Best Bob DePasquale Podcasts (2025)

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EP #255 6 Reasons People Quit their Job 28:28

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7d ago28:28

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People are quitting jobs like crazy these days. I support the people who are in “net-negative” situations - the ones that take away from their life despite giving some basic things like a paycheck. I also support those who don’t feel aligned with the mission of the company. But what about everyone else? There are plenty of these and companies and l…

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EP #255 I Love (and Hate) Remote Work 19:54

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Remote work is meh if your environment stinks. I support the work from home model if it’s done well. Sadly, it’s not always done well. Many companies are offering this as a perk these days - not sure how I feel about that. I’m cool with that benefit but it doesn’t seem to be a priority if it’s just an add on. Work from home should be foundational p…

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EP #253 Questions to Identify Poised People 22:41

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There’s nothing more important than this one thing when stuff goes wrong. Poise is a skill. It can be trained. But can it be found? In other words, can you identify people who are poised without actually seeing them display it? In short: no. But there are certain things you can do to understand more about their demeanor. There are questions you can…

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EP #253 Toxic Culture AIN’T Toxic People 25:02

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Toxic cultures are habitual. There are a lot of internet complaints about toxic bosses. It’s good that toxic culture are called out but it’s not because of bad peope. Most of the “toxic” bosses are good people with toxic habits. These are the things that form over time as a result of repeated small issues. It’s easy to get caught up in a culture wh…

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EP #252 The Daily Routine You Must Have 24:23

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The best cultures are built by prioritizing routines. The first thing you think about when you start your workday should not be how you can pair down your to-do list. A lot of us show up for work stressed out by the sheer thought of having a lot of things to do. There’s nothing wrong with having a lot to do (unless it’s a result of laziness) but ho…

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EP #251 The Number 1 Career Trap 15:42

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There’s a major trap that we can all avoid. It’s something none of us do naturally. In fact, most of us operate with the complete opposite in mind, until we feel like our career becomes survival. Some people will tell you that you have to take care of yourself above all else and I disagree. I believe you have to take care of yourself along with oth…

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EP #250 Generous Emotions for Healthy Work 30:47

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Generosity has some great emotions. And humans are emotional beings. The way you use yours can dictate the health of your work experience. No one wants to be overwhelmed by their emotions and it’s also not good to suppress them completely. So how you do you handle them well on the job? You identify the good ones and lean in. I have some thoughts to…

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EP #249 Confidence or Arrogance? 16:22

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Confidence is great. Arrogance sucks. I’ve never found two things so different yet so miscast as each other so often. We can all agree that confidence is an important thing to have in business. It’s what makes you believe that things can get and done and that you’ll make a positive impact on the world. Arrogance is that thing that turns people off …

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EP #248 Why Do People Leave Their Job? 12:00

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Employee turnover sucks. But it doesn’t have to…in fact, it doesn’t even have to be a thing. I like to think of it as opportunities for all parties. When someone leaves: That person gets a chance to be in a different and better position. A new person gets a chance in the vacant role. The company gets a new perspective. I’m not saying there aren’t s…

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EP #247 Work is (Kinda) Like Family 15:26

2M ago15:26

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There’s nothing like family - good or bad. Families can have the best of time and the worst of times because they are groups of people who are highly invested in each other. We are a lot about our family. You also care a lot about your work - hopefully, not more than your family but still. It’s a big part of life. So, how is this to be handled? A l…

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EP #246 It Ain’t About the Money 18:16

3M ago18:16

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The money is nice but it won’t give them want they want. I’ve worked closely with money for 15 years. It’s hard to believe I studies broadcasting two decades ago. I hope it makes me a better podcaster but what about financial planner? Here me out… I can count on one hand the amount of people (out of thousands I worked with) who’s final goal was a n…

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EP #245 Positive Turnover 14:21

3M ago14:21

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Turnover can be good. It can also be bad. You have to be careful how to initiate, prevent, and handle it. I find that the best companies do all of these well. There are a lot of things you can do to affect change in your organization so it’s best to focus on individual situations. This episode is about when and where to push and pull. Ask yourself …

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EP #244 How to Be a Generous Negotiator 29:44

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Negotiations can be generous - for real. I’m not saying it’s easy but they can be. The more there are the better. There are a lot of things in life and business that you’ll have to negotiate. You know that pit in your stomach you feel when you have to negotiate, even argue, about something? It’s a lousy feeling but it can be avoided with the right …

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EP #243 3 Things You Should Know About “No" 12:48

3M ago12:48

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Yes, this episode is about “no”. This is one of the first words we all learn. It serves so many different purposes when all you can do is indicate what you want and don’t want. Things change as you mature, though. “No” begins to have more specific applications. It can indicate, interest, capability, desire, understanding, and many more things. It m…

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EP #242 The Easiest Way to Improve Workplace Culture 12:47

3M ago12:47

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Everyone can affect culture. I’m not saying that every can make culture or build it on their own. But everyone can make a difference. In fact, I encourage everyone to try to. The strongest cultures are led by all. Leadership or certain individuals can set a tone but the more than contribute the better. Sometimes, the best experiences come when some…

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EP #241 When, Not How, You Treat People 10:29

4M ago10:29

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When you treat people well matters the most. I’m consistently surprised how companies only celebrate people when they’re at their best. What kind of message does that send? “We only like you when you to something extraordinary.” I don’t think that’s the idea you want you’re people to get. You want them to feel more valuable. They should feel good a…

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EP #240 3 Overhyped Employment Benefits 10:37

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Work isn’t always enjoyable but it can be better. I know a lot of workplaces can be a drag. You dread Monday morning and look forward to Friday afternoon like nothing else. It’s not healthy. Work can and should enjoyable overall. I don’t mean every moment but it has to be a net positive or else it will never last. Productivity will wane and fulfill…

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EP #239: 11 Ways to Make Work More Enjoyable 20:59

4M ago20:59

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Work isn’t always enjoyable but it can be better. I know a lot of workplaces can be a drag. You dread Monday morning and look forward to Friday afternoon like nothing else. It’s not healthy. Work can and should enjoyable overall. I don’t mean every moment but it has to be a net positive or else it will never last. Productivity will wane and fulfill…

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EP #238: Mission, Vision, Values, Generosity 14:43

4M ago14:43

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Your mission, vision, and values should be generous. These three things are critical tools for a business. I can’t minimize whatsoever but I would like to stress the importance that generosity has on them. If you want to build great culture you should start as early as possible. Generosity is a key point to include in these items that lead a compan…

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EP #237: How to Know Your Leader is Generous 27:52

5M ago27:52

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Generosity is a mindset - not an event. A generous workplace culture is a hard thing to build. I won’t sugar coat. Great leaders have to work hard at fostering the right environment. What’s easy usually builds the wrong environment. And speaking of easy, I could give you a bunch of red flags of what is a toxic leader or workplace culture. Instead, …

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EP #236: 5 Generous Workplace Culture Non-Negotiables 18:14

5M ago18:14

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Some things are absolutely non-negotiable. Today, I have the 5 that lead the list. Some of these are talked about all the time and I fear you’re being taught they are special. To me, they are table stakes. They must be present in workplace culture for it be generous. You’ll want to focus on the foundations before you try the advanced versions of an…

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EP #235: 2024 Impact Highlight Special 10:36

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2024 was a wild ride. 2025 will be even better. Generosity is on the move. 🙌🏼 Companies are growing with great people and these people are finding fulfillment. I look forward to continued progress. This episode is a celebration of joy and well placed broadcast for this time of year (the very beginning). You’ll hear from the great guests from early …

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EP #234: 5 Sources of Joy for the Holidays 19:27

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Stop trying to be happy. Joy is so much more important. A state of joy is such a powerful thing because it is sustainable. I am a fan of happiness - just not as pursuit. You can’t expect to happy all the time so you are setting yourself up for failure and an unfulfilling pursuit. The holiday season is known for being filled with joy but there is on…

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EP #233: Winning Teams Need Generosity 22:33

6M ago22:33

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Generosity is necessary for team success. I like to think of it as the foundation of a terrific culture because it’s so encouraging to people. Anyone can jump on board and feel like they are important - contributing factor to the productivity and the encouragement. There’s nothing more encouraging than encouraging someone, right? This episode is ab…

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EP #232: How to Be a More Empathetic Leader 13:54

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Empathy is way more than knowing what someone is going through. It’s about sharing the emotions they are feeling. An empathetic leaders goes out of their way to feel what their people are feeling. Are you sympathetic with your people? Great. Empathy is more. I thought I’d share a few things that can help you be more empathetic. They build on relati…

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EP #231: 7 Energy Management Techniques 26:17

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Instead of trying to find more energy, try making the most of what you already have. Energy is one of those things that can feel great one minute and be elusive the next. I find the most energetic people to not have more than the rest but to do a better job with what they have. This time of year can be overwhelming for many. There is more work to d…

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EP #230: The Best Quotes About Generosity for Businesspeople 15:51

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Great quotes can’t motivate you alone but they can be a great reminder of your purpose. I’m a big fan of taking in the wisdom of others and applying it to your purpose. This means you have to put the work in to develop why you do what you do. If you can find that internal source of motivation (it’s more sustaining), the relevant external forces wil…

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EP #229: How to Be Generous at Work 16:56

7M ago16:56

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Generosity ain’t easy but it’s great for business. People ask me how to be generous a lot - I say “like an subscribe” 😂. Seriously though, it takes a bit of work to be generous once. It takes a lot of work to make it a mindset. There are many ways to execute but I came up with 4 that will quickly make an impact in your life an business. A lot of pe…

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EP #228: 3 Business Lessons from Generosity 16:32

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The best teacher in the world is generosity. You might think that giving is a passive and one-sided experience but when you have the mindset it can be quite the opposite. Some of the greatest business lessons I’ve learned have come from observing generosity and experiencing it’s power. People pleasing can mask itself as generosity. This leads to co…

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EP #227: 26 Productivity Myths 26:10

7M ago26:10

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There are no shortcuts to productivity. You have to put in the work. Seems easy, right? The problem is the work isn’t always easy to determine. It’s hard to figure out what to do when there are a million sources trying to give you the easy way. It’s best to recognize the myths and avoid them. ⚠ Don’t waste your time. Focus on your own definition of…

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EP #226: How to Be a Generous Leader 26:53

7M ago26:53

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Start by giving more than taking but don’t stop there. There are all kinds of leadership. There are different prescribed styles - endless books and even more opinions. I think most are a positive influence but nothing is more important than being generous. In fact, I think being generous alone, makes you a leader. It’s important to think about the …

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EP #224: 6 Actions for Authentic Leadership 20:01

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You have to be accurate and reliable to be authentic. I don’t know any leaders that would disagree with that but why does it seem so hard to be those things? It’s because we are very distracted by the world. Our greatest focus will produce our greatest results. If you’re trying to build a generous culture in your life and your workplace, you have t…

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EP #224: 8 (Unexpected) Habits for Personal Growth 30:47

8M ago30:47

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Personal growth is interpersonal. There is a lot of advice out there about taking care of yourself. The self-help industry is booming. See episode 88 with Robert Riopel. It’s too easy for stuff to become “shelf-help”. Personal growth is an incredible collaborative process. You must commit to it but you can’t do it alone. This episode provides 8 non…

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EP #223: 6 Techniques to Get People to Succeed Together 30:50

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People work better when they work together. A rock star employee (or leader) is nothing without a rockstar team. Generous workplace cultures can be full of talented individuals but the team is way better than the sum of it’s parts. A great culture attracts great people because they feel a collaborative and fulfilling environment. Leaders and team m…

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EP #222: 8 Pieces of a Generous Workplace Culture 31:15

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Generous workplace cultures are never built by chance. There must be intentional pieces to foster the proper environment. I have 8 I normally concentrate on and speak about. This doesn’t mean there are only 8. In fact, I encourage you to come up with your own but these will be a good start regardless of your industry and unique position. The focus …

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EP #221: 3 Questions For a Generous Workplace Culture 22:18

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The way you ask questions matters. We all have our list of cliché pleasantries. My favorite is, “What’s up?”. Do I really care what is up? I like to think so but it’s not always the case. Generous workplace culture is full of people who really care about the well-being of others. They want to know how they can be helpful. I have 3 questions that ar…

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EP #220: 5 Good Things that are NOT Generosity 24:59

9M ago24:59

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You can’t fake it ‘til you make it. Generosity, by definition, requires sincerity. In some ways, this makes it easy to recognize generosity (at least internally). You know when you’re “in it”. There are some terms that are popular out there that while they can be great things, they can also be not so great if done for the wrong reasons. I’m coverin…

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EP #219: 4 Hormones the Generous Leader Should Know About 25:03

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I was feeling hormonal. And I still am! Generous workplace cultures really make you feel like you’re a part of something great. It’s a nice mix between responsibility and support. Each company and group of people are different but one thing I can guarantee you’ll find in every room is hormones. There is no getting around it - and you don’t really w…

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EP #218: 5 Ways to Make Your Work More Enjoyable 28:07

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Stop trying to be happy. Seek joy instead. You can’t always be happy. In fact, I don’t think you’d want to be. The valleys make the mountains, ya know? I like to focus on being a in a joyful state of mind. This doesn’t mean everything will be perfect, it just means that you feel good about your place in this world. You are grateful for what you hav…

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EP #217: Quotes On Generosity that Will Change Your Business 20:45

9M ago20:45

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Actions speak louder than words, but words also work. I often say that taking action is the most important thing to progress. You learn along the way even if you don’t find success quickly. It’s also important to have encouraging words in our life and business. There will be times when you need a reminder of why you do what you do and why it’s impo…

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EP #216: 4 Bad Mistakes a Generous Leader Can Never Make 38:53

10M ago38:53

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Avoid these mistakes at all costs. I’m a big fan of “progress”. It’s more realistic than “perfection”. The biggest mistakes you can make when building a generous workplace culture will come during those times you’re trying to be perfect. I have 4 critical things you must avoid so as to avoid pushing or stressing yourself and your team too much. Mak…

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EP #215: The “ACE” Workplace Culture Process 27:59

10M ago27:59

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This episode is about my 3-step process for building a radically generous workplace culture. There are a lot of variables in an individual organization and it’s critical to consider what makes your company unique. Yet, there are foundational practices that you must have when building the culture you desire. People need to see you “giving” and under…

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EP #214: 5 Things to Give Your Employees (other than a raise) 31:17

10M ago31:17

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Do this before you give your employees a raise: Give them something that will make them feel fulfillment and get better in the process. A lot of business leaders and their companies try to attract top talent and retain who they have with financial incentives and bonuses. These things are fleeting - especially a results-based bonus. It’s better for …

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EP #213: Is Business a Marathon or a Sprint? 17:08

10M ago17:08

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Slow down or else you’ll never make it. I love to sprint…physically and mentally. It’s healthy but it’s not sustainable. And you want a sustainble business, right? There are no shortcuts or tricks to building a scaling business and a generous workplace culture. You have to be disciplined over a long period of time. This episode will make you think …

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EP #212: Running a Clean Business 14:13

10M ago14:13

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What do shampoo and conditioner have to do with your business? I’m not haircare expert but I like to have things conditioned before they’re shampooed - in business at least. I had one of those shower revelation moments recently and trust me, I wasn’t singing. I thought about the importance of running a clean business and how important it is to do f…

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EP #211: Identifying Positive Pressure 20:38

11M ago20:38

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I dare you to push back on me with this one. Most would agree that positivity is a good thing. It has to be real thought and that’s why identifying positive pressures is key. They enable you to stay active, alert, and intentional while also capitalizing on the force that is a positive mindset. When you’re pressured, you perform and when you’re posi…

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EP #210: Identifying Negative Pressure 22:42

11M ago22:42

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What do you know about pressure? There are a lot of sources that will tell you to avoid pressure these days. Seek comfort. It’s a terrible idea. You have to seek pressure - but the right type of pressure. And in order to know the right kind you have to identify the wrong kind. This Part I of a two part series (perhaps longer) that I’m doing on pres…

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EP #209: There are No Accidents with Bob DePasquale 14:47

11M ago14:47

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It’s up to you to make everything count. Some say everything happens for a reason. I think they do but that reason is to give you an opportunity for some thing great. I’ve been close to death a few times but one time in particular provides a great metaphor for accidents in business. The unexpected often requires a quick decision making. This episod…

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FSR Season 3 – Stephen Bailey 33:51

11M ago33:51

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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Stephen Bailey, Scottish Whisky Investment Specialist from Melbourne, to discuss investment in the fabulous drop. Stephen is a former financial adviser, who like me – enjoys a wee dram now and then. His personal preferences in the gold…

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EP #208: Making Adjustments in Your Business with Bob DePasquale 18:39

11M ago18:39

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Make change or someone else will. The world is a complex place and your business is just the same. I’m a fan of simplicity but you can only push it so much. You must be prepared to make adjustments as things change unexpectedly. There’s a difference between preparing for everything (which is impossible) and be ready to make a shift (or change) as n…