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Small Business Networking for Introverts

How did introvert Ivan Misner end up founding the largest, most effective networking group in the world – and why is it perfect for introverts? Many introverts believe.......

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The Podcast

I created The Introvert’s Edge Podcast to start a dialog around introversion and to confront and debunk the myth that introversion somehow prevents us from becoming inspirational and successful people. The goal is to empower introverts to embrace their natural abilities and harness them to achieve amazing success.

Guests include industry experts, global brand founders, and business titans, all highly accomplished introverts. Listen as they open up about their personal challenges with introversion, the “aha” moment that changed everything, what they’ve learned along the journey, the specific tactics and strategies they employed, and what they consider their “introvert’s edge.”

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Jan 30, 2025
Keith Abraham, an award-winning speaker and introvert, has built an exceptional career inspiring audiences worldwide. In this episode, Keith shares how introverts can excel on stage, create meaningful connections, and build lasting relationships with clients. With over 1.7 million audience members and a 96% client return rate, Keith reveals how...
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Jan 23, 2025
For Diana Murray, the journey to success started with a simple, quiet decision to take ownership of her life. In this episode, Diana opens up about navigating a career in male-dominated industries like marketing and tech while staying true to her introverted nature. From a rural upbringing with limited social...
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Jan 16, 2025
What if the very thing you’ve been struggling with your whole life could become your superpower? In this episode, Jon Dwoskin opens up about discovering he was dyslexic at 30—and how that revelation reshaped not only his approach to sales but also his understanding of his strengths as an introvert....
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Dec 11, 2024
Great salespeople aren't born; they're built, step by step. In this value-packed episode, Matthew welcomes David Fastuca, co-founder of Growth Forum and host of the How to Sell podcast. David offers yet more proof that introverts can thrive in sales—and even build eight-figure businesses—by leaning into their strengths. He shares...
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Nov 26, 2024
In this episode of The Introvert's Edge, Matthew chats with Terrance Lee, author of Quiet Voice Fearless Leader and the upcoming The Calm Effect. Terrance shares his journey from a reluctant introvert to a Fortune 500 leader, offering actionable strategies for introverts to embrace their strengths in leadership. Learn how...
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Oct 11, 2024
In this episode, Matthew speaks with Laura Tippett, Partner at KPMG Canada and a passionate advocate for inclusion in the workplace. Laura shares her expertise in global mobility and how it’s becoming a critical tool for organizations to attract and retain talent in a post-COVID world, along with invaluable insights...
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