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Strategy and Leadership Podcast

Anthony Taylor | SME Strategy Consulting

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On the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, we interview CEOs, business leaders, authors and thought leaders to get their perspectives on strategy, leadership, management and other trends to support your career as a leader. If you're looking for one of the best business podcasts and management podcasts out there- we're top 3% in the world. Be sure to subscribe! We put a new podcast out once a week. The Strategy and Leadership podcast is hosted by SME Strategy: We're a management consulting firm ...
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Beyond the car, behind every steering wheel is a real person. Cars only bring people together as an ice breaker. This podcast goes beyond the thin perception that all car people are the same. Whether a celebrity guest, the show host, or local guest, Behind every car owner is a real person with relatable experiences, perspectives, controversial opinions about the real world around us, relationship issues and very different definitions of what being a "car" person even is. If you enjoy pop-cul ...
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Too many business owners are stuck trying to do everything themselves and their businesses are suffering as a result. The SCALEit Method® teaches you how to get unstuck, reach the next level in business, and scale beyond 8-figures. All business owners face similar challenges when it comes to growth, and on this podcast, Allison Maslan delivers the tactics you need to get unstuck, reach the next level in business, and scale beyond 8-figures.
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WELCOME TO THE KAZ & VIC SHOW, a new SLAM podcast that hits on everything that goes on in the crazy basketball world. Two passionate hoops fans discuss what's been happening on and off the court, from the playoffs to free agency to pregame and postgame fits. They'll be joined by guests for several episodes, including NBA players and other individuals embedded in the culture. Get hype.
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Listen. Learn. Grow. Every week on CEO Journals, Ethan delves into the mind of one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. There will be nothing but incredibly actionable advice on topics including marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, health, finance and so much more. What you learn will be applicable no matter your age, profession or industry. Ethan asks questions you wouldn't normally get to hear the answers to. So take note, as you never know how much this podcast could truly benefit ...
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Rob Kent interviews fellow authors, editors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals to discuss the craft and business of producing middle grade and young adult novels. New episode every Saturday. MiddleGradeNinja.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middle-grade-ninja/support
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Hacking the Red Circle

Mark Sylvester, Host

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Hacking the Red Circle is designed to illustrate what it takes to organize, produce, promote and create a world-class event. Veteran organizers share lessons so that first-timers can benefit from their expertise. Experience a behind the scenes view of the creation of a TEDx. Not an organizer (yet)? We hope to inspire you to get involved in a local TEDx event in your community. Enjoy the show.
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ep 222 Gentry Stein introduced himself as just another car guy and fan at a small cars and coffee. It was later discovered he is a two-time yoyo world champion. In this episode, Gentry visited the Hard Parking Studio and gave his story along with teaching how to properly string a new yoyo. Then afterwards, did some yoyo tricks in the back yard. Thi…
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Friend of the pod David Anthony returns to dig into the state of "adjacent" sounds in hardcore. We spend a lot of time talking about death metal's current place in the genre, and wonder whether "hardcore kids making death metal" is good for either hardcore or death metal. Then, we look at the more melodic side of the spectrum: Koyo, One Step Closer…
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Alan Stein Jr. is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, performance coach, and consultant with a formidable track record in working with elite NBA superstars such as Kevin Durant and Victor Oladipo. As a former basketball performance coach, Stein Jr. has pivoted his focus to the corporate realm, where he leverages his sports insights to elevate ind…
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ep 221 Jhae attends his first Acura Long Beach Grand Prix. Thanks to Acura, the NSXCA, Peter Cunningham and Joseph Gatt as well as all my NSX family, special shout out to Ryan , Barb, and 1350 distillery out of Colorado Springs, CO. Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast, host Anthony Taylor is joined by Shawn Mohr, the dynamic CEO of Aventus, to explore the intricate relationship between leadership, technology adoption, and organizational growth. Sean delves into the emerging space of blockchain and tokenization, offering a glimpse …
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EP220 Mitchell Bailey of Chasing The Cool Podcast is a graphic designer, apparel designer whom also created and co-founded TrustMe Vodka. Hear his story and all the exciting products and lessons learned on his journey that is far from over. Mitchell can be found at: https://www.chasingthecool.com/creative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44m_JljGENE…
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We're joined this week by Nick Birtles and Evan Stein of the bands Anklebiter, Broken Vow, If It Rains, Attrition Rate, Ultimatum, and Pummel (RIP). First, we roundtable our three favorite hardcore releases of 2024 thus far. Then, we talk about each of the guys' bands, their influences, the current state of New England hardcore, and much more. Intr…
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Do you run a family business? Have you ever pondered on whether you’re running a family-first business or a business-first family? It’s time we explore this question, and today’s guest is just the person to talk about it. Rob Ferguson has been a trusted advisor to family businesses since 2010. He takes his decade-plus experience and wisdom to the s…
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Ep219 In November 2020, John Vasos was told he had less than 12 months to live. John had been diagnosed with advanced mesothelioma, and uncurable cancer and the road would be difficult moving forward. John first appeared on Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning on April 10, 2022 now, two years later on April 8, 2024, he is making his second appearance. I…
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Benjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. He mentions ongoing research beyond t…
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Nothing is immutable. Every line in the P&L is adaptable, and every challenge is surmountable. In this episode, we have CEO of Aimably, Claire Miligan to discuss the strengths of neurodiversity and transparency in business. She shares her perspective on a culture of openness and the power of transparency in decision-making and empowering teams. She…
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EP218 In this episode Jhae reaches out to his good friend and fellow podcaster Bob Marshall of the BobChat podcast. Just over 6 months before this episode, Bob came home after work to a huge surprise and has worked his way back to acceptance since then. Find out what happened in this episode. Also, Jhae encounters his first Cyber Truck. What opinio…
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Last year, we read Samantha Sansone's new oral history of the Pittsburgh hardcore scene, 'Through Our Eyes' — and we finished the book with more questions than answers. So, we had Pain Clinic frontman Ty Dawson join us to fill in the gaps. What was it like seeing No Retreat and Built Upon Frustration back in the day? What are the defining features …
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Customer inspired innovation is the belief that when you listen to your customers, they will guide you where you need to go. This is what our Brian Lillie, the President of Private Cloud at Rackspace, explains to us today along with his profound insights on leadership and the evolving landscape of technology. With a background spanning the US Air F…
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ep217 Former GM employee and code writer Fahad (mfbaig) joins the show to discuss a recent NY Times, The Daily podcast episode surrounding driver analytics and data being collected. Content Discussed:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/podcasts/the-daily/car-gm-insurance-spying.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/podcasts/the-daily/car-gm-insuran…
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What factors are really holding women back from moving forward in their careers? More importantly, what can you do about it if you find yourself in that position? We talk about all these things and more with our high-caliber guests who promise to deliver nothing but goodness. PepsiCo COO Grace Puma and former Nike President of Consumer Direct Chris…
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ep216 In this St. Patrick's Day episode, a dear friend and longtime Acura NSX owner Jim Cozzolino has passed from a very fast and aggressive cancer. Jhae share's some of his Coz stories. One Drink Wednesday co-host and dear friend Wes Tankersley is in-studio along with Drew Bunkley. The three talk about TikTok and it's possible divestiture or outri…
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Anthony Taylor is joined by Lance Graulich, who shares about the amazing franchising success of TGI Fridays. In this episode, learn about Lance’s creative hiring process and why it is important to listen to your employees to create a highly productive team. He explains why it is helpful to have checklists for everything and how to properly implemen…
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The catalog of Lockin' Out Records is having an unavoidable resurgence right now, so we went deep on the label's stamp on hardcore history. We're joined by Matt LaForge, guitarist of the LOR signees Mil-Spec, who had a key vantage point to the rise of Lockin' Out, and spoke to us in great detail about how the label's flagship bands — Mental, Righte…
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ep215 Car people know him as The Rub Doctor, but Anthony Lezada does more than roll thousands of vehicle fenders. Find out why he is known with that nickname and what he values the most when it comes to working with people and for people. From customer service, to years of patience, to some of the most rewarding accolades a car person could achieve…
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Your greatest asset is your people; investing in them is also investing in your growth. In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella about the value of working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive innovation, employee engagement, and business success. Kristina is the Senior Director of Capabilities and Employee Experience at…
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ep214 Jhae bought a new car, find out what was purchased. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a supporter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/jhaepfenning/⁠…
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Nobody wants to fail, but failing can just be the thing you need to really grow in your career and in your life. As the cliché goes, experience is the best teacher, and failure is arguably the best experience you can have. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo learned this powerful lesson in her trailblazing journey as a female leader in a male-dominated industry. In …
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ep213 This week Jhae and the OneAuto Movement (https://www.oneautomovement.com/) partnered up with Arizona TREK and Arizona Adventure Group for their annual dual-route charity cruise. The off road vehicles went one route, the street vehicles took another route to meet up in Jerome Arizona before heading to Old Town Mission (https://www.oldtownmissi…
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Ned Russin (Glitterer, Title Fight, and many other bands) joins us for a conversation about how hardcore dancing has evolved over the ages. We watched videos of sets ranging from Bad Brains in '82 and Breakdown in '88, to Hatebreed in '94 and Rival Mob in '13, and then talked about the way the crowds behaved during those periods. Ned, being the har…
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The great resignation woke the eyes of many business leaders to shift their culture in their organizations. That culture shift will keep them afloat in their business because everyone aboard is driven to keep the ship sailing. In this episode, Brad Zimmerman, the Co-Founder and Partner of Phoenix Performance Partner, dives into The Great Engagement…
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ep 212In Laws crashing at the house, Infiniti FX 50 won't start, and Jhae is buying a new vehicle. The Fountain Hills Concours took place and Jhae's crown in his mouth has shattered.Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a supporter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/ha…
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Would you embrace the flames that would ignite within you or let the cold wind snuff it out? How would you be proud of yourself if you wouldn’t let those flames burn bright? In this episode, John R. Miles, the former Dell CIO, delves into what it means to be Passion Struck in leading into your organization. He explains the meaning of the Gardener L…
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India’s first unicorn gallops its way into this episode of Strategy and Leadership Podcast. Today, the Founder and CEO of Mu Sigma, Dhiraj Rajaram, takes us into the journey of Mu Sigma in becoming India’s first unicorn and how he leads the company to its success. He also mentions how data and information shape the decisions of leaders and why that…
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ep 211 In this episode, Charles Worden of Cleannuff returns to the Hard Parking Podcast Studio for the first time in over a year to talk about how he overcame a messy divorce and lost sense of meaning for his life. After writing his final letter to everyone, he received a phone call that helped change everything for him mentally. *If you feel there…
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Strategic planning goes beyond storing binders on shelves; it involves transforming intricate visions into concise one-pagers, harmonizing perspectives, and mastering effective communication strategies. Anthony Taylor, the founder of SME Strategy, is not a typical strategist. He is tough but caring, and he pushes your team to do their best. Today, …
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We're only a month into 2024 and there's already a bunch of new music to discuss. In this episode, we're joined by Ace Stallings — frontman of Mutually Assured Destruction and Sentinel, and host of the Forum of Passion podcast — to review a bunch of fresh releases by Apex Predator, Dimension Six, Lethal, Rejoice, and Live It Down. Intro song: Dimen…
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Certain situations will call us forth into leadership. Whether that's in sports, business, or life, we need to be ready for when that time comes. In this episode, Anthony Taylor engages in an insightful conversation with Maria Samson, a distinguished leader in women's rugby. Maria shares her remarkable journey ad her experiences in advocating for w…
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1906 is making microdosing more accessible and legal, opening the door to a new era of wellness. In this episode, we hear how CEO Peter Barsoom leads the charge, reshaping industries, one drop at a time. Explore the evolution of 1906 from its roots in the cannabis industry to becoming a leader in microdosing. Peter discusses 1906, how it is about m…
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ep210 Do you remember that first time you felt you weren't financially good enough to be with the people you are around? Most people experience this at some point in life. Wes Tankersley joins the show to recap an experience he had while in Texas. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardpa…
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ep209 Have you ever been invited to dinner and immediately regretted that you declined? When people during Car Week or Scottsdale Barrett Jackson auction week extend that invite, consider attendance mandatory. The Gas Monkey Garage HellCat H1 rolled across the auction block as did the Donald Trump Lamborghini Diablo. Porsche announces their first E…
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As we've mentioned on this show before, we're currently experiencing a resurgence in a particular strain of metalcore that's being welcomed under the hardcore umbrella. Bands like Balmora, Since My Beloved, Adrienne, A Mourning Star, Dying Wish and many others. In this episode, we're joined by Balmora frontman/Ephyra Recordings owner Senti, and Fal…
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Mark Steffe, the CEO of First Command Financial Services, leads with love and believes that success comes from putting your mission first. He also talks about his leadership principles and the company's commitment to military families. They guide military families to financial security and measure their success by what they give back. In 2022, they…
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In today’s uncertain times, we need to take matters into our own hands. This episode’s guest is all about doing that, winning by being on offense. Former NFL and NBA executive Paul Epstein joins us to share a playbook for winning both on and off the field. He shares his 15-year career in professional sports to becoming a sought-after consultant and…
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ep208 In this episode, more first world problems as Jhae complains about his NSX and new wheels. The influencers and YouTuber's you watch aren't always the warm kind people you see online. Tesla recalled over 2 million vehicles over auto pilot issues, but Acura also recalled vehicles over a different issue. Unrelated, three Tesla roaders uncovered …
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Success isn't just about products on shelves; it's about aligning purpose with every purchase, empowering communities, and shaping a healthier world. Align your mission with your product as Lisa Curtis, the CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods, joins Anthony Taylor in this illuminating episode. Lisa shares the remarkable story behind her mission-driven approach …
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ep207 I recently uploaded a segment about a small area of road that had been equipped to charge a van while the van drove over the road. Some people say the EV movement is a big scam. What is the difference between a scam and an overly idealistic hope of a full EV near future? Do people who read poll questions but skip without asking guilty by defa…
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It is already challenging to sell a tangible item to your target market. How hard would it be if you are selling an invisible product? Keith Farley, SVP at Aflac, joins Anthony Taylor to share his strategies for selling something that does not technically exist: insurance claims. He explains how they focus instead on providing quality customer expe…
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We're back, and we're joined in this episode by fellow hardcore scribe Vince Guglielmi. In the spirit of the new year, the three of us look ahead to where we envision hardcore's sound and culture going in 2024. We touch on democore, deathcore, the identity of the decade thus far, and make a few other predictions based on what we've been witnessing …
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ep.206 Autocannon Official tuner clothing (founded in the late 1990's) reached its peak in the early 2000's before industry turnover and the recession almost completely eliminated the brand and it's corporate partner brand Max Boost. Micheal Bush connected with the creator of both brands and vowed to help return them to new heights due to very pers…
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Ep205 This last episode of 2023, we look back at our conversation with writer producer Noah R Nelson. Noah Nelson returns to Hard Parking to tell his story after spending 2.5 months in Burma in 2022. Noah originally went to Burma to take photos and document the people of Burma, but instead found himself deep inside Burmese territory taking gunfire …
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ep.204 In this "Best of" Episode, we revisit the most inspirational success story this podcast has ever seen. Brandon of Tucson Arizona had a life of drug abuse and multiple trips to jail before turning his life around. Today he is happily married and turning a six-figure income annually. Listen to Brandon's story today. Contact Hard Parking with J…
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