Best Sidney Anderson Podcasts (2024)

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145. PreSales for Veterans w/Kai Tillman 31:17

4h ago31:17

31:17

In this episode of the PreSales Podcast, Chris Mabry speaks with Kai Tillman - Army Veteran, 5x published author, educator, and Senior Solutions Engineer at Atlassian. One of the biggest takeaways is this: Veterans have a unique blend of skills and experiences that equip them to tackle complex challenges easily. They have GRIT and stay steady while…

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144. Enhancing Live Presentations w/Justin McDonald 23:39

9d ago23:39

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In this episode of the PreSales Podcast, Chris Mabry and Justin McDonald discuss Justin’s journey from individual contributor to Founder and CEO. We discuss struggles, lessons learned along the way, and tools he developed as an SE that he still uses today as a CEO. Explore the rising significance of live demos in SaaS sales world Discuss how a demo…

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143 Letter to the Community w/Chris Mabry 7:57

1M ago7:57

7:57

In this Letter to the Community, I introduce myself to the PreSales community as the new General Manager, giving insight into my backstory as a Solution Consultant and the journey to leading and managing teams. I unpack what I love most about my career and the PreSales Collective: People. The human story of growth, friendship, and potential is what…

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Episode 85: TCM Host EDDIE MULLER On FILM NOIR & His New Book! 48:05

10M ago48:05

48:05

In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing TCM Host Eddie Muller On FILM NOIR & his new book NOIR BAR: COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF FILM NOIR! Film Noir/Neo-Noir Movies We Discussed: IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) Directed by Nicholas Ray, which starred Gloria Grahame & Humphrey Bogart! WICKED WOMAN (1953) Directed by Russell Rouse, which st…

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Episode 84: The Wolf Of Wall Street & The Irishman Cast Member Stephanie Kurtzuba LIVE! 1:48:17

11M ago1:48:17

1:48:17

In this live video my guest was The Wolf Of Wall Street & The Irishman Cast Member Stephanie Kurtzuba, who has appeared on Broadway in The Boy From Oz, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot: The Musical. She had major roles in two Martin Scorsese movies, The Wolf Of Wall Street and The Irishman and has appeared in television on Law & Order, The Good Wife, Blu…

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Episode 83: JULIENNE DAVIS On Working With STANLEY KUBRICK On EYES WIDE SHUT (1999) 1:11:03

11M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

In this episode, I interviewed Julienne Davis about her experience working with Stanley Kubrick, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack in EYES WIDE SHUT (1999). This is a must see interview for anyone who loves Stanley Kubrick, Eyes Wide Shut and the art of cinema and film history in general! Want to receive exclusive content created by me? Become one of m…

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Episode 82: Art Movies VS. High Quality Hollywood Movies - What's The Difference & Why Does It Matter? 1:25:40

11M ago1:25:40

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Welcome to "Art Movies VS. High Quality Hollywood Movies - What's The Difference & Why Does It Matter? This video is not meant to divide, but to contrast and celebrate the art and craft of cinema. My guest and I discuss many movies and filmmakers. The movies discussed or touched on here are A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, STAR WARS, THE RULES OF THE G…

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142. Becoming a World-Class SC: Mentoring and Coaching Others (Part 6 of 6) w/Sidney Gomez 32:47

12M ago32:47

32:47

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover str…

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141. Becoming a World-Class SC: Developing your External Network (Part 5 of 6) w/Ron Whitson 25:49

1y ago25:49

25:49

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover str…

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140. Becoming a World-Class SC: Maintaining a Learning Mindset (Part 4 of 6) w/Adam Lazzara 30:37

1y ago30:37

30:37

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover str…

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139. Becoming a World-Class SC: Gaining Visibility & Broadening Your Impact (Part 3 of 6) w/Maria Lat 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover str…

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138. Becoming a World-Class SC: Building Meaningful Relationships (Part 2 of 6) w/ Brandi Anderson 34:51

1y ago34:51

34:51

This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover str…

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Episode 81: "CONVERSATIONS WITH CAGNEY" Co-Editors On Why JAMES CAGNEY Changed Their Lives ! 1:07:07

1y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

In this episode, I interviewed the co-editors (Dayna DeCarlo & Lisa Sanita) of the book CONVERSATIONS WITH CAGNEY: THE EARLY YEARS" by Bill Angelos. Dayna and Lisa talked about how their passion and love for Cagney lead them to meet writer Bill Angelos and edit the book, how James Cagney changed their lives, how Dayna met James Cagney and much more…

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Episode 80: KATIE BOLAND On Working With PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON In THE MASTER! 48:01

1y ago48:01

48:01

In this episode, which is part of my PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON Directed Movies Series, I interviewed Actor/Writer/Director Katie Boland on her experience acting in the film THE MASTER with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix. Follow the various projects Katie is working on by following her on social media and checking out her website ! Links are …

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137. Becoming a World-Class SC: Pursuing Excellence (Part 1 of 6) w/ Munir Hussein 36:05

1y ago36:05

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This six-part series is designed to help Solutions Consultants of all experience levels perfect their craft and be the best in their field. Through interviews and case studies with experienced professionals, we’ll unpack real-life stories and get actionable insights into what you can do right now to become a world-class SC. Tune in and discover str…

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Episode 79: From FILM NOIR To DISNEY & More! NANCY OLSON LIVINGSTON On Her Memoir A FRONT ROW SEAT! 52:52

1y ago52:52

52:52

In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing Actor Nancy Olson Livingston, who recently released her autobiography, A FRONT ROW SEAT: An Intimate Look At Broadway, Hollywood, And The Age Of Glamour! She was one of the stars of the classic Film Noir SUNSET BOULEVARD! She shares stories about working and knowing William Holden, who she worked wi…

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Episode 78: OSCAR WINNING Editor ALAN HEIM On Working With BOB FOSSE, SIDNEY LUMET & MORE! 1:30:42

1y ago1:30:42

1:30:42

In this episode, I interviewed Oscar-Winning Editor Alan Heim on his life and career. We discussed what is was like to work with Bob Fosse, Sidney Lumet and other filmmakers! Alan has edited some of the greatest movies ever made (in my opinion). Some of which include, "LENNY", "NETWORK" & "ALL THAT JAZZ". We talk about the power of editing and how …

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Episode 77: METHOD ACTING Meets FILM NOIR - A Movie Review Of THE BREAKING POINT ! + What THE METHOD Really Is ! 1:42:18

1y ago1:42:18

1:42:18

In this episode, which is a part of my series, FILM NOIR MOVIE REVIEWS, we review THE BREAKING POINT, which was directed by Michael Curtiz, and starred John Garfield (The First Ever METHOD ACTOR Movie Star), Patricia Neal and Phyllis Thaxter! Method Acting has always been a topic of debate. Is it harmful? Did it make acting better ? What actually I…

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Episode 76: KATHERINE KENDALL On Working With JON FAVREAU, VINCE VAUGHN & The The Cast & Crew Of "SWINGERS"! 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

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In this episode, I interview Actress Katherine Kendall about working with Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn & the cast and crew of SWINGERS! SWINGERS (1996), which was directed by Doug Liman, written by Jon Favreau and it starred Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Ron Livingston and Patrick Van Horn! Katherine Kendall also talk about the content of…

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Episode 75: Adam Nayman On His Book PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON: MASTERWORKS - From HARD EIGHT To PHANTOM THREAD! 1:26:42

1+ y ago1:26:42

1:26:42

In this episode, I interviewed Writer Adam Nayman about his book, "Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks". The book is beautifully written and is a deep dive into all of Anderson's films, from "Hard Eight" to "Phantom Thread". We touch on all of Anderson's films by exploring not only what's great about them, but also their flaws. HARD EIGHT starred Phi…

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136. Recapping the Year - Plan for 2023 Ahead w/James Kaikis 5:54

1+ y ago5:54

5:54

This week on the PreSales Podcast, James spends a few minutes recapping 2022 and discussing PreSales Collective's strategy for 2023! Don't worry, the PSC Podcast isn't going anywhere, but it is changing to bi-weekly and has some exciting format changes! The data tells us that people listen to every single episode every week so please use this chanc…

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Episode 74: The UNTOLD Hollywood Story On The FILM NOIR Legend LAWRENCE TIERNEY with Burt Kearns! 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

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In this episode, I interviewed Writer Burt Kearns about his new book "Lawrence Tierney: Hollywood's Real Life Tough Guy", which just came out. I loved the book and highly recommend getting it. Lawrence Tierney was a film noir legend, who appeared in many feature films, television show and in commercials. He also did some theatre. His career went up…

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135. CROs Perspective: Unlocking the Solutions Consultant w/Dini Mehta 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

31:33

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Dini Mehta connect on "CROs Perspective: Unlocking the Solutions Consultant." Dini, Former Chief Revenue Officer at Lattice and Part Time Operator at Operator Collective, discusses how and why she believes Solutions Consulting is a strategic component of the Go-To-Market organization. Dini shares her strate…

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134. State of Diversity Report 2023 w/Shawna James and Cindy Goodwin-Sak 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

In 2021, the PreSales Collective released a State of Diversity report for the entire PreSales community. This report, with research supported by the Sales Talent Agency, benchmarked diversity metrics in our industry so that we could more fully understand the gender and ethnic makeup of the profession. We committed to putting out a report every year…

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133. Lessons From My First Year in PreSales w/Emmanuel Fadojutimi 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

35:51

On the PreSales Podcast, Mattie and Emmanuel Fadajutimi connect on "Lessons From My First Year in PreSales" Emmanuel, Solutions Engineer at Hubspot, talks about the realities of what’s like to be an early-career SC, lessons he’s learned over the past year, and what it means to have a learner mindset regardless of where you are in your career.…

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132. Why Mentorship Matters w/Gizelle Panton and Allison Macalik Tibbits 40:21

1+ y ago40:21

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On the PreSales Podcast, Mattie Stremic connects with Allison Macalik and Gizelle Panton to discuss why “Mentorship Matters." Allison Macalik, Lead Solutions Engineer and Team Lead at Salesforce, and Gizelle Panton, Solutions Engineer at LinkedIn, share about their mentorship relationship, how to successfully mentor, and the importance of mentorshi…

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131. PreSales Performance - Metrics That Matter w/Jeff Stewart 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

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On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Jeff Stewart connect on "PreSales Performance – Metrics That Matter." Jeff, Field CTO and Vice President, Global Solutions Engineering at SolarWinds, talks about what the PreSales Metrics are that truly highlight the impact of Solutions on the business. Jeff highlights how he looks at Team and Individual Pe…

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Episode 73: TCM Host ALICIA MALONE On Her New Book GIRLS ON FILM & More! 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

35:36

It was an honour to get the opportunity to interview TCM (Turner Classic Movies) Host Alicia Malone! We discuss her new book GIRLS ON FILM: Lessons From A Life Of Watching Women In Movies! We also touch on some of Alicia's favourite films, such as, THE APARTMENT, DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST, SMOOTH TALK, THE HITCH-HIKER, SINGING IN THE RAIN and SMOOTH TA…

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130. Running PreSales like a Business w/Meghan Noel 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Meghan Noel connect on "Running PreSales like a Business." Meghan, Global Vice President of PreSales at Amplitude, talks about the critical business drivers to ensure your Solutions team is elevated within your organization. Meghan shares why ensuring our profession is viewed as true revenue drivers is more…

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129. Building a Solutions Academy w/Akanksha Sehgal 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

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On the PreSales Podcast, Mattie Stremic and Akanksha Sehgal connect on "Building a Solutions Academy." Akanksha, Director of Global Solution Engineering at VMware, discusses the importance of entry-level or academy programs and provides tactical advice on how to build an academy program. Learn More about PreSales Academy: www.presalesacademy.com…

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128. Closing Eight-Figure Deals w/Jamal Reimer 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

31:38

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Jamel Reimer connect on "Closing Eight-Figure Deals." Jamal, Author of Mega Deal Secrets and Founder of the Enterprise Sellers Community, talks about his experience closing multiple $50,000,000+ deals. Jamal, a former Account Executive and Sales Leader turned Community Leader, has the unique expertise in cl…

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127. The Intriguing Similarities between Professional Athletes and Solutions Professionals w/Paul Harris 31:39

1+ y ago31:39

31:39

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Paul Harris connect on "The Intriguing Similarities between Professional Athletes and Solutions Professionals." Paul, Principal Solution Architect at Loftware & PreSales Collective Ambassador, talks about how PreSales onboarding and development should be treated like top athletes. Paul discusses that develo…

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126. Meet the PreSales Academy Team with Winny Delcin and Nina Berger 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

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On the PreSales Podcast, Mattie Stremic hosts Winny Delcin and Nina Berger on the topic of “Meet the PreSales Academy Team.” Winny, Training Program Manager, and Nina, Career Services Manager, are two of the newest members of the PreSales Collective team and are heavily involved in the day-to-day of PreSales Academy. In this episode, we learn more …

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Episode 70: THE LIVES OF ROBERT RYAN Writer J.R. Jones On His Book & BILLY BUDD (Movie Review) 1:10:26

1+ y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

In this episode, I interview The Lives Of Robert Ryan Writer J.R.Jones On his biography on Robert Ryan. We also review BILLY BUDD, which was a favourite film of Robert Ryan, and one he was very proud of. BILLY BUDD is a British film, directed by Peter Ustinov, which he also appeared in, alongside Robert Ryan, Terence Stamp and Melvyn Douglas! The s…

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125. Two Years & 125 Episodes Later: A Conversation with James Kaikis 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

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On the PreSales Podcast, Mattie Stremic connects with James Kaikis to discuss “Two Years & 125 Episodes Later”. The podcast has experienced incredible success over the last several years with almost 167,000 listens, an immense amount of topics, and guests from all around the world. For this episode, Mattie asked James to discuss the history of this…

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124. How a Buyer Enablement Approach to Deal Review Improves Forecasting w/Garin Hess 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

31:09

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Garin Hess connect on "How a Buyer Enablement Approach to Deal Review Improves Forecasting." Garin, Author of Selling Is Hard. Buying Is Harder: How Buyer Enablement Drives Digital Sales and Shortens the Sales Cycle and CEO/Founder of Consensus, discusses how sales teams need to make buying easier by equipp…

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123. The Six Demo Types (Audio - PSC Webinar) 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

56:29

Research shows that what buyers want most from vendors are product demos. But what type of demo should we deliver at each stage of the buyer journey? ‍Many PreSales professionals categorize demos into two types: the standard demo and the technical demo. ‍In reality, there are six critical types of demos that most stakeholders in the buying group mu…

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123. The Six Demo Types (Video - PSC Webinar) 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

56:29

** Early Release ** This week the PreSales Podcast is utilizing VIDEO! Research shows that what buyers want most from vendors are product demos. But what type of demo should we deliver at each stage of the buyer journey? ‍Many PreSales professionals categorize demos into two types: the standard demo and the technical demo. ‍In reality, there are …

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122. Solutions Role in Champion Building w/Andrew Birnbaum 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

35:58

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Andrew Birnbaum connect on "PreSales Role in Champion Building." Andrew, Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Celonis, talks about how Solutions teams can play a bigger role in the sales cycle by building Champions. Champion building is no longer just the responsibility of sales executives exclusively…

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121. Democratizing Trust in Solutions Leadership w/Achint Sehgal 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Achint Sehgal connect on "Democratizing Trust in Solutions Leadership." Achint, Director of Solutions Engineering at OneTrust, talks about the importance of Trust in Sales and, especially, Solutions Consulting. Achint provides very tactical ways for leaders and organizations to make trust more than just a b…

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120. Untapped Talent: The Education Exodus w/Curtis Barber & Jess Ashwood 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

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On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Mattie Stremic connect with Curtis Barber and Jess Ashwood to discuss "Untapped Talent: The Education Exodus." Curtis, Associate Solutions Engineer at SOCi, and Jess, Solution Expert at UKG, share their journey's from Teachers to Solutions Consulting. Curtis and Jess graduated from the PreSales Academy and …

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119. Solutions Role in Pipeline Generation w/Paloma Garcia 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

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On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Paloma Garcia connect on "Solutions Role in Pipeline Generation". Paloma, Director of Solutions Consulting at ServiceNow, discusses her perspective on becoming a true partner to your customers and sales team by engaging in pipeline generation. Paloma believes that the best Solutions Consultants aid in sales…

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118. Investing in Future Solutions Leaders w/Tom Banton 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

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On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Tom Banton connect on "Investing in Future Solutions Leaders." Tom, Head of Leadership Enablement at PreSales Collective, discusses why the profession needs to be defining what GREAT Solutions Leadership looks like. For more information on Leader Elevate and all PreSales Collective Enablement programs, visi…

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Episode 68: ITALIAN CLASSIC MOVIES - How THE NIGHT PORTER Explores World War II & More! 1:22:17

1+ y ago1:22:17

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In this episode, which is a part of my series, ITALIAN CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEWS, we review THE NIGHT PORTER, which was Directed by Liliana Cavani and starred Dirk Bogarde and Charlitte Rampling! This film was highly controversial when it came out in 1974 and is still shocking to modern audiences. However, the film truly is more about world War II trau…

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Episode 66: s MOMMIE DEAREST Over The Top? A Movie Review With Cast Member Rutanya Alda! 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

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In this video, Rutanya Alda, who played Carol Anne, talks about acting in MOMMIE DEAREST, which starred Faye Dunaway and was directed by Frank Perry! She wrote a book on her experiences on the film, which is a journal she kept during production, when she was also struggling with personal issues. In the book, she also discusses working with Brian De…

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117. Stay Ready So You Don't Have To Get Ready w/Chris Craft 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

32:47

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Chris Craft connect on "Stay Ready So You Don't Have To Get Ready." Chris, Technology Leader at Docusign, discusses his perspective on being ready for change. Technology is always changing and it is easy to become complacent so Chris provides guidance on how to stay curious and engaged so that you are alway…

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116. Building Community w/Shawna James 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

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On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Shawna James connect on "Building Community." Shawna, Community & Events Manager at PreSales Collective, talks about the importance of building belonging. Shawna hit the ground running when she joined the PreSales Collective in January 2021. After years of experience in Community Building, Shawna focused on…

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115. SC Impact on Marketing w/Elena Hutchison 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

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On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Elena Hutchison connect on "SC Impact on Marketing." Elena, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Product Marketing at Medallia, talks about her career journey up from non-traditional PreSales talent to Solutions Consulting Leader and now Strategy and Product Marketing. During her time at Medallia, Elena…

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114. Balancing Pre & Post Sales in the World of Start-Ups w/Shamil Turner 38:16

1+ y ago38:16

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On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Shamil Turner connect on "Balancing Pre & Post Sales in the World of Start-Ups." Shamil, Manager of Enterprise Solutions Architects at Figma, talks about the reality of early-stage SCs that support both Pre & Post Sale. The reality is that one role is Pitching, and the other role is Painting. In organizatio…

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113. The 5 R's of Leadership w/Rich Kline 31:48

2y ago31:48

31:48

On the PreSales Podcast, James Kaikis and Rich Kline connect on the topic "The 5 R’s of Leadership". Rich, Vice President of Solutions Engineering at OwnBackup, talks about the 5 R’s of Leadership: Revenue, Recruiting, Retain, Ramp, and Relationship. The 5 R’s are a way to think about what’s most important and how PreSales Leaders see the bigger pi…

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