Networking Unleashed: The Podcast

Michael A Forman
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This is the Podcast for Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections, Define what you want to achieve through networking. Are you looking for new clients, partnerships, or career opportunities? Having clear goals will guide your efforts and make your networking more purposeful. Networking is about building genuine relationships. Be yourself and show genuine interest in others. Effective communication is not just about talking but also about listening. Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions, and show empathy. After meeting someone, follow up with a personalized message. Mention something specific from your conversation to remind them of who you are. Networking is not a one-time activity. Hosted by Georgia keynote speaker Michael A. Forman, Networking Unleashed helps professionals turn conversations into clients through powerful communication and relationship strategy.

  1. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Jimi Gibson and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    2d ago

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Jimi Gibson and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Jimi Gibson jimi@Thriveagency.com Please share a brief Bio. Jimi Gibson is VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, a full-service digital marketing agency with 160 employees and over 20 years helping businesses grow online. He specializes in AI search optimization and helping companies transition from traditional SEO to visibility in AI-powered search results. A TEDx speaker, TEDx coach, and Forbes contributor, Jimi has appeared on more than 70 podcasts discussing how AI is fundamentally changing how businesses get discovered online. His expertise lies at the intersection of personal branding and emerging search technology—helping business owners understand why the companies that will thrive in AI search are those led by visible, citeable authorities. Before joining the agency world, Jimi had a career as a professional magician, performing at venues including MGM Grand and operating his own theater. That background in audience engagement and storytelling now informs his approach to helping businesses stand out in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? First, how AI search is becoming the new networking. When someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity "Who should I work with for [service] in [city]?", the person AI recommends gets the warmest introduction possible without ever being in the room. Business owners who are personally visible online are getting inbound connections from people who already trust them before the first conversation. Second, why being great at in-person networking but invisible online means you're leaving half the table empty. Your reputation used to travel by word of mouth. Now it travels through AI. If someone meets you at an event and then Googles you or asks an AI about you and finds nothing, that connection dies. Third, what 25 years as a professional magician taught me about being memorable. Magic is the ultimate networking skill. You learn how to own a room, create a moment people talk about, and make someone feel like the only person in the world. Those same principles apply to how you show up online and in business. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? I'd love to connect with business owners who are great at building relationships in person but know they're falling behind online. Those are exactly the people who need to hear this message. I'd also love to build a relationship with you, Michael, because what you teach about intentional networking is the human side of what I'm talking about on the digital side. And honestly, I'd love for listeners to take my free Q1 AI visibility audit of 400 business and business owners. Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://thriveagency.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimi-gibson/ Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    46 min
  2. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Mike Brcic and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    6d ago

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Mike Brcic and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Mike Brcic mike@way-finders.com Please share a brief Bio. Mike Brcic is the founder of Wayfinders, a community that takes founders and leaders into remote wilderness environments for multi-day expeditions designed to build real connection, courage, and clarity. He's spent years studying what happens when high-performing people step away from optimization and into challenge, discomfort, and awe. When he's not in the backcountry, he's a dad of three and a relentless tinkerer at the intersection of community, facilitation, and adventure. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1) why human connection is so important 2) How we can cultivate more genuine connection in our lives, for both personal and professional gain 3) the importance of personal alignment in both living a fulfilled life and as it relates to connection What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? In-depth conversation, the opportunity to provide value to your listeners, and more awareness about my work. Any website you wish to share with the audience? way-finders.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.instagram.com/wayfinders_inc https://instagram.com/mikebrcic Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    36 min
  3. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Jeremy Gartner and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Jun 9

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Jeremy Gartner and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Jeremy Gartner jeremy@careerpropulsion.com Please share a brief Bio. DR. JEREMY GARTNER is the CEO and Founder of Career Propulsion, a U.S.-based executive career firm that helps senior leaders land unadvertised Director, VP, and C-suite roles. A Wharton MBA and PhD in Aerospace Engineering, he has conducted particle-physics research at CERN, developed next-generation aircraft technology at Northrop Grumman, and led innovation initiatives at Becton Dickinson. He specializes in the hidden job market, where senior roles are filled through trust and decision-maker access long before they ever get posted. His proprietary Fast-Track framework helps executives become the obvious choice through positioning, narrative, and strategic outreach, and has produced an 88% hiring success rate and a 65% average salary increase for clients. A listed inventor on multiple medical device patents, Dr. Gartner teaches executives how to bypass job boards, earn direct access to the right leaders, and convert relationships into unadvertised opportunities. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? The 2026 executive market: layoffs, AI- driven efficiency, and why access beats applications Networking that works: earning decision-maker access without being transactional Negotiating senior roles: shaping scope, title, and comp, not just salary What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? - brand awareness - thought leadership Any website you wish to share with the audience? careerpropulsion.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? linkedin.com/in/jeremygartner Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    26 min
  4. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Ann Lopez and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Jun 5

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Ann Lopez and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Ann Lopez studio790@wanderpr.com Please share a brief Bio. Ann Lopez is a Miami-based interior designer, speaker, business coach, and founder of Studio 790—one of the fastest-growing, women-owned design firms in the country and recently named one of Architectural Digest PRO’s “Miami Interior Design Firms to Watch.” A Chicago-raised creative with no formal design degree and no MBA, Ann and Studio 790 have experienced explosive, measurable growth—80% revenue increase while maintaining profitability, record-breaking client retention, and her largest commercial and hospitality projects to date, including an international airport lounge with Luxaviation. Her leadership has been recognized at the highest level: Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2024) Inc. Magazine Best in Business – Business Leader of the Year (2025) Inc. Magazine Best in Business – Social Media & Marketing (2025) Accepted into the Women Presidents Organization, an invite-only community for the top 2% of women-led companies * Honored as a Wayfair Professional Tastemaker, shaping national design trends What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1. From Relationships to Revenue: How Strategic Networking Built Studio 790 How genuine relationships — not traditional credentials — opened doors to major projects, partnerships, and growth. 2. Position Yourself Before You’re Ready: Getting in the Right Rooms How she moved from corporate to founder and accessed high-level opportunities. 3. The Rooms You Choose Shape the Life You Build A more reflective angle connecting networking with identity, growth, and reinvention.. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? 1. High-value partnerships and brand collaborations Position herself and Studio 790 as a go-to partner for brands, developers, and large-scale projects, opening doors to long-term collaborations rather than one-off clients. 2. Expansion of personal brand Expand awareness of both Studio 790 and her personal brand to a business-focused audience beyond design. 3. Access to aligned, decision-making networks Not just more connections, but better ones. Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.studio790.com www.annlopezliving.com https://www.projecttoprofits.com/course (this is my digital course for interior designers) Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? Ann Lopez: Website: https://www.annlopezliving.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-lopez-3165722b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annlopezliving Studio 790: Website: https://www.studio790.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio790interiordesign/

    38 min
  5. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Gal Borenstein and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Jun 2

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Gal Borenstein and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Gal Borenstein gal@borensteingroup.com Please share a brief Bio. Gal S. Borenstein is an accomplished business author and the Founder and CEO of The Borenstein Group, a Washington, DC-area branding, marketing, and PR firm that helps B2B and B2G organizations earn trust, sharpen their positioning, and turn complex capabilities into market momentum. For 30 years, he has advised founders, CEOs, and CMOs in technology, defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, telecom, and services. He builds executive-grade brand architecture, messaging, content, web experiences, and PR that create authority and demand. A frequent podcast guest, he speaks on digital trust, marketing accountability, and AI’s impact on perception and brand trust. He also created The Guardian TRUST Ecosystem to help leaders strengthen brand trust. Gal Borenstein's Books include: (Latest Releases): 1. Beating Goliath with AI: The Small Business Playbook to Outsmart Your Biggest Competitors 2. Don't Believe the Hype: When Trust is on the Line- An Executive Guide on Keeping Your Brand Resilient in the Era of AI 3. What Really Counts for CEOS: Transform Overhead Into Revenue Through CEO-CMO Alignment & Revenue Proximity 4. Activate! Power Up Your Brand to Dominate Your Market in the Digital Age 5. What Really Counts for CEOS: Connect the Dots Between Marketing and Sales What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Branding strategy, erosion of brand trust in the age of digital and AI, keeping your brand resilient through trust frameworks. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Spread the knowledge and alert listeners to the importance of trust, especially now, during these uncertain times, amid fake reviews, transactional corporate culture, and growth. Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://a.co/d/0i8k4FRv Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galborensteinexecutiveprofile/ Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    43 min
  6. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Scott Grozelle and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    May 28

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Scott Grozelle and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Scott Grozelle Scott@calvinconcepts.ca Please share a brief Bio. Scott Grozelle is a home building industry veteran, author, and new-construction strategist who helps real estate professionals bridge the gap between real estate practice and builder reality. After more than two decades working inside the building industry — on job sites, in sales offices, and behind the scenes where most agents never get to go — Scott now teaches agents how to serve new-home clients with confidence, avoid costly miscommunication, and stand out as the expert builders respect. He is the author of several books including Construction Intelligence for Realtors, a practical guide that gives agents a clear understanding of how homes are built, how builders think, and how to represent clients more effectively in new construction transactions. Scott’s work empowers agents with real-world insights most training programs overlook, helping them build credibility, improve client outcomes, and grow their business with clarity and strategic confidence. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Power of industry Knowledge, How authentic relationships (trust) out performs sales tactic What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Connect with professional who want to improve their skills. Promote Book sales Any website you wish to share with the audience? Scottgrozelle.com Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    25 min
  7. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Rich Smith and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    May 25

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Rich Smith and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Rich M. Smith rich@marketantics.com Please share a brief Bio. Rich M. Smith helps leaders decode why marketing works by translating behavioral science into strategy CEOs can trust and communicate. With 30+ years as a CMO and executive, driving billions in revenue, major turnarounds, and high-impact growth across financial services, tech, healthcare, and consumer finance. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Think like a marketer, but talk like a CEO; From Spray and Pray to Scalable Strategy; how biases, behavior, and decision science shape growth What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Increase my impact with organizations I can help, expand my network, drive demand for my company's services. Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.richmsmith.com Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    34 min
  8. Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Perry Sheraw and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    May 21

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Perry Sheraw and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Perry Sheraw perry@perrysheraw.com Please share a brief Bio. Perry Sheraw is a marketing automation expert with over 20 years of experience turning chaotic email strategies into high-converting customer journeys. A former print journalist turned C-suite executive, Perry launched her first email campaign in 2002 and never looked back. She has since led marketing strategy for both Fortune 500 companies and scaling startups, with deep specialization in email, SMS, CRM alignment, and marketing tech. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? email marketing, automation, entrepreneurship What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? To be able to share business journey, expertise, insights, and advice to the target audience Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://www.dumacx.com/ Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrysheraw/ https://www.instagram.com/perry_sheraw/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Perry-Sheraw-Consulting/61578357444964/ https://x.com/PerrySheraw1 Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    27 min
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This is the Podcast for Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections, Define what you want to achieve through networking. Are you looking for new clients, partnerships, or career opportunities? Having clear goals will guide your efforts and make your networking more purposeful. Networking is about building genuine relationships. Be yourself and show genuine interest in others. Effective communication is not just about talking but also about listening. Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions, and show empathy. After meeting someone, follow up with a personalized message. Mention something specific from your conversation to remind them of who you are. Networking is not a one-time activity. Hosted by Georgia keynote speaker Michael A. Forman, Networking Unleashed helps professionals turn conversations into clients through powerful communication and relationship strategy.

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