Networking Rx

Author and leadership advisor Justin Ricklefs discuss his new book Give a Damn. We explore why curiosity, compassion, clarity, and consistency are the real catalysts for building cultures that care—and why growth follows when leaders truly give a damn. Learn more about and from him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinricklefs/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Research shows that light swearing can increase perceived intensity and persuasion—without hurting credibility. In this episode, Frank explores when emotion strengthens your message and how to use passion wisely in networking. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute compares the quantity of business relationships vs. the quality of those relationships.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.    

  Frank Agin has a conversation with Mary Ceccanese of Dynamic Connections about gratitude and the evidence supporting its many benefits, including building relationships and supporting a network. To reach Mary, contact her at [email protected].   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute shares three recurring themes in networking upon which all effective relationships are built.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.    

Networking isn't just about business — it's about building bridges. On this episode of Networking Rx, motivational speaker Ron Smith shares how community involvement, kindness, and collaboration strengthen relationships and create real impact. Learn more (and take action) at either www.neighborhoodbridges.org or https://www.thebridgetokindness.com/. Both are important to Ron's efforts and could benefit you too. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

We don't fail to refer because we're selfish. We fail because we assume. Frank Agin unpacks how hesitation quietly kills opportunity—and how one simple offer can open doors you didn't even realize were there. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute  reminds you to have big dreams and don't let anything stand in the way of going after them.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.

Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections shares an overview of the franchise opportunity associated with this business. For more details, reach him at [email protected] or visit http://www.amspirit.com/franchise.php.

  Frank Agin has a conversation with author David Burkus about his book Friend of a Friend, the power of our connections, and the science of networking.    For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute encourages you to strive everyday to be a little better than who you were the day before.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.

Your network isn't just for growth — sometimes it's survival. Lori Asbury, CEO of CMO Co., shares how during the early days of COVID one relationship opened the door to introductions that produced hundreds of thousands in revenue when her agency needed it most. To contact her, email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or visit [https://cmoco.com/](https://cmoco.com/). For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Big, hairy, audacious goals aren't climbed solo. The right relationships become your ladder. Lean into your network to rise higher, faster, and farther than you thought possible. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute offers ideas and insights on exchanging business cards.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.  For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.  

Frank Agin shares insights from Psychology Today, drawing on an article by Molly Howes, PhD, that explains what makes an apology truly effective. Rather than focusing on quick words or surface-level remorse, the piece explores accountability, empathy, and why getting an apology right is essential to repairing trust and strengthening relationships. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute offers a game plan for dealing with the challenging moments that impact you from time to time.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.    

Entrepreneur and executive coach Jennifer K. Hill has spent more than two decades building businesses and studying what truly drives human connection. After exiting her first company, she co-founded OptiMatch—an algorithm designed to match people based on motivating factors, not just titles or industries. In this episode, she explores resilience, networking, and what science—and even spirituality—can teach us about building meaningful professional relationships. Want more? Go to http://antiassholeprayer.com/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Frank Agin shares a Dartmouth College experiment where people believed they were being judged for a facial disfigurement — even though none existed. It's a powerful reminder of how we overestimate the judgment of others. Often, the judgment we fear isn't real — but the impact can be, if we let it. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute encourages you to not be overly general with your referral requests.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.

Frank Agin shares that while the shortest distance between two points is A to B, that is rarely true in networking. Finding the right contacts often requires a longer, more circuitous path—one that ultimately depends on borrowing the trust of others.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.    

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute encourages you to help others find ways to benefit you.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.

Cherian Koshy, USA Today bestselling author of Neurogiving, is a global authority on the neuroscience of generosity. Drawing on decades in philanthropy, he explains how understanding the brain can inspire giving, deepen trust, and build relationships that truly last. Learn more at https://www.cheriankoshy.com/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

We are all looking for the quick fix or easy win. That mindset often carries over into our relationships. Frank Agin shares a simple, science-based idea for strengthening your relational ties. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute provide a short overview of the true essence of connecting with others.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.   

Frank Agin shares an experience attempting to connect two people—and in the process makes a simple but powerful point: you never know what will come from a connection, so have the courage to lean into it.  For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute suggests there is nothing wrong with practicing what you have to say ahead of networking encounters.   For more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts. 

Ken Lazar draws on decades of experience helping professionals land the right roles, navigate career transitions, and move forward with confidence. He shares common missteps and practical networking strategies to help you approach your next career move with intention. Learn more at https://www.abilityprofessional.com/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

No doubt, networking and building relationships would be much easier if you knew what other people want. The good news is, in a way, you already do. It often starts by examining your own interests. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute encourages you to look for the simple greatness that surrounds you everyday.   For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.

  Trust doesn't disappear all at once. It erodes—after letdowns, broken promises, and quiet disappointments. Over time, you stay connected but guarded. Careful. Expecting less. This episode explores how to trust again—not blindly, but wisely.    For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.      

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute encourages that you take action to build confidence in your life.    For more, listen to, learn from and subscribe to the Networking Rx podcast for more great ideas and insights on business networking, professional relationships, and getting more referrals. It's a globally top-ranked podcast with over 1,000 total episodes. You can get it wherever you get your podcasts.

David Homan, co-author of Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World, shares insights on how to spot—and defend against—those who seek to take your time, energy, and resources. Learn more at https://orchestratedconnecting.com For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Your mere presence influences the people around you. Frank Agin shares a study in which the presence of a superhero figure inspired others to do the right thing. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  Frank Agin shares a story about an encounter when he was practicing law that illustrates the need to form your own opinions of others.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

In business, it helps to have a second set of eyes. It is a bonus to have someone speak about you when you are not in the room. In essence, that is networking. Jen Anderson shares her perspective on networking, collaboration, and being a wing woman.  For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Amor fati is a Latin phrase closely associated with Stoic philosophy. It means "love your fate" — accepting, even embracing, whatever life puts in your path. The same idea applies to networking. You never know where the next event, conversation, or introduction will lead. Still, show up open-minded and enthusiastic, and trust the process. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  Frank Agin offers a useful overview of the true essence of networking and how you can make it work best for you.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.        

Empathy gets labeled soft. The results it creates do not. In this conversation, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller breaks down how emotional intelligence fuels trust, strengthens networks, and elevates leadership. If you want better relationships and better outcomes, this episode shows you where to start. Learn more or contact her at https://eqviaempathy.com/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

While the saying goes that "nice guys finish last," that's not true when it comes to building relationships. Frank Agin shares how simple acts of kindness and moments of compassion strengthen relationships—and improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  Using boxing as an analogy, Frank Agin share how you can use simple, closed ended questions to help move small talk along.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Brian Wollenberg, founder of The Byron Saunders Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—shares how networking made it possible to grow a Thanksgiving outreach from just 50 meals to nearly 7,500 families. To learn more or get involved, visit https://www.thebyronsaundersfoundation.org/ For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Do you think humor has no place in business? If so, think again. Research shows that some of the strongest relationships are built on a foundation of humor—people laughing, sharing a smile, and even poking fun at one another in a good-natured way. After all, how many great conversations begin with, "Have you heard the one about…?" For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  Drawing from firsthand observation, Frank Agin encourages you think about and ask for referrals from a variety of levels.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.      

Antonio Romanelli, owner of the Romanelli Group, shares how he coaches his real estate brokerage team to have conversations that build lasting relationships and lead to referrals. To connect with Antonio, email him at [email protected]. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Frank Agin offers reflections on a post by Justin Wright (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwmba/) that promotes kindness as a powerful driver of meaningful relationships. The message encourages us to lead with generosity, empathy, and goodwill in every interaction. See the original post on LinkedIn at https://tinyurl.com/5f64kv59 For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

  Frank Agin shares thoughts on research from the Wharton School of Business as to why we might not give compliments as readily as we should.   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.      

Lee Schneider, founder of the award-winning podcast production company Red Cup Agency, shares how he teaches university students and corporate leaders to craft effective stories. And stories provide the gravity to hold your network to you. Contact Lee via https://redcupagency.com. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

If you're serious about networking, sooner or later you'll meet someone who isn't playing by the same rules—someone who takes but doesn't give. So what do you do when that happens? For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Frank Agin reviews an infographic that speaker, author and consultant Diane Darling  shares on her website. See the infographic at https://www.dianedarling.com/free-resources/how-to-work-a-room-wall-chart   For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected].   Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.        

Chris Hadnagy shares how listening, empathy, and understanding human bias can make us better connectors, communicators, and protectors. A fascinating look into the psychology of influence from one of the world's leading experts in social engineering. Learn more at https://www.social-engineer.com/. Or listen to his podcast at https://www.social-engineer.org/podcasts/. For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at [email protected]. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.