#088 – The One Thing You Need to Build a Successful Business with Robbie Samuels

When a decade of building a reputation as a networking expert became irrelevant overnight, as in-person events disappeared, Robbie Samuels swiftly shifted his focus to virtual events building a thriving six-figure business based on all-new revenue streams.

On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Robbie and I discuss concrete steps that you can implement today to build a successful business, regardless of the size of your mailing list.

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:

🎙️ Gathering diverse feedback starting right from idea generation

🎙️ How slowing down the validation process will speed you up in the end

🎙️ The importance of using the right language for your ideal buyer

🎙️ Concrete ideas (and a template) for how to wake up your network

Robbie Samuels is an author, speaker and business growth strategy coach who has been recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc. He is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer. He is the author of Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and Fast Company. He is also host of the On the Schmooze podcast and #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hours.

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for hands-on business growth tips and strategies, then this episode is for you!

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🎧 Listen to the episode: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast/

For a full written transcript of the episode, please see the show notes at the link above.

Robbie Samuels’s contact information:

Website

Book

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Free downloads:

Big Results Toolkit

No More Bad Zoom

Virtual Happy Hour

Podcast

Bonus Content for Robbie’s first book

Lindsay’s contact information:

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E-mail

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Free e-course: Free Yourself from Workplace Confrontation and Conflict

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Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech-Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with Indigenous organizations, her experience as a parent to two neurodivergent children, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

Picture of Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent to two children with pervasive mental health challenges, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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