The Business of Connection
The Business of Connection
Podcast Description
This podcast is all about connection through relationships. Whether you build them with your clients, your team, or yourself, connection is the key to growing an authentic and rewarding business.
I believe that business and relationships go hand in hand. The same lessons we learn in dating, marriage, and friendships, like trust, communication, and showing up as our authentic selves, can help us create stronger, more meaningful connections in our business.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast covers themes such as the importance of building connections in business, the parallels between dating and entrepreneurship, emotional burnout, and actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. Episodes include discussions on love languages, the power of vulnerability, and lessons from failures that inform business strategies.
This podcast is all about connection through relationships. Whether you build them with your clients, your team, or yourself, connection is the key to growing an authentic and rewarding business.
I believe that business and relationships go hand in hand. The same lessons we learn in dating, marriage, and friendships, like trust, communication, and showing up as our authentic selves, can help us create stronger, more meaningful connections in our business.
Episode 7 – Business Is Like Dating: Love, Networking & Negotiation with Shana Tibi
Episode Summary
In this insightful and energizing episode of The Business of Connection, Michal Kaye sits down with professional matchmaker Shana Tibi to explore the surprising (and powerful) overlap between dating and building a business.
Together, they unpack how love languages, personal values, and deal breakers manifest in romantic relationships and professional ventures.
From negotiation and networking to creating a power team, this conversation is a goldmine for entrepreneurs navigating both the dating and business worlds.
Shana shares her journey into matchmaking, the mindset shifts that help clients thrive, and the importance of investing in yourself, whether through a coach, a partner, or a matchmaker.
Whether you’re scaling your business or searching for a partner (or both!), this episode will inspire you to show up with confidence, intention, and clarity in all your relationships.
Meet Our Guest: Shana Tibi
Shana is a professional matchmaker and relationship expert who helps people find meaningful connections rooted in shared values, self-love, and intention. She blends business-savvy strategy with deep personal insight to guide clients toward relationship success, and her insights are just as powerful in business as they are in love.
Key Takeaways
Love languages influence both romantic and business relationships
Marriage can function like a business partnership
Negotiation is a key skill in dating and entrepreneurship
Business-building uses the same skills as dating: communication, resilience, and clarity
A strong “power team” helps you succeed in both areas
Self-worth and personal growth are non-negotiable foundations
Values and deal breakers should guide both partnerships and client relationships
Networking is a relationship builder, not just a business tool
Letting go of rigid outcomes can open doors to better results
Investing in yourself sets the stage for transformative growth
Chapters & Time Stamps
00:00 – Introduction and Love Languages
03:01 – Marriage as a Business Partnership
05:54 – Negotiation in Relationships
09:01 – Building a Business with Relationship Skills
12:02 – The Evolution of Matchmaking
14:59 – Success Stories in Matchmaking
17:55 – Skills for Dating and Business
21:00 – Creating a Power Team
24:01 – Values and Deal Breakers
26:59 – Balancing Personal Growth and Relationships
30:25 – Dating with Intention
32:45 – The Importance of Self-Love
33:12 – Networking and Collaborations
35:13 – Values and Deal Breakers (Revisited)
39:27 – The Role of a Matchmaker
49:56 – Advice for New Entrepreneurs
Connect with Shana:
- Website:www.shanaconnects.com
Follow Michal for more insights on business & personal growth:
Instagram: @itsmichalkaye
TikTok: @itsmichalkaye
Website: www.michalkaye.com
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