Best Carson Group Podcasts (2025)

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QUITTING: When is it time to let something or someone go? (Best Of) 1:03:13

5h ago1:03:13

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1. The one question to ask yourself when deciding whether it’s time to quit something. 2. Why Glennon actually believes that quitting each day is necessary for her survival. 3. The big quits that led Abby to Glennon. 4. Amanda’s unexpected great relief—and hope for your relief—in learning about how we’re all just as happy as we’re ever going to be.…

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How to Love Your Body Now with Carson Tueller (Best Of) 1:05:55

26m ago1:05:55

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1. The question Carson’s sister asked that made him radically reimagine his life. 2. Why Carson is having the best sex of his life. 3. How Carson received sign-off from his Mormon Bishop for his first queer date. 4. The accident that left Carson paralyzed from the chest down at 23. 5. How ableism hurts us all. About Carson: Carson Tueller is a coac…

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Metallica, Mosh Pits, & Missed Kicks 45:16

3d ago45:16

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Send us a text In this special episode of At Witt's End, Ken recounts his once-in-a-lifetime experience at the long-awaited Metallica concert in Blacksburg, where Enter Sandman shook Lane Stadium — and the Richter scale. Carson breaks down the band's ties to Virginia Tech and how this show was decades in the making. The duo also dives into Austrian…

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How to Get Investors Onboard: What Founders Need to Know with Stew Campbell Part 2 52:20

3d ago52:20

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Stew Campbell, Partner at The Chernin Group In Part 2, Stew Campbell returns to share tactical guidance for founders evaluating outside capital. We dive deep into how to run a founder-led investor process, what to watch for in term sheets, and how to build long-term wealth while scaling a founder-led business. Stew breaks down growth equity vs. pri…

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Mélanie La Roche prepares for MCAF 2025 13:26

3d ago13:26

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Here’s my chat with Mélanie La Roche as she prepares comic book creators and attendees for Montreal Comic Arts Festival 2025. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Mélanie La Roche is the executive director of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival oth…

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#202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space 3:09:12

3d ago3:09:12

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Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary…

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7 Questions To Reclaim Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant 1:04:15

7h ago1:04:15

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413. 7 Questions To Reclaim Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant Psychologist, author, professor, and minister, Dr. Thema Bryant, joins us to explore how to rebuild a relationship with yourself and why healing that relationship is the foundation for real connection with others. -The essential shift to stop believing your wounded self is your whole self -…

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Coke Vacuum (James River) 11:15

4d ago11:15

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Idea: A mini-vacuum that could vacuum up cocaine spilled on the floor and/or cocaine residue off dollar bills and other things, and also maybe filter out the dust/debris and/or test for Fentanyl. Also: disrupting the drug-sniffing dog market; paying carpet cleaners in the cocaine that they obtained from vacuuming the carpet; similar inventions for …

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Adam de Souza reveals insight about ‘The Gulf’ 16:33

4d ago16:33

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Here’s my chat with Adam de Souza about his graphic novel The Gulf from Tundra Books. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Adam de Souza writes and draws comics, illustrates children’s books, and has worked …

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Derek Laufman combines monster hunting with horror fantasy 14:12

5d ago14:12

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Here’s my chat wth Derek Laufman about his latest graphic novel Crimson Fall: The Shore Tower, I Hate Fairyland and more. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Derek Laufman has been a professional comic artist and illustrator for 25 years and re…

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Trusting Yourself Again with Dr. Hillary McBride 1:01:02

2d ago1:01:02

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412. Trusting Yourself Again with Dr. Hillary McBride Psychologist and researcher, Dr. Hillary McBride, joins us to discuss healing spiritual wounds and learning to trust yourself again. -Why every family is a religion—and every adult is healing from it-How we lose touch with our own needs and desires—and the steps to reconnect and trust ourselves …

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Growth Equity vs. PE vs. VC: What Founders Need to Know Part 1 45:34

6d ago45:34

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Stew Campbell, Partner at The Chernin Group In this episode of M&A Science, host Kison Patel sits down with Stew Campbell to explore how growth equity supports founder-led companies beyond just capital. Stew shares lessons from his career helping businesses scale while preserving their culture and mission. They discuss how founders should think abo…

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#201 Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance 5:06:50

3d ago5:06:50

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Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multip…

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Glennon and Abby on Finding Family Success, from IMO 1:11:35

4d ago1:11:35

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Recently, Glennon and Abby had the pleasure of being guests on a new podcast from our dear friend Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on WCDHT, we have insightful conversations that give fresh perspectives, uplift you and leave you feeling more fulfilled. And on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the ever…

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How to Spot a Narcissist with Caroline Strawson (Best Of) 1:07:50

5d ago1:07:50

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Trauma therapist (and survivor of marriage to a narcissist) Caroline Strawson joins us to discuss: how to know if someone’s really a narcissist; how to know if you’re more likely to get into a relationship with a narcissist (and avoid it); strategies for parallel parenting with a narcissist; how the brain and body respond to narcissists; and how to…

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Introducing: What We Spend 4:14

6d ago4:14

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Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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How to Scale Global M&A with Culture, Strategy, and AI with Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International 57:52

10d ago57:52

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Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International Explore how one of the world’s top M&A advisory firms scales through acquisition. Rob shares his leadership journey, reveals how Lincoln actively manages culture during growth, and explains why integration starts from Day 1. Rob and Kison also dive into cross-border M&A, the rise of buyer-led strategies, and …

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#200 Tom Homan - The U.S. Border Czar 3:01:25

7d ago3:01:25

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Tom Homan is the U.S. Border Czar under President Donald Trump’s second administration, appointed in November 2024 to oversee border security and interior enforcement operations. A career law enforcement officer, Homan served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2017 to 2018, where he implemented stringent immig…

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Inside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda 59:10

8d ago59:10

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411. Inside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda Award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin joins Amanda to expose how Trump’s personal profit, political power grabs, and selective immigration policies are reshaping American democracy—and what we can do about it. From the sc…

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Ned Wenlock talks about his graphic novel ‘Tsunami’ 12:48

11d ago12:48

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Here’s my chat with Ned Wenlock about his graphic novel Tsunami from Pow Pow Press, his creative style and more. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Originally from the United Kingdom, Ned Wenlock is an award-winning designer, animator, and com…

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Are You a Cynic, Optimist, or Skeptic? Dr. Jamil Zaki Shares Which Type is Happiest 1:01:26

9d ago1:01:26

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410. Are You a Cynic, Optimist, or Skeptic? Dr. Jamil Zaki Shares Which Way is Happiest Dr. Jamil Zaki–a Stanford psychologist and director of their Social Neuroscience Lab–discusses how worldviews like optimism, cynicism, and skepticism shape our lives, health, and relationships. -The three lies we tell ourselves about cynicism -Why we need to st…

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Dylan Moore talks about his ‘Combat Fairies’ graphic novel on Kickstarter 17:13

13d ago17:13

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Here’s my chat with Dylan Moore about his Combat Fairies volume 3 graphic novel on Kickstarter. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dylan Moore started working as a freelance cartoonist in high school and b…

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#199 Tim Tebow - Fighting For Our Children 3:29:18

13d ago3:29:18

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Tim Tebow is a former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and two-time BCS National Champion with the Florida Gators. A first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2010, he led the team to a playoff victory in 2011. A New York Times bestselling author and outspoken Christian, Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation to combat human traffickin…

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Mothers & Sons with Ocean Vuong (and Chase Melton) (Best Of) 1:03:12

11d ago1:03:12

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Glennon’s son, Chase, joins Glennon for a special conversation with his hero, author Ocean Vuong, to discuss: 1. Chase shares with Ocean the impact his work has had in his life–and Glennon thanks Ocean for helping mother her son. 2. What Ocean learned from his mother about how to navigate being an Asian boy in America–and Glennon’s recognition that…

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Coma Punk Lifestyle (Tom Walma) 18:06

14d ago18:06

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Idea: A lifestyle where you party on the weekend and go into an intentional coma during the week (or longer if necessary), during which you're weened off drugs, you lose weight (if necessary), basic and cosmetic hygiene (such as getting a tattoo) is performed on you, etc. and you afford the "coma punk" lifestyle by being an influencer, letting scie…

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Jenny Lawson is Broken (in the Best Possible Way) (Best Of) 1:07:32

15d ago1:07:32

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1. Content warning: Discussion of suicide. 2. Jenny puts words to her experience of ADD – "being a kitten on cocaine" – and her anxiety – seeing "rainbow fire.” 3. How Jenny felt guilty for years about a way her mental illness impacted her mothering – only to later learn it was her child’s favorite memory. 4. The moment she decided to be honest abo…

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How Private Equity Firms Structure M&A Deals with Jon Dhanawade 1:04:41

17d ago1:04:41

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Jon Dhanawade, Private Equity M&A Partner at Mayer Brown In this episode of M&A Science, Kison Patel sits down with Jon Dhanawade to unpack how private equity firms structure M&A deals—what works, what doesn’t, and how to manage risk every step of the way. Jon brings legal insight from both sides of the table, sharing practical strategies for align…

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#198 Blerim Skoro - CIA & FBI Asset / Al-Qaeda Infiltrator 4:00:45

17d ago4:00:45

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Blerim Skoro is a Kosovo-born former CIA operative whose life took a dramatic turn after deserting the Yugoslav army in the 1990s. Arriving in New York as an asylum seeker, Skoro’s journey led him from a drug trafficking conviction to becoming a key informant for the FBI and CIA post-9/11. Posing as a radicalized Islamist, he infiltrated al-Qaeda n…

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The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Trump: Bishop Budde 57:43

17d ago57:43

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409. The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Trump: Bishop Budde Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, during President Trump's inauguration service, delivered a powerful sermon on unity and directly appealed to the President for mercy on behalf of vulnerable communities. Today, she joins us to discuss her courageous stand and explore how we can embody both strength an…

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Britt Saunders talks about ‘All Frugg’d Up’ 13:11

18d ago13:11

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Here’s my chat with Britt Saunders about her new graphic novel All Frugg’d Up from Kitten Coast Comics. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Britt Saunders is the illustrator/designer behind Sparkle Collective — her on…

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What Abby Learned On Tour with Tish 1:03:44

19d ago1:03:44

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408. What Abby Learned On Tour with Tish Last year, Tish went on her very first international music tour. Today Abby, Glennon, and Amanda reflect on what it was like to watch Tish step toward her dream and how they, especially Abby, supported her through her journey. -How this tour changed and solidified Abby and Tish’s relationship forever -What t…

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Lessons from 90+ Deals: Questex CEO, Paul Miller on Cultural Fit, Value Creation & Post-Close Audits 57:46

20d ago57:46

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Paul Miller, CEO of Questex Paul Miller joins us to share his extensive experience in M&A, having led more than 90 acquisitions throughout his career. Paul reveals how Questex uses a proactive, buyer-led approach focused on culture, strategic alignment, and integration discipline. The conversation dives into the importance of early relationship-bui…

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Group of 7 Comics presents ‘Peregrines: Flights, Fiends, & Fisticuffs’ 26:57

20d ago26:57

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Here’s my chat with Chris Sanagan and Jason Lapidus about their new graphic novel Peregrines: Flights, Fiends, & Fisticuffs from Group of 7 Comics. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Chris Sanagan is the writer of Group of 7 Comics. Non-comic …

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#197 Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran / Founder of GoDaddy & PXG 3:24:53

20d ago3:24:53

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Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After graduating from college, he founded Parsons Technology, which was later sold to Intuit. He then founded GoDaddy, which became the world's largest domain name registrar. He later sold a majority…

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How to Survive This Absurd Life with Samantha Irby (Best Of) 1:04:00

21d ago1:04:00

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1. Sam’s life-changing strategies for (reluctantly) interacting with humans. 2. How we use humor to hide the lava of rage churning beneath our surface. 3. Sam’s friendship theory and why she doesn’t need a deep soul connection with every “lowercase f friend.” 4. Sam’s embrace of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)–and why she genuinely believes no one else i…

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Pet Peeves: What Do Our Biggest Annoyances Say About Us? (Best Of) 1:01:42

22d ago1:01:42

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1. Glennon explains her “soundaries”—and why a lack of audiorial yield in public places is her biggest peeve. 2. Abby’s struggle, as a bonus parent, adjusting to a kid-filled life with zero personal space and personal property boundaries. 3. Why Amanda is allergic to the word “fine”—and why she’s stopped saying “I didn’t have time. To learn more ab…

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Chance Social Encounter Avoidance App (Ben Champion) 10:40

22d ago10:40

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Idea: An app that warns you if people you know are nearby in a public place (such as a grocery store) so you can avoid bumping into and having unwanted 10+ minute conversations with them. Also: ways to avoid people, such as wearing Mrs. Doubtfire masks, hiding behind bulk toilet paper, and running through the grocery store aisles like Pac-Man; mayb…

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How ZRG’s CEO Built a 17-Deal M&A Engine with Larry Hartmann 58:58

24d ago58:58

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Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG Partners Larry Hartman, CEO of ZRG Partners dives into aligning strategic M&A with scalable growth. Larry shares how he transformed ZRG into one of the fastest-growing executive search and talent advisory firms through 17 acquisitions in just four years. They break down how to compete with strategic buyers, incentivize fo…

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#196 Joshua Broome - "Rocco Reed," Inside The Adult Film Industry 3:05:13

24d ago3:05:13

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Joshua Broome is a former adult film star turned pastor, speaker, and advocate for redemption. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he entered the porn industry in his early 20s, earning accolades like “Porn Star of the Year” and appearing in over 1,000 films before walking away in 2013. After hitting rock bottom—struggling with identity, shame, and …

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100 Days of Trump: What to Know, What to Do & What’s Coming Next | Jessica Yellin 56:11

24d ago56:11

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407. 100 Days of Trump: What to Know, What to Do & What’s Coming Next | Jessica Yellin Amanda and Webby Award Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin, dive deep into the first 100 days of Trump's second term in office, discussing the implications of his administration's actions and policies. -The importance of the first 100 days in a presidency—and what…

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Meg Leader talks about her graphic novel ‘PRÊT, Camille?’ 13:54

25d ago13:54

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Here’s my chat with Meg Leader about her graphic novel PRÊT, Camille? and more. Please like and subscribe to this website by hitting the subscribe button. You’ll be notified about new podcast interviews and article posts. Meg Leader is a professional 2D animator with WildBrain and has a Bachelors in Performance Art. Originally from Guelph, Ontario,…

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Let Kids Play: Fixing Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan 1:27:00

26d ago1:27:00

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406. Let Kids Play: Fixing Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan Why have youth sports become a pressure cooker of competition, money, and burnout instead of fun, growth, and play? Journalist and author Linda Flanagan joins us to break down: -The three biggest reasons kids' sports have changed for the worse—and what we can do about it.-How parents can r…

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4 Ways to Grow a Multi-Site Business While Protecting Core Values with Clare Roberts 53:34

27d ago53:34

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Clare Roberts OBE, Founder and CEO at Kids Planet In this episode of M&A Science, Clare Roberts shares her journey of founding Kids Planet and growing it into one of the UK’s largest childcare providers with 225 nurseries. She reveals how she balanced organic growth with strategic acquisitions while staying true to her company’s values. Clare discu…

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