Best Unit 24 Productions Podcasts (2025)

1
1804-5: What to discuss? 1:45:31

Play Pause

2d ago1:45:31

1:45:31

Yes, it's the planning meeting once again - this is the third go in our festival of bureaucracy, the critical discussion which sees us sort out what each of our main episodes should include as topics for their three segments. The years 1804 and 1805 are exciting times for the podcast, as we actually hit the Napoleonic Wars proper. All roads lead to…

1
Episode 32: Creating a Great Success Story 28:30

9d ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, Richard engages with Dr. Jim Karrh to delve into the significance of B2B success stories and their impact on purchasing decisions. They discuss the crucial components of effective storytelling and how it can build trust, drive conversations, and distinguish leading brands. From articulating the hero's journey to integrating emotion…

1
#24 Ethan Lippman : Alkami Technology - Productizing Rev Ops 1:04:37

10d ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Featured: Ethan Lippman 🤖 Ethan Lippman leads Revenue Operations at Alkami Technology, a fast-growing cloud platform powering digital banking for financial institutions across the U.S. In this critical role, he oversees the alignment of Rev, Ops, Sales, Product, and Marketing—ensuring cohesiveness between go-to-market strategy and operational execu…

1
Episode 48: Q4-1803 - Haiti, free at last 2:21:57

13d ago2:21:57

2:21:57

1803. October… November… December… Three months in which French forces wave the white flag on Saint-Domingue... In Washington the Louisiana Purchase gets a green light from Congress - without working out the detail... And in India a series of defeats for the Marathas force Scindia to the negotiating table. This is episode 48 of the Napoleonic Quart…

1
Battlefield despatches: Assaye, Sep 23rd 1803 2:11:17

23d ago2:11:17

2:11:17

This episode offers a deep dive into the pivotal Battle of Assaye fought on September 23, 1803, a clash that shaped British dominance in India and forged the reputation of Arthur Wellesley—better known to history as the Duke of Wellington. Host Clemens Bemmann welcomes a special panel to explore the campaign, armies, personalities, and chaos that d…

1
Episode 31: New Insights on Customer Health 26:48

24d ago26:48

26:48

In this episode of Some Goodness, host Richard Ellis interviews Dr. Jim Karrh, a renowned professor, author, and consultant specializing in marketing and customer communication. They discuss the critical importance of understanding and improving customer health as businesses face significant attrition challenges. The conversation explores how tradi…

1
#23 Maxwell Mozes : Walmart - Rev Ops at Walmart 1:11:32

25d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Featured: Maxwell Mozes Maxwell has expertise is in building and growing large-scale B2B organizations from inception to 9, 10, and 11 digits in revenue. At Walmart Business, the B2B division of Walmart, he is the Director and Head of Revenue Operations. In this role he owns: 1) Customer Success & Onboarding, 2) Sales Operations, 3) GTM Strategy, P…

1
Nelson's patent bridge: The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 1:12:45

1M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Rachel Blackman-Rogers and Catherine Scheybeler, both of King's College London, join Alex Stevenson for an in-depth look at one of Horatio Nelson's most famous formative battles. The Royal Navy in the 1790s was always going to do well against the Spanish Navy, but it was Nelson's decisive use of initiative - and then the double-boarding to capture …

1
Episode 30: Growing a Marketing Career in Changing Times 23:42

1M ago23:42

23:42

In this episode of 'Some Goodness,' host Richard Ellis welcomes Drea Armstrong, a seasoned VP of Marketing at Kubit, to explore the challenges and opportunities in building an executive-level marketing career. They discuss the increasing competitiveness of marketing roles, with less than 5% of marketers reaching VP positions, and the need to adapt …

1
#22 Jason Belote: Vari - Salesforce in B2B & B2C Environment 59:17

1M ago59:17

59:17

Get to know your Guest. Featured: Jason Belote Jason is Vice President of Technology at Vari, a rapidly growing office furniture and workspace innovation firm serving 98% of Fortune 500 companies. Toolkit includes leading platforms such as Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, Boomi, Microsoft Data and Business Intelligence tools, etc. He has over 20 years of e…

1
Napoleonic Qs #6: The Royal Navy's PR machine, elite units, Suvorov in 1799 53:31

1M ago53:31

53:31

Josh Provan is joined by Charles Esdaile and Alex Mikaberidze, with Alex Stevenson and Clemens Bemmann along for the ride, to discuss some military topics in this Q&A episode. Including: [2:00] - The Royal Navy PR machine [10:11] - Elite units of the Napoleonic Wars [22:30] - Suvorov in 1799 [34:00] - Feedback on our battle episodes…

1
Episode 29: Simplify Everything: From Ops to Impact 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

In this episode, host Richard Ellis interviews marketing executive Dreya Armstrong. They discuss the underutilization of MarTech stacks, currently at just one-third of capacity according to Gartner. Dreya, the VP of Marketing at Kubit, shares insights on simplifying marketing operations and driving impactful business transformations. She emphasizes…

1
#21 Chris Pearson: Jostens - Hiring and developing Talent in the Salesforce Ecosystem 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Featured: Chris Pearson Chris is Director of Salesforce Development at Jostens, responsible for delivering innovative and scalable solutions for 2k worldwide users across Sales, Service, Marketing and Revenue Clouds. He has over 15 years of experience in business application development, management, and integration, with a focus on CRM and QTC syst…

1
Episode 47: Q3-1803 - Enter Wellesley 1:30:46

2M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

1803. July… August… September… Three months in which the Maratha forces are defeated by Arthur Wellesley at Assaye… Hanover becomes the latest victim to Napoleon Bonaparte’s forces… And there’s another attempted uprising in Ireland. This is episode 47 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months in which the British and their sepoys take ano…

1
Medical miseries of the Napoleonic Wars (w/Martin Howard) 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Alex Stevenson sits down with Martin Howard, author of the newly published 'The Napoleonic Wars: A Medical History' (March 2025). Together, they dive into the real and often overlooked medical realities of the Napoleonic Wars. The discussion explores how disease, especially yellow fever and malaria, decimated armies in places like the Caribbean, fr…

1
Episode 28: Dealing with Difficult People (replay) 34:58

2M ago34:58

34:58

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 …

1
#20 Hans Tiefenthaler: Access TeleCare - Moving In house - First 90 days 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Featured: Hans Tiefenthaler Hans is the Director of Salesforce & CRM Platforms Access TeleCare Hans has over 15 years of hands-on experience within the Salesforce ecosystem and a proven track record of delivering transformative business solutions, serving as project lead for over 250 implementations and solution architect for over 50 tech stack and…

1
Production update: June 2025 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

Here's a brief update on the state of the podcast. The main points: - The podcast is temporarily slowing down its pace. There will now be a main episode, three bonus episodes and three Patreon bonuses every 42 days, rather than every calendar month; published alternating weekends / midweek, ie an episode every 10/11 days rather than every 7. - A ne…

1
Napoleonic Qs #5: Bonapartist ghosts, British baddies, French brinkmanship 51:29

3M ago51:29

51:29

Josh Provan is joined by Charles Esdaile and Alex Mikaberidze, with Alex Stevenson and Clemens Bemmann along for the ride, to discuss all things politico-diplomatic in this Q&A episode. Including: 02:30: British dirty tricks (Warning: Grumpy Charles alert) 24:00: French brinkmanship 32:00: Poland's prospects 36:32: Napoleonic ghost stories Link: Na…

1
Episode 27: Leading a Standalone Business Unit inside a Global Company (replay) 20:02

3M ago20:02

20:02

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…

1
#19 Niraj Jain: Mercedes Benz - Implementing Salesforce on an Enterprise Level 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Featured: Niraj Jain Niraj has over 2 decades of experience working with global teams to deliver client success stories has given Niraj a unique perspective on the interlock between technology and business strategies. He is proud of his ability to transcend between strategy and execution, as they go hand in hand. Career accomplishments include lead…

1
Beating Napoleon: A lost 2013 interview with David Andress 34:46

3M ago34:46

34:46

Seven years before the Napoleonic Quarterly got going properly, a single interview was recorded in 2013 - in the Palace of Westminster, of all places. A young Alex Stevenson, then a lobby journalist, spoke to Professor David Andress of the University of Portsmouth about his new book, 'The Savage Storm - Britain on the brink in the age of Napoleon' …

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

3M ago26:31

26:31

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…

1
#18 Chris Neudecker: BHG Financial - Lending in Healthcare and decommissioning Business units from Salesforce 59:12

3M ago59:12

59:12

Featured: Chris Neudecker Chris is Sr. Director of Engineering at BHG Financial With over 15 years in the Salesforce ecosystem Chris is known for his experience across enterprise system management and enterprise architecture. He has led multi-million dollar budget management and product/project delivery. Chris has built Salesforce applications for …

1
Episode 25: Translating Strategy into Action 23:02

4M ago23:02

23:02

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…

1
#17 Dave Swidan: Veracyte - Comparing SAP Projects to Salesforce Projects 57:59

4M ago57:59

57:59

Featured: Dave Swidan Dave is Senior Director, of Salesforce Engineering at Veracyte, Inc. A Senior Information Technology Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the high tech and Healthcare industry successfully managing large and small Projects/Programs supporting supply chain, sales, pricing, marketing, PLM, service and field service. …

1
Episode 24: Messaging Consistency as a Differentiator 27:03

4M ago27:03

27:03

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…

1
The CRM Success Show - Season 2 Recap 6:22

4M ago6:22

6:22

In this mini-episode, co-hosts David Masri & Khero Witey reflect on Season 1, what they enjoyed in Season2 and what is to follow for Season 3 and beyond. Talking with the people who own the largest and most complex CRM systems. https://www.crmsuccess.show/ Your Host on LinkedIn: Maz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmasri/ Khero: https://www.linked…

1
Episode 23: The Magic of Mentoring 22:48

5M ago22:48

22:48

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…

1
#16 Andy Wirtner: PlainsCapital Bank - Service Cloud Voice\AWS Contact Center 59:27

5M ago59:27

59:27

Featured: Andy Wirtner, SVP Director, Banking Solutions PlainsCapital Bank. Andy is SVP Director, Banking Solutions at PlainsCapital Bank & has spent almost 14 years with the bank working his way up from Credit Analyst back in 2011. Andy’s team of 4 supports a Salesforce org of around 775 users, spanning Sales, Service, and some Marketing Cloud. Th…

1
Episode 46: Q2-1803 - The Napoleonic Wars 1:28:01

5M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

1803… April… May… June… Three months in which war once again breaks out between Britain and France… American negotiators worrying about Louisiana’s future get an unexpected offer from the First Consul… And on Saint-Domingue, General Jean-Jacques Dessalines unifies resistance to the struggling French expedition.This is episode 46 of the Napoleonic Q…

1
Episode 22: Communicating and Scaling the Voice of the Customer 23:06

5M ago23:06

23:06

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…

1
#15 Melanie Dixon: Ochsner Health - Implementing Salesforce Health Cloud 1:02:21

5M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Featured: Melanie Holmes Dixon Melanie is currently Director, Enterprise Applications, Salesforce and RPA Sutter Health. Prior, she was Director, Technology Platforms & Automation for Ochsner Health managing a seven-figure budget and a portfolio of strategic technology projects including: Salesforce, ServiceNow, SharePoint, and UiPath. A notable hi…

1
Season two - THE HIGHLIGHTS 39:28

5M ago39:28

39:28

People say to me, Steve - you're the producer of the Old Fools Podcast, is it even possible to pick highligts from what is already 100% audio gold? The answer is ... yes. Except I suspect I'll have upset someone by leaving one bit or another out of this. Money cannot buy this kind of entertainment. Which is fitting as we don't make any money from i…

1
Exploring Napoleonic Malta (w/ Liam Gauci) 55:01

5M ago55:01

55:01

Liam Gauci, Senior Curator at the Malta Maritime Museum in Valletta, returns for another conversation about Maltese history, this time with the goal of planning a future visit by the Napoleonic Quarterly to the 'crossroads of the Mediterranean'. This episode is sponsored by Heritage Malta, whose support for the podcast is enormously appreciated. Li…

1
2.9 Laura Shavin returns! Emojis are too small! Making fun of Americans! Offa's Dyke! 33:56

5M ago33:56

33:56

Delighted to welcome back the brilliant, actor, writer and all round top turn, Laura Shavin to the Old Fools. She joins Ian Martin and David Quantick pointing and l aughing at things that surround them. Big things - ideas, political ideologies, emojis... all the big stuff. This week we continue to laugh at American politicians while taking a swing …

1
Episode 21: Hiring a Great Sales Team 20:12

5M ago20:12

20:12

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…

1
#14 Phil Ryan: Flexo Concepts - All in on Salesforce and Continues Improvement 1:03:51

6M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Featured - Phil Ryan Phil is VP of Operations and Technology for Flexo Concepts, innovators of TruPoint Polymer Doctor Blades for printing, coating, & surface cleaning applications. Phil has the unique privilege and pleasure of working closely with every member of the team to design, build, test and deploy over 75 apps and interfaces tailored to th…

1
2.8 Liz Buckley! Chessington! Easter Trees! Americans Eating mustard! Paul McCartney? 31:45

6M ago31:45

31:45

Week 8 of this season and we're still here. This week joined by Liz Buckley - head of A&R at super-cool Ace Records. This week Ian Martin, David Quantick and Liz bring Easter Trees, Americans eating mustard, a bomb disposal robot, "Adolescence" and Chessington World of Adventure under the microscope. And some discussion on whether or not Paul McCar…

1
What led to... the Louisiana Purchase? (w/Peter Kastor) 45:23

6M ago45:23

45:23

What led to the Louisiana Purchase, one of the most important territorial acquisitions in world history? Prof Peter Kastor of Washington University in Saint Louis describes the build-up all the way to the negotiations in Paris, which we'll cover off in our main episode on Q2-1803 (out Wednesday 2nd 2025).…

1
2.7 Sylvia Patterson! Stump! Micro plastics! Manchester United! Elective extinctions! STUMP! 30:22

6M ago30:22

30:22

Comedy writers David Quantick and Ian Martin are at it again - finding things that they find irritating or confusing to grumble about, this week in the company of legendary journalist and ruthor, Sylvia Patterson. Micro plastics, football stadiums, the modern inability to own anything, getting rid of useless species and barely remembered mid-80s pu…

1
[PILOT] Battlefield despatches: Montenotte, 12 Apr 1796 1:32:23

6M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

We're very excited, after such a long time working on this concept, to bring you the pilot for our new approach to battle episodes. Given 1802-4 is relatively quiet in military history terms, we're going to use this period to work our way through some of the key battles of the 1796 campaign, beginning with Bonaparte's victory at Montenotte in April…

1
Episode 20: Dealing with Difficult People 33:36

6M ago33:36

33:36

This episode of 'Some Goodness' explores how to handle difficult conversations and set boundaries in the workplace to build stronger teams. Host Richard Ellis engages with Jack Galloway, a seasoned executive and leadership consultant, who shares his expertise on transforming challenging interactions into growth opportunities. Key insights include t…

1
#13 Nilam Patel & Andy Vays : Rent.com - Service Cloud and Case Management 1:02:54

6M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Featured - Nilam Patel & Andy Vays Nilam Patel For the past 12 years, Nilam has been fully immersed in the Salesforce ecosystem, embracing its capabilities to drive transformation and innovation. As Sr. Manager, Engineering and tech enthusiast, she specializes in turning complex challenges into streamlined, process-driven solutions. With a proven t…

1
2.6 Sali Hughes! Right Wing Tik Tok! Noisy neighbours! Filming at concerts! 34:53

6M ago34:53

34:53

This week's guest is journalist and broadcaster, Sali Hughes. She joins comedy writers Ian Martin and David Quantick to grumble their way through another week. Has something got right up your hooter, this week? Find out if it's the same things that are driving them to distraction. Each week The Old Fools, Ian and David are joined by a female co-hos…

1
Episode 45: Q1-1803 - The dying peace 1:34:51

6M ago1:34:51

1:34:51

1800. January… February… March… Three fateful months for the Hapsburgs, for Austria, and for the patchwork of territories east of the Rhine… In Switzerland the French impose a revised settlement in a bid to end years of unrest… And in the interior of modern-day Sri Lanka the Kingdom of Kandy is ready and waiting for the British as the ill-fated red…

1
2.5 Kate Haldane! Internal Monologues! Bear Hunts! Quantick's Quiz! Haptic harnesses! 26:47

6M ago26:47

26:47

What happens at the end of the bear hunt? Does anyone know? David and Ian don't - click through to find out why.; This week's guest is showbiz literary agent, Kate Haldane. Can you tell the difference between a vape and a Manic Street Preacher's B-side? "This is brilliant" - Stuart Maconie Two of the UK's leading comedy writers (Veep, The Thick of …

1
Indian soldiers and the British Empire (w/Ravindra Rathee) 33:31

6M ago33:31

33:31

Ravindra Rathee's first book True To Their Salt wouldn't have come about without the extensive research he'd undertaken into the military career of his grandfather. The result is a fascinating study of the role Indian soldiers played in supporting the British, and in this discussion with Josh Provan Ravi reflects on elements of the complex dynamic …

1
Episode 19: Rooted Leadership: Insights from the Real World 25:30

6M ago25:30

25:30

In this episode of 'Some Goodness,' Richard Ellis invites his friend and business partner, Mark Gaydos, to share insights from his video series, 'Rooted in the Real World.' Mark talks about how the concept of the series evolved through exploring themes like farming, nature, and craftsmanship, and how they can be applied to leadership and organizati…

1
#12 Abi Claus: Camping World - Getting the Requirements Right 57:03

6M ago57:03

57:03

Episode: #12 Get to know your Guest. Featured - Abi Claus Abi Claus is a passionate Salesforce leader and tech enthusiast who thrives on transforming complex challenges into streamlined, efficient solutions. With a proven history of delivering large, multi-discipline technical solutions from initiation through implementation, her journey in the Sal…