This episode of Real Relationships is formatted a bit differently than my previous ones. Rather than having a guest come on I’ve decided to help you set yourself up for success in the new year.  Since this is the last podcast of the year I’ve decided to discuss goals for the coming year and how to actually meet those goals.

Are you interested in discovering secrets to building a successful network in your business? It can be a real challenge for introverts to network, but finding the right people to work with is a key to success. Listen to my interview with Jay Papasan to find out how this introvert has built a network of hundreds and how his network helps his business thrive.

Relationships are arguably the most important aspect of any business but they are sadly misused. Even if a relationship is effective and profitable, you may be doing it wrong and thus hurting your future success. On today’s episode of Real Relationships I welcome Shaa Wasmund, she is a successful businesswoman and a master of relationships. We will dive deep into why going about your working relationships wrongly can be detrimental and how you can make sure you are getting the most out of them.

Patrick Ewers of MindMaven.com specializes in relationships and the power they can have in your business. In this episode of Real Relationships, I dive deep with Patrick into the power of relationships in your business and life. If you are struggling to grow your network and or simply want advice on how to effectively benefit those in your circle, make sure you listen to this episode with Patrick Ewers.

One of the most difficult things about building a successful business in a niche like California's real estate market, is how to be memorable. But my guest today has figured that one out simply by being himself. Peter Lorimer is a former music producer turned real estate professional whose company is niched into the high dollar Hollywood real estate world. He’s learned to use his unique personality and bent toward entertainment to make himself and his company memorable.

One of the people I’ve seen demonstrate the ability to make and keep meaningful connections with people over time is Rob Mehta. Whether it's helping brokers grow their business, building strategic alliances, or simply focusing on the next new idea, Rob is a guy who knows how to do what it takes to get things done when it comes to building a powerful relational network.

Are you familiar with the term, Connectional Intelligence? It’s the ability to create and drive greater value by effectively harnessing your networks and relationships. Erica Dhawan says it’s the next, greatest trait or skill that leaders will use to bring change to their workplaces and the world.

Relationships and time are two things everybody has - and interestingly, time is what fuels relationships. If you’re going to make the most of your relationships, for you and for the people on the other side, you’ve got to learn effective skills for managing them. This episode is a great primer on the subject. For this episode, I got to chat with John Corcoran, a guy who’s risen to the top of the entrepreneurial community as a connector and relationship builder.

n the Washington, D.C. area there are hundreds of real estate brokerages. But the Century 21 Redwood Brokerage, lead by my guest Eddie Berenbaum is one of the most successful. The primary reason it’s successful is that from the leadership down through the ranks, relationships are at the center of everything they do.

Many people talk about relationship management these days, but Mike Muhney prefers to talk about self-management and the skills it takes to ensure that you are good in relationships. I had a great time chatting with Mike for this episode of Real Relationships. He’s such a down-to-earth, practically oriented guy who has been building great relationships with people for decades. His insights into what it takes to build the self-management skills that set you up for great relationships are invaluable.