The Insurance Growth Lab
By Callan Harrington
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Episodes: 128
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Host Callan Harrington dives into the strategies, decisions, and lessons that have shaped the careers of top marketing and growth leaders in the insurance industry. From bold moves to costly mistakes, each episode uncovers real-world insights that listeners can apply to accelerate growth in their own businesses.
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The Story Behind one of Nationwide's Most Successful Marketing Campaigns with Brad Barnett
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Inside the Strategic Shift Coming to Insurance in 2026 with Callan Harrington
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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How Nick Golubitsky Uses AI and RevOps to Transform GTM
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Why Ryan Hanley Says Every Insurance Leader Needs a Personal Brand
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Why Insurtech Companies Are Losing the Messaging Battle with Callan Harrington
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Why Margeaux Giles Spent a Year Rebranding Her Startup
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Alex Harris on Building Partnerships That Drive Revenue and Mutual Benefit
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Go-to-Market Benchmarks Every Insurance Leader Must Know with Callan Harrington
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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How Chris Kessler Built Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Partnerships
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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How Ido Deutsch is Using Paid Media to Acquire Insurance Agencies at Scale
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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How Amber Wuollet Repositioned an Insurance Product and Hit Sales Goals 2x Faster
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Closing the Chapter: From That Worked to The Insurance Growth Lab
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Matt Farrell - COO at Niobium Microsystems: Succeeding in the Earliest Stages, Evaluating Potential Employees, and Creating Work/Life Alignment
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Mastering Content Strategy, Delegation, and Creative Efficiency
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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The Power of Improv, AI-Driven Content, and Buying Back Time for Growth
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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The Ethics of AI, Digital Likenesses, and the Future of Content Creation
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Why Specialization Changes Everything
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The Power of Niching Down, Adding Instant Value, and Vulnerability in Content Creation
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Sriya Maram - Co-Founder of Persana AI: The Modern GTM Stack, Prompt Engineering, and How AI is Impacting GTM
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Scott Knowles - Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Vector: Empathy in Sales, Selling to a Competitor, and Breaking the Rules
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Dan Snyder - CEO & Co-Founder of Lower: Launching a B2C Line, Growth through Acquisition, and Building an Entrepreneurial Culture
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Tom Grote - CEO of Agape Automation: Narrowing your Focus, Stong Values, and Balancing the Core Business and Innovation
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Dan Manges - Co-Founder of RWX: Finding Your Co-Founder, Engineering Challenges, and Decision Making
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Matthew Achak - Co-Founder of FCR: Coin Flips, Choosing the Right Business Partner, and Employee Retention
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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David McFarland - Founder and CEO of Coterie Insurance: Building the Initial Team, Mitigating Hiting Mistakes, and Stage Fit
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Ry Walker - Founder and CEO of Tembo: Difficult Moments, The Role of CEO, and Paying it Forward
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Todd Kaufman - Co-Founder and CEO of Test Double: ESOPs, Strict Profit Margins, and Building an Ownership Mentality
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Joe Apgar - CEO of PELOTONIA: Surviving Cancer, Sharing Your Story, and the Power of Family and Friends
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Maddie Bell - Co-Founder and CEO of Scheduler AI: Driving Habit Change, Using Your Own Product, and Big Idea Thinking
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Aaron Crookes - Co-Founder & CEO of Apricity Robotics: Picking the Right Product for Your Market, Balancing Product Development vs. Business Building, and Strategic vs. Generalist Investors
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Amanda Epp - CEO at ScriptDrop: Creating a Network Effect, Building a Customer Flywheel, and Being Your Authentic Self as CEO
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Genevieve Bellaire - Founder & CEO of Realworld: Transitioning from B2B to B2C, Launching a Zero to One Product, and Creating a Category
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Brian Gregory - Co-Founder and CEO of FMX: Waiting to Raise Capital, CEO Transitions, and Going Outbound
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Lindsay Fork - Founder & CEO of Luxe Brands: Turning Challenges into New Businesses, Filtering Opportunities, and EOS
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Chris Powell - CEO of Talmetrix: Red Pill Moments, Going from Corporate to Startup, and Channel Partnerships
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Tsavo Knott - Co-Founder and CEO of Pieces: Building a Community, Trusting your Gut, and Company Events
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Exploring 10X Goals, Navigating Creativity, Content Optimization, and Delegation Strategies
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Katie Trauth Taylor - Co-Founder & CEO at Narratize AI: AI-Driven Storytelling, Scaling Innovation, and Creating Serendipity
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Jane Mosbacher Morris - Founder and CEO of TO THE MARKET: Change Management, Using Capitalism to Make an Impact, and Thought Leadership
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Brock Leonti - CEO & Co-Founder of Prescribe FIT: Turning Passion into a Business, Solving Staffing Challenges, and Managing Stress
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Darrin Murriner - Co-Founder & CEO of Cloverleaf: Rejection, Resilience, and Building a Winning Team
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Tim Metzner - Founder & CEO at Fireroad: Nurturing Your Culture, Retaining Top Talent, and Leaps of Faith
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Ryan Eder - Founder & CEO of IncludeHealth: Selling Your Vision, Big Pivots, and Design Thinking
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Sasha Gainullin - CEO of battleface and Robin Assist: Creating a 24/7 Company, Pivoting the GTM Motion, and Balancing Accountability and Autonomy
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Individual Contributor vs. Leadership, Applying Stand-Up and Improv in Business, and Striking a Balance
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Luke Buchanan - Co-Founder of Redi Health: Recruiting Great Employees, Landing Enterprise Deals, and Challenging Your Ideas
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Derek & Jessica Crain - Founders at Mindful Therapy Group: Maintaining Quality, Organic Growth, and Navigating Business and Marriage
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Personal Branding, Content Creation, Managing Stress, and Building Human Connection
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Travis Hedge - Co-founder and CRO of Vouch: Startup Secrets - Conquering Adversity and Mastering Product-Market Fit
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Justin Ihnken - CEO & Co-Founder of Enorra_: Overcoming Criticism, Building Networks, and Being Resourceful
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Ali Schwanke - Founder & CEO at Simple Strat: Leveraging YouTube for B2B Growth, Harmonizing Sales and Marketing, and Cutting Through the White Noise of the Marketplace
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Wil Schroter - Founder & CEO of Startups.com: From Service Business to Product Business, Embracing Opportunities, and Managing Health
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Andy Jenks - General Partner at Drive Capital: Bootstrapping vs. Raising Capital, Mission-Driven Startups, and the Silicon Valley Journey
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Ayden Syal - Founder & CEO at MOGL: NIL Dynamics, Startup Scaling, and Influencer Impact
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May 23, 2024 |
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Tim Robinson - CEO of AgencyBloc: Private Equity Transformations, Integrating Acquisitions, and Managing a Leadership Team
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May 16, 2024 |
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Rick Fox - CRO of Brightway: Leading Leaders, Setting Expectations, and Creating a Performance Culture
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May 09, 2024 |
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Will Zell - Co-Founder and Executive Chair of AssetWatch: Charting Entrepreneurial Waters, Designing Your Life, and Shareholder Thinking
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May 02, 2024 |
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Matt Wyckhouse - Founder & CEO of Finite State: Building Resilience, Stripping Away Ego, and Cultivating a Feedback-Rich Culture
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Grace Nikae - Founder of Kizuna: Career Changes, Zooming Out, and Branding
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Tarek El Gammal-Ortiz - Founder & CEO of Cuddles: Leveling Up, Mastery, and Managing Concentration Risk
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Alex Levin - Co-Founder & CEO of Regal: Accelerating Early SaaS Sales, Transitioning Out of Founder Sales, and Hiring Your First Sales Leader
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Greg Kallman - Founder of FanAmp: Influencer Marketing, Community Building, and Idea Validation
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Alex Harris - Co-Founder of Fiat Growth and Fiat Ventures: Maximizing Partnerships, Adding Your Next Offering, and Evaluating Major Business Moves
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Taylor Crane - Founder of Fractional Jobs: Pros and Cons of Taking Venture Capital, Bootstrapping vs. Taking Investment, and Cost-Effective Acquisition
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Paul Monasterio - CEO and Co-Founder of Kalepa: Being Transparent, Finding the Ideal Co-Founder, and First Customers
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Alex Frommeyer - Co-Founder and CEO of Beam Benefits: Founder vs. CEO, Creating a Feedback Culture, and Building a Midwest Startup
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Sam Rose - Founder & CEO of Mvnifest: Storytelling, Working with Friends & Family, Living a Boundaryless Life
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Joe Emison - Co-Founder and CTO of Branch Insurance: Maintaining Culture, Recruit Bootcamps, and Maximizing Junior Employees
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Omid Bakhshandeh - Co-Founder of Verneek: Evaluating AI Companies, Challenges in the AI Market, and Building a Network
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Sam Jacobs - Founder & CEO of Pavilion: Taking Control of Your Life, Managing Hypergrowth, and Mindset
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Jason Molnar - Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Infinity Labs: Internal Motivation, Sales by Saturation, and Fostering Innovation
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Robin Dimond - Founder and CEO of Fifth & Cor: Building Partnerships, Hosting Events, and Creating Experiences
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Rachel Olney - Founder & CEO of Geosite: Selling to Large Organizations, Obsessing Over the Problem, and Finding Your Strengths
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Amy Volas, Founder & CEO of Avenue Talent - Finding your Next Role, Hiring the Best Candidate, and Believing in Yourself (Repost)
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Travis Hedge - Co-founder and CRO of Vouch: Responding to Adversity, Finding Product-Market Fit, and Community-Led Growth
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Devin Bostick - Founder of LuckyTruck: Validating an Idea, Raising Capital, and Replacing Yourself as CEO
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Lissy Alden - Founder of MYNDY: Mental Wellness, Building a Category, and Balancing Gut Instinct and Objective Data
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Matt Farrell - COO at Niobium Microsystems: Succeeding in the Earliest Stages, Evaluating Potential Employees, and Creating Work/Life Alignment
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Suresh Rachuri - Founder of Maven: Understanding Your Buyer, Being Relational vs. Transactional, and Removing Your Safety Net (Repost)
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Mary Wiegand - Founder and CEO of Boon LLC: Flexible Employment, Work/Life Blending, and Freeing Yourself from Working “In” the Business
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Nick Sadler - CEO of DOmedia: Making an Impression, Staying Focused, and Getting out of the Weeds
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Jill Koziol - Co-Founder and CEO of Motherly: Growing to 40 Million Visitors a Month, Creating the Largest Study on Mothers, and Building a Brand
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Ryan McManus - Founder and CEO of SHARE Mobility: Rebounding from Losing 96% of Revenue, Getting Your Customers to Think Differently, and Upskilling as CEO
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Julia Regan - Co-Founder and CEO of RxLightning: Female Founder Advice, Leveraging Your Network, and Growing as a CEO
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Jeff Graley - Co-Founder and President of Mile 2: Working “On” the Business, Managing Cash Flow, and Building a Startup Ecosystem
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Sarah Sylvester - EVP of Marketing at Victoria's Secret: Brand Transformation, Putting the Customer First, and Empowering People
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Luis Estevez - Founder & CEO of AIMM: Following Your Interests, Career Changes, and Going Back to School in Your 30’s
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Nathalie Lussier - Founder of AccessAlly: Transitioning from Services to SaaS, Growing a Bootstrapped SaaS Business, and Building a Business with Your Spouse
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Nick Ripplinger - Founder and President of Battle Sight Technologies: Starting a Company From a DoD Research Lab, Building with the Voice of Customer, and Hiring Great People
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Amanda Epp - CEO at ScriptDrop: Creating a Network Effect, Building a Customer Flywheel, and Being Your Authentic Self as CEO
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Tom Bruce - Founder & CEO of Conversion Path: Finding Your Niche, Marketing Attribution, Narrowing Your Focus, and Letting Go of Control
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Christine Rogers - President & COO of Aspireship: Sales Leadership, Having Tough Conversations, and Driving Accountability
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Derrek Seif - Chief Strategy & Product Officer at VPL: Winning Through Honesty, Changing Your Mindset with Equity, Using Consulting to Find Your Next Job
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Ali Schwanke - Founder & CEO at Simple Strat: Sales and Marketing Alignment, Differentiating your Business, and Building a YouTube Channel for B2B
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Brett Buchanan - Founder and CEO at Pathfinder Product Labs: The Product Manager Role, Creating Your Unique Position, Building a Community, and Using Metrics to Grow a Consulting Company
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Julie Zimmer - CEO of LuckyTruck: Motivating Large Groups, Aligning a Scaling Company, and The Difference Between the COO and CEO Positions
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Albert Wang - Co-Founder & CEO at Bearworks: Entrepreneurship, Fundamentals of Product Development, Working with Investors to Find Your Next Role, and Customer Research
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Jill Apgar - Founder & CEO of Coco Beans: Crowdfunding, In-Person Events, Leading with Kindness and Turning a Personal Challenge into a New Business
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Marcus Chan - Founder of Venli Consulting Group: Starting a Business from an eBook, Succeeding in Sales, Asking Better Questions, and Being Self-Aware
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Sarah Kallile - Founder & CEO of Lunnie: Building a Community-Led Brand, Creating Brand Evangelists, Finding the Right Idea to Start Your Business, and Not Caring What People Think of You
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Stephanie Cartin - Co-Founder and CEO of Entreprenista: Building a Community, What Makes a Great Business Partner, What to Look for in Your First Hires, and How to Invest in Yourself
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Rich Woo - Founder of Catalyst Planning Partners: Surviving Your First Year in Business, Starting to Network, Spending Your Time Effectively, and Building Your Support System
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Sam McKenna - Founder at #samsales Consulting - Using Fear to Find Joy, Shortening Your Sales Cycle with LinkedIn, Breaking Through the Noise, and Being Your Authentic Self
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Dr. Billy Williams - CEO of Williams Family Investment Group: Building a Community, 4 Disciplines to Success, Changing Careers, and the Value of a Business Partner
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May 25, 2023 |
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Lacey Picazo - Founder & CEO of ZoCo Design: When to Pursue Your Business Full-time, Being Vulnerable and Transparent, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
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May 18, 2023 |
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Kevin Gaither - Founder at Inside Sales Expert: Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager, Manager to Director, Director to Executive, and Deciding if a Career in Leadership is Right for You
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May 11, 2023 |
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Katie Hill - Founder & CEO of UNLISTED: Funding Methods for Your Startup, Starting with a Business Model, and The Power of Persistence
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May 04, 2023 |
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Shelly Stotzer - CEO of Crosworks: Taking Control of Your Career, Being Your Authentic Self, and Building Your Network
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Vikas Gupta - CEO of Azibo: From Consultant to CEO, Nurturing Relationships, and Deciding on Business School
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Amy Volas - Founder & CEO of Avenue Talent Partners: Finding your Next Role, Hiring the Best Candidate, and Believing in Yourself
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Building a repeatable process, communication, and becoming an industry expert with Jason Walker (President at Agency Revolution)
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Betting on yourself, overcoming obstacles, and mission-driven companies with Jen Lyttle (VP of Sales at Aunt Flow)
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Pivoting your business, narrowing your focus, and solving problems with Brian Zuercher (CEO at Align)
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Leadership lessons, personal worth vs. net worth, and exiting 3 companies with Jamie Ahern (CEO of CarmaCare)
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Building a career in insurance, being a lifelong student, and taking chances with Rich Stamets (SVP of Business Development at Arch)
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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The importance of taking a step back, knowing your value, and asking for referrals with Will Fuentes (Founder at Maestro Group)
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Hitting aggressive growth goals, transitioning from a large company to a startup, and narrowing your focus with Chris Ritchie (Managing Partner at Integrity Power Search)
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Leading by example, transitioning from bootstrapped to venture-backed, and the importance of scripts with Zack Yurch (Head of Revenue at Semsee)
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Being comfortable with uncertainty, narrowing your customer focus, and having empathy for your customer with Jeremy Ruch (Founder and CEO at Bandalier)
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Using a rubric for your next career move, shifting from startups to large companies, and the power of business cases with Dan Caldwell (VP & Head of Insurance at Cinch Home Services)
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Demystifying entrepreneurship, working “on” the business, and productizing a service business with Sam Shelper (CEO at Testimonial Hero)
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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The importance of empathy in leadership, exiting two companies, and maximizing your data with Margeaux Giles (CEO at GoGiles)
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Founding a tech company in college, standing out to get your dream job, and moving into venture capital with Matt Veryser (VP of Startup Studio at Ascend Innovations)
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Deciding to go to business school, changing careers, and selling 2 businesses with Ido Deutsch (VP of Growth at Agentero)
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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What makes a good business partner, first enterprise client, and selling your company with Mark Fleming Jr. (Founder of Signature Closers)
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Understanding your buyer, being relational vs. transactional, and removing your safety net with Suresh Rachuri (CEO at Maven)
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Creating a solution as a team, managing managers, and tailoring your coaching to the individual with Ed Porter (Fractional CRO at Blue Chip CRO)
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Exiting three companies, moving from individual contributor to leadership, and telling a story with numbers with David Greiff (CRO at PlayOn! Sports)
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Dec 01, 2022 |