Best Kevin Weir Podcasts (2025)

Click here to read this episode's transcript. Stuart Friedman, President of PMA Progressive Management Associates, is an expert on improving workplace culture. After effectively helping a Fortune 500 company build a cohesive and strategic business model, he decided to start PMA. He now focuses on helping a number of the 10 million small businesses …

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No. 65 - Joe Ferrell & Joe Gatton - THE WEIR 21:20

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Joe Farrell, veteran director with a distinguished 60-year career, and actor Joe Gatton, well-known in the Lexington theater scene, join host Kate Savage to discuss their upcoming production of Conor McPherson’s "The Weir" at the Antagonist Theatre. The conversation explores the play’s haunting Irish folklore, its setting in a rural pub where ghost…

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SOB 514 Features: The 50th Anniversary of "Blues for Allah" by the Grateful Dead, Eddie Harris, Rob Paparozzi, Gerald Albright & Kenny Garrett 4:05:21

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Grateful Dead - 6/21/76 - Philly The Music Never Stopped by Weir & Barlow - Help On the Way by Hunter & Garcia… B…

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Common Growth Obstacles - Richard Munro 24:16

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Richard Munro of Newport Board Group discusses several obstacles to Growth that he sees in Companies he consults with.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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John Bly - Cracking the Code to Mergers & Acquisitions 20:20

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John Bly is a Co-Managing Member of LBA Haynes Strand, LLC. Today, he will be discussing the topic of Mergers & Acquisitions. Website: www.lba-cpa.com Email: [email protected] Exit Coach Bill Black

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Charles Dance: From builder’s labourer with a stammer to Tywin Lannister 58:58

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Before he was Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones or the commanding presence of The Jewel in the Crown, Charles Dance was a boy from Worcestershire whose father died when he was three and whose mother built a new life for the family, remarried to their lodger. A childhood marked by loss, a stammer and humble beginnings gave little hint of the comman…

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Vince Mastrovito - Family Business Insider/Outsider Dilemmas 25:17

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Vince Mastrovito of Prometis Partners, Inc. shares valuable information regarding some of the issues family businesses face and their solutions.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Dyanne Ross-Hanson - Key Employee Incentive Plans - Why You Need Them and Critical Design Elements (I1817) 21:53

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Dyanne Ross-Hanson, Founder of Exit Planning Strategies, LLC, works with owners of privately held businesses to develop intentional ownership transition plans. She started Exit Planning Strategies, LLC, 10 years ago and has 30+ years of experience in the financial services industry. This work is Dyanne’s passion, and she considers objective expert …

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Ken Sanginario - Sales Growth Does Not Always Translate to Sale Growth 1:00

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Sometimes growing sales is counterproductive to growing the sale value of your business. Ken Sanginario explains.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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SOB 513 Features: Chuck Berry, Roy Buchanan, Albert Collins, Bob Weir, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan & Dave "Clem" Clempson 4:05:46

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann & Rod Serling + Rod Serling Opening Monologue - Season One w/Bernard Herrmann's "Dream Theme" 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2024 Twilight Zone Theme - Roy Buchanan Soul Dressing by Cropper, Booker T., Jackson & Steinberg Live in Japan - 1978 Polydor - Reper…

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Jamie Leno Zimron - Stress Less / Prosper More: Effortless Power for Unprecedented Success! (A3118) 20:12

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Jamie shares her incredible life journey with us and shares great lessons she has learned along the way. Dynamic Peak Performance training, consulting and speaking - with a unique integrative approach blending psychology, body-mind fitness, professional golf and martial arts expertise, and entrepreneurial energy. Questions answered: 1) Your work is…

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Tom Schwab - What is Your Differentiation Strategy? 19:51

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In this noisy digital world, you can’t break through the noise, you just add to it. Instead, you need to get in on the conversation where your ideal customers are already listening. As a Navy veteran who ran nuclear power plants, and an inbound marketing engineer, Tom Schwab has a refreshingly unique approach. He focuses on time-proven strategy, th…

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Alexander Armstrong: My default setting is fear- I expect the worst of people 53:58

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Before Pointless, Classic FM and comedy stardom, Alexander Armstrong was a restless kid growing up in rural Northumberland- lonely at boarding school, obsessed with music, and quietly desperate to perform. In this revealing conversation with James O’Brien, he opens up about the bruises and eccentricities of his childhood, the teachers who changed e…

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Pat Kramer - Press Releases: The Who, What and When 0:52

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Pat Kramer, Writer - Writer For Hire, shares insights about the ideal times to send out a Press Release for maximum exposure.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Ben Griffin - Exit Strategies: The Mental Game (H0417) 20:43

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Ben Griffin is the Chief Visionary of CEOIQ, a company that provides Executive Coaching, Peer Advisory Group Programs, Strategy and Team Alignment workshops for Entrepreneurs and their Leadership Teams. Questions Asked: 1. How long does it take to plan and execute an exit? 2. What's the biggest mistake you see entrepreneurs make when preparing to e…

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No. 64: Dr. Vicki Bell and Dr. Stephen Bolster - KENTUCKY BACH CHOIR 31:45

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Dr. Vicki Bell, Professor of Music Theory at Asbury University, and Dr. Stephen Bolster, retired Chair of Music at Berea College, join host Kate Savage to share their story as newly appointed co-artistic directors of the Kentucky Bach Choir. Vicki and Stephen recount decades of collaboration, their combined musical backgrounds, and the unique advan…

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SOB 512 Features: Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Albert Collins, Larry Goldings, Kenny Garrett & Jeremy Baum 4:08:20

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann & Rod Serling + Rod Serling Opening Monologue - Season One w/Bernard Herrmann's "Dream Theme" 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2024 Twilight Zone Theme - Tedeschi Trucks Band The Weight by the Band w/Leon Russll Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited - Recorded 2015 …

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Paul West - Good Busy vs Bad Busy. Why Business Owners Get Stuck in the Trees and Not the Forest 21:42

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Having advised numerous business owner families, Paul West shares his insight on some key personal mistakes business owners miss out on due to focusing on wrong activities. Paul received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned his MBA from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Paul and his wife, Courtney, have three chi…

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Doug C. Brown - 10 Ways Your Company Can Expand Its Revenue 23:04

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Business Success Factors is a consulting, coaching, and training company that helps companies to increase their sales revenue growth. Here are a few questions Doug answers in today's interview: 1. What is the number one mistake that you see companies making with their sales that impede or stop their growth? 2. Do you ever see a CEO or executive blo…

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Jack Thorne: “I was allergic to moving - the doctor said, ‘This might be forever.’” 1:06:24

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Growing up in Bristol, acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne was a shy, politically driven kid who believed he could change the world- first through politics, then acting, before discovering that storytelling was where his voice truly belonged. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the Emmy and BAFTA-winning c…

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Chris Bond - Surviving the Founder is A Key to Business Transfer 1:09

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Chris Bond of Murphy Business Financial Corp. discusses a recent business sale and the common needs of businesses to "survive" the founder to transfer successfully. Transcript: Chris: Surviving the exit of the founder or the operators, that's the biggest key, and every client project I work on is heavily weighted toward good will, so the value is o…

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David Sherak - Who Buys Who Out In Your Buy-Sell? 1:30

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David Sherak discusses some of the many provisions of a Buy-Sell agreement to consider, especially the impact on your family and Estate Planning and Banking Relationships.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Janna Hoiberg - How to Be in Business With People You Love (Without Hating Them) 26:09

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Janna Hoiberg discusses tips and ideas for Family businesses. This time, we focus on challenges of preparing the business and family members for leadership transition.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Adrianna Smith and Lana Hout - Key Factors to Drive Up Business Value 21:41

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Adrianna Smith and Lana Hout, Provisors members and Brokers at First Choice Business Brokers, specialize in industry-agnostic business sales for transactions under $25M. After meeting at USC, they found themselves continuously applying for the same finance jobs and eventually working at competing firms. They briefly worked at the same firm and ulti…

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Brian Kinahan - Run Your Business Like You’re Going to Sell It...Even If You’re Not (E0518) 18:14

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Brian Kinahan is a business coach who helps CEOs and business owners improve business performance and prepare for an eventual sale or generational transfer. His philosophy: run your business like you're going to sell it, even if you're not. Questions Asked: 1) Are there steps an owner can take in the short term to increase the selling price of a bu…

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Steven Goodman - The Human Side of Exit Planning 20:59

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Click here to read this episode's transcript. Steve Goodman, CEO and Founder of SHG Planning, has over 30 years of experience in business succession planning. His firm specializes in high-end, sophisticated business succession, estate planning, for high and ultra high net worth individuals. Steve enjoys the uniquely interesting challenge that comes…

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Craig James - Build Your Business Value with the Help of Your Peers 22:16

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Craig James shares his tips and insights about how CEOs can benefit from getting involved in Peer groups. Contact Craig at [email protected] Exit Coach Bill Black

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Scott Bornstein - Memory Power: Your Secret Weapon 25:44

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Scott Bornstein is a Chief Memory Training Expert at MemoryPower. Grab a notebook for this one, memory training is a universally useful skill and everyone can benefit from this information. Scott’s expertise is in making memory and recall as easy as possible for business leaders, managers, and sales people. Not only is it important to learn to reme…

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Cor Hutton: The Quadruple Amputee Who Found Her Feet 51:59

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In 2013, businesswoman and mum Cor Hutton was given just a five percent chance of survival after contracting pneumonia that developed into sepsis. She pulled through, but lost both hands and her legs below the knee. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien speaks to Cor about her extraordinary journey- from relearning how to live as a quad…

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Jim Jubelirer - Have You Had Your Daily Huddle Today? 21:31

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Jim Jubelirer of Jubelirer Results Group works with business owners on scaling up their business. Being around business his whole life, Jim has seen plenty of highs and lows, but he’s always been following how business and people work. Industry agnostic, Jim works with clients globally to increase value while practicing a very holistic approach. Ad…

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Peter Sieffert - The Importance of Knowing the Enterprise Value of Your Business Before you Exit (J2117) 24:48

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Peter Sieffert is the Owner of Swiss Avenue Partners San Diego, a company focused on helping business owners grow enterprise value in preparation for sale, acquisition, or transition. Today, Peter will discuss why you should know the enterprise value of your business regardless of when you are thinking of an exit. Questions Discussed: 1) Why should…

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Jamie Oliver: “I’d gone from being skint to having a lot of money, I felt like a fake.” 1:03:22

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Before he became one of the world’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver was a dyslexic kid growing up in his parents’ pub in rural Essex, learning the value of hard work, fresh food, and family. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Jamie to trace his journey from peeling veg at his parents’ pub to fronting The Naked Chef, res…

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Leslie Hassler - Become the Chairman of the Board of Your Life (E0417) 20:16

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Banish Your 5 Time Demons! How to get 2 hours back in your day, everyday! How would it feel to have more hours in your day? What if there was a way NOT to get lost in the vortex of your busy life? It is possible to add more time to your day and get more done? Join Leslie Hassler with Your Biz Rules ™ for this powerful, tip-packed class where she wi…

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Mike Carter - Making Business Valuation Accessible & Affordable (K0617) 24:33

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BizEquity's Valuation as a Service (VaaS)TM system was created to democratize business valuation knowledge for all business owners and the advisors who serve them. Our vision is to value every private business in the world and to make business valuation affordable, accessible, and real-time, thus ushering in the next great cloud based software andB…

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Stephen Lynch - How to Create a Business That Can Outlive the Owner (K2817) 22:38

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Stephen Lynch is the Head of Strategy and Consulting at RESULTS.com and the author of the award-winning book: Business Execution for RESULTS - a practical guide for leaders of small to mid sized firms. His book was judged best management book in the USA’s 2014 Small Business Book Awards. Stephen has had articles published in The Economist, and writ…

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Vince Mastrovito - Why Do Owners Stay Too Long? 23:55

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To Read This Episode's Transcript: Click Here Back with us once again is Vince Mastrovito, Exit Planner at Prometis Partners. Vince is a serious succession planner: he’s a certified business exit consultant, CBEC, a certified exit planning advisor, CEPA, a certified value builder, CVB, a certified disc plus coach CDVC, and 2019 Member of the Year a…

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Proximity is Power | Ep 171 2:15:54

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John ”Murph” Murphy - What To Do Before The Buyer Calls (D1618) 22:27

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John "Murph" Murphy, founder of JK Murphy Advisors, specializes in helping business owners be prepared for all kinds of circumstances leading up the sale of a business. So what should an owner have prepared to discuss in case a serious buyer calls? Listen in to find out.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Peter Mehit - The Three Times You Need a Business Plan (A2318) 22:32

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Peter Mehit is the COO of Custom Business Planning and Solutions. Today, he will discuss the most important times to have a business plan. Questions Answered: 1) What are the three times you need a business plan?2) Why is it important to focus on your exit early?3) What can people do if they are nearing the time they want to get out of their busine…

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No. 63: Marina Ubaldi Ritter and Lucinda Zoe - EAT YOUR CARROT CAKE 29:42

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Marina Ubaldi Ritter and Lucinda Zoe, members of the Carrot Cake Collective, join Art Throb host Kate Savage to talk about about their efforts to document the history and recipes of the beloved Alfalfa Restaurant in Lexington. The conversation explores the impact of the restaurant's closure during the pandemic, the importance of preserving its leg…

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Scott Hunter - Unshackled Leadership 20:00

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Scott Hunter, President of Unshackled Leadership, helps leaders reach a mindset of success and helps improve communication within the workplace. Originally starting as an engineer studying law, eventually Scott was working as an IP lawyer but couldn’t keep a secretary and lost his wife. He knew something had to change, so he became devoted to learn…

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Addison Adams - 3 Structures for the Sale of Your Business (D1118) 17:14

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Addison Adams of Adams Corporate Law, LLP discusses considerations for business owners who are planning to borrow, sell or go public.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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𝐁.𝐁. 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 4-hour celebration of the King of the Blues 4:01:24

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Artist Title Album Notes Label - B.B. King Everyday I Have the Blues w/the Count Basie Orchestra B.B. King Wails - B.B. King 100th Birthday Crown Records - Ace (Compiled by John Broven) - B.B. King Caldonia In London - B.B King 100th Birthday ABC-MCA - B.B. King Get You Next to Me w/Arthur Adams Here & There: The Uncollected B.B. King - B.B King 10…

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Chris Kramer - Your Exit is Coming - Will You Be Ready? (D0518) 20:00

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Chris Kramer, Managing Director, Strategic Equity Group discusses the decisions and strategies that go into an exit plan and the critical importance of preparing well in advance to have the best options.By Exit Coach Bill Black

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Kevin Weir - If it is Hard to Turn The Key, You Will Not Get Top Dollar 1:12

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Kevin Weir, Action Coach, discusses a common problem of many small businesses - lack of processes and systems that make it hard to transition the business. Transcript: Kevin: When you're trying to sell a business, it's a lot harder to sell a business if it isn't a turn-key operation. If somebody wants to walk in and buy a business and all the syste…

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Leo Varadkar: Former Prime Minister of Ireland on Power and Letting Go 1:05:21

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Before becoming Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar was a Dublin GP with bold ambitions and a belief that politics could be a kind of medicine for society. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the former Prime Minister to explore his extraordinary rise from a mixed-heritage childhood in 1980s Ireland, to leading h…

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Paul Ousterhout - KPIs Drive Profits Today and Exit Value Tomorrow (G2417) 18:00

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The KPI Guy is dedicated to bringing actionable KPIs to small and medium business. We turn data to dollars by designing, implementing and optimizing business performance metrics. You can't manage what you don't measure. Website: kpiguy.com Email: [email protected] Exit Coach Bill Black

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Hema Dey - Marketing is Like a War Game 1:00

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Hema Dey, of Iffel International, discusses the mechanics of an effective marketing program. Transcript: Bill: We asked marketing strategist Hema Dey for some key ideas and strategies for business owners to think about when developing their marketing plan. Hema: Marketing is like a war game, so you really need to understand the landscape of the peo…

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Gary Melling - Bringing Artificial Intelligence to life 26:41

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Gary Melling of Acquired Insights Inc. discusses the evolution of AI and where we are headed next - and how you can keep up with all of it!By Exit Coach Bill Black