The Art of Connecting

Oct 16 2024 43 ep. 44 mins 1
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The Art of Connecting is a podcast all about the power of networking. You will hear from guests all across the country about how connections influence their jobs, and lives. You will also get tips on how to expand your network, and become a well known person in your community. "You are one connection away from changing your life, but more importantly someone else's."

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Episode 42| Ward Neely: Co-Founding Gumption and How Connections Lead to Development Success

Oct 16 2024 44 mins  

Episode 41| Joey Long: Success Through Connection: Building Relationships in Real Estate

Sep 04 2024 49 mins  
In this engaging episode of the Art of Connecting podcast, host Haydynn Fike sits down with Joey Long, a creative real estate investor, to discuss the transformative impact of critical connections. Joey highlights how his relationship with mentor Pete Fortunato introduced him to innovative real estate strategies like options, remainder interests, and seller financing. The conversat

Episode 40| David Pere: Mastering Real Estate: His Journey from Marine Corps to Millionaire

Aug 21 2024 47 mins  
Today we have an exceptional guest, David Pere, joining us. David has been making waves in the real estate world with some impressive recent deals, including the purchase of a 130-key hotel, a duplex, and a 13-single family home package with a vacant lot. He's also raised significant funds for these ventures, involving his community in the process.In this episode, David shares not

Episode 39| David Olds: Mastering the Art of Providing Value in Real Estate Networking

Aug 14 2024 60 mins  
In today's installment, I'm joined by none other than our guest David Olds, as we dive into some truly insightful and inspiring topics.David opens up about his journey with public speaking, sharing how he initially struggled with this skill but managed to conquer his fears by immersing himself in events and masterminds. These experiences not only helped him grow as a speaker but al

Episode 38| Bill Allen: Investing in Self-Education: His Journey to Success in Real Estate and Beyond

Aug 07 2024 56 mins  
Hi everyone, and welcome to the Art of Connecting Podcast! In today's episode, we have a very special guest - Bill Allen.Bill is a retired Navy veteran who built a thriving real estate business while still serving his country. Since then, he's expanded into various other ventures, including a real estate coaching company and a software platform for live event registrations.In our c

Episode 37| Brian Desmarias: The Connections It Takes to Build A Six Figure Profit Land Flipping Empire

Jul 17 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of the 'Art of Connecting' podcast, I sit down with Brian Desmarias, a land flipper based in Pennsylvania. We discuss Brian's transition from a military and banking background to a thriving career in land flipping. Brian explains how he got started with the support of his wife, who has a strong sales background, and the mentorship he received from industry experts.

Episode 36| Shannon Greer's Vision for Coffee and Community

May 08 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of the 'Art of Connecting' podcast, we interview Shannon Greer, the owner of Cadence Coffee Company in Chattanooga. Shannon shares his journey from starting a coffee shop to fostering community engagement and social change through partnerships with local nonprofits. He delves into his transition from a church planter to a coffee shop owner, expanding to multiple loc

Episode 35| Alice Draper: PR Pro on Storytelling, Copywriting and the Art of Connecting

Apr 24 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of the 'Art of Connecting' podcast, we talk with Alice, the founder of Hustling Writers, a PR firm focused on publicizing underrepresented entrepreneurs. We discuss the significance of storytelling and personalized communication in various forms, including writing, podcasting, and networking.Alice shares her journey from a freelance journalist to creating a PR firm,

Episode 34| Lacey Harnar: Harnessing Relationships for Success

Feb 22 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of the Art of Connecting podcast, guest Lacey Harnar, a successful CPA and business owner. Highlights the critical role of networking in her career journey, from homeschooling mom to establishing a nationally oriented CPA business within five years. She also discusses how her technique pivoted from initial networking at BNI meetups and real estate events to focusing

Episode 33| Alex Tam: A Chiropractor's Journey to Financial Independence Through Real Estate

Jan 24 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of The Art of Connecting Podcast, we explore a unique journey to financial independence with Dr. Alex Tam, a chiropractor who transcended the traditional path of medical practice. Dr. Tam shares his transformational story, beginning from his mom's struggle with trigeminal neuralgia and how it led him into the chiropractic field, to his eye-opening encounter with the