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INspired INsider PodcastRe-Release [Top Giver Series] Beyond Giftology: The Art and Science of Gifting With John RuhlinJohn Ruhlin (1980–2024) was an American entrepreneur, speaker, and author best known for pioneering the concept of strategic gifting in business. He founded The Ruhlin Group, a firm specializing in personalized corporate gift strategies, and authored the best-selling book Giftology, which emphasizes the power of generosity to build lasting relationships. John began his career as a top sales representative for Cutco Cutlery, where he developed innovative approaches to client engagement. He passed away suddenly in August 2024 at 44, leaving a legacy of kindness and a transformative approach to business relationships. In this episode… Standing out in business is mor...
2025-04-291h 09
EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs' OrganizationGiftology | John RuhlinDave is back with another episode from the archives. In this episode, Dave has a chat with John Ruhlin, who has unfortunately passed away. John Ruhlin, master gift-giver, owner of Ruhlin Group, and author of "Giftology," teaches gifting strategies to drive sales growth. John discusses showing gratitude and appreciation (and knowing how and when!) will open doors, build relationships, and skyrocket your business to heights you never thought possible. Tune-in to learn how an Ohio farm boy became Cutco's greatest seller in history and how Proven Process can take business relationships to the next level.
2025-04-1842 min
The Daily Helping405. “Invest in people.” | Giftology and Honoring John Ruhlin’s Legacy with Sara HardwickIn this heartfelt episode of The Daily Helping, we pay tribute to the legacy of John Ruhlin, a visionary in the art of radical generosity and the founder of Giftology. Joining us is Sara Hardwick, the community relationship strategist at Giftology, who is continuing John’s mission of fostering authentic and meaningful connections.John's philosophy was simple yet transformative: relationships should be at the heart of everything we do. He revolutionized business networking and client relationships by teaching the power of thoughtful giving—not as a transactional tool, but as a foundation for true conn...
2025-03-1726 minThe Daily Helping405. “Invest in people.” | Giftology and Honoring John Ruhlin’s Legacy with Sara HardwickIn this heartfelt episode of The Daily Helping, we pay tribute to the legacy of John Ruhlin, a visionary in the art of radical generosity and the founder of Giftology. Joining us is Sara Hardwick, the community relationship strategist at Giftology, who is continuing John’s mission of fostering authentic and meaningful connections.John's philosophy was simple yet transformative: relationships should be at the heart of everything we do. He revolutionized business networking and client relationships by teaching the power of thoughtful giving—not as a transactional tool, but as a foundation for true conn...
2025-03-1726 min
The Big Fish Cares PodcastA Heartfelt Tribute to John RuhlinIn this deeply emotional and special episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher honors his late friend John Ruhlin, a man who had an extraordinary impact on his life in a short period of time. Originally scheduled to record a podcast with John, Benny reflects on the friendship they formed, the legacy John left behind, and the gifts he shared with the world.
This tribute episode features highlights from John’s Celebration of Life service, an interview with John’s close friend Cameron Herold, and clips from John’s past podcast appearances, including his insightful conversation on The Le...
2025-03-1650 min
The Wow FactorHonoring John Ruhlin | Founder of The Ruhlin Group | Creating Positive Experiences to Build Business RelationshipsJohn Ruhlin is the late founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar's Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies. John's unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). Prior to his passing, he spoke widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to elusive decision-makers. I'm so honored to share my...
2024-09-2559 min
The Greatness Machine299 | My Tribute to John Ruhlin: Why You Should Be Radically GenerousThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MACHINE and get on your way to being your best self.
What are you doing in your life to pour love into others and make a meaningful impact?
We often focus on our own goals and challenges in the rush of daily life. But what if the key to unlocking true fulfillment and success lies in how we pour love and generosity into those around us?
John Ruhlin, the mastermind...
2024-09-2020 min
The Business of Meetings236: ENCORE: Give to Get with John Ruhlin Last month, the world lost a great man, John Ruhlin. John unexpectedly passed away and for the first time ever, I want to share a replay of an interview I did with John a while back. His message of giftology is so important to us personally and in our businesses and I know John would want us to keep sharing his message with others to make a greater impact on the world. Please feel free to share today's episode with others to help continue John's legacy. In this episode, John tells his fascinating story and talks about...
2024-09-1733 min
Front Row Dads with Jon VromanLessons on Thoughtful Giving and Building Lasting Relationships with John RuhlinHey fellas, I wanna thank you for listening to this interview today. It's a very special one, a conversation I had that originally aired back in 2021 with my amazing friend John Ruhlin. Many of you in this community, and many in the entrepreneurial and business world, will know that name, and you likely know that we lost John a month ago suddenly. I've been sitting here at my desk, staring at this microphone, thinking about how I might truly honor this man, what I could say about him, the impact he's had on my life and the...
2024-09-1035 min
Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast for Entrepreneurs and LeadersIn Appreciation of John Ruhlin - Lessons that Live and Love OnIn memory of John, and to support his family during this difficult time, please consider contributing to the GoFundMe campaign set up in his honor. In Appreciation of John Ruhlin - Lessons that Live and Love On John Ruhlin was more than just an entrepreneur; he was a master of appreciation, a man whose philosophy of valuing others left an indelible mark on everyone he met. As we reflect on his life and legacy, it's clear that John's lessons on appreciation continue to resonate deeply, influencing both personal and professional relationships. In a recent series of conversations with some of...
2024-09-0357 min
Beyond A Million141: Remembering John Ruhlin: Giftology – The Secret to Building Business RelationshipsGiftology isn't just about giving gifts. It's about understanding that at the heart of every great business relationship lies the human connection, which is nurtured by acts of radical generosity. John Ruhlin, the visionary behind Giftology and founder of Giftology Group, was a leading authority on the power of using gifts as a business tool. His vision transformed the way companies think about and approach strategic gifting. Through his work, John helped countless businesses, from small startups to large corporations, use gifting to deepen connections with clients, employees, and partners, driving loyalty and business growth.
2024-09-0150 minBeyond A Million141: Remembering John Ruhlin: Giftology – The Secret to Building Business RelationshipsGiftology isn't just about giving gifts. It's about understanding that at the heart of every great business relationship lies the human connection, which is nurtured by acts of radical generosity. John Ruhlin, the visionary behind Giftology and founder of Giftology Group, was a leading authority on the power of using gifts as a business tool. His vision transformed the way companies think about and approach strategic gifting. Through his work, John helped countless businesses, from small startups to large corporations, use gifting to deepen connections with clients, employees, and partners, driving loyalty and business growth.
2024-09-0150 min
The Thought Leader Revolution PodcastEP603: TL Nuggets #176 - Cameron Herold - John Ruhlin, A Gift To All Of Us"We're trying to think of John as a gift to all of us because he really did teach us a lot about ourselves and our businesses and our communities and our friends and what really matter." Who can you love on right now? This question, frequently asked by John Ruhlin, reminds us of the power of giving. How can meaningful gifts create lasting memories in both personal and professional relationships? The meaningful art of gifting is a concept that John Ruhlin—Cameron Herold's close friend—popularized through his renowned book "Giftology." Strategically, giving thoughtful and pers...
2024-08-3044 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastJohn Ruhlin: The Art Of Gift Giving & How To Be MemorableThe focus of this episode is twofold. One is to look at how you are driven to show appreciation to people. How you show love and your motives behind your efforts. The other is some ideas for helping drive people to you. My muse is gift giving. The very concept has a lot of baggage around it. A lot of shoulds and expectations. Our focus here is using gift giving as a tool in your work, but we hit on the personal side as well. This is a message that forever changed my ideas on gift giving, and this...
2024-08-2358 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastJohn Ruhlin: The Art Of Gift Giving & How To Be MemorableThe focus of this episode is twofold. One is to look at how you are driven to show appreciation to people. How you show love and your motives behind your efforts. The other is some ideas for helping drive people to you. My muse is gift giving. The very concept has a lot of baggage around it. A lot of shoulds and expectations. Our focus here is using gift giving as a tool in your work, but we hit on the personal side as well. This is a message that forever changed my ideas on gift giving, and this...
2024-08-2358 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastJohn Ruhlin: The Art Of Gift Giving & How To Be MemorableThe focus of this episode is twofold. One is to look at how you are driven to show appreciation to people. How you show love and your motives behind your efforts. The other is some ideas for helping drive people to you. My muse is gift giving. The very concept has a lot of baggage around it. A lot of shoulds and expectations. Our focus here is using gift giving as a tool in your work, but we hit on the personal side as well. This is a message that forever changed my ideas on gift giving, and this...
2024-08-2358 min
Born to ImpactRemembering John Ruhlin: How to Give Life-Changing Gifts, with John Ruhlin & Joel Marion - BTI 117This past week we celebrated the life of one of my closest friends and former podcast guest, John Ruhlin, who we lost very suddenly at the young age of 44. John left behind his wife Lindsay, and four daughters, Reagan, Blakely, Saylor, and Layton. Please pray for his family and loved ones during this tragic time. To honor John and his legacy, we wanted to pull his episode from our archives and republish it today. Whether it's your first time listening, or if you've heard the episode before, there is so much practical wisdom shared on how to love peop...
2024-08-221h 35
The Daily Helping375. In Remembrance: Radical Generosity with John RuhlinThis episode is a rebroadcast of an interview with John Ruhlin. John unexpectedly passed away recently. He leaves behind a wife and four young children. We’re rebroadcasting this episode to both remind us of the beautiful legacy John created, and to encourage listeners to consider donating to his children’s education fund.John truly cared about helping people and making the world better. His “Biggest Helping” advice was to give more than is reasonable. I hope you’ll join me in following his lead as we support his family during this heartbreaking time.The GoFundMe l...
2024-08-1933 minThe Daily Helping375. In Remembrance: Radical Generosity with John RuhlinThis episode is a rebroadcast of an interview with John Ruhlin. John unexpectedly passed away recently. He leaves behind a wife and four young children. We’re rebroadcasting this episode to both remind us of the beautiful legacy John created, and to encourage listeners to consider donating to his children’s education fund.John truly cared about helping people and making the world better. His “Biggest Helping” advice was to give more than is reasonable. I hope you’ll join me in following his lead as we support his family during this heartbreaking time.The GoFundMe l...
2024-08-1933 min
Elevate with Robert GlazerHonoring The Life and Work of John RuhlinEarlier this week, the world lost a kind and generous soul--John Ruhlin, who died suddenly while on vacation with his family. John was best known as the gifting guru; his company, The Ruhlin Group, helps some of the world's largest companies design thoughtful, impactful strategies for using gifting to forge relationships with clients and partners. He was also the author of Giftology which shared his philosophy of radical generosity, which shaped his interaction with everyone in his personal and professional life.John was also a friend of the show--he was one of the first Elevate Podcast guests...
2024-08-1045 min
Systems SimplifiedHow the Process of Gifting Can Drive Exponential Business Growth With John RuhlinJohn Ruhlin is the Co-founder of Giftology Group and Ruhlin Group, which are gift strategy and logistics companies. He is also the author of Giftology and the #1 all-time distributor of Cutco Knives in its 65-plus year history. As a master gift-giver, John forges lifetime relationships while generating enormous returns for his clients. His impressive list of clients includes the Chicago Cubs, Orlando Magic, the Chicago Bears, and many top entrepreneurs, including Darren Hardy and Cameron Herold. In this episode: Sending thoughtfully chosen gifts can profoundly impact your business relationships. Consider the lasting impression you can c...
2024-06-1447 min
The Deep Specialization™ PodcastGifting For Growth w/John Ruhlin “We started to realize that we're going to become the expert at how to use high level, unique, creative, physical goods to deepen relationships, open doors, and 10X referrals.” – John Ruhlin, Co-Founder of GiftologyYou can’t talk about corporate gifting without John Ruhlin, the Co-Founder of Giftology (and author of the eponymous book), who not only reverse-engineered the idea for his company after seeing gifting strategies take place organically, but actually opted out of med school because of the success he found early on. He joins the show to explain, in great detail, how to levera...
2024-03-0656 minThe Deep Specialization™ PodcastGifting For Growth w/John Ruhlin “We started to realize that we're going to become the expert at how to use high level, unique, creative, physical goods to deepen relationships, open doors, and 10X referrals.” – John Ruhlin, Co-Founder of GiftologyYou can’t talk about corporate gifting without John Ruhlin, the Co-Founder of Giftology (and author of the eponymous book), who not only reverse-engineered the idea for his company after seeing gifting strategies take place organically, but actually opted out of med school because of the success he found early on. He joins the show to explain, in great detail, how to levera...
2024-03-0656 min
Dr. Patty Ann PodcastHow To Win Anyone Over with John RuhlinToday I'm joined by John Ruhlin, author and expert on strategic gift-giving in the business world. John shares his unique perspective on how thoughtful gifting can transform relationships in both personal and professional spheres. From leveraging generosity to enhance business relationships to navigating personal challenges and growth, this discussion dives deep into the philosophy behind meaningful gift-giving and its impact on leadership and business success. What You'll Learn: ⚡ The Power of Personalized Gifting: John emphasizes the importance of personalized gift-giving in building and nurturing business relationships. He argues that 99 out of 100 people can implement his st...
2024-02-2357 min
The Jason Marc Campbell Business PodcastMaster The Art of Gift Giving with John RuhlinWhat if you could use gifts to increase your sales, referrals, and retention? That’s exactly what John Ruhlin, the founder of The Ruhlin Group and the author of Giftology, does for himself and his clients. In this episode of Selling With Love, John shares his insights and stories on how to use gifts to cut through the noise, connect deeper, and sell with love.You’ll learn why gifts are not bribes, how to avoid the common mistakes of gifting, and how to choose the right gifts for the right people at the right time. Whether you’...
2024-01-2943 min
Beyond High PerformanceGrowing your Business with GENEROSITY with John RuhlinMETA PERFORMANCE SHOW | On this episode of the Meta Performance Show, Jason Jaggard sits down with international keynote speaker and author of the best-selling book “Giftology”, John Ruhlin. From a young age, John has been turning gift-giving into one of the most important tools a business can use to build longevity and success. It all started with a sales internship with CutCo, where some feedback to start intentionally giving away smaller-ticket gifts to establish relationships and encourage sales, grew to John becoming the highest-selling intern in the company's history (of over 2 million salespeople).In this...
2023-11-211h 06
Life Between SundaysThe Power of Thoughtful Gift Giving with John RuhlinThis is an episode that I legitimately hesitated to share… because I feel like I'm sharing some of the secret sauce I've been using over the last 6 years! No joke. Several years back I was introduced to John Ruhlin's work and I immediately began to implement it. If you are a business owner, a pastor, a person who wants to make a difference, or you want to love people well (did I hit everyone?), this is a MUST LISTEN to episode! In this interview, John Ruhlin and I talk about the superpower of gift giving. Jo...
2023-10-2528 min
Free Time with Jenny Blake🎁 The Best Gifting Strategies and Biggest Mistakes with John Ruhlin“Nobody’s soul is moved by swag.” So says longtime friendtor of the pod, John Ruhlin, founder of strategic gifting company Giftology.Since the day I met John and encountered his work in 2016, I have been inspired by his commitment to elevating the relationship game with generosity, “heart bombs,” and expressing genuine appreciation in the business world and beyond.He does this all while setting up brilliant systems to make sure it all actually happens (such as setting a robust annual gifting budget aside off of top-line revenue). John is long overdue for a free time appea...
2023-09-2630 min
HYDRATE with Tracy Duhs121. Giftology: How to Be Better Than Mediocre at Giving Gifts Ft. John RuhlinIn this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy sits down with John Ruhlin, the author of Giftology, The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention. Giftology is based on the belief that gifts can be used to build stronger relationships, express gratitude, and create meaningful experiences. It also emphasizes the importance of giving gifts that are personalized and relevant to the recipient. In this episode, John talks about why typical corporate swag and branded gifts often fall flat, The philosophy behind Giftology, Why timing an...
2023-07-2336 min
The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett GillilandCircuit of Success | The Art of Gifting: Leveraging Technology to Win Big with John RuhlinThis week on The Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland interviews guest John Ruhlin. John shares his background growing up on a farm in Ohio and his initial plan to become a doctor. However, a mentor’s generosity and the power of meaningful gifting changed his trajectory. He became the top rep for CutCo knives by gifting high-quality knives to CEOs and building strong relationships. The conversation touches on lessons learned during the pandemic, including the value of remote work and setting boundaries. John mentions his strategy of leveraging technology and being selective about in-person engagements. Tune in for insights on...
2023-06-1938 min
Capital HackingEP 272: Become the Gift Giver and Transform Your Life with John RuhlinWhen giving gifts, the gift must match your relationship with your recipient or your brand. In this episode, John Rulin talks about the power of gift-giving in building strong relationships in business and in life and that the outcomes we want in business, such as referrals, deal flow, access, retention, and loyalty, are driven by how we show up for people.He also talks about how showing up for families in uncommon ways can lead to being liked, loved, trusted, and top of mind, which also leads to referrals. Listen in as John shares his book ‘Giftology’ and...
2023-03-0938 min
#ThisWeekWithSabir - eCommerce Mastery with Sabir Semerkant#074 Building Your Business with Generosity, Relationship and Gifting with John RuhlinMeet John Ruhlin. John and I will dive deeply into gifting in business and how to do it the right way. He wrote the book on the subject (Title: GIFTOLOGY).
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John Ruhlin is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder and author of Giftology and has been featured in Fox News, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc and New York Times. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world’s most recognizable brands, John developed a system of usin...
2022-12-141h 02
What's Next with Eric WoodEp 172 - The Art of Gift Giving with John RuhlinJohn Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar’s Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies.
John’s unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). He now speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to elusive decision makers.
John is an author of the...
2022-09-2848 min
The Business of Meetings108: Give to Get with John RuhlinToday, we are happy to be speaking with the legendary John Ruhlin! John is the founder of Giftology, and he is full of energy and great ideas! In this episode, John tells his fascinating story and talks about how he created Giftology. He explains how he developed the understanding of giving personal gifts and shares his best marketing and sales referral tool. He also discusses why you should focus on your inner circle and why he wrote the book Giftology. We hope you enjoy listening to today's enlightening conversation with John Ruhlin! JOHN...
2022-04-0532 min
The Undefeated Marketing PodcastDo You Give or Manipulate? with John Ruhlin
In episode 25 of the Undefeated Marketing Podcast, John Ruhlin, founder and author of Gift·ology, joins Phillip to discuss authentic gift giving and how it can transform your business.
John is the ultimate giver and explains how his mentor (and ex-girlfriends dad) taught him the importance of relationships and giving meaningful gifts. It became the foundation of his sales as a Cutco sales rep – and he is now the #1 sales rep out of 2 million.
*Build out a list of your essential relationships and listen closely to John’s awesome examples and how he works with business...
2022-03-3045 minThe Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett GillilandJohn Ruhlin Joins the Show!Ruhlin started the Ruhlin Group in 2000.
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On this episode of Circuit of Success, Brett welcomes expert salesman and author John Ruhlin (johnruhlin.com). John tells us about his company setting new standards in the world of gifting and logistics, authoring the New York Times bestseller Giftology, and how giving gifts can change your professional life. Join us for this episode of Circuit of Success!
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2021-12-2700 min
The Art of CharmJohn Ruhlin | How to Maximize Your Gift GivingIn today’s episode, we cover the art of gift giving with John Ruhlin. John Ruhlin is the founder and CEO of Ruhlin Group, the master of building businesses by giving gifts, and the author of Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention.
Giving the right gift can radically strengthen any personal or business relationship, but what questions should you ask when thinking about the right gift for someone, what gifts should you avoid at all cost, and when is the right time to give a gi...
2021-12-201h 01
Dropping BombsJohn Ruhlin. How to Give the BEST Gift. Episode 428 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)John will tell you, "How you love and treat people will open more doors than you can imagine." In fact, one gifting experience (Brooks Brother experiment) has opened more doors than $10 Million in advertising could ever do. After applying principles of generosity learned from "Attorney Paul," John started selling the largest deals in Cutco history out of 1.5 million other reps and distributors. Yes. 1.5 million. Not only was he gifting knives, but he was being asked to speak on stages around the country to teach sales and marketing teams how to build relationships in unconventional ways.Today John and his...
2021-12-021h 11
Garlic Marketing ShowJohn Ruhlin on the Ultimate Business Holiday Gift Guide, Giftology GroupWhen was the last time you invested $100k into the top 50 relationships that allow you to even have a company? Ian Garlic talks to John Ruhlin, the author of Giftology, about choosing a gift that will make an impact in your business relationships. John also explains what you should be sending to clients during the holidays instead of gifts, and when you should actually give them gifts. What You’ll Learn:How to Show Up in Unusual Ways to a Client (3:28)The Biggest Mistakes in Gift Giving (6:16)Why Aren't You Investing in Your Rel...
2021-11-1138 min
The Kara Goldin Show199 John Ruhlin: Co-Founder & CEO of Giftology Group and Author of Giftology“I started understanding what it was about gifts. It was about relationships. It was about referrals. It was about people trusting you.” How can radical generosity help us build not only our relationships, but our businesses as well? Today’s guest is here to show us how. John Ruhlin, co-founder and CEO of Giftology Group takes us through his journey and shares how his desire to make his clients feel appreciated and cared for helped build his business and grow his network to where it is today. Learn how to create strong and lasting relationships in your profes...
2021-11-0137 min
I Wish They Knew(Ep. 49) John Ruhlin: Earning a higher return on relationshipsWe spent a lot of time thinking about return on investment, but what about earning a higher return on relationships? In this episode, John Ruhlin, founder of Giftology Group and author of Giftology, debunks popular myths of gift-giving and explores how "radical generosity" can produce deeper and higher-yield relationships with our customers and even our loved ones.
ABOUT JOHN:
John Ruhlin is the founder of the Giftology Group, which has created gift packages for some of the largest companies and pro sports teams in the world, as well as mid-sized and privately owned businesses. John is the author of Giftology...
2021-09-0913 min
Strong By Design PodcastEp 188 The Value of Gift Giving and Relationships ft. John Ruhlin of GiftologySend a textJohn Ruhlin is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world’s most recognizable brands, Cutco Knives, John developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. Giftology, his brand and his NY Times best-selling book, is about relationship retention and growth through constant gratitude. Honestly, it’s about finding ways to blow people's minds and filling their hearts with joy and amazement, deepening those bonds for life...
2021-08-1152 min
Catalyst PodcastEPISODE 613 - John Ruhlin // Giftology: Utilizing Generosity to Build RelationshipsIn this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, Brad Lomenick sits down with generosity expert, John Ruhlin for a conversation about how generosity builds relationships. Listen in as John reminds us that organizations rise and fall on relationships and we need to put intentional effort into making our customers, team members, and constituents feel appreciated and engaged. Keep up with John Ruhlin: Instagram: @johnruhlin Twitter: @ruhlin Facebook: John Ruhlin Website: https://giftologygroup.com/ruhlingroup Cal Newport article referenced in conversation about sustainable remote work: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/how-to-achieve-sustainable-remote-work?utm_source=n...
2021-07-1555 min
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan#123: Why Radical Generosity Will CHANGE The Game For You and Your Relationships with John RuhlinThis man has completely REWROTE my concept of gift giving with his philosophy of Radical Generosity. It’s time to stop giving underwhelming gifts that cost us money and actually damage our relationships with clients, customers, and employees. John Ruhlin is the creator of Gift·ology, the strategy of maximizing customer loyalty and turning clients into active referral machines. It’s about getting out of the transaction business and getting into the relationship business. It’s about going all in on PEOPLE! If you want to stop wasting money and start dropping love bombs, click play! About...
2021-06-2250 min
The Doctor & The NurseJohn Ruhlin - The LIFE Changing Art of Gift GivingJohn Ruhlin - The LIFE Changing Art of Gift Giving Radical generosity is the against-the-grain secret weapon of real influencers, and it will allow you to boost referrals, retention rates, and ROI like few other strategies. But be warned, gifts with strings attached backfire. There is a right, and wrong, way to give. John Ruhlin has gifted on behalf of everyone from Forbes Magazine to the Fortune 500 and his tactics lead to appreciative responses and wide-open check books. Through poignant personal stories and data-backed evidence, Ruhlin breaks down how anyone-from mail clerk to...
2021-06-1039 min
BetterWealth with Caleb GuilliamsInvesting In Gratitude with Giftology Author John RuhlinIn today's BetterWealth episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing the author of “Giftology” John Ruhlin. John Ruhlin is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. John describes his philosophy of R.O.R - Return on Relationships. Listen as John shares his story, coming from a small farm town and developing into the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. John describes better wealth as investing into human beings. John talks about the misconceptions of gift giving, taking care of your employees and offering non-branding legacies to your relationships and the...
2021-06-0946 min
The Chris Harder ShowThe Art of Good Gift-Giving with John RuhlinIn This Episode You Will Learn About: Why gift-giving is so important How John started Giftology The power of relationships The best gifts to give How the law of reciprocity works Resources: johnruhlin.com Read: "Giftology" Instagram: @johnruhlin LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-ruhlin-0b04b01 Facebook: facebook.com/johnruhlinjr Twitter: @ruhlin ownit64.com Show Notes: John Ruhlin is known in the highest of social circles as the greatest gift-giver in the world. It’s not because of what he gives, but the thought that goes into his pre...
2021-05-1255 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastInspiring Generosity with John RuhlinIn this episode, John talks with John Ruhlin - an international keynote speaker, advisor, author of the book Giftology, co-founder of Ruhlin Group and Giftology Group, husband and dad. John has been featured in Huffington Post, Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur. His book Giftology teaches the message of inspiring people to be generous as leaders. Listen to this episode to learn more: [02:08] - John's backstory [03:15] - One of the best books on relationships [09:16] - The core of sales [10:08] - The ripple effect of paying attention to people [15:08...
2021-05-1148 min
Financial Freedom with Real Estate InvestingMB 258: The Gifting System That Generates a 10X Return – With John RuhlinWithout the high-net-worth individuals who put money in our deals, we wouldn’t have a syndication business. And yet, most of us are terrible at showing our appreciation to the passive investors we work with. When a deal goes through, we send them a mug or hat with our logo on it and call it a day. But does that reflect what the relationship is actually worth to us? Is there a better way to do gifting? John Ruhlin is the Cofounder of Giftology Group, a strategic gifting consultancy that helps sales leaders, business owners and executives un...
2021-03-2258 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill43. John Ruhlin — Cut Through Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention"A gift isn't about you. A gift, by its very nature, if you want it to move somebody's heart, better be about the other frickin’ person." - John Ruhlin
Why you need to throw everything you think you know about gifting out the window.
How thoughtful gestures can foster profitable, long-term relationships.
Why you should stop sending merchandise as gifts.
How John's elaborate proposal landed him in the ICU.
John Ruhlin: Revolutionizing Gift-GivingJohn Ruhlin started out with a simple desire to make some extra cash to fund his way through medical school. He got hi...
2021-02-0255 min
Perfect PracticeGiftology with John Ruhlin and Sachin PatelSachin met John Ruhlin at a retreat on fatherhood where he was invited to speak in 2021. A few weeks after the retreat, Sachin received a package in the mail which contained John's book, gift-wrapped in the most amazing way. John Ruhlin joins the show today to share how nurturing the relationships you already have might be the most important investment you make. Tune in to find out what Giftology does and how it can help you grow your business. Key Takeaways: [:45] Sachin welcomes John Rulin — thanks him for the gift...
2021-01-211h 02
Now to Next with Nick NantonNow to Next with Nick Nanton Feat. John RuhlinJohn Ruhlin is the founder of the Ruhlin Group, a gift strategy and logistics company that helps their clients send world-class gifts that stand out, increase referrals, and strengthen retention with their clients, employees and prospects. It all started when John began applying the principles of generosity at Cutco and started making the largest deals out of all of their 1.5 million reps and distributors. Suddenly he wasn’t just selling knives, people were asking him to speak on stage and teach their sales and marketing teams. John took those principles of giving that made him so successful at Cutco an...
2020-12-2754 min
Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer46. John Ruhlin, The Ruhlin Group — Giftology & Business Relationship ManagementJohn Ruhlin has turned giving gifts into an art form. From humble beginnings as a Cutco knife salesman, he launched The Ruhlin Group - an elite business relationship building program disguised as a gifting service. Now a globally renowned speaker with his best-selling book, Giftology, John Ruhlin wants to teach the world not only how and when to give gifts, but why. Today, John shares his inspiring story that took from Ohio farm boy to hugely successful founder. Plus, we get to the bottom of why slapping your logo on a coffee mug is just about the worst gift...
2020-11-1235 minBorn to ImpactHow to Give Life-Changing Gifts, Feat. John Ruhlin, with Joel Marion – BTI 84Get ready for a fascinating conversation with John Ruhlin! Today, John Ruhlin joins us to discuss Giftology, the science of gift-giving. John Ruhlin is the founder of Giftology and the world’s leading authority on maximizing relationships and loyalty, both personal and business, through radical generosity. He is also the author of the best-selling book “Giftology” and a highly sought after keynote speaker. John and Giftology have been featured in and on Fox News, Forbes, Fast Company, Ink Magazine, and the New York Times. A short lis...
2020-09-081h 28
Selling the Dream: A Podcast for Resort & 2nd Home Real Estate AgentsEp. 209: John Ruhlin Shares How to Give Good GiftsAre you interested in surprising and delighting your clients?
You may want to look into giving better gifts! And we’re not just talking about getting some cheap swag, and putting your logo on it!
Everyone gives swag or logoed items for anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas (we call those ABC gifts).
But if you want to be like Seth Godin’s purple cow, and stand out, you’re going to want to be completely different!
Gifts...
2020-08-2900 min
Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the JourneyJohn Ruhlin - How To Grow Your Business Through Giving GiftsThis episode is a real gift to our audience and after listening, you’ll totally get it! Literally. John Ruhlin, from Giftology, is on the show today and he is absolutely amazing when it comes to gifting with the right amount of thoughtfulness and meaning. There’s been a paradigm shift in marketing recently, so the idea of gift-giving is very timely and John has a knack for staying top of mind, and growing relationships and referrals all through the art of gift-giving. John works with some big companies and agencies and he discusses his process as to ho...
2020-07-231h 09
The Speaker Lab PodcastBuilding Relationships Through Giving Gifts with John RuhlinWe talk about relationships but what about building relationships through giving gifts? What are the dos and don'ts of successful gift-giving? Here to tell us is gifting expert, best-selling author and keynote speaker John Ruhlin.On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, John tells us who to give gifts to, when to give gifts, and how to reframe gift-giving as an investment versus just another line item expense.You'll hear those topics plus a few great gifting stories on this edition of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How...
2020-07-1436 min
Words With Friends, Hosted by Phil M. Jones10 | John Ruhlin Talks "Present"In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews international keynote speaker, John Ruhlin. The word for today’s show is “present”. Considering the current circumstances, this word perhaps has never been more important and relevant. Right now, is it more of a challenge to “be present” as our mind tends to drift to bigger problems brought on by the pandemic. But by doing so, aren’t we being really unfair to our families and friends who are just looking to have a heartfelt conversation with us? Like most of us, John shares how he i...
2020-05-1900 min
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, ProfitJohn Ruhlin, Founder of The Giftology Group, on Business Gift-Giving to Get Attention, Increase Referrals, & Improve Retention...Ep #31 - My guest this week is John Ruhlin, the founder of The Giftology Group and the best-selling author of the book, "Giftology." John specializes in helping businesses to get attention, increase referrals, and strengthen retention through the act of gift giving. The Giftology Group is a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, and Caesar's Entertainment, to execute year-round gifting strategies. In today's interview, John and I discuss the right way and the wrong way to go about gift-giving as a business strategy. According to John, most companies have t...
2020-02-2845 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 79 - The Science of Radical Giftology with John RuhlinEveryone has a story about receiving a gift they had no interest in, but do any of us know if we’ve ever given a gift that someone else didn’t want? This is exactly the situation John Ruhlin wants to help you avoid. John is the author of Giftology, a book that teaches the science of “radical generosity.” He has helped countless companies boost their referrals, retention rates, and ROI, and our interview with him was a gift in and of itself!John has helped people accelerate relationships with their teams and the people they serve, and he h...
2019-10-2245 min
Find Your Passion Career PodcastFYPC Podcast Ep. 45: John Ruhlin, Author of Giftology, Speaker and Founder of Ruhlin GroupJohn Ruhlin is THE gifting guy. He’s the author of Giftology, speaker and founder of Ruhlin Group where he consults companies on how to level up their gifting. John understands the value of relationships, and he emphasizes how a personalized gift can create meaningful connections with people in your network. Not all of us can afford to buy a personalized gift for every person that has helped along the way and that’s okay. But we can all write a letter. “It’s not about spending the most money…I’ll spend $9 on handwritten notes that p...
2019-10-2146 min
5 Minute Success - The PodcastJohn Ruhlin - Secrets of Unlimited Referrals Revealed: 5 Minute Success- The PodcastJohn Ruhlin is the world's leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder and author of Giftology and has been featured in Fox News, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc and New York Times. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world's most recognizable brands, John developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. He and his firm now help automate this process for individuals and organizations like UBS, Raymond James, DR Horton, Keller Williams, the Chicago Cubs, and Caesar's Palace...
2019-05-0230 min
Scaling Up Business with Bill GallagherJohn Ruhlin — Special Gifts That Make A Big ImpactThe act of giving a truly meaningful gift to show the significance and importance of your relationship with others can be a tricky balance. What does gifting done right look like? Today’s returning guest is back with some wisdom on how to show appreciation and love through gifting. John Ruhlin is the Founder of the Ruhlin Group, where he helps companies develop VIP gifting programs. He is also the author of Giftology. He is an expert on the topic of meaningful gift giving. What do you give someone who has ever...
2019-04-2444 min
The Going Scared Podcast with Jessica HoneggerJohn Ruhlin, Expert Gift GiverJohn Ruhlin has no problem with being called a master networker. Because to John, networking is not some cheap sales tactic, but a vital way to connect and build long-term relationships. Which, we all need. From sales, to breaking into a new friend-group, to navigating the treacherous waters of the PTA, we could all use a little help fostering deep networking relationships. Today, John is giving us the gift of effective networking. With his revolutionary "Giftology" approach to building connections, John and Jessica discover what it means to communicate value and deepen relationships. Show Notes
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2019-03-1349 min
Elevate with Robert GlazerJohn Ruhlin on the Art of Gifting in BusinessJohn Ruhlin might be the best gift giver in the world. As founder of gifting and logistics company, The Ruhlin Group, and author of Giftology, John knows a thing or two about why gifting matters and how, when it’s done right, it’s one of the most effective ways to get more referrals, get a meeting with almost any decision-maker, increase client and employee retention, and win the hearts and minds of influencers and partners. In this episode of the podcast, Robert Glazer talks with John about all these benefits of gifting as well as common giftin...
2019-02-1531 min
SharkPreneurJohn RuhlinOn today's episode, Kevin and Seth speak with John Ruhlin of Giftology. John talks about "how you love and treat people, and how it will open more doors than you can imagine." He discusses the importance of giving gifts - that in fact, one gifting experience will open more doors than $10 Million in advertising could ever do.
John started selling the largest deals in Cutco history out of 1.5 million other reps and distributors. Yes 1.5 million! Not only was he gifting knives, but he was being asked to speak on stages around the country to teach...
2019-01-0222 min
SharkPreneurJohn RuhlinOn today's episode, Kevin and Seth speak with John Ruhlin of Giftology. John talks about "how you love and treat people, and how it will open more doors than you can imagine." He discusses the importance of giving gifts - that in fact, one gifting experience will open more doors than $10 Million in advertising could ever do.
John started selling the largest deals in Cutco history out of 1.5 million other reps and distributors. Yes 1.5 million! Not only was he gifting knives, but he was being asked to speak on stages around the country to teach...
2019-01-0222 min
Peak Performers | Tools, Strategies & Psychology to Get Things DoneHow to Avoid Transactional Relationships l John Ruhlin l Episode #584John Ruhlin is the world's leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder and author of Giftology, and has been featured in Fox News, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc and New York Times. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world's most recognizable brands, John developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. He and his firm now help automate this process for individuals and organizations like UBS, Raymond James, DR Horton, Keller Williams, the Chicago Cubs and Caesar's Palace...
2018-11-0526 min
The Dov Barron ShowLeadership and Loyalty - The Law of Reciprocity in Leadership with John RuhlinAs a leader (in any capacity) you know that in an ever increasingly noisy world, creating an edge that will make you stand out can be very difficult when everyone and everything is competing for attention.So how can you not only grab the attention you need to grow your business and your leadership in a way that will tattoo you and your brand onto the hearts and minds of those you wish to influence?Well stay tuned because our guest on this episode is John RuhlinJohn Ruhlin is the founder and CEO...
2018-10-291h 00
The Dov Baron ShowJohn Ruhlin: Giftology [audio]As a leader (in any capacity) you know that in an ever increasingly noisy world, creating an edge that will make you stand out can be very difficult when everyone and everything is competing for attention. So how can you not only grab the attention you need to grow your business and your leadership in a way that will tattoo you and your brand onto the hearts and minds of those you wish to influence? Well stay tuned because our guest on this episode is John Ruhlin John Ruhlin is the f...
2018-10-291h 04
Breakthrough SuccessE261: Giving Gifts Is The Ultimate Marketing With John RuhlinJohn Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar's Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and the John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies. His unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). He now speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to elusive decision makers. Quotes To Remember: "If you t...
2018-10-2240 min
Steal The Show – Steal the Show with Michael Port112 John Ruhlin on the Performance of How to Give the Perfect Gift
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“The gift is supposed to represent the value you place on the relationship.” – John Ruhlin
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Why is gift giving such a challenge? We know the people around us; we know their likes, their interests … but when we want to celebrate them, all great gift ideas go out the window. Amazon becomes our search engine. Wine and chocolates are a go-to.
On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we are joined by John Ruhlin to unpack the performance of gift-giving. Yes, gif...
2018-07-1627 min
Steal the Show with Michael Port112 John Ruhlin on the Performance of How to Give the Perfect Gift“The gift is supposed to represent the value you place on the relationship.” - John Ruhlin (click to tweet) Why is gift giving such a challenge? We know the people around us; we know their likes, their interests … but when we want to celebrate them, all great gift ideas go out the window. Amazon becomes our search engine. Wine and chocolates are a go-to. On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we are joined by John Ruhlin to unpack the performance of gift-giving. Yes, gift-giving is a performance--one that has true craft and tech...
2018-07-1648 min
Making Bank®️Win Hearts, Minds, and Business. The Art of Giftology with Guest John Ruhlin: MakingBank S3E4MAKING BANK is now a weekly YouTube TV show / iTunes Podcast full of #Success and #Business with Josh. Subscribe to the Podcast MP3: bit.ly/TumblrSubscribeSubscribe to iTunes: bit.ly/JoshF_ItunesSUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes and bonuses: bit.ly/JoshFSubscribe=== SUMMARY ===Sometimes its best to look at what everyone else is doing to try to open doors for their business, for new relationships, and new opportunities and then do something completely different and unexpected; to do something that will clearly have an impact and leave a lasting, positive impression.Today on #MakingBank, host Josh Felber invites John R...
2018-06-2436 min
Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!The Art Of Giving Gifts In Business with John RuhlinThe world is filled with broken entrepreneurs, salespeople, and professionals because they have not mastered the concepts of access and influence. When dealing with people in the business world, it is often through the relationships we foster with them that takes us to a much higher platform.
Access and influence are two great tools to use because figuring out how to access your audience can you create the kind of influence you want. Brad Costanzo interviews John Ruhlin of the Ruhlin Group who utilizes gifts to get access and influence with people.
As an expert...
2018-06-1147 min
Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!The Art Of Giving Gifts In Business with John RuhlinThe world is filled with broken entrepreneurs, salespeople, and professionals because they have not mastered the concepts of access and influence. When dealing with people in the business world, it is often through the relationships we foster with them that takes us to a much higher platform.Access and influence are two great tools to use because figuring out how to access your audience can you create the kind of influence you want. Brad Costanzo interviews John Ruhlin of the Ruhlin Group who utilizes gifts to get access and influence with people.As...
2018-06-1147 min
Business Done Differently with Jesse Cole134 : John Ruhlin - Client Retention ExpertJohn Ruhlin has worked with the who's who creating amazing gift strategies for client growth and retention. Today, he breaks down how anyone-from mail clerk to managing director-can master the magic of Giftology.
John Ruhlin - Creating Advocates
Gifts are not only for your client. They are also for your client's spouse, assistant or their team members, the "inner circle".
If you take care of the [client's] entire family, everything else in business seems to take care of itself. - John Ruhlin
Often times, the client's spouse doesn't always get the best side of things. The client is...
2018-04-1645 min
Frickin' Awesome Entrepreneur008: Grow Business by Showing Gratitude with John RuhlinI am so excited to share the stage today with John Ruhlin, an entrepreneur who has found great success through radical gifting. Listen in as John shares with us about his superpower, the people he surrounds himself with, and the hacks he uses to achieve success. About John Ruhlin John Ruhlin is the founder of the Ruhlin Group. John company is trusted by the leaders of fast-growing companies to develop relationship-building strategies and VIP gifting programs to increase referrals and strengthen retention with their most important clients, employees, and prospects. The Ruhlin Group's clients include the Chicago...
2018-02-2638 min
The Less Doing Podcast304: John Ruhlin - The Power and Skill of Giving_“Do gifting when you don’t have to, and then you don’t have to do gifting. It already becomes a part of the process, and people want to renew with you… It just becomes a natural progression.”_ John Ruhlin, author of Giftology
It’s December, and you are struggling with the eternal question: “What gift should I give my employees, clients, and the people I want to maintain a relationship with?” Bad news: you’re already wrong.
In this episode of the Less Doing podcast, Ari chats with John Ruhlin, the author of Giftology and an expert in gifting and gratitude stra...
2017-12-1331 min
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'LearyJohn Ruhlin + Generosity as a Competitive Advantage"Are you sewing seeds for 50-year relationships or 5-minute relationships?" John Ruhlin grew up 1 of 6 kids on a farm in Ohio. He learned first hand that, when you're poor - generosity does not go unnoticed. When working his way through college, he met a mentor who shaped the trajectory of his life. The foundation for success in his mentor's relationships, business and life was: Generosity. Today, 15 years later, John teaches generosity as a competitive advantage in business for clients like NASCAR and the Miami Dolphins and is the author of Giftology. ...
2017-10-1951 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast232: Power Talk Friday - John Ruhlin: The Art & Science of Creating Powerful RelationshipsToday we are in for an incredible treat. John Rhulin is the founder of the Ruhlin Group, a powerhouse company that helps high-end firms reach their audience, maintain customers, and gain referrals through Gift-Giving. John has roots as a salesman, but by seeking opportunity, reaching for excellence, and learning the huge value of gratitude, John has created a Group with high-end clients such as the Chicago Cubs and Electrolux. With such huge clients, it might seem like a stretch to think that John has wisdom for you and your design business. Well, that simply isn’t true! The...
2017-09-151h 01
Can I Pick Your Brain?109: How to Capture Your Dream Clients by Giving Gifts with John RuhlinMy guest today spent $7,000 buying out all the clothes in a Brooks Brothers store and gave it all to a potential client.
That crazy gamble paid off BIG TIME!
He went from being an Ohio farm boy to becoming the greatest seller in Cutco’s 68 year history out of 1.5 million other reps and distributors!
How?
By mastering the art and science of giving gifts.
John Ruhlen is the author of the transformational book titled ‘Giftology, the art and science of using gifts to cut through the noise, increase referrals and strengthen retention.’
He is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift...
2017-09-1300 min
Scaling Up Business with Bill GallagherJohn Ruhlin - The Strategic Way to Use GiftingJohn Ruhlin is the author of GIFTOLOGY: The Art & Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through The Noise & Drive Referrals and founder of the Ruhlin Group. There’s an art and science to using gifts to cut through the noise, and drive real referrals to your business. In this episode, John discusses how to use gifts to scale your business and increase referrals. John was a young, broke college kid who took a job at Cutco to hopefully pay his way through college. Fortunately at the time, John knew a lawyer outside of work who had the ‘secrets o...
2017-04-2636 min
The Go-Giver Podcast060 Giftology - John RuhlinGifts, Relationships, Love, Gratitude, Business Summary Should we directly incent people to refer business to us? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, John Ruhlin, author of Giftology, will introduce us to the science of gifting and how to do it correctly, powerfully, and profitably. That and more on today's show. Bob's Thought of the Day You'll discover: Three reasons why paying people for referrals is usually counter-productive. Why an internal motivation (other...
2017-03-2124 min
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceJohn Ruhlin | How to Use Strategic Gifting to Get AheadJohn Ruhlin grew up a self-proclaim "poor farm boy" and by the time he was in college, he was well on his way to becoming the #1 distributor (out of 1.5 million!) in Cutco's history. He's since launched his own company where he creates gifting strategies and packages for the world's largest companies and professional sports teams.
2017-03-0949 min
The Self-Employed Life248: John Ruhlin - Perfect the Art of Gift GivingHappy holidays to all of you! It is the season of giving. Often that means giving gifts. We are so fortunate today to speak with a master gift giver. John Ruhlin not only captures the spirit of generosity, and reciprocity in his gift giving, but also giftology, as an effective business strategy to express appreciation to those you do business with, and to open doors for future opportunities. John Ruhlin is the founder of the Ruhlin Group. John's company is trusted by the leaders of fast growing companies to develop relationship building strategies and VIP gifting programs...
2016-12-2841 min
The NEW Wholesaler Masterminds Radio Show5 Rules for Wholesaler Gifting: Staying Out of the Trinket and Trash Sea of Sameness with John RuhlinThink about the last five trinket/gift items you gave advisors. The faux high-end pen? A Starbucks coffee card? Or the always popular Omaha Steaks? Stop the madness! John Ruhlin is the founder and CEO of the Ruhlin Group, a firm that specializes in high-level gifting plans to build relationships and acquire new clients. The Ruhlin Group's partnership with Cutco has enabled it to become the No. 1 distributor of Cutco in their 65-year history. John is a sought-after speaker on the topics of C-level selling, relationship development, and strategic gifting; he is...
2016-12-1326 min
The Art of Charm567: John Ruhlin | GiftologyJohn Ruhlin (@ruhlin) returns to share some of the best network-enriching tips from his book Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention -- just in time for the holidays! The Cheat Sheet: How gifts and generosity make people at work want to help you. How to become an attention broker and stand out above the noise. How to get past a busy person's gatekeeper and turn them into an advocate. How you are wasting your "networking" dollars and time and what to invest in when it comes to...
2016-11-2249 min
Great Work Insights[podcast] john ruhlin on how to make an unforgettable impressionIn this session of the Great Work Insights Podcast, Todd Nordstrom speaks with John Ruhlin, Co-founder of Ruhlin Group, a gift strategy and logistics company and the author of “Giftology.” You will learn: 3:42 – What the Ruhlin Group specializes in. 4:20 – How Ruhlin helped leaders build and keep relationships by...Read More
2016-09-2118 min
Entrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastGiftology; How to open the doors of impossible to reach CEOs with John RuhlinJohn is the best-selling author of GIFTOLOGY. His gifting strategies have landed billion dollar clients and open doors with impossible to reach CEOs. He's #1 all time out of 1.5 Million Cutco reps.
2016-07-2427 min
The Elite Advisor Blueprint®: A Podcast for Financial AdvisorsJohn Ruhlin on Giftology and How Giving More than is Reasonable Always Comes Back 10XCheck out the show notes at http://bradleyjohnson.com/john John Ruhlin (@ruhlin), founder of The Ruhlin Group, a professional gift giving service that's worked with the likes of: Financial Institutions: Morgan Stanley & Wells Fargo Professional Sports Franchises: San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bears, & Miami Dolphins Casinos & Resorts: Caesars Palace, Atlantis, & MGM Thought leaders: Darren Hardy, John Maxwell, & Jeffrey Gitomer When organizations like these need to WOW their clients or prospects with an incredible gift or experience, they turn to John and his company. In fact the gift giving methodology that John drops during t...
2016-07-181h 24
The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | HealthFounder and CEO of Ruhlin Group, with John RuhlinThis week, we talk to John Ruhlin. He's written an amazing book called Giftology, and the whole premise is on the concept of gift-giving. Why is this ADHD-related? Well, by nature, faster than normal people like us tend to be very giving. We like helping, we want people to like us. How do we do it, though, in such a way where we don't come across as trying too hard? I know for me personally, it's not always easy. That's why I'm a huge fan here of John's new book, and his whole philosophy. I think you will be...
2016-07-0623 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 661 - John Ruhlin (Author, Giftology)A returning guest to the podcast (Ep. 493), John Ruhlin discusses his new book, Giftology, which is a concept of how to maximize gifting which benefits relationship building through unique strides in care. Ruhlin is quick to point out that this isn't a mass distribution of a monetary item that creates the large impact, but the honest focus of understanding what the recipient will find specifically appealing to them. Ruhlin shares small little ways that change the dynamics of a relationship between two people, and how to ensure that it is never viewed as manipulative, but more instead as cross-beneficial...
2016-06-1725 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 661 - John Ruhlin (Author, Giftology)A returning guest to the podcast (Ep. 493), John Ruhlin discusses his new book, Giftology, which is a concept of how to maximize gifting which benefits relationship building through unique strides in care. Ruhlin is quick to point out that this isn't a mass distribution of a monetary item that creates the large impact, but the honest focus of understanding what the recipient will find specifically appealing to them. Ruhlin shares small little ways that change the dynamics of a relationship between two people, and how to ensure that it is never viewed as manipulative, but more instead as cross-beneficial. Twitter...
2016-06-1725 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan HawkJohn Ruhlin – Giftology: Radical Generosity Is Your Secret WeaponEpisode 133: John Ruhlin – Giftology: Radical Generosity Is Your Secret Weapon John Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar s Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies. John's unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). He now speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to...
2016-06-1649 min
Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast for Entrepreneurs and LeadersEP# 59 Equal and Opposite – John Ruhlin (Founder of The Ruhlin Group & CSP of Cutco)John Ruhlin is an entrepreneur with a big focus on appreciation. In his Paper Napkin Wisdom, John tells us that the people and relationships you appreciate go up in value over time. It's a lesson John learned early in his … Continue reading → The post Equal and Opposite – John Ruhlin (Founder of The Ruhlin Group & CSP of Cutco) appeared first on Paper Napkin Wisdom - Blog and Podcast For Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Difference-Makers.
2016-03-1631 minThe Learning Leader Show With Ryan HawkJohn Ruhlin – Working The Gratitude Muscle | Strategic Appreciation And Gift GivingEpisode 038: John Ruhlin – Working The Gratitude Muscle | Strategic Appreciation And Gift Giving This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us become better at exercising the gratitude muscle. In addition to this, John truly lives by what he says… He sent me handcrafted custom made knives with this engraving, “Hand crafted for the Ryan and Miranda Hawk Family.” He also added my Learning Leader Show logo on the knives. One of the most incredible gifts I’ve ever received! John Ruhlin is the founder and CEO of Ruhlin Group, a firm that speci...
2015-07-2048 min
Growth to Freedom™ - Transform Your Life, Business, and Relationships with Clarity, Confidence, and DirectionAppreciative Leadership, Appreciative Selling, How to Stand Out and Create Value for Others with John Ruhlin - Growth To Freedom With Dan Kuschell [PODCAST 12]Appreciative Leadership, Appreciative Selling, How to Stand Out and Create Value for Others with John Ruhlin on Growth to Freedom with Dan Kuschell You can also get the Growth to Freedom Gift Package at: http://www.growthtofreedom.com/gift Enjoy the show on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-to-freedom-clarity/id981989798?mt=2 ========= SUMMARY ========= What would happen in your career, business, and relationships if you had a strategy to generate deeper bonds, connections, sales, and raving fans who refer you to others? ...
2015-05-2542 min
Tao of Sports PodcastEp. 493 - John Ruhlin (Principle, Ruhlin Group)High level gifting as a sign of customer appreciation is far different than the mass giveaways that happen at the gates in exchange for a ticket. John Ruhlin specializes is crafting the best ways for a franchise or company to show their commitment back to the larger customers within their suite and premium levels. Ruhlin discusses why some of the things that franchises choose to aren't valued, and tend to be regifted, and how to ensure that every gift is quality and treasured by the customer forever. Ruhlin also talks about some of the ways to ensure that the...
2015-05-1535 min
The Tao of Sports Podcast – The DefinitiEp. 493 - John Ruhlin (Principle, Ruhlin Group)High level gifting as a sign of customer appreciation is far different than the mass giveaways that happen at the gates in exchange for a ticket. John Ruhlin specializes is crafting the best ways for a franchise or company to show their commitment back to the larger customers within their suite and premium levels. Ruhlin discusses why some of the things that franchises choose to aren't valued, and tend to be regifted, and how to ensure that every gift is quality and treasured by the customer forever. Ruhlin also talks about some of the ways to ensure that the entire...
2015-05-1535 min