| Regis Philbin told a story of his continuing | | | | minutes and concluded with Regis giving a great |
| relationship over a period of years with a New | | | | plug for Caruso's company on the air. That warm |
| York City cop, Thomas Caruso. While on his beat, | | | | story and free publicity likely produced a number |
| Caruso would frequently accompany Philbin as he | | | | of new prospects for Noble Security. Such is the |
| walked to a gym several blocks away, sharing | | | | power of social and business networking, |
| warm conversation. Philbin, of course, would tell | | | | connections and personal relationships. Granted, |
| countless stories of Notre Dame from his | | | | this unique relationship provided the opportunity to |
| experiences and Curoso, thoroughly enjoying | | | | receive national exposure, but the same result |
| them, would get caught up in the experiences. | | | | can be experienced by most of us in our |
| Philbin, shocked to discover that Caruso had never | | | | networking efforts, although it may rake a little |
| been to the Indiana campus, arranged for a trip | | | | longer if we lack that prime-time connection. |
| for the two of them which they thoroughly | | | | The remarkable principle of Six Degrees of |
| enjoyed. In fact, so much so that they did it again | | | | Separation states that we are all related |
| and remain friends to this day! | | | | somehow within six iterations. Since that is true, |
| Philbin described seeing his friend every so often | | | | our very relationships will eventually provide the |
| and just yesterday enjoyed lunch together. Regis | | | | exposure we desire. It's not so much who you |
| was again shocked to discover that Caruso, now | | | | know directly, but rather who you know who |
| retired from the force, was president of his own | | | | knows who you need to know! Again, as in so |
| security company. What a security company it is! | | | | many endeavors worth pursuing, the key is |
| Regis was totally surprised to discover just how | | | | persistence. Take action. Get your compelling |
| successful this cop/entrepreneur had become. | | | | message out to as many people as possible on a |
| Kelly was quick to point out that it was | | | | continuous basis, and as they share it with others, |
| undoubtedly his affiliation with Notre Dame that | | | | your goals will be met. Harvey Mackay and Mark |
| made the difference with his success! | | | | Victor Hansen built their empires on the back of |
| Caruso transferred his police career experience | | | | their Rolodex. They realized that the resources |
| and relationships with other like-minded, | | | | and people they needed to accomplish their goals |
| outstanding officers into a growing, profitable | | | | were close by. |
| business concept. It's always gratifying to hear of | | | | The lesson here is to make certain that everyone |
| entrepreneurial success, especially among the | | | | you know is aware of what you do and what |
| heroes of New York's Finest! Caruso sells safety | | | | your expertise is. Taken a step further, inform |
| and peace of mind to celebrities who desire | | | | your friends of your goals ask them for their |
| protection. | | | | contacts that may help you. The resources you |
| Regis and Kelly openly discussed the story of | | | | need are there, you simply need to connect the |
| Regis' relationship with Tom Caruso for several | | | | dots. |