01.10.2025 - In The Looop #39

Author

Conrad Ruiz
January 10, 2025

Afternoon fellow networker! Today I have 5 relationships to share with you:

This is "In The Looop" by Well Aware

Not your first rodeo? Welcome back!!! Let's dive in:

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As always, please refer to the following for how to best use this newsletter:

1. Reply with your interest in any relationships I share here.

If you want to meet one of the people below, all you have to do is ask.

2. Reply with a clear reason for why you want to connect with someone.

In order to connect you, I need context so that I can propose a thoughtful intro.

3. Reply even if you have NO interest in anyone I share today.

Update me! Just say hi! Point being: Help keep our relationship alive and well ^_^

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Let's look at today's spotlighted Well Aware networking relationships:

About: Bozidar Jovanovic is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Honey Badger Advisors. Honey Badger Advisors offer institutional quality portfolio management that aligns with the company’s values helping them in managing investments, assets, retirement planning, and insurance based on their specific needs.

Lori Nishikawa helps startups and small businesses elevate their digital strategies and design capabilities through innovative practices and a collaborative approach. As the founder of Quovadis Design, she leads projects at the intersection of design and science, contributing to initiatives like NASA and community-driven efforts.

Andrea Hoffer helps businesses that hire hourly employees lower turnover and fill positions faster.  She is the founder of aha! Talent Experts, which specializes in helping businesses streamline talent acquisition and onboarding processes using 30+ years of talent expertise and innovative AI-driven strategies.

David Trapani is passionate in helping organizations meet their highest potential sales. He helps businesses transform their sales approach, build confidence, drive growth, and sharpen professional skills with services like training, coaching, and consulting through his company, Sandler Solutions.

Gabriel Noboa is a proactive and tireless contributor who would make a great addition to any team, impressing with his detail-oriented approach, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills. As a Sr. Territory Sales Manager at IGEL Technology, he helps businesses create seamless workspaces on any device, supporting hybrid work connections and collaboration.

In The Looop #38 Performance

Everyone, as of this writing, our 38th edition of this newsletter has generated:

  • 3 Total Responses

  • 2 were intro requests for 1 contact ^_^

  • 1 was interested in getting access to Looop

Don't be shy! Ask for as many intros as you want, especially if your goal is to network. If you want to speculate business, that's fine too! Just be upfront about it, as I may have insight into what you will expect from a particular contact.

That's all for today's networking. Continue scrolling for more news ^_^

Looop Software Updates

If you're not already aware, Well Aware has been building software designed to automate introduction management at scale for networking professionals! Below is the latest on Looop's software development:

Looop Beta is LIVE!

Folks, check out inthelooop.com and sign up ^_^ More coming soon!

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And with that, as always, be well, be aware, and by all accounts, be warm with all of your relationship management efforts! If you have any questions, please reach out.

All the best,

Conrad Ruiz | CEO | Well Aware

Conrad Ruiz helps visionary business owners buy back their time by providing automated systems, standard operating procedures, and virtual assistance, all through a Well Aware time & operations management partnership.

MY ASKS - I'm looking for:

  • Executives who struggle to keep a system for organizing and performing on all of their meeting notes, action items, and projects.

  • Business developers and sales reps who need to stop failing to follow up with their relationships.

  • Solopreneurs who'd buy back just 1 hour from their busy lives with the right kind of virtual assistant.