To examine how trust, structure, and intentional relationship-building create compounding value in modern business networks.

Welcome to The Network Effect (Business Edition) Podcast!

Welcome to The Network Effect (Business Edition): a weekly deep dive into intentional networking and relationship-driven growth. Each episode breaks down how high-performing business owners, operators, and connectors build networks that actually produce referrals, revenue, and momentum—not just meetings and business cards. This show challenges performative networking and replaces it with clarity, standards, and expectation-driven relationships that compound over time.

We invite you to join us as we raise the bar on business connections and redefine networking as a performance tool, one conversation at a time.

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Questions We May Ask!

Can you give us a 90 second overview of your business and why you got into it?

What would you say is your major superpower?

Are there any frameworks or processes that you use to get better results than your competitors?

What are some other major ways you customize your services for business owners and high performers specifically?

What is one of the things you are the proudest of in your business?

What is a common misconception about your services that you frequently encounter, and how do you address it with your clients?

What is the biggest problem you see in the industry, and how do you work to solve it for your clients?

Where do you see the industry going in the next 5-10 years?

If there was only ONE takeaway someone could get out of this interview, what would it be and why?

About Our Host

Dr Tom Ferry

Tom Ferry is the owner of a Networking In Action (NIA) franchise and a strategic connector who builds high performance, referral driven networks for serious business owners. With a PhD in Organizational Leadership and Change Management and a background in emergency services, he brings structure, accountability, and measurable results to modern networking through professionally facilitated, purpose-driven connections.

Tom Ferry is also actively exploring the acquisition of an established small business as an owner operator or strategic growth partner. He is especially interested in service based or locally rooted companies with strong teams, loyal customers, and succession minded owners. His approach is long-term and people-first, focused on sustainable growth rather than short-term transactions.

Tom Ferry believes great businesses and strong communities are built on trust, leadership, and intentional relationships. Whether helping professionals grow through high-quality referrals, exploring strategic partnerships, or engaging in confidential acquisition conversations, he values clarity, alignment, and impact. Outside of work, he enjoys technology, hiking, camping, travel, and experiencing different cultures.

Did You Know This About

Dr Tom Ferry

I’m Tom Ferry, a former firefighter–paramedic turned business community builder. My background in emergency services taught me that trust, clarity, and accountability are non-negotiable principles I now bring to building high-performance business networks through Network In Action.

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Dr Tom Ferry

before your interview?

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Looking forward to connecting!


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