How to be better at Networking - Networking 101 Frank Abbruzzese SIWIKE Podcast FA 003 Mentor Corner

Luki Danukarjanto — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400

If you're looking to improve your networking skills, then this is the video for you! In this video, CEO of AlphaKor Frank Abbruzzese (and networking expert - at least proclaimed by Luki), shares with you the basics of networking.

Frank shares with you the basics of networking, from the different types of networking events to how to be a better networker. He covers everything you need to know to be a successful networker, so that you can connect with the people you want to connect with!

TIMESTAMPS
0:51 First networking experiences
1:01 In person networking events
1:52 8 years later...
2:08 Crown Royal lounge
2:52 Doesn't have to be structured networking
3:52 Build a relationships
4:43 Help people with their challenges
6:01 Networking as an introvert
7:14 Wednesday Wisdom
8:30 How COVID changed networking
9:58 Connecting on LinkedIn
11:08 People buy from people
12:53 Networking as farming
13:43 Active Listening
15:26 Good work ensures referrals in the future
17:38 The world is different?
18:50 Volunteering
20:35 Evolving technology
22:52 Set up your time and energy

Connect with Frank here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankabbruzzese/
frank@alphakor.com
www.alphakor.com
519.944.6009

Watch the episode for more details!
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Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music

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Special Guest: Frank Abbruzzese.

Growing up on a Farm, to Business and Sales to President - Frank Abbruzzese FA-001 MENTOR CORNER

Luki Danukarjanto — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Farm, Business, Sales to President: Frank Abbruzzese SIWIKE Podcast FA 001 Mentor Corner.

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Frank discuss Business, Sales, growing up on a farm and becoming the president of his company. Frank is the CEO and President of AlphaKOR. AlphaKOR is a tech innovative company providing businesses with the latest products, services and IT support. (https://www.alphakor.com/).

We speak about:
01:18 - Frank as a kid, growing up at a farm in Windsor
03:18 - Being extremely shy, not social
05:22 - His decision to get a University degree in business
07:20 - Parents weren't necessarily supportive but understood
09:45 - Retail sales and computers
12:22 - Becoming the manager at Epson Canada
16:01 - Wanting to genuinely help others because he cared
17:07 - Sales as a transaction
21:40 - Spending time together with business partners outside of work
27:10 - Giving back
33:38 - His SIWIKE

Connect with Frank at https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankabbruzzese/
Or find out more at https://www.alphakor.com/

Listen to the episode for more details!
Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/nvv399aNokw