I travel several months a year, speaking to business professionals about networking. When traveling, especially internationally, I try very hard not to forget important items I need for meetings...

If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, you know how challenging it can be to find the path towards leadership that works for you. If you find yourself wondering how to become great leaders...

In the second edition of my book “Networking like a Pro”, I share one of the biggest mistakes I see business professionals make. It is trying to be everything to everyone.  Having a target marke...

In this video, I share the five least important skills for networking according to a survey of 3400 business people. Knowing what not to do can be as important as knowing what to do. Furthermore...

I recently visited Los Angeles and drove through an area that I grew up around. I was regaling my wife with a personal story about a job I had in a pretty tough neighborhood when I was in colleg...

Last year, I gathered almost 3,400 survey responses from business people around the world.   I gave them a list of almost 20 different characteristics on networking and I asked them to pick the...

I recently received an email from someone I didn’t know.  His email could only be described as “War and Peace!”  The original printing of the book War and Peace was 1,225 pages long.  His messag...

This month, Andy Lopata shares more of his networking tips which begin with the letter “S” Sales Self Belief Sharing Silent Simplicity Slow Down Smile Specific Speak...

What is business networking? Let me share the true definition of networking. "Business Networking is the process of developing and activating your relationships to increase your business, enh...

When you want to nail a presentation, start by explaining your lowest common denominators, or the most immediate, universal value of your business. https://youtu.be/djTZrAyfV40 If you can...