Motivational Listener: Business Networking

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…

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…

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 Plan…

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 …

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 free…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 yo…

“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 cont…

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 extrove…

 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. 

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"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, an…

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 i…

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 …

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