The Art of Connecting
The Art of Connecting is a podcast about the role that personal and professional connections play in life and business. Host Haydynn Fike interviews guests from around the world about how relationships have shaped their careers and companies. Episodes also offer practical advice for expanding your network and becoming a recognizable figure in your community. The show's premise is that one connection can change your life and the lives of others.
Episodes
Episode 89| Ali Haney: From Waitress to Branding Empire How Ali Haney used the Art of Connecting to Build the Business and Life of her Dreams
Episode 88| Nick Ferrantino: Took a Leap that Made Him $11,500 in a Deal
Episode 87| Pete Amrein: How Pete Networks His Way to $0 Taxes
Episode 86| Anthony Byrd: The Journey From Usher Raymond’s Spotlight to City Hall Leadership
Episode 85| Jaci Lund: Here’s How One Leap Sparked Tree Bird Branding Into a 12-Year Success
Episode 84| Chris Kloc: From House Hacking Fail to 200 Loans a Year
Episode 83| Josh Sweeney: Stuck at $250K, Rejected by EO, and Still Scaling to Millions
Episode 82| Becky Cope English: How One Risk Turned Into 25 Years of Real Estate Wins
Episode 81| Chris Michaels: How One Connection Led to $120K in Just Two Weeks
Episode 80| Matthew Aitchison: Worked a Year for Free and Built a $500K a Year Real Estate Life
Episode 79| Dalton Daughtrey: From Frats to Freedom Escaping the Corporate Track
Episode 78| Thomas Demoss: No Section 8, No Syndications Just Doing What Works
Episode 77| Aaron Ameen: From Late Nights with Twins to Leading a Senior Care Vision
Episode 76| Peter J Pasternack: “Have You Asked What’s In It for Them?”
Episode 75| Genesis the Greykid: Built on Authenticity and Paid in Trust
Episode 74| Jeremy McDowell: From Bulldozers to Big Deals
Episode 73| Kyle Barksdale: Turning a Job Into a Brand Through Trust and Service
Episode 72| Mitch Patel: $3,000, a Dream, and a Chattanooga Empire
Episode 71| Brett Burky: How a Grocery Store Meetup Sparked a Paperstac Revolution
Episode 70| Gaurav Dutta: Made in India, Built at Tesla, Retired with Real Estate
Episode 69| Kim White: From Telecom Roots to Transforming Chattanooga
Episode 68| Johnny Rodriguez: Connection Over Sales
Episode 67| Autumn Ruch: Insurance by Day, Filmmaker by Passion
Episode 66| Vincent Gethings: Military Grit to Multifamily Millions
Episode 65| Matt Hullander: Standing Out In A Noisy World
Episode 64| Lydia Capps: How a Broker Meeting Changed Everything
Episode 63| Hannah Wharton: Adding Value in Every Room
Episode 62| Rush Asare: A Ghanaian Vision for Real Estate Integrity
Episode 61| AJ and Michelle Baker: Lessons from Disney & Beyond
Episode 60| Dan Beaulieu: From Ship Captain to Hard Money King
Episode 59| Brandon Richards: Turning Patience into Profit
Episode 58| Welby Accely: Everything In Real Estate Is A Flip
Episode 57| Joel Bash: 30 years As A Professional Connector
Episode 56| Libby Schwartz: Building a Cash-Based Physical Therapy Empire
Episode 55| Brandon Hien: How Networking Turned Side Hustles Into A Dream Career
Episode 54| Jack Sorenson: How a Network Built His Online Fitness Business
Episode 53| Charlie Cameron: A Veteran's Journey to Building an Assisted Living Empire
Episode 52| Cam Doody: Bellhop’s Rise to 100+ Cities
Episode 51| Jason and Kelley Ricker: How They Paid $40K to Get In the Room That Changed Their Lives
Episode 50| Alex Pardo: How Mentorships and Connections Fueled His Self Storage Empire
Episode 49| Yamundow Camara: From Dirt Floors to 156 Properties
Episode 48| Andrew Austin: Turning Family Land Into Real Estate Opportunity
Episode 47| Matt Beans: Flips, Financials, and Mentorship: A Real Estate Journey through Curiosity and Connection
Episode 46| Nathan St Cyr: Recruiting the Who's That Lead to Massive Success
Episode 45| Alek Bash: How Immigrating from Russia Helped Him Build An Online Academia Business in America
Episode 44| Markus Keicher: From Paraplegic To Self Published Author
Episode 43| Crystal Spear and John Stewart: The Relationships That Led to Building a Retail Shopping Center Empire
Episode 42| Ward Neely: Co-Founding Gumption and How Connections Lead to Development Success
Episode 41| Joey Long: Success Through Connection: Building Relationships in Real Estate
In 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, and seller financing. The conversation delves into
Episode 40| David Pere: Mastering Real Estate: His Journey from Marine Corps to Millionaire
Today 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.In this episode, David shares not only his re
Episode 39| David Olds: Mastering the Art of Providing Value in Real Estate Networking
In 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 helped him grow as a speaker but also ope
Episode 38| Bill Allen: Investing in Self-Education: His Journey to Success in Real Estate and Beyond
Hi 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 for live event registrations.In our convers
Episode 37| Brian Desmarias: The Connections It Takes to Build A Six Figure Profit Land Flipping Empire
In 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 he received from industry experts. T
Episode 36| Shannon Greer's Vision for Coffee and Community
In 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 shop owner, expanding to multiple locations
Episode 35| Alice Draper: PR Pro on Storytelling, Copywriting and the Art of Connecting
In 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 freelance journalist to creating a PR firm, highl
Episode 34| Lacey Harnar: Harnessing Relationships for Success
In 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 and real estate events to focusing on genuine eng
Episode 33| Alex Tam: A Chiropractor's Journey to Financial Independence Through Real Estate
In 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 his eye-opening encounter with the concept of
Episode 32| Casey Tuggle: The Unconventional Path to Marketing Success and Community Impact
In 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 challenges of scaling a business, and eventually pivoting t
Episode 31| Lauren Schreiber: Making a Difference with Tiny Homes
In 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 secure safe and affordable housing. Lauren shares her
Episode 30| Kohl Henke: Building Business Relationships Beyond the Sales Pitch
Welcome 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 networking. He dives into the critical role of bu
Episode 29| Ben Kall: Career Shifts, Networking, Masterminds, and Real Estate Triumphs
In 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 his tactics on time management and contin
Episode 28| From Job Loss to Self Storage Success
In 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 networking, and balancing personal life with busi
Episode 27| Wholesaling, Flipping, and Building Connections: Real Estate Mastery with Ryan Corcoran
Welcome 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 career, and how setting clear, ambitious goals ha
Episode 26| Finding Success In Authenticity: Financial Advising with Collin Daniell
In 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, staying connected with clients, a
Episode 25| Aaron Ameen: From The Largest Player In The Music Industry to Real Estate Investing
Welcome 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 genuine connections. Listen as Aaron shares his
Episode 24| Kaitlyn McKay: Creating a Potential 100 Million Dollar Connection With A Phone Call Through Cold DM's
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.
Jabri 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. He also lays out how he got started in his networ
Episode 22| Adrian Smude: MY WIFE BUYS MOBILE HOMES! How Adrian Uses His Brand to Create Connections
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Episode 21| Rob Torsell: Creating Personal Connections In the Medical Device Sales Industry
Episode 20| Clint Powell: How To Create A Genuine Connection As A Salesperson From A Serial Entrepreneur Who Seems To Know Everyone.
Clint 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.
Episode 19| Nathan Walldorf: Leveraging Connections and Masterminds to Grow From A Few Units To 800+ Units In One Year
Nathan 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 realized they wanted to start investing in multifamily so
Episode 18| Aaron Murray: How To Be "The Person To Know" Advice From A COO and Successful Entrepreneur
Today 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 issue through connections and asking the right qu
Episode 17| Jason McDaniel: How Connections and Taking Action Allowed Him to Travel the World Full Time.
Jason 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.
Episode 16| Lisi Chavarri: How She Co-Founded A Giving Circle That Gives $15,000+ Away Per Quarter With 100+ Women Who Care, Chattanooga
Lisi Chavarri is a mom, realtor, adventurer and co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care of Chattanooga. She encountered a giving circle while living in Florida, and when she moved back to Chattanooga, she realized the need to create something similar here. In this episode, we have several good talks about ways to stand out when networking. We also talk to people in sales on how to overcome "commiss
Episode 15| Michael Del Prete: How To Network With Investors With No Experience. Advice From the Executive Director of AZREIA!
Michael Del Prete is a wholesaler, real estate investor, networker and Executive Director for the Arizona Real Estate Investor Association. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, his wholesaling business has done hundreds of deals. In this episode we dive into how to network your way to the top.
Episode 14| Josh Gowan: Buying a 160,000 Square Foot Building By Sending A Letter.
Josh Gowan is an industrial real estate investor, father and business owner. In this episode we talk about how to network, even when you are introverted. We walk through his journey from owning a small landscaping business, to trash collection to now buying large industrial buildings.
Episode 13| Jeffrey Holst: How Connecting With People and Being In The Right Room Made Jeff The 37th Most Interesting Person In The World
Jeffrey Holst is a real estate investor and entrepreneur. He lives his life by his motto "There's no bad days." He also wants you to remember this is the last life you will ever get. In this episode, we talk about how Jeff connects to famous authors, and gets into rooms with the people he wants to connect with. We also talk about some of Jeff's fun adventures and experiences, a
Episode 12| Rebecca Kilday: How She Connects Thousands of Homeowners To Advertisers With City Lifestyle Magazine.
Host Talks with Haydynn Fike| How To Lead With Value And Get Meetings Using LinkedIn Messages
Episode 11| Mark Hopwood: How He Uses Insurance Sales To Connect New Entrepreneurs To Affordable Healthcare
Mark is a business veteran, previous homebuilding executive and now helps entrepreneurs, young families and business owners find affordable alternatives to traditional health insurance. In this episode, we discuss some options that exist for entrepreneurs to still have great healthcare coverage without the burden so that they can leave their job! We also discuss Mark's sales experience and ho
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