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BNI Networkers Plus is a business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to network and grow their businesses.

With chapters throughout Northern Illinois and over 5,500 chapters globally, BNI is the world's largest professional business networking organization. By becoming a member of Networkers Plus you will be able to:
Expand your business network
Develop your confidence
Meet new suppliers
Gain new business
Create goodwill

08/05/2025

Another great BNI Networkers Plus meeting.

07/08/2025

📢 New Episode Dropped Today!
Ep 24: Louie Sharp - Daily Habits to Boost Focus, Health, and Performance: Louie Sharp’s 30-Day Energy Challenge

In this energizing episode, Louie Sharp dives into the science and strategy of personal energy optimization, drawing powerful parallels between the human body and a finely tuned machine. With Einstein’s quote—“everything is energy”—as his foundation, Louie lays out accessible lifestyle shifts to boost your mental and physical performance.

Louie also digs into how you spend energy, followed by encouraging you to track your habits and redirect your attention to high-impact goals. He introduces simple stress management techniques and offers guidance on avoiding distractions and negative influences. Start taking real action TODAY by using Louie’s 30-Day Challenge: adopt one improvement at a time and create sustainable transformation.

🎧 Listen here: www.leadership-love.com

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)
✔Create an intentional sleep routine – Limit screen time and stick to a set bedtime (2:29)
✔Switch to whole, unprocessed foods – Prioritize natural ingredients and balanced hydration (5:20–11:02)
✔Practice mindful eating – Control portions and eat until 80% full (7:51)
✔Hydrate and eat early – Drink half your weight in ounces of water and avoid late dinners (11:02)
✔Use stress relief tools – Try deep breathing and humming to reset throughout the day (12:53)
✔Redirect energy toward your goals – Reduce screen time and avoid energy-zapping environments (15:41)

06/17/2025

📢New Episode Dropped Today!
Ep 22: Visibility Matters: How Women Leaders Can Build Personal Brand and Lead with Confidence

Be seen. Be heard. Lead with confidence. Louie Sharp welcomes visibility strategist Dawn Stebbing for a compelling conversation on how women can unlock their inner confidence, elevate their presence, and lead with authenticity. From personal branding and integrity-driven leadership to aligning outer appearance with inner voice, Dawn shares heartfelt insights and transformative strategies for stepping into visibility, earning respect, and inspiring others.

🎧Listen here: http://www.leadership-love.com

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)
• Use three to five words that represent who you are to guide your personal branding. (13:59)
• Practice Mirror Work to improve self-love and confidence. (44:59)
• Write a list of 100 accomplishments to boost self-esteem and motivation. (48:35)

Contact Dawn Stebbing to receive her Visibility Code: 7 Secrets to Standing Out, Leading with Confidence & Unlocking Success (www.dawnstebbing.com)

06/10/2025

📢New Episode Dropped Today!
Ep 21: Andrew Wingreen - Win Every Moment: Leadership, Mindset & Growth 🏀

Join Louie Sharp and Andrew Wingreen for an inspiring conversation on leadership, mindset, and personal growth! Andrew shares his game-changing philosophy of leading with love and explains the concept of Win, One, Won—winning every moment, one day at a time. From controlling emotions to building championship habits, this episode is packed with strategies that will transform how you lead, compete, and grow.

🎧 Listen here: http://www.leadership-love.com

✅ Connect with Coach Wingreen: https://www.coachwingreen.com/
✅ Read Coach Wingreen’s favorite book: In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, written by Mark Batterson. View more here: https://bit.ly/3HsgjnR

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)
🔹 2:54 - Leading with Love & 'Win, One, Won' Philosophy
🔹 10:10 - Reacting vs. Responding Intentionally
🔹 13:02 - The Power of Processes & Systems
🔹 16:52 - Returning to the Basics & Simplifying Success
🔹 19:33 - Championship Habits & the Compounding Effect
🔹 22:50 - Redefining Winning & Continuous Improvement
🔹 35:04 - Persistence & Breakthrough Moments
🔹 40:20 - Consistency & Serving Others

05/13/2025

📢New Episode Dropped today!
Ep 17: Colleen Mahon - Orchestrating Success—Leadership, Communication, and Gratitude!

What separates a good event from a game-changing experience? Join Louie Sharp as he sits down with Colleen Mahon, powerhouse event producer and founder of Orchestr8, to unlock the secrets of seamless event ex*****on and how to lead with love! Whether you're an event planner, business leader, or visionary looking to create unforgettable experiences, this episode is packed with game-changing insights to help you level up.

🎧 Listen here: www.leadership-love.com

In this episode, Colleen reveals:
✅ The 8-step event questionnaire that prevents planning disasters.
✅ The power of a clear vision and how it drives success.
✅ How to lead diverse teams with confidence and avoid communication breakdowns.
✅ The art of pivoting under pressure when things don’t go as planned.
✅ A behind-the-scenes look at producing a major event for the Dalai Lama.

Don’t miss out—tune in now!
🔗 Learn more about Colleen & event planning: https://orchestr8.biz/
🔗 Connect with Colleen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/orchestr8
🔗 Get inspired with Byron Katie’s Loving What Is: https://thework.com/

05/06/2025

New Episode Dropped Today!
EP 16: Louie Sharp - Winning Leaders Make Champion Choices Consistently—Mindset to Lead Yourself with Love!

Unlock the secrets to leadership excellence with Louie Sharp—international speaker, bestselling author, and business growth strategist. In this episode, Louie reveals how winning leaders make champion choices consistently, leading to lasting success. Discover the three essential pillars—body, mind, and emotions—plus a powerful fourth element: fun! Learn how small, intentional shifts in your thoughts, words, and actions can transform the way you lead. Listen, follow, and share now to start leading with love and making a bigger impact!

Listen here: https://loom.ly/A0sPzqM

Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Here’s how you can get started with Louie Sharp today!
🚀 Book a FREE 30-minute coaching session—whether for life or business, Louie will help you gain clarity and create a winning strategy. Schedule now! https://loom.ly/YafQr0I
📩 Get personalized guidance—email Louie at [email protected] to start building daily habits that drive success.
🎤 Bring Louie’s transformational message to your audience—discover his powerful keynote speaking engagements here. https://loom.ly/c3NHDN8
🎧 Level up your emotional intelligence—watch Louie’s podcast episode with Mike Jones and learn how to strengthen and harness your emotions. Click to watch! https://loom.ly/KK7TuBs

Take action today—your next breakthrough starts now!

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)
• Download the YUKA app to scan product barcodes for nutritional value. (7:50)
• Start each day with a 12-16 ounce glass of water. (8:40)
• Eat one item with only one ingredient daily. (8:40)
• Write down three things you're grateful for every day. (11:48)
• Read a book for 10 minutes every morning. (11:48)
• Use the HOOPLA app for free access to audiobooks from local libraries. (13:17)
• Think of joyful memories to shift emotional states. (14:56)
• Make two lists: fun activities that cost no money and those that do. (19:51)
• Identify one area (body, mind, or emotions) to work on and start making changes today. (21:42)

04/29/2025

📢New Episode Dropped today!
EP 15: Kate McGrath - Winning Through Mindset: Lessons from Sales and Volleyball

In this compelling episode, Louie Sharp interviews Kate McGrath, highlighting her deep experience in team management, coaching, and the insurance industry. Kate details the power of mindset, recalling experiences where positive and negative thoughts manifested into reality. She describes how to control thoughts and start each day with gratitude to grow a positive mindset.

Collectively, Louie and Kate discuss strategies for managing negativity and self-doubt. They lean into why self-love is important and how to choose happiness. What’s more, they ask leaders to help team members achieve small wins. The ability to tailor coaching and reward team members creates opportunities to lead with love.

🎧Listen to learn more!
http://www.leadership-love.com

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)
•Start the day with gratitude to foster a positive mindset. (4:45)
•Create a daily list of tasks to tackle, which will give you a sense of direction and accomplishment. (5:09)
•Make two lists: one of fun activities that don't cost money and another of activities that do. (15:45)
•Lead by example through positivity and energy to create a contagious effect. (17:30)
•Help team members achieve small wins and believe in their abilities. (23:16)
•Tailor coaching and reward team members based on their preferences. (28:37)
•Learn about people's families and hobbies, seeking common ground to build quality relationships with team members. (35:51)

04/22/2025

📢New Episode Dropped today!
EP 14: Jen Loving - Speak Your Way to 6 Figures: How to Lead Sales from the Front of the Room!

In this special episode of Leadership & Love, Louie Sharp interviews Jen Loving, a best-selling author of nine books, international business coach, and speaker who has generated over $25 million in sales. She has built five businesses to six figures, each in under a year, and helped over 1,000 entrepreneurs, with many reaching six- and seven-figure revenue.

Louie and Jen discuss the most effective marketing strategy: speaking. They dig deep into signature talks, core genius, and lead magnet. Jen also introduces her newest venture, Loving Is.AI. This technology aims to create a 'loving layer' for AI products and services, connecting to over 90% of existing AIs.

Listen to learn more!
http://www.leadership-love.com

🌟 Email Jen to receive your FREE “Six Step Blueprint for Your Business”: [email protected]
Include in the subject line, “I Want the Blueprint.” Remember to mention this podcast episode!
🌟 These are the inspirational books mentioned by Jen: The Go-Giver by Bob Berg and The Success Principles by Jack Canfield.

04/22/2025

Welcome Alexander from Safe Haven IT!

04/15/2025

New Episode Dropped Today!

Ep 13: From Olympic Athlete to Leadership Coach: Sherry Winn's Transformative Story

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, has released his latest episode of “Leadership & Love”, with this powerful message: There's only one difference between people living a life of dreams and those who aren't. They make a choice, and they take action. Which one are you?

In this insightful episode, Louie interviews Winn, a two-time Olympian, national championship basketball coach, award-winning speaker, and three-time Amazon best-selling author. The discussion is filled with gold nuggets about self-awareness, self-love, gratitude, and maintaining healthy boundaries as a leader.

🎧 Listen here: http://www.leadership-love.com

🌟 Contact Sherry Winn for your FREE 60-minute coaching session by visiting her website: www.thewinningleadershipcompany.com Remember to mention this podcast episode!

🌟 Read Sherry Winn’s newest book, Winning Leadership: Seven Secrets to Being a Truly Powerful Leader. Every page has meaningful and actionable leadership advice to help any leader mature in their role to better succeed with their team.

04/08/2025

📢New Episode Dropped today!

EP 12: Bruce Cameron - Selling & Team Building! A Leader’s Journey

What are your core values as a leader? Reflect on your answer and join Louie Sharp – international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant – and Bruce Cameron as they discuss selling, team building, and core values.

Bruce details his extensive career journey starting as an engineer before transitioning into sales and leadership roles. Now in his retirement and owner of Vintage Swing Band, he shares this profound leadership lesson: the character of any individual is critical. Empathy, teamwork, and personal growth are key over mere skill proficiency.

🎧 Listen here: http://www.leadership-love.com

🌟 Schedule your FREE 30-minute meeting HERE with Louie! https://tidycal.com/1dv6j01/30-minute-meeting Gain deeper insight about core values and how to Lead with Love!
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04/04/2025

📢New Episode!

Ep 11: Louie Sharp - You have the Power to Choose: How to Use One Breath to Make a Difference!

Louie Sharp -- international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant -- opens this episode with a powerful, personal story about a helicopter emergency landing. He emphasizes three key points: preparation, decision-making, and the 'what if' question.

Louie takes the conversation even deeper by introducing the formula E+R=O (Event + Response = Outcome). Come discover the power that lies in the space between an event and your response, including a breathing technique to help maintain your composure.

🎧 Listen here: http://www.leadership-love.com

🌟 Schedule your FREE 30-minute meeting HERE with Louie! https://loom.ly/YafQr0I
Gain deeper insight about the formula E+R=O, breathing techniques, core values, and how to Lead with Love!

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With chapters throughout Northern Illinois and over 5,500 chapters globally, BNI is the world's largest professional business networking organization. By becoming a member of Networkers Plus you will be able to: Expand your business network Develop your confidence Meet new suppliers Gain new business Create goodwill

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