Best Beyond Billables Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond the Billable Hour: How AI Is Making Time & Materials Irrelevant 55:39

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In this episode, Galen Low sits down with Brian Kessman of Lodestar Agency Consulting to tackle a big question: is AI finally the deathblow to billable hours? Brian argues yes—and not because AI “broke” the model, but because it’s exposed just how misaligned hourly billing has always been with the real value agencies deliver. Instead of rewarding e…

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Beyond Billable Hours: Steve Fretzin on Building a Prosperous Practice 34:58

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On this episode of Law Firm Accelerator, Viktoria Altman from BSPE Legal Marketing speaks with Steve Fretzin, founder of Fretzin, Inc., renowned for his groundbreaking Sales-Free Selling method. Steve shares compelling insights on how attorneys can build thriving, sustainable practices without traditional selling tactics, and how he turned a near-f…

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Building Trust and Legacy: Julia Dean’s Insights on Estate Planning and Client Care 30:05

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On the BSPE Legal Marketing podcast, estate planning attorney Julia Dean shares her 30-year journey from litigation to creating a client-centered law firm in Texas. She discusses her intentional approach to estate planning, her unique Preferred Client Maintenance Program, and how building genuine client relationships has shaped her practice. This e…

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Charlie Jimerson | Rethinking the Billable Hour for Sustainable Law Firm Growth 41:39

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Charlie Jimerson is the founder and CEO of Jimerson Birr, a Florida-based business law firm with a national reputation for litigation, regulatory, and transactional work. He's also a U.S. Air Force veteran, a board-certified construction law attorney, and a widely recognized leader in the legal and business communities. Under his leadership, the fi…

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You Know Nothing (and Neither Do We) 58:28

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The #1 Podcast in AEC. This episode marks a first: KP sits down with Nick for their debut recording together on KP Unpacked. Funny enough, you heard their second episode (on the MIT AI Report) before this one because the MIT discussion was too timely to hold back. But here’s where it all started. Expect raw takes, sarcastic banter, and unfiltered t…

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What You Need to Know About Same-Sex Marriage Law in California 18:45

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Episode Summary: In this informative episode, host Jon Clemence and family law expert Linda C. Garrett discuss the current state of same-sex marriage laws in California. Linda shares valuable insights about legal rights, parental responsibilities, and important considerations for same-sex couples considering marriage. She emphasizes that California…

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Are You Tracking the Wrong Metrics? How AI Can De-Risk Delivery 40:24

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How do you know if you’re tracking the right project metrics—or if you’ve been chasing the wrong numbers all along? In this episode, Galen sits down with Lior Gerson, Co-founder & CEO of TargetBoard.ai, to unpack how AI is reshaping KPI management and why aligning metrics with business strategy is the real game-changer. Together, they explore how p…

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Aaron Strauss | The Entrepreneurial Law Firm: Building a Platform, Not Just a Practice 41:52

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Aaron Y. Strauss is one of the leading legal advisors in the commercial real estate industry, providing insight and guidance on billions of dollars' worth of transactions during his career. As founder and managing partner of A.Y. Strauss, he has positioned the firm as one of the region’s most respected legal organizations for commercial real estate…

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AI Won’t Kill Jobs, Just Billable Hours | MIT AI Report 52:51

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Welcome to KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC. Hosted by @KP Reddy and co-host @Nick Durham. What if the way we measure work is completely wrong? In this episode, KP and Nick dive into the MIT “Gen AI Divide” report and uncover how incentives, adoption, and measurement distort the real impact of AI inside enterprises. Here’s what you’ll hear in thi…

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Brett Amron & Jeffrey Bast | Building a Law Firm Partnership That Lasts 50:22

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Jeffrey Bast is a nationally respected attorney with over 30 years of experience in insolvency and commercial litigation. He represents debtors, creditors, trustees, and business stakeholders in workouts, reorganizations, and bankruptcy-related litigation, with a strong focus on avoiding bankruptcy when possible and guiding clients through complex …

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Would You Buy Real Estate From Jarvis? 41:15

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Welcome to KP Unpacked - the #1 podcast in AEC. What if buying a home felt like talking to Jarvis instead of chasing a realtor? In this episode, Jeff Echols sits down with Enoc Silva, CEO of Vuen AI, to unpack how AI-powered visual agents are reshaping real estate, construction, and the built world. 🔑 Highlights from this episode: How AI visual age…

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Lexlee Overton | Beyond Burnout: Building High-Performing Legal Teams Through Well-Being 41:36

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Lexlee Overton is a former trial lawyer who spent more than 30 years in the courtroom before choosing a different path. After experiencing firsthand how the legal profession can wear lawyers down, she founded Mind Over Law to help lawyers move beyond burnout and lead with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose. Today, she works with both individu…

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The $400K Credit You Might Be Missing 34:30

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Most AEC and manufacturing firms are leaving serious money on the table. Jordan Wilson, Director of Business Development at Corporate Tax Advisors, joins Jeff to unpack a major tax law change that could put hundreds of thousands back into your business. From reversing Section 174 amortization to unlocking retroactive R&D credits, this update has bi…

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Custody & Visitation in Domestic Violence Cases 21:23

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Episode Summary: In this episode, host Jon Clemence and family law attorney Linda C. Garrett discuss the complex intersection of domestic violence cases and custody arrangements in California. Linda shares valuable insights on filing restraining orders, evidence collection, and protecting children's interests in domestic violence situations. Key Ti…

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Local Marketing and Balanced Living in Estate Planning Law 27:38

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In this episode from BSPE Legal Marketing’s Law Firm Accelerator Podcast, Viktoria Altman interviews Tim O'Brien from O'Brien Estate Law. Tim discusses transitioning from international consulting to a hyper-local law practice emphasizing balanced living, targeted marketing, and genuine community involvement. Podcast Takeaways: Maintain active commu…

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Estate Planning in the Digital Age with Attorney Mary Liberty 25:44

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In this episode of the BSPE Legal Marketing podcast, Viktoria Altman speaks with attorney Mary Liberty, founder of Illinois Estate Law, about how embracing automation, flat-fee pricing, and strategic marketing has accelerated the growth of her estate planning firm. Mary shares practical insights into creating an efficient, client-focused practice, …

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Knowledge Management Is Currency 1:01:14

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, the #1 podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Chris Parsons, founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, to explore why knowledge management (KM) is no longer just an IT function—it's a strategic currency for AEC firms. Chris shares his 15-year journey building Synthesis, a knowledge platform purpose-built for AEC…

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How Can We Lead Creative Projects Now That AI Has Entered The Chat? 38:19

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AI is transforming the creative workflow—but not in the ways we first expected. In this conversation with Galen Low, creative and PM leaders Sara Fisher, Sara Doubleday, and Greg Storey talk through the practical and philosophical implications of AI’s growing role in creative work. This isn’t about flashy tools or end-to-end automation. It’s about …

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Ken Vrana | Banking and Financial Strategy for Law Firms That Want to Grow 40:59

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Ken Vrana is a Senior Director at Western Alliance’s Juris Banking Group. He specializes in crafting customized capital solutions for law firms, alternative legal service providers, and legal tech companies. With a deep expertise in complex banking relationships, he provides his clients with in-depth guidance on operating and fiduciary account setu…

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Early Bird Vegan: Krystal Mack’s Recipe for a Healthier Community 30:26

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🎙️ Host: Alena Conley, Senior Division Leader of Coaching and People Development at The Kyra Company 🎧 Guest: Chef Krystal Mack, Founder of Early Bird Vegan In this inspiring episode of the SmartCEO™ Podcast, we sit down with Chef Krystal Mack, founder of Early Bird Vegan, a thriving plant-based restaurant and food truck concept born out of a missi…

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Kirsten Branigan | Build an Army: How the Legal Profession Can Retain More Women Lawyers 41:28

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Kirsten Branigan was facing an existential crisis. Working at a large New Jersey law firm with young children, she felt the rubber meeting the road in a significant way. She couldn't do everything she wanted to do with her family while meeting all the firm's requirements. Instead of just accepting the situation, Kirsten made two bold decisions. She…

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This Industry Worships Timesheets... 52:07

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This episode of KP Unpacked pulls no punches. KP and Jeff dive into why real innovation in AEC doesn’t come from AI, tech stacks, or strategy decks, it comes from frustration. From timesheet tyranny to capital allocation myths, this is a wake-up call for founders, executives, and anyone stuck in the loop of “this is how we’ve always done it.” They …

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The Retro: Designing Your PM Career for More Pay and Purpose 48:14

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Navigating a career in project management today means wrestling with more than just Gantt charts and stakeholder standups—it means making high-stakes decisions about your salary, your specialization, and what brings you meaning at work. In this panel episode, Kelsey Alpaio brings together PM thought leaders Ben Chan, Mackenzie Dysart, and Elizabeth…

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Candisse Williamson | Strategy and Talent: How One General Counsel Builds Legal Teams and Chooses Outside Counsel 25:55

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Candisse Williamson is a highly accomplished General Counsel known for her creative deal-making and extensive legal expertise across the entertainment and corporate sectors. After graduating from Northwestern Law, she refined her corporate law skills, with a focus on M&A and private equity, at prestigious firms including Paul Weiss and King & Spald…

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Startups, Steer or Sink: Welcome to the Brackish Era 55:01

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In this special edition of KP Unpacked, Jeff and KP dive into the heart of KP’s viral Sunday Scaries post: Brackish Waters – The Startup Survival Zone. KP breaks down why traditional lines between VC and PE are blurring — and what it means for how startups should build, fund, and scale in today’s climate. From hybrid capital models to real-world di…

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Beyond the Billable Hour: The Benefits of Unbundled Legal Support in Family Matters 19:42

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Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, host Jon Clemence sits down with Linda C. Garrett, founder of California Virtual Family Law Attorney, to discuss unbundled legal services and their benefits in family law matters. Linda explains the distinction between unbundled services and limited scope representation, sharing how these alternative l…

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Insuring Success: Brandy Jackson on Protecting What Matters 19:56

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🎙️ Host: Alena Conley, Senior Division Leader of Coaching and People Development at The Kyra Company 🎧 Guest: Brandy Jackson, Founder of The Brandy Jackson Agency In this episode of the SmartCEO™ Podcast, we sit down with Brandy Jackson, founder of The Brandy Jackson Agency, to explore her journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship in the ins…

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The Retro: How to Negotiate a Raise as a PM (And Actually Get It) 45:27

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When it comes to getting paid what you’re worth, project managers in 2025 are facing a unique challenge: job switching no longer guarantees a big raise, and most PMs are staying put—even if they feel underpaid. So what now? In this episode, Kelsey Alpaio sits down with Mukhtar Kadiri, Pam Butkowski, and Elaina Martinez to talk real strategies for n…

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Darin Klemchuk | Leading from Within: How Personal Growth Fuels Law Firm Leadership 33:36

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Darin Klemchuk is the CEO of Klemchuk PLLC, a leading litigation, intellectual property, and business law firm based in Dallas, Texas. Klemchuk focuses his practice on IP litigation (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets), IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting programs, and IP strategy. He helps clients build market share and block co…

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Money Ball's Endgame 46:35

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KP Unpacked is the #1 podcast in AEC—and for good reason. In this episode, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols start with baseball and end up somewhere way more urgent: the death of innovation-as-edge. From Moneyball to AI, from power drills to predictive hiring, they unpack what happens after everyone catches up—and what firms should do next to keep their ad…

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How Empathy and Social Media Propel Saint Yves Law’s Growth 31:32

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In this episode of BSPE Legal Marketing’s Law Firm Accelerator, Marie-Yves Nadine Jean-Baptiste, founder of Saint Yves Law, discusses how authenticity, empathy, and strategic social media engagement power her inclusive and community-focused law practice. Marie-Yves shares how she leverages platforms like TikTok to build genuine connections with pot…

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Legal Intelligence Platforms: The Future of Contract Management 31:19

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In this episode of The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI Anxiety, host Ryan Heath welcomes Lauren Watson from Robin AI's leadership team to explore the revolutionary concept of Legal Intelligence and how it's fundamentally different from traditional legal tech solutions, offering unprecedented capabilities for contract management and analysis. What Y…

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The Retro: How Great PMs Tackle Interview Curveballs 30:10

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Navigating job interviews as a project manager can feel like walking through a minefield of unpredictable questions. In this episode of The Retro, Kelsey sits down with Kayla Quijas—a senior PM and certified career coach—to unpack how to tackle curveball questions with poise and purpose. From candy bar hypotheticals to high-stakes stakeholder slip-…

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Scott Love | Strategic Lateral Moves for Law Firm Partners 35:46

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Scott Love is the President of The Attorney Search Group and host of The Rainmaking Podcast, which helps attorneys, professional service firms, and B2B salespeople get more and better business from all their clients. As a prolific thought leader on the topics of rainmaking, recruiting, and leadership, he helps law firm partners mitigate risk and ma…

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Vibe Code or Die Trying 51:07

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Welcome to KP Unpacked , the #1 podcast in AEC. In this episode, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols unpack a movement that's flipping tech, venture, and entrepreneurship on its head: vibe coding. What started as a LinkedIn post sparked one of the most active polls in Catalyst history, and it turns out, 73% of this high-performing AEC community is already doi…

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Foundations for Greatness — Brayonna Harris on Empowering Early Learners 21:31

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🎙️ Host: Alena Conley, Senior Division Leader of Coaching and People Development at The Kyra Company 🎧 Guest: Brayonna Harris, Founder of First Step to Greatness In this inspiring episode of the SmartCEO™ Podcast, host Alena Conley sits down with Brayonna Harris, founder of First Step to Greatness, to explore the powerful story behind her journey f…

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Authentic Branding and Client-Centric Legal Marketing with Christopher S. Nudo 27:48

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In this episode of BSPE Legal Marketing, Viktoria Altman hosts Christopher S. Nudo of NTegrity Law. Christopher dives into his approach to estate planning, probate, and business succession, emphasizing authenticity, personal values, and innovative digital marketing strategies essential for modern law firms. Podcast Takeaways: Embrace transparency i…

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Why 90% of AI Legal Solutions Fail - And How AT&T Gets It Right 20:21

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AI is reshaping legal compliance from reactive oversight to proactive risk management, while maintaining the critical importance of human judgment and relationships. In this episode of The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI Anxiety, host Ryan Heath speaks with Bill Ryan, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Assistant General Counsel at…

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AI Is Amazing. So Why Does It Still Suck for Project Managers? 19:29

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There’s no shortage of AI tools for project managers these days—and they can be pretty amazing. But using them? Often a frustrating, disjointed experience. In this episode, Galen Low is joined by Devin Mahoney, CEO and Co-founder of QTalo, to unpack why AI can feel more like a burden than a boost in our day-to-day project work, and how to fix that.…

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Melanie Chaney & Scott Tiedemann | Passing the Torch: Tips for Seamless Leadership Succession 47:12

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Scott Tiedemann first joined Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as an associate in 2000 and became a partner in 2004. When his tenure as managing partner concludes on September 30th of this year, he will be focusing his energies again full-time on his practice representing public safety agencies and building the firm's private investigations practice. Melani…

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Know Before You Adopt 37:34

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Welcome back to the number one podcast in AEC, KP Unpacked, where AI, innovation, and the built world collide. In this episode of the AI in AEC series, Jeff Echols (Executive Director, Catalyst) is joined by Frank Lazaro (Head of Advisory, KP Reddy Co.) for a strategic deep dive into how AEC firms can assess and improve their innovation readiness b…

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Digital Twin? That’s a Dumb Flex. 49:23

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In this brutally honest episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols take a sledgehammer to one of the industry's most overused and misunderstood buzzwords: digital twin. What even is a digital twin? KP unpacks why most people using the term don’t know what it really means, why having a 3D model doesn’t qualify, a…

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Conflicts to Clarity: The Power of Family Law Legal Coaching 20:38

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Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, Linda C. Garrett discusses her innovative approach to family law through legal coaching. With over 20 years of experience, Linda explains how her unique blend of traditional representation and unbundled legal services helps clients navigate family law matters while saving money and becoming more educat…

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Machine Learning Meets Private Markets: The New Era of Investment Intelligence 12:20

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AI is revolutionizing how private markets gather, analyze, and act on data, transforming traditional approaches to investment intelligence and customer strategy. In this episode of The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI Anxiety, host Ryan Heath connects with Shifra Ansonoff, Managing Director at BlackRock and Head of Global Research and Customer Exper…

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The Retro: Why Time Tracking Sucks (And How to Make it Suck Less) 49:19

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Why does time tracking suck—and what can we actually do about it? In this lively and deeply honest panel session, Kelsey Alpaio sits down with agency consultant Marcel Petitpas, PMO leader Kelly Vega, and project operations expert Matthew Fox to get to the root of why time tracking feels so broken. Together, they unpack not just the tactical challe…

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Sandra Cohen | The Long Game of Business Development That Actually Works 37:19

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Sandra Cohen is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cohen & Buckmann, which specializes in executive compensation, employee benefits and pensions. Her firm is nearly ten years old and is highly ranked in Chambers USA Guide and The Legal 500, no small achievement for a young, small boutique firm. She is a frequent author and speaker and is a form…

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Build or Buy? The AI Choice Reshaping AEC 39:35

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Every AEC firm faces it: Do we build our own AI tools or buy what's already on the market? In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one Podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro dive deep into the strategic dilemma that's dominating boardrooms and innovation teams across the built world. From skyrocketing subscription costs to the reality of c…

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What Happens When We Design Without Listening 41:34

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In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Frank Thalakotur, Senior Research Advisor at KP Reddy Co., to dig into one of the core issues holding the AEC industry back—chronic misalignment between design, delivery, and owner value. Frank brings experience across HVAC engineering, MEP project management,…

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Breaking AI Barriers: How LogicMonitor's CLO Transformed Legal Operations | Yvonne Schroeder 13:45

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Building a future-ready legal department requires embracing AI with a balanced approach to innovation and risk-taking, while maintaining high standards of legal excellence. In this episode of The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI Anxiety, host Ryan Heath welcomes Yvonne Schroeder, Chief Legal Officer at LogicMonitor, to share insights on transforming…

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How to Give Your New AI Tool or Process the Best Chance of Being Adopted 39:38

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Rolling out a new tool or process sounds simple—until you try it. In this episode, Galen Low sits down with Frances Odera Matthews, founder of The Notion Bar, to unpack why change management is so hard, even with the best intentions and the best tools. From shiny object syndrome to culture gaps, they explore why tool adoption often fails and what p…