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• Building a Marketplace That Brings People Together with Mark Steiner

  In this episode, Mark Steiner shares how a career that began in film and talent booking led him to cofound GigSalad, a digital marketplace built to connect entertainers and event planners. He explains how the platform evolved from a simple directory into a booking tool, why a low-friction user exper

• LBM Flash Moments: The Quiet Power of Living Authentically

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on the legacy of his cousin Mark and the quiet power of living authentically. He shares stories that show how Mark’s humor, respect for others, kindness, and storytelling made him unforgettable without ever trying to be remembered. The episode closes with

• The Wealth Ratio and a Practical Path to Financial Freedom with Mike Qu

  In this episode, Mike Qu shares how a search for financial freedom led him from tech into oil and gas investing. He explains the “wealth ratio” as monthly passive income divided by monthly expenses, and discusses why he values assets that can generate income, hedge inflation, and diversify risk. The

• LBM Flash Moment: Reconnecting Is How Relationship Capital Grows

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on returning to his Northwestern reunion and rediscovering how quickly old bonds can pick back up. Through stories from rugby, fraternity connections, and familiar faces, he shows how relationship capital grows when you keep reconnecting instead of letting

• LBM Flash Event: Listen First, Lead Together, with Congress Candidate Chris Getty

  In this flash event, Phil Fornaro speaks with congressional candidate Chris Getty about why he entered the race, the hurdles of running as an independent, and the grassroots effort that helped him collect 20,000 signatures in 49 days. Getty explains how years of public service, community relationshi

• Connection Over Correction in the Sandwich Generation with Christy Byrne Yates

  In this conversation, Christy Byrne Yates explores the realities of the sandwich generation, where adults are balancing work, parenting, and the care of aging parents. She shares practical guidance on starting difficult conversations early, planning for legal and financial needs, and approaching dem