Best Crowd Source Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 106: John Messer, Copilot Capital | Scaling Software Without Losing Focus 35:51

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On this episode, John Messer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Copilot Capital, breaks down how value is built in scaling European B2B software businesses—including how to professionalise go-to-market, sharpen customer segmentation and pricing and use M&A as a focused growth lever. Get practical guidance on sequencing international expansion, mai…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 286 – Playoffs & MVPs 1:05:17

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It’s a new year, but the same ole Jeff Mans as he is fired up about the end of the 2025 NFL regular season and the NFL playoffs starting this week. Mans recaps a wild few days of NFL coaching firings, including a big surprise in Baltimore as John Harbaugh was let go after 18 years of leading the Ravens. He ranks all seven available jobs and gives s…

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You're Not Lazy, You're Overwhelmed: Unpacking the Shame Behind Anxiety and Clutter 33:31

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Do you ever walk into your home and feel your chest tighten? That overwhelming sense of "what is wrong with me?" when you look around at the clutter? You're not alone—and it turns out, there's a powerful connection between what's happening in our homes and what's happening in our hearts. In this honest and hope-filled episode, Kathi sits down with …

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Why All-or-Nothing Resolutions Keep Your Clutter Coming Back 40:56

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If you've ever made a dramatic New Year's resolution about decluttering—only to feel defeated by mid-January—you're not alone. In this special workshop episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and her husband Roger tackle the mindset traps that keep so many people stuck in the clutter cycle. The All-or-Nothing Trap That familiar pressure to make…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 285 – Christmas Day Preview 53:51

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Jeff Mans is off the radio most of this week, but that didn’t stop him from recording another episode that previews the Christmas Day NFL games and even looks a little into 2026. Mans is in a reflective mood as he discusses his infatuation with everything Christmas and reveals why this year is the most difficult one for him personally. He also spen…

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T-Minus Two Days: 10 Last-Minute Tasks to Make Christmas Morning Peaceful 15:09

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With Christmas just around the corner, the pressure to have everything perfect can feel overwhelming. But what if peace—not perfection—was the goal this holiday season? In this quick but powerful episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp offer a lifeline for anyone feeling the holiday crunch. Whether you're hosting family, juggling last-minute preparations, or…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 284 – What We’ve Learned 1:14:07

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It’s week 16 of the 2025 NFL season, and thus, it is a good time to recap what we learned so far this season. Jeff Mans goes over his week 16 power rankings and gives out a few things that he’s learned about all 32 NFL teams this season. Mans reacts to the abundance of injuries across the NFL, including how the season-ending losses of Patrick Mahom…

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Ep. 105: Andrejka Bernatova, Dynamix | Public-Market Pathways and Investing in Energy 58:17

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On this episode, Andrejka Bernatova, Founder and CEO of Dynamix Corporation, shares how investors can evaluate mission-critical energy and infrastructure businesses by focusing on fundamentals such as contract quality, customer durability and operating reality, rather than market sentiment or emerging-tech narratives. Learn about approaches to publ…

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Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Final Part 34:54

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In this final Accountants Minute Podcast episode for 2025, Peter Towers is joined by Darren Gleeson, Managing Director of TaxFitness, to explore how benchmarking and virtual CFO services can transform struggling SMEs into top-performing businesses. They discuss why benchmarking against the top 20% (not the average) is critical, how to turn profit g…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 283 – Self Reflection 1:18:28

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The holiday season always brings out the sentimental version of Jeff Mans, and this week is no different. Mans reflects on his 2025 year as a whole and how dealing with quite a bit of personal tragedy shaped the sports seasons for him. Jeff discusses the Colts' signing of 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers and wonders what this means for their playoff ch…

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Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey: Part 2 29:36

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In this episode of the Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers explores how predictive accounting reports turn a business plan into a live early-warning radar for SMEs — with budgets by operation, key drivers, cashflow forecasts, projected balance sheets and KPIs all working together. You'll hear real stories of how weak communication, poor debtor…

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The Consumables Guide: How to Choose Gifts That Get Enjoyed—Then Disappear (Breakfast Baskets, Coffee & Tea, Charcuterie, Frozen Dough) 33:53

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If your people are saying, “Please—no more stuff,” this episode is your new holiday playbook. Kathi Lipp and Roger Lipp share 10 consumable gift ideas that show big love without adding to anyone’s storage, from treat boxes and breakfast baskets to dinner kits, coffee/tea samplers, and even the tricky categories—candles, body care, and yes, cleaning…

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Ep. 104: Dave Lambert, Right Side Capital | Navigating Pre-VC Growth and Funding Paths 38:57

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On this episode, Dave Lambert of Right Side Capital Management shares what thousands of early-stage investments reveal about how pre-VC companies actually grow. Get clarity on how to evaluate early traction, set realistic fundraising paths and use capital efficiency to extend runway long enough for product-market fit to emerge. Tune in to hear how …

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Lead SMEs Through the Innovation Journey 23:47

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In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers introduces Stage One of the Innovation Journey — where every breakthrough begins with a simple idea. You'll discover how accountants and bookkeepers can guide SMEs from that first spark through R&D eligibility, record-keeping, prototype development and commercial planning. This is your roa…

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Ep. 103: Giacomo Sonnino, Charlesbank | Driving Growth and Efficiency in Services Businesses 50:56

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In this episode, Giacomo Sonnino, Advisory Director and Operating Partner at Charlesbank Capital Partners, shares how top PE firms connect diligence, underwriting and value creation to shape the first 12–24 months of an investment. This discussion highlights how to identify and prioritize the value levers that matter most in services businesses—fro…

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118. The West Tech Fest Edition With Danelle Cross & Sarah Kahle 35:04

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In this episode of the Startup West podcast, hosts Jason Balchand and Adam Barrell are joined by Danelle Cross and Sarah Kahle to discuss the upcoming week of West Tech Fest — the favourite week on the calendar for anyone who works in the tech and startup world. We talk about 14 years of WTF, some of the most memorable speakers along the way, the c…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 282 – The Myth of College Football 1:10:45

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Jeff Mans is fired up this week after the news that Lane Kiffin is fleeing Ole Miss to become the new head coach at LSU. Many people do not fully realize just how regulated college football is and are missing the bigger picture on why a coach like Kiffin felt he had to take the LSU job despite having to abandon his current players, coaches, and sup…

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When the Table Is Forever Changed: Finding the Words, Setting Boundaries, and Keeping One Tradition That Says “We Remember” 32:41

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In this tender episode, Kathi Lipp welcomes friend and author Cheri Fletcher to walk with listeners who are facing a holiday table that’s forever changed. After losing her 29-year-old daughter, Annie, to undiagnosed colorectal cancer, Cheri offers compassionate, practical ideas for navigating Christmas when your capacity is low and your heart is he…

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Ep. 102: Caroline Tarpey, Lead Edge Capital | Moving Beyond AI Hype to Real Operational Impact 41:44

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Caroline Tarpey, Managing Director at Lead Edge Capital, outlines a practical approach to AI adoption in PE-backed companies—grounded in trust, clear goals and disciplined execution. She explains why most AI initiatives fall short and where teams can quickly unlock better decision-making and operational efficiency. You’ll learn how AI is transformi…

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Ep. 11 - Thankfully Coffee: We Roast it; You Sit Back and Enjoy 50:33

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Shotts recounts his unique upbringing and how his desire to honor coffee farmers through his roasting and packaging drives his business.By Stacy Elwell-Chalmers

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Ep. 101: Vik Thapar, Cypress Growth Capital | Non-Dilutive Funding with Royalty-Based Capital 36:55

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Shiv sits down with Vik Thapar, Managing Director at Cypress Growth Capital, to explore how royalty-based growth capital helps bootstrapped B2B companies scale without dilution. Vik breaks down when this structure works best, how repayment is designed to support continued growth and why many founders use it to double down on proven sales and market…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 281 – Thanksgiving 1:05:34

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It’s Thanksgiving week, and that means a ton of football being played during our holiday dinners and Friday shopping escapades. So, Jeff Mans is bringing us his turkey week special by focusing on what matters most: family, football, and finances. Jeff tells some tales of his Thanksgivings growing up in Chicago, including one family member who showe…

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Transform Into Key Strategic Partner 40:45

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Transforming from "tax technician" to true key strategic partner is no longer optional. In this episode of the Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers unpacks the uncomfortable gap between what 75% of accountants think they deliver and what SMEs actually say in the Intuit QuickBooks SMB Navigator Report. You'll explore why so many firms are still …

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Not Pinterest—Just Peace: The Help List, Drink Station, and Other Sanity Savers for Thanksgiving Hosting 20:13

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In this solo, right-on-time episode, Kathi Lipp shares 10 tiny, high-impact tasks to lower your holiday stress—perfect for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving (and just as helpful for Christmas). Instead of chasing a magazine-perfect home, she helps you remove friction in the exact places that cause chaos. Listeners will hear details of the following 1…

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Ep.100: Rafael Telahun, Altaline | Rerating Companies Through Hands-On Operational Strategy 40:54

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On this episode, Shiv is joined by Rafael Telahun, Managing Director at Altaline Capital Management, to discuss value creation that is built on strategy, rather than just institutionalization. Rafael breaks down how to meaningfully rerate a business by getting hands-on to make improvements like increasing mission criticality, making strategic prici…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 280 – Dirty Diapers 1:10:32

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Just when you thought that the fantasy sports, DFS, and sports betting space couldn’t get any weirder, something comes along and makes you question everything. Jeff Mans gives his thoughts on the latest scandal in the sports betting space and teaches us what to look for and to look out for so that you are not the next one scammed. Then he dives int…

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The Road to Advisory Excellence Starts Now 34:26

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In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers unpacks why only 15% of SMEs currently see their accountant as a true Key Strategic Partner – and what you can do to change that. You'll discover how to reposition your firm from "tax return provider" to virtual CFO, delivering Financial / Commercial / Management Accounting advisory servic…

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Hosting Without the Crash: Crowd‑Sourced Help List Ideas to Keep You Sane 24:53

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In this episode, Kathi Lipp shares the one tool that rescued her holidays from overwhelm: the Help List. If your brain goes blank when guests ask, “How can I help?” this episode gives you an easy, repeatable system to turn stress into shared responsibility. Listeners will learn how to: - Create a list of five-to-fifteen-minute jobs guests can grab …

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Ep. 99: Josh Christensen, Mercato Partners | Building Billion-Dollar Ecosystems as a Minority Investor 36:03

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Josh Christensen, Director at Mercato Partners, shares how minority growth investors can turn ecosystem-building into a true competitive advantage—without taking control or over-engineering outcomes. Drawing on his experience scaling Mercato’s playbook across non-coastal markets, Josh breaks down what it takes to embed sales, marketing, and human c…

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 279 – Don’t Crowd Source 1:11:33

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The biggest scourge in fantasy sports today is crowd-sourcing. Jeff Mans explains why jumping from site to site and analyst to analyst may seem like a good idea, but how it is likely ruining your performance, specifically in daily fantasy and sports betting. After that, Jeff hits the news of the week, including reactions to the Giants' firing of he…

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Your Launchpad into Business Advisory Services 30:16

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In this episode of the Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers explores why so many SMEs are still failing – and how accountants, bookkeepers and advisors can change that story. Drawing on Michael Gerber's "Dreaming Room" concept, real client case studies and the ESS BIZTOOLS Starter Package, Peter shows you how to build systems, introduce virtual…

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When Holidays Hurt: Gentle Rituals and Safe Havens for Grief and Joy to Coexist 32:15

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In this tender, timely episode, Kathi Lipp welcomes her friend Tenneil Register to help listeners who feel the pressure to be merry when life hurts. If you’re carrying loss, change, or exhaustion into the holidays, this conversation offers slow, practical steps to honor your grief—and still make room for moments of joy. Listeners will learn how to:…

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Boost Business Sale Value for SMEs 31:42

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Turn "it's a buyer's market" on its head. In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers shows how advisors can double an SME's sale value by planning early – embedding systems, documenting IP, driving weekly performance, building real business plans, and running annual valuations – so the multiple moves from "average" to outstanding. …

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Ep. 98: Riccardo Basile, Permira | How to Focus Your Operating Team for Real Impact 39:38

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Riccardo Basile, Operating Partner, Head of Value Creation at Permira, shares how firms can turn value creation into a true competitive advantage—without overcomplicating the model. Drawing on his experience building and scaling Permira’s 24-person value creation team, Riccardo breaks down what it takes to embed operating excellence from diligence …

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 278 – Trading Time 1:15:56

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The NFL trade deadline came and went with a flurry of activity across the league. Jeff Mans breaks down every deal made and gives the immediate and long-term fantasy football impact here. We also had history made this week as Kyler Murray became the most expensive QB ever benched by the team that signed him to that contract as the Cardinals elected…

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Save Money, Cut Food Waste: How We Buy Dinner for a Fraction of Eating Out 28:05

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In this fun, practical episode, Kathi Lipp and her favorite person, Roger Lipp ,go off the beaten clutter path to share their favorite frugal foodie tool: the Too Good To Go app. If you want great food for a fraction of the price, hate seeing food go to waste, or just need an easy meal that isn’t from your own kitchen, this one’s for you. Listeners…

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Ep. 10 - Fungi Farm: The New Mushroom Revolution 1:00:10

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Griffith and Carroll talk all about fungi in this episode about the science behind mushroom varieties and why so many people are flocking to buying and growing clean mushrooms for consumption.By Stacy Elwell-Chalmers

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Ep. 97: Rita Ferrandino, Arc Capital Development | The Downturn Playbook: How to Thrive When Growth Stalls and Disruption Accelerates 39:53

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On this episode Shiv interviews Rita Fiorentino, Co-Founder of Arc Capital Development, to unpack a battle-tested playbook for steering portfolio companies through economic downturns—especially when AI disruption, political volatility, and geopolitical shocks are compressing growth. Rita lays out a disciplined sequence that starts with risk assessm…

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Episode 693a: Be 1,000 Items Lighter by December 1: Your Invite to Kathi’s 30‑Day 1K 2:45

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In this quick micro episode, Kathi Lipp pops in to share a simple, powerful way to get your home holiday‑ready: the free 30‑Day 1K Challenge inside the Clutter Free Academy Facebook group. Listeners will learn how to declutter 1,000 items in November by tackling about 40 items a day—with Sundays off and plenty of grace. Members receive a calendar, …

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One MANS Opinion: Episode 277 – Midway 1:10:43

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While it’s not exactly halftime of the 2025 NFL season yet, it is the halfway point of the fantasy football season, and Jeff Mans is here to give his takes on everything that has happened so far and what is to come. First off, he reacts to the Baltimore Ravens' fake injury report from last week, the Saints' benching of Spencer Rattler, and his anno…