On the Schmooze

Hosted ByRobbie Samuels

Welcome to On the Schmooze, a weekly podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have achieved success in their field or industry. I ask probing questions to get them to share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Put insights from me and my guests into action this week and you’ll benefit from for years to come. Podcast inspired by Dorie Clark, Guy Raz, Pat Flynn, Jonny Nastor, Dale Carnegie.


All Episodes

OTS 328: Influence through Energy – Jann Freed

Today’s guest helps organizations and individuals get from where they are to where they want to go. She engages employees, develops leaders, and helps people find meaning on a daily basis—a concept she calls “breadcrumb legacy.” She is a…

OTS 327: Channeling Energy – Joseph Luckett

Today’s guest is all about REAL-ationship building. He has created a unique twist to networking that transforms how and why professionals meet one another. After years of successfully growing his business through networking, he and his wife, Carol,…

OTS 326: Highs and Lows – Jocelynn Harward

Today’s guest wants to journey to success without compromise. She is an ambitious woman with big goals and the unrelenting grit that has turned them into reality.  She is a two-time Inc 500 winner, 18 times 2 Comma Club winner, and a retired…

OTS 325: Peace Queen – Melannie Denise Cunningham

Today’s guest is a dynamic leader and social justice advocate. She is a highly sought-after social justice thought partner recognized for her passion, activism, and unapologetic talk around anti-racist community building and healing.  With a…

OTS 324: Strategic Success – John Ruhlin

Today’s guest is an expert in developing relationships for strategic success.  He is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one…

OTS 323: Growth Through Music – Milana Leshinsky

Today’s guest is passionate about helping coaches, authors, and speakers leverage their expertise. She uses simplicity as a growth strategy. She is the creator of Coaching Genie, a coaching platform that allows coaches to deliver programs and scale…

OTS 322: Undoing Harm – Tarzan Kay

Today’s guest dreams of a world where email marketing is fun and everybody wins. She teaches email marketing skills to online businesses, digital course creators, and freelance service providers. She came up in her career writing copy for popular…

OTS 321: The Big Ask – LeRon L. Barton

Today’s guest is a writer and speaker committed to fighting for social justice. He has written over one hundred essays and articles about racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, tech, and business.  His latest book, “Straight Dope: A…

OTS 320: People Sculptor – Ebony Smith

Today’s guest is a people sculptor. Bringing an innovative, straightforward approach, she pushes individuals to leave their “Subject Matter Expert” mindset behind and become relationship-oriented leaders that drive their organizations into the…