Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

Jessica Rhodes jessica@interviewconnections.com Please share a brief Bio. Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world’s first and leading podcast booking agency in 2013, back when no other agencies like it existed. Since its founding, Interview Connections has booked over 50,000 podcast interviews for over 1000 coaches! Jessica is passionate about helping coaches who feel like the best...

Glenn Poulos glenn.poulos@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Glenn Poulos is an entrepreneur and strategist building his third company, ProgUSA, which supplies tools and equipment that help test and strengthen the modern power grid. His work supports utilities, contractors, and the growing demand tied to data centers and AI power needs. Glenn started his first company at twenty nine and grew it f...

Lee Baucom Lee. BookToBusiness@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Dr. Lee Baucom helps experts turn their books, keynotes, and ideas into businesses that actually lead somewhere. With 25+ years as an entrepreneur, author, and strategist, he’s known for simplifying what most people overcomplicate: the system between attention and income. Today, Lee focuses on business architecture, helping authors...

Matthew Fornaro mfornaro@fornarolegal.com Please share a brief Bio. Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney serving South Florida, including Coral Springs and Parkland, since 2003. Before starting his law firm, he was an attorney at two prestigious AmLaw 200 law firms focusing on civil litigation. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes. Matthew, a mem...

Andrew Quebbemann aquebbemann@financialguide.com Please share a brief Bio. I'm a financial services professional with GoldBook Financial, and my talk is called There's no Shame in a Dollar. I've been having conversations with hosts on some of the psychological things going on behind the scenes and why everyone deserves financial bliss. If there is a desire to get more technical, I also enjoy shari...

Matt Holman matt@ccatalyst.co Please share a brief Bio. Matt loves ecommerce and community, and the intersection of both is what helped bring Commerce Catalyst into existence. He is a father, husband, brother and lives with his family in Utah. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? How to connect business professionals together How to create successful networking events Building communi...

Garrett Ervin garrett@businessradiox.com Please share a brief Bio. 31 year career working in the Environmental Laboratory Industry. Exposure to all facets of business management, client experience, P&L, sales, quality, HR, etc. Needed a change in life since career in Lab was consuming every waking moment I had. Moved to Business RadioX to be self employed, get more involved in community and pu...

Dusten Hendrickson dusten@mailboxmoneyre.com Please share a brief Bio. I lead real estate development projects—from land selection to completion—creating wellness-focused, high-quality housing that delivers strong results for investors and communities. Guided by faith, I give back through mentoring and philanthropy and enjoy family life, sports, cooking, and autism advocacy. What are 2-3 things yo...

Anca Platon Trifan treefanevents@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP is an award-winning speaker, AI strategist, and 5x bodybuilding champion who fuses 20+ years of AV production and technology expertise with her #FIT4EVENTS™ framework to help leaders harness AI, deliver high-impactful events, and show up with grit and discipline. She’s the CEO of Tree-Fan Event Produ...

Andre Ankri andre@utsgroup.ca Please share a brief Bio. Andre Ankri is a founder, CEO, and systems-focused leader with a background in architecture, security integration, and operational design. He grew up in Israel, where 15 years of martial arts training and service in the army as a combat engineer working with explosives shaped his discipline, structural thinking, and ability to operate under r...

Joshua Richardson josh@qagency.com.au Please share a brief Bio. Founder of Q Agency and growth-focused entrepreneur with a background in technology, marketing, and systems. I’ve helped scale service businesses, ecommerce brands, and franchise networks by building repeatable lead generation and growth systems that prioritize clarity, efficiency, and measurable outcomes. Scaled Franchise from 1-80 l...

Amber Gaige amber@farbeyondmarketing.com Please share a brief Bio. Amber Gaige is a third-generation entrepreneur, a certified StoryBrand Guide, and an outside-of-the-box marketing strategist. Amber is not just a marketer; she’s a powerhouse of strategic brilliance and proven success in navigating the challenging landscapes of competitive industries like manufacturing, home services, and technolog...

Networking That Actually Converts: Body Language, Trust, and the Follow-Up System That Gets Responses Michael explains that while most people understand the sales cycle and their product, many are not taught how to network properly, and argues that follow-up is more important than the initial meeting. The episode covers the purpose of networking (to build business and make money), the idea that pe...

Dana Alfirevic danaalfirevic@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Dana Alfirevic is the founder of Charlotte Networking Knowledge and a professional networking coach, dedicated to helping professionals and entrepreneurs build meaningful business relationships through both in-person and online networking strategies. With experience hosting and speaking at workshops, boot camps, and networking events...

Gal Ezra gal.a.ezra@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Gal always had the purpose of helping. As a child, he would speak to people of all ages about business and spirituality, and would offer his advice, even to adults. By the age of 25, Gal had established his first million-dollar company. In 2013, Gal co-founded one of South Africa's most well-known events and festival businesses, seeing 40,000...

Allan Ngo Allan@digitalsolopreneur.com Please share a brief Bio. Allan Ngo is the founder of Digital Solopreneur. He's a growth strategist for one-person education businesses. He's helped over 5,000 customers and generated over $250,000 in sales from his old but reliable laptop. Most solopreneurs are trapped in a cycle of endless hustle, trading their health and relationships for revenue that neve...

Joe Mindak joe@nolodex.com Please share a brief Bio. Joe is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and scaling businesses across a wide range of industries. His entrepreneurial journey began right out of college when he founded a marketing company, which he grew into a multi-million dollar enterprise over two decades before successfully exiting. A true serial entrepreneu...

Randall Avery, CFP, CFA ravery@deasilwm.com Please share a brief Bio. Randall Avery, CFP®, CFA, is the principal and owner of Deasil Wealth Management, an advisory firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and investment analysis, he specializes in helping individuals and families achieve financial independence through strategic planning and personali...

Calvin Schwartz calvinbarryschwartz@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Meet Calvin Barry Schwartz: 6'5" tall, and impossible to miss, literally, which is why sneaking into a scene in Meryl Streep's movie, "One True Thing," was such an achievement. This Jersey guy has nine lives and receipts to prove it: survived a VW rolling over five times at 65 mph (walked away without a scratch), got mysteriou...

The video script focuses on the significance of effective networking for business success. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just making contacts but turning them into meaningful business opportunities through proper follow-up and relationship building. Key strategies include active listening, maintaining a confident and approachable demeanor, and using tools like business cards and han...

Andi Shaughnessy / Danielle Carter andi@expressitdelivery.com Please share a brief Bio. In 2011, our father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. At the time, Danielle was a full-time mom, raising three kids while helping with the business when she could, and Andi was building a career in sports television. As our father’s health declined in the spring of 2012, we faced a life-changing decision—whet...

Charity Brown consultant@nowanswergroup.com Please share a brief Bio. Charity Brown is the Author, Coach and Host of Create Clarity with Charity, focused on fostering entrepreneurs and individuals to make impactful contributions to their communities. She is a business coach with over twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur, Accountant , and Branding Expert. Her program, The Happy CEO arms en...

Tevan Millette tevan@tevanmillette.com Please share a brief Bio. Tevan Millette is a multi-disciplinary leader, entrepreneur, and transformational coach whose career spans Special Operations, real estate, business development, and nonprofit leadership as a founder. A U.S. Army professional with a background in pioneering innovation programs, Tevan has served in roles where communication, adaptabil...

Nikhil Raval ravalnik@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. 30 Years of work experience split between US and Asia. 10 years in Fin Services and another 20 in Leadership Development. 2x Tedx Speaker, Author of "Target Gen Z" and "Mastering Multi Gen workforce". Host of popular podcast "Working with Gen Z' Delivered programs at senior most levels across industries in Asia Pacific What are 2-3 things y...

Sean Boyle sean@needmomentum.com Please share a brief Bio Sean Boyle is a serial entrepreneur, commanding a 7-figure digital marketing agency called Momentum. He also Founded “The Sean Boyle Podcast”, a weekly podcast on entrepreneurship, investing and lifestyle, and SB Properties, LLC -- a real estate asset holding company comprising a 7-figure portfolio. What are 2-3 things you would love to tal...