Best Jason Hackett Podcasts (2025)

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429: ‘Weird Turtle Fake Out’, With Matthew Panzarino 2:13:44

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Matthew Panzarino returns to the show. Topics include 007 logo creator Joe Caroff’s death at 103, Google’s weird “Made by Google” event hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the UK supposedly dropping its demand for an iCloud encryption backdoor, and Apple’s workaround for the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor patent stalemate. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% …

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259. Logic, Risk, and Reinvention: Jon's Entrepreneurial Story 1:06:49

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Welcome to Everyday Heroes, presented by Kofkin Bond & Co. In this episode, we sit down with Jon Wellman, co-founder and CEO of Vokke, one of Australia’s most trusted software development partners. Jon’s journey began far from the world of tech. As a young boy migrating from the UK, navigating schoolyard challenges, and later finding himself in fin…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 9: Puddle to Cat 5: 2024's Terrifying New Hurricane Threat 30:41

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Hurricane season is coming — are you ready? Don’t wait until it’s too late. In this episode, climate expert Bob Bunting joins us to break down what’s changing with today’s storms and how you can protect your home and community. From rising ocean temps to vulnerable infrastructure, we unpack the realities of stronger, slower, and more dangerous stor…

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Still MORE Thoughts about James Gunn's 'Superman' 29:03

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Instead of recording a new episode, your not-so-intrepid host has been watching the new Superman movie again and again -- seven times so far, and counting! And with added viewings since the digital home-video release, he's got some more observations about: The Kents The Els Whether the Justice Gang and the Daily Planet staff take time away from Sup…

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811: Apple in Education with Steve Benner 1:17:29

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Apple has been in the education market for decades, and over that time, Apple's position and offerings have significantly changed. This week, educator Steven Benner joins the show to talk about how his school district is using Apple gear in the classroom. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Eca…

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Outbound Prospecting // How LinkedIn Automation Can Boost Your Sales Fast: HeyReach & Ilija Stojkovski 59:26

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Takeaways—The importance of personalization in outreach efforts.—LinkedIn is not just a social platform; it's a data warehouse.—Inbox saturation is a significant challenge for marketers.—Hyper-personalization can lead to new forms of saturation.—Referrals are crucial for building trust and gaining new clients.—Sales strategies must evolve with chan…

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Derek Shulman’s Giant Steps 33:57

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Derek Shulman returns to talk about his memoir Giant Steps, charting his journey from frontman of Simon Dupree and the Big Sound and Gentle Giant to music executive behind artists including Bon Jovi and AC/DC. Derek reflects on formative moments, witnessing his father’s death, early musical ambitions, his friendship with Elton John, forming Gentle …

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AI In Sales // Yes, Another Selling With AI, But This Time, With Chris Daigle, Founder of ChiefAiOfficer.com // Do AI Right To Grow Sales 1:01:37

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#12WeeksToPeak #SalesTraining #salesautomation #GrowthMindsetSummaryI sit down with Chris Daigle to discuss the transformative impact of AI on business and everyday life. We explore how AI is not just a technological advancement but a revolution that is reshaping industries. Chris shares insights on practical applications of AI, the importance of a…

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810: Unlocking PowerPhotos with Brian Webster 1:10:53

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Brian Webster is the developer behind Fat Cat Software, home of PowerPhotos. The Mac app gives users a wide range of extra controls and tools to manage their Photos library. This week, he chats with Stephen and David about the app and its features. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a w…

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The Beatles: How Four Lads Rewrote History 1:12:24

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Few music biographers have lived with the Beatles’ story quite like Philip Norman. Across shelves of bestsellers, Norman has charted the group’s myth and minutiae, from the Hamburg grind to Apple’s undoing. In a live conversation with Jason Barnard, he revisited his earliest encounters with the Fab Four, the writing of Shout!, and the shifting lens…

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258. From Loss to Legacy: Lucas’ Journey of Resilience and Purpose 1:04:52

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Welcome to Everyday Heroes, presented by Kofkin Bond & Co. In this episode, we sit down with Lucas Petrovich, whose story is a powerful blend of resilience, ambition, and purpose. From losing his father at a young age and facing bullying in school, to navigating financial hardship and an unexpected plunge into running a real estate business, Lucas …

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809: Exploring Kagi with CEO Vladimir Prelovac 1:10:10

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Kagi is a search engine and browser company offering an alternative to products offered by the tech giants. This week, its CEO Vladimir Prelovac talks with David and Stephen about what Kagi offers its customers. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac…

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AI In Sales // Yes, Another Selling With AI, But This Time, With Jason Benedict, Founder of Automation Agency // Automate, Integrate, Dominate, Celebrate 54:21

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I've known Jason Benedict for over a decade. He's a smart entrepreneur and marketing agency owner who understands the transformative impact of AI on sales and business operations. We get into the evolution of AI tools, the benefits of automation, and how you can implement AI solutions to streamline processes and make mo' money. We touch on the cost…

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Being Paul Jones: Reinvention, Longevity and the Call of the Blues 1:06:23

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In the second part of his live interview, Paul Jones charts his path beyond Manfred Mann, through film and stage work, and his return to music with The Blues Band. Recorded at the Cat Club, Paul recalls the cult 1967 film Privilege, before turning to sessions featuring Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Paul McCartney. He reflects on a riotous tour with T…

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Superman movie thoughts (not really a review) 23:19

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After nearly a month of delays thanks to Covid and catching up on day-job work, host Jason Hackett FINALLY gets to share his thoughts on the new Superman movie. Note: Spoilers! Theme music provided by Dmitrii from PixabayBy Jason Hackett

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808: "The Momentum is Building," with Simon Støvring 1:18:57

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Simon Støvring is the developer behind some fantastic apps, including Runestone, Scriptable, Jayson, and Data Jar. This week, he joins the guys to talk about how he works on these apps, his use of Apple's default apps, and how he's thinking about iOS 26. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase …

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257. Refugee To Award - Winning Pharmacist : Sara Murdock's Journey Of Resilience and Empowerment 1:08:54

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Welcome to Everyday Heroes, presented by Kofkin Bond & Co. In this episode, we meet Sara Murdock, an award-winning pharmacist whose journey from war-torn Iraq to Australian community leader is a testament to courage, resilience, and the power of education. Hosted by Tony, this deeply moving conversation traces Sara’s early years growing up amid the…

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Becoming Paul Jones: Early Influences, Manfred Mann and Making It 1:00:30

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In the first of a two-part interview, Paul Jones reflects on his formative years, from singing in cathedral choirs and discovering jazz, to forming a skiffle group and falling in love with the blues. Speaking live at The Cat Club, Paul offers sharp and often funny insights into his early career: turning down a young Brian Jones’s offer to front wha…

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428: ‘Michigan-Starred Fine Dining’, With Louie Mantia 3:05:39

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Special guest Louie Mantia joins the show to talk about Liquid Glass, the various OS 26 updates, and the worrisome state of Apple’s UI design overall. Also: sandwiches. Sponsored by: Quip: A supercharged clipboard manager and text expander for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Notion: The best AI tool for work, with your notes, docs, and projects in one space…

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Selling With AI // Practical AI Tips To Grow Your Sales and Improve Your Marketing With Jeremy Shapiro on The Sales Podcast with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer® 52:30

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Jeremy Shapiro is back after many years.We discuss his new book as well as the intersection of AI and business growth today...which will be different tomorrow!But you can use technology to enhance your sales and marketing strategies. As usual, automation is important as well as the entrepreneurial mindset, which is probably the toughest component o…

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807: A Sign of Maturity, with Federico Viticci 1:35:18

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Federico joins the show to talk to David and Stephen about his Apple gear, iPadOS 26, running MacStories, and how AI is changing automation tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and …

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427: ‘The Shift-2 Crowd’, With Jason Snell 2:12:15

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Jason Snell returns to the show to talk about the early PC platform rivalries of the 1980s, iOS 26 leaks (and Apple suing YouTuber Jon Prosser), the various Apple OS 26 public betas and the state of Liquid Glass, and more. (Where by “more” I mean a little baseball and keyboard nerdery.) Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off p…

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256. Redefining Success: Alex Kain on The Philosophy of Compassion, Community & a New Human Economy 1:16:15

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Alex Kain has been passionate about entrepreneurship for as long as he can remember. From a young age, he was inspired by the idea of becoming a successful businessman, much like the success modelled to him in the media. Driven by this ambition, Alex embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, launching several startups, primarily within the rapidly e…

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Ray Ennis – The Swinging Blue Jeans 1:17:15

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As the voice and driving force of The Swinging Blue Jeans, Ray Ennis helped shape the sound of Merseybeat, blending trad jazz and beat music into hits including ‘Hippy Hippy Shake’ and ‘You’re No Good.’ Ray reflects on the Cavern Club days, where The Beatles supported them, the group’s Hamburg education, and the missed chances that might have made …

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How One Simpsons Joke Made Bill Oakley Famous 30 years Later | Simpsons Taught Me Everything 52:40

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This episode of STME features the one and only Bill Oakley, legendary Simpsons writer, co-creator of Mission Hill, and originator of the Simpsons "Steamed Hams" joke which spiraled into an internet phenomenon and later the namesake of his newfound food influencer career. We talk Simpsons, Mission Hill, The Mullets, and of course, burgers.…

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806: Automators Takeover 1:05:45

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Stephen's unavailable this week, so Rosemary Orchard returns to the show to check in on the new Shortcuts Updates and Rose's new medication tracking app, Capsule. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwi…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 8: Can Your Home Survive a Cat 5 Hurricane? Inside FIU's 157 MPH Wall of Wind 22:56

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What really happens when a hurricane hits — and how can we be ready? Heather from Local Relief Live sits down with Erik Salna from FIU’s Extreme Events Institute to discuss hurricane risks, the groundbreaking Wall of Wind, the truth about building codes, and how education and mitigation can help you protect what matters most. Don’t wait for the nex…

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Mike Batt on songwriting and his symphony 46:56

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Few musicians of Mike Batt’s vintage are still pushing creative boundaries with the same fervour that defined their youth. In a career-spanning conversation, Mike discusses his Kickstarter campaign for his Ukraine Symphony; a four-movement orchestral work shaped by war, hope, and human resilience. The interview touches on everything from his self-t…

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805: The Most MPU Possible 1:12:23

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On this feedback episode, Stephen and David answer listener questions about Apple's current betas, then revisit networking, dictation, email, going paperless, and more. This one really hits all the classic MPU topics. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform f…

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Steve Hackett: The Lamb Stands Up 53:33

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Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new live album The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall. Steve reflects on reimagining Genesis classics from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, his pioneering guitar techniques, and the tensions created by releasing solo material whilst still in the group. He also shares insights into his cr…

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David Corenswet brings 'Dad Energy' to Superman role 25:39

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In this debut episode, host Jason Hackett explains the idea behind the podcast's name, gives a brief explanation of his origin story of being "Raised by Superman," and then, with just a few days before the July 11, 2025, opening of James Gunn's "Superman" movie, talks about an interview in which the lead actor discussed his views of Superman-as-dad…

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804: From NeXT to Liquid Glass, with Ken Case 1:26:14

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Ken Case is the CEO at The Omni Group and has been developing for Apple platforms for decades. He shares with Stephen and David how he got his start in technology, what Apple gear he uses, his approach to customer communication, and his thoughts on WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squa…

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Entrepreneurship // Donny Hackett Shares How To Launch Your SaaS Side Hustle...and Keep Salespeople Honest on The Sales Podcast with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer® 46:59

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Donny Hackett is the founder of VeriDeal.He is launching this with a friend/partner because when he got laid off from AWS, he found his job efforts thwarted by other sales reps who had no problem lying about their accomplishments.So he created a new SaaS platform for sales reps to verify and track their closed deals. We get into Donny's background …

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Bob Jackson – Badfinger 58:27

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What do you get when you mix a band of power pop visionaries into the jaws of crooked management and catastrophic misfortune. You get Head First, Badfinger’s great lost album, a masterpiece taped in 11 days, buried for half a century, and finally exhumed by Bob Jackson, the last man standing. Jackson lays it all out: the betrayal, the lawsuits, and…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 7 with Claire Balsley from SBP 37:54

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Maximizing FEMA Assistance with | SBP | Claire Balsley What if you could get 90%+ MORE from FEMA? Most FEMA applicants are denied at first — but the story doesn’t end there. In this must-watch episode, Claire Balsley from @SBPUSA and Heather from Local Relief Live break down how disaster survivors can successfully appeal FEMA determinations and rec…

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426: ‘The Cutting Edge Latest Supermodel’, With David Smith 2:12:15

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Special guest David Smith returns to the show for a developer's perspective look at WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: TRMNL: A hackable e-ink display. Save $15 with code GRUBER. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good. Links: Michael Flarup's mockup for a MacOS 2…

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803: Checking in on the Betas 1:21:14

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David and Stephen are running early betas of the next version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more. This week, they compare notes and share their experiences with Liquid Glass and new features coming to Apple devices this fall. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash …

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255. Redefining Recruitment with Nathan Soti 1:16:27

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This week, we welcomed Nathan Soti to the Kofkin Bond podcast. Nathan is a true people-person with a natural ability to connect, understand, and support others. With several years of experience in Financial Services and Sales, he has developed not only a deep understanding of the industry but also a strong passion for helping others thrive within i…

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Al Jardine 33:27

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Al Jardine reflects on the life and legacy of Brian Wilson and his own musical path. In the wake of Wilson’s passing, Jardine speaks about the emotional weight of touring with the Pet Sounds Band, his new EP Islands In The Sun, the group dynamics of The Beach Boys, and why he still sees himself as a student of the “Brian Wilson school of music.” Fu…

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425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller 1:44:02

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Chance Miller returns to the show to discuss the news and announcements from WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box with code talkshow50off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHe…

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14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:02:27

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This week on The Simpson's Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim sits down with Robert Brockway of Cracked fame to unpack14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style.

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802: The Ubiquiti Universe 1:18:04

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Stephen leads David through the maze of Ubiquiti's Unifi networking offerings. The company offers a wide range of equipment for home and business users, including routers, switches, access points, cameras, and more, but it can be confusing to navigate. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm:…

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1975: The Year the World Forgot 30:27

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Dylan Jones has long been one of British journalism’s more discerning cultural archaeologists, whether digging into David Bowie’s legacy or chronicling the evolution of British style. In 1975: The Year the World Forgot, he turns his attention to what he sees as an unfairly overlooked moment in musical history, a year caught between the idealism of …

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Persuasion Training // The 10 Commandments of Sales With Dr. Persuasion on The Sales Podcast with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer® 1:07:38

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Dr Persuasion, Yaniv Zaid, joins me on episode 720 of The Sales Podcast to discuss his book, "The 21st Century Sales Bible: Mastering The 10 Commandments of Marketing, Negotiation, & Persuasion." 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Yanniv Zaid 02:59 The Journey from Air Force to Sales Training 06:09 The Evolution of Sales in the Digital Era 09:01 Authenticit…