Authenticity and Trust: The Foundation of Symbiotic Business Relationships | RR268

Relationships Rule

Imagine how much stronger your business relationships could be if built on authenticity and trust. Brad Englert, a technology expert with 40 years of experience, is here to enlighten us.

Brad and I explore why being real, sincere, and trustworthy is so important when building business relationships. He shares about a project he did for a liquor retail company and how trust and meeting the right people made all the difference to the success of the project. We talk about figuring out how to balance between doing what's best for you and what’s best for your customers.

We also cover why it’s key to understand who the power players are in any organization and how to effectively communicate with them. Brad even shares some heartwarming feedback he’s gotten on his book about leadership.

If you’re all about making real connections that last, you’re going to love this episode!

Some takeaways are:

• How to create enduring, trusting, authentic, and rewarding connections that span years and even decades
• Why understanding a client's goals, setting and managing their expectations, and genuinely caring about their success is key to successful relationships
• How to master the internal and external spheres of influence that shape your business world
• Why identifying influential people in organizations and understanding their values is crucial

You can reach Brad at: [e-mail]

Website: https://bradenglert.com/

Don’t miss Brad’s recent book, Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships, that offers a practical guide to help leaders develop and perfect the skill of building effective and lasting professional relationships.

A little about me:

I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.

In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of items for you:

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