Best Sir Evans Podcasts (2024)

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Martin Hewitt 14:23

2h ago14:23

14:23

Some call it one of the trickiest jobs in the country. How do you stop the small boats trying to cross the English Channel and smash the smuggling gangs? The government has appointed Martin Hewitt to the role- he’s leading the UK’s new Border Security Command. It’s a tough job, so can he do it? Martin Hewitt is a former senior police officer and ch…

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87. Isabel Fernandez-Mateo - Rejections & professional relationships in the boardroom 39:50

1d ago39:50

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Dr Isabel Fernandez-Mateo is a professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at London Business School, where she holds the Adecco Chair. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: What have you learned about rejections that those involved in board hiring should be aware of? (0:53) Have you noticed any demographic differences? (3:11) What are the practical impl…

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David Droga on fearless creativity, founding Droga5 and becoming CEO of Accenture Song 1:04:51

2h ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Today I'm speaking with one of the most awarded creatives on the planet, David Droga, founder of iconic agency Droga5, and now CEO of Accenture Song, one of the largest creative groups in the world. Described by David himself as "therapy", this conversation spans topics from his start as life as a copywriter, how he created some of the most creativ…

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Eluned Morgan 14:38

8d ago14:38

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This week we delve into the life of the First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan, the first woman to hold the position. Morgan was introduced to politics at a very young age by her parents, who were both councillors. Her early career was spent working in broadcasting before her political career began at the age of 27, elected as the youngest Member of…

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065: Insights from "The Short Book Formula (Second Edition): A Financial Professional's Guide to Writing a Book in 6 Weeks to Attract Ideal Clients" by Paul G McManus 18:10

2h ago18:10

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Can financial professionals become go-to experts without resorting to hard-sell tactics? Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind Paul G. McManus’s short book formula, a strategy that has generated over $100 million in revenue. We'll discuss how keeping your book concise, writing in plain English, and targeting a specific niche can transform your f…

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86. Dan Gardner (part two) - how boards get big things done 40:43

2d ago40:43

40:43

Dan Gardner is the international best-selling author of Superforecasting, How Big Things Get Done, Risk and Future Babble. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: What are the key things boards need to get things done on time, within budget? (1:06) Can you explain how board members can “build with lego”? (4:25) What would you say to boards that don’t have…

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Jon Evans Uncensored; what makes a great CMO and other lessons from 150 episodes with guest host Antonia Wade 1:01:32

2d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

In this episode, Antonia Wade, CMO of PwC, turns the tables and interviews our usual host, Jon Evans. From tax intern to marketing podcast host, we delve into Jon's journey through entrepreneurial endeavours at Britvic, through to being fired at Lucozade to finding a successful role in B2B at System1. We also discuss lessons Jon has learned from 15…

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064:Turning Sunshine into Savings: Solar Tax Credits and Investment Strategies with Jesse Raynes 33:59

3d ago33:59

33:59

In this podcast episode, I welcome Jesse Raynes, managing partner of Inception Financial, to discuss the often misunderstood world of solar tax credits. This episode provides valuable insights into an often-overlooked tax strategy, showcasing Jesse's innovative approach to helping clients reduce their tax liability using solar tax credits. It also …

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Lee Carsley 14:30

10d ago14:30

14:30

Some of world football's biggest names have been linked to England's top job since Gareth Southgate hung up his waistcoat. But, for now at least, it is Lee Carsley who takes over as England's interim manager. The modest, methodical and quietly spoken coach started his footballing journey at Derby County – before making his name at Everton. Family a…

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85. Dan Gardner (part one) - superforecasting and fat tail risks 41:57

9d ago41:57

41:57

Dan Gardner is the international best-selling author of Superforecasting, How Big Things Get Done, Risk and Future Babble. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: What are the key insights from Superforecasting for board members? (1:15) Can you expand on the idea of probabilistic thinking? (10:00) Practically, how can board members apply concepts like epi…

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Sir John Hegarty & Orlando Wood on the next creative revolution 1:06:17

9d ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Welcome to the 150th edition of the Uncensored CMO podcast. To celebrate, I'm joined by Orlando Wood, my colleague at System1 and author of Lemon and Look Out, with the legend that is Sir John Hegarty, iconic founder of BBH. Today we're talking about why they believe a creative revolution is necessary for the industry and why they are collaborating…

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James Graham 14:29

13d ago14:29

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James Graham’s writing obsession started at the age of six in the shadow of Nottinghamshire's former coalmines. Equipped with a typewriter from his mother he created hundreds of stories from the family home in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Accelerating through university in Hull and a writing residency in west London, Graham’s work started to attract wider a…

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84. Sir Nigel Rudd - A Chairman’s Tale 37:25

17d ago37:25

37:25

Sir Nigel Rudd is former/Chair of Pendragon plc, Pilkington, Invensys plc, Heathrow Airport, Business Growth Fund, Signature Aviation plc and Meggitt plc. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: Are listed boards entrepreneurial enough? (1:15) Why has private equity superseded conglomerates? (3:08) Should board members have skin in the game? (5:40) How do…

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A Challenger Brand Workout with Gymbox Brand Director Rory McEntee 59:34

16d ago59:34

59:34

Regular listeners of the podcast will know how much I love challenger brands, and Gymbox are one of the best examples of a challenger brand really shaping up their industry. Rory McEntee is the Brand and Marketing Director for the challenger Gym brand, and is responsible for some of the most creative campaigns (which have often come along with a si…

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24: Season Finale 51:02

20d ago51:02

51:02

Evan and Sasha celebrate the end of the season with an award show. Tune in to find out which was the best and worst of the Sherlocks, Watsons and rivals and which Sherlock media we didn’t get a chance to cover. Our old podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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063: From Author to Authority: Leveraging Your Book for Business Growth with Paavan Kotini 27:50

23d ago27:50

27:50

In this podcast episode, I welcome back Paavan Kotini, author of "Effortless Wealth: The SWAN Approach to Unlocking Wealth for Busy Professionals". Paavan shares his journey of writing and publishing his first book, and reveals the innovative ways he's leveraged it to grow his business. Paavan's Journey Book Writing Process: Paavan discusses how wo…

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83. Lucy Walker - Chairing investment trusts & building a non-exec portfolio 42:36

24d ago42:36

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Lucy Walker is Chair at Aurora Investment Trust plc, SID at Henderson International Income Trust plc, Audit & Risk Committee Member at SportsAid and Founder at AM Insights. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: Why did you build a non-exec portfolio so early in your career? (0:34) How have different kinds of pro bono roles helped you in your non-exec ca…

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Brand of the year CMO on Innovation, TED talks and what B2B can learn from B2C - Rebecca Hirst 56:11

23d ago56:11

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Rebecca Hirst is the Chief Marketing Officer of EY UK, a TEDx Speaker and a winner of Campaign's 40 over 40. Before joining EY and making the switch to B2B, Rebecca was Marketing Director at Samsung and working on brands including Coca-Cola, Schweppes, Kellogg’s, Kleenex, Microsoft, IBM, United Airlines, Lufthansa and Star Alliance. Timestamps 00:0…

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82. Suranga Chandratillake - Startup boards and investor directors 40:26

1M ago40:26

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Suranga Chandratillake OBE is General Partner at Balderton Capital, where he sits on nine portfolio company boards, Advisory Board Member at Cambridge University Endowment Fund and Founder of Blink, which he took public and achieved a market cap of $1bn. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: What role did the board play in your highs and lows as a Found…

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Characters, humour & disasters: how GEICO changed the insurance game 1:02:16

1M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Michelle Moscone is the VP of Brand and Content at GEICO, one of the most famous insurance brands in the US. Michele's career has spanned from project management at some of the biggest agencies in the world to leading creative at an organisation where creativity is at its core. In this episode we talk about why humour is so important for advertisin…

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81. Rebecca Robins - Next Generation Boards 43:35

1M ago43:35

43:35

Rebecca Robins is Founder & CEO of a consultancy at the intersection of brand, culture and leadership, lecturer at Cambridge University, advisor at Chartered Management Institute and Quilt.AI, and former NomCom Chair at EY Foundation. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: Can you summarise what you see as the five generations opportunity? (0:57) What ca…

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23: Enola Holmes 2 1:21:17

1M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Sasha and Evan wrap up the season with Enola Holmes 2, a bit of campy historical fiction where “all the important parts” are true? instagram.com/_bakerstreetregulars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Mischief mindset behind the most creative agency in the US with Greg Hahn 1:07:20

1M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Greg Hahn is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mischief. One of the hottest agencies in the world doing work for the likes of Tinder, Tubi and Coors Light. Previous to Mischief, Greg was the CCO of BBDO NY. During that time BBDO was recognized as the most awarded agency in the world by the Gunn Report. It was also named Agency of the Yea…

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John Dickerson | CBS News 46:27

1M ago46:27

46:27

Join Mark for the latest episode of the Chief Executive Summit featuring John Dickerson, renowned journalist, CBS News Prime Time anchor, and author. Together, they delve into the complexities of leadership in times of change and volatility. Through John's unique perspective, drawn from his experiences and his book 'The Hardest Job in the World', t…

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80. Evan Epstein - Governance disasters: cautionary tales from Silicon Valley’s boards 44:09

1M ago44:09

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Evan Epstein is host of the Boardroom Governance podcast, #1 governance podcast in the US, executive director at the Centre for Business Law, adjunct professor at University of California Law and founder and managing partner at Pacifica Global. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: What are your top five insights from your podcast guests? (0:54) What le…

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062: From $200K to $2.2M: Evan Mayer's Recipe for Advisory Growth 20:27

1M ago20:27

20:27

In this podcast episode, I welcome Evan Mayer, CEO and founder of Fortuna Wealth Management and host of the "For Advisors by Advisors" podcast. Evan shares his journey from the bank channel to independent financial advising, and offers insights on podcasting, advisor success, and the value of continuous improvement in the financial services industr…

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Casebook 22: Sherlock Drag Race Season 2 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

We’ve been renewed for a second season… of Sherlock Drag Race that is! Sasha guides Evan through another round of the Drag Race simulator with new contestants like Enola Holmes, Wishbone and Jessica Rabbit, plus some returning favorites and well. instagram.com/_bakerstreetregulars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How DoorDash built a $40 billion business in 10 years with Kofi Amoo Gottfried, CMO 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Kofi Amoo-Gottfried is the CMO of DoorDash, the premier local commerce platform valued at over $40 billion and dominates over 65% of the market for restaurant delivery. In his role as CMO, he is responsible for driving growth and engagement across all three sides of the marketplace. Prior to DoorDash, Kofi was VP of Brand & Consumer Marketing at Fa…

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061: The Virtual Book Tour: Building Authority and Attracting Clients with Tom Schwab 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

In this episode of The Million Dollar Producer Show, I welcome Tom Schwab, author of Podcast Guest Profits: Grow Your Business with a Targeted Interview Strategy and founder and CEO of Interview Valet. Tom shares his insights on leveraging guest podcasting as a powerful tool for building authority and growing your business. Tom's Journey: From Engi…

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Where does the marketing money go? Plus dancing ponies, Sambuca shots and Olympic advertising 25:12

2M ago25:12

25:12

This week Jon and Orlando look at the IPA's data on marketing spend this year. The good news is, it's increasing, but are we putting spend in the right places? Should we be spending for the short term or investing for the long term? Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:50 News 10:59 Ad of the week 13:54 Break from the commercials 18:18 Name that brand 24:41 O…

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79. Priya Guha MBE - Board opportunities: a comparison of listed, government, start-up, charity and advisory board roles 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

Priya Guha is a venture partner at Merian Ventures, NED at Herald Investment Trust, Digital Catapult, and Reach plc, and Chair of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the UK amongst many others! Tune in to hear her thoughts on: Why have you built your portfolio career? (2:34) What were the biggest challenges of moving into …

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22: Enola Holmes 1:26:32

2M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Sasha and Evan enter the 2020’s with Netflix’s Enola Holmes, a surprisingly good film, where the main character talks to the camera like it’s an episode of Dora the Explorer. instagram.com/_bakerstreetregulars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Olympics CMO on Olympic glory and a Paralympic legacy 1:30:50

2M ago1:30:50

1:30:50

Greg Nugent was the CMO for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, one of the biggest events ever to take place. The entire world was watching as Greg’s work came to life. Before working on the Olympics, Greg oversaw the move of the Eurostar to St Pancras, which included creating the world’s longest champagne bar. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intr…

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JD Vance 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

From ‘hillbilly’ roots to becoming Donald Trump’s nominee for vice-president. At 39, if JD Vance is elected, he would be one of America’s youngest ever Vice-Presidents. A lot has been laid bare in his own words, in ‘Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis’. He talks about being raised by his grandparents who moved from the Appal…

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060: From Recruitment to Marketing: Frank LaRosa's Holistic Approach to Advisor Success 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

In this episode of The Million Dollar Producer Show, I welcome Frank LaRosa, CEO of Elite Consulting Partners and one of the founding members of the Financial Advisor Success Syndicate, to discuss his journey from financial services to founding a successful consulting firm. Frank's Journey: From Financial Services to Consulting Career Beginnings: H…

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21: Young Sherlock Holmes 1:29:34

2M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Evan and Sasha are re-joined by Peter to discuss the 1985 film Young Sherlock Holmes and discover why a film made by Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus and Barry Levinson is basically forgotten today. Peter’s Website: rulescenography.com instagram.com/_bakerstreetregulars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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78. Jim Strang, HgCapital Trust Chair - Investment Trust Boards: managers, risk, valuations & discounts 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

Jim Strang is Chair at HgCapital Trust, Adjunct Professor at London Business School, Senior Advisor at Bain & Company, Verdane and CVC Capital Partners, and NED at Pictet Alternative Advisors and BGF Group. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: How does the HgCapital Trust board add value? (2:18) Where do your interests/risk appetites potentially diverg…

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How CMO’s get a seat in the boardroom and not get fired - Chris Burggraeve 59:23

2M ago59:23

59:23

I often get asked why are there not more marketers on boards of companies? It turns out that only around 2.6% of board positions are filled by marketers, so I'm joined in this episode by somebody who really knows what it's like to be a marketer on a board, Chris Burggraeve. Previously he was the Global CMO of AB InBev, he's since been on many board…

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Rory’s Man Bag, The Dirt on Persil, Michelle’s Mischief and some 17th Century career advice 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

Orlando and Jon are back from MAD//Fest, one of the biggest marketing festivals in the UK, where they discuss their key takeaways from industry legends such as Rory Sutherland and Sir John Hegarty. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:24 Madfest roundup 10:49 Break from the commercials - 17th Century Career Advice 17:05 Ad of the week - Adidas 20:06 Drinks Tr…

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Spain win! La Roja are reborn in Berlin 15:27

2M ago15:27

15:27

As I leave Berlin - the city of Jesse Owens, David Bowie and now Lamine Yamal - I’m recording this final report from Euro 2024, where I have been embedded once more with the Spain team. I saw the treble winners of 2008-12 up close too, and they may not have a prime Iniesta or Xavi, but in their own way I think this team is just as good. Some of the…

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Shabana Mahmood 15:23

2M ago15:23

15:23

Shabana Mahmood is the new Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. Born in Birmingham in a Kashmiri Pakistani family, she has three siblings, one of whom is her twin. From an early age her father ensured that the children were aware of the world around them, and made them each read five minutes from the Times newspaper every evening. In…

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The Seclusion Factor: Inside Spain's golf resort training camp 12:41

2M ago12:41

12:41

I hope you enjoy this latest update from Germany, as Spain and I depart Donaueschingen, where they have trained and relaxed and prepared for the mesmeric performances you've been watching in this tournament. These reports are also available - for free - at my new Substack, the link is coming up. If you subscribe to this site, you'll receive regular…

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Casebook 21: Elementary, Dear Data 1:03:13

2M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Sasha and Evan are joined by Star Trek aficionado Peter to discuss the TNG episode Elementary, Dear Data AI! Space Racism! A sympathetic Moriarty! instagram.com/_bakerstreetregulars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Viva Lamine! 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

This is my first post on Substack - the new home for my reporting on Spanish football. I hope as many of you as possible will subscribe to receive all my work to your email inbox - for the time being, I’m choosing to make this entirely free of charge. Today you have a choice - listen to this short podcast on the 16-year-old who has lit up the Euros…

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77. Dr Geoff Smart, ghSMART Founder - How to hire board members and CEOs 45:30

2M ago45:30

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Dr Smart is Chair and Founder of GH Smart, a global leadership advisory, which has published three bestselling books: Who? A Method for Hiring, The CEO Next Door, and PowerScore. Tune in to hear his answers to: Where do boards go wrong with hiring? (0:57) Why do boards continue to over-rely on gut feelings and referrals? (2:36) How can boards embra…

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From F1 to Manchester United: How marketing drives success in the worlds most elite teams - Ellie Norman 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

Ellie Norman has been at the top end of some of the biggest organisations in the world, having held senior marketing roles at Formula 1 and Virgin Media. Most recently, Ellie has been the Chief Communications Officer of Manchester United, one of the most high-pressure jobs in the world. In this episode I talk to Ellie about what it takes to drive s…

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Evan Gershkovich 14:55

3M ago14:55

14:55

Evan Gershkovich is the Wall Street Journal's Moscow reporter. He's been imprisoned in Russia since March last year, and has just gone on trial there - the first American journalist to be jailed in Russia since the Cold War. He's accused of espionage, something he, his employer and his government all strenuously deny. To his friends, like Jeremy Be…

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Casebook 20: Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Eyes and Brains! Evan and Sasha cozy up to the tv for some Saturday morning cartoons, specifically Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century, a fairly loose adaptation of the Doyle Canon where Watson is a Robot, Moriarty is a clone and Sherlock is weirdly sexist. instagram.com/_bakerstreetregulars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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059: The Authority Advantage: Mike Saunders on Transforming Financial Advisors into Industry Thought Leaders 30:58

2M ago30:58

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In this episode I welcome Mike Saunders, the author of Authority Positioning for Financial Professionals, to explore the concept of authority marketing and how it can significantly impact financial advisors' success. Mike's Journey: From Financial Services to Authority Positioning Career Beginnings: Began his career in the financial services field,…

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76. Paul Pester - Hard & soft impact: economics, culture and detail in the boardroom 39:44

3M ago39:44

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Paul Pester is Chair at Tandem Bank, NED at National Bank of Bahrain and former CEO of Virgin Money and TSB Banking Group. Tune in to hear Paul’s thoughts on: Where did the Virgin Money board add most value to you as CEO? (2:07) Can you talk about the rotating Chair concept? (3:44) Where could the board have added more value to you? (4:52) How did …

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