This Got Me Thinking is a show for marketing leaders and agency pros who want to move forward but feel stuck. I have conversations with folks about real experiences, and I break down the challenges they face, and share the ideas they spark. Each episode brings thoughtful reflection, practical insight, and a fresh way to look at the next step.
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Chris LaFay Podcasts
Tales of business leaders uncovering insight from their data to drive growth and profits. Data Secrets is a true crime style business podcast hosted by Nathan Settembrini and produced by Allegro Analytics. The video version is available on YouTube and Spotify.
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Grow and mature your agency metrics with web dev founder Chris LaFay (Ep 001)
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49:45On this first episode of The DATA SECRETS Podcast, we sit down with Chris LaFay, founder of Classic City Consulting, to uncover how he grew his web development agency from scrappy freelancer beginnings to a million-dollar business AND the data insights that saved him from running into an iceberg. Chris shares: Why building a foundation to last 5–10…
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People don't always want to hear bad news. Angelo has created a business engaging those pain points head on and creating better communication with his clients.By Chris LaFay
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Like the rest of us, Matthew learned something new during the COVID lockdown. He also found the benefit of simplifying his target market.By Chris LaFay
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Chris needed to simplify his business and still be able to offer services to his clients. He built a community of professionals that help each other maximize their potential to their clients.By Chris LaFay
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Location matters: Where to put your next industrial facility with Labor Economist Nat Estes (Ep 003)
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57:36In this episode of The DATA SECRETS Podcast, I talk with Nat Estes, Managing Director at FrameShift Consulting, about the critical (and often underestimated) role of workforce data in industrial location strategy and site selection. Nat walks us through how labor market intelligence can make or break a location decision, especially in today’s tight…
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Driving business impact from data with Managed Analytics pioneer Luke Komiskey (Ep 002)
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47:56In this episode of The DATA SECRETS Podcast, I sit down with Luke Komiskey, founder and CEO of DataDrive, a managed analytics consulting company that helps organizations turn data chaos into business clarity. Luke shares how his journey from corporate analytics leader to entrepreneur revealed a massive gap in how most businesses think about (and ac…
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Leo started networking at an early age. A sense of teamwork has taken him far.By Chris LaFay
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Introducing DATA SECRETS | The True Crime-Inspired Data Podcast (Ep 000)
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2:29🎙 Welcome to the DATA SECRETS podcast, where we treat business data like a crime scene. I'm Nathan Settembrini, your host and the co-founder of Allegro Analytics. In this pilot episode, I’m introducing what this show is all about: cracking the case on messy metrics, uncovering what really drives business performance, and learning from leaders who t…
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Bobby has a simple message for those looking to grow their business...act like you belong.By Chris LaFay
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Mike came across a marketing problem. The solution was sitting in front of him the whole time.By Chris LaFay
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Mickey’s company was growing and looking for their next hire. Luckily, they met Robert.By Chris LaFay
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A childhood backyard cookout unexpectedly became Andy’s lifelong definition of success - until he realized he was chasing someone else’s version. In this episode, we unpack how subtle early moments shape our ambitions and why redefining success on your own terms might be the most important step in your leadership journey.…
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How a Japanese tea ceremony reshaped Defne's perspective on intentionality and human connection.By Chris LaFay
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