Best Dan Mall Podcasts (2024)

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Matt Abrahams: Think Faster, Talk Smarter 15:02

28m ago15:02

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Becoming a better communicator is one of the best ways to level up your career. Being able to think on your feet and communicate ideas effectively is critical, no matter what role you have right now, or where you’d like to be in the coming years. Our guest today, Matt Abrahams, is just the guide you need to help you improve your communication skill…

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Blueprints and Whiteboards: On What Makes a Good IT Architect 35:44

7h ago35:44

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Jason Aitchison on good IT architecture practices The saying goes “all together all from the start,” and that goes for architects too. This week Clinton is joined by Jason Aitchison, Senior Director at NTT DATA, to discuss what makes a good IT architect. Jason shares the traits he looks for in an architect, from creativity to proven problem solving…

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Todd Duesing, president and CEO of Hennepin Arts, on big, bold visions 40:46

1d ago40:46

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Never miss an episode of Off the Record. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. When Todd Duesing became the president and CEO of Hennepin Arts, formerly Hennepin Theatre Trust, one of the first things he wanted to do was make some bold decisions about the Twin Cities’ theater district. He saw so much potential there, he says on the latest e…

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107- GoPro - Business Design Teardown 1:24:44

4d ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Ever thought about the ingenious business and design strategies that turned an everyday gadget into an adventurer's (and content creator's) best friend? Our latest Business Design Teardown dives into the thrilling business and design strategies behind the iconic action camera brand GoPro, revealing the creative and strategic decisions that shaped G…

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Episode 256: Turn Key Rental Market Selection with Zach Lemaster 57:00

4d ago57:00

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Episode: Turn Key Rental Market Selection with Zach Lemaster Guest: Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, a turn key rental company focusing on new construction single family & small multi family rental property. Starting his investment journey while serving as an Optometrist and Captain in the US Air Force, Zach strategically g…

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064 - The Three Transformations Most Designers Crave 34:59

5d ago34:59

34:59

In this solo episode of the podcast, Sophia asks, what is the point of OOUX? What are the things people get out of OOUX? Sophia outlines the three glorious transformations that OOUX provides to the weary UX professional. This podcast is for people who are wondering if they should dive deeper into the world of Object-Oriented UX. LINKS: Get started …

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Quilt + Mike & Maaike: Designing for sustainability 42:43

7d ago42:43

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Design has the potential to help us solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. But few designers and entrepreneurs recognize that potential. Paul Lambert, co-founder and CEO of Quilt, sees design as a tool to drive the adoption of climate change mitigation technologies. That’s why he’s partnered with industrial designers Maaike Evers and Mik…

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Rewind: Julie Zhuo: Facebook's former VP of Product Design on what she got right and wrong as a leader 50:41

7d ago50:41

50:41

Hi folks! We hope your summer is going well. Aarron and I are traveling and spending some time with our families this week, so we thought we’d rewind to one of our favorite episodes, with Julie Zhuo. The episode came to mind because one of our listeners asked us what episodes we’d recommend to someone who is growing their team, and Julie’s book The…

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Edge AI: With Shahid Ahmed 33:31

7d ago33:31

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Shahid Ahmed on how Edge AI is transforming factory floors Factory floors can sometimes be tough and rough. Luckily, new Edge AI solutions can help to make factories more efficient. This week, Clinton is joined by Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP at NTT DATA, to discuss how Edge AI is being used in factories to improve working conditions and environmental t…

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Episode 255: Private Money Lending Masterclass with Dan Breslin 1:11:00

10d ago1:11:00

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Episode: Private Money Lending Masterclass with Dan Breslin Guest: This is a presentation on Private Money Lending by Dan Breslin, host of the REI Diamonds Show. Big Idea: Private Money Lending can be an effective and reliable source of above average returns for those with some cash. It is also an effective method to scale a fix & flip business. Th…

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Episode 285: Designing for Real-world Experiences with Dave Waddell 41:35

11d ago41:35

41:35

How do you design for real-world experiences? Our guest today is Dave Waddell, co-author of The Experience Book and experience design research and strategist at FreeState. You’ll learn why it’s critical to involve end users, the elements that make for a great experience, their case study about working with airports, and more. Podcast feed: subscrib…

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Episode 254: Private Money Lending with Dan Breslin 1:21:43

11d ago1:21:43

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Episode: Private Money Lending with Dan Breslin Guest: This episode is actually Dan interviewing his father, Dan Breslin. The elder Dan Breslin is a Private Money Lender for other fix & flip investors throughout the Northeastern US. Big Idea: Private Money Lending can be an effective and reliable source of above average returns for those with some …

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AI + Humans: The Forrester CX Event 37:50

14d ago37:50

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Lisa Woodley on the topic that took the Forrester CX Summit by storm In June, the Forrester CX Summit kicked off in Nashville. NTT DATA’s Head of Design, Lisa Woodley, attended the event and noticed that there was one topic that permeated every track of the summit - AI. This week Lisa chats with Clinton about the main topics that were discussed at …

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Episode 253: Gino Barbaro on Large Multi Family Real Estate Investing in 2024 1:05:06

17d ago1:05:06

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Episode 253: Gino Barbaro on Large Multi Family Real Estate Investing in 2024 Guest: In this episode, we sit down with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of the Jake and Gino brand and a titan in the multifamily real estate space. Gino shares his incredible journey from running a small family restaurant to managing over $350 million in assets. Gino Barbaro i…

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Roger Horrocks: My Octopus Teacher's cinematographer on shaping story and cultivating patience 16:28

21d ago16:28

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Over the years, Eli spent a lot of time diving and doing photography—from designing underwater photography equipment, to running an underwater photography magazine in the early 2000’s, to doing research work using towed underwater camera systems. And both he and Aarron have a huge amount of respect and admiration for folks that are at the top of th…

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From the Archives: Frenzy vs. Flow 39:14

21d ago39:14

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Danny Presten on how to improve flow through value stream management Organizations are often engaged in a flurry of day to day activities that may appear productive, but fail to yield meaningful results. This is why it’s so important to explore the intricacies of value stream management, Agile methodologies, and the transformative power of problem-…

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Renee Alexander, Minnesota State Fair CEO, on behind-the-scenes magic 32:01

23d ago32:01

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Never miss an episode of Off the Record. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Renee Alexander realized she loved being a part of creating performance magic as a young girl in southeast Kansas, when she and her siblings would put on after-dinner theatre for their parents. On this episode of the Off the Record podcast, Alexander, now the CEO…

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BDTP. PR Strategies for Founders with Sneha Saigal 30:08

25d ago30:08

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sneha Saigal, co-founder of Geeks & Experts. You'll learn why it’s best to DIY your PR strategy in the early stages, why you should be thoughtful about your pitches, how PR experts tap into a founder’s story, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the det…

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063 - Upgrading OOUX and ORCA and Why the Masterclass is going on Pause 37:17

26d ago37:17

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There are big changes coming to the world of OOUX. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia talks about bumping the ORCA process up from 15 to 16 steps. She also discusses the upcoming Cohort 10, which will mark the tenth anniversary of OOUX! And to celebrate that milestone she has devised four new bonuses for this cohort. Plus, why we will be puttin…

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Episode 252: Redeveloping U.S. Malls Part 2 with Brait Fund Saul Zenkevicius 1:08:06

26d ago1:08:06

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Episode: Redeveloping U.S. Malls Part 2 with Brait Fund Saul Zenkevicius Guest: Saul Zenkevicius is a personal friend and prior business partner of mine. We used to flip houses together in Chicago & Miami. Now he’s moved on to redeveloping underperforming Malls with his partner Rafik and their team. Big Idea: The biggest opportunity in commercial r…

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Steve Portigal: The art of interviewing users 58:47

28d ago58:47

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There’s an art to interviewing customers. It’s so much harder than just asking a few people some questions. If we’re not careful, bias can throw off our findings. And sometimes the most salient information that may inform the next generation of your products can slip by even the most seasoned researchers. Few people have mastered interviewing users…

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CareAR: With Kamran Khan 39:25

28d ago39:25

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Kamran Khan on transforming field support and customer services with augmented reality For years talk about augmented reality (AR) was everywhere but not everyone had access to it. At CareAR, they’ve found a way to democratize AR. This week Clinton sits down with Kamran Khan, VP of Partnerships at CareAR, to discuss how they’re providing enterprise…

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Dan Mall: Scaling design systems 15:43

1M ago15:43

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There’s a reason why we’ve been talking about design systems for a number of years now—it’s the key to collaboration at scale. Few people get that more than Dan Mall who has helped the world’s most recognizable brands create design practices that are truly sustainable and successful. We spoke to Dan about his new book, Design That Scales, which div…

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Greater Than The Sum of Its Parts: On Finding Product Alignment 42:43

1M ago42:43

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Three experts on defining value early on and what’s at risk if you don’t It’s rare, but when engineering, design and product strategy fall into lock step to deliver a product it can feel like magic. This week on Catalyst, Clinton sits down with product experts Ash Howell, Scott Campagna, and Jamie Bernard to discuss why enterprises often can’t alig…

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Laura Monn Ginsburg, co-founder of Apparatus, on being excited by the possibilities 36:46

1M ago36:46

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Laura Monn Ginsburg, partner and principal of Apparatus GBC, is the kind of person who feels energized by potential. From launching Apparatus, a general benefit corporation that seeks to serve the common good, to then deciding to specialize part of her consultancy work in cannabis, Monn Ginsburg believes people who care can get things done, she say…

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Episode 284: Designing for Mature Markets with Simon Rohrbach 34:40

1M ago34:40

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How do you design for mature markets like the devtool space? Our guest today is Simon Rohrbach, co-founder and CEO of Plain. You’ll learn about their founder journey, why you shouldn’t strive for hyper-polished websites all the time, why you shouldn’t sacrifice quality when shipping improvements and features, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to ht…

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Episode 251: Redeveloping Dying Malls with Brait Capital Founder Rafik Moore 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

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Episode: Redeveloping Dying Malls with Brait Capital Founder Rafik Moore Guest: Rafik is a seasoned commercial real estate operator with extensive experience in retail & industrial property. His company, Brait Capital is now focused on very large retail & industrial assets. Recently, he has closed on 3 shopping mall properties with large vacancy an…

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Rewind: Sara Seager: Astrophysicist pushing the boundaries of collaboration while discovering exoplanets 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Find full show notes, bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-sara-seager It’s a holiday week—happy 4th of July to those celebrating it 🎆—so we’re rewinding to one of our favorite episodes. NASA has been making a lot of headlines with the discovery of planets outside of our solar system that may harbor life,…

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From the Archives: Understanding the Culture of Utilities 51:19

1M ago51:19

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Bryan Kearney on the IT of utilities You may not picture utility companies being at the cutting edge of technological change, but according to Bryan Kearney utility companies are constantly innovating and building forward looking partnerships. In this archived episode, Clinton is joined by Bryan, an energy industry leader-turned tech advisor and co…

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062 - Proof that OOUX Works with Kate Redfern and Philippe Fara 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

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Kate Redfern is a Senior UX Consultant at Manifesto, a digital experience agency that works with clients in the non-profit and government space. Philippe Fara is the Digital Experience Manager for Renfrewshire Council. In this episode of the podcast, Sophia, Kate, and Philippe discuss using the ORCA process to raise user competency scores for the R…

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Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley: Assembling Tomorrow 51:32

2M ago51:32

51:32

Find show notes, transcripts, and bonus content on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/carissa-carter-scott-doorley Most of us are too busy with the present to think far into the future—work, kids, pets and other obligations can make it feel like planning for anything more than a week away is a fool’s errand. But we also live in a time …

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Dell Tech World Recap with Roberto Cortez 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Roberto Cortez on the hot topics at this year's Dell tech conference What’s it like to attend Dell Tech World? According to Dell’s Global Client Executive, Roberto Cortez, it’s fatiguing but incredibly fruitful and beneficial. This week Chris chats with Roberto as they debrief about the conference. They talk about the main topics covered at the con…

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Dan Vansteenburg, Spin the Planet CEO, on what happens when you change your mindset 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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As Dan Vansteenburg knows, mindset can make the difference between success and failure. Now the CEO of Spin the Planet, which owns and operates 46 Jimmy John's franchise stores and other restaurants, Vansteenburg admits he had to overcome a lot of challenges during his school years. He was small and unathletic for his age and a “horrible student,” …

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Episode 250: Living by the Water: Real Estate Insights with Roger King on Waterfront Investments & Tax Benefits 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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Episode 250: Living by the Water: Real Estate Insights with Roger King on Waterfront Investments & Tax Benefits Guest: Roger King, an experienced real estate investor now residing in Puerto Rico, joins us on the REI Diamond Show. With a career spanning over 30 years, Roger's expertise ranges from residential to commercial real estate, with a partic…

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BDTP. Hybrid Messaging Approach with Carolyn Beaudoin 47:48

2M ago47:48

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Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Carolyn Beaudoin, co-founder of Boxcar Agency. You'll learn about their Hybrid One Reader approach, tips for structuring your homepage and dedicated solution pages, how to use customer call recordings as copywriting material, and more. Please head over to the episode…

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Celene Aubry: 100+ years of designing for legendary musicians at Hatch Show Print 18:04

2M ago18:04

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Get access to the full episode on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/celene-aubry Back in 2010, Aarron visited Hatch Show Print, a small print shop with a storied history that began in 1879. Hand cut wood block type and illustrations filled the shelves around presses busy producing posters for famous bands and artists. Johnny Cash, Dol…

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Cloud breakthrough with NTT DATA's Charlie Li 35:21

2M ago35:21

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Charlie Li on enterprise approaches to cloud infrastructure What’s the real promise of moving to the cloud? And how did moving to the cloud become the solution to everyone’s problems? This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Charlie Li, NTT DATA’s Senior Executive Vice President and Global Head of Cloud and Security Services, to discuss some of …

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