Best Agile Trainer Podcasts (2025)

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Scrum 3-5-3 Explained for PMI Exams | Roles, Events, Artifacts, and What PMI Really Tests 18:04

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Scrum looks simple on paper. PMI makes sure you understand it under pressure. In this episode, we break down the Scrum 3-5-3 framework in plain language so it actually sticks. That means 3 Roles, 5 Events, and 3 Artifacts, plus how PMI expects you to think about them on the CAPM, PMP, and PMI-ACP exams. This is not a definitions episode. It’s about…

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100. Why Agile Lawyering Matters & The Journey to 100 Episodes 29:23

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In this special episode, I explore the three drivers that have sustained this podcast: perspiration, inspiration, and determination. I share personal stories that shaped my mission and the lessons learned. After 100 episodes of sharing tactics and advice, this is my chance to pull back the curtain on the bigger picture of building practices that ar…

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The Speed of Culture: Why Sales Agility Beats a Perfect Script 10:31

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Send us a text You can have the perfect script and the perfect product, but if you don't have the agility to adapt to the market, you will lose the deal to the competitor who does. We often think technology is just about the tools, but it is actually about how you show up when the ground shifts beneath you. In this episode of The Sandler Training H…

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Revolutionizing Recruitment with SuperHired - Featuring Josh Hill 48:26

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Revolutionizing Recruitment with SuperHired featuring Josh HillIn this conversation, Josh Hill discusses the innovative approach of SuperHired in transforming the recruitment process. He emphasizes the flaws of traditional hiring methods, the importance of understanding both candidate and company contexts, and the role of AI in recruitment. Josh ad…

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099. Stop Random Acts of Marketing: Build an Intentional Strategy for Your Law Firm 33:27

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When leads slow down, most firms respond with a burst of random marketing activity, but that reactive approach rarely works. In this episode, I’m explaining why marketing must be a coherent system, not a scramble, and share practical steps for creating an intentional strategy rooted in ideal client profiles, referral partner relationships, and alig…

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From Overlooked to Unstoppable: Mastering Rejection in Project Management 17:00

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Rejection hurts, but it also sharpens you. This episode breaks down how being overlooked, dismissed, or underestimated can become the exact pressure that turns you into a leader people respect. Inside this conversation, you’ll hear the real mindset shift behind going from Rejected PM to Respected PM. No fluff. No theory. Just practical insight that…

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EPISODE 62: Wrapping Up 2025- Bye 2025! We're Wrapping You Up! 47:52

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Join Dr. Brown and the PTSP team as we close out one of our most eventful years yet. In this episode, we look back at our big move to downtown San Pedro, our Grand Opening, team growth, Lift Clinics, and all the athletes and community events we supported throughout 2025. We're sharing lessons from new tech, continuing education, mental toughness tr…

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Stop "Poisoning the Well": Why You Need to Sell the Commitment, Not the Pain 8:58

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Send us a text Are you accidentally talking your prospects out of a good experience before they’ve even had it? In sales, we often think we are building rapport by being "honest" about the tedious parts of our process. We say things like, "Okay, now comes the boring part—the paperwork," or "I'm sorry, this next step is a bit of a slog". We think we…

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Failing the PMP: The Brutal Truth, the Comeback, and the Mindset You Need to Rise Again 18:21

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Failing the PMP exam hits harder than people admit. It’s not just a score report. It’s the silence afterward. The self-doubt. The pressure to act like you’re okay while your confidence is quietly sinking. This episode pulls back the curtain on the part no one prepares you for — the emotional crash after failing and the real work required to rebuild…

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098. What Law Firms Can Learn from Radical Product Thinking with Radhika Dutt 51:01

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Most lawyers don’t think of their work as a product, but according to Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, that mindset is exactly what keeps firms stuck in reactive mode. In this episode, Radhika and I explore how product thinking applies directly to legal services and why defining the change you want to create for clients is the foun…

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How Long Does the CAPM Really Take? The Timeline No One Talks About 9:12

10d ago9:12

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How long does it truly take to earn the CAPM certification? The honest answer: it depends on your starting point and your schedule. While a 90-day timeline is possible, it's an aggressive pace. For most new project managers, four to five months is the ideal window to study, build confidence, and avoid overwhelm. In this episode, I will share realis…

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Delegate Like a Pro: The Leadership Skill That Saves Your Time, Sanity, and Success 20:20

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Delegation isn’t just handing off tasks. It’s the skill that separates overwhelmed project managers from confident leaders who move the room, protect their time, and elevate their team. In this episode, I will break down the real reason delegation feels uncomfortable. because of the control, trust, and fear of things going sideways, but I will show…

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Relationship Management: Gratitude That Lands, Not Just Words 10:17

14d ago10:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim and Jason explore the difference between saying thank you and expressing gratitude in a way that actually connects. Gratitude, they explain, is not just a statement—it carries emotion, intention, and meaning. When words and emotion don’t line up, even well-meant appreciation can feel hollow or disingenuous. The c…

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097. Creating Space Within Your Law Practice: Finding Momentum Without Overwhelm 29:11

23d ago29:11

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Creating space in your law practice begins with understanding your true capacity and the demands already filling it. In this episode, I share practical ways to assess what your system can actually handle, close out the work that’s weighing you down, and set clearer boundaries for new commitments using core Kanban principles. You’ll learn simple tec…

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Stop Accepting Average: How Effective Project Managers Rise Above Mediocrity 14:58

15d ago14:58

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Stop settling for “good enough.” Most project managers don’t fail because of lack of skill—they fail because they accept mediocrity as the norm. This episode breaks that cycle. In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn why mediocre habits quietly destroy your influence, delay your growth, and limit the trust your team places in you. More importan…

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Comfort Won’t Earn You a CAPM: Why Execution Is the Only Path to Certification 12:34

20d ago12:34

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Comfort feels good… until it becomes the barrier between you and your CAPM certification. In this episode, I break down the mindset shift every CAPM candidate must make: Stop planning forever and start executing consistently. You can’t talk your way into this certification. You can’t “feel ready” into it. You must act your way in. I walk through ei…

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Positive Outlook: Governing Your Thinking in an Uncertain Economy 13:41

27d ago13:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim and Jason explore how the information you consume directly shapes your beliefs—and how those beliefs influence every decision you make in sales, leadership, and your long-term success. Drawing on insights from an economics conference and ITR Economics' extraordinarily accurate forecasting model, they break down w…

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Want to Speak Like a Leader? Start Talking This Way 14:13

19d ago14:13

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Most people talk. Leaders communicate. And the difference between the two? It’s not titles. It’s not data. It’s the voice behind the message. This episode breaks down nine leadership communication principles that shift you from sounding unsure… to sounding undeniable. You’ll learn how to anchor your message with stories, ask questions that drive ow…

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096. An Agile Approach to Quality Legal Writing with Brendan Kenny & Neven Selimovic 42:12

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When high-stakes motions are due, most firms face bottlenecks, inconsistent quality, and last-minute chaos. In this episode, Hellmuth & Johnson attorneys Brendan Kenny and Neven Selimovic share how they've rebuilt their legal writing process using Kanban visibility, Agile principles, and smart AI support to deliver consistent, high-quality work. Th…

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Stop Chasing Approval: The Leadership Shift Every Project Manager Must Make 16:05

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🔥 EPISODE OVERVIEW Too many project managers lose their voice trying to please the loudest critic in the room. In this episode, I will unpack how the “validation trap” quietly steals confidence, derails projects, and turns strong leaders into silent performers. Using real-world stories and eight powerful principles, I will explain how to lead with …

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Can You Solve Work Problems Like A Puzzle? 8:37

26d ago8:37

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🎙️ Simplifying Project Management: 🔥 EPISODE OVERVIEW Ever tried to explain project management and watched eyes glaze over? In this episode, I will do my very best to simplify the complex world of project management by using kid-friendly analogies that make anyone... Yes, even a 5-year-old understands what project managers actually do. From baking …

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095. Beyond Marketing: How Client Communication Builds Engagement and Improves Practice Flow with Strawberry Nevill 45:54

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Legal professionals often think of communication strategy as part of their marketing toolkit - a way to attract and convert clients to their law practice. But quality communication strategy extends far beyond getting clients to sign your engagement letter. It becomes a tool for continuously re-recruiting the client to their own cause and ensuring t…

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The Hidden Risks Sabotaging Your Projects (And How to Stop Them) 17:11

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🔥 EPISODE OVERVIEW Most projects don’t blow up; they sometimes quietly sink. This episode exposes the hidden risks that leaders overlook when status reports appear green, communication feels busy, and no one wants to admit something’s wrong. You’ll learn how to spot silent failure early, challenge assumptions with confidence, and lead your team wit…

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Ultimate Accountability: Leadership When Projects Fail 9:50

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🔥 EPISODE OVERVIEW Projects fail… but real leaders rise. This episode provides you with the mindset and tools to lead with confidence under pressure—protecting your team, communicating with authority, and standing your ground when the stakes are high. ✅ 1:1 COACHING If imposter syndrome is slowing you down or you’re not leading with the confidence …

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Recieving the Gift of Feedback with Lonnie Weaver-Johnson 26:41

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In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing trigger…

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094. Alternative Intelligence for Lawyers: Empower Your Team Before Turning to AI 18:58

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Everyone’s talking about artificial intelligence, but before you invest in new tools and software, it’s worth looking at the alternative intelligence already inside your firm. Drawing on insights from W. Edwards Deming, this episode looks at why empowering your team’s creativity and problem-solving ability often drives greater improvement than AI e…

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EPISODE 61: Holiday Training Checklist - One Thing Every Athlete Should Do. 19:34

2M ago19:34

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The holidays are coming — and so is the break in your routine. 🏋️‍♂️ Whether you're wrapping up playoffs, heading home from college, or balancing family life and training, this is the time most athletes lose momentum. In this episode, our PTSP team breaks down how to keep your edge through the holidays: 🔥 Keep training (without overdoing it) 💤 Reco…

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Questioning: Listen More Than You Talk — Building Trust Through Curiosity 10:10

2M ago10:10

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Send us a text n this episode, Jim and Jason explore the subtle, yet powerful skill of active listening in sales—and how it distinguishes top performers from average ones. Together, they reflect on the idea that credibility isn’t about what you know—it’s about what you notice. In a world where salespeople often feel the pressure to present, educate…

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093. Legal Document Automation: Building Productized Legal Services with Laura Patton 41:33

2M ago41:33

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Life can change in an instant. For attorney Laura Patton, that moment came when her college-age son landed in the emergency room, and she discovered that without proper legal documents, she couldn't even speak to his doctor about his condition. By combining her decades of estate planning experience with open-source document automation tools, Laura …

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Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson 43:21

1M ago43:21

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In this conversation, Dave Prior and Hugo Bowne-Anderson discuss the evolving landscape of AI and data science, focusing on the role of AI agents in solving business problems. Hugo shares insights on how to effectively implement AI solutions, the importance of understanding the underlying data, and the need for continuous improvement in AI systems.…

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Sales Planning and Prospecting: Evergreen vs. Time-Sensitive Outreach 11:00

2M ago11:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we break down a subtle but important distinction in prospecting strategy: the difference between evergreen outreach and time-sensitive messaging. Jim and Jason explore how consistent, repeatable prospecting efforts (like evergreen campaigns) can build a reliable pipeline over time—while also recognizing when real-wor…

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How to be a Podcast Guest with Jay Hrcsko 44:56

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This interview is also available via video form here: https://youtu.be/vkNbgwcolIMIf you’ve never been on a podcast before, the whole idea of it can be intimidating. What if you say the wrong thing? Or say “Um… to your point” too many times. EVERYONE will judge you. Your career will be over. It will be the end of days….Except none of that will happ…

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092. Essential Skills to Build a Successful and Profitable Law Practice 21:22

2M ago21:22

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Building a new law practice requires confronting the reality of what actually works, not just what should work in theory. The natural tendency for lawyers starting something new is to perfect every system and procedure before launching, but this perfectionist approach often becomes the very thing that prevents real progress. This week, I'm breaking…

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Business Growth: The Case for Sales Management (Even If You’re Small) 8:40

2M ago8:40

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim and Jason explore the critical role of sales management—not as a title, but as a function—especially for companies transitioning from founder-led sales to team-based selling. If your team is hitting plateaus, missing follow-through, or struggling with inconsistency, the issue might not be your people—it might be …

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091. Broken Systems, Not Bad People: How Blame Breaks Your Law Practice 21:15

2M ago21:15

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When someone on your team drops the ball or a client misses a deadline, it's tempting to write them off as disorganized or unmotivated. This snap judgment feels natural - after all, if they cared enough, they'd follow through, right? In today's episode, I'm unpacking the fundamental attribution error - a cognitive bias that makes us blame people's …

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Making the Case for Middle Management with Dennis Stevens 48:59

2M ago48:59

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Dennis Stevens joins drunkenpm for a deep dive into the challenges faced by middle management in organizational change. Dennis argues that Agile and transformation efforts often fail because they treat middle managers as a roadblock, when in fact, these managers are simply victims of a badly designed system. The core idea is that companies shouldn'…

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Process-Focus: Mindset, Leverage, and the Tools of Change in Technology 10:42

2M ago10:42

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim and Jason reflect on how sales professionals can embrace change without losing sight of what makes us human. Drawing on decades of experience and recent AI innovations, they explore the real question behind all the hype: What does it actually mean to adapt to technology? Jim shares how technology has evolved acro…

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090. Stop Writing Policies and Start Creating Working Agreements with Tim Lennon 45:21

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Most organizations default to command-and-control when creating policies - one person decides what needs to happen, writes it down, and expects everyone else to follow along. The problem is that this approach creates policies that exist on paper but fail in practice, because the people doing the actual work never bought into them in the first place…

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Self-Awareness: Dealing with Uncertainty In Your Head 10:01

3M ago10:01

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim and Jason unpack a hidden but critical force that shapes how we sell and how we live: our belief wheel. They walk through a powerful framework that starts with beliefs, shapes our judgments, guides our actions (or inaction), and leads to the results we keep repeating—whether we like them or not. This episode zoom…

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EPISODE 60: Answering Your Questions 35:23

2M ago35:23

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🏆 Ever wondered what sports physical therapy is really all about? 🤔 In this video, Dr. Bay, Dr. Silverton, and Dr. Brown dive into the most common questions athletes and active people ask. From how PT helps you bounce back after injuries, to the ways it can improve performance and prevent setbacks, our team breaks it all down in a way that makes se…

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Master the CAPM Exam: 8 Principles for Success 🚀 13:46

2M ago13:46

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🚀 Ready to Master the CAPM Exam with Confidence? Together, we’ll prove that failure is just another step toward success. 🌟 Remember: This test doesn’t define you... It REVEALS WHERE YOU CAN GROW. YOU GOT THIS! 🌟 Struggling with test prep or feeling overwhelmed? YOU GOT THIS! This empowering guide will transform your study process into a roadmap for…

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You Need Comms More Than You Think with Ashley Lucio 42:58

2M ago42:58

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In this conversation, Dave Prior speaks with Ashley Lucio about her extensive experience in communications, particularly focusing on the differences between internal communications and marketing. They discuss the challenges organizations face in deploying AI technologies and the importance of having communication professionals involved in these pro…

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Project Artifacts Explained: Unlock Success in 7 Steps! 9:57

2M ago9:57

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📌 Ready to transform your project management skills and unlock success? This empowering guide breaks down the 7 essential steps to mastering project artifacts, providing you with proven strategies to thrive in every project you tackle. 💪 Here is what you'll discover in today's episode: ✅ Transform your approach to project management using powerful …

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089. The Four Ds of Productivity: Removing Bottlenecks & Managing Capacity 25:41

3M ago25:41

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The Four Ds of productivity (do it, delegate it, defer it, or drop it) show up everywhere in productivity advice. Yet most of us default to the same two options over and over, creating bottlenecks and stress rather than solving our capacity problems. In this episode, I break down why only two of the Four Ds are reliably good options for managing yo…

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Process and Structure: Don't Be Creative (Around Your Process) 10:48

3M ago10:48

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore a counterintuitive but powerful sales idea: don’t be creative. That doesn’t mean don’t adapt or think—but it does mean stop spending so much time inventing responses on the fly. Jason and Jim walk through the five common responses prospects give—yes, no, maybe, I don’t know, and I’m not comfortable telling…

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How To GROW Your MINDSET FAST! 10:06

2M ago10:06

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🌟 Ready to take your career in project management to the next level? This empowering guide will show you how to transform your self-development journey with 7 proven strategies that every project manager needs! 🚀 From mastering the basics to expanding your skillset with tools like Jira, Asana, and Microsoft Project, these personal empowerment tips …

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How To Turn Team FIGHTS Into WINS 12:53

3M ago12:53

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🌟 Stop Documenting Drama, Start Driving Progress! Are your projects stuck in endless conflict cycles? 🚨 It's time to break free and drive real progress! 💪 What you'll learn in today's episode: ✅ How to turn conflicts into growth opportunities with a GROWTH-MINDSET! ✅ The secret to documenting the plan, not the drama, for project success. ✅ Personal…

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What does a Work Breakdown Structure Really Show 7:13

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Mastering WBS: The Key to Project Success! 🚀 🚀 Ready to master the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and unlock project success? This empowering guide is packed with proven strategies to help you transform your approach to project management! Whether you're tackling complex deliverables, breaking down work into manageable packages, or allocating resou…

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Skills You Need to Succeed in Project Management! 10:42

3M ago10:42

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🚀 Ready to thrive in project management and transform your career? This empowering guide reveals the 6 skills you need to succeed. From assertive communication to building a support network, we break it all down step by step to help you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding field. 💼 🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Proven strategies to master ass…

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088. Why This Firm Stopped Chasing Clients- and Got More Done 29:24

3M ago29:24

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Managing a law firm’s workflow can be tricky, especially when you’re juggling a long list of active matters and chasing unresponsive clients. In this episode, I’ll share how one firm, after years of using Kanban, finally broke through the delivery bottleneck with a simple but powerful shift in their approach. You'll hear the key changes they made t…