Secret Franchising Profits For Investors
<p >Jon Ostenson is here today to share secret franchising profits for investors in 2026! Jon tells about his journey from corporate consulting into franchising and explains why non-food franchises can be a compelling, tax-advantaged path to business ownership, offering proven models, franchisor support, and built-in peer networks that often outperform startups or buying existing businesses. He compares franchising with starting or acquiring businesses, highlighted the appeal of "non-sexy" but durable industries resistant to trends and disruption. Jon also talks semi-passive ownership models, scaling through multi-territory ownership or acquisitions, and more that make franchising an attractive option for professionals seeking diversification...
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Automation, technology and the future of coffee – Panel discussion recorded live at COHO
<p>In this episode, we continue the conversation around technology, automation and the future of coffee with an expert panel discussion recorded at the COHO Business Insight Summit.</p><p><br></p><p>In this session we're joined by Scott Martin, CEO, Unity Coffee, Miranda Caldwell, Marketing Director, Eversys, and Boris Zwick, CEO, Übermilk, to explore the latest advancements in technology and how automation helps baristas deliver quality and consistency at scale.</p><p><br>Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.com</p><p>Subscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us w...
Episode 798: Stop Ghosting Your Own Content: The 1-Post Multiplier
<p >Most of you are lazy. You post a picture of your latte or a generic "Just Listed" graphic and then you vanish. My friend calls it "post and ghost," and it is the fastest way to stay invisible. I am showing you how to take a single spark, like a simple LinkedIn poll, and turn it into a massive content engine. Stop wasting your energy. You can use AI to transform one idea into a blog, a Substack newsletter, a Facebook engagement bait post, and a YouTube script. I am explaining the exact workflow to squeeze every ounce of...
College Without Crushing Debt with Shellee Howard
<p >Shellee Howard is on the show today to talk how to do college without crushign debt for your kids. She shares how her journey as a "mom on a mission" led her to help families navigate the college process strategically, emphasizing early preparation, self-discovery, and return on investment rather than prestige alone. She explains why overcrowded school counselors fall short, how students should clarify their values, talents, and career goals before choosing colleges, and why college should be viewed as a business decision and a stepping stone to adulthood, and not a status symbol. With the right planning, families...
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Episode 794: You’re Working Too Hard (The 2026 Fix)
<p>Stop acting like working 80 hours a week is a badge of honor. It’s just inefficient. The agents winning big in 2026 aren't grinding themselves into dust; they are executing three "boring" habits that feed their systems. In this episode, I explain why your brain is terrible at storing data and how to use a quick capture app to clear your mental RAM and feed your AI CRM.</p> <p>We discuss why isolation kills agent productivity and how a 15-minute accountability partner call fixes it. Stop obsessing over closings, those are lag measures. Start tracking the lead measures (like ha...
Finding Joy Beyond Circumstance: Larry Kesslin's Journey to Purpose and Connection
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Larry Kesslin, a purpose-driven coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping high achievers reconnect with their true selves. Larry shares his transformative experiences, including a life-changing trip to Africa that led him to explore the concept of joy beyond material possessions. He reveals how his interactions with individuals in Uganda and Kenya reshaped his understanding of happiness and fulfillment, sparking the creation of his book, *The Joy Molecule*. Through heartfelt stories, Larry emphasizes that true joy is an inward...
Teams Built for Growth and Grit
<p >Recruiting great marketers is tough work. Sustaining performance, growth, and energy over time demands deliberate choices. Those choices shape the culture, the pace, and the results your team can sustain through whatever comes next.</p> <p >To see how this plays out across very different orgs, Drew talks with Dan Lowden (Blackbird.AI), Marni Puente (SAIC), and Amy King (Relias) about the teams they've built and the systems that keep them performing. They break down who they hire first, how they set structure and expectations, and how coaching, intelligent failure, and AI-supported workflows help people grow and stay motivated.<...
Water Recycling, Innovation, and Industry Wisdom with Dr. Kelle Zeiher
<p> Industrial cooling is one of the biggest levers industrial facilities can pull on water use—and it's getting harder to ignore as data centers and other high-heat operations grow. Returning guest <b>Dr. Kelle Zeiher</b> (Project Manager at <b>Garratt Callahan</b>) breaks down what water reuse looks like when you move past slogans and into the realities of pretreatment, concentrate management, footprint, and cost. </p> <p><b> Cooling water reuse: the scale of the opportunity</b> </p> <p>Dr. Zeiher reframes "drought" beyond rainfall, emphasizing aquifer recharge and the limits of focusing only on household restrictions. She co...
From Incarceration to Inspiration: Daniel Gray's Memoir of Redemption
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this gripping episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Daniel Gray, author of the memoir *The Man from the Medium*. Daniel shares his extraordinary journey, detailing his life leading up to, during, and after the events of January 6, 2021. He candidly discusses his experiences as one of the defendants involved in the Capitol protests, his subsequent incarceration, and how he took the time to write a 133,000-word memoir by hand while in prison. Daniel reflects on the challenges he faced, including the emotional toll of his actions and the realities of...
2026: A New Year with New Intentions
<p> Trace Blackmore opens 2026 with a practical reset: how to plan with urgency, sharpen the fundamentals that make troubleshooting easier, and use the tools around this podcast to keep your development moving all year.</p> <p><b >The 12-Week Year: urgency you can use</b></p> <p>Annual goals often feel "far away" until December forces focus. The 12-week year flips that dynamic by treating each quarter like a year—creating urgency sooner and giving you four chances to reset and improve. Trace walks through the structure: start with a vision (he uses a three-year example), then choose <b >3–5 tactical goal...
How To Profit In The Run It Hot Economy
<p >The global economy is shifting into a "run-it-hot" inflationary growth phase driven by political incentives, energy demand, and the need to manage unsustainable debt and here is how to profit on it. The U.S. is deliberately favoring high growth and persistent inflation to inflate away debt and support asset prices ahead of midterms, even as official data and climate narratives are treated with skepticism. Today we talk about how governments historically deal with excess debt, why inflation plus growth is the most politically viable path, and how this environment favors commodities, real assets, and cyclicals over overvalued big...
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Most Replayed Moment: How To Talk About Money With Your Partner! The Mistakes Most Couples Make!
<p >Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”. In this Moment, Ramit shares the money truths couples avoid, the biggest conversation most people won’t have, and why financial stress in relationships is rarely about the bank balance - it’s about psychology, expectations, and trust. </p><p ></p><p ></p><p >Listen to the full episode here!<br>Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/oauqs52HTZb<br>Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m5eOYF6HTZb<br>Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos</p><p >...
Episode 796: 8 Listing Slides to Stop Looking Like a Total Amateur
<p >Your listing presentation is probably about as exciting as watching paint dry on a FSBO sign, but failing to master these 8 points is exactly why you are losing leads to agents who actually know what they are doing. Solo agent or leading a massive team? Showing up with a "vibe" and a business card isn't a strategy, it is a prayer. I am breaking down 22 years of real estate experience and 12 years of LabCoat Agents data to show you exactly how to structure your pitch so the seller feels like hiring anyone else would be a massive mistake. We...
Intentional AI Adoption
<p >AI is now a standing agenda item. It shows up in QBRs, board packets, and 2026 budget plans with a big expectation stamp on it. CMOs are being asked to operationalize it fast, prove value in workflows, and keep risk, governance, and tool sprawl under control.</p> <p >To get specific about what to prioritize next, Drew brings together Guy Yalif (Webflow), Andy Dé (Lightbeam Health Solutions), and Kevin Briody (DisruptedCMO). Together, they focus on how CMOs can move from scattered experiments to intentional AI adoption across people, process, and technology, and what it takes to make AI a trusted p...
Episode 793: Why Your Listing Presentation Fails (The Arthur Method)
<p>Your clients do not care about square footage. If you are still reciting listing specs like a robot, you are losing commissions to agents who understand storytelling marketing. In this episode, I explain Seth Godin’s powerful concept of "Arthur Rialo," the agent who outsold everyone by refusing to act like a salesperson. We explore why selling real estate is about selling an identity, not a commodity.</p> <p>Stop pushing features and start creating context. I explain why connection before transaction is the only sales strategy that works today and how to turn a drive through a neighborhood in...
The Best Ways to Invest in the Run It Hot Economy
<p >We're in the middle of a run it hot economy. Today our discussion ranged from geopolitics into markets, including precious metals. Silver's recent surge is best understood as a reversion toward historical gold–silver ratios rather than a knowable fundamental catalyst. Silver's parabolic move looks unstable compared to gold's healthier, slower uptrend. But no one can truly know why prices move, so investors should be clear about why they own precious metals since that purpose should drive allocation size and risk tolerance. We also talk macro conditions, the U.S. may be pursuing an "inflationary boom" or "run it ho...
The Microbiome Doctor: Doctors Were Wrong! The 3 Foods You Should Eat For Perfect Gut Health!
<p >World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and the TOP foods that stop inflammation! <br></p><p >Professor Tim Spector is a medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and co-founder of ZOE, a science-led nutrition company. He has been recognised as one of the top 1% of most-cited scientists worldwide, and is the author of bestselling books, including 'Ferment’. </p><p ></p><p >He explains:</p><p >◼️Why ultra-processed foods hijack your brain, mood, and behaviou...
The Head of Coffee Summit – Recorded live at COHO
<p>Continuing our series of unfiltered discussions from The European Coffee Symposium, we are at the COHO Head of Coffee Summit, led by James Hennebry, Co-founder of Rosslyn Coffee. </p><p><br></p><p>James is joined by an exceptional panel of leaders: Agnes Potter, Managing Director, Allpress UK, Josh Brown, Commercial Director. WatchHouse, Julian Weresch, Head of Coffee UK&I, Sodexo and Travis Wilson, Head of Coffee, La Maison.</p><p><br></p><p>This candid and inspiring session brought together some of the most experienced minds in specialty coffee to explore what truly moves the dial when scaling a...
Corrosion, Lead, and Algae: New Tools for Old Water Problems
<p>Corrosion rarely announces itself as a "big water problem." It shows up as leaching at the tap, residual loss in the field, premature equipment replacement, and the slow, expensive erosion of decision-quality. </p> <p> Pat Rosenstiel (CEO) and Wolf Merker (chemist/Chief Science Officer) of <b>Great Water Tech</b> lay out a system-wide view of corrosion control—starting with what changed in Flint from a technical standpoint and moving into why many utilities still struggle to meet expectations when standards and risk assumptions shift. </p> <p><b> System-wide corrosion control starts with chemistry and consequences</b> </p> <p>A...
An alternative Christmas playlist from The Coffee Music Project 2025
<p>As a special Christmas bonus episode we're bringing you a playlist of some of our favourite The Coffee Music Project tracks featured on the podcast this year - including a few special Festive numbers from our talented artists.</p><p><br></p><p>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all those celebrating. We wish everyone a warm and peaceful end to the year, and a happy start to 2026.</p><p><br>Tracklist:</p>Attention by Dudley MusicCarolina Gold by DANIChristmas Time by Erin BowmanFly To You by Matt Kent and Daisy ChuteI Wish You Love by Mimi RoseIf You're...
5 formulas for a high impact introduction
<p>How do you introduce yourself in a way that turns a polite “nice to meet you” into a genuine “tell me more”? In this episode, Helen and Sarah are Borrowing brilliance from Rebecca Okamoto’s TED Talk How to Introduce Yourself and Get Hired. They unpack five simple formulas you can use to make high-impact introductions — whether you’re meeting someone new, speaking at an event, or kicking off a meeting. This episode is all about short, practical introductions that help you be heard, remembered, and taken seriously.</p><br><p>Episode 526</p><br><p>🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster</p><br><p...
The journey of a lifetime – a conversation with Edwin Harrison, Curious Roo Coffee Roasters
<p>In today’s episode, we welcome back to the studio Edwin Harrison, Co-founder of London’s Artisan and Curious Roo Coffee Roasters.</p><p><br></p><p>Founded in 2011 by Edwin and his wife Magda, Artisan is a pioneering and influential voice in London’s specialty coffee scene. Edwin and Magda also run the Artisan Coffee School, where they share their expertise and work to elevate standards across the industry.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Edwin shares the very ambitious project he’s about to undertake with his family: An extraordinary 20,000 kilometre coffee journey over land and sea...
Alonzo Williams Full Interview - Edited 2025
Most Replayed Moment: The Fastest Way To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle! - Dr Andy Galpin
<p >Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics. He specialises in muscle, strength, and human performance - translating exercise science into practical plans that actually work. In today’s Moments episode, Andy explains the fastest way to lose fat while preserving muscle - without falling into the crash-diet, over-cardio trap!</p><p ></p><p ></p><p >Listen to the full episode here!<br>Spotify:<br>Apple:<br>Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos</p><p ></p><p ></p><p >Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.andygalpin.com/</p>
Leading Teams Through the AI Learning Curve
<p >AI is now part of the job, whether your team feels ready or not. Some folks jump in with prompts and pilots; others stay on the sidelines while the pace keeps picking up. How do you turn that mix into a team that understands AI, uses it well, and gets stronger with every experiment?</p> <p >Drew talks with Jakki Geiger (Arango), Betsy Daitch (Canoe Intelligence), and Grant Johnson (Chief Outsiders) about what it takes to uplevel AI skills across marketing. They get into hiring for AI-forward talent, picking use cases that matter, and tracking progress so experiments turn...
I Met An Uncontacted Tribe: They Killed My Friend!
<p >This is a FIRST for The Diary Of A CEO…a live snake on set, with jungle explorer PAUL ROSOLIE. </p><p >After 20 years surviving jaguars, anacondas, cartels, and uncontacted tribes, he warns of a collapse that could end life on Earth!<br></p><p >Paul Rosolie is an American conservationist who has spent over 2 decades living in the Amazon rainforest. He is the co-founder and director of Junglekeepers, a non-profit protecting areas of rainforest from logging and mining, and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’. </p><p ></p><p >He ex...
CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Kill or Continue? Making Hard Decisions with Fight Story's Georgie Holt
<p>This is the third episode in our Shell-Shedding Moments series, a series where CEOs and leaders share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistakes, and personal revelations that most people never see. Today's episode is with Flight Story CEO Georgie Holt, who shares why great ideas are rarely obvious or easy, why comfort is the enemy of growth, and the necessity of experimentation to drive real progress.</p><br><p>🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster:</p><p>🇺🇸PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn</p><p>🇬🇧 Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR</p><br><p>For questions about Squiggly Careers or to s...
Early Retirement Expert: A House Vs Stocks, Here's The Truth!
<p >Can 1 hour a day make you a millionaire? Bestselling author DAVID BACH reveals how the first-hour rule, retirement investing, passive income ideas, and 401k matching build financial freedom…FAST!</p><p ></p><p >David Bach is a 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most trusted financial experts. He has helped millions become financially secure for life, and also serves as Director of Advisor and Investor Education at AE Wealth Management. He is the consecutive New York Times bestseller with over 7 million books, including books such as: ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’. <br></p><p >He expl...
The Man Warning The West: Trump Is Changing The World Behind The Scenes!
<p >Political commentator KONSTANTIN KISIN breaks down Iran’s turning point, how Greenland could reshape global power, why he thinks mass immigration must stop, and how Trump’s actions in Venezuela exposes Europe!</p><p ></p><p >Konstantin Kisin is a political thinker and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry, known for his sharp analysis of geopolitics, immigration, and cultural issues. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’.</p><p ></p><p >He explains:</p><p >◼️Why the post-war rules-based order is collapsing, and what a multipolar world really looks like</p><p >◼️How nuc...
2026 Predictions... This is What Will Outperform in 2026
<p >Today we have your 2026 predictions. We also cover the volatile 2025 year-end and share the extreme moves in precious metals and global geopolitical shocks as a case study for how investors should think: not politically or emotionally, but by watching price action and sector reactions. Low holiday liquidity amplified market swings, but that real signals came from how energy, materials, small caps, and international markets responded. We also think that despite macro unease, debt overhangs, and geopolitical reshuffling, the data still point to a broadly bullish environment, with diversification, attention to relative performance, and humility toward market signals being far...
Episode 799: Why Your "Safe" Social Media Strategy is Killing Your Leads
<p >Most agents are so terrified of offending a stranger that they’ve become the digital equivalent of unsalted crackers. You are playing it safe, posting the same generic market updates as everyone else, and wondering why you’re invisible. I am explaining why the old advice to "never talk politics" is officially dead. In a world of 1.5 million agents, being forgettable is the only real risk to your business. People don't hire logos, they hire humans with values and a pulse. I am showing you how to share your perspective on housing policy, taxes, and local culture without being a je...
Skills Sprint: How to Lead Your Own Learning with Adaptability
<p>When it comes to learning at work, it’s easy to wait for permission - from managers, organisations, or “the right moment.” In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to lead your own learning, even when time, money, or support feel limited. This is Day 4 of the Learn Like A Lobster skill sprint, and the focus is on adaptability — the skill that helps you keep learning when things don’t go to plan. Helen and Sarah explain why relying on perfect conditions can stall your development, and how adapting your approach helps you stay resilient and relevant at work.</p><...
Episode 791: Get Referrals Without Being Annoying (4 Steps)
<p >Most agents think getting agent to agent referrals requires passing out business cards like confetti at a gala. It doesn't. In fact, your "massive network" is useless if you botch the client handoff. In this video, I outline the 4-step system to become the default choice for relocation buyers without begging or sounding desperate. We stop the real estate marketing hype and build a referral network based on competence, not just personality.</p> <p >You will learn to map your specific feeder cities, create a clean one-page housing market data sheet, and send the exact referral script that truly...
Building Boiler Talent: Fundamentals, Online Training, and Better Partnerships with Eric Johnson
<p>Boilers can feel intimidating the first time you step into a boiler room—the heat, the noise, the pressure gauge, and the weight of knowing that mistakes can be costly. Trace Blackmore opens with a reminder that boilers deserve respect, not fear—and that learning fundamentals is how you replace mystique with clarity. </p> <p><b > The talent gap behind the boiler room door</b> </p> <p>Eric Johnson, Founder and CEO of Boilearn, explains why boiler expertise is becoming harder to replace. He points to the shrinking pipeline of boiler-trained technicians—historically strengthened by Navy steam training—and why comp...
Encore: The rise of specialty coffee in France – a conversation with Christophe Servell, Terres de Café
<p>As we take a short break over the New Year period we’re bringing you a couple of our favourite conversations from the past year. We start with Christophe Servell, Founder of Terres de Café - a trailblazing Paris-based specialty roaster and café group.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Christophe discusses the evolution of the specialty coffee landscape in Paris as well as the challenges and future opportunities for coffee across France.</p><p><br>Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.com</p><p>Subscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWa...
The Event ROI Reality Check
<p >Events sit at the crossroads of joy and heartburn for B2B marketers. The magic of getting customers together in real life is real, and so is the pain when sales skips the pre-work and ROI gets fuzzy. With every dollar under scrutiny, CMOs are treating events as strategic bets that have to earn their spot on the plan.</p> <p >In this episode, Drew talks with Charles Groome (Insightful), Jamie Gier, and Lorie Coulombe (Equity Shift) about how they decide which events to do, design experiences people remember, and turn field time into pipeline. They cover event portfolios...
Hard Assets and Smart Debt with Ben Reinberg
<p >Commercial real estate veteran Ben Reinberg shares how he uses hard assets and smart debt to strengthen his investing portfolio. He shares his journey from starting in his early 20s to building a national hard-asset portfolio across industrial, office, retail, multifamily, and medical real estate. We talk the importance of the "ability to hold" assets through cycles by avoiding over-leverage, maintaining reserves, and structuring smart debt. Ben outlines where commercial real estate sits in the current cycle, highlighting looming debt maturities, distressed opportunities, and the potential for attractive buying conditions over the next few years.</p> <p >We discuss...<...
Most Replayed Moment: Is There A Safe Amount Of Alcohol? What Happens To The Body When You Drink!
<p >Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm. In this Moment, she breaks down what the science actually says about having just one drink, debunks old narratives and reveals what alcohol is really doing to the body.</p><p ></p><p ></p><p >Listen to the full episode here!<br>Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/BVLeOxhOTZb<br>Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/vw2IpvzOTZb<br>Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos</p><p ></p><p ></p><p >S...
Ep 525 How to Know When to Get Out: What to do when Shopify threatens, Selling vs. hiring a CEO. A controlled process instead of massive auction and getting your cash up front.
<p >If you're feeling a little queasy about the pace of change, you're not alone. AI is accelerating competition in almost every market, and it's making some business models feel irrelevant almost overnight. </p> <p >In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow talks with Ryan O'Leary, who saw a similar wave coming in payments when Shopify started bundling merchant processing into its plans. O'Leary chose to sell before the shift crushed margins, structuring a deal that put most of his cash in hand up front. In this episode, you discover how to </p> <p >• Decide whether to raise capital...
The 12 Days of Scaling UP! H2O 2025
<p> A year-end recap is more than a highlight reel—it's a practical reset. In this New Year episode, Trace Blackmore walks through 2025 using a "12 Days of the Scaling Up Nation" format, tying together performance, community growth, listener engagement, and the sponsor support that keeps the podcast and its companion tools available at no cost. </p> <p> <b>Year-end by the numbers</b> </p> <p>Trace explains how he used to track every stat closely—and how that shifted into an unhealthy measure of self-worth—so the team now uses numbers as feedback, not validation. He notes the show released <b>56 b...
Cognitive Decline Expert: The Disease That Starts in Your 30s but Kills You in Your 70s
<p >Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer!</p><p ></p><p >Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington. <br></p><p >She explains:</p><p >▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women</p><p >▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring</p><...
Danish inspiration – Joe + The Juice and Hagen live at The European Coffee Symposium
<p>Today, we’re bringing you two live recordings from last year’s European Coffee Symposium, featuring conversations with Joe & The Juice and Hagen. While both are Danish-inspired concepts, each offers a distinct perspective on growth and the customer experience.</p><p>Thomas Nørøxe, CEO of Joe & The Juice, shares how the business has built a high-performance culture rooted in energy, ambition and personal development. He also explains how innovation across the brand is guided by four core pillars: health, experience, convenience and sustainability.</p><p>Tim Schroeder, CEO and Founder of boutique specialty coffee chain Hagen, shares his ph...
From Lab Chemist to Field Mentor: Water, Culture, and Representation
<p>Industrial water work rewards people who can move between precision and practicality. Katie Holliday brings both. She started as a lab chemist, then transitioned into field service with Apex Water and Process, where much of her work supports healthcare facilities and high-accountability programs.</p> <p> </p> <p><b >Lab habits that protect your tools and your data</b> </p> <p>Katie describes the first surprise of field work: a central plant is "very dirty," and the job demands good technique without chasing lab-level perfection. She shares a couple of simple practices that prevent expensive problems. Use proper lab wipes...
Propain 2025 Full Interview
Ep 532 Is Your Business Worth More Dead or Alive?
<p >We often think of a "successful exit" as handing over the keys to a perfectly oiled machine—a business that is growing, profitable, and operationally sound. </p> <p >But what happens when the machine starts to sputter? </p> <p >What if the margins are too thin, the operations are exhausting, and you are simply burned out? </p> <p >It is easy to assume that a broken business model means a worthless company. But as this week's guest on Built to Sell Radio proves, sometimes the individual parts are worth more than the whole. </p> <p >Meet Jason Patel. </p> <p >Jason...
Kansas City Mo w/ Big Court of Holdin Court Podcast You Won’t Believe This!
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CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Purpose, Perspective and Learning from Mistakes with Nick Bent
<p>This is the fourth episode in our Shell-Shedding Moments series, a series where CEOs and leaders share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistakes, and personal revelations that most people never see. In this episode, Nick Bent, CEO of UpReach, opens up about the moments that tested him, from handling technology mishaps to resetting organizational culture. He shares how embracing challenges, maintaining perspective, and surrounding yourself with the right people are key to navigating tough times in leadership.</p><br><p>🦞 Learn Like A Lobster:</p><p>🇺🇸PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn</p><p>🇬🇧 Amazon UK - https://bit.ly/46lj8Av ...
How B2B Brands Actually Grow
<p >When it comes to marketing, everyone has opinions—but few have proof. That's where Professor Byron Sharp steps in.</p> <p >In this episode, Drew sits down with the globally renowned marketing scientist and author of How Brands Grow to unpack what B2B marketers are getting wrong, what they should measure instead, and why focusing only on in-market buyers is a recipe for decline.</p> <p >Byron drops truth bombs on: </p> <p >Why mental availability drives physical availability (not the other way around) </p> <p >How B2B mar
Black Walt on Tech N9ne Keeping Him Away From The Street Life!
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Navigating Leadership: Brad Dude's Insights on Power, Temperament, and Storytelling
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Brad Dude, a leadership authority with over 40 years of experience in management and consulting. Brad shares his remarkable journey from working with the Peace Corps to teaching leadership courses for prestigious organizations like NASA. We delve into his diverse body of work, including his novels that tackle pressing social issues, particularly in his book "Finding Eden," which explores the harrowing challenges faced by migrants in today's world. Brad also discusses his practical guide, "Quick I Need to Be a...
Silver CRASHED... What Happened & What's Next
<p>Silver crashed! Today we focus on a historic bout of volatility in precious metals following months of extreme, unhealthy gains. We figure out if the selloff was driven by the announcement of a new Fed chair or severe technical overextension, crowded positioning that triggered profit-taking, shorting, and forced de-risking. We also talked the implications of a potentially growth-leaning but inflation-conscious Fed, ongoing structural risks like debt, deficits, and sticky inflation, and why monetary policy alone can't solve them. We reviewed the January market performance, and noticed strength in energy, materials, commodities, and international equities versus lagging tech and software...
Building Better Athletes: Gary Thrapp's Vision for Youth Sports and Community Empowerment
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Gary Thrapp, a dedicated youth sports specialist with an impressive 40-year career in managing youth sports. Gary has coached over 50,000 games and has been instrumental in the development of the premier youth sports facility, Beyond the Baseline. His mission transcends athletics; he focuses on cultivating better athletes and, more importantly, better individuals. Join us as we explore Gary's journey and his commitment to community engagement through free sports programs designed to remove financial barriers for young athletes. Discover the...
Embracing the Leonardo Trait: Angie Dixon's Journey to Neurodivergent Creativity
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with the multi-talented Angie Dixon, an author, summit host, artist, and proud neurospicy individual. Angie shares her journey through creativity and neurodivergence, discussing her upcoming book, "The Leonardo Trait," set to release on January 27th, which explores profound creativity in a chaotic world. She delves into her unique approach to hosting an email-based summit, making it accessible for everyone, especially those who may struggle with traditional formats. Angie explains the concept of the "Leonardo Trait," a term she coined to...
How to ask for help at work (without feeling awkward)
<p>In this Squiggly Shortcut episode, Helen shares a practical, step-by-step framework for asking for help at work in a way that feels confident, clear, and effective.</p><br><p>Many of us struggle to ask for help because we fear looking incompetent, don’t want to burden others, or try to push through on our own. Helen breaks down how to neutralize that anxiety, identify what kind of help you need - support, solutions, or a sounding board- figure out who can give it, and frame your ask so it’s actionable and easy to respond to.</p><br><p>If...
B2B Marketing Moves from the 2025 Super Huddle
<p >Nine years in. 500 episodes later. Hundreds of CMOs on the mic. A deep well of marketing wisdom for anyone brave enough to draw from it.</p> <p >This milestone episode is a celebration of the bold B2B ideas, experiments, and hard-earned lessons that have filled the show from day one. Thank-you to every marketer who has listened, shared, and dared to try something new because of what they heard here. </p> <p >Recorded live at the 2025 Super Huddle, Drew's conversations with Udi Ledergor, Denise Persson and Chris Degnan, and Carilu Dietrich anchor this milestone episode. </p> <p >In...
Anita Jahwar Full Interview
<p>Anita Jahwar Full Interview</p>
The future of coffee technology with Scott Martin, Unity Coffee – Recorded live at COHO
<p>We continue our European Coffee Symposium + COHO series with a keynote from Scott Martin, founder of Unity Coffee and the mastermind behind Coffee Nation and Costa Express.</p><p><br></p><p>In this fascinating session, Scott explores the impact of technology and automation on our industry, arguing that robust infrastructure will outlast flashy innovation. He also shares why the future of coffee will not be defined by “human vs. machine” but a seamless combination of both.</p><p>Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.com</p><p>Subscribe to 5THWAVE on Inst...
CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: How to Fix Friction at Work Fast with Helen Tupper
<p>In this special CEO Shell-Shedding Moments episode, Sarah interviews Helen, about the uncomfortable moments that help us grow. From difficult interviews to co-founder friction and communication challenges, Helen shares what happens when things feel hard at work and how to fix friction fast before it festers. If you’ve ever replayed a mistake, avoided an awkward conversation, or felt stuck in a working relationship, this episode is full of practical ideas to help you learn quickly and move forward with confidence.</p><br><p>🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster:</p><p>🇺🇸PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn</p><p>🇬🇧 Amazon...
Investing in Bitcoin in 2026
<p >Arrash Yasavoli discusses how you should jump on investing in bitoin in 2026! Arrash's path from data engineering at LinkedIn into quantitative trading, crypto, and building Glitch, a SaaS platform that gives broader access to advanced trading strategies gives a unique perspective into possible 2026 investing plans. We also talk Bitcoin's role as a potential store of value, the divergence between Bitcoin and altcoins, the growing importance of real utility and valuation in crypto projects, the rise of ETFs and stablecoins as bridges to mainstream adoption, and more.</p> <p >We discuss...</p> Crypto's transition from a speculative and "scammy" perception...
Bone Homegurl! On Diddy, Tory Lanez, Rap Economics, TrillTalkNoPillTalk, New Dallas! The South!
<p>Bone Homegurl! On Diddy, Tory Lanez, Rap Economics, TrillTalkNoPillTalk, New Dallas! The South!</p>
Ep 530 $40M for a Big Fish in a Small Pond
<p >Nick Telson-Sillett and his co-founder built what you could call "OpenTable for bars and nightclubs" in the UK. </p> <p >Instead of chasing the US (the move most founders are told to make), they went big fish, small pond: dominate their home market first. That focus helped them build DesignMyNight into a business that sold for more than $40M. </p> <p >In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, Nick shares what happened, so you discover how to: </p> <p >Turn one clear customer frustration into a business idea you can explain fast </p>
CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Learning How to Let Go & Lead Differently with TEDs Logan McClure Davda
<p>This is the fifth and final episode in our Shell-Shedding Moments series, a series where CEOs and leaders share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistakes, and personal revelations that most people never see. In this episode, Logan McClure Davda, CEO of TED, reflects on stepping into leadership at one of the world’s most influential idea-sharing organisations and the personal shifts that came with it. From making the hard decision to leave a dream role, to learning how to move from “doing” to creating space for others to lead, Logan shares her learnings on letting go and finding the courag...
Episode 795: Stop Being Mean To Yourself: The "Data" Mindset
<p>If you spoke to your clients the way you speak to yourself, you would be fired. We all have doubts creeping in, but in 2026, you cannot afford to let negative self-talk run your business. In this episode, I share my personal list of Morning Truths, specific daily affirmations that actually work to stop the spiral of imposter syndrome and agent burnout.</p> <p>We are not doing toxic positivity here. We are reprogramming how you handle stress. I explain why "mistakes are just data," how to use action to create inspiration (not the other way around), and why setting...
From Wastewater to Resource: Water Reuse with Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva
<p>Industrial water professionals are increasingly pulled into conversations about scarcity, resilience, and "where the next gallon comes from."</p> <p> <b>Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva</b>, CEO and Co-founder of<b> </b><b>Waterloop Solutions</b><b> </b>frames water reuse as an implementation challenge more than a technology gap—and explains where the practical starting points are when the scope feels overwhelming. </p> <p><b> Moving reuse forward when the technology already exists</b> </p> <p>Waterloop Solutions was founded to accelerate implementation: clarifying <b>end-use quality</b>, identifying <b>post-treatment needs</b> on the back end of existing pl...
CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Opening Up about Mental Health at Work with Zaid Al-Qassab
<p>Welcome to Shell-Shedding Moments, a series where CEOs share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistakes, and personal revelations that most people never see. Today's episode is with CEO Zaid Al-Qassab who opens up about his experiences with depression, the challenges of leading while managing mental health, and the power of vulnerability in the workplace. Zaid shares how embracing these moments can strengthen resilience, deepen connections, and create healthier work environments.</p><br><p>🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster:</p><p>🇺🇸PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn</p><p>🇬🇧 Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR</p><p> </p><p>For questions...
Most Replayed Moment: Here's What Happens When A Nuclear Bomb Drops! These Countries Will Be Safe!
<p >Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and bestselling author known for deep reporting on national security, military strategy, and the real-world mechanics of catastrophe. In today’s Moments episode, she breaks down, in sourced detail, what nuclear war would actually look like - minute by minute - after the first weapon hits. Annie also discusses why nuclear war isn’t inevitable - and how leadership, public pressure, and policy decisions can move the world away from escalation.</p><p ></p><p ></p><p >Listen to the full episode here!<br>Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/o5WB6zSFTZb<br>A...
The future of coffee in DACH with Gerd Mueller-Pfeiffer – Recorded live at COHO
<p>Today we’re bringing you another session recorded live at the European Coffee Symposium + COHO. Taking to the stage is Gerd Müller-Pfeiffer, Founder of International Coffee Consulting.</p><p><br></p><p>In this session, Gerd explores the key trends shaping the DACH coffee shop market and how consumers are continuing to trade up and seek premium experiences despite ongoing inflation pressures. He also highlights how the bakery segment has quietly become a critical engine of out-of-home coffee growth across Germany.</p><p><br>Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.com</p><...
Detoxing for Life: Dr. John Cusatis Mission to Cleanse Our Water and Empower Families**
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Dr. John Cusatis, founder and CEO of Aquatic Research Laboratory. A dedicated US Air Force veteran and first responder, Dr. John shares his mission to enhance public health and safety through innovative water treatment solutions. He recounts his journey from raising northeastern blue tilapia to developing groundbreaking products like Aqua Dichlor and Fluoride Be Gone, aimed at eliminating harmful contaminants from our water and consumables. Dr. John dives deep into the science behind these products, explaining how they work...
Young Bleed Full Interview 2025
Bossman Brewster Full 6.25 Interview
<p>Bossman Brewster Full 6.25 Interview</p>
Mentors, Mindset, and the CWT: Owning Your Water Career with Nella Fergusson
<p> "So one thing I never do is try to start giving remediation or advice before I truly have understood and diagnosed the problem." </p> <p>Mentorship and certifications don't replace experience—but they can accelerate it when paired with the right mindset and a disciplined approach to learning. Nella Fergusson, CWT (District Manager, Southern California, Garratt-Callahan), lays out what "growing up" in industrial water treatment actually looks like: repeated exposure to real problems, strong diagnostic habits, and a willingness to keep learning long after year one. </p> <p><b> Learning that keeps you employable</b> </p> <p>Water treatment ev...
Ep 528 The Dirty Businesses that Create Quiet Millionaires
<p >Some of the richest founders don't run trendy companies. They run dirty ones. The kind of work you'd never brag about at a dinner party, but that quietly throws off real money because it's hard, risky, and most people won't do it. </p> <p > </p> <p > </p> <p >This Built to Sell Radio episode follows Shenar Wood, who built an underground power business by taking on personal risk, earning trust job by job, and eventually selling when he hit a ceiling that had nothing to do with demand, you discover how to: </p> <p > </p> <p >Recognize the hidden...
Resilience in Creation: Edward Miskie's Journey from Cancer Survivor to Film Festival Founder
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Edward Miskie, a remarkable author and 13-year survivor of a rare cancer. Edward shares his incredible journey, from his initial diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to his triumph over adversity. He discusses how his experiences reshaped his identity and fueled his passion for creativity, leading to the creation of the Remission Film Festival, set to launch in April 2026. This unique festival aims to spotlight the stories of creatives impacted by cancer while raising funds for Blood Cancer United. Edward also...
A Marketing Budget the C-Suite Believes In
<p >Growth targets keep climbing while cost lines tighten, and planning season starts to feel very personal for CMOs. AI threads through every conversation, zero-based thinking pulls against last year's baseline, and the goalposts never seem to hold still. </p> <p > So the job becomes building a budget you can walk into the room with, own, and defend with conviction.</p> <p >To get there, Drew brings together Andrew Cox (Forrester), Lisa Cole (2X), and Alan Gonsenhauser (Demand Revenue). The conversation centers on tying spend to strategy, translating marketing into CFO-ready terms, and giving AI a role in the plan...
Ep 523 15 x EBITDA for a Service Firm
<p>In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow sits down with Ujwal Arkalgud, who built the same company twice. Chapter one was a classic problem: a profitable, founder-heavy services firm with impressive EBITDA but a ceiling on valuation. Chapter two began when he turned that service into a productized offering, transformed how customers bought his work, and ultimately sold for more than 15x EBITDA — roughly three times the offer he received as a simple service provider. </p>
The Framemaking Sale: Building Buyer Decision Confidence
<p >Most marketers worry about whether buyers trust their brand. Brent Adamson, author of The Framemaking Sale, argues that the actual issue sits somewhere else: Buyers do not trust themselves.</p> <p >In this episode, Drew sits down with Brent to challenge three big assumptions: That more supplier trust is the answer, that buyers have a neat journey to map, and that customer centricity is always the right north star.</p> <p >In this episode: </p> <p >Why decision confidence matters more than supplier trust </p> <p >How shifting from "trust us" to "trust yourselves" reshapes GTM </p> <p >How...
Water Risk, Governance, and Community Engagement with Dr. Annette Davison
<p>Industrial water professionals sit at the intersection of risk, regulation, and community trust. In this episode, Dr. Annette Davison ("the water risk doctor") joins Trace Blackmore to show how disciplined governance, clear supply chain thinking, and community engagement can turn fragmented water systems into coherent, defensible risk management frameworks. </p> <p><b> Water risk from source to customer</b> </p> <p>Annette starts with a simple question most customers never ask: "Where's your water coming from?" She walks through a conceptual supply chain from source to end point—collection, transfer, treatment, distribution, and customers—then layers governance on top. Who...
Episode 792: Stop Doing Everything: The "Focus" Hack For Agents
<p >Bill Gates and Warren Buffett once sat at a dinner table and wrote down the exact same word for success: Focus. Yet most agents run around like headless chickens trying to do twenty things at once. In this episode, we scratch more than the surface of why doing less is the secret to earning more. We look at the specific productivity trap that keeps you broke and how to identify the lead generation sources that truly pay the bills.</p> <p >You will learn to audit your daily schedule to stop being reactive to emails and social media. I...
Steamy Transformations: Christina Braver's Journey from Therapist to Romance Author
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome the talented Christina Braver, an author who masterfully blends her background in clinical psychology with her passion for steamy contemporary romance. Christina shares her journey from therapist to novelist, detailing how her love for romance novels inspired her to write stories that not only entertain but also educate readers about intimacy and sexuality. We dive into the evolution of the romance genre, discussing how it has become more inclusive and diverse, breaking away from outdated stereotypes. Christina provides insight into the...
Bennie Price on Sh00ting and K!LL!NG A Man at Dj Quick Concert San Antonio Tx 1991! PRISON 23YRS!
<p>Bennie Price on Sh00ting and K!LL!NG A Man at Dj Quick Concert San Antonio Tx 1991! PRISON 23YRS!</p>
Unlocking B2B Intelligence with AI Workflows
<p >If AI is only helping you write copy, you are leaving real leverage on the table. </p> <p >Every marketing team is buried in invisible busywork; a trail of repetitive, manual steps hiding inside every task. So what happens when you take one of those messy workflows, map every step, and rebuild it? </p> <p >In this episode, Drew talks with Dave Brong (Level Agency) about how CMO Huddles transformed a messy, 10-step post-meeting grind into an automated system that transforms hundreds of conversations into structured insight, searchable intelligence, and real business value. </p> <p >In this episode: </p> <...
2025 Wrap Up... Year End Surprises
<p >There are a lot of year end surprises in store with the 2025 wrap up. The year has come to an end and we are here to discuss everything from year-end reflections and personal anecdotes to a broad market outlook. We focused on the recent surge and volatility in precious metals, especially silver, explaining how futures-market leverage and exchange rule changes (like margin requirement hikes) are used to cool speculative excess, why parabolic price moves are unhealthy, and why investors should be cautious in the near term even if long-term fundamentals remain bullish. We also talked government fraud, rising debt...
Hiring Olympics and High-Performance Culture with J.D. Roth
<p>"Stay curious. And you only have one reputation. Guard it with your life."</p> <p><b > Hiring for judgment, not just rehearsed confidence</b> </p> <p>Industrial water treatment is full of decisions made with incomplete data—on sites, with customers, and inside the business. JD Roth (Managing Director and Co-owner of Guardian Chemicals) builds his hiring around that reality. His aim is straightforward: protect the team and the culture by selecting people who can think, collaborate, and lead under pressure.</p> <p>JD frames the organization as a group of people choosing to work toward a common goal: bu...
Ep 526 Best of 2025: 4 Moments That Change How You Exit
<p > Built to Sell Radio just dropped a year-end special that pulls the strongest moments from 2025 into one episode.</p> <p > Across four formats (Exit Story, Inside the Mind of an Acquirer, Mastering the Deal, and After the Deal), you discover how to</p> Choose exit value over lifestyle income before comfort caps valuation Spot the "founder-dependent" trap that scares off serious buyers See how buyers price risk, not just revenue and EBITDA Use imperfections as leverage instead of liabilities Build leverage before a first offer quietly sets your ceiling Create real alternatives so negotiations stop feeling one-s
Innovation, sustainability and independent spirit – a conversation with Assembly Coffee
<p>Today we’re bringing you a special episode in collaboration with the London Coffee Guide and Podcast, and republishing an insightful conversation with Nick Mabey and Michael Cleland, co-founders of London’s Assembly Coffee.</p><p><br></p><p>Founded in 2015, Assembly Coffee is an innovative specialty coffee roastery known for its commitment to sustainability and excellence. In this conversation, Nick and Michael discuss what it means to define your own version of success, and how to scale a business with sustainability at its heart.</p><p><br>For more on London’s specialty scene and interviews with the likes...
Skills Sprint: How to Lead Your Own Learning by Sharing It
<p>In this fifth and final episode of the Learn Like a Lobster skill sprint, Helen and Sarah introduce "Helpful How-Tos" - a simple, fun way to share knowledge that helps you learn faster and helps your team too. You'll discover why sharing makes learning stick, how to overcome confidence gremlins, and a practical (and fun) format you can use immediately with your team to keep learning and growing.</p><br><p>🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://bit.ly/4oZzJ3F</p><br><p>🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster:</p><p>🇺🇸PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn</p><p...
Ep 529 The Personal Brand Trap and how to slash a 3-Year Earn-Out to 9 Months Without Giving Up Value
<p >The fastest way to make a service company unsellable is building it around a personal brand. </p> <p >When clients hire you—because of your reputation, your name, and your specific expertise—you haven't built a business; you've built a high-paying job. </p> <p >And as Gavin Bell realized, you can't sell a reputation. </p> <p >Gavin was known as the "Facebook Ads Guy" in the UK. He was making good money, but he knew that to build a sellable asset, he had to fire himself as the face of the company. </p> <p >
Episode 797: Stop Setting Goals You’re Never Going to Reach
<p >You have a goal. That is cute. But unless you have a calendar that looks like a battle plan, that goal is just a daydream you are having while scrolling through your feed. I just finished coaching three massive producers, and the difference between their $100,000 summer and your "hope and a prayer" strategy comes down to three specific pillars of execution. I am showing you exactly how to take a deadline, like August 31st, and reverse-engineer it into steps that actually fit into your Friday afternoon. If you are leaning on your sphere of influence, social media, or open...
Transforming Lives: Stanley Bronstein's Path from Overweight to Empowered
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by the remarkable Stanley Bronstein, a CPA, life coach, attorney, and multi-book author. Stanley shares his transformative journey from struggling with obesity to becoming a beacon of hope for others seeking to unlock their full potential. He candidly recounts his past battles with weight, revealing how a pivotal moment at age 50 prompted him to make lasting lifestyle changes that have led to incredible success. Stanley discusses his commitment to sustainable weight loss through simple yet effective strategies, emphasizing the importance...
Ep 527 How to Avoid an Earn-Out (Even in a Service Business)
<p>Most business owners hit a fork in the road. </p> <p>Stay "on the tools" and keep making great money. Or start feathering back your personal involvement so the business can grow beyond you. </p> <p>In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, Dr. Michael Filosi walks through how he made that shift in a dental practice, without jeopardizing cash flow. He didn't rip the band-aid off. He reduced his patient days one day at a time while the practice added clinicians and transitioned patients carefully. Over a few years, his billings went from roughly 43% of revenue to single...
Growing Global Debt and the Future of the Global Economy with Jean-Baptiste Wautier
<p >Jean-Baptiste Wautier is here to talk growing global debt and the impact on the economy. He draws on decades of private-equity and macro experience to discuss accelerating global change, arguing that rising debt, AI, and political polarization are reshaping the economic and geopolitical order.</p> <p >We discuss Europe's recent market strength, China as an unavoidable, though risky, investment given its scale and AI ambitions, and gold and crypto as hedges rather than true currency alternatives. He also warms that global debt dynamics will force restructuring in places like Japan and parts of Europe, and concludes that AI is...
CIA Whistleblower: They Can See All Your Messages! I Was Under Surveillance In Pakistan!
<p ><br>Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison!</p><p ></p><p >John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison.</p><p >He explains:</p><p >◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time</p><p >◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recr...
Ep 524 3 Non-Negotiables to Walk Away Clean, Turn Your Expertise into Recurring Revenue, and Avoiding a Deal-Killing Clause.
<p >Most experts who start a practice or studio end up trapped by their own success. The schedule is packed, the waitlist is long, but every dollar still depends on them showing up. </p> <p >In this week's episode of Built to Sell Radio, John talks to a physical therapist who turned a fully booked, owner-dependent practice into a boutique fitness business with recurring revenue, a second-in-command, and a clean exit on her terms. After a first deal collapsed on closing day thanks to a last-minute bank clause, she went back to market with three non-negotiables and still got a s...
Skills Sprint: How to Learn in Hard Moments (Without Spiralling)
<p>This is Day 3 of the Learn Like a Lobster skill sprint, and today Helen and Sarah share a simple way of reflecting on hard moments at work so you can learn faster, avoid recency bias, and take control in tough situations.</p><p>Because when work feels messy, reflection is often the first thing we skip - or overdo. In this episode, you’ll learn practical tools, including the 5:1 formula and the WWW/EBI framework, to help you regain perspective, stay in control, and turn difficult moments into learning.</p><br><p>🦞 Join our Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https...
AI in B2B Marketing: Wins, Misses, Next Moves
<p > GenAI now sits inside content workflows, SDR outreach, and competitive intelligence. Marketing teams are seeing real wins and real growing pains, and the open question is where to focus next.</p> <p > To answer that, Drew brings together Kelly Hopping, John McKinney (Cornerstone Licensing), and Brian Hankin (Altium Packaging) to share the AI plays they are running right now and how they're leading the charge. Here's how:</p> <p > In this episode:</p> Kelly shows how AI weaves through content, SDR workflows, web chat, product work, and SEO, plus how OKRs and certifications lift AI fluency across the team. J...
Ep 531 The #1 M&A Mistake Founders Make with Jed Morris
<p >acasa helps people run a shared home without the usual friction. It started as a simple way for housemates to track and split rent, bills, and groceries, then added payments and utility setup so households could manage recurring bills in one place. </p> <p >When Nick Katz tried to sell acasa on his own, the downside wasn't just a slow process. It created a setup where buyers had the leverage: they could keep asking for information, keep "exploring," and never commit to an LOI.</p>
Episode 790: "Just Checking In" Is Garbage: 5 Reasons To Connect With Your Sphere On Purpose
<p>If you call your past clients just to "touch base," you sound like a robot with no agenda. It’s lazy, and frankly, it’s garbage. Your sphere of influence ignores you because you aren't offering value. In this episode, I delete that phrase from your vocabulary and hand you 5 specific real estate scripts to use right now for better lead generation.</p> <p>We cover the Wealth Check method to position you as a financial advisor running an equity review, not just a salesperson. You’ll learn how to send a market update that gets a response and how to...
Finding Light in the Shadows: Anthony Dyer's Journey from Trauma to Triumph
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Anthony Dyer, a veteran and debut author whose book *Moon Child* explores the profound themes of war trauma and the quest for purpose. Anthony shares his journey from a small town in Appalachia to the skies as a special missions aviator, detailing the challenges he faced both during and after his military service. He opens up about the struggles of transitioning back to civilian life, the loss of identity, and the therapeutic power of writing, which ultimately led him...
Danish inspiration – Joe + The Juice and Hagen live at The European Coffee Symposium
<p>Today, we’re bringing you two live recordings from last year’s European Coffee Symposium, featuring conversations with Joe & The Juice and Hagen. While both are Danish-inspired concepts, each offers a distinct perspective on growth and the customer experience.</p><p>Thomas Nørøxe, CEO of Joe & The Juice, shares how the business has built a high-performance culture rooted in energy, ambition and personal development. He also explains how innovation across the brand is guided by four core pillars: health, experience, convenience and sustainability.</p><p>Tim Schroeder, CEO and Founder of boutique specialty coffee chain Hagen, shares his ph...
