Best Jeffrey Mason Podcasts (2025)

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990: Emily Paul - Unlock the Power of Alchemy in Your Business 45:18

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In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Emily Paul, a member of my High Achievers year-long coaching group. We explored the concept of alchemy—what it really means and why it's essential for entrepreneurs. Emily shares how she helps high-achieving individuals dissolve old patterns, tap into deeper intuit…

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Does your company manage by looking at mirrors, or by looking through windows? OMOQ #71 0:56

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Mirrors fill a board room during an inter-company meeting. Edicts are laid down, and attendees are told to reflect what the C-level demands. Imagine what would happen if companies abandon that reflective mindset, and exchanged it with an outward-looking mindset? If customers pay the bills, then why don’t more companies look through the windows that…

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Do you still provide quality service even after you got paid for the job? OMOQ #70 0:59

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To some companies, servicing really kicks into high gear after the sale. Why then? Because those companies realize that the repeat and referral pot of gold awaits them, when their paying customers feel they are being cared for after the sale. We encourage you to inject this mindset into your business models. Support the show…

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Author & Photographer Frankie Frankeny (Love: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality): "We Need To Go From Fear To Fierce" 58:06

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Just as we're hitting the 10th Anniversary of Federal Marriage Equality in the US, Dennis is joined via Zoom by Frankie Frankeny, the driving creative force behind the gorgeous and comprehensive new coffee table book Love: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality. Frankie recalls how she first became passionate about the cause of marriage equality d…

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Is it time for your organization to purge some stinkin thinkin? OMOQ #69 0:53

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We have all witnessed companies that aren’t flexible. They defend their legacy procedures as a badge of honor, and claim they have been doing business the same way for decades. For some companies that is their hallmark. For others, it is going to allow the competition to zoom by them. Where do you stand? Do you have some stinkin thinkin that needs …

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How do brevity and simplicity fit into your service deliverables? OMOQ #68 0:57

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Imagine if you and your team went hunting for ways to become more streamlined with customers? After all, time is the currency of the experience economy, and saving customer time converts to money saved. Have fun on your hunts! Be bright. Be brief. Be done! Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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Documentary subject Kellie Maloney (Knockout Blonde): "I’ve Mixed The Good Of Frank With The Good Of Kellie And Became A Much Better Person" 1:08:43

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Dennis is joined via Zoom from Portugal by former U.K. boxing manager Kellie Maloney to discuss the new documentary about Kellie's life and transition Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story. The film, which is now available on VOD, documents her previous life as successful boxing promoter Frank Maloney through her transition to Kellie in 2014 an…

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989: The Art of Living Well 25:00

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I've spent the past five weeks in Paris with one week left. When I left the U.S., I had some very clear intentions. One of them was to explore all the aspects of #TheArtOfLivingWell. I'd like to share what I learned so that you can consider these "luxuries" in your own life. Sell to the Rich: The Insiders Handbook to Selling Luxury – Website Contac…

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Greg P. Liccardi - The Holy Grail of Marketing 31:44

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Greg P. Liccardi is the Vice President of Sponsorships and Partner Programs at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), where he connects leading brands with innovative marketing solutions. Known for his collaborative spirit, he helps brands drive engagement across the full marketing funnel as well as in his latest book, The Holy Grail of Mar…

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Do you routinely delegate tasks without teaching and training the skill set? OMOQ #67 0:55

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Does your management style look like this: “Your hired. Come in tomorrow at 4:00, and you can start waiting on those tables of hungry people.” Why do so many brands manage this way? Are you sure these employees know the mission, and all the mechanics that support the mission? Maybe it’s time to reprioritize the order in which we teach, train and de…

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Does your company reprimand failure, or reward it? OMOQ #66 0:59

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Is failure always traceable to employee ineptitude or carelessness? Or, is failure the result of risk takers who stick their neck out to try something new? No company gets better unless they fail first. How will your corporate culture process future failures? Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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Broadway producer and author Jeffrey Seller (Theater Kid): "Write That Letter & Make That Call" 1:33:38

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In this special Tonys week episode, Dennis is joined via Zoom by Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller to discuss his book Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir, which documents his journey from a childhood of family dysfunction and always feeling like an outsider to thriving as a Broadway producer with four Best Musical Tonys to his credit (Rent, Avenue Q, In…

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What would your day be like if you managed tasks by touching things only onetime? OMOQ #65 0:56

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Review. Sort. Pile. Then, when you have time, manage the task later. Or, imagine managing each task as you encounter it? Imagine how much time you would save by steam lining task management? Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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George Selgin on the New Deal and Economic Recovery 56:08

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George Selgin discusses his book False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933–1947 (University of Chicago Press, 2025), which was treated to a review essay by Jason Taylor in the March 2025 issue of Econ Journal Watch.By Econ Journal Watch

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Does your company deliberately initiate customer greetings? OMOQ #64 0:55

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This sounds like a funny question! However, the reality is sad. So many companies don’t train their associates to be greeting initiators. When we bypass the chance to greet first, we are often starting the transactional experience as thought the customer is an intruder! Why would we do that? Why do so many of us do that? Imagine if your company del…

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Frank DeCaro & Jim Colucci (co-programmers of Pride Live!Hollywood): "You Know What Sparks Joy? Clutter!" 1:02:21

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Dennis is joined by his friends and past podcast guests Frank DeCaro and Jim Colucci to talk about a brand new arts festival they are co-programming. It's called Pride Live! Hollywood and it takes place June 11th through the 29th at various venues in Hollywood. JIm and Frank talk about the various events on the agenda, including a Norman Lear tribu…

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988: Nesha Pai - Courageous Dreamers Win 41:30

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In this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great privilege of speaking with Nesha Pai, author of the book “Overcoming Ordinary Obstacles”. Nesha shared how she transitioned from running a fully remote accounting firm to empowering others to pursue their boldest dreams. She further explains how personal tragedies deepened her mission. We e…

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Are you actively noticing any potential business improvements from everyday life? OMOQ #63 0:52

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Our surroundings are filled with observations and conversations that can reveal potential improvements for our businesses. All we have to do is look, listen, and think! Are you in? If not, you are possibly missing some cool, easy, and impactful change agents that are tucked inside everyday life! Support the show…

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PlanningxChange 131: Alfonso Morales & Edna Ely-Ledesma - Public Markets 1:03:05

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In this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Professor Alfonso Morales and Edna Ely-Ledesma of the University of Wisconsin-Madson about the unique and often overlooked role of public markets in shaping vibrant, inclusive urban environments. Drawing on their research and on-the-ground experience, they share insights into how markets serve not j…

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PlanningxChange 131: Alfonso Morales + Edna Ely-Ledesma: Public Markets 1:03:06

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In this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Professor Alfonso Morales and Edna Ely-Ledesma of the University of Wisconsin-Madson about the unique and often overlooked role of public markets in shaping vibrant, inclusive urban environments. Drawing on their research and on-the-ground experience, they share insights into how markets serve not j…

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What one change can be implemented today, that will create happier customers tomorrow? OMOQ #62 0:48

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One. Just one. Today. There is low-hanging improvement opportunity fruit all around us. We invite you to grab a pen, paper, find a quiet space, and we are confident you can find an easy, customer-pleasing improvement in 30 minutes of thought. One. Just one. Today. Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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Playwright Tom Jacobson (Tasty Little Rabbit): "There Are So Many Stories Out There Waiting To Be Found" 1:19:26

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by playwright Tom Jacobson whose latest play Tasty Little Rabbit is currently showing at the Moving Arts Theatre in Los Angeles. The play tells the true story of a 1936 Fascist Italian investigation of pornography charges in Taormina, Sicily. This artistic prosecution uncovers a much darker secret of a 1890s love triangle …

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Is your company merely taking orders, or creating experiences? #61 0:53

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Like it or not, consumers are gauging the purchasing process through the lens of experience. Every word, motion, action, or inaction, seems to be subject to an experience scorecard. If your company is not buying into this, you are most likely losing potential sales to the competition. Support the show…

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Does your company have a mindset to routinely update customers? #60 0:54

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Be the customer from time-to-time. Thank about how your products, and services affect the buyer. As you peer through the user lens, ask yourself what you would want to know. This periodic exercise can be fun, and beneficial to your bottom line! We encourage you to embrace this mindset. Think. Fix. Deliver. Create more repeat, and referral customers…

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Actor Kasey Mahaffy (A Man of No Importance): "We Need You To Be More Grounded" 1:04:53

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor Kasey Mahaffy who is currently starring as Alfie Byrne, a Dublin bus driver who directs community theater at night, in the musical A Man of No Importance at A Noise Within theater in Pasadena. Kasey talks about relating more to this role than any he's played in the past, how he and the rest of the cast honed their…

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987: Annette Mason -The Power of Intentional Sabbaticals 42:30

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In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Annette Mason, sabbaticalist and Succession Architect at Trilogy Design Works. Annette shared how intentional sabbaticals can be powerful tools for self-employed individuals to regain clarity, spark creativity, and build sustainable success. We discussed the differ…

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What value does your company place on providing customers user-friendly information? OMOQ #59 0:57

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Do you give customers detailed information? How often? Is it vital information? Are you bypassing the release of pertinent information the customer is wanting to receive? What formats do you use to communicate information. Is this information written with internal company-speak, or is it presented with simplicity, and clarity that customers can und…

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Would customers describe your company as being problem-solvers, or problem-skippers? OMOQ #58 0:59

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Solving customer problems requires a rolling up of the sleeves, managing the details, and finding a workable solution. This can be hard work requiring patience, diligence, and research. Is this your company? If not, should it be? Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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Filmmaker Lovell Holder & Writer-Performer Roger Q. Mason ("Lavender Men"}: "Mother’s Got Her Flashlight On All The Time" 1:05:45

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Director Lovell Holder & Writer-Performer Roger Q. Mason, the duo behind the provocative and beautifully-crafted new film Lavender Men, which is based on Mason's hit stage play of the same name. The story centers on Taffeta (they/them, played by Mason), the put-upon stage manager of a play about Abraham Lincoln. After o…

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986: Heather Holloway - Stress Less Serve More 31:05

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In this episode of the Self Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Heather Holloway, founder of Holloway Media Services. Heather shared her journey of personal and professional emergence, emphasizing the importance of stress reduction and serving more. We further discussed her social media strategy, focusing on the significance of…

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Do you have a “Continuous Improvement Team” (CIT) within your company? OMOQ #57 0:59

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CIT units are a valuable corporate component that can offer insight to necessary changes. As many athletic coaches have said, “if we are not striving to always get better, we are getting worse.” Why? Because competitors who use CIT units will surpass stagnant mindsets. Complacency breeds mediocrity. Support the show…

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How many times do you catch yourself finishing customer sentences? OMOQ #56 0:55

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Most customers like it when vendors display good listening skills. Vendors have heard plenty of customer feedback, and many times the feedback is very similar. As a result, the vendors start to finish the customer sentences in hopes of speeding things up. If this is you, maybe it’s time to slow the train down, and let the customer finish? Support t…

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Writer-Director Sarah Kambe Holland (Egghead & Twinkie): "I Know There's Somebody Who Needs This Movie" 38:08

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by filmmaker Sarah Kambe Holland whose new film Egghead and Twinkie flips the gay guy-straight girl trope on its head with the story of a gay girl-straight boy friendship that undergoes some changes after the girl comes out. Sarah talks about starting work on the project at 19, taking inspiration from her own coming out st…

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985: Break the Boring Barrier with Better Communication 51:33

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In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Rob Hunter about the art of effective communication. Rob shares his insights on why communication is a critical — yet often overlooked — skill in many businesses today. He offers practical tips and strategies to help business owners strengthen their communication a…

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Chef Steven Havens (Winner of Season 3 of The Floor): "We Call Ourselves The Floor-mily" 57:22

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In this special bonus episode, Dennis interviews his friend Steven Havens, who just won $250,000 as the last man standing on Season 3 of the Fox game show The Floor. Steven talks about how he came to be on the show, the months of rigorous coaching provided by his game designer husband Jeb (who happens to be Dennis's co-creator on the game You Don't…

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Has over-talking become a habit in your business conversations? OMOQ #55 0:58

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Very few customers admire vendors that talk over them. Humans have two ears to listen, and only one mouth to speak. If over-talking is overtaking your customer interactions, then maybe it’s time to let listening overtake talking? Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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PlanningxChange 130 - Inside the Mind of a Developer: A Conversation with Max Shifman 57:13

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In PX130 our guest is Max Shifman, Chief Executive Officer of Intrapac Property, one of Australia's most respected private developers. Max brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, having worked across master-planned communities, regional housing projects, and complex urban redevelopments mainly along Australia’s eastern seaboard. His backgr…

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PlanningxChange 130 - Inside the Mind of a Developer: A Conversation with Max Shifman 57:14

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In PX130 our guest is Max Shifman, Chief Executive Officer of Intrapac Property, one of Australia's most respected private developers. Max brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, having worked across master-planned communities, regional housing projects, and complex urban redevelopments mainly along Australia’s eastern seaboard. His backgr…

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Is your important business correspondence beginning to resemble casual text messages? OMOQ #54 0:52

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Business writing skills are deteriorating quickly. As we drag societal norms into business, our letters and emails are filled with cryptic acronyms, incomplete sentences, and confusing messages. Where are you in this mix? Where is your team in this mix? Maybe it is time to revamp our writing skills? Support the show…

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Author and Designer Hillary Carlip {"Willis Wonderland"} "It’s Like a Pop-Up Book On Steroids" 1:05:22

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Hillary Carlip the designer and co-author of the most fabulous pop-up book you'll ever see Willis Wonderland: The Legendary House of Atomic Kitsch, which is a book dedicated to the home, kitsch collection and all-round fabulousness of Hillary's friend, the late great songwriter and visual artist Allee Willis. (Allie is …

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984: The Nature of Change and 3 Big Announcements 21:06

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One of my goals is to help you develop an Alchemist Mindset. Differing from the concepts of a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. This is to have a willingness to learn from things that have nothing to do with what you do, but turning it into something valuable for yourself. Doing business with you must feel like a luxury - customers will accept no…

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"Patreon-ize me, People!" The Dennis Anyone: The Patreon Project Sample Pack 1:05:36

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As a Bonus on the main Dennis Anyone, here are two back-to back sample episodes of Dennis's brand new Patreon offering: DENNIS ANYONE: THE PATREON PROJECT, which you can subscribe to for $5 by going to Patreon.com and searching Dennis Anyone. Topics in Episode 1 include: the Late Night With the Devil actor Fayssal Bazzi learning that I put him on m…

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Do you abuse the implementation of verbal auto-correction? OMOQ #53 0:57

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Customers rely on vendor product knowledge like a car driver depends on headlights in the dark. As vendors, we are called on to share our knowledge in a professional manner. Are you being professional, or is the art of condescending auto-correction the tenor of your conversations with customers? Support the show…

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What is the anticipated cost of creating unhappy customers? OMOQ #52 0:55

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The true cost of creating unhappy customers is crippling. Let the next 60 seconds tickle your ears, and improve the ways you are servicing customers. Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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Author Paul Rudnick (Farrell Covington and The Limits of Style): "I Know What People Have Been Through" 1:00:30

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by writer for Part 2 of their conversation about Paul's new novel What Is Wrong With You? as well as his previous novel Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, both of which offer readers sides of Rudnick they haven't seen before. In Part 2, Paul talks about the raw rage and freedom he felt while writing Farrell alone i…

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How are you demonstrating authenticity during customer interactions? OMOQ #51 0:51

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Scripted, and teleprompter utterances are overwhelmingly rejected by the most recent generations of buyers. Authenticity is the desirability of modern consumers. So, what are you doing to answer the call? Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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Is your company guilty of telling customers what they want to hear? OMOQ #50 0:50

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Often times, customers are much smarter than we give them credit for. In fact, customers usually know when we are shoveling them word-dung. What if you started telling customers what they deserve to hear? Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason

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Author Paul Rudnick (What Is Wrong With You?): Part 1: "I Cry Years Later" 1:03:01

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by one of his literary heroes, author, screenwriter and playwright Paul Rudnick, to discuss Paul's new novel What is Wrong With You?, which is about an offbeat assortment of gay and straight characters whose lives and lovelives collide at the destination wedding of a tech billionaire on the billionaire's private island. Pa…

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983: Creating Intimate Relationships in Business and in Life 41:45

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In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gayle Friend, founder of Unrestricted Intimacy, about the power of creating deep, meaningful relationships in business. Gayle redefines intimacy as more than just a romantic concept—it’s about forming deep, authentic connections with clients through shared experiences, v…

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Are you able to defend what you tell, and sell customers? OMOQ #49 0:52

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Making outlandish claims is a huge shortfall in the business world. What if you could use seven, simple tools to covert your statements into provable claims. Tune in for 60 seconds and we will share the Magnificent Seven! Support the showBy Jeffrey Mason