The Guy Who Knows A Guy Podcast

Michael Whitehouse
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The Guy Who Knows a Guy Podcast, hosted by Michael Whitehouse, features conversations with entrepreneurs, experts, authors, coaches, and business leaders. Michael is a professional connector, virtual summit expert, community builder, and entrepreneur who has produced more than 75 summits and interviewed hundreds of experts. The show explores networking, entrepreneurship, AI, virtual events, marketing, relationships, and business growth. Connect with The Connector's Edge at https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Michael Whitehouse also answers listener questions directly on topics including networking, virtual summits, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more. Email your questions in text or audio format.

  1. Oct 6

    Valerie Del Grosso on Honest Marketing and Legal Foundations for Coaches

    Valerie Del Grosso on Honest Marketing and Legal Foundations for CoachesWhat if protecting your coaching business begins with the promises you make? Valerie Del Grosso, the lawyer friend to coaches, joins Michael Whitehouse to discuss clear offers, honest marketing, and the foundations of a healthy client relationship. Valerie describes how her work with coaches grew from answering practical legal questions. The conversation explores setting realistic expectations, the relationship between marketing and contracts, misunderstandings that lead to unhappy clients, and keeping a business focused on the help it actually provides. They also discuss taking action before you feel ready and building connections through The Connector's Edge. In this conversationDescribing the service you actually provideHelping the right clients recognize whether an offer fitsAligning marketing promises, expectations, and agreementsKeeping practical business fundamentals ahead of unnecessary complexityBuilding trust through expertise, transparency, and real connection About The Connector's EdgeConnector's Edge Conversations introduces you to the people behind the profiles, so you can discover who you would enjoy connecting with. The Connector's Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Valerie on The Connector's Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for their profile. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Learn more about The Connector's Edge at https://www.theconnectorsedge.com TCE Guest: Valerie Del Grosso

    Valerie Del Grosso on Honest Marketing and Legal Foundations for Coaches

  2. Oct 6

    Leslie C Fiorenzo on Speaking with Confidence and Turning Expertise into Impact

    Leslie C Fiorenzo on Speaking with Confidence and Turning Expertise into ImpactBeing good at your work is only part of the equation. Presentation coach Leslie C Fiorenzo joins Michael Whitehouse to discuss helping people communicate their expertise with clarity, confidence, and impact. Leslie shares a practical breathing exercise for speaking nerves, explains why communication matters for technical leaders, and explores the role of curiosity, listening, and stories with a point. She also describes how a connection through The Connector's Edge led to an in-person speaking opportunity, and why practice with feedback is so valuable. In this conversationPreparing your presence before a presentationCommunicating clearly in meetings, on camera, and in everyday conversationsUsing curiosity and questions to build trustMaking a point with a story and giving every story a pointPracticing with an audience and learning from feedback About The Connector's EdgeConnector's Edge Conversations introduces you to the people behind the profiles, so you can discover who you would enjoy connecting with. The Connector's Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Leslie on The Connector's Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for their profile. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Learn more about The Connector's Edge at https://www.theconnectorsedge.com TCE Guest: Leslie C Fiorenzo

    Leslie C Fiorenzo on Speaking with Confidence and Turning Expertise into Impact

  3. Oct 6

    Adam W. Barney on Energy, Resilience, and Leadership That Lasts

    Adam W. Barney on Energy, Resilience, and Leadership That LastsHow do you build a successful business without exhausting the person running it? Energy coach, author, and podcast host Adam W. Barney joins Michael Whitehouse to talk about sustainable leadership and the relationships that help people move forward. Adam explains his Energy OS approach: clarity, operating rhythms, and energy protection. They discuss energy debt, moving beyond inspiration into repeatable practices, navigating transitions, and why generosity, trust, and honest conversations create meaningful connections. In this conversationManaging energy rather than treating it as an unlimited resourceRecognizing energy debt and the cost of being always availableBuilding practical rhythms, boundaries, and decision filtersFinding clarity when an old version of success no longer fitsCreating opportunity through trust, generosity, and human connection About The Connector's EdgeConnector's Edge Conversations introduces you to the people behind the profiles, so you can discover who you would enjoy connecting with. The Connector's Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Adam on The Connector's Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for their profile. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Learn more about The Connector's Edge at https://www.theconnectorsedge.com TCE Guest: Adam W. Barney

    Adam W. Barney on Energy, Resilience, and Leadership That Lasts

  4. Oct 6

    Wayne Pratt on Freshly Brewed Coaching and Small Steps Toward Change

    Wayne Pratt on Freshly Brewed Coaching and Small Steps Toward ChangeCould your next cup of coffee come with a useful step toward change? Certified life coach, author, and humorist Wayne Pratt joins Michael Whitehouse to discuss making coaching approachable through stories and practical action. Wayne explains the ideas behind Freshly Brewed Coaching and The First Sip, the power of business fables, and the cost of staying comfortably unhappy. Michael and Wayne also discuss side gigs, authentic relationships, and how The Connector's Edge can make meeting people feel more personal and less transactional. In this conversationUsing business fables to make ideas memorableIntroducing coaching to people beyond the executive suiteTaking one useful next step rather than waiting for a dramatic reinventionQuestioning the pressure to project successBuilding connections through curiosity, humor, and shared interests About The Connector's EdgeConnector's Edge Conversations introduces you to the people behind the profiles, so you can discover who you would enjoy connecting with. The Connector's Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Wayne on The Connector's Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for their profile. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Learn more about The Connector's Edge at https://www.theconnectorsedge.com TCE Guest: Wayne Pratt

    Wayne Pratt on Freshly Brewed Coaching and Small Steps Toward Change

  5. Oct 6

    Kiran Ryan-Young on Dreaming Again and Living a Life You Love

    Kiran Ryan-Young on Dreaming Again and Living a Life You LoveWhat happens when you give yourself permission to dream again? Dream architect Kiran Ryan-Young joins Michael Whitehouse to explore how reconnecting with what you want can change the way you work, connect, and live. Kiran shares the inspiration behind A Million Dreamers and the Dreamers Den, his move from Brooklyn to Portugal, and why becoming the person who can live a dream matters as much as chasing a result. The conversation also explores parenting, personal growth, generosity, and finding connections through shared values. In this conversationGiving yourself permission to dream beyond survivalMoving from chasing dreams to living themFinding alignment, joy, and practical next stepsGrowing through parenting and personal reinventionBuilding relationships around purpose and shared values About The Connector's EdgeConnector's Edge Conversations introduces you to the people behind the profiles, so you can discover who you would enjoy connecting with. The Connector's Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Kiran on The Connector's Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for their profile. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Learn more about The Connector's Edge at https://www.theconnectorsedge.com TCE Guest: Kiran Ryan-Young

    Kiran Ryan-Young on Dreaming Again and Living a Life You Love

  6. Oct 6

    Marjorie Turner Hollman on Self-Publishing, Book Coaching, and Stories Worth Sharing

    Your story does not need to reach a million people to matter. It might help someone find an accessible walking trail, understand an idea more clearly, or discover the family history they never knew. In this Connector's Edge Conversation, Michael Whitehouse talks with Marjorie Turner Hollman, a book coach, editor, personal historian, and author of Easy Walks trail guides who helps people turn their knowledge and life lessons into writing worth sharing. Marjorie explains how she went from being a reluctant writer to helping authors self-publish their work. She and Michael explore why writing is a skill you can develop, how an encouraging editor helps you communicate more clearly, and why the purpose of a book matters more than the size of its audience. They also discuss preserving family stories, making useful ideas accessible, and approaching new connections with the question, "How can I be helpful?" In this episode, Michael and Marjorie talk about: How a reluctant writer found her way into editing and publishingWhy self-publishing can be a practical way to share what you knowHow book coaching provides feedback, encouragement, and accountabilityWhy knowing your goal helps you decide what your book needsWriting as a skill you improve through practice and thoughtful editingMarjorie's Easy Walks guides and the value of serving a specific audiencePreserving personal and family stories for future generationsMaking connections by being helpful without expecting an immediate returnThe difference between sharing helpful advice and providing ongoing paid supportThe thoughtful, curious people Marjorie enjoys meeting on The Connector's Edge About Marjorie Turner HollmanMarjorie Turner Hollman supports authors who want to self-publish their work through book coaching, manuscript evaluations, and editing. Her work emphasizes nonfiction, while also including memoir and fiction. She is a personal historian and the author of self-published Easy Walks trail guides. Her work helps people share useful knowledge, preserve meaningful stories, and find local walking opportunities suited to their needs. About The Connector's EdgeThis episode is part of Connector's Edge Conversations, a series introducing you to the kind of thoughtful, interesting, aligned people you can meet inside The Connector's Edge. The Connector's Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Marjorie on The Connector's Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for her profile. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Learn more about The Connector's Edge at https://www.theconnectorsedge.com TCE Guest: Marjorie Turner Hollman

    Marjorie Turner Hollman on Self-Publishing, Book Coaching, and Stories Worth Sharing

  7. Aug 17

    Ken Williams on Choosing Yourself and Getting Unstuck in Your Career

    What happens when you realize your career has been directing you instead of the other way around? In this Connector’s Edge Conversation, Michael Whitehouse talks with Ken Williams, host of The Unstuck Career Podcast and founder of the Unstuck Career Coaching Program. At age 55, Ken left a 16-year career and chose himself. After years of career changes, difficult managers, unexpected layoffs, and trying to follow the old advice of “get a good education so you can get a good job,” Ken realized that the safe path is not always safe, and that a career built around benefits is not the same as a career built around purpose. Ken now helps people get unstuck, follow through, and take action on the things they already know they need to do. His guiding principle: Insight without follow-through is just expensive self-awareness. In this episode, Michael and Ken talk about: Why the old “safe job” advice does not work the way it used toWhat it means to choose yourself in your careerHow bad managers can shape your experience of a good companyWhy people stay stuck in jobs they know are not right for themHow fear of the unknown keeps people from making better choicesWhy believing in yourself sometimes starts by borrowing someone else’s beliefHow Ken helps clients finally act on goals they have carried for yearsWhy coaching is often about asking better questions, not giving all the answersHow networking is really about meeting the person who knows the personWhy The Connector’s Edge helps people build better-fit relationships before they even get on a call About Ken WilliamsKen Williams is the host of The Unstuck Career Podcast and founder of the Unstuck Career Coaching Program. At age 55, he left a 16-year career and started a coaching practice built around one core principle: insight without follow-through is just expensive self-awareness. Ken helps people stop drifting through their careers and start making intentional decisions. His clients have turned side hustles into major income streams, finished long-delayed book manuscripts, started businesses, and set meaningful goals for themselves for the first time. About The Connector’s EdgeThis episode is part of Connector’s Edge Conversations, a series introducing you to the kind of thoughtful, interesting, aligned people you can meet inside The Connector’s Edge. The Connector’s Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Ken on The Connector’s Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for his profile. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://app.theconnectorsedge.com

    Ken Williams on Choosing Yourself and Getting Unstuck in Your Career

  8. Jul 13

    Dr. Catrina Mitchum on Learning Design, Client Outcomes, and Courses That Don’t Suck

    Most online courses are not really courses. They are video vaults, content dumps, or glorified workbooks with a “mark complete” button. In this Connector’s Edge Conversation, Michael Whitehouse talks with Dr. Catrina Mitchum, a recovering academic and learning designer who helps business owners create courses, programs, memberships, and learning experiences that actually help clients get results. Catrina brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, where she taught teachers how to teach adults online. In this conversation, she explains why good course design is not about dumping everything you know into videos and PDFs. It is about helping people apply what they are learning, giving them the right amount of support, and designing around the outcomes you actually want your clients to achieve. Michael and Catrina also explore how this applies to The Connector’s Edge itself: onboarding, member education, networking goals, user experience, and how to help people take action instead of simply giving them more information. In this episode, Michael and Catrina talk about: Why “a wall of content” is not a courseThe difference between teaching and talking at someoneWhy application needs to be built into the learning experienceHow adults learn differently and why they need to know the purpose behind each activityWhy expertise can make it hard to explain what you actually doHow feedback can make a course more effective without requiring live teaching every step of the wayWhy many learning platforms track the wrong thingsHow accessibility improves the learning experience for everyoneHow The Connector’s Edge could use learning design to improve onboarding and member successCatrina’s developing platform for helping people design better learning experiences About Dr. Catrina MitchumDr. Catrina Mitchum is a recovering academic and learning designer who helps business owners create courses like they give a shit about client outcomes. She has nearly two decades of experience in higher education, teaching teachers how to teach adults online. Today, she helps small and mid-sized businesses create learning experiences that get results using learning science, instructional design, and adult learning theory. She is also the host of Course Creation Crap, where she helps people get unstuck wherever they are in the course, program, membership, or learning experience creation process. About The Connector’s EdgeThis episode is part of Connector’s Edge Conversations, a series introducing you to the kind of thoughtful, interesting, aligned people you can meet inside The Connector’s Edge. The Connector’s Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet. You can find Catrina on The Connector’s Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for her profile. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free at: https://www.theconnectorsedge.com TCE Guest: Dr. Catrina Mitchum

    Dr. Catrina Mitchum on Learning Design, Client Outcomes, and Courses That Don’t Suck
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The Guy Who Knows a Guy Podcast, hosted by Michael Whitehouse, features conversations with entrepreneurs, experts, authors, coaches, and business leaders. Michael is a professional connector, virtual summit expert, community builder, and entrepreneur who has produced more than 75 summits and interviewed hundreds of experts. The show explores networking, entrepreneurship, AI, virtual events, marketing, relationships, and business growth. Connect with The Connector's Edge at https://app.theconnectorsedge.com Michael Whitehouse also answers listener questions directly on topics including networking, virtual summits, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more. Email your questions in text or audio format.

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