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Tune-in along with our 6,000-8,000 listeners each month for the Wealth & Wisdom! The wisest among us will tell us that money and wealth are important, but alone they will not make you happy or your life a success. Success and happiness require wisdom and wisdom comes from cultivating a learning mind set, a strong drive to always do better and by surrounding yourself with people who can teach or inspire you. Ben Law spent over 20-years working with successful business owners and farming famil ...
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The hosts of the Internet’s biggest sneaker shows, Sneaker Shopping and Full Size Run, come together in The Complex Sneakers Podcast. Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss the most important sneaker news and topics every week, and give their expert opinions that can only be told authentically from Complex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast featuring short stories and news from the world of The Stranger Times - a newspaper based in Manchester reporting the weird and wonderful from around the world. Based on the novel The Stranger Times by C.K. McDonnell - out Jan 14th 2021.
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The Highland League Podcast is the only place you’ll find the league’s characters opening up in-depth about their careers and experiences. Founded in 2018 and was the first ever Scottish Highland Football League Podcast. Hosted by Sean McAngus, stories have included the rise of the Paul Coutts from Scottish Highland League to chasing English Premier League promotion. Expect exclusive insight, personal stories, dressing room antics and much more.
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🎙️ Dive Headfirst into the Flock! Ever pondered the mystique of the things you need to do before hitting the big 4-0? Or debated in your mind about what the masses absolutely, indubitably ruin? Crave a saucy deep dive into the timeless Coke vs. Pepsi debate? Or maybe, just maybe, you've been on the prowl for the definitive fast food burger showdown? Well, search no more, you've found your flock. Enter Brendan, the unstoppable force with a voice that can break the sound barrier – and often do ...
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#72: Navigating Succession: Aligning Families, Growing Wealth & Protecting Legacies with The Lord Family - Lord Pastoral
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Welcome to a BONUS episode you won't want to miss, especially if you're navigating the complexities of family business succession! With a huge thanks to RaboBank and Gen McAuley, this interview was recorded at Beef Australia 2024. This incredible conversation captures the heart of effective succession planning, featuring the Lord family of Lord Pas…
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What's the Best Air Jordan of All Time?
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What’s the best Air Jordan model of all time? What are the most important colorways to consider in such a ranking? How much have the best Air Jordans changed through time? Co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty end up on a winding debate on those topics in the latest episode The general consensus is that the S-tier, the most elite of A…
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Nairn County success, Jock Wallace's Efforts To Try To Take Him To Hearts And His Family Football Success : John Sim: S3 E21
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Former Nairn County FC player John Sim talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Race for his signature as a youngster. 💥 Success with Nairn County. ⚽ Cup upset over Forfar. 🔥 Praise from Jock Wallace and how he tried to take him on trial at Hearts. ⚽His grandfather Andy Mitchell and uncle Andy 'Juppy' Mitchell's football success. And…
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#71: Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Mediating Family Business Disputes with Kate Clark, Family Law Mediator
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Join us in this episode of the Wealth & Wisdom podcast as we unravel the intricate dynamics of family conflicts within businesses. We've all witnessed seemingly insignificant disputes escalate into full-blown crises, threatening both the business and familial bonds. But fear not, because today, we're joined by Kate Clark, a seasoned mediator, to sh…
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#70: 2023 Beef Market Crash - Will We See A Repeat Anytime Soon? with Matt Dalgleish - Director & Founder of Episode3
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In the latest episode of the Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, we're digging into the turbulent world of the beef market with Matt Dalgleish, a seasoned agricultural market analyst who knows his way around livestock, grain, and wool data. Coming off a brutal year for beef producers in 2023 - with skyrocketing interest rates, soaring inflation, and plunging …
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How June Ambrose Helped Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, and Busta Become Style Icons
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June Ambrose is a costume designer and creative director who’s spent 30 years elevating the style of hip hop icons. She was there with Jay Z since the beginning, she was there when Missy Elliott signed her deal with Adidas, and she was there when Busta Rhymes needed exaggerated visuals to match his energy. In this episode, she relives her long resu…
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Are Travis Scott's Air Jordan 1s Still Good?
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Travis Scott is finally switching up his retro Air Jordans with a new colorway of his Cactus Jack Air Jordan 1 Lows inspired by his high school colors. Does the new palette make the “Elkins” Air Jordan 1 Low his best in a while? In this episode, cohosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty break down the merits of those, LaMelo Ball’s Lanvin …
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#69: Beyond Science Fiction: The Future of Animal Biotechnology with Professor Alison Van Eenennaam
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Notice anything different?.... The Financial Bloke Podcast has had a small facelift and is now called The AgriCoach Podcast! Everything else remains the same, the new name is just more aligned to what we do 🤩 And so, back to business... In this episode of the Wealth & Wisdom podcast, we embark on a journey into the realm of animal biotechnology, a …
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Aaron Cooper on Designing Nikes for Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, and Kevin Garnett
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Aaron Cooper is a Nike design veteran who worked on genre-defining basketball sneakers for athletes like Charles Barkley, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, and Scottie Pippen. Cooper started out as Nike’s first design intern in the 90s, ascending from there to influence classics like the Nike Free, Air More Uptempo, and Air Max Plus. Cooper talks about …
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Debunking Drake's Kendrick Lamar Sneaker Diss
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Drake dissed Kendrick Lamar last week for being a “big stepper” with a size-7 men’s on, but it turns out the bar wasn’t actually factual. As the Rap War of 2024 now includes a footwear-related jab, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty reacted to the line and also talk about the clarification, from sneaker store Rif LA, that Lamar is …
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#68: EOFY Strategies to Minimise Tax and Maximise Returns with Russell Strack
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Welcome back to the Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, where we dive into the intricacies of tax planning with Russell Strack. Whether you've faced adversity in 2023 or enjoyed a profitable year, navigating tax obligations smartly is crucial. Russell shares insights on seizing opportunities for tax planning and optimising returns, especially in challenging t…
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How Reebok Pumps Took Over the World, With Inventor Paul Litchfield
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Paul Litchfield is a mad scientist, a shoe dog with decades of experience, and the innovator who created the original Reebok Pump. In this episode, he talks about his long history in footwear and the Pump’s iconic lineage from Dee Brown and Dominique Wilkins to Jackie Chan and John Cena. Litchfield, a fireball of Irish-American energy, has truly se…
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#67: Tell Me I Can’t, And I’ll Show You I Can with Alice Mabin - AgriShots
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Welcome to an inspiring journey of resilience and determination with our guest, Alice Mabin. From overcoming addiction and adversity to founding AgriShots, Alice's story is a testament to the power of grit and passion. In a world where challenges are inevitable, Alice's unwavering spirit and refusal to accept limitations inspire us to push boundari…
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Ian Ginoza on Making Sneaker Magic With Virgil Abloh, Huf, and Nike
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Ian Ginoza has worked in sneakers for decades, playing a part in collaborative projects with the likes of Drake, Tom Sachs, Beyonce, Ye, Frank Ocean, and more. He started the Honolulu sneaker store Kicks HI, then did stints at Converse, Nike and Adidas. Now, he’s the global vice president and creative director of pinnacle product at Vans. Ginoza ha…
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Kerwin Frost Talks Adidas, McDonald's, and Post Malone
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Kerwin Frost—designer, wearer of big fits, talk show host—has worn many hats in the streetwear industry. Here, he talks about the realities of signing with a big brand like Adidas, making footwear with McDonald’s, and Post Malone’s total lack of footwear. Frost also gives his perspective on the many collaborators he’s seen go through Adidas, from J…
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#66: Courage & Connection: Stronger Family Connections Build a Stronger Agribusiness with Jill Rigney - The Right Mind
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Join us as we dive into the vital aspect of family dynamics in business success. Just like a tractor with an oil leak, familial misalignment can wreak havoc on a business, often with catastrophic consequences. With guest Jill Rigney, founding director of The Right Mind, Ben explores the intertwined nature of financial and familial strength, asserti…
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The Problem With Military Blue Air Jordan 4s
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Love it or hate it, the Nike Dunk Low “Panda,” the black and white colorway you’ve seen everywhere every day for the past three years, isn’t going anywhere. In this episode, cohosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Wetly discuss the positives and negatives of the unavoidable sneaker, and react to Welty’s claim that it’s the most influential sne…
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#65: Prepare Yourself for Succession: Beef 24 Next Gen Webinar with Jeremy Hutchings, Ruth Corrigan and Ben Law
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Tune in to the latest episode of The Financial Bloke's Wealth & Wisdom podcast for a fresh take on family succession planning. Join host Ben Law as he shares the insightful recording of the recent Beef 2024 Next Gen webinar focused on empowering young individuals to navigate the intricate world of succession planning. Featuring esteemed panellists …
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Did Donald Trump Destroy Sneaker Culture?
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In one of the most bizarre moments in the history of sneakers, former President Donald Trump popped up at Sneaker Con last weekend to sell a gold pair of $399 sneakers called the Never Surrender High Tops. Is it a low point for sneaker culture? Is it the end of sneaker culture as we know it? Here, the co-hosts discuss Trump’s Sneaker Con appearance…
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#64: Effective Family Communication with Katie Godden - Language & Communication Expert
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Join Ben today on a journey into the heart of family dynamics with communication expert Katie Godden, on this episode of The Financial Blokes Wealth & Wisdom Podcast. Ben and Katie delve into the often-overlooked yet critical role communication plays in the success — or downfall — of family enterprises. Ben and Katie explore the reasons why effecti…
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Nike is still the biggest brand in sneakers by a large margin, but it feels like the Swoosh has slowed down a little in the past couple years. Where are the exciting new products? How long can Nike rely on retro? Co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss these topics in response to a recent Business of Fashion story about Nike’s s…
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Greg Selkoe on the Rise and Fall of Karmaloop
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With the legacy of Karmaloop being a hot topic on social media in the past few weeks, we sit down with the company’s founder, Greg Selkoe. Selkoe tells never-before-heard stories about the company and also explains the highs and lows of running the streetwear juggernaut. Earlier in the episode co-hosts, Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty tal…
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Following Coaching Dream In America, Connecting With Famous People In Football And His Role As Nairn County's Scout: Calum McKenzie: S3 E20
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Nairn County scout Calum McKenzie talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Swapping Lossie for America to follow coaching dream 💥 Coaching experiences in Scotland ⚽ How he connected with well-known goalie Asmir Begović. 🔥 The switch from goalkeeping coaching to scouting. ⚽ Remarkable spell scouting goalies for a Luxembourg top divisi…
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#63: Awesome Marketing Strategies and How Marketing Can Attract Employees with Brendan McDonald, Director of CoBright Marketing
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Welcome back to The Financial Bloke’s Wealth & Wisdom podcast! Today, we're diving into the mysterious world of marketing, demystifying it for agribusiness owners who find themselves lost in the digital wilderness. As a rural producer, you've likely encountered the challenge of mastering things like websites, Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads — t…
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There’s no denying the Nike Air Max 95 is a classic sneaker, but what about the Air Max 96? What about a pedestrian shoe like the Air Max 270, which is everywhere but not that loved by sneakerheads? What about the VaporMax? Co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss the merits and bounds of the term “classic” in sneakers in this ep…
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This week's episode sees the return of the the magnificent Ruth E Cockburn reading a new Stranger Times short story, Paint by Numbers, Caimh gives you an insight into his hobbies and an update on Diller's reading abilities.By C.K. McDonnell
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Why Clot’s Edison Chen Left Nike For Adidas
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Edison Chen is the co-founder of Clot, a streetwear brand that’s spent 20 years tying together the East and the West. Clot is best known in sneakers for its high-profile Nike collaborations, but that’s about to change. Last year, Chen and Clot started a new partnership with Adidas that promises to expand their sneaker empire by allowing Clot more r…
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New: Launch Week, Baby! Relight My Fire Preview
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This week’s episode sees Brendan McDonald’s caressing your ears with a cheeky preview of Relight My Fire (Chapter 2). Caimh’s also out in the wild this week signing books and doing events. Find out where you can pick up signed books or meet him/listen to his chatting nonsense.By C.K. McDonnell
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#62: Farm Insurance - Are You Actually Covered? with David Mathieson of Agripro
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In this episode, we will be delving into the often overlooked but crucial topic of general insurance for farmers, graziers, and business owners, which is fundamental to protecting assets effectively. To share his knowledge and shed light on the subject, General Insurance Specialist David Mathieson from Agripro joins the conversation. The key topics…
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Are the Reimagined 'Bred' Air Jordan 4s Any Good?
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Is it too early to start talking about the best sneakers of 2024? Absolutely, but that hasn’t stopped people from throwing around that distinction for the “Bred” Air Jordan 4 reimagined, which changes up a classic with a leather makeover. In their comeback episode, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss the merits of the latest…
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New: A Good Book - Brand new story read by Mark Stay
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The legend that is Mark Stay is here to narrate a brand new Stranger Times story written by Caimh called A Good Book.By C.K. McDonnell
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Happy New Year, Events, Prologues, previews!
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Caimh does his trademark rambling about God know's what before the episode is mercifully saved by the ever effervescent Brendan McDonald reading the Prologue of Relight My Fire.By C.K. McDonnell
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#61: Stress-onomics. Is Stress & Burnout Impacting Your Profits with Letitia Cross - Rural Mental Health Coordinator
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Stress-onomics – Is Stress or Burnout Impacting Your Profits? Welcome back to the Financial Bloke's Wealth and Wisdom Podcast. Today, we delve into the impact of stress and mental health on family agribusinesses and explore tools to build resilience. Stress, like an unnoticed oil leak, can lead to catastrophic consequences if ignored. I've encounte…
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This is the one you've all been asking for, the best sneakers of the year. The most hotly debated subject this year, or almost any year, what were the best sneakers over the past 12 months? After the panel at ComplexCon, many were wondering what we'd put as our top 10. Would Drake's Nocta shope be on the list? Would a Samba make it? How much did pe…
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#60: Business 101: Starting Your Own Business with Sam Fryer - Host of A Place to Home Podcast
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In this episode, Ben is being interviewed by Sam Fryer, the host of A Place To Call Home Podcast, about some of the basics young entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting out in business. Key Considerations for Young Entrepreneurs 1. Knowing Your 'Why' Highlighting the importance of understanding the motivation behind starting a business. Emp…
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New: Christmas Special read by Brendan McDonald!
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Finishing the year off in style, we've got the unsurpassable Brendan McDonald, narrator of The Stranger Times audiobooks, reading a brand new short story featuring a well-loved character from one of the previous books. Relight My Fire out Jan 25th - Preorder now and a merry Christmas to one and all!By C.K. McDonnell
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Action Bronson Is Pure Chaos in the Sneaker World
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Action Bronson’s next step in footwear is his boldest yet. On this episode, the rapper, chef, painter, sculptor, body builder, and all-around renaissance man debuts a wild EVA foam shoe that looks like something between a shoe you’d slip off as you step into the mosque and an old-school Dutch clog. Bronson also teases what’s to come from his New Ba…
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Christmas Trilogy Part 2 with Jason Manford
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Join Caimh as he reveals exciting details about events (including the correct dates), gets very excited about meeting one of his heroes and then the incredible Jason Manford reads the podcast's most popular story ever.By C.K. McDonnell
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#59: "Taking The Reins" - Create Your Own Opportunities with Geoff Birchnell of 3R Beef
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Welcome to our latest episode of the Wealth and Wisdom podcast! This episode was recorded live at the Young Beef Producers Forum in Roma where I interviewed my mate Geoff Birchnell of 3R Beef. You’ve heard me talk about succession planning a lot and it is a major challenge in the Ag industry. I have done a number of podcasts which have been hugely …
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The $32 Million Sneaker Reselling Allegations Against James Whitner
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The biggest sneaker scandal of the year is the bombshell allegation that James Whitner, owner of sneaker stories like A Ma Maniere and Social Status, has for years resold millions of dollars of product, breaching his Nike contract and getting involved in what prosecutors say is an illegal money laundering scheme. In this episode, the cohosts respon…
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Ahead of the upcoming brand new Stranger Times Christmas special, we're going to be visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past. Also, the ghost of foggy brain as Caimh gets the dates of events wrong - see the Waterstones website for correct dates!By C.K. McDonnell
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#58: Unlocking Leadership Secrets: A Framework For Family & Business Success with Brendan Rogers, Leadership & Performance Coach and Host of The Culture of Leadership Podcast
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In this episode, I'm joined by the esteemed Brendan Rogers, leadership & performance coach and host of the Culture of Leadership podcast. Brendan takes us on a journey through his diverse background, from coaching football to leading in the corporate world. We delve into the essence of leadership, unravelling the importance of character development…
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Tony Finau on Golfing With Michael Jordan and Golfing in Jordans
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Tony Finau wants to change the game of golf, from how it looks to who plays it. In this episode, the PGA Tour pro talks about his deal with Nike, golfing with Michael Jordan, and how that infamous ankle roll changed his approach to sneakers. Finau even teases some early heat in the form of the “Reverse Grinch” Nike Kobe 6. Elsewhere in the episode,…
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From Highland League Breakthrough to Life Changing Aussie Move: Trophies Galore, Yoogali Return As Player Coach And His Recruitment Hunt For Two Scottish Attacking Players: Darren Bailey: S3 E19
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Former Formartine United and Lossiemouth player Darren Bailey talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Highland League breakthrough with Lossiemouth. 💥 Life-changing move to Australia 🏆 Trophies galore across different teams like Yoogali Soccer Club. ⚽ Returning to Yoogali as a player-coach and promotion to the National Premier Leagu…
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#57: Protect Your Agribusiness from Cyber Crime with Joel Winters, IT Specialist
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Financial Bloke Wealth & Wisdom podcast! Today we have in IT specialist Joel Winters, to educate us and give us some tips for what we can all do to beef up our defences against Cybercrime. As we all know, Cybercrime is only getting more frequent and sophisticated and the Ag sector is by no means immune. In fact,…
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Why Those Old Jordans You Loved Wouldn't Sell Today
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The sneakers that you loved decades ago may not be all that exciting today—no matter how much you try to convince yourself otherwise. Here, Complex Sneakers Podcast co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty talk about wanting old Air Jordans to come back only to realize that a lot of them really don’t hold up. The retro market is differen…
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In this ep, Caimh reads a brand new short story that he read LIVE on the first annual Stranger times Spooktacular. As if that wasn't enough, he also reveals the exciting goodies available to you if you preorder Relight My Fire, Stranger Times book 4 in hardback. And for the first time, info on events happening next year - plus, we edit out his diat…
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#56: Data-Driven Success: KPI’s That Will Transform Your Business with Ian McLean, Director of Bush Agribusiness & Co-Author of the 2023 Australian Beef Report
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In our latest episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Ian McLean, director of Bush Agribusiness and co-author of the newly released "2023 Australian Beef Report". Fresh off the press, this report offers detailed current information on the financial and production performance of the Australian beef industry. During our conversation, Ian …
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Nicole McLaughlin Turned Scraps Into Massively Cool Sneakers
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Designer Nicole McLaughlin, who started out in the sneaker industry as an intern at Reebok before her quirky upcycling creations ever went viral, is ready to expand her footwear portfolio with a new collaboration from Hoka on its Mafate Three2 model. In this episode, McLaughlin relives her resume, from the Reebok years to her time at the Adidas Far…
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