Best Harvard Classics Podcasts (2024)

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Talking Books and Sipping Coffee! ... My Process Of Reading Through The Harvard Classics Explained 6:45

6h ago6:45

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Send us a Text Message. Pour a cup of hot steaming coffee, kick your feet up, mark your email as "in a meeting" and take a break with me on Tuesdays. A short and fun video will be released on Tuesdays where we cover everything from books being read and lessons learned to history and business. We may even dabble in a current event or two. I am going…

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Why You Should Own A HOME LIBRARY | Personal Growth And The Safeguarding Of Knowledge 5:58

6h ago5:58

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Send us a Text Message. Pour a cup of hot steaming coffee, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on Tuesdays. Today we are discussing the importance of building out a home library. Personal libraries are more important than ever in today's world. Beyond the educational benefits of owning a home library, there are other more impactful reasons …

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🎙️ 🤝 Getting referrals in a tough market. 12:30

4h ago12:30

12:30

Today's show is all about referrals, how to get them and what you’re probably doing wrong. It’s a tough market right now, and it’s the perfect time to examine your referral strategies to drive new business conversations. Today’s techniques work equally well if you’re an Entrepreneur, an AE or an SDR. We all know the numbers around referrals. A smal…

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"Trouver Le Succès - From Harvard to the ASO" - An Interview with Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 33:54

1h ago33:54

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Elisabeth Remy Johnson, who has been the Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 1995. They talk about why she picked the harp, and her incredibly successful journey from majoring in Music and French at Harvard University directly to her position at the ASO. Elisabeth also sha…

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"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 2" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist 29:52

4d ago29:52

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure…

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Knowledge Within Bounds Is Power - John Milton's Paradise Lost (Books 7 & 8) 22:25

12d ago22:25

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Send us a Text Message. Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of man on Earth. This video covers books 7 and 8 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we sit down with Adam and Eve and listen to what the archangel Raphael has to say about Heaven and…

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"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 1" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist 28:56

8d ago28:56

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure…

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How Classical Education Impacts Democracy - A Call For Restoration 13:50

17d ago13:50

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Send us a Text Message. Classical education has fallen out of popularity over the past century. We are in the process of finding out if that was a good or bad thing and the evidence is becoming more clear. We may have chosen the wrong path to progress down. There is no shame in backing up and starting over again. History is littered with examples o…

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"Do Something Musical with it" - An Interview with Cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut 32:03

22d ago32:03

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut. They talk about her experience attending the Curtis Institute of Music at the age of 13, experience with competing in major competitions, her teaching influences, and much more! For more information on Sophie, v…

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8 Books You Should Read To Save Society - Before It's Too Late... 7:59

1M ago7:59

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Send us a Text Message. This new-themed 8-book reading series is going to cover the demise of education and how that leads to a lack of morals and eventually the road to totalitarianism. What happens when we move away from a classical education? What happens to society when morals are lost? These are some of the issues we will be covering in this r…

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"View From the Summit: Building a World Renowned String Quartet" - An Interview with Cellist Camden Shaw, Founding Member of the Dover Quartet 42:17

1M ago42:17

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Camden Shaw, founding member of the Dover Quartet. They talk about his journey from a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, to becoming a founding member of the Dover Quartet, which was named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine! Camden als…

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We Who Wrestle With Demons - John Milton's Paradise Lost (Books 5 & 6) HC Vol. 4 Ep. 20 35:52

1M ago35:52

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Send us a Text Message. Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 5 and 6 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we sit down at Adam and Eve's table with the archangel Raphael to hear the story of Satan's bat…

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"From the Top" - An Interview with Pianist and Radio Host, Christopher O'Riley 39:34

2M ago39:34

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews pianist and radio host Christopher O'Riley. They talk about Chris spending over 20 years as the host of the incredibly popular weekly National Public Radio program "From the Top." For more information on Chris, visit: http://christopheroriley.com You can also find Chris on Facebook and Instagra…

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🎹 🎤 Classic Episode. Jay Jenson, Selling authentically. 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Jay Jensen isn't the CEO of Sales Inc, nor has he written an best selling sales book. Even though his profile says that he has. Jay is his own man in his own way and there's a great lesson in here for everyone. I hope you get a big belly laugh from listening to Jay. You will quickly hear why Jay is able to disregard all the rules on LinkedIn and st…

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"Breaking More Records" - An Interview with Cellist Zlatomir Fung, Cello Faculty at The Juilliard School 29:42

3M ago29:42

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, who joins the cello faculty of The Juilliard School in the fall of 2024. They talk about how this appointment came about, his teaching philosophy, his major influences and much more! For more information on Zlatomir, visit: www.zlatomirfung.com You can also find Zlatomir …

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Satan Visits Earth | John Milton's Paradise Lost - HC Vol. 4 Ep19 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Send us a Text Message. Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 3 and 4 out of the 12. Join us as we follow Satan into hell and meet Adam and Eve for the first time. RALSTON COLLEGE: Thank…

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🎙️ 📧 Email Tear down and Rebuild. Common sales email mistakes. 12:47

3M ago12:47

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Most sales emails make the same 5 mistakes. This is a more visual episode than usual. Why not catch this one on YouTube https://youtu.be/VoGp4KmHy24 In this short 'tear down' I take a good email and make it rock. Common mistakes are. 📈 All about you 📈 Too long 📈 False compliments 📈 External links 📈 A CTA that asks for too much What do you think? Is…

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"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 2 24:20

3M ago24:20

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota. They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis of his incredible success on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information on Ken, visit: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/ You can also find Ken on…

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🎙️ 🎓A Harvard Professor's research on how to get to 'yes' faster. 7:18

3M ago7:18

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In this short episode, you’ll hear the incredible story of how the first female Harvard professor of psychology determined that one word can increase your email response rates, meeting acceptances, and almost any scenario in which you need to ask for compliance. For example, from a prospect, client, or even a colleague. How did she prove that? What…

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The Rise Of Satan and His Evil Plan | Paradise Lost Begins... John Milton - HC Vol. 4 Ep18 26:21

3M ago26:21

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Send us a Text Message. Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 1 and 2 out of the 12. Join us as we sit down with Satan's counsel and discuss the path to planting evil on Earth. RALSTON C…

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"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 1 27:58

3M ago27:58

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota. They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis of his incredible success on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information on Ken, visit: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/ You can also find Ken on…

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🎙️ 🚩 How to avoid "No Decision" - The Shortest Course on Sales. 7:19

4M ago7:19

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Here's the shortest course on sales. I used this methodology to win almost 3years of sales coaching with Coca-Cola's New Business Team years ago. Whenever you’re crafting a pitch or a conversation, you should use this framework 1: Why should they do anything at all? 2: Why should they do it now? 3: Why should they do it with you? Most sellers do it…

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How to Read a Book - Becoming a Better Reader... By Discovery - Mortimer Adler 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

Send us a Text Message. How To Read A Book is an amazing book on how to become a better reader. Mortimer Adler's precise and clear writing method is so insightful that you can't help but gain something from his knowledge. Hands down one of the most important books that you should read when learning to read well. How To Read A Book: https://amzn.to/…

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"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 2 26:38

4M ago26:38

26:38

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian. They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focu…

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"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 1 25:56

4M ago25:56

25:56

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian. They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focu…

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"Fire Alarms, Floods and Auditions" - An Interview with Cellist Sam Viguerie, Member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 34:36

4M ago34:36

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sam Viguerie, who has been a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for two seasons. They talk about Sam's journey through high school and college on his way to this orchestra. Sam shares stories about his experience working behind the scenes at auditions, and gives insight as to…

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Poetry Paints a Canvas In Your Mind | The Power of Poetry 2 - John Milton - HC Vol. 4 Ep17 12:06

4M ago12:06

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Send us a Text Message. John Milton is most famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" but he is also well known for his prose and other poetry that he wrote throughout his life. Sometimes involved in controvery and other times secluded in a hamlet composing verse and rhyme Milton would become one of the greatest writers in English history. He lived …

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"Gigs, Gigues, and Jigs Oh My" An Interview with "Celtic Woman" Violinist, Tara McNeill 33:55

4M ago33:55

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Irish Singer, Harpist and Violinist, Tara McNeill. Tara has been the violinist for the Celtic Woman for 8 years. They talk about her journey to this world famous group, what it's like to be on the road with them, how she manages to dance and play the violin, and much more! For more information …

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The POWER OF POETRY And The BEAUTY OF RHYME | John Milton's Poetry - HC Vol. 4 Ep16 9:09

5M ago9:09

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Send us a Text Message. John Milton is most famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" but he is also well known for his prose and other poetry that he wrote throughout his life. Sometimes involved in controvery and other times secluded in a hamlet composing verse and rhyme Milton would become one of the greatest writers in English history. He lived …

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🎙️ 🧠 The real reason why your deals are stalling. 7:03

5M ago7:03

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Would your prospect be surprised that they were listed as an Opportunity in your CRM? Today, I’ll share the big mistake people make that creates ghosting, slows down closing and reduces conversion. Ok, so the big mistake I see lots of sellers making is they fail to recognise that the way you open a conversation or an opportunity has a direct impact…

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🎙️ 🤷‍♀️ Simplifying Sales: Bob Marsh 29:26

5M ago29:26

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People are twice as likely to say yes to your request than you think. According to Demandbase, Bob Marsh was one of the Top 25 sales executives to learn from in 2022. He is a keynote speaker and Chief Revenue Officer. He has spoken all over the USA, including at events as prestigious as Dreamforce. In this episode, Bob talks to us about simplifying…

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"Making a Career in a Small Ensemble" - An Interview with Cellist Justin Goldsmith, Member of the Euclid String Quartet 26:01

5M ago26:01

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Justin Goldsmith. Justin is a member of the Euclid String Quartet who are celebrating their 25th anniversary season. They talk about how his love of chamber music has shaped his career, and he shares what it's like to choose a career path surrounded by performing and teaching as part of…

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A Christian Apologist In The Age Of Reason | Religio Medici: Thomas Browne - HC Vol. 3 Ep15 22:00

5M ago22:00

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Send us a Text Message. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of religion, it was the age of atheism. It was the age of faith and then the age of reason. Thomas Browne lived in a transformative period in history when the world was shifting from the age of faith to the new age of enlightenment and reason. Thomas Browne'…

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✋ 🎙️ Reduce your meeting no shows with this simple, proven process. 8:59

6M ago8:59

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Are you just like me and get excited about the prospect of a new client conversation only to get really disappointed when you get a' meeting cancelled' notification a couple of hours out from the meeting? That really sucks. Well, chances are you can take some of what we've learnt from booking hundreds of meetings every month and having a no-show ra…

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"Musical Threads" - An Interview with Cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music 31:20

5M ago31:20

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music. They talk about his experience as Principal Cellist of both the Milwaukee Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic, through his appointment to the Eastman School of Music. Steven shares his teaching philosophy, offers musi…

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🎙️ Guest Podcast: Sales Fundamentals. Jacob Kearnes (Investor Intelligence) 45:41

6M ago45:41

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I thought a good way to start the year would be with a guest episode from an interview I did very late last year. The show was called “The Investor Intelligence Podcast” and hosted by a young man called Jacob Keanes, a nice guy a great podcast. The reason I thought I’d start here is this chat covers a lot of the fundamentals of being good at sellin…

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How To Obtain A True Classical Education | A Tractate On Education: John Milton - HC Vol. 3 Ep14 20:51

6M ago20:51

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Send us a Text Message. What constitutes the elements of a true gentlemanly education? In John Milton's Tractate on Education, he breaks this topic down and discusses his idea of what a true classical education should look like. A healthy amount of studies, mixed in with some exercise and a well-balanced diet to keep the students in good mental and…

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🚀 🎙️ Best Of The Best: Holding Prospect Accountable: Kristie Jones. 38:36

6M ago38:36

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Kristie Jones is a high-energy, high-IQ, and low-BS sales professional. There is some great tactical stuff in this episode, delivered in very clear language. In fact, this episode is so good I shared the pre-release recording with two of my clients so they could access Kristie's ideas as soon as possible. I knew I was going to enjoy this conversati…

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"Failure is a Key Piece of Success" - An Interview with Cellist Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Part 2 19:18

6M ago19:18

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also of…

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"Failure is a Key Piece of Success" - An Interview with Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Part 1 29:47

6M ago29:47

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also of…

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🎙️ 📅 Best of the Best: Your Own Sales Kick Off - Dean Mannix 34:09

7M ago34:09

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We are revisiting Dean Mannix’s very popular episode on how to run your own sales kick-off. Not only is it a great episode - it’s about that time of year for you to start thinking about your sales kick-off and this is as good an outline as you’ll get. There are also a bunch of valuable downloads on his website. https://deanmannix.com/ Catch all ver…

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"View From the Summit: Versatility as a Key to Success" - An Interview with Mark Kosower, Principal Cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra 32:56

6M ago32:56

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Mark compares his career approach to "fishing with many poles" and following what ever you catch. They talk about the journey to his position in Cleveland, building an extremely versatile career, and he shares his teaching philosophy. …

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Freedom Of Speech is a BURDEN and Should Be CENSORED - Areopagitica - Milton - HC Vol. 3 Ep13 19:06

7M ago19:06

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Send us a Text Message. Freedom to express opinion and debate ideas has been the foundational aspect of Western civilization since the inception of our culture. Without the freedom to print, write, and speak freely we lose the ability to understand what "truth" is. To seek anything beyond what is "truth", is to seek appeasement. The ability to dist…

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🎙️ 😎Best of the Best: Kay Miller - Kick Sales Fears Butt 34:58

7M ago34:58

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If there’s one thing that’s universal for sellers it’s sales fear. Fear of rejection, Fear of cold calling, Fear of failure, Kay’s episode on how to handle sales fear makes it into the best of the best simply because it’s so foundational, so fundamental that if we don;t get this right we will struggle with all other parts of selling. I hope you enj…

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"Make Great Music with Ease!" - An Interview with Jennifer Roig-Francolí, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians 36:07

7M ago36:07

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians. They talk about her journey through childhood where she was focused completely on the violin, to her life changing discovery of the Alexander Technique. Jennifer's book "Make Great Music with Ease"…

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🎙️ 📞 Best of the Best: Why you need to make at least 4 dial attempts for each prospect. 6:29

7M ago6:29

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This super short episode is based on the first-hand research we’ve done to work out when people pick up and as the title suggests - you need to make 4 dials per prospect as a minimum. The best thing about this is it's based on Australian research. So you know it's relevant for you. Catch all versions of me here. https://linktr.ee/markmcinnes Linked…

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🎙️ ⬆️ The Best of the Best: James Watson 170 meetings in 14 weeks 45:18

7M ago45:18

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This episode we are revisiting James Watson’s episode on how he got 170 meetings in just 14 weeks. James Watson has been on the podcast 1,000 times. (Ok maybe not 1,000) but he is our most featured guest and that’s because he always has some innovative and powerful ways of engaging with prospective clients. He is also our most popular podcast guest…

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The LOST "Christian Civilization" of Bensalem By Francis Bacon - Harvard Classics - HC3 Ep12 15:16

8M ago15:16

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Send us a Text Message. They were lost at sea and almost gave up hope until they stumbled upon the land of Bensalem. A Christian utopia comprised of some of the most virtuous and pious inhabitants. They valued knowledge over gold and wisdom over commodities. In the story of The New Atlantis, Francis Bacon lets his pen flow with imaginative details …

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"The Road Best Traveled" - An Interview with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra 31:17

7M ago31:17

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Robyn Bollinger, who is the Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They talk about growing up in the Philadelphia area being surrounded by two musician parents, and their many musician friends. She shares what it was like to make her debut with the Philadelphia orchestra at …

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📅 🎙️ 3 Big Prospecting Predictions for 2024: David Kreiger. 29:58

8M ago29:58

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3 Big predictions for sales in 2024. David Kreiger is the President of SalesRoads. A Lead Generation, Appointment Setting business in the USA. David has a bunch of experience in the outbound space and today he shares his 3 big predictions for 2024. Of course, we go into a bunch of detail about those three predictions, but as the headline his three …

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