Best Nielsen Experience A Nielsen Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Organigram’s Competitive Edge: Paolo De Luca on BAT, M&A Strategy, and the Cannabis Long Game 54:43

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Built to last. That’s not just a slogan — it’s a strategy. In an industry driven by short-term survival, the cannabis space often feels like a rollercoaster. Financial pressures and market volatility push companies to chase quarters instead of building moats. But what if you could play the long game? What if you could invest in domain knowledge, de…

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Episode 117 - Four Roses Super Premium 25:05

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Send us a text When bourbon crosses borders, something magical happens. Four Roses Super Premium represents a fascinating cultural exchange—a Kentucky distillery crafting something uniquely positioned for Japanese palates. This rare expression, never officially distributed in America, reveals how whiskey adapts to different cultural preferences. Af…

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The VOICE of Joe Leader, Class of 1998 18:39

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In this episode of Alfredian Voices, Heather Roberts sits down with Old Alfredian Joe Leader, a professional musician who revisits his formative years at King Alfred School (KAS). Joe shares fond memories of 'The Axe Monsters,' an early collaborative musical performance, and reflects on how KAS's progressive and open-minded environment in the 80s a…

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Why shopper behavior is changing and what brands can do with Devora Rogers 19:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3U80YeU ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Devora Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents and co-auth…

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Energy Efficiency Meets Innovation with Alfonso Nieves 52:46

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Alfonso Nieves: https://www.foxblocks.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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The Michelin-Star Experience? Gibran Washington on What Customers Actually Want 49:52

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What if buying cannabis felt more like a Michelin-star dining experience than a traditional retail transaction? Where the staff doesn’t just sell—they guide, educate, and tailor every recommendation to how you want to feel. No guessing. Just clarity, confidence, and trust—rooted in science-backed evidence. That’s the vision behind Ethos Cannabis. W…

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How empathy in marketing can unlock your brand’s higher purpose 33:10

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4lcY2tG ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- What does it take to make marketing truly meaningful? In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we sit down…

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Reclaim Your Time, Reclaim Yourself with Katie McDonald 1:00:02

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Katie McDonald: https://bnourished.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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AI in Cannabis Commerce Is Here — But Jane’s Doing It Their Way with Socrates Rosenfeld 50:02

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AI is reshaping every corner of commerce — and in cannabis, where the pace is chaotic and change can be difficult, thoughtful integration is even harder. We’re in the middle of a digital transformation as profound as the rise of the internet. In a space where “speed and size” used to win, the new game is endurance. Because to finish first, you have…

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Episode 116 - Old Fitzgerald 7 Year 22:47

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Send us a text We are exploring Heaven Hill's newest offering in the celebrated Old Fitzgerald lineup—the 7-year Bottled in Bond expression that's making waves for its accessibility and exceptional quality. As we crack open this stunning bottle, we trace the remarkable heritage of Old Fitzgerald from its 1870 origins serving rail lines and private …

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The VOICE of Juliet Mitchell, Class of 1958 22:31

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In this episode of Alfredian Voices, Old Alfredian Juliet Mitchell shares her vivid and heartwarming memories of her time at King Alfred's School during World War II. Juliet recalls her initial experiences coming from New Zealand and describes the unique democratic governance of the school, which deeply influenced her personal values. Juliet highli…

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Winning with zero-click marketing starts with customer empathy 49:22

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4lhHPCW ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro and marketing industry icon…

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Scaling Design Across Markets with Kate O'Hara 1:04:57

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Kate O'Hara: https://oharainteriors.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Trump, Texas SB3 & the Rescheduling Timeline: Jim Higdon on What Comes Next 48:46

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Prohibition is dead — and Texas just proved it. The recent SB3 vote signaled the start of something much bigger. While hemp and cannabis operate in very different styles, both are ultimately pushing toward the same goal: a sensible framework for a one-plant solution. The how? I’ll leave that to people way smarter than me. But the genie is NOT going…

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Designing products people trust with Robinhood’s Dheerja Kaur 29:56

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4l51qH3 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we sit down with Dheerja Kaur, Vice President of Product Manageme…

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Luminary Mindset: Scaling with Purpose with Liz Hartke 1:01:11

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Liz Hartke: https://luminaryleadershipco.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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51. The Future of Service Design in the Age of AI (featuring Erika Flowers, author of Practical Service Blueprinting) 43:49

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What does it mean to design experiences in a world where pixels are no longer the focus? In this episode, service design thought-leader and author Erika Flowers shares her thoughts on how designers must evolve as AI transforms the tools, processes, and expectations of our work. Erika shares lessons from her journey—spanning early web design, pionee…

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The Hidden Weakness in Most Cannabis Operations — What We Heard at Benzinga 43:41

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The cannabis shakeout isn’t coming. It’s already here. Operators are bleeding, investors are disappearing, and the old playbook is falling apart. After Benzinga, one thing’s clear: the winners will be the ones who specialize, control every cost, and have visibility into every part of their business in real time. What happens when you pull back the …

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The VOICE of Stephanie Young, Class of 2010 31:55

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In this episode of 'What I Really Learned at School, Alfredian Voices,' Old Alfredian Stephanie revisits King Alfred School, sharing her journey and reflections with Deborah Castillo. Stephanie recounts the heartwarming experience of reconnecting with past classmates and influential teachers.. They were pivotal in shaping not just her analytical sk…

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Leading customer-centric transformation with empathy and AI with Tabitha Dunn 25:08

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/43Gxevp ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, hosts Nathan Isaacs and Bobby Meixner welcome customer experience…

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Thriving in a Small Market with Dustin Nielsen 1:02:58

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Dustin Nielsen: https://www.nielsencontractingutah.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Episode 115 - Blanton's Gold with Congressman Andy Barr 44:03

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Send us a text Imagine a time when a Kentucky statesman would haul barrels of bourbon over the Appalachian Mountains to Washington DC, using America's native spirit to broker political deals. According to Congressman Andy Barr, Henry Clay's famous ability as "The Great Compromiser" had a secret ingredient: Kentucky whiskey that "lubricates the whee…

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Storytelling Is the Future of Cannabis IR ft Jesse Redmond 54:47

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What if the most powerful investor pitch wasn’t a deck or a breakdown of earnings—but a story? Now, the idea of seeds in the ground to thriving plants is a tangible experience—one that finally captures the real narrative. Because in cannabis, the financials don’t always tell the full story. This week, we sit down with Jesse Redmond, Head of Investo…

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UX for AI: Designing intelligent experiences with Greg Nudelman 43:26

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4kw3gQJ ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we dive into the rapidly evolving intersection of UX design and a…

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Construction Loans for Custom Homes with Thad Flores 1:03:53

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Thad Flores: https://www.arizonafinancial.org/thad-flores Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Fix the Process: Real Cannabis Manufacturing Tools & Optimization Techniques ft.: Murphy Murri 56:48

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Most cannabis operators are reactive—drowning in checklists, flooded with data, and still missing the point. Compliance gets all the attention, while real operational signals—like handling variability and shifting process conditions—lead to execution gaps and reactive decision-making. Extraction process optimization is tricky, but when the actual r…

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Imagining the future: Why leaders need more than vision to succeed with Lisa Kay Solomon 46:27

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4dDbMuyIn this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, Jason Giles sits down with Lisa Kay Solomon—designer in residence at Stanford’s d.school, bestselling author, and strategic foresight expert—to explore how leaders can better prepare for an uncertain and rapidly evolving future. Lisa shares insights from…

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Slowing Down to Scale Up with Destini Harris 1:07:47

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Destini Harris: https://designedbydestini.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Brett Puffenbarger: The Future of Cannabis Will Look Like This… and Yes, It Will Shock You 54:49

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What if we told you the future of cannabis looks less like dispensaries... and more like the milk aisle? Everyone’s chasing growth, market share, and the next hot product — but few are asking the deeper question: What will the cannabis industry actually become? While cannabis is certainly disruptive, its future likely follows a few predictable path…

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Using AI to streamline and elevate UX research with Google's Alita Kendrick 37:29

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4370dIB ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we’re joined by Alita Kendrick, a UX researcher at Google leading…

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Building Beyond Tradition with Devin Mackey 1:02:29

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Devin Mackey: https://www.mackeycr.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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50. Responsible AI Use for Research Analysis (feat. Alexander Knoll, Co-Founder of Condens.io) 41:15

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AI can do more than it’s ever done… but there’s a lot of unfounded hype, especially when it comes to user research. When should you delegate tasks to AI? And when should you insist on keeping the human in the loop? In this episode, Therese Fessenden sits down with Alexander Knoll, co-founder of Condens, to discuss the strengths and limitations of A…

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No Exits, No Capital, No Bullsh*t: Seth Yakatan on Cannabis Reality 45:37

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There’s no exits. There’s no cash. There’s no buyers. So what do you do? Batten down the hatches. Crush your market. Squeeze out the little guys who can’t compete — and wait. This week, Seth Yakatan returns to discuss the following: • How he’s seeing the board • Why cannabis can’t hit reset like other industries • What operators need to do right no…

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The VOICE of Nick Nielsen, Class of 1994 39:10

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In this episode of 'What I Really Learnt At School, Alfredian Voices', Old Alfredian Nick Nielsen delves into his formative years at King Alfred School. Reflecting on his journey that began in Reception, Nick shares how his mother's unique background in Brazil and her left-wing views led him to this creative and unconventional educational instituti…

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Episode 114 - The Remus Babe Ruth Reserve 25:26

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Send us a text The worlds of baseball and bourbon collide as Mike and Tony taste the limited-edition Remus Babe Ruth Reserve, a premium offering that blends America's pastime with craft distilling. This special release captures both the spirit of the Great Bambino and MGP's renowned high-rye expertise in a bottle that baseball fans and whiskey enth…

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Building a customer research panel with BECU 38:28

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3S1wxq4 ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we sit down with Jessica Schultz, senior manager of experience re…

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Breaking Industry Barriers with Tony Hines 1:01:34

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Tony Hines: https://streamlineconsult.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Where’s the Cash? Visibility, Inventory & Profitable Growth with Tyler Nielsen 54:40

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"Cash strapped" might be the most heard phrase in the cannabis industry right now. So… where’s the cash? Without disciplined forecasting and visibility into true costs, growth is meaningless. Most companies aren’t failing from bad ideas — they’re failing in execution. That’s where cash leaks into missed forecasts, bloated inventory, and lost opport…

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The VOICE of Sarah Eyles, Class of 1973 26:51

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In this episode of 'What I Really Learnt at School,' Heather interviews Sarah Eyles, about her experiences at the King Alfred School (KAS). Sarah reflects on the transformative impact KAS had on her, sharing how the school's unique environment and ethos instilled in her confidence and a sense of equality. She recounts fond memories of diverse educa…

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Leverage the Jobs To Be Done framework to drive growth 40:05

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4d2nCOx ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode, UserTesting’s Lija Hogan sits down with Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural and aut…

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STOP, Leverage, Succeed with Amber De La Garza 1:03:05

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Amber De La Garza: https://amberdelagarza.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Why the Industry’s Premier Brands Choose The Flowery — and What’s Coming Next in New York & Florida ft. Ilya Shmidt 45:00

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Florida and New York are massive markets — but they’re still early. Everyone’s fighting for attention, trust, and long-term positioning. So how did The Flowery rise to the top and become the go-to partner for the industry’s premier brands? 710 Labs. Wizard Trees. Preferred Gardens. Doja Pak the list goes on. These brands are some of the most sought…

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The power of courageous marketing with Gong's Udi Ledergor 45:05

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3YTrCuW ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, UserTesting CMO Johann Wrede chats with Udi Ledergor, former CMO …

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From Aerospace to Automation with PJ Gruetzmacher 1:06:35

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Big Tobacco Is Moving on Cannabis, the Global Strategy Is Unfolding, and Deepak Anand Reveals Where’s Next 48:42

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Big Tobacco knows cigarettes are dead. They’re sitting on cash, looking for growth — and cannabis is the obvious move. They’re no longer silently watching from the sidelines. They’re investing, expanding — some through public acquisitions, others through quieter plays. But one thing is clear: it’s no secret anymore. Big Tobacco is here, leveraging …

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Episode 113 - Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak 58:39

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Send us a text What happens when you take 300-year-old French oak trees selected for Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration and turn them into bourbon barrels? Dan Calloway and Pete Marino of Bardstown Bourbon Company join us to reveal the remarkable story behind their Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish - a whiskey that connects French architectural hi…

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Designing AI products: Insights from Figma's 2025 report 32:43

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4400s9a ----------------------- Got a question? Want to recommend a guest? Or do you want to tell me how the show can be better? Send me a voice message via email at [email protected] ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Jason Giles, VP of Design at UserTesting, chats with Andrew Hogan…

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From Family Office to National Firm with Grant Bowen 57:56

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Grant Bowen: https://www.peakprojects.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Episode 112 - 2024 Sazerac 18 25:20

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Send us a text ChiTucky Bourbon Brothers take a deep dive into the newest release of Buffalo Trace's legendary Sazerac 18 Rye Whiskey, a cornerstone of their coveted Antique Collection. After years of mixed reviews, this 2024 expression marks a triumphant return to form that has whiskey enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. We explore the fascinatin…

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Secrets Behind World-Class Extraction: How 1% Add Millions ft. Micah Anderson 59:42

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Specialization is coming — and surviving will mean doing one thing better than anyone else. But that’s only the beginning. Getting there takes a relentless growth mindset: an obsession with stacking small operational wins — data, tech, genetics, process — to create massive separation over time. Extraction isn’t simple. And in a world of margin comp…