 'em. In this episode, Frank Agin shares the various benefits of creating these triads ... the least expensive, most effective tactic to create gold in your network. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Use These Things To Drive LinkedIn Engagement (519)

September 01, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MB

LinkedIn strategist Rhonda L. Sher shares loads of actionable insight for making better use of LinkedIn, including capitalizing on giving and getting Recommendations. Learn more or get her LinkedIn audit at https://www.theshermethod.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Know When You're Networking, When You Think You Aren't (EPS 518)

August 31, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MB

Famed jewelry designer Marah Lago shares her journey from zero to $15M and discovers that she was networking all along … even though she didn't believe she was. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marahlago/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

How To Handle That Percentage Of Your Networking That's Wasted (EPS 517)

August 30, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 14 MB

It's said, "50% of advertising spend is wasted." The same can be said about efforts networking. Frank Agin shares thoughts on working through this perceived waste and making something out of seemingly nothing. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The Easiest Way To Learn How To Network (EPS 004)

August 26, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 13.5 MB

Networking is a skill. As such, you can improve it through practice and by becoming a student of it. In this episode, however, Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of Networking Rx, shares how you can improve your networking skills by learning from the high achieving networkers around you. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

Women Belong And This Network Makes it Happen (516)

August 25, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MB

Kate Alpert and Dorothy Rosen share their journey and their vision to uplift women worldwide via their membership organization, Women Belong. Learn more at https://womenbelong.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

There's A Toxic Idiot In My Life, Now What? (EPS 515)

August 24, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 22.9 MB

Board-certified behavior analyst Kellie Syfan with Applied Behavioral Happiness shares on dealing with toxic relationships and setting boundaries. Learn more, consult with her at https://www.appliedbehavioralhappiness.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

A Simple Mindset Shift That Will Vastly Improve Your Networking (EPS 514)

August 23, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MB

Frank Agin draws on the difference between deleting and archiving in the digital world to share how you can be far more effective in helping others in your network with a simple change of attitude. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The Best Fuel To Power A Great Network (EPS 003)

August 19, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

It’s only basic human nature but others are attracted to us based on their perception of our potential value to them. In this episode Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of Networking Rx, shares thoughts and ideas on ramping up your networking by creating value for others. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The Antidote For Tough Times And The Elixir For Courage (EPS 513)

August 18, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MB

Innovation Media's Syya Yasotornrat shares how networking and relationships bolster your energies for trying times and opportunities ahead. Connect with her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syyayasotornrat/ 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 The Best Way To Network The Whole World (EPS 512)

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 16.5 MB

Vivian Claire Okeke shares how she transformed a lonely moment during the pandemic into the Global Transformation Conference - starting with just one connection. Connect with her on LinkedIn to learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianclaireokeke/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

The White Lie That Is Good For Networking (EPS 511)

August 16, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MB

Frank Agin encourages you to be liberal in giving yourself credit for prior experiences and capabilities as you build your brand, by spinning those moments into how you share about yourself while out networking. For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at [email protected].

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