Best Script Department Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond the Petition: EB-1A Strategy, Credibility & Community w/ Rudra Roy Choudhury 30:24

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In this masterclass episode, we’re joined by Rudra Roy Choudhury—immigration strategist, mentor, and community-builder—to break down the EB-1A visa through the lens of strategy, storytelling, and lived experience. Rudra walks us through his personal journey, the common pitfalls foreign nationals face, and how to craft a compelling case for “extraor…

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(Morning Drive Motivation) : The Quiet Weight of Leadership 7:47

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Every manager leads a pod—5, 10, 30 souls who not only shape company outcomes but tie directly to a leader’s emotional energy and financial livelihood. In this episode, I unpack the rarely discussed weight of that responsibility. This isn’t a feel-good leadership pep talk. It’s a reckoning: what happens when leaders don’t ask the brutal, quarterly …

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Rethinking the COO: Apology, Alignment, and a New Playbook 16:27

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In this two-part solo session, I walk back a premature critique and double down on a deeper conversation that matters: how we define, deploy, and sometimes misunderstand the Chief Operating Officer role. Part one is a public apology—directed to Claire Hughes Johnson, one of the most insightful operational minds in the game. After misinterpreting he…

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Flipping the Script: How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control 'Nice 31:47

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Don't miss the part where Allan admits: "I didn’t think I’d be crying during this episode." It’s raw, it’s inspiring, and it’s... Nice. In this heartfelt and high-energy episode, host Allan Draper sits down with Travis Bottoms — 13-year industry vet and co-founder of Nice Pest Company — to explore how authenticity, humor, and heart are transforming…

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Who Gets to Lead? 12:28

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In this sharp, soul-baring episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, AJ cracks open a question that haunts boardrooms and investor decks alike: who actually deserves the seat at the head of Sales, Product, or Marketing in 2025? This isn't your standard leadership debate. AJ dives deep into the pivotal, behind-the-scenes decisions that define whether …

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Culture over Quota: From Closer to Catalyst - Rethinking Career Paths in Sales Orgs 13:29

13d ago13:29

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In this unfiltered episode of The E1B2 Collective, I talk about something too many revenue leaders miss: career mapping for AEs who don’t fit the traditional mold. Not every seller is a closer—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t valuable. Some build trust. Some extend customer lifetime value. Some become the bridge to new markets, new partners, and l…

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Episode 193: Culture, Creativity, and a Big Reveal with Lee Barrett of NISUS 31:03

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In this powerhouse episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan sits down with Lee Barrett, President of NISUS Corporation and former CFL running back, to talk about what really makes a company thrive; ts people. From building strong internal culture to empowering team members with creativity and autonomy, Lee shares the leadership philosophies that hav…

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Episode 192: Don't Get fined by the department of AG with Toni Simei 35:34

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In this info-packed episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan sits down with Toni Simei of Arkion to dig into the world of natural pest control. From what really makes a product “organic” to how Arkion is changing the game with their unique formulations, Toni shares what pest control pros need to know about mosquito and tick control in 2025. They also …

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Culture Over Quota : Rethinking Sales Leadership Capacity 8:30

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In this freestyle riff from the Culture Over Quota series, AJ gets deep on two overlooked truths in modern sales orgs: span of control and change readiness. How many AEs can a leader actually lead well? And when new markets, products, or pivots hit the roadmap—are your people built to bend or break? AJ explores the hidden impact of ego, strategy fa…

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Learning Is Revenue: How L&D Can Transform Sales Cultures w/ Alex Cawthon 50:23

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In this top-tier episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, AJ Vaughan sits down with Alex Cawthon a Director of Learning and Development - for a deeply reflective and practical conversation that shatters traditional silos between L&D and sales. This isn’t your standard HR chat. Together, they unpack the often-overlooked relationship between psycholog…

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DIY Delusion: Why Average Teams Can’t Hack Extraordinary Outcomes 9:22

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, AJ Vaughan unpacks a provocative insight sparked by a recent listen to The Ready Podcast: why do we expect the same average teams—who’ve struggled to innovate for years—to suddenly spark change just by “collaborating more”? He explores the seductive myth of internal DIY transformation, the overlooked …

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DEI Is Not a Department , It’s a Discipline 8:48

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In this raw, unscripted drive-home monologue, Anthony Vaughan pulls no punches. He dives headfirst into the recent noise around DEI layoffs, SHRM headlines, and the hollow punditry flooding the space—then flips the script. This episode makes one thing brutally clear: DEI was never meant to be a siloed initiative. It's not a program. It’s not a camp…

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Episode 191: The Power & Pitfalls of Partnerships with Allan Draper 24:37

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In this episode, Allan Draper, entrepreneur and founder of Bug Bux, shares the origin story of Bug Bux and what’s on the horizon. He dives into the dynamics of partnerships in the home services space, discussing the challenges, opportunities, and keys to building strong, mutually beneficial business relationships.…

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Where Paper Ends and People Begin w/ Dominique Lelonek : Building Immigration with Heart 40:07

1M ago40:07

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In this soul-stirring episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, we sit down with Dominique Lelonek—a rare kind of leader who doesn’t just manage immigration… she humanizes it. Dominique, named one of the Top 250 Women in Global Mobility, brings a profound mix of operational brilliance and deep empathy to every conversation. She sees what most miss: t…

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Culture Can’t Be a Ghost: You’ve Gotta Make It Real 6:21

1M ago6:21

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AJ hits record midstream in a passionate convo about what it really takes to activate culture—not just talk about it. He challenges the empty rituals of readout meetings and culture decks by laying down a blueprint for behavior change: empathetic breakout rooms, team-led problem solving, skill-sharing, and deliverables that actually mean something.…

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The Rise of the Superworker: Multipliers in Motion 5:33

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What if your next hire wasn’t just a marketer or a PM, but a force multiplier—a Swiss Army knife of capability that moves across product, brand, partnerships, and people ops with fluidity and impact? In this episode, AJ introduces the concept of the Superworker: a cross-functional operator who thrives in 6–12 month sprints across multiple departmen…

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The Middle Gets Missed: Why Managers Must Evolve or Collapse the Culture 15:18

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective, I confront a quiet fear that’s been growing louder—what happens when the middle tier of management stalls out? I’m talking about that critical layer between individual contributors and senior leadership—managers to directors—the ones tasked with execution, but rarely trained for transformation. We explore wha…

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Episode 190: Mayor, Firefighter, Pest Pro: The Wild First Year of Matt Alexander 47:20

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What do you get when you combine a firefighter, a small-town mayor, and a first-time pest control business owner? You get Matt Alexander—a man who's literally putting out fires on and off the job. In this high-energy episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with Matt to talk about his whirlwind first year as the founder of Aero Pest…

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Culture Over Quota 007: Misaligned Metrics, Human Moments 5:40

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In this unscripted firestorm of a rant, AJ Vaughan channels the spirit of Gary Vee to challenge the fractured foundation of HR Tech sales. Inspired by Gary's unapologetic views on undervalued channels and outdated structures, AJ draws a bold parallel to the misalignment running rampant between sales, marketing, finance, product, and leadership team…

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Culture & Quota 006: Curious Enough to Learn, Honest Enough to Pivot, Bold Enough to Decide 5:38

1M ago5:38

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In today's episode we are getting into the real leadership meta. Because here's the truth: the best sales, product, and marketing leaders aren’t just experts—they’re curious, self-aware, and decisive as hell. We break down the trifecta: Why curiosity fuels customer obsession and uncovers game-changing insights How self-awareness prevents ego-driven…

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Stop Asking for Loyalty You Haven’t Earned 14:11

1M ago14:11

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This one’s a rant with receipts. We’re breaking down why putting employees first isn’t some soft HR pipedream—it’s a hard business advantage. From retention and innovation to resilience and revenue, this episode unpacks the brutal truth: if you treat your people like widgets, they’ll give you just enough to not get fired. But if you lead with empat…

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Episode 189: The Spy Who Loved Bugs: Global Pest Control, Mad Science & the Future of Insecticides 53:35

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In this wildly entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with the “mad scientist of Syngenta” herself, Lisa Eppler. From studying parasitic wasps in Germany to field-testing herbicides for the Swiss EPA (no, she’s not actually a spy… or is she?), Lisa takes us through her unique journey into th…

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Faster Minds, Better Teams: Unlocking Growth with ChatGPT 8:54

1M ago8:54

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In this episode, we explore how to strategically use ChatGPT—not just as a productivity hack, but as a thinking partner that helps you think faster, bigger, and wider. Whether you’re leading a team or building within one, we'll unpack how this tool can expand your problem-solving lens, elevate your collaborative spirit, and make you a more helpful,…

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Google, GPT & the Alignment Gap 7:18

2M ago7:18

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In this episode, AJ breaks down a quietly seismic shift: tech professionals using ChatGPT more than Google. What does that mean for how we find information, make decisions, and structure workflows? AJ shares why the implications go far beyond ad revenue — this is about trust, utility, and attention. He then pivots to a bigger theme: alignment. Not …

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Culture over Quota 005: Onboard or Flatline -The Revenue Risk Hiding in Your Sales Ramp 14:15

2M ago14:15

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Early attrition. Missed quotas. Pipeline black holes. In this episode, we expose the hidden revenue killers lurking in your sales org—starting with bad onboarding. Anthony Vaughan breaks down why onboarding isn’t an HR function—it’s a frontline revenue strategy. Learn how to reframe ramp time, quantify opportunity cost, and make the case for treati…

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Scaling Without Cracking: The Role You’re Not Hiring 25:45

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You’re scaling fast- 40% headcount growth year over year, systems flying in from every direction. But inside? Sales is misfiring. Product is bogged down. Marketing is out ahead of a culture that hasn’t caught up. That’s not just a growing pain. That’s what happens when you scale without someone architecting the experience of execution. In this epis…

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Culture over Quota 004: Psychological Safety in Sales & Product Teams 13:44

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In this episode of Culture & Quota, we get brutally honest about what happens when psychological safety issues fester inside your sales and product orgs. We walk you through a practical, no-BS process: how to first admit the problem, measure the financial and productivity drag it causes, and finally—how to decide when and how leadership will addres…

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Episode 188 : Beating the Algorithm: How AI is Rewriting Marketing Rules for Pest Control Companies 48:38

2M ago48:38

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In this high-energy episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with Matt Rogers, COO of Lizard, to break down how artificial intelligence is flipping the script on digital marketing. From old-school Yellow Pages nostalgia to the latest in AI-driven SEO, Matt walks us through the new marketing KPIs pest control owners should be trackin…

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Rethinking Workforce Planning from the Inside Out 8:12

2M ago8:12

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In this episode of E1B2 , we dismantle the outdated, spreadsheet-driven approach to workforce planning and rebuild it around what really matters: the humans doing the work. We explore how great companies don’t just forecast headcount — they forecast humanity. You’ll hear why workforce planning should be rooted in life stages, skill evolutions, and …

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Behind the Buy: The Untold Politics of HR Tech Decisions 20:48

2M ago20:48

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In this episode, we expose the messy, human side of HR tech buying—from emotional triggers and budget showdowns to timing misfires and turf wars. If you’ve ever pitched a “game-changing” tool and hit a wall, this one's for you. We unpack the friction, the fear, and what it really takes to get buy-in.…

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Culture Over Quota 003: The Human Reset: Why HR Tech Needs a Reboot 12:05

2M ago12:05

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In a world spinning faster than ever—burnout rising, trust fraying, attention splintered—the way humans behave at work is shifting... and HR leaders are feeling it in their budgets, buying cycles, and belief systems. This episode dives into the critical need for a reset: not just in tools or tech stacks, but in how we think about value, urgency, an…

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Built to Last: The Ronnie Fieg Standard of Culture + Product 13:20

2M ago13:20

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In a world chasing volume, Ronnie Fieg chose impact. On this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, I break down the creative philosophy and business blueprint behind Kith—a brand that sits at the intersection of fashion, lifestyle, and legacy. This isn’t a story about selling more hoodies or dropping the next hyped collab. It’s a lesson in restra…

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Episode 187: Behind the Scenes of the NPMA with Dr. Jim Fredericks 47:15

2M ago47:15

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In this jam-packed episode of the Bug Bux podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with the legendary Dr. Jim Fredericks—board-certified entomologist and Senior VP of Public Affairs at the NPMA. From tick awareness and pest control PR to the difference between NPMA and PPMA, they dig into the resources that can help pest pros thrive. Jim shares insider info…

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Culture Over Quota 002: Learning to Unlearn - How Sales Leaders Can Rewire Themselves for 2025 18:23

2M ago18:23

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, host AJ Vaughan challenges sales leaders to confront their biggest barrier to growth—it’s not the market, it’s their mindset. What worked yesterday is killing deals today. Hero-selling, static playbooks, vanity metrics, fear-based cultures—these habits are deeply ingrained, but dangerously outdated. A…

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Culture Over Quota: The E1B2 Sales Leadership Series 001 8:58

2M ago8:58

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Revenue is the result—but what drives it? That’s the question Aj Vaughan, host of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, dares to explore in this powerful new series built specifically for sales leaders, sales teams, and the people who enable them. Culture Over Quota goes beyond the tactics of prospecting, closing, and pipeline management. It’s a deep dive i…

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The Revenue Rewire: Co‑Elevation Pods, Neuro Sprints & Culture Flywheels 14:36

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Innovation shouldn’t crawl—so let’s strap a jetpack on it. Aj Vaughan sits down to fuse three heavy‑hitters into one explosive playbook: Keith Ferrazzi’s Co‑Elevation trust pact, David Rock’s brain‑savvy SCARF model, and Gary Vee’s zero‑BS culture game. In sixty high‑octane minutes we’ll torch dusty “innovation committees” and replace them with: Fi…

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The Missing Variable: Timing & Alignment in Modern Talent Design 7:13

2M ago7:13

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Most hiring conversations fixate on what skills an organization needs. But high‑performing companies increasingly prove that when those skills arrive—and how tightly they align to business inflection points—determines whether talent turns into measurable value. In this episode we unpack the three‑dimensional equation of capability × timing × strate…

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The Hidden Costs of going Global: w/Masha Sutherlin x RemoFirst 1:01:15

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From immigrating to the U.S. at 15 to scaling operations in 40+ countries, Masha Sutherlin has lived the complexities of global work—and now she’s solving them. In this episode, Masha joins us to unpack what it really takes to build people-first systems that scale across borders, currencies, and cultures. We open with Masha’s personal story and the…

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Episode 186: Nailing the Knock: Mastering Door-to-Door Sales with Eric Bassett & Jake Claus 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus dive into the art (and science) of door-to-door sales—sparked by a real-world question from Dan Christensen in the Facebook group. They unpack why some deals fall apart before the initial service, what it means to sell the right way, and how to train a sales team that closes …

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Bias Is Built Into the System—So Let’s Build Something Better 6:57

2M ago6:57

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In this episode, I dig deep into the neuroscience of bias—pulling from the groundbreaking work of Dr. David Rock—to unpack why bias isn’t just a personal flaw, it’s a structural feature. We explore how unchecked systems, misaligned incentives, and a lack of accountability create the perfect storm for exclusion, underperformance, and cultural decay.…

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Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis 51:40

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In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Natura Pest Control's GM and intrapreneur extraordinaire, Aaron Davis. From unexpected beginnings to leading a powerhouse team, Aaron shares the real-world strategies behind building unity, developing leadership, and running tight, high-performing pest control operati…

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Reimagining Trust, Talent, and the Boomerang Effect 16:19

2M ago16:19

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective, I unpack the biggest signals from the 2025 Great Place to Work Summit—from trust as a business strategy to the rise of human-first AI—and connect them to a bold conversation about the boomerang employee. What if 15% of your best alumni came back stronger, sharper, and more aligned? We explore how forward-thin…

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Next-Gen Disruptors: Redefining HR from the Inside Out 8:51

2M ago8:51

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What’s up, E1B2 fam Today’s episode is personal. I’m introducing a brand-new series we’re launching called Next-Gen Disruptors —and this one’s for the bold HR leaders out there who are tired of checking boxes and ready to challenge the way we actually build for people. This series is about those of us who are rethinking what HR can be—leaders who a…

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Blueprints for a Bolder Workforce: w/ The New CHRO of AAA (Andrea Herron) 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Strap in—fresh-minted CHRO Andrea Herron is flipping the “people” script and inviting every listener along for the ride. In this turbo-charged chat we paint the bigger picture: Change Without the Chaos – Practical ways to guide reinvention so teams feel energized, not dizzy. Mental Health Front and Center – Why well-being is now an HR KPI and how l…

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Learning Alchemy: Turning Skill Gaps into Growth Engines 10:38

2M ago10:38

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In a world where every dollar in learning must prove its worth to a watchful CFO, today’s Head of L&D needs to become a true alchemist—transforming digital disruption and yawning skill gaps into engines of growth. Join us as we unpack why 75% of managers feel overwhelmed and 73% of employees suffer “change fatigue,” according to Gartner, then step …

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Episode 184: How to Reduce Customer Cancellations and Boost Retention Rates 45:06

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In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Basset and Jake Claus discuss powerful strategies every pest control company owner needs to know. From the roots of attrition to retention team strategies and subscription billing hacks, they unpack what keeps customers loyal and what sends them running. Whether you're a startup or scaling a large operat…

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Ferrazzi’s Formula: Culture That Scales 4:19

3M ago4:19

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In this episode of The E1B2 Podcast, we break down why every team—sales, ops, product, you name it—needs clarity on their three core behaviors. These aren’t just feel-good values; they’re the daily actions that shape culture, fuel alignment, and drive revenue growth. Inspired by Ferrazzi’s philosophy, we explore how identifying and reinforcing thes…

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War vs Peace: The Leadership Clock 10:17

3M ago10:17

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Every organization lives by the tick‑tock of two very different clocks. One chimes for high‑stakes combat—markets shift, cash burns, competitors flank, and you need a battlefield general with nerves of graphene. The other hums softly during seasons of scale—culture building, process refinement, margin polishing—where a master gardener coaxes growth…

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Bridging the Gap: HR, AI, and the Bottom Line – A Preview of Power Moves 17:36

3M ago17:36

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In this solo drop, I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you a sneak peek into a powerful upcoming conversation with —one of the sharpest HR minds in healthcare today. We’re diving into the gritty, high-stakes space where HR strategy meets financial reality. I’ll walk you through the 10 questions I’ll be asking her—from how she builds trust with …

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Morning Thoughts: AI Filling Skill Gaps + Global Workforce + Human Behavior 17:18

3M ago17:18

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This morning, we’re diving into something real. AI is moving fast—faster than most organizations can hire, train, or even understand. But instead of panicking, let’s pause. What does it mean when AI starts filling skill gaps before L&D teams can? What happens when the global workforce isn’t just remote—but borderless, fluid, and led by behavior, no…