Phil Fornaro

Episode 126: LBM Flash Moments: Reaching Higher By Reflecting Deeper

I celebrate the LBM podcast’s achievement of being in the top 3% of all podcasts with 108,000 podcasts, following 3.9 million. I aim to reach the top 1% by year-end. I discuss the importance of perspective in dealing with problems, sharing a personal anecdote about my wife’s advice on problem-solving. I emphasize the need for […]

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Episode 125: Keys To Growth And Fulfillment with Vijay Rao

Vijay Rao is the co-CIO for a Chicago-based family office.  He provides strategic and financial advisory services to the company, which include capital formation and strategic partnerships.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a BA from the University of Iowa. Why This Episode Matters  This episode is

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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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