Best Chad Reynolds Podcasts (2025)

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2. Synthetic Audiences and the $50B Question, featuring Chad Reynolds, CEO Vurvey Labs 42:57

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The big questions: Are we teaching AI to tell us what we want to hear? If AI only knows the past, who discovers the future? And what happens to the $50 billion market research industry? This week, Shiv Gupta and Myles Younger dive into the biggest AI announcements shaking up advertising right now, including the Amazon vs. Google AI agent wars and w…

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How Bridge-Building Questions Cross Divides! | Frank Sesno #58

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"I'm gonna make an appointment with my curiosity." - Frank Sesno Emmy award-winning journalist Frank Sesno shares how curiosity and strategic questioning shaped his four-decade career covering presidents and world leaders as CNN's Washington Bureau Chief and White House correspondent. From a fourth-grade question about astronauts to interviewing fi…

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Thriving through year's end (and the slow time after) with Chad Faass 32:20

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Sometimes in the salon business we get so "busy being busy" in November in December that our relationships with clients suffer, and that can lead to a January and February that are slower than they have to be. Summit salon Coach Chad Faass is back to help you navigate the next few months. For salon owners, Chad talks about the importance of showing…

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Building Enduring Trust Through the Questions We Ask! | Jaimie Reese #57

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"When you have a trusting environment, it is exactly to hold each other accountable." - Jaimie Reese What does it take to build trust in one of the world’s largest bureaucracies? Former U.S. Navy Senior Executive (SES) Jaimie Reese joins Ken Woodward to explore how genuine curiosity and courageous questioning can reshape systems, teams, and lives. …

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CHAD KAGY - UNCLICKED 3:19:51

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Chad Kagy is in the Unclicked studio is week! Chad walks us through the ins and outs of his BMX career. Including some of his more serious injuries, his focus on X Games, and ultimately making the choice to no longer compete. Special guest host Mike Escamilla is in the studio too, helping things along. Hit play and get to know Chad Kagy! Thanks to …

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1. AI Edge: Where AI Meets Pop Culture featuring guest Krish Raja 32:43

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Welcome to Episode 1 of The AI Edge Podcast! Hosts Shiv Gupta and Myles Younger kick off the show with guest Krish Raja, AI expert and founder of AI Literacy, to break down the biggest AI stories shaking up marketing and advertising right now. This week: Coca-Cola doubles down on their controversial AI-generated holiday ad (yes, the one with the sl…

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Safety, Burnout, and the High-Achievement Mask! | Garrett Wood #56

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"The closer you become with these people while you're wearing that mask, the more distant you actually feel from the people around you." - Garrett Wood In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward engages in a deep conversation with Garrett Wood, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and certified clinical hypnotherapist. …

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Summit Unplugged Sneak Preview with Derek Reynolds! 32:05

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Summit Unplugged is SSBC's signature salon leadership retreat in beautiful Cancun, Mexico, and it's back for a second time in January 2026. We're joined by Derek Reynolds, Summit's Associate Director of Training and an organizer of Summit Unplugged. Derek and Blake get into the disctinctions between self-soothing and self-care and the importance of…

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UNCLICKED - WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED IN BMX?! - OCTOBER 3:11:55

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Big events, new brands, new sponsorships and a new cat mascot? October shaped up to be a good month for BMX. Catch the ins and outs of everything October had to offer on this episode of the Unclicked podcast. We’ve got special guest host Brian Kachinsky in the building along with Kyle Carlson to help break everything down. Thanks to Oskar Blues, an…

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The Locked Door: How Avoided Questions Hold the Key to Transformation! | Ken Woodward #55 35:27

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Episode Notes 00:00 The Possibility Of Your Avoided Question 01:21 Welcome to Curated Questions 01:59 Tangled Wings' Impact 04:31 The Question That Changes Questions 07:43 When Your Brain Says "Nope" (A Friendly Science Tour) 12:06 The Locked Door Model (Your Map to the Question) 15:11 A Personal Interlude (When I Found My Door) 16:10 From Boardroo…

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GARRETT REYNOLDS AND TONY ENNIS - UNCLICKED 3:18:22

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Garrett Reynolds and Tony Ennis are in the Unclicked Studio! That’s right, We’ve got a special episode right here. With the recent release of Fiend BMX “No Love” (Nora Cup video of the year BTW, Congrats Tony) these dudes have been busy. Tony and Garrett are as humble as they come and their hard word and dedication to BMX is something to admire. Ge…

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The Permission Paradox & Why Questions Matter More Than Approval! | Jill Reilly #54 1:17:54

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"The most fundamental relationship in any change process is the one that you have with yourself. It's the questions that you ask yourself first and foremost that are the game changers." - Jill Reilly In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with global citizen and author Jill Reilly to explore the power of question…

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Financials 101: Which type of tax entity is best for your business? 34:16

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As a small business, your salon company has options when it comes to paying taxes. But are you chosing the right one? Whether you're in a parternship, an S corp or a C corp, the best entity for your business might not be the same as the salon across town, or even the same as it was a few years ago when you had four chairs instead of eight. For the …

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Impactful Questions: Am I My Brother's Keeper? Ken Woodward | Ken Woodward #53 45:06

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"Am I my brother's keeper? Is answered in the daily work of showing up, being challenged, getting it wrong, being corrected, and showing up again." - Ken Woodward In this solo episode, Ken Woodward explores one of humanity's oldest and most challenging questions: "Am I my brother's keeper?" Born from Cain's evasion after murdering Abel, this questi…

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Why Asking the Right Questions Beats Having Quick Answers! | Amy Radin #52 1:34:53

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"Asking the right questions the right way at the right time can often be more of a determinant of your success than being the person to raise their hand and come up with the answer." - Amy Radin Amy Radin is a pioneer in corporate innovation and strategic questioning. Amy shares her journey from the influence of her father's corner drugstore to bec…

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Financials 101: How much is your salon really worth? 34:59

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Whether you expect to sell your salon in 6 months or in 20 years, the time to start preparing is now, says Chris Wittich, a CPA who works with Summit and specializes in salons. Early planning leads to better outcomes, smoother transitions, and higher valuations. And unfotunately, many salon owners miss the mark then it comes to the true value of th…

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Mental Models, Cognitive Frameworks, and the Questions That Disrupt Them! | Dave McGurk #51 1:27:11

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"If we start talking about developing people, you have to ask those deep questions." - Dave McGurk Dave is a transformational leader who bridges military precision with cutting-edge organizational development. As Founder and CEO of Veridian Perspective and Vice President at Apogee Global RMS, Dave brings over 20 years of executive leadership experi…

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Why "Who Do I Say I Am?" Changes Everything! | Mike Hilson #50 1:25:57

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"Who am I? Was never gonna turn out well. Who do I say I am? Had a chance." - Mike Hilson Host Ken Woodward welcomes Pastor Mike Hilson, senior pastor of New Life Church. They delve deep into how questions shape identity, leadership, and personal growth. Mike shares his journey, from wrestling with self-identity as a child to leading a thriving net…

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Commission salon or suite rental - Why not both? with Anne Chesbro 30:59

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Stylists are increasingly seeing renting their own suite or booth as an appealing alternative to working in a commission salon. Guest Anne Chesbro is co-owner of a commission salon company, Platinum Salon, as well as a suite rental business in Rochester, NY. She and her husband Joe Chesbro founded Platinum Salon Suites to meet the needs of stylists…

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The Key to Helping Others Find Their Own Questions! | Naomi Campbell #49 1:24:16

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"Questions are an extremely sophisticated thinking skill that everyone can use and practice all the time." - Naomi Campbell In this episode, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with Naomi Campbell, Director of the Right Question Institute (RQI) Legal Empowerment Program. They delve into the transformative power of teaching people to ask questions,…

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The Curated Questions Origin Story: When It All Began! | Ken Woodward #48 27:30

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In this solo episode, host Ken Woodward delves into the origin and development of the 'Curated Questions' project, which began in 2018. Ken shares his personal journey of curiosity, inspiration from Tim Ferriss' podcast, and the influences that led to the creation of his blog and subsequent podcast. Highlighting notable milestones and influential i…

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New tax laws around tips benefit salons and stylists -- Here's what to know ft. Chris Wittitch 30:58

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This episode we're amped to talk about taxes. That's because new U.S. laws benefit both salon owners and stylists. Blake brings in Chris Wittitch, a CPA and partner at Boyum Acounting, to break it all down. They chat about the exciting new FICA tax tip credit now available to the beauty industry and what salon owners need to know to take full advan…

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How Questions Create Instant Trust in Any Conversation! | Maury Rogow #47 1:43:50

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"You were the most interested person in the room, and you're gonna get love." - Maury Rogow Maury Rogow is all about storytelling. He is the CEO of the Rip Media Group and creator of the Story2Sales methodology that's generated over $150 million in trackable revenue for clients. I appreciate the tag line, "Your brand will thrive or die, based on th…

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Discover where your business stands with Salon IQ ft. Chris Mahoney 29:29

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Is your salon company maximizing its potential? As a salon owner in the thick of things it can be challenging to step back and take a holisitc look at the business, including growth areas. In this episode, Summit Business Intelligence Developer Chris Mahoney introduces Salon IQ, a comprehensive business assessment tool. Chris built this assesment b…

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Why the Right Question Feels Like an Invitation | Dr. Matt Lampe #46 1:35:11

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"The meaning of your communication is the result you are getting." - Dr. Matt Lampe With a Doctorate from Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology, Matt has dedicated his career to transforming how organizations approach change, leadership development, and workplace agility. He is currently leading enterprise-…

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Going into business with your life partner ft. Doug Smith 31:00

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When guest Doug Smith and his wife, stylist Tara Summersett Smith opened The Studio + Co. in Florence SC in 2011, Doug was a corporate guy who was completely new to the salon world. Now he's a certified Summit Salon Coach who helps other salon owners figure out financials, marketing and management. In this episode, Doug and Blake discuss the joys a…

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The Power of Asking "What Do I Do Now?" Instead of "Why Me?" | Dr. Latorial Faison #45 2:05:57

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"When I even think that I wanna give up, I can't because people like this put their life on the line so that I could have better opportunities." - Dr. Latorial Faison Dr. Latorial Faison is an HBCU and Virginia State University Professor, Poet, Author, Independent Scholar & Senior Military Spouse. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Virginia …

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What Machines Can’t Imitate - On Questions, Doubt, and the Discipline of Curiosity | AI Alan Turing #44 48:30

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"I suspect beauty comes when a question both sharpens and enlarges your vision." - AI Alan Turing In this special episode, we step back to a cold December night in 1951 and into the warm, wood-paneled room of The Britons Protection, a historic Manchester pub. Across the table sits Alan Turing, the mathematician, wartime codebreaker, and one of the …

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On my own - self-employed stylist with Colissa Nole 29:13

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A member of the beauty industry since 2011, Colissa Nole recently left the salon company where she worked as a stylist and struck out on her own -- first in a booth rental space, and most recently as part of the Soul Collective. in Columbia, Missouri. While it's an adjustment becoming your own boss, Colissa says the change has allowed her to offer …

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BILLY PERRY - UNCLICKED 2:11:08

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Long time coming… Billy Perry joins us in the Unclicked Studio! Billy is a professional BMX rider, YouTuber, business owner, and master of turning opportunities into reality. From water park videos to riding on stage with Camila Cabello, building his brand FTL , and even becoming a BMW ambassador. Billy has done it all he doesn’t seem to be slowing…

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The Scholar Who Sees Literature in Sneakers, Hip-Hop, and Gaming | Dr. Jemayne King #43 1:39:08

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"Sneaker culture literature is no different than any other form of literature." - Dr. Jemayne King Jemayne, is creative, insightful, and VERY intentional. He is the founder of Sole Food Brand LLC, sole is spelled S.O.L.E which you will come to appreciate, and among many things, his company celebrates HBCUs (or Historically Black Colleges and Univer…

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WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?! JULY 2025 // EPIC VIDEO PARTS & INTERNATIONAL BMX DAY 2025 1:57:14

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Become a channel member -- https://www.youtube.com/@OurBMX/membershipSubscribe, if you want -- https://www.youtube.com/ourbmx?sub_confirmation=1We sell some nice stuff, too -- https://shop.ourbmx.com/It's NORA season boys and that means that some heavy, heavy video parts (and videos) dropped this month. Annnd we had that whole International BMX Day…

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Leveling Up with Kacie Mundell 29:47

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Something we love about working in the salon industry is that our careers are customizable. Want to work just one day a week? Specialize in blonding? Just do cuts? Split your time between two locations? Have back-to-back clients or work some down time into your schedule? All of these things are possible. Coming out of cosmetology school, Kacie Mund…

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Want Connection? Skip The Small Talk | Ashley Kirsner #42 1:40:41

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"It is much safer to be vulnerable than you might think." - Ashley Kirsner Ashley is the founder and director of Skip the Small Talk, and believes in the efficacy of high-quality person-to-person interaction for improving psychological health. She has conducted research with professors at prestigious organizations such as Cornell University, the Ha…

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MIKE BRENNAN - UNCLICKED 2:56:34

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Mike Brennan is in the Unclicked Studio! Professional BMX rider turned business owner and all around boss, Mike owns and operates Merritt, Rixin, Theory Bikes, and Fifteen Distro along with his business partners. Don’t let all that fool you, Mike still holds it down on the BMX and anything with two wheels. We’ve got special guest host and certified…

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The Question of Beauty: A Photographer's Pursuit | Robert Sturman #41 1:23:54

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"I realized that paying attention is a form of a question." - Robert Sturman Robert Sturman is a seeker and visual storyteller. Driven by an unshakeable belief that beauty exists everywhere. He has pursued this vision as an Official Artist of the Grammy Awards and the FIFA World Cup, and as a globally recognized photographer who captures the healin…

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Reviving Benjamin Franklin's Junto: How Questions Built America | Ken Woodward #40 24:31

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"They were the leather apron crowd, average guys intent on having extraordinary conversations." - Ken Woodward In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward uncovers a forgotten antidote to our fractured discourse: Benjamin Franklin's Junto. In 1727 Philadelphia, a 21-year-old printer gathered tradesmen—the 'leather apron crowd'—for Frida…

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Yes you can have healthy conflict at work! With Nicholas Burns 29:51

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Conflict is a natural part of human life, and your salon company is no exception. Our guest Nicholas Burns studies organizational behavior, and he says research demonstrates there are mant healthy ways of managing conflicts within a company. Hint: It starts with team goals, and a work environment where employees know where to turn with a problem, a…

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How Asking 'What Was That Like' Creates Extraordinary Connection | Scott Johnson #39 1:35:40

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"I brought these people together and now they're engaging with each other and enriching each other's lives." - Scott Johnson Scott is a curious listener and natural connector. He started The Computer Tutor in 1999 and then expanded to include a compendium podcast, which he hosted for several hundred episodes. Driven by an insatiable desire to under…

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Prestige brands with L'Oréal's Guillaume Duez 27:06

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Guillaume Duez has worked in marketing and management for L'Oréal for 14 years, rapidly ascending through the ranks. When recorded this interview in 2022 Guillaume was in charge of the prestige brands Kérastase and Shu Uemura Art of Hair. Now he's the General Manager for REDKEN USA. Guillaume speaks with host Blake Reed Evans about the legacy and e…

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How Do You Build a Life That Honors All Your Talents? | Ernest Ponraj #38 1:10:12

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"That's where things started with my idea and vision for this space." - Ernest Ponraj Dr. Ernest Ponraj, a native of Montgomery County, Maryland, pursued his undergraduate studies at Pacific Union College in California before earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in 2008. After obtaining his DDS license, he returned to …

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Authentic inclusive salon culture with Twylla Jane 31:00

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Twylla Jane cuts hair for humans. That means whatever your gender identity or sexual orientation, you are welcome at Twylla’s Chicago area salon, and you’ll pay the same prices and be offered the same services as any other human who walks in the door. What’s more, the salon culture encourages self expression and has measures in place to make sure e…

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Walking 2,085 Miles Through America's Hard History | Ken Woodward #37 35:05

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"Albeit on wobbly legs, I chose courage." - Ken Woodward Curated Questions host, Ken Woodward recounts his transformative journey of questioning deeply held beliefs about patriotism and social justice, influenced by significant moments, readings, and personal encounters. This introspective episode delves into his midlife reevaluation of American hi…

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Episode 56: Broker Spotlight- Kate Coxworth 22:47

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Kate Coxworth, Managing Director in JLL's Chicago industrial brokerage office, shares her career journey and market insights.

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When Every Conversation Holds Possibility | Jeff Wetzler #36 51:00

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"That is the question. What can I learn from this person?" - Jeff Wetzler Jeff is a learner and teacher. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in business and education, he has pursued this quest as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, as a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, as Chief Learning Officer at…

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TY MORROW - UNCLICKED 3:48:06

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One of the most powerful street riders to ride a BMX bike is in the Unclicked studio… Ty Morrow! Yeah, that’s right, Ty made his way to the studio to talk about everything from his early days riding, BMX wages, the ever-changing social media climate, video parts, signature part deals, mental health, and everything in between. We’ve also got special…

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Building a barbershop culture with Gino Maggio 28:36

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Gino Maggio is the owner and a barber behind the chair at The Barber Shop Tampa. But he’s not anyone’s boss: the other barbers rent chairs from him and contribute to decision-making for the business. In this episode, Gino chats with host Blake Reed Evans (who is also his loyal customer!) about barbershop culture including booth rentals, gender incl…

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When You Show Up for Yourself, Your World Changes | Shelbie Morgan #35 1:02:44

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"I had a lot of small victories, but it wasn't until I showed up as me completely that my world began to change." - Shelbie Morgan Shelbie Morgan is a force for good. Good purpose, good energy, good vibes, and good financial literacy. For several years, Shelbie worked in corporate marketing and social media, with her last corporate role in human re…