Networking Rx

Most businesses think they need more leads. They actually need better partnerships. Derek Morgan breaks down how to turn everyday conversations into warm introductions—without ads, cold outreach, or a big team. Learn more and contact Derek via https://referralmarketingideas.com/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at fra...

Research shows happiness from buying for ourselves fades fast—but giving to others stays just as powerful over time. Here's what that means for networking, leadership, and living well. To become more proficient at giving, read The Giving Journal. Download it for free at https://www.amspirit.com/blog/the-giving-journal . For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and gener...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute explains how to grow your network via your existing connections.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get yo...

Author and workplace communication consultant Alissa Carpenter shares how you can build strong relationships — even when you need to say no to requests and opportunities. Learn more about her and her work at http://www.notokthatsokcoach.com/.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpir...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute shares how you can help your network be better at helping you.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your...

A conversation about the real power of relationships. Stacy Harris shares the story of how networking saved her husband's life — and why building intentional connections isn't just about revenue, it's about resilience when it matters most. You can connect with — and learn more about — Stacy at her website: https://stacyharrisconsulting.com/ For more insight on professional relationships, business...

Your hands might be helping—or hurting—your influence. Research shows the right gestures boost clarity, confidence, and credibility. Here's how to use them intentionally. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their busine...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute discusses how to be perceived as interesting by simply being interested in others.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it w...

  Frank Agin reflects on an article in the Harvard Business Review (https://tinyurl.com/y6w3gjjy) on how socioeconomic status impacts the way people network.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute shares the benefits of cultivating relationships with those you already know.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherev...

Author and leadership advisor Justin Ricklefs discuss his new book Give a Damn. We explore why curiosity, compassion, clarity, and consistency are the real catalysts for building cultures that care—and why growth follows when leaders truly give a damn. Learn more about and from him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinricklefs/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, a...

Research shows that light swearing can increase perceived intensity and persuasion—without hurting credibility. In this episode, Frank explores when emotion strengthens your message and how to use passion wisely in networking. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connec...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute compares the quantity of business relationships vs. the quality of those relationships.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get...

  Frank Agin has a conversation with Mary Ceccanese of Dynamic Connections about gratitude and the evidence supporting its many benefits, including building relationships and supporting a network. To reach Mary, contact her at mary.ceccanese@gmail.com.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Thro...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute shares three recurring themes in networking upon which all effective relationships are built.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You c...

Networking isn't just about business — it's about building bridges. On this episode of Networking Rx, motivational speaker Ron Smith shares how community involvement, kindness, and collaboration strengthen relationships and create real impact. Learn more (and take action) at either  www.neighborhoodbridges.org  or https://www.thebridgetokindness.com/ . Both are important to Ron's efforts and could...

We don't fail to refer because we're selfish. We fail because we assume. Frank Agin unpacks how hesitation quietly kills opportunity—and how one simple offer can open doors you didn't even realize were there. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneu...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute  reminds you to have big dreams and don't let anything stand in the way of going after them.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You ca...

  Frank Agin has a conversation with author David Burkus about his book Friend of a Friend, the power of our connections, and the science of networking.    For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word...

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute encourages you to strive everyday to be a little better than who you were the day before.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get...

Your network isn't just for growth — sometimes it's survival. Lori Asbury, CEO of CMO Co., shares how during the early days of COVID one relationship opened the door to introductions that produced hundreds of thousands in revenue when her agency needed it most. To contact her, email [lori@cmoco.com](mailto:lori@cmoco.com) or visit [https://cmoco.com/]( https://cmoco.com/) . For more insight on pro...

Big, hairy, audacious goals aren't climbed solo. The right relationships become your ladder. Lean into your network to rise higher, faster, and farther than you thought possible. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow thei...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute offers ideas and insights on exchanging business cards.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcas...

Frank Agin shares insights from Psychology Today, drawing on an article by Molly Howes, PhD, that explains what makes an apology truly effective. Rather than focusing on quick words or surface-level remorse, the piece explores accountability, empathy, and why getting an apology right is essential to repairing trust and strengthening relationships. For more insight on professional relationships, bu...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute offers a game plan for dealing with the challenging moments that impact you from time to time.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You...