Best Steve McMasters Podcasts (2025)

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Activist Investing Today: Eldar on Anti-Activist Pill Evolution 23:11

2d ago23:11

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When corporations install anti-activist poison pills they are less likely to implement new share buybacks and their operationally-focused capital expenditures tend to be higher, UC Berkeley School of Law professor Ofer Eldar explains.By The Deal

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Extended Interview: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 51:13

4d ago51:13

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Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan went to Williamsburg, Virginia to interview former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on how today's threats compare with those of the past. Before retiring from public service, Gates served under eight different presidents from both political parties. He's now the chancellor of William & Mary. The former s…

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Secretary Marco Rubio, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 54:25

7d ago54:25

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund the president’s agenda. While the president's whirlwind deal-seeking trip to some of the monied parts of the region may be over, his efforts pushing for cease-fire dea…

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Drinks With The Deal: Joele Frank on Building an M&A PR Behemoth 29:55

10d ago29:55

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Joele Frank discusses how she came to public relations and her approach to growing her own firm.By The Deal

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Behind the Buyouts: Solomon's Shea on Residential and Facilities Services Frenzy 31:36

10d ago31:36

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Solomon Partners head of business services Tim Shea discusses private equity's growing interest in residential and facilities services and dealmaking activity in the market in 2025.By The Deal

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Bonus POD: Cardinal Blase Cupich 19:12

10d ago19:12

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Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the world’s Catholic faithful. This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with U.S. Cardinal Blase Cupich on the future of the Catholic Church, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Inside the Buyers' Minds | Part 1 45:55

13d ago45:55

45:55

"Inside the Buyers' Minds | Revenue Mastery Series Part 1 – Inspire Your Buyers Podcast Welcome to Part 1 of our special Revenue Mastery Series, “Inside the Buyers' Minds”! Join host Bruce Scheer and expert guests Dean Edwards (seasoned procurement executive), Todd Snelgrove (value-based selling authority), and David Svigel (value tools expert) as …

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Bonus POD: Scott Kirby, United CEO 23:18

11d ago23:18

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After another air traffic control blackout at Newark airport, are our skies safe? This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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United CEO Scott Kirby, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Mike McCaul 54:21

14d ago54:21

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This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe? Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer? We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on th…

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Drinks With The Deal: Okapi's Goldfarb on Client Service, Firm Launch 37:46

17d ago37:46

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Bruce Goldfarb, CEO and president of Okapi Partners, discusses launching the proxy solicitor in 2008 and how the client service skills he learned working in his father's dry cleaning business are relevant on Wall Street.By The Deal

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Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Ambassador Oksana Markarova 54:25

21d ago54:25

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump begins the next phase of his agenda with a key staff shakeup. Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser, and Secretary Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities. With Trump's push for a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, we'll ask Repub…

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BONUS POD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov 52:23

26d ago52:23

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President Trump said last week that the Kremlin occupation of Crimea is not being discussed right now, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly took the territory…

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Gary Cohn, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen 54:50

28d ago54:50

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This week on Face the Nation, as Trump 2.0 nears the 100 day mark, what do Americans think of the job he's doing? As the impact of those changes are now being felt from coast to coast, what kind of progress report is America giving President Trump on the issues that got him elected, like the economy and border security? We'll check in with the firs…

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Drinks With The Deal: Petillo-Decossard Talks Changing Firms, Work-Family Balance 33:55

1M ago33:55

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Kimberly Petillo-Decossard, the co-head of M&A at White & Case, discusses building her career, her decision to change firms and how her husband's willingness to retire from his career as a banker has been pivotal to her success.By The Deal

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Gov. Maura Healey 54:39

1M ago54:39

54:39

This week on Face the Nation, the Trump's administration's showdown with the courts over deportations, and a closer look at Trump's agenda on education, environmental policy and more. In a rare overnight ruling, Supreme Court justices blocked the Trump administration's plans to deport a group of Venezuelans held at a detention facility in Texas. Tr…

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BONUS POD: Dr. Peter Marks 35:17

1M ago35:17

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An extended version of Margaret Brennan's full interview with Dr. Peter Marks, the former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn…

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Ambassador Jamieson Greer, Neel Kashkari, Rep. Ro Khanna 54:28

1M ago54:28

54:28

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump's multi-front trade war whipsaws markets, and China fires back. What’s next as the world’s two biggest economic powers clash? Despite backing off of what he called "reciprocal tariffs" against dozens of countries, and announcing new exemptions on some key consumer products, the president is digging in o…

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Behind The Buyouts: TSG's LeComte on Consumer M&A in 2025 25:53

1M ago25:53

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TSG managing director Pierre LeComte dives into the consumer-focused firm's investment strategy.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: Debevoise's Regner Discusses Delaware Amendments, Mentor 20:55

1M ago20:55

20:55

William Regner talks about legal amendments enacted last month and what he learned from Debevoise's Meredith Brown.By The Deal

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Activist Investing Today: Gottfried Seeks Disclosure Regime Revamp for Activism 24:51

2M ago24:51

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A disclosure regime set up for hostile takeovers and tender offers needs to be completely revamped for today’s modern activism campaign environment, defense adviser Keith Gottfried explains.By The Deal

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Leading with Love, Purpose and Connection with Bruce Scheer and Genevieve Piturro 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Welcome to this episode of Inspire Your Buyers, where we dive into the transformative power of leading with love, purpose, and connection in the world of sales. Joining us are two inspirational figures: Genevieve Piturro, the award-winning author known for her remarkable TEDx talks and her heartwarming mission with The Pajama Program, and Bruce Sch…

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BONUS POD: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte 19:30

2M ago19:30

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's new tariff policy, the threat of Russia and China's military growth, and the future of the NATO alliance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht…

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Don Bacon 54:47

2M ago54:47

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariffs upend the global economy, sending stock markets reeling and allies fuming. How long will they last and what should the markets be bracing for? We get the latest from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. We check in with Wyoming Senator and Republican Whip John Barrasso on how Congressional Repub…

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BONUS POD: Shawn Fain, President of the United Automobile Workers Union 20:00

2M ago20:00

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Shawn Fain, the President of the United Automobile Workers Union, joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration’s new auto tariffs and the challenges facing organized labor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc…

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Sen. Mark Warner, UAW President Shawn Fain, Rep. Jodey Arrington 54:36

2M ago54:36

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To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CBS News

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Drinks With The Deal: Chardan's Barudin Calls SPAC Market Normal 33:17

2M ago33:17

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Managing director Guy Barudin of Chardan Capital Markets discusses how the investment bank has navigated the SPAC sector. Guest hosted by Bill Meagher, senior reporter.By The Deal

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NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jim Himes 54:56

2M ago54:56

54:56

This week on Face the Nation, as the backlash over the Trump administration's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members grows, we talk to White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, the head of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Kentucky Republican Rand Paul, and the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee Connecticut's Jim …

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Governor Wes Moore, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Steve Witkoff 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

This week on Face the Nation, the U.S. launches a major military strike in the Middle East, as U.S. bombs rained down on dozens of Iran-backed Houthi militant targets in Yemen in a massive air and naval attack ordered by President Trump. How long will this military campaign last, and what kind of a response should we expect from Tehran? We get the …

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Drinks With The Deal: Fried Frank’s Luftglass Talks About Mentors, Delaware Law 35:04

2M ago35:04

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Scott Luftglass, an M&A litigator and vice chairman of Fried Frank, talks about mentorship, how he developed a specialty in Delaware corporate litigation and the proposed changes to the state's corporate law.By The Deal

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariff threats rattle allies and adversaries alike, plus, the latest on the administration's immigration crackdown. The administration hopes the tariffs will pressure Canada and Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the U.S. We ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if it'…

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Drinks With The Deal: Lazard's McMaster Talks Corporate Splits, Approach to Banking 27:59

3M ago27:59

27:59

Mark McMaster, the global head of M&A at Lazard, discusses his career as a banker and his work with several companies that have created significant value by breaking themselves up.By The Deal

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Be Uncopyable to Improve your Win Rate with Bruce Scheer and Steve Miller 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

Unlock the secrets to making your brand truly stand out with insights from Steve Miller, the marketing gunslinger himself. Discover how to be uncopyable and gain an unfair advantage in your market. - The key functions of a business according to Peter Drucker: marketing and innovation. - Why being different, not just better, is crucial for success. …

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Mike Turner 54:57

3M ago54:57

54:57

This week on Face the Nation, the latest on the fallout following Friday's Oval Office brawl. The debacle seen, and heard, around the world as the meeting was meant to solidify an alliance between the U.S. and Ukraine, but instead melted down into a shouting match featuring President Trump and Vice President Vance versus Ukrainian President Volodym…

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Activist Investing Today: Mansouri on 'Defensive Refreshes,' Independent Boards 19:39

3M ago19:39

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Richard Mansouri, who recently joined Arkhouse, discusses the phenomenon of companies replacing problem directors only when activists show up and why board members often just aren't independent.By The Deal

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Drinks With The Deal: Hunton's Danon Talks Firm Culture, Associate Goals 29:33

3M ago29:33

29:33

Sam Danon, the managing partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, talks about the importance of firm culture, what associates want out of a law firm and how building his litigation practice helped him establish credibility as a manager.By The Deal

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Align your revenue team for success with CASH with Bruce Scheer and A. Lee Judge 44:55

3M ago44:55

44:55

Discover how to align your revenue team for success in an ever-evolving market with insights from A. Lee Judge's book, "CASH: The 4 Keys to Better Sales, Smarter Marketing, and a Supercharged Revenue Team." Join Bruce Scheer as he discusses the transformative approach to connecting sales and marketing. - The shift in buyer control and its impact on…

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Behind the Buyouts: Searchlight's Frey Unpacks Firm's Fiber Strategy 31:18

3M ago31:18

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Searchlight Capital partner Andrew Frey discusses the firm's investment in Ziply, its preference for backing existing telephone companies over greenfield fiber and trends in telecom deals.By The Deal

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Steve Witkoff, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Scott Gottlieb 54:34

3M ago54:34

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This week on Face the Nation, the president's mission to shrink the federal workforce intensifies, and his foreign policy dealmaking hits a critical juncture. Late Friday, the purge of the federal workforce struck the Pentagon at the top, during a critical moment for our national security, as the new administration seeks peace talks to end Russia's…

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Behind the Buyouts: American Securities' Wolff on Industrials Rebound 31:04

3M ago31:04

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American Securities president and managing director Scott Wolff dives into the firm's approach to investments and value creation, its specialty chemicals platforms and the industrial sector's slow recovery.By The Deal

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Activist Investing Today: Paul Weiss' Lu Talks Dual-Class, M&A, Multiple Insurgents 16:41

3M ago16:41

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Carmen Lu, a partner focused on activism defense at Paul Weiss, discusses why one should never assume multiclass share companies are 'bulletproof' from activists, and she offers views on M&A and tech activism, plus white squire defenses.By The Deal

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Rep. Dan Crenshaw 53:57

3M ago53:57

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan", President Trump's national security team takes his MAGA movement to Europe. We talk to Secretary of State Marco Rubio in his first Sunday show interview since taking office. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, joins the show to discuss the economy and inflation. And House I…

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Drinks With The Deal: Cleary's Gerstenzang Talks AI's Effect on Legal Practice 26:29

3M ago26:29

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Michael Gerstenzang, managing partner at Cleary Gottlieb, believes generative AI will fundamentally change the practice of law. Our conversation with Michael is the second in a four-podcast miniseries with law firm leaders.By The Deal

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Listen to Elevate the Buying Experience with Bruce Scheer and Andrew McMaster 33:07

3M ago33:07

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Join host Bruce Scheer and guest Andrew McMasters as they reveal the secrets to enhancing the buying experience through deep, intentional listening. In this episode, discover why mastering listening skills can set sales professionals apart and drive better business outcomes. - Explore why buyers often value the experience over the product itself. -…

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Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Sen. Bill Hagerty 55:00

3M ago55:00

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This week on Face the Nation President Trump continues to make good on his campaign pledges. What do Americans think of the Trump 2.0 policies and Mr. Trump's performance as president so far? We’ll break down our new CBS News poll with Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. As Elon Musk and his Department of Govern…

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Behind The Buyouts: Brightstar's Weinberg on Generational Wealth Transfer 31:15

4M ago31:15

31:15

Brightstar founder and CEO Andrew Weinberg discusses the firm's investment strategy for family- and founder-owned businesses and its focus on resilient industry verticals.By The Deal

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How to Create an Uncopyable Buying Experience with Bruce Scheer and Kay Miller 36:59

4M ago36:59

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Join Bruce Scheer as he dives into creating uncopyable buying experiences with sales expert Kay Miller. Learn how to stand out in sales by offering more than just products—offer memorable buying experiences. - Explore why conventional sales tactics are falling short with today's buyers. - Understand the significance of building trust and engaging n…

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Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Brian Mast, Sen. Bernie Sanders 54:19

4M ago54:19

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump picks a tariff fight with America's top trade partners, federal workers brace for another tumultuous week and the fallout continues from Mr. Trump blaming diversity policies for the mid-air collision of an Army Black Hawk and a passenger jet. We'll talk with the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence C…

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Drinks With The Deal: Davis Polk's Barr Discusses Compensation, Comcast 30:15

4M ago30:15

30:15

Neil Barr, chair and managing partner of Davis Polk, talks about the logic behind the firm's 2020 change from lockstep compensation, his work for Comcast and why being a tax lawyer helped prepare him to run his firm. Our conversation with Neil is the first in a four-podcast miniseries with law firm leaders.…

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How to Connect with your Buyers for Sales Success with Bruce Scheer and Ginger Johnson 29:55

4M ago29:55

29:55

Join us on the ValuePros Show as we dive into the essentials of connecting with buyers for sales success with expert Ginger Johnson. Discover actionable insights that will transform your connections and boost your sales performance. - Understanding what true connectivity means and how it differs from mere networking. - The importance of trust, educ…

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Vice President JD Vance, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Jason Crow 53:42

4M ago53:42

53:42

This week on Face the Nation, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Vice President JD Vance, his first since taking office. You'll hear what the VP has to say about immigration, lowering prices for American consumers, reforming the agency that handles disaster aid, those tech titans supporting Trump, and the pardons of 1,500 people convicted …

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