Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Ann Lopez and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Ann Lopez and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Ann Lopez studio790@wanderpr.com [studio790@wanderpr.com] Please share a brief Bio. Ann Lopez is a Miami-based interior designer, speaker, business coach, and founder of Studio 790—one of the fastest-growing, women-owned design firms in the country and recently named one of Architectural Digest PRO’s “Miami Interior Design Firms to Watch.” A Chicago-raised creative with no formal design degree and no MBA, Ann and Studio 790 have experienced explosive, measurable growth—80% revenue increase while maintaining profitability, record-breaking client retention, and her largest commercial and hospitality projects to date, including an international airport lounge with Luxaviation. Her leadership has been recognized at the highest level: Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America (2024) Inc. Magazine Best in Business – Business Leader of the Year (2025) Inc. Magazine Best in Business – Social Media & Marketing (2025) Accepted into the Women Presidents Organization, an invite-only community for the top 2% of women-led companies * Honored as a Wayfair Professional Tastemaker, shaping national design trends What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1. From Relationships to Revenue: How Strategic Networking Built Studio 790 How genuine relationships — not traditional credentials — opened doors to major projects, partnerships, and growth. 2. Position Yourself Before You’re Ready: Getting in the Right Rooms How she moved from corporate to founder and accessed high-level opportunities. 3. The Rooms You Choose Shape the Life You Build A more reflective angle connecting networking with identity, growth, and reinvention.. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? 1. High-value partnerships and brand collaborations Position herself and Studio 790 as a go-to partner for brands, developers, and large-scale projects, opening doors to long-term collaborations rather than one-off clients. 2. Expansion of personal brand Expand awareness of both Studio 790 and her personal brand to a business-focused audience beyond design. 3. Access to aligned, decision-making networks Not just more connections, but better ones. Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.studio790.com [http://www.studio790.com] www.annlopezliving.com [http://www.annlopezliving.com] https://www.projecttoprofits.com/course [https://www.projecttoprofits.com/course] (this is my digital course for interior designers) Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? Ann Lopez: Website: https://www.annlopezliving.com/ [https://www.annlopezliving.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-lopez-3165722b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-lopez-3165722b/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annlopezliving [https://www.instagram.com/annlopezliving] Studio 790: Website: https://www.studio790.com/ [https://www.studio790.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio790interiordesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/studio790interiordesign/]

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Gal Borenstein and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Gal Borenstein gal@borensteingroup.com [gal@borensteingroup.com] Please share a brief Bio. Gal S. Borenstein is an accomplished business author and the Founder and CEO of The Borenstein Group, a Washington, DC-area branding, marketing, and PR firm that helps B2B and B2G organizations earn trust, sharpen their positioning, and turn complex capabilities into market momentum. For 30 years, he has advised founders, CEOs, and CMOs in technology, defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, telecom, and services. He builds executive-grade brand architecture, messaging, content, web experiences, and PR that create authority and demand. A frequent podcast guest, he speaks on digital trust, marketing accountability, and AI’s impact on perception and brand trust. He also created The Guardian TRUST Ecosystem to help leaders strengthen brand trust. Gal Borenstein's Books include: (Latest Releases): 1. Beating Goliath with AI: The Small Business Playbook to Outsmart Your Biggest Competitors 2. Don't Believe the Hype: When Trust is on the Line- An Executive Guide on Keeping Your Brand Resilient in the Era of AI 3. What Really Counts for CEOS: Transform Overhead Into Revenue Through CEO-CMO Alignment & Revenue Proximity 4. Activate! Power Up Your Brand to Dominate Your Market in the Digital Age 5. What Really Counts for CEOS: Connect the Dots Between Marketing and Sales What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Branding strategy, erosion of brand trust in the age of digital and AI, keeping your brand resilient through trust frameworks. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Spread the knowledge and alert listeners to the importance of trust, especially now, during these uncertain times, amid fake reviews, transactional corporate culture, and growth. Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://a.co/d/0i8k4FRv [https://a.co/d/0i8k4FRv] Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galborensteinexecutiveprofile/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/galborensteinexecutiveprofile/] Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ [https://www.michaelaforman.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/] https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ] Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/ [https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/]

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Scott Grozelle and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Scott Grozelle Scott@calvinconcepts.ca [Scott@calvinconcepts.ca] Please share a brief Bio. Scott Grozelle is a home building industry veteran, author, and new-construction strategist who helps real estate professionals bridge the gap between real estate practice and builder reality. After more than two decades working inside the building industry — on job sites, in sales offices, and behind the scenes where most agents never get to go — Scott now teaches agents how to serve new-home clients with confidence, avoid costly miscommunication, and stand out as the expert builders respect. He is the author of several books including Construction Intelligence for Realtors, a practical guide that gives agents a clear understanding of how homes are built, how builders think, and how to represent clients more effectively in new construction transactions. Scott’s work empowers agents with real-world insights most training programs overlook, helping them build credibility, improve client outcomes, and grow their business with clarity and strategic confidence. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Power of industry Knowledge, How authentic relationships (trust) out performs sales tactic What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Connect with professional who want to improve their skills. Promote Book sales Any website you wish to share with the audience? Scottgrozelle.com [http://Scottgrozelle.com] Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ [https://www.michaelaforman.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/] https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ] Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/ [https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/]

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Rich Smith and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Rich M. Smith rich@marketantics.com [rich@marketantics.com] Please share a brief Bio. Rich M. Smith helps leaders decode why marketing works by translating behavioral science into strategy CEOs can trust and communicate. With 30+ years as a CMO and executive, driving billions in revenue, major turnarounds, and high-impact growth across financial services, tech, healthcare, and consumer finance. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Think like a marketer, but talk like a CEO; From Spray and Pray to Scalable Strategy; how biases, behavior, and decision science shape growth What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Increase my impact with organizations I can help, expand my network, drive demand for my company's services. Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.richmsmith.com [http://www.richmsmith.com] Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ [https://www.michaelaforman.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/] https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ] Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/ [https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/]

Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Perry Sheraw and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Perry Sheraw perry@perrysheraw.com [perry@perrysheraw.com] Please share a brief Bio. Perry Sheraw is a marketing automation expert with over 20 years of experience turning chaotic email strategies into high-converting customer journeys. A former print journalist turned C-suite executive, Perry launched her first email campaign in 2002 and never looked back. She has since led marketing strategy for both Fortune 500 companies and scaling startups, with deep specialization in email, SMS, CRM alignment, and marketing tech. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? email marketing, automation, entrepreneurship What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? To be able to share business journey, expertise, insights, and advice to the target audience Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://www.dumacx.com/ [https://www.dumacx.com/] Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrysheraw/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrysheraw/] https://www.instagram.com/perry_sheraw/ [https://www.instagram.com/perry_sheraw/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Perry-Sheraw-Consulting/61578357444964/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Perry-Sheraw-Consulting/61578357444964/] https://x.com/PerrySheraw1 [https://x.com/PerrySheraw1] Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ [https://www.michaelaforman.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/] https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ [https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ] Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/ [https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/]