Best Alan Berg Podcasts (2024)

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The Assassination of Alan Berg 51:31

23d ago51:31

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Josh and M discuss the assassination of left-wing "shock jock" Alan Berg, and the White Supremacists who were not convicted of his murder...By Em Dentith

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Wedding MBA Podcast 270 - Braden Drake 19:05

9h ago19:05

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More Profit - Less Drama with Braden Drake, Owner, Braden Drake LLC Attorney & Tax Professional. NotAVGLaw.com. Creatives don’t get into the wedding business. If you don’t do your homework, you will over-pay. Industry-specific concerns are niche and necessary. Find some money you’ve been leaving on the table. • Deduction guide for wedding pros • S …

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Asset-Based Giving Strategies; With Jeff Waldron 49:23

2d ago49:23

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Continuing in our summer series, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Waldron, a complex gift attorney with the National Christian Foundation (NCF). They discuss the power of asset-based giving and the various tools available for charitable giving. Jeff shares his personal journey of generosity and stewardship and how it led him to join NCF. They explore…

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Peter Lohmann - Could he be tempted to sell his property management business soon? 39:55

3d ago39:55

39:55

Peter Lohmann has built a great property management business in Columbus, Ohio that does nearly $3M in revenue and only takes 15 hours/week of his time these days. We discuss that journey, how much EOS has helped, and what it could sell for. Peter Lohmann on X: https://twitter.com/pslohmann EOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com/ Clint Fiore on X: https…

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What are you doing to fill holes in your calendar? 7:41

3d ago7:41

7:41

What are you doing to fill holes in your calendar? Do you know how to fill last-minute cancellations or unbooked dates? Are discounts necessary to attract last-minute bookings, or is there a better way? In this episode, I discuss strategies to attract couples booking closer to their event date and share how to market these openings effectively with…

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Wedding MBA Podcast 269 - Colleen Carswell 17:00

4d ago17:00

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Venue Marketing For Maximum Reach with Colleen Carswell, Owner of Smoky Blue Events. SmokeyBlueEvents.com. Other wedding pros have your preferred vendor list to maximize their word of mouth referrals, but who’s spreading the word about your venue? Get featured in local and national outlets and build instant trust, authority, and credibility with en…

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Mark Chapman – Is your contact form hurting your business? 24:40

5d ago24:40

24:40

Mark Chapman – Is your contact form hurting your business? Have you ever considered if your contact form is turning potential clients away? Are you making it too difficult for couples to get the information they need? In this episode, we dive into the importance of optimizing your contact forms and landing pages to ensure they are user-friendly. We…

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Filler Episode - The Opal File 34:01

9d ago34:01

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With M off in London and/or Bucharest, Josh fills time by telling you all the secret history of New Zealand as contained in The Opal File (or possibly The Opal Files - no-one seems sure). What do Robert Muldoon, G. Gordon Liddy and the Shah of Iran have in common? They're all in The Opal File!By Em Dentith

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Investing with Purpose: Transformational Impact through Talanton 39:06

9d ago39:06

39:06

Welcome back to the Generosity Now podcast! As we continue our summer series, producer Jonathan Collier introduces international business leader John Halverson, a seasoned expert in investing, development, and strategy consulting. John shares his inspiring journey from working with Cargill and Land O'Lakes to leading impactful investments in East A…

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Are you having trouble standing out in a crowd? 10:34

10d ago10:34

10:34

Are you having trouble standing out in a crowd? In a market flooded with elopements and micro-weddings, are you finding it challenging to make your specialized venue easy to find online? Is the term "micro" confusing your potential clients due to varying definitions? In this episode, I discuss strategies to clearly communicate what sets you apart, …

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Wedding MBA Podcast 268 - Bethel Nathan 24:14

11d ago24:14

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MBA Level Operations Advice with Bethel Nathan, Owner, Ceremonies By Bethel & Elevate By Bethel. ElevateByBethel.com. Owning a wedding business can be terrifying. You risk everything when you start or expand it. Avoid these horrifying entrepreneurial fails. • Unexpected business emergencies • Successful business goal-setting • Recover from bad revi…

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Workshop Report with Julia Duetz and Patrick Brooks 58:10

13d ago58:10

58:10

M talks with prior guests on the podcast Julia Duetz and Patrick Brooks about the CONSPIRACY FX Workshop they all attended at the University of Kent at the end of June 2024.By Em Dentith

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Faith-Driven Impact: with Tim Macready 35:00

16d ago35:00

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Eric and Laurie are joined by Tim Macready for a conversation about faith-aligned investing. Tim shares his journey from managing a billion-dollar pension fund in Australia to establishing Brightlight in the US, aiming to bridge the gap between investors' values and their portfolios. We explore the challenges and rewards of integrating faith with f…

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Alan Pentz - A Clear Vision For A Big Exit 39:16

16d ago39:16

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Alan Pentz has grown his government contracting business to $35M in revenue. It hans't been easy and he's stalled out at some previous stages. But he has his sights on a very big exit in a few years and knows what it'll take to get there. Alan Pentz on X: https://twitter.com/apentz Small Business Mentor newsletter: https://www.smallbusinessmentor.c…

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Wedding MBA Podcast 267 - Becca Pountney 19:14

17d ago19:14

19:14

Business First Impressions with Becca Pountney, Wedding Industry Marketing Consultant. BeccaPountney.com In a fraction of a second, prospective couples form opinions about your company. This instant judgment happens when they look at your website, social media posts, email, or talk with you on the phone. How do you make a stellar first impression t…

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Are you feeling the Covid hangover? 5:15

19d ago5:15

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Are you feeling the Covid hangover? Have the last few years in the wedding industry felt like a wild ride? Are you questioning what's normal in today’s market? In this episode, I discuss what I call the COVID hangover, addressing the ups and downs we've faced and how to navigate this "next normal." Are your sales skills up to the task? Are your mar…

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Kate Furst from Zola Chats How Their New Vendor Marketplace Connects Couples and Wedding Pros 42:15

19d ago42:15

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Send us a Text Message. 💬 Show Notes Welcome to another episode of Funktastic Chats Podcast! Today, we're chatting with Kate Furst from Zola, the fastest-growing women-led wedding planning platform. Kate shares her incredible journey in the events industry, celebrating nearly 11 years at Zola. She provides an inside look at how Zola has transformed…

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David Osborne - Scaling laterally! 30:02

21d ago30:02

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David Osborne - Scaling laterally! Do you struggle with meeting the demands of both high-end and budget-conscious clients in the wedding industry? Have you faced the challenge of managing multiple brands without cannibalizing sales? David Osborne and I dive deep into strategies for expanding your service offerings while maintaining distinct brand i…

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Helping Hands; With Shannon Hawkins Morris 20:25

23d ago20:25

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On this weeks episode, we kick off or summer series highlighting some of our favorite episodes from season two. Eric and Laurie interview Shannon Hawkins Morris, Vice President of Helping Hands. They discuss the history and purpose of Helping Hands, a ministry that provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Shannon shares ex…

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All Alaska Outdoors - How do you value this incredible fishing lodge and real estate? 41:57

23d ago41:57

41:57

Dr. Bob Ledda has built an incredible fishing lodge in Alaska, All Alaska Outdoors. The world class fishing, bear viewing, and remote access has made them famous - as evidenced by a recent viral YouTube video from Wild Fly with +2.2M views. We discuss how the business continues to grow, what it could be worth, and if Dr Bob would sell soon. The lod…

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PARTYSLATE Co-Founder and CEO Julie Novack Chats Expanding Your Digital Footprint 50:30

25d ago50:30

50:30

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Funktastic Chats Podcast! Today, we're diving into how PartySlate can transform your event business with its innovative digital tools and strategies. Whether you're an event professional specializing in luxury corporate events, weddings, galas, etc., this episode is packed with insights just for…

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When you're healthy, you have 100 problems! 6:19

26d ago6:19

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When you're healthy, you have 100 problems! Have you ever thought about how your health impacts your ability to run your wedding business? Do you prioritize your well-being so you can tackle those everyday challenges? In this episode, I delve into the importance of taking care of yourself first, so you can better handle the myriad of problems that …

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Wedding MBA Podcast 266 - Marc McIntosh 26:22

25d ago26:22

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Websites That Captivate And Convert with Marc McIntosh, Team Wedding Marketing. teamwedding.com. How many times have you clicked off or silently judged someone’s online storefront? Your immediate response is from a first impression you can’t erase. A stellar website increases credibility, brand awareness, organic traffic, and new leads. • Five comp…

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Wedding MBA Podcast 265 - Margaux Fraise 20:49

1M ago20:49

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Guide To Book Better Clients with Margaux Fraise, Owner, Wedding Summit Series. harmonycreativestudio.com How do you distinguish the difference between solid inquiries and time wasters? Wedding planners are often told to reject the wrong clients early in the inquiry process. Are you confident you aren’t eliminating clients who will become your grea…

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Season 2 Wrap up; Highlights from our favorite episodes. 49:20

1M ago49:20

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In this episode, Eric and Laurie wrap up Season 2 of the Generosity Now podcast by highlighting some of their favorite episodes. They express gratitude for the podcast's global reach and encourage listeners to share their favorite episodes with others. The highlighted episodes include discussions on inheriting wealth, setting a financial finish lin…

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I always say I went to the "School of Alan Berg".... 49:58

1M ago49:58

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Send us a Text Message. Today's guest is none other than Alan Berg! He’s the author of seven books, and in our last episode in 2021, we talked extensively about his wisdom in the business of weddings. Some of his popular books include "Shut Up and Sell More Weddings and Events," "Why Are They Ghosting Me?" and his latest, "Stop Selling and Help The…

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Are you mirroring their buying style? 7:38

1M ago7:38

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Are you mirroring their buying style? Are you mirroring your client's buying style? How can understanding their decision-making process improve your sales approach? Explore how recognizing and mirroring a client's buying style can accelerate your sales success. Discover my practical tips to adapt your strategy, whether you're dealing with thorough …

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Eversite with Joe & Rob Benson - A Business Model Buyers Love 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

On this episode of Inspired Or Acquired we have the Eversite founders. Joe Benson and Rob Benson have been in digital marketing for +15 years. They're created Eversite, which is a fast growing 'website as a service subscription' that has happy customers, recurring revenue and great margin. As they keep growing it becomes an ideal target for busines…

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Brian Lawrence - What to do if you're new (and if you're not) 36:33

1M ago36:33

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Brian Lawrence - What to do if you're new (and if you're not) How effective is your website at guiding visitors to make an appointment? Are your booking options and pricing strategically placed for conversion? In this episode, we explore how to structure your event pages to not only inform but also lead visitors to take action. We discuss the impor…

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Neil Levy's "Bad Beliefs" 3: Believe Bad with a Vengeance 1:27:17

1M ago1:27:17

1:27:17

It's been three long episodes, but Josh and M are at the end of Neil Levy's book "Bad Beliefs" and also of Neil Levy's bad beliefs. But which of his beliefs did the find the baddest and which were barely bad at all? You'll have to listen to find out. You'll also have to listen if you want to know whether we mention the 1993 Drew Barrymore supernatu…

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Using Business to Lift People Out of Poverty: With Musana 44:23

1M ago44:23

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On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Andrea and Haril Kazindra, co-founders of Musana, along with Sam Mitchell, a supporter of Musana. Andrea and Haril share their journey of starting an organization in Uganda to lift children out of poverty. They discuss the importance of using business to make a positive impact and the shift from tradit…

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Should you present one package or multiple in a proposal? 10:46

1M ago10:46

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Should you present one package or multiple in a proposal? Ever wondered whether it's better to present one package or multiple options in a proposal? How can offering multiple options affect a client's decision-making process? What if a single package was all it took to streamline negotiations? Dive into these questions and explore strategies that …

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Wedding MBA Podcast 264 - Alan Berg 22:51

1M ago22:51

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Fake Lead Philosophy with Alan Berg. AlanBerg.com. You get lots of inquiries, but they don’t convert to sales. Are they real leads or time-wasting fakes? Also, do your responses not connect with how you reply? If your old techniques don’t work, it’s time for a refresh. Fine-tune your inquiry process into a profitable sales machine. • Spot a fake le…

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Why You Should Treat Paid Ads Differently: Handling Cold Leads vs. Warm Leads from Referrals, with Wedding Advertising Expert, Mark Chapman 31:44

1M ago31:44

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Send us a Text Message. Why are couples taking longer to book you? Is your website ready to convert a cold audience? Is it relates to gen Z couples, promotion oriented advertising is a thing of the past. This year couples are more attuned to what makes your brand totally different and unique with personality. We're talking about the power of retarg…

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Josh Hall - Josh Hall - Making Web Designer Pro To A Sellable Asset 38:45

1M ago38:45

38:45

Josh Hall successfully sold a web design agency in 2020. Since then he's been creating podcasts, courses and community to help other web designers grow their business. Clint gives a valuation, and we look ahead at a 5 year forecast. We also discuss his pivot in the last year to a paid community model and the decision to create the Web Designer Pro …

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Kids and Generosity; with Josh and Kaitlin Saenz 40:53

1M ago40:53

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In this episode, Eric and Laurie sit down with Josh and Kaitlin Saenz to discuss the importance of cultivating a lifestyle of generosity and whole-life stewardship with our children. Josh and Kaitlin share their journey from youth ministry to running a donor development organization, all while homeschooling their two boys. About Josh and Kaitlin Jo…

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You've gotten them this far, now finish it! 5:37

2M ago5:37

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You've gotten them this far, now finish it! Do you ever feel like you can talk the talk but stumble when it's crunch time? You're not alone. Many excel in engagement and understanding customer needs, yet falter at the final hurdle—asking for the sale. Whether it's in person or online, don't wait for customers to say "yes." Actively guide them to th…

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Wedding MBA Podcast 263 - Joe Rare 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Preseason chat with Joe Rare. WeddingBookingSystem.com. What is automated marketing? The difference between marketing, advertising, and sales. What is ringless voicemail? How Joe's company tests a wedding market.By Clint Hufft

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Is virtual selling still a thing? – With John Chen 30:19

2M ago30:19

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Is virtual selling still a thing? – With John Chen During the pandemic, a lot of you started to sell virtually (phone, zoom, etc.). Now that things have settled to the next normal, is virtual selling something you should be doing, or considering? I invited my friend John Chen, who’s a wizard at helping companies host virtual and hybrid (combination…

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Ten Years (Young?) 53:16

2M ago53:16

53:16

Josh discovers that it has been ten years since he and M started podcasting...By Em Dentith

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Cultivating a Lifestyle of Generosity in Children: With Matt Bell 45:55

2M ago45:55

45:55

In this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by finance author and speaker, Matt Bell. Matt discusses the importance of teaching children about money and generosity. Matt shares his personal journey of financial struggles and how it led him to a saving relationship with Christ. They discuss practical skills for teaching kids about money, such as ear…

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Wedding Biz Therapy with Terrica: From Local Planner to Global Mother Hustler 57:08

2M ago57:08

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Send us a Text Message. One of my favorite things that makes Terrica different is that she speaks very plainly, so much so you'll think it's a therapy session or your favorite biz bestie. She embraces this role to help over 4000+ wedding pros scale their businesses. Terrica has spent the past eighteen years crafting exquisite weddings and events th…

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They don't value what they can't see! 9:35

2M ago9:35

9:35

They don't value what they can't see So much of what you do to make weddings and events great, happens out of view of your customers. Are you getting paid for that time? Are your customers valuing the time you put in that they can’t see? In this episode I talk about ways to get them to understand the value that you bring, even when they can’t see t…

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Wedding MBA Podcast 262 - Jennifer Bernal 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Preseason with Jennifer Bernal. HouseofBernal.com. How does a floral design company grow to the top of its market in only three years? How to network effectively. How to find the right market for your business.By Clint Hufft

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Bryant Suellentrop Discusses Selling Part of His Company 33:11

2M ago33:11

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Bryant Suellentrop has quickly built a great recruiting agency, Elevate and Delegate, for US companies to hire team members in the Philippines. Clint Fiore gives a valuation for his company, and Bryant discusses the possibility of selling part of his company. Plus we chat about the recent news of another agency Support Shepherd selling and the futu…

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Obama speechwriter, Sarada Peri, in conversation with Jess Cunniffe 58:54

2M ago58:54

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23rd European Speechwriter Network Conference, 17-19 April 2024 at Robinson College/Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Sarada was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Prior to joining the White House, she was a Principal at West Wing Writers. She was also a member of the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Democrat…

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John Zimmer, Why native speakers can't speak English! 23:38

2M ago23:38

23:38

John Zimmer talks about how to overcome the linguistic challenges of multilingual audiences and multilingual speakers. John has worked for a major Canadian law firm, the United Nations and the World Health Organisation. He also teaches public speaking in the Executive Programmes at the University of Geneva, University of Lausanne and IESE in Barcel…

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Neil Levy's "Bad Beliefs" 2: Believe Badder 1:24:10

2M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

Josh and M look at the middle chapters of Neil Levy's book - is this the Empire Strikes Back of this series or is it the Die Hard 2? Or the Temple of Doom? Or the Two Towers? Or the 1993 Drew Barrymore supernatural horror thriller Doppelganger? Yes. Due to recording difficulties, the sound quality may dip from time to time.…

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Harnessing the power of the marketplace to achieve profound social impact; With Helen Hayes 46:56

2M ago46:56

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In this conversation, Eric and Laurie, are joined by Helen Young Hayes, the founder and CEO of Activate Work. Helen shares her remarkable journey from being the daughter of Chinese immigrants to becoming a top portfolio manager and surviving the catastrophic United Flight 232 crash. She reveals the profound spiritual experiences that led her to ree…

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Problems are opportunities to improve! 11:24

2M ago11:24

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Problems are opportunities to improve When customers come to you with problems, are you paying attention to how you can make this better, not just for them, but for other customers? I’ve had some experiences recently where all I got was passed from one department to another, with no on acknowledging that it was their system that was broken, not use…

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