Best Block To The Boardroom Podcasts (2024)

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From Serena's Snub to Olympic Chaos 18:19

2h ago18:19

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Can Los Angeles really pull off a car-free Olympics in 2028? And what’s the deal with China’s eyebrow-raising medal haul? Tune in to this lively episode of Gambling Mad with Norman Chad, where we dissect the biggest stories from the Summer Olympics in Paris and cast a skeptical eye on China’s medal count. We also share our sharp critiques on Jim Ha…

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Ep. 188 The Inconvenience Of Great Leadership with Bob Beaudine 49:46

3d ago49:46

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“Doing the right thing is inconvenient.” That was a powerful quote from this week’s guest Bob Beaudine. Prioritizing your family over your career or business is one of the hardest things to do for high achievers. It is possible to do it successfully but it doesn’t come easy. You have to make hard choices that are not convenient. Bob had one of the …

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Baby Names, Stadium Schemes, and Slot Machine Scandals 17:42

7d ago17:42

17:42

Why has baby naming become a battlefield for pretentiousness? Join me, Norman Chad, as I bemoan the loss of simple names like David and Mary, only to be replaced by Liam, Olivia, and Archer. We’ll take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, reminisce about more straightforward times, and then pivot to a heated critique of a much larger issue—the poli…

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Global Hoops Trouble, Ammo Machines, and Royals Betting Gold 18:00

13d ago18:00

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Can Team USA Basketball survive the rising tide of global talent? This episode of Gambling Mad with Norman Chad uncovers the shocking near-defeat of Team USA by South Sudan, despite having superstars like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant on the roster. We dissect what this nail-biting game could mean for the future of American basketball…

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Ep. 187 - Why Most Businesses Never Hit $1M Revenue: Top 5 Stumbling Blocks 31:54

14d ago31:54

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Fewer than 5 percent of businesses earn over $1 million in revenue and only 11% have 20 employees or more. For many entrepreneurs, those are magic numbers to reach so they can experience greater freedom from the business. Reaching those revenue and staff milestones means they have the resources and team to handle business while they go off on a gre…

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Global NBA Stars, Olympic Surprises, and Costco's Eternal Combo 17:06

22d ago17:06

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Ever wondered how international stars are reshaping the NBA landscape? Join us as we shine a spotlight on global sensations like Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We'll also dive into the rising influence of French talent with back-to-back number one draft picks Victor Wembanyama and Zachary…

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Ep. 186 - Is Your Business An Idol? With Stu and Trish Fuhlendorf 42:14

27d ago42:14

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Entrepreneurs have an independent streak for sure. I have it, you have it, we all have it. It’s why we can’t see ourselves in a 9 to 5 job. It’s why we’re so successful in what we do. We take the bull by the horn and make it happen. But independence can have an ugly side to it. It can cause us to become a little arrogant, isolated, and hurt our mos…

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Ep. 185 - Vacations Are Good For The Health of Your Business 30:55

1M ago30:55

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Taking a vacation is a good thing. So why is it so hard for the typical entrepreneur to tear themselves away from the day to day grind of building a business to take a break with their family? We’ve heard and used these excuses. “I’m too busy to get away.” “It’s too stressful to take time off. There will be so much work waiting for me when I get ba…

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The Case for Cash and Tacos 15:46

2M ago15:46

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Is our reliance on digital payments leading us down a dangerous path? In this episode, we make a bold case for keeping cash alive in our increasingly cashless society, arguing that the tactile, immediate nature of cash transactions offers a simplicity and honesty that digital payments cannot. From lamenting the sky-high costs of visits to Disneylan…

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Ep. 184 - Managing Death and Business with Gary and Keely Van Vlack 37:42

2M ago37:42

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Imagine the doctor telling you that your spouse has 40 minutes to live. What do you do? How do you feel? How do you cope? Tune in to this week’s episode as entrepreneurs Gary and Keely Van Vlack share their story of how close Keely came to dying and how Gary coped. After Keely miraculously got over the hump and her health started to improve, the re…

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NBA Coaches on the Chopping Block 16:05

2M ago16:05

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Can Aaron Rodgers really tackle the world of politics as adeptly as he throws a football? Join us in this hilarious take on Rodgers' potential vice-presidential run alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as we question his political prowess and compare it to his on-field skills. We'll also discuss the precarious nature of NBA coaching jobs and why even t…

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S5 Ep66: Pride and Progress With Deputy Director of Equality Illinois Mony Ruiz Velasco on LGBTQ+ Rights and Challenges 47:30

2M ago47:30

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Our special guest, Mony Ruiz Velasco- Deputy Director of Equality Illionios, and proud queer Latina, wife and mother who shares her extensive experience as a human rights advocate and attorney, emphasizing the importance of continued advocacy and visibility for LGBTQ+ communities. In this episode we reflect on her personal journey growing up in Mex…

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Drake's Betting Blunders 16:51

2M ago16:51

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What a sigh of relief for those of us who aren't New York Knicks superfans! We need to give a big shout-out to the Indiana Pacers for giving us all a break from the relentless media frenzy. This episode, we're not just talking sports; we're diving into the fanfare that sometimes feels like it's more about the hype than the game – think Stephen A. S…

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Ep. 183 - How To Hire and Train Millenials with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui 29:39

2M ago29:39

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If you’re like many business owners, it’s been hard to find good employees. It seems like the younger generation doesn’t want to work and are lazy. Or at least that’s what they say. But think about this, the baby boomers were also considered lazy when they were in their twenties and thirties. They were the hippies. Love not war. In other words, the…

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WSOP 10K Big O - Day 2 update 1:51

2M ago1:51

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WSOP first ever 10K Big O Boardroom Vegas wrap-up Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barrio Dill and Jon Sheinberg. Produced by Rick Barrio Dill and Bri Coorey. Additional graphics and writing assistance by Dan Telfer. Socials and Marketing Nick Wolferman. Engineering …

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WSOP 10k Big O Vegas Update 1:31

2M ago1:31

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We are checking in with our guys from The Boardroom Beverly Hills as they compete in the 10k Big 0 from Las Vegas. Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barrio Dill and Jon Sheinberg. Produced by Rick Barrio Dill and Bri Coorey. Additional graphics and writing assistance …

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WSOP $1500 Big O VEGAS BoardRoom Boys Wrap Up 1:19

2M ago1:19

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Oh SH$t!!!!! Norm, Gambling Mad crew and our boys from The BoardRoom are all BACK in Las Vegas for this year's World Series of Poker!!! As a warm-up, several of our guys take on the smaller $1500 Omaha tournament where there are multiple by-ins. And thats not a good thing. How did they do? Are they ready for the FIRST EVER $10,000 PLO WSOP EVENT? F…

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Stop Sign Showdown 17:07

2M ago17:07

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Have you ever been caught in the wild dance of indecision at a four-way stop? I sure have, and I'm sharing my close encounters with the stop-sign showdowns that test our patience and sometimes sanity. But the thrill doesn't stop there; we're rolling the dice on a conversation about the gambling frenzy taking over our nation, led curiously by millen…

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S5 Ep65: Professor Fatima K. Espinosa Vasquez: Unveiling the Complexities of Technology and Community Activism 48:14

2M ago48:14

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Fatima Espinoza Vasquez. Ph.D. Associate Professor University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information School of Information Science will share with us her dedication to leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for positive social change, which originated from a panel conversation from the Latina Futures Symposium cr…

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Doubling Down on Extinction 14:22

3M ago14:22

14:22

Norman Chad unlocks the secrets of America's relationship recession. Prepare to have your views on love, sports betting, and socialization challenged! We also crack open the WNBA's growth, a prediction for the UFC that might just disrupt your fight night plans, and a special nod to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and his navigation of the sports betti…

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Basketball First, Babies Second 19:55

3M ago19:55

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Norman Chad tells Rudy Gobert to put the playoffs before parenthood. Plus Dave & Buster's wants you to gamble more, enough with the New England Patriots and is the state of Maryland really Mount Rushmore-worthy. Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barrio Dill and Jon Sh…

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Ep. 182- The Painful Journey of Entrepreneurship with Paul Hastings 38:55

3M ago38:55

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What would it be like to go from working 95 hours/week to 0 in an instant? This week’s guest Paul Hastings is here to tell us about it. The sudden change wasn’t by choice. A tragic health issue forced him to stop cold turkey. In the months of recovery he was able to reconnect with his wife, be present for his young kids, and re-evaluate what was im…

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Introducing : The Boardroom - BH : The Road to the WSOP BIG-O June 13th 1:05

3M ago1:05

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Ever wonder what a high-stakes private home game looks like? This is it. Real Poker. Real money. Real people. INTRODUCING: The BoardRoom - Beverly Hills. https://youtu.be/ZeOv2mOc-7I They win, they lose, they even go broke. And they come back again. Join Amir and Jacob as they host a cast of dignitaries and degens to the BoardRoom. Jacob: "Amir is …

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S5 Ep64: The Legacy of Leadership: Ella Baker's Influence on Modern Advocacy With Executive Director Marlene Sanchez 40:54

3M ago40:54

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We are incredibly honored to host Marlene Sanchez, the Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. As the Executive Director of theElla Baker Center for Human Rights, Marlene is a proud San Francisco native, and Chicana, where she has spent more than 20 years building power with youth and formerly incarcerated people. Through her …

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Ep. 181 - How to Avoid Disaster: Why Working with Your Spouse Can Spell Trouble for Your Business! 31:26

3M ago31:26

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According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, a little more than 10% of businesses are run by husband and wife teams. And that number is continuing to grow as more and more couples are realizing they can make more money working together than in separate jobs or businesses. However, working with your spouse is not as romantic as some may think it is. Ne…

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No More Stadium Funding 20:22

3M ago20:22

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Norman Chad isn't handing out any more welfare checks to billionaires. Plus we discuss the Mount Rushmore of oceans, the miracle of rat broth, the history of fast food in America and why the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight is a crock. Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barr…

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No More Mock Drafts 17:46

3M ago17:46

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Norman Chad wants all NFL draft talk to cease ASAP, plus Ukrainian soldiers are gambling online at war time, Neymar is playing poker online during birthday parties and nude bowling is a thing. Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barrio Dill and Jon Sheinberg. Produced b…

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Ep. 180 - Entrepreneurs: Accomplishments Are Fleeting, Relationships Are Forever with Aaron Walker 38:15

3M ago38:15

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When you start with nothing to starting, building, and selling off multiple businesses to Fortune 500 companies, you’ve got it made, right? That’s not what this week’s guest, Aaron Walker experienced. Before he reached the age of 30 he had already sold his first company to a Fortune 500 competitor. Even though he had no intention of selling, they m…

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Ep. 179 - End Financial Arguments: Most Common Marital Conflicts 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

The reasons why couples fight over money is due to the different attitudes and habits that were formed growing up. Whatever was modeled to us growing up is what we adopt as an adult. As you’re aware, those differences are what causes the conflict. Savers vs. spenders, investors for going into debt, delayed gratification vs immediate pleasure. How d…

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Ep. 178 - Get Your Life Back with Jerry Dugan 43:36

4M ago43:36

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As you go through the daily grind of building your business, does it sometime feel like Groundhog Day? Same thing over and over. If you stop and think, do you feel like you and your spouse are growing together or feeling more like roommates? Meet this week’s guest, Jerry Dugan. One day as he was building his career, his wife and kids gave him a sho…

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Ep. 177 - Mastering Entrepreneurial Partnerships: Navigating The Pitfalls of Working With Your Spouse 30:24

4M ago30:24

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For some groups of married entrepreneurs, working with your spouse is the greatest thing since sliced bread. For others, it’s a disaster. The third group is getting by and the last group doesn’t even want to go there. Regardless of which camp you sit in, this episode is dedicated to you. The married entrepreneur who works with your spouse or is won…

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Ep. 176 - Love, Labor, and Limits: Nurturing Balance in Entrepreneurial Marriages with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui 30:03

5M ago30:03

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One of the reasons for the lack of work-life balance is working a lot of hours and taking on too many responsibilities. Whether it’s business or personal related, we tend to say yes to more things than we realize which steals time away from your spouse and kids. So how do we keep from taking on too much so we can maintain a healthy relationship wit…

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S5 Ep63: “In the room where it happens” A conversation with Fenton’s CEO Valerie De La Garza on leadership resilience and diversifying boardrooms. 40:40

5M ago40:40

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Join us as we welcome the remarkable Valerie De La Garza, a trailblazing Latina and the pioneering CEO of Fenton, a social justice and impact PR agency. Valerie shares her compelling journey from the working-class neighborhoods of Southeast Los Angeles to becoming a beacon of leadership in the communications field. Her narrative, deeply rooted in h…

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Ep. 175 - Mindset Moguls: Conquering Life with Skiing Wisdom with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui 33:50

5M ago33:50

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Whenever we face challenges like recessions, COVID-19, business competition, or market crashes, fear tends to rear its ugly head. How we deal with fear determines how well we get through those challenging times. Kay Lee and I recently went on a ski vacation and I noticed a lot of skiing metaphors that applied to how we deal with life and business c…

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Ep. 174 - Legacy Builders: Nurturing Family and Business for Future Generations 33:30

5M ago33:30

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The term family legacy gets thrown around a lot. We want it but do we really know what it means, how to build it, and know when you have it? In this episode, we’ll share what we’ve learned, how we’ve built it, and share some stories of others who’ve done it. NOTE: It doesn’t matter how much or little your assets are worth. Nor does age have anythin…

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Ep. 173 - The Profitable Equation: Efficiency, Margins, Pricing, and Productivity 32:47

5M ago32:47

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Improving the businesses bottom line is always a nice thing to do. Usually, the strategy to do so is increase sales. But when you’re already working hard and long hours, more sales means more work. More work means more hours and less time at home with your spouse and family. How much more can you handle? What if we can show you how to find more mon…

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S5 Ep62: Chicana Entrepreneur Sandra Lilia Velazquez: Crafting a Luxury Brand with Nopalera 38:52

5M ago38:52

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Today, we're joined by the creative and innovative founder of Nopalera, Sandra Lilia Velazquez. Sandra takes us on a journey through a powerful narrative of embracing Chicana identity, to her band Pistolera, to crafting beauty products with the Mexican cactus, the Nopal, that encapsulates Mexican heritage. The Nopal cactus isn't just a plant; it's …

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Ep.172 - Don’t Work For Your Wealth 34:10

6M ago34:10

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Becoming financially wealthy is a desire many have but most don’t achieve. Is it really that difficult? Actually not as difficult as many think. The difference between the people that achieve financial wealth vs those that simply talk about is based on their mindset on money and the habits they form around it. In this episode, we will talk about ho…

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S5 Ep61: Breaking the Mold: Anna DeShawn's Social Entrepreneurial Impact for BIPOC and QTPOC Podcasting Creatives 34:57

6M ago34:57

34:57

We continue to celebrate Black History month with multi-award winner and Ambie award-winning host Anna DeShawn, as she pioneers the media landscape with a blend of rhythm and revolution from E3 Radio, to The Queer News Podcast and now, The Qube app that curates the best music and podcasts by BIPOC and QTPOC creators. Recently inducted into the Chic…

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Ep. 171 - Find More Time to Grow Your Business 33:12

6M ago33:12

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Time seems to be that asset that entrepreneurs don’t have a lot of. If you’re feeling like you’re so busy you don’t have enough time to get everything done than this episode is for you. While no one can gain more time in the day, you can gain more margin. That takes doing less busy work and concentrate on more productive work. This can be hard as t…

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S5 Ep60: A Journey of Storytelling and Resilience with Afros & Audio, FWD Movement & Vanguard Network CEO & Founder, Talib Jasir 38:59

6M ago38:59

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Talib Jasir is a lifelong creator and storyteller and his journey has been one of evolution and resilience. He takes us on a journey of how he was captivated by audio storytelling in the back of his mother’s car and from listening to audiobooks through the library dial up telephone. YES, it was a thing back in the day! His narration of storytelling…

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Ep. 170 - Addicted to Success with Teresa McCloy 35:31

7M ago35:31

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What drives you? What’s important to you? If relationships wasn’t an answer to at least one of those questions, you definitely need to listen to this episode. We live in a success driven world. Which wouldn’t be a problem if success was defined in a holistic way. But for most entrepreneurs, we often forget to mention our relationships. Even if we s…

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S5 Ep59: Tatiana Quaife Founder and CEO of Rising Women Sisterhood Beyond Corporate Life 47:04

6M ago47:04

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Tatiana Quaife is a purpose-driven leader using her authentic voice and experiences to inspire and empower other Corporate America professionals to turn inwards and unleash their authentic magic within. With fifteen years of leadership experience as a Latina executive at Airbnb, The Walt Disney Company and Procter & Gamble, Tatiana experienced firs…

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Ep. 169 - Marriage Over Business: The Key to Success 32:35

7M ago32:35

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I know you want to prioritize your marriage over the business but there is a tension that pulls you to prioritize the business first. After all, it’s the main source of income for you and your family. If the business struggles you will financially as well. But what if I told you that they key to business success is to prioritize your marriage? Ther…

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Ep. 168 - Surviving The Miracle On The Hudson with Dave Sanderson 43:30

7M ago43:30

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It typically takes a significant (near) life tragedy to change someone’s perspective. Many of us entrepreneurs are wired to achieve while neglecting our most important relationships. Imagine being in a commercial jet that is about to go crashing into the Hudson River. What would be going through your mind and how would your perspective on life chan…

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Ep. 167 - Don’t Have The Entrepreneurs Regret 32:41

8M ago32:41

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When successful entrepreneurs start reaching their golden years, they often talk about some of their regrets in life. It’s not usually about missed business opportunities or investments, it’s about relationships. The most common regrets among the successful are around not taking care of themself and their close relationships like spouse and kids. W…

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Ep. 166 - What Pisses Us Off and Breaks Our Heart 13:24

8M ago13:24

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Welcome to Thriving in Tandem. It’s a podcast for you the married entrepreneur that wants to win in business and marriage at the same time. The biggest challenge for the married entrepreneur isn’t just succeeding in business, it’s succeeding in all areas of your life including your marriage. What if we could take you behind closed doors to share wi…

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Ep. 165 Finding Good Employees with Dr. Joey Faucette 37:59

8M ago37:59

37:59

No matter what business owner we speak to anywhere in the country, the top concern is finding good employees. The same thing seems to be happening all over the U.S.A., no one wants to work. And the ones that do want to be paid a lot of money and with a lot of perks. Sound familiar? Well, Dr Joey Faucette is going to help us develop a plan to attrac…

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Ep. 164 - Becoming A Better Husband, Father, and Business Leader with Chris Niemeyer and Michael McGreevy 42:34

8M ago42:34

42:34

Are you a man? Are you a husband? Are you a father? Are you a business owner? Than this show is for you! Or any wife that wants to hear what guys talk about. Ha ha! But this isn’t going to be a mancave show. It’s going to be three guys sharing what it takes to be a superstar husband, dad, and entrepreneur. As you know, trying to do it all can be di…

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S5 Ep58: Nancy Flores Founder of Cultura Media and Austin Vida for journalism that centers the voces of Austin’s comunidad 41:12

8M ago41:12

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Nancy Flores, former journalist of the American Austin Statesman, founder of Cultura Media and Editor and Publisher of Austin Vida, and I discuss how do Latinos find trusted news sources within our communites especially after Covid-19 and the election of 2020. Before the pandemic hit and the elections of 2016, local news resources began to disappea…

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