Best Chris Lupo Podcasts (2025)

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Master DS Lee: Guiding the Next Generation of Taekwondo Athletes 55:00

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Master DS Lee, son of Texas Taekwondo pioneer Grandmaster Chang Lee, has dedicated his life to advancing the art and sport of Taekwondo. As the president of USA Taekwondo’s Texas State Association, one of the largest and most competitive regions in the country, Master Lee continues a legacy built on discipline, service, and leadership. Growing up, …

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Corey Morris' Guide to Smarter Marketing and Goal Setting 39:48

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Scott Ward, founder of Habit Stack, interviews Corey Morris, CEO of VOLTAGE and creator of the Digital Marketing Success Plan. They discuss Corey's approach to strategic planning, the importance of clear messaging, and the need for objective accountability in digital marketing. Corey emphasizes the value of understanding and optimizing ROI, the cha…

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Kevin Koskella's Entrepreneurial Adventure with Work Hero 40:11

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In this podcast episode, host Scott Ward, converses with Kevin Koskella, founder of Work Hero, to discuss the ongoing journey of building and scaling a business. Kevin highlights a book he has been reading on leadership, 'Accelerated Accelerating Leadership' by Brett Thomas, which supports his self-managed leadership style. He explains Work Hero's …

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Just for Kicks: Soccer, Coaching, and Taekwondo with Chris Megaloudis 57:12

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Born and raised in Queens, New York, Chris Megaloudis has lived every side of the world’s game. Growing up in a soccer family, alongside his older brother Mike, the sport was a way of life in the Megaloudis household. His father, Mike Sr., served as his first coach and set the foundation for Chris to follow his own passion for the game. From playin…

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Turning a Disability into a Taekwondo Superpower: Eleni Koutsilianos 50:50

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Born with a tremendous amount of energy and a love for movement, topped with inspiration from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles, Eleni Koutsilianos desire to become a martial artist started at a very young age. Her Taekwondo journey began at the age of 8. However, it was not easy for a kid born fully deaf in her right ear and parti…

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Mastering Habits with Chris Tompkins: A Dive into Creativity and Leadership 40:05

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Christopher Tompkins, CEO of The Go! Agency and host of the Bulletproof Marketer Podcast. They explore Chris's passion for art as a grounding practice, his approach to mindful marketing, and how he's cultivated a creative outlet beyond the digital realm. The conversation delves …

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Lessons in SEO and Social Media Strategy with Saga Pixel's Frank Olivo 38:29

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Frank Olivo, CEO of Saga Pixel, a digital marketing agency specializing in healthcare. They discuss the importance of real-time lessons from business growth, the less disruptive nature of social media by AI, and the challenges in AI-based SEO for healthcare. Frank shares insight…

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Strip Mall Sensei: Combat, Confidence, and Content Creation for Everyday People 41:28

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Adam Flohr is a Krav Maga martial artist training out of the California Defence Academy in Murrieta, California. A self described art and media guy with the gift of gab, he grew tired of feeling helpless in negative confrontations. He searched for the "toughest" form of self-defense to give him that self confidence he aspired to attain. Through lea…

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From Startup to 4,000 Clients: Jesse Galati's SEO Agency Success Story 42:50

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Welcome to the HabitStack Podcast! In this episode, host Scott Ward interviews Jesse Galati, CEO and Co-founder of Page Pros, a rapidly scaling SEO agency serving over 4,000 clients across Canada. The conversation explores Jesse's strategic approach to business efficiency through AI implementation, including automated email responses and lead gener…

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How to Succeed in SEO in AI Era: Chris Raulf's Approach 40:25

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Welcome to the HabitStack Podcast in this episode, host Scott Ward interviews Chris Raulf, the founder of Boulder SEO Marketing and a global expert in SEO and AI. The conversation dives into the impact of AI on digital marketing, the development of Chris’ trademarked AI-assisted SEO methodology called 'Micro SEO,' and the importance of structure an…

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Medals Don't Define Us: Sensei James Luk and the Shotojuku Karate Way 48:12

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Inspired by action movie stars like Jet Li and Jackie Chan, Sensei James Luk's mom knew Martial Arts was the perfect activity to keep a young kid safe and off the streets. Born into the projects of Woodside, Queens, learning how to defend yourself was a necessity. 15 minutes away the Shotojuko Dojo in Astoria, Queens was where his Martial Arts woul…

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Redefining PR in the Age of AI with Christina Pilarski of CIPR 39:14

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Join Scott Ward, founder of HabitStack, on the HabitStack Podcast as he chats with Christina Pilarski, CEO of CIPR Communications and founder of Two Babies and a Business. They delve into the significance of authenticity in business, the impact of COVID-19 on corporate culture, the evolving role of AI in marketing, and the essentials of PR for smal…

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The Intersection of Heritage and Innovation: Dan Salganik on Modern Marketing 41:41

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Dan Salganik, CEO and Founder of VisualFizz. The conversation explores the journey of VisualFizz, focusing on the agency's strategic positioning as a specialist in established B2B markets. Dan shares his views on effective leadership and the balance between internal and client p…

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Exploring AI-Driven Business Solutions with Jonathan Lupo 43:53

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Jonathan Lupo, co-founder of NXT Humans, an AI native advisory and agency. Jonathan discusses the complexities and rapid evolution of the AI field, sharing insights into his hands-on approach to understanding AI technologies. The conversation touches on the importance of context…

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Balancing Leadership and Growth with Santiago Luna, CEO of Charly Agency 39:35

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward discusses with Santiago Luna, Founder and CEO of Charly Agency, about leadership, growth, and balancing daily operations with long-term strategic initiatives. Santiago shares insights on effective delegation, learning from mistakes, and maintaining quality through strong team relationships…

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The Do's and Don'ts of a Taekwondo Referee with Marc Zirogiannis 1:02:58

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Master Marc Zirogiannis is a World Taekwondo International Referee and the Founder/Editor-in-Chief of Taekwondo Life Magazine. His journey in Taekwondo began in the early 1980s, following his older brother into martial arts. This led him to YH Park Taekwondo. Grandmaster Park, one of the first to open a Taekwondo school in Long Island, New York, wa…

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CleverClick 360: Carolina Salinas on Marketing and Meaningful Work 41:08

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Carolina Salinas Garcia, CEO and co-founder of CleverClick 360. The conversation delves into various topics including Carolina's recent studies in psychology and coaching to enhance her leadership skills, her firm's approach to performance marketing, and the unique challenges of…

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Innovative Marketing and Humble Leadership with Jim Matuga 50:38

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Jim Matuga, founder of InnerAction Media and author of 'Humble Influence: The Strength of True Followership. They discuss the importance of followership in business and leadership, Matuga's personal journey and experiences in media, and his perspective on how businesses can crea…

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From Finance to Tech: Jared Hummel's Journey with PARQA 43:34

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward converses with Jared Hummel, founder and co-CEO of PARQA, a Salesforce consulting firm focused on the staffing and recruiting industry. Jared discusses his journey from finance to tech, his learning experience in AI, and making his home a smart home to practically understand AI application…

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Building Champions: Tim Thackrey’s Journey from Athlete to Elite Performance Coach 59:37

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Born into a Taekwondo family, Tim Thackrey’s life has always revolved around discipline, resilience, and personal transformation. But his early years as an athlete were anything but golden — until everything clicked. Surrounded by the right people, Tim rose from underdog status to become a USA National Team Member, Olympic Training Center resident,…

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In the Trenches of Digital Marketing with Dave Schneider 39:05

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward talks with Dave Schneider, CEO of Shortlist.io, about the ongoing challenges and strategies in SEO and digital marketing. They discuss how Shortlist.io provides white-label marketing solutions for agencies and brands, balancing between direct brand work and agency partnerships. The convers…

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Exploring the Future of Marketing with Chris Vendilli 35:22

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In this episode of the HabitStack podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Chris Vendilli, founder of Vendilli Digital Group. Chris shares his journey of starting and growing his creative marketing agency, highlighting their broad range of services, including website design, development, SEO, digital advertising, and their expertise in the HubSpot ecosy…

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The Dojang Diaries: Growing Up in Old School Martial Arts with Master Alana Bari 51:37

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In 1991 Grandmaster Joseph Lupo Sr. alongside Grandmaster Moonsung Lee, opened the Moon S. Lee Taekwondo Institute in Whitestone, Queens, New York. Before the school was even officially open, a young teenage girl would walk in with her father to get some info on the new school in the neighborhood. Upon speaking to GM Joe, a decision was made immedi…

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CTRS and the Power of Market Intelligence: A Conversation with Aaron Cruikshank 39:04

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward speaks with Cruikshank, founder of CTRS Market Intelligence. Aaron provides an in-depth explanation of market intelligence, emphasizing its importance in understanding external factors that impact businesses. He differentiates between market intelligence and market research and details how…

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Navigating Startup Challenges with Jason Vego of Bevz 57:55

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In this episode of the Habit Stack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Jason Vigo, CEO, and Co-founder of Bevz, a software platform that helps streamline delivery operations for liquor stores and convenience stores. Jason shares his experience about the challenges of decision-making, customer retention, and managing a growing team. Jason highlights…

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"Taekwondo Saved My Life" - How Cy Zamani Defeated Cancer & Grief 1:00:44

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Born in New York, raised in California, now based out of Georgetown, Texas, Master Cy Zamani has passed his fair share of ups and downs in life. The one constant that has always pulled him through the hardest of moments is Taekwondo. From the tragic loss of his father, and later his daughter, to a cancer diagnosis, the positivity that Taekwondo bro…

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Matthew Himelstein on the Intersection of Technology, Sports, and Athlete Influencer Marketing 58:06

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In this episode of the HabitStack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Matthew Himmelstein, co-founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer of Mogl. They discuss the evolving role of AI in software development, particularly in the context of Mogl's influencer marketing platform. The conversation covers the impact of name, image, and likeness (NI…

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Dramatic Weight Loss Transformation Through Taekwondo - Master Carlos Villanueva 42:11

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Master Carlos Villanueva, a 4th Dan Black Belt certified under the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo) and the New York Black Belt Center, has been a lifelong Taekwondo practitioner under his father, Master Luis Villanueva. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, his culinary career brought him to the lights of New York City. Here, he found a second home under M…

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Redefining Workflows with AI: Dan Keldsen's Journey at Infocap 59:28

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In this episode of the HabitStack Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Dan Keldsen, Chief Innovation Officer at Infocap and co-founder of PlexiCam. Dan discusses his role in bridging complex automation solutions with AI to streamline processes. Conversation covers leveraging AI for internal processes, and the need for experimentation and innovation …

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AI Augmentation in Mental Health: Behind the Scenes at Kana Health 49:02

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In this episode, host Scott Ward, founder of HabitStack, interviews Tanuj Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Kana Health. They discuss the origins, development, and vision of Kana Health, an AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing mental healthcare. Tanuj shares the personal experiences that motivated the startup, the pivotal moments that shaped their pro…

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The True Meaning of Martial Arts - Sensei Kai Leung 58:29

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Sensei Kai Leung, a world-recognized Shotokan Karate Instructor, immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s. A seasoned Goju-Ryu Karate competitor and instructor, Leung's life changed when he met the late Toyotaro Miyazaki, who brought traditional Shotokan Karate to New York. Leung quit his New York City schoolteacher job and closed his Sho…

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Modernizing Yacht Sales: A Chat with YachtWay's Heigo Paartalu 44:37

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In this episode, host Scott Ward, founder of HabitStack, interviews Heigo Paartalu, co-founder and CEO of YachtWay, about his journey from corporate housing in Silicon Valley to revolutionizing yacht sales. The discussion delves into the features and unique value propositions of YachtWay, an end-to-end platform that modernizes the yacht buying and …

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Molding Martial Artists with Muay Thai - Eric Ruiz 56:12

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When most young kids in the 1980s wanted to be Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) from the Karate Kid movies, Eric Ruiz wanted to be Mr. Miyagi, a teacher of martial arts. As a teenager, he started learning Taekwondo. Once he gained his footing and built a strong foundation, he began learning other forms of martial arts. Black belts in Taekwondo & Braz…

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Breaking Down Barriers: Asynchronous Conversations with Travis Bogard 59:41

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Travis Bogard, founder of Carbon Voice, on the SaaS Execution Podcast. They discuss Carbon Voice's mission to enhance communication efficiency by reducing time spent in meetings through asynchronous voice communication. Travis explains how the app works, its target users, and…

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Revolutionizing SaaS with AI: Zhou Yu’s Vision at Arklex 45:56

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Zhou Yu, founder of Arklex AI and a professor at Columbia University. Zhou explains how Arklex AI is revolutionizing the development of AI agents that learn over time, reducing maintenance work for software products. The discussion dives into the various applications of these…

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From Heartbreak to Validation: Mechelle Smith's Taekwondo Journey 54:58

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Before she became one of the most fearsome Taekwondo competitors on the planet, Grandmaster Mechelle Smith began Taekwondo in 1979 as an introverted teenager training at Grandmaster Les Zampino's school, the Northeast Taekwondo Academy in Rotterdam, NY. Training during a time when women were few on the training floor, she persisted and took the lea…

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Pioneering AI Before It Was Cool: Catching Up with Tom Blair 53:05

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution podcast, host Scott Ward interviews Tom Blair, founder and CEO of iClerk. They discuss how iClerk's AI agents are revolutionizing professional tasks by automating repetitive and complex workflows. Tom shares his extensive background in AI, his journey from working at Eastman Kodak to founding AI startups, and t…

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Mark Williams - Tales from a Taekwondo Legend 48:56

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In sports, we always talk about "legends" that paved the way for the present modern-day superstars. Whether it's Michael Jordan in basketball, Wayne Gretzky in hockey, or Pele in soccer....the list is endless. In the short history of Taekwondo and open-style martial arts tournaments, Mark Williams is a name that always comes up in conversations. 5x…

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It's Never Too Late - The USA Masters Cup Taekwondo Championships 2025 1:07:11

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Master Joe takes a trip to Texas for the US Masters Cup Taekwondo Championships! Masters aged Taekwondo athletes (aged 33 and up) from across the United States and the world converged in Houston from January 17th through the 18th, 2025 for an epic tournament made just for them. This event featured international competitors from the USA, Spain, Swed…

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Unlocking Growth: The Power of Decision Intelligence with Teasha Cable 48:44

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution podcast, I talk with Teasha Cable, co-founder and CEO of Cmodel.io, a decision intelligence platform. Teasha explains how Cmodel helps businesses transform fragmented decision-making processes into structured, learnable systems. We delve into Teasha's diverse career background. We discuss the challenge of knowl…

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Kicking It With Taekwondo Moms : How To Keep Your Kids Motivated in Martial Arts 46:16

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Lisa Solomon and Viviana Lezamiz are the longest-tenured parents of the NYBBC, with their children Alexa and Mikaela, students of the school since they were barely able to read or write. In 2025, their kids are high-level taekwondo competitors with many national championships under their black belts. Once, little kids were inspired by the older com…

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The Taekwondo Guru" Master Mark Warburton 1:01:59

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Master Mark Warburton is the owner of Sarnia Olympic Taekwondo located in Ontario, Canada. A shy introverted kid who never really found his footing in traditional sports like soccer, he preferred video games and pro wrestling. Enamored by wrestlers who used martial arts like The Great Muta, he decided to try martial arts in his local Karate school.…

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Unlocking Cold Email Success: Eric Gordon of Parakeet 58:00

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On the latest episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Gordon, founder of Parakeet, to dive into the world of outbound email solutions. We explored how Parakeet tackles critical challenges like deliverability, timing, and relevance to reduce spam and maximize impact. Eric shared the complexities of cold em…

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Eastern Medicine and Philosophy For Our Everyday Lives - Dr. Daryl Thuroff DACM, LMT 1:05:37

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Dr. Daryl Thuroff, DACM, LMT (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine/Licensed Massage Therapist), is a 1st Degree Black Belt at the New York Black Belt Center. She's also a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine with a doctorate in Eastern Medicine, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy. Daryl helps her clients both mentally and physic…

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Revolutionizing Sports Venues: A Conversation with Podplay's Co-Founder Ben Borton 56:29

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, the spotlight is on Ben Borton, co-founder of Podplay. The discussion navigates through the genesis and growth of Podplay, a company providing tech-driven management platforms for sports venues. Ben shares the journey from establishing tech-enabled physical racket sports venues to launching a scalable …

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Building Better B2B Marketplaces: A Conversation with Jeremy Leveille 57:22

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, Jeremy Levier, co-founder of Pitchfire, explains his role at Pitchfire, focusing on sales, marketing, and strategy in a small startup team. Pitchfire is a platform that revolutionizes B2B sales by allowing companies to pay to have their sales pitches reviewed, ensuring buyers opt-in and providing a mor…

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One Last Round: Master Joe's Final Taekwondo Tournament 1:32:53

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In 2024, Master Joseph Lupo Jr. walked onto the mats for what will likely be his last Taekwondo competition ever, The Mugung International Championships in San Andres Timilpan, Mexico. It was the toughest decision of his life, along with one of the most hard-fought battles he ever faced on the mats. In this special episode, Master Joe steps out of …

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Peter Dalton Discusses Veton AI's Approach 31:26

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, I sit down with Peter Dalton, co-founder of Veton. We discuss how Veton platform uses AI to automate and streamline the early stages of recruitment, such as resume screening and initial candidate interviews. Peter explains the functionality of the platform, its benefits for recruiters and candidates, a…

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Mentoring Self-Belief in Martial Artists, Parents, and Children with Master Antony Graf 1:21:56

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Master Antony Graf wasn't the most talented Taekwondo fighter in the room, but nobody could match his heart and determination. An athlete who ruled the Middleweight & Heavyweight division in the 2000s, and a multi-time International Open Gold Medalist, once Master Graf's competition days were over, he focused on building his career. Now the owner o…

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From Idea to Impact: Daniel Kivatinos Talks JustPaid's Strategy 53:22

10M ago53:22

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, host I sit down with Daniel Kivatinos, founder of JustPaid, for an in-depth conversation about innovation in financial technology and startup execution. Daniel explains how JustPaid is revolutionizing accounts receivable processes with AI-powered agents designed to streamline invoicing and revenue coll…