Sue Coleman is a seasoned Networking Mastery Coach with over 35 years of networking experience. Sue loves to help empower individuals to excel in building enduring professional relationships. As an authority in her field, Sue hosts several networking events each month where attendees can practice the skills she teaches.

Whether one-on-one or in a group setting, Sue's flexible and portable lifestyle enables her to provide invaluable guidance from any location. Her primary focus is helping clients forge connections that yield remarkable business and career results. When not immersed in her professional endeavours, Sue enjoys singing, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

Sue has two married sons and is a proud grandmother to two teenage grandsons. She embodies authenticity, integrity, and adaptability - enabling her to become an invaluable addition to any community. Ever eager to connect others, Sue shares her profound insights and fosters genuine relationships with a touch of casual finesse. Her true fulfillment comes from helping people achieve their aspirations and celebrating their triumphs.

In this episode, Virginia and Sue talked about:

• How moving to Japan enhanced Sue’s networking skills
• Common challenges Sue sees when networking
• The power of purposeful follow up
• Sue’s system for profitable networking

Takeaways:

• Building relationships takes time
• If you aren’t memorable, you aren’t referable
• Great follow-up takes a plan
• Focus on helping others first to build genuine connections.

Connect with Sue on these social media platforms:

https://www.facebook.com/suecolemaninternational/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/suecoleman/

https://www.instagram.com/suecoleman2020

Email: sue@empowerednetworking.net or suecoleman2020@gmail.com

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

In this episode, Virginia and JB talked about:

• Who JB loves to work with
• The importance of crafting your story
• How JB leads people to confident leadership
• The power of empathy in marketing

Takeaways:

• Leaders create impact
• Your story connects you to your customer
• Conversations lead to cash
• When networking, be curious and add value

Connect with JB on LinkedIn

Find JB on his LinkedIn to learn more about his work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbspeaks2inspire/

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In this episode, Virginia and Nina talked about:

• How Nina fell in love with the power of personal style
• Style mistakes that hurt your brand
• Essential elements of creating your Authoritative Style
• Important considerations for developing your personal style
• Nina's Purpose-Led Presence Process

Takeaways:

• The right style gives you confidence to command the room!
• Your style should clearly communicate your brand
• Dial up your style to inspire!
• Your style should feel like the 2nd skin of a superhero.

Connect with Nina Fountain

Find Nina on her LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-fountain/

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

In this episode, Virginia and Beejel talked about:

• Why Bee founded Bee Epic

• How the 4-hour work week inspired Bee to stay the course

• Why Bee’s unique model is most effective for business owners

• How Bee built his network of referral sources

Takeaways:

• The opportunity isn’t failing you - you are failing the opportunity

• There is POWER in the Community!

• Don’t pitch - cultivate the relationship

• Whatever you do, find a way to be memorable!

Connect with Beejel Parmar

Find Beejel on his website to learn more about his work and insights into networking effectively:

BeeEpicoutsourcing.com

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In this episode, Virginia and Spencer talked about:

• How Spencer transitioned from psychology to coaching
• The connection between mindset, money, and business success
• Breaking free from limiting beliefs to scale a business
• The power of networking and strategic connections
• How immersive retreats create deep personal and business growth

Takeaways:

• Your beliefs shape your financial reality.
• Build real relationships! They open doors and create lasting opportunities!
• Surround yourself with high-level people.
• Retreats and masterminds lead to breakthroughs.
• Step out of your comfort zone – the best opportunities come from bold moves!

Connect with Spencer Snakard

Find Spencer on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencersnakard/

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

In this episode Virginia and Jennie talked about:

1. EventRaptor's journey from its inception to success

2. Building a community and fostering connections through virtual and live events

3. How EventRaptor simplifies event management

4. Importance of personal and professional relationships

5. Valuable lessons learned from fellow entrepreneurs and new strategies for 2025

Takeaways:

1.⁠ ⁠ Nurture community—it leads to opportunity.

2.⁠ ⁠ Genuine connections create lasting success.

3.⁠ ⁠ Networking amplifies your impact and reach.

4.⁠ ⁠ Adding value strengthens relationships.

5.⁠ ⁠ Surround yourself with people who inspire growth.

Connect with Jennie Eriksen

Find Jennie on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeneriksen/

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https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

In this episode Virginia and Christie talked about:

•⁠ ⁠How Christy transitioned from networking to creating the Seven-Figure Book Launch Program

•⁠ ⁠The importance of building relationships that drive business success

•⁠ ⁠Turning a book into a lead-generation tool for entrepreneurs

•⁠ ⁠Lessons from the Marketers Cruise on fostering meaningful connections

•⁠ ⁠Common networking mistakes and adopting a "go-giver" mindset

Takeaways:

1.⁠ ⁠Build meaningful relationships—they drive opportunities!

2.⁠ ⁠Serve others first to create trust and lasting connections.

3.⁠ ⁠A well-crafted book can grow your business exponentially.

4.⁠ ⁠Networking is about relationships, not just sales.

5.⁠ ⁠Focus on quality over quantity when building your network.

Connect with Christie Ruffino

Find Christie on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christieruffino/

Connect with Virginia

https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

Episode Description

In this episode Virginia and Stephen talked about:

• How Stephen got his start as a sales professional

• Relationships, Money and Happiness

• Rising up from the ashes of failure

• Finding direction through finding your strengths

• The need for Gen Y and Gen Z to develop networking skills

Takeaways:

• Nurture your relationships - they open doors!

• Relationships bring 10x the choices that money can buy

• Relationships are key to happiness

• How do you add value and contribute?

• If you want a quality life hang out with quality people

Connect with Stephen Oommen

Find Stephen on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenoommen/

Connect with Virginia

https://www.bbrpodcast.com/