The Ultimate Networker: Building Connection, Confidence, and Legacy

The Ultimate Networker: Building Connection, Confidence, and Legacy

Author: Julie Riga November 7, 2025 Duration: 34:21

The Ultimate Networker: Building Connection, Confidence, and Legacy


Guest: George Dubec | Host: Julie Riga

Join Julie Riga as she sits down with George Dubec, founder of The Ultimate Networker and The Founder’s League, to explore what it means to build a purpose-driven network rooted in leadership, integrity, and growth.


With over 50 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, George shares the mindset and values that helped him lead with clarity, build authentic relationships, and create a meaningful legacy through connection.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How authentic leadership and networking drive career growth and transformation
  • Why respect, integrity, and follow-through are key to professional success
  • The importance of mentorship and community in personal and business development
  • How to align your values, vision, and purpose to build lasting impact


Featured Quotes:

"You can get anything you want by using your network."

"Networking is not about selling. It’s about serving, connecting, and staying on course."


Connect with George Dubec:

Website: theultimatenetworker.com

Books: Ultimate Networking

Communities: The Founder’s League | Love List Network


Listen to Stay On Course with Julie Riga wherever you get your podcasts and discover how to lead with purpose, build authentic connections, and grow your legacy through intentional leadership.




Julie Riga has spent years in the trenches as a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author, and she knows a secret: the path to success is often cluttered with internal roadblocks. In her Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success podcast, she moves beyond surface-level advice to explore the real, often unspoken, ingredients that sustain leaders. Each conversation is built for those who are outwardly accomplished-CEOs, managers, or driven entrepreneurs-but who sometimes wrestle privately with doubts about their direction, their decisions, or their ability to truly lead. Julie brings a certified coach's perspective to these universal challenges, dissecting the mindset shifts and practical frameworks that create lasting confidence and control. You'll hear honest discussions about transitioning from a hands-on operator to an inspirational leader, managing the weight of responsibility, and cultivating a vision that feels both ambitious and authentic. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a resilient foundation for your career and ventures. Tune in for a blend of personal reflection, actionable strategies, and the kind of clarity that helps high-achievers not just reach their goals, but enjoy the journey there. The entire archive of this podcast offers a deep resource for anyone committed to growing their influence and impact in business and beyond.
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