Stop Networking and Start Connecting!

Search is changing. Instead of typing a few words into Google, clients are now asking AI tools for hyper-specific recommendations. So how do you make sure they still find you? In this episode, Max DesMarais of Vital Design shares how to position your business so large language mo ... Show More

Marcus Lemonis built his reputation as the guy who could fix anything. It’s even in the name of his TV show The Fixer on FOX his new show following the success of The Profit on CNBC. But now, as he enters a new phase of leadership, he’s rethinking what it really means to lead. Le ... Show More

Michael Jacobson joined his uncle’s flower shop to help close it down. Instead, he uncovered industry-wide problems like outdated tech, inefficient supply chains, and reliance on costly middlemen. By solving them one by one, he grew the French Florist into a thriving franchise th ... Show More

Susan McPherson, communications consultant, says many people feel strange reconnecting in person with colleagues after an extended period working in physical isolation. To help shake off the rust, she offers simple tips in a “Gather, Ask, Do” method. It's not just about networkin ... Show More

David Burkus, a professor at Oral Roberts University and author of the book “Friend of a Friend,” explains common misconceptions about networking. First, trading business cards at a networking event doesn’t mean you’re a phony. Second, your most valuable contacts are actually the ... Show More

Many professionals are turned off by the idea of “networking.” They think it’s about slimey glad-handing and using others to get ahead. But when pursued with an eye toward leveraging your skills and experiences to help other people succeed, building a professional network becomes ... Show More

How to connect with people and build a network. Creating habits and making yourself uncomfortable. 

Many individuals approach networking with a mindset of "What can I get?" rather than "What can I give?" Building a network is a two-way street, and focusing solely on personal gains can lead to missed opportunities. Learn from this episode how to identify the "biggest" networking ... Show More

Very few people feel like ‘natural’ networkers and most people feel uncomfortable in business networking situations. Part of that discomfort stems from how we position ‘networking’ in our minds, and a lot of it is down to how we prepare for the event. Networking, just like speaki ... Show More

Do you wish you were more plugged-in at your organization? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Robin Abrahams, a research associate at Harvard Business School. They talk through what to do when you want to network at a company retreat, your manager is bothered b ... Show More

Don’t be that person!If you’ve ever been to a networking event, then you’ll know who I’m talking about: the person who goes around giving out business cards as if they’re flyers.The best networkers give out business cards only when asked to do so or after you’ve established a per ... Show More

The power of cold emailing. Why unstructured networking is the way to do it and how to engineer serendipity. www.ansarada.com