Best Rob Swanson Podcasts (2025)

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How To Use AI To Go From No Leads To Signed Offers - [REMP065] 38:02

22d ago38:02

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AI is changing the way smart investors find and close deals. I’ll discuss how we got here and the exact AI tools I use to close more deals with less work. We’re talking about AI, lead generation, finding sellers, and a whole lot more in this week’s Q&A! ========== Response Rate Maximizer 👉 https://freedomsoft.com/maximizer_2025 150 Top Zip Codes 👉 …

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Ep. #3562: UFC preview, PFL talk, Malcolm Wellmaker interview, Dan Ige interview, more 1:27:56

3h ago1:27:56

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On Episode 3,562, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend. They also had two interviews. The first guest was Dan Ige, who wants to fight Pitbull. The second guest was Malcolm Wellmaker, who just got a viral KO.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Previewing UFC Des Moines w/ Miesha Tate, Bo Nickal & Forrest Griffin 1:15:59

19h ago1:15:59

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Miesha Tate and Bo Nickal drop in for a stacked Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered — with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joining midway through to take the reins on Bo’s interview. Miesha opens up about what it's like balancing motherhood with life in the Octagon during her second UFC stint after stepping away from the sport for nearly five yea…

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Ryan Dempster 1:14:38

19h ago1:14:38

1:14:38

In this exclusive interview with former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster, he reflects on his remarkable career, offering insights from his time in the league and beyond. From growing up in Canada and playing hockey to his transition into baseball, Dempster shares stories of his journey, including his experiences in the World Junior Championships, his work…

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THE BUSINESS OF TATTOOING - EPISODE 05 - JOSEPH SWANSON 1:58:42

2d ago1:58:42

1:58:42

Episode 5 – Elevating the Industry: Art, Ethics & Innovation with Joseph Swanson Joseph Swanson joins Rob Smead to talk shop, soul, and systems—from tattoo ethics and AI to client experience, education, and building a career that lasts. A real-deal conversation with one of the most thoughtful voices in the industry. APT WEBSITE https://safe-tattoos…

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Listener Favorites: Arianna Warsaw | Navigating The Dynamics of Identity Change 1:00:52

3d ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Join us as we sit down with music industry insider, Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch. Discover her unique perspective on navigating identity change and get an insider's tour of the industry. From musician life to proper clapping etiquette, Arianna shares her knowledge and experiences. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the classical m…

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Chris Gutierrez, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Kansas City recap 42:26

3d ago42:26

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfilfered, Jim and Matt are joined by two victorious bantamweights with very different but equally compelling stories. When Gutierrez hops on, Matt heaps praise on the veteran’s poised jiu-jitsu in in this past Saturday’s split decision win over John Castaneda in Kansas City. Having fought through a broken hand, Chris out…

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Ep. #3561: UFC Results, is Ian Garry belt worthy, Phil Davis Interview, more 1:25:29

3d ago1:25:29

1:25:29

On Episode 3,561, the guys had the UFC in KC to cover and also spoke to PFL headliner Phil Davis.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Listener Favorites: Manisha Thakor | Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough 58:16

6d ago58:16

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In the latest episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast titled 'Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough', we are joined by Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial expert and the Founder of MoneyZen LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Manisha offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with money and success. Dra…

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Ep. #3560: UFC Preview, Cub Swanson Interview, Richie Miranda Interview, more 1:34:20

7d ago1:34:20

1:34:20

On Episode 3,560, the UFC is back so the guys covered that and the other storylines from the big names in our sport. They also had two guests join the show. First was Cub Swanson, who came on and gave us an update on where he is at, says he’s 60/40 in favor of retirement. Next was Richie Miranda, who just won a belt at LFA and gave the guys his cas…

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Listener Favorites: Aaron Dignan | How to Speed up The Organizational Decision Making Process 57:11

8d ago57:11

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Aaron Dignan is using software to help scale new ways of working and expedite the decision making process of organizations. Discover the possibilities for transformation in the workplace and realize how we can use software like Murmur to revolutionize our slow and outdated systems. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.ac…

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Nicolas Dalby, director Gavin O’Connor, Matt Schnell 1:21:14

8d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Jim and Matt are back with a stacked midweek episode featuring two UFC vets and one of Hollywood’s finest behind the camera. First up, Danish welterweight Nicolas Dalby makes his UFC Unfiltered debut to reflect on his razor-thin split decision loss, the secret to staying fight-ready at 40, and his thoughts heading into a striker’s showdown with Ran…

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DANSBY SWANSON Talks Battling Depression, Marrying Mallory Pugh & Winning World Series 58:08

8d ago58:08

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Dansby Swanson joins the boys on Diggin' Deep! Dansby joins us for an in-depth conversation covering his incredible journey—from his early days at Vanderbilt to becoming a World Series champion with the Atlanta Braves, and now stepping into a leadership role with the Chicago Cubs. Dansby opens up about the challenges of transitioning to a new city,…

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THE BUSINESS OF TATTOOING - EPISODE 04 - MICHAEL GETZ 1:48:51

9d ago1:48:51

1:48:51

Episode 4 – Focus, Faith & the Future: A Deep Dive with Michael Getz Michael Getz joins Rob Smead to talk discipline, mindset, and the mission behind Force of Focus. From addiction and burnout to leadership, clarity, and building a purpose-driven tattoo career, this episode is packed with candid insights and powerful perspectives. APT WEBSITE https…

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Jean Silva makes BOLD callout, Amanda Nunes talks comeback plans 47:52

10d ago47:52

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters representing different eras of Brazilian greatness. First, surging featherweight Jean Silva drops in for his Unfiltered debut to discuss his standing as a 145-pound title contender after beginning his unblemished 5-0 UFC tenure with each win coming via stoppage. Silva ref…

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Jeff Eaton: Content Observability in Complex Systems – Episode 212 31:36

10d ago31:36

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

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Jeff Eaton: Content Observability in Complex Systems 31:37

10d ago31:37

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

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Ep. #3559: DDP may be injured, WrestleMania had a UFC presence, PFL results, Miesha Tate Interview, more 1:14:36

10d ago1:14:36

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On Episode 3,559, the guys welcomed Miesha Tate onto the show and discussed her upcoming fight. There was no UFC event this weekend but there was WrestleMania, whch had a UFC presence.By MMA Junkie Radio

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F-14 Pilot breaks down TopGun scenes 16:45

12d ago16:45

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Huge thanks to Captain Ron "Rhino" Kirkland for indulging me in my breakdown of famous TopGun scenes. Awesome to be able to sit down with someone who flew the Tomcat and speak about the capabilities and performance of this amazing aircraft. Be sure to check out his full podcast on an upcoming episode of The Pilot Life where we talk about not only h…

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Ep. #3558: Michael Chandler puts out a statement, Yair Rodriguez thinks he’s next, more 1:13:58

14d ago1:13:58

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On Episode 3,558, only PFL is going this week but a ton of storylines to cover out there, so they hit those pretty hard.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Aaron Pico talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez on preparing for war vs. Ponzinibbio 53:09

15d ago53:09

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Jim and Matt welcome a pair of first-time callers from California as featherweight newcomer Aaron Pico and welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez join the show. To kick things off, the highly-touted Pico discusses his wrestling and boxing roots, early career setbacks, and how the weight of his family’s historic name shapes the fighter—and man—he is …

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THE BUSINESS OF TATTOOING - EPISODE 03 - JOE CAPOBIANCO 2:17:36

15d ago2:17:36

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Episode 3 – Old School, New Rules: A Raw Sit-Down with Joe Capobianco Joe Capobianco joins Rob Smead for a raw, unfiltered convo on machines, mentorship, regulation, and the state of tattooing today. From coil vs. rotary to corporate takeover and old-school values, this is a masterclass in real talk from one of the industry's most iconic voices. AP…

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CHRIS YOUNG Reveals The Secrets To Building A World Series Caliber MLB Roster 48:11

16d ago48:11

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Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young joins the boys on Diggin Deep! Former World Series-winning player and World Series-winning GM, Chris reveals the secrets behind building a championship winning roster and establishing winning culture. From clubhouse chemistry to navigating mental and physical challenges, this episode is pac…

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Lerone Murphy, Dan Ige, UFC 314 recap 47:53

17d ago47:53

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Jim and Matt ride the momentum of Saturday’s UFC 314 featherweight fireworks into this Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two intriguing 145-pound guest callers rounding out the episode. First, Lerone Murphy makes his UFC Unfiltered debut just one week after extending his unbeaten record with a statement win over Josh Emmett. The former soccer p…

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Ep. #3557: UFC 314 review, PFL review, Impa Kasanganay Interview, more 1:15:34

17d ago1:15:34

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On Episode 3,557, the guys had a big UFC card that they recapped a ton of stuff on. Their guest was Impa Kasanganay, who fights in the main event of PFL this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Listener Favorites: Drew Plotkin | How to Use Tattoos to Rewrite Your Story and Reinvent Yourself 1:00:01

18d ago1:00:01

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Drew Plotkin, tattoo artist and filmmaker, shares his journey of self-discovery through tattoos in this episode. He recounts his adventures, from death row to Hollywood, and uses his experiences to inspire listeners with his resilience and determination to live life on his own terms. Don't miss this raw and honest account of success, failure, and f…

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Captain Kenny Williams / Alaska Airlines 58:38

19d ago58:38

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An honor to sit down with a personal mentor and talk about Kenny's amazing aviation career. From his first awe-inspiring experiences in small bush planes to becoming one of the original pilots at Horizon Air, where he helped lay the groundwork for a regional airline that would reshape Northwest aviation. After joining Alaska Airlines, his career pr…

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Ep. #3556: UFC 314 preview, PFL preview, Aaron Pico signs with the UFC, more 1:08:53

21d ago1:08:53

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On Episode 3,556, UFC 314 is upon us, so the guys broke that down and all the storylines. They also talked a little PFL and GFL.By MMA Junkie Radio

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DIGGIN' WEEKLY - Vlad Guerrero Jr's Massive $500M Extension, Jarren Duran & MLB News 46:07

22d ago46:07

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This week on Diggin Weekly, we’re diving deep into the latest MLB news and stories around the league. From Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s massive extension to the rising trend of early contracts, we break down what’s really going on behind the scenes. We also touch on the latest in player mental health with a thoughtful conversation about Jarren Duran, re…

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Listener Favorites: Gautam Mukunda | What Presidential Elections Can Teach us About Leadership 1:06:48

22d ago1:06:48

1:06:48

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, to discuss what we can learn about leadership from presidential elections. Drawing on insights from his book 'Picking Presidents', which examines the qualities that make for successful leaders, Mukunda provides a…

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Dominick Reyes, Chase Hooper, UFC 314 picks 48:43

22d ago48:43

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Today’s UFC Unfiltered episode peels back the layers of UFC 314 with two guests from Saturday’s card in light heavyweight Dominick Reyes and lightweight Chase Hooper. Joining first is Reyes — whose eighth time on the show gets the veteran to reflect on his resurgence after snapping a four-fight skid with back-to-back wins. Dominick discusses the st…

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WILLY ADAMES’ Untold Journey From The DR to MLB & Signing Mega Deal with Giants 46:35

22d ago46:35

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San Francisco Giants star Willy Adames joins the boys on Diggin' Deep! From his humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic to signing a major league deal and becoming a key part of the Giants' culture, Willy opens up like never before. He talks about how his love for the game started, the impact of his parents, adapting to life in the U.S., and th…

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Listener Favorites: Jeremey Utley | How Having Lots of Ideas Leads to Creative Breakthroughs 57:10

23d ago57:10

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If you want to be more innovative, you need to start by changing the way you think about creativity. Good ideas aren't the result of pure wisdom, but rather the practice of innovation. Learn how to tap into surprising and valuable ideas on demand and fill the creative pipeline with breakthrough ideas. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus epis…

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THE BUSINESS OF TATTOOING - EPISODE 02 - ROBBIE RIPOLL & JAYVO SCOTT 1:57:56

23d ago1:57:56

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Episode 2 – Blood, Ink, and Brotherhood: A Raw Conversation. Brothers Robbie Ripoll and Jayvo Scott join Rob Smead for a raw, emotional conversation about brotherhood, healing, and their journey from rivalry to reconnection. From Ink Master drama to real-life growth, this is a powerful story of redemption, forgiveness, and finding purpose beyond th…

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Brian Ortega, Pat Sabatini, UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy recap 56:10

24d ago56:10

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It’s a featherweight double feature on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as Jim and Matt welcome Brian “T-City” Ortega and Pat Sabatini! Returning for his tenth appearance, Ortega shows off his new-look hair style after donating his famous long locks before discussing how being called out by a victorious Lerone Murphy fits into Brian’s options at b…

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Ep. #3555: UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1 recaps, Josh Rettinghouse interview, more 1:08:50

24d ago1:08:50

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On Episode 3,555, George and Goze recap UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1, as well as look ahead to UFC 314, and they welcomed Josh Rettinghouse to the show, who will be fighting Leandro Higo at 2025 PFL 2 this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Listener Favorites: Russ Roberts | The Decisions that Define Us 1:02:18

25d ago1:02:18

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We have apps telling us who we should date, what music to listen to and which route to take to work, but no algorithm or AI can tell us who we should marry, where we should live or at what age we should have children. According to economist Russ Roberts, these decisions are borne of the necessity to solve life's wild problems. They aren't decisions…

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Listener Favorites: Camille Virginia | The Power of Offline Social Connection 1:01:50

28d ago1:01:50

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Camille Virginia presents a refreshing and influential solution to the conundrum of digital connection. That is- meeting offline and in the real world. Not only does Camille explain the power of offline connection but she also provides a handbook that will help you fast track your way to building a fulfilling and thriving connection with anyone. Su…

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Ep. #3554: PFL preview, Roman Dolidze Interview, more 1:09:41

28d ago1:09:41

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On Episode 3,554, the guys discussed PFL tonight, UFC this weekend, and covered all the new matchups announced. They also had an interview with UFC middleweight Roman Dolidze, who wanted to address his situation in the division and the people responding to his call outs.By MMA Junkie Radio

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DIGGIN' WEEKLY - Merril’s Big Extension, Profar’s PED Suspension & Dodgers Dominance 34:42

28d ago34:42

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The boys are back for Diggin’ Weekly! A ton of MLB news to cover: - Jackson Merrill’s 9-year, $135M extension - Jurickson Profar’s PED suspension & MLB’s issue with PEDs - Atlanta Braves Awful Start - Roki Sasaki’s Early Struggles - Rafael Devers Potential Trade? - Crochet’s Extension Let us know what you think in the comments! --------- Hosts Eric…

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Listener Favorites: Michael Bungay Stanier | How to Unlock Your Greatness By Working on Hard Things 45:10

29d ago45:10

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Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative, featuring the brilliant Michael Bungay Stanier, a renowned coach and author, as we explore the path to unlocking greatness by embracing challenges. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of working on hard things and how it leads to personal and professional growth. Stanier shares…

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Brad Tavares & Ode’ Osbourne discuss fights on UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy 45:10

29d ago45:10

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Matt and Jim welcome first-time guest Brad Tavares and returning favorite Ode’ Osbourne ahead of their bouts at UFC Vegas. Jim gets Brad to break down his upcoming matchup against Gerald Meerschaert before discussing the journey that has taken a kid from Hawaii to a record-breaking career. Ode’ sheds light on h…

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Jeffrey A. “jam” McGuire: The Value Map Content Framework – Episode 211 40:25

29d ago40:25

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

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

29d ago40:25

40:25

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

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VINNIE PASQUANTINO’s Inspiring Journey To MLB, Friendship with Bobby Witt Jr & Royals Stories 1:03:54

29d ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Kansas City Royals 1st basemen Vinnie Pasquantino joins the boys on Diggin' Deep! Vinnie shares his journey to the big leagues, from the challenges of injuries that almost derailed his career to the exciting moments that defined his path. He reflects on his high school and college days, including a back injury that led him to rethink his future whi…

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Listener Favorites: Madeleine Dore | Redefining What it Means to be Productive 56:38

30d ago56:38

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In this episode, Madeleine Dore discusses how we can redefine productivity by embracing the messiness of life. Dore shares her insights on dismantling comparison, aspirational routines, and unrealistic expectations, encouraging listeners to find their own way to navigate the never-ending list of things to do. Tune in to discover a new perspective o…

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THE BUSINESS OF TATTOOING - EPISODE 01 - BEN SHAW 1:55:40

30d ago1:55:40

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In the premiere episode of The Business of Tattooing podcast, Rob Smead sits down with industry leader Ben Shaw to discuss the current state of tattooing. They discuss hot topics like the 'Tattpocalypse,' AI's impact on the craft, the controversial Black Dot tattoo robot, and the future of tattoo regulation. Join them for an unscripted, thought-pro…

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Listener Favorites: Tim Klein | The New Science of Navigating School, Careers and Life 1:02:34

1M ago1:02:34

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Tim Klein breaks down an evidence-based decision-making framework designed to help you make life's biggest decisions. Learn how to navigate the modern education system and ever-changing world of careers to find your purpose in life. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hoste…

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