Rick Itzkowich

Current

Social Networking Specializing on LinkedIn at Productive Learning & Leisure
VP Marketing at Productive Learning & Leisure,LLC
Co-founder at Productive Learning & Leisure. LLC

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Past

President at BNI
Trainer at The Summit Organization

Education

University of Phoenix
University of Southern California

Recommended

60 people have recommended Rick

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

Social Networking for Newbies

Rick Itzkowich’s Summary

My personal mantra is "Live an Xtraordinary Life" When all is said and done, I'm very direct and I also have a highly developed "non-truth" (a.k.a. BS) detector. I challenge people to stop being reasonable and embrace an "anything is possible mentality."

At PL&L we work with successful entrepreneurs who have yet to reach the level of achievement and/or satisfaction that they know is possible We help companies create a culture of openness & accountability.

I have worked in the Personal Growth field since 1980 and have facilitated hundreds of trainings involving thousands of people.

For the past two years I've really focused on learning how to effectively use Social Networking to generate business and to share this with others.

Rick Itzkowich’s Specialties:

-- Helping create a culture of transparency and trust
-- Working with partners to make sure their goals are in alignment
-- Using LinkedIn effectively
-- Helping BNI members triple their referrrals
-- Educating newbies on the proper use of Social Networking to generate new business

Rick Itzkowich’s Experience

Social Networking Specializing on LinkedIn

Productive Learning & Leisure

(Partnership; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

February 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)

I help people to really understand the value of Social Networking and LinkedIn in particular. I help them get beyond both the hype and the overwhelming feelings and give them both strategic and tactical approaches to help them gain major benefits from these activities.
VP Marketing

Productive Learning & Leisure,LLC

(Partnership; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

May 1993 — Present (16 years 7 months)

Productive Learning & Leisure is a personal growth and self-improvement company that offers seminars and trainings to help people experience a greater sense of fulfillment, passion, excitement and balance in their life.

I help design and implement the different programs to help our customers and prospects who have a need for our services to get to know, like and trust us.
Co-founder

Productive Learning & Leisure. LLC

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

May 1992 — Present (17 years 7 months)

My primary responsibilities in the business include facilitating the courses and doing business development for new corporate clients. I also build strategic alliances with people and businesses who can help us grow the Open Enrollment business.

Secondary responsibilities include managing of the sales staff and directing the marketing of the business.
President

BNI

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

October 1998 — September 1999 (1 year )

During my tenure as President of the Del Mar Chapter of BNI in San Diego, our chapter grew from 16 to 34 members.
Trainer

The Summit Organization

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

1979 — 1990 (11 years )

I learned the power of being unreasonable and achieving things my mind said were impossible. I helped thousands of people live more fulfilling lives

Rick Itzkowich’s Education

University of Phoenix

BA , Business Administration , 1988 — 1990

I decided to "go back to school" 10 years after I left because I was tired of being asked the question: "what kind of degree do you have" and having to explain to people that I didn't have a degree and I didn't need one. So I finally got my degree and lo and behold, people stopped asking me. Other than this, the next best thing I got from getting my degree was getting rid of my fear of computers.
University of Southern California

1976 — 1979

I went to U.S.C. so that I could play baseball. Unfortunately I was neither good enough nor motivated enough to make the team. As a result, I never took full advantage of what the school had to offer. Even though I maintained a 3.5 GPA, I finally dropped out after my junior year since it made no sense to keep spending all that money with the attitude I had.

Activities and Societies:

Joined the "anti-fraternity" fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha. We were not well regarded in the "Greek System" but the rest of the college loved us.