Best Competitive Enterprise Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Capitalism and the Historians with Phil Magness 43:42

7h ago43:42

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This week we cover the prospect of Inflation Reduction Act 2.0, rising consumer confidence, the perils of stress bragging, and a new collection of essays about legendary economist Adam Smith. Our interview this week is with Phil Magness, the David J. Theroux Chair in Political Economy at the Independent Institute. We talk about capitalism, slavery,…

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Promo Insiders: A Look Back On The Wild Proxy Fight For Control Of Gildan 13:03

7h ago13:03

13:03

After being fired in December, Glenn Chamandy returned as president/CEO of the Top 40 supplier in late May, capping a corporate war that had lasted months.By ASI

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Giving for a Cause with Peter Lipsett 48:58

1d ago48:58

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This week we cover attitudes toward social media companies, the guerilla war over ESG investing, YIMBY housing reforms in Austin, and new research on high-skilled immigration. Our interview this week is with Peter Lipsett, vice president at DonorsTrust. We talk about charitable giving, tax deductions, donor privacy, and how to make the world a bett…

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Promo Insiders: Talking 7-Figure Sales With ASI Media’s Distributor Up-And-Comer Of The Year 14:53

3h ago14:53

14:53

Rielly Troyer of Proforma Printhouse (asi/491465) is a promo products-selling whiz kid who generated over $1 million in annual revenue at just 23 years old. In this Promo Insiders, he offers insights into his success.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: Catching Up With The 2024 Supplier Salesperson Of The Year 18:16

1h ago18:16

18:16

Jessica Hiner of The Magnet Group shares why she believes it’s a badge of honor to be called “relentless” and shares some of her best sales tips.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: Sales Inspiration With ASI Media’s 2024 Distributor Salesperson Of The Year 18:19

2h ago18:19

18:19

Rose Sarro, VP of Sales for Promo Direct (asi/300477), explains how she gave up practically her entire client roster and was still able to achieve personal sales records.By ASI

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Liberty Movement Jobs with Claire Kittle Dixon 52:29

10h ago52:29

52:29

This week we cover the war on prices, the great un-wokening of corporate America, the attack on credit card points and miles, and why maternal health in the U.S. is doing just fine. Our interview this week is with Claire Kittle Dixon, executive director of the non-profit recruiting and staffing agency Talent Market. We’ll talk about finding the rig…

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Promo Insiders: Entrepreneur Ramon Ray On Making Human Connections In A Digital World 14:20

8d ago14:20

14:20

Ramon Ray, a small-business expert and successful entrepreneur, will be giving a keynote address at the upcoming ASI Chicago show. In this episode of Promo Insiders, he talk about why it’s so important for sales leaders and company executives to connect with their clients on a human level and he shares tips for making a positive impact online and i…

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Technology and Politics with Corbin Barthold 1:15:36

1d ago1:15:36

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This week we cover bringing your parents to a job interview, the case against a universal basic income, and why we shouldn’t use science fiction to regulate AI. Our interview this week is with Corbin Barthold, Internet Policy Counsel at TechFreedom and host of the Tech Policy Podcast. We talk about the history of podcasting, how consumer tech impac…

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Promo Insiders: Standing Out From The Competition 5:20

3h ago5:20

5:20

Samantha Strazanac, CEO and founder of Strazanac Solutions (asi/338036) and a newly listed ASI distributor, talks about offering a diverse menu of services and staying competitive in the midst of industry-wide M&A.By ASI

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Promo Insiders: Tim Andrews & Dave Leskusky Offer Insights on the ASI, PRINTING United Alliance Deal 24:22

26d ago24:22

24:22

Andrews, president/CEO of the Advertising Specialty Institute, and Leskusky, president of the Alliance, deliver in-depth perspective on how ASI’s acquisition of a promo-focused events and media portfolio from PRINTING United, along with a new partnership between the organizations, will benefit print and promo purveyors.…

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Technology and Society with Will Rinehart 56:12

15d ago56:12

56:12

This week we cover nuclear radiation, luxury handbags, rent control, net neutrality, and malaria. Our interview this week is with Will Rinehart, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. We talk about nature vs. human creation, anxiety over social change, how the government is going to regulate AI, and the future of techno-optimism. Free …

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Frontier Economics with Kendall Cotton 40:37

25d ago40:37

40:37

This week we cover the diamond jubilee of the Philadelphia Society, the cost of government regulation in the UK, the birth of the Abundance Institute, and the attempt to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest rule on credit card late fees. Our interview this week is with Kendall Cotton, president of the Frontier Institute. We ta…

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Promo Insiders: An Inside Look At The Acquisition Involving Showdown Displays & AAA Innovationsmp3 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

John Bruellman, CEO of Showdown Displays’ parent company, and Jeffrey Nanus, president of AAA Innovations, discuss what the deal means for the firms and the promo products market, along with topics like M&A, supply chain and 2024 sales.By ASI

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Heroes of Progress with Alexander Hammond 50:26

1M ago50:26

50:26

This week we cover venture capitalists fighting red tape, challenges to electric vehicle adoption, Americans sleeping on the job, a possible vaccine for chlamydia, and political bias at National Public radio. Our interview this week is with Alexander Hammond, author of Heroes of Progress: 65 People Who Changed the World. We talk about the men and w…

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Promo Insiders: What Kind Of Branded Merch Do College Students Crave 14:46

1M ago14:46

14:46

ASI Media editorial staffer Elena Hubert talks about hot trends and popular promo products among undergrads.By ASI

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Censorship By Proxy with Jenin Younes 45:49

1M ago45:49

45:49

This week we cover Gen Z job satisfaction, dumb biotech policy in the European Union, and figuring out how little the average American knows about taxes. Our interview this week is with Jenin Younes of the New Civil Liberties Alliance. We talk about social media, shadow banning, Covid-19, jawboning, and the limits of the First Amendment. Free the E…

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Sproutworld’s Michael Stausholm Talks Sustainability Trends 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

Stausholm’s company makes pencils that incorporate a seed capsule that can be planted when you can’t write anymore with them.By ASI

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Extremely Online with Brad Polumbo 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

This week we cover how honeybees came back from colony collapse disorder, why you shouldn’t believe the government’s nutrition advice, and surprising new research on corporate profits and diverse management teams. Our interview this week is with Brad Polumbo of Based Politics and the Damage Control podcast. We talk about the wild world of online po…

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Promo Insiders: Ready For Spring 21:13

2M ago21:13

21:13

ASI Media’s Executive Editor Sara Lavenduski and Data Analytics Editor Sami Marshak discuss all things spring – including sales tips for distributors – and try out fun seasonal treats.By ASI

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Gig Work with Liya Palagashvili 41:59

2M ago41:59

41:59

This week we cover how to rebuild after the Baltimore bridge collapse, legal challenges to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new climate disclosure rule, and how China gets an edge by continuing to identify as a developing country. Our interview this week is with Liya Palagashvili of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. We’ll talk…

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M&A Primer: Strategies for Buying or Selling a Promo Products Business 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

Get powerful insights from Jamie Watson, one of the foremost experts on mergers and acquisitions in the industry, in this discussion hosted by ASI Media News Director Christopher Ruvo.By ASI

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Paying for Organs with Pete Jaworski 53:12

2M ago53:12

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This week we cover the future of AI and employment, why we shouldn’t trust Chinese economic statistics, and how the Biden administration is sticking its nose into the global steel industry. Our interview this week is with Prof. Peter Jaworski of Georgetown University. We’ll talk about his new study about the ethics of organ and plasma donation, how…

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Strategies And Steers: Highlights From ASI Show Fort Worth 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

The ASI Media team recaps the top trends and what both distributors and suppliers were saying at the show.By ASI

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Defending Election Integrity with Walter Olson 47:01

2M ago47:01

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This week we cover the Securities and Exchange Commission’s controversial new rule on climate change, federal science policy and indigenous knowledge, and California’s curious Panera loophole to paying the state minimum wage. Our interview this week is with Walter Olson, senior fellow at the Cato Institute. We’ll talk about his new study about elec…

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Promo Insiders: Is Myron On The Rise Again? 14:35

3M ago14:35

14:35

Jeff Lederer, a merch market veteran, leads at investment firm that bought the Top 40 promo products distributor nearly a year ago – intent on making the company a powerhouse. Here, he discusses how things are going, including insights on a recent international acquisition.By ASI

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Free Markets and the Common Good with Iain Murray 51:13

2M ago51:13

51:13

This week we cover fake environmentalism and the need to build, a look at policymaking inside the National People’s Congress in China, the new normal for remote workers, and how the Federal Reserve is managing inflation worries and economic growth. Our interview this week is with Iain Murray, Vice President for Strategy at the Competitive Enterpris…

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Promo Insiders: A Deep Dive Into Boundless’ Acquisition Of Touchstone 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

New Boundless CEO Aaron Hamer and Touchstone Founder Derek Block discuss the mega deal involving two Top 40 promotional products distributors, while offering insights on everything from industry M&A to the future of promo in a rapidly evolving marketplace.By ASI

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Politically Homeless with John Tillman 43:33

3M ago43:33

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This week we cover an environmental conference in Miami, allegedly underfunded government schools, Google’s AI diversity debacle, and new data on how Americans are using social media. Our interview this week is with John Tillman, CEO of the American Culture Project. We talk about elite influence, independent voters, survey data, and cultural attitu…

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‘Lost Arts’ And Customer Service Secrets With ASI Fort Worth Keynoter Bruce Himelstein 10:38

3M ago10:38

10:38

Former Ritz Carlton Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Bruce Himelstein offer tips from his 30-plus years of success in the hospitality industry.By ASI

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Dimensional Decoration: Why It’s Trending & How To Get Started 22:00

3M ago22:00

22:00

Looking for the next big thing in branded decoration? You’ve come to the right place. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Kelly Walters, Content Strategy Manager at STAHLS’ (asi/88984) to discuss dimensional decoration: a trendy branding method that’s rising in popularity both in retail and the promo world. We’ll cover what dimensional decoration i…

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Federal Tech with Deb Collier 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

This week we cover the future of environmental policy, rare earth minerals in Wyoming, and what we can learn from the merger of Capital One and Discover. Our interview this week is with Deborah Collier, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Citizens Against Government Waste. We talk about net neutrality, ISPs, the Federal Communication…

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Pelican CEO JC Curleigh on Building a Brand Mission 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Pelican, which makes protective cases, coolers and drinkware, is offered in the promo industry by Top 40 supplier Logomark. As Curleigh puts it: “Pelican is the gear that protects gear, and we equip those on a mission.”By ASI

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Federalism Wins with Patrick Gleason 41:58

4M ago41:58

41:58

This week we cover Biden’s attack on shrinkflation, barriers to workplace flexibility, and a motherlode of domestic lithium. Our interview this week is with Patrick Gleason, Vice President of State Affairs at Americans for Tax Reform. We talk about reducing barriers to work, changes in state tax law, reforming business regulations, and what economi…

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Promo Insiders: A Conversation with Mimi Brown, Keynote Speaker at ASI Show Fort Worth 9:07

4M ago9:07

9:07

The sales, communication, leadership and influence expert will deliver a keynote address at ASI Fort Worth next month.By ASI

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Understanding AI with Matthew Mittelsteadt 44:14

4M ago44:14

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This week we cover Elon Musk’s controversial pay package, protecting children online, and the Biden administration’s slamming the breaks on new natural gas projects. Our interview this week is with Matt Mittelsteadt, a research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. We talk about artificial intelligence computing applications, wh…

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Promo Insiders: Culture-Building Strategies from Counselor Best Places to Work Companies 49:09

4M ago49:09

49:09

Shelley Stewart of Red Promotions (asi/590025), Paul Cosaro of Picnic Time (asi/78065) and Brian Haner of Image Source (asi/230121) join Promo Insiders to discuss the ideas and strategies that helped place their companies on the Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work list.By ASI

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Moving the Rocks off the Lawn with Andrew Langer 45:59

4M ago45:59

45:59

This week we cover elite opinion versus the average American, the popularity of vocational training, why Millennials are suddenly investing more like old people, and the value proposition from higher taxes. Our interview this week is with Andrew Langer, Director of the Center for Regulatory Freedom. We talk about economic growth, business lobbying,…

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Promo Insiders - The Numbers, Nuances & Stories Behind Promo's $26.1-Billion 2023 25:24

4M ago25:24

25:24

ASI Senior Executive Director of Research Nate Kucsma and News Director Christopher Ruvo delve into the details behind promo’s successful but challenging year.By ASI

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Sensory Pleasures and Public Health with Michelle Minton 51:56

4M ago51:56

51:56

This week we cover an environmental culture war, foreign investment in U.S. manufacturing, corporate diversity efforts, and the call to return to the office for federal workers. Our interview this week is with Michelle Minton, a senior policy analyst at the Reason Foundation. We talk about vaping, drinking, nutrition, and the federal government’s u…

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Introducing ASI Media’s Product Hub 8:41

4M ago8:41

8:41

ASI Media editors discuss our new product-specific page, featuring showcases, trends, case studies and more.By ASI

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The Culture of Economic Freedom with Sam Gregg 1:03:23

4M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

This week we cover the old-fashioned roots of ESG investing, the blocked merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, and the surprising truth about worker satisfaction in the U.S. Our interview this week is with Sam Gregg, a Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy at the American Institute for Economic Research. We’ll talk about trade policy, economic…

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Promo Insiders - Contending With Stress In Sales 19:50

5M ago19:50

19:50

Mindfulness expert Joy Rains shares best practices for relieving tension on the job.By ASI

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Against Crony Capitalism with Nick Sorrentino 39:31

5M ago39:31

39:31

This week we cover emergency federal spending, workplace management trends for 2024, suppressing speech about public health, and defending Bitcoin’s energy use. Our interview this week is with Nick Sorrentino, co-founder and editor of Against Crony Capitalism. We talk about free enterprise, taxpayer giveaways, economic development, transparency in …

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Recapping ASI Orlando: Product Trends, Inspiring Keynotes & Professional Development 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

Excitement and energy for the new year abounded at the industry’s first big trade show of 2024.By ASI

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Promo Insiders - Bold Promo Predictions for 2024 45:54

5M ago45:54

45:54

The ASI Media editors peer into their crystal ball once again and forecast this year’s major developments.By ASI

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Protecting Your Property Rights with Betsy Sanz 49:45

5M ago49:45

49:45

This week we cover slow-moving infrastructure projects, the impact of the conservative boycott of Bud Light, good and bad news on nuclear power, and return-to-the-office discipline from corporate managers. Our interview this week is with Betsy Sanz, an attorney with the Institute for Justice (IJ). We talk about the current attempt by a Georgia rail…

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Avoiding a Central Bank Digital Currency with Nicholas Anthony 39:00

5M ago39:00

39:00

This week we cover the legislative record of House of Representatives in 2023, the proliferation of conferences about ESG investing, the sketchy status of the carbon offset market, and why it’s time for humans to go back to the moon. Our interview this week is with Nicholas Anthony, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute. We talk about the prospect…

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(De-)Regulating Tech and AI with Adam Thierer 53:29

5M ago53:29

53:29

This week we cover social mobility in the 50 states, Elizabeth Warren’s revolving door with Wall Street, the latest power grab from the Food and Drug Administration, and the welcome resurgence of an anti-cronyism news source. Our interview this week is with Adam Thierer, a senior fellow for the Technology & Innovation team at the R Street Institute…