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,... 
by Michael Goldberg | May 19, 2025 | Business, Networking
Pow! In no particular order, just what came to mind! PREPARATION As in no preparation. Not researching event, attendees, speakers, or your plan of action beforehand. Big miss. ALL ABOUT YOU See how you are? Business networking is a “we” thing. How can we... 
by Michael Goldberg | Apr 7, 2025 | Business, Networking, Referrals
If you’re a real estate agent, not the sign you want to see. Then again, maybe you do? I was speaking with Michael Sclafani who owns and operates CKO Kickboxing. After taking back-to-back classes, it seemed like the thing to do. Mike is also a realtor...
