BETWEEN THE REFERRALS

EPISODE 15: RP365 PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Five Eleven Media Group — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we sit down with Abbey Nicholas, the Executive Director for NAMI McHenry. We discuss several aspects of mental health, mental illness, suicide and how NAMi is able to assist the community through their peer based staff. Find out how NAMI can help you, a family member, a friend or co-worker work through their mental health issue.
(Referral Partners 365 has chosen NAMI as one of their philanthropy partners for 2025)

EPISODE 14: SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING - BEYOND THE ALGORITHM

Five Eleven Media Group — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we sit down with the ladies from Stellar Edge and discuss the current state of social media marketing, algorithms, what's the latest and greatest trends and the impact of AI on social media. Do not miss this episode!

EPISODE 13: The Floor-One-One

Five Eleven Media Group — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we sit down with Arnie and Allison Lee, owners of Old Floor 2 New, and we discuss the 411 regarding flooring and how to choose the best flooring and products for your home. From hardwood to tile to linoleum to laminate to luxury vinyl planking - how to choose the best material for your home and what to know about the quality of the products and what mistakes to avoid.

EPISODE 12: BRINGING YOUR BRAND TO LIFE THROUGH PRINT MEDIA

Five Eleven Media Group — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode we sit down with Kevin Goers, the owner of Service Printing Corporation and the "purveyor of fine quality printed materials." In short, Kevin is a commercial printer and his company has been outfitted with the latest print technology to provide their clients the best possible products on the market. Kevin takes us through his journey from humble beginnings to where the company is today. Not only is Kevin a great business owner, but he's one of the nicest humans you'll ever meet. Join us for an very informative podcast.

EPISODE 11: CREATING CUSTOM OUTDOOR SPACES WITH TL DECKS

Five Eleven Media Group — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode we sit down with Alex Larson, owner of TL Decks, who specializes in creating custom outdoor spaces where their clients' can have comfortable conversations on the daily. Learn more about Alex and his wife, Danielle, and their expanding family and how they started the business and have rapidly grown into a premier provider of custom decks and outdoor spaces.

EPISODE 10: YOUR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES DONE RIGHT

Five Eleven Media Group — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode Anan Bruton, the owner and chief designer at JWB Home Solutions, joins us to discuss creating indoor and outdoor spaces in their clients' homes. Find out how they specialize in these indoor and outdoor spaces, especially water mitigation and drainage in landscaping spaces.

EPISODE NINE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING A HOME LOAN (AND MORE)

Five Eleven Media Group — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode we dive into the world of home loans with mortgage expert Bryan Reed (Neighborhood Loans). If you're a first time home buyer - what to expect throughout the process. Need help with your credit? Bryan gives us some suggestions on how to improve that score so you can get approved. Already have a home but need to access your home's equity? Bryan walks us through the best process to achieve this. How helpful is Bryan's information? Let's find out...

EPISODE EIGHT: What you need to know about the changes when buying and selling a home (2024 NAR Settlement Ruling)

Five Eleven Media Group — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Vince Romano (Realtor at Keller Williams Success Realty) walks us through, in specific detail, how the 2024 NAR (National Association of Realtors) Settlement will effect the buying and selling of homes going forward.

EPISODE SEVEN: What You Need to Know About Mortgages in Today's Economy and the Tax Implications

Five Eleven Media Group — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Bryan Reed (NeighborhoodLoans), Brian Klingenberg (Cornerstone National Bank & Trust) and Tony Quagliano (Eric J. Fernandez & Co.) discuss the current state of the economy, how it's currently effecting the mortgage industry and the process and tax implications of residential, commercial and investment mortgage loans.

EPISODE SIX: How Technology and AI are Changing The Photo, Video and Social Media Landscape

Five Eleven Media Group — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Erin Reed with Erin Reed Photography, Dylan Ludgwig with Digital Origin Productions and Brendan Tomis with Comcast Business discuss the current landscape of their respective industries and how changes in technology and the growing influence of AI affects their business, as well as, social media.

EPISODE FIVE: ARE YOU HIRING A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PRICE OR QUALITY?

Five Eleven Media Group — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we are joined by Allison Lee from Old Floor 2 New, Jemma Cabral from E-Z Clean Group and Kyle Barth from Denali Clean Cleaning and Restoration. We explore the value of hiring a quality service provider and how to avoid hiring the wrong company. These three business owners bring their experience to the table as we discuss what it takes to be in business long-term and what hiring a quality company really looks like.

EPISODE FOUR: THE 411 ON INSURANCE, ROOFS AND THE TRUTH ABOUT SOLAR

Five Eleven Media Group — Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we explore the current insurance landscape and what is driving the higher costs of insurance, what to expect when replacing or repairing a roof and the truth about installing solar panels on your roof. Don't miss this information packed episode feature Joanna Syzmanski with Smith & Associates Insurance Services, Joe Mac with Expert Roofing and Jim Brooks from 123Mechanical.

EPISODE THREE: SYNERGY, MARKETING & PROMOTING YOUR BRAND

Five Eleven Media Group — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Goers, owner of Service Printing Corporation, Sara White, owner of Hyperstitch and Sin VanV, partner at Stellar Edge Marketing. We discuss the synergy between a printing company, an apparel company and a marketing company. Kevin, Sara and Sin walk us through their history, the process at each of their companies and how they work together to bring value to a client. Join us for another in-depth discuss of how companies working together can help serve the community.

EPISODE TWO: BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CONTRACTOR

Five Eleven Media Group — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Anon Bruton with JWB Home Solutions, Dave Hathway with Upstream Home and Alex Larson with TL Decks discuss the a variety of topics such as how to choose the right contractor, what to look for in the vetting process, what to expect when you hire a quality contractor, what is important from both the contractor and client side when executing a project and we will learn how these three contractors serve the community and how their businesses operate on a daily basis.

EPISODE ONE: THE TRANSFORMATION

Five Eleven Media Group — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:19:27 -0600

In this inaugural episode, we discuss the importance of networking and our role as a resource in the community. Bryan Reed (American Portfolio Mortgage), Vince Romano (Vince Romano Realty/ Keller Williams) and Tony Quagliano (Eric J. Fernandez & Co.) discuss how Referral Partners 365 started almost 15 years ago and how this group has transformed from a typical "networking group" into philanthropists, mentors for their referral partners and a true resource to the community.