Best Ränta Podcasts (2024)

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DC168 Interview: Viktor Rydal on the Nomono Sound Capsule 1:03:12

5M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

This is our last episode for a while, but is well worth the wait! We have an interview with Viktor Rydal, industrial designer from Nomono, who talks with Tim about the Nomono Sound Capsule. Visit the Nomono website about the SoundCapsule to see and hear their demonstrations. This truly innovative solution records conversations with its custom lapel…

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DC167 Interview: Dushyant Kanungo on Enterprise UX 48:51

10M ago48:51

48:51

Dushyant Kunungo joins Timothy Keirnan for a discussion about enterprise UX. * Duhsyant's professional background * The importance of user experience to employees working in an enterprise--both to their morale and their productivity. * Dushyant and Tim share eyebrow-raising anecdotes from enterprise user experience projects they have been on. Emplo…

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DC166 Interview: Publisher Barry McBride on Content Strategy at The Orange and Brown Report 1:29:16

11M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

Barry McBride joins Timothy Keirnan to discuss the history and content strategy of The Orange and Brown Report, an independent news and analysis business catering to Cleveland Browns football fans. The Orange and Brown Report offers both free and paid subscription tiers of news and interaction with its beat writers and analysts. Across 80 minutes, …

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Ep102: Effective Storytelling to Inspire Investment with David Cohen from Techstars 40:52

1y ago40:52

40:52

Whether you are a startup looking for investment, or a nonprofit seeking to build momentum by attracting a larger donor, getting your story dialed in is clutch. On this week’s Relish THIS, David Cohen from Techstars joined me to discuss his experience with investing and what purpose-focused businesses can do to ensure that they are able to attract …

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DC165 Interview: Matt Ranta on Improving UX for E-Commerce 51:46

1y ago51:46

51:46

Matt Ranta, head of practice at Nimble Gravity, joins Tim for a discussion on how companies can and should improve their digital interactions with customers, whether they are B2B or B2C. Whether it's in email messages or web pages, details matter. 03:47 The importance of proofreading marketing email messages. 08:03 Use new image formats like webp a…

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Minor League Baseball Gets Unionized! 19:09

1y ago19:09

19:09

On this episode, your heroes duke it out about baseball minor league unions with Bernie Sanders versus a representative for the baseball league. Should minor league baseball players make a living wage? Is the league generous to feed the players slurry? And should their healthcare plan be 'walk it off'? Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast pl…

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DC164 Critique: 2023 Subaru BRZ 1:21:17

1y ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Eric Penn joins Tim Keirnan and Ken Mayer to discuss the first customer experience phases of his new 2023 Subaru BRZ after a month of ownership. The "Toyobaru Twins" (Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ) are the same car with some slight differences. This vehicle is one of the best examples of "user-centered design" we have ever encountered in a product, an…

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Ep 101: How to Get Volunteers on Board from the Onset with Karen Knight 45:42

1y ago45:42

45:42

Volunteers are the fuel that keeps nonprofit organizations humming. Not discounting volunteers' hard work to serve nonprofits’ missions, volunteers and how they talk about their experiences working with their favorite organizations provide the thrust that brings an abundance of donations, interest, and other volunteers into the system. In short, wh…

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DC163 Interview: John Leavitt On Industrial Design 54:09

1y ago54:09

54:09

John Leavitt, Senior Industrial Designer at Intelligent Product Solutions, joins Timothy Keirnan for a conversation about industrial design, using two firefighting products as a starting point. Besides the two case studies, we talk about general design process and philosophies, methods, education recommendations, and our ambitions for a world in wh…

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MLB Bans 'The Shift' 26:18

1y ago26:18

26:18

On this episode, your heroes fight the MLB's ban of 'The Shift'. Why does the MLB hate 'freedom of movement'? What is the history of this weird rule? And what happens when the outfield grass is different for a bunch of different fields? Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoan…

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DC162 Critique: 2022 Kia Niro EV 56:37

1y ago56:37

56:37

David and Jo Lau discuss the five phases of customer experience with their 2022 Kia Niro EV (Encounter, Decision, Purchase, Initial use, and Longitudinal use). Vehicle purchases are often a negotiation of two or more people's preferences and needs in domestic situations, and we are delighted to have talked with the Lau family about their customer j…

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DC161 Critique: Private Selection Frozen Pizza 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

19:30

Larry Rusinsky joins Tim Keirnan for a new kind of episode: critiquing the user experience of food. Because the UX of food is so very subjective based on genetics, culture experiences, individual preferences, and a potential inconsistency of "production" for a particular dish, frozen foods are at least somewhat consistent in their production. Our c…

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EP 100: Improve Your Effectiveness with Data with Matt Ranta of Nimble Gravity 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

54:32

The idea of testing can stir up anxiety for many people. But what if testing was a fun, fruitful venture for your organization? In fact, to get the most out of your marketing, you need to be testing, measuring, making adjustments, and repeating this cycle infinitum to ensure you aren’t missing opportunities and are taking your message and its prese…

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Ep 99: Reenergize Your Nonprofit to Survive and Thrive with Kristen Faith of The Nonprofit Makeover 57:37

1+ y ago57:37

57:37

All of us have a desire to be liked. And many of us hide our true selves from fear of rejection. We tailor our appearance, what we say, and what we talk about to try to curate a persona we believe will be more attractive to more people. This curation may create a likeable avatar, but it may exist through the exclusion of authenticity. And what migh…

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Ep 98: Creating a More Authentic Conversation with Aaron Wrixon 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Are you struggling with content marketing? In one sense, getting your message out to prospects has never been easier. A quick web search reveals dozens, if not hundreds, of content tools to help you quickly distribute your latest ideas via email, social media, your site, and nearly anywhere else you can think of. However, this ease of access has co…

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Ep 97: Mission Alignment and How to Keep Creativity in the Ecosystem With Teague McDaniel from Creative Integration Initiative 51:41

1+ y ago51:41

51:41

There’s a saying in sales, “‘No’ is the second best answer you can hear.” There’s a certain power in “no” and getting to that “not interested” allows everyone to move forward and get on with their day. This holds true in the nonprofit world as well. Understanding one’s mission and selecting partners that are mission-aligned is vastly more impactful…

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DC160 Critique: PineTab tablet 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

Yousef Hegazi joins the show to help Tim Keirnan critique Pine64's PineTab, a low-cost 10-inch tablet that uses Linux as its operating system instead of iOS, Android, or Windows. Pine64 provides "system on a chip" computing devices that run free and open source software (FOSS) as their operating system and applications. The PineTab follows earlier …

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Ep 96: Your Numbers Tell a Story: Understanding nonprofit finances with Stephen King 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

Storytelling is a major component of any organization’s marketing. People love a good story, and effective storytelling can make the difference between gaining that new donor or falling short on your projections… again. More often than not, when looking for a compelling story, one overlooks a glaring opportunity in one’s organization. See, when tel…

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Ep 95: Reframing Costs As Investments with Alex Romero 57:03

1+ y ago57:03

57:03

Particularly when one is a solopreneur, there’s a tendency to think of expenses as money coming out of one’s pocket instead of as an investment into one’s organization. It stems from adopting a scarcity mindset (rather than framing one’s experience from abundance) and also is seen quite a lot when one attaches oneself very closely to one’s occupati…

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Ep 94: Reimagining the Elevator Pitch With Building Bridges 1:03:28

1+ y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

In the past, one’s “elevator pitch” lasted 30-60 seconds. There was a reasonable expectation that one could hold someone’s attention for that period of time during which a longer conversation could be created. These days, however, 30-60 seconds is an eternity. In the world of TikTok and SnapChat and Twitter, we now have roughly 7 seconds to capture…

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Free Beer at Irish Football Game 14:05

1+ y ago14:05

14:05

On this episode, your heroes learn what happens when credit card machines go down and a bunch of Irish people get free beer. Did anyone die? Did anyone survive? And how Irish is the Irish accent? Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com…

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Ep 93: Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Apply for Grants with Gauri Manglik 52:57

1+ y ago52:57

52:57

Going after grants seems like a no-brainer for most nonprofits. The allure of readily available money is certainly a draw – that can turn into a real distraction if you aren’t positioned well to win these opportunities. My guest today, Gauri Manglik, is a pro in the grant writing space. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Instrumentl, a platform desig…

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Ep 92: Help Is Always Available: You Don’t Have to Go It Alone with Mike Hess From The Blind Institute of Technology 55:27

1+ y ago55:27

55:27

One of the challenges most entrepreneurs create for themselves is an inability to ask for help. This can stem from fear of appearing weak, a desire for control, or a heightened sense of responsibility honed by years of “Gettin’ it done.” Regardless of the root cause, one thing is certainly true: You are not alone. Neither in your thinking that you …

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French Open Protestor 4:12

1+ y ago4:12

4:12

On this episode, your heroes hear audio from the French Open protestor who caused a huge cycling accident. Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.comBy Comedy Podcast Network

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Ep 91: Relationship-building on Social Media with Nick Black from Good United 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

39:46

Marketing is all about relationship-building. From selling a $0.25 widget to landing a multi-million dollar corporate sponsor, your ability to close business is only as strong as the relationships you build. People do business with people… and it’s becoming increasingly evident that people do even MORE business with people they like. That’s why any…

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Ep 90: Framing your donations as investments with Greg Harrell Edge from Coachart 1:05:51

1+ y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

A small adjustment in the language you use can make a big impact on your outcomes. A lot of nonprofits, in fact, MOST nonprofits, talk about donations in terms of “gifts”. This tees up a certain dynamic – one with low expectations which can reduce the frequency and volume of said “gift”. My guest today is Greg Harrell-Edge, the Executive Director a…

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Ep 89: Own Your Marketing With David Pisarek of Wow Digital 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

57:20

If there’s one takeaway from this week’s episode it’s that “your site is a member of your team.” And, like the other members of your team, your site needs to be nurtured in order for it to thrive and work as effectively as you would like. See, a lot of people think that having a website is enough. They tend to fall into the Field of Dreams fallacy.…

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Ep 88: Getting Culture “Right” and Focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in your Organization with Michael Rolph from New Sincerity 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Aside from “pivot”, “culture” is a word that has been getting a bit of a workout in the business world over the last several years. There are SO many reasons why a focus on “culture” is a clutch move for any organization. We are seeing a big shift in how people engage with businesses and brands, and when one can lead with culture, there are a varie…

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DC159 Interview: John Loss on his book Not Always Homeless 1:02:03

1+ y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

John Loss joins David Mettler and Tim Keirnan to talk about his book Not Always Homeless, created from ethnographic interviews with local people who were homeless in his area. Its subtitle is "The personal stories of 13 people who survived and escaped a life on the streets". After we discussed how he published his first book at age 80 based on inte…

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Ep 87: Aligning and Defining Your Company’s Culture with HR Strategist Otisa Eads 55:41

2y ago55:41

55:41

Building a team seems like a pretty straightforward endeavor. Figure out what you want people to “do” then get someone on board to accomplish that task, right? Turns out, there is a better way to approach the hiring process and it comes from “BEing” rather than “DOing”. And it really comes down to seeking cultural fit before task fit. It’s a bit of…

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LIV vs PGA 13:18

2y ago13:18

13:18

On this episode, your heroes chat with the PGA about why golfers shouldn't jump ship to more profitable contracts with LIV. Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.comBy Comedy Podcast Network

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HLS S1E15: Learning Our Brains with Gill Tietz 34:33

2y ago34:33

34:33

We're ending our first season by interviewing a guest we've long admired: Gill Tietz, creator and host of the Sober Powered podcast and YouTube channel! Gill is a sober scientist and public educator who interprets research on alcohol use disorder and recovery in terms anyone can understand. She's a pioneering voice in the recovery community, and we…

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Ep 86: The power of purpose and leading with authenticity with Cheryl Farr and Cristina Ferreri from SignalCSK 56:09

2y ago56:09

56:09

At one point, having a purpose-focused organization was a bit of a differentiator. Lately, the term comes up a lot, and for those organizations that are truly leading with purpose and have a mission that drives their decisions and daily activities, kudos to you. At Relish Studio, we like working with people with a purpose for a variety of reasons. …

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Ep 85: CRMs, the number one tool you need to grow the success of your nonprofit with Lidiane Mocko of CRM Growth Strategy 56:53

2y ago56:53

56:53

When asked, “What’s the best Customer Relationship Management Tool (CRM)?” I like to joke, “The best CRM is the one you will use.” And though this is mostly a pithy reply to a legitimate inquiry, in my experience just getting started and committed to using a CRM is one of the best actions one can take to get their sales humming. And yes, nonprofits…

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HLS S1E14: Perks and Pitfalls of Vacationing Sober 25:28

2y ago25:28

25:28

It's finally summer, and we're gearing up to get out of town! Vacations used to be drinking marathons for both of us, but (thankfully) we now have more time and headspace to spare while traveling. This week, we're focusing on how to plan for your sober vacation and maximize the benefits of being more present and hangover-free. Adrienne's BIG SOBER …

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Umpiring Mound Visits 3:03

2y ago3:03

3:03

On this episode, your heroes hear audio from a mount visit where the umpire is umpiring mound visits. Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.comBy Comedy Podcast Network

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Cyclists Pee Themselves 2:36

2y ago2:36

2:36

On this episode, your heroes hear audio from cyclists who are not allowed to pee during the race. Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.comBy Comedy Podcast Network

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DC158 Critique: Electric Kettle UX 46:57

2y ago46:57

46:57

Tec-Ed CEO Stephanie Rosenbaum joins Tim Keirnan for a critique of two different electric kettle designs that heat water quickly and precisely: the KRUPS BW3140 Savoy and the Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp. Both designs accomplish the goal but in very different ways. The KRUPS kettle has its user interface in its base and excellent balance in its cara…

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HLS S1E13: The REVA Intensive 35:15

2y ago35:15

35:15

Erin's on mom duty today, so Adrienne goes solo to answer your questions about the REVA Intensive! From the philosophies and beliefs that underpin the program to the nuts and bolts of exactly what it means to be a REVA student, she breaks it all down. She also explains how the Intensive differs from 12-steps and traditional treatment programs in st…

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