John Ruhlin, Expert Gift Giver
The Going Scared Podcast with Jessica Honegger
Jessica Honegger
5.0 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 13 March 2019
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
John Ruhlin has no problem with being called a master networker. Because to John, networking is not some cheap sales tactic, but a vital way to connect and build long-term relationships. Which, we all need. From sales, to breaking into a new friend-group, to navigating the treacherous waters of the PTA, we could all use a little help fostering deep networking relationships.
Today, John is giving us the gift of effective networking. With his revolutionary "Giftology" approach to building connections, John and Jessica discover what it means to communicate value and deepen relationships.
Show Notes
- Learn more about John Ruhlin and Giftology.
- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!
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| 0:00.0 | Hey there, it's Jessica Honegger, founder of the socially conscious fashion brand, |
| 0:08.9 | Nune Day Collection, and this is the Going Scared Podcast, where we cover all things social impact, entrepreneurship, and courage. |
| 0:16.8 | Today's show, we are de-mystifying what it means to network. |
| 0:22.0 | Today's guest is my friend John Rulin, |
| 0:24.6 | who is a master networker, which you're going to find |
| 0:27.5 | networking is not a dirty word. |
| 0:29.2 | Networking is simply building long-term relationships. |
| 0:33.2 | Okay? |
| 0:34.0 | So this podcast, you are going to walk away |
| 0:37.0 | with so many tips and tricks |
| 0:39.3 | that you are going to be able to immediately implement. |
| 0:42.5 | John is the founder of the Rulon Group, |
| 0:45.0 | which is a gift logistics company |
| 0:47.4 | that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, |
| 0:50.4 | Caesars Entertainment, the Miami Dolphins. |
| 0:53.0 | John is the number one salesperson for a $250 million direct sales company, |
| 0:59.0 | some of you guys know Cut Coat Knives, by the time he was only 23. |
| 1:03.8 | And so now he speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationships and |
| 1:08.3 | help CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to decision makers. |
| 1:15.0 | He's the author of giftology, the art and science of using gifts to cut through the noise, |
| 1:20.0 | increased referrals, and strengthen retention. |
| 1:23.0 | John spoke to us at Shine a couple of years ago |
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