Best James × Schulze Podcasts (2024)

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164. Kentucky Fried Chicken & Kraft Dinner! 34:44

1h ago34:44

34:44

Lick your fingers, folks. It's time.This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the latest collaboration between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kraft Dinner! We also get into the history of both brands in Canada and some of our favorite ways of eating boxed mac and cheese! Disclaimer: we were given free foo…

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The Difference Between Management and Leadership (with Lisa Harrington) 44:34

6h ago44:34

44:34

Lisa Harrington, Founder/CEO of Abiding Strategy and former guest of the show, joins me again this week to talk about what it means to be a leader, and how that’s different from just managing a business. We discussed the transition from being an entrepreneur with no or few employees to leading an entire team, how to learn when to delegate, and the …

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Experience is Everything: Mastering the Art of Flawless Execution 45:56

6h ago45:56

45:56

In this episode of The Business of Luxury Weddings Podcast, James and Otto chat with Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Events. Rosemary's journey started in the film industry as a line producer, where she worked with A-list directors. Now, she brings that same level of attention to detail and collaboration to luxury weddings. Rosemary shares what it …

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163. The Sriracha Shortage & Chili Crisp Drama ft. Lee Kim! 42:48

4h ago42:48

42:48

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and special guest Lee Kim (@hunny_dill_) talk about the great Sriracha Shortage and the drama between Huy Fong creator David Tran and supplier Underwood Ranches, then dig into celebrity chef David Chang's controversial Chili Crisp escapades.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us…

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162. Brat(wurst) Summer ft. Matt Cole! 38:17

1h ago38:17

38:17

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and eternal BFF-of-the-show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) break down everything you need to make the most of Brat Summer!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.orgCheck out Debate Thi…

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How To Prepare Your Business To Be Sold (with Steve Conwell) 53:47

6h ago53:47

53:47

Steve Conwell, Founder/CEO of Final Ascent, joined me this week for a conversation all about optimizing your business’s exit strategy. Steve actually went through a business sale himself years ago and realized that their strategy wasn’t the best and, had he known what he does now, the sale would’ve gone so much smoother. So, Steve founded Final Asc…

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ARTS SPECIAL EPISODE with Poet James Hamilton and Create Wisconsin's Anne Katz 1:06:59

13d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

PodPaca is teaming up with the ARTicipation Week festivities hosted by the Waupaca Community Arts Board to bring you an episode that is all about the arts! We first talk to Poet James Hamilton who is currently touring around the midwest. He shares his new poem "Beat" and why poetry means so much to him. We then talk to Create Wisconsin's Anne Katz …

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161. Pudding! 36:19

8d ago36:19

36:19

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about pudding! We talk about the history of how it got its name, share some personal favorites, and ask the ever-important question: is haggis a pudding?!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on …

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Diwan by Design: Keeping Time - Where Watches, Design and Weddings Converge 48:26

23h ago48:26

48:26

In this episode of The Business of Luxury Weddings Podcast, hosts James and Otto sit down with Sneh Diwan of Diwan by Design. Sneh opens up about her journey from studying design and merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology to becoming a "timekeeper" in wedding planning, where her love for watches perfectly complements her passion for c…

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160. Mushrooms 54:32

24d ago54:32

54:32

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about edible fungi! We share some of our favorite mushroom dishes, from Escargot Mushrooms to Cream of Mushroom Soup, dig into the history of the mushroom, and more! Also, Teffer shares a little update about their recent trips to Boston and Ottawa and some of the de…

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The Challenges Of Global Manufacturing (with James Sellers) 54:15

13d ago54:15

54:15

James Sellers returns to the show to briefly discuss what’s been going on with his business Sellmark before we dive into the main topic of this week’s episode: the challenges of global manufacturing. James shares why he has to constantly follow geopolitical news and how recent wars have impacted his business, and also shares his perspective on the …

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42 North: Together We Shine - The Beauty of Partnership and a Collaborative Spirit 50:50

14d ago50:50

50:50

On today’s episode, hosts James and Otto are joined by Britt and Francie from 42 North, a weddings and event planning business. While much of their clientele is in New England, they also plan destination weddings for clients in New York, Chicago, and LA. Britt and Francie share what a wedding planner does, comparing wedding planning to putting on a…

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159. Chef (2014) ft. James Hawes! 57:50

23d ago57:50

57:50

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and special guest James Hawes (@turrethousepressmtl) talk about Jon Favreau's 2014 movie "Chef"- this conversation contains some mild spoilers! We get into the themes of The Chef as An Artist, parent-child relationship redemption stories, and how food service workers can touch people's lives with their wo…

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158. Bagels ft. Eric Silver! 1:02:15

21d ago1:02:15

1:02:15

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of show and Best DM in Podcasting Eric Silver (@el_silvero) for a deep dive into the beauty of Montreal & New York bagels, the best bagel varieties, toppings, and schmears, and which Sex & The City character Eric endorses for President.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodC…

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Alison Bryan Destinations: The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity 54:04

2M ago54:04

54:04

On today’s episode, hosts James and Otto are joined by Alison and Bryan from Alison Bryan Destinations. The couple has an impressive portfolio, which includes work around the globe, including Morrocco, Spain, and Greece, Italy and Mexico, just to name a few. Many people use “experience” as a buzzword, but with Alison and Bryan, it is a fundamental …

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DJ Guy Ferguson - Uplifting Vibes 2024 52:52

23d ago52:52

52:52

All New Tracks. Few remixes but fresh Includes tracks from the Shapeshifters, David Penn, Milk & Sugar plus more.... So uplift your mood and enlighten your soul to this mix of awesome tracks together as one ! Embrace your day / evening with an upbeat feeling.....

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Negotiating Business Sales - The Right Way (with Pete Benenati) 56:39

1M ago56:39

56:39

Pete Benenati, founder of Benenati Law, brings over 30 years of experience to the current business transaction market. Pete represents both buyers and sellers and has learned over the years the best ways to make sure the deal works out smoothly for their clients, including a huge focus on tax planning throughout the entire process. Pete and I discu…

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157. BBQ Sides ft. Aslam Choudhury 44:44

29d ago44:44

44:44

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up patron & writer Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) to talk about all the best sides for a backyard cookout! Find out what we think is the peak of the grilled corn experience, what kind of chips pair best with barbecue, the best barbecue drinks, and the incomprehensible presence of mayonnaise.Suppo…

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Erik Clausen: From Creativity to Content: The Power of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth 44:08

2M ago44:08

44:08

As photographers and business owners, continuous growth is the name of the game. What gets in the way of this growth are the blindspots we all have. If we’re not booking the weddings we want or showing up the way we want to, curiosity and radical self-honesty are the only way to initiate the change we need. It’s really hard to assess ourselves, and…

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Ali From Iola: Iola Car Show 2024 24:00

1M ago24:00

24:00

Ali From Iola is the marketing director of the Iola Car Show. Iola Car Show 2024 is from Thursday July 11th - Saturday July 13th. Ali tells us how a town of 1300 people has one of the largest car shows in the country and how she feels emotionally connected to her newer automotive family. PodPaca is hosted by Joe Drake New episodes this July and Aug…

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156. Eggs ft. Greg Schulz! 46:05

2M ago46:05

46:05

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Greg Schulz (@lefttriggerrighttrigger) to talk about his recent foray BACK into the world of eggs! Find out what finally made this former vegan CRACK! This one’s no YOLK! We’re so EGGScited. This is a CRY FOR HEL-Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodCon…

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Manda Worthington: How to Craft A Wedding Around Wellbeing and Happiness 47:34

2M ago47:34

47:34

Unique experiences, powerful emotions, beauty, family, love and legacy…these are some of the words planners use to describe the service they provide. It’s very rare to hear a planner talk about wellbeing and happiness being the leading drivers of what they do. At the highest level of wedding planning, the concept of caring for people can get lost i…

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Taking Over The Family Business (with Eric Wessinger) 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

Eric Wessinger successfully managed a family business transition at Richards Supply over the course of around 10 years. His journey with the company began as a summer job, involving various roles while growing up, before he pursued a different career path for about a decade. Returning to Richards Supply with newfound perspective and experience, Eri…

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The no BS approach to building a firm 39:13

1M ago39:13

39:13

With a penchant for speaking the truth, there’s a reason Jamie Holroyd has built a trusted reputation as an advisor and confidant to his clients. This would have to be the most candid interview I have done in terms of a guest speaking freely about the constraints or challenges that impede their ability to deliver the service, results and experience…

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155. Butter! 43:37

2M ago43:37

43:37

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about butter! We made homemade butter before this recording and it was awesome! We also talk a lot about BOG BUTTER, clarified butter, beurre d'Isigny, and laminated doughs!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep …

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Brooke Keegan: It's a Party! But it's Still a Business 48:29

2M ago48:29

48:29

Luxury weddings involve so many great things like travel, amazing experiences and glamorous events. Because all these facets are so fun and exciting, it’s easy to fall into the trap of treating the job like a hobby. In order to build something that sustains you, you have to treat it like a business. Yes, the job is fun, but it’s also our livelihood…

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154. Sausages 53:24

2M ago53:24

53:24

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode all about sausages! Links! Patties! Loose Sausage Meat! Haggis! Brats! Blood Pudding! The list goes on, but one thing's for sure: we're casing this joint and taking a look at how the sausage gets made!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoo…

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Le Rêve Films: How to Turn One Industry Relationship Into a Lifetime of ROI 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

Most wedding professionals are taught to grow by way of digital marketing, but there’s something with a much higher ROI - relationship marketing. When you compare what you get out of fostering industry relationships with digital marketing, it’s not even close. The former will always win. One ad can bring in a single wedding. One industry collaborat…

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153. Tuna 'N Rice ft. Summer Banks 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Berlin-based improviser, podcaster & journalist Summer Banks (@winter.streams) to talk about New California Cuisine, Alice Waters, Sustainability, and Tuna 'N Rice, a delicious comfort food from her childhood cupboard!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up wit…

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Lea Stafford: How to Intentionally Fold Familiarity and Coziness Into a Wedding 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

When you work in the fast-paced, demanding world of luxury weddings, it’s easy to run on reactivity - to act first and then think later. Running on intentionality, being thoughtful first and then taking action is a completely different approach. Living by intention touches every facet of your life, and of course impacts how you run your business an…

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Augusta Cole: Atmospheric, Tangible and Organic: How to Create An Heirloom Experience 41:43

3M ago41:43

41:43

A special event is made up of 3 types of experiences - the atmospheric, the tangible and the organic pieces of what’s happening in the moment. Wedding planners are tasked with weaving all these things together and adding connection to the recipe. When this takes place in the context of a destination - local or abroad - there also has to be a story …

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The Genesis Of WeBuyHouses.com (with Jeremy Brandt) 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

Jeremy Brandt joined me on the show this week to talk about what it was like to create a household name in WeBuyHouses.com. We talked about what led him to flipping houses in the first place, how he realized that scaling it could work on a national scale, and we also dove into the cyclical nature of the industry. Jeremy’s survived multiple housing …

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152. Pizza Rice ft. Matt Cole 39:51

3M ago39:51

39:51

TW: Italian Food Crimes are committed in this episode. Mi dispiace, ma è molto divertente!This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up longtime friend of the show Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) for a deep dive into Matt's favorite rice dish: Pizza Rice! What *is* pizza rice, and how can we elevate it into a fine dining experience?Support the show on…

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From Lender to Leader: Andrew Stevens' Journey in Brokerage 53:51

2M ago53:51

53:51

Unlike most of our guests, Andrew Stevens is a well known and respected supplier to the industry rather than a broker from within the industry. Andrew has established Online Broker Think Tank, which is both a broker-specific Facebook group as well as a brand that’s become synonymous with providing value and insights to brokers. By way of prior expe…

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151. Peppercorns 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) take a look into the pantry and talk about different kinds of peppercorns!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Buy some Three of Cups Tea! www.3ofcupsteas.etsy.com Help mak…

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The Evolution Of Digital Marketing (with Brad McCormick) 56:17

3M ago56:17

56:17

Brad McCormick, Principal at 10 Louder, joined Rob in the Schulz Wealth office to discuss all things digital marketing, including answering some common questions business owners have towards marketing. How do you start marketing if you haven’t before, and how much do you spend? How do you track success? And why should you continue to invest in mark…

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Don't Devalue Yourself: How to Triple Your Price w/John Moler 34:55

4M ago34:55

34:55

Offer a discount, drop your rates, or put more into the package - this is what most people will do when they want to get more business. The problem is, in doing this, you’re devaluing yourself in the eyes of the client, which works against you in luxury. The secret to raising your rates is actually refining your brand and elevating your proposal wh…

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150. The Inauguration of Vice-President Potato ft. Greg Schulz 46:25

3M ago46:25

46:25

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Plant-Based Correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) to talk about Vice-President Potato, the people's politician. We get into the Great Irish Potato Famine, ways to prep potatoes in bulk for freezing, Marie Antoinette's buttonhole, and the history of the Potato Head toy!Support the show on Pa…

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Jack Ezon: Experience First, Location Later: The Secret to Luxury Travel 34:01

4M ago34:01

34:01

As luxury shifts from conspicuous consumption to conscious consumption, we have to change how we think about the services we provide. It’s not that people are spending less money, they are just choosing to spend smarter, and putting more meaning behind every buying choice. In the luxury travel space, crafting a great experience shouldn’t start with…

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149. Soup: Stocks, Broths, and Butt Surgery? 50:59

4M ago50:59

50:59

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dive into a hot pot of soup! We get into the Bone Broth craze, the beauty of a well-balanced soup, and some fun uses for extra stock! Also, Tom got butt surgery this week, so, we *have* to talk about that.Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us an…

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Transitioning Your Business To ESOP (with Chris McKee) 59:12

4M ago59:12

59:12

Chris McKee returned to the show to discuss the recent transition of his company, Venturity, into an ESOP model. Rob and Chris discussed what it means to have a company be employee owned rather than selling to private equity, why it’s so impactful for employees to be able to build wealth within their careers, and how the process went. Rob and Chris…

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Sofia Crokos: How to Chase Beauty, Inspiration, and Collaboration 39:30

4M ago39:30

39:30

Every human being has moments where inspiration strikes them, but not everyone will chase it. A great creative concept, collaboration, or business idea can fade because you’re scared to put it out there. Not for Sofia Crokos. She goes down every avenue of creativity from fashion and weddings to food and flowers. Her secret: manifesting, chasing bea…

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148. Rice Pudding 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about a tasty treat that doubles as a great use for your leftover rice- Rice Pudding!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoo…

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Lindsey Morgan: Letting a Profitable Business Go For Something Better 40:18

4M ago40:18

40:18

When your successful planning business has a thriving floral arm, why would you shut it down? To make room for more creativity and collaboration! Most people wouldn’t dream of ending something that’s doing so well, but that could be keeping us from what we really want. If a business is just chugging along, it’s easier to keep going as is. Shaking t…

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The Life Of A Serial Entrepreneur (with Bob McCarthy) 58:01

4M ago58:01

58:01

Bob McCarthy, a serial entrepreneur in a few diverse fields, joined me for a conversation on why he became an entrepreneur in the first place, what led him to sell his first company, and so much more. Bob was already hugely successful in his 30s, and we talked about what led him to continue his entrepreneurial pursuits even when he didn’t need to. …

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Them, Not You: How to Adapt a Better Branding Mindset 27:36

5M ago27:36

27:36

When it comes to branding and approach, most photographers are focused on themselves. It’s all about their aesthetic and getting clients to fit into it. We make ourselves the thing our clients should aspire to. That was our approach for years…until we realized that it wouldn’t allow us to sustain real success in luxury. So we switched to this: focu…

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147. Rhubarb 42:57

4M ago42:57

42:57

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the riveting rhizome, Rhubarb!Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpodContact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod!Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.orgWant to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2…

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Photographer's Edit: Creating Desire in the Mind of Your Buyer w/Nathan Holritz 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

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Get to know your client and match yourself up to that. That’s the format of traditional marketing we’re taught to use. What if we could accomplish more by going about it in a completely different way? In luxury, cost isn’t the biggest factor in the decision making process - desire is. If we make people want our service, they will buy it. Creating d…

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146. The Nestle CRUNCH Bar ft. Daniel Zafran 50:35

5M ago50:35

50:35

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) call up special guest Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod) from Candy Is Dandy, the world's best candy review podcast, to talk about everyone's favorite puffed rice chocolate bar, the Nestle CRUNCH!Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness…

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Business Insights From An Olympic Gold Medalist (with Adam Kreek) 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Adam Kreek, a Canadian Olympic gold medalist rower, competed in the heavyweight division at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has since become a coach for high-performing executives and organizations. As if his Olympic gold medal wasn’t impressive enough, Adam also rowed across the Atlantic Ocean! He’s a supremely motivated athlete and person, and ther…

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