Motivational Listener: Business Networking
by D. Scott Smith, MBA
Business Networking: Be Interesting by Being Interested.Learn how to use your professional network to get more customers and grow your business.D. Scott Smith is a Motivational Listener. Learn more about how you can become a Motivational Listener at http://www.dscottsmith.com
Episodes
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Wendall and Joyce
When recorded, Wendall and Joyce had the longest marriage in Oregon. In six minutes, you will experience a life well-lived. Inspiration.
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Overview: Networking, a Scientific Method
Learn more: dscottsmith.com Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Networking-Scientific-Scott-Smith-ebook/dp/B0C9NLWYN7/
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One Cup of Tea Can Change The World
***Podfest Global Free Ticket Website: https://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips Business Networking Fundamentals Course: https://rebrand.ly/NetworkingFundamentals Global Tea Break: https://globalteabreak.com/ Podfest Global:...
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Business Networking with 22,000 Students
I spoke to students (online) about business networking. I covered: 1. Understand they have value to offer 2. Provide structure to examine what network they already have 3. Refine their presentation (online and in person) 4. Steps to grow and nurture their network I am glad to be giving back to…
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It Has A Secret Entrance
I came home after school to a surprise - a new clubhouse. Today, there is a new place to meet and build our professional networks: Clubhouse. Learn more. This week it’s the January edition of the Virtual Global Tea Break – a global networking opportunity. It’s 90 minutes of connecting with...
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Census of the Entire Roman World?
What we learn Octavius (Caesar Augustus). His world had changed and at 18 years old was given the newly formed Roman Empire. I recorded “Threnody” for Audible. You can hear a sample here: https://smile.amazon.com/Threnody-Century-Sensibility-Proves-Changed/dp/B07R7NNV7B/ Perhaps you’d like to try...
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The Big Easy
Why is New Orleans called, "The Big Easy"? The best encapsulation I read was over at cuturetrip.com where they said, “it defines how folks in New Orleans embrace life; and that people here do things their own way, without ever fearing judgement.” If you are entrepreneurial, you find novel…
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Son, Take the Garbage Out
The year of the pandemic is passing and we look to 2021 and beyond. There are five areas of focus for your personal and professional life and each of those five needs to have three things. In this episode we look at what is required to be successful in the coming year. SPOILER ALERT: Goals are…
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No Links or Call-to-Action Here: Just Prepping for 2021
This is not a sales push – you won’t find any links or “immediate action discounts”. The only “call-to-action” part of this episode is my admonition that you take a serious look at what’s happened in 2020 and decide who you want to be twelve months from now. There are five areas of you life where...
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Time is Stealing Your Dreams
If you don't like the way things are - make something different. It's not enough to have goals, you must have a system that will help you meet your goals. That is why I created the Independent Planner (TM). It is a paper calendar system designed to complement your digital calendar. The 2021...
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Preparing for 2021 and Beyond
On November 11th at 8am Pacific Standard Time, I will be holding my review of the third quarter with an eye to those businesses that have adapted well during this pandemic. I want to look to the positive outcomes for inspiration as we close out 2020 and prepare for the future. Join me November…
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Learning from Disney VI
Walt and Roy launched their company the same year the Great Depression started. Today the company is worth about $130 Billion. I observed that Disney was being deliberate about learning what it takes to open in a pre-vaccine world. Here are the five things I observed them doing: Start with the...
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Success in 2020
I am breaking from my series on Lessons Learned from Disney to insert this episode because I am seeking your assistance. In this simple podcast episode, I only ask that you send me an email ([email protected]) in response to this episode with stories of business success amid the craziness.…
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Make it Fun! Learning from Disney Part V
My dad used to tell me he knew too many people wishing their lives away. I wish it was 5 o’clock; I wish it was Friday; I wish I was on vacation; I wish I was retired. Is today not enough? This is a problem of culture. If you are a freelance professional, solo entrepreneur, or small business…
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Learning from Disney IV
Business networking became harder - or did it? Five people for 7 days in 150 cubit feet and a visit to Disneyland provided valuable lessons. Many have been directly affected by COVID-19; all of us have been impacted by the response to this novel coronavirus discovered in 2019. Until there is an...
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Learning from Disney III: A Measured Approach
How do I get in-front of potential clients in this pre-vaccine COVID world? Many small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and freelance professionals I speak with get their clients through their networks by referral. This is particularly challenging when traditional networking events have moved...
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Learning From Disney II
The world changed just as 2020 was getting started. We’re experiencing a culture-changing event. Businesses that were considered “non-essential” were closed. As weeks of shelter-in-place passed, businesses were allowed to start reopening. But how? In this episode we look closer at how the Disney...
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The World Has Changed. Let's Learn From Disney
Over the years, Disney has been examined and case studies have been written. Many have tried to understand and replicate the magic. Since my focus is on business networking, and I want to share tips with you to improve your ability to use this tool to market your products and services and get…
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2020: An Unexpected Year
2020: An Unexpected Year. Quarterly Review Session In March, GDP was expected to grow this year...now we are looking at a decline. Let's review the last quarter and plan for the second half of 2020. You are invited to a Zoom meeting I am hosting this Friday (July 3rd) at 7am Pacific. Registration...
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I Want a Refund on 2020
When I heard that the South by Southwest (SxSW) conference was cancelled, I knew many businesses would be hurt by the response to the virus. When the National Basketball Association (NBA) cancelled, I thought it might be a publicity issue. When March Madness was called-off, I knew millions of...
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#TodaysOffice and Growing a Business
I often use the hashtag #todaysoffice in posts along with my signature tag #motivationallistener. I’ve been asked “why” because it doesn’t seem linked to my primary topic of using business networking as a marketing tool. Marvelous question…that’s the topic I’ll cover today. In this episode we…
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Networking Is Effective Marketing
Operating a business is a challenge – even more so when you are a solo entrepreneur, freelance professional, or even if you have just a couple employees. Not only do you design the products sold, but you also deliver, service, and market them. You have to account for the money: invoicing,...
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A Handful of Working Days: Activity Based Planning for 2020 (and beyond)
We chat about planning for 2020 and beyond. Do you “just let it happen” or are you a fan of the 12-week year by Moran and Lennnington, or do you have another system? I am a fan of Activity Based Planning. We are preparing to deliver our solution to a customer problem. One of the first steps to...
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Blab and The Motivational Listener Network System
If you were a part of the Blab community back in 2016, you will remember it was a unique platform that has yet to be replicated. It was a wonderful networking place. Networking is not just attending events or learning to play golf. Your business network will provide the best ROI, return on...
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Breaking Isolation: It's Not Just for Freelancers
The modern world has provided tools that allow us to work from anywhere at any time. Our clients can contact us at all hours and expect immediate response. We can end up isolated – especially as freelance professionals – some clients can be quite demanding and expect instant, unbounded access.…
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Cheat Sheet for Connecting at Neworking Events
In business (and especially at networking events) efficiency is valuable. If you don't time to read my entire book, "Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interesting. Practical skills to be successful at business networking events" or get individual coaching from me, then this episode…
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You Are The Greatest!
Goals flow from meaning and purpose. Building a business network it a fine goal…but where do we get our goals? When you achieve a goal, what replaces it? Likely another goal, but where does that new goal flow from? I will tell you, goals flow from having purpose and meaning. In this episode we...
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Hello There Human!
Today I talk about connecting to people and a project I’ve been working on with co-founder/creator Julia Jacobs. It’s called HelloThereHuman.com. Which is inspiring human-to-human connection through awareness, education, and action. We started with the premise that we live in a connected world...
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How do you get better at something? Do It.
D. Scott Smith, Motivational Listener, sharing tips, helps, and stories about building a business network. Your network is a tool you need to use to find a job, get a promotion, seek customers for your business or to get the support we all need. How do you get better at something? Do It. In this...
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Employement, Fear, and the Side Hustle
“I want them to be dependent on me.” This statement was made to me when by an owner of a small business as we were discussing a marketing position for his company. I asked if he would consider a contractor instead of an employee and was presenting the benefits of not adding to his permanent...
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Introverts and Extroverts: Business Networking (a recent experience)
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Likely, both. Recently I was a volunteer at Young Entrepreneurs Business Week during two separate weeks. I learned a valuable lesson about introverts and extroverts...truly it was a moment of self discovery. If you'd like to speak directly with me and chat...
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Imposter Syndrome and Business Networking
The syndrome is a lack of confidence, a questioning of what value I offer. If unchecked, this condition will limit our ability to build an effective business network. #MotivationalListener #BusinessNetworking #ProfessionalNetwork #ImposterSyndrome --- Support this podcast:...
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HelloThereHuman.com
"In a connected world filled with those longing for connection." This is the basis of the HelloThereHuman.com project. It's a fun way to connect, learn communication skills, support mental health, and connect face-to-face with fellow humans. Here's a sample from the website about the "visitors":...
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Social Media Content and Intention: A discussion at #SMMW19
In this episode I share the 5 types of content you can share and the 3 intentions of each item. It does not matter what platform is the best for you and your audience, this concept will apply. This is a summary of a conversation I had with Kevin Wallenbeck, President and Co-founder of...
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Intro to an Audio Book Project: 19th Century Ideals through Holland's Poetry
I am working on a project to transcribe and record poetry by by 19th century author, JG Holland. His ideals, as expressed in these poems, are influenced by both his religion and the US Civil War. We find that he sees life as hard, and you will often be impacted by the deaths of those you love.…
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Community: Engage and Validate
What can we learn from the making of the original Planet of the Apes movie? This episode put together specifically for the Social Media Summit in Dublin, Ireland --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dscottsmith/support
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Reggie McBride #SMMW18 (Bass Player for Stevie Wonder)
Reggie shares some of his early story with me at Social Media Marketing World 2018 in San Diego #MotivationalListener --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dscottsmith/support
About this show
Business Networking: Be Interesting by Being Interested.Learn how to use your professional network to get more customers and grow your business.D. Scott Smith is a Motivational Listener. Learn more about how you can become a Motivational Listener at http://www.dscottsmith.com
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