Best Kelli | COO Podcasts (2025)

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Building Communities That Matter with Kelly Baird, COO of the Behavior Technician Association 11:44

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What if success in ABA wasn't about competition—but about collaboration? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Kelly Baird - COO of the Behavior Technician Association, Co-Founder of The ABA Collab, and Founder of BWIBAAD - to talk about how she’s building some of the most mission-driven, community-focus…

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Scaling with Stability: Building Thriving Clinical Teams with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA 8:25

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar - an accomplished clinical and operational leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and applied behavior analysis. Dr. Aguilar shares powerful insights on how to scale clinical teams without losing stability, how behavioral scien…

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Victoria Browne - Recruiting Top Talent in Behavioral Health: Leadership, Culture, and Creative Sourcing 12:56

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Victoria Browne, Senior Sourcer and Behavioral Health Physician Recruiter at Family Care Center, to dive into the realities of recruiting in one of the most competitive sectors today. Victoria shares how her team fills clinics across multiple states, the hardest parts of attractin…

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How design drives successful companies, with Sarah Stein Greenberg 34:19

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Whether you’re building a new product from scratch, growing your team, or trying to find product market fit, every part of scaling a business has one thing in common. It needs to be well designed. That’s why we’re headed back to school this week – and learning from Stanford d.school executive director Sarah Stein Greenberg. She reveals strategies f…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Valerie Brock, Curriculum Director at Day of AI 39:28

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About Valerie Valerie Brock is the Curriculum Director at Day of AI, where she leads the development of engaging, age-appropriate AI literacy resources for educators and students. Before joining Day of AI, she served as a Computer Science Education Manager with NYC Public Schools, supporting teachers in integrating computer science across classroom…

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Operationalizing and De-Risking Positioning, with Mike Grinberg 34:52

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Points of Interest 1:10 – 2:03 – Introduction: Marcel welcomes Mike Grinberg, founder of Proofpoint Marketing, who specializes in helping boutique firms strengthen positioning to compete against large incumbents. 2:15 – 3:54 – Competing with “IBM”: Mike explains his role as helping boutique firms reduce client risk perception so they can win agains…

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The Truth About Executive Job Search with Chameleon Resumes' Lisa Rangel 56:23

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Are you an executive feeling stuck in your job search, rewriting your resume endlessly, or applying for roles that don't quite fit? You're not alone! In this episode of the Built On Purpose podcast, Max Hansen interviews Lisa Rangel, founder of Chameleon Resumes and a top career strategist. Discover the biggest misconceptions executives have about …

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Adam Ventura - Merging AI & ABA: Augmented Intelligence for a More Human Future 13:53

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In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Adam Ventura - Chairman & Co-Founder of Bueno Ventures and the driving force behind Intraverbal AI - to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field. Adam shares his journey from selling his first product at age seven, to teaching thousands…

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Dating is down. So why is Hinge thriving? with CEO Justin McLeod 26:07

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As young people report feeling lonelier and less connected than ever, the dating app Hinge is driving its users into real life, human experiences. CEO Justin McLeod returns to Rapid Response to share how the platform is combating digital fatigue amongst users, as well as navigating the risks and opportunities of AI in online dating. McLeod also exp…

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The bromance that rebuilt Detroit: Dan Gilbert and Mayor Mike Duggan 24:24

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As we gear up for our 2025 Masters of Scale Summit, we’re revisiting one of the stellar on-stage conversations that happened at the 2024 event. Hear Rocket Companies’ Dan Gilbert and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reveal how their unique public-private partnerships have transformed the struggling city into a growing hub for everything from tech companie…

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The insights that fuel SharkNinja’s biggest innovations 35:57

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From humble beginnings selling vacuums on late night informercials, SharkNinja has grown to a 6 billion dollar a year business. CEO Mark Barrocas joins host Jeff Berman to reveal how the company keeps coming up with hits like the Ninja Creami, why “educated consumers” are the backbone of their business, and how they’re navigating the shifting winds…

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A Woman Who Died And Came Back: Anita Moorjani EP 51 54:51

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What if the illness you fear most isn’t the real disease? In this episode of Things Your Mother Never Told You, I sit down with Anita Moorjani, who was once given just hours to live. In 2006, Anita fell into a coma from end-stage lymphoma—her organs shutting down, her family was told to say goodbye. But in the space between life and death, she disc…

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Insights from Europe on Global Competition, Talent, and AI, With Carson Pierce 40:16

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Points of Interest 0:00 – 0:17 – Opening: Marcel reflects on building production-level software using low-code tools without prior coding experience, setting the stage for a discussion on rapid change in the agency landscape. 1:01 – 3:40 – Conference Context & Audience: Marcel shares his experience at Web Summer Camp in Opatija, Croatia, hosted by …

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Amber Vaughan - Why Competition is a Fallacy in Behavioral Health 11:13

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Is competition in behavioral health real - or just a myth that’s hurting more than helping? In this powerful episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Amber Vaughan, CMO at Cornerstone Healing Center and a fierce advocate for ethical marketing, radical leadership, and meaningful disruption. Amber breaks down wh…

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Inside EOS Worldwide: Kelly Knight on Visionary–Integrator Success 58:32

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Are you an entrepreneur stuck in the chaos of growth, struggling to scale your company without losing your mind, your team, or your soul? Join Max Hansen as he sits down with Kelly Knight, President and Integrator of EOS Worldwide, to explore the secrets to leading with clarity, building with traction, and letting go of what's holding you back. Lea…

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Is it ‘economic Halloween’ in the US? with political economist Mark Blyth 36:16

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Zoom out from continuing tariff turmoil and Trump’s recent attacks on the Fed and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and you’ll see a broader new economic order is forming. Political economist and Brown University professor Mark Blyth joins Rapid Response to reveal why outdated models still underpin much of our economic understanding, and what we stil…

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Deepak Kumar & Naveen Chugh - Building Tech That Behavioral Health Actually Uses 16:33

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with co-founders Naveen Chugh and Deepak Kumar, a tech duo who’ve spent 13+ years solving operational challenges in the behavioral health space - from compliance to automation to client engagement. They dive into what it really takes to get clinicians to embrace new …

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Inside one of the world’s greatest fundraising operations 35:12

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When Rick Shadyac Jr. took over as CEO of the fundraising organization responsible for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, it was bringing in about 600 million a year. The recently retired leader joins host Jeff Berman to reveal how he built a fundraising machine that is now approaching 3 billion per year, and how that money will have a global i…

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Ep. 19: What a Biblically Based Business Actually Looks Like 11:58

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What does it really look like to build a biblically based business? In this episode, we’re walking through five foundational signs that your business is aligned with God’s Word — from how you make decisions to how you lead your team. This isn’t about perfection, but about obedience, stewardship, and faithfulness in every corner of your business. We…

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The Untapped Lever: Maximizing Agency Value Through People & Leadership, with James Friel 40:15

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Points of Interest 0:00 – 1:25 – Guest Introduction: Marcel welcomes James Friel, serial entrepreneur, investor, and leadership expert, to discuss building scalable, profitable businesses through effective operations and leadership. 1:26 – 3:08 – Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship: James shares his transition from aerospace and software eng…

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Josh Nelson - From Burnout to Business: Growing Ethical ABA Practices with Clarity and Compliance 10:40

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Josh Nelson, CXO and co-founder of ABA Impact, to talk about building ABA businesses that are ethical, compliant, and scalable - without sacrificing clinical values. Josh unpacks what he's learned from tens of thousands of conversations with clinician-entreprene…

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How to Hire a COO and Scale Your Business with Cameron Herold 47:27

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Unlock Exponential Growth with a World-Class COO | Cameron Herold (CEO Whisperer) on Building a Thriving Culture Is your business growth plateauing? Are you wearing too many hats and struggling to scale? This episode of the Build On Purpose podcast is your roadmap to building a leadership team that transforms your vision into reality. Max interview…

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Employers adapt to ICE raids and a workforce on edge 28:40

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As the Trump Administration ramps up mass deportations, the American Business Immigration Coalition is advocating for policy reform. Rebecca Shi leads the organization made up of 1,400 current and former CEOs, trade group leaders and more, who heavily rely on an immigrant workforce. Hear how uncertainty over immigration has disrupted daily business…

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#71 - Grant Alchin, Trilogy Hotels 1:03:19

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In the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler and co-host Michael Rodrigues are joined by Grant Alchin, an accomplished hospitality leader within the hotel industry.After two decades in senior operational roles with global operators IHG and Accor, and nearly a decade in asset management for listed entities, Grant co-founded Trilogy Hotels in …

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From Compliance to Competence: Allyson Wharam on Elevating ABA Training and Supervision 10:05

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What if your ABA training systems didn’t just check boxes - but actually built confident, competent clinicians? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Allyson Wharam, M.Ed., BCBA, the founder of Sidekick Learning, to explore how behavioral health organizations can rethink training, supervision, and clin…

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The new art and science of marketing, with Known’s Ross Martin and Kern Schireson 32:13

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When Ross Martin and Kern Schireson blended their companies in 2020 to form Known, they knew they wanted to throw out the old rule book about how to succeed in marketing. Now, they’re scaling fast and producing jaw-dropping results for clients. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how their success relies on innovative AI — and kind humans — workin…

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Ep. 18: How I Help Christian Women Build Kingdom-Aligned Businesses That Last 8:52

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Are you tired of carrying the full weight of your business on your shoulders? Wondering how to scale without burning out? In this episode of Level Eight with Kelli, I’m walking you through the exact ways I support Christian women business owners at every stage of growth—so you can see what’s possible when your operations and systems are fully align…

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Christina Gravina | Building Autonomy and Respect in ABA for Teens and Adults 8:57

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What does it look like when adults with disabilities are given real choice and dignity in their services? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, we sit down with Christina Gravina, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA - founder and CEO of BILT, Inc. - to explore a powerful, people-first approach to ABA and IDD services. Christina shares: Why she started BILT…

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The Women Who Fear The Truth: Kelly Brogan EP 50 1:06:52

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Have you ever swallowed your truth to avoid conflict? Said yes when your entire body was screaming no? So many women are taught to fear their own truth—to tuck it in, make it more digestible, less disruptive. But here's the truth: Self-abandonment in the name of kindness is not kindness. It’s quiet, daily betrayal. There’s a high cost to being the …

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The Most Common Agency Pricing Mistakes, With Kristen Kelly 26:01

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Points of Interest 0:00 – 0:13 – Introduction: Marcel Petitpas introduces the importance of pricing in agency profitability, emphasizing that even great delivery and project management can’t compensate for poor pricing strategy. 1:00 – 1:39 – The Problem with Pricing Guesswork: Kristen Kelly explains that most agencies lack a formal pricing framewo…

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Ep 17: The Core Values That Guide Level Eight Co. 7:15

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At Level Eight Co., everything we do is anchored in four core values: Work as Worship, Faithful Stewardship, Clarity & Order, and Renewal & Obedience. In this episode, Kelli shares the heart behind each value, why they matter, and how they shape the way she serves Christian women business owners. You’ll hear how these values influence every system …

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Rich Schefren on Avoiding the Traps of Online Entrepreneurship 1:08:36

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Unlocking Exponential Impact: Building a Business That Thrives Without You! Are you an entrepreneur building a cage instead of a company? Rich Schefren, the godfather of online business strategy, joins Max Hanson on the Built On Purpose podcast to reveal how to escape the trap and build a business that scales. Discover the secrets to strategic leve…

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Blocking AI crawlers to save the internet, with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince 33:01

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Cloudflare recently made headlines with breakthrough technology that stops AI companies from scraping online content with impunity. That’s major impact, since the company is involved in more than 20 percent of all online traffic. Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince joins Rapid Response to share how the new tools are poised to dramatically …

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Ep. 16: Faith Over Formula: What Changed After the She Speaks Conference 10:45

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In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind a shift you'll be seeing—what changed in my heart after a powerful conference, why I could no longer stay silent about my faith, and how God led me to rebuild my business from the inside out. For years, I’ve helped high-capacity women grow their companies with operational clarity—but behind the scenes, …

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Jeron Trotman | Building Community, Elevating BTs, and Redefining Leadership in ABA 8:31

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In this candid and powerful episode of Tim Talks, host Tim Zercher sits down with Jeron Trotman - founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis, ABAVerzus, the Behavior Technician Association, and co-founder of The ABA Collab. Jeron shares how he's reshaping the ABA landscape through authentic community-building, inclusive leadership, and systemic refo…

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Strategy Session: Advice from Elan Lee and Sarah Robb O’Hagan 29:41

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How do I learn to delegate? When is it time to expand? How can I find the right partners? Hear two iconic leaders – Sarah Robb O’Hagan and Elan Lee – take on real questions from early stage founders in our Masters of Scale Strategy Session. Robb O’Hagan has led iconic brands like Gatorade, Equinox and Exos. Lee is the founder and CEO of the game co…

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Ep. 15: Revenue Is Growing — So Why Does Everything Still Feel So Fragile? 9:08

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You’re hitting new revenue highs. Clients are coming in. The team is full. And yet… everything feels like it’s one step away from collapse. If stepping away for even a few days means missed deadlines, last-minute Slack messages, or stalled projects—your business isn’t scaling. It’s straining. In today’s episode, Kelli Rowan unpacks the critical dif…

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Ep. 14: What Is a Fractional COO — and Why You Probably Need One Sooner Than You Think 10:27

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You’ve crossed seven figures. You’ve built the team. You’ve refined the offer. And yet—everything still runs on you. If you're the glue holding your business together, you're not scaling. You're stalling. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on one of the most transformative (and misunderstood) roles in a scaling business: the Fractional COO. W…

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Dr. Summer Gainey | Personalizing Outcomes in ABA & Preparing for What’s Next 10:20

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Summer Gainey, BCBA-D, to explore what it really means to lead outcomes-driven care without losing sight of personalization. Summer shares how her team balances data with human connection, why meaningful goals don’t always fit neatly into a report, and how her policy…

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How to create a ‘transcendent’ career, with author Suzy Welch 33:38

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NYU Stern School of Business professor Suzy Welch has designed a framework – “Becoming You” – to help you figure out how to build a career that aligns with your values. She joins host Jeff Berman to dig into what happens when those values are in conflict and how to navigate the fundamental misalignment between Gen Z and the rest of the workforce. T…

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Ep. 13: Why Over-Optimizing Your Business Is Quietly Killing Growth 9:20

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You’ve been told to optimize everything — your time, your tools, your team. But here’s what most high-performing CEOs eventually learn the hard way: A hyper-optimized business isn’t a strong one. It’s a brittle one. In this episode, I’m challenging the efficiency-at-all-costs mindset that’s quietly killing momentum in 7- and 8-figure businesses. Yo…

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ThriveinEDU Live with guest Frederick "Rick" Ballew 35:21

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Learn more about Frederick: Frederick "Rick" is an ISTE Certified Educator, Trainer, and ISTE Certified Instructional Leader, a Google for Education Champion that is a member of the Certified Innovator (#NYC19 cohort), Trainer, and Coach communities, the founder and leader of GEG Minnesota Metro Area, a GEG Mentor, a co-president of CSTA-MN, a Micr…

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Recurring Revenue, More Freedom: Navigating the "Let's Build a SaaS" Trap, With Stephen Neville 38:43

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Points of Interest 0:00 – 1:05 – Introduction: Marcel introduces Stephen Neville, CEO of BugHerd, highlighting his background in agency work and his transition into running a SaaS company that helps agencies streamline QA and client feedback. 2:24 – 3:10 – The Dream of SaaS: Marcel and Stephen discuss the allure many agency owners feel toward build…

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Ep. 12: Your Growth Isn’t a Strategy — It’s a Series of Lucky Breaks (And It’s About to Break You) 11:31

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Most 7- and 8-figure businesses didn’t scale by design—they scaled by hustle, timing, and talent. But what got you here won’t get you there. In this episode, Kelli Rowan dives deep into why momentum without intentional operational strategy is a ticking time bomb for your business—and how to stop the chaos before it breaks you. You’ll learn how to i…

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Henry Xie | Elevating Human Work Through Automation in ABA 8:34

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy Zercher sits down with Henry Xie, Founder and CEO of Simple Fractal, to explore how automation is transforming the ABA space. Henry shares how his team builds trust in a competitive market, why his hiring process prioritizes second-career coders, and what it really means to "elevate human work." Fr…

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Coffee with Max: The End of Job Boards, Smarter Hiring & The Who Not How Mindset 43:53

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Is your hiring process stuck in the past? ⏳ Max Hansen dives into the death of job boards like CareerBuilder and Monster, and what this means for the future of executive hiring. Learn how to shift from outdated, high-volume strategies to high-trust, strategic approaches that attract top talent and ensure a better fit for your organization. Plus, di…

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From Colbert to Trump’s WSJ lawsuit, Axios’ Sara Fischer on media turmoil 28:30

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It’s been one of the most consequential weeks ever in the media business, from CBS’ Stephen Colbert cancellation, and Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, to Congress clawing back more than $1 billion in funding from PBS and NPR. Axios’ Media Correspondent Sara Fischer joins Rapid Response to cut through the conspiracy theories and unpa…

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Ep. 11: Your Team Is Not Your Problem — It’s Your Lack of Operational Maturity 14:34

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You hired smart, capable people. You pay them well. You’ve invested hours into onboarding, training, and managing—so why are you still catching errors, solving problems, and holding the business together with sheer willpower at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday? The answer might surprise you: It’s not your team—it’s your operational maturity. In this episode, Ke…

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Ep 10: The Crushing Cost of Invisible Dysfunction — Why Your Business Is Leaking Profits, Energy, and Your Sanity Without You Even Seeing It 9:02

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You’ve scaled the revenue. Built the team. Put in the hours. But something still isn’t working. Projects stall. Clients pull away. Your team seems tired—and you’re left feeling like the only one holding it all together. This isn’t just “a rough patch.” It’s invisible dysfunction—the hidden operational chaos silently draining your profits, your time…

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Jeff Thompson | From Franchise Mogul to Autism Advocate: Building Clinics That Actually Work 22:09

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Jeff Thompson went from selling 350+ franchises around the world to radically changing lives in the autism space. In this candid episode of Tim Talks, Jeff shares how his own mental health journey - and eventual autism diagnosis - reshaped everything he believed about success, leadership, and impact. Host Timothy Zercher dives into Jeff’s leadershi…