In this episode of the Forward Thinking People Podcast, host Namita Ramani interviews Phil Bedford, a leading expert in relationship marketing, referral marketing, and business networking.
With over 15 years of experience in the UAE and GCC, Phil shares his inspiring journey from an unplanned move to Dubai to becoming a renowned international speaker and author.
He discusses crucial insights into leveraging social networks for business growth, overcoming common networking challenges, and the power of strategic relationship building.
Listen in to discover the secrets behind transforming networking into a superpower and achieving a healthy work-life balance.
🕐 Time Stamps
02:16 Phil Bedford’s Journey to Dubai
04:06 How to leverage The Power of Networking anywhere you go
05:49 How he got franchise of The Referral Marketing Institute
08:18 Challenges running The Referral Marketing Institute
11:50 Effective Networking Techniques
16:05 The Importance of Building Relationships
25:35 How he started another networking group with Michelle
27:01 Spotting a Market Gap
28:01 Revolutionizing Networking: Become Super Connectors
29:04 The Human Element in Networking
29:57 Turning Social Connections into Real Deals
36:41 The Importance of Personal Branding
45:05 Work-Life Balance for Business Owners
51:57 The Turkey Strategy for Efficiency
54:15 Networking Lessons from 32,000 BC
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