{"podcast":{"title":"Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections","slug":"networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316","podcast_index_feed_id":7121316,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/networking-unleashed-trailer/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.michaelaforman.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/networking-unleashed-trailer/podcast_cover_20260629_030624_393cd94fd7cbf6c06575b06d8e0f5210.png","author":"Michael A Forman","episode_count":163,"summary":"This is the Podcast for Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections, Define what you want to achieve through networking. Are you looking for new clients, partnerships, or career opportunities? Having clear goals will guide your efforts and make your networking more purposeful. Networking is about building genuine relationships. Be yourself and show genuine interest in others. Effective communication is not just about talking but also about listening. Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions, and show empathy. After meeting someone, follow up with a personalized message. Mention something specific from your conversation to remind them of who you are. Networking is not a one-time activity. Hosted by Georgia keynote speaker Michael A. 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Hey my name is Leesa. I'm the founder of a marketing agency for small local based business owners and am based out of Coquitlam, BC Canada. I have a background in Psychology and love to talk about the psychology of sales and marketing. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Meeting new business owners that help the trajectory of your business in small and impactful ways. Finding interesting mentors that give you advice to move the needle. Collaborating with people are you actually in competition with and supporting them in their journey. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Basic exposure and hopefully little clips from the podcast episode I can use to put on my business Instagram and maybe even LinkedIn. Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://labonlineagency.com/ Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.instagram.com/labagency.online/ 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/ #BusinessNetworking #CorporateSuccess #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #ProfitGrowth #ExecutiveCoaching #Confer…","meta_description":"Leesa Blankert leesa@labonlineagency.com Please share a brief Bio. Hey my name is Leesa. 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