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Success Thru Connections
Hosted by Zelda Greenberg · EN
WELCOME TO THE POWERHOUSE OF CONNECTIONS!Join Zelda, as she and her guests unlock valuable insights from industry leaders in every episode. Zelda dives deep into the world of building strong connections, powerful strategies, & innovative resources to dominate your market! This podcast offers not just tips but transformational strategies for building and sustaining business growth that give you the edge for market dominance.Prepare for captivating interviews with industry leaders, where CEO's bare all, revealing how genuine connections catapult their organizations to unprecedented heights. These are not just stories; they are blueprints for success!
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You're Not Underearning. You're Undervaluing with John Ray
2w ago00:25:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMost professionals don't have a marketing problem. They have a pricing problem, and they don't even know it.In this episode, business advisor and author John Ray pulls back the curtain on the silent killer of service-based businesses: undervaluing yourself. Not because you lack skill. Not because you lack experience. But because of the way you've been thinking about what you're actually worth.John has spent years helping leaders and entrepreneurs make the single shift that changes everything, and it has nothing to do with working harder, getting more clients, or following what everyone else is charging.In fact, doing those things might be making it worse.What he discovered, and what the most successful professionals already know, is that your clients see more value in you than you see in yourself. The question is whether you're leaving that money on the table or finally learning how to claim it.Tune into the full episode to learn more!Support the show
Transcribe →The Art of Getting What You Want Without Saying the Wrong Thing with Joshua Bandoch
3w ago00:33:00Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailYou've been thinking about persuasion all wrong. And it's quietly costing you, in deals, relationships, and rooms where decisions get made without you.Josh Bandoch has spent over a decade at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, writing speeches for government officials, leading think tanks, and studying one unsettling pattern: the smartest people in the room are often the least persuasive. Not because they lack knowledge. Because they lead with the wrong thing entirely.In this episode, Josh dismantles the logic-first approach most high achievers are wired to default to and replaces it with something counterintuitive, research-backed, and immediately usable. Whether you're closing a deal, navigating a tough conversation, or trying to get your three-year-old to cooperate, what he shares here will quietly rewire how you show up.What you'll walk away withWhy leading with data and logic is actually the least rational thing you can do, and what brain science says to do insteadThe Latin root of "convince" that reveals why most people push others away without realizing itA single question that removes resistance faster than any argument ever couldWhy losses are 5–10x more motivating than gains, and how to use that ethically in any negotiationThe intern who went from interrupting everyone to outperforming every peer, and the exact shift that did itHow one word change ("think" vs. "feel") unlocks more honest, useful answers from anyoneThis is the episode for anyone who's ever been right and still lost. The gap between a good idea and a good outcome is smaller than you think. Josh shows you exactly where it lives.Check out Joshua's website for more!https://joshuabandoch.com/book/Support the show
Transcribe →Stop Hosting Boring Client Events...Do This Instead with Roxanne LeBlanc
Apr 1400:22:13Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThere's a reason some events live rent-free in your memory for years, and it has nothing to do with the budget.Roxanne LeBlanc knows exactly what that reason is. And once she tells you, you'll never look at an event, a networking opportunity, or even a simple conversation the same way again.What she built from a single conversation, one most people would have been too nervous to start turned into something nobody saw coming. The clients that followed. The doors that opened. The opportunities that came from places she never expected.She also calls out the one mistake nearly every company makes when planning an event. It's hiding in plain sight, and it's costing them more than they realize.This episode goes places most business conversations don't.Support the show
Transcribe →He's 18 and Already Thinking Like a Millionaire: Lessons From Saahil Baxi (TEDx speaker)
Apr 700:37:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the secret to building wealth wasn't about age but about mindset? In this episode, Zelda Greenberg sits down with 18-year-old entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and host of the Future Millionaires podcast, Saahil Baxi, who has already interviewed dozens of millionaires to uncover exactly how they think, act, and build lasting wealth.Saahil shares the surprising habits that millionaires have in common, why your teenage years are actually your greatest financial asset, and the one skill that most people, young and old, are getting completely wrong when it comes to building success.In this episode you'll discover:Why rejection is a skill you need to practice and how Saahil trained himself to seek it outThe whiteboard habit that one multimillionaire swears by every single morningWhy time is your most powerful wealth-building tool (and the biggest mistake people make with it)What financial freedom actually looks like and how to define it for yourselfHow connections and networking can open doors that money alone never willWhether you're 18 or 58, this conversation will challenge how you think about money, success, and the opportunities sitting right in front of you.🎧 Listen now and start thinking like a future millionaire.Support the show
Transcribe →How an Introvert Built a 100K+ LinkedIn Following and Landed Adobe as a Client with Goldie Chan
Mar 3100:36:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the secret to building a powerful personal brand isn't about being the loudest voice in the room but about being the most intentional one?In this episode, Zelda Greenberg sits down with Goldie Chan dubbed the "Oprah of LinkedIn" by the Huffington Post to unpack how she went from 3,000 followers to over 100,000, landed a dream partnership with Adobe, and built a globally recognized personal brand, all as a self-described introvert with social anxiety.Goldie is the founder of Warm Robots, an award-winning social strategy company, and author of the new book Personal Branding for Introverts. Her insights are practical, refreshingly honest, and immediately actionable.In this episode we also talk about:The exact strategy Goldie used to grow her LinkedIn following from zero traction to six figuresWhy your personal brand is dying if you rely too heavily on AI-generated contentThe one LinkedIn algorithm secret that most creators are completely ignoringHow a single connection on LinkedIn opened the door to a decade-long partnership with AdobeWhy community and audience are NOT the same thing and which one you actually needThe mindset shift that turns strangers into lifelong clients and friendsWhether you're a solopreneur, a corporate leader, or someone who has always felt too introverted to put yourself out there, this episode will change how you think about showing up online.Listen now and start building the brand you deserve.Support the show
Transcribe →The Connection Question: Why Conversations Still Close Deals in the Age of AI with Dan Stewart
Mar 2400:44:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the biggest advantage you have in business right now… is simply being human?In a world racing toward automation, AI, and instant everything, it’s easy to forget something incredibly simple — the deals, the opportunities, and the success we’re all chasing still start the same way they always have.With a conversation.In this episode of Success Through Connections, I sit down with Dan Stewart, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and founder of Happy Grasshopper, to unpack what relationships really look like in today’s AI-driven world, and why the people who master connection will always win.Dan is also the author of The Connection Question, and this conversation dives deep into the philosophy behind it: how the right question can unlock trust, build stronger relationships, and ultimately lead to more meaningful business.But here’s what really stood out to me…Dan makes a powerful case that if we let technology replace the human part of relationships, we risk losing the very thing that makes business work in the first place.And honestly… it’s a wake-up call.In this episode, we also get into: Why relationships still beat automation every time The real reason conversations lead to closings The one powerful question that instantly deepens trust How to communicate in a way that makes people feel truly understood The five buyer personas that influence how people make decisions Why most sales conversations fail before they even start The surprising story behind how Dan built Happy Grasshopper And the simple mindset shift that can transform the way you build relationships in business There’s also a moment in this conversation where Dan explains something that hit me immediately:Most people send information.But the people who win? They create conversations.If you’re in sales, leadership, entrepreneurship or any business where relationships matter, this episode will change the way you think about connection.Hit play.Support the show
Transcribe →The Gerbil Wheel of Success: Six Daily Habits That Can Change Your Life with John Chappelear
Mar 1800:38:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat happens when the life you worked so hard to build starts costing you the things that matter most?In this episode, I sit down with John Chappelear for a conversation that goes far beyond success in the usual sense. We talk about the hidden cost of chasing achievement, the moment everything breaks, and what it really takes to rebuild a life with more purpose, peace, and connection.John shares the hard-earned lessons behind what he calls being a “recovering big shot,” and trust me, this conversation is full of the kind of truth that makes you stop and look at your own life differently.If you’ve ever felt stuck on the gerbil wheel of success, or wondered whether there’s more to life than just doing, achieving, and proving, this episode will stay with you.Hit play. This one might change the way you define success.Support the show
Transcribe →The Psychology Behind People Saying “Yes”: What a $1B Negotiator Teaches About Influence with John Palumbo
Mar 1100:36:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat actually happens in the moment someone says “yes”?Is it persuasion? Logic? Negotiation?Or was the decision made long before the words ever left their mouth?In this episode, I sit down with John Palumbo — a man who has negotiated over $1 billion in real estate deals, written 15 books, and spent decades studying the quiet psychology behind how people make big decisions.But here’s the surprising part.John says most people are focused on the wrong thing entirely.In this conversation we unpack:• why the real decision happens long before the deal closes • the critical difference between influence and persuasion • the one word that instantly makes people more believable • and the simple shift that can change how clients see you — and your offerThere’s also one powerful idea John shares that completely changed the way I think about communication.It might change the way you approach your next conversation too.Hit play and see if you catch it.Support the show
Transcribe →The Hidden Belief That’s Keeping You Broke (Even If You Work Hard) with Randy Gage
Mar 300:47:36Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailI manifested this conversation over 20 years ago.Back when I was driving hours just to sit in rooms that stretched me, Randy Gage was already the guy. The phenomenon. The voice everyone quoted.And now he’s here.In this episode, we go straight into the uncomfortable stuff most people avoid when they talk about success.Randy breaks down the belief that silently keeps people broke. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they lack talent. But because of something running in the background they don’t even realize is there.We talk about why money alone won’t fix your life. Why hustle culture is lying to you. Why your next breakthrough will probably feel like a reckless leap. And why some high achievers build empires… and still feel empty.He also shares the one shift in language that completely reframes how you think about “I can’t afford that.”If you’ve ever felt stuck at a level you know you’re capable of outgrowing, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.And his answer to my signature connection question?Not what you’d expect.Hit play.This one might expose the real reason you haven’t broken through yet.Support the show
Transcribe →10 Habits I Wish I Learned Sooner as an Entrepreneur
Feb 2400:16:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIf you’re an entrepreneur… this might be the episode you didn’t know you needed.Before you say yes to the next opportunity. Before you commit to another strategy. Before you convince yourself that working harder will fix it.Pause.Because sometimes the problem isn’t your ambition. It’s the habits supporting it.In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 habits every entrepreneur needs — not from theory, not from a book, but from experience.Some of these I learned sooner than others. Some I had to adjust after realizing growth without structure creates pressure. And one of them changed how I approach every decision I make in business now.This isn’t about doing more.It’s about avoiding the quiet mistakes that look productive… but slowly drain your time, clarity, and energy.If you’ve ever felt stretched but still driven… Busy but not fully aligned… Successful but slightly overwhelmed…You’ll recognize yourself in this conversation.And there’s at least one shift in here that could save you months of unnecessary stress.I won’t spoil it here.But I will say this:What you protect in 2026 will determine what you’re still enjoying by the end of it.Hit play before your next big move.Because connections are the currency. But the right habits are what keep you in the game.Support the show
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