In this day and age where things happen at the touch of a button, it can be so easy to overlook the value of human connections. For Eduardo Placer, the CEO and Founder of Fearless Communicators, there is power in face-to-face networking, especially at a time of screens dividing us. In this episode, he joins Michael Zipursky to share with us how he came to th ... Show More
Oct 26
Growing a Construction Consultancy From $800K to Nearly $4M with Adam Cooper
What does it really take to grow a consulting business from $800,000 a year to nearly $4 million in annual revenue? Well, for Adam Cooper, founder of Ascent, the answer wasn't simply working harder. It was finding the right people, building the right systems, and learning to char ... Show More
34m 36s
Oct 12
How to Build a Consulting Team to Win PE Deals and Deliver What AI Cannot with Dan Bernoske
What happens to your consulting business when clients believe that AI can do the work themselves? That's one of the biggest shifts Dan Bernoske is seeing firsthand, as many other consulting business owners are, as well. As the founder of Cortado Group, Dan helps private-equity-ba ... Show More
27m 37s
Jan 2024
Relationships Over Sales Pitches with Eduardo Coll
Forget the traditional sales pitch; it's all about relationships and networks. This was the sage advice from Eduardo Coll, when he talked with Alice on "Sales Talk for CEOs." His innovative approach to business growth, focusing on conversational selling and leveraging networks, p ... Show More
42m 31s
Sep 2023
The Importance of Building Trust with Brian Grazer
<p>On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation I had back in 2019 with Brian Grazer. We discuss the undeniable power of face-to-face communication, the essence of human connection, and how technology can serve as a bridge to deeper interactions. Brian sh ... Show More
34m 56s
Mar 2026
Network Your Way Off the Hamster Wheel
<p>Tired of awkward, uncomfortable business networking that never seems to lead anywhere? This episode offers a refreshing perspective with guest Matt Alderton, founder and CEO of Bx Global. Matt discusses the evolution of business networking, particularly for introverts, moving ... Show More
42m 19s
Dec 2023
THIS is what it takes to run a BUSINESS | Podcast With Friends Ep. 6
<p>Today's video is episode 6 of Podcast With Friends! I sit down with Valentina Ferrer, Marvin Douglas, and Dustin Canalin. We discuss the challenges of balancing personal life, family, and business responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of being present and mindful in ... Show More
55m 14s
Jul 2019
Shining the Light Where You Want: Networking 2.0 feat. Erich Kurschat
On this episode of Honest HR, Erich Kurschat is back! He and Callie continue their conversation on communication and the all too relatable struggle of networking. Networking is hard, and not everyone likes it. But it can be both enjoyable and fruitful. For Erich, that meant refra ... Show More
37m 34s
Sep 2024
321. Cultivating High-Value Relationships in Business for Long-Term Success
In today’s episode, I’m sharing about the cornerstone of my success: building and nurturing genuine, high-value relationships.Inspired by invaluable advice from my mentor, this episode highlights the natural importance of relationships, especially for women and immigrants, and ho ... Show More
31m 29s