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Mar 2021
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097: Scott Smith | A Blue Print For Easi...

Greg Rice
About this episode

Networking should be purposeful. Otherwise, you’re doing it wrong. This common networking mistake that people make is discussed by Scott Smith, a self-professed motivational speaker, and networking expert. 

Scott helps his clients get the most out of their networks through his 6-step science-based approach that relies on motivational listening and a part of the brain called the orbital cortex. You would not want to miss this episode because these are all important lessons that you can apply in the next networking event you’re going to attend.


Let’s listen to Scott and easily build connections with new people! 


In this Episode:

[00:01 - 07:28] Opening Segment

  • Let’s get to know Scott Smith
  • His path to the networking space 


[07:29 - 18:27] Core of Networking  

  • What are you doing wrong in networking?
  • Scott reveals 
  • Scott talks about the core of networking 
  • The difference between confidence and arrogance 


[18:28 - 28:00] Truth Behind Extroverts and Introverts

  • Scott talks about clarifying questions and why you should ask them 
  • What to bring in a networking event according to Scott 
  • The truth behind extroverts and introverts 


[28:01 - 42:05] Traits of a Motivational Listener 

  • The unexpected question you’d want to ask in your next networking event
  • Why you should know the history of other people
  • How to become a motivational listener


[42:06 - 46:35] Communicating Through Stories

  • The conversation that left you with the most impact
  • A high school conversation 
  • Communicating through stories 
  • What communication skill would you have wanted to learn sooner?
  • writing
  • The best communicators you know
  • Dr. Bonnie Bassler 


[46:36 - 49:50] Closing Segment

  • Connect with Scott!
  • Links below 
  • Final words from me



Tweetable Quotes:

“Not everyone deserves a spot in your network.” - Scott Smith

“That’s part of what we’re trying to do...differentiate between result and motivation.” - Scott Smith



Resources Mentioned: 




Email scott@dscottsmith.com to connect with Scott or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram


Check out his website and learn more about his FREE e-course to “find the gold” on LinkedIn! 




You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Join The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at gregrice79@yahoo.com, I’d love to hear from you!


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