Phil Fornaro

Episode 124: LBM Flash Moments: Vision, Patience, and Progress

I share my vision for Fornaro Law, aiming to serve high-growth clients with an Outside General Counsel model. I emphasize the importance of patience in achieving goals, citing my strategic networking with family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals. I also mention Vijay Rao, a key collaborator, and the benefits of delegation and visioning. Connect […]

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Episode 123: Building Stronger Teams And Better Leaders with Glenn Gottfried

Mr. Gottfried is a highly accomplished strategic advisor and investor who assists executive teams in developing, planning, and executing business strategies and models that have the opportunity to accelerate company growth and disrupt the markets they serve. Glenn’s insights help teams formulate a clear tactical execution plan to take a commanding position in their market.

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Episode 122: LBM Flash Moments: When Innovation Meets Connection

I discuss the importance of innovation and networking, sharing experiences from recent events and meetings. I emphasize that criticism for doing something different should be seen as a badge of honor, indicating innovation. I recount meeting new contacts at the Consortium event in Dallas, highlighting the small world phenomenon. I also share insights on the

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Episode 121: [Flashback] The Hidden Gifts of Genuine Connection

Doug has interviewed hundreds of business leaders. As co-host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast and an interviewer, Doug has interviewed digital marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk, media superstar Arianna Huffington, ABC’s Dan Harris, Celebrity Apprentice Jeffrey Hayzlett, NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Jeffrey Gitomer, and dozens of celebs and business leaders. As

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Episode 120: Transforming Fear Into Fuel for Growth with Alefiyah Lindo

Alefiyah is an Energy Intuitive and Transformation Coach who serves heart-centered visionaries and entrepreneurs looking to expedite or stabilize their impact.  Her work bridges the worlds of emotional healing, energetic intelligence, and embodied awareness – helping people move from energy alignment and not just effort. She has also practiced as a psychotherapist for 20+ years

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Episode 118: Building Connections That Compound with Steve Fretzin

Steve Fretzin is a business development coach dedicated to helping lawyers grow their practices without the discomfort of traditional sales tactics. Through his coaching, books, and in the BE THAT LAWYER podcast, Steve focuses on empowering attorneys to develop sustainable client acquisition strategies and improve time management while maintaining strong client relationships. With over two

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Episode 117: LBM Flash Moments: Cultivating Insight Through Continuous Learning

I discuss the concept of a “Light Bulb Moment” and its impact on personal and professional growth. I emphasize the circular relationship between Light Bulb Moments and energy, suggesting that insights lead to energy, which in turn fosters more insights. I advise listeners to engage with books, podcasts, and conversations related to their Light Bulb

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Episode 116: Sustaining Growth Through Passion, Balance, And Culture with Shelly Lustrup

Shelly Lustrup has been with NAMI Metro Suburban for 9 years, during which she assisted in the launch of the first NAMI Living Room in west Cook County. Promoted to Associate Director, Shelly oversaw the expansion of NAMI’s Employment Program, CRSS Internship Hub, and Drop-in Center. In 2024, as Chief Operating Officer, Shelly was instrumental

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Episode 115: Turning Challenges Into Systems Of Change with Russell Steinberg

Russell Steinberg is the Founder & CEO of FARMZER0, where he leads the company’s mission to transform food systems through innovation and sustainability. Before FARMZER0, he founded StarFort Financial in 2012, a Chicago-based strategic life insurance advisory firm helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals with advanced life insurance planning. Russ combines his entrepreneurial vision with

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