The Joy of Connecting

By: Melissa Moody & The Matcha Team
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  • Summary

  • On this show, you'll hear short, outcome-focused stories about modern professionals who invest in connecting with other humans – to increase business success, career growth, and personal happiness.

    Have a story to share? Visit www.joyofconnect.ing

    Presented by Matcha
    Technology for communities that thrive on connection.

    © 2024 The Joy of Connecting
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Episodes
  • Be Vulnerable to Build Real Connection | Eric Harrison

    Be Vulnerable to Build Real Connection | Eric Harrison
    Nov 22 2024

    Matcha’s CEO & Co-Founder Melissa Moody sits down with Eric Harrison, founder of Thrive, to chat about how fostering meaningful connections in your community supports business growth and mental well-being. Eric shares his journey of founding Thrive, his experience with early struggles in business, and the pivotal moments of connection that shaped his entrepreneurial path.

    He also discusses the importance of being vulnerable and honest in networking, offering a practical story about how a single meeting propelled him to new business relationships and opportunities. Tune in for his advice on making genuine connections and thoughts on hyper-local networking and intentional community-building.

    Find Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsharrison/

    Learn more about Thrive, a community for bootstrapped entrepreneurs at: https://www.thriveforbootstrappers.com/



    Links from the episode:

    • Philly Startup Leaders - a startup-focused community in Philadelphia: https://www.phillystartupleaders.org/
    • Hustle and Grow - a curated, intimate networking group in Philadelphia: https://www.hustleandgrowpa.com/
    • Notice Media - agency specializing in LinkedIn ghostwriting: https://noticemedia.xyz/
    • Haven - Accounting and tax software company: https://www.usehaven.com/
    • Dan Ritterman https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritterman/
    • Stephen Cassano linkedin.com/in/stephen-cassano-5a657720
    • Josh Cons https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-cons-453993204/
    • Michael Brod https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brod/


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    Learn more about Matcha: https://matcha.so/

    We want to hear YOUR stories of connection. Apply to be a guest at: www.joyofconnect.ing

    And get bi-weekly, actionable tips for building your network and connecting with meaning at: www.matcha.so/newsletter
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    12 mins
  • New Show Trailer | Joy of Connecting

    New Show Trailer | Joy of Connecting
    Oct 28 2024

    Welcome to the Joy of Connecting - where modern professionals share stories of meaningful connection and how it can increase business success, unlock career growth, and create personal happiness. The show is powered by Matcha - software for communities, groups, and teams that thrive on connection.

    Hear from Matcha Cofounder and CEO, Melissa Moody, on the purpose of the show and what you can expect this season.

    We want to hear YOUR stories of connection. Apply to be a guest at: www.joyofconnect.ing

    And get bi-weekly, actionable tips for building your network and connecting with meaning at: www.matcha.so/newsletter
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    2 mins

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