Best Thunder Productions Podcasts (2025)

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What Happens When You Test Applicants Like Navy SEALs? 30:30

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Josh started his career at American Airlines (AA) and spent 5 years in their MBA leadership development program. Josh’s experience at AA further refined his leadership abilities and strategic decision making skills. While employed at AA Josh and his wife Becca started Hadley Designs. As the CEO of Hadley Designs, Josh led the business to gross $100…

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Episode 382 - The Letter J with Jay 1:12:29

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We've got a treat for you this week. Recent inductee into the Trivia Hall of Fame Jay Borsom joins us to spread her trivia knowledge on our humble podcast. Neil welcomes our guest with his own jumping and jiving quiz based around the letter J.By Brain Ladle Productions

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Throwback: Don’t Let Copycats Steal Your Thunder: The IP Protection You Need! 15:42

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In this Throwback episode, host Josh interviews patent attorney Rich Goldstein about the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection for businesses, especially e-commerce sellers. Rich explains the differences between copyrights, design patents, utility patents, and trademarks, highlighting why registering trademarks in China is crucial for…

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A Los Angeles Lakers Super Show | Austin Reaves, Flea, Russillo, and Jake LaRavia 1:27:15

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What a crew. This week’s episode features Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers superfan Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo. They obviously talk all things Lakers, including incredible stories from Austin and Flea about Luka Doncic and the night he was traded, Kobe Bryant, and more. Flea als…

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The 3 Data Points That Predict Ecommerce Success (or Failure) 59:56

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Andrew co-founded Reason Automation after years at Amazon, working on their retail and vendor businesses. There, he learned data wasn’t just a resource—it was the backbone of every decision being made. To be successful, you had to dive into the numbers yourself, without a team of analysts to rely on. That hands-on experience shaped his approach to …

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Episode 381 - Down Under Trivia Tournament 5 1:02:55

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On this episode, Nicole delivers her final quiz for the legendary Down Under Trivia Tournament (aka The Dutt). Who will take the prize in this scary quiz about a master of terror? Because in this quiz, sometimes dead is better.By Brain Ladle Productions

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IMMERSION: Exploring Rocky Mountain National Park’s Living Lab 40:34

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In this episode, recorded on location, we’ll discover a side to Rocky Mountain National Park that most people don’t even know exists. Beyond the beautiful mountains and trails, the park is a Living Laboratory of science with about 100 scientific projects happening at any one time. Some of the most cutting-edge ecology, biology and conservation in t…

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Throwback: The Best Advanced Content Strategies for Dominating Amazon Sales 15:48

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In this Throwback episode, host Josh interviews Steven Pope from My Amazon Guy about advanced strategies for Amazon sellers, especially those with mature or seven-figure brands. Steven details the importance of focusing on SEO, PPC, merchandising, and design, and explains why SEO should be continuously optimized. He shares a case study on using Ama…

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Andre Iguodala Drops Gems on Having a Long NBA Career and Business Outside of Basketball 34:56

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This week we welcome the one and only Andre Iguodala to YM3, live from the NBPA Sanctuary in Andalusia, Spain. Iggy dives into so much from his 19-year NBA career, including how he approached his offseason each year and how he entered the business world off the court, which involved participating in multiple internships. He also discussed the simil…

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State of the Thunder 12: Community, Android, and Mozilla Connect 40:06

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We're back with our twelfth episode of the State of the Thunder! In this episode, we're talking about community initiatives, filling you in on Android development, and finishing our updates on popular Mozilla Connect requests, including true Conversation View! ★ Support this podcast ★By MZLA Technologies Corporation

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The Ecom Survival Blueprint: Thriving Despite Tariffs, Competition & Rising Costs with Brandon Fuhrmann 53:15

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Brandon is a seasoned Amazon entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Innovate, and he is the driving force behind a successful Kitchenware Brand with years of experience building and scaling e-commerce businesses. Brandon brings a unique perspective, shaped by both his entrepreneurial journey and his background as an attorney. Today we're going to be…

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Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever Overcoming Injuries & Playing With Caitlin Clark 47:33

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On this special episode of YM3, we welcome Sophie Cunningham of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Sophie discusses so much, including how the Fever have dealt with injuries all season and overcome them to now make the WNBA semifinals, what it’s like being teammates with Caitlin Clark, and her journey through the WNBA. She talks about what it was like learn…

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Episode 380 - Down Under Trivia Tournament 4 1:03:00

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We are into game 4 of Down Under Trivia Tournament, known as the DUTT (Oooow!). In this episode, we jump into our wayback machine and check out the funkiest era of them all. But the big question, is "will our gang be able to keep Nicole's trivia evilness at bay?"By Brain Ladle Productions

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BEST OF EXPLORER: Land of the Thunder Dragon: Exploring Bhutan 39:13

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Bhutan is the last of the great Himalayan kingdoms. Still largely untouched by outside influences, shrouded in mystery and magic, this Buddhist country, hidden for centuries on the roof of the world, is like nowhere else on the planet. Follow British Travel Writer of the Year Emma Thomson as she explores the culture and majesty of Druk Yul, Land of…

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Throwback: Why Your Slow-Moving Stock is Like a Bad Ex 14:57

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In this episode, host Josh interviews Steve Simonsen, CEO of SYMO Global, about strategies for private label sellers and brands facing economic challenges like inflation, rising Amazon fees, and shrinking margins. Steve shares actionable advice on SKU-level profitability analysis, disciplined inventory management, negotiating with suppliers, and li…

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Tyrese Haliburton & Spike Lee’s Epic Conversation About Pacers vs. Knicks and Denzel Washington 1:20:38

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We welcome Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton back to the show, along with legendary film director Spike Lee. What more needs to be said. The episode begins with Tyrese and Spike reminiscing about last season’s playoff series between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese’s homage to Reggie Miller’s choke gesture, S…

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The Real Strategies Top E-commerce Businesses Use To Scale Past 8 Figures 38:35

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Athena is the mastermind behind the mastermind. Founder of China Magic - a 12-Day Sourcing Trip for Amazon Sellers, she helps Amazon Sellers scale to 7-8 figures through unique Events, Sourcing Trips and Masterminds to make life and business changing shifts towards more profit, prosperous relationships, and ultimate freedom. Highlight Bullets > Her…

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Episode 379 - Down Under Trivia Tournament 3 1:01:02

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Get your passport out for this week's installment of the Down Under Trivia Tournament. The gang will face another Nicole quiz, this time focussed on movies from around the world. Who will go the Full Monty and score 400 Blows and who will only score 8 1/2? (And if you got those references, then this is the quiz for you!)…

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CONNECTION: Life Lived Wild with Rick Ridgeway 44:34

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"A life worth living is lived at the edges, where it is wild" - Rick Ridgeway Rick Ridgeway is one of the greatest mountaineers of all time. In this in-depth interview he shares the adventures that have come to define his life, and the wisdom he has learned along the way. Highlights include Getting lost while sailing across the Pacific Ocean in sea…

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State of the Thunder 11: Mozilla Connect Updates 53:49

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State of the Thunder is back after a short hiatus for a new season of answering questions and providing our community with updates on all our products, from mobile and desktop clients to the upcoming Thunderbird Pro! In our first episode of the new season, Alessandro and new cohost Michael Ellis tackle a new batch of your questions with help from m…

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Throwback: Four Game-Changing Strategies You Need to Know 17:31

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In this Throwback episode, Chad Franzen interviews business leader Josh, who shares his proven framework for rapidly enhancing business performance. Josh outlines four key drivers of growth: product innovation, hiring talented people, sales and marketing, and implementing effective operational systems. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, …

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Rudy Gobert on Guarding Jokic and the Wolves’ Winning Culture, Live from the NBPA Sanctuary 37:06

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Get ready for an incredible deep dive into the NBA mindset with Rudy Gobert on "The Young Man and The Three"! 🏀 In this exclusive episode, Rudy opens up about building a winning culture in the NBA, leadership on and off the court, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. From his journey with the Minnesota Timberwolves and France national…

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PATHWAYS September: Desert Stars, Swiss Hikes and the Funniest Hot Air Balloon Crash of All Time 38:48

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Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” Special Offer: we’ve revived our ⁠NEWSLETTER…

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This One Strategy Frees Your Brand From Amazon’s Grip 55:33

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Brian Williams, and he leads Primal Power, a new energy bar company, the first grass fed, pasture raised beef liver energy bar that tastes amazing. He is known for using a unique tripwire sales funnel to build DTC brands and large qualified lists of buyers. Prior to Primal Power, Brian ran then exited G-Sight a firearms accessories company and has …

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Episode 378 - Down Under Thunder Tournament 2 1:07:37

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Another week, another session of Brain Ladle doing the DUTT! Nicole delivers yet another labyrinthine quiz filled with fame, changes, heroes and a space oddity. Will the BLTP crew have the hunger to survive or will they all fall to Earth?By Brain Ladle Productions

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Throwback: Creative Marketing Hacks to Build Customer Loyalty 16:57

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In this Throwback episode, Amazon brand-building expert Kevin shares advanced strategies for established sellers aiming to scale to eight figures and beyond. He emphasizes the shift from selling generic products to building authentic brands, leveraging Amazon as a distribution channel rather than the sole platform. Kevin discusses creative tactics …

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Amen & Ausar Thompson on Locking In and Their New Rockets and Pistons Teammates 46:34

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In this episode, we sit down with NBA rising stars Amen and Ausar Thompson as they share their insane NBA journey. From dominating at Overtime Elite to being drafted into the league by the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets, the twins open up about their rigorous training, adapting to the grind of the NBA, and their unique bond as brothers on riva…

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The Secret Playbook For Taking a Brand from $0 to $70 Million in 3 Years! 59:51

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Ben Arneberg began his career as a US Air Force satellite engineer and member of the Air Force Parachute Team where he learned to take calculated risks that end in success. He’s a serial entrepreneur with three exits. Founder of PetHonesty, a consumer brand improving pet health. He’s an investor, passionate about disruptive technologies, education,…

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Episode 377 - Down Under Thunder Tournament 1 55:46

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It's time to start a new tournament. And this one was written by our lovely Australian quiz writer, Nicole. In this episode, she brings the gang a devilish assault of Mythology trivia. Who will rise up to Valhalla and who will dwell in the Underworld?By Brain Ladle Productions

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BUCKET LIST: Stargazing with the Bedouin 31:40

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Our Bucket List episodes showcase the greatest travel experiences on the planet. Today, we’re going to the deserts of Arabia to go stargazing with the Bedouin and learn their secrets of the stars. This episode is about learning to see the stars through the eyes of a people who have lived in the Arabian desert for thousands of years, and whose very …

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Throwback: Unlocking the Secrets to Hiring A-Players 15:54

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In this Throwback episode, Chad Franzen interviews Josh, who shares his proven seven-step hiring process designed for business owners scaling to 8 figures and beyond. Josh details how to define roles, set KPIs, attract top talent, and rigorously assess candidates through assessments, test projects, and in-depth interviews. Listeners will learn acti…

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This One Trick Turns Your Ecom Biz Into a Money Machine 55:21

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Aaron Young is a renowned entrepreneur with more than 40 years experience and several dozen multi-million dollar companies under his belt. Aaron has made it his life’s work to arm business owners with success formulas that immediately provide exponential growth and protection. Fully embodying his concept of the Unshackled Owner, he inspires others …

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Episode 376 - Fun 58:43

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Are you ready for the most fun you can have while quizzing? Sensei, aka Mr. Fun Himself, has a quiz for the gang all about the funnest thing there is...Fun!By Brain Ladle Productions

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RED BULL: Paragliding the Himalayas with Tom de Dorlodot 35:08

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Today we’re sharing an episode from the Red Bull podcast: How to be Superhuman. How To Be Superhuman is about pushing the limits of human potential, from conquering terrifying climbs and kayaking down jaw-dropping waterfalls to swimming the world’s longest rivers, running through uncharted mountain kingdoms, and embarking on solo expeditions to the…

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Throwback: The Best Strategy for Boosting Amazon Sales with Google Ads! 15:26

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In this Throwback episode, Josh interviews Tyler Greg, founder of Ampd, about the game-changing strategy of driving Google Ads traffic directly to Amazon listings. Tyler explains how leveraging Google Ads—rather than sending traffic to standalone e-commerce sites—enables sellers to capitalize on Amazon’s superior conversion rates and boost keyword …

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CONNECTION: Real-world ‘Yellowstone’ Ranchers and Rodeo Legends at the Pendleton Roundup 18:21

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“The first time I entered here I was 18 years old…I'd always heard about the Pendleton Roundup, it's just iconic. I was driving in thinking, I've made it, you know, I've made it” “You can name any sport, basketball, football, whatever. [Rodeo] just isn't that way. These events started and evolved from ranching. They've molded it into a sport, and t…

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This One Simple Trick Will Turn Your Customers Into Obsessed Superfans with Kris Dehnert 1:06:44

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Kris Dehnert, he is the owner of Dugout Mugs, Bigg Golf, and Dehnert Media, and has been a digital entrepreneur since 2006 where he leveraged the power of a "new site" called Facebook to revolutionize the gym industry. Since then, he boasts over $70M in online sales, is a 3 time Inc. 5000 finalist, made the cover of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Ma…

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Episode 375 - Tim Curry 53:12

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A sweet transvestite, a killer clown, a devious pirate, a murder solving butler. We can only be talking about one man. In this episode, Bettina writes us a quiz inspired by the one of kind British song and dance man, Tim Curry. Come on up to the podcast lab and see what's on the trivia slab. You'll shiver with antici...…

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CONNECTION: Living Adventurously with Alastair Humphreys 59:28

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Alastair Humphreys is a legend in the world of adventure. If you haven’t heard of him, here’s a few of things he’s gotten up to over the years … “Aged nine, he completed the 20 mile Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge, then the National 3 Peaks in 24 hours aged 13. At 15 he cycled off-road across England … Then after leaving school, he cycled from Pakistan…

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Throwback: Five Mistakes That Almost Cost Me My Business 15:45

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In this Throwback episode, Josh, a seasoned entrepreneur, is interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise 25. Josh shares five costly mistakes he made scaling his Amazon-based business, including over-diversifying sales channels, hiring without clear roles, delaying process documentation, underinvesting in talent, and launching unoriginal products. Their ca…

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The 5 Deadly Mistakes Killing Your Ecom Conversions (And How to Fix Them!) With Matt Stafford 53:31

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Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur and powerhouse in the ecommerce world. Over the last 30 years, he’s launched and scaled businesses across industries, from concrete and brick-and-mortar ventures to thriving ecommerce brands. As the Managing partner at Build Grow Scale, Matt has personally helped hundreds of store owners reach and surpass the million…

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Episode 374 - BLITT 6 59:47

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As Fan Appreciation Season winds down, we are proud to present the final game of the BLITT (cue guitar solo). In this episode, Nabs, Robb, and Chris will bang their heads against our Master of Puppets, Davo. And we will crown the winner of the First Annual-ish Brain Ladle Invitational Trivia Tournament.…

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Throwback: The Secret Weapon of Business Acquisitions 15:33

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In this Throwback episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews serial entrepreneur Roland Frasier on scaling ecommerce businesses from seven to eight figures and beyond. Roland shares actionable strategies around business acquisitions, including seven key categories: competitors, media, teams, products, affiliates, supply …

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Moses Moody, Peyton Watson, and Cam Johnson | The Young Man and the Three 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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This week's episode features two interviews: Moses Moody and Peyton Watson with Cam Johnson! Moses shares what he's learned on the Golden State Warriors thru the start of his career playing with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jimmy Butler. He also discusses growing up in Arkansas, playing for Montverde Academy with future NBA playe…

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Want to Scale to $100M? This Founder’s Strategy Will Blow You Away with Garland Sullivan 1:02:58

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Garland and his business partners have been building the next generation of CPG brands with the company that he co-founded Atlas Brands. They have sold over $100 million in revenue with over 5 million units sold. It’s truly an amazing journey from reselling products to building 8 figure Brands. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would…

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Episode 373 - BLITT 5 1:00:56

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Welcome back to the next installment of the BLITT (cue guitar). On this episode, Ross and Nancy will face off against Twy over music trivia set in the decade known for Grunge and the rise of the boy bands. Will they have the Right Stuff (oh, oh, oh, oh)?By Brain Ladle Productions

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CONNECTION: The Lost Treasures of AlUla 31:11

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In this series, we’re going to take you on a journey into the heart of one of the most ancient kingdoms on Earth. Located in the northwestern corner of Saudi Arabia, Alula is an oasis in the desert layered in 200,000 years of human history. But, until recently, it was closed to outsiders, and to this day only a handful of visitors have ever been. I…

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Throwback: From Wedding Invitations to Eight-Figure Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Hadley Designs 15:33

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In this Throwback episode, Chad Franzen interviews Josh, co-founder of Hadley Designs, about his journey from door-to-door sales and custom wedding invitations to building an eight-figure Amazon brand with over 1,300 SKUs. Josh shares how resilience, leveraging Facebook ads, and continuous learning fueled his growth. He discusses the transition fro…

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Jabari Smith Jr. on Kevin Durant Joining the Houston Rockets and Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend 37:45

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This week we welcome Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets and Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans to the show! Jabari discusses his new contract extension and the Rockets’ busy offseason, which of course included trading for Kevin Durant. He also shares what went into the Rockets rebuilding the past few years and his thoughts on herd coa…

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State of the Thunder 10: Answering Community Questions! 52:55

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Welcome back to State of the Thunder! In this edition, we're taking more community questions on a range of topics. From improving Settings to the role of Add-ons and more, the Thunderbird team is tackling your most urgent inquiries! ★ Support this podcast ★By MZLA Technologies Corporation