Best Starling Developer Podcasts (2024)

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FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Overturned + Evolution of Non-Competes in M&A Deals 29:08

1d ago29:08

29:08

On this cross-over episode of Deal by Deal and The Corner Series, McGuireWoods’ partners Greg Hawver and Geoff Cockrell welcome labor and employment partner Meghaan Madriz to discuss recent headlines regarding the FTC’s proposed ban and the broader legal landscape for non-competes. Tune in as Meghaan breaks down the evolving enforceability of restr…

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The Challenges of Independent Sponsorship with Jonny Miller and Mario Burstein of Platt Park Capital Partners 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

On this episode of Deal by Deal, co-hosts Jason Griffith and Trey Andrews welcome Jonny Miller and Mario Burstein of Platt Park Capital Partners to discuss their emergence into independent sponsorship. Tune in as Jonny and Mario discuss how Platt Park came to be, how they secured their first deal, and how they can apply what they learned in their f…

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Developments in M&A Insurance Market with Matt Heinz of Lockton 20:03

4M ago20:03

20:03

Recently, the M&A market has cooled since it burned red-hot in the aftermath of Covid. What impact has the slowdown in M&A activity had on insurance products related to mergers and acquisitions? On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Matt Heinz of Lockton to discuss developments in M&A insurance products. Specifically, Matt …

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Sara Avant Stover - Entrepreneurship as a Spiritual Path 50:46

4M ago50:46

50:46

Sara Avant Stover is a business strategist, Internal Family Systems practitioner and author based in Boulder, Colorado. She works with female spiritual entrepreneurs to help them with both the spiritual and practical aspects of building a business and pursuing inner transformation. She draws on 25 years as a yoga and meditation practitioner and a t…

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LIVE FROM EMC: Emerging Manager John Huhn of Compass Group Reflects on Journey from Independent Sponsor to Raising Multiple Funds 23:29

5M ago23:29

23:29

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by John Huhn, Managing Partner at the Compass Group. Tune in as Greg and John discuss lessons learned during the Compass Group’s successful independent sponsor investing phase. John also provides key insights for those PE investors seeking to raise a committed fund in the current environme…

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The Path Within: Uncovering Self-Love and Mental Wellness with Blake D. Bauer 1:06:13

6M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

"All the past and all the future are present in this moment." — Blake D. Bauer Blake D. Bauer is the author of the international best-seller You Were Not Born To Suffer. A speaker and teacher, he has studied a wide range of modalities, including psychology, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine, and past life regression therapy-hypnosis. All that…

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Elysabeth Williamson - Relationship as a Doorway to the Soul 1:04:44

7M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

"Relationships are where we receive the greatest fulfillment and the greatest challenge." — Elysabeth Williamson Today's guest is Elysabeth Williamson, a self-taught yoga teacher of 35 years who developed Principle-Based Partner Yoga,™ a system of yoga that focuses on relationship and connection with others. She also uses this work to encourage peo…

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Secondary Transactions: Overview, Drivers, and Market Predictions with Darren O’Brien of Campbell Lutyens 22:12

7M ago22:12

22:12

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Darren O'Brien, Managing Director of Campbell Lutyens, the largest independent private capital advisory firm. Tune in as Greg and Darren discuss the hot topic of secondary transactions, a growing niche area. Starting with a high-level introduction to secondary transactions and the secon…

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2024 Outlook for Founder-Owned Business/Middle Market M&A, with Investment Banker Derek Zacarias of DAK 29:10

8M ago29:10

29:10

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by investment banker Derek Zacarias from DAK. Together, they explore what the next 12 months may hold for M&A relating to founder-owned businesses, private equity-backed transactions and the broader middle market. This engaging discussion explores the macroeconomic trends as well as more i…

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Andrew Holecek | Dreaming To Live and Die 1:00:06

10M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

"Really, death is a journey into and through the mind." — Andrew Holocek In this episode, I speak with Andrew Holecek, the author of several books on meditation and lucid dreaming. While he's had a career as a dental surgeon, he has had a lifelong interest in meditation and the wisdom traditions. In 1998, he went on a three-year retreat at Sopa Cho…

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How Heightened FTC Scrutiny Affects Roll-Up Strategy, with McGuireWoods’ Holden Brooks 27:53

10M ago27:53

27:53

In this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver talks to fellow McGuireWoods partner Holden Brooks about antitrust considerations for private equity investors in the middle market (and, interestingly, the lower middle market). They begin by discussing the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, which requires pre-close filings for deals valued above $111.4 millio…

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Navigating the Path to Raising a Committed Fund with McGuireWoods’ Rick Starling 26:39

11M ago26:39

26:39

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver and fellow McGuireWoods partner, fund formation lawyer Rick Starling, discuss considerations and alternatives to raising a committed fund, analyze what’s going on in today’s market, and share insights on the phases of raising a fund. The episode also explores fund structures such as the "proof of co…

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New Factors to Consider in Due Diligence, With Kroll’s Cathleen Hughes 30:27

11M ago30:27

30:27

On this episode of Deal-By-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Cathleen Hughes, Kroll’s Director of Corporate Finance and Restructuring, for a deep dive into due diligence, including M&A transactions and post-closing. Risks associated with M&A deals have evolved. “And these risks include those that can be discovered pre-transaction as well as risks…

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Banker’s View of the Current M&A Market, With Hector Torres of DC Advisory 33:20

1y ago33:20

33:20

On this episode of Deal-By-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by investment banker Hector Torres, Managing Director of DC Advisory’s global healthcare team, for a discussion on the new normal in the M&A market, especially involving the healthcare industry. Hector explains that, while market activity is starting to level out from the torrent of transa…

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UU Luminaries: Season Finale 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

24:58

After several conversations with Unitarian Universalist leaders throughout Season 5 of the podcast, our hosts are ready to think through some of the big themes and threads that emerged, and to offer up their own answers to the question, "What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History?" Some of the questions that come up for them in…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Carey McDonald 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Ninth President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and Carey McDonald, Executive Vice President at the UUA, to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Mom…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

30:41

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond, Co-Moderators of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History? In this episode, we phrased the q…

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UU Luminaries: Dr. Janice Marie Johnson and Rev. Sarah Lammert 29:41

1+ y ago29:41

29:41

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Dr. Janice Marie Johnson and Rev. Sarah Lammert, Co-Directors of Ministries and Faith Development at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Momen…

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Behind the Deal: Finding Success in the Independent Sponsor-Capital Provider Model 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

It takes nerves of steel to start a deal during COVID and exit it during the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and today’s guests pulled it off. On this episode of Deal-By-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Evan Gallinson of Merit Capital Partners and Jonathan Schilowitz of MFG Partners to present a case study of a successful relationship between an i…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Mary Katherine Morn and Rev. Alicia R. Forde 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, President of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, and Rev. Alicia Forde, Director of the International Office at the Unitarian Universalist Association, to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is t…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and Dr. Elias Ortega 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

In this episode, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah sit down over Zoom with Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt, President of Starr King School for the Ministry, and Dr. Elias Ortega, president of Meadville Lombard Theological School, to discuss the question animating this season: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History? About this week's gues…

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Welcome to Season 5: UU Luminaries! 8:28

1+ y ago8:28

8:28

Welcome to Season 5 of Hope and Heresy! In this season, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are sitting down with five pairs of Unitarian Universalist ministers, leaders, thinkers, and colleagues to ask one big question... what is the central task for humanity at this time in history? Why this question? Well, it seems impossible to ignore that we find oursel…

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Dr. Tho Va Hinh l Changing the World With Happiness 1:03:34

1+ y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

"The fundamental idea of gross national happiness is to say that the center of our attention should be the happiness of all people as well as all life forms." — Tho Va Hinh This week I speak to a returning guest, Tho Va Hinh, author of The Culture of Happiness and founder of the Eurasia Foundation and the Eurasia Learning Institute for Happiness an…

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Big Developments in Noncompete Agreements and Investing in the Energy Sector 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

47:08

A proposed FTC rule will change how companies do business — and how law firms give advice for the foreseeable future. On this episode of the Deal-by-Deal podcast, host Greg Hawver invites guest Holden Brooks, a partner at McGuirewoods, to share insights on recent developments for noncompetes and restrictive covenants based on the recently proposed …

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Spencer Sherman l Your Worth Is More Than Just a Number 1:07:48

1+ y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

“When we're no longer grasping for the money, it often flows more easily to us." — Spencer Sherman This week's guest is Spencer Sherman, CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners, a certified mindfulness teacher and author of The Cure for Money Madness. He also teaches people how to have a healthier relationship with money through his online courses and is on …

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Koshin Paley Ellison | You Are Not Who You Think You Are 1:06:07

1+ y ago1:06:07

1:06:07

“If we want to be free, at some point we have to plant our staff in the ground and say, 'I am here.'" — Koshin Paley Ellison This week's guest is Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, founder and guiding teacher of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Ellison is an author, Jungian psychotherapist and ACPE Certified Chaplain Educator. Koshin has s…

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Key Issues of an Equity Term Sheet, With Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker (Pt. 2) 33:34

2y ago33:34

33:34

Join hosts Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker for the second episode of a two-part series discussing critical issues and best practices for term sheets. This episode focuses on the equity term sheet between the independent sponsor and the equity capital provider. Learn about common pitfalls, what to keep in mind when negotiating terms and how to ensure a…

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Don Lupo | Living to Serve 48:31

2y ago48:31

48:31

"I just believe we were put here for a purpose." – Don Lupo This week's guest is Don Lupo, an advocate for the homeless and others in need. Twenty-three years ago, Lupo left a career as a successful businessman to start a new career in service to his community, the city of Birmingham, AL. In 2016, he was awarded the FBI Director's Community Leaders…

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Jay Steinfeld | Experimenting and Enjoying the Ride 1:01:37

2y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Jay Steinfeld | Experimenting and Enjoying the Ride "You really never know when you set out to do anything, if it's going to work. If you do know, then you're not experimenting enough." — Jay Steinfeld This week's guest is Jay Steinfeld, author of Lead from the Core and founder of Blinds.com, which he sold to Home Depot in 2014. Steinfeld remained …

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Dr. Sabrina Starling | Finding the Sweet Spot 57:40

2y ago57:40

57:40

"I'm on a mission to share with the world that you can have a good quality of life and a successful business." — Dr. Sabrina Starling This week's guest is Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist, bestselling author of the How To Hire the Best series and The 4 Week Vacation and host of the Profit by Design podcast. Sabrina's company, Tap the…

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How to Craft an M&A Letter of Intent with Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker (Pt. 1) 35:40

2y ago35:40

35:40

In this first episode of a two-part series, Deal-by-Deal podcast hosts Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker discuss best practices for M&A deal letters of intent. Both hosts have seen deals tripped up by poorly crafted letters of intent. When buyers and sellers are unclear on what to include in an LOI, what is binding and what is not, and how to leverage e…

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Nicole Glaros | It's About the How, Not the What 1:02:43

2y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Nicole Glaros | It's About the How, Not the What “It's so much more powerful to be a 'we' than an 'I.' You get so much further when it's ours, not mine." — Nicole Glaros This week's guest is Nicole Glaros, partner and chief investment strategy officer at Techstars, a venture capital firm in Boulder, Colorado. Nicole joined Techstars in 2008, bringi…

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Lenders as Partners, with Source Capital’s Joe Rodgers and McGuireWoods’ Brian Coughlan 46:22

2y ago46:22

46:22

There’s a secret on how to secure more — and better — deals as an independent sponsor: build relationships and trust with your lenders. This may seem fairly obvious, but the reality is as the market has become more concentrated with traditional private equity funds, we’re losing this important part of dealmaking. And as the market remains uncertain…

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Ryan Tansom | The Importance of Intention 58:49

2y ago58:49

58:49

“If you don't know where you're going, how are you making the decisions to get there?" — Ryan Tansom Ryan Tansom is founder of Arkona, a company that helps businesses grow with intention through trainings and fractional CFO services. I am thrilled to have Ryan join me on the podcast, since he and his cofounder, Pat Hobby, have been a big help to me…

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Melvin Gravely | The Power of Intentional Action 57:17

2y ago57:17

57:17

“We've got to get to a place where the conversations are deeper at a heart level.” — Melvin Gravely This week's guest is Melvin Gravely, entrepreneur and author of Dear White Friend. Melvin is CEO of TriVersity, a black-owned construction company in Cincinnati that was founded and continues to run under the principle that diversity brings power. He…

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George Mumford | In the Eye of the Hurricane 1:19:55

2y ago1:19:55

1:19:55

George Mumford | In the Eye of the Hurricane “When you get rid of noise and clutter, nothing's there. But because nothing's there, there could be anything there.” — George Mumford This week I chatted with George Mumford, renowned teacher and coach on mindfulness and performance. George has worked with such athletes as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, S…

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Investor Introductions with McGuireWoods' Christian Berger 29:49

2+ y ago29:49

29:49

Facilitating introductions between independent sponsors and capital partners who can fund their deals is the first step in a successful M&A scenario. Knowing how to efficiently leverage relationships and get in front of the right people is key to getting deals done. Christian Berger joins this episode of Deal-by-Deal to share how introductions play…

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Gabe Karp | Getting Comfortable with Conflict 1:01:18

2+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

“Conflict is the hallmark of progress, success and happiness when you deal with it well.” — Gabe Karp My guest this week is Gabe Karp, former trial attorney, venture capitalist, speaker, and author of Don't Get Mad at Penguins and Other Ways to Detox the Conflict in Your Life and Business. After ten years as a trial attorney, Gabe joined the startu…

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The Evolution of Independent Sponsors with McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger 32:26

2+ y ago32:26

32:26

Independent sponsors have evolved to become a separate asset class offering value to the ecosystem within the realm of private equity. On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, hear McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger share his insights on the evolution of independent sponsorship and recent noteworthy developments. There have been larger deals, more hybrid structures,…

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Dr. Sri Rao | Shining Your Light Into the World 48:45

2+ y ago48:45

48:45

“It’s very simple. Decide when you get up in the morning that you’re going to have a terrific day, no matter what happens.” — Dr. Sri Rao My guest this week is Dr. Srikumar Rao, an elite coach who works with business executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs. He is widely known for his popular course, Creativity and Personal Mastery, first devel…

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Kaley Klemp | How Getting Curious Can Change Your Business and Your Life 1:00:32

2+ y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

“What does it mean to lead from a context of curiosity, to being more committed to learning than being right?” — Kaley Klemp This week, I chat with Kaley Klemp, a transformational executive and leadership coach and coauthor of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. She helps leaders align themselves with their priorities and values; she also h…

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Control and Navigating Deals with McGuireWoods’ Anne Croteau and Alex Horn 34:41

2+ y ago34:41

34:41

There’s a lot that companies need to consider when deciding to pursue independent financial backing. The decisions companies make when striking deals almost always come back to control — a factor that has a significant impact on the future of the company. Depending on how much control the backer negotiates, different scenarios could lead to backers…

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Stephen Dinan | Accessing Wisdom 51:53

2+ y ago51:53

51:53

“A lot of being human is… pinballing around in this world, versus realizing that there's a deeper intention behind why we're here.” — Stephen Dinan A little more wisdom is never a bad thing. And it might be easier to access than you think, if you’re open-minded. My guest on the podcast this week is Stephen Dinan, a lifelong learner who now helps ot…

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Matthew Hepburn | How to Be Kind to Your Mind 56:51

2+ y ago56:51

56:51

“My mind has caused me tremendous pain in my life that has felt outside of my control. But I can build a relationship with it, and ultimately, my mind can be a good place to be.” — Matthew Hepburn Your mind tries so hard to take care of you: Give it a little credit and a little help. This week’s guest is Matthew Hepburn, a meditation teacher who kn…

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Guide to Theological Terms: Ecclesiology 23:26

2+ y ago23:26

23:26

Many liberal-religious people have hesitations about the structure of churches. Yet, churches can take many forms and operate in many different ways. The theological term "ecclesiology", or the study of the church itself, can provide interesting insight into the ways our institutions are shaped by their members and can reflect liberal-religious val…

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Guide to Theological Terms: Pneumatology 22:28

2+ y ago22:28

22:28

"What pneumatology tells us is that we are radically connected -- breathing in the same spirit." Pneumatology is the study of the spirit. As Unitarian-Universalists, we often discuss the Spirit of Life. Join Reverend Peggy and Reverend Sarah for a wider-ranging discussion of historical conceptions of spirit and body and what these have to offer for…

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Lodro Rinzler | Using Mindfulness to Cut Through Anxiety 1:01:14

2+ y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

“We need to find the interruptions that bring us out of the state of anxiety and into the present moment long enough that we can make better choices.” — Lodro Rinzler You can’t completely avoid stress — so prepare yourself with the best tools available to manage it. Lodro Rinzler has been practicing meditation since he was a child, and teaching it …

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Guide to Theological Terms: Eschatology, pt. 2 18:59

2+ y ago18:59

18:59

In this continuing exploration of the theological term "eschatology", or the study of death, judgment, and the End Times, Reverend Peggy and Reverend Sarah take a big-picture look at the liberal-religious perspective on the end of the world. With climate collapse forming a clear and present danger to life on earth, how do we reclaim our agency and …

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Guide to Theological Terms: Eschatology, pt. 1 18:31

2+ y ago18:31

18:31

"Eschatology" is the theological term for matters related to death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and humankind. We are dividing this big topic into two shows, so stay tuned for Eschatology part two. In this episode, you'll hear Reverend Peggy and Reverend Sarah discuss one of religion's biggest questions: what happens after we die? H…

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Lewis Schiff | Embracing Your Strengths, Learning From Your Failures 1:07:03

2+ y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

“Every person has the opportunity to discover what their language is in the business world. The more time they spend living that language, the better they will do.” — Lewis Schiff Being an entrepreneur gives you the freedom to get hands-on in every area of business. The best entrepreneurs learn which parts they excel at and which ones are better le…

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