The Connection Expansion System: How to Build Relationships That Fuel Growth w/ Devin Sizemore

In this episode of Making the Connection, Angela sits down with Devin, a strategic growth consultant and author of Connection Expansion, to unpack what it really takes to build genuine business relationships in today’s remote-first world.Devin breaks down his Connection Expansion System—an approachable, repeatable framework for networking, nurturing relationships, and scaling your business through people, not pressure. From how to structure a connection meeting, to why giving value freely actually accelerates growth, to the magic of making three meaningful introductions, Devin shares the exact process he uses to generate consistent opportunities and authentic connections.Whether you’re struggling to book meetings without feeling salesy, want to build a stronger referral network, or simply want to deepen your relational skills in an AI-driven era, this conversation is packed with actionable, human-centered insights you can implement immediately.You’ll learn:What a strategic growth consultant actually doesHow to structure a high-impact connection meetingA simple system for booking and nurturing authentic networking callsWhy generosity and curiosity outperform sales scriptsHow community building is evolving—and why it matters now more than everTune in for a refreshing, practical conversation that proves meaningful connections are still the most powerful growth strategy in business today.