Chris Heine talks to experts, entrepreneurs, musicians, and podcasters in a wide variety of fields, asking odd questions and giving his incorrect opinion on things.
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Welcome to The B2B eCommerce Show – a hub for leaders, innovators, industry experts, and newbies to explore the fast-paced world of digital commerce. Hosted by respected thought leader Justin King, this podcast delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes shaping how manufacturers, distributors, and service providers thrive online. Each episode features insightful conversations, practical advice, and compelling stories from pioneers driving digital transformation in the B2B eCommerc ...
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At Vöxtur, we believe in the power of mentors, so we bring the mentors to you. We have real conversations with real people who are making their dreams a reality, then we share those conversations with you!
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Formerly known as PE Talks Africa – a podcast about the trends and opportunities in Africa's private capital ecosystem. AVCA operates at the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private investment across the continent. As the pan-African industry body, we play a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry, acting as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commer ...
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Women Leading in B2B eCommerce with Samantha Schwartz, Kristina Harrington, & Marta Dalton
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1:02:19In this inaugural Women in B2B eCommerce episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, host Sarah Falcon sits down with three industry leaders, Samantha Schwartz, Kristina Harrington, and Marta Dalton, to explore their journeys in digital commerce, the challenges they’ve faced as women in male-dominated industries, and the opportunities they see for the futur…
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The Realities of Selling Parts Online (It’s Not What You Think) with Kris Harrington
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43:14In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King speaks with Kris Harrington, President and COO of GenAlpha, about the unique challenges and opportunities of building eCommerce solutions for OEMs and manufacturers, especially in the complex world of aftermarket parts. With deep experience in both manufacturing and digital transformation, Kris shar…
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Beyond the Webstore: Driving Real Digital Transformation in B2B with Graham Lubie
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1:00:12In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King sits down with Graham Lubie, SVP at Wasserman Digital, to explore the reality behind digital transformation in B2B—and why treating eCommerce as a long-term program, not a one-off project, is critical to success. Graham shares insights from decades of working with manufacturers and distributors navi…
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Connected Commerce or Get Left Behind: Why B2B Integration Is the Future with Beth Segovia
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1:00:22In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King sits down with Beth Segovia, CEO of TradeCentric, to explore how B2B suppliers can drive revenue, efficiency, and strategic impact by embracing connected commerce. Beth shares insights on why eCommerce in B2B is not just about great websites and strong products—it’s about delivering seamless procure…
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Agentic AI: Your Next Employee Isn’t Human with Jason Hein & Chris Gee
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1:03:12In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King dives deep into the world of agentic AI with Jason Hein and Chris Gee, two thought leaders shaping how AI will fundamentally alter B2B digital commerce. As AI evolves beyond static chatbots, the conversation explores how agentic AI, autonomous, goal-oriented digital agents, can perform complex …
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AI, Talent, and Scaling B2B eCommerce Platforms with Alexander Graf
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51:40In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King speaks with Alexander Graf, Co-CEO of Spryker, for a no-fluff, deep-dive conversation on the state and future of B2B digital commerce. Alexander shares his two-decade journey from traditional retail to co-founding Spryker, shedding light on why B2B eCommerce has outpaced B2C in complexity, innovatio…
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AI for B2B: What We Learned at AppliedAI 2025 with The Crew
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55:30In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King brings together Jason Hein, Jay Schneider, and Sam Aldinger to reflect on key insights from the AppliedAI Conference 2025, one of the industry’s most talked-about events shaping the future of B2B. From supply chain automation to intelligent product discovery and the future of AI in customer eng…
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In this episode, Justin shares the behind-the-scenes story of the B2B eCommerce / Digital for CEOs — a brand-new video series designed specifically for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and Presidents of manufacturing and distribution companies. Too often, digital leaders struggle to get buy-in from the executive team — not because the ideas are wrong, but because…
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Storytelling Over Data: The Secret to Modern B2B Marketing with Lori Highby
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40:55In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, host Justin King welcomes Lori Highby, marketing strategist, podcast host, and founder of Keystone Click, for a deep dive into why manufacturers still struggle with marketing in the digital age. Lori shares her journey from growing up in tool and die shops to helping manufacturers shift from outdated tacti…
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Why Digital Fails Without Executive Buy-In with Liz Saxen-Duggan
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50:33In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King welcomes digital transformation leader Liz Duggan for a powerhouse conversation about the evolution, and persistent challenges of B2B digital commerce. Liz, who has led digital strategy for over 85 Fortune 1000 companies and now heads strategy at Smith, shares deeply insightful perspectives on …
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AI Tools for Personal Use, Amazon, and the Future of B2B eCommerce
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1:14:36Guest: Jason Hein, Jason Greenwood, Sam Aldinger, Jay Schneider Host: Justin King In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King brings together an expert panel—Jason Hein, Jason Greenwood, Sam Aldinger, and Jay Schneider—for a raw and practical discussion on what it really takes to drive customer adoption in B2B eCommerce. From legacy syst…
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The Hidden Levers of Customer Adoption with Carlos Camacho
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1:02:50In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King sits down with Carlos Camacho, Global Commerce Lead at Bausch + Lomb, to unpack the real-world challenges—and practical strategies—behind customer adoption in B2B eCommerce. Carlos brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience driving digital transformation across manufacturing and distribut…
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VTEX Leaving MACH Alliance / Religion? B2B at ShopTalk, the B2B Bubble, with The Crew
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1:13:25Guests: Jason Greenwood, Jason Hein, Jay Schneider, Sam Aldinger Host: Justin King In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King brings together a powerhouse panel — Jason Greenwood, Jason Hein, Jay Schneider, and Sam Aldinger — to unpack three of the hottest topics in B2B right now: VTEX leaving the MACH Alliance, what B2B leaders were re…
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How to Select a B2B eCommerce Platform with Jay Schneider
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57:21In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King talks with Jay Schneider, founder of B2B Squared, about the massive shift happening in B2B eCommerce—specifically around platform selection and replatforming. With 65% of B2B companies expected to replatform in 2024, Jay breaks down the reasons behind this trend and shares how his team is using…
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The Leadership Playbook: Lessons from Fastenal’s Culture with Sam Aldinger
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45:41In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King sits down with Sam Aldinger, a respected leader with over 20 years at Fastenal, to explore the power of leadership, culture, and people in business. Sam shares his journey—from starting in a tool crib to leading corporate initiatives—and reflects on the leadership principles that shaped Fastena…
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Africa's Infrastructure in 2025: Rachel More-Oshodi on the M300 Summit
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36:48In this episode of the AVCA podcast, Rachel More-Oshodi, CEO of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment, shares insights from the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit and discusses trends in Africa's infrastructure landscape. Drawing on findings from AVCA's 'Private Capital Investment in Africa's Infrastructure' report, Rachel examines how Africa's renewa…
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The Unlikely Traits of a Modern B2B eCommerce Brand with Kyler Nixon
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59:18Guest: Kyler Nixon Host: Justin King In this episode, Justin King sits down with Kyler Nixon, to discuss the evolution of digital transformation in B2B businesses. They explore how distributors and manufacturers can leverage technology to create seamless customer experiences, improve efficiency, and drive growth. The conversation covers the challen…
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Why Distributors Need Better Product Data with Caroline Ernst
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41:01In this episode, Justin King sits down with Caroline Ernst, VP of eCommerce Solutions at AD, to discuss why product content is more than just an e-commerce necessity—it's the foundation of business success. - Why clean, standardized product data is essential for distributors - How AI is transforming product content management - The evolution of dig…
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Voice Notes: The Most Destructive Phrase in B2B eCommerce
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4:58There has never been a more destructive phrase in B2B eCommerce than “Consumerization of B2B.” In the musical Hamilton, there’s a song called “The Room Where It Happened.” Well, I was in the room where it happened when this phrase was born. I was working with the hybris team and a few of their big agency partners—mostly B2C guys—who wanted to push …
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AI Will Replace Your Job? Not So Fast! Practical AI Uses in Manufacturing and Distribution with Nick Pericle
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1:21:10Guest: Nick Pericle Host: Justin King Key Takeaways: AI is Not Deterministic—It’s Probabilistic Unlike traditional software, AI doesn’t always produce the same result for the same input. This unpredictability challenges how people perceive technology and requires a mindset shift. AI as a Business Partner, Not Just a Tool AI isn’t just for automatio…
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Secrets to Building a High-Performance Product Content Team with Anthony Testa
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1:05:31Structuring a World-Class Product Content Team with Anthony Testa Guest: Anthony Testa, Product Content and Supplier Relations Expert Host: Justin King Key Takeaways: The Wild West of Product Data: Early on, most manufacturers and distributors lacked structured product content, leading to inefficiencies. Attempting to migrate legacy data into new s…
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Voice Notes: One Little Feature that is Driving Customer Adoption
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2:40In today's voice note, I share an insightful discovery from a conversation with the VP of E-commerce at a large manufacturing company. During our chat, I learned that the feature driving high growth and adoption on their e-commerce site wasn’t search or product recommendations—it was the simple addition of favorites and lists. This seemingly basic …
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Dive into Episode 1 of the B2B eCommerce Show as our panel of B2B eCommerce experts explores the evolving landscape of B2B eCommerce. From groundbreaking technologies to market trends, this episode covers key insights and predictions for the future. Explore the impact of AI on B2B transactions and customer interactions. Discover how eCommerce platf…
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The Power of Storytelling in African Private Capital
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29:38How does storytelling shape the future of African privatecapital? In this episode, Bidemi Zakariyau Akande, Founder of LSF PR,and Yolande Tabo, Investor Relations Principal at Convergence Partners, break down the power of storytelling in investment and business. From building brand trust to attracting capital, they reveal how the right narrative ca…
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Global Ambitions, Local Talent: On P1 Ventures' African Tech Mission
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38:27What does it take to build global tech companies from Africa? In this episode, Mikael (Mika) Hajjar, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at P1 Ventures, shares how his firm identifies exceptional founders in unexpected places. With US$50 million deployed across 34 companies, including Yassir, Raenest, and Nuitée, P1 Ventures combines data-driven insigh…
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Welcome to the B2B eCommerce Show! We're thrilled to kick off what promises to be an insightful and transformative journey into the world of B2B eCommerce. In this trailer episode, hosts Justin King and Sarah Falcon dive into what makes this podcast essential listening for anyone in the B2B e-commerce space. From exploring market dynamics and innov…
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Backing Bold Entrepreneurs for Good: 10 Years of Novastar Ventures
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28:54In this episode of The AVCA Podcast, we are joined by Brian Waswani Odhiambo, Partner at Novastar Ventures, and Ross Strike, Head of M&A and Investor Relations at Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint, for a conversation about building category-defining companies in Africa. The discussion explores what it takes to create lasting value for everyday consu…
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86: Ned Arick on Sales Enablement, Training, and Management in the CRO Role
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1:15:51Ned Arick was my sales trainer at ClozeLoop a few years ago and has gone on to become the CRO at Attyx. Ned came back to LinkedIn a few months ago with some great insights (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedarick/) and it's worth a follow.
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In Conversation with Jerry Parkes, Injaro Investments – AVCA Quick-Fire Chats
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6:51The Role of Private Capital in Unlocking Africa’s Agricultural Potential In this episode, we talk to Jerry Parkes, Chief Executive Officer at Injaro Investments, about investing in agriculture and supporting smallholder farmers in Africa. Jerry also emphasises the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration to develop long-term solutions for Africa'…
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In conversation with 'Tokunboh Ishmael, Alitheia Capital – AVCA Quick-Fire Chats
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8:33Driving SME Success in Africa: Tech-Forward Portfolio and Gender 3.0 with Alitheia Capital In this episode, we talk to ‘Tokunboh Ishmael, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Alitheia Capital, about gender smart strategies driving alpha and her forthcoming Gender 3.0 fund. ‘Tokunboh also reflects on how gender lens investing has become more mainstre…
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In Conversation with Chris Chijiutomi, British International Investments – AVCA Quick-Fire Chats
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9:53The role of DFIs in mobilising private capital in Africa During AVCA Week in Johannesburg, we sat down with Chris Chijiutomi, Managing Director and Head of Africa at British International Investment (BII), to discuss BII’s longstanding partnership with South Africa as a provider of patient, long-term capital, and the DFI’s role in mobilising capita…
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Impact Series - Sustainable Investments in Africa: The Playbook for Private Equity with Philipp Hein, DEG
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10:27Driving sustainable and impactful growth in Africa's private capital landscape This conversation was recorded at the 20th Annual AVCA Conference in Johannesburg, in April 2024. We sat down with Philipp Hein, CFA, Head of Private Equity Africa and Global Climate Investments at DEG, to discuss the merits of the private capital landscape in Africa; DE…
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"Current Affairs" Bridging Prosperity: The Rise of Mezzanine and Private Credit in Africa
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7:17In this interview AVCA and Edmund Higenbottam, Managing Director, Verdant Capital explore the critical role of mezzanine and private credit as an emerging asset class, their strategic function in bridging funding gaps, and the ongoing discussion surrounding the uptake of their adoption.
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'Impact Series' Safeguarding Success: Effective Ways to Support LPs and GPs Focused on Private Capital in Africa
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10:04Join us as Angela Mwenda, Associate Director, IBIS, uncovers the crucial role ESG plays in supporting LPs and GPs, providing a comprehensive guide to harnessing opportunities while ensuring sustainable and responsible investment practices in the diverse and evolving African landscape.
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'Current Affairs' Family Fortunes: The 3S Approach to Scaling Family-Owned Businesses in Africa
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46:29In this episode we are joined by Samantha Pokroy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sanari Capital as we delve into the dynamic world of private equity in Africa, focusing on its transformative impact on family-owned businesses across the continent. Join us as we explore Sanari’s unique expertise in strategies for scaling family enterprises, and…
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'Impact Series' Forestry for the Future: Growing a Greener Africa
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51:44In this discussion we will explore the case for forestry as an asset class, venturing across the African continent to examine its wider impact. Join us for a crucial conversation about the transformative potential of forestry management across Africa, alongside Charles Groom, Investment Director: Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Forestry, British In…
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'Current Affairs' with KPMG: West Africa Doing The Deal
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15:12In this podcast, Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo, Partner & Head of Transaction Services at KPMG West Africa sits with Abiola Ojo-Osagie, Senior Partner, AfricInvest, who coversAnglophone West Africa, to discuss behind-the-scene experiences and insights from a recently concluded investment in a neighborhood one-stop fast-growing retail supermarket chain in Ni…
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‘Current Affairs’ Transformation Of Technology: Navigating the Global Shift
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1:09:52Following the 500 Global Rise Report, AVCA speaks with Mareme Dieng, Africa Lead, 500 Global, to explore the transformative global technology landscape and ‘Rise Economies’ expected to outperform China and U.S. Join us to delve into platform shifts, economic positioning, and sectoral advancements.
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85: Shiner Bock Christmas w/ Happy Lambeth
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1:45:58Jiujitsu, military and life lessons while Bockin’ it up with John “Happy” Lambeth.Get in touch with us:📞 Leave us a voicemail on PodInbox: https://podinbox.com/cheineon📧 Send us an email: https://www.cheineon.com/contact/🗣️ Sponsor the show: https://www.cheineon.com/contact/
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'Impact Series' Underserved Founders: Who, Why & How, and the Cost of Missed Opportunities
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18:52In this podcast we speak with Darena Ventures to discuss their strategy as an ‘impact-focused’ fund rather than impact fund, and the importance of investing in undeserved founders, including women and entrepreneurs from underserved regions diving into the 'Who?', 'Why?' and 'How?', and the consequences of inaction.…
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‘Inside The Deal’ Venturing into the Future: Technology, Innovation and A Greener Economy
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28:34In this episode, we speak with Nick Allen, Managing Partner, Savant, a trailblazing venture capital firm, and explore their recent investments in cutting-edge sectors. We'll gain insights into the company's evolution over its impressive 20-year tenure and uncover Savant's Green Economy-Focused Fund, addressing the need for sustainable innovation in…
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84: There was no stability. It's an illusion... Paul Fioravanti on business turnarounds, finding a job on LinkedIn, and the growth from early 30's to mid 50's
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1:50:59"I became resilient because I realized that there was no stability. It's an illusion." Today we're joined by Paul Fioravanti, CEO of Qorval Partners.When I sat down with Paul today, I could tell he knew his shit. I got the feeling like he's been working at his craft for a long time and has a deep well of knowledge and life experiences to pull from,…
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A recent guest explained Warren Buffett's 5/25 Rule to me: You have 5 main goals you're pursuing at any given time, and 25 sub-goals that distract from your ability to accomplish your main 5.I think it's true. What do you think?Get in touch with us:📞 Leave us a voicemail on PodInbox: https://podinbox.com/cheineon📧 Send us an email: https://www.chei…
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Self-censorship has been on my mind lately.We see the censoring apparatus at work more obviously than ever as some of our favorite podcasters, YouTube channels, Instagram accounts have episodes or videos pulled down, fact check icons show up below their posts, etc.We've seen the censorship around the last election, and with Robert F. Kennedy having…
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I could use your help. Please pre-Save the upcoming acoustic EP, titled "In The Garage": https://artists.landr.com/in-the-garageIf you pre-save on Spotify or Apple, it helps my music get shown to a wider audience. Check out the songs and let me know what you think. We talk National Enquirer writing styles, getting in your own way when making art, a…
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'Impact Series' A Balanced Approach: Advancing Gender Equality and Zero Hunger
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24:02In celebration of World Freedom Day, join AVCA and Aly El Shalakany, Managing Partner, Acasia Ventures as we explore the critical intersection of finance, ethics, and freedom, shedding light on how private investment can address pressing global issues, including poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability, which are all key issues in the …
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79: Donnie Goodman | Talks making $1,000,000 in Real Estate before 23, God, Recovery and Mental Health
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1:40:13Today we're joined by Donnie Goodman. We met when Donnie reached out about Brit Foshee joining the show a few months back. He wanted to join to share his path and some of the wins and struggles that came with it.We discuss what it was like to find big success in real estate around the age of 22, the positive and negative impacts it had on him, and …
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78: Dave Parkinson with Better Protectors | Stop The Bleed, Active Shooter, and Protecting Churches
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1:29:08Today we're joined by my buddy Dave Parkinson with Better Protectors.Better Protectors is a security firm based in Southwest Florida that's focused on providing churches, places of worship, and businesses with the training they need to handle emergency situations and keep everyone safe.We dive into the trainings around:- Active shooter training- St…
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77: AI Thinks George Bush Did 7-11 | Playing With Neural Frames AI Art Generator
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7:06My friends are stupid, and this is proof. I recently asked them for AI artwork prompts that I would put into Neural Frames, a pretty cool AI artwork generator that takes your ideas and turns them into a series of AI-generated artwork frames that blend together to create a constantly-evolving video. Check it out here: https://www.neuralframes.com/ I…
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