How often do you attend networking events? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the value of joining structured networking organizations, like BNI, plus how to reap benefits by developing networking relationships.

How accomplished are you at professional networking? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the proper etiquette of networking, which is more about socializing than selling, plus tips to properly follow-up with people you meet.

Networking is about planting first and harvesting later. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to explain the networking process, which is creating contacts and relationships that produce beneficial results of both parties over what may be a long period of time.

Are you coordinating your marketing and networking strategy? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why every business must stay visible in the marketplace with a marketing strategy for the brand and a networking strategy for the owner.

Successful networkers have a “pay it forward” attitude. Andrea Nierenberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why successful networkers listen, appreciate different personalities, take initiative, and realize connections are not all about them.

Social media is a means to an end, not a way of life. Andrea Nierenberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss networking for Gen Y and the importance of combining technology with interpersonal skills to connect with each other and the older generations.

Here are two more networking core competencies. Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to identify immersion and engagement as critical networking core competencies that you must work on for networking success.

Can you educate yourself to be a better networker? Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the first core competency of networking, education, and why you should always be learning more about successful networking.

Celebrating International Networking Week. Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame during International Networking Week to talk about the origin of networking, how it has developed internationally and what's happening this week around the world.

Here are three keys to creating your own economic recovery. Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how seeking opportunities, adjusting your attitude and leveraging your creativity can all make a significant contribution to building your own economic recovery.