Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

Paul J Salter

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Paul Salter is a high-performance hypnotherapist, mindset and performance coach, keynote speaker, author, and host of The Unstuck High Performer Podcast. With over 16 years of coaching experience and nearly 4,000 clients served, Paul helps high-performers—especially entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes—unlearn the destructive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that limit their potential. He specializes in working with individuals who know what to do but struggle to execute consistently, particularly when pressure is high and the stakes matter most. His approach blends hypnosis, neuroscience, performance psychology, and real-world coaching to create lasting, identity-level change—the deep work most people avoid until they realize it’s the only path to sustainable, next-level success. Paul’s clients include CEOs, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and professional poker players. He also has a strong focus and passion for working with golfers and professionals in the real estate space.

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

Overcoming your invisible ceiling (the upper-limit problem)

Fear of success

Detaching your self-worth from results High-performance hypnotherapy

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

I'd like to complement the great work you're doing and further impact and inspire your audience. If a listener resonates with our conversation and wants to check out my podcast, that's great.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

MY podcast

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

@thepaulsalter on IG

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

Tyrus Shivers

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Tyrus Shivers is the Founder of Legacy Wealth Capital Group and the architect behind Legacy BOS™, a 170-point operating system designed to eliminate founder dependence and build acquisition-ready companies. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Tyrus has helped raise over $300 million in capital across multiple businesses while scaling and exiting 6 and 7 figure companies. Known for combining military discipline with entrepreneurial execution, he teaches founders how to replace hustle with systems, engineer predictable growth, and build real, lasting wealth.

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

How to turn networking into deal flow by positioning yourself as an investor-ready operator, not just another entrepreneur. Why most founders struggle to raise capital and how structured systems build instant credibility with serious investors. The shift from being the bottleneck in your business to building infrastructure that attracts capital, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities.

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

Deeper relationships with founders and investors who value disciplined growth and long-term collaboration. Opportunities to contribute practical frameworks that help entrepreneurs build stronger, more strategic networks. Meaningful conversations that lead to aligned partnerships, capital connections, and shared impact.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://app.onesimplesuite.com/v2/preview/kDOQT5PdvVom8GklLjlq#section-tt53AeZpJg

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrusshivers/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/legacywealthcapitalgroup/

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

John Elbing

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

John Elbing is a business storytelling consultant and the creator of the Storybuilding method. He helps organizations flip the script by building their brand story from the customer’s standpoint rather than from inside the organization. He works with leadership and marketing teams to align messaging, sharpen positioning, and make marketing decisions easier. He is the bestselling author of Storybuilding, a practical book that gives teams clear tools to create stories that truly resonate.

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

Storybuilding (vs storytelling). The 3 steps we go through when encountering brand.

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

Good conversation. Visibility. Practice talking about what I do.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

standpoint.ch

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

linkedin.com/in/elbing

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

Neal Foard

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Neal Foard is a master storyteller and branding expert who spent 25 years shaping award-winning ad campaigns for global icons like Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony. For his international work on Toyota, he was listed among the top ten most decorated creative directors in the world. As Worldwide Director of Creative Learning for advertising giant Saatchi & Saatchi, Neal authored a program to teach professionals to sell their work more effectively. Today, he consults with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and governments on the art of persuasive messaging. A sought-after speaker with multiple appearances on the TEDx stage, Neal is known to millions for his viral videos celebrating everyday human kindness.

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

1. How business executives can use storytelling as a superpower for persuasion.

2. The ROI of kindness in business.

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

1. I'd like to spread some positivity in a world where our algorithms are spreading division, rage-baiting, and fear-mongering.

2. I'd like to get people to check out my www.storyfire.net storytelling course. 3. I'd like to connect with your audience just in general.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

https://www.storyfire.net

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

https://www.youtube.com/@nealfoard https://www.instagram.com/nealfoard/

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

Liam Edward Golder

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Liam Edward Golder is an Award Winning Music Executive and No 1 Chart Singer/Songwriter/Musician of unique rock, love, dance, and hip hop songs having worked with more than 80 celebrity music artists. This includes songwriting and music promoting with Linkin Park, Wu-Tang Clan, Candi Staton/The Source/Florence And The Machine "You've Got The Love", Blondie, Imagine Dragons, Tag Team "Whoomp There It Is", Corona "Rhythm Of The Night", Snoop Dogg, Hot Chocolate, David Bowie, and 1000's of unsigned music talent. Liam has won the World Song Awards 7 times and most importantly he is an authentic part of the music industry who brings change to music and inspiration to the lives and music careers of others.

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

Music clients, how I help them, the benefit of business profits

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

More music clients, new ideas of business expansion, creating new ways to help clients.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.song-heroes-music-pr.com

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

No thank you not a fan of social media.

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

Andrew Colsky

Podcast Swap

[email protected]

Bio:

Andrew Colsky is the founder of Be-Picked and creator of the Credibility Generator, a system

designed to help professionals move from being found to being chosen. Drawing on his

experience as a former trial attorney and mental health professional, he focuses on how

credibility—not just visibility—drives client decisions. Andrew is also the author of Left of

Trust, where he breaks down how professionals can position themselves as the trusted

expert before the first conversation.

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

1. How professional service providers can build trust with people before they ever meet.

2. If you can't afford to do what you can't afford not to do, how do you do it?

3. What is the one real truth?

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

1. A platform to share what I have learned about building a professional service business.

2. Help your listeners see their problem in a new light.

3. Give listeners an opportunity to get to know me and how I think.

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.be-picked.com

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/@be-picked

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

Rick Silver

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Rick Silver has been entertaining audiences since 1994. He has performed close-up magic during residencies at popular restaurants such as Rays on the River and has performed numerous stage shows with his longtime stage partner, the late Magician Bill Kress. However, his favorite kind of show to perform has always been interactive parlor-type shows where he can really connect with his audience. After a break performing as a magician, Rick came back strong as a Mentalist with a highly interactive and engaging show, accumulating over 100 5 star Google reviews in just 18 months, making him one of the best Entertainers in Georgia. He is based in Atlanta / Johns Creek, Georgia.

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

I will be prepared to talk about reframes as they relate to networking.

1. What are reframes? I will discuss in generalities and give some random examples as part of the explanation.

2. Ask if I have any that would apply to networking. (Please DO NOT ask about a specific part of networking) I just went through the book Reframe Your Brain, which my keynote is based on, and picked out 4 or 5 that could apply to networking

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

Leads, awareness

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

MentalistRickSilver.com

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

https://www.facebook.com/rick.silver.90

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-silver-5618ab5/ https://www.youtube.com/@MentalistRickSilver https://www.instagram.com/mentalistricksilver/

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

Rick Silver

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Rick Silver has been entertaining audiences since 1994. He has performed close-up magic during residencies at popular restaurants such as Rays on the River and has performed numerous stage shows with his longtime stage partner, the late Magician Bill Kress. However, his favorite kind of show to perform has always been interactive parlor-type shows where he can really connect with his audience. After a break performing as a magician, Rick came back strong as a Mentalist with a highly interactive and engaging show, accumulating over 100 5 star Google reviews in just 18 months, making him one of the best Entertainers in Georgia. He is based in Atlanta / Johns Creek, Georgia.

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

I will be prepared to talk about reframes as they relate to networking.

1. What are reframes? I will discuss in generalities and give some random examples as part of the explanation.

2. Ask if I have any that would apply to networking. (Please DO NOT ask about a specific part of networking) I just went through the book Reframe Your Brain, which my keynote is based on, and picked out 4 or 5 that could apply to networking

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

Leads, awareness

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

MentalistRickSilver.com

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

https://www.facebook.com/rick.silver.90

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-silver-5618ab5/ https://www.youtube.com/@MentalistRickSilver https://www.instagram.com/mentalistricksilver/

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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

Kathy Kirchner

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Katherine Kirchner is the Senior Vice President of Service Assurance at Zayo, where she leads operational excellence for one of the largest fiber networks in North America. Her work includes expanding automation and AI capabilities such as alarm correlation, predictive maintenance, and workflow improvements, informed by decades of leadership across the telecom and technology sectors. Katherine’s adaptable and cross functional background in engineering, operations, customer experience, and large-scale team leadership has shaped her into a transformative leader in resilient and data driven network performance.

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

building strong partnerships, establishing rapport with customers to build trust

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

Expanding my network, sharing experiences

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.zayo.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.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/

Natasha Walstra

[email protected]

Please share a brief Bio.

Natasha Walstra is a LinkedIn Strategist and Business Coach who teaches entrepreneurs and executives how to turn visibility into revenue without resorting to sleazy sales tactics or transactional outreach. As the founder of NearPoint Strategies and the creator of the REALationship Growth Method™, she’s helped 100’s of clients prove that trust, clarity, and human connection consistently outperform pitch-slaps and performative posting. Her work centers on personal branding that actually feels personal and social selling that builds relationships, not resistance.

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

Leveraging LinkedIn for networking, sales and marketing (that's a loaded sentence! Really each of those is a thing we could talk about!)

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

connect and meet you, visibility with a new audience

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

www.nearpoinstrategies.com

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

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

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.instagram.com/flyboy_197/

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

Digital Courses

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