Networking Conversations with Sam Eckerson

Sam has a conversation with Rick Bosley, owner of The Bosley Team - Real Estate Solutions at Keller Williams Advantage Realty in Oviedo, FL, and owner of 3L Coaching, LLC a real estate coaching and training company. Listen as Rick shares what being intentional to do better looks like, how active listening is the most underrated networking tool, and why it is important to learn and grow from right...

Sam has a conversation with Tim Engelson, owner of Game Time Cardz; a sports cards, memorabilia, and gaming store in Winter Park, FL. Tim's grandfather was the one who introduced him to the wonderful world of sports card collecting as a boy, and it is a hobby and passion that he has carried with him into adulthood, turning it into a booming business with multiple shops, packed-out events, and...

Sam has a conversation with Ralph Irizarry, top in sales in the country for SafeStreets, and owner of Security iQ, a home security company. With 10 years experience in the field of home security, Ralph has seen and heard some unbelievable things leading him to not only want to better protect his own family, but also his customers, who put their trust in his services. For part 2 of their conversati...

Sam has a conversation with Ralph Irizarry, top in sales in the country for SafeStreets, and owner of Security iQ, a home security company. With 10 years experience in the field of home security, Ralph has seen and heard some unbelievable things. Listen as he shares some of the craziest stories of home invasions he has encountered, and how it got him not only thinking about and taking action on ho...

Sam has a conversation with Joe Mindak, Co-Founder of The Connective networking group, and Co-Creator of Nolodex, a revolutionary networking software. Joe went to work for his dad's small printing press company right out of college just to gain some work experience for his resume, but ended up turning his dad's one-man business into a $3 Million Marketing Agency in less than 5 years. A t...

Sam has a conversation with Troy Olson, a realtor in Frisco, TX (also servicing the Dallas/Fort Worth area) with 20 years experience in the field. He is also one of Gary Keller's Top 100 Agents in the U.S. Troy and his team have a unique niche in the market as they partner with big corporations, like Toyota, in their area to help with the relocation of their employees and their families. List...

Sam has a conversation with Brian Engl, Pastor of Shorepoint Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a church that he and his wife not only pastor but also planted back in 2015. As a Pastor, Brian has a heart and desire to care for the community, and it's the genuine investment in relationships with the individuals within the community that grows the church and keeps it thriving. Listen as Brian sha...

Sam has a conversation with Eileen McVeigh, a 36 year veteran realtor in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL., and a 16 year BNI member having held several leadership roles in that time including president of her chapter. In fact, Eileen is part of one of the largest BNI chapters in the country with 96 active members and growing. Learn from her why BNI really works and is one of the best decisions you can make...

Sam has a conversation with Ryan Thomas, the Regional Manager for Northpoint Mortgage in Orlando, FL. Ryan became the youngest Broker/Loan Officer ever in the state of New Hampshire at the start of his career and is now 24 years in and still loving it. Learn what led him to go into the mortgage business so young, how he ran two businesses at the same time, and why you should be giving back to your...

Sam has a conversation with Ellen Mitchel, a realtor in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area with 30 years experience in the field. Ellen saw a need with her clients, which led her to partner with probate attorneys, taking her beyond her role as a real estate agent and transforming her business in a huge way. Listen as she shares about the power of anticipating to add value, why building relationships w...

Sam has a conversation with Jamie Stein, the BNI (Business Network International) Regional Director for Central Florida, Northeast Florida, and New Hampshire. He is, also, one of 3 directors representing the United States on The BNI Global Board of Advisors for Directors. Jamie and Sam discuss how BNI, the world's largest referral networking organization, has transformed marketing for small b...

Sam has a conversation with Jeff Wu, a Real Estate Agent in the Washington DC area with 21 years experience in the field. Listen as Jeff shares how forgetting the "Golden Rule" has greatly impacted his business and grown his referral network, and why being attentive when adding value to others has become one of his favorite things. Connect with Jeff Wu: Email: Jeff@AgentKnowsHomes.com Bu...

Sam has a conversation with Evangelist Caleb Wampler, founder and CEO of Kingdom Encounters International (KEI), author, and host of the Awaken the Wonder Podcast. As an evangelist ministering all over the world, and as a mentor to fellow business leaders and entrepreneurs, you could definitely say Caleb is in the people business. But, as he talks about in this episode, he is even more so about th...

Sam has a conversation with Heather Listar, a Real Estate Agent in Greenville, SC with 16 years experience in the field. What do Roller Derby and Real Estate have in common? According to Heather, more than you think! Listen as she shares about how she got her start in real estate, her life-long love of roller skating, and how combining her two passions has created an unforgettable brand for her bu...

Sam has a conversation with Jamie Krakofsky, Real Estate Agent and CEO of NextGen Home Group (formerly The Krakofsky Team) in Colorado Springs, CO and the Colorado Keller Williams Regional Ambassador and Relocation Specialist for the military. Having served for 8 1/2 years in the military, Jamie talks about how his time in service to his country shaped his whole approach to being a real estate age...

Sam has a conversation with Megin Davidson, Entrepreneur, Life Coach, and Co-Founder of "The Peace on Purpose Movement". As a Mom of 3 and the wife of a Combat Army Veteran, Megin more than understands the overwhelming feelings and loss of direction that comes with trying to balance it all. Listen as she shares about the traumatic incident that changed the entire trajectory of her and he...

Sam has a conversation with Scott Martineau, Realtor and Owner of The Martineau Group in Destin, Florida, and Author of "The Power of You!: How You Can Create Happiness, Balance, and Wealth". Scott discusses the importance of creating relationships that are more transformative than transactional, and goes more in depth on what "The Conscious Triangle" is and how it can make a h...

Sam has a conversation with Dr. Johnny Parker, Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, Keynote Speaker, and Author of "Turn the Page: Unlocking the Story Within You". Dr. Parker shares about the pivotal moment that led him from a career as a Marriage and Family Counselor to being an Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant working closely with professional athletes, Fortune 500 corporat...

Sam has a conversation with Laurence Heisler, Senior Loan Originator for Homelendia Mortgage Group in Central Florida, and former professional pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League baseball team. With 26 years experience in the mortgage business, Laurence knows more than a thing or two about networking and connecting. Listen as he shares why it is so important in business to take the...

Sam has a conversation with Christie Ellis, a Real Estate Agent in Phoenix, Arizona with 20 years experience, and a certified Go-Giver Coach (based on the book, "The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann). Listen in as they share about being truly authentic in your networking, strategically giving value to others, and being relationally smart in your business. Connect with Christie E...

Sam has a conversation with Real Estate Agent, Danny Baron, Founder & Lead Agent at The Baron Group in Cincinnati, Ohio named as one of Gary Keller's Top 200 Teams in all of Keller Williams Realty. Danny shares how his background in marketing and his love for the Cincinnati Reds gave him a whole new mindset on how to give value to his clients and his community in a big way! Connect with D...

Welcome to Networking Conversations! Meet your host, Sam Eckerson, owner of both The Eckerson Team - Keller Williams Realty; and Business Networking Solutions, a networking coaching & consultation company. Sam has been a natural networker his whole life, but has been a dedicated student of networking since 2012. Through his years of experience in business networking, he has seen, firsthand, ho...

Sam has a conversation with the one who introduced him to the wonderful world of business networking, Tony Chiappetta. Tony is the owner of CHIPS Computer Services, a cyber security software company, and has been an active member of one of the world's largest business networking organizations (BNI) for more than 20 years. Hear how Tony has made millions of dollars for his business all through...

Sam has a conversation with Carolyn Carino. Owner of The Link Real Estate Group in Sarasota, Florida and Creator of The Link Community Foundation, Carolyn shares how her desire to connect with and give back to other moms in her community grew into something far greater than she could have ever imagined!  Connect with Carolyn Carino: Carolyn's Real Estate Website: https://linktoallthings.kw.co...