Best Richard C Goodness Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 300: A Special Conversation with host, Allison Summers 26:28

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It’s the 300th episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, and Allison Summers is flipping the script! Join her as she’s interviewed by Seth Greene, CEO of Market Domination LLC, for a special celebration filled with powerful leadership insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at the incredible journey that led to this milestone. You won’t want to mis…

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"Better Red Than ... FBI Opens Investigation of Former CIA Director John Brennan." 1:04:07

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On the July 8 edition of the podcast, our panel --- @BenStein, @Judah Friedman, and @TheRoffDraft – unpacks what’s up with DNI Tulsi Gabbard, the value of Vice President J.D. Vance, and, of course, the latest developments in the Epstein Affair. All that and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.By Judah Friedman, Peter Roff, Ben Stein

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Ep. 94: The Hot, Young Desire Orgy That Never Was 44:18

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We head to Desire Resorts to celebrate a friend's birthday, and rediscover the obstacles between friendly and sexy. Richard meets a Neurologist/Urologist who challenges the hypothesis of his Trimix experiment. A teacher quizzes Richard on some science. He aces his science quiz, but fails to cease the flirt opportunity. Thanks to "karaoke" in the di…

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Edward Cairney and Avril Jones 1:02:02

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In the late ‘90s, Margaret Fleming was living under the care of Edward Cairney and Avril Jones, friends of her deceased father. In October 2016, the police launched an investigation when concerns were raised about a benefits claim made by Avril on Margaret’s behalf. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Edward Cairney and Avril Jones. The police foun…

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Episode 28: Dealing with Difficult People (replay) 34:58

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In this special episode of Some Goodness, host Richard revisits a popular conversation with executive leadership expert Jack Galloway. Jack shares invaluable insights on handling conflict, creating clarity, and leading with both courage and kindness. This episode addresses why it's crucial to tackle difficult conversations promptly and how clarity …

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Episode 299: Linking Crypto Consumers to Home Ownership with Josip Rupena, Founder and CEO of Milo; Miami, FL, USA 24:05

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This week, Josip Rupena, Founder and CEO of Milo, reveals how his company is revolutionizing access to credit by letting clients use their crypto— without cashing it out. If you're curious about real-world crypto applications, borderless lending, and leading through regulatory headwinds, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Drawing on exper…

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Nancy Brophy 1:09:18

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Nancy Brophy is a former author who wrote romantic suspense novels. She once wrote an essay on how to get away with murder. When her husband was found murdered, Nancy quickly became the prime suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Nancy Brophy. Prosecutors believed she spent months plotting the murder to cash in on more than a million dollars…

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Episode 298: The Drive to Keep Workers Safe and Secure with Kenny Kelley, Founder and CEO of Silent Beacon; Rockville, MD, USA 26:04

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From Hollywood stuntman to tech founder saving lives—Kenny Kelley’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this powerful episode, he shares how a motorcycle accident led him to create a game-changing safety tech company that’s revolutionizing workplace protection. We sat down with Kenny Kelley, founder and CEO of Silent Beacon, a personal safety tech…

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Ceasefire: Only Time Will Tell 35:57

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Will this truly end if the Ayatollah and the Mullahs are in charge?By Ben Stein, Judah Friedman

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Stephen Marshall 58:56

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In March and April 2009, a man’s dismembered remains were scattered across two counties in England. The “jigsaw man,” as the media called the victim, was identified as 49-year-old Jeffrey Howe. The main suspect was his roommate and “best friend,” Stephen Marshall. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Stephen Marshall. Jeffrey Howe thought he was hel…

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Thank God For President Trump 34:28

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We are on the knife edge of history. Either we stop the Iranian mass murderers, from acquiring the weapons that will make the world a turture chamber for the next thousand years, or we make the world a safe place for men women and children. The Choice is up to us. God Bless America.By Judah Friedman, Peter Roff, Ben Stein

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Episode 27: Leading a Standalone Business Unit inside a Global Company (replay) 20:02

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In this special birthday episode of 'Some Goodness,' host Richard revisits the most downloaded episode of the year featuring Mike Fouts, an experienced Chief Business Officer. They discuss the unique challenges and valuable lessons learned when leading a high-growth business unit within a larger legacy software company. Key insights include retrain…

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Episode 297: The Credible Leader - Do They Believe You? With Jenni Field, CEO of Redefining Communications; Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom 28:37

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What does that mean for leadership in today’s skeptical world? Communications expert Jenni Field joins us to explore how credibility, integrity, and intentional leadership are the cornerstones of organizational trust– and how to build them before it’s too late. In this powerful episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, founder of Redefining Communications …

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Dale Bruner 1:03:56

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Dale Bruner reported his wife Stephanie missing on November 23rd, 2010. He told the police she left the house to cool off after an argument. Throughout the investigation, the police found evidence of a troubled marriage and incidents of domestic violence that caused Stephanie to file for divorce. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Dale Bruner. It …

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It’s All Taco Tuesdays Until the U.S. Marines Chopper In 52:38

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On the June 11 edition of the #podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft cover a variety of topics, including the issue of pain, the ongoing LA insurrection, and how and why dancing has evolved over the decades. All that and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenSteinBy Ben Stein, Peter Roff, Judah Friedman

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Meg Wellnitz-Appleton and Bill Meece 1:09:58

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In 1993, Joseph Wellnitz, his wife Beth, and their 20-year-old son Dennis were murdered inside their Columbia, Kentucky home. Although the police had their suspicions early on, it took nearly a decade to catch the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Meg Wellnitz-Appleton and Bill Meece. For years, their alibis stood up and prevented the aut…

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AND THE ROCKETS' RED GLARE: The Mullahs in Iran Say 'No' to Trump's Plan for Peace 44:14

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By Judah Friedman, Ben stein, Peter Roff

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Episode 26: Celebrating 1 Year of the Show 26:31

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In this special anniversary episode, Richard Ellis is joined by Heather Easterday to celebrate one year of 'Some Goodness' by reflecting on the show's origins, discussing the importance of structured reflection in organizations, and sharing insights from interviews with business leaders. Topics include effective leadership, the power of storytellin…

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Episode 296: Reimagining Dignity in Addiction Care with William McKinney, CEO of Eleanor Health; Massachusetts, USA. 24:46

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What if addiction recovery was treated with the same compassion, personalization, and whole-person care as any other chronic condition? We sit down with William McKinney, CEO of Eleanor Health, to discuss a revolutionary approach to addiction recovery that goes far beyond medication. Eleanor Health is transforming how we treat substance use disorde…

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Ep. 93: Desire Study Finalized While Good Girls Go from Blushing to Gushing 46:15

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Richard suits up in his lab coat, grabs a needle and continues his research for science. His lab is the Desire Riviera Maya jacuzzi. We take a quick trip to Desire RM where we meet up with a couple from last year, we think we may too dirty for them. How to pick the perfect spot in the jacuzzi? Richard gives a PSA on how to use the cubby hole system…

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Melanie McGuire 1:07:13

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Melanie and Bill McGuire closed on their first home on April 28th, 2004. Two days later, Melanie filed a restraining order against her husband, claiming Bill hit her before leaving the house. Bill was missing for several days until his dismembered remains were found in three suitcases in the Chesapeake Bay. Melanie soon became the main suspect. Joi…

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Turbulence Aboard French Force One 55:23

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On the May 27 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft dissect the silence in the E.U. after the latest Russian attack on Kiev. Also, observations on the American anti-Semitic experience and more on #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.By Judah Friedman, Peter Roff, Ben Stein

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Episode 295: Magically Matching Nonprofits to Donated Goods with Disney Petit, founder and CEO of LiquiDonate; San Francisco, CA, USA 21:30

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What if your company’s unsellable inventory could become a lifeline for nonprofits instead of ending up in a landfill? In this episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, host Allison K. Summers talks with Disney Petit, founder and CEO of LiquiDonate, a groundbreaking platform turning excess retail goods and customer returns into powerful tools for social im…

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Bryan Patrick Miller 1:06:22

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In the early ‘90s, two young women were stabbed to death on a bike trail in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix Canal Murders remained unsolved until 2014, when the police identified Bryan Patrick Miller, a local celebrity known for his “Zombie Hunter” persona, as a suspect. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bryan Patrick Miller. His crimes began as a …

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Episode 25: Translating Strategy into Action 23:02

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In this episode, we discuss the challenges and necessities of translating bold strategies into actionable growth with Chris Strammiello, Chief Revenue Officer at Lean Solutions Group. With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and strategic operations, Chris highlights the critical role of leadership, different approaches to growth depen…

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Episode 294: Building Financial Literacy & Investing Habits in Youth with Victor Wang, CEO of Stockpile, San Francisco, CA, USA 27:19

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What if your child could actually learn to manage money—not just play pretend with it? Teaching kids about money has traditionally involved games, fake dollars, and hypothetical situations. But what if the key to lasting financial habits was giving them real financial experiences? In this eye-opening episode, we talk to the CEO of Stockpile, a fina…

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Richard Merritt Part 2 53:23

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Richard Merritt was a well-known, successful attorney in Smyrna, Georgia, until he was caught stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. Richard pleaded guilty to the financial crimes and was given two weeks to get his affairs in order before he had to report to prison. Richard was willing to kill to avoid going to jail. Join Mike …

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Two Standards, One People/Mideast Bows To Trump 34:12

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Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman discuss, the amazing week of President Trump.By Judah Friedman, Ben Stein

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Episode 293: Captivating & Charismatic Leadership with Richard Reid, Founder & CEO Richard Reid Enterprises; CapreTown, South Africa and London, England, UK 32:04

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What do you get when you cross a behavioral psychologist with significant experience in the business world? You get the insightful mind and wisdom of Richard Reid. Richard knows that commanding attention and influence while leading through change is more difficult than ever. He shares that the mind and thought processes of an employee today have mo…

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Against Isolationist Advice, Trump Uses Passport. 1:12:56

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On the May 13 edition of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein, the panel looks at globalism and America’s role in the world under Donald Trump. Also, why does the world hate Israel so much, and what can be done about it? Finally, we discuss the importance of knowing history, understanding it in proper context, and how to evaluate your sources.…

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Richard Merritt Part 1 59:00

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Richard Merritt was a well-known, successful attorney in Smyrna, Georgia, until he was caught stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. Richard pleaded guilty to the financial crimes and was given two weeks to get his affairs in order before he had to report to prison. Richard was willing to kill to avoid going to prison Join Mike…

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Episode 24: Messaging Consistency as a Differentiator 27:03

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In this episode of 'Some Goodness,' Richard hosts Stacy Leidinger, a seasoned product and marketing leader, to discuss the critical importance of consistent messaging across all organizational functions. Highlighting research from Forrester B2B that shows aligned sales and marketing teams achieve 24% faster revenue growth over three years, Stacy ex…

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Episode 292: Empowering Self-Directed Investors with Alexander Harmsen, Founder & CEO of Global Predictions; San Francisco, CA, USA 34:52

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I love discovering founders who are using technology to democratize access to services that have traditionally been out of reach for many people. That's why I was so excited to speak with Alexander Harmsen, the founder and CEO of Global Predictions. Alexander created PortfolioPilot, an AI-powered financial advisor that helps individuals take contro…

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7 Most Important Life(style) Lessons 51:54

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This month marks 7 years since we began recording this podcast. Looking back over the years, we see how much has changed, how much we've grown, what we've accomplished and what we still suck at. We narrow it down to the 7 most important things you should know from our experiences in the past 7 years. Richard has an announcement that everyone will b…

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Aldo Pacheco 1:04:05

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To outsiders, Aldo and Barbara Pacheco seemed like a happy family. When Barbara filed for divorce after a decade of marriage, Aldo became obsessed with winning custody of his kids and vowed that if he couldn’t have Barbara, no one else would. Join Mike and Gibby as they talk about Aldo Pacheco. What appeared to be an earlier attempt at killing Barb…

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Episode 291: Stacking Up Success for Pharma and Rare Disease with Jonathan Ogurchak CEO and Founder of STACK and Co-founder Zeal Specialty Pharmacy; Pittsburg, PA, USA 30:57

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A few years ago we had the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan Ogurchak about the success of his company STACK. Now we have invited him back to see how the business has progressed and learn about his new venture, Zeal Specialty Pharmacy. As a pharmacist, Jonathan observed significant inefficiencies and a need to modernize processes. This set him on …

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Timothy John Cook 1:05:08

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Omar Medina was a young music producer who went missing in September 2017. Days later, his body was found in a barrel in the San Diego Bay. Investigators traced the evidence back to Omar’s former landlord, Timothy John Cook. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Timothy John Cook and the murder of Omar Medina. Cook denied all involvement in Omar's mu…

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Episode 23: The Magic of Mentoring 22:48

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In this episode of 'Some Goodness', Richard Ellis discusses the significant impact of mentorship on business outcomes, from improved employee retention and job satisfaction to increased revenue and profits, with guest Chris Strammiello, Chief Revenue Officer at Lean Solutions Group. Chris shares his unique career journey, the role of mentors in his…

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Episode 290: Your Passport to Business with Jenny Fielding, Co-founder & Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures; New York, NY, USA 24:39

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We always say your best business partner can be in the most surprising places. Today, we discuss why holding a global mindset and helping new companies with their first funding boost, regardless of location, makes for a healthier business ecosystem. Jenny Fielding, the co-founder and managing partner of Everywhere Ventures, is a big believer in the…

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Kate Webster 1:00:19

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The murder of Julia Martha Thomas, also known as the Barnes Mystery or the Richmond Murder, was one of the most infamous crimes of 19th-century Britain. Julia was murdered by her servant Kate Webster, who dismembered her remains and impersonated her for two weeks before fleeing the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Kate Webster. Kate was…

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Episode 289: Predicting, Planning, & Protecting Your Family for a Long-Term Care Event with Lily Vittayarukskul, Founder & CEO of Waterlily; San Francisco, CA, USA 31:05

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What if you could look into a crystal ball and see exactly what your family’s long-term care needs will be in the future? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lily Vittayarukskul, the brilliant CEO and co-founder of Waterlily, an AI-powered platform that uses over 500 million data points to help families plan for the financial and e…

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The Swanson Motel Murders 59:11

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On November 16th, 1981, 53-year-old Priscilla Dinkel and her 7-year-old granddaughter Danelle Lietz were murdered at The Swanson Motel in Dickinson, North Dakota. The case went cold until 1991, when local law enforcement utilized an FBI profile to identify the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Swanson motel murders. The police followe…

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Ep. 91: All That Temptation Ship! 52:00

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We finally go aboard with friends to celebrate Richard's birthday at Temptation Cruises. We find our sea legs, take photos of Jamaica from the ship, and discover three distinct types of people who choose cruises as vacations. Comparing FLIRT 2025 to the Temptation Cruise, the 77 Event takes the win. On the second to last night, we meet the perfect …

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Episode 22: Communicating and Scaling the Voice of the Customer 23:06

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In this episode, seasoned business leader Stacy Leidinger joins Richard Ellis to discuss the critical importance of understanding and operationalizing the voice of the customer in B2B environments. Highlighting that only 14% of companies have a comprehensive view of their customer despite the significantly higher profitability for those that do, St…

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Episode 288: Protecting Culture With a Clear Vision with Lisa Guillot; Transformational Leadership Coach and Author of Find Your Clear Vision; Chicago, IL, USA 25:29

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In this episode, I am happy to introduce you to a great mind from my circle here in Chicago. Lisa Guillot, a best-selling author and expert in personal branding, offers a transformative perspective on the significance of a clear vision framework for achieving success. With a rich background in design and branding, Lisa specializes in helping leader…

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Jonathan Scott Graham 1:03:02

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In the early morning hours of August 16th, 1986 an intruder entered the home of 27-year-old Gary Larson and stabbed him to death before raping Gary’s fiancee. The case was unsolved for almost twenty years, until a peeping tom was arrested in 2004, when authorities noticed similarities to the suspect in the cold case. Join Mike and Gibby as they dis…

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Episode 287: Driving Transformational Change for the Real Estate Investor with Derrick Barker, Co-Founder and CEO of Nectar; Atlanta, GA, USA 24:31

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From buying property while in his Harvard dorm to starting a business with his wife, Derrick has made it his life's mission to improve the process for and access to real estate investing. Derrick Barker, the co-founder and CEO of Nectar, is at the forefront of transforming the real estate finance landscape through innovative technology solutions. B…

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Johnny Lewis 1:04:41

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Johnny Lewis was an actor on many different shows. He was best known for his roles on The OC and Sons of Anarchy. He was a teen heartthrob who once dated Katy Perry. A motorcycle accident sent his life spiraling downward, culminating in an unbelievable tragedy. There was no doubt he suffered some head trauma during the accident, and it is difficult…

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Episode 21: Hiring a Great Sales Team 20:12

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In this episode, Richard Ellis and executive recruiter David Wolf discuss the challenges of hiring the right sales talent. The conversation covers the importance of resilience, grit, and a growth mindset in sales. David shares insights on the evolving dynamics of remote work, effective recruiting practices, and the significance of understanding com…

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Episode 286: The Value of LATAM Human Capital with Brian Samson Founder and CEO, Nearshore (LATAM); Oahu, HI, USA 26:47

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As the complexity and demands of technology continue to rise in our business lives, CEOs need to explore all available avenues of how to identify and attract top talent. This is where nearshoring comes in. Nearshoring is a valuable vehicle to augment existing teams, support rapid scaling, or bring new knowledge into an organization quickly. To lear…