Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Lori Highby ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lorihighby.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://lorihighby.com/blog/) - [353: Eating Natural and Being Natural - with Steven Novick](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/353-eating-natural-and-being-natural-with-steven-novick/) - Meet Steven Steven Novick is the CEO & Founder of Farmstand. Farmstand cooks & delivers fresh, fast, healthy, and affordable meals to businesses and consumers that they personalize. Their website is www.EatFarmstand.com. Steven previously built 2 billion-dollar businesses & climbed seven summits (including Everest - the very top). Beating cancer made him passionate about food - [352: Systematizing to Engage and Empower - with David Crysler](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/352-systematizing-to-engage-and-empower-with-david-crysler/) - Meet David: Dave is the principal operations consultant at the Crysler Club and host of the Everyday Business Problems Podcast. Entering entrepreneurship after spending nearly 20 years working for a publicly traded corporation, Dave quickly realized there was a tremendous need within small businesses to have access to the tools and support that were commonplace - [351: Delivering Compassionate Purpose to Workplace Tech - with Nandini Easwar](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/351-delivering-compassionate-purpose-to-workplace-tech-with-nandini-easwar/) - Meet Nandini Nandini is a co-founder and CTO of Speakfully, the organic, ever-evolving human-centric platform to address workplace mistreatment known for humanizing tech solutions. Nandini is ensuring the success of the Speakfully mission by integrating social and emotional intelligence into the overall technical roadmap of the brand; a passionate proponent of women in stem, Nandini - [350: Bringing Innovation To The World of EV Technology - with Robert Cruess](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/350-bringing-innovation-to-the-world-of-ev-technology-with-robert-cruess/) - Meet Robert Robert Cruess is an original Founder and the President of ZeroNox. Mr. Cruess is an Entrepreneur and Businessman, having obtained a Business degree from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2009, and also holds a Real Estate License and Mortgage License. Mr. Cruess’ experience and expertise include starting and running several businesses, sales, product development, real estate, loans, - [349: How Podcasts Create Value For B2B Businesses - with Alex Eichstaedt](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/349-how-podcasts-create-value-for-b2b-businesses-with-alex-eichstaedt/) - Meet Alex Alex is the co-founder of Ike Media and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Alex is the host of the top rated Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Box, Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin Badges Podcast on the Apple Podcast Platform. He loves producing original music with, you can find that at Ike Music - [347: Advancing Leadership Through Effective Internal Communication - with Ben Baker](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/347-advancing-leadership-through-effective-internal-communication-with-ben-baker/) - Meet Ben Ben has been helping his clients communicate for the last quarter of a century. He is the author of two books on personal branding and leadership, the host of the 5 year and syndicated YourLIVINGBrand.live show and the executive producer of the Communicate Your Why program. Ben's mission is to help companies, and - [348: Learning To Develop Great Business Relationships - with David Shriner-Cahn](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/348-learning-to-develop-great-business-relationships-with-david-shriner-cahn/) - Meet David After 28 years as a highly-skilled employee, David was told that his job was over. Despite the immediate trauma and fear, he knew that as his next step, he’d rather work for himself and have more control over his destiny. That was in 2006. Today, David is a thriving community builder, podcaster, and - [346: Finding Digital Channels That Work For You - with Jennifer Shaheen](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/346-finding-digital-channels-that-work-for-you-with-jennifer-shaheen/) - Meet Jennifer Jennifer Shaheen is the founder and President of The Technology Therapy Group. She is recognized as an expert in planning, implementing, and translating digital marketing and technology. Over her twenty-year career, Jennifer has worked in a myriad of industries as a digital advisor: finance, banking, manufacturing, design, construction, luxury, retail, and travel. Jennifer - [Manufacturing Mavens #3: Competition Is Better Served As Co-opetition](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/manufacturing-mavens-competition-is-better-served-as-co-opetition/) - Competition Is Better Served As Co-opetition Lori: Hello everyone, welcome back to the third Episode in our Manufacturing Mavens Podcast Mini-Series! Let’s get started by introducing my co-hosts for the series, Kristina (Kris) Harrington and Erin Courtenay. Kris Harrington is the President and COO for GenAlpha Technologies. During her time with OEMs in the mining - [Manufacturing Mavens #1: Social Selling In Manufacturing](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/manufacturing-mavens-social-selling/) - Social Selling In Manufacturing Today’s episode is Part 1 of our 3-part Manufacturing Mavens - a BROADcast Mini Series. I’ve got 2 guest hosts with me for this mini-series! Kristina (Kris) Harrington and Erin Courtenay. Part 1 is going to be Guest Hosted by Erin Courtenay. Erin Courtenay is VP of Digital Services at Earthling - [Manufacturing Mavens #2: Digital Transformation In The Manufacturing Industry](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/manufacturing-mavens-digital-transformation-in-the-manufacturing-industry/) - Digital Transformation In The Manufacturing Industry Today’s episode is Part 2 of our 3-part Manufacturing Mavens - a BROADcast Mini Series. I’ve got 2 guest hosts with me for this mini-series! Kristina (Kris) Harrington and Erin Courtenay. Part 2 is going to be Guest Hosted by Kris Harrington. Kris is the President and COO for - [345: Connecting Small Businesses with Their Ideal Customers - with Scott LeBeau](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/345-connecting-small-businesses-with-their-ideal-customers-with-scott-lebeau/) - Meet Scott Scott has spent the past 35 years working in the financial services industry. In his career, Scott has been fortunate to work with consumers and small businesses in several capacities and has worked closely with businesses that have been successful as well as businesses that had to close shop. He's listened to the - [344: How Companies Can Hire and Retain Productive Employees with Tatyana St. Germain](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/344-how-companies-can-hire-and-retain-productive-employees-with-tatyana-st-germain/) - Meet Tatyana Tatyana St. Germain is the founder and CEO of Great People Management, a consulting firm located in Kenosha, WI, serving clients nationwide. They offer leadership coaching, hiring and development assessments, talent optimization tools, and talent management consulting. Tatyana is an expert at understanding and solving complex people challenges in the workplace and helped - [343: How Building Trust Cultivates Organizational Success - with Marya Wilson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/343-how-building-trust-cultivates-organizational-success-with-marya-wilson/) - Meet Mayra Marya Wilson, PhD is the Principal and Organizational Dietician for MW Advising. Marya has an extensive business and industry career in the areas of manufacturing, information management, telecommunications, ISP, and the semiconductor industries of the Silicon Valley, CA at the companies 3M, Imation, and Pentagon Technologies, and various others. She is also the - [342: Planning For the Future: What's Next In The world of Tax? - with Nick Hammernik](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/342-planning-for-the-future-whats-next-in-the-world-of-tax/) - Meet Nick Nicholas Hammernik is the Vice President at Hammernik & Associates. He is an Enrolled Agent, which is the highest designation assigned to tax professionals by the IRS. Nick uses his background in coaching and marketing to educate his clients on their tax situation with straightforward advice in a language that is easy for - [341: How Automation Is Changing The World of Business - with Dan Schneck](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/341-how-automation-is-changing-the-world-of-business-with-dan-schneck/) - Meet Dan Dan Schneck is CEO & Founder of WJI Networks Business Solutions, an IT agency firm in Brookfield, Wisconsin specializing in providing engineered technology & cybersecurity solutions, building, and integration of IT systems & support for the modern business office, warehouse, or automated production facility. He hosts the IT Records podcast, which features discussions - [340: Creating Raving Fans In Your Marketplace - with Shane Whelan](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/340-creating-raving-fans-in-your-marketplace-with-shane-whelan/) - Meet Shane Shane is a serial entrepreneur and podcaster, living in Linden, Michigan with his family. How can you consistently stand out from your competitors? I think in this day and age, everyone's so bombastic and trying to stand out especially in the social media world, I think to do the opposite. Remember the old - [339: Networking with Diversity and Belonging in Mind - with Liz Nead](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/339-networking-with-diversity-and-belonging-in-mind-with-liz-nead/) - Meet Liz Liz Nead is an adventure speaker, traveling the world and taking on challenges to find lessons of leadership, communication diversity, and inclusion. A diversity speaker and researcher for over a decade, she specializes common language and daily communication around race and cultural differences in the workplace. Liz uses a direct, humorous, and vivid - [338: Looking At Your Business' Finances Through A Different Lens - with Lynn Corazzi](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/338-looking-at-your-business-finances-through-a-different-lens-with-lynn-corazzi/) - Meet Lynn Lynn is the owner of Data2Profit Consulting. He helps small to medium-sized companies make more money with their data by using financial ideas and tools he learned at Procter & Gamble. He has a unique ability to help clients think big picture, while at the same time digging into the details of their - [337: Cultivating A Positive Company Culture Through Leadership - with Steve Rice](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/337-cultivating-a-positive-company-culture-through-leadership-with-steve-rice/) - Meet Steve Steve is the founder of The Globally Conscious Leader & Dotcomjungle. His ability to absorb information about brands, strategies, and technologies, then impart their context and opportunities in simple language, has proved invaluable as a trusted advisor to owners & CEOs. His use of Spousal KPI is a humorous, effective way to help - [336: The Fundamentals of Creating Tranformation In Your Business - with Nicole Jansen](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/336-the-fundamentals-of-creating-tranformation-in-your-business-with-nicole-jansen/) - Meet Nicole Over the past 30 years, Nicole has empowered 1000s of business owners and entrepreneurs to play to their strengths, grow their business, and make a greater impact. As a coach and strategic advisor, she is passionate about helping leaders shift their perspectives and solve complex business and relational issues with the aim of - [335: Telling Your Story To Build Your Brand - with KJ Eichstaedt](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/335-telling-your-story-to-build-your-brand-with-kj-eichstaedt/) - Meet KJ KJ is the Co-Founder of Ike Media, the international sports brand started in Wisconsin and is now found in 90 plus countries across the world. He's a designer, dealmaker, consultant, podcast host, video producer, and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with degrees in International Business and Marketing. Words that describe KJ are - [334: Don't Go Solo: How Communities Fuel Business Growth - with Colleen Biggs](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/334-dont-go-solo-how-communities-fuel-business-growth-with-colleen-biggs/) - Meet Colleen Colleen is an award-winning peak performance consultant with over 20 years of experience, has launched over 340 businesses, is an international speaker, author of a number one international bestseller, Anatomy of Accomplishment and Step Into The Spotlight To Expand Your Influence. The CEO of three businesses, including Lead Up For Women, a community - [333: Mastering Marketing Automation](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/333-mastering-marketing-automation/) - Why is marketing automation so important? Marketing automation is something I have been an advocate of for a long time and people often ask me why it is so important. Marketing automation is the future of marketing and it is already happening because everyone wants to create efficiencies within their marketing efforts. When you think - [332: Communicating with Emotional Intelligence - with Roger Wolkoff](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/332-communicating-with-emotional-intelligence-with-roger-wolkoff/) - Meet Roger Roger is a motivational speaker who helps you create teams and companies people don't want to leave. You hire him for his expertise in emotional intelligence and appreciation. He doesn't give up on people, he believes they will find a way to move forward and improve. Roger lives in Madison, Wisconsin, and currently - [331: More Than A Logo: Telling Your Story Through Branding - with Katie Dooley](https://lorihighby.com/uncategorized/331-more-than-a-logo-telling-your-story-through-branding-with-katie-dooley/) - Meet Katie Katie is the founder of Paper Lime Creative, a branding, and design agency in Edmonton. Her love of design and art took shape and a young age and since then she has been soaking in as much knowledge about art, business, and design as she can. She takes the time to listen to - [330: Taking Control of Your Personal Brand - with Claire Bahn](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/330-taking-control-of-your-personal-brand-with-claire-bahn/) - Meet Claire Claire is a personal brand strategist and the CEO and Co-Founder of Claire Bahn Group. She has been helping high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and executives create their best personal brand for over 10 years. As an entrepreneur and influencer with over 70,000 followers on social media, she has learned the importance of creating - [329: The Power of Conversational Commerce - with Paul Ace](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/329-the-power-of-conversational-commerce-with-paul-ace/) - Learn the power of conversational commerce on Episode 329 of Social Capital with conversational commerce expert, Paul Ace! - [328: Crafting Messaging That Attracts Your Ideal Clients - with Ashley Mae Fernandez](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/328-crafting-messaging-that-attracts-your-ideal-clients-with-ashley-fernandez/) - Meet Ashley Ashley is an ex-corporate marketing executive for a $4 billion company turned to online marketing consultant who has helped hundreds of six, seven, and eight-figure online entrepreneurs create customer-centric marketing and sales strategies. As a certified NLP practitioner, Ashley believes the power of marketing is to teach your ideal clients how to think, - [Bubbles & Biz - Improv Comedy](https://lorihighby.com/social-media/bubbles-biz/) - Nicole Bernard invites Lori Highby, founder of Keystone Click to chat about all the marketing things! Learn how Lori jumped into improv comedy to improve her public speaking and how it forced her out of her comfort zone! She uses this to build relationships and gain new clients. ❤️ Listen to the full episode: https://soundcloud.com/user-239146963/bubbles-and-biz-with-lori-highby - [Stop Shooting Darts in the Dark](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/stop-shooting-darts-in-the-dark/) - “If you build it, they will come” only works in the movies. You have to tell the world that you exist and you have a superpower. Now more than ever is the world of marketing a vital element in your business. Christie Ruffino interviews Lori Highby on Overcoming Mediocrity Podcast. Listen to the episode: https://overcomingmediocrity.org/10-lori-highby-12-18-20/ - [The PR Maven Podcast interviews Lori Highby](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/the-pr-maven-podcast-interviews-lori-highby/) - In this episode: The value of face-to-face marketingWhat move changed Lori’s credibilityLeveraging video and technologyExamples of measuring marketing success“The more diverse that your network is, the richer that you are as a human being as far as value you can bring to others.” — Lori Highby, President/Owner, Keystone Click Highlights from this episode: 4:09 – - [How is B2B marketing different in 2021? Digital Marketing Radio](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/how-will-b2b-marketing-be-different-in-2021/) - In episode 230 of Digital Marketing Radio, David Bain connects with Lori Highby on how B2B marketing has changed over the past few years and specifically what works best in 2021. We’ll discuss the essential elements of marketing research, how to understand your target customer in 2021 and how to create content that generates leads. - [327: Raising Your Organizations Profile Through Storytelling - with Tom Andrews](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/327-raising-your-organizations-profile-through-storytelling-with-tom-andrews/) - Meet Tom Tom Andrews operates Andrews Media Ventures an independent PR communications consultancy based in Hartford, Wisconsin. Tom's background includes 35 years of major market broadcast news and public relations experience. Tom and his team have aligned professionals to help corporate and nonprofit clients raise their business and organizational profiles through services such as creative - [326: Connecting With Purpose On LinkedIn - with Lindsey McMillion Stemann](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/326-connecting-with-purpose-on-linkedin-with-lindsey-mcmillion-stemann/) - Meet Lindsey She is a principal and owner of McMillion Consulting. Lindsey believes in the power of influence and is a connector to the core as a national and international speaker, writer, and prospecting trainer. Her expertise is founded on equipping successful professionals and teams to profitably connect with purpose on LinkedIn. She has worked - [325: Claiming Financial Control Over Your Own Home - with Elizabeth Dodson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/325-claiming-financial-control-over-your-own-home-with-elizabeth-dodson/) - Meet Elizabeth Elizabeth started her career in technology after securing an MBA from Loyola University in Maryland back in the early 90s. She climbed the career ladder and an early-stage startup in the commercial construction technology industry to Director of Business Development and demonstrated success driving multimillion-dollar sales growth while providing award-winning sales leadership. After - [324: Effective Communication: The Key To Growing Your Network and Business - with Paul Edwards](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/324-effective-communication-the-key-to-growing-your-network-and-business-with-paul-edwards/) - Meet Paul Paul wears many hats, ghostwriting, agency founder, bestselling author, podcast host master networker, husband, father, older brother to younger men, amateur theologian, voice mimic, and recovering insurance salesman. As a first-generation Spanish-speaking immigrant to the US with African heritage and the Middle East come back experience, Pual's lived in five different countries, speaks - [322: How Businesses Can Achieve and Maintain Sustainability - with Lisa Geason-Bauer](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/322-how-businesses-can-achieve-and-maintain-sustainability-with-lisa-geason-bauer/) - Meet Lisa She is the President of Evolution Marketing, a Wisconsin-based women-owned certified B Corporation specializing in the area of global sustainability consulting and storytelling, environmentally responsible creative design, and ethical marketing. I keep hearing about the social side of sustainability, but I thought sustainability was only about recycling and addressing environmental issues. Can you - [323: The Importance of Advocating For Second Chance Employment - with Shannon Ross and Adam Procell](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/323-the-importance-of-advocating-for-second-chance-employment-with-shannon-ross-and-adam-procell/) - Meet Shannon Shannon is the Executive Director of The Community, a nonprofit he founded while incarcerated to foster the successes, humanity, and agency of people with criminal records. He is also Co-Owner of Paradigm Shyft, a new Second Chance employment consulting agency that trains incarcerated people prior to release and helps employers benefit from this - [321: Showcasing Stories To Grow Brands - with Duncan Littlefield](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/321-showcasing-stories-to-grow-brands-with-duncan-littlefield/) - Meet Duncan Duncan is the CEO of Littlefield, a company that owns companies such as the Littlefield Company, Paper Airplane Sidecar who are critical equity partner contributors to profit-focused companies. The engine of his company is the Littlefield Company, where they tell under-told stories by delivering scalable content for purpose-driven companies. Plus, he's on a - [319: How Technology is Changing Business and Networking As We Know It - with Dave Stamm](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/319-how-technology-is-changing-business-and-networking-as-we-know-it-with-dave-stamm/) - Meet Dave Having started his first business in fourth-grade programming bulletin board systems, working for Apple Computers as a college freshman, and then founding a computer networking services company employing college classmates while in college, Dave Stamm has been has always been passionate about implementing technology and serving people. Dave is currently the CEO of - [320: Achieving Through Setting Expectations and Accountability - with Brad Herda](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/320-achieving-through-setting-expectations-and-accountability-with-brad-herda/) - Meet Brad Brad has been supporting and improving the lives of those around him for over four decades. He has brought perspective and context into every role he has had. Having been in manufacturing for most of his adult career, he has forged relationships by learning what matters to the people. In doing so, Brad - [318: Treat People As People, Not Numbers - with Tobin Slaven](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/318-treat-people-as-people-not-numbers-with-tobin-slaven/) - Meet Tobin When experts are ready to create more conversations with perfect prospects, they call Tobin at bookofexperts.com. He's been called an introverted savant with a superpower for helping you find your tribe and sparking conversations out of thin air. This new book is called Experts Never Chase, because deep down we all know that - [317: See The Whole Picture: The Importance of Having A Financial Plan - with Joel Forman](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/317-see-the-whole-picture-the-importance-of-having-a-financial-plan-with-joel-forman/) - Meet Joel Joel is the proud author of Formans Financial Facts, a financial management blueprint. His mission is to educate people so that they can manage their personal finances with confidence for life. Over the past 30 years, Joel has worked in corporate America and a variety of financial roles. He started in traditional financial - [316: B2B vs. B2C Marketing: What's The Difference? - with Eric Morley](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/b2b-vs-b2c-marketing-whats-the-difference/) - Meet Eric Eric is the co-founder of Blue C, a California-based brand strategy and creative marketing agency. Since 1998 Eric has been helping companies across both b2b and b2c segments. Eric is a second-generation marketer and actively supports clients’ growth dreams through the Blue C Brand PWR platform and the Six Systems To Success. On - [315: Sharing Your Client Success Stories Through Case Studies - with Katie Corbett](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/315-sharing-your-client-success-stories-through-case-studies-with-katie-corbett/) - Meet Katie Katie is a writer specializing in customer case studies. She has written for technology and education companies and coaches of all types. In her free time, Katie enjoys baking, reading fantasy novels, and going on road trips with her husband. Katie lives in Wisconsin and thinks cheese should be in its own food - [314: Steps To Sell Big: How Entrepreneurs Can Target and Sell To Corporations - with Melinda Chen](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/314-steps-to-sell-big-how-entrepreneurs-can-target-and-sell-to-corporations/) - Meet Melinda Melinda is a sales coach who specializes in helping female entrepreneurs sell to corporations. Not only does she coach how to sell, she still practices her own sales. Melinda works as a sales executive and holds an impressive track record of over $40 million. With 20 plus years of b2b sales experience, she - [313: Advocating For The Future of Manufacturing - with Mike Womack](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/313-advocating-for-the-future-of-manufacturing-with-mike-womack/) - Meet Mike Mike graduated in 2015 from William Paterson University, where he studied New and Digital Marketing Methods. During his senior year, he accepted an internship at an advertising agency that specialized in marketing for manufacturing and logistics companies. This is where he developed his passion for manufacturing that ultimately led him to the New - [312: Finding Customers Online By Optimizing Every Touchpoint - with Jeff Venn](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/312-finding-customers-online-by-optimizing-every-touchpoint-with-jeff-venn/) - Meet Jeff Jeff is a life architect, owner of Creative Web Studios, and mentor to young entrepreneurs. Many people will tell you where to go, what to do and how to live, but there's a higher path and calling inside of you that only you can unearth. It's time to stop living by other people's - [311: How Manufacturers Can Show Up In The Digital Space - with Gail Robertson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/311-how-manufacturers-can-show-up-in-the-digital-space-with-gail-robertson/) - Meet Gail Gail has a Degree in Journalism and Masters in curiosity! She guides clients to success with a marketing strategy centered around telling stories and making the right connections. How? Sign up, suit up, show up. Her resume includes media fundraising, advertising, PR, and owning a b&b. Gail now is a powerhouse connector, strategic - [309: Stepping into A New Role In The Marketing World - with Valerie Weber](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/309-stepping-into-a-new-role-in-the-marketing-world-with-valerie-weber/) - Meet Valerie After almost 30 years with Monofrax, Valerie has progressed from Clerk to Marketing Manager. She's just beginning to network and has found that the last year of virtual networking meetings and webinars was the perfect place to start. Just don't ask her to attend a speed networking event! I'm curious why you're not - [310: The Importance of Discovering Your Brand's Voice - with Geoffrey Stern](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/310-the-importance-of-discovering-your-brands-voice-with-geoffrey-stern/) - Meet Geoffrey He is the founder of Voice Express Corporation, with multiple patents covering the personalization of voice-enabled print media, and VOT (the voice of things), Stern has been at the forefront of using voice to drive commerce and customer engagement. Stern's products have been used in over 60 million Build-a-Bears in sentiment expression, photo - [308: How Coaching Paves The Road To Professional Success - with Andy Hillig](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/308-how-coaching-paves-the-road-to-professional-success-with-andy-hillig/) - Meet Andy Andy was a business executive who learned to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing, highly uncertain environment. Now, he's a leadership coach and career strategist who helps individuals who want to go from just getting by, to having insanely awesome careers. Andy is a Certified Professional Coach, has an MBA in management, - [307: Choosing The Right Channels To Maximize Your Online Presence - with John Buglino](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/307-choosing-the-right-channels-to-maximize-your-online-presence-with-john-buglinoo/) - Meet John John brings his experience of lead generation, marketing automation, and social media marketing to up Optessa. started out his career with New York, Community Bancorp as a marketing assistant and later worked for iCIMS and Hermetic Solutions Group and Versatile Roles, driving new business and elevating the brand within their respective industries. John - [306: Creating Ferocious Advocates For Your Brand - with Andrew Deutsch](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/306-creating-ferocious-advocates-for-your-brand-with-andrew-deutsch/) - Meet Andrew Andrew is the founder of Fangled Group, a strategy-first multilingual Global Marketing and Sales Consultant, and has successfully driven business growth in more than 120 countries, driving revenue in the 10s of billions of dollars. He's also the host of the Fangled Cast podcast where incredible guests take deep dives into relevant topics - [305: Leave Workplace Burnout In The Dust: The Science Behind Caffeine - with Danielle Robertson Rath](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/305-leave-workplace-burnout-in-the-dust-the-science-behind-caffeine-with-danielle-robertson-rath/) - Meet Danielle Danielle is the leading authority on the science behind caffeine and energy drinks, the best-selling author of How To Get Shit Done When You Feel Like Shit, the host of the Caffeine at Midnight podcast. As the founder of GEG Research and Consulting, she helps people who work long hours and use caffeine - [303: How Manufacturers Can Protect Their Market Share - with Sam Gupta](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/303-how-manufacturers-can-protect-their-market-share-with-sam-gupta/) - Meet Sam Sam has been an ERP thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades with a primary focus on financial systems and ERP. He has been part of large transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 corporations but now spends time consulting with SMEs as a principal consultant at ElevatIQ. Sam regularly speaks - [304: Keeping Up with Workplace Health and Safety - with Ted Carew](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/304-keeping-up-with-workplace-health-and-safety-with-ted-carew/) - Meet Ted Ted is a Safety Operations Executive from Appleton, Wisconsin with a passion for people development. He has been in the construction industry for 20 years and has built multiple high-performance teams. Ted has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has been a CHST Board Certified safety professional since 2008. - [302: Maintaining Control of Your Body and Business - with Matan Gavish](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/302-maintaining-control-of-your-body-and-business-with-matan-gavish/) - Meet Matan Matan is the founder of Fit Hit, an Inc. 5000 fastest growing company in the US. As a former special-ops Krav Maga Warfare Officer, and after training 1000s of special ops pro athletes World Champs and regular folks, Matan recognized that empowerment to training is key to success, not just in violent situations, - [301: Helping To Rebuild Families After Re-Entry - with LeTeisha Gordon](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/301-helping-to-rebuild-families-after-re-entry-with-leteisha-gordon/) - Meet LeTeisha LeTeisha was born in Richmond, Virginia, she graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1994. She is a serial entrepreneur and has been self-employed for over 17 years. LeTeisha uses her life experiences to motivate and to find ways to help others. 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When necessary, she defends employers in employment litigation in federal and state - [039: Learning what works for you in networking with Stacey Brown](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/039-learning-what-works-for-you-in-networking-with-stacey-brown/) - Stacey Brown Randall has one focus in life. To help others avoid business failure. She knows – she’s been there, done that and has the t-shirt.What Stacey learned when her first business failed – and through years of researching successful businesses – is now what is making all the difference with her current business’ success. - [036: Finding your hubs of interest to engage and consume with Bill Wagner](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/036-finding-your-hubs-of-interest-to-engage-and-consume-with-bill-wagner/) - Bill Wagner is the director of product marketing at ARI Network Services, Inc. Prior to joining ARI in October 2015, Wagner served as the owner and principal marketing scientist for Marketing Science Group LLC and has led marketing teams at Badger Meter, Racine Federated Inc., Direct Supply, and ABB.Bill is a sought-after speaker on the - [037: Overcoming mutual discomfort in networking with Adam Sherlip](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/037-overcoming-mutual-discomfort-in-networking-with-adam-sherlip/) - Ep: 37 Featuring: Adam SherlipAbout Adam SherlipBorn in Brooklyn and now living north of the border in Quebec City, Adam Sherlip is the Executive Director and Founder of The Hockey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit with a mission to change lives via hockey. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Foundation has to date donated over 6,000 - [035: Doing things that scare you when networking with Todd Herbert](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/035-doing-things-that-scare-you-when-networking-with-todd-herbert/) - Todd Herbert is a life-long educator with over 36 years of experience working in public school, corporate and non-profit learning settings. He has led teams responsible for the creation of instructional resources and the design of learning environments using a range of media and strategies. His approach has always been to drive alignment of learning - [034: Valuing others in networking in a human way with Phil Gerbyshak](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/034-valuing-others-in-networking-in-a-human-way-with-phil-gerbyshak/) - Phil Gerbyshak works with salespeople, marketers and leaders to increase their influence, impact and ultimately, theirincome. Phil believes in the power of social selling and connection. With a unique speaking style—part sales expert, part entertainer—Phil Gerbyshak keeps his audiences awake and engaged while providing actionable steps to bring in more leads, more referrals, and more - [029: Constant improvement through networking with Steph Salvia](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/029-constant-improvement-through-networking-with-steph-salvia/) - About Steph Salvia Steph is the Executive Director for Brady Street’s Business Improvement District and Historic Downer Avenue’s Business Improvement District. Steph grew up out in Brookfield but her mom constantly took her and her brother down to Brady Street to buy imported Italian cheese from Glorioso’s for her Sicilian grandma’s meatball recipe. Sometimes they’d - [031: Creating mutually beneficial relationships with Diane Darling](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/031-creating-mutually-beneficial-relationships-with-diane-darling/) - Not one to be shy about challenges, Diane Darling did standup comedy in order to overcome her fear of public speaking.An adventurous soul, she once raised her hand when a magician asked for volunteers. Not knowing what was to follow, she found herself sawed in half by a chainsaw. She was beside herself.At the age - [032: Building a plan to make the most of every networking event from Kim Dandrea](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/032-building-a-plan-to-make-the-most-of-every-networking-event-from-kim-dandrea/) - Kim has been working with as a Private Client Risk Executive with M3 Insurance since 2015. Before that, she was a Personal Lines Insurance Manager and a Managing Producer for IFS. Formerly graduating from St. Norbert College in 1986, she's been lead to take on a position as the current YMCA Board Manager and Major Gift Foundation - [033: Overcoming your fears and building relationships with Erik Ljung](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/033-overcoming-your-fears-and-building-relationships-with-erik-ljung/) - Erik Ljung is a freelance Producer and Director of Photography currently based in the Midwest. His debut feature length documentary The Blood is at the Doorstep is slated to have its world premiere at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival. He has produced content and short documentaries for the New York Times, VICE News, Al Jazeera, - [026: Being the best referral partner with Kristen Wilson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/026-being-the-best-referral-partner-with-kristen-wilson/) - About Kristen WilsonKristen Wilson is a marketing consultant for small businesses with a focus on their online presence using social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), paid advertising on Google (PPC), blogging, website readability, and development, email marketing as well as training small businesses in same. 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Her background includes working for a three-generation family business with over 400 employees, analyzing gaps and challenges, and actively developing new roles within organizations to - [028: The Inner Circle Group could be more powerful than your extended network with Derrick Van Mell](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/028-the-inner-circle-group-could-be-more-powerful-than-your-extended-network-with-derrick-van-mell/) - Derrick is Principal of Van Mell Associates, which he founded 25 years ago. They are executive advisors for planning and projects; their core service is called Question-Based Planning, a plain-English, streamlined alternative to traditional strategic planning. Derrick and his team work both as facilitators with the C-Suite and one-on-one advisors to CEOs. Their mission is to - [025: Commiting to consistency with Heather Ann Havenwood](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/025-commiting-to-consistency-with-heather-ann-havenwood/) - About Heather Ann HavenwoodHeather Ann Havenwood is a serial entrepreneur and regarded as a top authority on Digital Marketing, Sales Coaching, and Online Publishing Business Strategies. Heather Ann has been named Top 50 Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs for 2017 by the Huffington Post. She has also been called Chief Sexy Boss™ (nickname from her Amazon - [023: The power of simply meeting someone new with Joe Konop](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/023-the-power-of-simply-meeting-someone-new-with-joe-konop/) - About Joe KonopI love helping people with their resumes. While many other writers approach resumes from a human resources point of view, I work differently. I am a marketing writer with more than 20 years of experience, highlighting products' most important selling points and conveying them in an attractive, appealing manner. Everyone has a personal career - [024: Networking by interest with Faith Rothberg](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/024-networking-by-interest-with-faith-rothberg/) - About Faith RothberFaith's career has always been at the intersection between business and technology. She started as a programmer for Ford Motor Company, graduated from the University of Michigan with an MBA, was a manufacturing information technology consultant with KPMG, served as a project manager for Wells Fargo, and then staged a bloodless coup after - [021: Creating the brand of YOU, with Steve Kohlmann](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/021-creating-the-brand-of-you-with-steve-kohlmann/) - About Steve KohlmannSteve Kohlman is the Executive Director for the Independent Business Association of Wisconsin and Supervisor for the Town of Brookfield. 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When digging through his LinkedIn profile I found this really interesting statement that I will be asking him about, “I’m committed to inspiring, encouraging, and motivating others to do what they say they want to do.” Tell me about the statement on your LinkedIn - [020: Having an attitude of gratitude with Martha Carrigan](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/020-having-an-attitude-of-gratitude-with-martha-carrigan/) - About Martha CarriganMartha Carrigan is the President & CEO of Big Shoes Network (BSN): a family of niche job boards and resources serving the Midwest and Southeast. Big Shoes Network specializes in advertising, digital and traditional communication, graphic and web design, marketing, public relations and social media industries. Martha is responsible for business development, strategic - [016: Building 1-on-1 relationships that matter with Mary Brophy](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/016-building-1-on-1-relationships-that-matter-with-mary-brophy/) - About Mary BrophyMary Brophy is principal of Lift Reputation Advisors, a PR firm focused on advancing and protecting business reputation. Prior to starting her own consulting firm, she held leadership positions at Cramer-Krasselt and Jacobson Rost in Milwaukee and Edelman Worldwide in Chicago. Most business leaders believe their reputation is their most important asset. Lift - [017: Adding meaning to your networking with Jason Mueller](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/017-adding-meaning-to-your-networking-with-jason-mueller/) - Using his background in business operations, financial projections, and business canvasing, Jason Mueller has been professionally coaching for over 6 years in the areas of career and business. His clients have ranged from college students to mid career level professionals. With over 20 years experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail and education he always says he's been blessed with many - [018: Taking the time to understand others with Amy Anderson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/018-taking-the-time-to-understand-others-with-amy-anderson/) - About Amy AndersonAmy Anderson is the creator of Transformative Writing for Non-Writers, founder of Anderson Content Consulting LLC, and former senior editor of SUCCESS magazine. She's an Emmy Award-winning writer, writing coach, and speaker who has worked with clients like John Addison, Todd Duncan, John Assaraf, and Darren Hardy, as well as companies like Advisors - [011: Challenging yourself in networking with Pattie Simone](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/011-challenging-yourself-in-networking-with-pattie-simone/) - About Pattie SimmonePattie Simone is an acclaimed PR and Business Strategist, and founder of WomenCentric.net, an entrepreneurial and career advancement source. Pattie works with entrepreneurs, individuals and companies to optimize their communications, sales and marketing, via smarter branding and content, integrated print & web marketing, engaging videos, strategic social media, and public relations. 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Cheryl has been affiliated with - [015: Being true to yourself, your brand, and your network with Cory Savage](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/015-being-true-to-yourself-your-brand-and-your-network-with-cory-savage/) - About Cory SavageCory Savage is a serial entrepreneur, in 2002 he started own my pad.com. He’s a partner in Soul Boxer Cocktail Company and founder and owner of Savage Solutions, a user focused brand, digital, and social agency located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. How did you go from owning one business to many businesses?· “Well, it wasn’t - [007: How to be the person everyone wants to be around with Brian Lee](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/007-how-to-be-the-person-everyone-wants-to-be-around-with-brian-lee/) - Ep: 7 Featuring: Brian LeeAbout Brian LeeBrian Lee, APR, is the president of Revelation PR, Advertising & Social Media, as well as a part-time lecturer on social media at Madison Area Technical College. Business Magazine named Brian to its "40 Under 40" list in 2012, and PRSA-Madison named him its 2013 Communicator of the Year. - [008: How Joe Walsh has made networking an everyday piece of his life](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/008-how-joe-walsh-has-made-networking-an-everyday-piece-of-his-life/) - About Joe WalshJoe started Green Clean Maine in the fall of 2007 as a way to test his hunch that he could make money and do good for the environment at the same time. This has proven to be true, as the company has grown to be the largest residential cleaning company in Maine, creating - [009: From teacher to model, networking has helped Mandie Mutchie every step of the way](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/009-from-teacher-to-model-networking-has-helped-mandie-mutchie-every-step-of-the-way/) - About Mandie MutchieMandie Mutchie changes lives and plays dress up - or at least that's what her business card says. She went to UW-Madison for Education and French, and while she was teaching, she modeled on the side. When she realized she wasn't getting younger, but wanted to stay in the industry, she developed a - [010: Networking deep instead of wide with Christie Ruffino](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/010-networking-deep-instead-of-wide-with-christie-ruffino/) - About Christie RuffinoChristie Ruffino is a serial entrepreneur who has had a very purposeful journey since she started building her business tribe over 10 years ago. It has all come together in a way that now serves her clients at the highest level. From her first entrepreneurial effort as the Top Girl Scout Cookie Seller - [004: Social equity with Gina Cocking](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/004-social-equity-with-gina-cocking/) - Gina Cocking is a Managing Director and Partner at Colonnade Advisors LLC, a boutique investment bank specializing in sell-side mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising in the financial and business services sectors. Colonnade’s clients are large corporate entities typically selling a non-strategic business, private equity firms and founder/family owned companies.After college at the University of Chicago, - [005: Bill Spohn shares how to deliver technical details with a personal touch](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/005-bill-spohn-shares-how-to-deliver-technical-details-with-a-personal-touch/) - Bill has designed, marketed and sold a wide array of test and measurement products in the last twenty-five years. Bill was design-engineering manager at Bacharach, Inc. and HVAC Product Marketing Manager at Testo, Inc. Since 2009, he has managed and is now President, CEO and majority owner of TruTech Tools, LTD.He regularly educates on technically - [001: Networking for introverts with Jordon Meyer](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/001-networking-for-introverts-with-jordon-meyer/) - Our first guest, Jordon has over 10 years of online marketing experience, and has managed over $40 million in paid search spend. Jordon has managed digital marketing for over 75 companies, ranging from start-up to Fortune 50 companies throughout the US, Canada and UK.His expertise in eCommerce was in full play while managing PPC in-house - [002: Jeremy Prach, high school teacher by day, networker and events mastermind by night](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/002-jeremy-prach-high-school-teacher-by-day-networker-and-events-mastermind-by-night/) - By day, Jeremy is a high school teacher, by night he’s a powerful networker and mastermind behind a number of fantastic events in the Milwaukee area including: The Riverwest 24, The Milwaukee Community Hockey League, the Flat Out Friday Motorcycle Show. How do you go from High school teacher to big event promoter?· “I would like - [Lessons I learned from my Father](https://lorihighby.com/networking/lessons-i-learned-from-my-father/) - Business and life lessons are so often the product of watching and imitating the people closest to us. For me, some of the most important lessons were learned by spending time with my dad, Joe Cocking. Today would have been his 57th birthday (his life was tragically ended on September 11, 2017). In honor of - [The B2B Buyers Search Path](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/the-b2b-buyers-search-path/) - A couple years ago, Google conducted major research that is extremely significant to the Business-to-Business industry. The Changing Face of B2B Marketing was published in March of 2015, but the information they compiled is still relevant. If anything, the data points are of greater impact today than they were a few years ago. The article covers 5 - [Emotional and Intellectual Headlines Convert](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/emotional-and-intellectual-headlines-convert/) - What do you think triggered your interest to click on this post? Would you have clicked on this post if the headline was, “Write headlines that convert?” As I studied what the title of this article should be, I researched the emotional and intellectual impact the phrase would have overall. Here you are reading it, - [Why is personal branding important to me?](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/why-is-personal-branding-important-to-me/) - Great question. I’m promoting it and I’m really advocating that everyone take a vested interest in their own personal brand, but I’m sure you are curious as to why is it important to me? Here’s my story. When I started my business, I was annoyed that people were sharing my name and not my business’s - [Grow your brand and expand your network with podcasts!](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/grow-your-brand-and-expand-your-network-with-podcasts/) - You might be thinking why and how would I want to start a podcast or even be on a podcast? 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With the help of some fantastic Internet exposure, it was a dream come true for this lovely couple (Roxie + Tom) who own Frostbeard Studio - ok, I'll fess up, I know them because we are family. Regardless, their - [Top Questions to Ask When Hiring a Web Developer](https://lorihighby.com/marketing/top-questions-to-ask-when-hiring-a-web-developer/) - Seeking a company to partner with and trust to build your online presence can be nerve-racking and intimidating. The stories flood in over and over again how companies spent a ton of money and hated what they ended up with or even worse generated... Read more!Check out the complete list of questions on the Keystone - [Potential Ongoing Fees Related to Owning a Website](https://lorihighby.com/networking/potential-ongoing-fees-related-to-owning-a-website/) - Owning a website is a lot like owning a car.Think about it; you get to customize a website so it fits exactly what you need, you get what you pay for, and it requires maintenance. 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They are shifting mindsets and creating a - [292: Working To Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back To The USA - with Harry Moser](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/292-working-to-bring-manufacturing-jobs-back-to-the-usa-with-harry-moser/) - Meet Harry He is the founder of The Reshoring Initiative after being president of GF Machining Solutions for 22 years. Awards include Industry Week's Manufacturing Hall of Fame, he's participated actively in President Obama's January 11, 2012, Insourcing Forum, member of the Department of Commerce Investment Advisory Council. He's frequently been quoted in the Wall Street - [291: The Benefits of Building an ADA Compliant Website - with Mike Amatulli](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/291-the-benefits-of-building-an-ada-compliant-website-with-mike-amatulli/) - Meet Mike Growing tired of the corporate grind, Mike and his co-founder Kevin started their digital marketing agency, Prime Digital. Four and a half years later, Prime Digital helps small businesses all over the US and Canada attract more customers through search engine optimization, and web design, among other things. Going into 2021 they focused on - [289: Starting a Business in The Rapidly Growing CBD Industry - with Susan Crews](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/289-starting-a-business-in-the-rapidly-growing-cbd-industry-with-susan-crews/) - Meet Susan Susan lives life out loud, loves deeply, and celebrates when others shine bright. She's the president and CEO of Huntsboro Hemp Company, a rapidly growing CBD company dedicated to producing high-quality products to help improve the well-being of customers globally. 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As a multi-instrumental musician turned marketing consultant, he helps entrepreneurs scale five to seven-figure businesses by consulting them and their team through marketing and launching digital courses. He's the host of the Glen Ellyn Show, a YouTube channel about digital marketing, and an entrepreneurial - [285: Live a Life True to Yourself - with Kristen Becker](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/285-live-a-life-true-to-yourself-with-kristen-becker/) - Meet Kristen Kristen is a certified neuro-linguistic programming practitioner mindset specialist, trained under Bob Proctor curriculum developer, college professor, and passionate life enthusiastic. She brings all of these skills and experiences to help people define and live their vision in life. 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Their business is leading them to a place that is amazing, but also unfamiliar. Her work focuses on mindset and becoming confident to step into the next level, bringing you scientifically proven techniques - [281: Keeping your Small Business Secure with Joe Skotarzak](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/281-keeping-your-small-business-secure-with-joe-skotarzak/) - Meet Joe: Joe is a Wisconsin native with a long history in the Milwaukee SMB community who owns a local tech company for 20 years. After divesting that he invested in a couple of startups. One of them is security-related and the cool one is Lite Zilla, a Milwaukee manufacturer of jumbo lite brites, yes, just - [280: Assembling your Network of Champions - with Ashley Owens](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/280-assembling-your-network-of-champions-with-ashley-owens/) - Meet Ashley: Ashley is the first and only networking concierge that puts you in the right situation or gets you out of the wrong one. As a networking concierge, Ashley trains coaches and speaks on becoming an authority at generating revenue by networking with intention. Ashley is the host of two digital TV talk shows on - [279: Creating Content that Builds Your Network - with Pat Miller](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/279-creating-content-that-builds-your-network-with-pat-miller/) - Meet Pat: Pat's business, The Idea Coach helps small business owners understand their customers and refine their positioning so they can stand out and sell. Pat left a career in broadcast radio after 22 years to help small business owners grow. He focuses on coaching, content creation, and community hosting for small business owners. He hosts - [277: Making a Difference in Communities Globally - with Jacob Foss](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/277-making-a-difference-in-communities-globally-with-jacob-foss/) - Meet Jacob: Jacob first found his passion for global development in Peace Corps Ghana. He worked on projects focused on food waste elimination, value addition, and gender empowerment. Afterward, he created a grain distribution business in northern Ghana and has developed over a dozen global supply chains of specialty ingredients. As Agricycle's COO, he oversees a - [276: Cultivating Collaboration to Accelerate Success - With Olympia Hostler](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/276-cultivating-collaboration-to-accelerate-success-with-olympia-hostler/) - Meet Olympia: Olympia radically three x's income, fun, and freedom for six and seven-figure business owners who are overworked and want more. Olympia loves working and playing in the realms of millions and billions. She's an award-winning business consultant and speaker, a fortune 500 company partner, and a leader of the highest national security programs. By - [275: How to Become a Go-Giver - with Bob Burg](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/275-how-to-become-a-go-giver-with-bob-burg/) - Connect with Bob: Bob’s Website: https://burg.com/ Check out the Go-Giver: https://thegogiver.com/ - [274: Live an Epic Life on Your Terms - with Rock Thomas](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/274-live-an-epic-life-on-your-terms-with-rock-thomas/) - Meet Rock: With three decades as a life coach and self-made millionaire, Rock Thomas inspires people to live a life on their terms. From humble beginnings that started out on a farm just off the island of Montreal, Rock Thomas rode to the top to become a self-made millionaire, best-selling author, and host of the top-rated - [273: Gaining Referrals by Nurturing your Network - with Amanda Schneider](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/273-gaining-referrals-by-nurturing-your-network-with-amanda-schneider/) - Meet Amanda: Amanda is an award-winning international speaker and trainer who is passionate about supporting vision and mission-driven entrepreneurs learn how to communicate more effectively and deepen relationships in their network. She combines her unique experience from over 20 years in corporate education and direct selling spaces to deliver and facilitate powerful and transformative training and - [272: Building a Blog Post that Provides Real Value](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/272-building-a-blog-post-that-provides-real-value/) - This week, I've got no guest, it's a solo cast. I'm going to be talking to you about building a blog that provides real value. The Importance of having a blog? I want to dive into the importance of writing a blog. I mean, what is a blog at the end of the day? What I want - [271 : Building your Brand Culture on Social Media - with Cheale Villa](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/271-building-your-brand-culture-on-social-media-with-cheale-villa/) - Meet Cheale: Cheale is the CEO and visionary rabbit of Visual Caffeine and for 25 years has stayed true to her authentic self and worked exclusively through her branding agency to help clients magnify and broadcast their message. Currently, visual caffeine continues to bring companies and communities’ goals to fruition, not only by building messages and - [269: The Value of Networking in the Real Estate Industry - with Adam Collins](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/269-the-value-of-networking-in-the-real-estate-industry-with-adam-collins/) - Meet Adam: Adam is a managing director and MGA, a specialized commercial real estate firm structured to support the growing needs and concerns of occupiers of commercial real estate. Adam provides expert consultation and analyzing and executing solutions aimed to reduce their client's overall facility expenses while maximizing workplace efficiency and productivity. Never representing institutional landlords, - [268: Keeping it Real on LinkedIn - with Kate Paine](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/268-keeping-it-real-on-linkedin-with-kate-paine/) - Meet Kate: Kate Paine works with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to develop their brand and share their stories which differentiates them from their competition in the marketplace. She's an expert on using LinkedIn as a powerful personal branding tool and discovering an individual's story which makes her expertise unique in the world of online promotion. Kay - [267: Creating a Strategy to Reach your Ideal Customers - with Nicole Bernard](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/267-creating-a-strategy-to-reach-your-ideal-customers-with-nicole-bernard/) - Meet Nicole: Nicole started her first entrepreneurial journey in 2007 with her husband. They decided to start an organic farm & micro-brewery in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest. During the seven years that they ran Acadian Farms & Brewery, she was in charge of all things marketing- everything from events to social media to - [266: The Top Line is Vanity, the Bottom Line is Sanity - with Rocky Lalvani](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/266-the-top-line-is-vanity-the-bottom-line-is-sanity-with-rocky-lalvani/) - Meet Rocky: Rocky is a certified profit first professional who was shocked to learn most business owners don't look at their financial reports. Most business owners are not accountants and don't want to be. When he realized how much of a problem this was, he knew his purpose was to help business owners be profitable. Why do - [265: The Value of Sustainability - with Ann Riphenburg](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/265-the-value-of-sustainability-with-ann-riphenburg/) - Meet Ann: Ann is the owner of reCollect2 Company and creator of the reCollect2recycler, a recycling receptacle used in hospitality and corporate office settings. Manufactured in Wisconsin, you can find her products, specifically in hotel guest rooms and various businesses and organizations in 49 states throughout the US. She's had the privilege of working alongside some - [263: Traveling the World and Gaining Entrepreneurial Knowledge - with Kirby Wilkerson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/263-traveling-the-world-and-gaining-entrepreneurial-knowledge-with-kirby-wilkerson/) - Meet Kirby: She is the founder of a PR and digital media firm The Impact Kind, based in Michigan whose clients had been featured in Business Insider, Parents Magazine, Thrive Global, and other mediums to increase lead sales and brand awareness. She's got some amazing tips and resources on her website at www.impactkind.com Let's talk a little - [261: Boosting your Network through AI - with Chad Burmeister](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/261-boosting-your-network-through-ai-with-chad-burmeister/) - Meet Chat: Chad is a Believer, Husband, Father of two teenagers, and lifelong rebel and rule-breaker. He empowers sales professionals to become the best version of themselves by focusing on their mindset, skillset, and toolkit. Before launching ScaleX.ai and Salesclass.ai, Chad believed that sales were fundamentally “a numbers” game. Although he still believes frequency matters, he - [259: Build Relationships by becoming a Successful Thinker - with Corey Jahnke](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/259-build-relationships-by-becoming-a-successful-thinker-with-corey-jahnke/) - Meet Corey Let's face it in the 21st century, everything rises and falls on leadership in our ability to motivate and inspire others to peak performance. Corey brings a one of a kind approach to driving employee engagement and customer relationships to unheard-of levels. Corey's unique program will not only get your organization focused and fired - [258: Using Connections to Make a Difference in your Community - with David Belman](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/258-using-connections-to-make-a-difference-in-your-community-with-david-belman/) - Meet David Belman: David is a second generation home builder, a real estate broker realtor. He served as past president of the Metropolitan Builders Association and past president of the Wisconsin Builders Association, as well as a director at the National Association of homebuilders. David has won numerous industry awards, including the 2020 Emerging Leader Waukesha - [257: Nurture and Grow your Community through Facebook Groups - with Cierra Lueck](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/257-nurture-and-grow-your-community-through-facebook-groups-with-cierra-lueck/) - Meet Cierra Lueck:You know how so many Facebook groups are spammy, dead, or only the admin posts get high engagement? All that changes when Cierra steps in with the C5 strategy. She helps business coaches build a highly engaged Facebook group community where people are excited to be sold to, and refer others by turning - [256: Change the way you Communicate - with Cynthia Kane](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/256-change-the-way-you-communicate-with-cynthia-kane/) - Meet Cynthia KaneCynthia Kane helps people enhance their lives and relationships by teaching them how to speak to themselves, others and their environment in a kind, honest and helpful way. 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David is on the Advisory board for PONG, an advisor for 40 Plus, and guest lectures at Marquette University - [253: Live Life with Margin - with Tommy Thompson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/253-live-life-with-margin-with-tommy-thompson/) - Meet Tommy ThompsonTommy Thompson is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive coach, and passionate teacher whose heart is to impact people for good and for God. After more than thirty years of owning and leading a wide variety of companies, Tommy is now an active blogger, executive coach, and consultant, while also leading a mentoring ministry at - [252: The Magic Connection Method - with Brandon Fong](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/252-the-magic-connection-method-with-brandon-fong/) - Meet Brandon FongBrandon HATED growing up on the free lunch program at school... but growing up without financial resources taught him to be resourceful. 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Focus on what's easily available, confirm its accuracy, and most important is the information being collected going to allow you to make an intelligent business decision?So let's - [247: Make the most of every opportunity - with Takeyla Tyson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/247-make-the-most-of-every-opportunity-with-takeyla-tyson/) - Meet Takeyla TysonI am an Accountant with 22 years of experience. I started as a bookkeeper and grew into a leadership role. I discovered that I really loved the field and was always asked questions by small business owners an thought about my own business one day. In January of 2016, I launched KMT Accounting - [245: Digital Marketing Research Fundamentals - with Lori Highby](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/245-digital-marketing-research-fundamentals-with-lori-highby/) - Today Lori’s solocast is on Digital Marketing Research Fundamentals.Now this is important because networking is all about building relationships and connections and likely for more reasons than not it’s because of business. And business comes down to understanding who that audience is that you want to be communicating with. So why is research important when - [244: Network in bite-sized pieces - with Dr. Jim Bohn](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/244-network-in-bite-sized-pieces-with-dr-jim-bohn/) - Meet Dr. Jim BohnDr. Jim Bohn has organizational expertise and insight from decades of successfully leading leaders and business savvy derived from observing the organizational behavior of multiple Fortune 500 organizations. He has taught as an adjunct at UWM, Marquette and Concordia, and has spoked at conferences and workshops throughout the U.S. After several decades - [243: Start Building Your Bank - with Debbie Seeger](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/243-start-building-your-bank-with-debbie-seeger/) - Meet Deb SeegerDeb is the managing director at BDO Resource Solutions. Deb has been recognized as a female entrepreneur by receiving the woman of influence award in 2015. Prior to joining BDO Deb was a co-founder of Patina Solutions. She spent over a decade in professional services consulting. 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They have been using their background as a theatre artist, mindfulness coach, and team building workshop facilitator to bring creativity, compassion, authenticity, and self-awareness to the forefront of work, school, and home environments. Look out for their - [230: The hero of the story isn't you - with Charles Alexander](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/230-the-hero-of-the-story-isnt-you-with-charles-alexander/) - Meet Charles AlexanderCharles Alexander’s mission in life is to help busy professionals stand out in a crowded marketplace that is filled with “me too” advisors. He does this by creating story-based explainer videos for busy professionals, like Financial Advisors, Insurance Agents, or anyone else that is in an advisory role, that helps them explain what - [229: Be a brand, advocate & voice for the community - with Amanda Guralski](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/229-be-a-brand-advocate-voice-for-the-community-with-amanda-guralski/) - Meet Amanda GuralskiAmanda's career has transformed from her first entrepreneurial pursuit as the co-founder of an online career coaching magazine bizMe.biz, to author of the book I am NOT a Smartie Pants to hosting Tucson’s popular entertainment/lifestyle show, The Morning Blend. She pivoted into becoming a powerhouse account executive for two Fortune 500 companies and - [226: You can network anywhere - with Violette de Ayala](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/226-you-can-network-anywhere-with-violette-de-ayala/) - Meet Violette de AyalaViolette de Ayala is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. She’s also the International best-selling author of The Self-Guided Guru© Life Lessons for the Everyday Human. Violette has been quoted in Success, Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Fast Company, Thrive Global, Medium, Yahoo Finance, - [225: Where are your people - with Janice Porter](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/225-where-are-your-people-with-janice-porter/) - Meet Janice PorterJanice began her career as a teacher and was a corporate trainer and has now been in business for herself for several years. She found her niche coaching and training business professionals to network at a mastery level and turn their connections into new business. Having an innate curiosity, she has leveraged that - [224. Real relationships - with Emerald Mills](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/224-real-relationships-with-emerald-mills/) - Meet Emerald MillsEmerald was born in Waukegan, Illinois. She’s a business strategist, culture builder and public health professional with almost two decades of cumulative experience. Emerald is also the founder and leader facilitator of Diverse Dining and events educational organization, whose mission is to cultivate courage, compassion and connection through meaningful conversations centered around diverse - [223: Pick a marketing strategy - with Bill Bice](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/223-pick-a-marketing-strategy-with-bill-bice/) - Meet Bill BiceBill Bice has always been an entrepreneur, starting his first company at age 14, putting on road races with corporate sponsors. At 18, he started ProLaw Software, the first integrated ERP for law firms. After selling the company to Thomson Reuters, Bill became a VC as a founding partner in the Verge Fund, - [222: It's about engagement - with Ian Moyse](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/222-its-about-engagement-with-ian-moyse/) - Meet Ian MoyseIan has been a sales leader for over 25 years and focused on the cloud computing industry for the past 13 years. Now serving as EMEA sales director for cloud telephony vender Natterbox. He sits as a non exempt on a number of industry bodies and firms and is a social influencer for - [221: Be personal. Be yourself. - with Ian Reynolds](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/221-be-personal-be-yourself-with-ian-reynolds/) - Meet Ian ReynoldsIan Reynolds is a Partner and Chief Solutions Architect at Zibtek, a software development firm focused on helping businesses of all sizes in the US solve their core problems with software. They empower entrepreneurs, growth companies, enterprises and visionary firms to achieve greater profitability and efficiency, valuation and ultimate success by building the - [219: If we're not growing, we're dying - with Rylee Meek](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/219-if-were-not-growing-were-dying-with-rylee-meek/) - Meet Rylee MeekRylee is the founder and CEO of the Social Dynamic Selling System, which turns dinner seminar marketing into a science. After responding to a small add on crisis in 2009, Rylee was introduced to a new concept of selling, one in which radically changed his life forever. Having just $673 in his bank - [218: Map your networking out - with Steve Fry](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/218-map-your-networking-out-with-steve-fry/) - Meet Steve FryCo-founder of a number of businesses, including two that have made the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 Lists. Today, Steve spends his time matchmaking organizations that genuinely want to grow or increase collaboration with a team of experts in E-Commerce, M365/SharePoint and Digital Marketing. Steve serves on a number of boards where he - [217: Pay attention to the network you already have and light it up - with Brian Weaver](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/217-pay-attention-to-the-network-you-already-have-and-light-it-up-with-brian-weaver/) - Meet Brian WeaverBrian serves as CEO of Torch.AI and has more than 20 years of experience leading mission driven high growth technology focused companies. Torch.AI helps leading organizations leverage artificial intelligence in a unique way via proprietary enterprise data management software solution. Today Torch.AI supports clients like H&R Block with fraud detection and mitigation and the - [216: The importance of having a plan - with Tim Fulton](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/216-the-importance-of-having-a-plan-with-tim-fulton/) - Meet Tim FultonTim owned and operated several small retail businesses in Miami. He also taught as an adjunct professor and served as the interim director of the Family Business Institute at Florida International University. Tim was a Vistage chair for 16 years, retired from Vistage in December 2018 and currently enjoys chair Emeritus status. In - [215: Be assertive and polite - with Peter Yawitz](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/215-be-assertive-and-polite-with-peter-yawitz/) - Meet Peter YawitzPeter Yawitz is a management communication consultant helping individuals and groups at global companies communicate more effectively. His website someoneelsesdad.com has videos, an ask-dad column, and a podcast, giving tons of practical and humorous advice on how to manage life at work. 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Jordon has over 10 years of online marketing experience, and has managed over $40 million in paid search spend. Jordon has managed digital marketing for over 75 companies, ranging from start-up to Fortune 50 companies throughout the US, - [002: Jeremy Prach high school teacher by day networker and events mastermind by night](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/002-jeremy-prach-high-school-teacher-by-day-networker-and-events-mastermind-by-night/) - Our guest this week is the mastermind behind some of the biggest events in Milwaukee and he credits much of it to networking! By day, Jeremy is a high school teacher, by night he’s a powerful networker and mastermind behind a number of fantastic events in the Milwaukee area including: The Riverwest 24, The Milwaukee - [003: How a breakfast event can turn into a large network with Stacy Kaat](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/003-how-a-breakfast-event-can-turn-into-a-large-network-with-stacy-kaat/) - Personal branding expert Stacy Kaat shares her story on how she started her personal network through a simple breakfast event. Stacy Kaat is the owner of Stacy Kaat Photography. She helps business owners and entrepreneurs create personal brand photographs that express their unique personality and style so that they can attract their ideal customers! Stacy - [004: Social equity with Gina Cocking](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/004-social-equity-with-gina-cocking/) - What do investing and networking have in common? Tune in to find out from Gina Cocking, a boutique investment bank owner. 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Bill was design-engineering manager at Bacharach, Inc. and HVAC Product Marketing Manager at - [006: How you can get everything you want in life from helping other people with Melissa Remis](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/006-how-you-can-get-everything-you-want-in-life-from-helping-other-people-with-melissa-remis/) - From nuclear medicine technologist to CEO of a family owned business, Melissa Remis has applied networking in just about every setting! - [007: How to be the person everyone wants to be around with Brian Lee](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/007-how-to-be-the-person-everyone-wants-to-be-around-with-brian-lee/) - As the president of a PR agency and a part time lecturer on social media, Brian Lee lives and breathes networking, find out his best tips on this weeks episode. - [008: How Joe Walsh has made networking an everyday piece of his life](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/008-how-joe-walsh-has-made-networking-an-everyday-piece-of-his-life/) - Doing good for the environment is just one way that Joe Walsh has put networking to good use! - [009: From teacher to model, networking has helped Mandie Mutchie every step of the way](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/009-from-teacher-to-model-networking-has-helped-mandie-mutchie-every-step-of-the-way/) - Learn how networking has helped Mandie Mutchie be succesful at "changing lives and playing dress up" for a living. - [010: Networking deep instead of wide with Christie Ruffino](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/010-networking-deep-instead-of-wide-with-christie-ruffino/) - Our guest, Christie Ruffino, has used networking to kick start her serial entrepreneurship! - [011: Challenging yourself in networking with Pattie Simone](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/011-challenging-yourself-in-networking-with-pattie-simone/) - The acclaimed PR and business strategist, Pattie Simone breaks down her thoughts on networking from the top down! - [012: How one networking opportunity lead to another, and a job with Jeremy Baer](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/012-how-one-networking-opportunity-lead-to-another-and-a-job-with-jeremy-baer/) - Owner of TEKTON Engineers, Jeremy Baer, sheds some light on how networking has helped him build his company from the ground up. - [013: The art of making yourself available to help others with Rick Gallier](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/013-the-art-of-making-yourself-available-to-help-others-with-rick-gallier/) - [014: Demonstrating love care and concern for your network with Cheryl Grohman](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/014-demonstrating-love-care-and-concern-for-your-network-with-cheryl-grohman/) - As president and CEO of a major membership organization, Cheryl Grohman is no stranger to networking. Join us as she shares her favorite tips and insights. - [015: Being true to yourself, your brand, and your network with Cory Savage](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/015-being-true-to-yourself-your-brand-and-your-network-with-cory-savage/) - [016: Building 1-on-1 relationships that matter with Mary Brophy](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/016-building-1-on-1-relationships-that-matter-with-mary-brophy/) - PR professional, Mary Brophy, talks about the changes digital networking have had on the physical networking that we have all grown accustomed to! - [017: Adding meaning to your networking with Jason Mueller](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/017-adding-meaning-to-your-networking-with-jason-mueller/) - After 6 years of professional coaching, Jason Mueller has mastered the art of networking and he's here to share how it's impacted himself and his business. - [018: Taking the time to understand others with Amy Anderson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/018-taking-the-time-to-understand-others-with-amy-anderson/) - As a professional writer, Amy Anderson has made a career out of meeting people and understanding them and their businesses. - [019: Focusing on relationships and adding value with Frank Walter](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/019-focusing-on-relationships-and-adding-value-with-frank-walter/) - Learn how a man commited to inspiring, encouraging, and motivating others to do what they want has made the most out of networking with Frank Walter - [020: Having an attitude of gratitude with Martha Carrigan](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/020-having-an-attitude-of-gratitude-with-martha-carrigan/) - [021: Creating the brand of YOU, with Steve Kohlmann](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/021-creating-the-brand-of-you-with-steve-kohlmann/) - From 25 years in the printing industry, Steve Kohlmann has learned a lot about both technical and networking skills. - [022: Learning about others with Megan Schaafsma](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/022-learning-about-others-with-megan-schaafsma/) - From economics and education to co-owning both a deli and a catering company in Alaska, networking has helped Megan Schaafsma the entire way - [023: The power of simply meeting someone new with Joe Konop](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/023-the-power-of-simply-meeting-someone-new-with-joe-konop/) - Joe Konop makes his living by learning about others, one of the most essential pieces of a good networking strategy - [024: Networking by interest with Faith Rothberg](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/024-networking-by-interest-with-faith-rothberg/) - From corporate America to her passion of helping young adults find great careers through her business, College Recruiter, Faith Rothberg has used great networking for success. - [025: Commiting to consistency with Heather Ann Havenwood](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/025-commiting-to-consistency-with-heather-ann-havenwood/) - From zero to 1 Million dollars in sales, Heather Ann Havenwood has thrived on the support of her network the whole way - [026: Being the best referral partner with Kristen Wilson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/026-being-the-best-referral-partner-with-kristen-wilson/) - Building a small business takes skill, teamwork, and lots of networking; Kristen Wilson would know! - [027: Prideful Connections - Learn the definition of this new term coined by Cortney Ihde](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/027-prideful-connections-learn-the-definition-of-this-new-term-coined-by-cortney-ihde/) - Asking "WHY" 21 times is an impactful way to get to the heart of what you are doing shares, Cortney Ihde. - [028: The Inner Circle Group could be more powerful than your extended network with Derrick Van Mell](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/028-the-inner-circle-group-could-be-more-powerful-than-your-extended-network-with-derrick-van-mell/) - What if you had 5 powerful partners who could sell you just good as you can? Learn how Derrick Van Mell started his Inner Circle Group to help strengthen his networking while moving into a new market. - [029: Constant improvement through networking with Steph Salvia](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/029-constant-improvement-through-networking-with-steph-salvia/) - Steph Salvia grew her favorite day trip with her family into one of her personal passions and careers as Director of Business Improvement for Brady Street and Downer Avenue! - [030: The 'Power Formula for LinkedIn Success' with Wayne Breitbarth](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/030-the-power-formula-for-linkedin-success-with-wayne-breitbarth/) - LinkedIn expert and acclaimed author Wayne Breitbarth shares his formula for using LinkedIn to build success for you and your network! - [031: Creating mutually beneficial relationships with Diane Darling](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/031-creating-mutually-beneficial-relationships-with-diane-darling/) - From traveling the world to conquering the stage in stand up comedy, Diane Darling has built a powerful network and learned some great tips along the way! - [032: Building a plan to make the most of every networking event from Kim Dandrea](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/032-building-a-plan-to-make-the-most-of-every-networking-event-from-kim-dandrea/) - Kim Dandrea shares how slowing down to take the time to really learn about your network has positively impacted her career and can help yours. - [033: Overcoming your fears and building relationships with Erik Ljung](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/033-overcoming-your-fears-and-building-relationships-with-erik-ljung/) - Independent filmmaker Erik Ljung shares his story on how he went from employee to full time freelancer with the help of networking. - [034: Valuing others in networking in a human way with Phil Gerbyshak](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/034-valuing-others-in-networking-in-a-human-way-with-phil-gerbyshak/) - From years of working with marketers, salespeople, and leaders; Phil has learned important lessons in networking that he shares with you - [035: Doing things that scare you when networking with Todd Herbert](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/035-doing-things-that-scare-you-when-networking-with-todd-herbert/) - [036: Finding your hubs of interest to engage and consume with Bill Wagner](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/036-finding-your-hubs-of-interest-to-engage-and-consume-with-bill-wagner/) - Professional speaker and avid networker Bill Wagner shares how finding hubs of interest and engaging with them helps build a lasting network - [037: Overcoming mutual discomfort in networking with Adam Sherlip](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/037-overcoming-mutual-discomfort-in-networking-with-adam-sherlip/) - From tea consultant to non-profit founder that has served over 8,000 people, Adam Sherlip has used his network to achieve powerful results - [038: Finding the connection with Jennifer Walther](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/038-finding-the-connection-with-jennifer-walther/) - [039: Learning what works for you in networking with Stacey Brown](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/039-learning-what-works-for-you-in-networking-with-stacey-brown/) - Stacey Brown has been helping her clients improve their businesses by building the quality and strength of referrals and now she shares with you - [040: Having faith and patience in the process of networking with Jamie Shibley](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/040-having-faith-and-patience-in-the-process-of-networking-with-jamie-shibley/) - Jamie Shibley shares how she has made a career out of connecting with others on a personal level and the steps she took to get there - [041: Taking control of your destiny and utilizing your resources for networking with Stephen Woessner](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/041-taking-control-of-your-destiny-and-utilizing-your-resources-for-networking-with-stephen-woessner/) - By getting inside the minds of top business owners on his own podcast, Onward Nation, Stephen Woessner has learned the ins and outs of fixing the most common mistakes - [042: Being passionate and fearless in networking with Eduardo Diaz](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/042-being-passionate-and-fearless-in-networking-with-eduardo-diaz/) - From YouTube to his full time job, Eduardo Diaz has found success growing his career in soccer through networking both online and in person - [043: Getting into the practice of taking time for yourself in work and play with Nikiya Dodd](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/043-getting-into-the-practice-of-taking-time-for-yourself-in-work-and-play-with-nikiya-dodd/) - Through her work in government and not-for-profit organizations, Nikiya Dodd has been working with her network to help improve the safety and well being of children in the Milwaukee area - [044: Holding others higher than yourself to grow your network with Katrina Cravy](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/044-holding-others-higher-than-yourself-to-grow-your-network-with-katrina-cravy/) - From Emmy award winning consumer reporter to TV host, Katrina Cravy has become a trusted and well known name. Listen as she shares her networking secrets with you - [045: Shaking the fear of extraordinary generosity with Rochelle Melander](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/045-shaking-the-fear-of-extraordinary-generosity-with-rochelle-melander/) - [046: Finding 'Awesomeness' in networking with Katie Rasoul](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/046-finding-awesomeness-in-networking-with-katie-rasoul/) - Through her work coaching high achieving introverts and leaders in multiplying their impact Katie Rasoul has learned to make the most out of networking every time - [047: Not forgetting the face-to-face portion of networking with Tim Cigelske](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/047-not-forgetting-the-face-to-face-portion-of-networking-with-tim-cigelske/) - Tim Cigelske has made the most out of his love of social media in his position with Marquette University and by networking to grow his consulting business - [048: Just getting out and networking with Laura Gainor](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/048-just-getting-out-and-networking-with-laura-gainor/) - From building the only not-for-profit, all volunteer advertising agency in the nation to starring as a guest in magazines like PR Daily, Milwaukee Business Journal, and more Laura Gainor has used networking every step of the way - [049: Starting with the end in mind when building your network with Sarah Grooms](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/049-starting-with-the-end-in-mind-when-building-your-network-with-sarah-grooms/) - [050: Asking for a friend with James Miller](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/050-asking-for-a-friend-with-james-miller/) - [051: Getting the 'Me Me Me' out of Networking with Craig Cody](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/051-getting-the-me-me-me-out-of-networking-with-craig-cody/) - Craig drives home to the idea of adding value and removing the 'ME ME ME' mentality from your networking game. - [052: Understanding the future impacts on networking and using them to your advantage with Joaquin Altoro](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/052-understanding-the-future-impacts-on-networking-and-using-them-to-your-advantage-with-joaquin-altoro/) - As a proud Milwaukee native, Joaquin Altoro takes pride in serving the diverse communities built up around the city and in his life. - [053: Being present and repetitious to build your network with Bert Stitt](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/053-being-present-and-repetitious-to-build-your-network-with-bert-stitt/) - Bert Stitt has made a career out of servicing and building communities through his consultation practice and today he shares his tips with you - [054: Building yourself up then getting out there to meet people with Therese Heeg](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/054-building-yourself-up-then-getting-out-there-to-meet-people-with-therese-heeg/) - [056: Paying attention and supporting your network with Fred Gllich](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/056-paying-attention-and-supporting-your-network-with-fred-gllich/) - From humble beginnings designing album covers to founding the Milwaukee staple, 'Too Much Metal' Fred Gillich invents his goals and realizes his path to achieving them - [055: Taking action every day with Patti Bartsch](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/055-taking-action-every-day-with-patti-bartsch/) - Patti Bartsch relocated and went from having no network to a thriving six figure business owner with zero debt. She shares her tips to grow your network efficiently in no time at all! - [057: Being authentic and vulnerable in your networking with Jill Borsos](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/057-being-authentic-and-vulnerable-in-your-networking-with-jill-borsos/) - Jill Borsos realized early on that her greatest joy in work was helping her staff reach their highest potential. She shares how this relates to networking and has impacted her life - [058: The 10x response of giving back to your network with Bob Jonas](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/058-the-10x-response-of-giving-back-to-your-network-with-bob-jonas/) - [059: Focusing on the long-term in your networking with Tracy Lagona](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/059-focusing-on-the-long-term-in-your-networking-with-tracy-lagona/) - A brief summary of this episode - [060: Taking your after networking qualification game further with Jeffrey Hayzlett](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/060-taking-your-after-networking-qualification-game-further-with-jeffrey-hayzlett/) - A brief summary of this episode - [061: How doors that open are influenced by the hats you wear with Kurt Raether](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/061-how-doors-that-open-are-influenced-by-the-hats-you-wear-with-kurt-raether/) - From HoneyComb Productions to SRH Marketing, local producer, director, and entrepreneur Kurt Raether takes us through most influential times in his career. - [062: Getting close to the numbers to see the big picture of your business with Peter Giersch](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/062-getting-close-to-the-numbers-to-see-the-big-picture-of-your-business-with-peter-giersch/) - Modeling his company after a family passion of supporting entrepreneurs, Peter Giersch provides insights into the financial management side of business. - [063: Connecting Students: Part 1](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/063-connecting-students-part-1/) - In this episode, we're doing things a bit differently. Because of Lori's devotion to lifelong learning, we're connecting you with students in this 3 part mini-series. - [064: Connecting Students : Part 2](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/064-connecting-students-part-2/) - In this episode, we're doing things a bit differently. Because of Lori's devotion to lifelong learning, we're connecting you with students in this 3 part mini-series. - [065: Connecting Students : Part 3](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/065-connecting-students-part-3/) - In this episode, we're doing things a bit differently. Because of Lori's devotion to lifelong learning, we're connecting you with students in this 3 part mini-series. - [066: Opening yourself up, as wide as possible to as many people as possible with Paul Stelter](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/066-opening-yourself-up-as-wide-as-possible-to-as-many-people-as-possible-with-paul-stelter/) - With experience in advising senior executives in multiple industries, Paul Stelter leaves us with his best advice for the problems that business are experiencing today. - [068: Mean girls in the work place with Kira Lafond and Denise Thomas](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/068-mean-girls-in-the-work-place-with-kira-lafond-and-denise-thomas/) - Most of the relationships we focus on are positive, but what happens when those relationships are not so positive? - [069: The power of word of mouth in networking with Mollie Bartelt](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/069-the-power-of-word-of-mouth-in-networking-with-mollie-bartelt/) - Learning the strategic role that pictures play in our upbringing and how something as simple as that picture can make such a large impact. - [070: Finding similar ideologies throughout your network to accelerate your career with Jonathan Cooper](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/070-finding-similar-ideologies-throughout-your-network-to-accelerate-your-career-with-jonathan-cooper/) - There are many who share your same ideas and mentality, our guest Jonathon Cooper, gives us insight on identifying those individuals and how to grow with them. - [071: Building community within your network with Sahar Nafal](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/071-building-community-within-your-network-with-sahar-nafal/) - Stage swapping, community building, and being vulnerable are just the beginning in this international high enery episode with guest Sahar Nafal. - [072: Functional versus chronological resumes with Erica Conway](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/072-functional-versus-chronological-resumes-with-erica-conway/) - Your resume is your story and it can have a huge impact on your job hunt. Hear how to share your story on your resume with match-maker, Erica Conway. - [073: What's your favorite beer with Zak Koga](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/073-whats-your-favorite-beer-with-zak-koga/) - From baseball college athelete to construction engineer to co-founder of Karben4 Brwering. Zak Koga shares intellectual insights into his networking philosophy. - [067: Making this big world feel like a smaller place with Natalie Siston](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/067-making-this-big-world-feel-like-a-smaller-place-with-natalie-siston/) - [074: Passion, mission, and integrity gets you in front of your audience with Tammy Flynn](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/074-passion-mission-and-integrity-gets-you-in-front-of-your-audience-with-tammy-flynn/) - Watching her grandparents hustle as entrepreneurs gave Tammy Flynn the motivation to start her career at the age of 15. - [075: Surrounding yourself with the experts with Melissa Blair](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/075-surrounding-yourself-with-the-experts-with-melissa-blair/) - [076: Personal Branding with Stacy Kaat and Min Carpenter](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/076-personal-branding-with-stacy-kaat-and-min-carpenter/) - Your brand is how people perceive you in the world and online. Stacy Kaat and Min Carpenter provide valuable insight into taking control of your brand and delivering the message you want to. - [077: Focusing on the bullseye with Mike Going](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/077-focusing-on-the-bullseye-with-mike-going/) - Cultivate and curate your network with the methodology of Mike Going as he energetically takes us through the story his career. - [078: Your network is your brand with Nancy Marshall](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/078-your-network-is-your-brand-with-nancy-marshall/) - You never know who will connect you to someone important, Nancy Marshall discusses attracting versus repelling individuals to your brand. - [079: Experience is king when retaining millennials with Ian Abston](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/079-experience-is-king-when-retaining-millennials-with-ian-abston/) - Ian Abston shares his experience on connecting millennials with the more seasoned professionals. - [080: Information range versus example range of voice with Pam Johnson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/080-information-range-versus-example-range-of-voice-with-pam-johnson/) - Voice coach Pam Johnson shares the importance of knowing how to control your voice in order to obtain a specific response. - [081: The importance of reputation management for your business with Jim Temmer](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/081-the-importance-of-reputation-management-for-your-business-with-jim-temmer/) - Jim Temmer, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin, talks about the impact of reputation management. - [082: Come out ahead of criticism while handling it with a smile with Kyle LaFond](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/082-come-out-ahead-of-criticism-while-handling-it-with-a-smile-with-kyle-lafond/) - Taking his experience teaching middle school science, Kyle LaFond, shares and discusses the ingredients in personal hygiene products - ultimately resulting in starting his own company. - [083: Trust your team with Kiley Peters](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/083-trust-your-team-with-kiley-peters/) - Pulling from her experiences, Kiley Peters, shares her look on Chicago networking and what Milwaukee can see to build. - [084: It's time to be thoughtful with Kevin Leibel](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/084-its-time-to-be-thoughtful-with-kevin-leibel/) - [085: Retain the relationships with Tamara Burkett](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/085-retain-the-relationships-with-tamara-burkett/) - Tamara Burkett, a customer loyalty architect, shares her wisdom on client retention and relationship building. - [086: Everyone has a brand with Christine Tieri](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/086-everyone-has-a-brand-with-christine-tieri/) - Certified brand strategist, Christine Tieri, shares how employees should live and breathe the brand of the company. - [087: Learning the art of networking with Jackie Zach](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/087-learning-the-art-of-networking-with-jackie-zach/) - Using her own experience running a business, Jackie Zach, shares how she got started helping other businesses thrive. - [088: Ninja moves to grow your network with Dr. Laci Coppins Robbins](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/088-ninja-moves-to-grow-your-network-with-dr-laci-coppins-robbins/) - Utilizing her experience abroad and at home, Dr. Laci Coppins Robbins shares practical tools and tips for empowering and inspiring female leaders. - [089: Everyday is spine day with Patrick Sturm](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/089-everyday-is-spine-day-with-patrick-sturm/) - Founder of Movement Threads, Patrick Sturm, shares his journey to grow his business and the lesson he has learned along the way. - [090: Being successful is really hard work with Sandra Yancey](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/090-being-successful-is-really-hard-work-with-sandra-yancey/) - A brief summary of this episode - [091: App-Solute engagement with your customers with Nancy Lucchesi](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/091-app-solute-engagement-with-your-customers-with-nancy-lucchesi/) - A brief summary of this episode - [092: There's GOLD in your numbers with Rachel LaMantia](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/092-theres-gold-in-your-numbers-with-rachel-lamantia/) - Drawing on her skills and unique perspective, Rachel LaMantia, of Masterpiece Bookkeeping shares how the numbers leading your business are more important than just filing taxes. - [093: No referees, have integrity with Ryan Mehaffey](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/093-no-referees-have-integrity-with-ryan-mehaffey/) - Founder of RDM Business solutions, Ryan Mehaffey, shares his ultimate experiences around strategy and networking. - [094: Visibility online for small businesses with Allison Harpole](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/094-visibility-online-for-small-businesses-with-allison-harpole/) - Sharing the power of engaging with your network online, Allison Harpole of Harp & Oaks leaves us with actionable steps to achieve visibility. - [095: Protect your visibility with Mark Boeder](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/095-protect-your-visibility-with-mark-boeder/) - Mark Boeder, recruiter, branding and coaching expert shares tons of actionable tips and resources for all professionals, especially those that might be looking for that next big opportunity. - [096: Go out on the skinny branches with Jeremy Cherny](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/096-go-out-on-the-skinny-branches-with-jeremy-cherny/) - [097: Get out of your own way with Krysti Turznik](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/097-get-out-of-your-own-way-with-krysti-turznik/) - Krysti Turznik shares her tips and gives you what you need to get your mindset in the right direction. - [098: Becoming a systems thinker with David Wallace](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/098-becoming-a-systems-thinker-with-david-wallace/) - With years of experience in business development, Dave Wallace shares his wisdom on the complexity of sales. - [099: Be a joiner, a contributor, and a friend with Sara Steever](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/099-be-a-joiner-a-contributor-and-a-friend-with-sara-steever/) - Sara Steever of Paulsen Ag shares the importance of simply being friendly with those around you. - [101: Expand your share of mind with Tamalyn Powell](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/101-expand-your-share-of-mind-with-tamalyn-powell/) - Tamalyn Powell of BVK shares how opening up your story and sharing will make it easier to connect with others. - [100: The 100th Episode with Lori Highby](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/100-the-100th-episode-with-lori-highby/) - Lori Highby celebrates her 100th episode of Social Capital by recapping some of the most profound answers and advice to three of her favorite questions on the show. - [102: Through listening comes opportunity](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/102-through-listening-comes-opportunity/) - Amy Westrup, professional ComedySportz player and executive director of Corporate Council of Wisconsin shares the importance of the phrase "Yes, and..." - [103: Measuring ROI with Lori Highby](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/103-measuring-roi-with-lori-highby/) - A brief summary of this episode - [104: How do you value business? With Sean Tepper](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/104-how-do-you-value-business-with-sean-tepper/) - Sean Tepper shares his story of how he transitioned from a software developer to an investor. - [105: Networking abroad with Kelli Sample](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/105-networking-abroad-with-kelli-sample/) - Kelli Sample, sales and business coach, shares her amazing experience of obtaining her first internship overseas. - [106: Retired professional baseball player turns entreprenuerial.](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/106-retired-professional-baseball-player-turns-entreprenuerial/) - Paul Hoenecke shares his journey from professional sports to inventor and entrepreneur. - [107: Tradition Disrupted with Alex Mootz](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/107-tradition-disrupted-with-alex-mootz/) - Alex Mootz, founder of 143 Diamonds saw a problem in his industry and decided to solve it. - [108: Dancing with passion - Sarah Schwab](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/108-dancing-with-passion-sarah-schwab/) - Sarah Schwab shares how she ties her professional and personal passions together to build the connections. - [109: Being non-obvious is the obvious answer](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/109-being-non-obvious-is-the-obvious-answer/) - Rohit Bhargava shares his non-obvious approach to building relationships. - [110: Networking tips with your host Lori Highby](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/110-networking-tips-with-your-host-lori-highby/) - Your host Lori Highby shares networking tips and tricks. - [111: How do you want the world to see you? - with Rahil Chunawala](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/111-how-do-you-want-the-world-to-see-you-with-rahil-chunawala/) - Rahil, a personal stylist, fashion stylist, and image consultant talks about stepping outside your comfort zone to grow your business. - [112: Have clarity while building your community with Dave Rebro](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/112-have-clarity-while-building-your-community-with-dave-rebro/) - Dave Rebro, technology therapist, shares insightful tips and tools as he dives into his networking processes. - [113: Accidental Entrepreneur with Marie Hoese](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/113-accidental-entrepreneur-with-marie-hoese/) - The Vintage Gypsy was started by Marie Hoese. Hear her story about becoming an accidental entrepreneur and how she dislikes the word networking. - [114: Give yourself an 'A' with Jeff Ganger](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/114-give-yourself-an-a-with-jeff-ganger/) - [115: Why people make the decisions they make with Susan Baier](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/115-why-people-make-the-decisions-they-make-with-susan-baier/) - Attitudinal Segmentation makes you think beyond your typical demographics. 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[131: Have a plan when attending networking events - with Rob Kochanski](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/131-have-a-plan-when-attending-networking-events-with-rob-kochanski/) - Rob Kochanski, host of the Local First podcast shares insight on how networking has helped him grow his business. - [132: Do something that makes a difference - with Jeff McClellan](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/132-do-something-that-makes-a-difference-with-jeff-mcclellan/) - Jeff McClellan shares valuable insights into finding a way to make a difference in the things you do professionally. - [133: Assertive communication makes for a healthy conversation - with Rhonda Noordyk.](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/133-assertive-communication-makes-for-a-healthy-conversation-with-rhonda-noordyk/) - [134: Start with your champion network - with Kerrie Hoffman.](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/134-start-with-your-champion-network-with-kerrie-hoffman/) - Kerrie Hoffman talks about the digital age and how we are in the middle of a huge shift. - [135: Believe in your powerful ideas - with Ayla Annac](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/135-believe-in-your-powerful-ideas-with-ayla-annac/) - Ayla Annac of Invivo Sciences shares her experience as a TEDx speaker and insights on networking. - [136: Create your brand online through social media profiles - with Karen Yankovich](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/136-create-your-brand-online-through-social-media-profiles-with-karen-yankovich/) - Karen Yankovich shares valuable insights on networking, and how your personal brand starts with mastering your profile. - [137: Go after the biggest fish - with Scott Smith](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/137-go-after-the-biggest-fish-with-scott-smith/) - Scott Smith shares valuable insight on protecting your business from lawsuits and networking with authenticity. - [138: Act local, think global - with Josh Hoffman](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/138-act-local-think-global-with-josh-hoffman/) - Josh Hoffman shares valuable insight on time management and how it can help your networking efforts. - [139: Eureka moments in the shower - with Reed Felton](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/139-eureka-moments-in-the-shower-with-reed-felton/) - Reed Felton shares negotiation tips, maximum learning conditions, and answers the question - what is righteous impatience? - [140: Retreat, reassess, reattack - with Roz Thurner](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/140-retreat-reassess-reattack-with-roz-thurner/) - Learn tips to recharging from your organized chaos with Roz Thurner. - [141: LinkedIn is Lead Gen - with Elisa Bennett](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/141-linkedin-is-lead-gen-with-elisa-bennett/) - LinkedIn is an amazing tool for building your network and ultimately generating leads. Listen in as Elisa Bennett offers great advice on how to maximize this tool. - [142: The key is to build a plan - with Rachel Hawken](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/142-the-key-is-to-build-a-plan-with-rachel-hawken/) - Rachel Hawken shares her awesome story of how Drift started and how networking plays into her day to day business operations. - [143: Brainstorm like a kindergartner - with Terri Rundell](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/143-brainstorm-like-a-kindergartner-with-terri-rundell/) - Terri Rundell of Dezign2Think shares great perspective on brainstorming and unleashing creativity. - [144: Influencer marketing mistakes - with Stacy Jones](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/144-influencer-marketing-mistakes-with-stacy-jones/) - Stacy Jones of Hollywood Branded shares lots of powerful details around establishing an influencer marketing relationship. - [145: Design allows you to connect on an emotional level - with Jennifer Rash](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/145-design-allows-you-to-connect-on-an-emotional-level-with-jennifer-rash/) - Jennifer Rash, owner of Rash Designs shares valuable insight on how design is used for strategic visual communication. - [146: What people say about you when you're not in the room - with Paige Engle](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/146-what-people-say-about-you-when-youre-not-in-the-room-with-paige-engle/) - Paige Engle shares her experiences from networking to her love for Paris. - [147: Find the tallest guy in the room - with Jennifer Buchholz](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/147-find-the-tallest-guy-in-the-room-with-jennifer-buchholz/) - Jennifer Buchholz shares great advice for networking as an introvert, and how she networks while she travels. - [148: The link between gut health and your brain - with Ronda Arndorfer](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/148-the-link-between-gut-health-and-your-brain-with-ronda-arndorfer/) - Ronda Arndorfer shares her knowledge on the connection between gut health and your brain, as well as her networking journey. - [149: A place to learn and a place for vulnerability - with Patty Jackson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/149-a-place-to-learn-and-a-place-for-vulnerability-with-patty-jackson/) - Patty Jackson of Clear Inner Focus shares the four things you can control in personal leadership. - [150: Be in the moment - with Lynda Knudtson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/150-be-in-the-moment-with-lynda-knudtson/) - [151: Be a little more edgy - with Lisa Raebel](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/151-be-a-little-more-edgy-with-lisa-raebel/) - Lisa Raebel of Rebel Girl Marketing shares insights into infusing humor into your marketing strategy. - [152: Don't leave the elephant in the room - with Diane Mader](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/152-dont-leave-the-elephant-in-the-room-with-diane-mader/) - Diane Mader discusses the importance of being an empathetic, compassionate, plus healing with relationships. - [153: Always be connected - with Kevin Davenport](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/153-always-be-connected-with-kevin-davenport/) - Kevin Davenport shares his transformation story about embracing communication to maximize his relationships. - [154: always wear your crazy boots - with Ashby Fiser](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/154-always-wear-your-crazy-boots-with-ashby-fiser/) - Ashby Fiser of the National Democratic Training Committee shares how being yourself can bring successes and opportunities. - [155: Making connections is a long term strategy - with Susan Thomson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/155-making-connections-is-a-long-term-strategy-with-susan-thomson/) - Susan Thomson of Action COACH of Madison shares valuable insights into how to make more money with your business while leveraging your networking time investment. - [156: Don't worry about what others think - with Kelley Budinoff](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/156-dont-worry-about-what-others-think-with-kelley-budinoff/) - Kelley Budinoff shares her passion for owning a business that was inspired by her parents. - [157: The artificial ceiling on your income - with Jonathan Stark](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/157-the-artificial-ceiling-on-your-income-with-jonathan-stark/) - Jonathan Stark shares valuable insights into maximizing your income by transitioning out of the hourly billing model. - [158: Character, compassion and listening are the top leadership traits - with Trina Martin](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/158-character-compassion-and-listening-are-the-top-leadership-traits-with-trina-martin/) - Trina Martin shares her personal experiences networking including an invitation to visit the De Beers diamond mine in Africa. - [159: 99% of organizations leave out the people factor - with Jason Treu](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/159-99-of-organizations-leave-out-the-people-factor-with-jason-treu/) - About Jason Treu Jason Treu (Troy) is a leadership and performance coach. His programs help individuals, teams, and organizations achieve their most ambitious goals by skyrocketing their skills, abilities, and teamwork. He spent 15+ years in leadership positions in Silicon Valley working with leaders such as Steve Jobs, Reed Hastings (CEO at Netflix) and Mark - [160: What's the difference between a controller, comptroller, and CFO - with Mark Schanen](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/160-whats-the-difference-between-a-controller-comptroller-and-cfo-with-mark-schanen/) - About Mark Schanen Mark is the owner of Supporting Strategies Milwaukee, his franchise provides bookkeeping and controller-level services to small and middle market businesses as well as nonprofits. He is a former CFO for a division of GE and he held senior finance roles at JPMorgan. Mark has experience with mergers/divestitures, international financial management, pricing, - [161: The gold is in the follow-up - with Traci Scherck](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/161-the-gold-is-in-the-follow-up-with-traci-scherck/) - About Traci Scherck Traci is a dynamic, thoughtful and innovative HR professional that is committed to putting humans first while achieving customer engagement and profitability goals through authentic and concise HR solutions. Her experience includes non-profits, union and non-union organizations in healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail, and construction. She has built an HR department from the - [162: Find your unique niche - with Cheryl Litvin](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/162-find-your-unique-niche-with-cheryl-litvin/) - About Cheryl Litvin Cheryl Litvin is a master question asker and problem solver for Mangen-Kloth Insurance in Brookfield, WI. After graduation from St Norbert College in 1996, she started her cross country living while learning the ropes of OSHA and federal contracting. After 22 years and 6 states, she and her family moved back to - [163: Process consulting - with Kim Stezala](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/163-process-consulting-with-kim-stezala/) - About Kim Stezala Kim Stezala is Senior Partner at Design Group International, a group of consultants that help leaders, businesses and nonprofit organizations navigate transformative change. Primarily working in higher education and philanthropy, Kim uses the power of process consulting to help organizations design effective programs and innovate, evaluate and improve what they do. Recently - [164: Find your passion - with Lisa Dregne](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/164-find-your-passion-with-lisa-dregne/) - About Lisa Dregne Lisa Dregne founded Yorkshire Insurance Advisors, LLC after being in the industry for seven years and she saw a need to provide individuals, couples and small businesses with comprehensive insurance planning either directly, or preferably in collaboration with their financial advisor, CPA or attorney. Although all areas of insurance are equally important - [165: Trust that you are enough - with Theresa Wilmot](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/165-trust-that-you-are-enough-with-theresa-wilmot/) - About Theresa Wilmot Theresa is the brand stylist, graphic designer and creative problem solver of Wilmot Designs, LLC. She works with business owners to help them give a voice to their message and mission through creative and effective design. Her background includes working for a global consumer goods company in their art department, a theater - [166: Voice assistant technology and AI are game changers - with Nick Myers](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/166-voice-assistant-technology-and-ai-are-game-changers-with-nick-myers/) - About Nick Myers Nick Myers is the Founder and CEO of RedFox Creative in Madison, WI. RedFox Creative is a technology-driven marketing and consulting company that helps brands give themselves a voice through the power of AI and voice assistant technology. Nick is a TEDx speaker and has spoken across the U.S and soon internationally - [167: Consider a typewriter for your thank you notes - with Mary Beth Klatt](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/167-consider-a-typewriter-for-your-thank-you-notes-with-mary-beth-klatt/) - About Mary Beth Klatt Mary Beth Klatt is a writer with a specialty in writing about real estate, design, and historic preservation. She has been published in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, the Christian Science Monitor and other publications. She is also the host of the Mid-Century Modern Show, a podcast that focuses - [168: How do you show up - with Mervyn Byrd](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/168-how-do-you-show-up-with-mervyn-byrd/) - About Mervyn Byrd Mervyn has over 15 years in the banking industry, eventually opening his own commercial loan brokerage business. Today, he specializes in sales and leadership development for the Business Alliance. Two things remain constant with every position Mervyn has held—a love for people and passion to see others achieve their goals. He recently - [169: 80% of what we communicate is non-verbal - with Lisa Attonito](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/169-80-of-what-we-communicate-is-non-verbal-with-lisa-attonito/) - About Lisa Attonito Lisa Attonito was named the Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee in November of 2016. Committed to activating philanthropy to advance equity for women in our community, the focus is on economic empowerment, leadership skills, and education. The Women’s Fund is working to change attitudes, behaviors, and culture so - [170: Be the catalyst of change - with Tim Manion & Kyle Baldwin](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/170-be-the-catalyst-of-change-with-tim-manion-kyle-baldwin/) - About Tim Manion & Kyle Baldwin Tim Manion - Director of Business Development With a team of Account Executives, Tim curates, develops and manages relationships with potential clients, influencers and stakeholders. In his tenure he has had the opportunity to strategize across a diverse scope of industry and business models, ranging from fortune 50 companies to crowdsourced - [171: Proactive approach to relationship development - with Adam Connors](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/171-proactive-approach-to-relationship-development-with-adam-connors/) - About Adam Connors Adam Connors is a sought-after speaker, social architect, podcast host and super-connector who has transformed lives and accelerated careers. He’s the 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 - [172: Momentum is huge - with Haris Reis](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/172-momentum-is-huge-with-haris-reis/) - About Haris Reis Haris is a 2-time national award-winning entrepreneur, 2-time national best-selling author, keynote speaker, and a digital marketer. He previously co-founded a media company that helped authors, speakers, and coaches build their brands online. He took the company to a 6-figure business in 10 months. Haris was also previously a growth hacker - [173: Take action and connect with people - with Jen Garrett](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/173-take-action-and-connect-with-people-with-jen-garrett/) - About Jen Garrett Jennifer Garrett is a dynamic internationally recognized speaker, author of the book Move the Ball and high-performance expert who is widely known for pushing boundaries, inspiring others, and driving individuals, businesses, and organizations out of their comfort zones to play at higher levels. Today, Jennifer, together with her organization, Feel the Push provides lessons on how - [174: The perception your audience has - with Neille Hoffman](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/174-the-perception-your-audience-has-with-neille-hoffman/) - About Neille Hoffman: Neille Hoffman is a creative innovator and entrepreneur dedicated to the craft of design. With over 20 years of branding expertise, she has created integrated communication solutions for long term clients across a spectrum of industries including; healthcare, education, entertainment, luxury goods, and real estate. As a coach, consultant, speaker, and recovering perfectionist, - [175: Knowing what to say no to - with Lisa Danforth](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/175-knowing-what-to-say-no-to-with-lisa-danforth/) - About Lisa Danforth Lisa Danforth is a business strategist and firm believer that business doesn’t have to be so hard. She helps women navigate obstacles & struggles that are specific to women in business so they can create the impact & income they desire with less overwhelm & more joy. How important are boundaries in business? - [176: Growth comes from being uncomfortable - with Dr. Anna Koeck](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/176-growth-comes-from-being-uncomfortable-with-dr-anna-koeck/) - About Anna Koeck Born in communist Russia, Dr. Anna Koeck emigrated to the US at the age of 10 with her single mom Rimma. With hard work and perseverance, Dr. Koeck received a triple business degree from UW Madison, managed multi-million-dollar software projects at Epic Systems and graduated Magna Cum Laude from ICO with her - [177: 5% of companies are culture driven - with John Waid](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/177-5-of-companies-are-culture-driven-with-john-waid/) - About John Waid John is the founder and CEO of C3 corporate culture consulting, a firm specializing in aligning an organization's culture with its strategic goals. John has worked in sales and marketing at Pfizer, Pepsi Company, Nestle and Chateau St. Michelle winery. During these experiences, he developed a heightened awareness of the indispensable role - [178: Ask for the small things - with Kay Edwards](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/178-ask-for-the-small-things-with-kay-edwards/) - About Kay Edwards Kay Edwards is the founder of Outsight Network an association of senior-level consultants that serve mission-driven organizations. The mission of Outsight is to build lasting relationships and be relentlessly helpful. Kay helps her clients ask better questions so they can understand their organizations, their customers, and their marketplace, and turn that understanding - [179: The last night on the Titanic - with Veronica Hinke](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/179-the-last-night-on-the-titanic-with-veronica-hinke/) - About Veronica Hinke Veronica Hinke has been researching the Titanic for as long as she can remember. She has interviewed hundreds of experts on lifestyles, foods, and drinks for Tribune Media and maintains close working relationships with leading chefs and mixologists around the world. Her report, “Titanic Cocktails,” appeared in Wine Enthusiast magazine, honoring the - [180: Making the impossible possible - with Paul M. Neuberger](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/180-making-the-impossible-possible-with-paul-m-neuberger/) - About Paul M. Neuberger Paul M. Neuberger believes in making the impossible possible. A masterful speaker and trainer, he challenges people to dig deep and discover talents they never knew they had. Whether it’s working hands-on with small teams or presenting in front of hundreds of people, Paul is adept at truly connecting with his - [181: Fluctuations in the agency world - with encore guest Martha Carrigan](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/181-fluctuations-in-the-agency-world-with-encore-guest-martha-carrigan/) - About Martha Martha Carrigan is the President & CEO of Big Shoes Network (BSN): a family of niche job boards and resources serving the Midwest and Southeast. Big Shoes Network specializes in advertising, digital and traditional communication, graphic and web design, marketing, public relations, and social media industries. Martha is responsible for business development, strategic - [182: Virtual networking - with encore guest Christie Ruffino](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/182-virtual-networking-with-encore-guest-christie-ruffino/) - About Christie Ruffino Christie Ruffino is a serial entrepreneur who has had a very purposeful journey since she started building her business tribe over 10 years ago. It has all come together in a way that now serves her clients at the highest level. From her first entrepreneurial effort as the Top Girl Scout Cookie - [183: How to be a purposeful hustler - with Deanna Singh](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/183-how-to-be-a-purposeful-hustler-with-deanna-singh/) - About Deanna Singh Deanna Singh, the author of Purposeful Hustle, wants to live in a world where marginalized communities have power. As an expert social entrepreneur, she is obsessed with making the world a better place and she will build or break systems to create positive change. Deanna is described as a trailblazer and dynamic - [184: Reputation & crisis management - with encore guest Brian Lee](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/184-reputation-crisis-management-with-encore-guest-brian-lee/) - About Brian Lee Brian Lee, APR, is the president of Revelation PR, Advertising & Social Media, as well as a part-time lecturer on social media at Madison Area Technical College. Business Magazine named Brian to its "40 Under 40" list in 2012, and PRSA-Madison named him its 2013 Communicator of the Year. Outside of Revelation, - [185: How is the language of management a barrier to you? - with encore guest Derrick Van Mell](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/185-how-is-the-language-of-management-a-barrier-to-you-with-encore-guest-derrick-van-mell/) - About Derrick Van Mell Derrick is the CEO of The Center for Management Terms & Practices, the standards body for general management. 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Brian has also hosted 2 radio shows (The Triangle Comedy Radio Show, The BTS Radio Show) and currently hosts the BTS Entertainment Corner radio segment. This is a call-in segment featured on the - [188: Podcasting is a great networking tool - with Joey Mure & Russ Morgan](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/188-podcasting-is-a-great-networking-tool-with-joey-mure-russ-morgan/) - About Joey Mure & Russ Morgan The wall street mindset separates both families, entrepreneurs, and business owners from their money while others use it for their advantage. The secret to freedom is having your money work for you, not someone else when wealth building. 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Before the age of 25, Brandon wrote a book, ran the marketing for an education company with over 250,000 students, traveled to 23 different countries, and even did a $45,000 - [253: Live Life with Margin - with Tommy Thompson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/253-live-life-with-margin-with-tommy-thompson/) - Meet Tommy Thompson Tommy Thompson is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive coach, and passionate teacher whose heart is to impact people for good and for God. After more than thirty years of owning and leading a wide variety of companies, Tommy is now an active blogger, executive coach, and consultant, while also leading a mentoring ministry - [254: Put yourself out there and try new things - with David Splitgerber](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/254-put-yourself-out-there-and-try-new-things-with-david-splitgerber/) - Meet David Splitgerber David is a franchise business owner who assists people in business ownership exploration through a discovery and education-based method, to help people to discover opportunities that are ideally suited for what they are seeking. David is on the Advisory board for PONG, an advisor for 40 Plus, and guest lectures at Marquette - [255: Network with a Mindset of Curiosity - with Ariel Kopac](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/255-network-with-a-mindset-of-curiosity-with-ariel-kopac/) - Meet Ariel Kopac Ariel Kopac is a podcaster, professional speaker and business coach who focuses on mindset and limiting beliefs. As a Certified Myers-Briggs Practitioner, Certified Coach, and Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Ariel is equipped to dig in and help her clients to identify the mental and emotional roadblocks that are hindering their success. Her - [256: Change the Way you Communicate - with Cynthia Kane](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/256-change-the-way-you-communicate-with-cynthia-kane/) - Meet Cynthia Kane Cynthia Kane helps people enhance their lives and relationships by teaching them how to speak to themselves, others and their environment in a kind, honest and helpful way. She has taught over 50,000 people how to change the way they communicate through her best selling books, How to Communicate Like a Buddhist, - [257: Nurture and Grow your Community through Facebook Groups - with Cierra Lueck](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/257-nurture-and-grow-your-community-through-facebook-groups-with-cierra-lueck/) - Meet Cierra Lueck: You know how so many Facebook groups are spammy, dead, or only the admin posts get high engagement. All that changes, when Cierra steps in with the C5 strategy. She helps business coaches build a highly engaged Facebook group community where people are excited to be sold to, and refer others by - [258: Using Connections to Make a Difference in your Community - with David Belman](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/258-using-connections-to-make-a-difference-in-your-community-with-david-belman/) - Meet David Belman: David is a second generation home builder, a real estate broker realtor. He served as past president of the Metropolitan Builders Association and past president of the Wisconsin Builders Association, as well as a director at the National Association of homebuilders. David has won numerous industry awards, including the 2020 Emerging Leader - [259: Build Relationships by becoming a Successful Thinker - with Corey Jahnke](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/259-build-relationships-by-becoming-a-successful-thinker-with-corey-jahnke/) - Meet Corey Let's face it in the 21st century, everything rises and falls on leadership in our ability to motivate and inspire others to peak performance. Corey brings a one of a kind approach to driving employee engagement and customer relationships to unheard of levels. Corey's unique program will not only get your organization focused - [260- Being a Servant Leader in Business and Networking Situations - with Paul Griffin III](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/260-being-a-servant-leader-in-business-and-networking-situations-with-paul-griffin-iii/) - Meet Paul: Paul is the CEO and president of Griffin living a company that develops and operates Senior Living communities. Paul's career has been marked with awards, including habitat for humanity's builder of the year, the building industry associations builder of the year, the National Association of homebuilders, and the Pacific Coast builders conference for - [261: Boosting your Network with AI - with Chad Burmeister](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/261-boosting-your-network-with-ai-with-chad-burmeister/) - Meet Chat: Chad is a Believer, Husband, Father of two teenagers, and lifelong rebel and rule-breaker. He empowers sales professionals to become the best version of themselves by focusing on their mindset, skillset, and toolkit. Before launching ScaleX.ai and Salesclass.ai, Chad believed that sales were fundamentally “a numbers” game. Although he still believes frequency - [262: Networking with Authority and Authenticity - with Ruthie Bowles](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/262-networking-with-authority-and-authenticity-with-ruthie-bowles/) - Meet Ruthie: Ruthie is a US Army veteran, wife, and mother to four young children. She currently runs a small content marketing agency called Defy The Status Quo, where they focus on bringing stellar content to their client’s marketing channels, specifically focusing on B2B Consulting and service companies in industries like supply chain and business - [263: Traveling the World and Gaining Entrepreneurial Knowledge - with Kirby Wilkerson](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/263-traveling-the-world-and-gaining-entrepreneurial-knowledge-with-kirby-wilkerson/) - Meet Kirby: She is the founder of a PR and digital media firm The Impact Kind, based in Michigan whose clients had been featured in Business Insider, Parents Magazine, Thrive Global, and other mediums to increase lead sales and brand awareness. She's got some amazing tips and resources on her website at www.impactkind.com - [264: Never Stop Building your Network with Lorraine Ball](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/264-never-stop-building-your-network-with-lorraine-ball/) - Meet Lorraine: After spending too many years in corporate America, Lorraine said goodbye to the bureaucracy, glass ceilings, and bad coffee. Today you can find her at Round Peg, a digital agency located in Carmel, Indiana building smart marketing strategies for businesses who want to use internet marketing tools to grow Laureen is also the - [265: The Value of Sustainability - with Ann Riphenburg](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/265-the-value-of-sustainability-with-ann-riphenburg/) - Meet Ann: Ann is the owner of reCollect2 Company and creator of the reCollect2recycler, a recycling receptacle used in hospitality and corporate office settings. Manufactured in Wisconsin, you can find her products, specifically in hotel guest rooms and various businesses and organizations in 49 states throughout the US. She's had the privilege of working alongside - [266: The Top Line is Vanity, the Bottom Line is Sanity - with Rocky Lalvani](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/266-the-top-line-is-vanity-the-bottom-line-is-sanity-with-rocky-lalvani/) - Meet Rocky: Rocky is a certified profit first professional who was shocked to learn most business owners don't look at their financial reports. Most business owners are not accountants and don't want to be. When he realized how much of a problem this was, he knew his purpose was to help business owners be profitable. - [267: Creating a Strategy to Reach your Ideal Customers - with Nicole Bernard](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/267-creating-a-strategy-to-reach-your-ideal-customers-with-nicole-bernard/) - Meet Nicole: Nicole started her first entrepreneurial journey in 2007 with her husband. They decided to start an organic farm & micro-brewery in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest. During the seven years that they ran Acadian Farms & Brewery, she was in charge of all things marketing- everything from events to social media - [268: Keeping it Real on LinkedIn - with Kate Paine](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/268-keeping-it-real-on-linkedin-with-kate-paine/) - Meet Kate: Kate Paine works with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to develop their brand and share their stories which differentiate them from their competition in the marketplace. She's an expert on using LinkedIn as a powerful personal branding tool and discovering an individual's story which makes her expertise unique in the world of online promotion. - [269: The Value of Networking in the Real Estate Industry - with Adam Collins](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/269-the-value-of-networking-in-the-real-estate-industry-with-adam-collins/) - Meet Adam: Adam is a managing director and MGA, a specialized commercial real estate firm structured to support the growing needs and concerns of occupiers of commercial real estate. Adam provides expert consultation and analyzing and executing solutions aimed to reduce their client's overall facility expenses while maximizing workplace efficiency and productivity. Never representing institutional - [270: Creating Systems that Grow your Business - with Simon Severino](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/270-creating-systems-that-grow-your-business-with-simon-severino/) - Meet Simon: Simon is the CEO of Strategy Sprints, Europe's leading remote growth agency. His global team of certified strategy sprint coaches do only one thing: they double the revenue of service-based businesses in 90 days. Simon also teaches growth strategy and select business schools and hosts The Strategy Show podcast. Can you just tell - [271 : Building your Brand Culture on Social Media - with Cheale Villa](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/271-building-your-brand-culture-on-social-media-with-cheale-villa/) - Meet Cheale: Cheale is the CEO and visionary rabbit of Visual Caffeine and for 25 years has stayed true to her authentic self and worked exclusively through her branding agency to help clients magnify and broadcast their message. Currently, visual caffeine continues to bring companies and communities’ goals to fruition, not only by building - [272: Building a Blog Post that Provides Real Value](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/272-building-a-blog-post-that-provides-real-value/) - This week, I've got no guest, it's a solo cast. I'm going to be talking to you about building a blog that provides real value. The Importance of having a blog? I want to dive into the importance of writing a blog. I mean, what is a blog at the end of the day? - [273: Gaining Referrals by Nurturing your Network - with Amanda Schneider](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/273-gaining-referrals-by-nurturing-your-network-with-amanda-schneider/) - Meet Amanda: Amanda is an award-winning international speaker and trainer who is passionate about supporting vision and mission-driven entrepreneurs learn how to communicate more effectively and deepen relationships in their network. She combines her unique experience from over 20 years in corporate education and direct selling spaces to deliver and facilitate powerful and transformative - [274: Live an Epic Life on Your Terms - with Rock Thomas](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/274-live-an-epic-life-on-your-terms-with-rock-thomas/) - Meet Rock: With three decades as a life coach and self-made millionaire, Rock Thomas inspires people to live a life on their terms. From humble beginnings that started out on a farm just off the island of Montreal, Rock Thomas rode to the top to become a self-made millionaire, best-selling author, and host of the - [275: How to Become a Go-Giver - with Bob Burg](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/275-how-to-become-a-go-giver-with-bob-burg/) - Meet Bob: Bob 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 US president. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing, and influence, with total book sales of well over a - [276: Cultivating Collaboration to Accelerate Success - With Olympia Hostler](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/276-cultivating-collaboration-to-accelerate-success-with-olympia-hostler/) - Meet Olympia: Olympia radically three x's income, fun, and freedom for six and seven-figure business owners who are overworked and want more. Olympia loves working and playing in the realms of millions and billions. She's an award-winning business consultant and speaker, a fortune 500 company partner, and a leader of the highest national security - [277: Making a Difference in Communities Globally - with Jacob Foss](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/277-making-a-difference-in-communities-globally-with-jacob-foss/) - Meet Jacob: Jacob first found his passion for global development in Peace Corps Ghana. He worked on projects focused on food waste elimination, value addition, and gender empowerment. Afterward, he created a grain distribution business in northern Ghana and has developed over a dozen global supply chains of specialty ingredients. As Agricycle's COO, he - [278: Combining Health and Wealth - with Grace Chang](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/278-combining-health-and-wealth-with-grace-chang/) - Meet Grace Coming from almost three decades and alternative healing, Grace is currently merging permanent health and wealth solutions to create a platform for metamorphosis. She shows individuals and businesses how to thrive using potent tools to evaluate wellness potential. 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As a networking concierge, Ashley trains coaches and speaks on becoming an authority at generating revenue by networking with intention. Ashley is the host of two digital TV talk - [281: Keeping your Small Business Secure with Joe Skotarzak](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/281-keeping-your-small-business-secure-with-joe-skotarzak/) - Meet Joe: Joe is a Wisconsin native with a long history in the Milwaukee SMB community who owns a local tech company for 20 years. After divesting that he invested in a couple of startups. One of them is security-related and the cool one is Lite Zilla, a Milwaukee manufacturer of jumbo lite brites, - [282: How Our Subconscious Affects How We Do Business - with Cyrina Talbott](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/282-how-our-subconscious-affects-how-we-do-business-with-cyrina-talbott/) - Meet Cyrina: As a business mindset coach and rapid transformational therapist Cyrina is passionate about helping business owners understand how to navigate growth. Their business is leading them to a place that is amazing, but also unfamiliar. Her work focuses on mindset and becoming confident to step into the next level, bringing you scientifically - [283: Using SEO to Outrank your Competition - With Damon Burton](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/283-using-seo-to-outrank-your-competition-with-damon-burton/) - Meet Damon: Since founding his company SEO National in 2007, Damon Burton Writes for Forbes has been featured in publications including Entrepreneur Magazine, BuzzFeed, and USA Weekly. He's helped high-profile clients make more in a month than they used to in a year. Not only does Burton bring an easy to follow approach to - [284: Networking Authentically and Honestly - with Elzie Flenard & Lorry Rifkin](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/284-networking-authentically-and-honestly-with-elzie-flenard-lorry-rifkin/) - Meet Elzie: Don't even try to describe him this way and he'll point that one out. Change your perspective and he'll lead you down another path, maybe without you even realizing it. He's a creative dude, an entrepreneur, a family man, a business owner, no box fits, it doesn't even exist. He's a man - [285: Live a Life True to Yourself - with Kristen Becker](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/285-live-a-life-true-to-yourself-with-kristen-becker/) - Meet Kristen Kristen is a certified neuro-linguistic programming practitioner mindset specialist, trained under Bob Proctor curriculum developer, college professor, and passionate life enthusiastic. She brings all of these skills and experiences to help people define and live their vision in life. Not box-checking goals, but vision, the kind of vision that makes your heart - [286: Providing Value That Deepens Connections - with Glenn Allen](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/286-providing-value-that-deepens-connections-with-glenn-allen/) - Meet Glenn Glen Allen is the go-to CMO of digital course launches. 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Awards include Industry Week's Manufacturing Hall of Fame, he's participated actively in President Obama's January 11, 2012, Insourcing Forum, member of the Department of Commerce Investment Advisory Council. He's frequently been quoted in the - [293: The 3 C's of Personal Branding - with Jamila Bannister](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/293-the-3-cs-of-personal-branding-with-jamila-bannister/) - Meet Jamila Jamila is a personal branding strategist and coach from Trinidad and Tobago. She works with entrepreneurs who want to market their businesses by leading from the front with thought leadership and personal branding. She focuses on helping people create strong personal brands by improving three big C's. They are shifting mindsets and - [294: Learning To Operate Without Fear and Doubt - with William Deck](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/294-learning-to-operate-without-fear-and-doubt-with-william-deck/) - Meet William William has over 10 years of consulting, coaching, sales, leadership, and workforce development experience. His calling is to help individuals and businesses awaken their hidden potential by educating them on the mental success principles that have been articulated by all major cultures over the past 5000 years. He has infused these universal - [295: Elevating Your Personal Brand DNA - with Suzanne Tulien](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/295-elevating-your-personal-brand-dna-with-suzanne-tulien/) - Meet Suzanne Suzanne notices a variety of creative ways people are branding themselves, both consciously and unconsciously, but is a successful business brand that results from powerful marketing. When the hype subsides, what keeps a good brand going strong? What is the real secret to consistent brand growth and advocacy? With over two and - [296: The Importance of Legal Guidance for Entrepreneurs - with Elisa Ruer](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/296-the-importance-of-legal-guidance-for-entrepreneurs-with-elisa-ruer/) - Meet Elisa: Elisa has been practicing law for over 20 years specializing in business and corporate law. Elisa helps you with all aspects of your business from forming an entity, starting a business, buying or selling a business, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all types of contracts. 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As a former special-ops Krav Maga Warfare Officer, and after training 1000s of special ops pro athletes World Champs and regular folks, Matan recognized that empowerment to training is key to success, not just in violent - [303: How Manufacturers Can Protect Their Market Share - with Sam Gupta](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/303-how-manufacturers-can-protect-their-market-share-with-sam-gupta/) - Meet Sam Sam has been an ERP thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades with a primary focus on financial systems and ERP. He has been part of large transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 corporations but now spends time consulting with SMEs as a principal consultant at ElevatIQ. Sam regularly - [304: Keeping Up with Workplace Health and Safety - with Ted Carew](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/304-keeping-up-with-workplace-health-and-safety-with-ted-carew/) - Meet Ted Ted is a Safety Operations Executive from Appleton, Wisconsin with a passion for people development. He has been in the construction industry for 20 years and has built multiple high-performance teams. 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Now, he's a leadership coach and career strategist who helps individuals who want to go from just getting by, to having insanely awesome careers. Andy is a Certified Professional Coach, has an MBA in - [309: Stepping into A New Role In The Marketing World - with Valerie Weber](https://lorihighby.com/social-capital-podcast/309-stepping-into-a-new-role-in-the-marketing-world-with-valerie-weber/) - Meet Valerie After almost 30 years with Monofrax, Valerie has progressed from Clerk to Marketing Manager. She's just beginning to network and has found that the last year of virtual networking meetings and webinars was the perfect place to start. Just don't ask her to attend a speed networking event! 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