Best Rob Dietz Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Global Banking with Miklós Dietz, Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office at McKinsey & Company 48:36

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S02:E08: The Future of Global Banking with Miklós Dietz, Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office at McKinsey & Company Miklós Dietz | Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office | The Future of Global Banking “Winning business models are not stuck in one sector.” — Miklós Dietz This time, on Behind the Brand, we sit down with …

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Modernizing Payments Infrastructure with Ron Morrow, Executive Director at the Bank of Canada 44:15

11d ago44:15

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S02:E07: Modernizing Payments Infrastructure with Ron Morrow, Executive Director at the Bank of Canada Ron Morrow | Executive Director at the Bank of Canada | Modernizing Payments Infrastructure “You want a system that is stable and reliable, but not one that is so stable and reliable that it stifles innovation and competition. So it's a challenge …

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The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada with Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks 45:01

25d ago45:01

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S02:E06, Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf | Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks | State of Entrepreneurship in Canada “Having competitors is fine. It's actually good… It keeps you sharp... You gotta find ways to have the right product that fits in the market against your competitors.” — Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf In this e…

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Bringing Real-Time Payments to Canada with Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada 43:40

1M ago43:40

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S02:E05, Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada Donna Kinoshita | Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada | Bringing Real-Time Payments to Canada with Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada “We call it… the three legged stool. You've got the Retail Payments Activities Act as the rules. The Canadian Payments…

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Delivering Frictionless Financial Experiences for Canadian Enterprises with Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float 45:13

2M ago45:13

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S02:E04, Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float Rob Khazzam | Co-Founder and CEO at Float | Delivering Frictionless Financial Experiences for Canadian Enterprises with Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float "There's a million reasons for a company like Skip or Neo or Float or any business to not go anywhere. They get built by people who go 'I w…

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Designing a Banking System for New Entrants with William Keliehor, Former Chief Commercial Officer at Interac 49:27

2M ago49:27

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S02:E03, William Keliehor, Former CCO at Interac William Keliehor| Former CCO at Interac | Designing a Banking System for New Entrants with William Keliehor “My philosophy in life is very agile, in that, I'd rather get something to market, and listen, learn, and then tweak, pivot, and then move.” — William Keliehor In this episode, we speak with Wi…

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Unlocking the Potential of Small Businesses in Canada with Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero 41:30

3M ago41:30

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"There is so much that technology can unlock in terms of giving small business owners back time... their most valuable resource in life. - Faye Pang We’re joined by Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero, a new Zealand–based technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. Faye is an industry leader with a track re…

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The Future of Open Banking in Canada with Abraham Tachjian, Canada's Open Banking Lead 41:07

3M ago41:07

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S02E01: Abraham Tachjian, Director of Digital Banking, PwC Episode Title: Abraham Tachjian | Former Open Banking Lead to the Government of Canada “Consumers don’t care about open banking… It's an industry term… They care about the capabilities that come with it.” — Abraham Tachjian We’re speaking with Abraham Tachjian, Open Banking Lead to the Gove…

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SW 137 INT Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine 1:26:17

3M ago1:26:17

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START WRITING Podcast: “Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine” “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * This episode is dedicated to my daughter. It’s an interview with Gail Carson Levine. I am sure you are familiar with her book Ella Enchanted…

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E43: Erin Barton | Chief Development Officer, JA Canada | Fostering Entrepreneurship among Young Canadians 34:19

4M ago34:19

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“Our teens today will find themselves in five or more really quite different careers over the course of their lifetime... how we equip youth with the skills to be able to transfer and adapt through their different career journeys and environments is really, really key to our work.” — Erin Barton Erin Barton is the Chief Development Officer for JA C…

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E42: Mike Murchison | CEO, Ada | The world of AI entrepreneurship: Navigating risks, embracing authenticity, and scaling up 40:25

4M ago40:25

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“And that's what that's what entrepreneurship gives you. It gives you access to problems that are really hard to solve that, in my case, at least, for the kind of problems I like to solve, I can't find anywhere else.” — Mike Murchison In this episode, Mike Murchison, the co-founder and CEO of Ada, shares insights on redefining success beyond extern…

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E41: Brett Colvin | CEO & Co-Founder, Goodlawyer | Revolutionizing legal services: Navigating legal education, innovation, and AI in the Canadian landscape 41:53

5M ago41:53

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“There is so much unmet legal need within businesses of all sizes that I don't see AI as a threat, I see it as an opportunity to make legal more important and more valuable to the businesses that it's serving.” — Brett Colvin In this episode, Jeff delves into the vibrant realm of legal services alongside Brett Colvin, a fellow founder based in Calg…

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E40: Mark Harrison | Founder & Public Speaker, MH3 Collective | Pathways to entrepreneurial success: Relationships, risks, and data-driven decisions 41:16

6M ago41:16

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“I think entrepreneurship is the profession of the future, and I think ‘entrepreneurial’ is the trait of the future.” — Mark Harrison In this episode, Jeff sits down with Mark Harrison, Founder of MH3 Collective, who shares his approach to life and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of self-management and taking control of one's destiny. …

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Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf | Founder & CEO, Manzil | Empowering financial inclusivity: Unleashing the potential of fintech in Canada 45:15

7M ago45:15

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“This is the element of humanity and compassion and empathy of banking that we don't have today that really needs to come in.” — Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf Join us on this episode of Behind the Brand as we sit down with Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf, a dynamic force in the world of finance, ethics, and innovation. With an impressive academic background and a diverse …

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Kirsten Gauthier | Founder & President, Public Office | Navigating creativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact 39:01

8M ago39:01

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“I think specialization is really important. Do what you're really, really good at, be really well known for it, and then they will start giving you other things to do because they know that they can depend on you.” — Kirsten Gauthier Join us in this episode of Behind the Brand as we sit down with Kirsten Gauthier, the founder of Public Office. Fro…

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Connor Curran | Chief Laundry Officer, Local Laundry | Small business highlight: Building success through community, collaboration, and innovation 46:47

9M ago46:47

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“We want to showcase that just because we're a small business doesn't mean we can't have a big impact.” — Connor Curran Connor Curran started Local Laundry equipped with a Google search, 50 dollars, and a vision for a mission-driven clothing company. But starting was the easy part. Many lessons, and many pivots later, Local Laundry is now a widely …

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Colin Deacon | Independent Senator, Senate of Canada | Innovation, competition, and financial empowerment: A path to a better Canada 41:04

10M ago41:04

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“Problems are great things once they’re identified, and if there’s a willingness to address them. Because they alert you to a way to get better.” — Senator Colin Deacon In this episode, we sit down with ‌Senator Colin Deacon, a leading voice in Canada's financial landscape. With a keen eye for innovation and a passion for empowering consumers, Sena…

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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels! 1:02:34

10M ago1:02:34

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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *Today I’m excited to introduce Kevin Sinclair! He writes LitRPG, which I had heard about, but before I read his book, I’d never read the…

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Hanna Zaidi | Chief Compliance Officer, Wealthsimple | Banking on the future: Blending trust and innovation in the financial world 45:13

10M ago45:13

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“We're in this position and in this space where we can do things differently than what incumbents do, because we have the opportunity to reimagine it.” — Hanna Zaidi With her extensive regulatory compliance expertise and forward-thinking approach, Hanna Zaidi has been a driving force behind innovation and transparency in the financial sector. Her l…

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Ilya Brotzky | Founder & CEO, VanHack | Reshaping tech talent acquisition and fostering global connections 37:33

11M ago37:33

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“Another thing the best companies are doing is just moving fast or being very clear in the interview process.” — Ilya Brotzky While working in Brazil, Ilya Brotzky joined a startup accelerator that aimed to connect American invcestors with Brazilian startups. Immersed in the startup culture, he observed a pool of skilled Brazilian developers wantin…

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Luke 4:16 Hometown Rejection 20:39

11M ago20:39

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Jesus goes back to His hometown of Nazareth. They know Him there as the 'Carpenter'. He gives His first sermon that's recorded in the Bible, less than a minute long and He was rejected immediately by His own people!

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John 4:46 When Your Child Is Dying Nothing Else Matters 37:09

11M ago37:09

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Why would Jesus help this guy out? Why would one of Herod’s elite seek Jesus? Because he has bigger problems than politics, his child is dying.

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John 4:27 Part 2 The Woman By The Well 32:36

11M ago32:36

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She's a lesser race and a lesser gender! Why's Jesus talking to her? She's about to win the prize of salvation though, and the apostles are about to get schooled.

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John 4:1 The Woman By The Well Part One 34:10

11M ago34:10

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The religious world considered her worthless because she was a foreigner and she’d been married 5 times.By Pastor Chad Dietz

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SW 135 INT Author of STAR WARS, HALO, STARCRAFT, HITMAN, and MASS EFFECT novels, William C. Dietz, explains HOW TO WRITE IN SOMEONE ELSE’S WORLD 1:25:14

11M ago1:25:14

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START WRITING Podcast: “How to write in someone else’s world,” an interview with William C. Dietz, author of Star Wars, Halo, StarCraft, Hitman, and Mass Effect novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *I’m a fan of the StarCraft videogames, and I recently read a spin…

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Karen Danudjaja | Co-Founder & CEO, Blume | Guiding your entrepreneurial path with a mindset of growth and resiliency 40:00

11M ago40:00

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“The opportunity for me is like to look at the challenges as part of the fun of it, right? … How do you overcome those challenges in a way that pushes the business forward?” — Karen Danudjaja Frustrated by the limited non-caffeinated options in cafes and a desire to move beyond commercial real estate, Karen Danudjaja harnessed her entrepreneurial p…

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Joe Parenteau | Co-Founder & CEO, Fable | Founding to scaling: Assembling teams and embracing challenges in entrepreneurship 42:56

11M ago42:56

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“I loved being in the storm fighting fires and, and seeing the unbelievable potential that things have and, you know, trying to bring that to reality.” — Joe Parenteau When it came time to upgrade his dinnerware, Joe Parenteau looked to the usual suspects—EQ3, Pottery Barn, and West Elm. However, he was disappointed to find that the shopping experi…

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SW 134 INT Write your novel AFTER WORK, an interview with B.C. Walker, author of THE MEADOWLARK 1:03:05

12M ago1:03:05

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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…

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Michael Ryan | VP of Brand & Innovation, Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics | Embracing innovations to enhance life and performance 38:55

12M ago38:55

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“This is a fluid landscape, whether it's how we manage our people or how we identify different markets, we've just understood the world is always changing.” — Michael Ryan Michael Ryan's love for pushing boundaries ignited his extraordinary journey into the world of foot care, starting as a certified pedorthist in Canada. For over 14 years, he hone…

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SW 133 INT Character Arcs in Nonfiction with NYT Bestselling author of OUTLIVE, Bill Gifford 1:19:05

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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…

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Lesley-Anne Scorgie | Founder & Wealth Coach, MeVest | Revamping your money mindset: Cultivating financial confidence and self-love 48:59

1y ago48:59

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“Of course make your debt reduction a priority, but over here you also need to start learning to love yourself enough to put money aside for your future. And that is an act of self-love.” — Lesley-Anne Scorgie Lesley-Anne Scorgie’s passion for personal finance ignited at a young age. At just ten years old, she took a hundred-dollar birthday gift fr…

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Darby Sieben | Chief Product Officer, Unbounce | Decoding the power of focussed messaging, landing pages, and product love in the AI era 45:46

1y ago45:46

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“Brand trust is gonna be critical and it's always been critical, but in the age of AI, brand trust is gonna be critical.” — Darby Sieben In the late 1990s, Darby Sieben embarked on his journey as an internet early adopter, eventually founding his own digital marketing company. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as a respected industry leade…

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STEALING INDIANA JONES audiobook first half (1:23) by J Washburn 1:23:17

1y ago1:23:17

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AUDIBLE: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com/ KINDLE: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com/ NEWSLETTER: http://theinformant.jwashburn.com/ EMAIL: me@jwashburn.com SW SPECIAL STEALING INDIANA JONES: An essay on inspiration and death and how George Lucas hijacked the greatest stories of our time.†“[Stealing Indy] will pique your intellect and break y…

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Russell Reimer | Founder & President, Manifesto Sport Management | Crafting gold medal-worthy narratives and captivating audiences 44:15

1y ago44:15

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“Sport is a tool for social change that you can make [a] meaningful impact in communities, you can influence consumers.” — Russell Reimer Having produced for NBC during the 2000 and 2002 Olympics, Russell Reimer recognized the power of storytelling in captivating audiences and generating interest in the games. This insight inspired him to establish…

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SW 132 INT Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1:17:36

1y ago1:17:36

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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * *WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/vY3Q0CpGEWw * * * Rob MacGregor w…

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Ian Burns | President & CEO, Servus Credit Union | Exploring credit unions, financial empowerment, and open banking in Canada 43:43

1y ago43:43

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“So there's been, I think this huge change in how Canadians sort of want and need to bank.” — Ian Burns Established in 1938, Servus Credit Union is a member-owned, community-based financial institution. With an impressive network of over 100 branches and a staggering 380,000 owners, Servus Credit Union proudly holds the title of being the largest c…

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Michele Guimond | VP of Marketing, MEC | Developing strong teams and community-driven brands 36:16

1y ago36:16

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“I don't really view my own successes as my own. If I had one superpower, it's about hiring people that are smarter than me and let 'em fly, you know? Giving them the tools and the right environment for them to win because that's what everybody wants, ultimately.” — Michele Guimond As an avid backcountry skier, downhill mountain biker, and trail ru…

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Mothers Day 2023: The Trouble With Mothers 27:24

1y ago27:24

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Luke 2:35 “…a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”By Pastor Chad Dietz

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John 1:36 Behold The Lamb Of God (Second Mention) 29:27

1y ago29:27

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The second time John exclaimed "Behold the Lamb Of God"! The First Disciples Were Andrew and ??? Jesus asked them "why are you following Me?" Why did I come to Christ? Why do you follow Him?By Pastor Chad Dietz

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John 1:29 Behold The Lamb Of God (First Mention) 28:35

1y ago28:35

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Most people don't know that John the Baptist said this two days in a row. John states "I did not know Him". Even later on John struggled with who Jesus was. How many of us struggle to 'know' Him?By Pastor Chad Dietz

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John 2:14 Pastors Who Rob God 43:40

1y ago43:40

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Greedy church leaders turning church into money! That's a good way to make God mad. This is the first time Jesus Cleanses the temple, at the beginning of His ministry. This was prophesied in the book of Malachi, ironically a book that money-loving preachers twist to collect money to this day.By Pastor Chad Dietz

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John 3:26 Christian Divisions 36:34

1y ago36:34

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Is your church better than others? Jesus is just getting started in His 3-year ministry, and there are already problems among believers who see each other as 'competition'. John The Baptist has the cure "He must increase, but I must decrease".By Pastor Chad Dietz

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Matthew 3:13 Why Would Jesus Need To Be Baptized? 14:27

1y ago14:27

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If anyone didn't need to partake in the baptism of repentance, it's Jesus. John tried to stop Him.By Pastor Chad Dietz

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SW 131 INT ”Is Indiana Jones allowed to time travel?” with Max McCoy 1:19:01

1y ago1:19:01

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Start Writing interview with author Max McCoy: CAN INDIANA JONES TIME TRAVEL? Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH ON …

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Peter Furnish | VP at Starbucks, Cineplex; Virgin, Labatt, & The Walt Disney Company | The power of learning, collaboration, and competition—insights for building a successful career 51:21

1y ago51:21

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“The other thing I would say too is it's important to celebrate decisions where you decided not to do something, that was maybe a great idea. So products you thought about launching that you decided not to launch and in hindsight that was a great decision.” — Peter Furnish Peter Furnish has had a long and exciting career, full of interesting experi…

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David Luba | Co-Founder & Partnerships, veritree | The power of people and technology in restoring the planet 46:26

1y ago46:26

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“So I think different employee engagement, consumer engagement, programs like that, there's value in that [it] makes people feel good and it also helps the planet.” — David Luba The UN predicts that in order to achieve our climate goals by 2050, more than 8.1 trillion dollars must be invested in nature-based solutions. However, current projections …

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SW 130 INT Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITE! 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

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SW INT 130 Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITEIn this episode, we talk to Rennue Saunders, founder of Shut Up & Write, and organization designed to give writers camaraderie and motivation to complete their writing goals. Watch the interview video here: https://youtu.be/RGKwlIEBmpM * * * LET’S BE FRIENDS:If you have questions, EMAIL US: pleasestar…

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Kendra Scurfield | Brand & Communications Director, Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort | The impact of family-owned businesses in fostering community 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

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“And I think so much of my job is to be an advocate for winter sports, for winter, for snow business, and to encourage people in Alberta and elsewhere to get outside and explore this beautiful continent we have.” — Kendra Scurfield Growing up at Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort was somewhat of a fairytale for Kendra Scurfield. Waking up in a…

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Kristen Gale | Founder & CEO, THE TEN SPOT | Building a successful franchise model through consistency in brand and culture 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

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“That naivety, as you say, is a bit of a superpower because if you don't know the way that something is typically done and you're just left to figure it out, then there's so much more creativity that happens with it.” — Kristen Gale Kristen Gale was 24 when she was fired, for the second time. However, instead of dwelling on the setback, she took a …

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Ashley Graf | Head of North America Marketing, Squarespace | The future of entrepreneurship—how tech is empowering individuals to succeed 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

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“Entrepreneurism took off, but [also] really reframed how people thought about being an entrepreneur and having a side business or a side hustle.” — Ashley Graf With an impressive marketing career spanning various industries including sports and entertainment, airline, and now tech, Ashley Graf brings a wealth of experience to the table. In her rol…

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