Best Tori Ross Podcasts (2024)

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Douglas Ross and the Tory turmoil 24:15

25d ago24:15

24:15

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross rocked his own campaign, leaving us to wonder what can possibly happen next. We look at new polling on the picture in Scotland, and what's happening with Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak. And we wonder if everyone's made up their mind already and just wants to watch Scotland at the Euros.…

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Product-Led Digital PR: A Critical Strategy for 2025 19:39

28m ago19:39

19:39

00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - What is Product-Led Digital PR? 4:30 - Why you should choose Product-Led Digital PR 6:37 - A case study with encouraging results 8:30 - Putting your data to work 10:00 - Running surveys 13:00 - How do you make surveys effective? 16:00 - What the future looks like 18:00 - Final Thoughts…

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Polls and postal vote scandal 20:12

15h ago20:12

20:12

The opinion polls all agree who will be next prime minister. But lots of local contests are still far too close to call. What will the parties learn from crucial regional shifts in opinion? Some people won't get a say at all because of postal vote delays. We discuss the real-life impact and the anger building over the timing of this election.…

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17. Beyond The Tech: Delivering More Than Just Your Product with Torie Happe 35:33

7d ago35:33

35:33

The product you're selling is of course important. It needs to deliver on something that solves a critical problem for your customer. But your customer ultimately has many different problems that your product doesn’t solve. They’re facing other complexities and questions beyond the scope of your solution. In this episode of From The Group Up, Zach …

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Rishi returns as Tories brace 22:09

8d ago22:09

22:09

The prime minister was back in Scotland to help Douglas Ross in a tight contest. Were they words of encouragement or damage limitation? Can Lib Dems pull of a Highland surprise? And will Reform have any impact in Scotland? All that and analysis of the latest election coverage from political reporters across the P&J, The Courier and the Sunday Post.…

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Election latest, and an Aberdeenshire shock 26:30

18d ago26:30

26:30

We discuss how Labour suspended its candidate in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East after exclusive reporting from our politics team. What happens next in the big contest between the SNP and Tories in the crucial region? Does Gordon Brown's impact still resonate in Fife - and can the Kingdom turn red? And we make some rash predictions about how man…

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16. Do Your Customers Think You’re Worth Your Fee? 38:08

21d ago38:08

38:08

Why do many people still misunderstand the value of financial advisors? Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna dissect a conversation with a startup expert who doesn't use an advisor. Discover how to communicate value, address misconceptions head-on, and connect with clients on a deeper level. Connect with us: Zach Conway on LinkedIn Kelsey McKenna on Link…

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John Swinney interview special 43:42

1M ago43:42

43:42

In an exclusive interview, John Swinney says he feared for his party when he stood to become leader earlier this year. Speaking to David Clegg, the first minister reflected on the fast-paced first weeks in office, propelled from a think-tank event in London into the top job in Scottish politics. Mr Swinney explains why he'd turned down a job from H…

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Google’s Algo Leak, AI Overviews & Hreflang’s Future 31:25

1M ago31:25

31:25

Show Notes: 00:08: Welcome, Jesse McDonald, Senior Director of SEO at Siege Media 00:41: Mike King’s analysis of Google Search’s leaked internal engineering documentation (Read more) 02:15: Overall site authority score 03:05: The impact of clicks on rankings 04:09: Defining Domain Authority 04:49: “Font Size of Terms and Links Matters” 05:26: The “…

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15. Implementing Human-First Advice with Ross Marino 25:22

1M ago25:22

25:22

How does understanding a client's money story transform financial planning? Going from “answer man” to “question person” is uncomfortable, but Ross Marino encourages advisors to take the plunge. Two questions is all it takes to have more gratifying and enlightening conversations with clients. “You have to take a human first approach. Some people ge…

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General election fever, week 1 27:04

1M ago27:04

27:04

Rishi Sunak came to the Highlands where he doesn’t even have a candidate. Keir Starmer promised Scotland the earth, but not a location for his fabled GB Energy HQ. John Swinney found himself in an election moments after becoming First Minister. We discuss week one, we test the water among the people of Perth, and all the rest in the first of our el…

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The rising costs of home to school transport with Rachael Shimmin, Roger Gough, and Liz Davidson from Qroutes 39:14

1M ago39:14

39:14

Home to school transport has become an increasing pressure on council budgets as a combination of increases in demand from pupils with special educational needs and a lack of supply push up costs. In this episode of The Local Authority, LGC in association with Qroutes, would like to explore how councils can reduce costs whilst ensuring children rec…

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Why Scotland's doctors are worried about Physician Associates 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

Simon Barker, a children's orthopaedic surgeon in Aberdeen, explains the growing concern over the use of new “physician associates” in a stretched health service. Are they valuable, quickly-trained additions, or is this “mission creep” to paper over gaps doctors can’t always cover? Dr Barker is deputy chairman of the British Medical Association’s S…

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14. A New View on the Advisor Support Model with Avise 46:47

2M ago46:47

46:47

Many financial advisors find themselves juggling the roles of advisor and business owner. To grow effectively, founders should focus on one role and seek support for the other. Advisors want to maintain their independence and brand identity but struggle to build a business from scratch without substantial infrastructure. This creates a dilemma: joi…

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Scotland's new drug addiction recovery plan explored 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

Douglas Ross tells us drug addiction and death is a problem in rural areas like his Moray constituency, not just cities with problems such as Dundee and Glasgow. The Tory leader explains why his ‘right to addiction recovery bill’ should get support at Holyrood. We also look our coverage of the Men’s Sheds scheme which forced the SNP into a funding …

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We search for words of wisdom as John Swinney becomes First Minister 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Becoming first minister was the easy bit for John Swinney. Now the handshakes and warm words are over, the hard work of governing begins. We speak with Kayleigh Quinn, who knows a thing or two about wrangling a difficult group at Holyrood. The former Scottish Labour organiser tells us what might be going through the new leader’s head as he looks at…

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The count is on! Snap analysis of the local election results from the LGC editorial team 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

It's 3pm on 03 May, and the local election count is on. In the LGC news room for this special Local Authority episode, LGC deputy editor Martin George is joined by editor Sarah Calkin and reporter Caitlin Webb to talk all things results: what do we know so far, what trends are at play and what local issues have been influencing results? Which are t…

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The Optimal In-House Team Structure 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

Show Notes: 0:24: Exploring the optional internal team structure for content marketing 1:18: Why in-house Content Marketing Managers are the most effective 2:59: The role of SEO Managers in driving success (ideally) 4:03: The pitfalls of outsourcing and its impact on quality and bandwidth 5:19: The importance of consistency in brand voice and tone …

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13. Connecting with a New Generation with Dr. Preston Cherry 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

The younger generations want to give and receive financial advice in a drastically different manner than Gen X and those before them. By creating an authentic company culture that emphasizes the importance of human connection and cross-generational sharing, firms can both serve and attract the next generation of investors and employees. Zach Conway…

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Humza Yousaf quits - what next for the SNP? 24:56

2M ago24:56

24:56

Humza Yousaf folded on April 29 after losing authority by ditching his Green coalition partners. We ask people in the outgoing first minister’s home city of Dundee what they think of his year in charge. We also hear from Green MSP Maggie Chapman, who was asked if she still has confidence in her own party leaders. Our political reporters look at the…

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Alistair Greig’s £13m Ponzi fraud 33:29

3M ago33:29

33:29

A long-running plea for justice in the north of Scotland is being described as similar in scale to the Post Office scandal. At its heart are the dozens of families devastated by conman Alistair Greig. He was a respected financial advisor based in Aberdeen who ended up duping 184 victims out of £13 million. Now they want justice. To tell the story, …

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12. Human-Centric Advice with Brian Portnoy 37:13

3M ago37:13

37:13

When financial advisors are asked at conferences if they feel like a client’s therapist, almost always, an entire room raises its hands. With a majority of advisors not trained in therapeutic techniques, they are left to navigate the emotional aspects of money management. Brian Portnoy, Founder of Shaping Wealth, joins Zach Conway, and Kelsey McKen…

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Is Labour ready for power? 25:47

3M ago25:47

25:47

Jennifer Lees-Marshment has studied political marketing and management since the rise of Tony Blair. In this episode, she tells us how the main parties are approaching the phony war before the election date is set. She also describes concerns that politicians are simply not trained to actually do their job when in power. Would you go to a surgeon w…

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Scotland's trade unions chief on hopes for a Labour government, equal pay and the future for oil and gas 22:29

3M ago22:29

22:29

Ahead of their conference in Dundee next week, Justin Bowie sits down with Roz Foyer, general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, to discuss what she thinks a potential Labour win in Westminster will mean for workers in Scotland. Roz Foyer also shared her passion for ensuring Dundee women subject to years of unequal pay finally receive…

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11. Embracing Technology to Scale Your Business with Anthony Stich 51:02

3M ago51:02

51:02

With many modern clients walking away from legacy firms, advisors must ask themselves how they can adapt to serve their clients’ needs. Anthony Stich, a seasoned Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Growth Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer, sits down with Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna to dive into why some advisors shy away from new technology and best…

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Recess rewind: Hate crime, budget cuts and election fever 28:22

3M ago28:22

28:22

Our team takes stock of a turbulent end of term at the Scottish Parliament. We look at the reaction to the Hate Crime Act, and the high profile interventions from JK Rowling to Ally McCoist. Meanwhile, there's an election looming - are social policy problems like housing making an impact? And we speak to North East Scotland College principal Neil C…

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Local elections special: Colin Rallings on why Tories could lose half the seats they are defending. Also, do people care about mayors? 43:18

3M ago43:18

43:18

The local elections are just around the corner, with everyone in England and Wales able to vote in either council, metro mayor or police and crime commissioner elections, or a combination of the three. With the Conservatives behind in national polling, the increasing importance of independent candidates, and some bellwether mayoral and council cont…

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Assisted Dying: Scotland prepares for third attempt at law change 21:24

3M ago21:24

21:24

We speak to Liam McArthur, the MSP steering controversial assisted dying laws through Holyrood at the third time of asking. Are the safeguards enough to convince sceptics? Has Scotland’s parliament changed its mind since the last time it was debated? The Bill will be lodged at Holyrood on Friday - and then the serious job of scrutiny will begin.…

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10. Niching Down to Scale Up: How To Find Your Right Niche with Guillaume Decalf 48:06

4M ago48:06

48:06

In an industry where broad appeal is commonplace, creating a niche is the path to scaling your business. Join Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna as they sit down with Guillaume Decalf, CEO of Oui Financial, to break down defining your niche, the value of “free” advice, and targeting the right audience. Guillaume Decalf’s extensive background is a maste…

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Fornethy House abuse survivors on their fight for justice 18:12

4M ago18:12

18:12

Description: Survivors of historical abuse at Fornethy House in Angus tell us about their experience, and fury at being snubbed for compensation. Four women join us to explain what happened to them as children, with harrowing memories. And they react to Deputy First Minister Shona Robison’s comments in the Scottish parliament about why they can’t g…

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Community involvement, social media and misinformation, and are residents customers? With Elizabeth Campbell, Tracey Lee, and Adam Lent 45:02

4M ago45:02

45:02

Councils are increasingly recognising the value of involving communities in the design of services meanwhile financial pressures have seen the delivery of services such as libraries outsourced to community groups. And though new technology has provided more ways for councils to engage with their residents and businesses, misinformation through soci…

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Alex Cole-Hamilton interview special 21:36

4M ago21:36

21:36

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to The Stooshie about his party's hopes for the General Election, and how they want to oust the SNP as the third largest party in Westminster. We also discuss his position on the windfall tax for oil and gas giants, and how he thinks "fair minded" voters in the north east will understand th…

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Content Marketing Trends for 2024 16:49

4M ago16:49

16:49

Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Despite slightly smaller budgets, businesses remain committed to content marketing 2:47: Reports indicate higher success rate for those who invest more per asset 3:24: What we're currently seeing in AI's impact, AI usage up YOY 5:25: Is AI helping or hurting your content? 7:29: Where AI is making the most sig…

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9. Culture over Quantity: Building a System of Sustainable Growth with Michael Batnick 46:10

4M ago46:10

46:10

Some businesses can achieve initial growth but struggle to later get to the next level. Or worse, they get to the next level of financial success but at the cost of good culture. Michael Batnick, CFA, joins Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna to discuss leading with culture, effective hiring strategies, and building a strong foundation for your business…

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Budget blues and climate crisis 19:56

4M ago19:56

19:56

Alarm bells are ringing that people don’t realise the sheer scale of lifestyle changes needed to meet climate targets and “net zero”. At the same time, voters see governments balance the books off their backs, and fail to hit the big targets and big business. The authors of an annual “state of the state” report pull all that together in our feature…

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Michael Gove interview as Tories meet in Aberdeen 28:50

4M ago28:50

28:50

Michael Gove is the special guest for a feature length interview. The Aberdeen-raised UK Government minister has plenty to say in the run-up to Conservative party conference in the Granite City. He responds to concerns about “Islamophobia” in his party, gets into the future of energy in the north-east and offers frank views on his rivals in t…

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8. Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Generational Divide in Financial Advisory with Jamie Hopkins 52:05

5M ago52:05

52:05

The financial advisory world is at a crossroads. There are over 109,000 financial advisors today, with around 40% of them planning to retire in the next ten years. That leaves a big gap to fill. The next generation has plenty of talent, but the challenge is getting them to step up and stick around. Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna hear from Jamie Hop…

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The crisis in children’s services with Louise Gittins, Josh MacAlister, and Andy Smith 46:01

5M ago46:01

46:01

Children’s services are frequently cited as the biggest current pressure on council budgets, with costs having spiralled in recent years. But despite huge increases in spending there is concern children are often not getting the care and support they need, with shortages of placements meaning young people can often find themselves placed many miles…

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Liz Lloyd and Alan Roden reflect on Scottish Labour conference 19:57

5M ago19:57

19:57

We're joined by Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, and ex Scottish Labour communications director Alan Roden for a conference special. The weekend gathering in Glasgow saw a set-piece speech from leader Anas Sarwar and UK party boss Sir Keir Starmer. What do our panel of political experts make of the party's pitch to voters?…

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China: Exploring Hot Pots 2:28

5M ago2:28

2:28

Chef Jade journeys to China to dive into hot pots. The ultimate dish that allows your inner chef to get creative and share with friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview special with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

Anas Sarwar tells The Stooshie how he attempts to lead his party by channelling legendary football managers Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson. And he reveals which premiership manager he'd compare First Minister Humza Yousaf with. We also discuss Labour's plan to attract voters across Tayside, Fife, the north and north east; and why he think thos…

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The Future of SEO Jobs w/ Nick LeRoy 37:49

5M ago37:49

37:49

Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - The SEO Job Market 4:30 - Should we be scared of SGE and AI? 08:00 - Changes in the SEO industry 14:50 - What does the future look like? 16:48 - Thoughts on SGE 20:47 - Would you change anything about your career? 25:00 - How to future proof your job 28:20 - Technical SEOs vs Content SEOs 36:13 - Final Thoug…

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Vegan Pao de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread Bites 2:26

5M ago2:26

2:26

Chef Jade and Zelda continue their global adventures in Brazil. Brazil has so much to offer, and Jade, like many, has fallen in love with Pao De Queijo. Make sure our gluten-free friends bookmark this recipe. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7. Overcoming the Burnout Odds: Creating Early Momentum with Scrappy Sales 49:17

5M ago49:17

49:17

Whether you're a seasoned advisor or a newcomer to the field, there is no question that the early days within the financial advisory world can be challenging. Join Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna as we offer a candid look into the critical early stages of a financial advisor's career. We share real-life accounts from those who've walked the path and…

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Yes City revisited 25:21

5M ago25:21

25:21

We speak to the people of Dundee, Scotland’s Yes City, to test the mood on a difficult year for the SNP and independence. Have attitudes changed as the dust settles on Nicola Sturgeon’s appearance at the Covid inquiry? Perth and North Perthshire SNP MP Pete Wishart shares his thoughts on the way the inquiry was handled too.…

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Miso Soup: a Japanese Tradition 2:40

5M ago2:40

2:40

Chef Jade travels to Japan to connect with her roots, explore Japan, and dive into the miso soup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jason Leitch, Eljamel and budget woes 22:36

5M ago22:36

22:36

Covid adviser Jason Leitch has been a recurring character in the Covid inquiry. We discuss how he has also become central to a second inquiry, one which looks into harm caused by ex Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel. We're joined by MSP Liz Smith who raised questions about the Tayside links and campaigners' concerns over potential conflict of interest. Th…

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6. Picking the Right Tech Stack to Grow your Business 44:20

6M ago44:20

44:20

Have you ever wondered how the complex maze of technology can be harnessed to fuel business growth? Join Zach Conway and Kelsey McKenna on a journey through the ever-evolving world of advisor tech, where we share our hard-earned insights from our own experience starting Seeds Investor. Hear about the pivotal moments and strategic choices that led u…

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Covid bereaved lawyer Aamer Anwar on 'shattered trust' 22:55

6M ago22:55

22:55

Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar speaks to us about the damage of the Covid inquiry. He represents bereaved families who are furious at the drip-feed of private messages emerging from government figures and officials. We discuss the impact on national clinical director Jason Leitch, and what to expect next from Nicola Sturgeon. And we look at reacti…

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Lift-off for Shetland spaceport 27:57

6M ago27:57

27:57

We hear from the man behind exciting plans to send rockets from Shetland. Scott Hammond tells us schools are changing their classwork, jobs are coming to the islands and offshore workers are finding new employment. The first launch could be this summer - could Scotland really lead Europe with this spaceport? Our politics team also rounds-up the lat…

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