Best Kevin Jacobsen Podcasts (2025)

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A Woman Robbed: Björk and Amy Adams 25:09

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 28th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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The CEO's Guide to SEO, AEO, and Humanizing Your Digital Marketing with GreenBanana SEO Founder Kevin Roy 42:06

11d ago42:06

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Guest: Kevin Roy, a pioneer in digital marketing and the co-founder and CEO of GreenBanana SEO, a three-time member of the Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies list. Overview: If your digital marketing strategy is still focused on improving your company's SEO rankings, you're playing an outdated game. To get BIG in 2026, your company has to be the …

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A Woman Robbed: Mia Farrow and Meryl Streep 24:55

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 27th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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Dr. Mario Simon on How Great CEOs Turn Self-Awareness Into Business Mastery 38:09

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Guest: Dr. Mario Simon, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Mario is a transformational leader who has a global track record of building companies and helping CEOs unlock breakthrough growth and cultural impact. Quick Background: If you want to 10X your company, start by 10Xing the one indispensable resource that drives everything: the CEO. Your…

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David Desharnais On Driving Your Company from Stagnation to Breakout Growth 53:40

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Guest: David Desharnais, a coach at CEO Coaching International. David is a high-impact technology CEO and enterprise operator with over 25 years of experience leading organizations through scale, transformation, and value creation across more than 20 industries. Quick Background: Companies don't stall because their industries are stalling, or becau…

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Greg Solomon's 4-Stage Process for Scaling From Start-Up and His 10X Philosophy 40:10

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Guest: Greg Solomon, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Greg is a former CEO who led McDonald's South Africa for 14 years. He quadrupled the size of the business and added 300-plus new restaurants while navigating three ownership transitions, a flat economy, riots, and a global pandemic. Quick Background: Scaling a business isn't just about gro…

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Michael J. Slater on How to "Dream Backwards" and Realize Your Vision of BIG 35:13

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Guest: Michael J. Slater, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Michael is a longtime YPO member who co-founded and served as the CEO of Nik Software, an international software startup in digital photography that he co-founded and led to a $200M+ valuation before ultimately selling to Google. Quick Background: Every great company begins with a dre…

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A Woman Robbed: Shelley Duvall and Elizabeth Berkley 24:37

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 26th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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Sasha Kelberg: You Are Not Your Business — And That's How You Scale Faster 28:49

2M ago28:49

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Guest: Sasha Kelberg, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Sasha is a Wharton-trained entrepreneur, CEO, and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience building, scaling, and exiting high-tech manufacturing and export businesses. He has led teams from lab concept to global scale with a leadership style grounded in accountability, conti…

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Conclave (feat. Daniel Montgomery) 2:41:10

2M ago2:41:10

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes writer/editor Daniel Montgomery to talk about Edward Berger's "Conclave," the presumed runner-up in the 2024 Best Picture race that lost to "Anora." We also discuss all other Best Picture nominees and which film we think deserved to win the Oscar. 0:00 - 5:51 - Introduction 5:51 - 41:45 - "Conclave"…

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Rod Reynolds on Building a High-Performance Team That Delivers BIG Results 49:28

2M ago49:28

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Guest: Rod Reynolds, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Rod is a seasoned global executive and three-time CEO who's led major operations across Canada, the UK, and Asia Pacific. Rod is also a world-class endurance athlete. He has completed over 15 Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events, including two World Championships. He represented Canada at the 2…

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Scott White on Harnessing the CEO's Superpower of Perspective 32:18

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Guest: Scott White, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Scott is a seasoned CEO, Chairman, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and leading high-growth companies in the real estate and finance industries. He is also a bestselling author and a sought-after motivational speaker on happiness, positivity, and performance cultur…

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Brenda Jacobsen and Andy Harris on How STS Capital Helps CEOs Make BIG Exits Happen 58:15

3M ago58:15

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Guest: Brenda Jacobsen and Andy Harris, Managing Directors at STS Capital Partners, where they guide entrepreneurs and CEOs through the intricate and often emotional journey of selling their businesses. Overview: Selling your business may be the single most important financial event of your life. And the process is far more complex, emotional, and …

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A Woman Robbed: Julianne Moore and Reese Witherspoon 24:16

3M ago24:16

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 25th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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Classic Episode: These CEO Coaches Literally Wrote the Book on Making BIG Happen 52:25

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Guests: CEO Coaching International's Mark Moses, Don Schiavone, Craig Coleman, and Christopher Larkins. Quick Background: CEOs who want to get to BIG need to answer four questions: What do you want? How do you get what you want? What could stand in the way of you getting what you want? How do you hold yourself accountable? If you combine specific a…

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A Woman Robbed: Geena Davis and Whoopi Goldberg 25:13

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 24th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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Classic Episode: Ken Eissing on 6 Ways the CEO Can Generate BIG Sales 35:51

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Guest: Ken Eissing, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Ken has served as President, COO, General Manager, or Advisor in the Technology, Media, Telecom, and BPO Financial Services industries in public and private entities ranging from Fortune 100 to less than $20 million businesses. Quick Background: Is your sales team consistently clearing the …

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Classic Episode: Dan Smytka On How to Expand Your Profit Margins During Tough Times 42:01

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Guest: Dan Smytka, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Dan has global expertise in growing and leading multibillion-dollar businesses with marquee brands such as General Electric, Carrier, and Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Dan has also led businesses in Asia and Europe where he cultivated a reputation for generating profitable growth, building high-…

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A Woman Robbed: Sally Field and Kristen Wiig 25:02

5M ago25:02

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 23rd episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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How Mo Said Transformed from Creative Genius to CEO of a Top Ad Agency 49:06

6M ago49:06

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Guest: Mo Said, the Founder & CEO of Mojo Supermarket, a powerhouse advertising agency that's been named Small Agency of the Year, Strategy Team of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work. Overview: Growing and managing a BIG business is an art. For many CEOs, high-level leadership is also a journey of self-discovery. Find that perfect harmony…

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Byron Carlock on the Key Real Estate Trends Shaping How We Live, Work, and Win BIG 38:59

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Guest: Byron Carlock, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Byron is a distinguished real estate executive with 38 years of experience that spans the full real estate lifecycle from strategy to execution. Quick Background: COVID, WFH, NIMBYs, and YIMBYs were already accelerating changes to how and where we work and live. Now leaders in the real es…

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Breaking Through Stereotypes and Bringing Out the Best in Gen Z Workers with Kyle Karnes 49:05

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Guest: Kyle Karnes, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Quick Background: If you're skipping over Gen Z workers because you "don't want to deal with them," you're letting stereotypes and social media memes cloud your judgment. Gen Z is mission-driven and tech-savvy, and they crave strong leadership that can teach them how to channel their passio…

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How To Build a Go-To-Market Value Chain to Drive BIG Growth with Brett Jackson 29:17

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Guest: Brett Jackson, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Brett is a seven-time CEO, and two-time COO with 35 years of experience leading software and SaaS companies through scale-ups, pivots, and turnarounds. Before he became a CEO, Brett built deep go-to-market expertise as a VP in product sales and marketing. Quick Background: You can't alway…

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A Woman Robbed: Natalie Portman and Marianne Jean-Baptiste 22:14

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 22nd episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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How Successful CEOs Lead Through the Messy Middle and Scale Stronger with Matt Dunie 39:15

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Guest: Matt Dunie, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Matt has founded or co-founded four companies and served as CEO or President five times across the information services and SaaS sectors. He's led businesses ranging from startups to enterprises approaching $400 million in revenue, and he's executed more than 20 acquisitions and exits. Quick…

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How Joanne Starkman Built a Profitable, Purpose-Driven Company Without Compromising Values 37:29

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Guest: Joanne Starkman, the co-founder of Innersense Organic Beauty, a clean hair care brand that she launched with her husband Greg. Overview: All successful CEOs pour their hearts into their businesses. But a company that truly lives and breathes your mission can be as BIG as it is rewarding and impactful. On today's show, Joanne Starkman discuss…

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A Woman Robbed: Kirsten Dunst and Lupita Nyong'o 24:36

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 21st episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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A Woman Robbed: Isabelle Huppert and Uma Thurman 25:25

8M ago25:25

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 20th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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How Accurate Weather Forecasting Drives Profits AND Saves Lives with AccuWeather's Dr. Joel Myers 37:55

8M ago37:55

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Guest: Dr. Joel Myers, the Founder and Executive Chairman of AccuWeather. Dr. Myers is considered the father of modern commercial meteorology. Overview: CEOs often feel like they're making "life and death" business decisions. But, as we saw during the pandemic, when the safety of your customers and employees is at stake, CEOs need reliable data tha…

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Best Actress: The Finale 1:45:15

9M ago1:45:15

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back AwardsWatch editor-in-chief Erik Anderson for a very special conversation looking back on the Best Actress series, talking about some of my favorite years to cover, my podcasting process, and answering your questions! Thank you all so much for listening, especially those who have been there fro…

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Mastering the Art of Storytelling to Elevate Your Leadership and Drive Business Growth with Don Yaeger 42:31

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Guest: Don Yaeger, a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, a business leadership coach, and a 12-time New York Times best-selling author. Don is the host of the highly rated Corporate Competitor Podcast and National Geographic's Storyteller in Residence. He's also a longtime associate editor for Sports Illustrated and one of America's premier thought leade…

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2024 Best Actress (feat. Andrew Carden) 3:14:05

9M ago3:14:05

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back The Awards Connection's Andrew Carden to discuss the 2024 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Mikey Madison won for her performance in "Anora," beating Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked," Karla Sofía Gascón in "Emilia Pérez," Demi Moore in "The Substance," and Fernanda Torres in "I'm Still Here." We disc…

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The CEO's Guide to Winning Over Boards, Investors, and Teams with Chris Braun 42:44

9M ago42:44

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Guest: Chris Braun a coach at CEO Coaching International. Chris is a YPO member who has served as a CEO for 24 years across a diverse range of industries, including franchising, medical devices, power generation, SAS, and specialty plastics. He's also led multiple companies through successful exits and private equity transactions. Quick Background:…

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2023 Best Actress (feat. Joyce Eng) 3:21:45

9M ago3:21:45

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back Gold Derby features editor Joyce Eng to discuss the 2023 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Emma Stone won for her performance in "Poor Things," beating Annette Bening in "Nyad," Lily Gladstone in "Killers of the Flower Moon," Sandra Hüller in "Anatomy of a Fall," and Carey Mulligan in "Maestro…

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4 Characteristics that Separate Good CEOs from Great CEOs with Smith Holland 42:38

9M ago42:38

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Guest: Smith Holland, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Smith served as President & CEO of three businesses, including Crayola, Hallmark Global, and Hallmark Canada, with revenues ranging from $125 million to $2 billion. Quick Background: No "good" company makes the leap to "great" without exceptional leadership. Where good CEOs just keep the …

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2022 Best Actress (feat. Sebastian Gronback) 3:19:55

9M ago3:19:55

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back his partner Sebastian Gronback to discuss the 2022 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Michelle Yeoh won for her performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once," beating Cate Blanchett in "Tár," Ana de Armas in "Blonde," Andrea Riseborough in "To Leslie," and Michelle Williams in "The Fabelma…

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AI Integration for CEOs: Avoid the Hype and Build a Real Competitive Edge with Brian Mergelas 30:18

9M ago30:18

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Guest: Brian Mergelas, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Brian is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence for global technology companies and startups. Quick Background: As AI usage becomes more and more mainstream, companies that didn't have the foresight to include an …

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2021 Best Actress (feat. Bryan Sudfield) 3:18:33

10M ago3:18:33

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes Life Moves Pretty Fast podcast host Bryan Sudfield to discuss the 2021 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Jessica Chastain won for her performance in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," beating Olivia Colman in "The Lost Daughter," Penélope Cruz in "Parallel Mothers," Nicole Kidman in "Being the Ricardos," an…

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How to Sell Your Business for Top Dollar: 4 Key Insights from CEO Coach Jeff Tennyson 37:33

10M ago37:33

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Guest: Jeff Tennyson, a Coach and Partner at CEO Coaching International and the former CEO of Lima One Capital, one of the country's leading lenders to real estate investors. Jeff is also a former coaching client of CEO Coaching International. Quick Background: Every entrepreneur dreams of a BIG exit. But having a dream isn't the same as having a p…

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2020 Best Actress (feat. Ryan McQuade) 3:39:45

10M ago3:39:45

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This week on the season premiere of And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back AwardsWatch executive editor Ryan McQuade to discuss the 2020 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Frances McDormand won for her performance in "Nomadland," beating Viola Davis in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," Andra Day in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," Vanessa Kirby…

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A Woman Robbed: Sharon Stone and Pam Grier 24:02

10M ago24:02

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 19th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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Make BIG Happen Summit Flashback: 4 Ways to Deliver World-Class Customer Service from John DiJulius 1:06:10

10M ago1:06:10

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Are you ready to achieve the unimaginable this year? Then register now for the 2025 Make BIG Happen Summit, April 24-27 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. This year, in addition to our usual lineup of world-class speakers and social events, we're excited to unveil our exclusive "MBH" program—a full MBA experience distilled into one intensive d…

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A Woman Robbed: Faye Dunaway and Meg Ryan 25:55

11M ago25:55

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 18th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…

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Chris Stakich on How Joining a Business Forum Can Help CEOS Learn, Connect, and Make BIG Happen in 2025 30:31

11M ago30:31

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Guest: Chris Stakich, Chief Community Officer at CEO Coaching International. Chris oversees our business forums, in-person events, and communication hubs. Prior to joining the team, Chris was the Chief Experience Officer at YPO where he oversaw 500+ global events, 6,500+ forums, all strategic partnerships, and the member learning strategy. Quick Ba…

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2019 Best Actress (feat. Izzy from Be Kind Rewind) 2:57:18

11M ago2:57:18

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This week on the season finale of And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back Izzy from Be Kind Rewind to discuss the 2019 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Renée Zellweger won for her performance in "Judy," beating Cynthia Erivo in "Harriet," Scarlett Johansson in "Marriage Story," Saoirse Ronan in "Little Women," and Charlize Theron in "Bombshell.…

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2018 Best Actress (feat. Fritz) 3:34:59

12M ago3:34:59

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back Fritz of Fritz and the Oscars to discuss the 2018 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Olivia Colman won for her performance in "The Favourite," beating Yalitza Aparicio in "Roma," Glenn Close in "The Wife," Lady Gaga in "A Star Is Born," and Melissa McCarthy in "Can You Ever Forgive Me?". We dis…

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2017 Best Actress (feat. Karen Peterson) 3:15:08

12M ago3:15:08

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back writer/podcaster Karen Peterson to discuss the 2017 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Frances McDormand won for her performance in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," beating Sally Hawkins in "The Shape of Water," Margot Robbie in "I, Tonya," Saoirse Ronan in "Lady Bird," and Meryl St…

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2016 Best Actress (feat. Eoin Daly) 3:16:55

12M ago3:16:55

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back Eoin Daly to discuss the 2016 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Emma Stone won for her performance in "La La Land," beating Isabelle Huppert in "Elle," Ruth Negga in "Loving," Natalie Portman in "Jackie," and Meryl Streep in "Florence Foster Jenkins." We discuss all of these nominated performa…

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Using a Customized Outsourced Sales Team to Achieve BIG Scale with Dina Coker 33:53

12M ago33:53

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Guest: Dina Coker, the founder and CEO of Akcel Partners, a groundbreaking company that specializes in providing outsourced sales talent that is tailored to meet the specific challenges of its clients. Overview: Making BIG Happen requires a sales strategy that's innovative, adaptable, and capable of sustaining scale. But sales isn't a core competen…

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A Woman Robbed: Ruth Gordon and Gena Rowlands 23:42

1y ago23:42

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 17th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from t…