It's Not Your Smarts, It's Your Schmooze

By Ty Freyvogel

Book Overview

It's Not Your Smarts, It's Your Schmooze uses humor and compelling anecdotes to explain why old-fashioned "people skills" are more important than ever. In this fast-paced, high-tech, gadget-filled world, far too many people have allowed technology to get in the way of authentic human relationships But why is communicating so important in today's world? Because business is about people ... life is about people ... and schmoozing is about people. Networking is no longer enough. Schmoozing gives you the edge you need to succeed Schmoozing also gives you the skills to reach beyond superficial small talk and passing acquaintance. Schmoozing is simply the art of building relationships by creating long-term bonds of trust Everybody has the ability to succeed, and it doesn't require brains, beauty or bucks Schmoozers are excellent communicators who know how to listen effectively and focus on others. Super Bowl Champion and Professional Speaker Rocky Bleier wrote that Ty's book offered "Practical advice for everyone in any business. Learn and practice what Ty preaches. You'll find yourself richer in every way " James F. Getz, the CEO of Tristate Bank says "anyone who has recruited an academic superstar only to see them plateau or out-and-out fail in the work environment needs to read this book for guidance and solutions " Diane Eliezer, of Kerr Drug comments that It's Not Your Smarts, It's Your Schmooze is "Always sage and often hilarious, is a must read for business advice and anybody who cares about self-improvement "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971543909
• ISBN13: 9780971543904
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Fast Track Press
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 20 years and up

Customer Reviews

A book to live by

While Mr. Freyvogel is a businessman and not a philosopher, I think his book and the idea of building deeper more meaningful relationships with everybody in our daily life is something is great. Look for his interview on the Get Wisdom Now blog, I heard about his book there and now I own it!

Very Good Book

The book takes the basic schmooze and networking and shows some basic ways to increase your schmooze

Fresh new perspective. Great context for daily action.

Despite the unusual title, this is a very powerful book. I found that an odd word (Schmooze) can speak to a lot of what we do everyday to not only be successful, but also enjoy the process. This book presents that as a lifestyle, a way of living that can then increase the trajectory of success and enjoyment.There are useful anecdotes and exercises. It is also a fun read. They should probably charge more.

Schmoozin's Great

With the tremendous emphasis on technology and impersonal internet sales, the concept of the "schmooze" is fascinating. It has wonderful application to both personal and business situations. I think it's part of the more kind and more gentle environment that we live in since 9/11.While easy to understand the concept of schmoozing, this book makes it simple for people who are not naturally outgoing and interested in others. It is truly amazing how much we can learn by being friendly and listening.Ty has struck a nerve in everyone that is too busy, in too much of a hurry. If we take the time to interact with those around us, our lives will become enriched, and so will the lives of the people with whom we schmooze. Schmoozing becomes natural and sometimes profitable.