North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 653)
Sara Branch, Community Builder with the Atlanta Chapter of Network in Action, joined host John Ray on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. She talked about how Network in Action offers a new concept in business networking, how it differs from traditional networking, the benefits of this concept, how technology is used to enhance member experience, and much more.
North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Network in Action (NIA) is the world’s second-largest business referral organization but the only one with paid professionals and state-of-the-art technology bringing busy business owners and decision-makers together with a once-a-month commitment. Since 2014, business owners can participate in monthly meetings that will always focus on the member.
NIA groups may be local businesses or groups based on a shared affinity, like college alums, faith-based, or veteran-focused groups. NIA offers the only professional networking groups that are 100% virtual for businesses that need connections across the country or the globe. NIA Members are actively supported by a professional franchise owner who provides the knowledge, structure, and the best technology in the industry for the continued success of NIA Members.
NIA is truly the only organization of its kind that utilizes paid and trained professionals to bring together a tribe of business partners, all committed and held accountable to helping each other grow their businesses. Your time is valued, and you will not be obligated to volunteer to help grow our business. The focus will stay entirely on you and your business!
Sara Branch is a native Atlantan and has been fortunate to work in various industries in various capacities – sales, sales training, training, training design, and curriculum development. The industries range from technology to medical research.
She recently retired from a software company, having directed the training department there. Now she has a new venture as an entrepreneur having purchased the Network in Action franchise in 2022.
- Can you explain to us what this new concept in business networking is and how it differs from traditional networking practices?
- How do you see this new concept changing the way businesses approach networking in the future?
- What are the benefits of this new concept in terms of building and maintaining professional relationships?
- How do you think this new concept will impact networking events and conferences?
- Are there any specific industries or types of businesses that would benefit more from this new networking concept than others?
- How does technology play a role in this new networking concept and how does it affect the way we network?
- Can you share any success stories or case studies of businesses that have implemented this new networking concept and seen positive results?
- How can businesses measure the effectiveness of this new networking concept and track their ROI?
North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.
Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.
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