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Business Networking is the sharing of information or services between people, businesses, or groups. It is also a way for individuals to grow their relationships for their job or business.

"Complacency is devastating" Unknown

Justin Ford is an International Short-Term Rental Safety Expert and the Director of Safety & Certification Programs at Breezeway; where he is helping property managers and owners maintain the safety of short-term rental properties. Justin was the first to elevate awareness of safety in vacation rentals back in 2013. He has appeared on ABC's Good Morning America as a commentator on addressing safety in the home.

Favorite snack is Jujyfruits.

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Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.

"Taking care of myself doesn't mean "me first." It means "me, too." L.R. Knosts

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Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.

"Not a year of my life has missed a baptism by ocean, not one. Why this relationship between mother and water, breaking waters. We are born from what is fluid, not fixed. Water is essential, a mother is essential. The ocean as mother is mesmerizing in her power, a creative force that can both comfort and destroy." Terry Tempest Williams

Nina Simons is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman's Leadership program. Throughout her career spanning the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders across disciplines, race, class, age and orientation to create conditions for mutual learning, trust and leadership development.

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She co-edited Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, and authored Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership—was released as a second edition in June 2022 with an accompanying discussion guide and embodied practices.

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Favorite snack includes lime and jalapeno flavored corn chips and dried golden berries.

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Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Sales method is a framework or set of principles that guide your sales process to close clients.

Why Relationship Building Selling is STILL the Most Important Tactics Salespeople Need to Master

"Business is all about relationships... how well you build them determines how well they build your business." Brad Sugars

Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Sales method is a framework or set of principles that guides your sales process to close clients.

"The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching." UCLA Basketball Coach John Wooden

Todd Laurence is an accomplished sales leader, strategic advisor to start-ups, adjunct professor, and philanthropist. In his current role as Managing Director of Thimble Peak Advisors, Todd helps early-stage entrepreneurs in all aspects of Sales and Go-to-Market planning and execution. As an adjunct professor at the Cascades campus of Oregon State University, he teaches various classes in Business and Entrepreneurship, while also coaching the OSU Sales team in undergraduate collegiate sales competitions. In addition, Todd manages a small family foundation dedicated to "venture philanthropy", whose mission is to provide seed grants and mentoring to promising early-stage non-profits.

Favorite snack is Chicharrons.

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Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Risk is taking a chance. When taking a risk fails, it results in making mistakes with a potential for loss or injury.

"Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise." - Gina Milicia

Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Risk is taking a chance. When taking a risk fails, it results in making mistakes with a potential for loss or injury.

"If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for ordinary." Jim Rohn

Danielle doesn't just talk about sales; that's how she made a living. As a Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, Danielle led a historically poor-performing team to #1 despite downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions. As an individual contributor, she earned four consecutive Presidents' Club awards. With over 15 years of experience in medical sales, she has taught thousands of people how to achieve their goals with unshakable confidence and live their best lives through keynote speeches, corporate programs, and one-on-one coaching.Danielle is a member of the National Speaker Association, leads the Training Pillar of the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee, Career Transition Advisor for the Dallas Professional Women. Tampa Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee, Women of Influence Committee, Military Advisor Committee, and Working Women of Tampa Bay member.Danielle is the host of "Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast," a devoted military spouse and mother to 5-year-old twin boys.

Favorite snack is PB2 Fit (powder peanut butter)

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Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Genuineness is a personal quality and learned behavior. It promotes sincere, honest, respectful, and direct communication in an open and responsible manner.

"A growing relationship can only be nurtured by genuineness." Leo Buscaglia

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Genuineness in the Workplace-How Essential is it to Team Work?

Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Genuineness is a personal quality and learned behavior. It promotes sincere, honest, respectful, and direct communication in an open and responsible manner.

"True generosity is an offering given freely and out of pure love no strings attached, no expectations." - Suze Orman

Brooke Pfautz leads Vintory, the first and only CRM & Sales and Marketing Automation Platform designed exclusively for Vacation Rental Managers to grow their inventory. In 2022 he released the book, from 0 to 500 Properties in Five Years: A Playbook on How to Grow Your Short-Term Vacation Rental Inventory. Brooke brings a vast amount of knowledge from owning his first business in his early 20's.

Favorite snack is a clementine and cashews.

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0 to 500 Properties in 5 Years

Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Human Connection is a deep bond that's formed between people when they feel seen and valued. During an authentic human connection, people exchange positive energy with one another and build trust. Human connection makes you feel heard and understood and gives you a sense of belonging.

"Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." Brene Brown

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2018/05/08/a-lack-of-workplace-connection-is-costing-you/?sh=3660b4f535da

https://blog.jostle.me/blog/why-connection-in-the-workplace-matters#:~:text=Connection%20is%20perhaps%20the%20most,efficient%20our%20workplace%20will%20be