Most self-employed people never set out to become CEOs — it just happens. One day you’re working for yourself, the next you’re responsible for everything, everywhere, all at once. That shift creates a ceiling: you’re stuck as the bottleneck in your own business, trading freedom for frustration. On Be the CEO, Adam Hurd and Tom Marino open the curtain on what it really takes to cross the bridge from being “accidental CEOs” to becoming intentional CEOs — at work and at home. This is not a high ...
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Welcome to Contenders Wanted where we’re working relentlessly to solve our money problems without sacrificing what’s most important in life. We know money won’t solve our problems, but we don't want money to be THE problem. Cause for us it’s faith, family, and finances, in that order. So, how do we adopt the thoughts and behaviors that enable us to wisely take advantage of the opportunities before us, all while sifting out financial mis-information and not losing sight of our true priorities ...
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Hosts: Ari - http://twitter.com/FFesq Jewban - http://twitter.com/IAmJewban Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2bcQALs iTunes: http://apple.co/2bQ8poh Welcome to the Zig Zag Fantasy Football Podcast. A podcast that helps dissect the complex decisions we face in this season in Fantasy Football with an eye to the contrarian view, in order to help dominate your draft and win your league.
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"We are The Bitcoin Nomad Family. Cheeky & provocative. Free & Independent. Decentralised yet connected to the world. You do not talk about money? We do it and ask the questions that no one asks! NoMad's can do everything - even the impossible!"
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Rebelpreneur is a podcast created for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners who are ready to go against the grain, who embrace the contrarian view point to get a different result for themselves and their business. If you are looking for ACTIONABLE advice to build and grow your company from leading experts, then listen the Rebelpreneur podcast to get the most cutting edge business tactics that actually work. Each episode brings you a successful Entrepreneur who shares their up’s ...
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Thoughts N The Dark is an infusion of music & revelation, exploring the recesses of the mind of Inside Nianda Speaks, a Kongoman poet residing in the United States. Along his journey and search for truth, Nianda shares his experiences with the amazing people he has encountered, and with a contrarian point of view, Nianda contributes alternative opinions on life, politics, and relationships, and truth. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Anything said on this podc ...
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This is Cerebral, a podcast by Bhaskar Thakur in which he shares his reflections on various random topics that he comes across by consuming quality content. Programming since the age 10, Bhaskar Thakur is a teenage entrepreneur and voracious reader. His point of view on topics are mainly influenced by statistics and are mostly contrarian.
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Join controversial scholar and author Michael Hoffman on a stimulating and edifying excursion into forbidden and suppressed history covering an extraordinary range of subjects and topics. Revisionist History® is a registered trademark of Independent History and Research, Box 849, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816. All Rights Reserved.
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Stocks-in-Depth thoroughly examines the fundamentals of reasonably valued high-quality small and mid-cap growth companies. It is produced by GARP Research, a provider of equity research to institutions including many of the most well-known fund managers for over 20 years. GARP is known for its granular modelling of business lines and in-depth assessment of competition and served markets. Stocks-in-Depth searches for value and growth by researching stocks that may be out of favor, or where a ...
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We see The Sci-Fi Christian, in all its iterations, as being about the collision between faith and nerdom. We believe that good genre fiction is about more than just entertainment. We seek to engage with the themes and philosophies behind our favorite stories, wrestling with the big ideas within speculative fiction. We’re unabashedly nerdy and unabashedly Christian. Even if your faith background differs from ours, we look forward to interacting with you at The Sci-Fi Christian!
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Conversations with leading entrepreneurs, non-profit founders, award winning designers, educators, artists and everything else in between. We dig deep into their stories, have honest conversations about how they made their ideas come to life and the lessons learned along the way.
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In this episode, we uncover why progress stalls even when effort is high and why the real issue is rarely behavior. Instead, it’s the hidden beliefs quietly shaping how you act, decide, and show up in your business and life. Through real client examples, personal stories, and practical analogies, this conversation breaks down how outdated or unexam…
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Episode 1217: Kooky Christmas: If Anyone Builds It
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42:22Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono A Pascal’s Wager for the future of AI. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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Episode 1216: Kooky Christmas: The Nine Days Of Christmas
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41:49Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Kooky Christmas season is back, and this time we uncover the unsettling combination of the technological, the material, and the occult. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at feedback@thescifichris…
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In this reflective and honest episode, we explore what it really means to choose your next chapter in life — especially when certainty is missing. Through personal stories, business decisions, and long-term commitments, this conversation breaks down why confusion often appears right before clarity, and why discomfort is usually a signal that meanin…
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Episode 1215: Previewing A Nuanced View On AI
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24:32Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono This is a preview episode to our upcoming episode in which Ben will reveal why he started using AI. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Why Smart Leaders Make Unpopular Decisions
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25:20In this episode, we explore why the best leaders are willing to make decisions that aren’t popular but are necessary for long-term success. Using real-world examples from business, leadership, sports, and history, this conversation breaks down why comfort, familiarity, and fear often stop people from making the changes they know they need to make. …
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The Hidden Skill That Fixes Your Focus, Energy, and Productivity
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40:40In this unexpectedly deep episode of The Atomic Business Coaching Podcast, Tom and Adam unpack the real reason entrepreneurs lose focus, drain their energy, and struggle to stay productive — even when they’re in their zone of genius. What begins with a chaotic dog interruption unfolds into a powerful exploration of attention management, flow states…
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How To Find Your Rhythm Again (And Get Unstuck Fast)
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36:20In this grounded and introspective episode of Be The CEO, Tom Marino and Adam Hurd explore what it really means to lose — and then rediscover — your rhythm during seasons of transition. What begins with a story about unexpected humanity turns into a powerful discussion about ambition, choices, daily structure, energy management, and why entrepreneu…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono This may be our most controversial Listener-Voted Poll yet! VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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You are about to hear a performance of my radio play, "Two Cheers for the Talmud." It is enacted by actors whose performance has been augmented by artificial intelligence. The questions, responses and rejoinders voiced by the imaginary interviewers were scripted by this writer, based on many conversations and interviews I have had over the years wi…
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Episode 1213: The Book Poster: Multiple Book Catch-Up
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19:13Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, “Naked Lunch” by William S. Burroughs, “Rabbit, Run” by John Updike, and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” by James Baldwin. Then, we discuss which books we will be reading next from The Book Poster. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.pa…
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Where Would Holders Be Today Had They Hedged?
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43:482025 just delivered one of the fastest $2 trillion+ wipeouts in crypto history. Bitcoin gave back its entire YTD gain in six weeks, ETH bled harder, and countless founders watched 30-40% of their runway evaporate while they clung to the “digital gold” mantra. For today's episode, I once again sat down with Patrick Wood, CEO of DelphX, to explore wh…
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The Hardest Skill in Business (Nobody Teaches This)
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35:39In this episode of The Atomic Business Coaching Podcast, hosts Tom Marino and Adam Hurd dive deep into the real engine behind business success: meaningful connection. What begins as a light conversation about Thanksgiving traditions, nightlife, and family quickly evolves into a powerful exploration of why the hardest skill in business is *learning …
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono There’s a new show on Apple TV+ called “Pluribus,” and we may be done discussing it week by week. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Was there a recent change to Catholic teaching on Marian dogma? VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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The Hardest Part of Leadership (and How to Survive It)
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33:23In this emotionally powerful episode of The Atomic Business Coaching Podcast, hosts Tom Marino and Adam Hurd open up about one of the most difficult realities of leadership: how to survive when life hits harder than your workload. What begins as a conversation about stress, surgery, and personal strain quickly evolves into a deep exploration of res…
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The Lonely Chapter: How Music, Mindset, and Meaning Fuel Business Growth
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36:45In this episode of The Atomic Business Coaching Podcast, hosts Tom Marino and Adam Hurd dive deep into the real conversations that inspire growth, creativity, and purpose in business and life. What starts as a light chat about music evolves into a powerful dialogue about emotional connection, self-awareness, and the transformative journey of entrep…
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Episode 1210: Pluribus: Season 1: Episodes 1 And 2
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11:56Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono There’s a brand-new show on Apple TV+ called “Pluribus,” and we have mixed feelings about it. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Episode 1209: The SFC Time Loop: The Theology Of Purgatory
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29:55Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono As we prepare to start Dante’s “Purgatorio,” we discuss the Catholic view of Purgatory itself. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono It’s the 5-year anniversary of our first viewing of the 2019 film, “Cats,” and the group got back together to watch it again! VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Self-Independent thanks to Bitcoin, at the age of 19
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29:51In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Schnuartz, a Bitcoin Security Enthusiast, Hardware Wallet Builder, Einundzwanzig Tutorial Guy, and President of the Specter Association. Today, we dive into the DIY Specter hardware wallets – why building it yourself = ultimate privacy. How the big touchscreens makes it dead simple, and how a whole…
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The Work Is the Goal: Stop Overthinking and Start Doing
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26:39In this episode of the Be The CEO Podcast, hosts Tom Marino and Adam Hurd dive into two powerful ideas shaping business and mindset today: Loving the process more than the destination Why confidence is a decision backed by action Drawing inspiration from Alex Hormozi’s philosophy and a thought-provoking post by Yousef L. Alame, Tom and Adam break d…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we discuss movies from 40 years ago! VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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In this insightful episode of Be the CEO, hosts Adam Hurd and Tom Marino dive deep into what it really means to “be the CEO” — not as a title, but as a mindset. They redefine CEO as Commitment, Effort, and Obsession, exploring how these three traits are essential for leading both your life and your business with purpose and passion. Key Topics Cove…
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In this episode of Be the CEO, Adam Thomas Hurd and Tom Marino dive deep into two powerful ideas that define what it really means to be the CEO of your business, your time, and your life. They tackle the long-debated concept of work-life balance versus work-life harmony, revealing why striving for balance can actually hold entrepreneurs back. The c…
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Episode 1206: The Smashing Machine: Movie Review
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20:36Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Two worlds collide as one of Ben’s favorite film studios produced a movie starring one of Matt’s favorite actors. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Turning Fear Into Fuel & The Power of Listening
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18:57In this episode of Be the CEO, Tom Marino and Adam Hurd explore two of the most overlooked yet powerful drivers of success for self-employed people: fear and listening. Whether you’re running your own business, trying to scale, or just struggling to get unstuck, this episode dives into how to transform the very things that scare or hold you back in…
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Why the smart money takes a contrarian view on Crypto Risk
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Episode 1205: The Criterion Challenge: High And Low
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21:39Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono This time for The Criterion Challenge, we discuss the film “High and Low” by Akira Kurosawa. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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In this episode, Tom Marino and Adam Hurd dive deep into what it really means to step out of self-employment and into true CEO leadership—at work and at home. What We Cover in This Episode: The trap of self-employment: Why so many business owners simply create a new prison for themselves instead of finding freedom. Gary Vee’s challenge: “If you wan…
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Hoffman's Revisionist News & Views: Oct. 2, 2025
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56:15Revisionist historian Michael Hoffman discusses current events for Oct. 2 including the Gaza flotilla, Trump's militarism, the depravity of Pope Leo XIV, and the revolutionary American Founding principle that error has rights.By Michael Hoffman
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Episode 1204: The Book Poster: The Big Sleep
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18:21Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review “The Big Sleep” by Raymond Chandler, and then we discuss which books we will be reading next from The Book Poster. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at feedback@thescif…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Ben is here for some of the Listener Feedback. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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In this episode of the Be the CEO Podcast, Tom and Adam dive into two powerful ideas that every business owner needs to hear: working less but more effectively, and the importance of small beginnings. Drawing inspiration from Gary Vaynerchuk and Justin Welsh, they share personal stories, client examples, and practical insights on shifting from bein…
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From Skills to Systems: Why You Can’t Do It Alone
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20:10In this episode, Tom and Adam take a new direction with Be the CEO Podcast. Each week they’ll bring you content from top voices in entrepreneurship and leadership—posts they love, disagree with, or find thought-provoking—and break it down through the lens of their own experience. This week’s discussion highlights two powerful posts from Dan Martell…
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From Growing a Business to Leading One: Shifting Mindset, Scaling, and Staying Present
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26:58In this episode of Be The CEO, Adam and Tom dive into the mindset shifts required to go from simply growing a business to truly leading one. They answer questions posed by their assistant, Gary, based on real conversations with clients, challenges in their own business, and lessons learned through years of coaching entrepreneurs. From tackling limi…
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Episode 1202: The Criterion Challenge: Throne Of Blood
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20:48Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono This time for The Criterion Challenge, we discuss the films “Throne of Blood,” “M,” “Safety Last,” “F For Fake,” and “Summertime.” VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at feedback@thescifichristian.…
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The Intentional CEO Podcast: From Accidental to Intentional Leadership
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34:26In this first episode of the Intentional CEO Podcast, Tom and Adam reintroduce their mission: helping entrepreneurs move from being accidental CEOs—overworked and reactive—to intentional CEOs who lead with clarity, agency, and purpose. Drawing on four decades of combined experience and four years of partnership, they dive into the real challenges b…
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Tomek; Why Bitcoin Communities are the Future!
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29:57Dive into the world of Bitcoin with Tomek, a passionate Bitcoiner, organiser of the Bitcoin FilmFest, and visionary behind freedom-oriented projects like the Bitcoin District. In this episode, we explore his rabbit-hole story, and how he got the idea for the Bitcoin FilmFest and the bitcoin District. Tomek also shares his expertise on Bitcoin’s imp…
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Episode 1201: The Book Poster: Under The Volcano AND The Day Of The Locust
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28:14Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review two books from The Book Poster. We start with “Under the Volcano” by Malcolm Lowry, and then discuss “The Day of the Locust” by Nathanael West. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback,…
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Burnout, Boredom, and Building Systems: Becoming the CEO Your Business Needs
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20:29In this episode, Tom and Adam dive deep into one of the biggest challenges new and accidental CEOs face—confusing burnout with boredom. They unpack why hustle isn’t a badge of honor but a warning sign, how being the bottleneck stunts growth, and why systems—not endless motivation—are the true foundation of sustainable success. From decision-making …
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Episode 1200: The History Of The Sci-Fi Christian: Season Six
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1:11:30Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono We continue our reflections on each year of the show. In this episode, Season Six! VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected].…
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Stop Firefighting, Start Forecasting: The CEO Shift That Changes Everything
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21:49In this episode, Tom and his co-host dive deep into the real challenges entrepreneurs face when running their businesses — from burnout and chaos to flimsy business models and the trap of being “busy.” Fresh off their recent Accidental CEO Workshop, they share the powerful lessons learned working with a unique group of business owners, highlighting…
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Accidental CEO? Here’s How to Take Back Control
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21:28In this episode, Tom and Adam tackle one of the biggest challenges small business owners face — getting stuck in the role instead of stepping into the CEO mindset. They share real-world client stories, personal insights, and practical strategies for breaking free from overwhelm, reclaiming your authority, and running your business like a true leade…
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Alex J. Eser: Is Strategy B the right way for Bitcoin?
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1:06:50Is Michael Saylor's Strategy B the right way for Bitcoin? Well if you think so, then join us today for an insightful episode with Alex J. Eser, founder and managing director of Global Commerce Media and author of Monetary Anarchy: The Separation of Money and State. In this conversation, we dive into Alex’s Bitcoin-Journey, and his expertise in Bitc…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Which films and television series will Ben recommend to Matt? VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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The Quiet Cost of Control: Breaking Free as an Accidental CEO
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17:36In this episode, Tom and Adam dive into a challenge most entrepreneurs don’t even realize they’re facing—the quiet tax of control. From refusing to delegate to fearing the business will collapse without them, accidental CEOs often unknowingly sabotage their own growth. The conversation covers: • Why taking a vacation every 90 days isn’t a luxury—it…
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Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono Which movies did we love that the general audience tends to hate? VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at [email protected] The Sci-Fi Christian
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From Accidental CEO to Intentional Leader: Calculating Risk, Celebrating Wins & Staying Focused
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23:44In this real and raw episode, Tom and Adam peel back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes journey of creating a podcast as accidental CEOs—and why it’s okay to still be figuring things out after 130+ episodes. They dive deep into the mindset shifts needed to thrive as a business owner, why calculated risk is essential, and how to balance commitment…
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Episode 1197: The Book Poster: I, Claudius
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14:42Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono In this episode, we review “I, Claudius” by Robert Graves, and then we discuss which books we will be reading next from The Book Poster. VOTE FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE TOPIC HERE: www.patreon.com/thescifichristian?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss To send in your Listener Feedback, write us at feedback@thescifichri…
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