Best Catalyst Conference Podcasts (2025)

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289 | Leadership and Management Guru Patrick Lencioni + Top Weekly Leadership Links 50:37

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Our guest is PATRICK LENCIONI, NYT best-selling author, founder of The Table Group, advisor to top companies, and founder of the Working Genius Assessment and books like 5 Dysfuncations of a Team, The Advantage, and Ideal Team Player. We discuss his next project, leading today, navigating self awareness, wisdom, teamwork and so much more. Plus, che…

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Gregg Schonhorn on Maximizing Business Value in the Trades: Preparing to Sell, AI, and Building for the Future 49:46

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How do you build a home service business that thrives today and is ready for a profitable exit tomorrow? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Gregg Schonhorn of SF&P Advisors joins Jennifer Bagley to share proven strategies for maximizing business value, preparing to sell, and staying ahead with AI and tech adoption. Gregg combines 20+ years…

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California’s grid under pressure: affordability, AI, and the future of electricity markets 44:16

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California is often described as the state where you can see the future of the US, and of the world. That has certainly been true in terms of some of the problems faced by the electricity grid. California has been grappling with the impact of wildfires and a big shift to renewable generation, and now faces the prospect of rising power demand from e…

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288 | Believing What God believes about You with Pastor and Speaker Ed Newton + Top Weekly Leadership Links 39:05

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Our guest is ED NEWTON, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX, and a frequent speaker at conferences, author of the brand new book Why Not You, and host of the Why Not You Podcast. Ed is a master communicator, storyteller, and evangelist. We discuss his radio show, why Why Not You is such a powerful phrase, leadership lessons, …

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Contractor Accounting Made Simple with Meaghan Likes of Likes Accounting 51:21

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CPA Meaghan Likes, founder of Likes Accounting, shares proven tips to help contractors clean up their books, simplify ServiceTitan integration, and gain financial clarity. In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Meaghan and Stephanie Allen of AirWorks explain how to turn accounting chaos into clarity, make data-driven decisions, and build a pro…

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AI, Agents & The Future of Marketing: Remy Skerjanz’s Playbook for Outbound Success 44:10

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AI is already transforming how businesses connect and grow. In this episode, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Remy Skerjanz, co-founder of Sales Blaster AI, for an inside look at what’s truly changing in digital marketing, lead generation, and customer experience. Remy breaks down his partnership journey with Max, why they bet on AI voice and agentic…

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287 | Craig Groeschel + Top 10 Great Questions to Ask 33:11

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Our guest is CRAIG GROESCHEL, senior pastor of Life.Church, a NYT best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Benefit of Doubt, and host of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, one of the most popular podcasts on the planet. Craig is also a frequent speaker at conferences around the US. We discuss leadership, influence, …

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What happened at COP30? The key points on cutting emissions, adapting to a warming world, and raising the finance to pay for it 56:45

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The COP30 climate talks in Belem wrapped up over the weekend, and reactions to the outcome were sharply divided. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, said “climate cooperation is still alive…we’re undeniably still in it and we are fighting back.” Others said the COP had been another failure, with a final statement that amounted to “a fo…

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Hosts Reflect on All Out In The Open 1:10:12

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To celebrate one year of All Out in the Open, hosts Charlie Bird, Ben Schilaty, Liz Macdonald, Michael Soto, Iese Wilson and Clare Dalton reflect on their favorite episodes and biggest takeaways. We’ll be taking a break from the podcast to assess the best way to meet the needs of the community moving forward. Thank you for tuning in each week—your …

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286 | Levi Lusko and Jonathan Pokluda + Top Weekly Leadership Links 57:23

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Double guest episode with LEVI LUSKO and JONATHAN POKLUDA. Levi is pastor of Fresh Life Church and author of multiple books, including Blessed are the Spiraling. Jonathan is pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of multiple books, including Your Story has a Villain. We discuss a number of topics! Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership …

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What happened in COP30’s first week? Support for energy efficiency and a status report on methane show which climate initiatives are still making progress 52:49

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Negotiations in the COP 30 climate talks are continuing in Belem, Brazil. The headlines are focusing on the divisions between countries that are shaping this year’s climate talks. But despite the doom and gloom, there are some practical steps being taken to support the transition towards lower-carbon energy. There may be a notable lack of significa…

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Next-Level Septic Business: How Courtney Van Delden Supplee Uses AI, Automation & Data to Scale Van Delden Wastewater Systems 48:16

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Running a successful septic company for 88 years takes more than experience — it takes innovation. In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jennifer Bagley and strategist Vee Nettles talk with Courtney Van Delden Supplee, owner of Van Delden Wastewater Systems, about how she’s keeping her fourth-generation business thriving with AI, automat…

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Finding Personalized Direction on Your Path With Molly and Ruth 58:05

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We’re excited to have Molly and Ruth join us in this week’s IN the Scriptures episode. Molly, an Arizona native, is a choir teacher with a passion for building community, and Ruth, originally from New York, works as an engineer who loves solving complex problems. The couple met and married in Utah before relocating to Indiana last year. Together wi…

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The COP30 climate talks are under way In Brazil. What is the point of the conference? 48:13

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COP30, which began this week in Belém, Brazil, marks a decade since the Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in 2015. It’s being billed as the “implementation COP”: instead of grand new announcements of international agreements, governments are supposed to be focused on delivering on the commitments they have already made. Host Ed Crooks and regula…

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Command the Room & Grow Your Business: Casey Eberhart’s Blueprint for Trade Success 54:46

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Ready to future-proof your trade business and increase its value? In this high-impact episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down with revenue strategist Casey Eberhart—known as The Ideal Networker—for a straight-talk discussion on building lasting, profitable companies in the trades. Drawing on decades of experience buying, selli…

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285 | 7 Keys for a Great Conference + John Olinger from shoe and apparel brand Unitus 38:03

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Check out my list of 7 Keys for Creating a Great Conference. Plus we catch up with John Olinger, author of Worthy Wins and special advisor and CMO for Unitus. LIsten in for updates to the Unitus journey as well as great recommendations for Christmas gfits! Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share…

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Classic Episode: Navigating Identity and Faith in New Zealand (with Shaqaila Uelese) 49:43

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OUT and About: Iese Wilson takes us to New Zealand where Shaquaila Uelese opens up about growing up, discovering her identity, and embracing the Māori term Takatapui. While her family initially struggled with her coming out, their love helped her reconnect with God and heal her testimony. Shaq also shares the inspiration behind her nonprofit, Never…

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How are businesses rethinking energy and sustainability? COP30 starts in Belem as climate action falters 31:01

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COP30, now getting under way in Belem, Brazil, has been billed as “the implementation COP”, which means a focus on governments taking real steps to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. We will be examining all the key issues for government negotiators in the talks very soon. But for this show, we are looking at the role of business. At New Yor…

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Next Horizon Thinking: How to Future-Proof Your Events with Ashton Bishop 46:16

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In this episode of The Conference Collective, we’re joined by Ashton Bishop, strategy expert and award-winning keynote speaker, to explore how event professionals can apply Next Horizon Thinking to stay competitive in a fast-moving landscape. We dive into the power of AV technology as a strategic tool, the importance of long-term innovation in even…

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Energy addition, not energy transition? What does it mean for the future of our energy system, and the climate? | Special episode recorded at ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy event 45:16

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As world leaders, businesses and NGOs start their journeys to Brazil for the COP30 climate talks, more than 200,000 people attended ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, the world’s biggest energy event. Energy Gang was there to bring you the highlights from the week’s discussions. One of the key talking points was the theme of energy addition, rather than transiti…

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264 |Discover Your Primal Question with Best-selling Author and Executive Coach Mike Foster + Connecting vs Networking 59:06

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Our guest is MIKE FOSTER, executive coach, speaker, host of the Fun Therapy Podcast, and author of the groundbreaking book The Seven Primal Questions. Mike is a longtime friend, and has worked with hundreds of leaders, companies and teams to help them build healthy cultures and discover their primal question. We discuss my primal question, how to t…

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Reinventing SEO & Web Strategy: AI Transformation with Seth Humble 46:47

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AI is rewriting the rules of SEO and digital marketing. In this episode, Jennifer Bagley talks with Seth Humble about how AI search is transforming how home service businesses show up, rank, and convert online. Seth shares his journey from the oil fields of Texas to leading AI integration, SEO innovation, and Webflow adoption at one of the most for…

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Speed to power: how can America accelerate the build-out of the next grid? | special episode from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington DC 1:01:19

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Electricity demand in the US is rising faster than it has in decades, driven by AI and a wave of investment in domestic manufacturing. But with transmission lines and other electricity infrastructure taking years to permit and build, how can America secure the power it needs fast enough to remain competitive? In this special episode of The Energy G…

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AI could break the electricity grid. What do regulators and the industry need to do to keep the lights on? 59:47

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What happens when the surge in electricity demand comes faster than we can build the infrastructure to support it? Live in front of an audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, host Ed Crooks leads a conversation on the future of the US energy grid, skyrocketing load from data centers and electrification, and why politics keeps gett…

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How a Jewish Rabbi Flips Judgement into Curiosity (with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz) 45:23

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In this week’s ALL Together episode, Liz Macdonald and Michael Soto sit down with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz. Growing up in an interfaith home, he felt called to Judaism and a life of activism. Rabbi Yanklowitz has founded organizations that serve foster children, immigrants, unsheltered individuals, and animals. Through his leadership and faith, …

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Branding That Works: Crystal Williams on Contractor Growth, Strategy & Accountability 40:01

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Is your marketing all over the place—or all dialed in? This week, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Crystal Williams, co-founder of Lemon Seed Marketing and a lifelong contractor, for a brutally honest, high-energy look at what’s working (and what’s not) in the trades right now. Crystal shares battle-tested insights on branding, marketing strategy, pe…

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283 | Top 50 Recommendation Episode - 25 Leaders to Follow and 25 Newsletters to Subscribe to 18:15

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A Special Top Recommendation Episode! LIsten in for the 25 Women Leaders to know and follow, plus 25 Newsletters you should be subscribing to. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: C…

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How energy diversification can drive development | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 28:01

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As global energy systems evolve, emerging economies face a defining challenge: how to secure affordable power for today while investing in the low-carbon solutions that will drive tomorrow’s growth. Can energy diversification unlock a new era of industrial development, resilience, and inclusive prosperity? In the third and final episode of our spec…

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What Conference Left Us Talking About (With Charlie and Ben) 50:36

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In this week’s episode, Charlie and Ben share their experiences watching the October 2025 General Conference. They discuss which messages stood out to them and how we can apply those principles in our daily efforts to become better disciples of Christ.By All Out in the Open, Questions from the Closet

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Permitting reform and the politics of building the grid | Live from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington, D.C. 47:28

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Everyone agrees it takes too long and costs too much to build energy infrastructure in America, but what exactly needs fixing, and can we make progress without rolling back vital environmental protections? In this special episode of Energy Gang, recorded live at the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington D.C., host Ed Crooks takes a deep dive into one of t…

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282 | NYT Best-selling Author Mark Batterson talks Miracles, Leadership and Pastoring in DC + Top Leadership Podcasts I Recommend 49:13

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Our guest is MARK BATTERSON, lead pastor of National Community Church in DC, NYT best-selling author of 25 books, including his most recent A Million Little Miracles, and popular speaker. Mark is also the lead visionary of the Dream Collective, and of course helped start Ebenezer's Coffeehouse, one of the top coffee shops on Capital Hill. We discus…

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Beyond Products: Denise Corbin’s Winsupply HVAC Summit Empowers Contractors in Austin 16:28

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Ready to break away from business as usual and spark success in a challenging market? In this episode, Denise Corbin—president of Winsupply—joins Jazmin Ramirez, guest host, to discuss her game-changing HVAC Summit designed for contractors who want to thrive, not just survive. Instead of product pitches, Denise has curated a lineup of top industry …

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Jazmin Ramirez: AI Marketing Strategies and Growth Insights for Contractors 43:03

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What does it take to lead and grow in a fast-changing trades industry? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley interviews Jazmin Ramirez, Senior Director of Growth at CI Web Group and one of the top 30 most influential women in HVACR. Jazmin shares her journey from plumbing office manager to award-winning marketing leader, how s…

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Exploring the Doctrine of Exaltation When You Don’t See Yourself in It (with Jeremy and Sara Kerrigan) 1:09:33

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This week our IN the Scriptures episode features Jeremy and Sara Kerrigan. After nearly two decades of marriage, Jeremy came out as gay. Though the couple later divorced, they continue to share deep friendship, faith, and love for each other and their five children. Together with host Clare Dalton, they discuss Doctrine & Covenants 124-136, explori…

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Victoria Schaefer Talks TACCA Live: Texas HVAC Conference, Contractor Growth & Future of the Trades 20:50

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Get an insider’s look at Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA) and the upcoming TACCA Live HVAC industry event in Conroe, Texas. Camille Porco, our stand-in host of this episode, sits down with Victoria Schaefer, Executive Director of TACCA, to share why this conference is a must-attend event for Texas HVAC contractors and professi…

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The new nuclear renaissance - real or rhetoric? | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 38:07

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Nuclear power is back at the centre of the global energy conversation again. Is a real renaissance in the industry under way? Or are we just in another moment of excitement before familiar challenges emerge and the hype cycle turns down again? In the second of three special episodes ahead of ADIPEC 2025, host Ed Crooks speaks with Dr Sama Bilbao y …

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From Zero to $22 Million: Vince Heuser’s Blueprint for Explosive Home Service Growth 46:40

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What does it really take to break free from flat growth and scale your contracting business into the millions? In this inspiring episode, Vince Heuser shares the raw journey from launching a garage door business in his garage after the 2008 recession to building a powerhouse home services company with over 130 employees and 85 trucks. Vince reveals…

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281 | London Trip Recap + Top Weekly Leadership Links and Young Leader Profile with Alex from OCC 33:02

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A special episode with some leadership thoughts on what is happening in London and the UK in terms of the Church, revival, leadership and some highlights of my recent trip. Plus we sit down with Alex Nsengimana from Rwanda and part of the OCC team to hear his story. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadersh…

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The connected world of energy | Special episode from Wood Mackenzie 44:05

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Host Ed Crooks talks to Jason Liu, Chief Executive of Wood Mackenzie and co-author (with Chief Analyst Simon Flowers) of a new book, Connected, about the fast-changing world of energy. They are also joined by Sunaina Ocalan, formerly Senior Director for Corporate Strategy & Climate at the oil and gas company Hess, now Senior Analyst and Co-Head for…

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Finding Self Acceptance as a Gay Saint in Jamaica (with Marcel Robinson) 52:24

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This week’s OUT and About episode features Marcel Robinson, a gay Latter-day Saint from Jamaica. He opens up about losing his father, coming to terms with his sexuality, facing health challenges, serving a mission, and now attending Brigham Young University–Idaho. Marcel’s story is one of faith, hope and perseverance.…

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Does low-carbon hydrogen still have a future? | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 39:50

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Low-carbon hydrogen has taken a few knocks in the headlines lately. There have been cancelled projects and fewer splashy announcements. Policy support has been jittery. Is momentum fading, or are we simply moving out of the hype phase and into the serious work of delivery? Host Ed Crooks puts that question to two industry leaders who are aiming to …

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Decoding Human Behaviour: Anthony Laye on Mastering Client Relationships 35:38

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Anthony Laye reveals the power of understanding human behavior in business and events. In this episode, he shares strategies for reading body language, responding to client feedback, and ensuring your communication resonates deeply. He emphasizes the importance of embodying the words you speak and developing consistent, small habits to improve your…

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280 | Building an Incredible Culture and Virtue Driven Business with Booster Founder and CEO Chris Carneal + Top Weekly Leadership Links 45:55

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Our guest is CHRIS CARNEAL, founder and CEO of Booster, the largest fundraising partner for elementary schools in America. Chris is also the founder of Virtue Village and the author of Virtue Driven Business. We discuss virtues vs values, the power of culture, leadership lessons, attracting young talent, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly…

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CRM Success in the Trades: Celia Church’s Guide to Data, Implementation, and Next-Level Growth 52:01

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Thinking about switching CRM platforms or struggling to get the most out of your current system? In this must-listen episode, CRM and Service Titan consultant Celia Church (Smart Service Solutions) joins hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz to unpack the secrets behind successful CRM and field service software adoption for contractors and h…

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Bringing Ministry to the Margins (With Bishop Karen Oliveto) 42:01

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By All Out in the Open, Questions from the Closet

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279 | Lead Pastor of Denver based Red Rocks Church and Best-selling Author Shawn Johnson + Top Weekly Leadership Links 47:43

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Our guest is SHAWN JOHNSON, author, speaker, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church in Denver, one of the largest churches in Colorado and across the US. Shawn is the best-selling author of Attacking Anxiety and his newest book Kiss the Fire. We discuss his health journey, the power of resilience, raising boys, leadership lessons, and much more. Plus chec…

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Smart Accounting Moves: Devin Nordgran’s Financial Strategies for Contractors 46:03

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Know your numbers and make them work for you. In this must-hear episode, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Devin Nordgran, Tax Associate at Squire, to unpack real-world financial strategies every home service business owner needs. Learn why smart accounting is more than just end-of-year cleanup, and how proactive planning puts money back in your pocke…

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How can the grid help AI, and how can AI help the grid? Live from NYU at New York Climate Week, featuring leaders from Nvidia and Amazon | Energy Gang Live from Climate Week 1:08:25

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Recorded in front of a packed room at NYU’s Kimmel Center during Climate Week NYC, Ed Crooks and Amy Myers Jaffe moderate a debate on the high-stakes topic of AI and energy. They dig deep into the questions raised by the surge of investment in data centers: what it means for grid stability and electricity bills, and how new technologies and market …

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Behind the Scenes With Sound Guy Mike 40:27

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This week’s OPEN Up episode features one of our very own editors, Mike Poret—better known as “Sound Guy Mike.” Mike first discovered Questions from the Closet while he was in the process of coming out. Reaching out to Charlie and Ben, he offered his technical skills, which have supported our guests and listeners for the past five years. In this epi…

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What do China’s climate commitments mean for energy? 50:41

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For COP30, the international climate talks in Brazil in November, the countries of the world are supposed to roll out their new Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs: their commitments to cut emissions. China’s NDC is particularly eagerly awaited: it is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Its NDC has been described as the most im…