Technology shrinks the world making it possible for guests from around the world to appear on The Independent Minds, But most business people do business with other businesses that are in the same area. As Michael Forman explains building good relationships with other local businesses can improve the performance of any business.

In this episode of The Independent Minds Michael Forman explains to host Michael Millward, how to turn an introduction to a stranger in to business by following a consistent, focused, process.

Michael Forman explains how to go from making an elevator speech to elevating yourself.

Anyone says Michael Forman regardless of whether they are an extrovert or introvert can become a competent and confident business networker.

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The Independent Minds is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms.

Zencastr really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Michael Forman at Abeceder.co.uk

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fmthe introduction to Michael Forman.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Michael, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.

Travel

Michael Forman is based in Georgia USA.

The Ultimate Travel Club, offers trade prices on travel to Georgia USA and everywhere else. You can become a member at a discounted price by using my offer code ABEC79 when you join-up.

Three the network

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Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

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David Nordel, Retired AF Command Chief Master Sgt is the founder of Max Fab Consulting, a specialist in supporting employers to being Veteran ready.

With their Veteran READY Certification and Training Program Max Fab assists employers to create a vibrant and inclusive veteran-READY culture that attracts and retaining highly skilled veteran employees.

In this episode of the Abeceder podcast The Independent Minds David explains to host Michael Millward the challenges that many veterans face when transferring to civilian employment and what employers can do to support veterans through that process.

David shares his personal experiences and reflects on the reality that whilst society thanks veterans for their service it can still be difficult to get a job.

Sources of help and support for veterans

• UK Armed Forces Covenant: guidance and support
• UK Career Transition Partnership
• UK Royal British Legion
• USA US Department of Veteran Affairs
• USA Jobs for Veterans
• USA USA Cares

The Independent Minds is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms.

Zencastr really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Find out more about both Michael Millward and David Nordel at Abeceder.co.uk

Travel

David is based in Billings, Montana USA.

The Ultimate Travel Club, offers trade prices on travel to Montana and everywhere else.r You can become a member at a discounted price by using my offer code ABEC79 when you join-up.

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Larry Karsanoff is the CEO of Threshold Entertainment. He created all sorts of films from action blockbusters like the Terminator films and True Lies to children’s entertainment like the Lego movies.

Larry is also the author of A Touch of the Madness, a book in which he explains how to help people unleash their natural creativity.

In this episode of the Abeceder podcast The Independent Minds Larry uses stories from his career as a Hollywood film producer to explain to host Michael Millward the importance of fostering creativity and how employers can encourage their employees to be creative.

Along the way Larry also quizzes Michael about the creativity he has applied in establishing and running Abeceder.

The Independent Minds is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms.

Zencastr really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Larry Karsanoff at Abeceder.co.uk

Travel

As you would expect being a film producer, Larry is based in Los Angeles California. USA.

Michael explains that he has visited Los Angeles, and next time he visits he will be making his travel arrangements with The Ultimate Travel Club, because as a member that is where he can access trade prices for flights, hotels and holidays. You can also become a member at a discounted price by using my offer code ABEC79when you join-up.

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.