The Breakfast Leadership Show is a top 20 global podcast hosted by Michael D. Levitt. It features thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders, experts, and influencers, focusing on leadership, burnout prevention, workplace culture, and personal growth. The show provides listeners with actionable insights on improving productivity, fostering resilience, and enhancing well-being in both professional and personal life. Want to be a guest on the Breakfast Leadership Show? Send Michael Le ...
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Welcome to Chasing the Insights, the podcast designed for you, the marketer, entrepreneur and small business owner. Each week your host, Vince Warnock, has a fireside chat (minus an actual fireside) with some of the biggest and brightest minds in entrepreneurship, web3, mindset, marketing and sales (basically anything that helps you on your entrepreneurial journey). This is your chance to glean insights from the best in the business to help you to grow your business and to gain an unfair adv ...
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Conquer Anxiety: Meg Hays' Path to Wellness Through Nutrition and Community Support
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Meg Hays is a healthy living coach, speaker, and best-selling author who loves helping women kick anxiety to the curb and step into a life of wellness and resilience. With years of experience in health coaching and her journey with panic disorder, Meg brings a fun, faith-filled, and holistic approach to health, focusing on the powerful combination …
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Mastering Leadership Through Ping Pong: Insights from Justin Bookey, Author of 'Ping Pong Leadership
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Justin Bookey is the author of Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and Life. He’s a former lawyer, an award-winning marketing strategist, and a competitive table tennis player with medals from the US Open. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, playing a lot of ping pong in the family basement. He now lives …
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Anne Lackey and Strategic Staffing: Boost Business Growth with Virtual Employees & Expert Recruitment
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Helping Clients Recruit & Certify Virtual Employees • Helping Clients Right Staff & Save Money • Strategic Staffing • Speaker & 4x Best Selling Author • Founder & CEO of HireSmart Virtual Employees & HireSmart Cares https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelackey Quick recapSummaryHire Smart Virtual Employees Business DiscussionMichael and Anne talked about…
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Unleashing Curiosity in Leadership: Jon Bassford on Innovation and Psychological Safety
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Jon Bassford is an operations professional and entrepreneur driven by his Curiosity! Curiosity is his superpower, driving his personal and professional advancement. After law school, Jon put this curiosity into launching, managing, and improving operations for venture-backed startups to global nonprofits with impact! For Jon, there is nothing that …
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Zen Leadership and Workplace Well-Being: Unlocking Productivity and Growth with Lori Saitz
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Lori Saitz is the leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results-Focused Professionals. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create focused, resilient, and collaborative teams that can mov…
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Unleashing Marketing Excellence: Tracy A. Wehringer's Proven Strategies for B2B Revenue Growth
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A visionary and growth-focused marketing strategist, I am Tracy A. Wehringer, a leader with a proven track record in spearheading revenue-generating marketing initiatives across global B2B landscapes. My expertise lies in crafting marketing centers of excellence, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of diverse marketing disciplines and robu…
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Rachel Lyubovitzky from Setuply: Stop Leaving Money on the Table - Are You Utilizing Customer Potential?
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Rachel Lyubovitzky is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, senior executive, published author, and investor passionate about innovation, effective strategy, and successful execution. She founded four B2B technology companies with her partners, powered by a mission to leverage technology to make people’s lives easier and more fulfilling. The latest …
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Unlocking Executive Potential: How Erin Mac Transforms Stressed Leaders into Thriving Entrepreneurs
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Erin Mac is an Executive coach who helps stressed-out executives & entrepreneurs excel in their current or next role, unlock their full potential, and enjoy their journey to professional success. Erin has over 6+ years of experience as an executive coach, helping stressed-out entrepreneurs and executives unlock their full potential, and 10+ years o…
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Finding Serenity through Creativity: Nancy Dillingham Marks Goes From Corporate Stress to Mindfulness in a Glass Art Studio
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I want to share my journey of discovering a new career in my 60s, which led me to a community filled with warmth and compassion, where the joy of making art binds us. This experience has shown me how creativity can be a powerful path to mindfulness and inner peace. I’m excited to share the beauty and serenity it has brought into my life. https://ww…
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Unlocking Calm and Creativity: Exploring Vedic Meditation and Its Life-Changing Benefits with Michael Miller
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Jillian Lavender and Michael Miller are two of the world's most experienced teachers of Vedic Meditation. Co-founders of London and New York Meditation Centers have taught thousands of people to transform their lives. Their work has taken them to seven continents (including Antarctica) — teaching private clients in group settings and with fashion, …
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Investing Unplugged: Will Nutting's Unique Perspective on Global Markets, Cannabis, and Emerging Technologies
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Quick recapMichael and William discussed Williams’s unconventional approach to investing, emphasizing freedom of thought and unique perspectives. They also discussed various investment opportunities and market trends, focusing on the potential in the marijuana and cannabis industry, offshore drillers, and the global economic landscape. The conversa…
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From Creative Passion to Profit: Success Strategies with Diane Strand, Serial Entrepreneur and Mindset Leader
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Diane Strand is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, marketer, speaker, and coach who helps entrepreneurs turn their creative passions into profitable businesses — as she did with her own business, JDS Productions, a seven-figure media company creating engaging video content for organizations, people, and products. In 2024, she released the mindse…
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EP615 - Michael D. Levitt on Entrepreneur Burnout
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to publisher extraordinaire Michael D. Levitt. Michael talks to us about Entrepreneur Burnout. Michael D. Levitt is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network, a media firm dedicated to addressing burnout and improving workplace culture. As a Certified NLP and CBT Therap…
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Human Success in Business: Rasmus Holst's Global Journey and Investing in Employee Growth with Sensai CEO
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Quick recapSummaryCEO and Michael's Conversational MeetingMichael and Rasmus discussed their work and expectations for the meeting. Rasmus, the CEO of Sensai, a global Human Success Company, expressed his readiness to engage in a challenging and interesting conversation. Michael, looking forward to the conversation, mentioned that the meeting could…
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Empowering Women in Leadership: Insights from Lisa DeFrank-Cole on Diversity and Inclusion
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Lisa is the Director and F. Duke Perry Endowed Professor of Leadership Studies at West Virginia University. She is widely known for her academic and practical expertise in women’s leadership. A leadership coach and author of the award-winning textbook Women and Leadership, Lisa overcame many stereotypes as a first-generation college graduate from A…
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EP614 - Michele DeFilippo on how independent publishing is broken
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to publisher extraordinaire Michele DeFilippo. Michele talks to us about how independent publishing is broken. Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing. Her company, 1106 Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more…
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Exploring Leadership Styles for Effective Organizational Management
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In this episode, we dive into the essential role leadership plays in shaping an organization's direction, success, and overall team dynamics. Leadership is the cornerstone of productivity and growth, but finding the right approach can be challenging. By exploring various leadership styles, you can better understand how to guide your team effectivel…
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Revolutionizing Kids' Coding Education: Exploring Hedy with Felienne Hermans
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Felienne is the creator of Hedy, an open-source and accessible platform for kids aged ten and above to learn textual programming in multiple languages. The platform has about 500K users a month. It has been translated into 49 languages, including Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish, and has 400+ volunteer programmers, translators, and teachers who continu…
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Unlocking Purposeful Career Redesign: Lessons from Helen Hanison
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You can find out more about Helen and take the ACT Type Quiz here: https://www.helenhanison.com Career Redesign Community: Actionable career redesign advice straight to your inbox. https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/822669/forms/124199513772525109 Helen’s first book, Unstuck: A Smart Guide to Purposeful Career Redesign. Get your copy (with speci…
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EP613 - Nick Musica on Website Design for SEO
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to SEO Guru Nick Musica. Nick talks to us about Website Design for SEO. Nick Musica is a practicing hands-on SEO expert since 2003. He led SEO efforts at High Point Insurance (Now Plymouth Rock), Esurance and Rocket Lawyer before starting his SEO agency, Optics In, in 2019. Nick and his team provide S…
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Digital Immortality: Dan Thomson's Journey with AI Replicas and Legacy Preservation
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Dan Thomson founded Sensay in 2023, a leading platform for creating AI-based digital clones and a pioneer in digital immortality. He founded Sensay to develop solutions across a range of sectors, from healthcare to education, building a knowledge capture and share platform for the betterment of humanity. Dan has a BA in Philosophy from King’s Colle…
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EP612 - Joe Rare on building and growing a 7-figure a year businesses with the use of remote VA’s
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to serial entrepreneur Joe Rare. Joe talks to us about building and growing a 7-figure a year businesses with the use of remote VA’s. Joe Rare is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and outsourcing expert who owns four digital companies, five wedding venues, and real estate investment properties. His car…
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EP611 - Ray Hartjen on tips on writing and publishing books
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to writer, musician and songwriter, Ray Hartjen. Sean talks to us about tips on writing and publishing books. Ray Hartjen is a writer, musician and songwriter living in Mission Viejo, California. Throughout his professional career spanning five decades, Ray has pivoted on many occasions, from investme…
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EP610 - Sean Delaney on 'Your business is broken, but it's not your fault'
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to elite business consultant Sean Delaney Sean talks to us about how your business is broken, but it's not your fault. Sean Delaney is an elite business consultant, speaker, podcaster, and coach. He has worked with clients from the Fortune 500® to solopreneurs, solving some of the biggest to some of t…
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Mastering Dog Training with Ryan Wimpey, Owner of Tip Top K9
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SummaryRyan's Journey in Dog Training and BusinessMichael and Ryan had a conversation about their shared love for dogs and Ryan's business, which trains and franchises dog trainers. Ryan shared his personal journey of rescuing a dog with behavioral issues, which sparked his passion for dog training. Michael, who has a wide audience of listeners, ex…
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How Can You Provide The Best Education Possible To Your Students?
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In this episode, we explore strategies for providing your students with the best education possible. We'll explore creating a positive learning environment that fosters growth and engagement [citation:3]. Our discussion will cover the importance of building strong relationships with students, setting high expectations, and using diverse teaching me…
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Gaps in the System: The New Album From Unmedicated Decisions
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SummaryMichael's Call to Action and Musical PresentationMichael expressed his frustration with the current state of affairs and emphasized the need for individuals to act to improve society. He referenced a book by Bruce Piasecki, urging listeners to read it and noting Piasecki's extensive experience and knowledge. Michael also presented three song…
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EP609 - Russell Rogers on creating a movement
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and speaker Russell Rogers. Russell talks to us about creating a movement. Russell Rogers is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and influencer. Russell Launched five kids/family books in June of 2023. The purpose behind these books is to encourage families to get outside and do activities toge…
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EP608 - Dr. Laura Gabayan on Common Wisdom
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the ultra wise Dr. Laura Gabayan. Dr. Laura talks to us about Common Wisdom Dr. Laura Gabayan is a world-renowned highly published physician researcher who scientifically defined wisdom in her book, Common Wisdom. She interviewed 60 wise individuals ages 50-79 years across North America and arrived…
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Monday Motivation: Empowering Leaders: Unleashing Smart Power for Success in Today's World - A Conversation with Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau
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Sylvia is an EMCC-accredited senior executive coach with 30 years of experience, which helps C-Suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers thrive in today’s complex and fast-moving environment. She founded the SMART Power method, a groundbreaking approach to succeeding in this environment with more significant impact and ease. Sylvia’s clients …
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Innovative Leadership Insights: Unleashing X-Teams and Family Ghosts with Deborah Ancona, MIT Professor and Team Dynamics Expert
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Deborah Ancona's area of expertise includes organizational behavior, leadership, and the dynamics of high-performing teams. She is mainly known for her pioneering research into how successful teams operate, which led to the concept of X-teams—a framework for driving innovation within large organizations. Ancona's work also focuses on distributed le…
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Unleashing Flow: Transforming Organizations with Nigel Thurlow, Lean and Agile Expert
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Nigel is the CEO of The Flow Consortium and one of the most sought-after speakers and experts in Lean, Agile, and Flow methods. He was Toyota's first Chief of Agile, where he co-created The Flow System and the award-winning Scrum, the Toyota Way approach. Nigel has trained 8,500+ people in Scrum, Agile, Lean, Flow, and Complexity approaches. His co…
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EP607 - Mitch Carson on how to utilize Big Media effectively
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to big media expert Mitch Carson. Mitch talks to us about how to utilize Big Media effectively and be the irrefutable expert in your area of expertise. For the past 30+ years, Mitch has helped hundreds of speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, and business owners worldwide land TV and radio intervie…
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EP606 - Aidan Sowa on How to Brand Yourself Online
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to PR guru, Aidan Sowa. Aidan talks to us about how to brand yourself online. Aidan Sowa is the owner and founder of Sowa Marketing Agency and VelvetVoice PR. He specializes in helping entrepreneurs to get featured into major news outlets such as Forbes and USA Today. At Sowa Marketing Agency, they ar…
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Motivation Monday: Unlocking Your Energy Advantage: Insights from Ricardo Sunderland for Fulfillment and Success
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ABOUT THE BOOK: The Energy Advantage (Link to purchase) How do you maximize your success and impact as a leader while maintaining your stamina and sanity? The answer doesn’t lie in simple “efficiency.” It’s not about making better use of your time and resources. It’s about understanding how energy works and how to tap into its power. Many people li…
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EP605 - Donald Summers on accelerating your social impact
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the king of non-profits, Donald Summers. Donald talks to us about accelerating your social impact. Donald Summers founded Altruist Partners in 2006 after fifteen years as a teacher, nonprofit executive and CEO of two charitable foundations. He is one of the world's most successful nonprofit entrepr…
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EP604 - Kimberly Harms on Crafting your Legacy one Encounter at a Time
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Kimberly Harms. Kimberly talks to us about crafting your legacy one encounter at a time. Kimberly Harms has been around the block in life. She has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a dental school professor, a grief counselor, a death doula, a civil mediat…
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AI Revolution in HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical: Gene Slade's Lead Ninja System Explained
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Gene Slade, CEO of Lead Ninja System and Lead Ninja AI, is a pioneering force in sales training, conversational AI, and business development in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries. With a steadfast commitment to empowering trade professionals, Gene offers transformative coaching experiences that revolutionize how business owners approach …
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EP603 - Daniela Bumann on the journey to becoming an author
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author Daniela Bumann. Daniela talks to us about the journey to becoming an author. Daniela Bumann, known as the Liberator, envisions a world where individuals, leaders, and organizations are equipped with the knowledge and support necessary to achieve holistic success. Her mission is to empower ot…
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Wednesday Wisdom: Changing the Culture of Your Organization
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Is your company culture holding you back? Learn how to revolutionize it in just three steps. Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the critical process of changing organizational culture. We explore the top three steps leaders can take to create meaningful and lasting cultural shifts within their companies. From assessing current culture t…
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Future of Work Expert Steve Cadigan on Leadership, Talent Strategies & Burnout Solutions | Ex-LinkedIn CHRO
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Steve is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn’s early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees. As one of the most provocative global thought leaders on the future of work, Steve…
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Unlocking Success with Emotional Intelligence: A Conversation with Business Psychologist Dr. Robin Hills
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Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change’. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Recognized as the 'International Impact Company of the Year' by Dotcom Maga…
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EP602 - Phillip Swan on Grok the Customer
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Go-To-Market Guru, Phillip Swan. Phillip talks to us about Grok the Customer. Phillip Swan is an experienced Chief Revenue Officer passionate about Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and a passion for small businesses. He has held key senior executive leadership roles at Texas Instruments, Microsoft, an…
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EP601 - Sarah Williams on subscription boxes
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the Subscription Box Queen, Sarah Williams. Sarah talks to us about subscription boxes. Welcome to the world of Sarah Williams, widely recognized as The Subscription Box Queen, where entrepreneurship meets innovation, and success is cultivated one box at a time. Sarah is a dynamic force in the subs…
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Founder Friday: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Enock & Sue Denis’ Journey to Revolutionizing Homecare with AI Innovation
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Sue Denis, the co-founder of HomeCare Bosses United® and the visionary behind the groundbreaking CareGrowth AI™. Sue's incredible journey from an ICU nurse facing burnout and personal challenges to becoming a successful entrepreneur and AI innovator in the home care industry is a story of resilience, determination, and transformative leadership. He…
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Thoughtful Thursdays: From PwC to $50M Impact Investing: Cole Shephard's Journey to Sustainable Coffee Empire
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Cole is the Founding Partner of Legacy Group, a leading alternative investment firm with over $50M in assets under management. They focus on profitable investment opportunities with high social and environmental impact in the US and Latin America. Their flagship portfolio company, Green Coffee Company (GCC), is Colombia's #1 largest coffee producer…
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EP600 - Jason Kramer on what to look for in a CRM as you grow your business
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to CRM guru Jason Kramer. Jason talks to us about what to look for in a CRM as you grow your business. Jason Kramer is the founder of Cultivize, a consulting firm that specializes in B2B lead nurturing strategies and technology. With 15 years of experience running a creative agency, Jason identified r…
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Tailored to You: Discovering the Power of Personalized Fashion and Love Activism with Asta Jakubson
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- Are you getting stressed & frustrated trying to find the perfect dress for your mum[especially now when is not safe to drive around]?-Do you want to feel confident & look good in a perfectly tailored suit at your business conferences on Zoom video & make a powerful impact on your colleagues or potential customers? -Are you tired of hearing shop a…
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EP599 - Brandon Barnum on Referral Marketing and creating lifelong clients
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In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to the referral king Brandon Barnum. Brandon talks to us about Referral Marketing and creating lifelong clients. While a single dad in 1997, Brandon Barnum was an early technology innovator featuring real estate property listings from Realtors he partnered with and promoted. After learning the art and…
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Motivation Monday: Revolutionizing Food Security: Marc Plinke on Sustainable Year-Round Greenhouse Solutions
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Marc is the Founder of Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, LLC®, an innovative design company that partners with residential and commercial food growers to help build extremely energy-efficient greenhouses with advanced climate-control technologies. Marc has a PhD in chemical engineering, giving him a unique perspective on food production and climate optim…
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