Operational Excellence Podcasts

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The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

FirmsConsulting.com & StrategyTraining.com

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CEOs and business leaders, management consulting senior partners, ground-breaking professors, thought-provoking writers and journalists, record-setting athletes and coaches, and award-winning actors and celebrities discuss the key issues facing the business world and broader society. Get free access to our newsletter, Monday Morning at 8 am, along with sample episodes from our training programs on www.strategytraining.com. Go to https://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo.

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executive sessions

MiddleGround Capital

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Industrial manufacturing, operational excellence, middle market investing, specialty distribution, and other complex topics made simple with executive sessions. Join MiddleGround Capital, as we invite industry experts to share key insights from from the factory floor to the board room about topics ranging from ESG and automation, to industry 4.0.

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Braintrust by Cortex

Ganesh Datta

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Candid conversations with the builders shaping the future of engineering. Braintrust dives into the operational realities of running high-performing engineering organizations, from production readiness and migrations to AI adoption and operational excellence. Hosted by Ganesh Datta, CTO & Co-founder of Cortex

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Pharma Sessions

Jonathan Kaskey

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Navigating pharmaceutical launch excellence through strategy, technology and career stories. (And sharing fun moments too!)

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Quality Time With MoreSteam

Dan Swartwout

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On Quality Time with MoreSteam, a variety of guests will join host Dan Swartwout to discuss continuous improvement, operational excellence, and business-related issues. You can find new episodes of Quality Time with MoreSteam on moresteam.com.

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ReliabilityRadio

Reliabilityweb

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Reliability Radio: Your Source for Maintenance and Asset Strategy This podcast is essential listening for Maintenance and Reliability professionals dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Our mission is to provide clear, actionable insights and expert knowledge to help you elevate your asset management practices. Through engaging interviews with industry leaders, authors, and technology experts, we explore practical strategies that drive value, from mastering foundational maintenance ...

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Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement

Endeavor Business Media

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Longtime manufacturing process engineer and trainer John Dyer discusses operational excellence and continuous improvement with Professor Mohamed Saleh, a Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement expert. Between them, the two share nearly 60 years of continuous improvement expertise. IndustryWeek has partnered with Dyer and Saleh to present their insights to a wide audience of manufacturing professionals.

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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group

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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast offers news and information for the people who make, store and move things and those who manage and maintain the facilities where that work gets done. Manufacturers can listen for critical insights into the technologies, economic conditions and best practices that can influence how to best run facilities to reach operational excellence.

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Habitual Excellence, Presented by Value Capture

Value Capture

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Do you want to create a healthcare organization that strives for zero harm through principles-based leadership, Lean practices, and real-time, root-cause problem solving? We share conversations with Value Capture advisors, clients, and thought leaders, exploring how to create “habitual excellence” (a phrase coined by Value Capture’s founder Paul O’Neill) by engaging everybody in creating a culture of safety - and learning. Lead your teams to the theoretical limits of perfect for staff safety ...

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Strategy Hero

i-nexus

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Published on the last Wednesday of every month, the Strategy Hero podcast delves into the world of business strategy and transformation. Each cast shines a spotlight on a Strategy Hero – inspirers, boundary pushers, and leaders of change from all walks of life – armed with practical advice on what it takes to achieve your goals. Episodes explore topics around operational excellence, Lean management, process improvement, change management, and much, much more. Available where all great podcas ...

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The Restaurant Roadmap

Danny Bendas

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The Restaurant Roadmap is your guide to building and running a successful restaurant. Each episode explores the full journey of operations—from planning and development to menu design, execution, and growth. Hosts Danny Bendas, Amanda Stokes, and Chef Eric Lauer bring decades of expertise, joined by industry leaders and restaurant professionals who share their insights and stories. Together, they uncover strategies, tools, and lessons that help operators improve performance, strengthen teams ...

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The Net Assets Podcast from NBOA

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The Net Assets podcast delves into the most pressing issues in independent school business and operations. Delivered by NBOA, the only national nonprofit membership association focused exclusively on fostering financial and operational excellence among independent PK-12 schools, each episode is based on a popular article in NBOA’s Net Assets magazine. Chief financial and operational officers alongside other leaders of school business share what inspires and challenges them as well as their a ...

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Becoming CTO Secrets

Philipp Deutscher

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Becoming CTO Secrets is the ultimate podcast for aspiring CTOs, seasoned tech leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to level up their leadership and technical expertise. Hosted by Philipp Deutscher, a veteran CTO and consultant with over 15 years of experience leading global tech teams, this podcast uncovers the hidden strategies, insights, and hard-earned lessons behind becoming a successful Chief Technology Officer. In each episode, Philipp dives deep into the essentials of CTO leadership: f ...

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The AscendED Workplace

AscendED Consulting

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We create systems of accountability to turn generational challenges into leadership wins.

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#IDIODC Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider

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Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow. Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value. Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows. Whether you’re a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technolo ...

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Leading Quality

Jason Meadows, MD

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Welcome to Leading Quality, the show that dives into the real-world stories and strategies of healthcare quality improvement leaders at all levels, from Frontline Champions to C-Suite Executives. Each episode uncovers how these dedicated professionals tackle complex topics in real healthcare environments. Discussion range from QI fundamentals, to leadership, technology, AI, and beyond. If you’re passionate about elevating patient care and want practical insights that go beyond the buzzwords, ...

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Corporate Capabilities - Operational Excellence

Sarah

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Being operationally excellent is very important in both personal and professional life.

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Execution Exchange

Jake Allen

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The Execution Exchange features conversations with leaders who have perfected the art and science of achieving results. Host Jake Allen interviews executives and entrepreneurs who share practical insights into how they achieved remarkable results. What You’ll Find: Frameworks and methods for operational excellence Real transformations and case studies Leadership insights for high-performing teams Decision-making processes that deliver results Perfect for anyone seeking actionable strategies ...

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Construction Trailblazers: Paving The Way to Excellence

Samantha C. Prestige

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Welcome to "Construction Trailblazers: Paving The Way to Excellence," where we chat with the sharpest minds in construction. Hosted by industry insiders, this podcast is your go-to for a behind-the-scenes look at how top construction leaders are innovating and streamlining their operations. From operational tips to leadership insights, our engaging and conversational episodes are packed with stories and strategies that matter. Join us as we uncover real-life challenges and triumphs in the co ...

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The Rest is Lean

Alan Lothian, John Dee, Russell Watkins

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The Rest is Lean Channel is a light-hearted and educational look at how to make businesses better through Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence. Suited for all levels of understanding and from any industry or geographical region. John, Alan & Russell are time-served lean professionals with over 30 years each in this field. Leading and coaching some of the best businesses from SMEs to multi-nationals. Trained by some of the highest calibre Japanese masters from Toyota(one step from Oh ...

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Built to Sell Built to Buy

Sam Penny

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Built to Sell Built to Buy features the world’s leading business thinkers sharing how great companies are built, scaled, and valued. Hosted by entrepreneur and adventurer Sam Penny, each episode explores the systems, leadership, and mindset behind businesses that thrive without their founders. For those ready to think bigger, lead boldly, and build lasting enterprise value.

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IpX True North Podcast

IpX - Institute for Process Excellence

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The IpX True North Podcast is a global industry resource for all things people, processes, systems, and technology created to share conversations with our network of thought leaders, innovators, and founders changing the shape of the digital future. Here we share their stories, impact, vision and tools for success in the areas of process optimization, engineering, the model based enterprise, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

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The Dealer Playbook

Michael Cirillo

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The Dealer Playbook is the top-rated podcast for automotive professionals who want to dominate the retail industry. Hosted by Michael Cirillo, this show delivers expert interviews, proven strategies, and actionable insights to help you sell more cars, lead stronger teams, and grow thriving dealerships. Whether you work in sales, service, F&I, marketing, or management, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to excel in a rapidly evolving market. Join thousands of listeners every week who trust ...

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Sport and the Growing Good

Peter Miller

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The Sport and the Growing Good Podcast examines leadership and coaching in sports settings. In conversations with leaders from wide-ranging contexts, we learn not just about competitive excellence within the game, but also how to leverage sports for broader individual and group flourishing. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Peter Miller, a professor in Sports Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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People-First Builders Podcast

Fletcher Wimbush

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At People-First Builders, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who shape the construction industry by building more than projects—they build teams, culture, and legacy. This podcast is your gateway to the stories of exceptional CEOs and visionaries who prioritize their people, achieve remarkable success, and redefine what it means to lead in construction. Discover how family-owned businesses, niche projects, and innovative leadership styles are driving progress in steel erection, bridge rebar ...

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HOP Into Action Podcast Series

Brent Sutton

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HOP Into Action is a podcast of the broadcast that can be heard on Safety FM. The show is an ongoing discussion about building a better community of practice for people and organizations who want to improve safety, quality and operational excellence using HOP, Learning Teams, 4Ds and other learning framework. The host of the podcast, Brent Sutton, explores through conversation, diversity of thought and reflection the organizational challenges and learning opportunities that can be identified ...

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Tech Tomorrow

Zühlke

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Tech Tomorrow is your front-row seat to the conversations redefining the future. Each episode explores one big question about data, AI, or emerging tech, giving leaders clear, focused answers they can trust. If you're navigating complex innovation, from AI-augmented delivery to sustainability, this show helps you cut through the noise, connect cross-disciplinary trends, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape. Previously known as Data Today, this podcast has examined how out ...

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Founder 2 Founder

Sardor Umrdinov

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Welcome to Founder 2 Founder, the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for ordinary. Hosted by Sardor Umrdinov, founder and CEO of Home Alliance - a $100+ million tech-enabled home services platform operating nationwide. From bootstrapping his first business to building a horizontally and vertically integrated empire, Sardor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and game-changers who've turned their visions into multi-mil ...

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Precast Concrete Show

Roshan Baladevan

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Welcome to the Precast Concrete Show by Modular Pulse, hosted by Roshan Baldevan. This podcast explores the transformative power of precast concrete and its role in revolutionizing the construction industry. It is your go-to resource for mastering the intricacies of precast concrete and Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) manufacturing. In each episode, we delve deep into the strategic processes required to establish and optimize world-class production facilities. Drawing upon over two de ...

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FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Josh Kopel

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What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game: restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we un ...

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FoundHer Rising with Christine Hakkola

Christine Hakkola

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Welcome to the FoundHer Rising podcast presented by Christine Hakkola! FoundHer Rising is the podcast for women founders in wellness, coaching, and consulting who are ready to grow beyond 1:1 work and build businesses that create freedom, impact, and income — without sacrificing integrity or burning out. Hosted by business coach Christine Hakkola, former psychotherapist and yoga teacher, each episode features candid conversations with women who have built sustainable, soul-aligned businesses ...

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4 Best Practices for Operational Excellence and Sustainable Efficiency

fourtre

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Lean manufacturing based on the Toyota Production System

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Excellent Leadership Podcast

Excel Search & Advisory x DBPodcasts

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The Excellent Leadership Podcast interviews sports and entertainment CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Athletics Directors, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes and Performers. We explore their career journeys, experiences, and advice as leaders in the world's most exciting and competitive industry. You will gain key insights on high performance, championship cultures, team management, leadership, and transformation. The podcast is hosted by Chad Biagini, President of Excel Search & Advisory at Ex ...

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The Scalable Law Blueprint | AI, Automation & the Future of Law Firm Growth

Julien Emery

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Welcome to The Scalable Law Blueprint, the show for law firm leaders ready to grow smarter, not harder. Hosted by Julien Emery, founder of superpanel.io, this podcast explores how modern plaintiff firms scale with automation, AI, and system-first strategy. Each episode features candid conversations with innovators and operators building the digital law firms of the future. Learn how to automate 95% of your client journey, eliminate intake bottlenecks, and deliver five-star experiences withou ...

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Check-In with Bryan

Bryan Fish

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Welcome to Check-In with Bryan, your essential podcast for staying ahead in the dynamic world of hospitality. Hosted by Bryan Fish, CEO of Reliance Hospitality and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, this podcast dives deep into the strategic insights, evolving trends, and transformative ideas driving the hospitality and travel industries forward. Drawing from Bryan’s extensive background in hospitality management, strategic planning, and business innovation, each episode features compell ...

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5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality

World Coffee Portal

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A forward-thinking interview series examining the business of progressive coffee culture. The 5THWAVE Podcast is hosted by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-Chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group. Each episode features inspiring stories, business lessons, and thought leadership from the entrepreneurs and industry experts blazing trails to success across the world of coffee. The podcast will delve into the detail of achieving operational excellence, get to grips with green coffee sourc ...

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The Operational Excellence Show

Marianne Rutz

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Join Marianne Rutz and world-renowned leaders in the contact centre industry for the Operational Excellence Show. Dig deep into the industries hot topics and gain valuable advice, insights and wisdom.

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Wellsite Supervisors

Lily Williams

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When it comes to overseeing drilling and production activities, wellsite supervisors play a crucial role in ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. These leaders act as the bridge between management and on-site crews, making real-time decisions that directly impact project success. ARiES One, a trusted name in the oil and gas sector, provides highly qualified wellsite supervisors with extensive industry experience. Their professionals are trained to manage daily operations, ...

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Women at the Top

Max Zheng

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A podcast where professional women share their journey to the top of their careers, such as mindset, habits, lessons, accomplishments, challenges, and dreams to inspire others to do the same. There are not enough women in lead roles for various reasons, including gender biases and limiting beliefs. This show highlights what women are capable of by celebrating their achievements, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the dreams that drive them to excel. By seeing what’s possible, other women ca ...

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The Pete Primeau Show

Pete Primeau

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Step inside the mind of a retail and wholesale veteran who’s spent four decades turning struggling businesses into profit powerhouses. Pete Primeau doesn’t just talk theory – he delivers battle-tested strategies from the trenches of the furniture and mattress industry that translate into explosive growth for ANY business. What You’ll Discover: • Advanced sales psychology and customer conversion techniques refined through $millions in transactions • Marketing strategies that work in today’s h ...

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Small Manufacturing Success

Todd J. Anderson

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Go behind the scenes with experts and executives of small manufacturing. Gain insight on business strategy, operational excellence, technology and more.

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Campus Files

Audacy

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College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour. Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email at campusfilespod@gmail ...

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Value Factory Podcast

OneAccord

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Welcome to The Value Factory Podcast, powered by OneAccord, where we decode the secrets to building substantial, lasting enterprise value for your business. If you’re a business owner, CEO, or leader of a privately held company striving for sustainable growth, navigating complex transitions, or aiming to maximize your company’s worth, this is your essential resource. Hosted by the seasoned operators at OneAccord, The Value Factory delves into the practical strategies and real-world insights ...

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Operational Maritime Law

NATO COE CSW

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The NATO Centre of Excellence for Operations in Confined and Shallow Waters (COE CSW) hosts interviews with leading academics and practitioners in the field of maritime law.

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

Andy Frisella

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Entrepreneur Andy Frisella and his guests discuss, debate, and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues. (This is also the home of Andy's other show, the top-ranked MFCEO Project Podcast)

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Beyond The Protocol

Melody Keel

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Successful clinical trials aren't just about processes and protocols - they're about the empowered teams and supportive cultures behind them. Beyond the Protocol is a live show and podcast where Melody Keel brings together diverse professionals across the clinical research landscape: from operations teams to industry experts, all sharing insights on what it takes to deliver successful clinical trials We dive deep into the human side of clinical trials, exploring everything from team dynamics ...

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Warehouse Safety Tips

Wes Wyatt

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Warehouse Safety Tips by Mighty Line is a podcast series produced by Wes Wyatt. Podcasts will be weekly and highlight general industrial and workplace safety topics. View the blogs, videos and articles at https://mightylinetape.com/ Vodcasts, and videos of the podcasts can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/mightylinefloortape. Get Free Samples of Mighty Line Floor Tape (https://mightylinetape.com/pages/product-request-form) Learn about Mighty Line Floor Tape and Mighty Line Floor Signage (https ...

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Margin Maximizers

Resonance Media Agency

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Margin Maximizers brings big business smarts to Medium Enterprises. In each episode, Soonah and Karen reveal the secrets to increasing your business's profits through an operational approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chain of Learning: Empowering Continuous Improvement and Lean Change Leaders

Katie Anderson

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You’re a leader who knows that people are at the center of an exceptional organizational culture. You're excited to activate a culture of continuous learning – where everyone is capable, confident, and empowered to solve problems and innovate at all levels. This podcast is all about inspiring and equipping you to do that – through the power of learning and leading. Chain of Learning® is where the links of leadership and learning unite. Join your host, Katie Anderson, internationally recogniz ...

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58| People First: Why Leaders Get It Backwards with Lean and Operational Excellence 19:18

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Apply for the May 2026 Japan Leadership Experience—https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ Where is your primary focus as a leader, change practitioner, or organization? Getting business results? Improving processes? Or developing people? What if the real key to lasting business success isn’t found in metrics or milestones—but in how you create a cultur…

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970. Andy & DJ CTI: Two National Guard Troops Shot Near White House, Minnesota Judge Overturns Guilty Verdict in $7 Million Somali Medicare Fraud Case & Dishonest Transgender Athlete 1:25:12

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ break down the ambush near the White House that left two National Guard troops shot in what officials are calling a suspected terror attack, the Minnesota judge who overturned a guilty verdict in a $7 million Somali Medicare fraud case, and the British athlete crowned the world's strongest woman who says she was "robbe…

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Office Hours: Stop Fixing Symptoms — The Real Reason Restaurants Burn Out 8:28

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 46 - J.R. Covey 40:27

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Andrew Ballard talks with J.R. Covey—sales psychologist, OneAccord principal, and creator of Narrative Powered Success—about the stories that drive or destroy performance. J.R. explains how cognitive behavioral and narrative therapy principles reveal the fears, habits, and self-limiting beliefs tha…

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Reliability Radio EP 347 Fabrice Brion - I-Care - TRC25 12:28

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In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ sit down with Fabrice Brion of I-care at The Reliability Conference to move past the AI hype and focus on actionable solutions. Fabrice argues that for technology to succeed, it must be implemented "bottom-up," solving real problems for the workforce rather than serving as…

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The TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Glyn Holman 35:57

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Send us a text The Rest is Lean (#TRIL) Podcast brings you powerful conversations with professionals from across the globe, sharing real-world experiences in lean manufacturing and leadership. Each episode dives into the principles, challenges, and successes that shape modern organizations—told by those who live them every day. From industry vetera…

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Budgets, Cash Flow, and Their Impact on Restaurant Operations 44:11

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In this episode, we explore the vital role that budgets and cash flow play in maintaining a restaurant's smooth, profitable, and sustainable operation. Whether you manage a single location or multiple sites, understanding how to forecast, allocate, and safeguard your financial resources is essential for achieving long-term success.…

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605: Harvard Economist John Campbell on How to Stop Losing Money to a Broken Financial System 56:10

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John Campbell, Professor of Economics at Harvard University and co-author of Fixed, joined the Strategy Skills Podcast to explain why the financial system often works against ordinary investors and how to make better personal-finance decisions. After decades studying markets and investor behavior, Campbell saw a pattern: even educated, high-income …

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59| Get Better at Getting Better: Leveraging AI to Elevate Human Learning [with Nathen Harvey] 48:22

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AI is everywhere. And its use and capabilities are accelerating every day. But is AI actually helping us get better at getting better? Or is it just amplifying the friction, bottlenecks, and complexity that already exists in our workflows and processes? In this episode, Nathen Harvey, leader of the DORA Research team at Google, explores how AI is r…

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Sarah McCauley: Founder and Revenue Storyteller 47:07

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Sarah McCauley, founder of Effitech Solutions and a veteran in order-to-cash operations, shares how she helps businesses use Accounts Receivable as a strategic growth engine through data clarity, process repair, and scalable systems. She explains how her superpower—pattern recognition—enables her to foresee problems long before they occur, while al…

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S3E11 - Odette Mould: Turning Grief into a Lifeline for Bereaved Children 35:19

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What do you do when the worst thing imaginable happens to your five-year-old, and the support you desperately need is 50 miles away? In this episode, Simon welcomes Odette Mould, founder of Harry’s Rainbow. When her son Harry died suddenly from an asthma attack, Odette didn’t set out to build a charity - she simply refused to let other families fac…

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Stephen Barth on Hospitality Law & the Sonder–Marriott Mess 1:11:50

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When a brand implodes overnight, is it just a contract dispute—or a hospitality failure? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, host Bryan Fish sits down with Stephen Barth—founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, longtime professor at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College, and one of Global Gurus’ Top 30 hospitality professionals—to unpac…

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Build Your Marketing Machine: Stop Chasing Trends & Start Creating Systems: with Jeff Wenberg 38:01

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If your marketing feels like guesswork — some months booming, others bone-dry — today’s episode will show you exactly what’s missing. Sam sits down with Jeff Wenberg, founder of Offer Evolution and former early-stage team member at Leadpages and Zipify Apps, where he helped scale tech companies by focusing on one core principle: ➡️ Marketing works …

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Fun Is Non-Negotiable: Andy Shallal on Culture, Crisis, and Building Restaurants That Save Lives 38:49

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What if the only way to build a restaurant worth running was to make it fun—even in crisis? Andy Shallal didn’t set out to be a restaurateur. He left a stable path in medical science, waited tables to get by, and discovered something powerful: hospitality could be a vehicle for joy, justice, and deep human connection. In this episode, Andy shares h…

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Happy Thanksgiving Day Special with Gordon, Brent, and Chris!: Episode 252 1:03:09

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In this episode, Pete is joined by industry standouts Brent Batterman, Chris Taheny, and Gordon Hecht for a lively holiday conversation packed with insight and practical takeaways. Brent Batterman shares how more than two decades in the mattress industry—and innovations like the first finance waterfall system—have helped retailers boost approvals, …

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S01 E02 | The Heart Behind the Hustle | Dr. Michelle Fardella on FoundHer Rising 36:22

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In this episode of the "FoundHer Rising" podcast, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Dr. Michelle Fardella, co-director of WonderTree, a multidisciplinary practice supporting children and families. They dive into the realities of growing a service-based business while staying true to your core values of compassionate care. Dr. Fardella shares her c…

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“Every Crisis Is Free Profit” — How to Turn Disruption in the Industry Into Opportunity | Nir Bashan, founder of The Creator Mindset 36:33

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What if your biggest dealership problems aren’t “market problems”… but creativity problems? In this episode of The Dealer Playbook, Michael sits down with Nir Bashan, world-renowned creativity expert, founder & CEO of The Creator Mindset, LLC, Clio Award winner, and Emmy-nominated former Hollywood/advertising executive to show car dealers how to us…

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Additive Succeeds When 'No One Cares The Part They're Holding Is 3D Printed' 22:58

2d ago22:58

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Ben Wynne of Intrepid Automation helps Smart Industry's Scott Achelpohl veer from the M&A soap opera and get into the weeds about what industrial 3D printing is doing for aerospace, defense, automotive, health care and semiconductor production.By Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group

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Lessons From Thirty Years of Quality Management with Steve Adams 28:22

3d ago28:22

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Steve Adams brings decades of real experience to Quality Time with MoreSteam. He graduated from West Point and served in the Army Corps of Engineers. Eventually, Steve spent thirty years at Procter & Gamble, where he drove improvement on a global scale. Along the way, Steve even got Deming's autograph. Yes, the W. Edwards Deming! Host Dan Swartwout…

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#27 Tech im Wald: Wie Felix Horvat mit Ocell den CO₂-Markt neu denkt 47:22

2d ago47:22

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Vom Drohnen-Startup zum Climate-Tech-Pionier: Felix Horvat, CTO und Mitgründer von Ocell, hat den mutigen Schritt vom Ingenieur zum Gründer gewagt und verbindet heute Technologie, Nachhaltigkeit und Unternehmertum. In dieser Episode spricht er mit Philipp Deutscher über Ocells Weg vom Hardware-Experiment zur führenden Waldmanagement-Plattform, über…

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Can executives balance AI innovation with societal responsibility with Lord Clement-Jones 27:26

3d ago27:26

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As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries, the question isn’t just what we can build, but what we should. In a world of accelerating automation and algorithmic decision-making, can leaders harness innovation without losing public trust? In this episode of Tech Tomorrow, David Elliman speaks with Lord Clement-Jones, Liberal Democra…

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969. Andy & DJ CTI: James Comey And Letitia James Cases Dismissed, Candace Owens Roasted For Claiming The Macrons Hired An Assassination Squad To Kill Her & Chicago Judge Freed Career Criminal With 72 ... 1:39:26

3d ago1:39:26

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss a judge dismissing the cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, Candace Owens getting roasted online after claiming the Macrons hired an "assassination squad" to kill her, and the growing outrage in Chicago after a judge freed a career criminal with 72 arrests w…

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Build Together Thrive Forever Creating an Employee Owned Future with John Abrams 31:59

3d ago31:59

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What happens when a small crew of "hippie carpenters" grows into a nationally admired, employee-owned company that changes lives, families, and communities? In this inspiring episode, Fletcher sits down with John Abrams, founder of Abrams+Angell, formerly of South Mountain Company, who spent 50+ years proving that business can be both profitable an…

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604: How Design Thinking Rebuilt IBM and Reached 400,000 Employees 58:03

1d ago58:03

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Phil Gilbert led one of the most significant cultural transformations in corporate history, as IBM's General Manager of Design, he helped the 400,000-person company reinvent how it thinks, listens, and builds products. In this in-depth interview, Phil shares the playbook behind "Irresistible Change", his approach to scaling design thinking, transfo…

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Create Constancy of Purpose: The First of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management 22:22

3d ago22:22

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Explore the meaning behind "constancy of purpose," the first of Dr. Deming's 14 points for management transformation and learn why it is important to team-based continuous improvement.By Endeavor Business Media

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968. Q&AF: Misunderstood By Family, Convincing The Unmotivated & Scaling Smart 1:03:31

4h ago1:03:31

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On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to navigate the situation when your family doesn't understand your ambition and drive, how to inspire change in unmotivated close ones, and how to build bulletproof systems to support a fast-growing business.

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Nurturing community and connection with Buunni Coffee 30:51

4d ago30:51

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Sarina Prabasi, Co-founder of Buunni Coffee – a business of two community-driven cafés and a wholesale roastery based in New York City. Sarina has had a remarkable journey from her native Nepal via Ethiopia to New York City. She’s also had impressive career in social justice and sustainability, especially in her …

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More Money, More Time, More Life with Donna Krech: Episode 251 56:20

4d ago56:20

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In this episode,we sit down with Donna Krech — Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, Best-Selling Author, and International Speaker — who has spent over 35 years building and coaching multi-million-dollar businesses in wellness, personal development, and entrepreneurship. From struggling to feed her child to becoming a global thought leader, Donna’s journey…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 45 - Kim Frost 37:41

5d ago37:41

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard talks with Kim Frost, founder of Frost Connections and Managing Principal at OneAccord, about the truth behind why hiring feels harder than ever. Kim breaks down what most leaders get wrong—not a hiring problem, but a clarity problem—and how alignment, transparency, and preparation turn g…

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Check-Out Fridays: NYC Trip, QVC Holiday House & Holiday Hustle 38:29

6d ago38:29

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Happy Friday and welcome back to Check-Out Fridays on Check-In with Bryan This week, Bryan is coming to you from New York City, catching up with Executive Producer Tyler Alexander for an end-of-week debrief that’s equal parts travel diary, holiday preview, and behind-the-scenes hospitality talk. In this Check-Out Fridays episode, Bryan recaps a whi…

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Inside Luxury Hospitality & Travel Trends w/ Sarah Dandashy 42:14

6d ago42:14

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We’re officially kicking off a brand-new season of Check-In with Bryan — and we couldn’t start with anyone better than global concierge, travel expert, and best-selling author Sarah Dandashy. Sarah is one of the most recognizable voices in luxury hospitality today. She’s worked with iconic properties like The London West Hollywood, Four Seasons Was…

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Restaurateur Will Guidara on Delivering Unreasonable Hospitality 37:38

6d ago37:38

37:38

World-famous restaurateur Will Guidara is back with his latest project — and it’s not a restaurant, it’s a book. Will was made famous by the over the top service he provided at Eleven Madison Park and, as it turns out, there was a method to the madness. In this episode, Will and I sit down to discuss the formulaic way that he set expectations for h…

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Making Learning Stick: Strategic Reflection Activities for Enterprise L&D 41:43

7d ago41:43

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Training that doesn't transfer is training that wastes budget. Katrina Kennedy joins IDIODC with a solution that addresses every L&D leader's biggest challenge: proving learning works. Her systematic reflection methodology turns ineffective training into measurable business impact through strategic design choices. Kennedy's "Learning That Lasts" fr…

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967. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Demands Arrest Of Dem 'Traitors', Surveillance Video Of Charlie Kirk's Alleged Assassin Is Missing From Sheriff's Office & COVID Vaccine Under Scrutiny 1:51:35

7d ago1:51:35

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump demanding the arrest of Democratic traitors who urged the military to refuse illegal orders, surveillance video of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin missing from the Sheriff's office, and the COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks.…

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Office Hours: Firing Isn’t Failure; It’s Maintenance 7:45

7d ago7:45

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Values in a Crisis: Trust, Transparency, and the Culture That Endures 48:58

7d ago48:58

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Send us a text What if the hardest part of quality isn’t finding the right answer, but making the right action unmistakable for the people who deliver care? That’s the thread we pull with Dr. Hilary Babcock—infectious disease physician, longtime infection prevention leader, and now chief quality officer helping steer a 12-hospital system of 33,000 …

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Canva's strategic approach to internal developer tools and why they should spark joy 30:29

8d ago30:29

30:29

Tyler Davis, a software engineer at Canva, joins Ganesh Datta to explore how internal tools can be a source of joy and leverage for engineering teams. Tyler shares Canva's multi-year journey building their internal developer portal on Backstage, the moment they realized scorecards could transform operational excellence, and the eye-opening decision…

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Do Manufacturers Dream of 'Digital Workers'? 17:08

8d ago17:08

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Industrial AI software heavyweight IFS chose its New York show to debut virtual agents equipped with 50 skills that autonomously manage high-volume tasks. For this episode of the Great Question podcast, Smart Industry's Scott Achelpohl and Plant Services' Tom Wilk were there to chat about the product, IFS Loops, with its CEO, Somya Kapoor.…

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Skyrocket Sales with Free PR Strategies! with Melanie Rembrandt: Episode 250 55:31

6d ago55:31

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In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Rembrandt — award-winning author, copywriter, ghostwriter, speaker, and the original direct response publicist. With decades of experience helping entrepreneurs amplify their message, Melanie has become a trusted voice in the worlds of marketing, PR, and business growth. Her insights have been featured in l…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 44 - Nick Knutsen 36:45

8d ago36:45

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard talks with Nick Knutsen, founder of Tahoma Tech and principal at OneAccord, about how conversation intelligence is changing the way B2B sales teams operate. With a background spanning Amazon Web Services, Zoom, and AI innovation, Nick explains how recording, analyzing, and automating meet…

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Reliability Radio EP 346: THE GLUG: WHY YOU'RE OVERWHELMED - Bryce Steffens - JLL 13:57

5d ago13:57

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ speak with JLL's Bryce Steffens about the most important asset in the age of AI: People. While many workers are "running scared" that AI will take their jobs, Bryce shares a revolutionary mindset shift: What if you eliminate your own job first? Drawing from his presentatio…

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The M&A Playbook: How to Build $2B+ Without Venture Capital 45:43

8d ago45:43

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Most people chase investors. Tom Shipley built billion-dollar businesses by buying them instead. In this episode of Founder to Founder, I sit down with Tom — serial entrepreneur, Special Forces vet, and founder of multiple $2B+ brands — to break down how acquisitions, not VC, can create generational wealth. From $100 startups to $100M roll-ups, thi…

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Restorative Justice to Conflict in the Workplace: What Gen Z Learned from RJ... and What They Didn't 20:49

8d ago20:49

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In this episode, Rebecca turns the mic toward Adam for a candid conversation rooted in his years as a Restorative Justice (RJ) coach in K–12 schools. What began as a well-intentioned approach to repairing harm and strengthening community eventually drifted into something different: a system where accountability blurred, consequences disappeared, an…

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7 Lessons from a $100M Law Practice | The Scalable Law Blueprint Ep. 2 47:48

8d ago47:48

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What if your law firm ran like a growth-driven business instead of a reactive practice? In this episode of The Scalable Law Blueprint, host Julien Emery talks with Michael McCready, Managing Partner of McCreadyLaw. From a single Chicago office to four states and over 100 team members, Michael has built one of the most forward-thinking plaintiff fir…

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Overcoming AI Hesitancy in Legal Intake | The Scalable Law Blueprint Ep. 1 35:20

8d ago35:20

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Are legal intake bottlenecks holding your firm back? In this inaugural episode of The Scalable Law Blueprint, host Julien Emery sits down with Jamie Park, Legal Operations Consultant at Superpanel.io, to uncover why so many law firms hesitate when it comes to AI, and what actually works when they finally get it right. Jamie shares hard-won insights…

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603: A $3.6B CEO on the "Poverty of Dignity" in Corporate America 1:01:21

8d ago1:01:21

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Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, explains how he built a $3.6 billion company by placing human dignity at the center of leadership. He describes the moment he recognized that "our history does not give us the future that we deserve," and how this led to a disciplined focus on balance, diversifying customers, industries, and technologies to crea…