In The Looop #17
- Conrad Ruiz
- Mar 26, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Welcome to "In The Looop". Well Aware's weekly* (we try) Networking Newsletter!
The #1 goal of this newsletter is to foster more conscientious networking. Not your first time here? Welcome back!!!
Let's dive in:
As always, please refer to the following for how to best use this newsletter:
Please reply to me with your interest in any relationships I share here. If you want to meet one of the people below, all you have to do is ask.
Please reply with a clear reason for why you want to connect with someone. In order to connect you, I need context so that I can propose a thoughtful intro.
Please reply to me even if you have NO interest in anyone I share today. Tell me your current ASKS. Say "Hi!" Point being: Keep our relationship two-way.
Let's look at today's spotlighted Well Aware networking relationships:
Victor Lee helps professionals and businesses connect and facilitate deals in the media, marketing, and technology sectors using his unique networking system, the Impresario Approach to Cognitive Networking. Victor is the President of StoneHorse Enterprises and co-host of the networking podcast "Things I Didn't Learn at Harvard". Victor earned a BA from Harvard and JD/MBA degrees from Columbia and held senior executive positions at corporate giants like IBM, Disney, and Time Warner before launching several content/publishing startups. His expertise in networking and strategy consulting aligns with mine, and then some. Victor's innovative thinking and commitment to providing value to his connections are truly commendable. Thank you, Victor.
ASKS: Victor specializes in assisting small to medium businesses in achieving growth. He is currently seeking companies that require debt or equity financing, wants to enhance their e-commerce or online sales, or aim to improve the quality and productivity of their manufacturing and industrial processes. If your company falls into any of these categories, Victor is ready to provide tailored solutions to support your growth journey.
Andrea Mirasol helps businesses streamline their operations and enhance their online presence using her expertise in web development, digital marketing, and project management. Andrea is a versatile professional who has honed her skills in various roles, including as a General Virtual Assistant and an Executive Assistant. Currently, she focuses on Website Design and Development, Business Process, Project Management, and Digital Marketing. I met Andrea through OnlineJobs and was immediately impressed by her portfolio. I saw in Andrea the potential for a long-term working relationship. Her familiarity with tools like HubSpot, WordPress, and Wix, coupled with her experience as a virtual assistant, made her an ideal candidate for our website project. Andrea's proactive approach, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning resonated with my values. Thank you, Andrea.
ASKS: Aside from web development work, Andrea is currently looking for virtual assistant work with focus on technical tasks, that includes (but not limited to): landing page development, e-commerce website update and maintenance, blog setup, and email marketing campaign support. She's currently working under Well Aware management so please reach out to me if you're interested in hiring Andrea.
Stefanie Curtis helps businesses achieve their growth vision through strategic advisory business and marketing services. Stefanie is the CEO and Founder of Pace Creative Group, a full-service B2B marketing communication agency. With over 17 years of experience, Stefanie has a proven track record of generating over $200M for her clients, working with regulated companies across continents. She has built a team of 30 marketing experts to develop tailored marketing strategies and empowers marketing and technical teams with a people-first philosophy. Stephanie and I connected via her cold outreach over email - it was one of the few cold inbounds I’ve ever accepted, and I’m rather grateful for it. Thank you, Stefanie ^_^
ASKS: Stefanie is spearheading the formation of an elite CEO Resource Board (CRB) in London, Ontario. Comprising of 10 dynamic leaders from diverse sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, SaaS, medical device, and pharma, the CRB brings together visionary leaders guiding companies with 10+ employees.
This advisory board leverages collective success to provide business management tools and resources, fostering positive impact. Stefanie invites male CEOs with a zeal for business growth, issue prioritization, and achievement measurement to contribute to this synergistic board. The CRB is welcoming individuals with expertise in fractional services, R&D, logistics, engineering, entrepreneurship, and M&A, enriching the group's collective wisdom.
Want to learn more about how to join Stefanie and this esteemed ensemble on a transformative journey of leadership and business excellence?
Mike Fishbein has helped B2B startups generate qualified pipeline and revenue using innovative content marketing strategies, and now he's building a B2B media company and a SaaS product for content engineering, aptly called The Content Engineering Lab (CEL). CEL covers how to use ChatGPT to make incredible B2B content. While Mike is currently the founder of Moon Labs, a content marketing research and development lab that focuses on creating impactful content and modern distribution strategies for its clients, he's converting Moon Labs into a different company called Buddy, which will primarily seek to create an AI version of you that ghostwrites content based on your knowledge and in your voice. Let's back up a moment: Previously, Mike's been a part of founding teams and led marketing for a few startups. He helped grow Feedback Loop from 5 to 100 people - Feedback Loop raised $30M and was acquired in 2022. After that, Mike co-founded and led marketing for Strata, a SaaS startup - after raising $1.5M and acquiring hundreds of customers, they wound it down in 2023 because they couldn't create a big enough market for it. "Standard startup stuff ha." he says! Mike has personally helped me understand how I can innovate toward Well Aware's own demand generation, grow our audiences, and generate content that truly makes an impact. It's really an honor to work with you, Mike. Thank you.
ASKS: Mike is excited to announce the launch of his new YouTube channel, Content Engineering Lab. It's all about using ChatGPT and other AI tools to make incredible content. If you're excited about using AI to help you publish great content consistently, but you're tired of getting generic content from ChatGPT, subscribe to Mike's YouTube channel!
Nolan Bradbury is a seasoned professional with a passion for helping business owners achieve their dreams through sound accounting and financial strategies and he’s on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and unlock the full potential of their enterprises. Nolan is the founder of Bradfield Accounting & Advisory. Nolan and I appear to be on two sides of the same coin - both of us preach the importance of work-life harmony and having the right spirit around time and operations management. Nolan happens to look at it from the accounting lens (jealous!), whereas I see it more in the workflows directly. It’ll be a great day when we get the chance to collaborate further - until then. Thank you, Nolan ^_^
ASKS: Nolan is keen on connecting with professionals in adjacent channels whom he can introduce to his clients—such as attorneys, estate planners, tax CPAs, and wealth advisors. Additionally, he is always open to meeting other professionals who consult or support businesses, especially those who often identify accounting needs for their clients. A prime example is marketing consultants who may require accurate financial results for proper marketing recommendations but find their clients lacking in the necessary accounting setup. If you or someone you know fits these descriptions, Nolan is ready to explore collaborative opportunities.
Looop Software Updates!
If you're not already aware, Friends, Well Aware has been building software designed to automate introduction management as much as possible!
Here's the latest on Looop's software development:
Looop Beta is LIVE!!!
Friends, do you want access to Looop? Tell me which email address you want to use (must be a Google account), and I will get right back to you!
We've switched to a dedicated newsletter to Looop development updates - subscribe here if you'd like to be kept in the looop on looop development!And with that, as always, be well, be aware, and by all accounts, be warm with all of your relationship management efforts! If you have any questions, please reach out.
All the best,
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