Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

di Michael A Forman
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Stagione 2

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Grace Gavin and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Grace Gavin grace@knowhonesty.com Please share a brief Bio. Grace Gavin is a three-time founder and open and honest expert, helping leaders simplify how they communicate and eliminate the divides that stall progress. As co-founder of Know Honesty, she helps organizations build cultures of real communication — and has impacted thousands through her book, workshops, and keynotes. With nearly seven years in the field and a background shaped by family business, Grace brings a heartfelt and straightforward approach to every interaction. Her work has been featured on stages, podcasts, and media outlets including Fox17 and NPR. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? creating real connection and what it takes to be a masterful communicator What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? to get to know Michael better, share the Know Honesty message, and help people become masterful communicators Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://knowhonesty.com/ Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-gavin/ 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/
S2 · E204
5 dic 2025
37:42

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Mike Hayes and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Mike Hayes Mike@PodcastListening.com Please share a brief Bio. Two time Peabody award-winning documentary Director for NBC in New York longtime broadcaster longtime podcast, love local networking, and love training people to use ChatGPT at any age and learn how it can help them like the assistant they don't have in their life to improve their life, their love and their business. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? ChatGPT networking and local networking What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?* To help people to communicate and help people to understand the power of learning ChatGPT networking for all aspects of their life. Any website you wish to share with the audience? PodcastListening.com 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/
S2 · E203
1 dic 2025
50:53

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Antoniette Roze and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Antoniette Roze antonietteroze@speakersglobal.com Antoniette Roze, CEO of WPC Speakers Global and host of the SPEAKPact Podcast, transforms experts into sought-after speakers with her proven system for securing consistent, high-value engagements. With 30+ years of industry experience, Antoniette and her Agency ensures that her speakers exponentially increase their impact, income, and influence with her innovative 3.0 Agency model that moves speakers from the bench to the stage. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1. Booked, Banked & In Demand: Treating speaking as a business model, not a side hustle. 2. Break the Booking Ceiling: How subject matter experts can build their own stage, revenue stream, and speaking empire. 3. Visibility vs. Viability: Why most experts stay broke—and how to turn your voice into a consistent income source. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Inspire emerging voices Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://speakerbooker.com/ https://speakpact.com/ Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/1antoniette/ 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/
S2 · E202
25 nov 2025
47:34

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Steven Davies and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Stephen Davies steve@salesgeekcsg.com Please share a brief Bio. I'm a fractional sales leader and certified sales trainer. I've worked in sales ever since I pulled my first pint in the Woolpack Pub 30 years ago! I've managed and owned a number of businesses, from audio conferencing to pubs, and internet safety to disaster recovery telecoms. I moved to the US eight years ago, and love the Atlanta area. I became a US citizen earlier this year! What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? The need for businesses to understand why people buy from them. How sales training isn't just about teaching people how to close deals. Why pivoting your strategy and tactics can make or break your business. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Attendance at my free sales training seminars Exposure to a wider audience Help local businesses understand that they're always selling! Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/smdavies/ 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/
S2 · E201
20 nov 2025
36:25

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Michael A Forman, Public Speaker

Welcome to Networking Unleashed, building Proper Connections. I'm Michael Forman, and today is episode 100. Yes, you heard me correctly. 100 Chances to Ruin a handshake and 100 Chances to fix them Instead. So I'm flying solo today. Which means no guests to blame and all the best shortcuts to share straight with you. Each week, I give you tactical, no fluff strategies that turn small, talk into real revenue, and this one message or these messages gets you a lunch, a single question that turns conferences into conferences, chaos into meaningful connections. If you want fewer, awkward science silences and more closed deals, you're in the right place. So stay with me. I'll give you razor sharp actions you can use today, and a short challenge at the end. Make life worth living, make networking, less exhausting and more profitable. Now I'm gonna run you through a few things that I normally go through during a workshop, and my first question is, why? Why does everyone network? And I firmly believe that networking is the base of all businesses. So what's your ultimate goal? Of course it's to make more money. Otherwise, why are you in business? But there's more to network networking than that. It's having a giver's game, it's having a servant's heart. It's doing good for somebody else. 📍 📍 📍 📍 📍 📍 You are a problem solver. That's right. So you have to find out what the person that you're speaking to, what's their problem, because you have to have in the back of your head some sort of solution. And when you can do that, then you've made it. Let me just tell you just a few items, a few things, because when you're networking, don't just think networking as a business. Think of networking in your everyday life. And so when you network, you go shopping for your jeans, go shopping for food, you're talking with people online, you're talking with people in the aisles. First things first. Make smile. Make it like you're a happy person. Whether you are or not doesn't make a difference, but you know what? Because people will react to you much better when you're a happy person. And so you just, if you're in line with somebody and they're talking about it. I used to be in the mortgage industry and I would always listen. I would always listen. If people are talking about buying a house or selling a house, renting a house, I would always turn around, give my two seconds worth of information, and I turn back around. If they were interested, they tap me on the shoulder and they say, you know what about that? So anyway, so that goes a long way with networking. But you know what? Whenever you go anywhere, you have business cards, right? Don't forget your business cards. You put them in your pocket or whatever else. And whenever the time comes, you can always give your business card. What's more important than actually meeting the person. It's your follow up. I have a follow up strategy. I call it my secret sauce, the follow up. So I will get into that maybe, but I will get into that. So I want you to think, I want you to think about what communication is. Communication is the number one professional skill. Communication. It's how you communicate. Just remember, people hate to be sold to, but they love to buy something, so that puts you in a quandary. How do I do this? It's very simple. When you walk up and you meet somebody, obviously. You're smiling. Smiling. You're smiling. Extend your hand. You're looking for that just to shake your hand, say hello, how you doing? And eye contact is very important. And whether you are the CEO or the janitor, that's what you do. You give the respect that they deserve. What you want to do is you want to square your body up to them. You don't want to talk to somebody with your shoulders.
S2 · E200
20 nov 2025
32:22

An afternoon speaking to the East Cobb Business Association with Michael A Forman

The video script focuses on the significance of effective networking for business success. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just making contacts but turning them into meaningful business opportunities through proper follow-up and relationship building. Key strategies include active listening, maintaining a confident and approachable demeanor, and using tools like business cards and handwritten thank-you notes. The script also covers the importance of understanding and adapting to different personalities at networking events, whether extroverted or introverted. Additionally, it highlights using digital platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for networking and mentions valuable follow-up techniques. Lastly, the speaker encourages the use of AI, digital courses, and podcasting to enhance networking efforts and share expertise. 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#Conference #EventSpeakers #ConferenceSpeaker #MarketingConference #NonprofitConference #BusinessEvent#Networking #Conferenses#Profit #Sales #Communication#Podcast #networkingevents #businessowners #businessideas #businessinnovation #growyourbusiness #professionaldevelopment #businessconnections #networkmarketing #EventProfs #PublicSpeaking #SpeakerTips #ConferenceSpeaker #EventMarketing #ProfessionalSpeaker #MemorableExperiences #EventStrategy #SpeakingEngagements #BeUnforgettable #SpeakerLife #EventSuccess#NetworkingUnleashed #BusinessCommunication #PublicSpeaker #ProfessionalDevelopment #StrategicNetworking #MichaelAForman #SpeakToConnect #AwardWinner #LeadershipThroughConnection
S2
27 gen 2026
28:52
Stagione 1

Networking Unleashed: S1E99 An Interview with Marvin Booker and Michael A Forman, Public Speaker

Marvin Booker BookerFitnessAndPerformance56@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. CEO and Performance Consultant of Booker Fitness And Performance, LLC is Marvin Booker Jr. Born and raised in New Jersey; Marvin has gained experience from being an All – State High School football player at Piscataway High School in Piscataway, NJ, a letter winner on the football team as a defensive end with Rutgers University and acquiring professional football experience in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Marvin has also explored professional football in the CFL with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders as well as indoor football in the CIF with the Bloomington Edge. Marvin’s knowledge of the body throughout his life was earned not only through training for competition but he has honed in innate abilities to be able to feel, heal and strengthen himself and others through strategic and spiritual observation. As Marvin expands his clients overall awareness through physical fitness; he has also started his own Insurance Practice called Ace Advisors, LLC where he promotes educating the commuity through financial literacy. Through this education, he teaches individuals how to accumulate wealth, protect assets and structure retirement plans through life insurance products. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Networking Tips, The experience of starting my own fitness company and the impact of life insurance products. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? More clients, Traffic to my website (BookerFitness.com) & to connect/brand/ market my business with other entrepreneurs. Any website you wish to share with the audience? Booker Fitness And Performance, LLC BookerFitness.com - Ace Advisors, LLC https://myintegrity.com/?purl=Marvin-Booker Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? Instagram: @MBTheLegend / @BookerFitness_ / @AceAdvisors_ 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/
S1 · E99
17 nov 2025
55:04

Networking Unleashed: S1E98 An Interview with Sid Mohasseb and Michael A Forman, Public Speaker

Sid Mohasseb Sid@mohasseb.com Sid Mohasseb is known as the “Entrepreneur philosopher.” Sid is twice best-selling author (“You Are Not Them: The Authentic Entrepreneurs Way” and “The Caterpillar’s Edge: Evolve, Evolve Again and Thrive in Business”), a university professor at both engineering and Business School, a 2 time TED speaker, an advisor to fortune 500 leaders and an innovation thought leader who has built multiple companies and invested in many more. Sid is the founder of the Anabasis Academy, a global movement fusing mindfulness and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes, TIME, Newsweek, USAToday, Fox, Independent, Foreign Policy, Globe, London School of Economics, and Harvard Business Review. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Anabasis Academy's new approach to education, AI , entrepreneurship , leadership What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? getting the message out ; getting people to join the academy, impacting at lease ONE individual to shape their best version Any website you wish to share with the audience? http://AnabasisAcademy.org Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohasseb 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/
S1 · E98
14 nov 2025
38:32

Networking Unleashed: S1E97 An Interview with Ramsha Khan and Michael A Forman, Public Speaker

Ramsha Khan ramsha.khan@northstarfinancial.com Please share a brief Bio Ramsha helps business owners & professionals pursue their financial goals and priorities. Upon being empowered to help others establish healthy relationships with their money, Ramsha transitioned to a financial advising position with North Star’s Atlanta office. In this role, she leverages and financial planning skills to help clients gain a sense of trust and confidence in their finances. In her time away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and working as an independent EDM artist, writing and performing music under the name, “Through The Eye Of Ra.” as DJ Ra. (FYI - I copied this from my website, feel free to paraphrase as needed!) What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1. The importance of financial planning 2. Mindset & psychology around money What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? 1. A fun time! 2. A new experience: I can checkmark "Podcast Guest" off my checklist Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://www.northstarfinancial.com/advisors/ramsha-khan/ Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/iykyk/ https://www.instagram.com/ramshakhanrj/ 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/
S1 · E97
13 nov 2025
34:00

Networking Unleashed: S1E96 An Interview with Henry L Kaplan and Michael A Forman, Public Speaker

Henry L Kaplan henrylkaplan@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Born and raised in New York in a loving family with three siblings, I discovered my entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. By eight years old, I knew I wanted to be in real estate, and 41 years later, I’m still pursuing the career I love. My success as both a sales manager and a realtor is rooted in building genuine interpersonal relationships. Few people can say they’re still close with half the kids from their kindergarten class—but I proudly can. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1) Meeting one of my very very best friends, Michael Forman, in middle school! 2) One simple daily activity that has guided me through my entire business career 3) The call you NEVER want to get, but that happens to all of us! 4) Find your passion, work smarter/harder than everyone, with the extra 1% rule and always do your best! What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?* Working with Michael, which we’ve never done before! Have a story I could share going forward and I could syndicate to YouTube Facebook, etc. Any website you wish to share with the audience? Kaplan.bz Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/henry-l-kaplan-80a280b Instagram: @HenryLKaplan_FloridaRealEstate Facebook: Facebook.com/Henry.L.Kaplan You Tube Channel: YouTube.com/@HenryLKaplan2989 Website: Kaplan.bz 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/
S1 · E96
11 nov 2025
1:15:18
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