175 Stop Selling, Start Connecting: The Networking Strategy That Changed Everything with Andrew Brummer
Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand
Release Date: 05/20/2025
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From Spark to Signal: Why Your Voice is the Bridge Between Passion and Purpose with Lisa McGuire
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Serial Fixer: Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems with Leah Marone
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The Courage of Voice: From Performance to Presence with DeRetta Rhodes
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What does it really mean to use your voice, not just to speak, but to shift culture, challenge norms, and advocate for others? In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand, host Lisa McGuire sits down with Dr. DeRetta Rhodes, Executive Vice President and Chief Culture Officer of the Atlanta Braves, to explore how courageous leadership starts with presence, not performance. Dr. Rhodes shares the deeply personal and professional moments that shaped her journey, from staying silent in rooms that overlooked her to becoming the voice that now ensures others are seen, heard, and...
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Rewire Your Life: Unlocking the Power of the Mind-Body Connection with Mary Clavieres
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Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand
Selling From the Heart: Why Authenticity, Not Performance, is the Future of Sales This conversation goes straight to the heart—literally—with bestselling author and award-winning podcaster Larry Levine, who is on a mission to disrupt the sales profession with a radically human message: No More Empty Suits. In a world obsessed with performance, Larry brings us back to what really builds trust—authenticity, presence, and heart. After 30+ years in B2B sales and realizing how broken the traditional sales script had become, Larry now leads a movement that encourages professionals to throw out...
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Beyond the Scoreboard: Raising Good Humans Through Youth Sports with Jonathan Carone
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What if the chaos on the sidelines could be replaced with calm, connection, and character-building moments? In this profoundly insightful episode, we sit down with Jonathan Carone, the creator of Healthy Sports Parents, a fast-growing podcast and social media movement that’s transforming how we view youth sports. With over 70,000 followers and 2 million monthly views, Jonathan’s message is clear: youth sports are not about raising great athletes — they’re about raising great humans. From sideline meltdowns to teachable moments, he shares how sports can become a virtual classroom for...
info_outlineWhat happens when a reclusive CIO hits a personal and professional crossroads? For Andrew Brummer, it was the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation—one that turned desperation into connection and a failing job search into a vibrant network of 12,000+ relationships based on a common purpose.
In this deeply human and inspiring episode, Lisa McGuire sits down with Andrew to explore his journey from operating in the shadows to leading with authenticity, compassion, and clarity.
Andrew opens up about the humbling lessons learned on LinkedIn, the radical power of giving without expectation, and why the key to leadership in today’s world is vulnerability—not visibility.
Andrew’s story is more than a personal reinvention—it's a masterclass in how to lead magnanimously. Whether you’re stuck in your own career pivot or wondering how to show up more powerfully online, this conversation will reframe everything you thought you knew about connection, networking, and leadership.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Stop trying to impress—start trying to connect.
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Vulnerability is not a weakness, it’s your strongest leadership tool.
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LinkedIn isn’t just a platform; it’s your 24/7 global conference.
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The energy you show up with determines who shows up for you.
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Giving freely—without expectations—can transform your life and business.
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It’s okay if not everyone responds; serve those who do.
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Your success is measured by how you impact others.
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Authentic networking is sustained by curiosity and compassion.
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Face-to-face (even virtual) conversations create deeper business momentum.
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Your personal brand is built in the daily moments of showing up as yourself.
CONNECT WITH ANDREW
Book: You Decide: Supercharge Your Networking - Starting with LinkedIn (The Ardunan Village) by Andrew Brummer
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbrummer/
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