Best Mike Yarbrough Podcasts (2024)

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Self-Employed vs Entrepreneur // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 19:30

1h ago19:30

19:30

Over the years I've met a lot of burned out entrepreneurs. But, as it turns out, they really aren't entrepreneurs at all. They are self-employed hard workers that have taken on the responsibility of an entire business. Maybe this is you, or someone you know. There is a difference between the self-employed individual and the mindset of an entreprene…

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Self-Employed vs Entrepreneur // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 19:30

20m ago19:30

19:30

Over the years I've met a lot of burned out entrepreneurs. But, as it turns out, they really aren't entrepreneurs at all. They are self-employed hard workers that have taken on the responsibility of an entire business. Maybe this is you, or someone you know. There is a difference between the self-employed individual and the mindset of an entreprene…

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How to Foster More Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Mike Brcic 18:55

22m ago18:55

18:55

PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY How do you foster more connection and psychological safety in the workplace? Sounds like a “nice to have,” not a “got to have” thing, but today’s guest, Mike Brcic says it actually plays a huge role in business success. And in today’s episode he explains how to do it. What You’ll Discover About Psychological Safety: * The most …

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:21--Mark Sanders--DECADES: A Variety of Music, Funneled Into Blues 1:10:05

14m ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Mark Sanders has been there and done that. From the '60 to his current output, Sanders has never given up on songs, creation, and finding the right tones to formulate excellent songs. Some of his first big stage tastes were opening for Ramblin Jack Elliot and The Blues Magoos after winning Battle of the bands at Daniels Den in Saginaw while in The …

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We Were Right About Social Media // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 16:55

23h ago16:55

16:55

For those of us who remember the early days of social media, there was a thought that we had. I'm here to say that we were correct about our early assumptions. Now that social media is ubiquitous and is part of every day life, very few people I talk to actually enjoy it. Correction, no one I talk to enjoys it.…

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We Were Right About Social Media // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 16:55

23h ago16:55

16:55

For those of us who remember the early days of social media, there was a thought that we had. I'm here to say that we were correct about our early assumptions. Now that social media is ubiquitous and is part of every day life, very few people I talk to actually enjoy it. Correction, no one I talk to enjoys it.…

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How to Get Your Team Fired Up: Tips to Maximize Employee Engagement with Alicia Parr 23:08

1d ago23:08

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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Unlocking high performance and motivating high employee engagement isn’t easy. What kind of people, practices, and management strategies actually work? Today’s guest, Alicia Parr, has some valuable tips and explains how. What You’ll Discover About Employee Engagement: * Why employee engagement is really about “people energy” * H…

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Beyond Chance: Delving into Smart Innovative Leadership with Steve Wunker 21:23

8d ago21:23

21:23

INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP Is innovative leadership merely about being in the right place at the right time or some flash of genius? Or is there a smart way to nurture creativity and build a pipeline of consistent innovation? You can probably guess my guest’s answer, but in a few minutes, Steve Wunker will actually explain you can be a more innovative l…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:20--Lafayette Yarbrough: Rockabilly & Beyond--A Michigan Legend 1:17:38

16d ago1:17:38

1:17:38

The Flint Music Scene was once his stomping grounds. Then came the rest of Michigan, from Saginaw to Detroit, to Canada and into the entire mid-west. Nothing could stop Lafayette Yarbrough as he briefly dominated AM Radio and was the talk of the town during his Lafayette and the LaSabres era. Weeks and sometimes months, playing up to seven nights a…

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Expert Lead Generation Tips to Help You Maximize Results and Minimize Cost with Josh Ramsey 22:45

19d ago22:45

22:45

LEAD GENERATION Who wouldn’t benefit from expert lead generation tips, especially if they’re designed to help you maximize results and minimize costs, right? That’s why I’m so excited to welcome Josh Ramsey today. What You’ll Discover About Lead Generation: * The number one lead generation trap people fall into * The most practical way to approach …

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What Every Smart Manager Needs to Know About Ethical Leadership with Rick Swegan 19:56

22d ago19:56

19:56

Ethical Leadership Ethical leadership is about much more than not breaking the law. What does it mean for your career in the future of your business? Why does it matter if you can still be law abiding? Those are a few of the things we’ll be exploring with Rick Swegan, coauthor of the new book, The Practice of Ethical Leadership: Insights from Psych…

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Stop Making it Difficult // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 15:46

23d ago15:46

15:46

Whether it's weight loss, gaining muscle and flexibility, or growing in your career, most success isn't as difficult as we make it out to be. While we continue to research and gain information about dreams, someone else is busy making them a reality.By Mike Yarbrough

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Stop Making it Difficult // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 15:46

23d ago15:46

15:46

Whether it's weight loss, gaining muscle and flexibility, or growing in your career, most success isn't as difficult as we make it out to be. While we continue to research and gain information about dreams, someone else is busy making them a reality.By Mike Yarbrough

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:19--Mike Johnston: Northwoods Improvisers Fanfares & Organic Music 1:21:57

23d ago1:21:57

1:21:57

If you haven't had a chance to listen to our Season 1 Episode 8 with Mike, covering record stores, free jazz, his radio show Destination Out, or his long time ensemble, Northwoods Improvisers, please start there. Then head right back here. After all, that was the first episode of the MMHP that catapulted us around the world with our Michigan Music …

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Russell Brand & Celebrity Christians // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 25:48

29d ago25:48

25:48

Russell Brand recently announced his acceptance of Jesus Christ as his savior! I'm excited for him and glad to see him profess Christ and not simply "God" in a generic sense. How should we handle folks like Brand and Jordan Peterson (who is still on a journey of sorts)?By Mike Yarbrough

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Russell Brand & Celebrity Christians // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 25:48

29d ago25:48

25:48

Russell Brand recently announced his acceptance of Jesus Christ as his savior! I'm excited for him and glad to see him profess Christ and not simply "God" in a generic sense. How should we handle folks like Brand and Jordan Peterson (who is still on a journey of sorts)?By Mike Yarbrough

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Embrace the Often Overlooked Factors Contributing to Entrepreneurial Success with Jessica Yarbrough 20:25

29d ago20:25

20:25

ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS Entrepreneurial success, the process of scaling a business can feel overwhelming. There’s always at least one more thing to do, and the fear of a misstep that could be a setback can cause a lot of sleepless nights. But today’s guest, Jessica Yarborough can help reduce that fear and anxiety by sharing some often-overlooked fa…

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Bosses, Managers, & Leaders // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 22:08

1M ago22:08

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While we use the terms boss, manager, and leader interchangeably, there is actually an important difference between them. Different personality types and skillsets are required to be a manager vs a leader and there are times when a business needs one over the other.By Mike Yarbrough

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Bosses, Managers, & Leaders // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 22:08

1M ago22:08

22:08

While we use the terms boss, manager, and leader interchangeably, there is actually an important difference between them. Different personality types and skillsets are required to be a manager vs a leader and there are times when a business needs one over the other.By Mike Yarbrough

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Conquer Chaos, Achieve Workplace Transformation: Lessons From a Navy SEAL with Marty Strong 25:06

1M ago25:06

25:06

Workplace Transformation A Navy SEAL needs to be nimble, conquer chaos, and successfully manage unexpected challenges. In many respects, business leaders do too because the ability to adapt and be resilient in the face of rapidly changing market conditions is what helps businesses stay competitive, grow, and succeed. How can we think more like a Na…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:18--Andy Cohen & Andrew Rogers--Direct Source Michigan Folklore Part 2 of 2 54:07

1M ago54:07

54:07

Somewhere in Ann Arbor, across to Detroit, the folklore of the '60s planted seeds in south Michigan. One of the front-runners to this soapbox congregation was Andy Cohen. Spending years crafting and honoring tradition, Cohen happened upon Andrew Rogers in Ann Arbor and the 'rest is history' as has been repeated. Here is a reunion, alive with song, …

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 004-Special Edition with Michelle Coltrane: The Year of Alice Coltrane/The Carnegie Hall Concert 4-25-24 47:47

1M ago47:47

47:47

Musician Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice, step-daughter of John, offers backstory on Alice's time growing up in Detroit through Michelle's own growing up time between California, New York, and visits to Detroit. Michelle has proclaimed, 'The Year of Alice Coltrane' here in 2024 (with a centennial celebration of John coming soon as well!). This…

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How Virtual Assistants Can Improve Productivity and Unlock Business Potential with Barbara Turley 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

Virtual Assistants Having virtual assistants sounds like a dream come true. But how easy is it to turn a chunk of your business over to a stranger? What should you be looking for and how do you make it work? How do you keep control? Those are some of the question today’s guest, Barbara Turley will be answering. What You’ll Discover About Virtual As…

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Testosterone - Part 2 // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

Increasing testosterone naturally should be the first step on your journey to more optimal levels of testosterone. In this episode I share some of the supplements and lifestyle changes that may help. Note: I'm not a doctor and this is not medical advice.

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Testosterone - Part 2 // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

Increasing testosterone naturally should be the first step on your journey to more optimal levels of testosterone. In this episode I share some of the supplements and lifestyle changes that may help. Note: I'm not a doctor and this is not medical advice.

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 003-Special Edition with Mary Lee Kortes: The Songs Of Beulah Rowley 2-19-24 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Heads up Michigan Music Fans: It’s been a year since I did my last Mid-Mitten ‘15’ From Harvest Canteen as a bonus episode for the MMHP—and while you patiently await Part 2 this Thursday for Zydeco Ziggy, I am prepping a one-on-one phone conversation with the one and only Mary Lee Kortes. 100% Portland, Michigan, by way of Brooklyn, New York (since…

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 002-Special Edition with Billy Shane Young: Walls 2-12-23 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: Special One-On-One Discussions with Michigan Music Artists. MM15HC listeners: Tuesday Ep:2 debuts with Hemlock Americana musician Billy Shane Young! Our interview will put you in the driver seat of one of the most unique writers Michigan has to offer. 20 plus years of solo shows and albums (such as his band Burde…

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Mid Mitten 15 From Harvest Canteen: 001-Special Edition with Patrick Boyer: Rust & Lacquer 1-30-23 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

More bang for the earbuds—On top of our bi-weekly podcasts (Available on all our podcast outlets pinned top post here), the Dr. J & Sir Fred Weekend Michigan Music Selections (Facebook Fans Exclusive), Mr. Mike’s periodic Michigan Comes Live Friday Video Blog (Facebook Fans Exclusive), Scott is adding a periodic show for Tuesday’s (Also Facebook Su…

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Testosterone - Part 1 // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

Testosterone. Every man needs it and the average man is short on supply. How do we increase it and what about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)? In this episode I share some of my journey with increasing my testosterone naturally and also why I decided to go on a TRT program. Note: I'm not a doctor and this is not medical advice. I'm just a ma…

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Testosterone - Part 1 // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

Testosterone. Every man needs it and the average man is short on supply. How do we increase it and what about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)? In this episode I share some of my journey with increasing my testosterone naturally and also why I decided to go on a TRT program. Note: I'm not a doctor and this is not medical advice. I'm just a ma…

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Part 5: How to Keep Positional Power From Being a Huge Achille's Heel with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

Positional Power Positional power is one of the most misunderstood and misused concepts in business. It’s also why positional power can be an organization’s Achille’s heel. Sounds like heresy? Let’s talk about that. What You’ll Discover About Positional Power: * How positional power can promote an us-vs-them mentality * How emotional intelligence s…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:17--Andy Cohen & Andrew Rogers--Direct Source Michigan Folklore Part 1 of 2 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Somewhere in Ann Arbor, across to Detroit, the folklore of the '60s planted seeds in south Michigan. One of the front-runners to this soapbox congregation was Andy Cohen. Spending years crafting and honoring tradition, Cohen happened upon Andrew Rogers in Ann Arbor and the 'rest is history' as has been repeated. Here is their reunion, alive with so…

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Changes // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

I've been fairly absent from the scene since the last podcast drop in July of 2023. In this episode, I catch you guys up to what's been going on in my world and some thoughts on the future of Wolf & Iron.

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Changes // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

I've been fairly absent from the scene since the last podcast drop in July of 2023. In this episode, I catch you guys up to what's been going on in my world and some thoughts on the future of Wolf & Iron.

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Part 4: 5 Toxic Leadership Trends that Kill High Employee Engagement with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 26:25

2M ago26:25

26:25

Toxic Leadership There are 5 toxic leadership behaviors that most managers don’t even realize have a negative impact on their employees. Imagine how much better and more productive the workplace would be if even one of those toxic leadership habits could be toned down. What You’ll Discover About Toxic Leadership: * How the severity, frequency, and …

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Evaluating the Best Email Security Measures for Small Businesses with Stephen Jordan 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

SECURITY MEASURES What security measures do you have in place to protect your email messages? We assume our emails are secure. But what if they’re not? How do we make sure our messages stay confidential? Those are a few of the topics we’ll explore with our cybersecurity expert, Stephen Jordan, when we come back. What You’ll Discover About Security …

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:16--Loren Kranz & Sean Drysdale--Old Souls Turning Modern Michigan Rock Inside Out 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Loren Kranz (Ragbirds, Barbarossa Bros, Solo, +) and Sean Drysdale (Banana Convention, CDF Band, Solo) are new lighthouses on the edge of the Michigan Rock and Roll Peninsula. Both hail from the Mid-Michigan area, both uber-creative types that make every band or project they involve themselves in 200% better, just because of what they bring to the …

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Part 3: Why Low Employee Engagement is Not an Employee Problem with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

Low Employee Engagement Whose problem is “Low Employee Engagement ?" Managers tend to blame employees for being unmotivated making it the employees’ problem to fix. But perhaps manager should look in the mirror instead? Let’s talk about that. What You’ll Discover About Low Employee Engagement: * How the phrase low employee engagement respects the p…

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How to Combine Accountability with Meaningful Work with Zach Montroy 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

Meaningful Work Maintaining accountability in the workplace is a two edged leadership sword. On the one hand we want employees to do meaningful work, on the other hand, what’s meaningful to management may not necessarily be meaningful to them, BUT it still needs to get done and therein lies the dilemma for executives, managers, and entrepreneurs. W…

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Part 2 The Key to Retaining Top Talent: A Fair Work Environment with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 11:29

3M ago11:29

11:29

Retaining Top Talent Retaining top talent has always been a management challenge. It’s become even more so in our post-covid world where many employees who enjoyed the autonomy of remote work arrangements are suddenly faced return to office mandates. For employees it feels unfair when the work is going fine. Yet those employee perceptions clashed d…

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How to Drive more Business Success with YouTube Video Marketing with Matt Hughes 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

YouTube Video YouTube video can be very impactful because next to Google, YouTube is an incredibly powerful search engine in its own right. That means knowing how to harness that energy can accelerate the growth of your business, product, or service, but how can entrepreneurs tap into this phenomenon effectively and efficiently? That’s what I’ll be…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:15--Steve Lyman: Guitars, Songs, and the Beginning of SRC Part 2 of 2 51:04

3M ago51:04

51:04

From his beginnings following his family's roots to Michigan, Steve Lyman found his way to befriending the Quackenbush family, helping found The Fugitives. That result would catapult him into early Michigan rock and roll history within the band Scot Richard Case, later to be familiarized as SRC. The band became one of the first major label players …

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Part 1 Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths and Reality with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 15:24

3M ago15:24

15:24

Workplace Fairness Workplace fairness is something employees desperately want and executives, managers and business owners think they give. But when a Gartner HR research finds 82% of employees report their working environment lacks fairness and last year’s State of the Workplace Gallup polls finds 59% of workers being disengaged, or “quiet quittin…

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How to Confidently Buy a Profitable Business at a Great Price with Richard Parker 24:00

3M ago24:00

24:00

Buy a Profitable Business Knowing how to confidently buy a profitable business at a great price is an awesome way to expand an existing business or take the leap into entrepreneurship. But if it’s not something you do on a regular basis, your confidence may need some boosting with proven strategies and tips. That’s where today’s guest comes in. Wha…

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Winning Negotiation Tactics to Help You Succeed in Every Situation with Andrea Beach 21:09

3M ago21:09

21:09

Winning Negotiation Tactics What are your winning negotiation tactics? Do they always work out the way you want them to? If you’d like to improve your success rate, You’re going to enjoy today’s guest. She’s Andrea Beach, a certified hypnotherapist who’s often featured as a change agent and a force of nature in the business world. What You’ll Disco…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:14--Steve Lyman: Guitars, Songs, and the Beginning of SRC Part 1 of 2 52:34

3M ago52:34

52:34

From his beginnings following his family's roots to Michigan, Steve Lyman found his way to befriending the Quackenbush family, helping found The Fugitives. That result would catapult him into early Michigan rock and roll history within the band Scot Richard Case, later to be familiarized as SRC. The band became one of the first major label players …

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The Leadership Art of Navigating Modern Employee Expectations with Jim Bishop 26:13

3M ago26:13

26:13

Modern Employee Expectations Modern employee expectations of work have lots of executives, managers and entrepreneurs scratching their heads and if you’re one of them you need to hear what today’s guest, Jim Bishop, has to say about it. What You’ll Discover About Modern Employee Expectations: * Why the old “normal” will never return * How the socia…

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Mastering the Art of Personal Branding to Achieve Extraordinary Success with Liz Harr 19:47

4M ago19:47

19:47

Personal Branding Personal branding, raising your profile in a crowded marketplace where the almighty referral isn’t as powerful as it used to be can feel disheartening. But today’s guest, Liz Harr, is the co-author of The Expert Revolution which has tips and strategies for how you can reach a wider audience than you ever imagined and position your…

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MMHP Season 4 Ep:13--Zydeco Ziggie Zeitler--Cajun/Blues/Zydeco/Irish Michigan Blends Part 2 of 2 39:46

4M ago39:46

39:46

Known to roll the Cajun off his tongue so fluently, you would think he was from Louisiana. Don 'Ziggy' Zeitler strolls around the country brandishing a multi-instrumentalist pedigree with a bluesman's heart. Zig has been a mainstay from the Saginaw area. Growing up in Hemlock, Zig caught the bug early on. Now doing just exactly what he wants to do …

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How to Unlock Remarkable Growth through Exceptional Customer Experience with Carl Baumann 25:06

4M ago25:06

25:06

Exceptional Customer Experience Delivering exceptional customer experience in an age of instant gratification, where every encounter can be recorded with a cell phone, and where it can be instantly posted to social media can feel daunting, despite your best intentions. What’s the best way to manage that process? Today’s guest, SCORE mentor extraord…

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