Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
The Hidden Influencers: Finding and Connecting With the People Who Quietly Shape Industries | Devin Sizemore
In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Devin Sizemore—networking strategist, business connector, and author of Connection Expansion—to uncover the unseen forces behind industry success: the hidden influencers. These are the behind-the-scenes players who may not be in the spotlight but have the power to open doors, shift trends, and shape entire ecosystems.
Devin shares practical insights and personal stories about how to identify, approach, and build authentic relationships with these high-impact individuals. We dive into the art and science of strategic networking—beyond surface-level handshakes—and explore how real influence flows through trust, value, and intention.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or corporate leader, this episode will expand your perspective on what it really means to connect—and who you should be connecting with.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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How to identify hidden influencers across any industry
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Why value-based networking outperforms transactional outreach
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The psychology behind meaningful connections
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Tools to build a network that opens unseen opportunities
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to “break in” or scale up, Devin’s insights will show you that success is less about who’s loudest—and more about who you quietly build with behind the scenes.
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