by Michael Goldberg | Aug 26, 2025 | Business, Community, Networking
NETWORKING ETIQUETTE I was at a gym and wanted to use a seated bench. There are only two like it in the whole gym. One of the benches was being used. The other bench had a bag and other stuff on it belonging to a woman who was chatting nearby. I asked the woman if she... 
by Michael Goldberg | Aug 11, 2025 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
Networking at a Conference I’m honored to have received the National Speakers Association Chair’s Award for Distinguished Service at NSA Influence, our annual conference. The award recognized our efforts for leading the Ambassador Program (formerly the Buddy... 
by Michael Goldberg | Jul 28, 2025 | Business, Community, Networking
Networking: Turn Ons and Turn Offs to Keep in Mind I’m brand new to the Sarasota, Florida area and excited to meet new people and connect with friends that are here. In this pic, I did both! Chambers, business groups, beach parties, the gym, and organized tours in my... 
by Michael Goldberg | Jul 14, 2025 | Business, Networking
“The leads are weak. No, you’re weak!” In the cult classic film Glengarry Glen Ross, Alec Baldwin’s character delivers a fiery monologue to a group of struggling salesmen and utters the iconic phrase: “Always Be Closing.” The message? If you’re not closing... 
by Michael Goldberg | Jun 30, 2025 | Business, Networking, Referrals
I just moved from New Jersey to Florida. Not all that unusual I know! It’s fun to be the new guy in town. New kid on the block. Jenny from the block. I digress. Relocating is one of the best times to intentionally grow your network. Changes like a move can give you a... 
by Michael Goldberg | Jun 2, 2025 | Business, Networking
Boxing has rules. Networking has rules. Here are a few of my favorites! FOR NETWORKING TO TAKE YOU HAVE TO GIVE If you’re in a business networking group and you feel you don’t get value, look in the mirror and determine how much you participate, give,...
