Karl Smith
Business Networking South Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA
Author, Motivational Business Speaker, Founder of Business Networking SA & Creator of a Networking, Personal Branding and Referral System
Biography
KARL SMITH is the “Go-To-Expert” to help financial professionals including FINANCIAL PLANNERS, FINANCIAL ADVISORS, ACCOUNTANTS, AUDITORS, INVESTMENT BANKERS as well other service professionals such as ESTATE AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS and SENIOR EXECUTIVES like you – great at what you do BUT wanting to ‘stand out’ more and sell yourself, your ideas and your services much better! All of Karl’s work is dedicated to helping you become powerfully CONNECTED, extremely VALUABLE, authentically INFLUENCIAL and highly VISIBLE with all the right people. His books, training and speeches will make you the compelling ‘go to’ choice and influential ‘player’ in your space. He is also the founder of Business Networking South Africa and creator of a comprehensive networking, personal branding and referral system. For these works, Karl is regularly recognized as "one of the top business and motivation trainers in Africa". (Accountancy SA, Black Business Quarterly etc). Karl wants you to know that when you choose him, you won’t be getting a vanilla sugar cookie. You will, however, get a very funny, knowledgeable, compassionate and passionate performer who hits his mark every time and leaves his audiences a little smarter, much more alive and thinking a heck of a lot bigger about who they are and what they offer the world. Karl is looking forward to stand in your service. He wants you to know that you and your team will be equipped with lots of world-class insight, inspiration, knowledge, skills and the right attitude. Karl's account @NetworkingGuySA is a "must-follow" account for daily inspiration. Book Karl to speak via +27 714442210 or karl@businessnetworkingsouthafrica.co.za now!
Industry Expertise (3)
Banking
Accounting
Financial Services
Accomplishments (2)
Who do I serve? (professional)
Some of my clients have included ABSA, Old Mutual, Sanlam, Standard Bank, The SA Institute of Chartered Accountants, The SA Institute of Professional Accountants, The Institute of Internal Auditors (SA), Sanlam, The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors, Auditor-General SA and many others. During the past month I have repackaged my offerings in view of my natural appeal to the finance, accounting and other service professionals.
Books (professional)
Beyond The Business Handshake: Dare To Build High-Trust Business Relationships Networking Etiquette 101 50 Deadly Networking Habits to Avoid Secrets To Getting Referrals
Affiliations (1)
- Member of Global Networking Council
Links (1)
Testimonials (3)
Jannie Rossouw , - HEAD: SANLAM BUSINESS MARKET | Sanlam
"Hello Karl, I want to congratulate you on a sterling (networking) presentation this morning. It was refreshing, practical in nature and getting to the core of the subject matter.”
Delegate, Corporate and Investment Banking | Standard Bank
“This is an excellent course – everyone should be on it!” “Found the course to be very insightful and interesting – highly recommend for other stakeholders + business partners to attend” “I will definitely use what I have done today in my business & personal networking. Thank you for helping me getting there!”
Div Lamprecht CA(SA), REGIONAL EXECUTIVE | THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
“I have known Karl as an ex colleague and later experienced him as a speaker where he addressed our members on the topic "Leverage The Power of Networking for Professional and Personal Success". Our members loved the practical steps and we received raving feedback. I have no hesitation in recommending Karl as a speaker or trainer.”
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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