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Smashing the PlateauStories and strategies from corporate refugees on building a business you love, doing meaningful work, and finding strength in community. Author: Smashing the Plateau
Smashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals whove left corporate life to build something of their own. Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests share their journeys of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, offering practical insights on how to do more of what you love and get paid what youre worth, while taking greater control over your career destiny. Along the way, youll hear real strategies for building a sustainable, fulfilling business on your termscovering positioning, growth, decision-making, marketing, and mindset. And woven throughout each conversation are insights from guests on the power of communityhow belonging, support, and trusted peers can be the catalyst that helps you navigate uncertainty and accelerate your success. If youre leaving corporate or have already made the leap, this podcast will give you both inspiration and actionable strategies to build momentum. What listeners gain: Intimate, high-trust stories from peers whove been there Proven frameworks to support your growth Clarity, structure, and practical next steps Encouragement and insight into the role of community in long-term success Take the next step: Experience the power of community yourself. smashingtheplateau.com/guest Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected. smashingtheplateau.com/news Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Turn LinkedIn Connections Into Loyal Long-Term Business Relationships Featuring Janice Porter
Episode 826
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Janice began her career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and have now found her niche in coaching business owners to network at a world-class level. For the past several years, she has owned her own business. She is committed to showing others how to grow their businesses and training them to build and sustain solid relationships with past, present, and future customers to lead to more sales and more referrals.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to build authentic business relationships through sustainable daily habits and strategic LinkedIn networking.Janice and I discuss:The power of long-term relationships in business [02:54]How to overcome overwhelm when balancing client work and business development [04:04]The importance of finding your rhythm with relationship building [06:17]Creating sustainable habits for LinkedIn engagement [06:46]Using greeting cards and gifts to nurture relationships [07:09]Daily practices that transform networking results [08:21]How to evaluate and accept LinkedIn connection requests [10:17]Strategies for meaningful LinkedIn outreach [14:44]Starting conversations without jumping to the sales pitch [16:29]Using creative conversation starters to build rapport [17:04]Why loyalty is at the heart of community and relationships [20:02]How to be sincere and avoid the numbers game on LinkedIn [23:04]Learn more about Janice at https://www.janiceporter.com and linkedin.com/in/janiceporter______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who’ve left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest • Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical...
