Best Rams Framework Podcasts (2025)

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She raised him poor but taught him to give first - now he's changing the world 25:52

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Steven Clark grew up so poor that some days, his family "did without." But his mother taught him something that would eventually change everything: "Always give and help other people first." It seemed impossible. How do you give when you have nothing? How do you help others when you can barely help yourself? Steven didn't understand it then. He was…

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S20E10: How Economic Consultants Decide What a Song Is Worth (Prerna Rakheja) 43:10

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Send us a text Who decides what a song is worth? In this episode, Jenny Rae speaks with Prerna Rakheja – Managing Economist at Bates White – about the landmark Phonorecords IV case that set new streaming royalty rates. For aspiring consultants, this conversation is a rare look inside economic consulting: how teams structure complex problems, build …

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Inside SaaS.Group’s $80M Portfolio: Lessons from 25 acquisitions 1:11:37

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Most SaaS founders dream of selling their company, but few understand what makes an acquisition target attractive to buyers. What if you could learn from someone who's actually on the buying side? In this episode, Tim from SaaS.Group breaks down how they've built an $80M ARR portfolio by acquiring 25 small SaaS companies - and reveals exactly what …

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S20E9: Another Credit Card Fee Increase? Why Amex Increased the Platinum Fee to $895 (September 18, 2025) 29:23

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Send us a text Amex just raised the annual fee on its Platinum card from $695 to $895 — a nearly 30 percent jump. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what’s behind the increase, why Amex believes customers won’t walk away, and how the move fits into a broader strategy to protect its premium brand. We dig into questi…

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S20E8: Wait... Consulting Hiring Is Up 22%? 12:30

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Send us a text Consulting hiring is up 22% year over year — the biggest surge since before the pandemic. But there’s a catch. In this episode of Strategy Simplified, Japheth breaks down 3 major shifts reshaping the consulting industry right now: The 22% hiring surge (and why entry-level roles are shrinking) How AI is transforming both client work a…

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AI was supposed to kill her business - it brought her back to life instead 23:40

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After 16 years in business, Kim Speed was getting bored. The entrepreneur who had transformed from corporate creative director to successful brand builder was feeling stagnant, looking for "something new that I'm interested in." Then AI arrived. And everyone said it would destroy small businesses like hers. Instead, it made her feel like superwoman…

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S20E7: Ram Shelves Electric Pickups - Were They Doomed From the Start? (September 15, 2025) 24:39

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Send us a text Ram will cancel its all-electric pickup, raising questions about the EV market, the rise of hybrids, and what truck buyers really want. Was the plan ever realistic, or just peak EV hype? Jenny Rae and Namaan break down the strategy shift at Stellantis — the parent company of Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge — and why it matters. They a…

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The recession destroyed her life - and gave her peace for the first time in 20 years 26:33

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What happens when losing everything you've worked for becomes the best thing that ever happened to you? Kim Speed spent 20 years building her dream career as a creative director for global brands like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Toyota. She had the title, the salary, the recognition - everything she thought she wanted. Then 2008 hit. The recession destroy…

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S20E6: Bain Expands in Canada with New Montreal Office 17:13

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Send us a text Bain is doubling down on Canada. In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we sit down with Jed Fallis, Bain’s Managing Partner in Canada, to talk about the firm’s brand-new Montreal office. Jed shares why Bain chose Montreal, which industries the office will focus on, and what kind of candidates the firm is looking for as it grows. Im…

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S20E5: How Jolie Turned Your Showerhead Into a Subscription Business (September 11, 2025) 25:37

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Send us a text Jolie isn’t just selling showerheads — it’s turning your bathroom into a subscription business. In today’s episode, we break down how a simple product innovation paired with sharp marketing and a recurring revenue model is disrupting an overlooked category. From personalized water tests to DTC funnels that bypass big-box retail, Joli…

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The 3X Framework: How to Unlock Your Biggest Growth Levers Every Week 23:07

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In this episode of the ProductLed Podcast, we’re diving into the 3X Framework—a simple yet powerful process to consistently pull the right growth levers week after week. You’ll learn how to expose your biggest bottlenecks, explore high-impact solutions, and exploit the winners to drive predictable growth. Key highlights: 00:09 – Why most founders s…

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S20E4: How to Break Into Consulting in Canada in 2025 8:19

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Send us a text Want to land a consulting role in Canada? This episode walks you through everything you need to know about breaking into consulting in 2025. We cover: The current Canadian consulting market and how it differs from the U.S. and U.K. 3 recruiting power moves you can apply immediately Key target schools, top firms, and the hiring timeli…

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She became nobody when her children died then butterflies taught her who to be 20:44

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What happens when losing your children means losing yourself completely? After four devastating deaths, Vickie Menendez faced something even more terrifying than grief - she became nobody. "When my kids passed away, it's like that identity was dissolving," she admits. "Even though I still had my son with my second husband, it's like when you lose t…

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S20E3: The Booming Business of Sports Betting (September 8, 2025) 28:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the booming business of sports betting. From DraftKings to FanDuel, they examine how sportsbooks use aggressive advertising to acquire customers, the economics behind their business models, and the role of state regulations. The conversation also highlights the challeng…

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Four DEAD children later, she discovered why she was still alive 22:56

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What happens when the universe takes everything from you, not once, but four times? Vickie Menendez thought losing her first child - a full-term stillborn at 20 - was the worst pain imaginable. She was wrong. In 2017, she found her son dead from a drug overdose. Decomposed. Alone. A sight you don't unsee. A year later, she lost her father the exact…

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S20E2: 4 Framework Mistakes That Wreck Case Interviews 9:05

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Send us a text Building a strong case framework is the foundation of consulting interview success. But most candidates sabotage themselves with simple, avoidable mistakes. In this episode of Strategy Simplified, Jenny Rae breaks down the 4 most common framework errors and shows you exactly how to fix them. You’ll learn how to: Avoid copy-pasting ge…

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Translate Action Into Predictable Growth 24:59

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In this episode of the ProductLed Podcast, we’re re-sharing a part of the audiobook for The ProductLed Playbook—this time diving into the Predictable Growth Process, a proven system for turning strategy into results with disciplined execution and alignment. Key highlights: 00:36 – Why execution beats innovation every time 02:00 – The Predictable Gr…

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S20E1: Grant Thornton Acquires Stax – What It Means for Private Equity Consulting 19:23

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Send us a text Grant Thornton has announced it will acquire Stax, a leading strategy consulting firm serving private equity clients worldwide. What does this deal mean for the consulting industry and the future of PE-focused advisory? In this episode, Jenny Rae sits down with Paul Edwards, Global Practice Lead at Stax, to unpack the acquisition. Th…

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Bullied for being holy, moved before making friends, never safe anywhere 18:49

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What happens when you spend your entire childhood learning that nowhere is safe and no one stays? Janice Debo was the preacher's kid who got picked on for being "different" - bullied for being holy in a world that punished goodness. But just when she'd start to find her place, just when she might make a friend, her family would move again. Six diff…

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S19E30: Kraft Heinz Breakup Signals the End of Scale at All Costs (September 2, 2025) 33:05

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Send us a text Kraft Heinz is splitting after a decade, and we unpack what that says about the end of “scale at all costs” in Big Food. Jenny Rae and Namaan dive into why focus beats brute scale, how zero-based budgeting collided with challenger brands, and why owning the shelf no longer locks in customers. From ketchup loyalty to cream cheese on t…

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She announced she was a coach, but had no idea what that meant 24:29

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What happens when you announce you're an expert in something you know absolutely nothing about? Janice Debo had built multiple businesses - transportation, nightgowns, event planning, nonprofit work - but never found her true calling. Then someone told her she should become a coach. There was just one problem: Janice had no idea what coaching actua…

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S19E29: Case Creative Masterclass – Stop Rambling and Nail Brainstorming Questions 53:44

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Send us a text Brainstorming questions are one of the trickiest and most under-practiced parts of the case interview. They can make or break your chances. In this Case Creative Masterclass, presented by Bates White - a leading economic consulting firm - you’ll learn how to spot brainstorming questions, build a structured response on the fly, and av…

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How to Execute The Product-Led Playbook 11:25

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In this episode of the ProductLed Podcast, we’re re-sharing a part of the audiobook for The ProductLed Playbook—a proven roadmap for installing the ProductLed system and transforming your business from scattered to streamlined. Key highlights: 01:34 – Why 97% of buyers want to try before they buy 02:18 – Stage One: Building an unshakable foundation…

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S19E28: How to Prep for 2nd-Round Case & Fit Interviews 7:14

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Send us a text Getting invited to a second round consulting interview is a huge achievement, but it’s not the finish line. The final round is where the offer is won or lost. In this episode, Jenny Rae shares exactly how to prepare for 2nd-round consulting interviews, including advanced case interview strategies and fit interview best practices. Whe…

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S19E27: Dr. Pepper Bets $18B on Coffee War with Nestlé (August 27, 2025) 32:04

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Send us a text Dr. Pepper is making an $18 billion play in the global coffee market, acquiring Dutch giant JDE Peet’s and splitting into two standalone companies. The deal creates a new coffee contender set to rival Nestlé. Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why Dr. Pepper is betting big, what the move says about synergies and strategy, and why invest…

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The woman who carries 1000 traumas while the system keeps failing 18:46

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What happens when you survive your own hell, only to become everyone else's lifeline while the same broken system keeps destroying lives? Garcia thought the hardest part was over after surviving her double attempted homicide and building Confronting Domestic Violence. She was wrong. Now she carries the weight of thousands of other survivors' trauma…

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She had 45 days to save two lives and nobody to help her do it 22:35

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What happens when you're facing the impossible and there's literally no one coming to save you? Garcia was 8 months pregnant, 1,000 miles from home, with an 8-year-old daughter by her side. No family. No friends. No support system. Then came the double attempted homicide that changed everything. Choked and beaten while 8 months pregnant, Garcia esc…

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S19E26: McKinsey Case Interview – Nutrition & Healthcare Market Entry 48:30

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Send us a text Step inside a live McKinsey-style case interview. In this episode, former McKinsey consultant and expert coach Mark Di Giorgio leads a candidate through a market entry case set in the nutrition and healthcare industry. Watch how the case unfolds, including: Structuring a US market entry problem Sizing the diabetes supplement market E…

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How to Actually Track Your PLG Metrics (The Technical Setup Guide) 21:35

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Your funnel metrics are probably wrong. Not slightly off, but completely wrong. You're using Google Analytics for everything, your visitor counts include people logging into existing accounts, and you have no idea what your real conversion rates look like. In this segment from our data workshop, Claudiu from Inner Trends walks through the technical…

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S19E25: 2025 UK Consulting Recruitment Guide 6:36

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Send us a text Get the insider’s view on consulting recruitment in the United Kingdom for 2025. In this episode, we cover market trends, 3 recruiting power moves, and a salary preview for top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and OC&C. You’ll learn: Why where you study matters more than what you study The true recruiting timeline for UK firms (hint: it st…

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Success felt like failure - when winning meant everyone lost connection 20:13

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What happens when you achieve everything you set out to accomplish, but it feels like you've failed at what really matters? Phil Herrington built exactly what he envisioned - a thriving network, 300 members, successful connections happening daily. By every metric, he was winning. But something was devastatingly wrong. "I noticed no one's connecting…

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S19E24: Why Chili’s Is Winning While Other Restaurants Struggle (August 18, 2025) 23:48

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Send us a text Chili’s just posted five straight quarters of growth and a 39% sales jump, bucking the trend in a struggling casual dining sector. On today’s Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack what’s behind Chili’s surge and why its real competition may be McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A, not Outback or Applebee’s. They also explore how Chili’…

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33 years trampling hearts for sales. Then his own heart got trampled 26:09

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What happens when the very tactics that make you successful in business destroy everything that matters at home? Phil Herrington spent 33 years perfecting the art of aggressive sales - cold calling, door-to-door, trampling over objections and people alike. He called himself "a rhino" because he bulldozed through relationships for quick wins. "30 ca…

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S19E23: Case Math Masterclass – 4 Steps to Dominate Every Quant Problem 51:04

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Send us a text Mental math is one of the most misunderstood (and feared) parts of the case interview. In this live Case Math Masterclass, we show you how to turn it into a strength. You’ll learn the 3 types of case math you’ll encounter, the 4-step process to master each one, and how firms actually evaluate your quantitative skills. Plus, watch a l…

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The 9-Step Path to $1M+ Self-Serve Revenue: Here's Exactly How We Do It 33:15

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After 9 years of working with SaaS companies on product-led growth, we've tried everything - consulting, services, cohorts, bestselling books. We've seen what works, what doesn't, and what most companies get wrong. The breakthrough came when we realized something: companies don't need more advice. They need someone to actually do the work with them…

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S19E22: 5 Most Common Case Interview Questions and How to Ace Them 10:05

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Send us a text Too many candidates spend their prep time chasing rare case interview curveballs. The truth is, most interviews follow a predictable pattern. Over 95% of cases include the same five question types. In this episode, we break down exactly what they are and how to handle each one - from your opening structure to your final close. Skip t…

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S19E21: What Record Stock Buybacks Signal (August 11, 2025) 30:18

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Send us a text Stock buybacks are hitting all-time highs in 2025, led by big banks and tech giants like Apple and Alphabet. In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack what a buyback is, why companies do it, and what this surge signals about corporate balance sheets, sector trends, and the strength of the U.S. economy. Links: Investopedia: What is…

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He taught America to listen, but none of them knew his pain 20:40

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Success can be the loneliest prison of all. Royce Blake's voice reached millions across America's biggest radio markets for 30 years. Phoenix. San Diego. Portland. Kansas City. Everywhere he went, audiences fell in love with his authenticity, his ability to connect, his gift for making strangers feel heard. But here's what they never knew: He was l…

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S19E20: Recruiting Intel Drop: What You Need to Know NOW 8:23

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Send us a text Get the latest recruiting scoop you can’t afford to miss. In this Recruiting Intel Drop, we break down McKinsey interview timing, Bain’s creative case format rollout, and key application deadlines for MBB and top boutique firms. Whether you’re an undergrad, non-MBA master’s student, or advanced degree candidate, you’ll hear exactly w…

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S19E19: Case Interview Prep Plan If Your Interview Is In <7 Days 9:35

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Send us a text Interview coming up fast? Don’t panic. This episode breaks down exactly how to prepare for a case interview when you’ve got 7 days or less. Learn the 4-step plan our most successful candidates use to prep under pressure, plus what not to waste time on. Whether you're just getting started or need a reset, this is your last-minute road…

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Hit Your Revenue Targets Predictably with the Reverse Funnel Scorecard 25:46

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Most product-led businesses are tracking too many metrics and missing the ones that actually matter. They're drowning in data from 35+ different sources while their biggest growth bottlenecks go unnoticed. In this episode, Wes breaks down the exact metrics that matter for product-led growth and reveals the Reverse Funnel Scorecard - a simple tool t…

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He made Sir Paul McCartney cry, but couldn't reach his dying wife 25:07

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When you're responsible for leading others, personal grief becomes a performance you can't escape. Radio legend Royce Blake spent 30 years getting celebrities to reveal their deepest truths - he made Paul McCartney cry on air. But when his brilliant wife Lisa was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, his greatest communication skills meant nothing. Watch a w…

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S19E18: When Growth Isn’t Enough: Inside Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut’s Earnings Miss (August 5, 2025) 32:07

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Send us a text Yum! Brands beat expectations in some areas - but it wasn’t enough. Today, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why positive same-store sales at Taco Bell still set off alarms, how KFC and Pizza Hut are dragging the portfolio, and what investors and operators often miss when they celebrate “growth.” They explore: The real meaning behind Y…

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S19E17: Case Structure Masterclass - Nail the First 5 Minutes of Every Case 56:33

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Send us a text The first five minutes of your case interview matter most. In this live-recorded masterclass, learn how to structure your case like a pro and impress from the start. In this episode: What MBB firms look for in a 2025-ready case structure How to build and deliver a tailored 4x3 structure under pressure A live demo with real-time scori…

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S19E16: Starbucks Ditches Pickup-Only Stores - Smart Move or Big Mistake? (July 31, 2025) 30:13

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Send us a text Starbucks is ditching its pickup-only and drive-thru-only stores. CEO Brian Niccol says they “lack warmth” — but is that really the reason? In today’s Thursday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down the surprising move and whether it’s a smart brand strategy or a costly operational mistake. Listen in to learn what this shi…

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What happens when you sacrifice everything for love - and still lose it all? 20:34

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Cloe Xhauflaire was living her dream. A classically-trained Belgian actress performing on stages across Europe, she had built the career she'd always wanted. Then love changed everything. When her partner was diagnosed with cancer, Cloe made the heart-wrenching choice that millions face: sacrifice her dreams to save someone she loved. She put her f…

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How Jeeva AI Scaled from $0 to $5M ARR in Just 8 Months 1:10:16

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In this episode, Wes Bush interviews Gaurav, founder and CEO of Jeeva AI, about how they pivoted from a failed startup to building a $5M ARR AI sales platform in just 8 months. Gaurav reveals their unconventional approach to being "different not better," and how they recently launched a PLG motion that generated 10,000+ users and $100K ARR in their…

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S19E15: BCG Cost Reduction Case Interview – Optimizing Jet Manufacturing Strategy 38:19

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Send us a text Watch as a former BCG consultant - Raghav - leads a candidate through a real-time case interview focused on cost reduction for a defense contractor. This live case tests structuring, market sizing, math under pressure, and strategy formulation. You’ll learn how to: Break down a cost-focused BCG-style case Handle unfamiliar industry c…

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S19E14: Inside Garrett Popcorn’s Slow Line, Fast Profits, and Untapped Growth (July 29, 2025) 28:20

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Send us a text A slow-moving popcorn line sparked today’s conversation, but what it uncovered was a masterclass in business strategy. Jenny Rae and Namaan dig into Garrett Popcorn’s iconic brand, operational bottlenecks, and surprising pricing tactics. They also explore what Garrett’s isn’t doing - and what it could - plus how SkinnyPop’s explosive…

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What if the permission you've been desperately seeking was always yours to give? 13:35

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In Part 2, Rachael Resk reveals the brutal truth most people never realize: we spend our entire lives waiting for someone else to give us permission to be authentic , when we've been holding that power all along. Through her revolutionary "Reclaim" framework, Rachael shows why successful people with good jobs, relationships, and homes still feel st…