Best Joe Stephenson Podcasts (2025)

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#230 Five Keys to MBA Admissions Success with N'doli Jean-Hugues Cherif, Insead MBA '26 1:26:14

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Darren talks with N'doli Jean-Hugues "Cherif," a French and Ivorian candidate who gained admission to both INSEAD and London Business School's MBA programs. Cherif, an older full-time MBA candidate with diverse experience across five roles - including audit, management consulting, investment banking and infrastructure project finance in the public …

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ks exam brreta review 4:05

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast! I’m your host, Joe Stephenson, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most tested and most essential topics for your Kansas real estate exam, Brokerage Relationships under the BRRETA law (that’s the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act). Here’s what …

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kitchen rehab timeline 8:26

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A Kitchen Renovation Project Plan with Tips and Best Practices If you prefer to read along while you listen, or you want a quick refresher after the show, this breakdown distills every teaching point from Joe Stephenson’s latest episode on the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast. I like chatting with a kitchen designer about the renovation process. You…

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BRRRR Method 5:34

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Please note. You'll notice the Joe and I do not sound anything like us. Well, we had a little mishap. The audio we recorded got completely messed up, but I still had a transcript. So I took that transcript and used AI voice to create what we talked about. I gave myself a British accent, lol. We covered how some investors build impressive rental pro…

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Episode 26: Building a Family Law Practice - Insights from Max T. Stephenson 47:47

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Are you a family law attorney or want to learn more about family law as a practice area? In this episode of the Bottom Up Podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, attorney Max T. Stephenson describes his experiences as a family law attorney with Gimbel Reilly Guerin & Brown LLP for more than a decade. Starting as a new lawyer with no family…

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#229 AI's Impact on MBA Careers: An Insider's Perspective 40:52

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Darren confronts his own "AI anxiety" with Sabine King, Director of the Career Accelerator at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at University of New South Wales (UNSW). Together, they explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the demand for MBA graduates, the evolving strategies of career services, and how leading busi…

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Episode 25: Practice Insights and Tips with Judges Ellen Brostrom and Krista LaFave 52:26

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In this episode of the Bottom Up Podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, host Kristen Hardy talks with former Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Ellen Brostrom, now a mediator at Resolute Systems LLC, and Wauwatosa Municipal Court Judge Krista LaFave, also a personal injury attorney at Warshafsky Law. Both explore their unique career paths, mot…

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Home Insurance Tips 1:01:10

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On a recent episode of the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast, Joe and I had the pleasure of chatting with Paul Santos, an insurance expert, to help us better learn about the world of home insurance. We learn things like how the age of your roof and the elements it's exposed to are key factors that can lower or increase your home insurance premiums. W…

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Home negotiation tips 41:32

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In this episode of the Kansas City real estate podcast, Joe the REALTOR® gives us insights about home negotiations from both the buying and selling side. We also talk about what are the most common obstacles to overcome when navigating a home transaction. Bryan draws from his home buying experience in Lawrence Kansas. We then talk about some of our…

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Tips to increase value 32:42

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We'll give you our thoughts on each of these topics and let you know what we think is the best option for you. Today's real estate podcast episode is dedicated to practical home improvement ideas that can make a real difference. Forget cookie-cutter advice; we’re talking creative approaches and solid strategies mixed with a good dose of humor. For …

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#228 3 Exercises to Design Your Life and Find Best Fit MBA Programs 18:45

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Darren shares 3 design thinking exercises from Bill Burnett and Dave Evan's Designing Your Life that will help you build a joyful life - and find MBA programs you are excited about. Topics Introduction (0:00) Make Odyssey Plans - Imagining Life 1, 2 and 3 (3:45) Prototype - "Building is Thinking" (8:20) Wayfind - Following Energy and Engagement (13…

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How to be a top agent 34:25

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This Episode's Free Online Resource for Rental Property Owners Free Rental Property Expenses Worksheet (xls Spreadsheet) Enjoy! What Makes a Great Real Estate Agent? I asked Joe what makes a top real estate. He thought it was an interesting question, and here is where he landed. Add your ideas in the comments section. Being a top real estate agent …

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Joe's Love for Lenexa 34:41

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This Episode's Free Real Estate Agent Resource Free Real Estate Agent Tax Deductions Worksheet (excel, PDF) Lenexa Kansas is a great place to be a real estate agent. In this podcast, Joe the REALTOR® talks about some of the great things about being a real estate agent here and why it's such a great place to live and work. We will also learn about t…

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The Tax Season Episode 5:52

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Get ready for tax season, Kansas City real estate agents! On this episode of the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast, host Joe Stephenson shares helpful tips to make navigating tax time a breeze. He covers common tax write-offs for agents, including vehicle expenses, marketing costs, office supplies, and more. Joe also emphasizes the importance of trac…

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First time buyer in OP 34:22

7M ago34:22

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In today’s podcast, we talk about how to run an effective open house. You definitely need an open house sign in sheet, and you should follow an open house checklist to maintain consistent quality. We also provide tips and tricks for first time home buyers in Overland Park ks, as well as discussing open houses and HOAs. We also get into the experien…

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JoCo investing ideas 56:26

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In this episode of The Kansas City Real Estate Podcast, we discuss the Sharper Image, Trump Steaks, Starter Homes, cameras, and Home Prices in Kansas City. Bryan talks about the Sharper Image and how much he loved going there to look at the interesting products. We also take a look at Trump Steaks since they were sold at The Sharper Image. We then …

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#227 Inside the Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA: Admissions & Recruitment Insights with Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister 54:45

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Ann-Marie Stephenson and Colleen McLister, Senior Recruitment Manager and Admissions Manager of MBA Programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, discuss the Frankfurt School MBA's admissions criteria, admissions process, scholarships and more. After listening to this episode, you will have a thorough and nuanced understanding of how …

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Selling to Developers 32:36

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Looking for a new home in the KC area? You'll want to hear this podcast discussion with Joe the REALTOR®! He shares some great insights on the current housing market, what's hot right now in terms of design and features, and even tips on how to get started in the business yourself. We also talk about our trip to the Chapel Hill upscale living area …

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Episode 24: Listening to Lawyers and Practice Pulse Join the Podcast Mix in 2025 27:02

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Exciting News! Starting in 2025, two new podcasts will join Bottom Up in a rotation of podcasts produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin. Bottom Up, co-hosted by Emil Ovbiagele and Kristen Hardy, will continue to explore topics of interest to lawyers in the early stages of their careers. They'll be back in March 2025. Two new podcasts – Listening to …

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Episode 23: A Path to Sports Law with Milwaukee Bucks Chief Legal Officer Mike Sneathern 32:09

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In this episode of the Bottom Up Podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, co-hosts Emil Ovbiagele and Sam Huddleston Baker talk with Mike Sneathern, chief legal officer for the Milwaukee Bucks. Mike has worked 20-plus years for the 2021 NBA champs. The conversation explores Mike's journey from his native California to Wisconsin, his experie…

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#226 HEC Paris MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Sara Vanos 1:05:47

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Sara Vanos, Executive Director of Marketing & Admissions for MBA Programs at HEC Paris, discusses what makes the HEC Paris MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction to HEC Paris MBA and Sara Vanos (0:00) Program Highlights - What Makes the HEC Paris MBA Unique? (3:20) HEC Paris MBA Admissions & …

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Episode 22: Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Hiriam Bradley 50:21

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Will AI replace lawyers? That's one of the questions explored in the latest episode of Bottom Up, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin. Co-hosts Emil Ovbiagele and Kristen Hardy welcome Hiriam Bradley, an attorney specializing in privacy and technology law. The conversation explores Hiriam's career path, the evolution of privacy law, and the inte…

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#225 Is an MBA Worth It for Startup Founders? with Bridget Pujals, Berkeley Haas MBA '24 50:06

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Should aspiring entrepreneurs get an MBA? Bridget Pujals, University of California Berkeley Haas MBA '24 and Co-Founder of Saelo, shares her experience being an active founder during her Full-time MBA. What resources did she find most helpful? What should active and aspiring entrepreneurs consider before and during their MBA? And finally, what diff…

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#224 Important Things to Look for in MBA & EMBA Programs with Prof. Steven DeKrey, HKUST Business School 50:05

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Steven DeKrey, Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus at HKUST Business School, has over 40 years of experience in building and running top-ranked MBA programs worldwide, including at Northwestern Kellogg, the University of Florida, Asian Institute of Management and HKUST, where he was Founding Director of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program. Darren asks…

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Episode 21: Finding Your Niche with YLD President Anthony Procaccio 35:11

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When Anthony Procaccio graduated from law school in 2013, he was one of 46,776 U.S. law students to do so (the most of any year on record, and 36% more than 2023). The economy was beginning to recover from the 2007-08 financial crisis, but job seekers were still struggling. Procaccio, now the president of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Young Lawyers …

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Episode 20: Making the Most of Summer Law Clerkships, Tips for First Year Associates 58:55

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In this episode of the Bottom Up podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wiscondsin, co-hosts Emil Ovbiagele and Kristen Hardy discuss their experiences as young lawyers and the importance of law clerkships. They are joined by first-year associate Kate Goodhart and summer law clerk Dan Underwood, who share their perspectives. The conversation covers …

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#223 How to 3x Your Chances to Top 10 MBA Programs with Melody Jones, Vantage Point MBA 46:39

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Melody Jones, Co-Founder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, has been helping applicants get into top 10 MBA programs for over a decade. How does Vantage Point help applicants triple their chances compared to other applicants? Melody shares key learnings, examples and questions you can use right away to craft a compelling application. Topic…

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Episode 19: Stress, Sleep Deprivation, and Lawyer Wellness with Amber Ault 47:06

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Episode 19 of the Bottom Up Podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, features a discussion on lawyer wellness, stress, and sleep deprivation, focusing on the unique stressors legal professionals face. Amber Ault -- who manages the State Bar's Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP) and has extensive experience in the fields of therapy…

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#222 Mid-Career MBA Alternatives with Richard Campbell (HBS Program for Leadership Development, LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership & Strategy, 500 Global Accelerator) 1:03:05

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What should you do if you have 10+ years of working experience but are looking for an MBA-type experience to build your skills and network? Richard Campbell, Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, joins the show to discuss his experience with three mid-career MBA alternatives: Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development (HBS PLD), London…

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Episode 18: The Parade of Horribles in Legal Malpractice Claims with WILMIC CEO Tom Watson 1:34:34

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Attorney Tom Watson, the featured guest in the latest episode of the Bottom Up Podcast produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, knows what it means to reinvent yourself. Tom started his career in broadcast radio. He interviewed big names like Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson, entertainer Red Skelton, and others. At age 37, Tom enrolled in law school. He'…

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#221 Excellent Advice for Living (and MBA Applications!) 28:37

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Inspired by Kevin Kelly's Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I Knew Earlier, Darren shares 10 bits of wisdom that could materially improve your chances of getting into business school and building a successful career. Topics Introduction (0:00) School Selection (3:00) Support Network (8:20) Positioning (10:30) Resumes (15:45) Essays (20:05)…

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Episode 17: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Samantha Huddleston Baker 1:08:42

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Ever heard of imposter syndrome? In this episode of the Bottom Up podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, co-host Emil Ovbiagele and guest host Joe Forward interview Samantha Huddleston Baker, a partner at OVB Law and Consulting S.C. in Milwaukee. They discuss impostor syndrome and carving out paths in the early years of a legal career. Sa…

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#220 GLOBIS MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Tomoya Nakamura - "Find Your Kokorozashi" 1:14:48

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Sometimes, it's hard to differentiate MBA programs. That is not the case with GLOBIS University, Japan's number 1 MBA, which prizes entrepreneurial skills, societal impact, and helping its students find their kokorozashi (personal mission). Professor Tomoya Nakamura, President of GLOBIS USA, discusses what makes the GLOBIS MBA unique, the school's …

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#219 From Military to MBA, Consultant & More with Beau Gresham, NYU Stern MBA '20 - "Find Your Champions" 1:26:43

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Beau Gresham, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Mastercard and NYU Stern MBA '20, shares his journey as an applicant, student, and alumni of NYU Stern. How did Beau transition from the military to consulting through the MBA? How was the NYU Stern Full-time MBA experience? How did Beau break into mergers & acquisitions consulting at Deloitte, and…

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S5 EP8. SOME GIRLS HATE DRESSES | Dr. SOMINA ‘MENA’ FOMBO 46:58

1+ y ago46:58

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‘Being black and gay, wasn't easy’ For this episode I was lucky to speak with filmmaker Dr Somina ‘Mena’ Fombo to discuss her latest short film ‘ SOME GIRLS HATE DRESSES’. An executive coach, experienced mentor and Diversity and Inclusion consultant delivering to clients across the USA, Europe and Asia. Winner of the first Iris Prize Documentary Fi…

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Episode 16: Helping Victims of Human Trafficking, a Hidden Crime, with Erika Petty 50:56

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Simply defined, human trafficking is the exploitation of human beings for someone else's gain, according to Erika Petty, executive director at Milwaukee-based Lotus Legal Clinic, a nonprofit that provides free legal services exclusively to victims of human trafficking. As you'll discover in Episode 16 of the Bottom Up podcast, produced by the State…

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#218 Lessons from Listeners (Vol. 2): Drawing a Roadmap for Admissions, Prioritizing Conversations, Prematurely Applying, Being Strategic Yet Flexible 27:43

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Darren shares more hard-earned application lessons from four listeners (now graduated MBAs): drawing a roadmap for the admissions team, prioritizing conversations when picking schools, "prematurely applying" and being strategic yet flexible Want to share your hard-earned application lessons? Contact us at https://touchmba.com/contact Topics Introdu…