The Art of Connecting is a podcast that highlights the importance of connections in life and in business. You will hear from guests all across the world about how connections influence their businesses and careers. You will also get tips on how to expand your network, and become a well known person in your community. "You are one connection away from changing your life, but more importantly someone else's."
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Episode 66| Vincent Gethings: Military Grit to Multifamily Millions
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Episode 65| Matt Hullander: Standing Out In A Noisy World
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Episode 64| Lydia Capps: How a Broker Meeting Changed Everything
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Episode 63| Hannah Wharton: Adding Value in Every Room
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Episode 62| Rush Asare: A Ghanaian Vision for Real Estate Integrity
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Episode 61| AJ and Michelle Baker: Lessons from Disney & Beyond
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Episode 60| Dan Beaulieu: From Ship Captain to Hard Money King
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Episode 59| Brandon Richards: Turning Patience into Profit
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Episode 58| Welby Accely: Everything In Real Estate Is A Flip
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Episode 57| Joel Bash: 30 years As A Professional Connector
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Episode 56| Libby Schwartz: Building a Cash-Based Physical Therapy Empire
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Episode 55| Brandon Hien: How Networking Turned Side Hustles Into A Dream Career
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Episode 54| Jack Sorenson: How a Network Built His Online Fitness Business
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Episode 53| Charlie Cameron: A Veteran's Journey to Building an Assisted Living Empire
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Episode 52| Cam Doody: Bellhop’s Rise to 100+ Cities
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Episode 51| Jason and Kelley Ricker: How They Paid $40K to Get In the Room That Changed Their Lives
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Episode 50| Alex Pardo: How Mentorships and Connections Fueled His Self Storage Empire
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Episode 49| Yamundow Camara: From Dirt Floors to 156 Properties
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Episode 48| Andrew Austin: Turning Family Land Into Real Estate Opportunity
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Episode 47| Matt Beans: Flips, Financials, and Mentorship: A Real Estate Journey through Curiosity and Connection
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Episode 46| Nathan St Cyr: Recruiting the Who's That Lead to Massive Success
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Episode 45| Alek Bash: How Immigrating from Russia Helped Him Build An Online Academia Business in America
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Episode 44| Markus Keicher: From Paraplegic To Self Published Author
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Episode 43| Crystal Spear and John Stewart: The Relationships That Led to Building a Retail Shopping Center Empire
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Episode 42| Ward Neely: Co-Founding Gumption and How Connections Lead to Development Success
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Episode 41| Joey Long: Success Through Connection: Building Relationships in Real Estate
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49:59In this engaging episode of the Art of Connecting podcast, host Haydynn Fike sits down with Joey Long, a creative real estate investor, to discuss the transformative impact of critical connections. Joey highlights how his relationship with mentor Pete Fortunato introduced him to innovative real estate strategies like options, remainder interests, a…
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Episode 40| David Pere: Mastering Real Estate: His Journey from Marine Corps to Millionaire
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47:18Today we have an exceptional guest, David Pere, joining us. David has been making waves in the real estate world with some impressive recent deals, including the purchase of a 130-key hotel, a duplex, and a 13-single family home package with a vacant lot. He's also raised significant funds for these ventures, involving his community in the process.…
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Episode 39| David Olds: Mastering the Art of Providing Value in Real Estate Networking
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1:00:16In today's installment, I'm joined by none other than our guest David Olds, as we dive into some truly insightful and inspiring topics. David opens up about his journey with public speaking, sharing how he initially struggled with this skill but managed to conquer his fears by immersing himself in events and masterminds. These experiences not only …
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Episode 38| Bill Allen: Investing in Self-Education: His Journey to Success in Real Estate and Beyond
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56:49Hi everyone, and welcome to the Art of Connecting Podcast! In today's episode, we have a very special guest - Bill Allen. Bill is a retired Navy veteran who built a thriving real estate business while still serving his country. Since then, he's expanded into various other ventures, including a real estate coaching company and a software platform fo…
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Episode 37| Brian Desmarias: The Connections It Takes to Build A Six Figure Profit Land Flipping Empire
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43:13In this episode of the 'Art of Connecting' podcast, I sit down with Brian Desmarias, a land flipper based in Pennsylvania. We discuss Brian's transition from a military and banking background to a thriving career in land flipping. Brian explains how he got started with the support of his wife, who has a strong sales background, and the mentorship h…
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Episode 36| Shannon Greer's Vision for Coffee and Community
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56:14In this episode of the 'Art of Connecting' podcast, we interview Shannon Greer, the owner of Cadence Coffee Company in Chattanooga. Shannon shares his journey from starting a coffee shop to fostering community engagement and social change through partnerships with local nonprofits. He delves into his transition from a church planter to a coffee sho…
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Episode 35| Alice Draper: PR Pro on Storytelling, Copywriting and the Art of Connecting
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56:30In this episode of the 'Art of Connecting' podcast, we talk with Alice, the founder of Hustling Writers, a PR firm focused on publicizing underrepresented entrepreneurs. We discuss the significance of storytelling and personalized communication in various forms, including writing, podcasting, and networking. Alice shares her journey from a freelanc…
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Episode 34| Lacey Harnar: Harnessing Relationships for Success
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42:57In this episode of the Art of Connecting podcast, guest Lacey Harnar, a successful CPA and business owner. Highlights the critical role of networking in her career journey, from homeschooling mom to establishing a nationally oriented CPA business within five years. She also discusses how her technique pivoted from initial networking at BNI meetups …
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Episode 33| Alex Tam: A Chiropractor's Journey to Financial Independence Through Real Estate
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44:02In this episode of The Art of Connecting Podcast, we explore a unique journey to financial independence with Dr. Alex Tam, a chiropractor who transcended the traditional path of medical practice. Dr. Tam shares his transformational story, beginning from his mom's struggle with trigeminal neuralgia and how it led him into the chiropractic field, to …
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Episode 32| Casey Tuggle: The Unconventional Path to Marketing Success and Community Impact
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48:05In this episode of The Art of Connecting Podcast, we sit down with Casey Tuggle, a dynamic individual whose journey from a car enthusiast to a marketing virtuoso exemplifies the power of connections and the beauty of unexpected career trajectories. Casey shares his compelling story, starting as a one-man auto brokerage, grappling with the challenge…
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Episode 31| Lauren Schreiber: Making a Difference with Tiny Homes
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43:06In this episode of the Art of Connecting podcast, I sit with Lauren Schreiber, a real estate investor and philanthropist. Initially trained as a pharmacist, Lauren was inspired to transition into real estate in search of financial freedom. As she ventured further into the field, she realized her true passion: helping underprivileged individuals sec…
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Episode 30| Kohl Henke: Building Business Relationships Beyond the Sales Pitch
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39:31Welcome to another episode of The Art of Connecting Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Kohl Henke, a dynamic professional who's made a significant impact in the insurance industry through the power of networking. Kohl shares his inspiring journey from his early days in college football to becoming a powerhouse in professional networki…
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Episode 29| Ben Kall: Career Shifts, Networking, Masterminds, and Real Estate Triumphs
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52:46In this episode of 'The Art of Connecting' podcast, I had an enriching conversation with my mentor, Ben Kall, a successful licensed real estate agent, and entrepreneur. Ben Kall opens up about his journey from working as a football coach to becoming a full-time real estate investor, discussing the importance of building relationships and sharing hi…
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Episode 28| From Job Loss to Self Storage Success
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44:21In this episode of the Art of Connecting Podcast, I’m joined by Rob DuBroc, a self-storage investor and entrepreneur. We discuss Rob's journey from working in the corporate world to losing his job and finding his passion and success in the self-storage industry. We cover a variety of topics, including creating genuine connections, the power of netw…
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Episode 27| Wholesaling, Flipping, and Building Connections: Real Estate Mastery with Ryan Corcoran
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43:44Welcome back to the Art of Connecting podcast! In this episode, Ryan takes us on his journey, beginning with his first foray into real estate, leading up to his current success in managing hundreds of rental properties and flipping about 40 properties each year. He opens up about the critical role that building strong connections has played in his …
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Episode 26| Finding Success In Authenticity: Financial Advising with Collin Daniell
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47:22In this episode of 'The Art of Connecting,' host Haydynn Fike discusses the significance of networking and authenticity with successful financial advisor Collin Daniell. Daniell shares his journey from coaching baseball to founding his advising firm, highlighting his father's influence. Gain insights into establishing yourself in financial planning…
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Episode 25| Aaron Ameen: From The Largest Player In The Music Industry to Real Estate Investing
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51:31Welcome back to another episode of The Art of Connecting Podcast! In this podcast, real estate investor Aaron Ameen discusses his journey in the music industry, his transition to business school, networking with influential people, and utilizing his connections to navigate through his career. He emphasizes the importance of networking and building …
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Episode 24| Kaitlyn McKay: Creating a Potential 100 Million Dollar Connection With A Phone Call Through Cold DM's
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Episode 23| Jabri Harrison: Connections Took Him All The Way To The Governors Office. Guidance On Using Connection Systems And Techniques To Reach Any Goal.
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46:11Jabri Harrison is arguably one of the most well connected people in the Middle TN area. He focuses on showing love for others, no matter their background. Jabri now travels the country to be on podcasts, perform public speeches and for political races. Jabri lays out his system and how he achieves so much in his daily life while keeping his sanity.…
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Episode 22| Adrian Smude: MY WIFE BUYS MOBILE HOMES! How Adrian Uses His Brand to Create Connections
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52:30If you enjoyed the episode, please leave 5 stars wherever you listen! If you want to connect to Adrian, go to https://www.adrians360.com If you want to order a Popl business card, go to https://popl.co/?ref=artofconnectingBy Haydynn Fike
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Episode 21| Rob Torsell: Creating Personal Connections In the Medical Device Sales Industry
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Episode 20| Clint Powell: How To Create A Genuine Connection As A Salesperson From A Serial Entrepreneur Who Seems To Know Everyone.
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55:04Clint Powell is a Chattanooga area native who is well known by many as someone who you need to know. Clint has 15-20 years of media and advertising sales experience, and has owned his own billboard company, cleaning company and most recently a sales and life coaching business.By Haydynn Fike
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Episode 19| Nathan Walldorf: Leveraging Connections and Masterminds to Grow From A Few Units To 800+ Units In One Year
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44:18Nathan Walldorf is a Chattanooga native turned national multifamily investor. Nathans family has been in real estate over 90 years, but he thought he would pursue ministry. His route changed and led him to go into real estate full time. Nathan successfully led a career in selling residential real estate in Chattanooga, when him and his wife realize…
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Episode 18| Aaron Murray: How To Be "The Person To Know" Advice From A COO and Successful Entrepreneur
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54:00Today we interview Aaron Murray, COO of a successful restaurant chain, founder of his own marketing company, Murray Media Solutions and a transportation business called Chattanooga Go Cart. In this episode, me and Aaron dive into how his entrepreneurial journey started. We also discuss how he built the reputation he has as someone who can solve any…
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Episode 17| Jason McDaniel: How Connections and Taking Action Allowed Him to Travel the World Full Time.
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36:49Jason Mcdaniel is a full time traveler, real estate investor and co-founder of Knoxville's Best Real Estate Meetup. In this episode we talk about how connections led Jason to financial freedom after just 5 years of work. We also dig into his travels and interesting lifestyle.By Haydynn Fike
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