Ever feel like entrepreneurship is a lonely road? You're not alone! This week, host Karl Pontau sits down with Deanna Dammers, a self-proclaimed "Chief Connection Officer" who's turned relationship-building into an art form—and a superpower for startups.
What You'll Discover:
The Magic of Real Listening: Why looking someone in the eye at a networking event beats scrolling through your phone
The $Million Introduction: How Deanna connected three separate startups tackling addiction recovery and created something incredible together
From German to 4th of July: The heartwarming story of helping international founders navigate American business culture (complete with backyard BBQ!)
The LinkedIn Goldmine: How to turn 8,400+ connections into genuine relationships that actually matter
Why This Matters:
Deanna proves that in our digital-first world, old-school human connection is still the ultimate competitive advantage. Whether you're raising capital, seeking partnerships, or just trying to feel less alone in your entrepreneurial journey, her "better together" philosophy will inspire you to pick up the phone and grab that coffee.
Perfect for: Founders, entrepreneurs, business developers, and anyone who believes that behind every great business is a great human connection.
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You can connect with Deanna Dammers here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-dammers-73a4a58a/
You can connect with Karl Pontau here:
www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontau
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