Networking Rx

Why do thousands of professionals choose AmSpirit Business Connections? In this brief overview, we share the principles that have guided the organization for decades and explains how entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals use structured networking to build trusted relationships, generate qualified referrals, and uncover new business opportunities. If you're looking to grow your business through relationships, this is a great place to start. To learn more, email Frank Agin today at frankagin@amspirit.com, or schedule a call with him at https://calendly.com/frankagin/amspirit-411

Explore the journey of Lewis Howes—a three-time bestselling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, and host of the highly acclaimed School of Greatness podcast—and how he has used networking every step of the way.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 challenges you to support the people who support 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.

Realtor Dylan Knecht will tell you that, "Most people don't have a lead problem… they have a follow-up problem." In this episode, he shares how consistent, value-driven follow-up turns conversations into clients—and relationships into revenue. To learn more or connect with him, find him on Instagram (@dylanknecht.realtor) or via email (dylan@soldapex.com).

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and in...

Most people ask for referrals and believe that simply showing up is enough. But getting referrals is not just about attendance. It is about becoming referable by positioning yourself through three simple—but often overlooked—behaviors. Few people consistently do them. Those who do often discover that referrals start coming to them naturally.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 provides the insight that you can build a great networking, but it won't happen overnight.   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 thoughts and insights on the various types of connection introductions, along with the do's and don'ts of making them. Apply these principles to strengthen your networking and better position yourself to generate meaningful referrals.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 embrace 'small talk' as big things come from it.   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.

People can change—and we can help them do it. The real networking question is this: are we helping people in our network grow… or are we freezing them in place with old labels and low expectations?

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

At 180 mph, you hit a wall of smoke—you can't see what's ahead. That's business. Calvin Sales III shares how building the right "pit crew" helps you navigate uncertainty, make better decisions, and win through relationships. Calvin is the author of Gear Shift: What High-Performance Cars Teach Us About Success in Business and Life. Reach via email at calvin@vertixwealth.com

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and st...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute reminds you that you can get more from your network by giving more to it.   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.    

The most successful people are often the ones who make opportunities happen for others. This explains how an AmSpirit Business Connections franchise lets you build a business around relationships, referrals, and community leadership. Discover why helping others via the AmSpirit Business Connections franchise opportunity open doors may be one of the most rewarding—and profitable—businesses you can own. To learn more, email Frank Agin today at frankagin@amspirit.com, or schedule a call with him at https://calendly.com/frankagin/amspirit-411

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) Most people avoid difficult conversations—and that avoidance quietly damages relationships. In this episode, Frank Agin, author and founder of AmSpirit Business Connections, draws on insights from a Psychology Today article to show how to approach tough discussions with clarity, respect, and purpose. Because the conversations you're avoiding aren't going away—and when handled the right way, they can actually strengthen trust, deepen relationships, and move things forward.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at f...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute profiles the difference between selling and networking.   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.

Great communication isn't about better words—it's about connection. Communication strategist Jordan Grenadier Murphy shares how to communicate clearly & confidently when it matters most—in business and relationships. Discover more and reach out to her at https://www.jordangrenadiermurphy.com/

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 network is not valuable simply because of who is in it—it is valuable because of how many connections you create within it. Learn why adding contacts, building relationships, and facilitating introductions serves to multiply opportunity.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 lead a good life and give your family great memories to reflect upon.   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.

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) Generosity doesn't start with grand gestures—it starts with a decision, often in a small, everyday moment. In this episode, Frank Agin, author and founder of AmSpirit Business Connections, shares a true story of growing generosity that reveals how giving more—intentionally and consistently—creates deeper relationships, stronger trust, and more coming back your way. If you want better referrals, better connections, and better results, it begins by choosing to give first.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and genera...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute challenges you to share an encouraging word with someone who could use it.    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.

Most people just explain what they do. The successful ones, however, tell stories people remember.
Learn how storytelling builds trust, creates emotional connection, and drives referrals with ghostwriter Sean Mabry. Find him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/smabry) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mabry-781b39a3/).

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Not all mistakes are equal. In networking—and in life—there's a big difference between trying and failing, doing nothing, and doing harm. Learn why effort (even flawed effort) should be celebrated. Doing this will build trust and lead to more referrals, introductions and opportunities.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

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 provides insight on how to avoid being a nuisance to those with whom you'd like to connect with.   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.

There's a moment—quick, almost invisible—where your mind speaks twice: the first thought is instinct, protective and human, but the second thought is where your brand lives. Podcast host Frank Agin explores how choosing that second thought—pausing, reframing, and acting with intention—can transform how others experience you, because in networking, it's not what flashes through your mind that defines you, it's what you do next.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their bu...

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute provides insight that all giving is great, but it doesn't all come from the same spirit.   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 words aren't just communication—they're signals shaping your mindset, energy, and results ... and how your relationships work. Learn how to align your thinking, feeling, and speaking to create momentum with Laura Burkey, thought-behavior and communication coach. Learn more and connect with her at https://lauraburkeycoaching.com/.

Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Strong relationships aren't built only in tough moments—they're strengthened in good ones. Learn how "savoring" past, present, and future wins can boost connection, trust, and referrals. Don't skip the highlight reel.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 uses porcupines as a metaphor for getting along with others, even those who rub you the wrong way.   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.

Podcast host Frank Agin follows up on episode 339 (This Is A Simple Trick To Get More From You Network, By Giving) with thoughts and ideas on how you can be generous and add value to the world.

For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

  This episode of the Networking Rx Minute shares a story of a magnanimous wrestler giving victory to a disabled opponent.   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.   

A movie isn't made by one person—it's built by a network. Terry Weaver shares how relationships turned The Beast of Trinity Texas from an idea into reality on a budget  that was just north of $300K. Learn more about Terry and his work at https://terryweaver.substack.com/ and go watch The Beast of Trinity Texas (Amazon, Apple, Tubi, or Roku).

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and...

Connection isn't about being the loudest person in the room. It's about being the most intentional. Learn how quiet, thoughtful engagement builds stronger relationships—and better referrals. Check out Steve Spiro's TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wflwyDgHlq8

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 provides insight on how to have an effective handshake.   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.    

Podcast host Frank Agin shares insights on how to become more thoughtful and intentional about adding value to others—because when you do, more naturally comes back to you. It's simple reciprocity. To get a free, no-obligation download of The Giving Journal, go to https://www.amspirit.com/blog/the-giving-journal

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 that there are lots of networking opportunities, both on and offline.   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.    

You never know what's on the other side of a simple conversation. Author and sales consultant Dave Moravec shares how talking to "random strangers" can unlock opportunities, insights, and relationships that change everything. Stop waiting—start connecting. Learn more at https://www.salesmanagerforrent.com/

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.

Helping others doesn't just change their life — it rewires your brain and strengthens your body. The science behind generosity might surprise you. To get a free, no-obligation download of The Giving Journal, go to https://www.amspirit.com/blog/the-giving-journal

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 provides insight on how to assess the value of your network.   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.

Author, speaker and consultant Michael Whitehouse shares how he moved to a small New England town knowing no one and quickly became connected to everyone. To learn more about him, visit https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/.

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. 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 challenges you to find the positive things in 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.

After nearly 20 years in medical device sales, Jason Zygadlo shares why soft skills — not scripts — are the true differentiator. Learn how emotional intelligence, communication, and presence create stronger relationships, elite customer experiences, and lasting referrals. Learn more and connect with Jason at https://www.careercoachbyob.com/. 

For more insight on professional relationships, business networking, and generating referrals, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com. Through AmSpirit Business Connections, entrepreneurs and professionals grow their business through word of mouth and strong relationships—building reputation, strengthening marketing, and increasing sales.