The Next Level in Networking, an interview with ARG founder Bruce Libman

What if I were to tell you that networking is dead? Bruce Libman has reinvented the networking group with ARG: Accountants Resource Group. Bruce opens up about warm invitations, using Zoom to keep going through COVID, and expanding across the country. His network is not a business card exchange club, this is about serving each member, along with ongoing training and development.This is a fun episode as Brad catches up with long time friend and fellow NYer...chatting about fatherhood, the Boston Red Sox and much more.About Bruce Libman:Bruce is recognized as an innovative marketer and networking strategist. He believes to succeed in Business Development you must embrace a “Clients For Life” philosophy. This approach is the guiding principal of the organization.He is the Author of Total Networking, It’s Just Breakfast and Networking A-Z, three practical books for individuals and professionals seeking to enhance their networking outcomes. Bruce’s approach is a “Give vs. Get” approach to creating valued relationships. Bruce was Director of Operations for a 100+ location National Retail Chain until 1986, when he changed his focus to the Financial Services arena with MetLife. He was a perennial member of the Million Dollar Round Table, an honor earned by a select few in Financial Services. In 1992 he became a consultant to the Principal Mutual Insurance Company and The Guardian Life Insurance Company. He specialized in sales training and individual marketing strategies with a passion for working with the Accounting and Law communities. In 2005 he established Total Networking and Consulting beginning with three professionals, today the organization boasts more than 200 business owners and professionals.He has been a keynote speaker for New York State Society for Certified Public Accountants and many other professional business organizations. He was honored as Man of the Year in 2004 by the Childcare Council a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide access to quality child care and early learning that fosters successful growth and development for every child. In 2014 he was honored as Man of the Year by Special Olympics the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities In 2016 he was honored as Man of the Year for ACLD (Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities) a leading not-for-profit agency that proudly serves the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.About Awakened Nation:Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's outliers and cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary. This podcast will challenge your beliefs. Think Art Bell meets Joe Rogan.