Synonymous With Networking in Chicago Area

… Meet Your Relationship-building Guides!

Lillian Bjorseth, president, Duoforce Enterprises, Inc.

A client said, “Lillian is without question one of the most brilliant and charismatic speakers I’ve met. Her ability to personally connect with each and every member of her audience is truly remarkable.” Lillian is a highly sought-after communication and business networking skills speaker, trainer, coach and author. The Chicago Tribune calls her a “networking expert,” and the Association Forum of Chicagoland dubs her “the business networking authority.” Her many products are essential components for excellence in networking and communication skills.

Lillian received the 2011 Wordsmith award from the National Speakers Association-Illinois Chapter and in 2010 was named Member of the Year. She was also named 2009 Outstanding Chicago Speaker by Red Carpet Concierge, a Great Women of the 21st Century and an Influential Woman in Business. Her book Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last, is in its third edition. She is a certified DiSC® trainer and a top graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Fortune 100 experience include 11 years at AT&T where she coached top executives in communication and media relations. LinkedIn Profile

Jason Jacobsohn, business advisor, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative

Jason Jacobsohn Jason Jacobsohn is well known in the Chicago area as a “connector” and go-to person for entrepreneurs who want to grow and maintain their success.  For the past 10 years, he has provided venture development services to align businesses with resources for growth. Services he has provided include investor readiness preparation and coaching, strategic advisory services, business development, resource development, and capital formation.  Currently, he is a Business Advisor with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative and Chicago Director of the Founder Institute. Jason is familiar with the needs of emerging businesses as a result of his assistance to hundreds of entrepreneurs across multiple industries.  

Jason is passionate about advocating for entrepreneurs through his business and community efforts. He has served on the board, contributed to, or been an active member of The Big Idea Forum, DePaul Entrepreneurs Network, Illinois Entrepreneurship Consortium, and DePaul University Alumni Board.  Jason received his MBA from DePaul University and his BBA from University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Also, he shares his perspective about business networking on his blog at Networking Insight and frequent talks about networking to various groups around Chicagoland. LinkedIn Profile; Follow me at @JasonJacobsohn.

Testimonials

"Lillian is astute, personable, inventive and interactive throughout her presentations, and a pleasure to work with. When you hire Lillian for a seminar or event, you get much more than a trainer, coach, author or speaker, you get a strategic business partner who is as interested in your event's success as she is in providing a high-caliber presentation and learning experience for your attendees. I recommend Lillian Bjorseth highly and without hesitation or reservation."

Debra Leonard-Porch, 2008-2009 President

IAAP - Illinois Division

"Lillian Bjorseth is a wealth of information and knowledge in the business and networking arena. The LinkedIn Local Network was privileged to have Lillian as the keynote speaker at our Opportunity Seekers event on June 14, 2010. She shared valuable tools and information with an engaging speaking style and we received excellent feedback on her presentation from the attendees. We appreciate the time and effort that Lillian devoted to our event. Lillian is a true professional and consummate networker."

Mike Boeler

Business Development and Social Media Advisor, Chicago area

"Thank you so much for your insights for branding ourselves. I found the information you provided was very timely and useful."

Marta Petter, Director

Tarta Marketing, LLC


"Jason is a wonderful mentor. He is patient and listens to my needs. I attend all of his networking functions because they are well thought out and highly informational.  I appreciate the time that he spends with me."

Gayle Levine