Are you hustling alone and hitting a wall in your business?
In this episode of Knack 4 Business, we sit down with Susan Jarema, co-founder of Grand Connection, to explore how collaboration and strategic networking can unlock explosive business growth.
🎯 The Problem: Too many entrepreneurs try to grow in isolation—and it slows them down.
💡 The Solution: Strategic, heart-centered networking.
Susan shares how Grand Connection—born during the pandemic in the Grand Canyon—grew into a global community helping entrepreneurs connect meaningfully, build visibility, and grow through purpose-driven partnerships.
From her Brand Align Framework to creating referral and collaboration circles, Susan breaks down:
- How to network with purpose—not panic
- What "heart-centered connection" truly means
- Ways to align your brand to attract ideal clients
- Why collaboration over competition is today’s superpower
- Strategic use of AI for warm connections—not robotic spam
Plus, you’ll get a peek into Grand Connection’s evolving toolkit: onboarding support, discovery sessions, and exclusive tools like “Grandy,” Susan’s AI assistant. She even coined the term edunetworking—where every connection helps you learn and grow.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
- Strategic networking vs. accidental networking
- Brand misalignment and how it drives away ideal clients
- Tips for making a strong first impression
- Creating real partnerships through shared values
- How to use AI ethically in relationship-building
- Onboarding new networkers with confidence
- Building global connections with local heart
🎧 Guest: Susan Jarema
- Website: grandconnection.ca
- LinkedIn: Susan Jarema
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👥 Acknowledgements & Support:
Special thanks to:
- Carl Richards of Podcast Solutions Made Simple
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- Jovan Strika from @Hive Coworking
- Melanie Webber – Business Partner
- Wayne Pratt of Motive8U Inc. – Co-host & Coach
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