In The Looop - 02.13.2026 Edition

Where Super-Connectors Keep Their Network Alive

Author

Conrad Ruiz
February 13, 2026

Hello ,

Welcome back to “In The Looop” by Well Aware, helping you make brand new connections and keep them alive!

Welcome back if you’ve been observing In The Looop for a while ~ thank you for sticking with us!

  1. Reply with YOUR INTEREST in any relationships I share here.
    ◉ If you want to meet one of the people below, ASK! 

    🠪 Don’t hold back!

    ◉ Networking? Exploring business? All fair game.

    🠪 Just be upfront. I might already have a heads-up on what to expect.

  2. Reply with a CLEAR REASON WHY you want to connect.
    ◉ I need context to propose a thoughtful intro that actually adds value.

  3. Reply even if you have NO interest today.
    ◉ Say ‘Hi’. Update me!

    🠪 The point is to help keep our relationship alive and well.

That said, we present this week’s 3 thoughtful relationships that we know by heart: Relationships that sparked real conversations, opportunities, and ideas worth knowing about.

Joe Apfelbaum (Ajax Union & evyAI) helps people and businesses grow LinkedIn relationships using AI tools to organize connections and facilitate meaningful conversations.

He is looking to connect with business coaches, solopreneurs, and professionals who want better LinkedIn engagement and more referrals.

Introductions to Joe make sense for anyone seeking LinkedIn strategy support, attending events like the 2026 LinkedIn Influencer Summit (Feb 18, 2–5 PM EST) – sign up free, watching his webinar replay, joining the next live webinar or starting evyAI Premium for $29 with unlimited posts, comments, messages, and a LinkedIn 101 course.

Tyler Baugh, founder of The Good Studio, helps small businesses and solopreneurs streamline operations and build automation workflows with tools like Asana and GoHighLevel.

He’s looking to connect with entrepreneurs and networking groups where these efficiency solutions can actually make a difference.

Introductions to Tyler make sense for anyone needing workflow automation, project management support, or operational consulting.

Jason Gonzalez (DGA Security) helps businesses strengthen their physical and cybersecurity systems, including security monitoring, IT infrastructure, and compliance solutions.

He’s is looking to connect with commercial architects, IT and cybersecurity professionals, and service providers expanding into new markets, regardless of geography.

Introductions to any new business contacts moving into services relevant to security or IT would be appreciated.

Well Aware helps founders stuck in the day-to-day get support without risk; fractional virtual assistance, no minimum hours, start small, scale as needed.

We are looking to connect with business coaches who see founders struggling to delegate and want a trusted referral partner.

Find out how »HERE.⬀

Introductions to coaches you actually know and trust would be appreciated. We can even review LinkedIn connections to make warm, meaningful intros.

We’re always open to thoughtful introductions within the Well Aware Network! ~➤ If you’re curious how people are selected or how to get involved, you can learn more here.

Curious about the connections we’ve built? ~➤ Check out the relationships Well Aware has established and nurtured over the years in the In The Looop Network Archive.

Want to keep up with all the action? ~➤ Subscribe to In the Looop or join the Well Aware LinkedIn Group.

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That’s a wrap for this week!

Your network is only as strong as the relationships you maintain. 

In The Looop by Well Aware keeps those connections active and visible, giving every introduction a real chance to become something meaningful.

Grateful to have you in the Well Aware community!

Until the next intro,

Conrad

WE’RE CURRENTLY LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH

  • Business coaches who guide founders through growth and could connect them with practical delegation support

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

  • Business developers and sales reps who consistently miss follow-ups with important relationships

  • Solopreneurs who’d gladly buy back even one hour a week with the right kind of virtual assistant