In this episode, Virginia and Beejel talked about:

• Why Bee founded Bee Epic

• How the 4-hour work week inspired Bee to stay the course

• Why Bee’s unique model is most effective for business owners

• How Bee built his network of referral sources

Takeaways:

• The opportunity isn’t failing you - you are failing the opportunity

• There is POWER in the Community!

• Don’t pitch - cultivate the relationship

• Whatever you do, find a way to be memorable!

Connect with Beejel Parmar

Find Beejel on his website to learn more about his work and insights into networking effectively:

BeeEpicoutsourcing.com

Gift Vault: Six Questions to Help Your Hire Right

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In this episode, Virginia and Spencer talked about:

• How Spencer transitioned from psychology to coaching
• The connection between mindset, money, and business success
• Breaking free from limiting beliefs to scale a business
• The power of networking and strategic connections
• How immersive retreats create deep personal and business growth

Takeaways:

• Your beliefs shape your financial reality.
• Build real relationships! They open doors and create lasting opportunities!
• Surround yourself with high-level people.
• Retreats and masterminds lead to breakthroughs.
• Step out of your comfort zone – the best opportunities come from bold moves!

Connect with Spencer Snakard

Find Spencer on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencersnakard/

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

In this episode Virginia and Jennie talked about:

1. EventRaptor's journey from its inception to success

2. Building a community and fostering connections through virtual and live events

3. How EventRaptor simplifies event management

4. Importance of personal and professional relationships

5. Valuable lessons learned from fellow entrepreneurs and new strategies for 2025

Takeaways:

1.⁠ ⁠ Nurture community—it leads to opportunity.

2.⁠ ⁠ Genuine connections create lasting success.

3.⁠ ⁠ Networking amplifies your impact and reach.

4.⁠ ⁠ Adding value strengthens relationships.

5.⁠ ⁠ Surround yourself with people who inspire growth.

Connect with Jennie Eriksen

Find Jennie on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeneriksen/

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

In this episode Virginia and Christie talked about:

•⁠ ⁠How Christy transitioned from networking to creating the Seven-Figure Book Launch Program

•⁠ ⁠The importance of building relationships that drive business success

•⁠ ⁠Turning a book into a lead-generation tool for entrepreneurs

•⁠ ⁠Lessons from the Marketers Cruise on fostering meaningful connections

•⁠ ⁠Common networking mistakes and adopting a "go-giver" mindset

Takeaways:

1.⁠ ⁠Build meaningful relationships—they drive opportunities!

2.⁠ ⁠Serve others first to create trust and lasting connections.

3.⁠ ⁠A well-crafted book can grow your business exponentially.

4.⁠ ⁠Networking is about relationships, not just sales.

5.⁠ ⁠Focus on quality over quantity when building your network.

Connect with Christie Ruffino

Find Christie on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christieruffino/

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

Episode Description

In this episode Virginia and Stephen talked about:

• How Stephen got his start as a sales professional

• Relationships, Money and Happiness

• Rising up from the ashes of failure

• Finding direction through finding your strengths

• The need for Gen Y and Gen Z to develop networking skills

Takeaways:

• Nurture your relationships - they open doors!

• Relationships bring 10x the choices that money can buy

• Relationships are key to happiness

• How do you add value and contribute?

• If you want a quality life hang out with quality people

Connect with Stephen Oommen

Find Stephen on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenoommen/

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

Episode Description:

In this episode Virginia and Annette talked about:

1. Annette’s decision to leave her corporate gig

2. How Annette built her entrepreneurial network from scratch

3. How to communicate effectively in networking and copywriting

4. A new thought on funnels
   
   

Takeaways:

• Don’t just get older - jump into your dream

• Build your network before you need it

• Know your audience and speak directly to them

• Write like you're speaking to one person.

Connect with Annette Mashi

Find Annette on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettemashi/

Website/ Free Resource:

3 Steps Turning Prospects into Paying Clients

https://write-wizards.kit.com/f82d541acf

Connect with Virginia:

https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

Episode Description:

In this episode Virginia and Annette talked about:

1. How Janice got in her start in business

2. LinkedIn mistakes that are costing you connections

3. Hot tips for profitable connections on LinkedIn

4. Janice’s Relationship Rules Podcast

Takeaways:

• Does your LinkedIn profile let them get to know you from the get-go

• First things first - build rapport!

• Creating relationship is a habit

• Stay connected and be remembered

Connect with Janice Porter

Find Janice on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

Website/ Free Resource:

7 Steps to Build Solid Business Relationships That Las & Grow Your Business

https://www.janiceporter.com/#7Steps

Connect with Virginia:

https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

Episode Description:

In this episode Virginia and Sabrina talked about:

1. Sabrina’s career in door-to-door sales
2. What inspired Sabrina to build a community
3. Conquering the victim mindset
4. The importance of omnipresence
5. Sabrina’s 377 method

Takeaways:

• There’s always one more.. Never quit!
• Build something where people want to come
• Lean into your story and own who you are
• Don’t quit until you succeed

Connect with Sabrina Victoria

Find Sabrina on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinavictoria/

Website/ Free Resource:

• HER Nation Global FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hernationglobal

Connect with Virginia:

https://www.bbrpodcast.com/