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Network or Die Podcast

Carlos V. Daviswww.istandanddeliver.com
You want to be successful. We get it! But, are you using networking to it’s fullest potential? We are taking the lid off business, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship, and bringing you an entertaining yet educational journey into how everyday professionals and celebrities use networking to their advantage. You either network... or... die...
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Episodes

SOCIAL CAPITAL: What Deon Sanders(Coach Prime) has taught us about networking

Unless you have been living under a rock, #CoachPrime and his turnaround of the University of Colorado Buffaloes football program has been all over the news. From having one of the most watched football games in years to selling $1.5 million in branded sunglasses, he has made a HUGE impact in the college football world and in culture! In this Social Capital episode, what does #CoachPrime teach us about networking?

Sep 21, 20233 min

Networking Breakthroughs to a Technology Career

These days, there are a lot of ways you can enter a career in technology. Although you can learn a technical skill on your own, it is still important to network to get to the opportunities in the field... ESPECIALLY FOR MINORITIES! In this episode, I talk with Dennis Shultz and Jemaine Green of Blacks In Technology , an organization with a mission to level the playing field of the technology industry through training, education, networking, and mentorship with the support of allies, partners, sp...

Aug 09, 202330 minSeason 3Ep. 3

SOCIAL CAPITAL: What resources do you need?

We want to get to know YOU! We want to be better equipped to send you resources and opportunities as well as connect the right people to you! Visit https://bit.ly/SDQuiz to give us more information on who you are and what you do. We'll highlight some of you in our upcoming episodes, and we may even ask to interview you on the podcast! We can't wait to learn more about you!

Jul 13, 20237 min

Non-profit fundraiser to restauraunt owner via networking??

What if I told you that you could start your career in the nonprofit sector but then become a successful restaurant owner??!! When someone starts their career, they usually stay in one industry. Nowadays it is very easy for people to change careers and even change the industries they are in. That is what Mr. Joseph Butler , the owner of the Love in Action Cafe in Charlotte, NC, did! He started his career as a very successful fundraiser in the non-profit sector, but due to other interests, he mad...

Jun 04, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Politics As Usual: Public Service = Networking

Even in the world of politics, networking is important! Back in January, we recorded our FIRST(but not last) LIVE episode of the podcast in front of a packed event during Charlotte Professional Networking Week, and we had the honor of interviewing a long time public servant and fixture in Charlotte's community, former City Councilman James 'Smuggie' Mitchell . You don't want to miss this episode, as his thoughts on networking and public service were some of the most insightful! He not only broug...

Apr 25, 202239 minSeason 2Ep. 3

SOCIAL CAPITAL: What Will Smith and Chris Rock teach us about networking

The Oscars incident with Will Smith and Chris has been the talk of the globe the last few days! While there is A LOT to unpack with the incident, there is a lot to learn from them and the incident, especially in the area of professional networking. WAIT... THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN GET A LESSON ABOUT NETWORKING FROM THIS INCIDENT! CAN YOU? Check out this episode of the podcast to see what we can learn from both men to improve our networking efforts! Send us a DM on Instragram or Twitter with your ...

Mar 29, 202211 minSeason 2Ep. 2

SOCIAL CAPITAL: Service over Self

As we begin 2022, we're all about setting new goals and resolutions. If one of your goals is improving your professional endeavors, I encourage you to have a goal to improve your networking this year. If your networking is to improve this year, you will have to focus on your service over your 'self'. Send Carlos your professional information(resume', business info, where you are located, etc.), so he can refer you to others. Also, let him know what resources he can send your way: Instagram DM ; ...

Jan 25, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Social Capital: Can I refer you?

We all want to be referred, but are you 'referable'? In this Social Capital episode, Carlos teaches on how to increase your products, services, etc. being referred! Send Carlos your professional information(resume', business info, etc.), so he can refer you. Also, let me know what resources he can send your way: Instagram DM ; Twitter DM

Jun 21, 20216 minSeason 2Ep. 3

The Power Couple of Networking!

With March being Women’s History Month, it is only fitting that we interview an amazing woman that is using networking to change the community she lives in! In this episode, we interview Monique Douglas and her husband Kevin Douglas of CBK Branding and Consulting and Studio 229 on Brevard(Charlotte, NC) to hear about their networking journey and how it led them to business(and marital) partnership!

Mar 18, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Wait? You can get paid to network??!!

While networking should be an act of service, there are numerous benefits of being a great networker. For a long time, professionals have tried to ‘monetize’ the act of networking and connecting others. In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Noam Wisemen, the CEO and founder of Hunterz(www.hunterz.io) about his platform that connects startups with corporate contracts and opportunities by paying professionals to make these connections!

Jan 08, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Journalist, Jill of all Trades, and Networker!(Episode 06)

There is a saying: ‘A jack(or jill) of all trades, but a master of none. I DON’T AGREE WITH THAT! While there’s nothing wrong with focusing one talent or skill. There’s nothing wrong with being a ‘Renaissance Man or Woman’. In this episode we talk to multi-media journalist Lydia Blanco about her journey as a journalist and activist and how networking made her the successful Jill of all Trades she is today!

Dec 03, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Your celebrity relative won’t make you a better networker!(Episode 05)

People think that if they have a friend or relative that is a celebrity, networking is not needed. THIS IS A MYTH! In the beginning of the COVID pandemic, we interviewed AJ Richardson, who is the cousin of NBA superstar, Chris Paul, and he helps run Chris’s enterprise. In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey as well as how he has leveraged networking and his relationships for his success!

Nov 08, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Law and Order of Networking(Episode 04)

With everything going on with the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice reform, it is important to know your legal rights, especially if you are a minority. I talk with Attorney Bobby Robinson of Nexsen Pruet Law Firm about one’s right’s during a pandemic and how networking helped him advance his career in law to become a partner in one of the largest law firms in the Charlotte region!

Aug 30, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 4

You can go from economic development to CEO!(Episode 03)

The journey up the corporate ladder can be tough, but the journey can be easier if you are networking! We interview the new CEO of the Carolina Small Business Development Fund(@carolinasmallbiz) to learn about his journey to CEO as well as learn about ways to fund a business!

Mar 07, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 3

You can network while cooking?(Episode 02)

Yes! It is possible to networking while cooking! Award winning chef @chefjoya joins the podcast to discuss how networking grows her personal cheffing business and we get a chance to get an up close and personal experience on how she prepares her award winning cuisine.

Jan 25, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 2

New York State of Networking!(Episode 01)

The #NetworkOrDie podcast goes on the road to New York City to interview Ms. Selena Hill(@msselenahill), Digital Editor of Black Enterprise Magazine. She reveals how networking has been a benefit to her career and how networking helped her be one of a select few journalists in the room with Jay-Z and NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, when they announced the NFL’s partnership with Roc Nation!

Dec 22, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Here we go!(Episode 00)

Join Michelle McNulty(@mcnultybynature) of Suite929.com as she interviews the host of the Network Or Die Podcast, Carlos Davis(@mrresourcemogul) about how the podcast is going to change the business world!

Oct 24, 201915 min
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