{"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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Natasha Walstra is a LinkedIn Strategist and Business Coach who teaches entrepreneurs and executives how to turn visibility into revenue without resorting to sleazy sales tactics or transactional outreach. As the founder of NearPoint Strategies and the creator of the REALationship Growth Method™, she’s helped 100’s of clients prove that trust, clarity, and human connection consistently outperform pitch-slaps and performative posting. Her work centers on personal branding that actually feels personal and social selling that builds relationships, not resistance. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Leveraging LinkedIn for networking, sales and marketing (that's a loaded sentence! Really each of those is a thing we could talk about!) What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? connect and meet you, visibility with a new audience Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.nearpoinstrategies.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndwalstra/ 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.thinkifi…","meta_description":"Natasha Walstra natasha@nearpointstrategies.com Please share a brief Bio. 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