6 Degrees Or Less

Marcos and I have been friends since Fall 1993, when we were both attending the University of Texas and going through the Maverick program (www.texaswranglers.org) together. Despite time and space, we've managed to stay closely connected over the years and I've always been fascinated by the work he does writing and directing movies. I recently had the opportunity to catch up with him when he was on tour (literally, he was walking to dinner with the band when we did this interview) with In The Valley Below, promoting his new movie, "The Pink Chateau".  We talked about his journey from Austin to Manhattan to Miami to Hollywood and all the twists and turns along the way, in addition to the power of networking and building effective relationships. Writer/director Marcos Efron was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and raised in Houston, Texas. Following a short career in finance, Marcos moved to Los Angeles and learned his craft from the ground up, writing and directing commercials, short films, and award-winn

I sat down with Del Keffer, a Columbus, Ohio native and 40 year veteran of durable goods distribution to talk about relationshiping, the power of listening and investing in others, and our shared interest and commitment to making Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. a great place to work. Del is incredibly passionate about, and steadfastly believes that, trust-based business relationships and teamwork drive superior results. As Kirby-Smith's VP of Sales, I appreciate his leadership and ability to bring out the best in people.  www.sethmccolley.com www.6degreesorless.com www.kirby-smith.com

Tune into my conversation with Brandy Schade as we talk about #relationshiping, #strengthsfinder and how one size does NOT fit all when it comes to #networking and building meaningful relationships. Brandy Schade is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach who has been helping individuals and teams leverage their strengths to increase performance over the past five years.  Her background spans statistics, programming, processes improvement, system analysis, speaking and coaching.   She has spent time working in product, pricing, sales, development, delivery, operations, consulting and emerging technology across industries such as life and health insurance, actuarial consulting, fitness and travel technology.  Reach out to Brandy today to maximize your strengths!  #Gallup #StrengthsFinder #CliftonStrengths #Coach #StrengthsCoach #StrengthsFinder2.0 #GallupCoach www.sethmccolley.com www.6degreesorlesscom

Be sure to tune into my conversation with Sean Self, Founder and CEO of Self Opportunity, a recruitment solutions company based in Lewisville, TX. I had the pleasure of working with Sean years ago (as a client) and we established a relationship of trust and respect that we need more of in today's business environment. Sean has a great story to tell about how his career got started, the value of putting yourself out there and saying "yes", and some great thoughts on how to prioritize your time as it relates to networking events and commitments.  www.selfopportunity.com www.sethmccolley.com #networking #relationshiping #dfw #recruiting #selfopportunity #MOTM #baldisbeautiful 

Tune into my conversation with Jan Watson, Founder and CEO of Better Job Fit, Inc., as we talk about #networking, #relationshiping, finding a job versus creating a job, behavioral diversity, what it means to "play it small", and so much more!   www.betterjobfit.com www.6degreesorless.com www.sethmccolley.com  About Jan Watson With over two decades of global business development and job-placement experience ranging from the corridors of Capitol Hill to the front lines of the healthcare industry, Jan is recognized as being on the cutting edge of science to position people in their strengths. With an impressive track record in domestic and international sales, marketing, and training, she is a powerful presenter, trainer and author committed to creating positive company cultures, seamless teams and helping individuals transition strategically into their next career path and purpose.   Behavior Diversity™  In 2009, Jan left the top ranks of a multi-national ophthalmic industry lea

Take a ride with Bruce Waller and I in the "carpool lane"! In this episode, we talk about networking, vulnerability, the importance of showing up, three different types of networks (external, internal and social), and Bruce's book, "Find Your Lane". Tune in to find out why Bruce is one of the HR icons of our time! You can find Bruce at www.brucewaller.com and you can find me at www.sethmccolley.com. #6degreesorless #relationshiping #findyourlane #networking 

Mike Caracalas is a friend, former boss, leadership coach and author. I sat down with Mike to talk about the importance of networking, pivotal networking moments in his career, and lessons learned along the way. Join us for a real, honest conversation about relationshiping and the power of being comfortable with yourself. You can find Mike at www.caracalas.com and his book is "Corporate Life is Hell". #6degreesorless #networking #relationshiping #vulnerability #microrelationships

This is a trailer for my new podcast, 6 Degrees or Less, which is focused on the art and power of networking.