049: Joe Sweeney – Networking Is A Contact Sport

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Ryan Hawk

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🗓️ 27 August 2015

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Episode 049: Joe Sweeney – Networking Is A Contact Sport

Joe Sweeney has an incredibly interesting story… He originally wrote pages of his thoughts in order to staple to his will for his children to read… That lead to a best-selling book which led to over 350 speaking engagements around the world! Joe shares that story and so much more on this great episode of The Learning Leader Show.

Joe Sweeney is an experienced businessman and New York Times best-selling author of Networking Is a Contact Sport and the newly released, “Moving the Needle.” As a dynamic, down-to-earth, yet powerful professional, Joe’s keynote addresses focus on principles discussed in his books which can be applied to any company or organization.

Joe’s books, keynote addresses, and Winning Game Plan training can help you grow personally and professionally through: Networking, Expanding your influence, Finding balance, Developing your business, Making life richer and more meaningful, Connecting with friends, acquaintances, business colleagues and even strangers, Getting clear, getting free, getting going.

Episode 049: Joe Sweeney – Networking Is A Contact Sport

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“High performers have a clear vision of what they want and they create a big enough why in order to be successful.” – Joe Sweeney

Some Questions I Ask:

What are common characteristics of people who are high achievers?
Why do you consider networking a contact sport?
Why did you initially give keynotes for free?
How did you become Brett Favre’s Marketing Agent?
What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to networking?
What are the biggest challenges in the organizations you speak to?

“Touch Trumps Technology."

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

High performers have a clear vision of what they want and they create a big enough why
How networking is a place to serve and give
How to create a WOW with every keynote speech
How he became the marketing agent for Brett Favre
Mistakes people make at networking events
How to manage energy and momentum
How his book was the catalyst to the speaking events

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Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Bio From JoeSweeney.com

Joe Sweeney is an experienced businessman and New York Times best-selling author of Networking Is a Contact Sport and the newly released, Moving the Needle. As a dynamic, down-to-earth, yet powerful professional, Joe’s keynote addresses focus on principles discussed in his books which can be applied to any company or organization.

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0:00.0	And most of us think we're looking for a job when we think what's next. I think that's really we're just asking the question because I think what we're all really looking for is what's our life's mission?
0:12.0	Our leaders born or are they made.
0:15.0	Our host Ryan Hawk believes that leaders can be made through determined, focused work
0:20.0	on learning the art and science behind the makeup of other successful leaders.
0:24.0	Now it's time to inhale knowledge and exhale success.
0:27.0	You're listening to the Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk. Hey and welcome to the Learning Leader Show I am Ryan Hawk
0:47.4	tonight's featured leader is New York Times best-selling author Joe Sweeney
0:52.4	his book Networking is a contact sport is an incredible
0:56.2	one I'd encourage you to pick it up. Joe also started a sports marketing company
1:00.9	called SMG and his first client was none other than Brett Far.
1:05.9	Also he's given over 350 speeches around the world when it comes to leadership,
1:12.4	networking, and moving the needle, which is the
1:15.0	title of his second book.
1:16.9	On our conversation tonight, we got into a lot of great topics.
1:20.6	A few of them were, the importance of having a clear vision and a strong
1:26.1	why, a why as in why am I doing this, why do I get up every day.
1:31.0	In addition, the questions he asked organizations before agreeing to give them one of those talks.
1:38.0	I think you'll really appreciate the fact that Joe is actually picky when it comes to who he decides to give a speech to because
1:44.4	he wants to ensure that he can help them.
1:47.5	And then finally his networking philosophy and how he compares it to fishing and hunting.
1:53.0	I think you guys really enjoy the difference
1:55.4	between those two thoughts when it comes to networking
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