The fastest way to grow your influence is not better networking. It’s building real connections that build trust, open doors, and create opportunities you do not have to chase. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Barb Betts, keynote speaker and human connection expert, to talk about this and more.

Barb did not start on big stages. She built her career from the ground up, spent more than two decades in real estate, trained thousands, and turned relationship-building into her superpower. She shares how the same skill that helped her grow a seven-figure business is the same skill that helps global leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring speakers become unforgettable.

Barb also addresses people-pleasing, how to follow up without sounding awkward, and building meaningful relationships in life and business. If you want to grow your personal brand and build deeper connections without feeling fake, this conversation will show you how.

"It's not about how many people you know, it's about how many people feel known by you." ~ Barb Betts

In This Episode:

- Barb’s background and growth in relationships

- From real estate success to keynote speaking

- Why introverts struggle with networking

- Barb’s hair loss story and authenticity breakthrough

- Regaining self-love: the four permissions for self-trust

- How to stop people-pleasing

- Tips for creating a five-star relationship

- Barb's book launch details

Pre-order Barb’s Book, The Relationship Advantage:

Order now: https://therelationshipadvantagebook.com/

About Barb Betts

Barb Betts is a keynote speaker, CEO, relationship strategist, and author of The Relationship Advantage who has spent more than 23 years building businesses and leading high-performing teams. She built a seven-figure business for over a decade through authentic, trust-based relationships, and that real-world success now fuels the work she does with leaders and organizations like Fidelity, Fairway Mortgage, Horsepower Brands, LVMH, and Thelios. With more than a decade of leadership experience in North America’s largest trade association and features including Us Weekly, Barb is known for helping teams grow through confidence, authenticity, and human connection.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbbetts

Website: https://barbbetts.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbmbetts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbbetts

Where to find me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

You’re Not Bad at Networking. You’re Using the Wrong Strategy with Barb Betts