Making the Connection: Genuine Professional Relationships

Amplify Podcasts

How do you create genuine professional relationships in the age of AI and remote work? This show explores that question with professionals from all walks of life. We also celebrate leaders on Shoutout FriYAYs!

  1. The Connection Expansion System: How to Build Relationships That Fuel Growth w/ Devin Sizemore

    11/25/2025

    The Connection Expansion System: How to Build Relationships That Fuel Growth w/ Devin Sizemore

    In this episode of Making the Connection, Angela sits down with Devin, a strategic growth consultant and author of Connection Expansion, to unpack what it really takes to build genuine business relationships in today’s remote-first world. Devin breaks down his Connection Expansion System—an approachable, repeatable framework for networking, nurturing relationships, and scaling your business through people, not pressure. From how to structure a connection meeting, to why giving value freely actually accelerates growth, to the magic of making three meaningful introductions, Devin shares the exact process he uses to generate consistent opportunities and authentic connections. Whether you’re struggling to book meetings without feeling salesy, want to build a stronger referral network, or simply want to deepen your relational skills in an AI-driven era, this conversation is packed with actionable, human-centered insights you can implement immediately. You’ll learn: What a strategic growth consultant actually doesHow to structure a high-impact connection meetingA simple system for booking and nurturing authentic networking callsWhy generosity and curiosity outperform sales scriptsHow community building is evolving—and why it matters now more than everTune in for a refreshing, practical conversation that proves meaningful connections are still the most powerful growth strategy in business today.

    39 min
  2. Conferences, Creativity, and Connections—Oh My! w/ Rita Richa

    09/04/2025

    Conferences, Creativity, and Connections—Oh My! w/ Rita Richa

    In this episode of Making the Connection, I sit down with longtime colleague and friend, Rita Richa, for an energizing conversation about building genuine professional relationships. Rita brings not only wisdom but also tangible strategies for anyone looking to expand their network with purpose. She shares how she shifted her mindset from “finding a window” to “finding the people who will open doors,” and why genuine connections—without expectation—are the real drivers of career growth. She breaks down actionable ways to connect both virtually and in person, from attending the right networking events, to leveraging LinkedIn and online communities, to using creativity and experimentation as relationship-building tools. You’ll hear Rita’s personal stories—from her early days experimenting with podcasting before she even knew it, to negotiating her way into conferences with a media pass. Along the way, she offers practical tips for maintaining relationships without being transactional, and why values like fun, creativity, and experimentation should guide the communities we choose to be part of. To learn more about Rita's business, visit https://reignitemedia.onepage.me/ —------- Tune in to Making the Connection every other week to learn about how to develop genuine professional relationships. Stay in touch with host, Angela Chong, on LinkedIn & on Instagram  @ makingtheconnectionpodcast

    35 min
5
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8 Ratings

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How do you create genuine professional relationships in the age of AI and remote work? This show explores that question with professionals from all walks of life. We also celebrate leaders on Shoutout FriYAYs!