Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

Debbie Longo

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I'm an Executive Behavioral Coach, author, and host of Behavioral Profit and The Six-Figure Shift Show. With over 24 years of experience, I help business owners and executives shift workplace behavior to improve leadership, sales, and overall performance. My coaching is rooted in behavioral psychology, emotional intelligence, and real-time business strategy—empowering clients to turn internal challenges into external growth.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

How behavior impacts profitability in business Strategies to overcome leadership burnout Shifting from managing people to motivating performance

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Spread awareness about the connection between behavior and business success Network with other professionals who value transformation and growth Share my podcast and coaching resources with a wider audience

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://lifeinbloomny.net/

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently.

https://www.michaelaforman.com/

https://www.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/

https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Jeff Grippando

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I am a positive, results-oriented Business Development, Sales and Marketing Manager with 34 plus years of experience finding a way to say ‘yes’ to customers. I feel that I am a highly skilled leader who partners with team members to assist and motivate them in achieving individual sales targets. I have a proven track record with the ability to achieve significant revenue goals, assist organizations in the development of their brand strategies and offer strong business development programs and cost control solutions.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

Leadership, Mentorship and Overcoming Challenges

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Sharing and Networking

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.gbsbrandconnect.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-grippando-2500317/

Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently.

https://www.michaelaforman.com/

https://www.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/

https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Greg Weinger

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Greg Weinger has spent over 20 years proving that introverts and unconventional thinkers can thrive in leadership. A seasoned product and technology executive, he has helped scale startups 10X to $70M+ in revenue, leading teams that build market-leading digital products and drive business growth. A Stanford graduate, he studied English literature, creative writing, and software engineering—giving him a unique ability to blend technical expertise, storytelling, and strategic thinking to make complex ideas accessible and actionable.

Networking

How do you define networking and tell us why people should care about it? What do you say to someone who has skated by without doing much networking in their career?

What is strategic vs non-strategic networking?

Do introverts need to approach networking differently from extroverts? For example, do I really have to do networking events?

A lot of introverts dislike small talk and want to “go deeper.” What advice would you have for them?

Why do people hate networking? Are we possibly thinking about it the wrong way?

What do I do if I feel overwhelmed about networking? How do I get started?

What do people most misunderstand about networking?

What do you teach clients about tackling self-doubt? Can you fix that for me?

How many connections should I have on LinkedIn?

What are some introvert friendly ways to network?

What are the 7 steps in the path to networking unleashed?

What advice do you have for people struggling to communicate in group settings like a meeting?

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

How to get promoted in 90 days Why brainstorming doesn't work * How to deal with interruptions

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Exposure for my message encouraging quiet leaders More newsletter subscribers (free content) * People to download my free ebook - Secure Your Next Promotion in 90 Days - free when you subscribe to my newsletter

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://powerandplay.substack.com/

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryweinger/

Jeanne Omlor

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+1 (513) 568-8770

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Jeanne Omlor is a Business Strategist, multi 7-Figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach. At 54 years old she was a solo parent in deep debt and got herself online and to $1M in 17 months, without ads, and has since scaled to multi-millions in 5 years. Her company has helped almost 500 businesses to thrive online. She is emotionally connected to helping others prosper, as she lived in lack for years and overcame that mindset. She is now helping as many people as she can to maximize profits and reach their full potential while being the visionary they're destined to be.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

How to leverage what you already know to help others. Launching and scaling your business online without ads or complicated tech. How to make a good living while creating impact. Navigating overall marketing challenges.

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Have a great conversation about business, learn more about networking.

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor https://twitter.com/jeanneomlor https://www.instagram.com/jeanneomlor/ https://www.facebook.com/jeanneomlor/

www.jeanneomlor.com/reviews

https://go.oncehub.com/JeanneOmlor1

Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently.

https://www.michaelaforman.com/

https://www.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/

https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Dr Gary Wohlman, PhD

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+61 433126019

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Dr Gary Wohlman, PhD The Presentation Coach & Speakers Mentor Dr Gary Wohlman is an internationally acclaimed master communication coach, renowned for transforming the way professionals present, connect, and lead. With decades of experience across continents, he specializes in presentation mastery, stagecraft, conflict resolution, team-building, and executive communication skills for leaders, directors, entrepreneurs, performers, and change agents. His dynamic coaching style—blending somatic techniques with expressive arts—enables clients to speak from the heart with renewed vitality, authenticity, and confidence. Through his extensive library of videos, audios, visual tools, and his published book, “Get Up, Stand Up for Your Life” (available on Amazon and Audible), Gary empowers individuals and teams to break through limiting patterns and unleash their full expressive potential. Dr Gary’s clients include global giants such as Chifley, Capgemini, 3M, Xerox, Geovital, American Express, Air New Zealand, the Intercontinental Hotel, and Australia Post, as well as nonprofit organizations like the Make-a-Wish Foundation. His coaching has impacted thousands of individuals worldwide, spanning corporate, government, and grassroots communities. Based in Melbourne, Australia for many years, he designed and delivered a range of programs for the Victoria Local Government sector in partnership with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). Most recently, Dr Gary presented a somatic-based breakout session in Canada on “Transforming Conflict into Constructive Dialogue in Communities” at the 120th SUMA (Saskatchewan Urban Municipal Association) convention, reaching over 1,200 mayors and councilors. Whether in-person or online, his sessions provide transformational breakthroughs in communication—freeing people from self-imposed limitations and helping them embody their message with clarity, power, and presence. His superpower lies in guiding speakers of all levels to bring their voice, wisdom, and message into the world with boldness, brilliance, and full-bodied engagement.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

1) "Getting into the Zone "- to exponentially grow your business 2) Releasing patterns of holding back - entering center stage of your life 3) Sharing your voice, message and wisdom with the world as you've dreamed possible

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

1) more clients

2) 2) more podcasts and paid speaking opportunities

3) 3) individuals and organizations who want to hire me for consulting, both in-person and online .

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.mypresentationdoctor.com

https://www.tidycal.com/drgarywohlman

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://bit.ly/MasteringPresentationSkillsYTwithDrGary

https://linktr.ee/drgarywohlman;

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garywohlman

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Larry Kaufman

847-226-5398

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Allow me to introduce our Guest Speaker for today, Larry Kaufman, Larry is the Best-Selling Author of The NCG Factor – A Formula for Building Life-Changing Relationships from College to Retirement. He is a connector, giver, and rainmaker who lives his life to help others succeed. He is a Senior Level Sales & Operations Leader running the Midwest Region for Jefferson Wells. Larry has also been a globally-published speaker and trainer on LinkedIn for almost 20 years. He is an investor and advisor to several local and international companies and supports various local and national charities. Larry resides in a Chicago suburb with his wife and two children. Without further delay, please help me in welcoming Larry!!!

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

1.) My book, The NCG Factor (N-Networking, C-Connecting, G-Giving).

2.) How to sell without selling – stop showing up and throwing up leveraging building authentic relationships and some tips from LinkedIn Larry

3.) What it means to be indispensable professionally in the business world and outside of work to your family and friends

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

1.) I want at least 5 people to change how they work or live their life after hearing me on the podcast

2.) I want your listeners to understand how they can become better at networking the NCG way

3.) I want your listeners to ask How Can I Help you every day during conversations with peers to others in their personal and business life

Do you have an offer for the audience?* (no offers…sorry, hope they will read my book 😊)

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

My book on Amazon and kaufman-larry.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

They can look me up on LinkedIn – Larry Kaufman (all caps in Chicago)

Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently.

https://www.michaelaforman.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Larry Kaufman

847-226-5398

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Which best describes your current primary career?

I run sales and operations for a 17-state region at Jefferson Wells with 55 on my staff and 13 direct reports. We are a professional services firm providing solutions in risk & compliance, accounting and finance and tax.

Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast.

Allow me to introduce our Guest Speaker for today, Larry Kaufman, Larry is the Best-Selling Author of The NCG Factor – A Formula for Building Life-Changing Relationships from College to Retirement. He is a connector, giver, and rainmaker who lives his life to help others succeed. He is a Senior Level Sales & Operations Leader running the Midwest Region for Jefferson Wells. Larry has also been a globally-published speaker and trainer on LinkedIn for almost 20 years. He is an investor and advisor to several local and international companies and supports various local and national charities. Larry resides in a Chicago suburb with his wife and two children. Without further delay, please help me in welcoming Larry!!!

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

1.) My book, The NCG Factor (N-Networking, C-Connecting, G-Giving).

2.) How to sell without selling – stop showing up and throwing up leveraging building authentic relationships and some tips from LinkedIn Larry

3.) What it means to be indispensable professionally in the business world and outside of work to your family and friends

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

1.) I want at least 5 people to change how they work or live their life after hearing me on the podcast

2.) I want your listeners to understand how they can become better at networking the NCG way

3.) I want your listeners to ask How Can I Help you every day during conversations with peers to others in their personal and business life

Do you have an offer for the audience?* (no offers…sorry, hope they will read my book 😊)

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

My book on Amazon and kaufman-larry.com

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

They can look me up on LinkedIn – Larry Kaufman (all caps in Chicago)

Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops.

https://www.michaelaforman.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Tim O'Hearn

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Tim wrote Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media. 🏆 #1 New Release and #1 Bestseller in "Social Aspects of the Internet" 💰 $500k earned in his social media growth side hustle 📈 8+ years spent as a software engineer in quant finance 👨🏻‍💻 Designed feed, push notifications, and recommendations at a social media startup 📖 200+ books read and reviewed 2016-2020, one of the top non-fiction reviewers on Goodreads 🏃🏻 Sports journalist and gonzo writer, published on FanSided, FloTrack, and LetsRun. Ran in NCAA meets through his late 20s

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

(all tuned to your subject matter, but can go more tech-based if something else interests you) - Misplaced confidence in Social Metrics (likes, followers, etc) - Impacts of screen addiction / dependence - How "News feeds" may have coopted our trust for 20th century newscasters and journalists

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

- Discuss my book from new angles to a unique audience - Learn from Michael's expertise - Be forced to improvise or think on my feet about critical questions regarding my experience and subject matter

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW2X8YSK

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tohearn/

Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently.

https://www.michaelaforman.com/

https://www.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/

https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Bruno Cignacco

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750-224-9708

Please share a brief Bio

Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco (PhD) is an international business consultant, TEDx speaker, and researcher. For over 30 years, he has advised and trained hundreds of companies on international trade activities and international marketing. He also trains companies on topics related to compassionate business and human-oriented leadership. He is a university professor and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), in the UK. He is also the author of business and personal-development books published in various languages.

The second edition of his new book The Art of Compassionate Business is available at  www.routledge.com/9781032445427.

His website is www.brunocignacco.com

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

The importance of psychologically safe workplace. How to deliver compassionate customer service.

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

I would like to divulgate my ideas which are included in my new book "The Art of Compassionate Business"

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.brunocignacco.com

Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently.

https://www.michaelaforman.com/

https://www.facebook.com/michael.forman.777

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/

https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ

Digital Courses

https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

Susie Bills

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‪(754) 227-9326

Please share a brief Bio

Susie Bills: Leading the Modern Retirement Revolution for Gen X

Forget the outdated retirement plan!

Susie Bills is a Gen X entrepreneur who cracked the code to a fulfilling and financially secure life, retiring from the traditional 9-to-5 grind at 48. For the past 7 years, she's been living the dream: working from anywhere (14 countries and counting!) while building a thriving 7-figure online business.

Now, Susie is on a mission to help fellow Gen Xers escape the cubicle, turn their expertise into income, and build location-independent businesses they can run from anywhere in the world. She's leading a movement that embraces the rapidly expanding digital economy to create a new vision of retirement—one where income, freedom, and purpose align.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?

Why Susie Bills is a perfect fit for your podcast: Inspiring Story: Susie's journey resonates with Gen Xers seeking freedom, flexibility, and financial independence. Her story provides hope and a roadmap for those looking to break free from traditional work models. Actionable Insights: Susie offers practical advice on building a successful online business, monetizing existing skills, and creating a sustainable income. She'll empower your listeners with the tools and strategies they need to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.

Global Perspective: With 7 years of experience working remotely from around the globe, Susie brings a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of location independence. She'll share valuable insights on navigating the digital nomad lifestyle and building a business that supports travel and personal growth. Focus on Self-Reliance: Susie champions the importance of creating a sustainable and scalable online business that provides financial security, going beyond relying solely on traditional retirement systems.

Modern Retirement Expert: Susie is at the forefront of the modern retirement movement, showing your audience how to leverage the online world to create income and freedom beyond their expectations. Positive Mindset Advocate: Susie emphasizes the power of a positive mindset in achieving entrepreneurial success. She'll inspire your listeners to embrace challenges, stay motivated, and cultivate resilience on their journey to freedom and fulfillment.

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?

Inspire and activate fellow Gen Xers to rethink what retirement can look like—showing them that it's possible to escape the traditional path and create a life of freedom, purpose, and income through digital entrepreneurship. Expand the reach of my mission to help more people turn their hard-earned expertise into location-independent businesses. I want listeners to walk away feeling empowered with practical ideas they can act on. Connect with like-minded communities who are ready to embrace the digital economy and explore what modern, flexible retirement really means—so we can grow this movement together.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.thevirtualrxagency.com/

Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.thevirtualrxagency.com/