In this episode of Make Minutes Matter, Karen Gilhooly sits down with Wayne Brown to explore the critical role of authentic networking in both personal and professional life. Wayne shares how focusing on authentic networking helped him build his successful company, The Walker Group. From starting with no clients to partnering with major banks and fintechs, Wayne emphasizes the importance of giving first and receiving second. The conversation also delves into overcoming career roadblocks, taking calculated risks, and growing through connections. Wayne's insights offer invaluable advice for those looking to enhance their networking skills and build meaningful relationships. Be sure to tune in for practical tips on how to get started with effective networking today!

About Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown is the Managing Partner of The Walker Group, a boutique FinTech Consulting Company. Starting a company in 2007, at the outset of financial crisis was no easy task. The Walker Group sits at the intersection of FinTech, banks and payment processors. From the beginning to now, The Walker Group has helped hundreds of companies launch and promote their product to new customers, partner with banks and expand to other global markets. Whether directly through our partnerships or throughout clients we have connected FinTechs and positioned them for growth with some of the largest global banks, regional banks and credit unions.

Connect with Wayne Brown via email at wbrown@walkergroupnyc.com

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This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Executive Producers Matthew Jones and Lauren Feighan, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

00:00 The Importance of Networking

00:34 Overcoming Career Roadblocks

01:46 Starting a New Business

02:54 The Value of Networking

07:13 Wayne’s Journey Building the Walker Group

13:11 Helping Others Through Networking

15:46 Success Stories from Networking

18:04 Personal Reflections on Networking

19:12 The Importance of Taking Risks

20:52 Leveraging Past Experiences

24:52 Building a Strong Network

28:09 Conclusion and Contact Information