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We are Sweat & Co – a Los Angeles-based PR firm that specializes in working with Ad Agencies. We work behind the scenes to support the creatives that make people and brands household names. Week by week, we’ll be talking to PR, Advertising, and Marketing experts in order to learn: How to be Famous. We cracked the code to a successful PR strategy and we want to share it with you. From pitching thousands of stories over the years and growing close with the advertising press, we’ve learned whic ...
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Fintech moves fast. But here at Fintech Takes, Alex Johnson and his rotating panel of guests move faster so that you can stay on top of the latest and greatest news in the industry without breaking a sweat. Welcome to Fintech Takes—the place where fintech’s biggest nerds come to sit back, relax, and completely geek out. Join Alex and a lineup of fintech’s brightest minds as they dissect what’s happening in fintech and banking. Each week, Alex and his guests recap the most interesting develop ...
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On the field and in the office we all strive for greatness. The transition from camaraderie, hard work, pain, sweat, and performance to working, building, and finding new success in the professional world is not easy. We bring in new guests every week to talk about challenges, share stories, and discuss success in their life after college athletics. It’s not retirement it’s an advancement.
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Welcome to the Just Real Quick Podcast, where we equip you with the essential tools and resources to elevate your sales conversations and confidently engage with your prospects. Are you ready to convey your value proposition and secure meetings that lead to sales? Tune in to this episode for the latest insights and strategies that will take your sales game to the next level with your Host, Jefferson K. Rogers.
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Wrestling with Stories

WrestleARTS: Pro Wrestling with Purpose

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Welcome to "Wrestling with Stories," the podcast that takes you beyond the ropes and into the heart of WrestleARTS, where captivating narratives and jaw-dropping athleticism collide. I'm your host, Jeff Edge, the voice of Indianapolis, and I invite you to join me on a journey through the incredible world of professional wrestling. In each episode of "Wrestling with Stories," we'll delve into the lives and legends that define WrestleARTS. From the fearless grapplers who step into the squared ...
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Running in Virginia podcast that showcases everything running, from shoe and equipment reviews, coverage for local races and running groups, and interviews with local running store owners all across the Commonwealth.
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Live and Lead for Impact with Kirsten E. Ross

Kirsten E. Ross Expert of Transformation - Make Your Unique Impact

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You were born with individual strengths and a unique purpose. Don’t let fears, false beliefs, or life’s happenings diminish your influence! It’s time to Live and Lead for Impact! Host, Kirsten Ross, expert of transformation, will help you Defeat the Drama and Overcome the Trauma that can stop you in your tracks. You’ll gain focus, find confidence, and take bold action…. Unleash passionate, purposeful you! Make your impact as a business leader, family business employee, volunteer, parent, mom ...
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In this episode of Not Fintech Investment Advice, Alex and Simon spotlight the latest up and comers solving cool problems in fintech. First up is Revenir, which helps travelers and businesses recover sales tax on their purchases, making rebates happen "automagically" through its API. As a prime "found money" use case for AI, what's Revenir’s long-t…
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On this super special bonus ep from The Consumer Finance Podcast, Alex joins Chris Willis and Jesse Silverman at Troutman Pepper to dissect fintech’s volatile lifecycle and its effects on bank-fintech partnerships. Have you ever wondered why a new fintech VC seems to magically appear in the spotlight every 4 to 7 years? The guys explain the technol…
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This week on Bank Nerd Corner, special guest and partner at Arnold & Porter, Jim Bergin joins the pod. Having worked for the Federal Reserve for 18 years, Kiah and Alex pry into his legal expertise to get answers to some lingering questions. Jim explains the history and purpose of the Bank Service Company Act, a law enacted in the 1960s in response…
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In this week’s episode of Fintech Recap, Alex is joined by Jason Mikula to discuss the latest news and trends in the fintech industry. What if BaaS Island wasn’t really an island at all, but the gateway to a multiverse filled by other BaaS Islands? That’s right — BaaS Island is fracturing as Jason and Alex venture into the multiverse. What’s going …
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Can you tell me how to get to FAFO Street? Jason Henrichs (CEO of Alloy Labs and host of the Breaking Banks podcast) certainly can, and he’s pointing the finger at, well, everyone. He and Alex have a laundry list of juicy questions for bankers, regulators, entrepreneurs, and investors. And even if they are unanswerable, the guys are doing their bes…
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Simon Taylor’s back in action and ready to break down some of the hottest up and comers in the fintech world with Alex. First, he and Alex discuss Niva, the global business identity platform using AI to help lenders and fintech companies onboard business customers through a Know Your Business (KYB) process. Focused primarily on growth in Brazil and…
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What is shadow banking? It sounds nefarious… right? But what does it really mean? Alex is joined by Kiah Haslett and special guest, Todd Phillips, the assistant professor at the Robinson College of Business at George State University, to break down the topic of shadow banking and to discuss the challenges it poses for bank supervisors, regulators, …
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He’s been wise. He’s been powerful. But guess what? It’s the first episode we can officially call Jason Mikula an author! Jason chats about his new book, “Banking as a Service: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks of New Banking Business Models” and reveals what you can expect from his debut book, which is currently available for pre-order. If you …
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In this special end-of-season bonus episode, Terry Angelos, former SVP and Global Head of Fintech for Visa joins Alex to break down what Visa’s recent string of announcements might mean for the future of payments. What is Visa Flexible Credential, and how is it shaping up to change the way we view credit and debit cards? Find out how this innovativ…
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Alex is joined by Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management and Innovation at TruStage, to delve into the crucial role of embedded payment insurance in lending and its potential to enhance consumer financial health. How does payment insurance safeguard borrowers against job loss or disability, lower delinquency rates, and boost lender competit…
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You should never take fintech investment advice from podcasters— and thankfully, Alex and Simon are definitely not giving out fintech investment advice on this week’s podcast. Speaking of things you should never do, comparing yourself to others certainly tops that list. But what if you knew what normal spending looked like amongst your peers? That’…
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Summer’s almost here, and Kiah Haslett is braving the swarms of Tennessee cicadas to join Alex for another session of Bank Nerd Corner. First up on the docket, Alex and Kiah tackle the Supreme Court’s decision on Cantero vs. Bank of America. Bank of America contests that they don’t have to pay interest on escrow accounts in accordance with federal …
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We won’t lie— we’re exhausted. Are you exhausted from keeping up with one of the most tiring stories in financial services? Jason Mikula certainly is, and he’s summoning the strength to join Alex to chat about the current drama between Synapse, Evolve, and Tabapay yet again. Things have devolved on BaaS Island from Lord of the Flies to a straight-u…
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Another day, another credit card reward app to unpack. But this time, is it actually possible we’ve found the one reward app to rule them all? Alex and Simon Taylor discuss the promising rewards optimization app, Kudos, which helps users determine which credit card is optimal for maximizing points on purchases. Will Kudos change the rewards space f…
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You can’t read anything these days without seeing something about how Chat GPT and large language models are the future of technology. So if LLMs are the future, what exactly does this mean for fintech? And how is it any different from the AI that’s already been used to make financial decisions for years now? Alex chats with Rohan Ramanath, the co-…
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We have a lot of questions when it comes to Fed Master Accounts. And thankfully, Julie Hill, Vice Dean and Alton C. and Cecile Cunningham Craig Professor of Law at the University of Alabama, is here to answer them! In this special edition of Bank Nerd Corner, Julie helps Alex and Kiah unravel the many legal mysteries of the Federal Reserve’s Master…
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The tulips are blooming and the windmills are churning—so where in the world is Jason Mikula this week? Jason calls into the pod live from the beautiful Netherlands to break down the latest in fintech news with Alex. First on the plate? The final chapter in the Synapse bankruptcy saga. After Synapse sold all of its assets to TabaPay for $9.7 millio…
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Welcome back to another episode of the "Just Real Quick," In this Episode we discuss the vital contributions of our wives in our professional journeys. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes to pivotal moments of growth, we share how aligning visions, communication, and shared responsibilities laid the foundation for their achievements. Discover how part…
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Alex is back with the great and powerful Simon Taylor to unpack some of fintech’s most interesting fintech startups. We’re barely beginning the month of May, and it looks like there’s yet another family credit card app to unpack—but this one actually feels different. Can Modak Makers succeed where other family cards have floundered? And how does it…
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Elon Musk, Amy Rowe Klement, Peter Thiel, Julie Anderson, Max Levchin, Reid Hoffman. What do these powerhouse entrepreneurs all have in common? Hint: They all played a role in the meteoric rise of PayPal. Find out the intricate web behind one of the biggest startups in the world, as Alex chats with the author of "The Founders: The Story of PayPal a…
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“The quality of your decisions impact the quality of your life and the velocity of your business.” - Jeff Dudan Undercover Boss, former CEO of AdvantaClean, author of the book Discernment, and Chairmen/CEO of HomeFront Brands… now that’s a bio. Today we dive deep into how Jeff went from taking a $5,000 loan against his pickup to building and exitin…
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In this super special edition of Bank Nerd Corner, Alex and Kiah are joined by Steven Kelly, the Associate Director of Research at the Yale Program on Financial Stability. They dive into the Q1 Bank Earnings, debating exactly how much stock prices matter in determining bank health. Is there too much emphasis placed on the connection between stock p…
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Join host Jefferson K Rogers in another episode of "Just Real Quick," where he dives deep into the realms of identity, personal growth, and creating a thriving environment. In this special episode, Jefferson welcomes Mr. Tyler Hall, founder of LVLS, a brand dedicated to men's health. Together, they explore the profound connection between leadership…
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Another week, another consent order. Welcome back to BaaS Island, where regulators keep throwing more bodies at the problem, hoping something will work. Fintech Business Weekly’s Jason Mikula chats with Alex about the latest consent orders for Piermont and Sutton, as the duo debate whether or not “direct” has lost all meaning. Is it possible to rea…
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Will AI replace humans? Is it impossible to make friends in a new city? How do you make huge career changes? How do you transfer your competitive nature to the work force? On this episode we sat down with Hayley Brodeur to answer all those questions. Hayley ran track at Eastern Connecticut State University. After hanging up the spikes, she started …
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Ever had a buddy show up at your door with a strange product pitch? Jefferson sure has, and he's here to spill the beans on how one unexpected encounter in his living room turned his skepticism into pure enthusiasm for window sales. From that fateful day, Jefferson and Jeff embarked on a wild ride through the highs and lows of the sales game. They'…
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This week, Alex is joined by Gabby Cazeau (Partner at Harlem Capital) and Emily Man (Partner at Primary Ventures) to workshop some theories about the future of fintech. With open banking rules for the U.S. being finalized this year, it’s clear that cashflow underwriting is about to have its time in the sun — do we have the necessary infrastructure …
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This week's episode of Wrestling with Stories dives headfirst into the epic Wrestlearts feud between Brandon Prophet, the valiant veteran, and Jordan Dye, the cocky "Cutthroat." We delve into the history of their rivalry, a clash that has transcended the ring and gripped the hearts of Indianapolis. What's inside? We explore the motivations and past…
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In this exhilarating episode of the Wrestlearts podcast, host Jeff Edge is joined by his esteemed broadcast partner and former professional wrestler, "The Talk of the Town" Taylor McCallister. With his wealth of experience both inside and outside the ring, Taylor offers a unique perspective on the Wrestlearts roster, providing insights into the tal…
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Simon Taylor’s back on the podcast and he’s excited (but oh so exhausted) to be talking about some of fintech’s most promising startups with Alex. First up on the docket, is Chipp.ai the next Shopify for AI? As a platform offering to build custom AI prompts, can Chipp.ai help freelancers productize themselves? Since the rise of AI, freelancers have…
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Josh and Carole visit again with Jeff and Desiree to hear about their adventures in Nebraska running and crewing the Cowboy Ultra 100miler. This is the episode that may convince you that you’re ready (or not!) to sign up for that long distance race. https://luckyroadrunshop.com/By Carole & Joshua Gabrielson
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Join us for another episode of "Just Real Quick" where we dive into the intricacies of leadership, resilience, and strategic planning. In this episode, our guest shares profound insights drawn from his extensive experience in the real estate industry and beyond. Our host, alongside his trusted companion, Jeff Field, welcomes a seasoned entrepreneur…
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“The analogy here in business is… as a startup, if you raise $10k, a $100k, even $1M, you're a fourth liner… you're competing against Red Bull… C4… Bang Energy… Ghost… and all these guys have their dancing partners.” On this episode we sat down with Jack McNamara to discuss what it means to pivot in business and to find key factors that engage deci…
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Just because Alex is finally leaving Las Vegas, doesn’t mean he’s escaping the banking desert back in Montana. And for that matter, neither are the vast majority of Americans. This week, he and Bank Director Editor Kiah Haslett discuss the growing impact that closing bank branches have had on rural communities— what are these “banking deserts”? And…
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Join host Jefferson K Rogers and Co-host Jeff Fieldstad for another insightful episode of "Just Real Quick." In this episode, they delve into the essence of leadership and the transformative power it holds. Drawing from their own experiences in business and life, they explore the idea of leadership as the art of unlocking potential and guiding indi…
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On this week’s episode of Fintech Takes, Alex is joined by international man of mystery and publisher of Fintech Business Weekly, Jason Mikula, along with the Ghost of Fintech Future and cruise director of New York Fintech Week, Jon Zanoff. First up, the guys discuss the latest in the Capital One/Discover deal and debate the nature of mergers and a…
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In this exhilarating episode of the WrestleArts podcast, host Jeff Edge sits down with one of professional wrestling's brightest talents, the sensational Sage Philips. Known by many as The Ring Wizard and The Catch Wrestling Casanova, Sage is hailed as one of the finest technical wrestlers in the world, captivating audiences with his unparalleled s…
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Founding a startup is the thing so many fintech entrepreneurs dream about. So what happens when that dream turns into a nightmare? In this special crossover series with Breaking Bank’s Jason Henrichs, Alex and Jason are joined by Matt Harris, former founder and CEO of Bloom Credit, and founder/executive coach of TwentySeven Nine, to discuss the cha…
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Let’s face it—profitability is in vogue in fintech again. So this week, Alex is mixing it up by taking a deep dive into the most reliably profitable business models in financial services. Which models can we glean lessons from? And which, if any, have repeatable processes worth considering? Jared Franklin, fintech consultant and the master of waxin…
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Join us on another episode of Just Real Quick where we delve into the transformative power of influence and goal setting. Hosted by the dynamic duo, we explore how various influences in life open doors to new possibilities, shaping our goals and aspirations. From early inspirations like Grant Cardone to personal experiences, we dissect the essence …
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“Am I supposed to be here?…” For awhile, you’re scratching and clawing, and you doubt if the work you’re doing will amount to anything. And then the opportunities, from seeds planted years ago, show up… Today on the podcast we sit down with Kaleb Fossum and discuss what it means to out-work and out-serve everyone around you. Kaleb was a walk-on foo…
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What happens when entrepreneurs have to face down the most difficult decision there is — knowing when it’s time to sell, shut down, or exit? In this special crossover series, Alex joins Breaking Banks’ Jason Henrichs for candid conversations with fintech leaders who have experienced the loss of their company. This week, Alex and Jason talk with Sha…
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Things in life rarely go as planned. But things in fintech? Well… They almost never go as planned. So how do you put yourself and your ideas into the fintech world when failure is almost certainly inevitable? What happens when grinding isn’t enough to keep your company afloat? And how do you cope with the potential loss of the idea (and identity) y…
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In this special behind-the-scenes episode of the Wrestlearts podcast, host Jeff Edge takes listeners on an exclusive journey into the inner workings of Wrestlearts 14. Joining Jeff for a candid sit-down interview is none other than the Empress of Concessions and Merchandise, Marah Barker. As a key member of the Wrestlearts team, Marah provides inva…
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America’s favorite banking and fintech Editor, Kiah Haslett, drops by to unpack the latest, craziest, and hottest news in the banking world for another round of Bank Nerd Corner with Alex, and this week they’re weighing in on whether the fuss about New York Community Bank is warranted, if car dealers are conspiring to increase prices, and the unusu…
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Join hosts Jefferson Rogers, Co-host Jeff Fieldstad and JKR sales rep Colton as they delve into the intricacies of effective sales strategies, drawing from their own experiences and successes. Hailing from Saint George, Utah, Jeff and Colton share a history of partnership and growth, both individually and in their respective businesses. In this epi…
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In a gripping and revealing episode of the WrestleArts podcast, host Jeff Edge dives deep into the psyche of one of professional wrestling's most notorious figures: The Cutthroat Jordan Dye. As the biggest villain in all of WrestleArts, Jordan Dye has been at the center of a brutal year-long feud with the legendary Brandon Prophet, captivating audi…
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Simon Taylor’s back and fresh off writing his latest in-depth Q1 fintech report to chat with Alex about more potential fintech companies on the rise, including the instant cash electronic trade-in company offering a liquid market at your fingertips, an AI startup seeking to replace investment bank analysts, and the first travel card for Gen Z. Meet…
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In the dynamic world of sales, finding success often requires a delicate balance of strategy, discipline, and adaptability. Join host Jefferson Rogers and Jeff Fieldstad on "Just Real Quick," as they navigate the intricacies of sales strategies and systems. Through candid conversations and personal anecdotes, Jefferson and Jeff explore the two dist…
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“I sat for hours sifting through one miserable memory after another, looking for someone to blame, trying to find some reason why I kept getting handed one CRUSHING personal defeat after the next. I asked myself ‘what did all those events have in common?' I didn’t like the answer. The answer was… ME!” Those were the words of David Karasek… former s…
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