Best Adam Contos Podcasts (2025)

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Why Most Franchise Leaders Fail & How to Lead Differently w/ Adam Contos 48:17

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What if the real differentiator between thriving franchise brands and struggling ones comes down to two simple traits: humility and hunger? In this episode, Adam Contos, a high-performance leadership expert, former CEO of RE/MAX, and a leading voice in the franchise industry joins us for a conversation that cuts through the noise and gets to the he…

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ICYMI: What Kayla Jade Thinks of Bonnie Blue 1:05:54

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For a little summer treat, it's time to revisit Abbie's chat with the absolute ICON that is Kayla Jade! Abbie wants to know how Kayla charges her clients, how she takes care if herself and what she thinks of Bonnie Blue's views and the 4B movement. LINKS Follow Kayla Jade on TikTok https://bit.ly/3Obb9fU Vote for Dancing2 in the Hottest 100 https:/…

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Quick Win - Why Celebrating Success is CRUCIAL for Your Growth 0:39

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In the dynamic world of business, it's essential to pause and recognize our accomplishments. When we take the time to applaud our wins, we do more than just acknowledge hard work; we nurture a positive atmosphere that fuels our collective spirit. Celebrate your wins! ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myle…

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NMF: The Worst Christmas Gift (Feat. Adam) 22:32

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Adam and Abbie listen to a tale of an awful Christmas Eve shift in a grocery store, and look back on some cooked stories of their workplaces past... Happy holidays chooks!!! LINKS Vote for Dancing2 in the Hottest 100 https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100 Follow Adam on IG at @keliholiday Follow Adam on TikTok at @keliholiday Send your…

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Adam's Skin Cancer Journey 38:25

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Adam is back on the pod for a very important summer PSA, opening up about his skin cancer diagnoses and how it affected him. Adam and Abbie discuss how their sun safety habits have changed since they were kids, and how it makes them feel to see suntanning trending on TikTok. LINKS Vote for Dancing2 in the Hottest 100 https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/…

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Quick Win - How to Stop Wasting Your Time and Start Succeeding! 0:32

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In the bustling landscape of work, the ability to prioritize tasks isn't just a time-management strategy; it's a superpower that propels productivity and ensures meaningful progress. When you prioritize effectively, you're not just managing your to-do list; you're strategically channeling your energy towards the most impactful activities. Prioritiz…

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NMF: The Lying Welshman 12:55

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This NMF almost needs the corkboard and the red string to go along with it because THE CONNECTIONS 🤯 LINKS Vote for Dancing2 in the Hottest 100 https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100 Send your Nightmare Fuel to [email protected] Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcast…

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Cindy Waddle: 2025 Start With a Win Holiday Special 26:12

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In this holiday edition of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with entrepreneur and former HR executive Cindy Waddle for a powerful conversation on trust-based leadership, human connection, and building cultures where people truly commit - not just comply. From compassion and accountability to purpose-driven business and heart-led influence, t…

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SOLO: The 2025 Nice List 23:04

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NOTE: This episode was pre-recorded before the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this horrific event. If you or anyone you know has been affected, help is available via Lifeline on their website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. If you need a bit of positivity to get you through the last lit…

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SOLO: The 2025 Naughty List 38:19

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NOTE: This episode was pre-recorded before the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this horrific event. If you or anyone you know has been affected, help is available via Lifeline on their website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. It's been a hell of a year, so Abbie, Amy and Oscar are going t…

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The Bondi Attacks 17:17

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If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Lifeline on their website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. Help is also available via Beyond Blue at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or by calling 1300 22 4636. The team at It's A Lot would like to express their heartfelt sympathy for …

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Quick Win - Turn Your Good Day Into a Great Day 0:35

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Here's a little story I heard the other day that really got me thinking. A guy told me he was turning a great day into just a good one. I was like, 'Hold up, what?' But then he hit me with some wisdom: turn your good day into a great one. How? Well, it's all about seizing those opportunities to make your day better, every single day. It could be as…

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NMF: My Roommate Stole... 22:59

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It's hard to believe this chook forgot this Nightmare Fuel story because it is one of the kookiest stories we have heard in a long time! If you can beat it, we'd love to hear it! LINKS Vote for Dancing2 in the Hottest 100 https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100 Send your Nightmare Fuel to [email protected] Check out @itsalotpod o…

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How a Franchise Collapse Built a Better Leader w/ Ciara Stockeland 52:40

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What happens when the franchise you built, the one that looked wildly successful from the outside, starts quietly falling apart behind the scenes? In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur and author Ciara Stockeland shares the unfiltered truth about the rise and unraveling of her retail franchise brand, including the moment she sensed something …

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SOLO: Advice for the Chooks & A Freaky Flyer 1:13:59

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We are staring down the barrell of the end of 2025, and so what better time for Abbie to take some questions from the Chooks and dole out some much-needed advice on in-laws, talking to conservatives, and more. But first! Thanks to her local community groups, Abbie has been made aware of some very disturbing flyers being posted around her area so we…

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Quick Wins - What is Accountability? 0:48

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What is accountability and why does it matter to you? In fact, businesses with specific accountability have higher levels of success. Check it out! ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 =======================…

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69: Start With Curiosity with JB Bolton (JB Bolton Shares How Radical Curiosity Can Help You Reinvent Your Career, Redefine Your Identity, And Take The Next Brave Step) 57:59

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Starring: Michael Newborn (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelnewborn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) John Ballenger (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@john-ballenger53⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Guest: JB Bolton https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrobertbolton/ https://www.boltonco.net/ Network/Produced by: Seltzer Kings (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@seltzerkings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seltzerkings.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Theme Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Saint Josh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Li…

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CHANEL CONTOS' NMF: "I diagnosed him with Madonna-Whore Complex" 12:46

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Chanel is back for a doozy of a NMF, from a time when she was rebelling against her feminism... LINKS Send your Nightmare Fuel to [email protected] Sign the open letter and learn more about Fix Our Feeds at teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds Follow Chanel Contos on IG @chanelc Follow Teach Us Consent on IG @teachusconsent Listen to Chanel's la…

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Jon Marashi: How He Built a $1 Billion Company 27:35

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⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com In this inspiring episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with Dr. Jon Marashi - the renowned cosmetic dentist trusted by Hollywood’s elite - to uncover how he transformed raw a…

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EXCLUSIVE: Chanel Contos Wants to Fix Our Feeds 1:03:25

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Since her last appearance on It's A Lot in 2023, Chanel Contos has made huge changes in Australia with amazing campaigns from her organisation Teach Us Consent. Now, she's back to give her first interview about the launch of her new campaign called Fix Our Feeds. LINKS Sign the open letter and learn more about Fix Our Feeds at teachusconsent.com/fi…

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Quick Win - Implement Effective Performance Metrics 0:48

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Implement effective performance metrics! Establishing performance indicators, commonly known as KPIs or OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), is a pivotal step in defining the benchmarks for success. 📈 Without a clear understanding of where we should be performing, the bar we set for ourselves, progress can seem elusive. So, what are your performance …

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NMF: Cruise Ship Creeper 23:57

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Abbie is already a cruise ship hater, and this Nightmare Fuel certainly isn't helping to convince her otherwise. LINKS Send your Nightmare Fuel to [email protected] Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertai…

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Why Emerging Brands Fail (And How to Fix it) w/ Ron Feldman 43:16

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What if the biggest threat to your franchise system isn’t sales, development, or operations but the financial foundation you’re quietly ignoring? In this episode, we sit down with the franchise finance authority, Ron Feldman, a 30-year veteran who has advised, funded, and evaluated many franchise brands through ApplePie Capital, FRANdata, and Franc…

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SOLO AMA: 'Cool Girls', Relationship Pressures & The Question I'm Sick Of 1:09:13

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It's time for an AMA! But first, a rant about Aussie TV and dissecting Holly's 'cool girl' callout on Big Brother. Abbie also chats about the question she's sick of being asked on red carpets, why life doesn't peak in your mid-20s, and how to support a friend in a shit relationship. LINKS Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instag…

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Quick Win - The Secret to Effective Resource Management 0:39

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Enhance your team's productivity through strategic resource management! Assess and allocate time, budget, and personnel effectively to maximize results. Beware of resource creep, which can lead to unnecessary spending and wasted time. Combat business waste by continually evaluating resource utilization, ensuring optimum efficiency, and identifying …

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NMF: He Licked His Finger And... 31:16

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This poor chookie had to deal with one of the worst cases of annoying-guy-at-a-bar we've heard in a long time!! LINKS Send your Nightmare Fuel to [email protected] Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertain…

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Steve Cadigan: Interview With LinkedIn's Very First Chief HR Officer 24:38

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What if everything we thought we knew about loyalty, leadership, and the future of work is about to be rewritten? In this episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with Steve Cadigan - LinkedIn’s first-ever Chief Human Resources Officer and one of the most respected minds in global talent strategy - to explore the shifting realities of tod…

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BONUS SOLO: Unpacking That Big Brother Gender Chat 1:11:20

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Abbie is back from her writing break! There's a lot going on in the world at the moment (especially in America lol), but today as a little extra dose of It's A Lot, we're unpacking the chat between Mia, Michael and Bruce on Big Brother. Plus, Abbie looks at a new report that shows the impact of manosphere content on young men in the UK. LINKS Read …

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SOLO: Your Online Dating Questions Answered! 49:37

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All you chooks had SO MANY questions after Abbie talked about the state of dating, that we had to another ep! Is ghosting ever okay? How do you stop online dating feeling like a game? We’re getting into this, our own experiences, and so many more common online dating challenges. LINKS Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram …

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Quick Win - The Key To Making Smart Business Decisions 0:40

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Making smart business decisions is the cornerstone of your company's longevity and prosperity. It's about seeing the bigger picture, analyzing options, and choosing the path that aligns with your goals. So, remember, every decision counts – make them wisely! 🌟💼 ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadersh…

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NMF: He Said WHAT In His Vows?!? 25:26

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We had some fantastic wedding stories sent in after the incredible Vegas story, and Producer Amy couldn't pick just one, so we've got three nightmare fuel wedding stories to subject you to! LINKS Send your Nightmare Fuel to [email protected] Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcast…

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How Purpose-Driven Leadership Builds Thriving Franchise Brands w/ Emma Dickison 45:18

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What if the secret to sustainable franchise growth isn’t speed but steadfast values? In this episode, Emma Dickison, CEO and President of Home Helpers Home Care, shares her journey from teaching to leading one of the nation’s most trusted senior care brands. With roots at Blockbuster during its explosive rise and nearly two decades at the helm of H…

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SOLO: Adam VS Men's Rights Reddit 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Adam is back on the pod and is ready to throw hands with the delightful people in r/MensRights! LINKS Follow Adam on IG at @keliholiday Follow Adam on TikTok at @keliholiday Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertai…