Best Erik Lucas Podcasts (2025)

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How Leaders Build Momentum, with Bernie Banks 36:54

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Today’s episode of Sell With Authority is a special follow-up to my recent conversation with Don Yaeger about his new book, The New Science of Momentum. In that episode, Don gave us a masterclass on how momentum acts as the “great exaggerator” — multiplying your wins when things are going well, or magnifying your challenges when they’re not. We’re …

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From Setback to $200M Success (COO Playbook) - Andelyn Biosciences', Cyrill Kellerhals 22:40

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Under Pressure, Leaders Rise When I spoke with Cyrill Kellerhals, COO of Andelyn Biosciences, I was struck by how calm and grounded he was while describing some of the toughest leadership moments of his career. At Novartis, one of the industry’s legendary companies, he encountered the kind of regulatory challenge that every leader dreads — a moment…

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The Expertise Discount: Why You’re Undervaluing the Work That Comes Easy, with Hannah Roth and Erik Jensen 39:49

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Welcome to Sell With Authority — I’m Hannah Roth, Director of Strategy here at Predictive ROI — and your resident mad scientist. If you’ve been around a while, you’re probably used to hearing Stephen kick things off. But today’s episode is a little different — you’ve got me in the driver’s seat. And I’ve got my strategic co-pilot joining me — Erik …

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Episode 93: Strategic Data Analysis in the Age of AI with Ginger Grant 49:02

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In Episode 93 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with Ginger Grant, a seasoned data strategist, to explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping the fundamentals of business analysis and decision-making. Ginger shares her unique perspective on the crucial distinctions between generative AI and machine …

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ASHLEY ECKSTEIN ON PODCASTING, RETURNING AS AHSOKA IN PIECES OF THE PAST 42:11

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The ForceCast is BACK!!! This week, Ryan and Brad are joined by Ashley Eckstein to discuss her podcast Hype Friend and her return as Ahsoka in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy Pieces Of The Past. The trio end their discussion with their love for David Eckstein and Disney Parks!

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Help Me Understand — The First Brick in The Trust Architecture™ 50:13

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Why does business development feel so much heavier than it did even a year ago? Biz dev pipelines feel fragile. Opportunities stall unless the founder is in the room. New hires struggle to deliver results. And after a while, agency leaders start to wonder: “Is it just us?” It’s not you. It’s distrust. In this solocast, Stephen Woessner, CEO of Pred…

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DEAN ROSENTHAL - Field Recordings & électroacoustique

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Programme de Dean Rosenthal pour webSYNradio : Field Recordings & électroacoustique. Le travail présenté ici s’étend sur près d’un quart de siècle et comprend des pièces emblématiques de Dean Rosenthal entre field recordings et musique electroacoustique. http://synradio.fr/dean-rosenthal-field-recordings-et-electroacoustique/…

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Episode 92: Leading with AI — Strategy, Trust & Governance with Timothy Peterson 51:04

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In Episode 92 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez talks with Timothy Peterson—an executive leader with 25+ years across retail, e‑commerce, data, and operations—about how to integrate artificial intelligence thoughtfully and profitably. Drawing on roles from Bloomingdale’s and Pottery Barn to CPG business intelligence and today’s fractio…

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How a Submarine Officer’s Biggest Mistake Taught Him Calm CEO Leadership - AeroPost's Camilo Rueda 40:23

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Most leaders say they want transparency. But when the pressure’s on, many unintentionally create cultures where people hide mistakes. Camilo Rueda — CEO of Aeropost and former U.S. Navy Submarine Officer — learned this lesson the hard way, thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface. As a young officer, one bad call almost ended his career. In that…

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Stop Guessing Your ICP, with Ana Laskey 48:01

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So many agency owners struggle with building a steady, profitable biz dev engine that doesn’t leak time, energy, money — and most importantly — opportunity. What if the biggest culprit isn’t the volume of your outreach, the size of your list, or even your pitch? What if the leaks are about something far more fundamental — understanding? Working alo…

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CAN WE GO BACK: HOW STUDIOS HANDLE THE CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE 1:30:01

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The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Brad celebrate a milestone for The ForceCast! Brad recaps his Disneyland Trip after that and then the guys head to the main topic: Can we ever get back? How does Star Wars and other major franchises break through to an ever-evolving landscape. With so much artificial "hype" how can you connect with the au…

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I Turned a Garage Door Company Into a Tech Powerhouse (14M+ Users) - CEO Jeff Meredith, Chamberlain Group 36:04

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Real leadership begins the moment your team starts to doubt you. Jeff Meredith, CEO of Chamberlain Group, has lived that moment. He took a 70-year-old garage door company and transformed it into a global tech powerhouse with 14M+ connected users. But as Jeff shared with me, the toughest part wasn’t the technology or the strategy—it was earning back…

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Why Distrust is Rising and What Agencies Can Do About It, with Hannah Roth 44:02

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Today’s episode of Sell With Authority tackles a question that comes up almost every time I sit down with an agency owner: Why does biz dev feel harder than it used to? If your sales pipeline feels heavier, slower, or tougher to move than it did even a year ago — you’re not imagining things. Agency optimism has dropped from nearly three-quarters of…

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IndyCast: Episode 358 2:44:36

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This episode we have Karen Allen direct from Official indyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock's Terrificon in a fascinating hour long panel, Indyfans magazine creator Junior Jones is interviewed in IJ in the UK, Indiana Mic has a quick Indy Outfit shout out and we have an Indy update from Disneyland Paris!…

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Episode 91: Using AI for Sustainability and Building Profits for Businesses with Sheryl Barbosa 41:33

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In Episode 91 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with environmental scientist and sustainability expert Sheryl Barbosa to uncover how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the next wave of sustainability for direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses. Sheryl brings more than 20 years of experience across industries and business siz…

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I Used One Number to Transform My Entire Company (Amy Martin, TruWest CMO) 37:40

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Erase silos. Unite the company. Rebuild trust—fast. When I first heard Amy Martin, CMO at TruWest Holdings, talk about her “One Number” strategy the TURNAROUND stopped me in my tracks. She didn’t know if leaders would embrace it… or fight to protect their own KPIs. But once it landed, everything changed: -True C-suite alignment -Faster growth -A cu…

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I Turned a Struggling Startup Into the Backbone of AI (400k+ Engineers)- CEO Revelo, Lucas Mendes 29:40

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Everyone tells their teams to “use AI.” But as Lucas Mendes (CEO of Revelo) told me, that almost never works. Employees don’t resist because they’re lazy. They resist because new tools feel intimidating, misunderstood, or disconnected from what really matters in their day-to-day. That’s where leadership comes in. Lucas shared how he turned an almos…

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The Trust Architecture — How to Convert Without Convincing 1:08:54

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What if business development for your agency didn’t feel like chasing? Or pitching? Or trying to convince someone to say yes? What if instead — you had a process of building trust so strong that your prospects convinced themselves? That’s what this solocast is all about. In this episode, Stephen Woessner, CEO of Predictive ROI, unpacks our three-pa…

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Episode #90 - Integrating AI for Business Growth and Innovation with Lucas Petty 44:11

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In Episode 90 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez speaks with Lucas Petty, founder and CEO of AI Daddy, about how companies can strategically integrate artificial intelligence in their business and marketing processes to drive growth, innovation, and long-term success. Lucas shares his personal journey from having his own startup disrupt…

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NEWSARAMA PLUS DINING ON BATUU 2:06:38

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The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the latest Star Wars news featuring George Lucas, the new strategy on Rey, and so much more! Then, Abe joins Ryan and they are joined by Kate and Whitney for a trip to Galaxy's Edge for a trip through the planet trying food and drinks. Hear which dishes and drinks came out on top!…

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How to Multiply Your Pipeline with AI, with Lucas Petty 38:02

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Is your team producing solid content… nurturing leads… showing up consistently in all the right ways — but your sales pipeline still feels like a big pile of question marks? If selling feels harder than it should, the problem might not be your effort — it could be your leverage. You don’t need another tool. Or another platform. Or another shiny obj…

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I Scaled Dropbox to $1 Billion (President Amplitude, Thomas Hansen) 39:16

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Thomas Neergaard Hansen — President of Amplitude and former Microsoft and Dropbox executive — proved to me that even the most hard-earned leadership skills aren’t always enough. He’s led billion-dollar teams, navigated career reinventions, and even learned leadership lessons on a windsurfing board. In this episode, he opens up about the next leader…

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Episode #89: Breaking Through the Ceiling: How EOS Helps Businesses Align, Grow, and Thrive - Evan Blumenthal 47:49

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In Episode 89 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez welcomes Evan Blumenthal, certified EOS Implementer and business revenue growth consultant, to unpack how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) empowers businesses to overcome stagnation, clarify leadership roles, and drive meaningful, measurable progress. Evan shares his personal jo…

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How is Legoland Building Elite Teams? (Fmr. President Legoland Florida, Franceen Gonzalez) 49:36

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Running a theme park isn’t just rides and fun. It’s about leading elite teams that deliver with precision, creativity, and resilience—day in and day out. In this episode of Lead the Team, I sit down with Franceen Gonzales, Former President of Legoland Florida Resort—one of the hidden geniuses behind its success. We cover: - A strategy to inspire pe…

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How to Spark Unstoppable Momentum, with Don Yaeger 43:40

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Before I introduce you to our very special guest expert today, I want to ask you a question. I encourage you to give it some real, thoughtful consideration. What if the real reason your agency’s sales pipeline feels stalled has nothing to do with lead flow, your niche, or your team? What if you’re not actually missing content? You’re not missing kn…

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Episode #88: From Purpose to Performance: Rethinking Marketing Leadership and AI with David LaCombe 40:16

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In Episode 88 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with David LaCombe, Chief Marketing Officer at Imperatives Delivered, to unpack what truly effective marketing leadership looks like in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. From his unique start as a paramedic to his rise as a go-to-market strategist, David shares insights tha…

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Why Losing Makes You a Better Leader (CEO of Cyara, Rishi Rana) 36:15

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Some Lessons You Only Learn After Failing Rishi Rana—CEO of Cyara and former global product leader at Microsoft—shares the leadership lesson you just can’t learn in a classroom. His career has been incredible having shared the stage with Bill Gates. Tripled revenue in a brutal turnaround. Led global teams under immense pressure. But what stands mos…

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Map Right-Fit Prospects by Name, with Hannah Roth 46:02

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Before we dive into today’s episode of Sell With Authority, I want to make sure you know about our July Intensive. Every March, July, and November we gather our Predictive ROI clients together for a 2-day event we call the Intensive. It’s a private, client-only event — but we always hold a few guest seats open. Our July Intensive is happening Wedne…

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IndyCast: Episode 357 11:31

2M ago11:31

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In this episode Official IndyCast Correspondent Mitch Hallock asks you for your questions for Karen Allen, we have the return of Ron with Indy Trivia and we take a look at Regal Robot's newly revealed high-end Indy replicas!

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Episode #87: The START Plan: Building ROI-Driven Digital Marketing with Corey Morris 43:46

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In Episode 87 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez is joined by Corey Morris, CEO of Voltage and author of *The Digital Marketing Success Plan*, to explore how companies can eliminate guesswork and wasted spend in digital marketing by implementing a strategic planning framework. Corey introduces the START process—a five-step framework (St…

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Trust AI? Can Leaders Really. (CEO Aprimo, Erik Huddleston) 34:25

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If you’re not leading AI… it’s already leading you. Erik Huddleston, CEO of Aprimo and a 6-time exited founder, breaks down what every modern leader needs to understand about scaling with AI—before it’s too late. If you're leading a team and feeling the pressure of speed, complexity, and rising expectations… his message is for you. "AI can produce …

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Messaging That Drives Real ROI, with Jason Swenk and Stephen Woessner 32:58

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For this episode of Sell With Authority, we’re doing something a little different — and I’m excited to share it with you. In a recent conversation I had with Jason Swenk on his podcast Smart Agency Masterclass we got laser-focused on some things that are critical if you want to sell more of what you do — at a premium price — to right-fit clients. W…

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(Ingram Micro) The Doubt that Drives Fear-President Global Platform, Sanjib Sahoo 37:20

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When Ingram Micro Got Tested Sanjib Sahoo, President of Ingram Micro’s Global Platform Group, was already preparing to lead under pressure—long before the headlines. Before the headlines. Before the cyberattack. Before the world was watching… When we recorded this conversation, none of us knew what was coming. But what Sanjib shared then feels even…

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Episode #86: Lights, Camera, Conversion: Unlocking the Power of Video Marketing with Dugan Bridges 31:04

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In Episode 86 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez welcomes Dugan Bridges, founder and Chief Creative Director of F7 Film Distillery, to explore how cinematic storytelling is transforming digital marketing. Bridges shares his journey from screenwriter and director to helping brands connect with audiences through high-impact video content.…

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Future-Proof Your Team (CEO OnLogic, Sean Larkin) 40:50

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Complacency costs growth. Sean Larkin, CEO of OnLogic, learned that lesson the hard way—just because your company is scaling doesn’t mean your people automatically will too. This really stuck with me... ...the same strengths that drive today’s success often become tomorrow’s roadblocks. He breaks out a 6-point professional development plan that’s a…

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EMMY NOMINATIONS, A STAR WARS SUPERMAN, AND VOICEMAILS! 1:32:58

2M ago1:32:58

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The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Brad open the show discussing their review of Superman and how David Corenswet is a massive Star Wars fan. They end the opener discussing the Emmy noms for Andor and who was snubbed. Then they turn it over to the audience as they discuss Bossk's real name, Star Tours, and TV Show productions!…

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Chaindual | Francis 53:18

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Connect The World EP142 | Francis | Chaindual | Portugal🌍 Connect The World:An English podcast where we guide you in the magic world of the Bitcoin Lightning Network.🎟️ Nostrdam• nostrdam.com🤝 Join Connect The World:• Telegram Connect The World: https://t.me/connect_the_world• Telegram Rings of Fire: https://t.me/SatoshiRadioROF• Telegram Channel: …

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Episode #85: Forecasting the Future: AI-Powered Marketing Measurement with Pat Barry 36:26

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In Episode 85 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with Pat Barry, President of demystifAI and a seasoned data scientist, to tackle one of the thorniest challenges in modern marketing: how to measure and forecast performance in a world full of fragmented data. From McDonald’s digital tracking systems to direct-to-consumer (DTC) …

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Win Clients Before the First Meeting, with George Swetlitz 36:50

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For this episode of Sell With Authority we’re zeroing in on something every agency needs — trust at scale. Not vanity metrics. Not louder messaging in an already crowded feed. Real credibility — earned in public — where your right-fit clients are watching, judging, and deciding whether you’re the expert worth hiring. The noise isn’t going away. And…

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Episode #84 - Revenue Starts with People: Leadership Lessons for the Digital Age with Brian Joseph 39:25

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In Episode 84 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez speaks with Brian Joseph, CEO and co-founder of RevJen Group, to explore the powerful intersection of leadership and professional development. Drawing from decades of experience in scaling for-profit and nonprofit businesses, Brian shares insights on building purpose-driven cultures, conf…

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How Authenticity Earns You Instant Respect (CEO Ryan Stana, RWS Global) 35:05

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He had the talent to chase Broadway fame. But he saw something even bigger. Instead of staying in the spotlight, Ryan Stana, CEO of RWS Global, decided to build an entire world behind the scenes—one that now creates over a MILLION unforgettable moments every single day: 🚢 Cruise ships 🎢 Theme parks 🎭 Broadway 🏟️ Stadiums 🌍 Seven offices around the …

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10 RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS FROM CHATGPT 1:15:17

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The ForceCast is BACK!!! This week, Ryan and Brad discuss Jurassic World Rebirth and Brad's reaction to the movie and the fandom. Then, the show gets weird from there. Ryan had ChatGPT create questions for them and it ranges from weird to funny to surprisingly deep. Along the way a few friends call in.…

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How to Sharpen Your ICP, with Ana Laskey 39:01

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Have you and your team started putting in the work to go narrow — made the commitment to niche down because that’s where the gold is? You’ve updated your positioning. Your message is feeling more dialed in than ever. And maybe you’ve even started saying “no” to wrong-fit clients. Awesome! But — your sales pipeline still feels a little unpredictable…

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CEO of the #2 Coffee Chain in the World (Costa Coffe's Philippe Schaillee) 36:11

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☕ Bold taste. Bold leadership. Leading a global coffee powerhouse is no small feat—especially when your brand ranks among the world’s most influential: 🌎 Over 4,100 stores across 37 countries 👥 More than 20,000 employees worldwide 🥤 Thousands of innovative self-serve Costa Express machines 🏆 #2 largest coffeehouse chain globally 🇬🇧 #1 coffee chain …

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IndyCast: Episode 356 2:18:26

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In this episode we hear from Bob Joles, the voice of Sallah in the Temple of the Forbidden Eye ride spiel, Official IndyCast Correspondent Mitch Hallock is back with a Raiders Rant and Chris A. and Chris O. are joined by another special guest to review Young Indy's Winds of Change.

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Dealing with stress - with Margit van Tuijl and Tiara Avé 36:07

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In this episode, Anne-Wil will be having a conversation with our life coach Margit van Tuijl and student Tiara Avé. We will talk about our own experiences of stress, albeit from studies, work or personal circumstances. Interested in a workshop on demand? Visit our website for the complete list for your organization! Struggling with stress? See here…

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Episode #83: From Clicks to Conversations: Reimagining Retail with AI Shopping Assistants with Ken Burke 42:28

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In Episode 83 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez is joined by Ken Burke, founder and CEO of Microcasting, to explore the next frontier in direct-to-consumer ecommerce innovation: AI shopping agents. As AI rapidly evolves beyond chatbots, Ken shares a vision for an “agentic” future—where AI doesn’t just assist but actively guides custome…

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PASCAL DELEUZE - Mon tout premier bruit

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Pièce inédite de Pascal Deleuze pour webSYNradio : mon tout premier bruit. Lamentation pour un deuil impossible, cette pièce pour trompette en multipistes est aussi bien la trompe des légions romaines que la voix du kaddish de Maurice Ravel.Pascal Deleuze : trompette, voix. Guillaume Contré : enregistrement, montage, mixage. http://synradio.fr/pasc…

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The Cirque du Soleil Comeback - Duncan Fisher, Chief Show Operatations Officer 52:32

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Cirque du Soleil fell—then made a HUGE comeback that no one saw coming. Enter Duncan Fisher, Chief Show Operations Officer. One of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands. Gone. Zero revenue. 5,000+ employees let go. Bankrupt. But instead of folding, they reimagined everything. 🔥 8 touring shows relaunched in just 18 months 🔥 Empowered teams o…

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Earning Back the Strategic Seat, with Mark Godfrey and Steve Evans 47:08

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Before I introduce our guest experts for today’s episode, I want to zero in on a problem that’s been coming up more and more in conversations with agency leaders. It’s a pain that sounds like this: “We used to have a strategic seat at our client’s table. They trusted our advice. They valued our expertise. Pricing wasn’t an issue. We felt like a tru…