{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Know, Like, and Trust Factor with Ray Abram","description":"Thom Singer sits down with Ray Abram to talk about networking, career advancement, human connection, and success in this episode of &quot;Making Waves at C-Level&quot;. &amp;nbsp; Ray Abram is an author, speaker, and workshop creator.  After many years in business, Ray decided to take his learnings about networking to sales organizations around the world.  Ray Abram\u2019s message comes from his realization that everyone has heard the term know, like, trust. However, no one ever tells you how to \u201cdo it\u201d. We\u2019re all taught from childhood, that people either like you and trust you or they don\u2019t. So we just focus on the \u201cknow\u201d part of the phrase and let the cards fall where they may. Ray wants to change this misconception and has dedicated his career to doing just that.  Known as \u201cThe Connection Coach\u201d, he provides audiences worldwide with interesting and thought-provoking ideas around new ways to define and build your network quickly and efficiently.  Ray earned his BA in Speech Communications from Hampton University in Virginia and is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and sales professionals. He is the author of the bestselling book, \u201cConnect Like A Boss\u201d. &amp;nbsp;  He hails from the Tidewater area of Virginia and currently lives in Atlanta, GA with his Wife and Three Sons. &amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/www.thomsinger.com\/podcast\/ray-abram ","author_name":"Making Waves at C-Level","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thomsinger.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/17733764\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/17733764"}