Best Dylan Schmidt Podcasts (2024)

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The President of Iceland 40:15

23m ago40:15

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S02E17 (#327). A linkshow. James and Per discuss two articles they’ve stumbled on. This time we feature articles about how certain features of e-commerce sites have to go, and how a design mistake impacted civic engagement in Iceland. Article one is The lazy load, endless scroll, and color slicing have to go by Bethany Sadler-Jasmin. “UX Designers …

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The Creator's Guide to AI | Major AI Rollouts, Choosing the Right Website Platform, and IG Best Practices 20:00

2d ago20:00

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I’m talking about: The groundbreaking updates from OpenAI and Google and what it means for creators like us. The best website platforms for creators, from Squarespace to Framer, and my personal shift to new solutions. The ideal length for Instagram reels according to new updates, a…

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The Great Email Debate | Comparing Beehiiv & Convertkit, LinkedIn Strategy for Creators, and Using Psychological Segmentation 20:00

9d ago20:00

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Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I'm talking about: The great debate between Beehive and ConvertKit for email newsletters, including pros and cons of each platform. My strategy for diving deeper into LinkedIn, what I see working and not working, and how to optimize your content for the platform. The concept of psy…

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Strategic impact with Nathan Shedroff 33:28

15d ago33:28

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S02E16 (#326). Nathan Shedroff, author of A Whole New Strategy, talks to us about how we as designers can have strategic impact. Through an expanded understanding of the context you are working within, and building both situational and operational awareness, we can bridge the gap between design and business. We look at how some of the “special skil…

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Deconstructing Alex Hormozi's Content Strategy Shift | 35,000 Posts, Edutainment to Education, and Long-Form vs. Short-Form Content 20:00

16d ago20:00

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Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I'm talking about: Analyzing the strategic pivots of marketing mastermind Alex Hormozi. Shifting focus from entertainment-driven content to educational content tailored to a specific target audience. The importance of thorough pre-production research in creating high-quality conten…

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Finding Your Creative Calling | Overcoming Marketing Challenges, Aligning Passion with Purpose, and Hiring Contractors 20:00

23d ago20:00

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I’m talking about: Strategies for overcoming podcast marketing struggles and achieving sustainable growth. How to identify the creative endeavor that brings you the most joy and fulfillment. The importance of a clear vision and effective communication when hiring social media contr…

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What You DON’T Know About the $95 Billion Aid Package 54:34

14d ago54:34

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Enrollment in the Influential Writers Intensive opens tomorrow! Join the Waitlist Here: https://stapleton.systeme.io/iwi Get my Daily Letter: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer // FOLLOW ME // Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X - https://twitter.com/Jason…

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The rule of three with Ellen Lupton 31:22

28d ago31:22

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S02E15 (#325). Ellen Lupton, designer, educator and author, helps us stock up our toolbox of design principles and methods, starting off with storytelling in visual design, and the “rule of three” before we move on to linear and non-linear experiences. Will we follow the rule of three and have a third topic? We talk about IKEA and The Wizard of Oz,…

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Thriving as a Creator in Multiple Domains | Clarifying Your Content, Building Robust Systems, and Staying Ahead of the Competition 20:00

30d ago20:00

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Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I'm talking about: Navigating the question of focusing on a single niche or exploring multiple domains as a content creator. A powerful framework for staying ahead of the competition in your category. Insights on running a productized service and effectively managing fluctuating cl…

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War, Inflation, High Interest Rates...It's all bad for you 1:03:31

21d ago1:03:31

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Join the *Influential Writers Intensive* Waitlist: https://stapleton.systeme.io/iwi Get my Daily Letter: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer **// FOLLOW ME //** Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X - https://twitter.com/Jason_Stapleton Youtube - https://www.…

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Adapting to AI as a Creator | Google Gemini Pro's Updates, Social Media Experiments, and Staying True to Yourself 20:00

1M ago20:00

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about: The latest microphone release from Shure, the MV7+. How we can utilize our data with a tool like Google’s Gemini Pro 1.5. Optimizing the link in your social media bio. And much more! This episode is made possible because of: The Creator Club: An online community f…

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Sketching workshop with Eva-Lotta Lamm 58:39

1M ago58:39

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S02E14 (#324). A slightly different episode to usual. Eva-Lotta Lamm joins us to hold a visual thinking sketching workshop – Eva-Lotta, James and Per have fun going through three sketching exercises set by Eva-Lotta that can help you with your creativity, team-building, visual thinking and much more. Grab some pens, and perhaps even a couple of col…

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Never-Ending Improvement | Easy Way to Stay in the Loop, Platform Optimization, and Audience Growth 20:00

1M ago20:00

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about: A simple email newsletter hack that will keep you in the loop and help you create relevant content. Why identifying small tweaks could be the most important thing you do to grow as a content entrepreneur. The myth of “audience hacking” and what to do instead. And …

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Massive Debt, Border Threats and the Changing World Order 45:35

1M ago45:35

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Join the Influential Writers Intensive Waitlist: https://stapleton.systeme.io/iwi Get my Daily Letter: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer // FOLLOW ME // Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X - https://twitter.com/Jason_Stapleton Youtube - https://www.youtub…

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Podcast Movement | Documenting Your Workflow, Increasing Productivity, and There’s Too Many Podcasts 20:00

2M ago20:00

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about: My first impressions of visiting the Podcast Movement Evolutions event in Los Angeles. Three reasons documenting my workflows makes me happy. Why “there’s too many podcasts” is a myth. And much more! Mentioned in this episode: Podcast Movement Podcast Index Join a…

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It's Time For You To Start A Business - But not for the reasons you think 38:02

1M ago38:02

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Today I want to approach the subject of entrepreneurship but from an angle that you probably haven’t considered. It’s not just about making more money or sharpening your skills. There’s a more important reason you should be building a business in 2024. Get my Daily Letter: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.ja…

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The 80/20 Rule for Content Creators | Tracking Your Success, Leveraging Relevancy, and Playing to Your Strengths 20:00

2M ago20:00

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I’m talking about: Finding the things that drive the most success. What the most successful content creators have in common. Identifying when you feel most creative (and when you don’t feel like doing anything). And much more! Join a community of growing digital creators. Your memb…

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Don Lemon, Elon Musk, Mass Spending and Misinformation 53:59

2M ago53:59

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I share everything I know about building an online business in bite-sized, actionable chunks each day. From tactics to mindset and everything in between. Sign up here: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer // FOLLOW ME // Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X -…

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Change leadership with Maria Giudice 42:51

2M ago42:51

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S02E13 (#323). We are in the age of design-driven change. Maria Giudice joins us to talk about being changemakers – How we can design change in a complex world. We start by looking at the history of change management and how we are now firmly in the age of design-driven change and that requires change leadership. We look at change making and unders…

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The Content Entrepreneur’s Playbook | Improving Your Workflow, Ditching ChatGPT, and Managing Email 20:00

2M ago20:00

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator. In this episode, I’m talking about: My 4-step content plan for growth and monetization. Using Claude instead of ChatGPT for better AI outputs. A new to me productivity hack for Gmail. And much more! Mentioned in this episode: The Content Entrepreneur’s Playbook The Creator Club: An online community…

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“Shrinkflation”: The New Propaganda Campaign to Convince You The Problem Isn’t The Problem 51:58

2M ago51:58

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I share everything I know about building an online business in bite-sized, actionable chunks each day. From tactics to mindset and everything in between. Sign up here: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer // FOLLOW ME // Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X -…

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YouTube Optimization Masterclass with Connor Clayton 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator. In this episode, I’m talking with YouTube expert Connor Clayton about all things YouTube. You’ll learn: How to find the perfect topics for YouTube videos. How to get your YouTube videos discovered even when you’re starting out with no audience. How to setup your YouTube channel to make you money. A…

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Game On! Supreme Court Says Trump Can Run 😆 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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I share everything I know about building an online business in bite-sized, actionable chunks each day. From tactics to mindset and everything in between. Sign up here: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer // FOLLOW ME // Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X -…

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The right question with Meena Kothandaraman 32:50

2M ago32:50

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S02E12 (#322). Asking the right question and wanting to get a good response. How do we handle that as researchers? Meena Kothandaraman joins us to talk about our curiosity as researchers, the different lenses of inquiry we can apply from exploratory to validation. We talk as well about being curious and the skill of getting people to articulate the…

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Standing Out in the Crowd | Personal Branding as a Creator, Authentic Passion, & the Future of the Podcasting Industry 25:07

3M ago25:07

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator In this episode, I’m answering these questions: What strategies can you recommend for keeping my social media brand authentic as I grow? In a crowded market, what are your tips for making my content truly stand out and find my niche? Where do you see the podcasting industry heading in the next few y…

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Bombshell Report Now We Know Why We Spent So Much On An Unwinnable War 51:51

2M ago51:51

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I share everything I know about building an online business in bite-sized, actionable chunks each day. From tactics to mindset and everything in between. Sign up here: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer / / FOLLOW ME // Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X …

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The Art and Science of Being a Creator | Managing Creator Burnout, What to Charge Brands, and Building Your Podcast Clip Workflow 15:02

3M ago15:02

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I’m talking answering these questions: Dylan, do you ever get burned out making content? How do you manage everything? What's a reasonable rate to charge this new brand I'm working with? What's your workflow for creating clips from your podcast? And much more! Mentioned in this epi…

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What the Trump Judgement Means for The Future of the Republic 42:22

3M ago42:22

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For decades the poor have found themselves victims of a two-tier judicial system. If you have money and a knowledge of the legal system you can use it as a weapon. If you’re not wealthy there’s little you can do to protect yourself. But the recent Trump judgment for more than 400 million dollars is something different. It signals a shifting of the …

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Building trust in AI with Carol Smith 35:26

3M ago35:26

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S02E11 (#321). How do we know when to trust a system? Carol Smith leads the Trust Lab team at Carnagie Mellon Universty, where they conduct research into making trustworthy, human centered, and responsible AI systems. Our conversation highlights the importance of guardrails and ethical considerations in AI development, as well as to ask the right q…

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Mail-In Fraud Study Finds Trump ‘Almost Certainly’ Won 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Here’s something I never thought I’d say. Trump may have one the 2020 election. And no, this isn’t clickbait. I’ve read through the study and it looks like Trump may have one given the responses to this voter fraud study. I’ll break it down today. 📈 The The Leverage Coaching Group - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer == What to do Next ==…

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The BLS is Lying About the Jobs Numbers 45:02

3M ago45:02

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The BLS isn’t even trying to hide the fact that they’re intentionally misleading the public about the health of our jobs market. They’re intentionally deceiving Americans about how many jobs are being lost. And they’re being supported by the financial pundits at every major news outlet. Today I’m going to break down the numbers for you so you can s…

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Digital Ownership with David Dylan Thomas 47:53

3M ago47:53

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S02E10 (#320). What does it mean to own something? We talk with David about the concept of ownership, going beyond the legal definition and into the wider concept of ownership and how digital artefacts lead us to re-think and re-evaluate some of the concepts that we have previously relied on. We talk about copyright, creative commons, art, creativi…

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America is a Powder Keg Looking for a Match 43:00

3M ago43:00

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From the southern border to a potential war with Iran; America now faces threats in every direction. Today we discuss what it means for you, your business and the future of the Republic. 📈 The The Leverage Coaching Group - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer == What to do Next == Subscribe to the Weekly E/M Newsletter - https://jasonstaple…

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America Has Passed The Point of No Return 55:38

4M ago55:38

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Experience strategy 27:23

4M ago27:23

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S02E09 (#319). A linkshow. James and Per discuss two articles that have caught their attention. The articles in this episode are about pragmatic discovery; delivering value to projects, and how UX Strategy should focus on, understand, and design, across all touchpoints, for the users – Experience strategy. Article one is Don’t get stuck in discover…

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Wealth Taxes, Real Estate Trouble & New Rules for Contractors 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

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📈 The Leverage Coaching Group, Get a FREE 14-Day Trial - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer == What to do Next == Subscribe to the Weekly E/M Newsletter - https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Get a FREE Copy of my book “The Nomadic Wealth Formula” - https://bit.ly/3JadOnj // FOLLOW ME // Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jason_Stapleton Youtube - h…

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Employment Collapses in December While Panic Sets in For the Real Estate Market 50:34

4M ago50:34

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Lost history with Zoë Rose 47:07

4M ago47:07

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S02E08 (#318). Zoë has been researching the history of some of the creative thinking methodologies we use as designers. In this episode she takes on a journey back to the origins of brainstorming, the double diamond, and design thinking. It turns out that the origins, and even the criticisms, of these methodologies go back further than you perhaps …

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Optimizing for Fulfillment 57:50

5M ago57:50

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War, Debt & Alien Encounters 1:00:49

5M ago1:00:49

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Today’s show is a fun stroll through current events. We’ll talk about the wars, the rising personal and public debt and the recent revelation that we are not alone. With everything I’ve got happening over the next few months it’ll be fun to just chat about what’s going on in the world. Get on the Waitlist for our next Cohort: https://go.jasonstaple…

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How to Prepare for an Uncertain Future 53:57

6M ago53:57

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This year has been a struggle from day 1. It feels like the entire world is treading water right now. And it’s only going to get worse. Our nation is at the end of a great debt super-cycle. As are many other nations. Despite what the political class will tell you, there is no way out. There will be no soft landing. We have been living beyond our me…

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Hidden dilemmas 31:05

6M ago31:05

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S02E07 (#317). A slightly different linkshow featuring two articles, one by James and one by Per. The articles in this episode are about how the experience of a delayed flight highlights the wider impact of poor service design, and how the way in which you type can reveal who you are. Article one is Final... The post Hidden dilemmas appeared first …

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Why You Should Adopt a “Never Retire” Mindset 1:02:16

6M ago1:02:16

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You don’t hear many people talking about NOT retiring. But it's a topic that’s never been more important. ✍🏼 Attend the Copy Clinic: https://go.jasonstapleton.com/copyclinic-2023 📈 Join the LEVERAGE Coaching Group: https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer == What to do Next == 🖥️ Attend the FREE Copywriting Seminar This Wednesday: https://go.ja…

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The Business of Copywriting with Andrew Gould 1:04:40

6M ago1:04:40

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Today I have a very speical gust. Andrew Gould is a professional copywriter with almost 2 decades of experience writing for every industry imaginable. As we inch closer to this year's Copywriting Clinic I though it would be fun to talk with someone who writes persuasivly for a living to see what advice he might offer. Join the waitlist for the Copy…

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Are We Living Through The Golden Age of Fraud? 1:05:22

7M ago1:05:22

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From Social Security to crypto scams, it appears we live in what Patrick Boyle calls “A golden age of fraud.” The sense that the rules don’t apply, and you can get rich by any means necessary has caused a breakdown in social order. Stores are looted, and citizens are robbed at gunpoint after being run off the road. And it’s not just here in America…

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Delusions of the U.S. Political Class 54:27

7M ago54:27

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From Janet Yellen to Lindsey Graham, U.S. politicians and bureaucrats alike seem to be living in a fantasy world where resources are infinite and war is the answer. Meanwhile, the reality for Americans is one of confusion, fear and scarcity. Join Leverage: https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer == What to do Next == Subscribe to the Weekly Al…

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Designer accountability with Kim Goodwin 39:29

7M ago39:29

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S02E06 (#316). Reflections and Lessons from heathcare design. Kim Goodwin has spent many years working within the healthcare industry. We discuss design principles used in healthcare and how they are transferrable across industries, as well as how designers should be more accountable. We also talk about enterprise design, traceability, accountabili…

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Misinformation, Malinvestment & the Threat of a 3rd World War 1:12:48

7M ago1:12:48

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As predicted, things keep going from bad to worse. The war in Israel is escalating, The Saudis have threatened to cut off oil to the world if the bombings in Gaza don’t stop, and the economic situation continues to worsen for Americans. What can you expect in the coming weeks and months? How do you prepare for an inevitable economic downturn and th…

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Thoughts On Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. Debt. 1:01:24

7M ago1:01:24

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Join Leverage: https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer == What to do Next == Subscribe to the Weekly Alchemy Newsletter - https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Join the LEVERAGE Coaching Group - https://go.jasonstapleton.com/leverage-offer Get a FREE Copy of my book “The Nomadic Wealth Formula” - https://bit.ly/3JadOnj // FOLLOW ME // Twitter - https…

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Presenting design work with Ben Sauer 44:55

7M ago44:55

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S02E05 (#315). Death by screens. Presenting high stakes design work with Ben Sauer. We talk about how presenting is an experience that needs to be designed, and we discuss some of the ways in which you can approach crafting a presentation experience and become better at communicating your design work. As we have moved from... The post Presenting de…

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