The Power of Connections

By Rich Woo

Connections are the key to a successful and thriving life.

Each week join Rich Woo as he interviews top industry performers as they share about how relationships

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March 13, 2023Genny Rumancik: The Circuitous Path to Passion and Holding Space for People Along the Way
In this episode, Rich and Genny discuss:
The importance of understanding your parents and family
Getting back into the flow when you feel stuck
Checking in with your gut
The power of listening
The beauty in being alone and learning how to spend time with yourself

Key Takeaways:
Every parent only wants what's best for their children, so try to understand how they handle family situations - they are trying their best as well.
Stuck could mean two things: either you feel like you're going against what you know works or what you actually want, or you feel like you want a transition. Start paying attention to how you feel, take baby steps in that direction, and start trying things that feel more authentic to you.
Always prioritize following your gut or understanding your own feelings. The better you are at holding space for your own feelings and realizing that the only person who knows what you need is you, the better you are at holding that space and allowing that space for others.
A really powerful conversation doesn't require you to add anything new to the conversation, but rather to listen and offer space.
You are not less of a person because you are single - embrace it and use it as an opportunity to discover yourself, your true desires, and to create that space for yourself.

“By continuously following my gut and just moving forward, I got to a place where I feel pretty good.” — Genny Rumancik

About Genny Rumancik: Creator and primary facilitator of the EQ school, Genny spent the last 15 years or so immersed in personal development work, and have combined all her resources to help other people become their best and most beloved selves.
She started her career in Education as a high school teacher, then moved into tech as a developer for several years, and later to advertising, where she enjoyed supporting creative teams as a strategist. Prior to beginning her current solo consulting work, she was the Education and Outreach Director at a nonprofit that supported prison reform, and she cares deeply about social issues.
Genny's breadth of experience helps her approach problem-solving creatively, and gives her a unique perspective on how disparate personalities, communities, and industries can work together and learn from one another.

Connect with Genny Rumancik:
Website: https://theeqschool.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeqschool
Instagram: http://instagram.com/benjaminswatson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genny-rumancik/

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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37min
March 06, 2023Benjamin Watson: Super Bowl Champion To Keeping Up With 7 Kids And Living In The Midst Of “Cha-Order” (Chaos & Order)
In this episode, Rich and Benjamin discuss:
Spending quality time with your kids
The importance of setting expectations for sleep
The value of traveling sports
Staying connected to your husband/wife

Key Takeaways:
With parenting, you need to be present while you're there. Make sure you spend quality time with your kids - this can simply be asking questions about their day, sharing how your day is going as well, and finding out what your kids enjoy doing.
When you have a bunch of little kids and you let them stay up until whenever they want to go to sleep, do not be surprised that they cannot get anything done the next day or you won't have any time for the mommy-daddy relationship. Make sure they go to sleep at a consistent time while they’re still young.
A traveling sport can be a great way for your kids to stay in shape, but it also teaches them camaraderie, how to overcome obstacles, how to win and accept defeat, how to set goals, how to respect authority, and how to build relationships.
Make date nights with your spouse a habit. Marriage can be challenging, but it is rewarding, especially if your lines of communication are open.

“Relationships are difficult at times, but they are awesome at times too when they're done as right with the right people, in the right order, and in the right season of our life.” — Benjamin Watson

Get a copy of Benjamin's new book coming out: https://www.amazon.com/New-Fight-Life-Pro-Life-Commitment/dp/1496481437

About Benjamin Watson: Benjamin Watson was a Super Bowl Champion and a first-round draft pick in the NFL, holding a strong offensive reputation for 16 years. He is a speaker and an author of several books, including The New Dad’s playbook, and has a new book coming up.
Benjamin is also the podcast host of Why or Why Not with the Watsons. He is currently married to his wife, Kirsten, and he has seven lovely children.

Connect with Benjamin Watson:
Website: https://thewatsonseven.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminWatsonOfficial
Instagram: http://instagram.com/benjaminswatson
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BenjaminWatsonTV

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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33min
February 27, 2023Trevor Cowley: The Power Of A Mother’s Love And Running 37 Miles On My 37th Birthday
In this episode, Rich and Trevor discuss:
Trevor’s definition of success
Success doesn’t happen overnight.
Teaching success to your kids
The importance of feeling good in your body and mind
The power of relationships that you surround yourself with

Key Takeaways:
It was always your mother who believed in you and helped you overcome whatever you were going through, so make sure that she is taken care of when you finally reach your success.
Most millionaires grew up struggling, and 86% of those millionaires didn't inherit a dime either until they realized their potential and overcame adversity.
Show your child what true discipline looks like, what true grit looks like, and what a winner's mentality is. Emulating something is much more powerful than simply telling them.
It doesn’t matter if you're rich or have money if you don't feel good in your body. Our bodies are built for movement, and our minds are designed to continue growing and evolving.
The relationships you surround yourself with are 100% of everything. You never know what someone else is going through, so texting one person every single day and saying how much they mean to you can make a huge difference.

“The commitments that you make to yourself will ultimately dictate your actions, and your actions dictate how your life turns out – make massive big commitments that are scary that force you to take an action. That sense of accomplishment is just as great if not greater than accomplishing the goal of becoming a millionaire.” — Trevor Cowley

About Trevor Cowley: Trevor is an entrepreneur, investor, and influencer. He co-owns several businesses and he’s invested in over 10 businesses outside of his own business venture. Trevor runs a High-Level Mastermind called Real Business Owners, and he also co-hosts the Real Business Owners Podcast, which is ranked in the top 1% of podcasts in the business category with 1.4 million plus downloads.

Connect with Trevor Cowley:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-cowley-46a398207/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007119345886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealBizOwners
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbusinessowners

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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February 20, 2023Joe Stolte: The Power of Being Free to Try New Things as a Son and Now a Father
In this episode, Rich and Joe discuss:
Growing up in a small town in Oregon
Loss can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.
The importance of being aware of your own state around your kids
Understanding that certain friendships are temporary

Key Takeaways:
The environment and the circumstances of Joe's childhood pushed him to develop the resourcefulness and drive for getting things, making connections, and being bold enough to talk to people and learn how to leverage those connections for money.
There are times when losing someone close to you wakes you up to the fragility of life, how to alchemize that pain and turn it into fuel for serving others, and creates some sort of urgency and intention.
Don't try to be a perfect parent, because that's impossible. Take a look at how you are around your kids - focusing on just not screwing it up actually results in a better outcome.
Some friendships are only for a season, and that’s okay. The right people will come along if it's meant to be, and you always find your way back to those you've built deep relationships with and broken apart from.

“One skill that you need to get really good at to learn the foundations of connecting is active listening because when you actively listen to somebody, they feel heard, but more importantly, they feel seen.” — Joe Stolte

About Joe Stolte: Joe is a serial entrepreneur, formerly the CEO of Tractionology group, former chief revenue officer of GrowFlow, and also the former COO of Lottery.com. Now, Joe is the CEO of a new company Futurescope with his partner Peter Diamandis, where they help brands publish AI-powered email newsletters that generate 40-60% open rates, without writing a single piece of content.
He's married now and has two kids living in Austin, Texas.

Connect with Joe Stolte:
Website: https://www.joestolte.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephstolte/

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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February 13, 2023David Nurse: One Door Closes, Four More Open - My Unexpected Journey to the NBA
In this episode, Rich and David discuss:
The importance of believing in yourself
Game-changing moment
Developing and deepening friendships and relationships
Lesson learned related to success in sports team relationship

Key Takeaways:
Most of the time in your career life, you must demonstrate your abilities. You must demonstrate that you are an asset to their team, especially if you intend to enter the field you desire. Thus, believing in yourself is a major factor to a successful journey.
Unexpected opportunities come in your life which can give you hopes and chances. Assessing your capabilities, knowing how it is related to your previous desired career, and being aware of the connections happening throughout the process is really helpful for you to conquer that game changing moment.
Developing and deepening friendships and relationships at work is very important especially when you are surrounded by good and real individuals that can contribute to your growth, and treat you like a family.
There is no doubt when your journey is in harmony if you are just being your authentic self, being growth oriented, having contentment in the process, and not minding what the society says.

“Anytime a door is shut in your face, that's a blessing, you have to look for those four doors to open. But also in that same breath. Those doors aren't just going to open for you, but you have to go knock on those doors, the phone and make the call.” — David Nurse

About David Nurse: David is an Amazon Best selling author. He's written books called Breakthrough and his newest book, pivot and go. He's a two time Guinness record holder. He's an international keynote speaker. And he's also an NBA mindset coach. David worked with over 150 NBA players, and is married to his wife Taylor, and resides in California.

Connect with David Nurse:
Website:https://www.davidnurse.com/?fbclid=IwAR2Je5wDiI8YOnDJ9pmBpZHoMcQuGcQUSGhXUXNZAX5miVfQwMENDAXVsVE
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidNurseNBA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidNurseNBA/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidnursenba/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidNurseNBA
ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-nurse-show/id1226281669

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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February 06, 2023Brad Lomenick: The Key to Successful Relationships: Asking Questions and Adding Value
In this episode, Rich and Brad discuss:
Bringing one thing of value to people
The power of a good question-asker
Building your network of friends
How to stay connected with people
Remembering people’s names

Key Takeaways:
Look at every interaction you have with somebody else as a chance for you to bring one thing of value to them. Adding value to other people, whatever it may be, is the ultimate expression of intent and it goes beyond living and leading, and it maximizes your life.
By asking a good question and being curious and having the mindset and desire to learn from others, you ultimately create currency, authenticity, power, and influence for yourself.
Meeting new people may not be necessary to abandon your initial friends. However, it's important to build deep connections with people or those who will stay with you no matter what.
Always be the one that reaches out and facilitator of conversation. You can do this by putting on simple events or dinners to bring people together.
It's the act of remembering people's names who can't do anything for you that shows that you are honoring them, and that makes people feel valued, known, and appreciated.

"When you walk in the room, be curious. When in doubt, add value. When you're not sure, ask a good question. Yeah. When there's an opportunity for you to serve somebody, serve somebody and that's how you gain influence." — Brad Lomenick

About Brad Lomenick: Brad is a leadership consultant, speaker, founder of the consulting company BLINC, and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership. Brad started his career working alongside the powerhouse author and speaker, John Maxwell. He writes about leadership, the next generation, creativity, innovation, social media, teamwork, and personal growth. Brad is also the host of The Catalyst Podcast.

Connect with Brad Lomenick:
Website: http://www.bradlomenick.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlomenick
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradlomenick
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/770433828
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bradlomenick
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHzF3fqZTknX-ZScZiF7b_w
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/user505286

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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43min
January 30, 2023Dave Brown: Slowing Down to Speed Up in Relationships
In this episode, Rich and Dave discuss:
Dave’s work experience at Southwestern books
Servant selling
The importance of relationships
The power of sitting in together and connecting

Key Takeaways:
Take action with passion and purpose - don't think, just do.
Do sales the right way, so you can help others with whatever product you have and live with peace because you know that you're taking that path of integrity.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others. The road to success is more likely to be successful when you work with others and build strong relationships.
It is easier to get through things when other people are with you. Sitting down with people and not just trying to solve everything is how you build meaningful relationships with them.

"We need each other. We are here to do life together." — Dave Brown

About Dave Brown: Dave Brown is a founding partner at Southwestern Consulting, which is a division of the 167-year-old Southwestern company. He is currently a lecturer at Vanderbilt University, and also a keynote speaker who has trained hundreds of thousands of sales professionals and executives all over the globe. Dave is also the author of several books, including one that just has come out on pre-release called Servant Selling.
He now permanently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and three wonderful children.

Connect with Dave Brown:
Website: https://southwesternconsulting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebrownservantselling/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davebrown_SWC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davebrownspeaker/?hl=en

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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January 23, 2023David Choi: From Millions to One - The Journey of Millions of Music Downloads to Making Music For My Daughter
In this episode, Rich and David discuss:
How David discovered his passion for music
Unlocking the creativity in young children
Building your child’s playlist
Trusting your gut
David’s learnings from his network

Key Takeaways:
It is often a matter of being obsessed with something, having fun while doing it, and working hard to pursue it which leads to discovering your passion.
Children have some level of creativity inside them, and unlocking it requires practice and parental support.
The best playlist for your child is one that provides them with the type of music they enjoy hearing and that they learn from.
When making decisions, trust your gut, trust your intuition, and don't question it for too long.
Relationships are extremely important - it's necessary for survival for all humans, not just in the business sense.

"There are a lot of great songs but I feel like there should be more options that are of higher quality because that's what kids deserve." — David Choi

About David Choi: David is an entrepreneur, music producer, and founder of several startups. He has been in the entertainment business for almost 20 years and was one of the earliest content creators on YouTube since 2006. Having a mass of close to a million subscribers, David founded an independent record company Choice Music Inc, which has garnered over 100 million streams, and video views and has worked with brands such as Disney, Kellogg's, American Cancer Society, GE, Google, and the list goes on. He is happily married and has a beautiful daughter, and is residing in Southern California.

Connect with David Choi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchoimusic/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/davidchoimusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidchoimusic

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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34min
January 16, 2023Mike Del Ponte: Who's in your top 50 list?
In this episode, Rich and Mike discuss:
Hire a coach.
Stop proving yourself.
Friendships and relationships
Putting effort into relationships but not receiving the same back
Keeping relationships and making new ones

Key Takeaways:
The secret to being a great startup CEO is to have a coach. Always seek out people who were ahead of you and could help you to accomplish your goals.
Happiness doesn't come from proving yourself or reaching certain milestones in life; it comes from having love, family, faith, and friends.
You might feel like you have lots of acquaintances but no real friends when you have friends all over, so try listing the top 50 people who are most important to you. Track their progress in life on a standing call to maintain that list and your relationship.
Give people the benefit of the doubt if you are intentional with them and they do not reciprocate. The key to living a happy, peaceful life is to not take anything personally.
To maintain current relationships and form new ones, stay true to yourself and don't try to be something you're not - know what feels right for you, know what your values and strengths are, and embrace those.

"Take inventory of the relationships in your life and if you're happy with how everything is, keep it as it is. And if you see an area for improvement, then maybe consider a structure." — Mike Del Ponte

About Mike Del Ponte: Mike is a founder of several companies, including Soma water, which Full Circle Home successfully acquired. He is a venture capitalist and has empowered founders to rapidly scale their start-ups to over $3 billion in total valuations. Mike is currently focused on his firm MDP Business Consulting where he coaches a group of CEOs at startup and growth-stage companies. Mike has degrees from Yale and Boston College.

Connect with Mike Del Ponte:
Website: https://www.mikedelponte.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedelponte/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedelponte/

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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45min
January 09, 2023Amir Syed: From Immigrant Family to Financial, Location, and Time Freedom
In this episode, Rich and Amir discuss:
How Amir appreciated life’s trials and learned from them
How to stay motivated
The three most important freedoms
Amir and his wife's journey toward parenthood
Staying in touch with the key people in your life

Key Takeaways:
You will always feel resentful at some point and have a big chip on your shoulder, but at the end of the day, challenges shape character. Keep your focus on how you will overcome hardships and prove to yourself and others that you can do it.
Rather than proving yourself to others, stay motivated by achieving your full potential, maximizing opportunities, and giving your absolute best.
Financial freedom, location freedom, and time freedom are the three most important freedoms – maximize those three areas by understanding time management, hiring the right people to delegate certain things to, and investing time in improving processes. In this way, you will be able to put yourself in positions where you only do what you enjoy.
It is difficult to struggle with infertility and miscarriage, but do not lose hope and do not give up. Keep your hope and faith – it may not happen the way you always planned, but it will come and it will be beautiful.
To effectively manage all of your relationships with the important people in your life, you must learn to say no and limit your time spent with people who do not need it from you.

"Hire the right people that got the results, pay them, have them hold you accountable and be directed, and you will literally accelerate your results." — Amir Syed

About Amir Syed: Amir is an entrepreneur, coach, and real estate investor, and he currently runs one of the top private mortgage banking teams in the entire US and 2021. He personally produced $150 million in loan production and led a group of five loan officers to over $650 million in production. He has also personally coached over 10 loan officers to $100 million in personal production on an annual basis and teaches highly effective and ethical selling strategies. Amir recently served as back-to-back board of director for the 139-year-old Chicago Association of Realtors, which represents over 17,000 members from all real estate specialties.

Connect with Amir Syed:
Website: https://www.growthonlycoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirsyed/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realAmirSyed

Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
Email: [email protected]
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FAQs about The Power of Connections:

How many episodes does The Power of Connections have?

The podcast currently has 128 episodes available.