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Made to ThriveThe Power of Your Relationships: An interview with Adam Connors from NetworkWise.com#070 - What if I told you there's a way to improve your career, your health, and your overall satisfaction with life? Would you want to know what it is?According to today's guest, Adam Connors from NetworkWise, the key to improving your life in all sorts of areas is a surprising simple one: better relationships. Adam started his company after reflecting on his life and realizing how much personal and career relationships had created opportunities not only for him but for many people around him. After studying the common elements of important relationships in his li...2022-04-1852 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRDeb Wheelock: Listen to Understand, Not to RespondDeb Wheelock is an accomplished and versatile Global Talent Management Leader with deep expertise in the global design and delivery of the talent lifecycle. She is known for her ability to collaborate across functions to empower the HR team and to partner effectively with the business to drive inclusive cultural change.
Deb recently joined iCapital Network, a fast-growing fintech company whose mission is to power the world’s alternative investment marketplace. In her role as head of Global Talent Management, she oversees Talent Acquisition, Learning & Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Employee Experience. Prior to this role, she...2021-03-0131 min
Mitlin Money MindsetHow to NetworkWise with Adam Connors: Mastering the Art of Building Powerful Connections, Episode 8On this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset™, I talk with Adam Connors, Founder & CEO of NetWorkWise, a business platform that expedites outcomes for people through training in the art and science of personal and professional networking. An entrepreneur at heart, Adam has spent over 20 years starting & building companies across a variety of industries. His sole focus these days is teaching people how to NetWorkWise. Adam is a sought-after speaker, social architect, podcast host, and super-connector who has transformed lives and accelerated careers. I asked Adam to tell me how NetworkWise came to be. He said he...2020-12-0932 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRDr. Christal Morris: The Human Capital SpecialistDr. Morris has been in Human Resources for over 23 years and has a passion and commitment for all things ‘Human Capital and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. As a former VP and Global Head of Diversity, she’s formally launched CLM & Associates, has owned a human capital and DEI consultancy practice where she is staying quite busy with both large and small organizations as they develop new approaches to create belongings.
This podcast episode was recorded in early May of 2020.
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NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRShyam Mohan: Being Extroverted HelpsShyam Mohan is a passionate Total Rewards leader with a wide array of experience building and implementing global compensation and benefit programs and solutions. He brings a strategic focus prioritizing the employee experience while balancing costs and business needs.
He has two Master’s degrees from Rutgers University in Human Resource Management and Employee & Labor Relations. Shyam started his career at Johnson & Johnson in recruiting, but quickly moved into compensation & HRIS. He then joined Watson Labs, a generics company that was on the cusp of transformative M&A activity. Here he got extensive experience with M&A’s as...2020-08-3130 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRMandi Susman: Self-Insured vs Fully InsuredMandi is the Executive Director for Compensation and Benefits at the Wildlife Conservation Society. In this role she oversees the strategy and development of benefits plans and compensation structure and administration. In her role she oversaw the transition of the organizations’ health plans from a fully-insured to self-insured status and will be working to develop a global Total Rewards philosophy once the COVID-19 crisis has died down enough to allow other work to continue.
Prior to joining WCS, Mandi had a longstanding career that combined compensation consulting and in house compensation administration. Immediately prior to WCS...2020-08-2433 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRDiana Veloza: Nonprofits Are A Whole New BallgameDiana is an HR Executive with extensive experience in all areas of Human Resources. Her passion and dedication to Human Resources has led to her success in Human Resources. Diana is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and plays a vital role in the development and implementation of human resources strategies and programs. The Diocese of Brooklyn serves the New York boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens throughout 186 parishes with 201 churches and 85 Catholic Schools and Academies.
Prior to joining the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, Diana was the Vice President of Human...2020-08-1726 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRDan Mitchell: A Different Approach to Coaching and MentorshipDan Mitchell (favorite quote: "Say little, do much.") is the Global Learning Leader for Marsh, based in New York City. Prior to this role Dan was the Talent, Learning & Diversity Leader for Marsh’s Asia region, based first in Singapore and later in Taipei, Taiwan, and before that was the Asia Insurer Consulting Group Leader, overseeing dispute resolution, insurer consulting agreements, and yield analysis of Marsh’s placements with the largest insurers in Asia. Dan is a licensed Personal and Commercial General Insurance Broker through the Singapore College of Insurance.
Prior to working at Marsh, Dan held a numb...2020-08-1039 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRLeslie Rohrbacker: Building ConsensusLeslie is a CHRO and lawyer with extensive experience in transformational human resources and change management in all types of businesses, with a record of building global teams and service delivery. She is particularly passionate about leveraging diversity and values to create an engaged, high performing and innovative culture.
As Fragomen’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Leslie is responsible for the worldwide human resources function, including talent acquisition and management, total rewards, learning and development, employee relations, HRIS and related technologies, and internal communications. In this role, Leslie has redesigned the firm’s global human resources team...2020-08-0333 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRCassandra Rose: Being An Advocate For Your EmployeesCassandra Rose is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) and is the Global Benefits Director at Sprinklr. Cassandra’s career spans nearly 15 years as an HR professional specializing in benefits, information systems, employee wellness, immigration and recruiting.
Having held roles at both multibillion-dollar brands and startups, she has a track record of coaching in the areas of transformational leadership, intercultural communication, team building, and managing change, with proven success in mergers and acquisitions and IPO readiness.
Cassandra holds a B.B.A. in Business Management from Pace Universi...2020-07-2731 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRJill Maganza-Ruiz: Know The Business You're InJill is a senior Talent executive with more than 20 years' experience supporting professional services organizations. A change agent, she brings innovation, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach to achieving business and talent management strategic goals.
Presently the HR Director for Dentons US LLP, overseeing a team of more than 20 HR professionals across the United States, Jill is responsible for developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the Firm’s key strategic priorities.
Jill has oversight of all elements of human resources including overall talent management and acquisition, total rewards, risk/compliance, development and advancement, in...2020-07-2040 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRJohn Barbieri: A Jack of All TradesJohn Barbieri is a seasoned Global Human Resources Executive with a proven track record of delivering high quality human capital solutions in complex cross-functional global companies.
Experiences range from large cap foreign based company to private equity start-up. Change agent in times of growth and transition. Effectively operates on both strategic and operational level. HR Generalist/HR Business Partner who has managed all HR functional areas.
Most recently, John was in a leadership role in charge of all HR and administrative functions for the U.S. subsidiary of a large Japanese insurance company. He led...2020-07-1329 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRColleen Zanicchi: Always Willing to LearnColleen oversees the development and implementation of Pentegra’s human resources policies and programs including recruitment, selection, retention, and Pentegra’s compensation and benefit programs. She’s also responsible for managing all of our offices and facilities and making sure our employees are comfortable and happy.
Colleen appreciates the opportunity to work with the Pentegra team to offer experienced, practical advice and support along with tactical problem-solving skills. She also serves as a major agent for innovation, progressive change and continuous improvement at Pentegra.
Colleen began her career in 1981 as a Benefits Administrator at General Foods...2020-07-0629 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMario Steriti: A Chef is an ArtistMario Steriti is a restaurateur, born in Italy. He's owned and operated "10th and Willow" a restaurant in Hoboken, New Jersey for more than two decades. In 2017, he opened a second restaurant, "10th Street Pizza and Pasta" right across the street.
He leverages his relationships with his staff and the community to help keep his businesses running long-term. His Italian mother, is also a big contributor to the recipes her serves today. His pizza at "10th Street Pizza and Pasta" was rated an 8.6 by Barstool Sports, leading to an endless surge in new customers.
Steriti...2020-07-0132 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRTracy Tillery: Turn That No into a YesTracy Tillery is the Senior Director of Total Rewards for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (“WMCHealth”). WMCHealth is a 10 hospital network with a workforce of over 10,000 employees serving the lower Hudson Valley. In this role, she oversees a team of 6 benefit members that provide services to the network’s multi-employer entities. These services include benefit administration, budget and analysis, wellness, and discounts.
In addition to Ms. Tillery’s network responsibilities, she is a member of the Education and Communication Committee for Plan Sponsor Council of America (“PSCA”), and a member of the American Society for Healthcare Human Resour...2020-06-2925 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRShannon Johnston: Building HR from ScratchShannon leads the Human Resources function as Vice President, HR for Avet Pharmaceuticals, a generic pharmaceutical company located in East Brunswick, NJ. She has worked as an HR professional for over 20 years and has been successful in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Shannon has led the HR function for both private and public companies and has worked across various industries.
In her last role as Head of HR and in her current position, Shannon has been responsible for building out the Human Resources function for two high growth companies. Her approach has been both practical and innovative...2020-06-2241 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRJose Borbor: Staying in Tune with All IndustriesJose Borbor is a Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jose has extensive expertise in the areas of Global Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Design, Performance Management, Talent & Succession Planning, M&A, Divestitures and People & Culture Integration.
He’s worked internally and as a consultant with several financial services and accounting companies, including JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Brown Brothers Harriman, Arthur Andersen, Ernst Young and Deloitte Consulting.
Currently, Jose is responsible Total Rewards at the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation where he oversees a team of compensation an...2020-06-1529 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRDanelle DiLibero: The Evolution of HRDanelle DiLibero serves as Vice President of People & Culture at Anova; a global Industrial IoT company. She is responsible for leading the end-to-end employee experience while shaping a culture defined by meaningful work, deep employee engagement, and strong leadership. Danelle has more than 20 years of experience within various industries, including financial services (Goldman Sachs), consulting (BCG), engineering and manufacturing (Sensata Technologies), and data and technology (RMS and Verisk). Danelle is an active conference speaker and panelist on the topics of HRTech, Candidate Experience, Diversity Best Practices, and the Future of Work. In 2015, Danelle was requested to participate in a...2020-06-0832 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRDr. Wade Larson: The FixerDr. Wade Larson is on a personal mission to help individuals and companies overcome mediocrity and achieve their best. Wade has worked with hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals as a consultant and HR Executive to develop programs that help them do more, achieve more and be more. As an international speaker and published author, Wade encourages leaders to improve their effectiveness in leadership and business. As a career coach, he helps hundreds of job seekers transform their lives and find their passion. Wade serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Wagstaff, Inc., a global leader in...2020-06-0135 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRAlexis Daur: Diversify Your ExperienceAlexis Daur is ISS’ Head of Global Human Resources with responsibility for leading the team dedicated to ensuring and supporting an inclusive and diverse culture of engaged and high performing professionals around the world. Alexis leads the company’s efforts to develop human resources programs and policies which support both ISS’ strategic business goals and tactical plans.
Prior to joining ISS in 2014, Alexis led the Human Resources function for MSCI Americas. In this role, she worked closely with MSCI teams and their leadership to provide strategic direction and implement compensation and employee relations programs while also serving as the...2020-05-2539 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsAmilya Antonetti: Find Opportunity When You're UncomfortableAmilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after Human Behavior and Strategic
Advisor experts in the world. Her deep “in the trench” experience leading organizations in identifying “Why” a company exists and measuring it against “how” it and their people show up in the world is changing the way we "onboard" back to business, in 2020. She has successfully led companies through some of the most challenging succession planning, M&A and crisis/change management work, in a series of successes spanning nearly 30 years.
Amilya has been changing the game in the “relationship” between technology, business and people. She...2020-05-201h 01
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRChris Cozic: Relationships Are EverythingChristopher Cozic joined Genmab as Global Vice President of Human Resources in November 2017. He is a global human resources executive with expertise in strategic leadership, organization design, human resource management, strategy development, change management, organizational development, and a heavy concentration in all aspects of corporate growth and expansion.
Prior to joining Genmab, Cozic was Vice President of Human Resources at Ipsen. Previously, he spent 9+ years at Eisai, where he served as Director, Global Human Resources, after joining the company as an Associate Director in 2006. During his career, Cozic was also Business Development Manager for Aerotek and Vice...2020-05-1840 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Who's Who in HRWho's Who in HR: A TeaserWelcome to NetWorkWise's new podcast: Who's Who in HR. If you work in HR, this podcast is required listening.
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NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsAdam Wright: Putting You on the Wright TrackAdam Wright, M. Ed, Ph.D., is Co-founder and Director of Performance at Elevate Performance Group. He is an internationally recognized high performance coach and consultant who specializes in the mental and physical conditioning of elite athletes and performers. Dr. Wright is passionate about translating academic research in sport psychology, exercise science, neuroscience and learning theory into actionable insights that can be used to help others optimize their performance in both their craft and in their life. His clients include high-level performers across a broad range of fields, including amateur and professional athletes, internationally acclaimed artists, CEO's and hedge...2020-04-221h 00
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsChris Allaire: The Work Experience is EverythingChris follows 2 simple philosophies:
1. If it's not fun, it's not worth doing.
2. Find something you're good at and do it better than anyone else.
He is a proud husband, father to 2 incredible girls, an entrepreneur, cook, decent golfer, guitarist, dog lover, pilot, and a baseball enthusiast.
He is passionate about mastering his crafts whatever they may be.
Chris is the Founder and President of Averity. He began his mission in 2014 with a purpose: To build a company that pioneers a change in the recr...2020-03-1849 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsPreston Junger: A Restaurant LegacyPreston Junger is the former Yelp VP of Brand Sales (#82) for 8 years, and has been a lifelong builder & believer in new ideas and great people. Before Yelp, he led sales teams at IAC (Evite, Citysearch, Ticketmaster, Match.com, Expedia) Yahoo! & Apple. As a lefty sports enthusiast, and a family man, he devotes a lot of time to the court, soccer pitch, ski slopes and traveling with his family, which allows him to maintain a thoughtful and balanced perspective.
Preston is currently Vice President & Head of U.S. Operations for 7shifts which is simplifying labor management and improve...2020-03-0446 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsRob Lawless: A Journey with 10,000 People Begins with a Single HelloRob Lawless is originally from Norristown, PA and he enjoys meeting new people.
Back in May of 2013, he graduated summa cum laude from Penn State University with a degree in Finance and minors in Accounting & Entrepreneurship. After graduation, he began his career with Deloitte Consulting as a Business Analyst in Strategy & Operations. It was his reach job at the time, but about 1.5 years into it, he pulled a Millennial move – he took a large pay cut and left the Powerpoint decks and spreadsheets for the laid back, $24 million venture-funded RJMetrics.
While at RJ, Lawless worked as a...2020-02-2648 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsKristy Wallace: Elevating Her NetworkKristy Wallace is the CEO of Ellevate Network, and is responsible for executing Ellevate Network’s mission of changing the culture of business from the inside out by providing professional women with a supportive community to lean on and learn from.
She directs the Network’s staff, is responsible for business growth and strategy, and works closely with Ellevate's Chapter Leaders, Business Partners, and Champions to further Ellevate's impact. Kristy is host of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business and is also a regular speaker and thought leader on Leadership, Diversity, Social Entr...2020-02-191h 00
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsDan Schawbel - Part II: Five Questions with Dan SchawbelThis is part two of our interview with Dan Schawbel. Check out part one if you missed it.
Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author and the Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, a research and advisory firm helping HR adapt to trends, drive performance and prepare for the future. Dan is the bestselling author of three career books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself and Me 2.0. His new book, Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, is a Washington Post bestseller and was selected by The Financial Times as the book...2020-02-1224 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsDan Schawbel: A Workplace TrendsetterDan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author and the Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, a research and advisory firm helping HR adapt to trends, drive performance and prepare for the future. Dan is the bestselling author of three career books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself and Me 2.0. His new book, Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, is a Washington Post bestseller and was selected by The Financial Times as the book of the month.
Through his companies, he’s conducted dozens of research studies and worked with major brands...2020-02-051h 01
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsDr. Wayne Baker: Reciprocity is GenerosityWayne Baker is an American sociologist, author, consultant, and speaker. He is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School Of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. He is a co-founder and board member of Give and Take, Inc., a provider of tools based on his new book, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK.
Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a...2020-01-151h 02
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsKacy Duke: Movement is a PrivilegeKacy Duke is a renowned celebrity personal trainer who’s been called New York City’s “best trainer” and “top workout guru.” Known for her insightful training techniques for the body and soul, trainer-to-the stars Kacy’s worked with many of the entertainment world’s most high profile names, including Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Johnson, Bebe Rexha, Lenny Kravitz, Gwen Stefani, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Bruce Willis, Iman, Josh Brolin, Julianne Moore, Denzel Washington, Maxwell, Kiefer Sutherland and Rachel Weitz, to name a few.
Her philosophy? No matter who you are, big-name celebrity or civilian, “I always say it starts with love. A...2019-11-271h 04
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsEric Standop: Bringing New Meaning to "Face Value"Eric Standop started his career in the entertainment business, and has worked as a marketing executive in the television, cinema, and computer gaming industries. Due to serious health problems, he quit his job and changed his life. Eric is a speaker, advisor and face reader who offers his knowledge to help others be the best version of themselves.
Eric has over fifteen years of experience in facial diagnosis and face reading. He studied three different types of Chinese face reading with a Chinese Master, two types of European techniques under one of the last Masters in Europe an...2019-10-301h 24
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMichael Soto: Getting Coffee with ColleaguesMichael Soto is the Co-Founder of Spark Collaboration, where he has helped organizations create powerful networks by systematically pairing staff to have coffee together for increased employee engagement, productivity and innovation.
Spark builds upon the success of ‘Randomised Coffee Trials,’ a process that Michael helped design at Nesta, the UK innovation foundation. In 2015, Spark won the ‘International Project of the Year’ Employee Engagement Award for the work it has done with the International Federation for the Red Cross and Red Crescent. Spark has been highlighted in Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post as well as US News and World Re...2019-10-0949 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsAndrew Muscato: Documenting the DocumentarianAndrew Muscato is a filmmaker and video journalist who has traveled the world producing content for the likes of ESPN, VICE, and MSNBC. While still an undergraduate film student at NYU, Muscato premiered his first documentary "The Zen of Bobby V" at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. Since then Makuhari Media, the company Muscato founded with former baseball manager Bobby Valentine, has produced several critically acclaimed sports documentaries such as Ballplayer: Pelotero and Schooled: The Price of College Sports. Muscato is currently producing Oscar winner Peter Farrelly's next feature film based on the book "The Greatest Beer Run Ever."
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NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJeffrey Meshel: The Opportunity MagnetJeffrey Meshel is the Founder/Chairman of the Strategic Forum. The Strategic Forum is an organization of business leaders from diverse backgrounds dedicated to the exchange of ideas, development of long-term personal and business relationships and facilitates of business opportunities among members and their respective networks.
The Strategic Forum has chapters in New York City and South Florida.
Mr. Meshel is the author of One Phone Call Away-Secrets of the Master Networker and The Opportunity Magnet.
Mr. Meshel serves on the Board of Signature Bank (SBNY) and several private company boards.
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NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsAaron Hurst: Adding Perspective to MeaningAaron Hurst is the foremost expert on the science of purpose at work and in 2014 brought global awareness to the rise of the fourth economic era in history, the Purpose Economy. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Imperative, the social learning platform that enables employees to help each other grow and be fulfilled at work. Previously, as the founder of the Taproot Foundation, Aaron catalyzed the $15 billion pro bono service market. He is a third generation graduate of the University of Michigan.
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NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsBill O'Herron: Peace, Love, and RelationshipsBill O’Herron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been studying, teaching, and counseling for the last 16 years. His work is currently focused on couples, trying to help clients better understand the challenges and work involved with being in a mature relationship.
Bill has been married to his exceedingly patient wife Linda for 21 years. They have 3 teenage daughters and 2 male dogs. After living in Wilton, CT for 15 years, Bill and his family moved to Austin, TX in 2013.
He graduated from Middlebury College, VT in ’86 with a BA in English, and earned a Master of Sci...2019-09-031h 09
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsRegan Solmo: A Leader's LeaderRegan Solmo is a high-functioning, passionate executive dedicated to gender equity with more than 10 years' experience serving on boards of directors of gender-facing nonprofits.
Currently the Executive Managing Editor of W Magazine, an award-winning publication covering culture, fashion, and art, she has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, and has held senior leadership positions at such titles as SPIN; Civilization: the Magazine of the Library of Congress; Lucky; and The American Benefactor.
She is currently the chair of the NY board of Girls Leadership, and also sits on the national board as...2019-08-211h 10
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMike Pfaff: Mixing Business with Pleasure2019 is Mike Pfaff's 25th year in the professional sports business. He has been with the Ducks since 2002, took over the position of GM in 2006 and was named club president in 2011.
Under Pfaff's leadership, the Ducks have led the circuit in attendance, became the first team in league history to eclipse the 7-million fan mark, and have welcomed a record 680+ sellout crowds. His efforts have been recognized by his peers, most notably in his being the first-ever three-time winner of the Atlantic League Executive of the Year Award (2008, 2010, 2016). Michael was also named to the "40 under 40" Class of 2009 by t...2019-08-0746 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMichael O'Brien: Who's in Your PelotonOn July 11th 2001 Michael OBrien was hit head-on by a speeding S.U.V. during a bike ride.
He calls it his Last Bad Day and it's a grateful one because it shifted his perspective in almost everyone aspect of his life. His recovery helped him climb to the corporate executive suite on his own terms and sparked his passion in helping other leaders shift their perspectives on leadership through executive coaching, speaking, and his memoir, Shift:Creating Better Tomorrows. To celebrate his 18th anniversary of my Last Bad Day this July, I'm setting out to help 1,000,000...2019-07-311h 09
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJeremy Asgari: Turning Events into Life-long Journeys
Jeremy Asgari is an entrepreneur in the experiential and events industry. He got his start 15 years ago promoting nightlife parties and quickly grew a large network which started in New York City and is expanding globally. He became passionate about producing unique experiences and dove into producing live music events which eventually lead to working with various brands and finally the ability to execute engaging active events.
Asgari has been running his company Socialight Entertainment for 15 years and in the last two years have been focusing on his latest project the Outsiders. He says his forte is...2019-07-2451 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsFred Jacobs: The Man of the PeopleFred Jacobs is the Chief Revenue Officer at Apex Fund Services Group.
Throughout his career, Jacobs has held various leadership roles the US, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, equipping him with comprehensive cross-jurisdictional management experience. Prior to joining Apex, Jacobs managed sales, relationship management and client service for the Fiserv Investment Services group. His 20 years of achievements in the Alternative Investment Industry include building the business development activities for both SS&C GlobeOp and PFPC/PNC. Jacobs brings the ability to understand client needs and to build and manage an institutional grade, multi-disciplined sales force across a g...2019-07-1734 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsHolt McCallany: Bringing Hollywood Down to EarthThroughout his career, character actor Holt McCallany was a go-to for strong, silent and decidedly dangerous men on either side of the moral fence, as evidenced by his small but memorable turns in films like "Alien 3" (1989), "Tyson" (HBO, 1995), "Fight Club" (1999) and "Three Kings" (1999). The scion of an acting family, McCallany paid his dues in a wide variety of projects, rarely vaulting past supporting roles, but always delivering a committed and often unsettling performance. In 2011, he advanced to leading man status with "Lights Out" (FX), a gritty drama about a former heavyweight boxer who forges a comeback to save his...2019-07-101h 00
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJared Kleinert: Being a Connector for GreatnessJared Kleinert is an entrepreneur, TED and keynote speaker, and award-winning author who’s been named USA Today's "Most Connected Millennial" after spending years identifying and connecting hundreds of the world's smartest and most talented Millennials.
His first book 2 Billion Under 20 was voted the "#1 Entrepreneurship Book of 2015" by the Axiom Business Book Awards and his latest book 3 Billion Under 30 was released in January 2017 profiling 75 Avengers-esque individuals who have collectively started companies worth billions of dollars and reach hundreds of millions of people each month through their work.
In addition to his research and keynote speaking bu...2019-06-261h 01
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsWally Backman: The Player's CoachWally Backman is in his first season as manager of the Long Island Ducks in 2019. He brings 20 seasons of managerial experience across professional baseball to Long Island, having amassed a 1,127-1,077 overall record (.511 winning percentage). In that time, the Oregon native has led his teams to six Division Championships and three League Championships. Additionally, he was named the 2014 Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year after guiding the Las Vegas 51’s (AAA, Mets) to a league-best 81-63 record.
Prior to his coaching career, Backman enjoyed a 14-year Major League playing career. Nine of those seasons (1980-88) were spe...2019-06-1946 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsTodd Richheimer: It's the Nuance Where Opportunity LiesFirst and foremost, Todd Richheimer is a dad to two amazing little girls. Isla is 3 1/2 and Brooke 1 1/2. He's a husband to an amazing woman - who he met the first day of law school - and he's someone who prizes his relationships with his family and friends above all else.
He's a lawyer, tech entrepreneur and the co-founder of Lawfty. He is in the business of turning legal advertising into a science. He's someone who believes that work should be fun, but that fun is not a substitute for hard work.
Richheimer is an eternal o...2019-06-121h 19NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsBilly McNamara: The Horseback of HollywoodWilliam "Billy" McNamara studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and has since notched up over sixty-five film and TV appearances. One of his first roles was that of Joel in the teen movie Dream a Little Dream (1989) with Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. He followed this up with the Bette Midler film Stella (1990).
It was during the nineties, however, that McNamara - arguably - turned out some of his best performances. He gave a great performance as Derek Wolfe Jr in the Ernest R. Dickerson manhunt thriller Surviving the Game (1994), in which he worked...2019-06-0545 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsChris Solarz: Running Down a DreamChris Solarz is a pension fund consultant who lives in New York City with his wife and three children. Chris has competed in over 500 races around the world, including finishing a marathon in all 50 states, on all 7 continents, and in nearly 50 different countries. In November, Chris completed Decaman USA in Louisiana, a 1,406-mile triathlon over 10 days. He’s set 9 Guinness World Records for treadmill running, subway riding, beer drinking, stair climbing, and marathon running. He’s currently training for the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon across Death Valley in July and he always listens to podcasts at 1.5X.
Chris is a C...2019-05-291h 10
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsCarmelo Garcia: Attitude is the Number OneCarmelo G. Garcia most recently was the Acting Deputy Mayor/Director of Economic and Housing Development for the City of Newark. The mission of the Department of Economic and Housing Development is to create economic opportunity for Newark residents and enhance the vibrancy of the city.
Previously, Carmelo served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Real Estate Officer of Newark Community Economic Development Corporation (Newark CEDC), which serves as the primary economic development agency for New Jersey’s largest city.
Garcia received his Master of Science in Information Systems and Management from Stevens Institute of...2019-05-2249 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsChris Carminucci: Going to Bat for Others in LifeChris Carminucci currently serves as a professional scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks of the National League. Chris scours both the Major and Minor Leagues for potential trade candidates and free agent acquisitions. He advance-scouts the Diamondbacks’ playoff opponents and also the International and Independent Professional Leagues for untapped talent.
Globally renowned as a baseball executive who finds diamonds in the rough, Chris has signed several obscure players who have thrived in the Major Leagues.
Throughout his career, Chris has not only played, managed and coached professionally, but he’s also founded leagues, and led several prof...2019-05-151h 17
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsWayne Kimmel: Get Off the Couch and Make it HappenWayne Kimmel is a sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur and the author of Six Degrees of Wayne Kimmel.
Wayne has been named a Top Innovator by Philadelphia Magazine and is on the Philadelphia Business Journal's Power 100 list.
He is the Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital, the venture capital company he founded in 1999, and invests in startup consumer facing tech companies in the sports, health and retail industries. Wayne has invested in over 50 startup technology and healthcare companies, including SeamlessWeb (now public as GrubHub, Take Care Health Systems and Nutrisystem. Among the Fortune 500 companies that have...2019-05-0845 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsKaren Duffy: Gratitude is a Great MotivatorFor two decades, Karen Duffy —New York Times bestselling author, former MTV VJ, Revlon model, and actress— has managed to live an enriching life despite living in a state of constant pain. Duffy has sarcoidosis, a disorder that causes the growth of inflammatory cells on different organs of the body. In her case, her sarcoidosis is located in her brain, causing her unimaginable pain.
She is a certified hospital chaplain, a former Coney Island Mermaid Queen, one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 1993, and winner of the Ernest Borgnine Look-Alike Contest.
By 1989, Duffy was modelin...2019-05-0158 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsWilliam Doll: Coexisting with the One PercentIf Catholic school taught William Doll anything it was that he does not fit in to the System. He is the square peg. Every conventional job he's ever held made him feel trapped. Luckily enough, he has a wife who allowed him to take a chance on forming his own company which continues to be a learning experience. Syneidesis (Greek for Conscience) is a private investor community of Single Family Office members who collaborate on scalable impact projects. Members also engage in traditional investing, but Impact Investing is what really gives Doll hope. Impact Investing could be the key...2019-04-2445 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMatthew Del Negro: Grinding Through 10,000 No'sMatthew Del Negro is a professional Actor (Goliath, Scandal, The West Wing, The Sopranos) and podcast host (10,000 "No"s with Matthew Del Negro). Since launching his podcast, in which he sits down with high achievers in all walks of life to discuss their hard-fought journeys to where they are now, he has become one of the faces of Perseverance and Resilience and is more frequently requested to deliver keynotes on that subject, as it pertains to his own journey and the challenges that face institutions and individuals. He has also written, produced and directed for film and is currently...2019-04-171h 10
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsLarry Freed: It Doesn't Hurt to AskA successful entrepreneur and investor, Larry Freed has a proven track record for building successful companies. He is the author of Managing Forward and the bestselling Innovating Analytics. He also serves as the CEO of Give and Take Inc.
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2019-04-1039 min
Gratitude Through Hard TimesAdam Connors - NetWorkWiseAdam Connors is a sought-after speaker, social architect and super-connector who has transformed lives and accelerated careers. He’s the Founder and CEO of NetWorkWise, a business platform that expedites outcomes for people through training in the art and science of personal and professional networking.Prior to NWW, Adam was Managing Director of Simia Capital, a litigation funding company and wholly owned subsidiary of Asta Funding, Inc. Previously, Adam was Managing Director of GWG MCA Capital, Inc. and Managing Director of Walker Preston, LLC. He’s held numerous roles as an executive search professional and business coach, assi...2019-04-0448 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJoseph A. Bondy: Being Blunt on Marijuana
Joseph A. Bondy is a federal criminal defense and cannabis business attorney in private practice in Manhattan. The New York Times has called him “armed with the eloquent demeanor of a surgeon,” with an “oratorical intensity [that] hovers at the evangelistic.” A native New Yorker, Mr. Bondy is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, Columbia University, and Brooklyn Law School. He is admitted to practice law in New York State, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York, the District of Colorado, and the District of Connecticut, the United S...2019-04-0345 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsCostas Mandylor: Kindness is a Two Way StreetCostas Mandylor was born in Melbourne Australia to Greek parents. In his early teen years, his first job was as a dishwasher in nightclubs, in his late teens, he learned how to work the door at night clubs, he considered this, one of his greatest educations in life. In the normal world his two loves were boxing and soccer, which kept him fit and mostly out of trouble. In 1988 he took an adventure to Los Angeles California and found himself stumbling into an acting class, soon after into the entertainment industry. He loved old movies and as time passed...2019-03-2746 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsDavid Cunic: Consulting and CannabisDavid M. Cunic is a licensed physical therapist, business consultant, certified leadership coach, and cannabis industry expert and consultant. David’s expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, and manual therapy has allowed him to work with prestigious doctors from numerous professional and Olympic sports teams. His motto in both health and professional circles is U.C.S. -- “Use Cannabis Safely.”
As one of the original pioneers in the cannabis lab testing market, David empowers and educates private investors, real estate owners, farmers, physicians, and other professionals on smart and safe ways to get involved in this ev...2019-03-2054 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMichelle Tillis Lederman: Networking as a ConnectorMichelle Tillis Lederman was so impressive the first time we spoke to her on our 29th episode, that we just had to bring her back for another conversation.
Michelle Tillis Lederman named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of several books including The 11 Laws of Likability , Nail the Interview, Land the Job and her newest book, The Connector's Advantage. Michelle is the CEO of Executive Essentials which provides custom communication and leadership training and coaching programs. Michelle has appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, Gayle King, and NPR and been featured in the Wall Street Journa...2019-03-1352 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJust Blaze: Humble and Kind and Getting SignedOver the past nearly 20 years, Justin Smith, aka Just Blaze has become a fixture in Hip Hop music and culture. He began producing for well-known artists in the late 1990s, leading to a breakout role in producing the majority of Jay-Z’s “The Dynasty: Roc La Familia” and its follow-up, the celebrated perennial fan favorite "Blueprint”, which reshaped the sound and sonic styles of Hip-Hop music upon its release. Just reached international fame for his production of Cam’ron’s 2002 summer smash “Oh Boy” and instantly became a household name in Hip-Hop culture.
Since then, he’s gone on to produce...2019-03-0654 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsEntrepreneurs Organization: Proving Networking Applies to Everyone Across All IndustriesThe Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a Global business network of 13,000+ leading entrepreneurs in 186 chapters and 58 countries. EO enables business owners to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.
They educate, they transform, they inspire and they offer invaluable resources in the form of global events, leadership-development programs, an online entrepreneur forum and executive education opportunities, among other offerings designed for personal and professional growth.
Recently, Adam Connors had the opportunity to speak at one of the New Jersey Chapter's recent conferences. Following Adam's talk, he sat down with some of the...2019-02-2735 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsChris Schembra: Pasta & People - The Perfect Combination for Extraordinary Networking
Chris Schembra is a sought-after dinner host and facilitator whose passion lies in facilitating profound human connection in a deeply disconnected world.
He is the Founder + Chief Question Asker of 7:47, an organization which uses theater + food to help companies build more human relationships. Their research and strategy is centered around empathy, loneliness, and creating emotional connections in the workplace. Since it’s inception, 7:47 has worked with over 4,500 leaders and sparked over 300,000 relationships.
Aside from 7:47, Chris is a Partner at OHenry Productions which both invest in and produce commercial theater. He’s led social campaigns with over...2019-02-2038 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJesse Lee Peterson: Healing Anger Through ForgivenessJesse Lee Peterson is the author of several books, but his latest is "The Antidote: Healing America from the Poison of Hate, Blame, and Victimhood.” He is the founder and president of BOND, the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to “Rebuilding the Family by Rebuilding the Man.” He is a talk show host, counselor, activist, media commentator, and columnist at WND.com Jesse has appeared on ABC, CNN, MSNBC, C-Span, and is a frequent guest on Fox News, "The Sean Hannity Radio Show," and other national media outlets. His national radio show (The Jesse...2019-02-131h 02
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsChris Manzo: Meeting with ManzoHe’s a realty star, entrepreneur, author, podcast host and restauranteur. He’s been working since he was 12 in the hospitality industry and has held many roles, everything from bar tending, valet and general management. When he was 19, Chris Joined Bravos “Housewives of NJ” which aired for 5 seasons. Bravo subsequently offered his family their own show- “Manzo'd With Children.” Most recently he’s the co-host of a Podcast called “Dear Albie” which has recently launched and has already become one of the fastest growing and highest rated podcasts. As much he loves doing the show, his true love is being around people...2019-01-0858 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsSteve Sims: Skip the BS and Be RealSteve Sims is a 52 year old American Entrepreneur and CEO of Bluefish a luxury concierge service for clients that want to improve on their impactfulness and soft-skills. A renowned speaker and author Steve has authored the book "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen" as well as sharing what it takes to be professional and personal.
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2019-01-0153 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsAlex Doman: Improving Stress Resilience is VitalAlex Doman is an author, entrepreneur, public speaker, music producer, and product creator, who has 25 years of experience in leadership in the brain health, neurotechnology, and therapeutic music markets.
The third generation in a family of pioneers dedicated to improving brain performance for over seventy-five years, Alex is founder & Chief Product Officer of Vital Neuro, founder & CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies, founder & Chief Scientist of Sleep Genius, and bestselling co-author of Healing at the Speed of Sound®.
His production credits are extensive, leading the research, creative and innovation teams who’ve created cutting-edge solutions that hav...2018-12-1850 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsKerri Accardi: Campaigning for Cannabis CognizanceOn December 10th, 2013 Kerri Accardi, a filmmaker and activist from New York began a journey "with a mission to educate the world about Cannabis and help the change laws.” If I didn’t highlight Passion at the forefront of this introduction than you would have accused me of being asleep at the wheel during our conversation…. You want to talk about someone inspired and driven…. Well, let me tell you this, nobody is getting in her way. From the depths of a deep personal loss, Kerri Accardi, the CEO of 420 Media, found from within a super human desire to serve others...2018-12-0353 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsChris Voss: You Can't Have a Good Negotiation Without a Good RelationshipMost often my interviews focus on Networking. However, this conversation isn’t about networking per-say, rather how important relationship skills lend themselves to not just getting a job, making a sale or building a business. Today I sit with Chris Voss who helps us understand what Negotiations really are and how you can’t negotiate successfully without being able to establish a relationship first. In fact, according to Chris, It’s the foundation of a good negotiation. While good business negotiation skills can mean life or death to a company, Chris' negotiations literally were life and death situations.
You s...2018-11-2842 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsShally Steckerl: The Source of SourcingShally Steckerl is President of The Sourcing Institute (TSI), and one of the originators of the talent sourcing discipline. With twenty-one years of recruiting experience, Mr. Steckerl has served as corporate sourcing leader for many Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, Coca-Cola, Cisco, and Motorola, helping them efficiently find unfindable talent. He has advised recruiting leaders at over 300 organizations, like CH2M Hill, GE, Lockheed, and SourceRight, on how to successfully embed key sourcing initiatives into their current efforts, improve the performance of their existing sourcing teams, and establish sourcing functions from the ground up.
Mr. Steckerl is t...2018-11-1652 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMichelle Lederman: Connecting Through CommunicationMichelle Tillis Lederman named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of three books including The 11 Laws of Likability and her latest Nail the Interview, Land the Job. Michelle is the CEO of Executive Essentials which provides custom communication and leadership training and coaching programs. Michelle has appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, Gayle King, and NPR and been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Working Mother, US News & World Report, Monster.com, USA Today, CNBC, and About.com. She holds degrees from Lehigh University and Columbia Business School
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NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsNish Patel: The American Dream is Live and CookingNish Patel is a self-made man! He started Paperchase US operations which is originally from London. Paperchase established their niche expertise into hospitality business by producing analytical reporting and helping outsourcing day-to-day finance operations. When Nish started, his vision was to have 30 restaurants as clients in 5 years, but today they have over 400 restaurants in just the US alone and continue to grow with offices in NY and Miami. Prior to launching Paperchase in the US, Nish ran a small business in London alike corner shop. Prior to that he worked for a CPA firm in London Makan & Makan Chartered A...2018-10-2943 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMike Dash: Chasing the Good High, Figuratively and LiterallyMichael Dash is a business owner, entrepreneur and good Samaritan. He is the CEO and President of a thriving technology talent acquisition firm called Parallel HR Solutions. Michael has been named “2014 Forty Under 40” by Utah Business Magazine, 2016 man & woman of the year nominee by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society after raising $75,000 for charity in just 10 weeks and a member of the 2011 Salt Lake Chamber Leadership Utah. Michael is part of several national organizations such as Young Entrepreneurial Council (YEC) and The Founders Organization. He is a graduate from the University of Maryland. When he is not helping businesses grow or donati...2018-10-181h 05
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsTyler Wagner: Networks Don't Have to be ConventionalTyler Wagner is the founder of Authors Unite where he helps people write and market their first profitable book. He has helped over 300 people create passive income, become leaders in their field, start businesses from their books, and much more. He is also the bestselling author of Conference Crushing, a book designed to help businesspeople and entrepreneurs maximize their ROI at networking events, conventions and conferences. When Tyler was 21 he dropped out of college to intern under Jayson Gaignard (Founder of MastermindTalks).
He got to see behind the scenes of how an amazing conference should be put...2018-10-0959 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMeryl Gabay: Your Authentic SelfStylist and consultant Meryl Gabay began working in fashion for Calvin Klein Menswear. During her tenure with Klein, she worked in all aspects of the designers’s Menswear division and was accountable for merchandising and sales, building relationships with such legendary CEO’s Marvin Traub, Phil Miller and Ed Finkelstein. Calvin became the leading Menswear Designer receiving a coveted CFDA award. She later joined Ralph Lauren launching state of the art in-store boutiques for the brand. She was reunited with photographer’s Bruce Weber, and later Annie Leibovitz, as she rolled out a brand imagining campaign for national advertising magazine...2018-10-0249 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsTammy Marzigliano: The Most Important Lawyer You Didn't Know You NeededTammy Marzigliano is a partner at Outten & Golden LLP in New York, where she represents employees in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law, including matters involving compensation (and bonus) disputes, contractual violations, and whistleblower and individual discrimination claims. Ms. Marzigliano is the Co-Chair of both Outten & Golden’s Financial Services Practice Group and its Whistleblower and Retaliation Practice Group. She is also a member of Outten & Golden’s Executive and Professionals Practice Group and former Co-Chair of its Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Practice Group. She has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in 2018, and Super Lawyers...2018-09-2742 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsSejal Lakhani: Living a Networked Life
As the CEO of TechWerxe, Sejal Lakhani is a passionate woman
and leading figure in the IT industry. She was instrumental in getting TechWerxe as the top 100 MSSP’s (Managed Security Service Provider) for 2017 the top 500 MSP's (Managed Service Providers) for the last three years and numerous other awards. She is WBE and MBE certified. Prior to TechWerxe, Sejal spent 12 years in the Banking world, from the trading floor, to Regulatory and Compliance. She has worked around the world including, Japan, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Sejal is a true networker and is on the Board of Entrepreneurs Organization, Connect 4 Bu...2018-09-161h 03
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsIvan Misner: The Father of Modern Professional NetworkingDr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985 the organization now has over 8,200 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated 9.8 million referrals resulting in roughly $13.1 billion dollars’ worth of business for its members.
Dr. Misner’s Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California. He is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 22 books. He is also a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has been a university professor as well as a member of the Board of Trust...2018-09-0458 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJoe Apfelbaum: Perspective from a Super ConnectorJoe Apfelbaum is the CEO of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, NY. Joe is a business strategist, marketing expert and certified Google trainer. Joe enjoys speaking and writing about marketing, business networking and personal development in his seminars, webinars and articles. Joe is the host of the popular podcasts, The Breakthrough Maze, INC 5000 Podcast and CEO Mojo.
Joe has been featured on popular podcasts including the Entrepreneur.com Podcast and the B2B Revenue Podcast. He is the producer of GrowTime.tv and has published over 500 Mojovational Street Talk videos on YouTube. Joe...2018-08-2255 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsScott Gerber: The Connecting MindsetScott Gerber is CEO of The Community Company, an organization that builds and manages community-driven programs for media companies and global brands. He is the founder of YEC, an invitation-only organization comprised of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs, and Forbes Councils, a collective of invitation-only organizations for world-class executives. He is also sought-after speaker, the co-author of Superconnector, author of Never Get a “Real” Job and an Adweek contributor. Scott has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Fortune, TIME, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Reuters, Mashable, BBC, NPR, Forbes, The Daily Beast, CBS Ne...2018-08-131h 06
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsLawrence Sprung: Build Relationships, Not AssetsLawrence Sprung CFP® is the President and Founder of Mitlin Financial, Inc. He entered the financial industry in 1996 and continues to be inspired and energized by the challenge of helping his clients achieve and even surpass their financial goals.
Mitlin Financial, Inc. is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that prides itself on facilitating their client's financial future. Being a fiduciary is a perfect fit for Larry’s personality and business perspective as he puts clients first and consistently helps them make decisions that are right for them.
Larry is known as a devoted educator. He i...2018-08-0657 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsAndrew Yang: Yang For PresidentAndrew Yang is an American entrepreneur, the Founder of Venture for America, and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. He has worked in startups and early stage growth companies as a founder or executive for nearly two decades. He is the author of Smart People Should Build Things and The War on Normal People, about automation of labor. In Yang's current bid for the 2020 presidential nomination, one of his main campaign goals would be to implement a universal basic income (UBI) for all American citizens between the ages of 18 to 64.
2018-07-2959 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsTom Hardin: Tipper X - A Cautionary TaleAt age 28, Tom Hardin was a junior partner at an up-and-coming hedge fund. He was on track to achieve his dream career, but before long, felt like he was falling behind in an increasingly competitive industry. Then, a moment arose when he made a decision to cross a very important line and the rest is history. Tom was later charged with felony securities fraud and, known as "Tipper X," became the FBI’s most productive cooperating witness in Operation Perfect Hedge, a sting setup by the U.S. government during 2008-2012 targeting the hedge fund industry. The sting branched ou...2018-07-091h 12
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsEric Rebhuhn: Preparation is Key To SuccessEric Rebhuhn has spent his career building teams through expert networking. And that network he developed has been extremely supportive not only as he coached three consecutive Big East Tennis Championships, it is also proving effective as he embarks on a new career as a consultant.
Core Quality Consulting is dedicated to helping companies assess their present position, improve weaknesses, and broaden their strengths to be more successful through quality operations and improved market share. Eric specializes in building teams with people who are goal-oriented and self-motivated with the skill sets to support a common mission – to im...2018-06-2644 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsRob Fajardo: Leave Normal BehindRob Fajardo is a sought-after influencer, speaker, and business accelerator who is the Founder of Leave Normal Behind and one of the viral marketing partners who launched fidget spinners. He is listed as a Top Millennial Influencer to Follow by both BuzzFeed and Everipedia. He's collaborated with top brands like Red Bull and Wyndham Resort Group and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine. Rob's main mission is to inspire others in leaving their normal behind to become the best version of themselves – and create things that matter.
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What it’s like t...2018-06-201h 17
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsChuck Garcia: Transforming Leaders into Astonishing CommunicatorsChuck Garcia is an author, executive coach, keynote speaker and CEO of Climb Leadership International. He coaches executives on public speaking and leadership communication. A 25-year veteran of Wall Street, he spent several of those in leadership positions at Bloomberg, Blackrock and Citadel. He is also adjunct associate profession at Columbia University where he teaches leadership communication in the Fu Foundation Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Chuck leverages his business leadership experience, as well as his hobby of mountain climbing to provide an effective teaching narrative for professionals applying his tools and techniques.
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NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsNick Passarelli: Compliance Through CollaborationNick Passarelli has been working in Regulatory Compliance since 2003. Currently, he is the Chief Compliance Officer of a FINRA registered Broker Dealer, a role that he has held since 2009. Nick began his career working in Human Resources at two larger firms.
He holds a B.A. from St. John's University and an M.B.A. from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. He also has the Series 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 99 professional securities licenses.
Nick has lived in Hoboken, NJ since 2007 and is very active in the community. He has served as a volunteer coach in t...2018-06-0449 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsFrank Napolitani: The Referral EngineFrank L. Napolitani is a Director in the Financial Services Group. With nearly 20 years of experience working with an array of financial services organizations, including a fund of hedge funds, family office and prime brokerage firm, Frank provides business consulting services to investment fund managers in hedge funds, private equity, real estate and venture capital.
Frank assists clients during the prelaunch stage by helping them budget their prelaunch and year 1-3 expenses, choose service providers (e.g., legal, fund administration, prime brokerage, outsourced compliance) and handle general infrastructure items such as real estate and IT services. In...2018-05-3052 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsBill O'Herron: Standing in the FireWhen Bill O’Herron isn’t raising money for a money management firm in Austin, TX, he can be found teaching and counseling youths, adults and couples. Bill is passionate about and focused on learning and studying how people become more self-aware. It has been the driving force and theme of his work with clients.
Bill’s career spans 25+ years in the financial field as a research sales trader and director of capital
markets, having worked in New York, London, Stamford, CT and Austin, TX.
Bill is currently finishing up a book about relati...2018-05-2359 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsSchery Ramadan: The Pied Piper of PeopleSchery Ramadan has worked in the personal injury profession as a legal assistant, paralegal and law firm office manager all before reaching 22 years of age. Ms. Ramadan currently brings her 20+ years of experience as a System Implementation Specialist within the legal software industry to SmartAdvocate, a state of the art, award winning case management software. This will be the third award winning Software Company Schery has worked with (SAGA, Inc & Client Profiles). As a veteran salesperson, she has been the top seller since joining SmartAdvocate in 2013 driving market share growth and has mastered the art of selling software and pro...2018-05-1457 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJeremy Streich: Podcast PioneerJeremy is a San Francisco based creative and Founder/CEO of the Internet-Media Aggregator, PodSource™️
He is a long-time athlete and an Economics graduate from Georgetown University. Having spent time in Europe and Central America, Jeremy speaks both English and Spanish idiomatically. After graduation, Jeremy spent the summer driving 4,138 miles around the United States before settling down in San Francisco to launch PodSource.
When not building the platform, Jeremy can be found sitting with his dog, Jet, reading one of the 50 books on his Kindle. If not, check the armchair for a philosopher.
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NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsBrandon Steiner: Memorabilia ConnoisseurBrandon Steiner is the founder and chairman of Steiner Sports Marketing and Memorabilia, the largest company of its kind in America. Considered a sports marketing guru, Brandon built Steiner Sports from a one-room office, $4,000 and a single Mac computer in 1987 to a $50 million company today. Brandon is a permanent fixture in the media as a regular on ESPN NY Radio 98.7 FM and as host of the Emmy-nominated "The Hook-Up” with Brandon Steiner on YES Network. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, and in newspapers including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. The author of “The Busine...2018-04-231h 09
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsHugo King: King of KingsHugo King is the President & CEO of USA Brokers. USA Brokers is a power brokerage company that represents manufacturers from bakery, prepared foods, grocery, wine & spirits, manufacturing firms to players in the diamond jewelry industry and beyond. His company ensures that their clients' products make their way into national and big box retailers and club warehouses. Hugo brings over thirty years’ experience in the food industry and beyond. He was formerly the CEO of KK&W Food Brokers from 1993 – 2008. As the current CEO of USA Brokers, he brings a wealth of knowledge, a proven track record, strong relationships and valuable...2018-04-2243 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsDr. Sammy Masri: The Doctor Is InDr. Sammy Masri is an exceptional physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of non-surgical sports and other musculoskeletal injuries. He easily gains the trust of his patients – and others – through his honesty and supportive nature and is the type of person who consistently makes himself available to help others succeed.
Dr. Masri has an extensive background in sports since being a varsity starter on his high school’s baseball and football teams, and then moved on and played American Legion baseball and had an opportunity to play for a NJ semi-professional football team.
In 200...2018-04-2140 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsBob Wu: The Man, The Myth, The WuBob is currently the CEO and co-founder of Teleport, one of the first companies built on Uber's API. He is also a Venture Partner with Social Starts, a venture capital fund that invests in early stage technology companies. Before Social Starts, he worked at Ziff Brothers Investments in a variety of roles across different groups including Family Office, Private Markets & Strategy, and Executive. He is also the founder of Asian American Tech Entrepreneurs (AATE), which brings together the top Asian American entrepreneurs and investors in NY. He has written for Fortune Magazine and NextShark on entrepreneurship and leadership. Bob...2018-04-2059 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJesse Kay: Focused on the Long GameJesse Kay is a 17-year-old high schooler, podcaster, speaker and entrepreneur from NJ. Jesse is focused on sharing practical lessons and stories from some of the best minds on the planet to help inspire young men and women to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Jesse along with his podcast, 20 Under 20s have been featured in a variety of global publications including HuffPost, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. In the 11 months since beginning the show, Jesse has amassed over 100,000 listeners and guests including Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Jeff Hoffman, Bonin Bough and others. The Huffington Post called the show, “a podcast interviewing succ...2018-04-1956 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsMike Rego: Connecting in CannabisMike Rego doesn’t have your traditional background, nor is he your “normal” guy.
Prior to getting into the legal cannabis space, Mike was a decorated man of the shield. He spent almost 20 years ascending through the ranks of the Newport Police, working in various departments such as, the Juvenile Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiations and eventually Vice / Narcotics Division.
Mike has advised on cultivation sites, worked with medical marijuana grow facilities, in multiple states, been involved in policy and cannabis applications, as well as, being a keynote speaker.
Mike is a...2018-04-1845 min
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsLiz Young: Creative, Connected, and Killing ItLiz Young is the founder, CEO & Creative Director of StudioLabs, a product design and development studio which focuses on creative technology. StudioLabs has helped create websites, mobile applications, software applications, and other digital products for clients such as Estee Lauder and ESPN, and they’ve partnered with some of the world’s most talented creative teams at agencies like Ogilvy & Mather, and RG/A. Essentially what StudioLabs does is build awesome software and digital products!
Liz is not only an entrepreneur, but a VC investor (predominantly in the SaaS (Software as a Service) industry, board member, RE inve...2018-04-171h 02
NetWorkWise Presents: Conversations with ConnorsJoe Mindak: The Joe You Need to KnowA father and husband first, Joe takes great pride in the common thread that all his successes share, relationship development, benevolence, communications skills, and taking initiative. Joe is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in marketing, owning his own firm before selling in 2015. He also launched and sold hMAG, a lifestyle magazine, within 5 years of launching. He subsequently launched 3 new ventures since using his marketing experience to grow for each eventual sale. In the meantime, he has launched The Connective to use his networking skills to refer business to disparate industries that can use help with their sales...2018-04-1654 min