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Chris Singleton and Anthony Singleton

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The business growth podcast hosted by Two sales gurus, Chris and Anthony Singleton. Two sales gurus will be asking the tough questions to help senior executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, growth leaders and practitioners, to navigate the world of growth and sales within the technology and services sectors. Honest, open and topical debate is the order of the day, with meaningful insight and regular guest opinion if you’re in the world of technology and services and your keen to grow, th ...
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Welcome to the Storytelling with Seth podcast. Stories are shared because they inspire, educate, and entertain. Listen to conversations about craft, character, and the elements of storytelling that feed our imagination. Hear the insights of the writers, artists, and creators of original stories. Learn more about the voice behind Storytelling with Seth at https://linktr.ee/sethsingleton
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In this episode of the Two Sales Gurus podcast, the host welcomes guest Chris Marsh, a seasoned sales professional and networking expert. Chris discusses his 25-year-long career in sales, his transition to starting his own business in 2017, and the importance of happiness and work-life balance in his professional journey. The conversation delves in…
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In episode seven of the Two Sales Gurus Podcast, Chris welcomes Chris Berry from The Networking People (TNP) to discuss the role of leadership in business growth. Chris Berry shares his professional journey, starting in local government and transitioning to the private sector in consultancy and sales. They discuss his focus on leadership, the chall…
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In episode six of the Two Sales Gurus Podcast, Chris welcomes James Daziel, the founder and CEO of Platinum Food Partners. They discuss the journey of starting and growing Platinum Food Partners, including the challenges faced, especially during the initial years and the COVID-19 pandemic. James shares his strategy for managing cash flow, hiring th…
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Tony Holt is a creative writer who first ventured into publishing with a collection of poems called The Torn Page. He is a graduate of Kalamazoo College with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and literature. Tony’s essay, Invisible Kings: Black Identity and Power, examines the link between Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man and the Black Panther volumes …
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AJ Slambino and GoonieDad are two social media icons who turned their love of wrestling, the 80s, and nostalgia into a comic book story for the ages. This is the conversation where AJ reveals how the power of an idea became a passion project and how you can back their Kickstarter. Click here to back the Pond Bros Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter…
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Alyson Shelton is a brilliant essayist, comic book writer, screenwriter, and podcaster. She joins me for this episode to discuss Comics Lit Vol. 1 and her essay My (Imaginary) Badass Bestie: Black Widow. Where to discover more about Alyson Shelton: Femme On Collective To Hold The Night Alyson Shelton Website Comics Lit Vol. 1 Reburn Comic To Contac…
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Big Trouble in Little China, Galaxy Quest, Cowboys & Aliens, and Ghostbusters all have one thing in common...They are hybrids of two genres. Ged Hartland adds one more title to the category with his comic book Starr Slam from ASAP Imagination. What happens when a traveling wrestling team finds themselves in an intergalactic dispute? Hear all about …
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Talking about writing is a challenge. It is a challenge worth undertaking. It is easy to think that only certain writers, celebrated or accomplished writers have the right to talk about writing. Celebration and accomplishment usually occur at the end of a journey and lead to reflection. Discussing the process during the journey when so much is stil…
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In this episode of *Two Sales Gurus*, Chris and Anthony tackle why developing sales talent is crucial for SMEs—and why it's often overlooked. They discuss the systemic undervaluing of sales roles over the past two decades and its impact on talent quality. Chris argues that this issue starts at the top, with a lack of understanding and investment in…
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In episode four Chris and Anthony discuss the common issue of SMEs being overwhelmed by their own operations. They examine how businesses often fail to scale effectively due to inadequate systems, lack of clear vision, and excessive focus on day-to-day tasks. The hosts emphasize the necessity for SMEs to reassess their strategic direction, implemen…
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Anthony and Chris explore whether technology is hindering or enhancing growth teams within organizations. They dive into the idea that while technology can be beneficial, it's often implemented without considering its impact on the sales process and the salesperson's workload. The discussion highlights how some organizations throw technology at sal…
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In this episode, Anthony and Chris delve into the crucial question: Is your business truly ready for growth? The hosts highlight the common misconception that growth simply entails hiring more salespeople, emphasizing the need for a conducive environment supported by robust processes and technologies. They explore the reluctance of organizations to…
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Willi Singleton is a Pennsylvania potter who's well-known among students and teachers of the Japanese way of tea as a maker of beautiful, lustrous teawares that are joy to use. Today we're sitting down with Willi in his Kempton, Pennsylvania studio, at the base of Hawk Mountain, to explore his creative process and the techniques and philosophy that…
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COIFFEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE - Waiting for Legros is the spinoff of BOB: The Non-Union Psychic. Director Lance Lucero teased the story of Legros the last time he was on. For more on that click here. Now, Lance found some time between festivals to tell us what it was like bringing a figure from history to life in COIFFEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE - Waiting for Leg…
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Balhyocha is a tea unique to Korea - it's not produced anywhere else - and its rich and varied flavor profiles are also unique, not quite like any other teas we've tasted here at Talking Tea. But for many tea drinkers, even afficianados of balhyocha, it's also rather mysterious. What exactly is balhyocha? How is it processed? What gives it its uniq…
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Mitch Larkins is a fiction writer and the author of ⁠Wild Worlds: Looking For Group (Wild Worlds: Book 3), ⁠⁠Crash Course: A LitRPG Novel: Wild Worlds: World 1, ⁠Grave Vengeance from NE1World, and a contributor to the anthology Perspectives from ASAP Imagination. Mitch can talk about Superman, Spider-Man, and Star Wars for as much time as you have …
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Christian Prosperie was first introduced to ASAP Imagination through the anthology Perspectives. Not only did he get to share a brilliant story that benefited the dyspraxia foundation, but Christian was inspired to publish a collection of short stories in the anthology Across the Astral Frontier. Space is not a natural environment for humans and th…
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A.R. Farina is a writer, colleague, and friend who has invited me to appear on his podcast Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about comics. We've had great conversations, but during it all one of the things we never talked about is how A.R. Farina has been writing novels. Many novels. The wait is over and I had the great fortune of being one of the fir…
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DW Howard (Nemesis) is the third member of the team building the connected universe of ASAP Imagination. I was introduced to the concept by L.A. Cunningham during a discussion about her book BABIES WITH RABIES. Then I spoke with HAYDES who explained how he founded ASAP Imagination and began collaborating with Nemesis and L.A. This time around, Neme…
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Malcolm Wong is an Award-winning screenwriter, writer, creator, and producer of the graphic novel, DOG EATERS. Malcolm's Bio invites you to consider what if... Mankind failed to transcend the Petroleum Age. 175 years after the Die Off, civilization consists of scattered nomadic tribes, isolated casino cities, and roving packs of predatory bandits. …
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It's not easy making your way in the world. For a non-union psychic like BOB, well, I'll let you hear it directly from the Warehouse 9 Productions website. "This is not your usual paranormal adventure. This is about the rise of a new kind of hero. Or, rather, the reluctant rise of a hero… Meet Bob Holbreck – Renegade Psychic, Professional Hairstyli…
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I first heard about HAYDES (P. Hayden) from L.A.Cunningham. When HAYDES and I sat down for a chat we explored the connections between poetry, stand-up, and comics, a shared appreciation of WildStorm's The Authority, and cost-efficient cosplay. But that was just scratching the surface. Hear all about the birth of a comics publisher, ASAP's connected…
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L.A. Cunningham never wanted to be a writer when she was a kid. In fact, she has a funny habit of saying no. But then she also has a habit of saying yes, after first saying no, and the result has been nothing short of brilliant. It starts with BABIES WITH RABIES - An ABC Survival Guide. In the event that babies become infected with rabies and try t…
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This all started way back in March of this year. It is now December 1, 2022. I know that patience is sometimes called a virtue, but in this case, I believe it is also a value, and like all things so much more. This conversation is a gift. It's the kind of experience I hope to leave behind every time. And like every conversation that has come before…
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Aditya Bidikar has published short stories for Image Comics, Obverse Books, Scholastic Nova, and Kindle and short comic stories for Razorblades, Level 10 Comics, and Mid-Day. His brilliant lettering work has appeared in over 100 titles from The Department of Truth and Batman to Coffin Bound and the Witcher evokes stunning designs that bring the tex…
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Aditya Bidikar has published short stories for Image Comics, Obverse Books, Scholastic Nova, and Kindle and short comic stories for Razorblades, Level 10 Comics, and Mid-Day. His brilliant lettering work has appeared in over 100 titles from The Department of Truth and Batman to Coffin Bound and the Witcher evokes stunning designs that bring the tex…
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Meet Arjuna Susini Arjuna Susini is the visual artist behind Heist from Vault Comics. Susini was born in Livorno, Italy, in 1984 and graduated from the International School of Comics in Florence in 2008. Three years later, his first comic, Bullet Ballad, was published by BD Edizioni. Then, in 2012 he worked with Graphic India on two series, Mistry …
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Today on Talking Tea we're exploring a tea origin and tea culture we haven't yet visited on the show. Turkish tea isn't widely known outside of Turkey, even though Turkey is a significant tea producer and has one of the largest per capita tea consumption rates in the world. To introduce us to this unique tea and tea culture, we're joined by Aimée L…
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A Colorist Interview With Brad Simpson Brad Simpson is a brilliant colorist who has been making his mark in comics for the last 30 years. You can see his brilliant work in titles like Witcher, Crone, Black Stars Above, Bloodborne, Coffin Bound, and so very many more. Brad studied painting in college and used his knowledge of color and tone to trans…
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A Colorist Interview With Brad Simpson Brad Simpson is a brilliant colorist who has been making his mark in comics for the last 30 years. You can see his brilliant work in titles like Witcher, Crone, Black Stars Above, Bloodborne, Coffin Bound, and so very many more. Brad studied painting in college and used his knowledge of color and tone to trans…
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About Forever Winter Thirty years after the end of our world, Forever Winter follows a large cast of characters as they live and die in a broken landscape where winter never ends. Following the one clue at his disposal (the name "Elrik”), James Coleman sets out into a post-apocalyptic New England to track down his father's murderer with little more…
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Who is Kayden Phoenix? Kayden Phoenix is a Writer, Director, and a Visionary. Jalisco is the book that introduced me to Phoenix Comics and founder Kayden Phoenix. If there is another Latina Superhero Universe it is nothing like A LA BRAVA. This is the story of answering the question "Why Not?" and the many possibilities the answer is creating. Use …
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Do you know how to lay down the boogie? Do you like to play that funky music? Yes or no, truth is, the only answer that is right is The Disconauts. The Who? No, The Disconauts. The coolest cats with the freshest steps and the grooves to match. So, lay back, let the funk soothe your soul, and take your ride on an intergalactic voyage. Check out the …
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Karl Slominski remembers the power of Amblin Entertainment's storytelling. Classics like E.T. and The Goonies filled theaters and became treasured figureheads in many many VHS home collections. Karl created Evermore Falls in the spirit of those grand adventures. Milo and Izzy are the intrepid explorers who undertake a journey of discovery and invit…
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What happens when a young goblin sets out on a quest into a world that hates him? Eric Grissom and Will Perkins share the journey, the discovery and the wonder that is Goblin. GOBLIN Website: https://www.realmofgoblin.com Contact Eric Grissom Website: https://www.ericgrissom.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/egrissom IG: https://www.instagram.com/eg…
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Rabbi Harry A. Manhoff was ordained at the Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion in 1979. He has a BA from Yale, an MAHL from HUC and completed his doctoral studies with a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. A lecturer at Saint Mary's College and a full time Congregational Rabbi, Manhoff's docto…
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The Samurai Slasher Explained The Samurai Slasher is an unstoppable killing machine who hacks, slashes, and stabs his way through anyone that's stupid enough to get in his way. The comic is a mixture of horror, comedy, and the bizarre type of storylines that you'd expect to find in an 80s b-movie. The Kickstarter Explained The Samurai Slasher colle…
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Alka Joshi is a brilliant writer. Her debut novel The Henna Artist is on the New York and L.A. Times bestseller lists. Alka is also a former classmate and a gracious guest. In less than one hour she reveals the story behind her first book why it is more important to write a book that matters than getting published, and why being vulnerable when we …
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Dangerous Words with Helen Quigley — British Voiceover and Audio Producer — Episode #90 I first spoke with Helen Quigley on an interview with the crew from Unsinkable. By the end of our chat I realized that I still had questions for Helen. Helen graciously agreed to come on for a follow-up interview. It was a chance to learn all about her journey t…
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Part 2 of A Contract with God with Matt B. Lloyd of DC Comics News and Classic Comics About Will Eisner WILL EISNER was born William Erwin Eisner on March 6, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York. By the time of his death on January 3, 2005, following complications from open heart surgery, Eisner was recognized internationally as one of the giants in the fiel…
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Today we're continuing with our periodic series of shorter episodes focusing on one tea, one producer or one region that may be new to the tea stage or that we're excited about and want to explore further. We're joined by our frequent guest Kevin Gascoyne, co-owner of Montreal's Camellia Sinensis Tea House and one of the world's leading experts on …
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About Will Eisner WILL EISNER was born William Erwin Eisner on March 6, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York. By the time of his death on January 3, 2005, following complications from open heart surgery, Eisner was recognized internationally as one of the giants in the field of sequential art, a term he coined. In a career that spanned nearly seventy years a…
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