Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

Networking Unleashed: The Formula for Success with Ferris Arani

In this episode of Networking Unleashed, Michael Forman dives deep into the power of networking with guest Ferris Arani. Ferris introduces his powerful CHI equation for success, encompassing IQ (ideas), EQ (emotional intelligence), and FQ (focus), and explains how networking can amplify each part of this equation. Through engaging discussions, Ferris shares insights on how to generate strong ideas, bring others on the journey, and stay prioritized to achieve results. Listen in as Ferris recounts his personal journey from a corporate job to thriving as a startup founder, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and reconnecting with past contacts. Both Michael and Ferris highlight the essence of active listening and the value of giving more than receiving in networking. This episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to enhance their leadership, connect deeper, and execute with precision. Tune in for practical advice and real-life examples that showcase the transformative power of networking.

00:00 Introduction to Networking Unleashed

01:29 Guest Introduction: Ferris Arani

01:59 The IQ Pillar: Generating Strong Ideas

05:48 The EQ Pillar: Emotional Intelligence in Networking

09:49 The FQ Pillar: Focus and Prioritization

11:34 Networking in Action: Real-Life Examples

15:34 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

21:34 Sponsor Messages and Closing Remarks

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.shiageto.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

www.linkedin.com/in/farisaranki/ https://farisaranki.medium.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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

Colin McIntosh

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360-627-0435

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Colin is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful companies under his belt, and very different companies at that. At Sheets & Giggles, Colin launched sustainable Eucalyptus sheets in 2018 with a $284,000 Indiegogo preorder campaign, and just two years later in 2020 he had his first one million dollar sales MONTH. Colin also used to be a recruiter, and his online claim to fame is that he writes the most popular resume advice on the internet, with over 4 million people using his free resume template to date. After doing 1:1 resume reviews for years in his spare time, Colin realized that with the help of AI, he could help exponentially more people on their career journeys. So on nights and weekends, he created SheetsResume.com, an AI Resume Builder that launched in mid-2024. In less than one week, the software saw its first $1,000 sales day – Colin has an amazing knack for going from 0 to 1 with a business idea.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

How to start a business, how to do a successful job hunt, the startup journey

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Nothing, just enjoy meeting people and helping others! Maybe I can give someone some life-changing advice on their startup or their resume.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

sheetsgiggles.com, sheetsresume.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

@sheetsgiggles

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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

Alfredo Bordowski, PhD, MSW

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914-420-5639

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Alfredo Borodowski is an international keynote speaker, consultant, and expert in peak performance and positive psychology. For over 30 years, he has coached CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs—from companies like Paramount, 2M, and Paul, Weiss—to boost productivity, transform toxic cultures, and build values-driven organizations. Drawing from his own journey overcoming mental illness and deep depression, Alfredo brings a rare mix of scientific insight and hard-earned wisdom to his work. He specializes in helping founders and teams achieve lasting growth by tapping into their strengths, clarifying their purpose, and creating cultures where people thrive. Alfredo is also certified in personality and values-based tools like MBTI and VIA, which he uses to help leaders make better decisions and build stronger team

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

1) Peak performance and adaptability in times of extreme uncertainty

2) How human relationships will be the most valuable asset on the AI era

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

I want to spread the message that positivity, purpose and human connection are at he core of business

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

I want to spread the message that positivity, purpose and human connection are at he core of business

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

I will share a textiful through which they can get free material and information

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

I will share a textiful through which they can get free material and information

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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

Beverly Cornell

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(971) 238-3759

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With a passion for building connections and fostering relationships, I have always been drawn to communication and marketing. As an accidental entrepreneur, I have worked in communication and advertising since 1995 and enjoy finding unique opportunities for my clients. I am eager to share my unique journey, insights, and the lessons learned from my experiences. I believe in the power of clarity and purpose to inspire, educate, and connect, and I’m passionate about contributing to a wider conversation that could help others navigate their paths more effectively.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

Awaken Your Brand Magic: Find clarity, purpose, and passion to make your brand shine authentically. Iridescent Slipper Method: Stop searching outside yourself; your brand’s magic is already within. Balancing Business and Family: Insights on building your path to success as a mompreneur

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Reach a bigger audience, get the audience to subscribe to my podcast, and give away a free quiz they can take so they can be part of my email list.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://wickedlybranded.com/

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlycornell/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wickedlybranded/

https://www.youtube.com/@WickedlyBranded

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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

Ilia Jakel

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630-373-2396

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Ilia Jakel is an experienced professional with over two decades of experience in business strategy, and leadership in two competitive industries, the pharmaceutical and healthcare. As CEO of Sharpen Leadership since 2017, she has become a catalyst for transformation. She equips business professionals, corporations, entrepreneurs, and associations with the skills, tools, and insight to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape through tailored Training Programs and Transformational Speeches. Sharpen Leadership specializes in Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Customer Experience, Strategies for Career Success Training Programs and Mentoring Women Globally. As a Speaker, Ilia Jakel brings her extensive business and leadership experiences to conferences and events, with inspiring stories, empowering audiences to take action and make a positive impact. Ilia Jakel and the Sharpen Leadership team are the experts you need to tackle today’s business challenges with agility. Her passion is to empower professionals, advance careers, and cultivate outstanding leaders at every level, driving growth, results and profitability.

CEO/Founder of Sharpen Leadership

Linkedln: LinkedIn/in/iliajakel

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.SharpenLeadership.com

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

Leadership: Challenges that leaders are experiencing and the impact of leadership in the workplace and the workforce

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

I want business professionals to gain valuable insight into how their leadership directly impacts their teams and workplace. Leadership isn’t tied to a title or position—it’s about the actions you take and the influence you have, no matter your role. My goal is to inspire individuals to recognize their potential to lead effectively and provide them with the tools to become exceptional leaders who drive positive change, foster growth, and empower those around them.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.sharpenleadership.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

Linkedln: LinkedIn/in/iliajakel

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.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Craig Taylor

603-793-1382

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast.

Craig Taylor is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) since 2001, and a 30-year veteran of Cybersecurity. In 2014 he co-founded a cybersecurity training company - CyberHoot - to help companies of all sizes teach cyber literacy skills to employees. Craig has led cybersecurity organizations in Web Hosting (CSC), Finance (JP Morgan Chase), and manufacturing (Vistaprint). Craig is a Toastmaster (public speaking), a Rotarian (Portsmouth, NH), and a Cancer fundraiser having raised 150k in the last 10+ years.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

1. Positive Reinforcement training methods as a way to teach Cyber Literacy skills.

2. Dangers of using negative reinforcement as commonly deployed in Fake Email Phish testing solutions.

3. How cyber security breaches have been largely the same over the last 25 years... tying back to phishing and poor password hygiene.

Only today the attacks are more frequent, more sophisticated, and more damaging when successful.

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

1. Drive the industry towards a more educational approach to teaching cyber literacy and away from the negative reinforcement approach as much as possible.

2. Provide some practice advice to your listeners about adopting a Password Manager, learning "How to Phish", and building strong cyber literacy programs.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://cyberhoot.com/individuals

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://cyberhoot.com/newsletters/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberhoot https://cyberhoot.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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

David Greer

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+1 (604) 721-5732

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David J. Greer is an entrepreneurial coach, author, and facilitator. He is the catalyst who gets you to fully live your dreams now. Spend one hour reading his book Wind In Your Sails, attend a one hour talk with him, or get one hour of 1-to-1 coaching and you will have 3 concrete action items that will shift and accelerate your business within 90 days. David specializes in working with entrepreneurs challenged with alcoholism or addiction. He and his wife Karalee are committed to each other and their three children, spending time supporting them in the many and varied activities they are involved with. They live in Vancouver, Canada.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

Entrepreneurs and Recovery from Alcoholism and Addiction

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Help people know that there is help for whatever problem that they are dealing with. That we cannot solve our biggest problems on our own. Reduce the stigma of alcoholism. Maybe get a future coaching client.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://coachdjgreer.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

X: https://x.com/djgreer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdjgreer/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachdjgreer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreer/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/coachdjgreer

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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

Gisele Marcus

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A native New Yorker raised in old Harlem, Gisele is a TEDx speaker on networking and relationship building. Gisele takes the fear out of networking and offers practical, easy to implement ideas to network your way to your 'next.' She possesses an MBA from Harvard Business School and is an operations executive who makes organizations hum. Some national organizations she's spoken for include Gisele has spoken for national organizations, including the Association of Chamber Executives, National Sales Network, and Syracuse University. Globally she has been a keynote speaker for Autodesk and Amalgamated Banks of South Africa. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, the Milwaukee Business Journal, and the St. Louis Business Journal. A lover of international travel, her favorite continent is Africa, where she has explored 11 countries.

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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

David Fradin

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408-892-5025

Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast.

David Fradin was classically trained as an HP Product Manager and was then recruited by Apple to bring the first hard disk drive on a PC to market and later became the Apple /// Business Unit Manager at the same level as Steve Jobs. He is the author of "Building Insanely Great Products," "Organizing and Managing Insanely Great Products," and the Wiley published "Successful Product Design and Management" all available now on Amazon. He has trained companies such as Cisco on these topics worldwide. His mission is to help products succeed.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

the 5 keys to product success

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

credibility, connections, book sales

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.spicecatalyst.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfradin

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.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

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/

Chris Troka

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414-519-5196

Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast.

Chris Troka helps solopreneurs and small businesses save time, nurture leads, and scale through smart marketing and efficient automation. With a background in building an award-winning Wedding DJ business, Chris specializes in leveraging automation and the buyer’s journey to drive growth.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

Friction in the Buyer's Journey: Business Owners are losing leads and sales when excess friction is present in their buying experience. When you nurture leads through value, clear and easy next steps, you create a client acquisition system that gets sales on auto-pilot. AI in your Business: Technology is evolving, and AI is another tool in your arsenal to help free up valuable time, automate your processes and bring value to the customer experience. From Customer Support to Personalized Marketing at scale, AI is changing the way we do business. Marketing - Get found and Get in Front of the Right People: Both B2C and B2B companies can benefit from having an online presence and building relationships.

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Share my story and expertise with a broader audience, especially those who may benefit from my journey, insights, or lessons learned Build meaningful connections with listeners and fellow professionals who resonate with my message or work Inspire action or change by offering practical takeaways that people can apply in their own careers or lives

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-troka-3a093058/ Website: https://focused-biz.com/ Website: https://christroka.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4190977887795656

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-troka-3a093058/ Website: https://focused-biz.com/ Website: https://christroka.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4190977887795656

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.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/