This episode originally aired in May of 2024.

What if the key to unlocking referrals, loyalty, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities isn’t more cold calls or bigger ad budgets—but gratitude?

In this episode, host Joseph Lewin sits down with Kim Angeli, a business growth strategist and gratitude expert, to explore how practicing thankfulness can transform not only your business, but your life. From never making a cold call in 30 years of sales to landing an $8,000-a-night Ritz-Carlton suite simply by thanking a concierge, Kim shares real-world stories that show how “always be thanking” is more powerful than “always be closing.”

Together, Joseph and Kim dive into:

• Why gratitude builds deeper, longer-lasting business relationships than traditional sales tactics
• The difference between showing appreciation and attaching strings to it
• How to turn your top clients into brand ambassadors without gimmicks
• The “gratitude call” strategy that keeps you top of mind year after year
• Why chasing strangers is far less effective than serving the people already in your network

Kim also reveals her “million-dollar secret”: the one overlooked practice that keeps clients referring you over and over again.

If you’ve ever felt burnt out chasing transactions, this conversation will reframe how you think about relationships, referrals, and real business growth.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Kim Angeli → kimangeli.com
• Recommended Reading: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg
• Connect with Joseph Lewin on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/joseph-lewin
• This podcast is produced by Sell Through Social

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Links referenced in this episode:

• KimAngeli.com