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How to overcome Adversity
The AGC Experience
12/27/21 • 16 min
The AGC Experience podcast features our AGC Talks speakers sharing their message in an audio podcast that you can listen to from anywhere. Listen in to our recent AGC Talks featured guest.
Listen as Wanny Huynh shares How to overcome Adversity a motivational talk with AGC. I will be sharing with the audience four keys points on how to overcome adversity.
Learning Objectives:
- Have a purpose
- Embrace change
- Have hope
- Never give up
Speaker Bio:
Wanny Huynh is an inspirational speaker who can captivate his audience and motivate them to achieve their goals. His words have impacted thousands of people on both an emotional and mental level to make positive changes in their life and career. Drawing from his personal experiences, Wanny Huynh uses his unique ability to inspire people from words alone. He guides his audience towards a constructive approach, which makes him a sought after motivational speaker.
AGC Accelerated Global Connections is a business networking organization that helps connect business professionals globally through in person networking, motivational talks, and online social profiles. To learn more about AGC and membership in this growing organization. Visit https://www.joinagc.com/

Networking Versus Building a Network
The AGC Experience
08/31/20 • 35 min
Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) as he takes the rare opportunity of his own podcast to teach the essential principles of networking versus building a network. You might be surprised by Travis's innovative ways to identify networks, their values, and the styles within networking.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The five different types of networking.
- The three styles of networking.
- How to diversify your networking.
- How to develop a true network.
- And more!
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About Travis Sims:
Travis Sims is a Networking Expert, Motivational Speaker, and Thought Leader committed to helping you become a better person, leader, and networker. Travis is a powerful Keynote Speaker engaging audience as large as 3,000 people from all over the world in 49 different countries.
For 14 years Travis was a high-level executive for a global business networking organization breaking records of achievement nationally and internationally. Travis is known worldwide as the Magician of Networking. He has been teaching & coaching the best business leadership minds across the country how to do networking, build networks, and create community.
Travis is the CEO of AGC Accelerated Global Connections the fastest growing business networking organization in the Twin Cities. He is on a mission to help accelerate local business connections in social settings around the world that foster relationships resulting in global opportunities.
Travis recently became an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author with his new book "Networking In The New Normal." Teaching business professionals how to grow & thrive during and beyond Covid-19.
Seven years ago, Travis set a goal to lose 100 pounds in one year. He not only accomplished this goal, but he has kept the weight off. Travis has completed some of the toughest competitive Mud Obstacle Courses on the planet, running in the following races: Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, Spartan, Battle Frog and the Tough Mudder. Travis enjoys Kickboxing and Martial Arts. He recently earned his blue belt in Kempo Karate.
Travis believes his success can be attributed to setting goals reviewing them regularly and a strong desire to accomplish them.

Navigating the Financial Journey
The AGC Experience
06/13/22 • 16 min
The AGC Experience podcast features our AGC Talks speakers sharing their message in an audio podcast that you can listen to from anywhere. Listen in to our recent AGC Talks featured guest. Listen as Durk Peterson shares Navigating the Financial Journey a motivational talk with AGC Minneapolis August 2021.
Do you feel like you are on a journey? If so, how are you navigating the ups and downs, twists and turns, certainty, and uncertainty of your life?
I've discovered that one of the greatest rewards of being a financial advisor is guiding clients on their financial journey.
Let's explore how your personal journey can strengthen your work of serving clients and customers.
How can you share your journey in a professional and motivating manner to benefit your customers and grow your business?
Let the journey begin!
Learning Objectives:
- Encourage attendees to reflect on their journey in life and work.
- Build awareness of their journey.
- Open the way for utilizing the learnings of their journey to serve clients/customers.
- Motivating attendees to be open with their journey in a professional manner to help their clients/customers succeed.
Speaker Bio:
I was privileged to work as a Lutheran pastor, serving congregations in Maple Grove, Bloomington, Hopkins, and Brooklyn Center. My work at Thrivent as a Financial Professional encompasses financial planning, investments, insurance (life, disability, and long-term care), and managed accounts.
I am married, living in Carver, MN, and have two adult children. I serve as President of the Carver Lions Club and as an Ambassador for the SW Metro Chamber of Commerce.
My hobbies include golfing, biking, and brewery experiences with friends.
AGC Accelerated Global Connections is a business networking organization that helps connect business professionals globally through in person networking, motivational talks, and online social profiles. To learn more about AGC and membership in this growing organization. Visit https://www.joinagc.com/

Creating a Vision Board to reach Your Vision
The AGC Experience
12/07/20 • 25 min
Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) as he takes the rare opportunity of his own podcast to share the importance of Creating a Vision Board to reach Your Vision. In this podcast episode we discuss the importance of vision, creating a vision board and how to do so. Travis shares best practices from 10 years of using vision boards to create vision and accomplish goals.
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Travis Sims is a Networking Expert, Motivational Speaker, and Thought Leader committed to helping you become a better person, leader, and networker. Travis is a powerful Keynote Speaker engaging audience as large as 3,000 people from all over the world in 49 different countries.
For 14 years Travis was a high-level executive for a global business networking organization breaking records of achievement nationally and internationally. Travis is known worldwide as the Magician of Networking. He has been teaching & coaching the best business leadership minds across the country how to do networking, build networks, and create community.
Travis is the CEO of AGC Accelerated Global Connections the fastest growing business networking organization in the Twin Cities. He is on a mission to help accelerate local business connections in social settings around the world that foster relationships resulting in global opportunities.
Travis recently became an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author with his new book "Networking In The New Normal." Teaching business professionals how to grow & thrive during and beyond Covid-19.
Seven years ago, Travis set a goal to lose 100 pounds in one year. He not only accomplished this goal, but he has kept the weight off. Travis has completed some of the toughest competitive Mud Obstacle Courses on the planet, running in the following races: Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, Spartan, Battle Frog and the Tough Mudder. Travis enjoys Kickboxing and Martial Arts. He recently earned his blue belt in Kempo Karate.
Travis believes his success can be attributed to setting goals reviewing them regularly and a strong desire to accomplish them.
You can find more out about Travis Sims here:
Travis Sims
CEO/Founder AGC
888-243-8242
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.travissims.com/
Web: https://joinagc.com/
Networking In The New Normal Order the Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C79RP5S

Networking in the Virtual Age
The AGC Experience
08/23/21 • 16 min
The AGC Experience podcast features our AGC Talks speakers sharing their message in an audio podcast that you can listen to from anywhere. Listen in to our recent AGC Talks featured guest.
Listen as Dr. Bill Saleebey shares a motivational talk Networking in the Virtual Age with AGC Minneapolis April 2021.
This talk will address the various forms of virtual communication, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees will learn how to better navigate Zoom technology and other forms of virtual communication such as social media. The evolving Zoom etiquette will be considered. The presentation will also address the major psychological components of interpersonal communication.
Learning Objectives:
- Zoom Essentials
- Zoom Etiquette
- LinkedIn Basics
- Building a Network Wide and Deep
- The Psychology of Networking
- Making a Positive Virtual Impact
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Bill Saleebey is a foremost expert on the psychological and practical aspects of business and personal networking. He is the author of the books Connecting: Key Networking Tips for Business and Life, Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag, Sell Yourself, Study Skills for Success, and most recently Connecting in the Virtual Age. He has been speaking, training and teaching on a wide variety of topics since 1972. Dr. Saleebey received his Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Counseling from UCLA in 1980. He serves as a consultant and trainer with businesses to infuse networking into their business development practices.
Dr. Saleebeys diverse career has included research on the educational problems of Samoan migrants based on his work on the island of American Samoa which was the basis of his doctoral dissertation, the creation and development of the Study Skills Seminar, and over thirty-eight years of business development experience as a relocation manager, currently with MSI. He facilitates networking groups with ProVisors where he is a Group Leader, and Bruin Professionals. He is past President of Bruin Professionals and current Group Leader of the BP Encino chapter.
Dr. Saleebey is a keynote speaker, networking coach, business development trainer for corporations, and teaches group leaders how to facilitate the group process. He works with professional firms, educational institutions and a wide variety of businesses to implement effective networking skills into business. His work also includes forming and nurturing the growth of networking groups in industry and with alumni organizations.
AGC Accelerated Global Connections is a business networking organization that helps connect business professionals globally through in person networking, motivational talks, and online social profiles. To learn more about AGC and membership in this growing organization. Visit https://www.joinagc.com/

Automation = Professionalism = More Business
The AGC Experience
07/26/21 • 19 min
The AGC Experience podcast features our AGC Talks speakers sharing their message in an audio podcast that you can listen to from anywhere. Listen in to our recent AGC Talks featured guest.
Listen as Brian Kelly shares a motivational talk Automation = Professionalism = More Business with AGC California March 2021.
Case Study: How Automating a Live Video Show saves over $43,000 per year AND helps to land big paying contracts
Learning Objectives:
- The advantages of automation in your business
- Improve Communications
- Reduce Errors, Increase Predictable Outcomes
- Time Savings
Speaker Bio:
Entrepreneurs hire Brian to stand out in the marketplace & attract a steady stream of ideal clients because most are extremely frustrated due to the fact that they simply cant figure out how to do it.
He helps entrepreneurs to saturate the marketplace with their message through live video shows, combined with proven automation strategies to get them more exposure.
Bottom line - Brian helps them showcase their true professionalism and gain massive exposure while saving them both time and money, guaranteed.
AGC Accelerated Global Connections is a business networking organization that helps connect business professionals globally through in person networking, motivational talks, and online social profiles. To learn more about AGC and membership in this growing organization. Visit https://www.joinagc.com/

Breaking the Code with Michelle LaFrance
The AGC Experience
06/08/20 • 44 min
Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Michelle LaFrance (Smarty Pants Web) as they talk about course correction and doing business during times of crisis. She shares how she got the entrepreneurial bug within the corporate world, as one of the last 11 people in the company. Michelle also gets into how she found a place in her tribe and continued to be able to build networks even after 911 and the recession in 2008. Throughout the podcast, they break the code to drive sales even in this time of uncertainty.
By the end of the episode, you will learn that it’s not doomsday for everybody, not expect that things will always work for you, but continue to look at the bright side. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast!
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About Smarty Pants Web:
Smarty Pants Web Marketing is a full service agency specializing in high efficiency websites that get results.
BRANDING & MARKETING: We specialize in websites and online marketing solutions, but Smarty Pants can help you every step of the way in increasing your success. We offer effective solutions from branding, to brochures, to ad campaigns and promotions. If you need to get the message out, Smarty Pants is a one stop creative powerhouse:
Logo Design | Web Design | Tag Lines
Web Content | BLOG content
FB Ads | Retargeting | Chatbots
Video Creation
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION: Our SEO services delivers top of page results that generate high quality leads. The 1-2 punch is to get your business listed at the top of Google Maps and multiple listings in organic search.
SEO - onsite & offsite
GMB - get on map listings for hundreds of searches
Video Marketing
Your Business Everywhere - our state of the art program that provides a competitive edge to any business.
Our product offering include entry level
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Entry level: Get a custom design and 24/7 web coaching with our content management solution. Quick. Easy and Affordable. Choose a custom design starting at just $1599.99. Complete with esy web editing tools, fully responsive, e-commerce enabled and all the tools to run your business.
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Custom Design or Marketing Campaign: Regional or National marketing campaign with custom content and custom design Starting at $8500 and up.
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You can find Michelle LaFrance on...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelafrance
Website: https://www.heysmartypants.com/
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Recollection of the Recession with Robin Johnson
The AGC Experience
04/20/20 • 34 min
Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Robin Johnson (High Road Heating & Cooling) as they talk about running a business in tough times and the importance of networking. She shares what she’s done to maintain the business following the COVID-19 crisis. They touch on the importance of having a network, taking your introduction one step further, and not being afraid to ask for help. Robin also gives a rundown of how she runs her team of five and ensures that they communicate.
By the end of the episode, you will learn to keep on working, avoid slowing down, and maybe use a mirror to encourage yourself. Make sure to stay tuned to the podcast!
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About High Road Heating & Cooling:
It’s more than just our company name, it’s our business philosophy. At High Road Heating & Cooling Co., we take the “high road” by always giving honest straight-forward advice to our diverse range of customers, and by making them our top priority day or night.
And it’s paid off, as our team of NATE-certified repair technicians replace, maintain, install and repair residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems, we have continued to grow our operations while enduring recessions and maintaining an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
What started many years ago in a small storage space and a home office with only three employees has since grown, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we have accomplished. But we never lose sight of what sets us apart, our “high road” commitment to protecting our customers’ comfort, their health, and their home.
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You can find Robin Johnson on...
Website: https://highroadheating.com/
Contact Number: 763-477-3331
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At-Risk Youth
The AGC Experience
12/13/21 • 8 min
The AGC Experience podcast features our AGC Talks speakers sharing their message in an audio podcast that you can listen to from anywhere. Listen in to our recent AGC Talks featured guest.
Listen as Martin Nguyen shares At-Risk Youth a motivational talk with AGC.
My name is Martin Huu Nguyen and I made a decision that I take responsibility and accountability for when I was 16 years old that not only certified me as an adult but it cost me 4 1/2 years in a correctional facility. My goal in life now is to help At-Risk Youth by being a role model in society as well as letting them understand that Success is not impossible once you have a record, that you can still rise above this and be the person that not only society will accept you for but to also accept yourself. Having a good support system was half the struggles I had to go through but what it boiled down to was me putting in the effort and finishing the rest on my own.
Learning Objectives:
- drug Rehabilitation
- Therapy
- Family Support
- Music & Art
Speaker Bio:
Martin Huu Nguyen
Currently 23 years old
High school Diploma
Music Artist
Currently going to school for Nail Technician license
Owner of Bless By the Best LLC DBA #noexcuse
AGC Accelerated Global Connections is a business networking organization that helps connect business professionals globally through in person networking, motivational talks, and online social profiles. To learn more about AGC and membership in this growing organization. Visit https://www.joinagc.com/

How to become a real estate investor so you can be a stay-at-home mom
The AGC Experience
02/21/22 • 16 min
The AGC Experience podcast features our AGC Talks speakers sharing their message in an audio podcast that you can listen to from anywhere. Listen in to our recent AGC Talks featured guest.
Listen as Whitney Nicely shares How to become a real estate investor so you can be a stay-at-home mom a motivational talk with AGC Indiana June 2021.
Lots of ladies are forced to choose between family and career. Mom guilt is a real thing and in today's world, it's wrecking the family dynamic. What if there was a way for stay-at-home moms to make $10,000 or more while never missing a doctor's appointment, recital or ball practice? What if you could contribute to the family's financial commitments AND be present with the kids at dinner? What would your life look like if you knew how to buy investment properties without borrowing money or using a real estate agent? Imagine being able to take over people's mortgage payments on empty houses that don't need to be flipped... YES! You can! You can be a successful real estate investor and Mom Uber right now. Join this chat to find out how you can buy vacant land for $1,500 and rent it for $750 a month... AND how you can find people with houses they don't want to deal with anymore. I don't care if your dream job is stay at home dog mom or if you want to be the PTA President. YOU can make it all happen with passive income!
Learning Objectives:
- Find vacant land to rent to businesses
- Talk to Sellers with empty houses
- Make verbal offers over the phone
- Set appointments to view houses in less than 10 minutes
- Feel confident signing contracts to buy houses like most women buy shoes
Speaker Bio:
Whitney Nicely went from no investments (or strategies) to 15 houses, 19 apartment units, and 7 chunks of land in less than three years- all bringing monthly money to her bank account on autopilot.
Whitney Buys Houses is the name of her real estate firm in Tennessee and its true! Whitney Buys Houses just like she teaches other ladies in First Deal Done FAST.
Whitney recently became the President of the Knoxville REIA and is ready to make an even bigger bang within the local real estate community.
In case she ever gets bored She also owns and operates Whitney Hauling and Trucking in Knoxville, TN.
When it comes to Whitney, the question is never if she can do something, but when and how she is going to make it happen.
AGC Accelerated Global Connections is a business networking organization that helps connect business professionals globally through in person networking, motivational talks, and online social profiles. To learn more about AGC and membership in this growing organization. Visit https://www.joinagc.com/
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How many episodes does The AGC Experience have?
The AGC Experience currently has 158 episodes available.
What topics does The AGC Experience cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Education, Business Growth, Business and Networking.
What is the most popular episode on The AGC Experience?
The episode title 'Your Best Health & Wealth With The 12 Week Year' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The AGC Experience?
The average episode length on The AGC Experience is 24 minutes.
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Episodes of The AGC Experience are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The AGC Experience?
The first episode of The AGC Experience was released on Oct 31, 2019.
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