Networkwise Presents: Conversations With Connors

Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Jason Murphy, the CFO of Riverside, to delve into the fascinating journey of building a user-friendly business. In this engaging conversation, Jason shares the trials and triumphs faced during the inception of Riverside and underscores the pivotal role of establishing a strong foundation. As the CFO, Jason takes charge of managing finances, navigating risks, and ensuring long-term financial stability. Discover the satisfaction that comes from creating robust financial systems that seamlessly enhance the overall user experience. Drawing from his extensive experience, Jason emphasizes the utmost importance of user-friendliness in today's competitive business landscape. He unveils three key factors that have contributed to his remarkable success: financial acumen, effective communication, and adaptability. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain insightful wisdom and practical strategies for building a user-friendly business directly from Jason

In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with George Kollitides, a leadership coach who shared insightful wisdom. We delved into the qualities of effective leaders, emphasizing the significance of inspiration, motivation, risk-taking, and tough decision-making. Our conversation then transitioned to the impact of AI and chatbots, such as ChatGPT, on the job market. George believes these technologies will disrupt numerous human-held positions, urging us to proactively invest in education and training programs for adapting to this evolving landscape. George's role as a leadership coach was a focal point, and he shared how coaching has transformed not only his professional life but also his personal experiences, particularly in communicating with his children. Coaching has instilled patience, compassion, and effective communication skills within him. Beyond coaching, George's passion for football shines through as he coaches a team, drawing invaluable lessons on teamwork and leadership applicable t

Join us in this compelling podcast episode as I sit down with Corey Smith, an esteemed emergency medicine physician, to delve into his inspiring career journey and the challenges he has faced in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. Corey candidly shares his story, from his early aspirations to become a doctor to his decision to specialize in emergency medicine. He opens up about the hurdles he has encountered along the way, including managing difficult patients and finding a balance between his professional and personal life. One of the pivotal takeaways from this episode is Corey's emphasis on the profound significance of empathy and understanding in healthcare. He passionately highlights the crucial role of compassionate patient care, and how it can lead to improved patient outcomes. Corey also offers invaluable advice to aspiring healthcare professionals, shedding light on the importance of building a personal brand and maintaining a positive reputation in the industry. Through engaging and thought-provo

Join Jon Stravitz, the manager of "The Run," a weekend-only basketball game, as he shares the game's history, rules, and unique culture in this engaging podcast. With over 20 years of experience managing The Run, Stravitz discusses the challenges he faces, the MVP concept, and the positive impact the game has on the community. Get an inside look into this long-standing basketball tradition and the dedication it takes to keep it alive.

Welcome to "Culture Doctor Chronicles"! Join Peter Phelan, an experienced organizational cultural doctor, as he shares his experiences and insights on developing corporate culture and building a reputation in the field. With his creative approach, Phelan helps organizations build and maintain strong, healthy cultures. In this episode, Phelan discusses the types of clients he works with, ranging from organizations of all sizes and industries. He shares how he has built his reputation through a combination of word-of-mouth referrals and effective marketing efforts. Phelan delves into the challenges he faces in helping organizations navigate culture change, emphasizing the importance of building trust with clients and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve shared goals. He also shares his strategies for maintaining relationships with his network, with a special focus on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and providing ongoing value to stay engaged. As an expert in the field of organizational culture, P

Welcome to the "Referability Podcast" with Michael Roderick! In this engaging podcast, Michael, the founder of the Referability program, shares his expertise on helping individuals become more referable in their personal and professional lives. Michael explains how Referability is a powerful framework that teaches people how to build authentic relationships and become effective communicators. Join Michael as he delves into the process of building referability, highlighting the significance of authenticity and vulnerability in fostering meaningful connections. He discusses the challenges he encounters in helping individuals shift from a transactional mindset to a relational approach, and shares valuable insights on overcoming these obstacles. Michael also shares his personal experiences with hosting his own podcast, which is focused on helping people build better relationships. He shares his goals for the podcast and the diverse range of guests he invites to share their insights and experiences on relationship

Welcome to this thought-provoking podcast episode where we explore the cutting-edge world of Web 3.0 and the metaverse with the esteemed Greg Vixama. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of these rapidly evolving concepts and uncover their interconnectedness. As an expert in the field, Greg provides invaluable insights into the decentralized nature of Web 3.0 technologies, such as cryptocurrency and blockchain, and their potential to disrupt traditional power structures. We also delve into other key concepts like NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs, understanding their significance in the larger Web 3.0 ecosystem. Through our conversation, we unpack the exciting opportunities that abound in this new digital landscape, from revolutionary forms of ownership to participation in digital economies. Greg shares his expert advice for those interested in transitioning to the Web 3.0 space, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, education, and networking. Join us on this captivating journey as we navigate the

Join us for an enlightening conversation on the role of law enforcement in natural disaster response and the shifting media portrayal of police after the George Floyd case, with our esteemed guest, Chief Tim Griffin. As Chief Griffin shares his valuable insights, we'll delve into how police officers swiftly respond to natural disasters, ensuring public safety and managing challenges effectively. We'll also examine the negative portrayal of police in the media post-George Floyd and Chief Griffin's perspective on its impact on public perception of law enforcement. Additionally, we'll explore the future of law enforcement and the pivotal role of young officers in shaping it, as Chief Griffin offers insights on opportunities and challenges. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking discussion with Chief Tim Griffin as we navigate these crucial topics. Tune in now!  

Michael Goldberg’s Knock Out Networking programs are responsible for increased production, recruiting, and retention levels for the top financial firms nationwide. A two-time TEDx speaker, Michael speaks at conferences, runs sales meetings, and delivers “results driven” programs on networking, recruiting, and target marketing. His firm Knock Out Networking works with top companies including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Griffin Capital, Northern Trust, Mass Mutual, Chubb Insurance, Rabobank, Brother International, and SAP. Michael is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation conferred by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. The CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of professional platform skill and is held by less than 600speakers worldwide. Michael writes articles and contributes to numerous publications including Advisor Perspectives, Producers Web, Life Health Pro, Producer’s E-Source, and Horsesmouth. His weekly b

Jordan Paris is a podcast host,  entrepreneur, and author featured in Forbes,  Entrepreneur, and other publications. Jordan’s first podcast, Growth Mindset University, was ranked #6 in Apple’s Self-Improvement category, #3 in the Training category, #5 in the How-To category, and #15 in the ultra-competitive Education category. On the show, Jordan interviewed some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, authors, and other influential thought leaders. Then, Growth Mindset University grew up, evolving into The Jordan Paris Show, where Jordan discusses current affairs and conservative values while debunking a wide range of idea pathogens. Jordan is also the founder and creative director of Trend Up Media, a one-stop podcast agency that produces podcasts to help businesses grow in both profit and influence. His approach to life and business is simple yet powerful: Don’t make a living, design a life. With this creator’s mentality, Jordan has been able to produce outstanding results for himself and challenge ot

Laura M. Wilde is a Holistic Mental Performance Specialist for Elite Performers.   Wilde is a thought leader in the field of holistic player development and holistic sports medicine. She uses her proprietary methods with elite NCAA, WNBA, NBA, NFL and MLB athletes, staff and coaches. She is also a partner with Turn2 Equity Partners. She has appeared on The Doctors (CBS), and numerous podcasts, including Los Angeles local radio and tv pieces.    Laura works in the emerging field of Holistic Mental Performance as a quantum (mind-body) medicine practitioner, meditation coach, mental resilience and consistency specialist and is an advanced and certified practitioner of Quantum Healing Energy work. Laura teaches sports energy medicine, resilient wellness, alpha zone and intuition classes in person and on Zoom. Her work is differentiated as she has developed Meta mental performance. In other words – her work goes beyond the mind to the deeper connection an athlete can have with him or herself.    In 2012 she create

James Nestor has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Dwell, The New York Times, and many other publications. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was released May 26, 2020 by Riverhead/Penguin Random House and was an instant New York Times bestseller. Nestor has appeared on dozens of national television shows, including ABC’s Nightline and CBS’s Morning News, and on NPR. He lives and breathes in San Francisco.

The founder of SpearPoint Solutions, Bob’s professional background includes over three decades of experience in sales, leadership and training. He uses that experience and innovative thinking to develop business strategies that help organizations get unstuck. He also facilitates training on methods of thinking more creatively that can help organizations and individuals innovate more readily so they can thrive in today's economy.  Among other accomplishments, Bob is the inventor of the creative thinking game, What's the BIG Idea?™, author of the personal achievement book, Discovering Your Greatness and the book of innovative strategies and how to create them, 101 Freaking Brilliant Business Ideas: And Ten Ways YOU Can Create Your Own. He is also the creator of the recently launched Business Strategies by Subscription. 

Steve Olsher is a 30+ year entrepreneur, Founder/Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine, original Founder of Liquor.com, creator of The New Media Summit, host of the top-rated podcast, Reinvention Radio, international keynote speaker, and in-demand strategic coach who helps businesses of all sizes leverage the power of new media to generate visibility, leads and revenue on auto-pilot.

Jack Killion is a serial entrepreneur who has started 9 different businesses, currently working on his 10th. He's shared his mastery of business through teaching at three different New Jersey business schools. Jack has also advised hundreds of other entrepreneurs and has worked as a consultant. He's also served on multiple corporate and charity boards. Jack has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Yale and an MBA from MIT Sloan School.

Bill 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 Science degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, NY in ’03.

Paul Edwards is an international bestselling author, content ghostwriter and host of the Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast. He’s previously appeared on the Las Vegas Morning Blend, Natural Born Coaches and Entrepreneurial You shows. He’s also published articles and guest blogs with Insurance Business America and The Discerning Dad.

Alice Little is a unique red-headed Irish woman that stands at just 4’8″ tall. Petite and pretty are two common ways that others use to describe her. However, that just barely scratches the surface as to who she is! Alice is a friendly, easy going lady who is passionate about the world around her. She's often told that her intellect and charm are two of her most striking features! Getting to know others and enriching their lives is extremely important, and is something she considers to be her mission in life. Alice's philosophy on her work as a luxury digital companion is that we live in a world where intimacy is no longer encouraged. We’re moving away from human connection and into a more static way of interacting with the world around us. She believes that romance isn’t dead. Instead, you just have to go out and seek it. Alice enjoys reading, horseback riding, playing video games, and rock climbing.

Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) is president of AmSpirit Business Connection, an organization that empowers entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals to become successful through networking. He is also the host of the Networking Rx podcast, a weekly short-form podcast with insights and interviews related to better business relationships. And he narrates the Networking Rx Minute, a micro podcast with daily ideas and inspiration. Finally, Frank is the author of several books, including Foundational Networking: Creating Know, Like & Trust For A Lifetime of Extraordinary Success.

Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, itself has sold over 975,000 copies and it has been translated into 29 languages. His and John’s newest parable in the Go-Giver Series is The Go-Giver Influencer. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch in his town of Jupiter, Florida.