MGM #65 - Networking Happens Everywhere and Here's the Proof

About this episode

This episode discusses the spontaneous nature of networking and highlights key events and insights from the hosts' experiences.

Episode #65 - Networking Happens Everywhere and Here's the Proof Episode Highlight Carl is soaking up the Florida sun in Marco Island while Evan holds it down in Buffalo, and despite the remote setup and imperfect audio, this episode is packed. From a chance encounter with the CEO of the 3rd largest egg producer in the country (at a condo printer, of all places), to Evan hosting the inaugural event at the brand-new Williamsville Business Exchange, to real talk about why the best networking moments happen when you stop trying so hard. This one is a genuine, unscripted catch-up that hits on everything MGM is about. What You'll Learn in This Episode Networking without a script — Carl met a potential coaching client at a wedding and a Fortune-caliber CEO at a lobby printer. Neither was planned. Both were gold. The Williamsville Business Exchange (WBX) is open — Evan walks Carl and the listeners through the newly transformed WBX space and recaps the first-ever event: 30 attendees, College Confidence Coach presentations, and a night that exceeded expectations. How to become a Center of Influence — From poker invites to Sabres watch parties, Carl and Evan break down why showing up where…

People in this episode

Hosts: Carl, Evan

Topics covered

• networking
• business events
• influence
• coaching
• self-improvement

Keywords

• networking
• business exchange
• influence
• coaching
• self-improvement

Sponsors

Donald Ross Sportswear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Williamsville Business Exchange, 3rd largest egg producer

Places: Florida, Marco Island, Buffalo

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