Creating Opportunities and Impact Through Network Building with Brian Pallas

In this episode of the Colloquium Podcast, we have Brian Pallas, founder and CEO of Opportunity Network, a business matchmaking platform enabling high-quality decision-makers to share and connect to business opportunities worldwide. Brian shares how he started his company and what inspired him to help companies connect with opportunities around the world. He also talks about how you can execute an idea and turn it into reality. Brian shares how you, as an individual or a company, can create an impact on the world. Listen in![00:01 – 08:21] Opening SegmentI introduce Brian to the showBrian’s backgroundGoing to business schoolWork experienceEstablishing Opportunity Network[08:22 – 19:21] Got an Idea? Start with Giving Value!What made Brian want to start Opportunity NetworkCreating an impact Eliminating the cost of lost opportunitiesRegenerating economic growthBrian on executing an ideaStart with giving valueMistakes he made when starting outBrian’s advice to his younger selfGo for it![19:22 – 30:26] Making an Impact Through Network BuildingBrian shares his most amazing dealsHow the network impacts an individual memberWhat change do you want to make?How Brian convinced big organizations[30:27 – 32:16] Closing SegmentHow you can connect with Brian and his companyFinal thoughtsTweetable Quotes“Impact is not just driven by your action, it’s driven by your intention. If they're not there in the first place, and you're not willing to make economic sacrifices, you're not willing to really stand behind it, it's not going to happen.” - Brian Pallas“You have to go through some tough choices sometimes to make sure that you can do good... And eventually that will do well for you.” - Brian PallasResources Mentioned:Opportunity NetworkExcelsior Capital------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Brian via email and LinkedIn!Check out Opportunity Network’s website and LinkedIn!Connect with me:LinkedInLIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US  A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.