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Marques Harris is a former NFL player with the Chargers and 49ers. Life After was created as a platform for men and women to share their experience "After" any change or transition in life. For Marques that transition came after retiring from the NFL.
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Pink Hippo Productions is a Chicago based film production company. Jack Pigozzi, a producer of sorts for for Pink Hippo, hosts "In Jack's bed" with his cousin Joe Montanaro - commonly referred to as "Joey Rubbish" in Chicago's grimy rock scene. This podcast covers everything related to film, music, and the meaning of life.
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Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living…without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, ...
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The Better Leadership Team Show helps growth-minded, mid-market CEO's to grow their business without losing their minds. It’s hosted by Leadership Team Coach, Mike Goldman. If you find yourself overwhelmed by all of the obstacles in the way to building a great business, this show will help you improve top and bottom-line growth, fulfillment and the value your company adds to the world. If you want to save years of frustration, time and dollars trying to figure it out on your own, check out t ...
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Welcome to Across the Pond Sports MLB! Join us each week as we step up to the plate to deliver the latest news, insights, and stories from the world of Major League Baseball. Whether you’re a seasoned baseball fan or a newcomer to the sport, Across the Pond MLB has something to offer. From standout performances and must-watch series to historical highlights and front office updates, Jake, Tony, and Lachlan cover all the latest topics in baseball in this weekly show. Don’t forget to like and ...
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Hot Seat Friday: How do I figure out what my unique skill set is that makes me stand out to potential employers?
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In this hot seat session, community member Debra Weinstein is looking for guidance on how to better define her unique value and stand out in her career search. While she’s been making progress with the Design Your Dream Career course, she's hit a roadblock in identifying what sets her apart—why people turn to her and what unique skills she offers. …
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Ep 134 Franchise Matchmaking: Kelly Amshoff on Finding the Right Fit
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In this episode, we dive into the world of franchise consulting with Kelly Amshoff, an experienced consultant with FranChoice. Kelly discusses her personalized approach to helping aspiring entrepreneurs find the perfect franchise opportunity that aligns with their goals, lifestyle, and investment level. Learn how Kelly’s expertise guides people thr…
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Ep263: The Art of the Pivot: Going From Freelancer to Entrepreneur | with Nick Milo
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Today's guest is Nick Milo, a long-time Optimizer OG who’s transitioned from the entertainment industry to the realm of Personal Knowledge Manage…
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How to Reduce Workplace Drama with Robyn Hatcher
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Robyn Hatcher, a communication and leadership professional speaker and owner of the boutique consultancy SpeakEtc. As a former actor & soap opera writer, she once got paid to create drama, now she works with leaders from Fortune 500 companies, human services organizations and notew…
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Famous September callups, Kansas City making moves, and the historically bad White Sox
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony are back at it opening the show with some banter about their coffee habits. They then review their series' of the week before Jake shares some history about MLB roster expansion and September callups. The boys then cover the news and notes from around MLB: Dylan Crews getting called up, Kansas City Royals roster moves, and th…
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Ep 133 Mastering Modern Public Relations: Insights from Aquila Mendez-Valdez of HIT PR
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In this episode, we dive into the world of public relations with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas (HIT PR). Aquila shares her journey from conceptualizing her PR agency to building a successful brand known for its innovative strategies with franchisors. We explore the integration of digital marketing with traditional PR, the importan…
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TOP 5: Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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Building a Customer-Centric Culture with Dan Gingiss
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into building a customer-centric culture with Dan Gingiss, an international keynote speaker and customer experience expert who believes that a remarkable experience is your best competitive advantage. His 20-year professional career included leadership positions at McDonald’s, Discover…
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Pinky Deras's legendary little league career, Servais out in Seattle and Joey Votto Retires
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Jake, Lachlan, and Tony link up again to chat about the goings on in the baseball world this week. They start off reviewing their series' of the weeks before Lachlan tells us about a legendary Little League player. The boys then get into what's going on in Seattle, Joey Votto's retirement, Elly De La Cruz's outstanding season and a peculiar game in…
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Ep 132 Choosing the Right Franchise: Lessons from Franchise Pro Matt Frentheway
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of franchising with Matt Frentheway, the driving force behind Learn2Franchise.com. Matt is passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the often confusing franchise landscape. Whether you’re curious about becoming a franchise owner or looking to expand your business portfolio, Matt’s insight…
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Ep 131 How Tip Top K9 Became the "Top Dog" in Dog Training Franchises
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On episode #131, I sit down with the founder of Tip Top K9 Mr. Ryan Wimpey, one of the fastest-growing dog training franchises in the nation. With a proven track record of turning unruly pups into well-behaved companions, Tip Top K9 has developed a unique approach that blends industry-leading training methods with strong business principles. We div…
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TOP 5: How to Future-Proof Your Creative Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Résumé | with Christina Wallace
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the strategies and tools you need to build a successful leadership team. I discuss why it's crucial to proactively structure your leadership team before problems arise. I'll share common pitfalls and the difference between accountability and responsibility and introduce two powerful tools: the Funct…
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Babe Ruth’s “called shot” jersey auction and another Pitching change for MLB?
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony begin this week’s episode with some pretty juicy series' of the week before covering baseball memorabilia. The major news stories this week include Judge’s history-making home run, Ohtani’s run at a 40-40 season, the updated top 100 draft prospects list and the A’s progress towards a deal in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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Jack Taylor's Streak Ends and can the Braves Hang on to a Playoff Spot?
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony dive into the latest news and notes from across the MLB. The boys touch on the situation in Atlanta, the White Sox Managerial Change, the Marlins Front Office firings as well as a host of injury news before wrapping up the show with their performances of the week and an upcoming series they are keeping an eye on. Hosted on Ac…
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Ep 130 Dr. Jake Baker and I Discuss The Health Threat Living Inside Us
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jake Baker, a seasoned media professional, entrepreneur, and academic with a remarkable career that spans decades. Dr. Baker, who holds doctorates in both Divinity and Ministry, has spent over 35 years as the voice behind "The Baker Report," a radio program that delves into history, prophecy, and cu…
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TOP 5: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I explore why many leaders tend to over-invest in low performers and under-invest in high performers despite the latter group having the most potential for growth. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on high performers and I’ll offer 11 actionable steps to better engage and retain these valuable team members. …
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TOP 5: How to Become Resilient In the Face of Change (and Manage an Identity Crisis) | with Brad Stulberg
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting clear expectations within your organization. Learn why unclear expectations often lead to unacceptable results and discover practical strategies to establish measurable and actionable goals. I explore the difference between productivity and performance, the significance of …
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The Padres Are Good, the White Sox Are Bad...Plus Final Trade Deadline Roundups
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony start this week's podcast with a review of last week's picks for series of the week before a history segment leads to some trivia for Jake and Lachlan. After news and notes, they walk through some of the last minute trades that came before the 30 July deadline passed, highlight top performances, and pick an upcoming series fo…
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Ep 129 Rebounding From Job Loss or Career Changes with Coach, Jeff Schneck
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Join me on episode #129 as I sit down with Jeff Schneck, a seasoned career coach (with The Entrepreneur's Source) sharing a wealth of experience and knowledge in guiding professionals through career transitions and job searches. Jeff shares his top strategies for unlocking career potential, navigating challenging job markets, and considering busine…
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TOP 5: What Creativity Is, How It Works, and the Laws to Learning It | with Joey Cofone
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Jeremy Huish
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In this episode of the Better Leadership team Show, I chat with Jeremy Huish, VP at Corporate Transition Consulting, about the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Jeremy shares his journey from tax attorney to ESOP advocate, explaining how ESOPs benefit business owners, companies, and employees. Jeremy Huish started his career as a …
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Ken Griffey Jr. Ties Home Run Streak and the Trade Deadline Looms
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony start the show with a recap of their series of the week before Lachlan stumps the crowd with some tough trivia. After some injury talk, they wade through the many trade deals that have already taken place, and speculate on any remaining trades ahead of the 30 July deadline. Finally, they highlight their picks for top performa…
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Ep 128 Preventing Crime with AI: Inside Deep Sentinel with Dave Selinger
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Join me on episode 128 for an insightful conversation with David Selinger, founder of Deep Sentinel, who revolutionized home security by integrating AI with human intervention. After a harrowing home invasion incident near his home, Dave "Selly" Selinger made it his mission to prevent such crimes from happening again. In this episode, we dive into …
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Ep262: How to Work with Challenging Colleagues Without Losing Your Mind (or your job) | with Amy Gallo
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Amy Gallo who is a workplace expert and cohost of Harvard Business Review's Women at Work podcast. Amy is also an author and sp…
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Creating a Destination Workplace with Betsy-Allen Manning
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the art of creating a destination workplace with the incredible Betsy Allen Manning. Featured on major networks such as Fox, CBS, ABC, NBC, and TEDx, Betsy is an internationally recognized leadership speaker, best-selling author, and company culture expert. As the owner of Destination …
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All-Star Week Recap, Walter Johnson is the first to 3000 Ks, Cooperstown induction weekend and some trade deadline talk
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony update us on their progress after the release of EA Sports College Football 25. Back on task, they recap the All-Star week festivities before an in-depth conversation about the recent Hall of Fame inductees. They then finish the show with some A's talk and look ahead to some potential trade deadline moves before highlighting …
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Ep 127 Golden Opportunities: The Basics of Gold and Silver Investing with Steve Pugsley
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Join me for an enlightening conversation with Steve Pugsley of Pugsley and Sons, a trusted name in gold and silver investing. In this episode, Steve shares his expert insights on the current state of the precious metals market, strategies for investing in gold and silver, and how these timeless assets can be a cornerstone of financial stability. Wh…
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Ep 126 How To Build Confidence Through Adversity with "Winning Monday" Coach Paul Epstein
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On episode #126, Ryan sits down with Paul Epstein, a former NFL executive turned leadership coach and speaker. Paul shares his inspiring journey from the sports world to becoming a renowned expert in purpose-driven leadership. Tune in to hear valuable insights and practical steps for building high-performing cultures, living by "standards" and not …
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Ep261: Meetings Don't Have to Suck: Learn a Better Way to Create and Collaborate | with Dr. Steven Rogelberg
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My guest today is Dr. Steven Rogelberg who is an organizational psychologist and author of the new book, Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings, and according to Adam Grant, Dr. Rogelberg "knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth." He has helped a number of leading organizations including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Pfi…
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the essential ground rules that every leadership team should follow to foster a productive, collaborative, and high-performing organization. Learn how to enhance your team's decision-making, debate skills, and relationships through six key principles: Brutal Honesty No Shame, No Blame Disagree and Commit…
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Midseason Storylines, MLB Draft Bonanza and a look ahead to the Home Run Derby and All Star Festivities
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony offer up their most interesting storylines from the first half of the Season. The boys then go off on the MLB Draft process and some names to remember from this years event. Finally, the guys look ahead to who they think will win the HR derby and which league will win the All-Star Game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Ep 125 How to Develop a Culture of Leadership and Growth From Your Team with Brian Brogen
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On episode #125 of the podcast, Ryan sits down with Brian Brogen, the founder of Build Consulting Services, to delve into the intricacies of leadership and team development. Brian shares his journey and the inspiration behind starting his consulting firm. They discuss the essential traits of effective leaders, the evolving landscape of team dynamic…
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Ep 260: How to Build Collaborative Cultures & Fix Toxic Creative Environments | with Chris Deaver
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Today's guest is Chris Deaver, the co-founder of BraveCore, a leadership consultancy dedicated to helping leaders embrace creativity and empoweri…
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Selling Your Business with Sunny Vanderbeck
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, we dive into the key ideas and insights from the author of the book 'Selling Without Selling Out,' exploring strategies and principles for effective and ethical sales. Sunny Vanderbeck began his leadership journey as a Section Leader of the 2nd Ranger Battalion (U.S. Special Operations Command), w…
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Jake and Tony walk through the best father and son duos in MLB History, discuss the start of July moves for contending teams prior to the deadline frenzy. They finally talk about the all star rosters, including snubs and who they think should be the Starting Pitchers. https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…
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Ep 259: Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Bridget Sampson who is an author, leadership coach, and the founder and CEO of Sampson Coaching and Consulting. She is also a p…
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