Best Sam Brake Guia Podcasts (2024)

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Prioritizing Time to Grieve Over Paperwork: How Ribbon is Streamlining the Inheritance Process 28:37

20h ago28:37

28:37

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore a topic that touches all of us at some point in life: inheritance and the difficult process of managing a loved one’s finances after they pass away. Those who have experienced it would agree that time takes on a new meaning, whether it’s time spent with your loved one or time spent grieving. Erick sit…

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The Vacation He Couldn’t Return Home From: A Venezuelan CEO’s Inspiring Journey to Growth Hacking Success 32:15

28d ago32:15

32:15

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we’re proud to kick off Latin Heritage Month and recognize the achievements of those in the community. Today, we’re joined by Gerardo Sandoval, CEO and founder of Facil Cloud. Gerardo’s inspiring journey takes us from his early days in Venezuela, where he launched his first tech startup at just 16— a computer la…

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Wearable Tech That Measures Product Effects: The AI Neurotech Company Revolutionizing Product Testing 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the future of neurotechnology with a special guest, Israel Gasperin, founder and CEO of Zentrela. Israel's company is leading the charge in using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brainwaves, developing groundbreaking tools that measure cognitive impairment in ways traditional drug tests can’t. …

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#68 - Elliot Billingsley: Effective Altruism, Coaching, Podcasting, Andrew Yang 57:27

1M ago57:27

57:27

The following is a conversation with Elliot Billingsley. Elliot is an effectiveness coach and the host of The Effecting Our Altruism Podcast. I first met Elliot a few months ago through the Effective Altruism community in Canada. In this episode, we chatted about the recent Effective Altruism conference in Toronto, Elliot’s coaching practice, his p…

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"A Lowercase 'C' Cost Me £550K”: CEO Shares Lessons Learned from a Private Equity Earn-Out 18:24

2M ago18:24

18:24

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Sam Oliver, CEO of OpenFI, a conversational AI tool designed for businesses looking to elevate their customer interactions. The London-based author and serial tech entrepreneur joins the podcast to share a cautionary tale about a private equity earn-out deal that took a sharp, expensive turn dur…

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The Future of Pet Care: The New App Built for Today’s Modern Pet Owner 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

This episode of Brains Byte Back is for the animal lovers. We know there are many of you because, according to the stats, over 50% of the world's population owns a pet. That in itself creates a large consumer market for our furry or scaly friends, including in the world of tech. In 2024, the global pet tech market was valued at 7.2 billion USD, and…

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The AI Level-Up: A CEO’s Take on How AI is Transforming Real-time Communication 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the evolution of communication. Over the last 20 to 30 years, we’ve seen a technological revolution that has introduced us to so many new channels of communication. Each has impressed us just enough, but nothing in comparison to the great leaps we’ve seen through different forms of AI technology in th…

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A Company Leveraging Technology to Reduce Turnover Rates in Hourly Jobs 14:37

4M ago14:37

14:37

Did you know that more than 78 million people are employed in hourly jobs in the U.S. and that hourly workers make up more than 55% of the workforce? From hospitality to healthcare, these people work in a variety of critical industries that we depend on every day, and these jobs are beginning to outpace salaried positions. However, the caveat is th…

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Why Traditional Learning Doesn't Cut it in a World of Rapidly Changing Technology 26:37

4M ago26:37

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With technology advancing rapidly, have you ever stopped to think if our style of learning should be advancing with it? The term information overload is nothing new, but what are we doing to address it? That’s where Ruban Phukan steps in. He’s an entrepreneur who sat down with Erick Espinosa for this episode of Brains Byte Back to discuss the issue…

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“The Secret Sauce” To Great Business Communications: A CEO Shares His Recipe 23:53

5M ago23:53

23:53

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we’re joined by Rajat Mishra, Founder and CEO of Prezent, an enterprise business communication platform. At a very young age, Rajat realized that life can be hard if you don’t communicate well—even for the brightest of people. His career journey at Cisco and McKinsey made him question the secret of what makes gr…

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How One Company is Looking to Reshape the Maintenance Industry and Serve Businesses of All Sizes 22:21

6M ago22:21

22:21

In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Ramon, Chief Sales Officer at Fracttal, an innovative maintenance management solution platform. Maintenance solutions have long existed, but according to Ricardo, they weren't as accessible to all businesses needing a solution— until now. The company aims to revolutionize and transform the asset maintenance…

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Not Your Typical CPA Firm: A CEO on a Mission to Guide Companies Through the Ever-Changing World of Tech Compliance 15:10

7M ago15:10

15:10

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Mike DeKock, the founder and CEO of MJD Compliance. A boutique, tech-forward CPA firm specializing in providing SOC 2 examinations for technology companies worldwide. But don’t expect them to do your taxes. The firm focuses on keeping companies on track in a world where tech compliance is consta…

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From Smart Factories to 3D Model Homes: An Entrepreneur Looking to Evolve the Manufacturing Industry 20:34

8M ago20:34

20:34

On this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Arjun Chander, co-founder and CEO of IndustrialML, an enterprise data management platform that uses real-time data integration, analytics, and more to communicate valuable information to factory stakeholders through AI technology. We dive into some interesting stats you may be surprised to learn…

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How one platform is revolutionizing the creator economy for the better 22:49

8M ago22:49

22:49

In today’s episode of Brains Byte Back podcast, we sit down with Stuart Meczes, Creative Director at Contnt, a new subscription-based platform transforming the creator economy by offering unmatched royalties, diversified revenue streams, and prioritizing spotlight equality. Stuart’s passion for content creation gave him the push to step away from h…

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From Ridesharing to Fractional Investing: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Latin America to the US 36:46

12M ago36:46

36:46

Germán Rimoldi is the co-founder & CEO of Foothold, a company that empowers fractional investments in unique vacation rental properties. In this episode, Germán shares his experience of starting multiple companies across Latin America and the United States, as well as his inspiration for starting Foothold.…

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Podcast Hosting CEO on How Podcasting Will Expand into Everyday Communications 16:03

1y ago16:03

16:03

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Patrick Hill, CEO and founder at Disctopia, a podcast hosting & streaming service dedicated to artists, podcasters, film directors, & content creatives. Hill starts us off by sharing how he founded Disctopia after his friend asked him to burn CDs for him. This set Hill on a path that would lead him t…

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From Landlines to Smart Cities: Consumer Electronics President Shares the Evolution of Tech Demand Over 40 Years 14:25

1y ago14:25

14:25

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Ted Ko, President of Techko Group, a family-run consumer electronics company. Ko kicks off by sharing how his father started the company in 1982, originally starting out with landline telephones and evolved into a diverse range of consumer electronics. He also mentions how, for younger generations wh…

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AI Entrepreneur on Putting Clones of Real World People into Virtual Environments 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

In today’s episode of the podcast, we are once again joined by Michael Puscar, a Serial Entrepreneur, Data Scientist, Investor, Philanthropist, and the founder of NPCx. Longtime listeners of the show will be familiar with Puscar, as he was previously on back in February 2020. Puscar kicks of the show by giving some background on himself for new lis…

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The Art of Wooing Developers in Latam and How to Hire in an Untraditional Way 15:52

1y ago15:52

15:52

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Len Summa, Head of Global Sales at Acid Labs, an end-to-end software design and development firm. Summa kicks off by sharing why Latam talent is a strategic choice for companies looking to thrive, and how the region offers a rich pool of tech talent due to strong universities and a tech-savvy workfor…

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Understanding the Keys to Successful Cross-Team Collaboration for Those in the Creative Space 21:02

1y ago21:02

21:02

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Meredith Bailey, Founder & CEO at StreamWork, a collaboration platform built exclusively for creative workflows. In this episode, Bailey shares the journey of creating Streamwork and how it streamlines the creative process. We also delve into the challenges of cross-team collaboration in the creative…

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Why Data-backed Lending and Data-As-Collateral Stand to Change How Startups Value Their Data 20:03

1y ago20:03

20:03

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Lauren Cascio, a Founding Partner of Gulp Data, a company helping startups use data to access capital without giving up equity. From the conversation you will learn where the concept of data backed lending comes from, and why it was previously so difficult to carry out. Lauren kicks off the show by s…

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The Psychology of Loyalty Apps: How Positive Reinforcement, Goal Anticipation, and the Power of Habit Influence Behavior 21:39

1y ago21:39

21:39

In this podcast episode, we speak with Diane Lee, the Senior Director of Loyalty Strategy and Enablement at Punchh, a leading loyalty and engagement platform that provides digital loyalty programs for major brands such as Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, and Papa John's. Diane shares the story behind Punchh's founding, which began in a garage whe…

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Instant Messaging API Startup Founder on How AI Will Change the Way we Digitally Communicate 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

19:11

In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Nate Macleitch, Founder and CEO of QuickBlox, a company that provides instant messaging API that allows chat and calling functionality to be added to any Android, iOS, or Web application. From the show, you will learn insights into how QuickBlox provides real-time communication tools…

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Former NSA Engineer on Best Cybersecurity Advice & Considering the Human Element in Cyber Breaches 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

18:34

In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Mike Starr, Founder and CEO at trackd, a platform that aims to simplify vulnerability management and patch management. From this episode, you will learn about Starr’s journey from being an NSA engineer to entering the startup world. We also learn about the intriguing story behind the…

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Adobe's Strategic Development Manager on Why the Metaverse isn't About Monetizing Consumer Time & Attention But Rewarding it 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

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In today’s episode, we speak with Chris Duffey, Strategic Development Manager at Adobe, who comes on the podcast to discuss the exciting and evolving landscape of Web 3 and the Metaverse. Duffey kicks off the show by giving us a brief history of the web. He takes us back to the late 90s/early 2000s which saw the birth of Web 1.0, a read-only enviro…

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“Streaming Money as if it Were Data:” How the DeWi Ecosystem Stands to Dramatically Change the Telecommunications Industry 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Jose Torres, co-founder of LongFi Solutions, a company that deploys Decentralized Infrastructure to enable low-cost, last-mile connectivity essential for local communities. Torres kicks off today’s show by sharing his background, including his journey from Medellin, Colombia, to the …

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Breaking Geographical Barriers and Improving Social Mobility in Latin America with Remote Work 17:26

1+ y ago17:26

17:26

In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Pablo Miller, CEO of Remoti, an end-to-end platform that allows companies to achieve their expansion needs through finding, hiring, retaining, and paying talent. To start the show Miller shares how Remoti is a total talent platform that connects companies with talent in Latin America…

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MIT Instructor on How to Absorb and Retain Information to Use When You Need it Most 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with ⁠Mark Herschberg⁠, Creator of ⁠Brain Bump⁠, an app that helps you retain what you read and hear, and an MIT Instructor. To kick off the show, Sam opens up about how he was interested in Herschberg’s initial message to him, where he advocated that “we invest time reading and listening…

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Unlocking the Benefits of Supplements Based on Your Body's Unique Genetic Code 20:29

1+ y ago20:29

20:29

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Kim Ressler, Founder and CEO of SNiP Nutrigenomics, a company custom-creating supplements based on your body's unique genetic code, making it easier for you to absorb and utilize essential nutrients. Ressler starts off by sharing her own personal journey that led her to work in the f…

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Solving Misinformation and Building The Future of Intelligent Online Conversations with Social Annotation 16:43

1+ y ago16:43

16:43

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Joe Ferraro, Vice President of Revenue at Hypothesis, a company striving to implement a conversation layer over the entire web that works everywhere, without needing implementation by any underlying site. Ferraro kicks off the show by sharing how the goal of the company is to enable …

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How VR Tech can Help Patients with PTSD Relive and Overcome their Trauma in a Safe Environment 14:24

1+ y ago14:24

14:24

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Austin Yavorsky, CEO and Co-Founder of the Landian Metaverse, a decentralized metaverse creating spaces for the community to experience a new level of immersive encounters. Austin shares how the company is working with a forward-thinking healthcare group to help patients with Post Tr…

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Data Consulting Firm CTO Shares Insight on the Future of Cloud and Data Services 20:02

1+ y ago20:02

20:02

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Madhav Srinath, CEO and CTO of NexusLeap, a technology and management consulting firm focused on helping organizations make sense of their data and use it to make critical business decisions. Srinath shares the story of how NexusLeap started in response to the pandemic, specifically …

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How Learning a New Language can Significantly Delay the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 15:29

1+ y ago15:29

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In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Dan Berges, Managing Director & Founder of Berges Institute, an online Spanish language school for adults headquartered in New York City. In this conversation, Dan shares how, before the pandemic, the institute mostly comprised of in-person teaching, and had begun to dabble in online…

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Cyber-Security Startup Founder Shares Tips and Insights to Defend Your Business from Hackers 22:54

1+ y ago22:54

22:54

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Venkatesh Sundar, Founder & CMO at Indusface, a company offering web app security, WAF and SSL Certificates to keep businesses safe. In the conversation, Sundar shares tips to help listeners defend their businesses from hackers. He starts off by stressing the importance of ensuring t…

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How Having an Impact-Driven Purpose Gives Your Startup an Edge in Attracting & Retaining Talent 24:56

1+ y ago24:56

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In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Bryan Janeczko, Co-Founder and CEO of Nunbelievable, a mission-based baked goods company striving to combat hunger in America; “one cookie at a time”. Long-term listeners of Brains Byte Back will remember Janeczko from our episode back in 2020 titled “How Anyone Can Turn an Idea Into…

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#67 - Natasha Kelbas: Veganism, Local Government, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine 55:17

1+ y ago55:17

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Natasha Kelbas and I chat about veganism, local government, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This conversation was recorded on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. Timestamps 0:30 - Why has it been on your bucket list to be on a podcast? 2:02 - Start of veganism discussion 4:45 - Doubts about veganism 8:15 - Would you eat lab-grown meat? 14:30 - What are y…

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How this Digital Marketplace for Used Heavy Equipment Helps Business Save Money & Improve Sustainability 14:30

1+ y ago14:30

14:30

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Adam Lawrence, Co-Founder and CEO of Boom & Bucket, a trusted digital dealer for buying and selling used heavy equipment. In this episode, Lawrence kicks off by sharing how Boom & Bucket is the largest website for buying and selling used construction equipment online, ranging from tr…

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Why Innovation in the Construction Industry is Key to Tackling the Affordable Housing 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

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In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Mateo Zimmermann, Investment Manager at CEMEX Ventures, a company that invests in innovative construction startups aiming to foster the construction revolution. Zimmermann shares how the company started in 2016 with the idea of partnering with top minds and entrepreneurial spirits to…

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How Predictive Data Mining Can Help Forecast the Online Behavior of Consumers 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

15:54

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Walter Paliska, Walter Paliska, Vice President of Marketing at dotData, a company that democratizes the use of AI and Machine Learning by making it simple for organizations to leverage the power of their data through fast, unique, and easy-to-use tools. In this episode, we discuss th…

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Customer Engagement Tech Startup’s VP of Sales Shares Secrets to Omnichannel Sales Success 22:09

1+ y ago22:09

22:09

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Sean Whitley, Vice President of Sales, Americas at Mitto, a leading provider of global, omnichannel communications solutions, supporting business growth with advanced customer engagement technology. From this episode, you’ll learn why active listening is vital in order for sales succ…

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From 20 Billion Now to “29 billion by the End of the Year:” API Startup CEO on the Rise of Connected Devices 21:39

1+ y ago21:39

21:39

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Rakshith Rao, Co-Founder and CEO of APIwiz, a low-code, API automation platform allowing developers to build and release reliable APIs quickly. During our conversation, we discuss what an API Driven economy is, how to tell if your API portfolio is well managed, and some API security …

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Database CEO on Why Moving to a "State Transition Database" is like Taking the Red Pill in the Matrix 20:59

1+ y ago20:59

20:59

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we are joined by Dave Remy, CEO of Event Store DB, an open-source state-transition database, designed for businesses that are ready to harness the power of event-driven architecture. You will learn why Dave advocates that we need a new category of database now and what makes this type of database …

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How this Entrepreneur Turned Misfortune into Opportunity When a Move Across the World Didn’t Work Out 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

In today’s episode, we speak with Agnieszka Wilk, the CEO of Decorilla, a company using technology to democratize top-quality interior design services. In the episode we cover: How the company began after Agnieszka moved to South Korea, hoping to continue her career in finance, but instead faced discrimination as a woman and a foreigner. How she us…

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What is Banking as a Service and How You Might be Using it Already Without Knowing 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

18:45

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we are joined by Sarah Howell, SVP of Partner Programs of Infinant, a FinTech company developing tools to help banks thrive in the digital fintech and finance markets, to discuss BaaS, what it is, and how it stands to impact our banking services. In the episode we cover: What is “embedded finance”…

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How Educating Clients by Creating Games in the Metaverse Can Help You Gain a Business Edge 23:11

1+ y ago23:11

23:11

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we are joined by Dr. Bilge Gregory, CEO and Founder of Vital Connection MD, a high-end services in a spa environment that is designed to not only help you feel great, but look even better, to talk about how she is using the metaverse to educate and build connections with her clients. In the episod…

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How the Cannabis Industry Mirrors the Tech Startup Ecosystem & the Hurdles this Budding Industry Faces 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

In today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we are joined by Carl Niedbala, Co-Founder & COO of Founder Shield, a risk management partner for rapidly evolving, high-growth companies. Under the umbrella of Founder Shield, the company owns the cannabis insurance business Alpha Root. In the episode we cover: The inspiration that led to the cre…

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Marketing Author Discusses “Banner Blindness” and the Future of Privacy & Tracking on the Internet 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

25:15

Historically speaking, sales and marketing have suffered from negative stereotypes thanks to salespeople using unethical, questionable tactics. And even in today’s modern world, you’ve probably heard of “Bro Marketing” which is considered the use of manipulative marketing tactics that put someone in a vulnerable state and pressure them into making …

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Using Digital Tools to Enhance Real-Life Connections Among Travelers, Explorers, & Digital Nomads 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

20:24

In our modern digital world, it is easier to get to know and stay in touch with more people than ever. However, building true, genuine connections and combating loneliness still remains tricky, and a major issue in society. To discuss this, I am joined by Sierra West, founder of Cennec, an app that allows you to connect on-the-go, wherever you are,…

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From Sustainable Timber to Conflict Free Diamonds, How Blockchain Technology is Positively Impacting Supply Chains 21:05

1+ y ago21:05

21:05

When the subject of blockchain technology comes up, it can be easy to get swept away with headlines focusing on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, this technology holds far more value than underpinning cryptocurrencies, and in this episode, we will explore how blockchain technology is being used to create a fairer, more sustain…

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Why Creating an Emotional Connection is More Effective than Flaunting Success in Video Marketing 23:53

2y ago23:53

23:53

There is no doubt that you've probably seen adverts from coaches and influencers across the internet and on social media, that try to persuade you to buy their courses, sign up for their newsletter, or follow them by flaunting their successful lifestyle. However, the effectiveness of this tactic is questionable. In today's episode, we are going to …

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