Best Lubo Smid Podcasts (2024)

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Key Business Strategies for Success: Olivia Atkin 38:22

2d ago38:22

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Join us on this inspiring episode of the Measure Success Podcast, hosted by Carl J. Cox, featuring guest Olivia Atkin, a dynamic entrepreneur and author. Olivia shares insights from her journey of building a multifaceted platform designed to empower others to reach their full potential. In this episode, Olivia talks about her philosophy on achievin…

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Boost EQ for Success: Insights with Phil Johnson 35:09

10d ago35:09

35:09

Join host Carl J. Cox in a conversation with Phil Johnson, founder of the Master of Business Leadership Program, on this week’s episode of the Measure Success Podcast. Listen as they discuss the transformative power of emotional intelligence (EQ) in our rapidly changing world, as Phil shares his expert insights on adapting to technological advancem…

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Mastering M&A: Legal Tips from Addison Adams 36:28

15d ago36:28

36:28

🎙️ Dive into the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions on this week’s episode of the Measure Success Podcast! Join us as we sit down with Addison Adams, California's M&A expert and the founder of Adams Corporate Law. Discover essential legal strategies and insider tips that can help you navigate the complexities of corporate transactions. In th…

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Strategic Marketing for Growth with Branden Cobb 31:09

7d ago31:09

31:09

Dive into the world of strategic marketing with our latest podcast episode featuring Branden Cobb, a seasoned marketing expert and fractional Chief Marketing Officer. Hosted by Carl J. Cox, this episode unveils effective strategies that help small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) not just survive but thrive. In This Episode: Learn how Branden has…

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⭐ 264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… ⭐ 1:21:14

4m ago1:21:14

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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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Mastering Decision-Making in Uncertainty with Sheldon Bernard 41:17

14d ago41:17

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Join us on this episode of the Measure Success Podcast as we sit down for a 2nd time with Sheldon Bernard, a pioneer in applied decision sciences and the founder of 440 Management. Dive into a riveting discussion on the nuances of decision-making in the face of uncertainty and how cognitive biases influence our choices. Sheldon shares his unique 'D…

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Embracing Discomfort: The Secret to Team Growth 32:48

1M ago32:48

32:48

🌟 New Episode Alert: "Embracing Discomfort: The Secret to Team Growth" 🌟 Are you ready to transform your team's dynamic and foster a culture of growth and innovation? Dive into the latest episode of the Measure Success Podcast, where Dane Groeneveld and Carl J. Cox discuss the power of embracing discomfort to propel team development. 🔑 Key Highligh…

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Happiness & Success: Vladimer Botsvadze's Winning Formula 31:40

29d ago31:40

31:40

Join us in a conversation with Vladimer Botsvadze, a titan of digital transformation and a beacon of positivity, on this episode of our podcast. Vladimer shares his unique perspective on how happiness defines success, the power of optimism, and the significance of surrounding oneself with the right people for personal and professional growth. From …

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Unlocking the Secrets to Strategic Growth: A Conversation with Laura Casselman 34:56

1M ago34:56

34:56

Welcome to the next episode of the Measure Success Podcast, where the extraordinary journey of Laura Casselman unfolds. From the dazzling stages of Radio City to the strategic boardrooms as CEO of JVZoo.com and co-founder of Vita Street, Laura shares her unique trajectory to the pinnacle of business leadership. In this episode, Carl J. Cox delves d…

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Tech & AI Insights with Lubo Smid: From STRV to Arnold Schwarzenegger 35:22

1M ago35:22

35:22

In this latest episode of the Measure Success Podcast, host Carl J. Cox welcomes Lubo Smid, Co-Founder and CEO of STRV, a leading software design and engineering powerhouse. Lubo takes us on a journey through the corridors of technology, revealing how STRV has been at the forefront of building digital products for prestigious clients including Tind…

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Unleashing Potential & Embracing Uncomfortable Growth with Rising Star James Brackin IV 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

We're thrilled to announce that the latest episode of the Measure Success Podcast is now available! This week, we sit down with the rising star James Brackin IV, a trailblazer in personal coaching and the voice behind the top 1% podcast. James shares his journey of personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and the secrets to finding and unlocking one’…

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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies 1:59:52

1M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…

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Overcoming Bias to Maximize Success with Applied Decision Sciences 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

🎧 New Episode Alert: Maximizing Strategic Decisions & Success: Expert Insights on Decision Science & Leadership In this must-listen episode of our podcast, we dive deep with Sheldon Bernard, a trailblazer in applied decision sciences. Sheldon shares insights on confronting complex issues, such as bias, by pioneering the DIRECT framework, and making…

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Brothers in Business: Scaling Success Together 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 🎧 Tune into the latest episode of the Measure Success Podcast, featuring the journey of Elliot & Dom Chapman! In this engaging episode, we see entrepreneurship through the eyes of two brothers who have turned their challenges into their greatest successes. Discover how Elliot and Dom navigated the ups and downs of building bu…

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Conscious Design: Merging Sustainability & Innovation 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

Explore the intersection of design and sustainability on the Measure Success Podcast, featuring consulting expert and author Ian Peterman. Host Carl J. Cox, sponsored by 40 Strategy, present a conversation about Conscious Design with Ian, a veteran in product development. Learn how Ian's firm merges design with sustainability to bring innovative pr…

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Leadership Unveiled: Beating Burnout and Building Trust 38:27

3M ago38:27

38:27

Listen to our newest podcast episode featuring leadership expert Jimmy Burroughes, where we explore effective strategies to combat burnout and foster high-performance teams. Learn from Jimmy's extensive experience and insights on building trust, strategic planning, and maintaining well-being in the workplace. This episode offers valuable advice for…

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🌟 Elevating Business Valuation with the Measure Success Podcast 🌟 16:50

3M ago16:50

16:50

Welcome to the Measure Success Podcast, today we share how to boost your business valuation beyond the conventional metrics. In a market driven by EBITDA and industry multiples, we explore how savvy entrepreneurs can significantly influence their company’s worth by strategically managing risks. What We Cover: Understanding the Multiple: Learn how t…

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How to Be in the Top 10% of Leaders Who Reach Their Goals 16:59

3M ago16:59

16:59

In the latest episode of the Measure Success Podcast, host Carl J. Cox reveals startling statistics: up to 90% of businesses fall short of completing even two-thirds of their strategic objectives. This significant shortfall indicates a vast majority of CEOs and entrepreneurs are failing to meet their most ambitious goals, resulting in an accumulati…

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262: From Single Mom Flipping Burgers to a Powerhouse in Venture Capital | Olga Maslikhova of The J Curve 1:18:39

3M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Olga Maslikhova is the founder and host of The J Curve, the podcast about Latin America tech ecosystem builders. Olga is also a successful tech investor. She aims to share insights and stories from the region's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. She also leverages her network and knowledge as a member of a global community of w…

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How to Build Confidence to Achieve Leadership Goals 35:48

4M ago35:48

35:48

In This Episode: CEOs and entrepreneurs may appear confident, but the reality is that confidence can be elusive and challenging to nurture. In this episode, our guest, Nicole Kalil, an expert in leadership development, discusses strategies for leaders to enhance their confidence and achieve their strategic objectives. Nicole Kalil is a renowned spe…

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Let Go, Elevate Your Business - Brad Koehn's Expert Insights 29:58

4M ago29:58

29:58

In This Episode: As a highly successful CEO or entrepreneur, your journey has been marked by hard work, exceptional skills, and the creation of your business from the ground up. However, as your business evolves or undergoes changes in ownership, relinquishing control can be a daunting challenge. In this episode, we explore how loosening your grip …

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Strategic planning in government: Lessons from a city manager 34:00

4M ago34:00

34:00

In This Episode: While strategic planning certainly plays a huge role in the business world, a version of strategic planning also drives our local, state, and federal government. We usually just don’t notice it, because we can’t see behind the scenes. But there are still important lessons that entrepreneurs can learn from those who have worked in t…

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How to experience transformation through writing a book 33:21

4M ago33:21

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In This Episode: Authors — and business owners — write books for all kinds of reasons. They want to build an audience, earn money, share their expertise, attract leads, or maybe even try to become famous. But one of the most important things that happen during the book-writing process is the *internal* transformation. And that’s what our guest this…

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Testing your limits, with former ski champion and Olympic team member, Wendy Fisher 43:08

5M ago43:08

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In This Episode: When we think of pushing ourselves — in business, sports, or just life — many of us aim to be the very best at what we do. But sometimes pushing yourself can actually mean *leaving* that top spot — and setting off on a completely new journey. And that’s exactly what our guest this week did in her accomplished athletic career. Wendy…

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Bouncing back from rock bottom, with retired NFL player, Marques Ogden 36:36

5M ago36:36

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In This Episode: In the span of just a couple of years, Marques Ogden went from being an NFL offensive lineman — to part-time custodian, getting other people’s trash spilled on his clothes as he worked for $8.25 an hour. And while most people can’t relate to playing football at the highest level like our guest this week did, everyone can learn from…

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261: Buying a Business at a Great Price! Over 30 Years of Biz Buying & Selling - Richard Parker of Diomo Corporation. 3:11:55

4M ago3:11:55

3:11:55

Richard Parker is the founder of Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer Resource Center and author of the How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price series. Richard has purchased thirteen of his own businesses and has been an advisor and broker to small business buyers and sellers for over three decades. He has written and been featured in more th…

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Writing your story, owning your truth, and finding success, with “The Shack” author William Paul Young 50:28

5M ago50:28

50:28

One of the highest selling books of all time started out with just 15 copies printed at Office Depot. Paul Young wrote “The Shack” expecting to just give copies to his children — but the book quickly grew past even his wildest expectations. His journey to best-selling author is one that anybody can learn from, whether you’re a high-performing CEO s…

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“Giving Back” Episodes: How to pursue purpose and passion 33:54

5M ago33:54

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How does your work integrate with your overall purpose and your passion projects? Is it possible to have both — and to use them both to make a difference in the world? Even after retirement from a successful career, our guest this week has been able to answer a resounding “yes” to those questions. Bert Waugh Jr. and his wife, Susy, began taking str…

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“Giving Back” Episodes: How to Repair a Broken Community 37:15

6M ago37:15

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There’s a big difference between eliminating short-term suffering — vs fixing the underlying issues that cause those problems in the long term. That’s an important lesson our guest this week learned in his quest to help an impoverished community near his home. Now, he’s using those lessons as he leads one of the largest nonprofits in Oregon, which …

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Holiday “Giving Back” Episodes: How Opportunity International Uses Micro-loans to Eradicate Extreme Poverty 42:22

6M ago42:22

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Running water. Sanitation systems. Electricity. A car to drive to the store. Enough food to feed your family. These are all things that we’ve likely taken for granted at one time or another — and they’re things that so many in the world live without every day. As part of our Holiday Giving Back Episode series, we talk with the VP of a charitable or…

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Unlocking Leadership Insights: Lessons from a Gang Rehabilitation Nonprofit CEO in our Holiday 'Giving Back' Episodes 42:25

6M ago42:25

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It’s easy for CEOs or other leaders to get stuck in the “corporate” bubble. But there are valuable lessons outside that bubble — even in unexpected places. This week, we’re talking to a gang rehabilitation nonprofit CEO who shares some of the principles that make his organization tick. From team culture to leadership and successful business venture…

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How to Build Your Business with Relationships 33:56

6M ago33:56

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What’s the most important element of any successful business? You might initially think it’s the company’s products, its market share, its sales team, its profits, or something else. All those are significant elements. But at the top of the list is…relationships. No matter your industry, you won’t find success without building the right relationshi…

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Stand out from the marketing noise 36:38

6M ago36:38

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It’s no secret that we live in a noisier (internet) world than ever. Customers could potentially need to see something about your organization a dozen times or more before even realizing that you exist — much less buy from you. The marketing world is saturated with endless messages, offers, and content. So how do you stand out from the crowd? Our l…

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How to use evidence-backed decision-making to adapt and grow as a company, with Mathematica COO Lisa Schwartz 38:09

7M ago38:09

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As leaders, we hear about the importance of making strategic choices based on “the data.” But what if that’s not the whole story? What if there was a way to look deeper past the numbers, glean better insights, and use a more analytical approach to drive better decisions and organizational growth? What if this shift in thinking was the key to adapta…

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260: From Rabbi School to Supply Chain Innovator. How Izzy Rosenzweig is Saving Customers Time & Money with Portless! 1:18:32

6M ago1:18:32

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Izzy Rosenzweig is the Founder and CEO of Portless, a company that fulfills e-commerce orders directly from China to their client’s customers' front doors, massively improving lead times, decreasing shipping costs, and lowering import tax fees. Born from a family that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Izzy discovered his passion for business at …

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How executives can maximize their LinkedIn presence (authentically) and cut through the noise, with Justin Nassiri 40:05

7M ago40:05

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Like with any social media platform, LinkedIn can be confusing, noisy, frustrating and seemingly just another item on your never-ending to-do list. And most executives simply don’t have time to create content or establish a presence there. They’re too busy running their business. Justin Nassiri is someone who helps CEOs clear those hurdles, and he …

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How to build a successful remote or hybrid work policy, with BeRemote CEO Vivek Nigam 32:59

7M ago32:59

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There’s no post-2020 workplace frustration quite like the words “remote work.” Whether you’re an employee being forced back into the office, a boss that can’t get their team to maintain productivity from home, someone commuting 50 miles three times a week, or you’re someone in between — you probably have some remote work frustrations. That’s why th…

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How to apply six key traits to go from 15 cents to millionaire, with international bestseller Jim Britt 47:26

8M ago47:26

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Staring at a home foreclosure, a car repossession, only a few coins in his pocket, and a family to feed, Jim Britt has seen “rock bottom.” His inspiring story of climbing back from those struggles to his current status as a millionaire, bestseller, and internationally known speaker is one that any business owner — or any *person* — can learn from. …

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259: How this Innovative Business is Unlocking Minds... 🤯 The Psychedelic Journey of Dylan Beynon & Mindbloom 🌻 2:01:25

7M ago2:01:25

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Dylan Beynon is the Founder and CEO of Mindbloom. Dylan grew up in a family that was torn apart by mental illness. He lost both his mother and sister to severe mental illnesses, addiction, and eventually overdose. For years he struggled to process the impact these losses had on him. It was not until 2009 that Dylan began the healing process when he…

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How to build an enduring company, with strategic expert and author Brad Giles 37:50

8M ago37:50

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What’s the difference between companies that last for decades… and those that wither away after only a couple of years? That’s been one of the biggest questions in business for generations. And our latest guest has some of the answers. Brad Giles has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, strategic planner, and leadership coach.…

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How to make the most out of the time you have, with The Life is Too Short Guy, Scott White 46:12

8M ago46:12

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How often do you operate at the intersection of urgency and happiness to pursue what you want most out of life? And how much are you missing out on when you push yet another goal to “tomorrow”? Figuring out how to take advantage of now, live life to the fullest, and use your time wisely: these are all strategies that our latest guest has written an…

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How to leverage your book to build your business, influence, and client base, with Ben Gioia 45:18

8M ago45:18

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What happens if someone writes the best book on the planet… but no one ever finds out about it? For anyone who has a message, idea, or project to share with the world, a crucial piece of the puzzle is actually *marketing* it. And in a current publishing world more complex — and more accessible — than ever, it helps to have an expert by your side. O…

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Estate planning, the stock market, and the potential downside of wealth, with John M. Jennings 41:22

9M ago41:22

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Money solves many problems, but it doesn’t solve *all* of them. And in some cases, wealth can actually create some new problems. Here to talk about that dynamic — and how people can get ahead of those issues by proactively managing their wealth — is someone who’s helped dozens of families do exactly that over the last couple of decades. John M. Jen…

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How to “re-script” your leadership style to win the talent war, stay relevant, and get better results, with bestselling author Stephen M. R. Covey 48:09

9M ago48:09

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One of the biggest concerns organization leaders have these days is the labor market: how to win (and keep talent). And for good reason. These days, it’s harder than ever to find and retain a great team. But no matter what external factors are impacting the job market, CEOs and managers can always control one thing: their leadership style. And chan…

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258: From a Successful Exit to Closing a Company... & Biking His Way Back on Top | The Story of Mike Peregudov of Whizz 1:19:04

9M ago1:19:04

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Mike Peregudov is the CEO and Co-Founder of Whizz, an E-bike rental service company for delivery riders. Mike has had diverse work experience, holding several high-level positions in the past. Prior to Whizz, Mike was a General Partner at S16VC starting in 2020. And from 2014 to 2020, he founded and served as the CEO of Yandex Chef, which was later…

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What on earth is going on with the economy, job market, and more, with Forbes senior contributor Bill Conerly, PhD 41:04

9M ago41:04

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When is a recession coming? How are interest rates impacting the housing market — and what’s next for the Fed? Is AI — and ChatGPT specifically — coming for all our jobs? Should we all just become plumbers? To answer some of those questions, we’ve invited Bill Conerly back to the Measure Success Podcast. It’s also the first time we’ve ever had a th…

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How to maintain motivation and reach your full potential, with Chief Mentor Jason Ma 46:20

9M ago46:20

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For virtually every human being, there’s a gap between where they are currently, and where they’re *capable* of getting. Sometimes that gap can be small (and closing). Sometimes it can feel gigantic, especially without the right work ethic or motivation, mindset, and soft skill set. But bridging that gap between reality and potential is exactly wha…

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How to maximize health and reach peak performance, with Dr. Vonda Wright 39:48

9M ago39:48

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Business leaders and entrepreneurs know plenty about success, working hard, and performing well at work. But too often, so much of that comes at the expense of their health. Things get busy, so it’s easy for sleep, nutrition, and exercise to fall to the wayside. Our latest guest is on a mission to change that, for high performers everywhere. She’s …

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From actuary to actor, how to keep pushing the limits of what’s possible with David Wood 46:11

10M ago46:11

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When’s the last time you did something you had *no* experience in? And when’s the last time you tried to make that thing into a career? While this might be an extreme jump for most people, it’s all part of a key philosophy for succeeding in business and life: pushing the boundaries of what you think is “possible.” No one can speak to that philosoph…

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257: Using Science & Tech to Create a Sweet Solution (Ali Wing of Oobli) 1:23:23

9M ago1:23:23

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Ali Wing is the CEO of Oobli, a food-tech company that is aiming to introduce sweet proteins to everyone. Their mission is to make an impact on the world by introducing sweet proteins as a much healthier alternative. The sweet protein was derived from an Oubli plant found in West Africa and Southeast Asia, which inspired the name Oobli. There is a …

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