Best Mark Iverson Podcasts (2025)

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Does Nucor's Ken Iverson Belong on the Mount Rushmore of CEOs? 54:05

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I'm calling Ken Iverson the Alan Mulally of CEOs in the 1980s and 1990s. "Plain Talk" by Ken Iverson is one of my favorite business books, despite its lack of self-congratulation and the absence of so-called transformational management concepts. Instead, this is a book about how people were treated, the concept of decentralization, bonus structures…

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Let's Add Some Financial Fiction With That Frappuccino 31:56

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Can you name a work of fiction that centered around a stock picker? Alternatively, can you provide three fictional titles related to personal finance? If both answers are no, this episode provides a brief synopsis of four works of fiction revolving around personal finance and investing. One of the titles is new. Three have been written in the past …

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Meet a Writer From One of Those Old Glossy Annual Reports 45:59

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Many in the magazine industry will tell you on the mountaintops that print is not dead. Try telling that to the writers who used to produce those beautiful glossy annual reports that are now published in the form of PDF documents. Robert Roth is making his first-ever appearance on a podcast to discuss how an annual report writer secures gigs, the t…

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Valuation 8.0 57:08

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Every financial executive should either have the book Valuation or have it on their physical or digital bookshelf in their antilibrary. CFO Bookshelf is thrilled and honored to have the lead author of all eight editions of this foundational book on valuation, which is used in many financial curricula around the nation on college campuses. In this c…

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Lead by Greatness 54:28

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In CFO Bookshelf's 250th episode, we feature a book that embodies the heart and soul of what this show stands for. The book is Lead by Greatness by our guest, David Lapin. During this conversation, David addresses eight vital leadership traits, defining a spiritual fingerprint and why it matters, the reason the Siberian prisoner perished and what i…

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You Are an IP Company 1:00:27

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Why has Taylor Swift trademarked her and her cats' names? And how does she protect the approximately three hundred trademarks she owns? As Kary Oberbrunner tells us, we're just like Taylor in that we're all IP companies. In this engaging conversation about IP, we learn about Instant IPᴵᴾ, the role blockchain plays in IP, the reason good fences make…

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It's Not About the Coffee 53:56

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We have read many stories about the magical growth of Starbucks. However, did you know that one of its first presidents had a background in furniture sales and did not hold a college degree? Our guest is the author of It's Not About the Coffee, and Howard Behar saw store units grow from a small handful to more than 15,000 during his two stints as o…

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What Are Visual Thinking Tools? 46:41

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As my consulting practice started taking off about twenty years ago, I started reading everything I could by Fred Nickols, who blogged regularly for the software vendor, SmartDraw. Fred's articles were short, to the point, and always included a simple visual framework that was easy to comprehend. I ultimately read every post on that blog. Fred is a…

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Beyond the Boxes and Lines with a Chief People Officer 41:41

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We live in a small business world where the Chief Fractional Officer is becoming indispensable. Before even considering hiring the Fractional Sales Manager, the Fractional Marketing Officer, or even the Fractional CFO, I'd start one hundred percent of the time with the Fractional Chief People Officer. Susannah Robinson has worked in big-company HR …

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My Favorite John Wooden Coaching Basketball Story 9:08

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I'm betting that over half the CFO Bookshelf listenership participate in an NCAA tournament basketball pool at the office. Accordingly, I thought I'd share a story from a basketball legend I don't think I've ever heard retold from a leadership expert during a speaking event. I end this special episode on my three favorite basketball movies. What ar…

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Warren Buffett's Early Investments 40:33

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Before I start reading a book on Warren Buffett, and there are many, I want to know if this book has been written before—the ones where the narratives essentially state the same thing about Buffett's investing style. In the case of Brett Gardner's new book on Buffett, he checks all the boxes of a fascinating investment book. It's informative, inspi…

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A Pragmatic Approach to Sensemaking 46:50

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When I first experienced the Cynefin Framework in an HBR article many years ago, I never tried to adapt it to my work until I interviewed Bryce Hoffman, author of American Icon and Red Teaming, a few years ago. While Bryce made the Cynefin Framework seem more understandable and accessible, Kevin Eikenberry has gone further to show leaders how to ac…

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The Rise and Fall of the Match King 56:38

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CFO Bookshelf had never heard of Ivar Kreuger until the former Managing Director of CFO.com suggested we discuss the book, The Match King. Andy Burt joins Mark Gandy to explain why Ivar Kreuger is a financial mastermind worthy of studying and what led to his downfall. At one time, Kreuger was worth billions in today's dollars, but his empire, built…

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The World's First Stock Exchange 47:17

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I recently came across a book that's been out for over 10 years by an exceptional and tenacious researcher and an engaging writer, Lodewijk Petram. His book, The World's First Stock Exchange, might be the first to explore how early investors first bought and traded shares of the VOC of this next stock exchange. The founding of the Dutch East India …

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Socialite DK: From Football w/Allen Iverson to Celebrity Promoter & Beating Cancer 1:02:39

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Exclusive Interview with Socialite DK! 🚨 From playing high school football alongside Allen Iverson to becoming one of Hampton Roads' top celebrity promoters, Socialite DK has built an unforgettable journey. But his biggest battle wasn’t on the field or in the entertainment industry—it was beating cancer. 💪🎗️ In this episode of Eighty or Eighty Thou…

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The Making of Modern Corporate Finance 51:41

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When I think of the CFO's role, a few questions emerge: What will we invest in and reinvest in? How will we finance those investments? What about risk management? And what is the role of corporate governance in these activities? Not only does Don Chew answer those questions in his new book, but he also gives a name to all of his answers - corporate…

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It's Time to Start Loving Mondays Again 39:51

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A financial executive no longer loved Mondays until a health scare changed his mindset a few years ago. Ron Monteiro is a financial expert who coaches other leaders. His book is Love Mondays: A Proven Process to Bring Joy Back into Your Work Week and Life. Ron teaches us four simple steps to becoming Monday Mavericks. He then outlines seven clever …

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The Pig, The Lipstick & the Playbook of Champions 50:44

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When John Rossman is not busy delivering keynote addresses to large audiences or consulting with brands we recognize, he still finds time to write. John is making his third appearance on the show after our conversations about two of his other books: The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. John's newest project is a 54-page manifesto entitled The Pig…

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More Than a SoftBank Money Trap 1:04:44

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One book critic has asked readers of The Money Trap to imagine Michael Lewis as the President of a multinational investment holding company. Instead, Alok Sama is that person after working for Morgan Stanley for sixteen years. In this sometimes lighthearted but philosophical tome, occasionally sprinkled with dark humor and cleverness, Alok shares h…

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Practice Makes Profit 48:28

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David is a dermatologist whose practice can't seemingly make the money it should be. David meets a great accountant named Graham. Graham is a TOC bottleneck specialist for all types of businesses, not just manufacturing. He speaks and teaches his clients in a way that is easy to understand and can quickly implement the ideas. That's the storyline o…

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10: Highway to History #10 - A Very Biased History of the Lynching of Black Americans 1:31:27

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After the Civil War concluded in 1865, and the failure of Reconstruction in the South, the white citizens of the southern states unleashed a system of race based terrorism on black Americans so severe it caused The Great Migration northward, wherein black southerners emigrated in mass to northern cities and towns to start new lives. In the North, t…

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9: Highway to History #9 - LA Fires, TikTok Ban, & RIP President Carter 1:10:54

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Thank you to the Trendy Dads for their cover of The B-52's "Private Idaho." This week Mark and London dive into more current events such as the tragic New Orleans terrorist attack, the Las Vegas cyber truck attack, the Resnick family and how they tie to the Los Angeles fires, the upcoming TikTok ban, the passing of President Jimmy Carter and his hu…

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Mythbusting Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman and Other Financial Gurus with David McKnight 43:24

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When I think of Dave Ramsey, the elimination of debt and whole life insurance policies quickly spring to mind. In addition to his demonization of universal policies, were you aware of his 8-12 rule for retirement? David McKnight joins the show to discuss the 4 percent rule for retirement, annuities, and cash-basis insurance plans based on math, pra…

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8: Highway to History #8 - United CEO, the Fall of Assad & Drones Over Jersey 1:28:04

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We got away from following a specific subject matter this episode and focused on some relevant topics in the news right now. Between the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO, the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, UFO's spotted over New Jersey, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, there's a lot of history in the making happening befor…

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The Bottleneck Detective 57:50

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What would happen if a business-minded Encylopedia Brown entered the busy line of movie patrons waiting impatiently for soda and popcorn? This perspective guided Clarke Ching in writing his latest book, The Bottleneck Detective. It offers a straightforward and enjoyable reading experience, focusing on identifying bottlenecks and understanding their…

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Episode 43: Jeff Barth, PhD, John Edward Fowler Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences 53:50

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Dr. Jeff Barth, the creator of sport concussion research, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking work that has reshaped athlete safety worldwide. From his roots in New Jersey playing basketball and lacrosse to founding the UVA Brain Injury and Sports Concussion Institute, Dr. Barth shares his journey, his impact on professional sports, and his visi…

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7: Highway to History #7 - UFO Hearings and Investigations Part 2 1:01:58

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Do UAPs, better known as UFOs, exist? Have they flown over the Boise Foothills? The possibility exists many say and the Boise area and Idaho happen to be hot-spots for unexplained phenomena. Project Sign started in 1948 and was succeeded by Project Grudge the following year, both projects were eclipsed by the more famous Project Blue Book in 1952. …

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Pause to Think 58:06

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Are you fan of Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, or Richard Thaler? Have you enjoyed books like Fooled by Randomness, Factfulness, or Thinking in Bets? If so, you may want to read Jaime Lester's new book, Pause to Think, about cognitive biases. Jaime's concise book is engaging, memorable, and accessible. It features over thirty mental and conceptual mod…

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6: Highway to History #6 - UFO Hearings and Investigations Part 1 1:01:31

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Do UAPs, better known as UFOs, exist? Have they flown over the Boise Foothills? The possibility exists many say and the Boise area and Idaho happen to be hot-spots for unexplained phenomena. Project Sign started in 1948 and was succeeded by Project Grudge the following year, both projects were eclipsed by the more famous Project Blue Book in 1952. …

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AI Mastery Simplified for Finance Professionals 48:52

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Glenn Hopper's newest book is AI Mastery for Finance Professionals, but the content is also for CEOs, board members, and all other organizational leaders. We keep the topics pragmatic, applicable, and example-centric in this conversation. We'll also discover what Glenn means by saying, "AI will not replace people. People who use AI will replace tho…

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The Three Domains of Leadership with Willie Pietersen 58:58

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One of the best books I've read on leadership in several years is by a former big-company CEO who is now a professor. Willie Pietersen's third book is Leadership - The Inside Story. In this fast-moving conversation, we hear about how Nelson Mandela learned, unlearned, and relearned the central tenets of philosophy and leadership well before his vis…

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The HP Way 54:32

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When I think of HP, three things quickly emerge in my mind: Deskjet and laser printers, the 12C calculator, and David Packard's The HP Way. The HP Way is one of my top 25 books written by CEOs. In this conversation, we're rolling with a book club format with a special guest who writes book summaries on his blog. Dan Lebrero is a software engineer b…

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Better Tech and Communication Strategies for Zoom Calls with Cat Mulvihill 43:36

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Cat Mulvihill is becoming a rising YouTube star with her video content focused on communication and presentation skills, including technology, Zoom, and personal knowledge management systems. This conversation teaches us what sets the best professionals apart from the rest on their Zoom calls. We gain insights on the best mics, videocams, and other…

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Episode 42: Geoff Manley, MD, PhD, Chief of Neurosurgery at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Professor and Vice Chairman of Neurological Surgery at UCSF 51:19

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In this episode, we explore the inspiring path of Dr. Geoff Manley—Chief of Neurosurgery at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Vice Chair of Neurological Surgery at UCSF. Dr. Manley shares how growing up in Kentucky with a love for fixing things shaped his unique journey into medicine. Dr. Manley’s work spans groundbreaking TBI research,…

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5: Highway to History #5 - Assassinations From Idaho to Yemen 1:41:03

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For as long as humans have formed civilizations, and probably before, we have assassinated our leaders. Some deserved what they got, while others did not, but then again, opinions - even educated ones - are relative. It was a shame, I think most non-shitty humans can say, that Adolph Hitler never was assassinated though attempts were made, while th…

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One Day I'll Work for Myself 48:04

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If you work for yourself or would like to, have you ever thought about whose shoulders you are standing on, especially if you decide to have no employees? Ben Waterhouse is a professor and faculty director at the University of North Carolina. His research interests include deciphering how self-employment became a key to personal fulfillment, a cent…

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4: Highway to History #4 - The Truth About The Amityville Horror and The Warrens 1:29:48

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Recorded on September 18, 2024. There are a few foundational horror movies that live in the cultural consciousness of America, films that shocked and frightened the more innocent population of the United States of the past. The Exorcist awakened the fear of demons among us, not to mention within us, in 1973, while the Texas Chainsaw Massacre made t…

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3: Highway to History #3 - Crabbing, Cocaine and The Truth About The Deadliest Catch 1:30:20

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Our guest Phillips Hayman is an HONEST mechanic that I myself use! He can be reached at: (208) 421-0895. There's a mystique surrounding crabbers and fishermen risking it all in some of the most dangerous environments on earth to reel in a good catch. From fishing for Salmon in far north-coastal Alaska, to crabbing for kings in the Bering Sea, you n…

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Competing on Customer Personalization 59:59

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Have you ever wondered how Amazon, Netflix, and Starbucks started their customer personalization programs? What was the starting point? What were the costs? Who was involved? The co-authors answer these questions in the very readable Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. Mark Abraham and David Edelman explain that personalization is not…

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Episode 41: Carolyn Emery, Professor and Chair of the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, University of Calgary 35:01

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carolyn Emery, a leading expert in injury prevention in youth sports and concussion research. Growing up in Ottawa, Dr. Emery's love for sports ranging from alpine ski racing to water polo fueled her career in physiotherapy, which later sparked her transition into injury epidemiology. Hear how her journey from …

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2: Highway to History #2 - Ruby Ridge & The Conspiracy Pyramid 1:57:24

11M ago1:57:24

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Recorded August 23, 2024. Join writer/historian Mark Iverson and writer/history-enthusiast London Talbot as they discuss the nuance of history. This episode we have our first guest, Timothy Guill, a historian, a lecturer at Boise State University, a father, a veteran, as well as an expert in conspiracies in the United States and the psychology behi…

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1: Highway to History #1 - America is Complicated 54:47

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Recorded August 14, 2024. Join writer/historian Mark Iverson and writer/history-enthusiast London Talbot as they discuss the nuance of history. This episode covers topics like Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers, the genocide of Indigenous Americans, the complexity of Abraham Lincoln, and a little about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Hist…

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The Private Equity Playbook Keeps Getting Better 46:22

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If you were to ask me about my favorite book on private equity, I would say The Private Equity Playbook by Adam Coffey. The book is easy to read, the math is simple and impactful, and the stories are based on a former CEO who understands the intricacies behind private equity. Adam has released the second edition of this book, which is about 20 perc…

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Episode 40: Jiří Dvořák, MD, Renowned Czech-Swiss Neurologist and Former FIFA Chief Medical Officer 1:04:31

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In this episode, we sit down with Czech-Swiss neurologist Dr. Jiří Dvořák, one of the world's foremost experts in sports medicine and spinal health. Born in a small village in Czechoslovakia, Jiří's path changed dramatically after the Soviet invasion in 1968, leading him to complete his medical studies in Switzerland. Over his 40-year career at the…

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Project Management Offices 58:32

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As a financial leader, I want to know every aspect of business. While quarterbacking my share of ERP implementations, I had only once heard the term PMO (short for Project Management Office). Accordingly, I wanted to learn more. After reading Laura Barnard's new book on PMOs, I quickly realized she is probably the global thought leader on this subj…

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A Deep Dive on Portfolio CFOs 1:02:44

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Numerous financial blog articles and LinkedIn posts highlight the benefits of a small business owner hiring a portfolio CFO. However, I do not recall these writers commenting on why financial professionals step away from the W-2 world to serve multiple owners as clients instead of sticking to a steady paycheck. Sara Daw may be the first author to a…

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Episode 39: Dr. Donna Broshek, John Edward Fowler Professor of Psychology, Neuropsychology Assessment Clinic, Chief of Psychology Services, and co-directs the UVA Acute Concussion Evaluation Clinic 33:01

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In this episode of Concussion Headliners, Dr. Donna Broshek, a renowned neuropsychologist, shares her journey from aspiring engineer to leading expert in sports concussions and epilepsy. She discusses her clinical work at UVA, where she directs multiple neuropsychology and concussion programs, and her significant contributions to organizations like…

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A Wonderful Career in Crime 34:34

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How did Charles Cowlam resort to a lifelong career in crime during the Gilded Age? During this fascinating interview, the author of A Wonderful Career Crime accidentally uncovers several fascinating nuggets of U.S. history that would otherwise remain undetected by well-known historians. Frank Garmon shares his favorite stories of Cowlam's life as a…

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Episode 38: Dr. Mark Lovell, Former Chairperson and CSO of ImPACT Applications 41:14

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Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Mark Lovell, a Grand Rapids native whose pioneering work in concussion management has transformed the field. From his early days as a music major at Northern Michigan University to developing the ImPACT test, Lovell's impact is profound. Discover his career highlights, from working with the Pittsb…

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Strategy for Real Estate Companies 46:58

1y ago46:58

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Strategic planning and real estate companies are not word pairings we are used to hearing. However, Charlie Hewlett is changing that mindset. Charlie is the managing director at RCLCO, a company based in the Washington, D.C., metro area. He co-authored Strategy for Real Estate Companies. Our topics include the definition of a real estate company, a…