Best Matt Gifford Podcasts (2025)

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3 reasons high-earning clients aren’t buying from you 19:37

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Is this you? You show up every day for your business and deliver real results, but you still aren’t landing the high-paying clients you know you’re ready for. Here’s a newsflash: it’s not because of your pricing. In this episode of Unbreakable Business, we’re getting to the root of the issue with the top three reasons high-earning clients aren’t bu…

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Players Era Adjacent 45:12

7d ago45:12

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St. Joe’s isn’t going to be on the MainStage in 2025 in Vegas, but they are in the Players Era JV bracket — and that matters too :) NIL is already shaping how the program recruits, builds, and brands, and playing in a tournament like this (fingers crossed 2026) is key to building for the future. We talk NIL, roster moves, and what identity means fo…

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The CEO shift: Why you need to step out of the day-to-day 26:30

14d ago26:30

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You’ve built something powerful with your business, but if you’re still running every part of it, you’re not leading—you’re managing. If sustainable growth is the goal, then the way you operate has to evolve. There’s a difference between owning your business and running it like a CEO. It's time to get out of the weeds and uplevel your leadership! L…

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CollabCast: The Vendor Table ft. Mike Cassara & Lauren O'Brien 1:03:50

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Welcome to another CollabCast episode, where we feature powerful podcast episodes by hosts we love! In today's bonus episode, we're highlighting The Vendor Table with Mike Cassara & Lauren O'Brien featuring an interview with our host, Akua Konadu. If you're ready to get more organized in your business, this episode is for you! If you love this epis…

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Manny Silva: Docs as Tests for Resilient Technical Documentation 36:19

1M ago36:19

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Technical documentation of software products is critical work that needs to accurately inform end users, regardless of how quickly and substantially the software might be changing. Manny Silva has created Docs as Tests, a system that integrates a set of well-developed practices and a collection of engineering tooling, to help technical communicator…

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How to turn client relationships into long-term revenue 5:51

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Did you know 87% of people say they’ll return to a business that gives them a personalized experience? The truth is, your services might get clients in the door, but your relationships are what keep them coming back. Join us as we dive into the power of client relationships, why they’re your biggest asset for long-term success, and how to turn ever…

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The mindset work that builds wealth with Jaime Gordon 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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If you're only talking about money in terms of spreadsheets and sales goals, you're missing the deeper conversation—and this episode delivers it. Let’s be honest: most of us think that if we work hard enough or say the right affirmations, we’ll finally feel financially secure. But what if your biggest money block isn’t about your strategy—it’s abou…

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Jeff Cain of Fidelity on Tech's Role in Building Wealth 18:05

2M ago18:05

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Our guest on this episode of Data Driven Finance is Jeff Cain, VP Fintech Research at Fidelity Investments. Before that he was Head of Partnerships at Brightside and spent eight years at Yodlee. Jeff got his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at Stanford and a Masters from Harvard. We’re not really talking about Fidelity; we’re going bigger picture and…

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Roster Reload and the Cost of the Game 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Tony and Pete break down St. Joe’s top-ranked A-10 transfer class—Al Amadou, Deuce Jones, and Jaiden Glover—and reflect on the departure of X Brown. They dive into NIL’s impact on college basketball and tackle fan questions, from walk-on battles with Will Lange to the value of season tickets and the future of Hawk hoops.…

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Monetizing your content with Danielle Corbett 33:28

2M ago33:28

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Are you looking to add new revenue streams to your business? Author, podcaster, and coach Danielle Desir Corbett joins us to share how she turned her podcast into a very successful revenue stream for her business. Listen in as Danielle teaches us how podcasting can be a great way to connect with your audience on a deeper level while also leveraging…

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Jeff Eaton: Content Observability in Complex Systems 31:37

3M ago31:37

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Modern content systems are complex and abstract, presenting problems for managers who want to understand how their content is performing. At Autogram, Jeff Eaton and Karen McGrane have developed a content observability framework to address this complexity. Their framework evaluates the composition, quality, health, and effectiveness of content prog…

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The SECRET to perfect client kickoff meetings! 5:28

3M ago5:28

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Congratulations, you signed a client! Now what? In this episode, we’re breaking down the secret to perfect client kickoff meetings so you and your new client can get started on the right foot. When it comes to client work, communication is key. The kickoff call sets the stage and makes sure that your client is going to have an amazing experience wi…

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Tariffs, Transfers & Truth Bombs 52:37

3M ago52:37

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We’re back with a packed episode: Florida pulls off a W, Martelli drops some gems in a new interview, and there’s movement in the Saint Joe’s transfer portal. Tony slaps a tariff on all transfers, and we dive into the SJUhawk4ever letter to Jill—plus, what to expect from their upcoming meeting.

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Gretchen Rodriguez of TD Bank on Payment Systems 26:35

3M ago26:35

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Our guest on this episode of Data Driven Finance is Gretchen Rodriguez, Head of Product for Payments at TD Bank. She approaches products with an entrepreneur’s mindset and has designed and launched products in fintech, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and identity & trust. Gretchen spent time as a Senior Product Manager and Product Owner at eBay, serves …

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Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire: The Value Map Content Framework 40:25

3M ago40:25

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Aligning and orchestrating product content for complex business use cases is much easier when you have a framework to structure and guide your efforts. Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire and his business partner developed the "value map" framework to structure and organize product marketing information. This helps them to align internal stakeholders on strat…

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Data-based pricing strategies with Ashlyn Carter 51:00

3M ago51:00

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Ready to get clearer on your pricing strategy? Your own data might be the key! Copywriter Ashlyn Carter joins us to share her foolproof formula for how business owners can set up their pricing. Listen in to hear the common pricing mistakes that business owners make and how instead, they should be using data to determine their prices. The Unbreakabl…

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The Curse 58:08

4M ago58:08

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The postseason giveth and the postseason taketh away. Tony and Pete recap the emotional swing from the Hawks’ win over Dayton to tough losses against Mason and UAB. Then things get weird: Kyle Pagan angered the Hawk faithful, and Ryan MBA responded like a wizard scorned—casting Twitter spells that will live in infamy. Tony and Pete talk fan beef, p…

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Owning your power & success with Priscilla Presley 52:03

4M ago52:03

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Have you truly accepted the fact that you deserve everything you want in your business and your life? If not, this episode is for you. Joining us is the CEO of Forward Female Priscilla Presley, who helps women build and optimize successful brands. Listen in as Priscilla teaches us how to build businesses that are successful and aligned. She walks u…

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It's Atlantic 10 Time! 1:28:38

4M ago1:28:38

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Tony and Pete are joined by Riley Frain (@rileyfrain) of Mid Major Madness as well as Matt Gifford (@HHHardwood) to preview the Atlantic 10 Tournament. After that, Tony and Pete move from serious basketball, to some more fun topics which includes talking to some SJU fans directly. Hawk Rock Intro - 0:00 Pete and Tony Preview - 1:20 Riley Frain - 20…

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Building wealth beyond your business with April Stewart 40:07

4M ago40:07

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Ready to get one step closer to your money goals and build wealth through your business? Finance coach April Stewart joins us on this episode of the Unbreakable Business podcast to teach us how to do exactly that. Listen in to learn exactly what you need to have in place in your business before you can start building wealth. If you’ve been wonderin…

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Earning predictable profits through memberships with Stu McLaren 1:01:32

4M ago1:01:32

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Are you curious about starting your own membership and creating recurring revenue? Stu McLaren, membership expert and cofounder of Membership IO, joins us to share what 20+ years of entrepreneurship taught him, along with how he’s pivoted over the years as technology and business shifted. We also discuss his latest book, Predictable Profits, which …

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Greg Dunlap: Designing Content Authoring Experiences 31:10

4M ago31:10

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Experience design for readers of online content gets a lot of attention. The authors who create the content and get it ready for publication aren't as well served. In his new book, Designing Content Authoring Experiences, Greg Dunlap addresses this situation, showing content-system creators how to design better interfaces, streamline workflows, and…

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Simplify Your Tax Season with Dawn Patton 45:22

5M ago45:22

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Are you prepared to do your 2024 taxes? It’s every independent business owner’s favorite time of year! Just kidding, but there are ways you can make tax seasons easier on yourself. In this episode of The Unbreakable Business podcast, we’re chatting all about taxes with Dawn Patton, CEO of Patton Accounting. Listen in as she breaks down how business…

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The Prophecy & SJUHawkRock 44:06

5M ago44:06

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Tony and Pete enjoy good banter as the Hawks look to finish February strong

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Creating your own opportunities with Tasha McCaskiel 29:24

5M ago29:24

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If you aren’t given a seat at the table, you need to create your own. Tasha McCaskiel did exactly that when she founded Black Girls in Media, a networking organization that is dedicated to uplifting and supporting minority women within the media industry. Listen in to hear how you can start creating your own opportunities, what media trends you sho…

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The power of storytelling on your money mindset with Katherine Pomerantz 47:04

5M ago47:04

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Is your relationship with money impacting your money mindset? What if you could reframe the stories you tell yourself about money? In this episode, accountant and money coach Katherine Pomerantz joins us to discuss how our relationship with money impacts our lives and businesses. Through powerful storytelling tactics, Katherine shares how we can st…

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Building a community fueled by loyalty around your brand with Mike Cassara and Lauren O’Brien 48:53

5M ago48:53

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Want to know the secret to building a thriving and loyal community around your brand? This episode is for you. Mike Cassara and Lauren O’Brien of The Vendor Table share how they built a community for their podcast by keeping it real and listening to their audience. Listen in as they share the exact strategies they used and get completely transparen…

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Mini Episode: The Hawks Fight On… 3:44

5M ago3:44

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Short recap of the Hawk’s performance of late and their FridA10 matchup…

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Stephen Fishman and Matt McLarty of Boomi on Unbundling the Enterprise 34:36

5M ago34:36

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Our guests on this episode of Data Driven Finance are Stephen Fishman and Matt McLarty, authors of the book “Unbundling the Enterprise – APIs, Optionality, and the Science of Happy Accidents.” Stephen is North America Field CTO at Boomi and a Strategic Advisor at Revenium, while Matt is Boomi’s Chief Technology Officer. There’s a lot in the book ab…

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#BillyOut 45:49

5M ago45:49

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The hashtag says it all. Expectations are high and hopes are low. Tune into hear Tony’s masterclass exposé on why #BillyOut may be the only way forward…

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Your guide to converting Instagram followers into customers with Michelle Gifford 49:30

5M ago49:30

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Having a social media strategy that leads to real results for your business has never been more important. In this episode, Instagram expert Michelle Gifford joins us to talk about all things social media. We process the TikTok ban and how business owners should respond to it, plus we dive into how we can use Instagram to convert followers into cus…

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Sarah Johnson: Moving Content Forward with Content-first Design 29:38

5M ago29:38

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Sarah Johnson asks, "If a digital experience is a conversation with a user, how can you have that conversation if you don't know what the words are?" Sarah addresses the crucial role of content in her new book, "Content-first Design," tackling both the pragmatic aspects of a content-first approach to design as well as how to advocate for content pr…

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Bonus: 5 lessons business owners can learn from the TikTok ban 11:51

5M ago11:51

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A lot has happened with the possibility of a TikTok ban and the impact it has on so many businesses. There are over 7 million businesses on TikTok, and 45 percent of small businesses say that it is very critical to their business success. Today on the podcast, we are going to be talking about the five lessons business owners can learn from the TikT…

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Introducing the Unbreakable Business podcast 48:52

5M ago48:52

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Welcome to Unbreakable Business, the podcast where we uncover the untold stories behind entrepreneurship. In this first episode under our new podcast name, Tyler Herrinton joins us to dive into the new direction of the podcast and what you can expect going forward! This show is about to get a lot more unfiltered and dive deep into what it’s like to…

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Welcome to the Unbreakable Business podcast 0:50

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Behind every successful business, there’s a story you don’t hear—the sleepless nights, the moments of doubt, and the determination to keep going when everything feels impossible. That’s what Unbreakable Business is all about. Join host Akua Konadu each week as she sits down with entrepreneurs who share the raw, real side of their journey—the roadbl…

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92: The Instagram content strategy you need in 2025 with Lucas O’Keefe 42:56

6M ago42:56

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The start of a new year is the perfect time to revamp your business’s social media strategy. Social media marketing expert Lucas O’Keefe joins us to share his top Instagram strategies for 2025. Listen in as he shares valuable tips and insights to help you see social media in a new light. GIVEAWAY: Honeybook just launched the January Jumpstart givea…

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Leah Buley and Joe Natoli: The UX Team of One 33:09

6M ago33:09

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Both UX and content professionals routinely find themselves on teams where they are the sole practitioner of their craft. Leah Buley and Joe Natoli recently revised "The UX Team of One" to share their pragmatic take on solo UX practice, deftly balancing the application of human-centered research insights with the need to show the business value of …

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91: The power of listening to your clients with Jenny Mac 42:11

6M ago42:11

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If there’s one skill that all entrepreneurs could improve on that would have a powerful impact on their businesses, it’s listening. Jenny Mac is the CEO and Founder of Elopement is Fun, and she joins us to talk about the power of listening. Jenny shares key insights into how you can become a better listener and leverage that skill for your business…

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Why Phil, why? 46:39

6M ago46:39

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Tony and Pete break down the Hawks’ rough 1-2 start to non-conference play and dive into what’s gone wrong, including double losses in the A10 and why the conference needs to ditch these lower-tier teams like GW and UMass. Plus, they discuss the Hawks’ new red room/practice space, preview upcoming games, and tackle the NBA’s three-point problem wit…

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Steve Szpytek of Axos Bank on Consumer Product Development 24:19

6M ago24:19

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Our guest on this episode of Data Driven Finance is Steve Szpytek, SVP and Head of Consumer Product Development at Axos Bank. Axos Bank is a diversified technology-driven financial services company with a well-balanced portfolio of verticals within the bank. Topics discussed include: How technology is moving so fast, there’s always a new product ou…

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Rob Punselie: Content Jobs to Be Done 31:12

6M ago31:12

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A truly customer-focused content strategy is the cornerstone of good customer experiences. Over the past 25 years, Rob Punselie has developed and honed content discovery research methods based on time-tested usability knowledge and the Jobs to Be Done product-development framework. This approach has helped him consistently deliver to his clients ef…

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90: Aligning your ambition with your capacity with rest advocate Alisha Robertson 45:53

6M ago45:53

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If you’re struggling to be successful and get enough rest as a business owner, this episode is for you. Alisha Robertson, a writer, creator, and rest advocate, shares how you can strive for success and not burn yourself out. Listen in as she walks us through her own business journey and the things she had to let go of to be successful. She helps us…

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Aaron Bracy and Riley Frain 1:14:55

6M ago1:14:55

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Aaron Bracy and Riley Frain join the show for a fun, hoops-filled episode! Aaron previews his debut book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph’s Hawks, and shares insights from nearly 30 years of covering Philly sports— and what he thinks about the Hawks this season. Riley, our Long Island correspondent (ha)…

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89: Small business trends for 2025 15:56

6M ago15:56

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It’s undeniable that 2025 will be a major year of shifts in the entrepreneurial world, but what does that mean for your business? In this episode, we’re unpacking the trends we’re anticipating this year based on conversations with our guests. Listen in as I break down how these trends could impact your business in 2025. Trust me, this episode is pa…

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CollabCast: The Power in Purpose ft. Candice Coppola with Akua Konadu 54:59

7M ago54:59

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Welcome to CollabCast, an innovative bonus series where we're diving into the world of podcast crossovers. In today's bonus episode, we're highlighting The Power in Purpose with Candice Coppola. If it feels like your marketing falls flat, it might be because you’re not telling enough stories. Candice and I chat in this episode about storytelling. I…

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88: Get your business ready for 2025 19:12

7M ago19:12

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The new year is fast approaching, and we were curious about how successful entrepreneurs are preparing their businesses for 2025. We asked eight industry leaders to send us their best advice for preparing your business for the new year, and they sent us back amazing nuggets of wisdom. Their messages are full of business tips, but I love that they a…

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Hawks fall to 6-4 53:56

7M ago53:56

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247Sports and Saint Joe’s insider Matt Gifford (@HHHardwood) joins the show! Charleston steals a win and what was left of our hopes and dreams!

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87: Embracing politics as an independent business owner with Sharon McMahon 45:53

7M ago45:53

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With the recent US election, we need to have a better understanding of what that means for small business owners everywhere. America's government teacher and New York Times bestselling author Sharon McMahon returns to the podcast to share how this election impacts business owners and how we can stay informed to make the best decisions for our busin…

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Alan J. Porter: Storytelling for Enterprise Content Strategy 32:22

7M ago32:22

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Storytelling is the oldest content practice. Alan Porter helps enterprises and content practitioners improve their story craft. Alan shows how better stories both convey the unique benefits of a business to their customers and improve cross-functional communication within organizations. https://ellessmedia.com/csi/alan-porter/…

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Kat Cloud of Yodlee on CFPB 1033 Rule Compliance 24:10

7M ago24:10

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Our guest on this episode of Data Driven Finance is Kat Cloud, Principal Director of Open Banking Compliance at Yodlee. Kat is also a Board member at the Financial Data Exchange, and prior to her time at Yodlee was head of UK Public Policy for Plaid. We discuss open banking compliance, specifically touching on the new CFPB 1033 rule, which is impor…