220. Networking Is More Than Swapping Business Cards with Stephanie Sponsel
Release Date: 11/12/2025
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Patrick Talty is the President of Indiana Sports Corp Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 225, where you'll hear Patrick tell us about... β How he got his start in the venue management space and a move to Phoenix to open a new stadium eventually landed him an opportunity in Abu Dhabi β That hosting the Menβs Final Four while GM at US Bank stadium put him in conversations with the NCAA, and how those conversations afforded him the chance to move back to Indy to take a position with Indiana Sports Corp β The Indiana Sports Corp was the nations's first sports...
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and are co-Founders and Principals of Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 224, where you'll hear Joe and Colin tell us about... β A business listing on Craigslist got them connected and how that connection led to months of dialogue including multiple business acquisitions β The 8 brands they own and operate under four industry segments of their businesses: USA-Made apparel & soft goods, home decor, Montessori, and financial training & services β The incredible growth of the retail line and Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors...
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Lauren Schregardus is Vice President of Strategic Communications for BAR Communications Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 223, where you'll hear Lauren tell us about... β Her dream was to be a sports announcer and attended theatre school at Miami University β How she became one of the youngest Directors of Communication for FSSA, landed as press secretary for Indiana Department of Education, and that knowing the right people will open career opportunities β BAR Communications builds and executes strategies to share client messages that help connect them to...
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Craig Mince is the President at Athenaeum Foundation Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 222, where you'll hear Craig tell us about... β His passion for celluloid film made for a great story, nearly chaining himself to a projector and that his time at IMAX included working directly with Disney and Hollywood β The experience and value Indy Film Fest brings to the city of Indianapolis β The history of the Athenaeum and the events to enjoy this holiday season including the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors πΆπππ...
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Tanya Searcy is the Chief Relationship Officer at Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 221, where you'll hear Tanya tell us about... β How she got her start in public relations and community partnerships β A major career opportunity came about while training for a marathon β Her life and career focus is community, purpose and impact driven, and the value INHP makes in the local community Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors πΆπππ πππ ππππππ...
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Stephanie Sponsel is the Chief Operating Officer for netlogx Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 220, where you'll hear Stephanie tell us about... β The impact being a foster parent has on children and families, what led her to take that journey, and feeling good about what you do β A family connection that led to a career defining introduction and that creating partnerships and friendships is the goal of networking β How netlogx partners with businesses and government agencies across the nation to help with vendor management, large implementations,...
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Curtis Painter is a former NFL Quarterback and current Managing Partner of Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 219, where you'll hear Curtis tell us about... β Why he choose over several other D-1 offers β The surreal feeling of walking onto the field for your first college football game in front of a sold out crowd and that the Colts never spoke to him before selecting him in the NFL Draft β How and when he knew it was time to step away from the NFL and what his life has been like since hanging up the cleats Circle City Success Podcast...
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Tom Hanley is the Founder and CEO of Nine 13 Inc Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 218, where you'll hear Tom tell us about... β How he was a 4 time national champion track cyclist that competed at an elite level until a major tragedy forever changed his life β How the grieving and healing prcess pivoted him from law school to his passion of using the bicycle to empower youth β Nine 13 Inc has grown to include Nine13 Logistics which works to provide support resources for work related to food access and food equity across Central Indiana, and Nine13 Sports which...
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Andrew Appel is the CEO of Gregory & Appel Insurance Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 217, where you'll hear Andrew tell us about... β Why Gregory & Appel gives 10% of pre-tax profit back to the community each year and how they decided where to give β How mentors are a valuable resource to personal and professional development β The chance to connect with Gregory & Appel if anyone is interested in learning more about a career in insurance and how they can help find the best career opportunity for anyone that takes advantange of this ...
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Cemal (Gemi) Ozdemir is the Founder of Ozwell Fitness Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 216, where you'll hear Gemi tell us about... β His belief that business is about creating experiences and genuinely caring for people β Moving to Los Angeles to become an actor landing on shows such as Seinfied, Ellen, Mad About You, Melrose Place and then cold calling clients at night β The experiences he has created at Ozwell Fitness and how those are different than any other facility in the industry Circle City Success Podcast Partners & Sponsors...
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Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 220, where you'll hear Stephanie tell us about...
β The impact being a foster parent has on children and families, what led her to take that journey, and feeling good about what you do
β A family connection that led to a career defining introduction and that creating partnerships and friendships is the goal of networking
β How netlogx partners with businesses and government agencies across the nation to help with vendor management, large implementations, organizational change management and more
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