How to Turn Your Network Into Clients: The Connection Expansion System

Are you struggling to find clients because you're stuck chasing cold leads instead of activating the network you already have? In this game-changing episode, Lidia sits down with Devin Sizemore, author of Connection Expansion and founder of ACES Connection Group, to reveal the strategic networking system that turns relationships into revenue—without feeling salesy or pushy. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by automation tools, frustrated by low response rates on LinkedIn outreach, or wondered why your friends hire someone else instead of referring you, this conversation will completely shift how you think about building your coaching business. What you'll discover in this episode: • Why your network is much more than a prospect list—it's an entire ecosystem of vendors, referral partners, stages, and opportunities • The critical mindset shift: stop looking for buyers and start adding value to everyone you meet • How to activate your existing network: ex-coworkers, parents at your kid's school, alumni groups, hobby communities, and more • The non-negotiable tool every coach needs from day one • Time management for solopreneurs: how to balance the sales/production teeter-totter without burning out • How to use AI to personalize outreach, solve problems, and make meaningful connections at scale This episode is packed with actionable frameworks, real scripts, and honest advice about what it actually takes to build a thriving coaching business through authentic relationships. Stop wasting time on cold outreach and automation—start with the 300 to 3,000 people who already know, like, and trust you. 🔗 Connect with Devin: Website: https://devinsizemore.com Book: Connection Expansion (available on Amazon in all formats) Free Skool Community: Aces Connection Group https://www.skool.com/aces-connection-society/about 🚀 Join MAGIC Activation Zone - a community where MAGIC business builders: Mentors-Advisors-Guides-Instructors-Coaches turn dreams into paying clients: https://www.skool.com/a-zone ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Episode Teaser & Welcome 03:30 Devon's Origin Story: From Journalism to Connection Expert 07:38 The Connection Expansion System Explained 13:47 Start With Common Ground: Your Existing Network 14:48 The Detective Approach: Everyone You Know Is Connected to Someone You Need 17:44 CRM and Tracking: The Non-Negotiable Foundation 24:37 Time Management: The Teeter Totter Between Sales and Production 28:39 Staying Top of Mind: Nurture Emails and Social Strategy 34:42 Final Tips & Where to Find Devin's Resources ___________________________ 🔗 Connect with Lidia: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@lidiachmel LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidia-chmel/ ___________________________ ↗️ Join Podmatch to find guests for your podcast or become a guest on other people's podcasts (affiliate link): https://podmatch.com/signup/lidia