The Human Connection Podcast
The Human Connection Podcast
Podcast Description
Is your business’s growth stalled? Employee churn eating into your profits? Struggling with customer retention?You need stronger connections.Every Tuesday, connect with an expert who’s sharing actionable advice for building stronger relationships with your customers, clients, and stakeholders. Hosted by Karl Pontau, a storytelling super-connector, content system strategist, and survivor of two childhood brain tumors, this podcast’s mission is to fix the underlying cause of workplace and societal dysfunction: the lack of human connection.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as workplace culture, employee engagement, customer retention, and the importance of human connection in business. Episodes include discussions on cultural debt with experts like Andie Washington, innovative event strategies with Megan Martin, and authentic marketing approaches with Gina Clementi.
Is your business’s growth stalled? Employee churn eating into your profits? Struggling with customer retention?
You need stronger connections.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, connect with an expert who’s sharing actionable advice for building stronger relationships with your customers, clients, and stakeholders. Hosted by Karl Pontau, a storytelling super-connector, content system strategist, and survivor of two childhood brain tumors, this podcast’s mission is to fix the underlying cause of workplace and societal dysfunction: the lack of human connection.
Ever feel like entrepreneurship is a lonely road? You’re not alone! This week, host Karl Pontau sits down with Deanna Dammers, a self-proclaimed “Chief Connection Officer” who’s turned relationship-building into an art form—and a superpower for startups.
What You’ll Discover:
The Magic of Real Listening: Why looking someone in the eye at a networking event beats scrolling through your phone
The $Million Introduction: How Deanna connected three separate startups tackling addiction recovery and created something incredible together
From German to 4th of July: The heartwarming story of helping international founders navigate American business culture (complete with backyard BBQ!)
The LinkedIn Goldmine: How to turn 8,400+ connections into genuine relationships that actually matter
Why This Matters:
Deanna proves that in our digital-first world, old-school human connection is still the ultimate competitive advantage. Whether you’re raising capital, seeking partnerships, or just trying to feel less alone in your entrepreneurial journey, her “better together” philosophy will inspire you to pick up the phone and grab that coffee.
Perfect for: Founders, entrepreneurs, business developers, and anyone who believes that behind every great business is a great human connection.
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You can connect with Deanna Dammers here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-dammers-73a4a58a/
You can connect with Karl Pontau here:
www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontau
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