The LinkedIn Strategy That Accidentally Made a Small-Town Banker Famous

08/06/2025 30 min Temporada 2 Episodio 21

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The Banker Who Accidentally Became a LinkedIn InfluencerRay Schwetz never planned to become a social media personality. As VP of Business Banking at Jovia Financial Credit Union, he just wanted to show off his awesome clients. But his simple selfie strategy turned him into a LinkedIn subject matter expert with thousands of impressions.This conversation goes deep into Ray's philosophy that your network IS your net worth - but not in the way most people think. Forget collecting business cards. Ray reveals why making ONE meaningful connection beats handing out 30 cards every time.You'll learn:The personal credit mistake that kills business loansWhy Ray started taking selfies with everyone (genius strategy)How a cancer diagnosis led to 9 years of survival and community impactThe banking myths costing business owners serious moneyRay's 8-year journey from terrified first-time radio guest to veteran podcasterRay's Background:16 years at Jovia Financial Credit Union, 9-year cancer survivor, LLS volunteer leader, Tower Talk Business Radio co-host, and Nassau Community College Foundation board member. He's the guy everyone goes to on Long Island - and after this conversation, you'll understand why.Ray Schwetz:Email: [email protected]: 516-289-2409 (call/text)LinkedIn: [Active daily - look for the selfies!]Tower Talk Business Radio:Live: Thursdays 3pm EST on WHPC 90.3 FMStreaming: iHeartRadioPodcast: Spotify, iHeartRadio, all major platformsGet Involved:LLS Light the Night: Visit lls.orgNCC Scholarships: ncc.eduBusiness Leaders Council: Contact Ray for detailsReady to share YOUR story? Book our state-of-the-art recording studio at www.nomstudios.coNeed marketing help for your business? Contact www.nommedia.co for full-service digital marketing solutions📱 FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:🍎 Apple Podcasts🎵 Spotify📻 iHeartMedia🔔 Hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode!💬 CONNECT WITH US:👍 Like this episode if Ray's networking tips resonated with you💭 Comment below: What's YOUR biggest networking challenge?📤 Share this episode with a business owner who needs to hear Ray's banking insights⭐ Leave us a 5-star review - it helps other entrepreneurs find these valuable conversations!🚀 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS? Ray proved that authentic relationships drive real results. What story will YOU tell?#BusinessBanking #Networking #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusiness #CancerSurvivor #LinkedInStrategy #CommunityLeadership #NOMStudios #BusinessPodcast #LongIslandBusiness #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth"I'm not looking to give my card to 30 people. I'm looking to see a couple of people I already know, make sure I connect with them, and then introduce people to each other. That's what networking is all about." - Ray Schwetz

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