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Jill Haber is a self-proclaimed People Connector and has gained valuable networking throughout her career. She knew she was a networker from an early age and utilized this ability to her advantage. She has over 15 years’ experience developing and executing comprehensive integrated marketing programs for some of the world's top brands including Toyota, Amstel Light, and Hershey’s. Recently, Jill had a LinkedIn post about being laid off during COVID-19 go viral, with over 350,000 views. As a result of the post, Jill was inundated with well wishes and LinkedIn connection requests. She chose to use her new LinkedIn “influencer” status to help others who were laid off or furloughed as a result of the pandemic by highlighting one unemployed person each day to her network. Post views are typically over 2,000 and have gone as high as 5,000 views. Through her new networking endeavor, a reporter from Bloomberg news reached out to Jill to be featured in an article about the extra $600/week for those who are receiving unemployment benefits that ended on July 31st. With so many people like Jill relying on the extra $600/week to help pay the bills, she received comments and direct messages from unemployed people from all over the country. In addition to the article, Bloomberg also featured Jill in a digital short video on the same topic. Jill’s goal is to use her new found “LinkedIn fame” to continue to support the countless wonderful people who are struggling to find work in this economy. She is also a spin instructor and accomplished triathlete, outside of work you can find Jill in the gym, on a hiking trail or navigating the ocean on her paddle board. Contact Jill on Linkedin to be featured or to connect at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrhaber/ In this episode, Jill discusses how she realized at a young age that she loved to connect people. She gives you tips and tricks on how to be a better networker even if you are an introvert. The discussion heads into some funny twists when Jill discusses how she had to pivot during a job assignment and figure out how to get cars, held at the border in Mexico, out of customs and into the USA. You will learn about the ins and outs of networking from Jill’s perspective which is down to earth and centered.

John Davidson says genuine "authenticity" is the key to successful networking. Listen to Alex's full interview Tuesday, August 18, 2020, here - or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, your host, Alex, speaks with John Davidson about networking and how to connect with people on their level. They discuss what not to do when connecting with people and it involves not asking for that selfie if you can help it. If you find yourself in a role where networking is vital to your career, but you just don’t know how to do it, then this is the episode for you. John Davidson has led an extremely diverse life from being a professional skateboarder to doing a TEDx talk and now as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Esports Trade Association. He has traversed all different industries and has learned how each group of people networks slightly differently. For him, networking is all about relationship building and serving others before selling them on something. John says you have to be genuine with people and that’s how you build a long term, mutual relationship with them. He is an active speaker on gaming and youth marketing, is formerly the Head of Partnerships at Game Stop and currently leads Esports for PRG, the world’s leading event technology company. Ever the multipotentialite, John is also an advisor for Stadia Ventures and Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment. Through a diverse career in skateboarding, video production, marketing and business development, John has a unique perspective and understanding of sub-cultures and consumer behavior. Stay up-to-date on all of John’s happenings by following his journey. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-davidson-42953846/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/j0hndavids0n?lang=en Esports Trade Association Conference: https://bit.ly/2CpVLuo      

Michael Lark, a "serial networker" , gives Alex S. his tips and tricks for expanding networks, getting to know people, striking conversations, and flourishing. EPISODE 3 is available Tuesday, August 25, at 6 a.m.

  In this episode, Michael Lark talks about his journey to learn how to network. He is a fellow introvert and didn’t find networking easy to do at first. However, he points out that everything requires practice and he started putting himself out there and engaging in conversations he might not have otherwise joined. He now has a huge network and get most of his professional photography gigs through word of mouth. He also discusses how to build your personal brand. Michael is currently a full-time operations analyst and IT administrator for a Fire Department. Born and raised in Dallas, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Business and Information Systems and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. In addition to his job with the Fire Department, Michael is also a professional sports photographer and owner of Dallas Sports Fanatic, LLC, and Dallas Dance Fanatic.  In 2013, Michael began building his personal brand on social media (Twitter/Instagram) as a go-to for news, rumors, insights, and commentary on the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys, as well as other professional sports, teams, and players. MavsFanatic.com brought Michael on as a staff writer and social media coordinator in May 2014, partnering with Ryan Wilson as co-owner of the site.   In the summer of 2017, Mavs Fanatic transformed into Dallas Sports Fanatic, a credentialed media organization covering all Dallas-area college and professional sports. That year, Michael also started his own freelance photography company, Michael Lark Photography, specializing in sports and entertainment photography, digital media, and video production. Michael has shot several charity events, conducted hundreds of private photoshoots, having shot several NBA and NFL players, Dallas Mavericks Dancers, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, as well as private portrait shoots, live events, weddings, and many more.  As a freelance sports photographer, Michael has covered the 2017 Byron Nelson, 2017 Colonial Invitational, 2018 Cotton Bowl, 2018 MLB All-Star Game, and 2018 NFL Draft. He’s shot freelance for the Big 12 Conference, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Seattle Sounders, Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas, Dallas Mavericks, Allen Americans Ice Angels, and Texas Rangers. Follow along with him on his journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaellark/ https://www.instagram.com/themichaellarkphotography/ Website: https://www.dallassportsfanatic.com/

Law School student Sarah Francois tells Alex about her misgivings about social media, and how she deals with them.

Sarah Francois is a third-year student at Brooklyn Law School. During her time at Brooklyn Law School, she has served as a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and the Black Law Students Association. Prior to law school, she obtained an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and a B.A. in English. She was a part of the founding teams of both the NYU poetry slam team and the University of Denver poetry slam team. In her very rare spare time, she streams on Twitch.tv while playing Hearthstone.    She is a self-proclaimed introvert and finds networking frustrating at times. On various occasions she has been told she is not doing enough to network, but she feels she is doing all she can to get in front of the people she can who will give her genuine understanding of the working world she wishes to pursue. We discuss her frustrations, triumphs, and her unique ability to be genuine in all interactions in her life. Follow along with Sarah and her journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legallyplucky/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoissarah/

Casey tells Alex about how she deals with family and cats while working from home

On this episode we discuss Working From Home and how to do it effectively. We speak with Sandy Zinn who has been working from home since 2012/2013, but working from anywhere since the early 2000s when he was covering the Olympics and Golf for ESPN. For him, it is all about balance and making sure you don’t get sucked too deeply into either work problems or family problems at any one time. When he is working then he is all in, but remembers to take breaks and go all into non-work relate responsibilities like taking his dog on a walk.  

Radiance Harris wonders why she spent so much time in endless  meetings when she worked in "big law". When she started her own business, she realized she could work on a schedule which brought out the best in her, for her clients. Radiance was a fan of "working from home" before Covid-19, an explains how it can work for law firms and their clients everywhere. 

    Radiance Harris is an experience-seeker, an action-taker, a minimalist, an old soul, and a God girl. She also balances many roles in her life as a wife, mom, trademark attorney, and entrepreneur, just to name a few. She owns a trademark law firm, Radiance IP Law, where she helps businesses protect, monetize, and grow profitable brands with trademarks. When she's not working, she enjoys baking with her son, riding her Peloton bike, eating out at new restaurants, and binge-watching television shows. On this episode, Alex talks with Radiance about how to work from home with children and pets. Radiance shares technology that helps her work from home more efficiently and how her life as an entrepreneur led her to the work from home life. She explains that everyone has a different work from home style and it is important to figure out how you work best. Follow along on her journey: Instagram: @radianceharrisesq LinkedIn: Radiance Harris Facebook: @RadianceIPLaw Website: https://www.radianceiplaw.com/radianceharris

Laura currently resides in Copenhagen, Denmark and is an attorney. She discusses how European working life differs from American working life. People and relationships are very important to her and she enjoys finding ways to connect with others. She is calm, highly adaptable, and easy-going. She is a mother to a 4 year old girl and an 8 month old boy. She returned to work in July of 2020, but didn’t go into the office. She has an official home office in her living room (previously, her office was in her son's room before he arrived). She works from home every day and plans to do so for the rest of the year. Her company has allowed her to work from home until June 2021. She has unique working hours due to calls with the West Coast of the US, but working from home is a brilliant solution for that. She is still working out some of the kinks, but feels she is able to live a more full life with work from home.  Follow along on her journey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajeffordsgreenberg/ Games Law Council: https://www.gameslawcouncil.com/  

Laura currently resides in Copenhagen, Denmark and is an attorney. She discusses how European working life differs from American working life. People and relationships are very important to her and she enjoys finding ways to connect with others. She is calm, highly adaptable, and easy-going. She is a mother to a 4 year old girl and an 8 month old boy. She returned to work in July of 2020, but didn’t go into the office. She has an official home office in her living room (previously, her office was in her son's room before he arrived). She works from home every day and plans to do so for the rest of the year. Her company has allowed her to work from home until June 2021. She has unique working hours due to calls with the West Coast of the US, but working from home is a brilliant solution for that. She is still working out some of the kinks, but feels she is able to live a more full life with work from home.  Follow along on her journey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajeffordsgreenberg/ Games Law Council: https://www.gameslawcouncil.com/  

Matt Wolff, CEO of Ticket Time Machine, from Marlboro NJ, tells Alex S what his mother advised him to do, and how a side-hustle turned into an enterprise. 

Lawyer Angela Han had just passed the bar exam, but her quest for a healthy lifestyle propelled her into a side-gig which continues to expand her horizons, and her network.

Angela Han is a healthcare lawyer and a health coach for lawyers' physical, mental, and professional health. Through her Fit to Practice Society fitness membership she coaches them on their professional health through her Side Hustle Accelerator program, for those who want to create more impact beyond their day job. She is also host of the Fit to Practice podcast, where she interviews lawyers about their health journey as legal professionals. She started her journey to be a personal trainer on the side while pursuing her career in the law and the Fit to Practice Society was born. She currently works full-time as a lawyer and side hustles in the fitness industry.

Emily Elizabeth Duong is a 23-year old small town girl, born and raised in Pennsylvania, but currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to college, she was an elite-level competitive figure skater for over twelve years, which is what prompted her to start her first business, Elite Skate Wear, a custom figure skating dress company, which is one of the leading brands in the skating community today. Since graduating from Chapman University in May 2019, she embraces her knack for emotionally connecting with people and communities through her work in sales at her corporate job, along with her podcast, lifestyle blog, and business. In this episode she gives tips and tricks on how to manage a side hustle and a full-time job, how to pick a side hustle that is right for you, and her general philosophy on life and business.

Emily Elizabeth Duong is a 23-year old small town girl, born and raised in Pennsylvania, but currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to college, she was an elite-level competitive figure skater for over twelve years, which is what prompted her to start her first business, Elite Skate Wear, a custom figure skating dress company, which is one of the leading brands in the skating community today. Since graduating from Chapman University in May 2019, she embraces her knack for emotionally connecting with people and communities through her work in sales at her corporate job, along with her podcast, lifestyle blog, and business. In this episode she gives tips and tricks on how to manage a side hustle and a full-time job, how to pick a side hustle that is right for you, and her general philosophy on life and business. Follow along with Emily: Instagram: @emilyeduong & @whatfulfillsyoupod Podcast: What Fulfills You Podcast Website: https://www.eliteskatewear.com/ Blog: https://emilyelizabeth.blog/  

Hanging out in Shanghai for a year as a teacher? Make a TV movie, write content for a WeChat site, How Casey Drillette spend her time and boosted her income with side hustles. 

Anjie is a first-generation Asian-American attorney turned entrepreneur who is changing the legal industry through mentorship. She launched a company focused on connecting prelaw students with attorney mentors and teaching them how to build their first professional relationships. She saved up money while practicing to prepare to leave law and dive into her new chapter.