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Gelie Akhenblit is probably best known as the founder of largest Networking Community in Phoenix, NetworkingPhoenix.com. After starting with nothing, Gelie has built this network to close to 43,000 members. A fighter in every sense of the word, Gelie is someone who is always intent on rewiring her own mind while helping others in rewiring theirs as well. Through the massive network of professionals and the close relationships that she has built with people over the years, Gelie is interested serving. She has learned that one of the ways she can help is by offering connectedness and a sense of community to those who may otherwise struggle to find these things. Her road has not been a simple one. From quitting her job and launching her own business to almost losing that business after a divorce - Gelie is the epitome of a fighter and someone who knows how to battle to achieve success. With every step, she displays confidence and perseverance that she will reach her goals no matter the obstacle. You can listen to her TedX talk here and visit her website here. Gelie makes a reference to her blog post here. Find her LinkedIn page here.
Gelie Akhenblit is most well known for the execution of her successful startup, NetworkingPhoenix, and has become an Arizona phenom in the small business community as she has revolutionized the landscape of local networking in the Valley. She currently has the largest networking community of professionals in Phoenix, AZ with over 40K members. In addition to running NetworkingPhoenix, Gelie works with clients and companies on a consulting basis in helping them grow -- her specialty is relationship marketing. She is who you engage with when you understand the value of that "one connection" that can change the trajectory of everything. Gelie frequently gets hired as a Business Development Consultant to provide warm introductions between companies and individuals. She has spent 12 years building up her professional network and is extremely familiar with the business landscape of Phoenix. As her tagline goes “Who do you want to meet? I'll introduce you.” To connect with Gelie: Gelie's website Networking Phoenix website Follow Gelie on Facebook: Gelie's Facebook Follow Gelie on Instagram: Gelie's Instagram *Nothing is guaranteed. Results vary by each individual. Network Marketing may be a pathway, but does not guarantee you will be able to Kiss Corporate Goodbye.
One of the most important ways to fill your funnel is through networking. Our guest on this episode is an expert on the subject. Gelie Akhenblit is the founder of NetworkingPhoenix.com. For 12 years, her platform has been THE site to visit to find out what networking events are taking place in the Phoenix area. In that time, Gelie has built her network to over 43,000 members.
Rick & Kathy Allen moved to the Valley in 1997 from the Detroit area. They have lived in Ahwatukee since 2004. They are proud parents of 4 grown children and have 8, going on 9 grandchildren. Rick's passion for helping people led him to seminary in his youth, where he learned a great deal about a variety of skills. Ultimately choosing a different career path, the passion for helping others and having a positive impact on the world around him remains strong. To realize that passion Rick & Kathy works with three top emerging growth companies, Kroll Background America, LegalShield, and GoSmallBiz. These three companies work together as a suite of services so middle-income citizens can create a wall of protection around themselves, their families, and their businesses. Over 140,000 companies offer the services as part of their voluntary employee benefits packages or protect their small business, and more than 4.6 million lives are covered. More small businesses rely on GoSmallBiz for answers to their business consulting, marketing, and business growth questions every day. Active in the community, Rick is an ambassador for the Ahwatukee Chamber, the South Mountain Chamber, and NetworkingPhoenix.com. With thousands of people in his Rolodex, Rick is a good person for any small business owner to know. https://www.legalshield.com/ http://www.30fold.com/
Segment 1: Gelie Akhenbilt is most well-known for the vision and execution of her unique networking platform, NetworkingPhoenix, which has revolutionized the landscape of networking in Phoenix, AZ. She currently has the largest local networking community of professionals in Phoenix with over 40K members. Segment 2: Bob House is president of BizBuySell.com and BizQuest.com, the Internet's largest and most heavily trafficked business-for-sale marketplaces. Segment 3: Donato Tramuto, CEO of Tivity Health Inc. a leading provider of health and wellness programs, is an innovator and industry leader with more than 35 years of experience in healthcare. He is the author of “Life's Bulldozer Moments: How Adversity Leads to Success in Life and Business”, now in its fifth printing. Segment 4: Tom McCarthy is a peak performance coach, communications expert and the founder of the Fire Up Training System that delivers sales team transformation for exponential growth. Segment 5: Ajay Goel is the founder and developer of two companies: GMass, a mass email system for Gmail; and Wordzen, a 24-7 live editing and proofreading service for Gmail users. Sponsored by Nextiva and Finagraph
On this episode, Bella speaks with Gelie Akhenblit, CEO/Founder of NetworkingPhoenix. They discuss the importance of networking, “do”s and “do not”s when going to a marketing event, and best practices for following up. “Networking is finding friends with professional benefits” Gelie Akhenblit (CEO / Founder of NetworkingPhoenix) has revolutionized the way Arizona’s professionals, small business […]
Today on Good News with Nurse Heather, CannaKenny and Nurse Heather are joined by Amy Donohue, CEO of GetHybridSocial. Amy is excellent at building relationships on and offline, she really gets the “social” in social media. Also known as The Fabulous One, she is a regular speaker at Ignite Phoenix, Ignite Phoenix After Hours, Tech Phoenix, and Startup PHX. She has also led social media workshops for 5 years, most recently through NetworkingPhoenix. She will be the 1st to preach to you about fostering social media. She donated a kidney to a twitter follower’s mom in 2011, which just shows her ability at building and fostering relationships. The proud mom of a rat terrier named Dexter; two cats, Chank and Sandwich; and a saltwater tank to soothe her soul, Amy brings over a decade of social media experience to Get Hybrid Social.
Today on Good News with Nurse Heather, CannaKenny and Nurse Heather are joined by Amy Donohue, CEO of GetHybridSocial. Amy is excellent at building relationships on and offline, she really gets the “social” in social media. Also known as The Fabulous One, she is a regular speaker at Ignite Phoenix, Ignite Phoenix After Hours, Tech Phoenix, and Startup PHX. She has also led social media workshops for 5 years, most recently through NetworkingPhoenix. She will be the 1st to preach to you about fostering social media. She donated a kidney to a twitter follower's mom in 2011, which just shows her ability at building and fostering relationships. The proud mom of a rat terrier named Dexter; two cats, Chank and Sandwich; and a saltwater tank to soothe her soul, Amy brings over a decade of social media experience to Get Hybrid Social.