Networking Rx

  Frank Agin shares a story about an encounter when he was practicing law that illustrates the need to form your own opinions of others.   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 of mouth and str...

In business, it helps to have a second set of eyes. It is a bonus to have someone speak about you when you are not in the room. In essence, that is networking. Jen Anderson shares her perspective on networking, collaboration, and being a wing woman.  For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through...

Amor fati is a Latin phrase closely associated with Stoic philosophy. It means "love your fate" — accepting, even embracing, whatever life puts in your path. The same idea applies to networking. You never know where the next event, conversation, or introduction will lead. Still, show up open-minded and enthusiastic, and trust the process. For more insight on professional relationships, business ne...

  Frank Agin offers a useful overview of the true essence of networking and how you can make it work best for you.   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 of mouth and strong relationships—buil...

Empathy gets labeled soft. The results it creates do not. In this conversation, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller breaks down how emotional intelligence fuels trust, strengthens networks, and elevates leadership. If you want better relationships and better outcomes, this episode shows you where to start. Learn more or contact her at https://eqviaempathy.com/ For more insight on professional relation...

While the saying goes that "nice guys finish last," that's not true when it comes to building relationships. Frank Agin shares how simple acts of kindness and moments of compassion strengthen relationships—and improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspir...

  Using boxing as an analogy, Frank Agin share how you can use simple, closed ended questions to help move small talk along.   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 of mouth and strong relation...

Brian Wollenberg, founder of The Byron Saunders Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—shares how networking made it possible to grow a Thanksgiving outreach from just 50 meals to nearly 7,500 families. To learn more or get involved, visit https://www.thebyronsaundersfoundation.org/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frank...

Do you think humor has no place in business? If so, think again. Research shows that some of the strongest relationships are built on a foundation of humor—people laughing, sharing a smile, and even poking fun at one another in a good-natured way. After all, how many great conversations begin with, "Have you heard the one about…?" For more insight on professional relationships, business networking...

  Drawing from firsthand observation, Frank Agin encourages you think about and ask for referrals from a variety of levels.   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 of mouth and strong relations...

Antonio Romanelli, owner of the Romanelli Group, shares how he coaches his real estate brokerage team to have conversations that build lasting relationships and lead to referrals. To connect with Antonio, email him at aromanelli@kw.com . For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Busi...

Frank Agin offers reflections on a post by Justin Wright (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwmba/) that promotes kindness as a powerful driver of meaningful relationships. The message encourages us to lead with generosity, empathy, and goodwill in every interaction. See the original post on LinkedIn at https://tinyurl.com/5f64kv59 For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and...

  Frank Agin shares thoughts on research from the Wharton School of Business as to why we might not give compliments as readily as we should.   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 of mouth an...

Lee Schneider, founder of the award-winning podcast production company Red Cup Agency, shares how he teaches university students and corporate leaders to craft effective stories. And stories provide the gravity to hold your network to you. Contact Lee via https://redcupagency.com . For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at...

If you're serious about networking, sooner or later you'll meet someone who isn't playing by the same rules—someone who takes but doesn't give. So what do you do when that happens? 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 th...

Frank Agin reviews an infographic that speaker, author and consultant Diane Darling  shares on her website. See the infographic at https://www.dianedarling.com/free-resources/how-to-work-a-room-wall-chart   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com .   Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entreprene...

Chris Hadnagy shares how listening, empathy, and understanding human bias can make us better connectors, communicators, and protectors. A fascinating look into the psychology of influence from one of the world's leading experts in social engineering. Learn more at https://www.social-engineer.com/ . Or listen to his podcast at https://www.social-engineer.org/podcasts/ . For more insight on professi...

Frank Agin explores emerging research showing how our instinct to judge others by facial appearance can lead us astray—and what we can do about it. 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 of mout...

Frank Agin shares thoughts on setting goals relative to establishing deadlines and the distinction between effort and outcome goals.   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 of mouth and strong...

Danny Bobrow, creator of The Persuasion Blueprint, explains how leaders can more effectively influence prospects and teams by mastering the Three Cs of Persuasion: Caring, Connection, and Collaboration. Learn more at www. DannyBobrow.com . For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Bu...

Frank Agin discusses insights from an article by sales-industry recruiter Ken Lazar, who outlines ten practical ways to navigate the challenges of difficult relationships. You can find the full article on Ken's company website, Ability Professional Network, at https://k7y.pl/article/tXcz3 . For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank...

It's a natural tendency that we've all be guilty of and that is dismissing people as having little or no impact on our lives.  In this episode, Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of Networking Rx share as to why it's important in networking to view every contact as having opportunity.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, an...

This episode features Robert Paris, President of Myelin Leadership International, a Master Neuroplasticians and author of You vs. Your Brain. He shares how individuals can become more self-aware, confident, and effective networkers. Learn more at  http://www.myelinleadership.com For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at fra...

At the end of the day, people don't follow business cards or clever pitches — they follow the people who make them feel seen. When you validate emotions, you create belonging, and belonging is the strongest gravitational pull in networking. This episode reveals how to become that kind of person so people are naturally drawn toward you. This is from an article by Catherine Sherlock . Download from...

  Frank Agin answers questions posed by sales pitch expert Nick Capozzi on the topic of generating referrals. In their discussion, Frank shares proven insights on how to build meaningful relationships that naturally lead to business opportunities. Connect with Nick via LinkedIn … https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-capozzi/   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and ge...