Forrest Derr is a Fractional COO, EOS® Integrator, and founder of Derr Consulting. Specializing in helping business leaders bring structure to chaos, Forrest partners with organizations to align strategy with execution, drive accountability, and scale efficiently, all while preserving company culture.

A former full-time Integrator for companies running EOS, Forrest now works across industries as a trusted operator, advisor, and community builder. He's known for his "net weaving" philosophy, a high-impact approach to sales and growth through authentic relationship-building and value-first connections.

SHOW SUMMARY

In this episode of Selling from the Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy sit down with Forrest Derr, a Fractional COO and EOS Integrator, to explore the concept of net weaving, a powerful, service-driven alternative to traditional networking.

Instead of collecting business cards, Forrest builds genuine connections by helping others succeed first. He shares how consistent, intentional introductions can turn into real relationships, collaborative communities, and a full sales pipeline.

Whether you're a sales professional, executive, or entrepreneur, this episode will show you how serving others without expectation can unlock exponential business growth.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Net weaving > networking — it's about connecting people selflessly, not extracting value.
• Long-term play — relationships take time, but deliver consistent, compounding rewards.
• Build small groups — foster trust and collaboration by creating purpose-driven communities.
• Your network is your asset — when people work with you, they also gain access to your connections.
• Pipeline through generosity — helping others fills your funnel more effectively than pitching.
• Give freely — offer ideas, referrals, and introductions without keeping score.

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

It’s not about making the sale—it’s about making the connection.

Net weaving is trying to meet people to figure out who you can introduce.

When you get me, you don’t just get me—you get my entire network.

The pipeline will come because your people are going to refer business to each other.

📌 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION

Connect with Forrest Derr:
➡️Forrest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestkderr/

Learn more about Darrell and Larry:

➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/

➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/

➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net

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