Knock Out Networking
Knock Out Networking is a speaking, training, and coaching firm focused on helping sales producers grow their business through networking and referral marketing.
KON has been “in the corner” of financial advisors, brokers, agents, reps, planners, recruiters, and field leaders in the financial services industry for over 20 years.
Jab – cross!
Our services and programs are responsible for the increased production, recruiting, and retention levels of the top financial services firms nationwide.
Most of our success is with insurance companies and agencies, asset management firms, wire houses, banks, broker dealers, general agencies, private equity, hedge funds, and banking institutions that support independent financial advisors and brokers.
Services include:
- Training Programs and Workshops
- Keynote Speaking
- Virtual Speaking and Training
- Group Coaching
- Individual Coaching
- On-Demand Learning for Individuals and Groups
- Online Training for Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Facilitation of Networking Events and Meetings
Clients include Morgan Stanley, UBS, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity, American Century, Chubb, Farmers Insurance, Rabobank, and SAP.
To learn more about how we can be in your corner – weigh in here!
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Group and Individual Coaching Programs
“Work your Daily Fight Plan to Generate More Prospects and Referrals!”
Coaching Programs are available to advisors focused on increased production and Field Leaders focused on increased retention and recruiting results.

Group Coaching
Become part of Fight Club!
Fight Club, our group coaching program, is designed to help advisors (and other sales producers) become more intentional and accountable every day!

Individual Coaching
Have Michael in your Corner!
Individual coaching with Michael is for advisors, agents, brokers, and sales producers that are open, coachable, and serious about growing their business.

On-Demand Coaching
Individual On-Demand Courses
Gain access to KO Networking University and the on-demand networking course Fight Club used for both Group and Individual Coaching programs.
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TESTIMONIALS
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