Best Brian Demo Podcasts (2025)

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#116: The Best Way To Monetize Your Expertise as a Therapist (Feat. Rafael Salazar) 31:33

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4d ago31:33

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Some conversations age well — and this is one of them. I sat down with Rafael Salazar, Owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness, to talk about a challenge I see across the therapy world: Most clinicians were trained to treat patients… not to monetize their expertise or build additional revenue streams that create real financial breathing room. In …

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Spring Boot 4 Q&A 1:05:47

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an interactive Q&A session focused on the highly anticipated Spring Boot 4 release. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the new features and improvements coming with Spring Boot 4, answer community questions about the release, and provide practical guidance on upgrade paths from previous versions. Whether …

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Innovation-ish: Practical tools for everyday innovators 51:51

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/49ucDxK Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, UserTesting’s VP of Design Jason Giles sits down with Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden—co-authors of Innovation-ish and longtime instructors of design thinking at Harvard and Stanford—to explore what truly drives innovation and why most people hesitate to p…

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How customer-centric marketing fuels real growth 39:32

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3XIsfGJ ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Nathan Isaacs talks with marketing powerhouse Bill Macaitis—former CMO of Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce—about how B2B companies can scale efficiently by prioritizing customer experience, building authentic brands, and embracing n…

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#115: How Smart Clinics Build a Golden Claim (Feat: Casey Peters) 23:06

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We tried something new in this week’s Strata Stories: a straight-talking deep dive into billing. Our COO, Casey Peters, exposes the hidden billing mistakes that quietly eat up 15–20% of clinic revenue...and how to fix them. He breaks down: 💡 The blueprint for your ideal billing workflow ⚙️ What a “golden claim” actually looks like 📉 How to stop mon…

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What most marketers miss about marketing effectiveness with Sorin Patilinet 46:35

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/49xoJWL ----------------------- Episode summary: What does it really mean for marketing to be "effective" in today’s complex, data-rich environment? In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Sorin Patilinet—PepsiCo’s Global Marketing Insights leader and author of Marketing Effectiveness—joins UserTesting CMO Johann Wred…

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S4E29 - Spring Boot 4 is (almost) here! 59:52

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore the exciting new features arriving with Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4 this month! In this episode, the hosts highlight their favorite enhancements including null safety improvements, programmatic bean registration, the new REST test client, and built-in API versioning support. Get a first look…

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AI employees and the future of work with Surojit Chatterjee 48:02

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4qwkj8C ----------------------- Episode summary: In this eye-opening episode of Insights Unlocked, host Mike Mace chats with Surojit Chatterjee—former Chief Product Officer at Coinbase and current founder and CEO of Ema—about the sweeping changes generative AI is bringing to the workplace. Surojit unpacks his vision…

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#114: What the Best Tech Businesses Can Teach PT Owners: A PPS Preview (Ft. Paul Singh & Jerry Durham) 13:19

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Competition is fierce in therapy—but what if clinics approached their operations like top-performing businesses in any industry? In this short episode of Strata Stories, Paul Singh shares a sneak peek of his upcoming presentation at the APTA PPS Conference. He breaks down how 80% of all successful businesses follow the same core principles—regardle…

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Finding the content-market fit your customers care about with Ross Simmonds 46:35

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4nZFApH ----------------------- Episode summary: How do you know when your content is hitting the mark? And once you do, how can you scale it efficiently and strategically? In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Ross Simmonds, CEO of Foundation, a B2B content marketing agency known f…

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Spring Office Hours: S4E28 - Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI 1:00:08

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Join Dan Vega as he sits down with Spring Security expert Daniel Garnier-Moiroux to explore the critical world of MCP (Model Context Protocol) server security. As MCP has taken over the AI world, enterprise deployments need robust security and permission management for exposed endpoints Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI. Daniel walks through his …

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Why empathy still wins in an AI-powered world with Sara Fortier from Outwitly 35:45

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/43n2Y89 ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Sara Fortier—founder and CEO of Outwitly, Silicon Valley design veteran, and author of the upcoming book Design Research Mastery. Together, they explore the enduring relevance of human-centered de…

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#113: Strata Stories - How to Renegotiate Payer Contracts for PT Clinics (feat. Justin Stiver) 45:55

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One of the most popular episodes we've ever done...worth listening to ASAP! In this episode of Strata Stories, Justin Stiver shares a blueprint for how to renegotiate payer contracts and actually get paid what you’re worth. We break down: 1️⃣ How to actually renegotiate payer contracts for PT clinics 2️⃣ The best ways to get in contact with insuran…

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Flipping the funnel starts with knowing your customers with Sangram Vajre 46:35

2M ago46:35

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In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Sangram Vajre—co-founder of Terminus and GTM Partners, bestselling author, and pioneer of the Flip My Funnel movement—to explore how customer-first thinking reshapes business growth. Sangram recounts the moment of inspiration that led to flipping the traditional sales funnel on…

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All the questions you had about synthetic users but were afraid to ask 42:51

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/42dkHi0 ----------------------- Episode summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Dr. John Whalen—cognitive scientist, author, and founder of Brilliant Experience—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way teams conduct customer research. With de…

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#112: Practices Need Better Systems, Not More Tools (Ft. Amit Gaglani) 22:59

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Clinic growth isn’t just about more patients or fancier tools. It’s about systems that keep the ones you already have. In this episode of Strata Stories, Paul Singh sits down with Amit Gaglani, PT — practice coach, to talk about why most PT practices don’t need more patients or tools… they need better systems to keep the ones they already have. The…

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Build your Plan B: How content entrepreneurship can unlock freedom and meaning 43:52

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/46shU5A ----------------------- Episode summary: Joe Pulizzi—bestselling author, founder of the Content Marketing Institute, and creator of the Content Inc model—joins host Nathan Isaacs to talk about redefining work, meaning, and success in the age of AI and economic uncertainty. From his transition after a success…

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Unlocking SaaS growth with fast, focused customer research with Asia Orangio 41:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/46FFJbA ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we dive deep into the intersection of customer research, growth strategy, and fast decision-making with Asia Orangio, founder and CEO of DemandMaven. Host Lija Hogan, principal of experience research strategy at UserTesting, guide…

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S4E27 - Java 25 with Billy Korando 1:05:54

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Join us live on Spring Office Hours as we sit down with Java Developer Advocate, Billy Korando, to dive into the exciting new features and updates in Java 25! In this episode, Billy will share his insights on the latest developments in the Java ecosystem, highlighting what's new, what's changed, and what it means for developers. From new language f…

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#111: The Clinic With No Turnover: Using Culture, Clarity, and Connection (Ft. Michael Silva and Jason Collin) 52:13

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Too many owners believe higher pay is the only retention tool. But the truth? Recognition, clarity, and connection often drive loyalty far more than compensation. In this episode of Strata Stories, guest host Michael Silva sits down with Jason Collin, owner of PT Revolution, to dig into: 1. Why culture and recognition outpace pay when it comes to r…

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Why brand matters and how CMOs are playing out of position 42:38

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3K2NcZn ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Joe Chernov, a seasoned B2B marketing leader and Executive in Residence at Battery Ventures, joins host Johann Wrede to unpack the modern CMO’s biggest trap—playing out of position. Joe shares the pivotal career moment that pulled…

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S4E26 - Groovy, Google and Gemini with Guillaume Laforge 56:05

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Join us with Guillaume Laforge, co-founder of the Apache Groovy programming language and Developer Advocate for Google Cloud Platform. We'll explore Guillaume's journey from creating one of the JVM's most popular dynamic languages to his current work at Google focusing on serverless technologies and generative AI with Gemini. Guillaume will share i…

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How to stop wasting research and turn customer insights into action with Jake Burghardt 37:35

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3UXulRJ ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Jake Burghardt, author of Stop Wasting Research and ex-Amazon and ex-Microsoft. Together, they dive into one of the most overlooked challenges in customer research: why so much valuable insight never…

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#110: Clinic Blind Spots That Can't Be Ignored (Feat. Michael Uzar) 33:04

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This week on Strata Stories, Paul sits down with Michael Uzar, PT, and founder of Rehab Risk Consulting, to explore the legal and operational blind spots that can quietly drain your clinic’s revenue, staff morale, and reputation. Mike is redefining risk: it’s not just compliance—it’s a tool to protect your people and strengthen your operations. Ins…

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Creating workplaces that work for all to thrive with Tara May 38:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4fEzKXi ----------------------- Episode summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan is joined by Tara May, CEO of Spirit Tech—a pioneering tech company where more than 90% of the staff are autistic. Together, they explore what it truly means to create inclusive workplaces, the bu…

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Optimize with empathy: Gwen Hammes on turning behavior into brand impact 30:57

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4fEzKXi ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- Episode summary:This week on Insights Unlocked, Nathan Isaacs sits down with Gwen Hammes, co-CEO of CRO…

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S4E24 - SpringOne Preview with Glen Renfro 49:00

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome special guests, Spring Team Member Glenn Renfro. In this episode, we'll continue to look forward to SpringOne. Tune in live to ask your questions or catch the replay later on your favorite podcast platform.By Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter

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#109: Clinics Grow Faster When PTAs Grow Too (Feat: Katie Sutton) 33:56

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On today’s episode, Paul Singh, CEO of StrataPT, talks with Katie Sutton, PTA and host of "the PTA+ Podcast”, to explore how PTAs can play a bigger role in shaping the future of rehab. Katie and Paul Talk about: 1. Unlocking the untapped potential of PTAs in your clinic 2. Low-cost ways to invest in your PTA team 3. Why nursing’s “multi-entry pathw…

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S4E23 - Bootiful Spring with Josh Long 1:01:06

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for another exciting preview of SpringOne! This week, we're joined by our special guest, fellow Spring Developer Advocate, Josh Long. This year's event promises to be bootiful. Josh will help us deliver another sneak peek into the most anticipated announcements, including the future of Spring Framework 7 and Spring …

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S4E22 - Live from KCDC 52:21

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter broadcasting live from the Kansas City Developer Conference (KCDC)! In this special episode, the hosts share highlights from the conference and discuss Dan's sessions on MCP and Spring Boot 3. They dive into the exciting news of Spring Boot 4 M1 and Spring Framework 7 M8 releases, exploring what's new and what devel…

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Every (buying) decision is emotional with Talia Wolf 30:22

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3Jjar14 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- Episode summary:In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Talia Wolf—foun…

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Conversion copywriting starts with customer research 31:18

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/45oE6gF ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Nathan Isaacs chats with Chris Silvestri, f…

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#108: How PTs Can Partner Directly with Physicians—Without Selling Out (Ft. Colin Rigney) 31:55

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On today’s episode of Strata Stories, guest host Rafi Salazar sits down with Colin Rigney, PT — educator and founder of Advanced MSK Ultrasound Center — to talk about a bold (and still controversial) model that’s helping PTs fill a massive gap in primary care. Colin’s using diagnostic ultrasound to build direct physician partnerships—and he’s not j…

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S4E21 - VMware Explore / SpringOne 2025 Preview 1:01:08

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun preview the upcoming VMware Explore / SpringOne conference, sharing insights into what attendees can expect from this premier Spring community event. The hosts discuss their upcoming conference sessions, highlight key presentations an…

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A magician's take on message testing and marketing clarity 35:34

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Episode web page: http://bit.ly/472L2m0 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- What do magicians and marketers have in common? A lot more than you think. In this episode of Insights U…

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UX for startups: MVP tips and common design mistakes 37:51

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4kYTrdD ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode, we sit down with UX veteran and startup advisor Oksana Kovalchuk to explore the common…

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#107: The Marketing Blind Spots Holding Your Clinic Back (Feat: Neil Trickett) 33:35

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On today’s episode of Strata Stories, Paul Singh, CEO of StrataPT, sits down with Neil Trickett, PT and CEO of Practice Promotions, to unpack what real marketing looks like for therapy practice owners — and why most clinics get it wrong. They dive into: 1. Why “just having a website” isn’t enough — and how to actually convert visitors into new pati…

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S4E20 - Spring Community Q&A Hodgepodge 59:21

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a special community-focused episode of Spring Office Hours. In this hodgepodge session, the hosts dive into listener questions covering various Spring ecosystem topics. From troubleshooting common Spring Boot challenges to exploring emerging patterns and best practices, Dan and DaShaun provide practical insights…

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Why trust drives great customer experience with Mark Slatin 26:21

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4eZNwDS ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- What does it take to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences? In this episode of Insights…

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S4E19 - Spring & Redis with Raphael De Lio 1:02:16

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Redis Developer Advocate, Raphael De Lio. Join us as we explore Redis’s ever-growing role in the Spring ecosystem. We will look discuss its common and foundational use cases, then dig into new and exciting use cases, inc…

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Why shopper behavior is changing and what brands can do with Devora Rogers 19:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3U80YeU ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Devora Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents and co-auth…

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#106: Building Success From the Ground Up: Mobile OT To Full-Scale Ped Clinic (Ft: Kate McCommons) 33:28

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On this episode of Strata Stories, Paul meets with Kate McCommons, OT and CEO of Grow Together Therapy, to explore her inspiring journey and practical lessons for therapy practice owners. From solo mobile OT to leader of a growing pediatric clinic system, Kate knows what it takes to overcome obstacles and build real success. Inside this episode: 1.…

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How empathy in marketing can unlock your brand’s higher purpose 33:10

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4lcY2tG ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- What does it take to make marketing truly meaningful? In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we sit down…

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#105: The 7 most important metrics all clinics should track (Feat. Sturdy McKee) 43:07

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We’re pulling a classic episode from the archives! Sturdy McKee, PT, breaks down how running your clinic like a well-oiled machine starts with the right metrics and leadership mindset. On this episode of Strata Stories, they unpack the must-track metrics that keep your practice profitable and growing. Paul and Sturdy dive into: 1. The 7 most import…

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S4E18 - AI Show and Tell with Craig Walls 1:00:35

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Join Dan Vega for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this special episode, Dan is joined by Spring expert and author Craig Walls for an exciting AI show and tell segment, where they demonstrate and discuss their favorite AI tools currently transforming their development workflows. Following the show and tell, Craig shares insights fro…

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Winning with zero-click marketing starts with customer empathy 49:22

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4lhHPCW ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro and marketing industry icon…

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#104: Use These Tactics To Stop Insurance Verification Headaches (Feat. Jerry Durham) 24:30

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On this episode of Strata Stories, Paul talks with Jerry Durham, CEO of The Client Experience Company, to talk about one of the biggest hidden problems in private practice: broken benefit verification. They dive into: 1. Why most clinics don’t need better tech—they need a better checklist 2. How one front desk script fix solved 8 months of billing …

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S4E17 - Spring AI + Google Gemini: Beyond the Demo 57:33

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Join Dan Vega with special guest Dan Dobrin, App Architect at Google, as they explore enterprise-ready Spring AI development using Google Gemini models. This episode covers the latest Spring AI features, caching strategies, unified SDK capabilities, and AI agents—moving beyond simple demos to real-world production implementations. Learn how to buil…

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Designing products people trust with Robinhood’s Dheerja Kaur 29:56

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4l51qH3 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we sit down with Dheerja Kaur, Vice President of Product Manageme…

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#103: How To Turn HEP Tools Into A Strong Revenue Stream (Feat. Joseph Lowe) 33:28

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On this episode of Strata Stories, Paul sits down with Joseph Lowe, Founder of Pure PT Supply, to talk about one of the simplest ways to increase revenue without adding more visits. They get into: 1. Why niche practices are perfectly positioned to win with retail 2. How clinics lose thousands by not monetizing product referrals 3. Why legacy brands…