Network Today: Changing the Networking Mindset

Joint ventures can be intimidating! But they can be extremely beneficial, even critical, to making an idea a reality. This week, Sheryl and Rob discuss what a joint venture is, how to choose a partner, and what to do if it goes sour. We’re also joined by Mark Kashar, Financial Advisor at Spectrum Financial Group, and experienced Joint Venture-er! He dives into his experiences with joint ventures –...

It's time to talk about something all salespeople hate... CRM. This week, we dive into using a CRM as entrepreneurs, why it's important, and how it can benefit business owners. Plus, Rob and Sheryl sit down with John Beaty, Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, and talks about his experience using a CRM and gives his snippets of advice to anyone looking to jump into a new software! Resources:...

Hello, Network Today Nation! This week, Rob and Sheryl talk all things email etiquette. We’re talking Reply-All, tone, what to include, and what not to do! We’re joined by guest Toni Caruso, Queen of Etiquette! She is Executive Director of the Dallas chapter of eWomenNetwork and Founder and CEO of Academy4Speakers. Make sure to tune-in and get all her great advice. Resources: Visit our website at...

Resilience is a top trait to have. Why? It means you can get through anything! This week, Rob and Sheryl discuss resiliency and how that plays in to the networking world. They’re also joined by guest Jennifer Loehding, Owner of Life by Design LLC, and host of Behind the Dreamers Podcast! Resources: Visit our website at https://NetworkTodayDFW.com/ for free resources, join our newsletter, and more....

On today's episode, Rob and Sheryl discuss all things BUSINESS CARDS. Is it best to have physical cards or a virtual card? What information should be on them? How creative can you get with the design? They discuss all this and MORE! Plus, they're joined by Susan Bryant, CPA, CTC, Principal of The MB Group, LLC. Resources: Visit our website at https://NetworkTodayDFW.com/ for free resources, join o...

What’s your WHY? Why do you do what you do? This week, Rob and Sheryl sit down and discuss the Core Story. They’re also joined by guest Paul Hittner, Owner of BizVisionary. Resources: Visit our website at https://NetworkTodayDFW.com/ for free resources, join our newsletter, and more. We want to hear from you! Email us at info@NetworkTodayDFW.com. Follow us on Instagram at @NetworkTodayPodcast. Con...

We know we need it, we’ve thought about it, and now we need to perfect it. THE ELEVATOR PITCH. How do you capture someone’s attention in just 30 seconds? This week, Rob and Sheryl sit down and discuss the art of crafting your elevator pitch. We’re always joined by guest Jeff McKissack, Founder and President of Defense by Design. “You’ve got about 5 to 8 seconds to capture someone’s attention when...

In this week’s episode, Sheryl and Rob discuss personal branding and how to stand out in any room you’re in. We’re joined by Bryan Flanagan, CEO of Flanagan Training Group! He talks with Sheryl and Rob about what HE does to stand out in the business and networking world. Resources: Visit our website at https://NetworkTodayDFW.com/ for free resources, join our newsletter, and more. We want to hear...

In this episode, Sheryl and Rob discuss what it means to truly be AUTHENTIC. We’re also joined by guest Jeff Weaver, CMO of Automated Referral Network and Owner of Quick Results Marketing! He sits with Sheryl and Rob to talk about how he stays authentic, especially in the networking and business world. “When we talked about authenticity, two words came to mind. One was trustworthy… and the other t...

In this episode, Sheryl and Rob discuss their best strategies to work an entire room (not just chit chat with the people they already know). We’re also joined by guest Ron Kennedy, licensed agent at New York Life Insurance Company and POWER NETWORKER! He shares how he works a room and how soft skills are important to become the best networker in the room. “Be a three-dimensional person. Make eye c...

In this episode, Rob tells Sheryl all about what a power team is, and why any successful networker needs one! We’re also joined by our guest, Sabrina Turner, who is the owner of Healthy Healthcare. She discusses her networking group, and how it has aided in her development of her power team and her business’ success. “My business started about three years ago, and I haven’t prospected. I’ve been r...

Networking can be scary. It takes some confidence to walk into a room of people, let alone talk to them! This week we’re discussing how we build our confidence with our guest Debbie Mrazek, President of The Sales Company. She is the expert at building confidence in not only herself, but in others too. “The truth is, I’m an introvert. So, finding a place that was comfortable for me to demonstrate t...

We are SO grateful for our audience and our networking groups! This week we’re talking all about how we practice gratitude and incorporate it into our networking efforts. We’re joined by guest Jeff Sandene, CFP and President of Sandene Strategies, and he’s the master of gratitude! He shares his personal practices of gratitude, and you’re going to want to take notes. “There’s a lot to be grateful a...

One of the most challenging points in anyone’s personal or professional life is reaching a state of burnout. Today we’re talking about what happens when we reach that point, why we burnout, and what we can do to get out and avoid burnout entirely. We’re joined by Jack Kearney, Managing Director Corporate Finance at Dumas Capital Partners, and he shares his personal tips on how to deal with burnout...

This week we’re talking about how work and networking can be so overwhelming! Luckily, we’re here to give you our advice on how to combat that feeling. With us we have guest Brooke Dieterlen from Art of Strategy Consulting. She offers her best advice on how to break down overwhelming processes, approach networking events, and practice self-care. “Self-care is so important because you get overwhelm...

Discipline is not Rob’s favorite word, but it’s a practice we all need! This week we discuss the importance of disciplining ourselves in order to grow our business and professional relationships. We’re also joined by guest J.C. Beltran, entrepreneur, and professional implementer. He shares his tips on how to stay disciplined within your networking and business processes, and how to use curiosity t...

This week we’re discussing the importance of following up in your networking practices. Follow up is important for lead generation and relationship building. We’re also joined by our guest, Russell Duckworth, business development professional and master of following up. He shares his secret to success in creating and maintaining relationships with new connections through follow up. “You don’t real...

Everyone’s been there, that awkward moment when you’ve been ghosted. It’s unprofessional, but it’s inevitable. This week we discuss our thoughts on getting no response after one-on-one meetings with new professional peers, and what we can do after the fact. We bring in guest Grace Speese, President of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce, to share her thoughts on receiving no response and how sh...

This week we’re discussing how intentional focus can make an exponential impact on the growth of your business and professional relationships. We’re also joined by George Mayfield, founder of Frameworks Consulting. We discussed tips on how to maintain focus in your business and workflow, as well as how to stay focused during networking events and stay on track of your goals. “In business, you need...

It can be so easy to get distracted when attending networking events or trying to get work done. Luckily this week we have some tips for how to focus and drive success. We’re also joined by our guest this week, Marc Neace, CEO and Creative Director of SyncLab Media, LLC. Resources: Visit our website at https://NetworkTodayDFW.com/ for free resources, join our newsletter, and more. We want to hear...

We’re talking about Networking No No’s – what behaviors to avoid in order to make the best impression and focus on the good stuff. We also discuss positive networking behavior when sharing our Grand Slam success stories of the week. This week we’re joined by our first guest, Jaime Ellithorpe, a business and marketing consultant with expertise in lead generating. We ask for her top advice of what n...

Welcome to the first episode of Network Today! We’re here to share our best networking tips and teach you how to go from meeting people to making money. Our hosts are Rob Bliss and Sheryl Powers: two business entrepreneurs and network professionals located in the DFW Metroplex. This week we’re talking about Newbies: what is a newbie? We share our top tips for newbies who are getting started in the...

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