Best King Compound Podcasts (2025)

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The Fed Just Hit the Brakes...Quantitative Tightening ENDS December 1st 4:27

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The Federal Reserve just announced it will end Quantitative Tightening on December 1st 2025, marking one of the biggest monetary shifts in recent years. In this episode, King Compound breaks down what this really means for markets, money, and mindset. Is this the return of liquidity? Will stocks, crypto, and bonds all react differently? And what ha…

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#760: Nestlé's Daniel Damasio on successful marketing transformation that is both global and local 25:47

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When customers continually demand hyper-local relevance, is the concept of a "global brand" an asset or a liability? Agility requires not just the ability to pivot, but the intelligence to know *when* and *how* to pivot based on real-time customer understanding. This means moving beyond global assumptions and empowering local teams with the data to…

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Martin v Ofgem boss: Why are energy bills so high (is it green levies?) | Scrap standing charges | Is the Price Cap a rip-off? 59:32

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It’s Martin v Ofgem this week (well, Jonathan Brearley, the boss). Martin asks Jonathan why energy bills are so high, about scrapping standing charges, who funds the regulator, writing off energy debt, issues around green energy, and loads more. It’s a jam-packed episode, also including what Martin thinks about O2 raising their prices by more than …

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The Millionaire Next Door: 5 Habits Wealthy People Never Talk About 4:04

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Welcome back to The Daily Compound - your five-minute lesson to make your money and your mind compound. In this episode, King Compound breaks down the quiet truth about real wealth — the habits that turn ordinary people into millionaires over time. No Lambos, no flexing, no hype — just timeless principles on living below your means, investing consi…

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#759: Transcend's Phyllis Fang on personalization utilizing data privacy by design 32:18

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With AI making it easier than ever to generate content, and consumers demanding more privacy than ever, is the promise of true 1:1 personalization now an impossible myth? Agility requires both adaptation to new AI-based tools and methods while also navigating the complex and shifting landscape of consumer trust and data privacy. It's about being re…

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Interview w/ Nedap CEO Ruben Wegman | The end of an era 42:49

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After 16 years leading Nedap, CEO Ruben Wegman is preparing to step aside out of necessity. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2018, Ruben has decided it’s time to hand over the reins of one of the Netherlands’ most respected technology companies. In this conversation, Ruben reflects on his journey, from joining Nedap in the 1990s to transformin…

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#758: Lovesac CEO Shawn D. Nelson on building a resilient brand in an uncertain world 28:19

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What if bankruptcy, a global financial crisis, and other hurdles along the way aren’t the end of your brand, but instead a way to help you define what it truly is? Agility requires a willingness to experiment and adapt, not just in your technology stack, but also in your organizational structure and the very culture of your company. It also demands…

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What Is the Federal Reserve, and What Does an Interest Rate Cut Mean? 4:48

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Welcome back to The Daily Compound, your five minute lesson to make your money and your mind compound. In today’s episode, King Compound breaks down what the Federal Reserve actually is, who Jerome Powell is, and what it really means when interest rates are cut. Learn how a simple 0.25 percent rate change can affect your mortgage, your savings, and…

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How to Survive Tariff Wars (and Keep Your Portfolio Alive) 4:06

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Welcome back to The Daily Compound, your five-minute lesson to make your money and your mind compound. In today’s episode, King Compound breaks down the chaos of tariff wars — why markets panic, how emotions take over, and how smart investors keep calm while everyone else loses their crown. Learn how to protect your portfolio, think long-term, and …

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#757: Funnel CEO Fredrik Skantze on the evolution of marketing measurement 29:47

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Marketing is quickly evolving - is your team agile enough to navigate the waters of evolving customer expectations, best practices in marketing measurement, and the rise of AI? Agility requires more than just quick reactions; it demands a proactive understanding of emerging trends and the ability to adapt your strategies, processes, and tech stack …

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Greed vs Gratitude: The Real Secret to Building Wealth 3:42

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In this episode of The Daily Compound, King Compound explores one of the oldest and truest lessons in wealth; greed destroys, gratitude builds. From the trading floor to everyday life, greed blinds us to discipline, while gratitude sharpens it. King Compound breaks down why chasing “just a little more” leads to loss, and how contentment compounds f…

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Why You’re Still Broke (And Don’t Even Realize It) 5:41

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Daily Compound Podcast! I’m your host, King Compound, your royal voice of reason in a world of financial chaos. Today, we’re tackling a question that far too many people are afraid to ask out loud: Why are so many smart people still broke? From overpriced lattes to sneaky subscriptions, I’ll reveal the every…

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#756: Eagle Eye CRO Jeff Baskin on maximizing your retail media network strategy 21:02

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Are retailers leaving money on the table by treating retail media networks as just another advertising channel, rather than a strategic lever for growth and profitability? Agility requires a willingness to adapt and evolve strategies in response to real-time data and changing consumer behaviors. It also demands a commitment to iterative testing and…

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3 Lessons from Prosus and Tencent | The art of capital allocation 13:17

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Prosus is one of the most misunderstood companies in Europe, a Dutch holding giant whose fortune is tied to Tencent, one of China’s most powerful tech empires. In this episode, we unpack what happens when a great asset sits inside a complex structure, why the market discounts it, and what investors can learn from it. Three timeless lessons on capit…

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#755: Sitecore CMO Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek and Microsoft's Talisha Padgett on designed intelligence for marketing 27:13

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In the race to adopt AI, how do we avoid creating a sea of sameness and alienating the very customers we're trying to connect with? Today, we're going to talk about the intentional design of our marketing future. We’ll explore how leading brands are moving beyond the hype of AI to build practical, collaborative frameworks between humans and machine…

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The Wise Way: Balancing Power, Crisis, and Civic Responsibility 11:47

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In this episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah ‘Ike’ Wilson III explores how leaders can act fast in crises without drifting into overreach. Through the “Wise Way,” Dr. Wilson reveals how process, transparency, and civic balance keep power both effective and ethical. From natural disasters to national emergencies, this framework helps policymakers,…

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#754: Robin Ross on what happens to retail when your best customers are AI agents 30:28

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What if your perfectly crafted brand message, your multi-million dollar ad campaign, and your carefully designed user experience are completely ignored by your next customer... because your next customer is a machine? Agility requires not just adapting to changing customer behaviors, but completely rethinking the very definition of a "customer inte…

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Question Time: Can I refuse a Smart meter? Should I clear my student loan? Is a stoozer a loser? 32:38

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything within reason. Including: is it worth fixing energy for longer than a year?; are app-based savings accounts worth it?, plus the producer asks him for broadcasting tips! Send an email to [email protected] to suggest your question.…

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#753: Wrike CMO Christine Royston on building marketing teams for agility 27:32

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Is your marketing organization built for disruption or doomed to be disrupted? Agility requires both rapidly responding to market changes while also anticipating and shaping your products or services to map to evolving customer expectations. This means embracing new technologies and strategies while maintaining a laser focus on delivering value. To…

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#752: Microsoft Azure Core CTO Marcus Fontoura on innovation and the platform mindset 29:20

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Is your organization truly agile, or are you still clinging to outdated processes and siloed teams instead of a platform mindset? Agility requires a fundamental shift in mindset, embracing collaboration, rapid iteration, and a willingness to adapt to change. It demands a commitment to not just talking about silos, but meaningfully breaking them dow…

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Free £400 for switching bank! Was Uni worth it? Cash ISAs to be cut 1:02:48

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Martin Lewis takes you through the seven banks willing to pay you to switch, what it means for your credit score, joint bank accounts, overdrafts and how some make £1,000s doing it. Plus, you tell us if university was worth it. We discuss rumours that the Chancellor may cut the cash ISA limit, plus an update on car finance misselling. You can get i…

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Adyen Deep Dive | Who will win in payments? | By TDI-founders Bouke and Mathijs 1:17:29

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Become a TDI-member! Use code: GIFT50 on checkout for 50% discount (for life!) -- Adyen has delivered a 14% CAGR since going public in 2019. Operating in one of the fastest growing markets with the potential for extremely high profitability. So we were wondering whether this was a hidden gem we've been looking for... Basically, operating in our own…

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#751: Traject Data CEO Rochelle Thielen on the role of data in retail 27:28

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In today's hyper-competitive retail landscape, is it even possible to build a sustainable brand without a thorough, real-time understanding of your customer and your market? Agility requires more than just fast reactions; it demands proactive insights driven by robust, real-time data. It's about anticipating the next move, not just responding to th…

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Question Time: Is cash king? Should you keep some mortgage debt? Can I reclaim student loan taken off my bonus? 27:09

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In our weekly Question Time, you ask Martin questions on anything and everything, and he does his best to answer them. This week: if I have a lot of credit cards, should I cancel any unused ones? Should I keep my mortgage debt or pay it off? Is Martin working out? A double helping of student finance, and more! If you’ve got a question for Martin, e…

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#750: MOO's Corin Mills on the strength of physical marketing in the digital age 24:38

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With all the fragmentation in the media landscape, how can brands cut through the digital noise and create meaningful connections with their customers... without resorting to yet another intrusive pop-up ad? Agility requires not only adapting to changing consumer behaviors but also proactively anticipating them. It demands a willingness to experime…

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#749: Data Axle CEO Andrew Frawley on using identity resolution for stronger customer relationships 20:29

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Are you building a brand that's building customer relationships—and the data behind them—to last or one that's just trying to keep up with today’s omnichannel consumer? Agility requires not just reacting to change but anticipating it and even shaping it. It demands a deep understanding of your customer and the ability to adapt your strategies in re…

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14 million to get mis-sold car finance compensation! 58:32

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Martin Lewis takes you through the mis-selling of car finance after the regulator launched its plans for a mass £8.2bn redress scheme – where 14 million people could get compensation. He explains why it’s being paid, how much you could get, if you could get it, what you need to do to get it, should you go to court, can you claim for deceased relati…

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Cake Box Deep Dive w/ Paul Zbikowski | Sweet economics 1:00:15

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In this episode, we sit down with Paul Zbikowski (Bebop Value) to talk about Cake Box, the UK-based, egg-free celebration cake franchise that’s built one of the most unique niche businesses in the market. Paul shares insights from his deep research and on-the-ground visits to over 60 Cake Box stores. We discuss what makes the company unique, how it…

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#748: Markup AI CEO Matt Blumberg on creating a winning AI-supported content strategy 25:17

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How can large organizations harness the power of AI for content creation while simultaneously mitigating the risks that come with exponentially scaling content volume and velocity? Agility requires adaptation to new ways of working as well as adapting governance and oversight processes to maintain brand integrity and manage risk in the new paradigm…

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Walk With Me: Eisenhower’s Wisdom for Troubled Times 6:30

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Addiction to absolute security, the military-industrial complex, the meaning of peace, Dwight D. Eisenhower had something to say about it all. In this Walk With Me pilot episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Ike Wilson takes listeners on an immersive journey through Eisenhower’s life, from the beaches of Normandy to the classrooms of Columbia and the qui…

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#747: Shutterfly's Chip Lewis on building a strong content strategy by listening to customers 16:45

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#746: Microsoft's Kelly Soligon on personalizing the DTC customer experience 24:47

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In a world saturated with marketing messages, how can brands cut through the noise and create truly resonant experiences that go beyond transactions to create genuine, long-term customer relationships? Agility requires a willingness to constantly adapt and evolve your strategies based on real-time data and customer feedback. It also demands a cultu…

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3 TDI Stock Ideas | Rentokil, Acomo and PAR | Ep. 1 13:49

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A brand-new format: TDI Stock Ideas, to expand your investing universe. Each of these companies passes many of our pre-screening quality criteria. They're also businesses we haven't done a deep dive on (yet). In this episode of The Dutch Investors, we share three fresh stock ideas that caught our attention: Rentokil, Acomo, and PAR Technology. From…

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#745: Digital experience analytics and VOC with Dave Anderson, Contentsquare 28:04

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Is your brand agile enough for the changing expectations of your customers in a world increasingly driven by AI? Agility requires more than just fast reactions; it demands proactive adaptation, continuous learning, and a willingness to embrace emerging technologies. It also requires understanding how these technologies can transform customer experi…

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From caveman to capitalism | An (im)perfect system 16:05

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In this episode, we zoom out and look at the big picture, from cavemen rubbing stones together to the global web of technology that lets you play Fortnite with strangers across the world. Along the way, we talk about capitalism: the imperfect system that drives so much of our progress. It’s not always fair, and it’s definitely not flawless, but it …

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Energy Question Time: Is it time to fix? (spoiler: YES!) How do I get my credit back? Are Smart Meters… not? 42:20

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With the energy price cap rising 2%, and predicted to remain high for the next year, Martin Lewis answers your questions on how you can save £100s a year on home energy bills. Including new low standing charges tariffs, smart meter issues, why fixing now works and loads more... Send in your questions for future Question Time podcasts by emailing ma…

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#744: Journey management and driving business results with Mark Smith and Raymond Gerber, Institute for Journey Management 31:59

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The customer journey guides the lifetime value of our most important audiences, yet how do we ensure that we are planning, mapping, managing, and optimizing these journeys effectively? Agility requires a deep understanding of your customer's journey and the ability to adapt your strategies and tactics in real-time. It also demands a willingness to …

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#743: Always-on collaboration between AI and marketing with Devin Kunysz, Salesforce 31:53

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Are marketers ready to relinquish some control and embrace a future where autonomous agents handle complex tasks and act as always-on collaborators? Agility requires adapting to change while also anticipating it, and being ready to adapt when new ways of doing things mean better outcomes for customers and the brand. Today, we're going to talk about…

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Question Time: Is having a pension worth it? Why has my home insurance doubled? And Martin's Mick Jagger history! 30:29

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Martin explains why pensions offer the biggest savings, why you must pay off credit cards IN FULL, and recounts the time he tried to convince Mick Jagger to finish his finance and accounting degree. Question Time is the new weekly bonus podcast from Martin where YOU set the agenda.... Send in your questions by emailing [email protected].…

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#742: Making frictionless payments a reality with Peter Galvin, NMI 30:46

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How do we future-proof the digital payment experience so it becomes invisible to customers—yet keep it working harder than ever for brands? Agility requires a deep understanding of how technology can simplify the customer journey without compromising security or trust. Today we’re going to talk about the future of secure digital payments, how in-ap…

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#741: Managing your brand reputation in real-time with Jeff Hahn, Hahn Agency 30:17

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AI, real-time marketing, and influencer partnerships can be amazing ways to reach customers, but how do you manage the risk they could potentially bring to your brand and reputation—in an instant? Agility requires a willingness to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer expectations. It also demands the ability to experiment, learn…

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Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance 1:03:58

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Martin Lewis has his five things you need to know about student finance, including how much it’ll really cost you, why the interest rate might be a red herring, how much parents are expected to contribute and much more. He also has an update on energy standing charges. And Tell Us is all about when you’ve saved a shedload of money… completely by ac…

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Palantir decoded | AI king or selling smoke? w/ Type-F Capital 1:33:16

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Palantir, with Palantir expert Emir, from Type-F Capital. We explore what sets this data analytics specialist apart from the rest. You'll also discover how Palantir's dual-platform approach, with Foundry for commercial clients and Gotham for government agencies, allows for tailored solutions that maxi…

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#740: Navigating Build vs. Buy with Luv Kapur, Bit 30:23

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This episode is brought to you by Bit. In the age of AI, don’t just generate code - compose software. Bit helps you create and reuse independent components to build reliable, scalable applications. Stop rebuilding and start shipping with the AI-powered composition platform at www.bit.dev Agility requires a nuanced understanding of not just the tech…

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#739: Doing Gen Z marketing right with Smita Wadhawan, Constant Contact 21:49

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Is your brand's marketing strategy feeling a little… seasoned? In today's social media landscape, clinging to outdated tactics can mean clinging to what was hot just last week. If you feel like it's time to inject some youthful energy into your approach, how can you do it authentically? Agility requires a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt…

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Question Time: Should you invest in gold? Student loan interest? How to get energy credit back? 23:15

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Martin Lewis answers your questions on absolutely anything and everything (within reason!), including how to get energy credit back, student loan interest rates, should you be investing in gold, and is overpaying your mortgage worth it? You can get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected] – make sure to send in your burning q…

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#738: Building marketing strategy when change is the constant with Heidi Bullock, Tealium 29:30

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Successful marketers are able to anticipate and act on opportunities and trends, but what happens when the next 10 days can be as difficult to predict as the next 10 years? Agility requires not only rapid responses to changing market conditions, but also the ability to anticipate and proactively shape those conditions to your advantage. It's no lon…

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#737: Unlocking sustainable growth using AI with Bryan Gernert, Resonate 25:44

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Is artificial intelligence just another shiny toy for marketers, or is it the key to unlocking true agility and sustainable growth in today's turbulent landscape? Agility requires not only rapid adaptation to change, but also the ability to anticipate future trends and proactively adjust strategies. This means leveraging data and technology, like A…

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Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & (even more important) Power of Attorney 1:14:18

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Martin Lewis tackles wills and power of attorney with Melinda Giles, Member of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee, and Austin Lafferty, member of the Council of the Law Society of Scotland. Plus, Mastermind is all about your credit file. You can email the podcast team at [email protected].…

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New rules of competitive advantages and competition | Moats & Marathons w/ Jeffrey Towson 1:45:54

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Jeffrey Towson. He's a leading expert on competitive advantages and digital business, and he's had a front-row seat to this incredible environment for over two decades. He's worked and lived across the US, China, and the Middle East, giving him unique insights into some of the world's most innovative tech…