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Light Bulb Moments: It"s All About The Energy

Life"s most profound revelations often arrive unexpectedly, leading us to fresh viewpoints and new directions.Join Phil Fornaro onLight Bulb Momentsas he shares transformative experiences through thoughtful discussions, real-world stories, and expert advice, with a special emphasis on lessons learned in business and life.Synergy, the combined or cooperative action of elements to produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual parts, is a core theme. This podcast explores how the

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43:33

Brian Rosen: The Power Of Alternative Investments And...

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2025/04/02

Brian Rosen is a leading expert in private equity, specializing in the adult beverage industry. As General Partner of InvestBev, he has grown the firm into the largest private equity platform in the alcohol sector, managing over $200 million in assets and $100 million in private credit. Brian's visionary leadership and deep industry expertise have driven successful investments, including the growth and acquisition of prominent beverage brands and distilleries.A third-generation beverage industry

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LBM Flash Moments: Embracing Passion in Everyday Life

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2025/04/01

Phil discusses the importance of passion in life, sharing personal anecdotes from his podcast and family experiences. He highlights how passion leads to joy and inspiration, citing gifts he received related to his podcast and family traditions. Phil emphasizes the significance of acknowledging others' passions and the energy created when passionate individuals interact.Connect with Philip:Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/Podcast Website: https://lbmpodcast.com/"X":

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Joanna Lago & Jamie Zaura: Shooting for the Stars:...

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2025/03/28

Joanna Lago is a ten-year resident of La Grange Park where she resides with her husband, Felipe, and their two elementary-aged sons. When she is not carpooling her kids to soccer practice, coordinating block parties, helping her parents, LaGrange's Santa and Mrs. Claus, aka HOHOHoglund, book events in the area, or attending D102 meetings, she serves as Principal at Sherlock Elementary School, a Pre-K through 6th grade school in Cicero, IL. An enthusiastic, compassionate, and knowledgeable

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58:00

Brent Hutto: Being Coachable is The Secret To...

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2025/03/26

Brent Hutto is a transportation and logistics professional with more than 20 years of leadership in sales and marketing. His focus includes brand consulting with Fortune 500 companies with specific experience in product development, distribution channel management, marketing communications, and research. He has been happily married to his wife Teresa for 24 years, and they have six children.In this episode, Philip and Brent Hutto discuss:Be CoachableTrust is Earned Through ActionsTrucking is a

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LBM Flash Moments: The Fear of Change vs. The Promise...

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2025/03/25

Phil discusses the importance of career fulfillment and how to achieve it. He shares a conversation with a nurse who feels unfulfilled due to the fast-paced, profit-driven nature of modern healthcare. Phil advises the nurse to identify her sources of happiness and fulfillment, consider sabbaticals, and plan for future changes. He emphasizes focusing on success rather than failure and highlights the need for continuous personal fulfillment as people live longer.Connect with Philip:Website:

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59:26

Kris Lonsway: Practicing Mindful Leadership

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2025/03/19

Kris Lonsway, Ph.D. is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and speaker with over 25 years of experience helping leaders and executive teams navigate change, develop talent, and drive performance. She is the Founder and CEO of The Lonsway Group, which accelerates leadership and organizational effectiveness for a wide range of clients. Thousands of professionals have benefited from her coaching, workshops, and keynote presentations, as well as insights from her monthly newsletter, Mindset

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LBM Flash Moments: Embrace Change, Overcome...

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2025/03/18

In this episode, Phil discussed the importance of being adaptable and not getting attached to outdated or ineffective strategies. He explores the value of continuously evolving processes and systems for better efficiency and outcomes, even if it means abandoning familiar approaches. Additionally, Phil emphasizes the need to avoid complacency and actively advocates for advancement, embracing change as a means of growth and improvement.Connect with Philip:Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/Podcast

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David Horbenko: Unlocking Business Growth Through...

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2025/03/12

David Horbenko is a Business Performance Advisor with Insperity, where he provides a service-based, technology-rich human resource solution for growing business needs designed to maximize productivity and minimize risks for companies. David also runs a professional business association with over 2,000 members through Level Up Social Club.In this episode, Philip and David Horbenko discuss:Network with Industry LeadersEmbrace Uncomfortable GrowthClear Vision and GenerosityFocus on Your

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LBM Flash Moment: Techniques for Connecting with Others

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2025/03/11

Phil discusses the importance of making mental connections in networking, emphasizing that it requires effort to understand individuals and find common ground. He highlights techniques such as asking open-ended questions and building a roadmap of the other person's life. Phil stresses the value of listening and adding value, like offering helpful information or articles. He advises documenting interactions and following up to reinforce connections. Upcoming episodes will feature David Herbenko from

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61:02

Jerry Holisky: Navigating The Corporate Transparency Act

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2025/03/07

Jerry Holisky is a seasoned business lawyer with Aronberg Goldgehn, a full-service business law firm with offices in Chicago and Wheaton, Illinois. He focuses on the legal concerns of middle-market companies and their owners, frequently serving as the company’s outside general counsel. Jerry is a highly experienced mergers and acquisition attorney. In addition, a large portion of his practice is concentrated on Business Divorce, including strategic planning and counseling, advising on squeeze-outs,

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56:00

Keith Dickens: Solve Problems By Working Smarter, Not...

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2025/03/05

Keith Dickens is the founding member of Dickens Technology Consulting Group, Inc. (DTCG, Inc.) He is an IT Consultant/Specialist with 40+ years of experience. He has established a formidable reputation for delivering efficient business solutions. His extensive experience has been marked by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving technological landscape. Keith participates in every aspect of Information Technology: Consultation, Implementation, Service

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LBM Flash Moments: Expectations: A Simple Path to...

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2025/03/04

Phil Fornaro discusses the importance of expectations, mentioning his firm's successful implementation of an expectation plan. He notes that focusing on one key expectation per person simplifies improvement. Phil also talks about the challenges of maintaining weekly meetings due to his busy schedule and how spreading them out has made them more enjoyable. He previews an upcoming episode with Keith Dickens, an IT consultant and strategic partner, who will discuss problem-solving techniques.Connect

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LBM Flash Event: Legacy Guild Annual Fundraiser

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2025/02/28

As we gather to share heartfelt stories and support the mission of providing college and trade school scholarships and mentorship to local students who have lost a parent, we will also commemorate 12 years of impactful work that has already awarded over $1.993 million in scholarships to 268 deserving students who reside within Lyons Township High School District 204. Together, we will continue to make a difference in the lives of our Scholars and their families.Legacy Guild 12th Annual

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Joe Wabick: Unlocking Growth By Maximizing Value

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2025/02/26

Joseph is the managing partner and founding member of Chicago based investment bank and restructuring firm Kreshmore Group. Joseph is primarily tasked with the oversight of the existing restructure and M&A platform, implementation of strategic initiatives, project management, and key client relationship management. Joseph steers Kreshmore’s overall vision with the help of a highly experienced advisory staff. Joseph’s background is a mix of restructure /corporate renewal as well as capital

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LBM Flash Moments: The Value of Diversifying Income...

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2025/02/25

Phil discusses the importance of multiple income sources for business owners and employees, emphasizing the need to manage income taxes and deductions effectively. He shares insights from his father, who worked in various trades and real estate to ensure financial stability. Phil highlights his own diverse investments, including limited partnerships, real estate, and alternative investments, which provide significant deductions and financial security. He advises maximizing 401(k) plans and preparing

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Adam Codilis: Balancing Law and Entrepreneurship

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2025/02/19

Adam Codilis is a legal professional specializing in the banking and default services industries, with extensive expertise in mortgage law, real estate law, default litigation, defense of consumer litigation, title insurance, and regulatory/compliance issues. Alongside his legal practice skills, Adam possesses substantial experience in management and enjoys collaborating with a team of leaders to provide outstanding, forward-thinking legal services to his clients. In addition to his banking and real

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LBM Flash Moments: Building Trust Through Honest...

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2025/02/18

In this episode, Phil dives into the power of feedback—why it’s essential for growth in both business and life. He shares personal stories, including a listener whose spouse had a strong reaction to the podcast and a contractor who took immediate action on tax filings after tuning in.Phil explores the role of family and friends in delivering the tough truths that colleagues might hesitate to share. He emphasizes the importance of keeping an open mind, building trust in the feedback process, and

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Jennifer Conroyd: Making Waves in Fitness With...

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2025/02/12

Jennifer Conroyd is the founder of Fluid Running, a deep-water running fitness company, offering group classes in the western suburbs of Chicago and an app-based system available internationally. She created Fluid Running after she got injured training for a marathon. She is an 18-time Boston Marathon qualifier and an Ironman finisher. She is passionate about fitness and doesn’t want people stopped because of pain, age, weight, or fitness level. Jennifer holds several health and fitness

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LBM Flash Moments: Setting And Meeting Expectations

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2025/02/11

Phil discusses the importance of setting and meeting expectations, both personally and professionally. He shares his experience of implementing an expectations program at Fornaro Law, emphasizing self-reflection and critical conversations. Phil aims to grow his podcast to inspire a broader audience and improve client development. He highlights the value of aligning expectations with team members and the significance of exceeding expectations to foster growth. Phil encourages listeners to set and

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53:43

Joe Kroc: Mentorship, Mistakes, and Making a Difference

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2025/02/05

Joe serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer of FNBC Bank & Trust in La Grange, IL. He has been a member of the FNBC team since 2012 and manages a group of several commercial and consumer loan officers at FNBC’s various locations.He develops and services banking and loan relationships with businesses, investors, individuals, and not-for-profits. His specialization includes loans for purchasing or refinancing commercial, investment, multi-family, office/medical, retail,

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