# Networking Unleashed: An Interview with John Elbing and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

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Podcast: [Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections](https://stenobird.com/podcast/networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316)
Published: 2026-07-23T17:44:02+00:00
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## Resource

John Elbing john@standpoint.ch Please share a brief Bio. John Elbing is a business storytelling consultant and the creator of the Storybuilding method. He helps organizations flip the script by building their brand story from the customer’s standpoint rather than from inside the organization. He works with leadership and marketing teams to align messaging, sharpen positioning, and make marketing decisions easier. He is the bestselling author of Storybuilding, a practical book that gives teams clear tools to create stories that truly resonate. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Storybuilding (vs storytelling). The 3 steps we go through when encountering brand. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Good conversation. Visibility. Practice talking about what I do. Any website you wish to share with the audience? standpoint.ch Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? linkedin.com/in/elbing Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

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