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Join Virginia Muzquiz, The Referral Diva and her guests as they explore the benefits and challenges of networking to grow and scale business.

Business by Referral Podcast Virginia Muzquiz

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    • 5.0 • 37 Ratings

Join Virginia Muzquiz, The Referral Diva and her guests as they explore the benefits and challenges of networking to grow and scale business.

    Episode 135: Leveraging Meetup for Entrepreneurial Success with Sunil Bhaskaran

    Episode 135: Leveraging Meetup for Entrepreneurial Success with Sunil Bhaskaran

    In this episode of the Business by Referral podcast, host Virginia Mooskies talks to Sunil Bhaskaran, a seasoned entrepreneur and referral alchemist who has been empowering entrepreneurs since 1991. They discuss Bhaskaran's entrepreneurial journey, his effective use of meetup groups to build communities and boost businesses, and his vision to democratize marketing availability. Bhaskaran also shares the five cornerstones of his life: creativity, making a difference, integrity, connection, and being, and how he applies them to his business ventures. During the conversation, Bhaskaran offers a free resource, 'Meetup Money Making Secrets,' a short handout that gives a 30,000-foot view of how to harness the potential of meetup groups for attainable profits and connections.
     
    Introduction and Guest Presentation
    The Entrepreneurial Journey of Sunil Bhaskaran
    The Power of Mentorship in Entrepreneurship
    Learning from Failures: Turning Setbacks into Success
    The Impact of Diversification and Risk Assessment
    Monetizing Crisis: Turning Your 'Shitshow' into Cashflow
    The Power of Meetup Groups in Business
    Impact of Pandemic on Meetup Groups
    Growth Strategy for Meetup Groups
    Leveraging Meetup Groups for Business Opportunities
    Adapting to the Pandemic: Virtual Meetups
    Managing Multiple Meetup Groups
    The Power of Repetition in Webinars
    The Vision for Entrepreneurship
    The Five Cornerstones of Life
    Bucket List and Future Plans
    Final Thoughts and Contact Information
     
    Connect with Sunil Bhaskaran
     
    Website: meetupmoneymakingsecrets.com
    🌐: https://sunilbhaskaran.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilbhaskaranspeaker/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunil.bhaskaran

    • 36 min
    Becoming the Best Version of Yourself in Business and Life with JM Ryerson

    Becoming the Best Version of Yourself in Business and Life with JM Ryerson

    In this episode of the 'Business By Referral' podcast, host Virginia Muzquiz engages in an uplifting and insightful conversation with JM Ryerson, a serial entrepreneur, performance coach and best-selling author of 'Let's Go Win', 'Champion's Daily Playbook', and 'Upgrade.' JM shares his experiences on building, growing, and selling businesses, navigating personal trials, and the importance of having a growth mindset. He imparts wisdom on improving personal and professional development, advocating for the importance of nurturing the mind, body, and soul, the power of authenticity, and re-framing one's perspective towards upgrading rather than changing one's life. JM also provides helpful advice on overcoming limiting beliefs and emphasizes the importance of enjoying life's journey despite inevitable failures or setbacks.
    The Importance of Passion in Business
    So one of the things I really like about what you just said is really doing something for the joy of doing it right.
    Learning from Failure and Embracing Challenges
    But one of the things that I have found, and this is why I said, I love a good shit show is some of my best experiences have been lighting money on fire.
     
    The Power of Attitude and Activity
    So I coach on, look, you are in complete control of two things, your attitude and your activity.
    Dealing with Personal Loss and Gaining PerspectiveSo I actually lost my dad a year and a half ago and he committed suicide.
    The Role of Vulnerability in Business
    Ultimately, the message that I want my dear listener to have is this, let the level of vulnerability, the level to which you can be vulnerable, be honest and talk about the hard stuff is actually what makes you referable.
    Personal Growth Outpacing Business Growth
    Yeah. And so one of the things, and I don't know how you feel about this, let's talk about coaching , mentorship, personal development.
    The Importance of Continuous Learning and GrowthYou cannot put a price tag on it.
    The Power of a Growth Mindset
    On my bathroom mirror, I always have my goals and I also have next to it what I call my daily reminders and have a growth mindset will always be there because if I ever stopped for a moment and think that I've arrived, I'm going backwards because in my opinion, people are doing one of two things.
    The Three Pillars of Personal Development: 
    Mind, Body, and Soul coach on three things.
    The Value of Time and Self-CareI heard the greatest advice.
    The Role of Money and Abundance in Life
    Really quick on the whole abundant thing, because when you say a million dollars, look, I started making a million dollars a year at 27 years old....
    Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
    If you're listening, please write these down because they're really simple, but it's important.
    The Power of Identity and Self-PerceptionI gotta write that down.
    The Concept of Upgrading YourselfWhat are the other 2?.
    Final Thoughts and ReflectionsYou know what?.
     
    Connect With JM
    LinkedIn: JM Ryerson
    Instagram: letsgowin365
    Facebook: Let's Go Win with JM Ryerson 
    Youtube: Let's Go Win with JM Ryerson
    Website: Let’s Go Win
     

    • 44 min
    Episode 133: Growth Through Relationship Building: Real Estate Investment Strategies with Tammy Derrigan

    Episode 133: Growth Through Relationship Building: Real Estate Investment Strategies with Tammy Derrigan

    Tammy Derrigan is a Realtor, Investment Property Specialist, and Investor based in St. Louis. She is a member of various networks, including BNI, InvestHer, and multiple Facebook forums. Tammy's company is named "Tammy Derrigan, Investment Property Broker," and she primarily works with clients aiming to achieve short or long-term financial goals through real estate investments.
    In this episode of the Business By Referral Podcast, host Virginia Muzquiz welcomes guest Tammy Derrigan, a real estate investment specialist with a unique professional background. The two friends discuss Tammy's journey from event planning to building a thriving real estate business through relationship building. They explore the power of networking for personal connections, the importance of genuine referrals in business, and the value of seeking opportunities for financial freedom. Tammy also shares her go-to strategies for creating business relationships. Tune in as they share insights and anecdotes on the power of networking, referrals, and genuine connections in business.
    Transition to Real Estate Investment
    Relationship Building
    Referral Relationships
    Networking Strategies
    Seeking Connections
    Real estate investment tips for the midwest market.
    Real Estate Investment Opportunity
     
    Connect with Tammy Derrigan
    Website: https://tammyderrigan.homesinyourradius.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tammy.Derrigan.Investment.Real.Estate/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyderrigan/
    Company Name: Tammy Derrigan, Investment Property Broker
     

    • 28 min
    Episode 132: Transforming Beliefs for Business Success with Lion Goodman

    Episode 132: Transforming Beliefs for Business Success with Lion Goodman

    Lion is not only a transformational coach, author, and healer but also the creator of the acclaimed Clear Beliefs method. His work, which has received the stamp of approval from international coaching bodies, is helping individuals rapidly shed their limiting beliefs for profound healing and success.
    In this episode, you'll hear about Lion's harrowing personal journey of survival and metamorphosis, which all started when he faced a life-threatening ordeal in the Mojave Desert. As we unravel Lion's path to becoming a transformative coach, you'll discover how he leverages his hard-earned insights to facilitate dramatic change in the lives of others.
    We'll discuss how to balance generosity with receiving and the power of articulating your needs effectively. I'll reveal how childhood programming affects our adult business behaviors and how modifying these beliefs can be the key to unlocking success.
    You'll also get a glimpse into the subtle art of networking that transcends aggressive sales tactics and generic business card exchanges. We'll explore the profound impact of building genuine relationships and understanding your clientele’s position in the 'buying pyramid'.
    To top it all off, Lion generously offers listeners access to a transformative self-help tool. Don't miss out on grabbing Lion Goodman’s free eBook to assist you in your journey of self-discovery and belief in self-diagnosis, while I also offer you a route to my book 'Referral Alchemy' for deeper networking strategies.
    Buckle up for an episode that promises to not just change how you conduct business by referral, but how you perceive and enact change within yourself. Let's transform together, right here, right now on the Business By Referral Podcast.
    Survivor's journey from headhunter to coaching
    Goodman's creation of the Clear Beliefs method
    The method's accreditation by reputable coaching associations
    Focus on rapid and deep healing by addressing negative subconscious beliefs
    The life-altering experience of being shot and held captive
    The resulting shift in career to study consciousness and beliefs
    Goodman's transition into transformative coaching
    Connect with Lion Goodman.
    Website: www.ClearBeliefs.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=clear%20beliefs%20institute
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liongoodman/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LionGoodman

    • 36 min
    Episode 131: Video Testimonials that Land the Big Fish with Ian Garlic

    Episode 131: Video Testimonials that Land the Big Fish with Ian Garlic

    Meet IAN GARLIC
    Ian has over 15 years of experience in Video Marketing. He uses cutting-edge online video marketing to help businesses collect and craft their stories. A Milwaukee native, Ian grew up in Orlando before venturing to the Big Apple where he worked as an agent for a top commercial real estate firm, became an experienced trader for a hedge fund, and mastered marketing consulting for a Fortune 100 Company. His experience in NYC led him to the creation of authenticWEB. Ian co-founded authenticWEB with his wife, Jessica Curry (now Garlic), who worked for Nickelodeon, Disney and Miramax. Ian is known as the go-to video marketing and storytelling expert by businesses and marketers around the world. This is why the Video Case Story brand was born, to focus in video production of customer's testimonials.
     
    For 15 years, he has helped service-based businesses (from lawyers to SaaS companies to highly complex industries) find their most powerful client stories, capture them on video, and deliver them at the perfect time to guarantee MORE leads, BETTER clients, and MORE sales. I know creating online videos that guarantee results is far from easy. He had his own share of failures. From them, he’s worked to perfect the formula, capturing stories and using them to build 7 to 8 figure businesses. For him, there is nothing more satisfying than to help a business grow & see the joy it brings to our clients. With his proven system we can make you the authority, without taking up a ton of time and without spending $100,000 on a one-time tv commercial.
     
    Virginia and Ian Talk About
    How Ian got started in Video & Marketing
    What lights Ian up about marketing
    Why people avoid video and what to do about it
    Elements of a great customer story
    Strategy for using video
    Referral maximizer strategy
    The case study flywheel
     
    Takeaways for this episode
    Every business changes someone’s life
    You are selling you… get yourself out there!
    Create your own Oprah effect
    Someone is searching for you.. Can they find you?
    Grow into your success
    Great customer stones open doors



    Contact Ian
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IanJGarlic
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iangarlic/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkIpTyKfMO2-85kue0zeoA
    Website: https://www.videocasestory.com/
    Email: ian.garlic@videocasestory.com

    • 38 min
    Episode 130: SEWING, HALLOWEEN CANDY & ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS with RJ Singleton

    Episode 130: SEWING, HALLOWEEN CANDY & ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS with RJ Singleton

    Meet RJ Singleton
    RJ is an accomplished marketing professional and content creat.or passionate about helping others on their creat.ive journeys. Known throughout his community for his creat.ivity, expertise in multimedia marketing and communications, and dedication to community involvement, RJ has been the driving force behind several nonprofit organizations' marketing and communications efforts. His commitment to delivering engaging experiences, marketing strategies, and multimedia solutions has earned him a reputation as the go-to resource for creat.ive marketing and communications. RJ's latest venture is the "Creat.ors," a social organization promoting creat.ive culture.
    As a camera operator and communications strategist, RJ developed a strong appreciation for the unique psychology of marketing through professional development. His work involves taking a distinctive approach to multimedia communication, often using video to tell compelling stories and creat.e informative, engaging content. He primarily serves small businesses, local non-profits, developing brands, and businesses with content creat.ion needs. RJ’s clients value his ability to achieve their immediate goals while also considering the long-term impact. He believes that those who choose to work with him share a deep appreciation for innovation and are always looking for "the next big thing."
     
    Virginia and RJ Talk About
    How RJ builds relationships
    The importance of creating community
    The power of a growth mindset
    The relationship of consistency to success
     
    Takeaways for this episode
    Give first to get in the door
    Be reliable
    Be authentic
    Understand then improve what you can
    Be consistent in your creativity
    Do what you can maintain



    Contact RJ
     
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080802784972
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-t-singleton-jr-mpa-ms-5897b7144/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creat.ors.tlh/
    Website: https://www.nanuko.digital/
    Email: rj@nanuko.digital
     

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

TDfht ,

Great host and guests, and useful information to help build your business

Virginia is a terrific host and a sherpa to those wanting to build their business through referrals. The guests bring great knowledge and variety in their areas of expertise Well worth the time, and inspirational!

jkozi11 ,

Real - Relatable

Casual conversations that bring you in, equip you with tools and perspective, and propel you to application. Success is a referral away!

Mindset and Real Estate ,

100% Yes!

Referral based business is where it’s at! I love Virginia’s perspective of relationship building in business. It’s more fun and really effective!

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