by Michael Goldberg | Jul 21, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
One of the best ways to start a dialogue with someone at a networking event, cocktail party, or business meeting is to ask an interesting question or statement. Closed-Ended vs. Open-Ended Questions You could open with a closed-ended question like, “Are you a member... 
by Michael Goldberg | Jul 14, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
But first, a late entry to last week’s post about comedy, connecting, yada yada. Yes, some legends including Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Louis CK, Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel, Chelsea Handler, and Sebastian Maniscalco (mentioned in a comment).... 
by Michael Goldberg | Jun 16, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
Small businesses. Large businesses. Middle market companies. Women. Men. Young business owners. Pre-retirees. Executives. Homeowners. Anyone. Everyone. Someone. When I ask sales professionals, typically financial advisors, who their target market is, I often get one... 
by Michael Goldberg | Feb 16, 2026 | Business, Community, Networking, Referrals
Week One of the F45 Challenge in the books! What is the F45 Challenge? F45 Training is a global fitness franchise known for its high-intensity, functional group workouts. The F45 Challenge has participants follow structured workouts, track measurable inputs, and...
