Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

by Michael A Forman
MarketingCareers
Season 1

Networking Unleashed: S1E25 An Interview with Swire Ho and Michael A Forman

Swire Ho swire@garudapromo.com 323-379-4887 Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Swire immigrated to Los Angeles in 1996. He is a proud Asian American and is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. As a seasoned professional, Swire possesses exceptional project management skills, a talent for generating creative ideas, and the ability to turn them into reality. Swire excels in business communication and navigating the corporate buying process. Some of Swire’s notable accomplishments include receiving the SCORE Award for Small Business Success and has been named Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year. Additionally, he was named #online18 2023 as one of the best promo pros on social media and a subject matter expert on promotional products in over 100+ podcasts Swire is also a lifelong student of strength and a proud SFG1 certified kettlebell instructor from #strongfirst. Government Certifications LSBE, WBE, DBE, MBE, SBE What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? --How to identify your target audience and engage with them. --Becoming the "go to" expert in your industry by podcast guesting --How to turn your customers into "mini advocates" who would promote and refer your brand. --Business networking and how to build a referral-based business. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Provide value for the listener, encourage them to reach out if they have a questions about my services. To become the "go-to" expert in the promotional product industry Do you have an offer for the audience? https://www.garudapromo.com/podcast-listeners-special-offer Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.garudapromo.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/swirehothepromoguy/ 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E25
Mar 14, 2025
27:16

Networking Unleashed: S1E24 An Interview with Anders Boulanger and Michael A Forman

Anders Boulanger anders@engagify.ai 2049951808 Other: Speaker and Trade Show Infotainer What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Being engaging, creating engagement, trade shows and communication Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. Anders Boulanger is a speaker, author, magician and founder/CEO of Engagify. For nearly two decades he's been travelling the world with his team of Certified Infotainers creating crowds of interested prospects and presenting brand defining performances in the trade show exhibits of the fastest growing companies. After logging thousands of hours of engaging all kinds of people at all kinds of events around the world, he has codified engagement and now trains teams and individuals how to engage their prospects, customers, and teammates so that they can deepen connection and command attention. Go to https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1641498303716x346639755414614800 for podcast guest resources on Anders What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Just exposure to your followers. Plug my upcoming book (not until October 2025) Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.engagify.ai 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E24
Mar 11, 2025
37:46

Networking Unleashed: S1E23 An Interview with Kunal Desai and Michael A Forman

Kunal Desai kunal@mealdeals.app 647-720-7766 Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. Kunal brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working closely with restaurant owners. A seasoned entrepreneur and a lifelong learner who speaks 5 languages, he has a Masters in Financial Economics from the Rotman School of Management, and an Economics degree from McMaster where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He leverages his experiences from a career in Capital Markets on Bay Street, Entrepreneurship, and Managing a Marketing Company, to deliver success for Meal Deals Restaurant Partners. When he is not busy with Meal Deals, you can find him outdoors with his GreatDane - Sir Cheerio The Great, practicing Yoga, reading or learning new things! What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? MealDeals.app, entrepreneurship, and the wonderful experiences that have led me to it / well-being & lifestyle What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Enhance my knowledge / Share my knowledge with others / help promote Meal Deals Do you have an offer for the audience? MealDeals.app is a global marketplace connecting restaurants and diners. I would love to offer restaurant owners who signup through your podcast or channels 50% off their annual subscription to Meal Deals Pro. Discount code can be UNLEASHED Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mealdeals.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themealdealsapp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mealdealsapp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mealdealsapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mealdeals.app X: https://twitter.com/mealdeals_app My personal LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithkd/ If users want to get in touch they can email: hello@mealdeals.app 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.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E23
Mar 7, 2025
29:02

Networking Unleashed: S1E22 An Interview with Randi Roberts and Michael A Forman

Randi Roberts randi@randirobertscoaching.com 908-268-8553 Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. Executive and Career-Life Coach, Randi Roberts is all about helping professionals become re-energized by their work and attain career fulfillment, without compromising what matters most. After spending 30 years in the corporate world, Randi has walked the same path as her clients. She knows that the pride you take in every accomplishment may be offset by questions about such things as how you can best juggle competing priorities, how you can achieve the next big thing, and maybe even whether this is really making you happy even though it's what you've always wanted. At heart, Randi’s a hippie with an Ivy League education. She earned an MBA from The Wharton School of Business, a BA in Sociology from San Diego State University, and she’s now an Executive and Career-Life Coach, certified by The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching and accredited by the International Coach Federation. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Taking a purposeful approach to networking, The impact of networking on your career and your business, Keys to effective networking What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? YouTube subscribers, Email subscribers, awareness of my podcast Fulfilling Career Happy Life. Do you have an offer for the audience? https://bit.ly/CareerSatisfactionAssessmentEvents Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.randirobertscoaching.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? Subscribe to the Fulfilling Career Happy Life channel ▶️ YOUTUBE » https://bit.ly/3NV6n4x, Linked In: Randi Roberts 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E22
Mar 3, 2025
30:28

Networking Unleashed: S1E21 An Interview with Yash Sampat and Michael A Forman

Yash Sampat yash@ysm-media.com 408-784-0126 Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. My name is Yash Sampat. I came to the US 12 years ago as a student. I was living on $1000 per month for almost 5 years during college including rent. I worked 3 jobs during my college years and then cold called my way into getting a sales job at a start-up before graduating. From there I worked on startups for 4 years in the tech space generating appointments for the sales team and made my way up into selling high ticket software in the ecommerce space. From there I ended switching jobs and went to Zoominfo, where i had short stint and then got laid off right before covid. During covid, I started my own marketing agency which has netted almost 3 million in revenue. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? My journey, sales, marketing and grit What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Talk about my story, network with folks and build an online presence. Do you have an offer for the audience? I can do a three 1-1 consulting calls with your audience to help them solve any marketing or sales challenges they may be facing Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://closings.yashsampatmarketing.com/ Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.instagram.com/yssampat/ 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E21
Feb 24, 2025
27:36

Networking Unleashed: S1E20 An Interview with Chris Griggs and Michael A Forman

Chris Griggs marketing@laruchephoto.com 404-388-2700 Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. (It may be paraphrased) Atlanta native, raised in Tucker. UGA graduate with a BFA in Graphic Design. Wife, 3 kids, currently residing in Johns Creek. My 1st career was built around 20 years as a design creative in branding & marketing. During that time, I worked in multiple capacities consisting of print & digital work. Did everything from design production to art direction & management, working for various agencies, in-house corporate design & marketing teams and working on regional, national and global brands. For 8 of those years, much of my work as art director and creative manager was concentrated in front of a camera. Then 2020 happened. The world went sideways & lost its mind. As they say, I did the "pandemic pivot" and... BOOM! Career number 2 was underway. This time, behind the camera, and the journey continues. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1. Networking, of course! It's been at the core of our company's success and growth. 2. The crucial importance of professional visual assets in all things business related - branding, and especially content marketing. 3. Wanna talk about cars, cycling & coffee and why all 3 are culturally paramount...dare I say "spiritual"? – HAH! A fun one. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Have to give this some more thought, but one BIG thing would be to gain more insight about how to more effectively network in such an engaging way that I can be more memorable to people, leaving such an impression that when they need a service my company provides, we're at the forefront of their mind. Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://laruchephoto.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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E20
Feb 22, 2025
44:29

Networking Unleashed: S1E19 An Interview with Chris Abdey and Michael A Forman

Chris Abdey chrisabdey@gmail.com +289-968-2639 What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Procrastination - 5 Stations - "Bandaid" fixes Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. Are you caught in the endless loop of "I'll start tomorrow"? Say hello to Chris Abdey, a seasoned procrastination coach with a knack for transforming hesitation into action. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Good Conversation - I'm not really looking for anything else. Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.procrastinationstation.ca Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabdey/ 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E19
Feb 18, 2025
23:18

Networking Unleashed: S1E18 An Interview with Nili Goldberg and Michael A Forman

Nili Goldberg nili@faastr.ai 972 543 1013 Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. Nili Goldberg is a values expert, an entrepreneur and now a published non fiction business author. She launched her first startup in 2009. It was a social media influencer recruitment and campaign management platform for brands. (Note Instagram launched in 2011…) She invests and works with founding and leadership teams to grow and scale, she runs her business acceleration retreats worldwide, a partner in a digital assets production house. And is a mom and partner to a surfer dude techie. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Spirituality and business, the impact of core values, Your Core-4 (my framework) What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? A greater awareness to the impact of the core 4 framework, offsite workshops inquiries 😜 Do you have an offer for the audience? I have placed the kindle and audio version of the book your core 4 on a pre-launch promo. It will go for 99 cents for the pre-launch podcast tour Any website you wish to share with the audience? Www.Faastr.ai Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? I love connecting on LinkedIn and TikTok 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E18
Feb 14, 2025
28:02

Networking Unleashed: S1E17 An Interview with Richard Kaye and Michael A Forman

Dr. Richard Kaye rkaye@richardkaye.com 575.613.2680 What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? We’ll talk about how one of the best ways to grow your business, any business, is to have outstanding publicity, and networking and communication is so vitally important in securing the attention of the media. We’ll build on that. Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. Dr. Richard Kaye is best known for working with entrepreneurs to help them accelerate the growth of their businesses. For nearly 24 years he’s assisted people improve their bottom line. From early stage to well into revenue, he’s worked with them all. He’s been featured on radio and television programs, including KGTV in San Diego and KTLA in Los Angeles. Richard was featured in Forbes Magazine, and there was a PBS special about him and the work he was doing. He is the creator of the renowned The Secrets of Empowering Negotiation program. Richard has presented workshops, programs, and seminars, in Australia, France, Japan, Russia, and the Bahamas, as well as in the United States. He has shared stages with Lisa Nichols, Mark Victor Hansen, Michael Beckwith, Sharon Lechter, Forbes Riley, and myriad others. Richard is the recipient of the White House Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Sharing my experience, knowledge, and experience. I’ve stated and grew a huge chiropractic practice (could be any type of business) by being featured in the media, including having PBS call me, which led to a PBS feature about me. I suspect some of your followers would like to grow their business! Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://toptagency.com for a gift: how to leverage any publicity you have: http://richardkaye.com/leverage Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kaye-43523015/ 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E17
Feb 10, 2025
28:11

Networking Unleashed: S1E16 An Interview with Scott Harvey and Michael A Forman

Scott Harvey scott@speakingofharvey.com 8595762979 Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast. After 20 years in law enforcement as a Hostage Negotiator and over 14 years owning his own company, Scott Harvey has learned a lot about what makes people successful. From supervising officers as their sergeant to teaching thousands of D.A.R.E classes, and speaking professionally to hundreds of thousands of people, Scott has honed his ability to teach these leadership skills to others, and he steps on dozens of stages each year passing on what he has learned. He recently distilled the communication tactics he spent decades honing into a book. Silence Kills released in 2023, and has already sold thousands of copies! Through business coaching, Scott gets the opportunity to sit down, face-to-face, with entrepreneurs and business leaders challenging them to grow their businesses without sacrificing their family or their health. He’s using his experiences and unique style of personalized motivation to help leaders every day — both on and off stage. Scott’s wife of over 27 years and his two grown daughters keep him on his toes, and on his best behavior! They also provide a lot of his content as he is “in the trenches” everyday as a husband, a dad, and an entrepreneur. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Transitioning from law enforcement to professional speaking. My book, Silence Kills, that published in 2023. Common communication mistakes people are making. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? I always learn from the person I am speaking with...I look forward to learning! Book sales wouldn't hurt. I would love it if several listeners emailed me to find out how I could help them or their organization. Do you have an offer for the audience?* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mRL5apOY_-pXOX_Ye0V9p6sXIb0IluxA/view?usp=drive_link Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.speakingofharvey.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerscottharvey/ 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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ
S1 · E16
Feb 7, 2025
33:44
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