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 | May 5, 2025 | Networking, Community
Jeep, CrossFit, Peloton, LuluLemon, Harley Davidson – all powerful communities! Ever wonder what makes a great Community? I had the opportunity to play chess with my friend Kenny Bollin at the Chess Forum in NYC. I didn’t have a prayer. Kenny is a competitive...