What if the key to business success isn’t selling harder, but serving deeper? In this episode of the Podcast, host Steve Ramona welcomes networking leader Chris Borja into a candid conversation about rebuilding business around human connection, intention, and service.
Chris opens up about his journey—from introverted professional who dreaded networking to founder of a vibrant community grounded in connection rather than transactions. We meet him at a pivotal moment when he realized that true referrals arrive when you stop telling people what you do and start asking who they are, where they come from, and what they care about.
You’ll hear the vivid image of Chris growing up in his father’s auto‑restoration shop, absorbing the ethos of “help first, earn later,” and how that ethic planted the seeds of a networking group that treats every encounter like a relationship—not a sale. As Steve and Chris unpack real‑world conversation starters, next‑gen communication hacks, and the art of creating harmony between business, life, and service, you’ll be invited to think of your next move as more than a meeting—it’s a moment to serve.
If you’ve ever felt awkward walking into a room full of strangers, puzzled by how to stay visible without pitching, or longing to build something meaningful rather than merely lucrative, this episode is your invitation to step into a higher‑impact network.
P.S. Choose one person this week you didn’t previously know, ask them a genuine question (not “What do you do?”), and see what service reveals.
Guest Bio:
Chris Borja grew up in his father’s auto‑restoration garage—where Mustangs roared, hands were grease‑soaked, and the motto was “help, don’t charge.” From shy introvert to networking community founder, Chris built a platform where relationships fuel referrals, service drives success, and diversity becomes strength. His mission: show professionals how to make business an act of generous connection—one authentic conversation at a time.
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