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Published on March 3, 2026 1 min read

Aprio Ascend – From Contact to Connection: Building Meaningful Business Relationships

How do you turn a simple introduction into a lasting business partnership? In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell explores the power of authentic connections with Kayla Kania, Mid-Atlantic Leader and Partner, Assurance Services at Aprio and Morgan Higgins, Partner at Blue Delta, who share how their early networking efforts evolved into a trusted professional relationship.

From building relevance and value to nurturing long-term connections and knowing when to collaborate, this conversation offers practical insights for transforming contacts into meaningful partnerships.

Listen to the episode here.

Jordan Fladell

Kayla Kania

Morgan Higgins


About Aprio Ascend: Join Aprio as we explore what’s next in business, from AI breakthroughs and tax law shifts to cybersecurity, data-driven decision making, and more. Designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Aprio Ascend delivers sharp insights to help you lead, scale, and thrive.

Hosted by Jordan Fladell, Aprio’s Managing Director of Technology Advisory Services and Partner, and a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience helping companies grow smarter. Jordan’s unique blend of tech fluency and strategic business guidance makes him the perfect guide for today’s CEOs, CFOs, and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing business landscape.