Best SWAG 100 Podcasts (2024)

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#102 - LIVE Q&A: New YNAB Features, Cash Only YNAB, Budgeting with Partners, and More! 1:03:55

10h ago1:03:55

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Ben and Ernie hosted a Live Q&A on the YNAB YouTube channel on Oct. 30th, 2024. If you missed it, here's the full replay! They fielded questions from YNAB'ers and discussed some brand new YNAB features. Follow Budget Nerds on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2g Share your YNAB wins with Ben and Ernie! budgetnerds@ynab.…

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Budget Nerds Are Going LIVE on YouTube - Oct 30th, 2024 1:47

3h ago1:47

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Ben and Ernie are going LIVE on YouTube at 1:00pm Eastern on October 30th, 2024. Come and join us! If you're tuning in after the Live show, the full replay will be posted to the podcast feed soon. Budget Nerds on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2gBy YNAB

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How To Bring Your Brand To Life - Chris Schultz (Voodoo Doughnut) 29:07

5d ago29:07

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Send us a text Today I'm thrilled to welcome Chris Schultz, the dynamic CEO of Voodoo Doughnut. Since joining Voodoo in 2017, Chris has leveraged over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry to transform this iconic Portland brand into a national sensation. Known for its whimsical and bold doughnut creations, Voodoo has garnered a cult fo…

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#101 - Planning on a Variable Income, YNAB at Your Workplace, and Free Swag! 40:35

14d ago40:35

40:35

In today's episode, Ben and Ernie chat with Veronica Brashler, who is in charge of the Corporate Wellness program at YNAB. Veronica's YNAB story starts with working freelance as a wedding photographer with a highly variable, and seasonal income. Both she and her husband were self-employed at the same time, while raising a young family, and the stre…

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How To Stay Relevant - Matt Purcell 23:29

19d ago23:29

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Send us a text Today I'm sitting down with Matt Purcell, Australia's foremost expert on personal branding. Matt is on a mission to bridge the gap between thought and action, inspiring doers to think creatively and thinkers to take decisive steps. In this episode, Matt shares invaluable insights on how to stay relevant in an ever-changing world. Whe…

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#100 - The 100th Episode! Ben and Ernie Reflect 45:03

28d ago45:03

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Today's episode is officially the 100th episode of Budget Nerds (if you count the YouTube episodes that were published before the audio podcast feed)! Ben and Ernie reflect on the past few years, the most and least viewed episodes, their favorite episodes, and the many YNAB wins they've had a chance to share and celebrate along the way. Thank you f…

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How Virgin America Became The Airline People Love - Alex Hunter 32:53

1M ago32:53

32:53

Send us a text Today, I'm honoured to have Alex Hunter as my guest—a true expert in branding and customer experience. Alex is renowned for his impactful roles as a keynote speaker and angel investor, as well as the creator and host of "Attaché," the award-winning online travel show that guides frequent business travellers through key insights of ci…

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#99 - Ben Actually Changes His Budget 54:49

1M ago54:49

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If you're standing up, you might want to take a seat, because something big has happened... Ben actually changed his budget! Over the last year Ben has had some major life changes that have resulted in more monthly cashflow and also bigger expenses, so it was time, at last, to overhaul his budget. In today's episode Ben discusses the circumstances …

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How BAMKO Became the Biggest Company You've Never Heard Of - Brett Marz 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of an exciting new season! I'm absolutely thrilled to kick things off with a truly special guest - Brett Marz. Brett is the co-founder of BAMKO, a leading force in the world of promotional products and branded merch. Renowned for their full-service approach and creativity, BAMKO is the most award-winning …

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#98 - Many Goals, One Plan 33:04

2M ago33:04

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One of the interesting parts of working at YNAB is you get to observe human behavior related to personal finance. As Ben and Ernie have noticed over the years, YNAB'ers tend not only to reach their financial goals -- such as paying off debt or saving for a big purchase -- but also complete a number of other goals at the same time. There's something…

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The New Face of UK Pop Music: Esmae 1:16:33

2M ago1:16:33

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Send us a text Discover the captivating journey of Esmae, a rising star from Teesside who has taken the UK music scene by storm. With her powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and genuine personality, she has cultivated a diverse fanbase that resonates with her artistry. Boasting over 1.4 million streams on Spotify and attracting up to 8,000 monthly l…

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How to Become a Remarkable Brand with Seth Godin 39:49

2M ago39:49

39:49

Send us a text My guest today is Seth Godin - THE branding guru and renown author of 21 international bestsellers. His books have been translated into 38 languages and include Tribes, Purple Cow (one of my favourites) Linchpin, The Dip and This Is Marketing, just to name a few. His latest book “The Song Of Significance - a new manifesto for teams” …

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#97 - What If YNAB Paid You to Use It? And Other Sketchy Ideas from Ben Markley (Sketchy Advice) 49:27

2M ago49:27

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On today's episide Ben and Ernie welcome another Ben to the show -- Ben Markley, host of YNAB's Sketchy Advice series on YouTube. Ben has a reputation for striking metaphors and thought provoking ideas about money and putting YNAB's principles into daily practice, and today he shares some of his favorite ideas, including: Why you should go ahead an…

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How to Connect with Your Audience With Your Brand Story - Christine Gillies 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

Send us a text Ever wonder why some stories just grab you by the heart? Want to know how you can connect with customers on a human level? Today I’m sitting down with my friend Christine Gillies—she's not only one of the Globe & Mail's Best Executives for 2023 but also the CMO at Blackline Safety. This Calgary-based company specializes in revolution…

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#96 - Ask the Nerds: Grab Bag Edition 51:19

3M ago51:19

51:19

Ben and Ernie get a handful of recurring questions that aren't quite big enough topics to make into their own episode, but nevertheless deserve to be answered! In today's show, they tackle some of those questions, including: What does Ben mean when he talks about the "matchy matchy game?" Helping kids learn to budget Should you have separate catego…

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How to Curate Your Own Content with Shama Hyder 32:34

3M ago32:34

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Send us a text My guest today is Shama Hyder, the CEO of Zen Media – a global marketing and digital PR firm. Shama is known around the world as “a visionary strategist for the digital age”. She’s a web and TV personality, a bestselling author, and has been named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of th…

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#95 - Managing Variable Income as a Busy Graduate Student: Jasmin Green, PhD Student UC Davis 1:31:36

3M ago1:31:36

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The Budget Nerds have covered the spending habits of a lot of married folks with families, but what about the single people out there? In today's episode, Ben and Ernie speak with Jasmin Green, a PhD student in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. Jasmin is an avid YNAB'er, who credits the methodology with keeping her bank account in order…

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How to Give the Best Prompts for Chat GPT with Nick Bhavsar 39:19

4M ago39:19

39:19

Send us a text What is the key to building a brand that truly resonates in the digital age? How do artificial intelligence and branding intersect to create powerful, engaging narratives? Today, I’m excited to chat with Nick Bhavsar, a recognized leader in high-tech branding. His specialty? Leveraging ChatGPT to catapult brands to new heights. With …

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#94 - How Does It Feel to Be a Month Ahead? Budget Nerds Weigh In 44:27

4M ago44:27

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Getting a month ahead with your money is a milestone for many YNAB'ers. Being a "month ahead" means that when the first of the month hits, all your bills and expenses for that new month are already paid for -- the money for them is sitting in your bank account, and assigned to the respective categories in YNAB, waiting to cover those costs. And boy…

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How I Became a BADASS - hosted by Laurie Moore 41:09

4M ago41:09

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Send us a text Welcome to a very special episode of Branding Matters! Today, we're switching things up with a unique twist that I'm thrilled to share with you. For this episode, the tables have turned, and I've invited the incredible Laurie Moore to take the reins as host and interview me! Laurie is no stranger to the art of storytelling and brand …

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#93 - Dream Bigger Than Your Bills! 35:49

4M ago35:49

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Today Ben and Ernie are joined by returning guest and YNAB Lead Educator, Erin Lowell, who posed the idea of thinking bigger with your money. Many people come to YNAB seeking a way to escape the paycheck to paycheck cycle, pay down debt, build an emergency fund, and reduce their stress and anxiety around money. These are wonderful goals! However Er…

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How To Use Your Personal Brand To Leverage a Corporate Brand - Nick Lateur 30:58

5M ago30:58

30:58

Send us a text In this very special episode, I’m thrilled to welcome a true branding genius, Nick Lateur! As the Brand Director at HPG and the creator of the highly popular blog “Mondays with Nick”, Nick has made huge waves in our industry with his innovative and engaging content. He's also the mastermind behind the hilarious and widely-loved PPAI …

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#92 - Are You Doing YNAB? Tracking Expenses vs YNABing 37:22

5M ago37:22

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It's a common story: a person finds YNAB and starts using the software, only realize months (sometimes years) down the road that they weren't actually following the YNAB method. They were just tracking expenses using YNAB's software. Tracking expenses is not a bad thing -- tracking brings awareness of your spending habits and where your money and e…

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How to Claim Your White Space - Linda Fanaras 25:47

5M ago25:47

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Send us a text Today I'm sitting down with Linda Fanaras; the CEO of Millennium Agency, a renowned expert in B2B marketing and growth strategies, and a prolific author and speaker. In this episode, Linda and I take you on a journey to understand how you can identify and claim your 'white space'—those unique market opportunities yet untapped by comp…

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#91 - Windfalls, Learning to Invest, and YNAB 4: Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club 1:09:42

5M ago1:09:42

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Ben and Ernie chat with Jeremy Schneider, an entrepreneur turned personal finance teacher who aims to demystify the confusing world of investing with simple, unbiased information. In his early 20's, Jeremy founded an internet startup and ran it for 12 years, never taking home more than $36k/year -- while living in San Diego, CA! This experience req…

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How to Be Less Dull - Adam Morgan 27:18

6M ago27:18

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Send us a text Today, I'm incredibly honoured to welcome back a visionary in the world of branding and marketing – Adam Morgan. Adam is the esteemed author of the groundbreaking book "Eating the Big Fish" and the brilliant mind who coined the term "Challenger Brands." In his much-anticipated return to my podcast, Adam dives into his latest creative…

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#90 - YNAB Mega Wins: Round Two 1:03:04

6M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Ben and Ernie open their inboxes for another mega round of YNAB wins -- stories from YNAB users about positive outcomes, reduced stress, and newfound confidence with their money. In today's mega episode, they have broken up the wins into several themes: Partner wins Gaining control Getting a month ahead Paying down debt Clarity Stress reduction Bui…

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[Bookmark] 100 Episides and Swag! 1:48

6M ago1:48

1:48

Microdosing isn't a 52-week podcast. We take breaks. We're taking one now and will get back to you after the summer. If you want some Microdosing swag, leave a review wherever you consume podcasts, and email Paul a screen grab. Or DM him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schrimpf/ (www.md-pod.com also works)…

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How To Attract Top Talent - Charity Gibson & Johanna Gotlieb 35:25

6M ago35:25

35:25

Send us a text Today, I've got a special treat for you as I have the pleasure of sitting down with two BADASS women who are making big waves in the merch industry. First up, we have Charity Gibson - the energetic and innovative new Chief Marketing Officer at Proforma. Charity has been a vibrant force in the industry, known for her creative strategi…

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[Series: Product Management] Closing Thoughts 15:23

6M ago15:23

15:23

We interviewed a group of terrific product leaders during this time. Looking back, here are a few of our observations.

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#89 - Find the Money First 35:56

6M ago35:56

35:56

YNAB is well known for the Four Rules, or what many YNAB'ers are now calling the Four Habits, which describe the process of gaining control of your money and learning to spend with joy rather than shame or regret. The Four Rules are: Give every dollar a job Embrace your true expenses Roll with the punches Age your money In today's episode, Ben and …

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[Series: Product Management] Alex Moseman 22:59

6M ago22:59

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Product Management guru and wannabe Premier League goalie, Alex Moseman, joins us for this episode. He talks about his experience leading product efforts in medical devices, healthcare services, and various other industries.

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How To Keep Your Customers From Leaving - Joey Coleman 35:28

6M ago35:28

35:28

Send us a text Today I'm sitting down with Joey Coleman, world-renowned keynote speaker and the brilliant author of the best-selling book "Never Lose a Customer Again". Joey is a customer experience expert, a consultant, and an acclaimed keynote speaker whose strategies have reshaped how brands engage and retain their customers. During our chat, Jo…

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[Series: Product Management] Jo Roberts 18:12

6M ago18:12

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From Apple, to designing the patient experience in medsurge wings, to now leading Business Design efforts at Prophet, Jo brings an incredibly robust view to product management and value creation for both the customer/user and the business.

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#88 - Swim Fins and Why You Shouldn't Compare Yourself to Others 35:36

7M ago35:36

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In today's episode, Ben shares a story about swimming at the YMCA. One of Ben's favorite forms of exercise is swimming laps at his local YMCA, and while it's a great solitary form of exercise, sometimes you can't help but notice how your pace compares to others in the pool. One day Ben started swimming laps only to notice an older lady absolutely h…

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[Series: Product Management] Jitin Asnaani 21:39

7M ago21:39

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Jitin Asnaani, Chief Product Officer of Rhapsody, joins us in this episode where we talk about the different ways to talk about the productization of data, interpretability, and [fill in the blank] as a service.

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How Being Vulnerable About Mental Health is Good for Business - John Cameron 24:37

7M ago24:37

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Send us a text In this episode I’m sitting down with an inspirational leader who’s on a mission to change lives by changing the narrative about mental health. His name is John Cameron, and he’s the CEO of Keller Construction Ltd. and the Founder of The John Cameron Foundation and Crescendo. During our frank conversation, John opens up about his fam…

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[Series: Product Management] Stephanie Rock 16:59

7M ago16:59

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Stephanie Rock of Intus Care joins us in this episode, and talks about how value based care needs to be managed in its totality. It's not just plan design. It's not just a care delivery model. Everything needs to be factored into it, as all of it affects outcomes.

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#87 - Stop Making Boring Financial Goals 44:52

7M ago44:52

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Ben and Ernie respond to a recent survey reported by Jill Schlesinger on CBS Morning about American's 2024 financial resolutions. The top responses: save more money (41%), pay down debt (38%), and spend less (30%). BORING! Ben rants about why "spending less money" is not a good financial plan, and Ernie highlights the importance of putting a why be…

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[Series: Product Management] Robert Laumeyer 21:29

7M ago21:29

21:29

Robert Laumeyer of Availity joins us in this episode, bringing his experience in tech, his patterns that have contributed to product experiences at Google, Microsoft, and HP. We talk about the importance of communication in product management and the great work he's doing at Availity to address problems with pre-authorization.…

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Meet the Real Creator of Survivor - Charlie Parsons 40:20

7M ago40:20

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Send us a text Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a true innovator in the world of reality TV - the creative genius behind the global phenomenon "Survivor." Contrary to popular belief his name is not Mark Burnett, but rather he's a brilliant gent by the name of Charlie Parsons. With a keen eye for storytelling, a pioneering spirit, and…

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[Series: Product Management] Sarah Reilly 19:44

7M ago19:44

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Sarah Reilly of Lucet talks about the importance of bringing a blended product management approach to both tech and service elements of an experience. Arguing to include the environment in which your product is deployed should be factored into your overall product design and management approach.

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#86 - Cash Categories vs Cash Accounts 40:13

8M ago40:13

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In today's episode, Ben and Ernie discuss what to do with cold, hard cash money. For many YNAB'ers debit and credit card spending fits nicely into the YNAB paradigm, since YNAB can interface directly with financial institutions and pull online banking data. Cash transactions, on the other hand, can create a stumbling block since they exist outside …

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[Series: Product Management] Marina Simonian 17:53

8M ago17:53

17:53

In this episode, Marina Simonian of Uptiv Health talks about how she brings her background in psychology -and finding ways to make things happen with whatever you have on hand- to her role as Product Lead and Founder at Uptiv Health.

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How to Build a Generous Brand - Ben Higgins (Former Bachelor turned Founder) 38:39

8M ago38:39

38:39

Send us a text Today I’m sitting down with Ben Higgins - a former Bachelor who traded in his roses for roasters. You might know Ben from his time on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor, but his impact goes far beyond the glitz and glam of reality TV. What truly sets Ben apart is his unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in the world today…

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[Series: Product Management] Megha Kadiyala 16:55

8M ago16:55

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Med student -turned- consultant -turned- strategist -turned- product executive, Megha Kadiyala joins us on this episode to share her perspectives on Product Management and user flows in today's pharmacy space.

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#85 - Do I Have to Give EVERY Dollar A Job? 43:06

8M ago43:06

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The short answer is yes. But why? Ben and Ernie dig into the reasons why giving every dollar a job is essential to creating a stress-free life around money. As Ben explains, the point of YNAB is to ruthlessly root out self-delusion, and be honest about both what you want your money to do for you and what tradeoffs you will have to make to accomplis…

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[Series: Product Management] Alex Hoopes 24:56

8M ago24:56

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Self-proclaimed misfit clinician, Alex Hoopes, joins us inthis episode to discuss his vides and philosophies on product development, and the latest reconning for greater pragmatism, and not just asking product leaders to own innovation, but be accountable for driving value.

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How To Overcome Failure to Succeed - Luke Lintz 29:07

8M ago29:07

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Send us a text Today I’m sitting down with Luke Lintz - a remarkable young entrepreneur who achieved his first 7 figures before graduating from high school. Despite facing huge setbacks and failures by the ripe old age of 24, Luke has emerged to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his generation. With a social media presence exceedin…

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[Series: Product Management] Alice McNeil 17:29

8M ago17:29

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From some of the smallest, fastest-growing healthcare companies to literally the biggest of the bigs, Alice McNeil's career has spanned nearly every function of the organization, and she brings a very unique and powerful perspective to the world of Products.

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