Connections That Matter
Connections That Matter is a business networking podcast featuring real stories of growth through relationships. Host Andrew Johnson interviews Northern Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners who share how strategic networking, trust, and referrals shaped their journeys.
You’ll learn practical insights on networking, referral marketing, and relationship-based business growth—plus the mindsets and habits that help local leaders build communities and businesses that last.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 52 episodes
Connections That Matter
Latest Episodes
Dog Training, Community, and Relationship-Based Growth with Scott & Holly from Barkbusters
Business networking and referrals aren’t just for “business people”—they’re how trust gets built when you’re entering someone’s home and working with their family (including the dog). In this episode of Connections That Matter, I sit d...
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Episode 52
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24:57
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Messy Books to Clear Strategy: Bookkeeping Insights with Miriam Molina
Clean books aren’t just about taxes—they’re about clarity, confidence, and better business decisions.In this episode of Connections That Matter, Andrew Johnson sits down with Miriam Molina of Molina Bookkeeping to talk about why...
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Episode 51
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19:32
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Make Friends, Not Just Returns: Networking Lessons from Tax Pro Richard Ross
Richard Ross, Enrolled Agent and founder of Ross Professional Accounting & Tax, shares why relationships matter more than return on investment when it comes to business networking and referrals. From 41 years as a DJ to becoming a trusted t...
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Episode 50
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21:08
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44 Years of Craft: The Referral Habits That Keep Thomas Kern Booked
Thomas Kern has been painting for decades and networking in Northern Colorado for 10–15 years. In this episode, we dig into why painting is really a people-and-prep business, how Thomas earns trust inside customers’ homes, and the relationship ...
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Episode 49
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30:04
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Networking & Referrals: Jeremy Howe on Restoration and Trust
Jeremy Howe from Voda Cleaning & Restoration is only six months into launching in Northern Colorado, but he’s already building serious momentum through intentional networking, strong referral partnerships, and a “serve first” mindset—especi...
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Episode 48
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22:08
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