Networking Versus Building a Network

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!

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.

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!

About Travis Sims:

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.

Previous Episode

Design Your Life to Live Up to Your Dreams

Join Travis Sims and Diane Napper as they talk about designing your life to live up to your dreams. Diane has a background and business in design but a passion for living and helping others. She is running for State Senate and shares her views on faith, family, and education. We touch on the recent death of George Floyd, Civil Unrest , and Covid-19. Diane shares what it's like to be a double minority in business as an African American Woman business owner.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Are the negative things in our life going to be what you're known for?
Being a lighthouse to guide and help others.
Ask yourself what can you do to help.
Step out step up and speak out.
And more!

About Diane Napper:

I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, in a neighborhood much like where I live now in Nokomis East – still in the first (and only) home I ever purchased in 1998. My dad was a supervisor at the United States Postal Service, and my mom was a high school Home Economics teacher. Together, they gave my siblings and I a solid moral foundation through faith in God, love of family, the importance of a strong work ethic and the value of a good education.

I forged lifelong friendships growing up, with kids from a variety of economic, racial and religious backgrounds. Our grade and middle school not only taught us how to read, write and do math, but how to develop relationships, resolve conflicts and work together as a team to solve problems.

I graduated with honors from the Philadelphia High School for Girls – the same high school that my mother graduated from and my grandmother attended.

Thanks to what started from the generosity of a dear friend of my parents, my siblings and I had the amazing opportunity to attend a summer camp on a family farm as children. So when I moved to Minnesota, many people were surprised to learn that I knew how to milk a cow. Growing up in the city, that camp – out in nature – further reinforced my faith in God, and taught me how to take care of animals, grow food, be part of a team, and build a doll house out of wood.

In 1989, I earned my bachelor’s degree in International Business, with a concentration in Marketing from American University in Washington, DC. In my junior year, after spending the summer working to save money for the trip, I was able to study abroad for a semester in Denmark, where I learned to speak Danish. In the middle of the semester, I had the opportunity to visit the Soviet Union and Italy. My brief time abroad in general, and in the Soviet Union in particular, helped me fully understand that I had been born in the greatest country on the planet, no matter what my friends advocating socialism at the time told me.

I started my business, Taurus Moon Graphic Design, LLC in 2002, and married my husband in 2006. We live in South Minneapolis, and enjoy cooking, gardening and spoiling our cat.

Next Episode

Focusing On What's Most Important to Your Family & Business!

Join Travis Sims and Lynn Laumann as they talk about Focusing On What's Most Important to Your Family & Business! Lynn gives us insightful advice on running a business as the owner and not trying to do everything. She shares the importance of delegating the things you don’t enjoy or you are not good at. Lynn helps us understand the importance of your image and your brand as you network in an online digital world and much more!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

· When you should take the reins of your business.

· When to delegate.

· The importance of your professional image.

· How to have success in a digital online world.

· And more!

About Lynn Laumann:

I am a full time photographer and studio owner in historic downtown Chaska. I have been photographing businesses and families since 1999! From head shots to website images and events I have the experience and expertise to create images that set your business apart from your competition. I am skilled at any lighting situation and have a knack for getting the look you need. My complimentary consultations are the perfect place to plan for an easy and creative photo session and discuss your needs. From newborns to graduating seniors and everything in between capturing your family's story is what I am focused on. I know you are busy and it feels impossible to get a session planned. Let me help you decide everything from location and time of day to clothing choices and photo products. You don't need to know everything, let's just start a conversation!

My studio is located in historic downtown Chaska. The studio is available for sessions and there are numerous outdoor locations within minutes of the studio that have a variety of looks. Need a service done on location or at a venue? I can do that as well. I have been in business for 20 years and do any business and family photography service. My style is authentic and real and all of my images are edited, retouched, and sized for what you need.

I would love to meet other business professionals that love helping other businesses. If you and I have a similar client and we can refer each other that is a great fit.