Best Tim Norris Podcasts (2026)

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Inside Tips: Hot Rod Branding and Merch Strategies with Tim Sousamian on Hammer Down! 1:00:01

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Inside Tips: Hot Rod Branding and Merch Strategies with Tim Sousamian on Hammer Down! On this episode of Hammer Down! The Official SEMA HRIA Podcast, Kevin Oeste dives into the world of automotive merchandise, branding strategies, hot rod industry insights, SEMA Show behind-the-scenes, apparel design tips, and more with special guest Tim Sousamian …

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PRI President Mike Good on Hammer Down! on the SEMA HRIA Podcast 59:16

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Hammer Down: The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance Podcast With Guest Mike Good of PRI Join Hammer Down! Host Kevin Oeste chatting with PRI President Michael Good about the buzz around the 2025 PRI Show and how it powers the hot rod and racing worlds. They discuss: Preview of the massive PRI Show in Indy, with over 1,060 exhibitors and groundbreaking …

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Event Success with Gary Case of the Triple Crown of Rodding | SEMA HRIA Hammer Down! Podcast 56:36

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Event Success with Gary Case of the Triple Crown of Rodding | SEMA HRIA Hammer Down! Podcast Gary Case is no stranger to organizing and participating in automotive events, building award winning hot rods and trucks, and selling parts. On the latest "Hammer Down" podcast, Case joins host Kevin Oeste to chat about his journey from building hot rods a…

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What exactly is SEMA and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance and what do they do? SEMA 101 | Hammer Down Podcast 37:10

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What exactly is SEMA and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance and what do they do? SEMA 101 | Hammer Down Podcast This episode of Hammer Down hosted by Kevin Oeste sheds answers the question "Just what exactly is SEMA and what do they do?" with special guests SEMA Board Of Directors Member and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Past Chair Tim McCarthy and c…

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Navigating Challenges & Building Success in the Hot Rod Industry with Rick Love | SEMA Hammer Down Podcast 52:46

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Navigating Challenges & Building Success in the Hot Rod Industry with Rick Love | Hammer Down Podcast This episode of Hammer Down hosted by Kevin Oeste features insights on navigating tricky times with special guest SEMA and SEMA HRIA Hall Of Famer Rick Love of Vintage Air! Tune in as they: Chat about maintaining focus and positivity during challen…

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Global Master Mediator: How to Settle Conflicts and Disputes Easily 1:09:48

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Global master mediator Thaddeus Hollis has worked as a negotiator and helped settle thousands of conflicts and disputes over his career.Originally from Bermuda, he now operates his business, Better Outcomes from Brisbane, Australia.An advocate for win-win strategies, Thaddeus shares his own style and approach to getting deals done.Whether negotiati…

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Ex-Commando: Beat Stress Fast With This Breathing Hack! 1:30:35

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Ex-military commando Tim Thomas has fought many battles in his life, including PTSD.Now the founder and CEO of the technology company Breathwork in Bed, he uses natural therapies to help people reduce stress.In this People with a Passion episode, Tim Thomas demonstrates simple methods to beat stress fast.He shows you how to reduce stress and anxiet…

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4x Memory Champ: Training Memory Is Easier Than You Imagine 59:17

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Have you ever wondered how to memorize things quickly?Like how to easily remember names or how to easily recall numbers? If you answered yes, then watch this!Tansel Ali is a 4-time Australian memory champion who helps people like you improve your memory.In this episode of People with a Passion, Tansel Ali explains how to remember things.He also dem…

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Leadership Expert: Hidden Truths & Toxic Traits of Leaders 1:40:58

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Have you ever wondered what makes a great leader?In this episode of People with a Passion, we break down and explore the myths of great leadership.The Eight Mile Consultants CEO, David Neal, is among the top voices in Australia on the subject of leadership.David Neal unboxes servant leadership and personality traits and explores the dark triad and …

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Show Vs. Go - Jonathan Goolsby and Eddie Denkenberger Share Perspectives on the SEMA HRIA Hammer Down Podcast! 37:26

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Show Vs. Go - Jonathan Goolsby and Eddie Denkenberger Share Perspectives on the SEMA HRIA Hammer Down Podcast! Two top builders share insights on managing projects and customers on different levels! This episode of Hammer Down, the Official SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Podcast hosted by Kevin Oeste and HRIA Chair and HushMat & ZyCoat Owner…

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Hammer Down: Why Join SEMA and the HRIA? With Mike Spagnola, Kyle Fickler, and Norris Marshall 51:52

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Hammer Down: Why Join SEMA and the HRIA? With Mike Spagnola, Kyle Fickler, and Norris Marshall Ever wonder why your organization should become a Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) or Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) member? This episode of Hammer Down, the Official SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Podcast hosted by Kevin Oeste and H…

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Hammer Down: Builders Making and Selling Parts with Levi Green and Dan Kahn 58:21

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Hammer Down: Builders Making and Selling Parts with Levi Green and Dan Kahn Is your shop ready to develop, produce, and sell parts? This episode of Hammer Down, the Official SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Podcast hosted by Kevin Oeste and HRIA Chair and HushMat & ZyCoat Owner Tim McCarthy features builder Levi Green from Hammer Fab and Dan K…

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Hammer Down: From Borrowed Hammer to Ridler Award Winner with Dave Kindig 47:32

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Hammer Down: From Borrowed Hammer to Ridler Award Winner with Dave Kindig Gear up for an inspiring ride with automotive personality Dave Kindig! This episode of Hammer Down, the Official SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Podcast hosted by Kevin Oeste and HRIA Chair and HushMat & ZyCoat Owner Tim McCarthy takes you behind the scenes of Kindig-It…

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Hammer Down: The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance Podcast Episode 1 53:24

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Hammer Down: The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance Podcast This episode of Hammer Down hosted by Kevin Oeste features a great lineup of Hot Rod Industry personalities, including HRIA Chair and HushMat & ZyCoat Owner Tim McCarthy, Pete and Jake's Owner Jerry Slover, and South City Customs owner Bill Ganahl. Tune in as they: Dive deep into the SEMA Hot …

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#82 - Data-driven LP investing with Jake Kupperman (Principal @ Level VC) 21:45

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Guest: Jake Kupperman (@jbkupperman) Company: Level Ventures Location: New York, NY Background: Level is a leading data-driven investment manager focused on technology innovation. Their team thinks about venture investing differently than most, and they apply deep levels of data science to inform their decision-making process. Talking points (five-…

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#81 - VC over-saturation and workflow automations with Tim Flannery (CEO @ Passport) 23:02

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Talking points (five-second version): The old state of venture investing The new state of venture investing Why the market is ripe for new workflows

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#80 - How to use programmatic SEO to reach 200k monthly unique site visitors with Nico Cerdeira (Founder @ Failory) 20:33

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Guest: Nico Cerdeira (@nicocerdeira) Company: Failory Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Background: Failory is a content side for founders, and Nico has led their team for the past five years. Their team has mastered their marketing, and their site brings in hundreds of thousands of unique visitors per month. They use programmatic SEO to make this …

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#79 - Running an angel group vs. running a traditional fund, subsections of proptech worth betting on, and growing a paid community to 200 members with Matt Knight (Founder @ Proptech Angel Group) 23:17

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Guest: Matt Knight (@JustMattKnight) Company: Proptech Angel Group Location: Atlanta, GA Background: Proptech Angel Group is an angel group out of Atlanta that, as the name suggests, invests in companies shaping the future of real estate. The group has grown to ~200 members, and Matt is the founder and leader of the group. If you invest in proptech…

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#78 - Alternative ways to build track record with Mack Kolarich (VP @ Assure) 47:46

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Guest: Mack Kolarich (@MackKolarich) Company: Assure Background: Assure is the OG and most-used special purpose vehicle platform. They help anybody running SPVs by handling all of the administrative work that you don't have time for. Mack is a VP, and he also leads up their analytics team to leverage data to better understand trends. Talking points…

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#77 - Investing in the future of finch with Drew Glover (General Partner @ Fiat Growth) 48:07

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Guest: Drew Glover (@DrewBailer) Company: Fiat Growth Background: Fiat Growth is an emerging VC focused on supporting and growing the next generation of fintech companies. Talking points (five-second version): Differences in evaluating and investing companies at different stages of the lifecycle Overcoming the hurdles of selling into financial serv…

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#76 - Portfolio construction and scenario planning with Anubhav Srivstava (Founder @ Tactyc) 49:38

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Guest: Anubhav Srivastava (@anubhav0313) Company: Tactyc Background: Anubhav is the founder and CEO of Tactyc, a venture portfolio construction, performance forecasting, and scenario planning software for data-driven funds. Get started with a 30% discount on their Construction and Solo plans by using the code CONFLUENCE30 at checkout. Talking point…

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Episode 71: 'Fallen' with Vicky Psarakis 1:54:36

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Sicksense September and Season 4 of 'My Classic Album' come to an end as Vicky Psarakis joins Mike to chat about Evanescence's debut album 'Fallen'. 'Fallen' saw Evanescence and singer Amy Lee become superstars overnight. Together Vicky and Mike explore their love of the album and its importance in their teenage years. Which Meat Loaf song brought …

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#75 - Community, capital, and the future of venture with Jacob Peters (General Partner @ House Capital) 49:25

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Guest: Jacob Peters (@J__Cub) Company: House Capital Role: Co-Founder & General Partner Background: House Capital is the venture arm of Launch House. They invest ~$100k checks to support builders of the next Silicon Valley, and all of their portfolio companies get lifetime access into Launch House. Talking points (five-second version): How the youn…

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#74 - Seeding the next era of fund managers with Mike Suprovici (Head of Acceleration @ VC Lab) 33:36

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Guest: Mike Suprovici (@msuprovici) Company: VC Lab Role: Head of Acceleration Background: VC Lab is the leading venture capital accelerator for fund managers. The program is 16 weeks, it's free for participants (once accepted), and the goal is to help participants reach their first close. Talking points (five-second version): The types of people t…

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Episode 70: 'Slipknot' with Robby J. Fonts 1:49:34

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This month has been christened 'Sicksense September' here on 'My Classic Album' as members of this fantastic new band join Mike to discuss the classic albums that have inspired them! First up it's Robbie J. Fonts (also of Stuck Mojo) who has chosen the debut album from metal legends Slipknot! Emerging from the Iowa music scene, Slipknot turned meta…

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#73 - Building and scaling online communities with David Kobrosky (CEO @ Intros AI) 31:40

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Guest: David Kobrosky (@thebrunchguy) Company: Intros AI Role: CEO Background: Intros AI helps automate introductions to help communities build stronger connections. We use their software to help our community make more meaningful relationships, and Confluence premium members can sign up for that service here. Talking points (five-second version): …

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#72 - Melissa Widner (CEO @ Lighter Capital) on venture alternatives and revenue-based financing 21:42

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Guest summary (10-second version): Guest: Melissa Widner (@melissawidner) Company: Lighter Capital Role: CEO Background: Lighter Capital is a revenue-based financing fund that helps SaaS companies raise capital without giving up ownership. Talking points (five-second version): Revenue-based financing dynamics Ownership preferences of founders How d…

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Episode 69: 'Dirt' with Terry DeWit 1:36:35

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Deepfall vocalist Terry DeWit drops by My Classic Album to chat about Alice In Chains's uncompromising second studio album 'Dirt'. In the throes of a heroin addiction, AiC vocalist Layne Staley approaches 'Dirt' with unflinching honesty which still hits hard to this day. Together Mike and Terry discuss the state of the band and the world around the…

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Episode 68: 'Orgasmatron' with Tim Atkinson 1:15:55

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Leader of Down's Tim Atkinson joins Mike on this edition of 'My Classic Album' to celebrate the album that ushered in a new era for Motorhead... 1986's 'Orgasmatron'. From a member of the Motorhead fan club to forming a band with their legendary guitarist Wurzel, Tim has a truly enviable perspective of the Motorhead story with today's chosen album …

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#71 - Zain Jaffer (Zain Ventures) on prepping for a successful exit, non-obvious differences between family offices and traditional funds, and opportunities in the future of real estate 35:56

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This week we had on Zain Jaffer (@zainjaffer) from Zain Ventures. Zain is a former operator with multiple exits under his belt, the most notable being Vungle's $780 million acquisition by Blackstone in 2019. Zain now primarily focuses on his family office, Zain Ventures, and he invests primarily in real estate and proptech companies. In this talk, …

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#70 - Alexa Grabell (Co-Founder & CEO @ Pocus) on branding as a product-led growth company, creating early demand for your product, and extracting value from investors after they write checks 27:10

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This week we had on Alexa Grabell (@alexa_grabell) from Pocus. Pocus is a product-led sales platform that helps GTM teams use data to improve customer acquisition, conversion, and expansion. Alexa is the co-founder & CEO, and she just raised $23mm to fuel their next phase of growth. In this talk, we cover: Branding as a product-led growth company C…

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Episode 67: 'Hybrid Theory' with Bryan Kuznitz 1:25:00

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The best selling debut album of the new Millennium gets the 'My Classic Album' treatment as Fame on Fire vocalist Bryan Kuznitz joins Mike to chat about Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory'. An important album in both Mike and Bryan's formative years, together they discuss the early days of one of the biggest bands of the 21st century and how 'Hybrid Theo…

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Episode 66: 'Deja Vu' with Arran Day 1:44:14

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Arran Day from UK rockers These Wicked Rivers drops by 'My Classic Album' to chat with Mike about 'Deja Vu' from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young! Already a force to be reckoned with as a trio, the addition of Stephen Stills's former Buffalo Springfield bandmate foreshadowed an album that would inspire many including Arran for decades to come. How much…

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#69 - Nick Moran (General Partner @ New Stack) on building influence within venture, the solo capitalist movement, and why it's worth betting on talent outside of the hubs 37:42

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This week we had on Nick Moran (@TheFullRatchet) with New Stack Ventures. New Stack is a Chicago-based funds that invests in outsiders. They aim to back pre-seed and seed founders working on problems within software, fintech, protech, healthcare, supply chain, and e-commerce. Nick is the managing partner of the fund, and he is also the founder and …

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Episode 65: 'Little Earthquakes' with Loz Campbell 1:31:01

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30 years after its initial release, Tori Amos's debut album is still inspiring musicians including Loz Campbell who joins Mike to chat all things 'Little Earthquakes'. On a crusade to make the piano more than a passive instrument, Tori created an album that kickstarted a critically acclaimed career. Which professional wresting legend has singled ou…

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#68 - Kirby Porter (Founder @ New Game Labs) on athletes and web3 41:55

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This week we had on Kirby Porter (@KirbyPorter_) with New Game Labs. Kirby started her career in venture, and switched over the operating side recently to launch New Game Labs to help athletes learn, connect, and create in web3. In this talk, we cover: Figuring out your "why" NIL deals and their impact on college athletics Layering on community to …

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#67 - Corey Walters (CEO & Here) on educating before selling, the process of fractionalizing hard assets, and solving bottlenecks as you scale 54:36

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This week we had on Corey Walters with Here. Here let's anybody invest into vacation rentals like stocks. They handle all the administrative work; investors earn passive income. We love this company, and we're currently syndicating a small allocation into their upcoming round (to view our memo and participate, you'll have to back us syndicate first…

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Episode 64: 50 Years of 'Argus' with Dan Morris and Martin Turner 1:52:42

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50 years after its initial release, Wishbone Ash's third studio album is still influencing rock bands the world over. In a special anniversary episode of 'My Classic Album', Mike is joined by Firekind bass player Dan Morris to celebrate the album 'Argus'. From hearing it around the house in childhood to touring with founding Wishbone member Martin …

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#66 - Jared Fuller (Partnerships @ BuiltFirst) on using ecosystems to your advantage, modern partnerships 101, and how to make sure that your portfolio CEOs are making the right hires 39:22

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This week we had on Jared Fuller (@fullerfreedom) with BuiltFirst. BuiltFirst helps communities spin up vendor marketplaces to help community members make better software decisions. We're one of the 200+ communities they have onboarded (we use them for our perk board), and they have already created $30mm in software savings. Jared runs partnerships…

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Episode 63: 'Bayou Country' with Tyler Baker 1:29:06

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Mike is joined by Goodbye June guitarist Tyler Baker as they enter 'Bayou Country' with Creedence Clearwater Revival! The first of three studio albums released by CCR throughout 1969, Tyler and Mike discuss how the band took the world by storm with their swamp rock sound. Which popular TV show recreated the 'Born on the Bayou' riff for it's transit…

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#65 - Nik Talreja (Co-Founder & CEO @ Sydecar) on why more junior investors are using SPVs to build their track record, the benefits of not building in public, and attracting top talent 31:02

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This week we had on Nik Talreja (@niktalreja) from Sydecar. Sydecar is a frictionless deal execution platform for venture investors. Their platform handles back-office operations, automating banking, compliance, contracts, and reporting so that customers can focus on making deals and building relationships. In this talk, we cover: Why more junior i…

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Episode 62: 'Blizzard of Ozz' with Sammy Boller 1:31:42

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All aboard!!! Guitarist extraordinaire Sammy Boller stops by to chat with Mike about 'Blizzard of Ozz', the iconic debut solo album from the Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne. Together Mike and Sammy celebrate the album that resurrected Ozzy after his dismissal from Black Sabbath and hail the ungodly talent of guitarist Randy Rhoads. How muc…

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#64 - Fed (Founder @ Hive Index) on things that great online communities do well, why community-focused businesses are here to stay, and the rise of the solopreneur 48:41

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This week we had on Fed (@foliofed) with Hive Index. Hive Index is an aggregation tool that let's anybody find the right online communities to join. Fed is a nomad, a bootstrapped founder, and he also runs another software company when he's not busy with Hive Index. In this talk, we cover: Things that great communities do well Community-focused bus…

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Episode 61: '(Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd)' with Fred Hale and Andy 'Moose' Muse 1:28:18

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Fred Hale and Andy 'Moose' Muse make up two fifths of UK Southern Rock band Sons of Liberty. Fred and Moose kindly took time out to chat with Mike about the southern rock album that started it all - the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyrd. After ten years on the live circuit, Skynyrd took full advantage of their big break. Together Fred, Moose and Mike…

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#63 - Dustin McCaffree (Founder @ Marvel) on winning at SEO, why every company is becoming a media company, and overcoming bottlenecks 35:11

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This week we had on Dustin McCaffree (@terribledustin) with Marvel. Marvel helps businesses outsource their content creation, and it specializes in blogs and other forms of written content. We use them for a lot of our content, and we would recommend them to anybody reading this. In this talk, we cover: Winning the SEO game Why every company is bec…

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#62 - Tyler Denk (CEO @ beehiiv) on creating tribalism, processes to ship faster, and why free is not always better 29:52

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This week we had on Tyler Denk (@denk_tweets) of beehiiv. Beehiiv is an all-in-one newsletter solution that helps writers create better content is keep more of their revenue. In this talk, we cover: Creating an "us vs. them" mentality Processes to ship product faster Why free is not always better

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Episode 60: 'Toto IV' with Lzi Hayes 1:32:32

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Lzi Hayes, one quarter of rising UK rockers The Hot Damn joins Mike to geek out over one the majesty of Toto and their celebrated fourth studio album. A band with mixed fortunes in the early 80's, Toto were in danger of being dropped by their label while simultaneously contributing to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'. Lzi and Mike explore why Toto IV b…

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Episode 59: 'After The Gold Rush' with Jack J Hutchinson 1:42:26

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Before Neil Young waged war on Spotify, he was already one of the most acclaimed singer songwriters of all time. Mike is joined by British blues rock guitarist and songwriter Jack J Hutchinson to celebrate Young's breakthrough album 'After The Gold Rush'. A regular on greatest album lists, 'After The Gold Rush' saw Neil build on his success with Cr…

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#61 - Michael Quigley (Co-Founder @ SpinCar) on investing with an operator mindset, partnerships and commitment in a world of abundance, and what trends are most exciting within venture 22:35

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This week we had on Michael Quigley at SpinCar. SpinCar is an automative merchandising platform for automative dealers, wholesalers, and OEMs. The company has grown to millions in recurring revenue, and Michael acts as the president while also serving as a managing partner at StartFast. In this talk, we cover: Investing with an operator mindset Par…

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Use FAITH to Overcome Adversity | Jeremy Kendle- S2 Ep 8 39:04

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This inspirational professional basketball player, Jeremy Kendle discovered his Christian faith in his teens. Told by others he would never be a professional player; he found a strength beyond any other to pursue his goal to play basketball professionally. Connecting with Hoops for Christ has allowed Jeremy Kendle to expand the brand and ministry t…