The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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The Weeks Weekly - Hosted by Ed Weeks, Jr. | The AI-Powered Growth Partner for Small Biz Welcome to The Weeks Weekly, a podcast where Ed Weeks, Jr. brings 33 years of business experience combined with his AI expertise to help small business owners ($1M-$10M) sell and market smarter, not harder with AI. Each episode delivers actionable AI implementation strategies specifically designed for established small business owners looking to scale without adding complexity, headcount, or stress. Whet ...
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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
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This is the Hudson Valley's Disruptors podcast. If you are tired of the business world's focus on big cities, this is a podcast for you. We will interview some of the top disruptors in the valley. Individuals who are creating their own paths, not following the established ones.
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Comic Addiction is hosted by Ed Moore, Jr and Chris Partin. Every episode we recommend to you a "six pack" of books on the FOC, what's coming out next week, and other comics we're reading. That's 18 books in two hours (roughly). We record each episode 'live' on our YouTube channel every Thursday night at 9pm EST. Come hang out with us and be a part of the show!
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Gear Club Podcast is hosted by engineer / producers John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) and Stewart Lerman (Patti Smith, St. Vincent). Each episode of the podcast features an interview with a key player in the audio industry, and also offers tips and guidance to the next generation of engineers and artists. The podcast is an informative, yet irreverent, look at the art of recording by leading practitioners of the art.
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There are many elements in our lives that affect our well-being and there are many ways that we can explore them. One avenue to optimal self-care is having open, honest conversations about what it means to be well. Navigate love and relationships, purpose and meaning, mental health and wellness, success and failure, and all of those things that make us human with Whitney Lauritsen on This Might Get Uncomfortable. Whitney has over 13 years of professional experience in the health, wellness, a ...
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You voted (again), you protested (again), you posted on social media (again), yet you’re still reeling from all the terrible news. But…what else can you do? We’ll help you figure that out! Each week hosts Kelly Therese Pollock and Lila Nordstrom interview activists working on a range of issues, from national policy to local concerns, not about why but about how they took action: What got them started, who helped them along the way, and what they’d do differently if they had to do it all agai ...
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How Country Music Became the Sound of U.S. Patriotism
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30:45Today's country music industry is deeply associated with a certain jingoistic ‘rally around the flag,' ‘support the troops’ spirit. In this week’s podcast, we're re-airing a conversation with Joseph M. Thompson, author of Cold War Country: How Nashville's Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism. Micah and Joseph discuss …
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The AI Prospecting System That Booked 347 Calls in 90 Days
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7:14How B2B sales teams use 4 simple automations to turn cold prospects into qualified pipeline while competitors waste time on spray-and-pray outreachBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Trump Tries and (Mostly) Fails to Control the Narrative on Iran. Plus, RFK Jr. is Bad for Our Health
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51:33Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s revamped CDC vaccine advisory board stopped recommending certain flu vaccines this week. On this week’s On the Media, a scientist debunks the claims that RFK, Jr.’s appointees are making. Plus, how the media covered the U.S. bombing of Iran. [02:01] Host Micah Loewinger unspools the Trump administration’s attemp…
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From Content to Revenue: The 7-Stream Newsletter Multiplication System
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14:59🚀 SPECIAL STRATEGIC EPISODE: Building a $40K Newsletter Empire In this game-changing episode, Ed pulls back the curtain on his complete blueprint for turning three newsletters into a $40,000 monthly revenue machine. 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: - Why most newsletter advice is backwards (and what actually works) - The 3-pillar foundation: Revenue Stack, …
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Revenue Stack Strategic Plan: How to Build a $40K Monthly Newsletter Empire in 90 Days
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6:22The complete blueprint for turning 3 newsletters into multiple revenue streams through strategic content integration and automated sales systemsBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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A quick word about speaking up in tumultuous times
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14:55Whitney (she/her) shares a brief update in response to the current state of the world. This episode steps outside the usual format to acknowledge the uncertainty, fear, and collective concern surrounding global events, political shifts, and the growing tension in the U.S. If you’re looking for safe, thoughtful spaces to process what’s happening—or …
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The 47-second AI hack that's outperforming entire sales teams
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6:26Monday's prompt was just the appetizer. Here's the full meal that's adding $47k/month to pipelines.By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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This week, On the Media shares the final episode of Dead End: The Rise and Fall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez. For WNYC, reporter and host Nancy Solomon describes how the FBI watched Menendez have a dinner with Egyptian spies, the moment they found gold bars in a closet, and more. As Menendez faces the trial of his life, Nancy asks: why would a man at t…
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The One AI Prompt That's Doubling Close Rates (Copy & Paste Ready)
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4:07This micro-prompt is generating 30%+ reply rates across every channel. Takes 30 seconds to implement.By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Alex Thompson on ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’
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1:03:18Larry is joined by journalist Alex Thompson from Axios to discuss the new book he coauthored with CNN’s Jake Tapper, ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.’ They begin their conversation by analyzing the personal history between Joe Biden and Barack Obama and breaking down how the elements o…
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MAGA Divides Over Iran. Plus, Inside the Crackdown on Student Journalists
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50:24President Donald Trump says he’ll decide whether or not to attack Iran within the next two weeks. On this week’s On the Media, hear why the right is split on what the president should do. Plus, scrutiny on student journalists has intensified. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone on the recent narratives forming around the ‘No Kings’ protest and President …
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3 AI Sales Automation Hacks That Close Deals While You Sleep (No Coding Required)
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8:10How B2B Sales Teams Are Using ChatGPT & Claude to Generate 240% More Qualified Leads and Eliminate Pipeline Ghost Deals in 2025By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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3 Simple AI Hacks That Double Sales (No Coding Skills Required)
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1:44How smart entrepreneurs are quietly crushing it with AI tools while their competitors are still drowning in spreadsheetsBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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In this week's midweek podcast, we share the next installment of WNYC's Dead End: The Rise and Fall of 'Gold Bar' Bob Menendez. Yesterday, the former senator began an 11-year prison sentence. In this episode, Nancy Solomon takes a look at a relationship that spanned a key chapter in Bob Menendez's political downfall. Nadine Arslanian was a stay at …
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Hidden Profits, Real Systems: Why Your $5M+ Business Needs a Fractional Chief AI Officer
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5:00If you're a Gen X business owner doing $5M–$20M+ in revenue, this episode will hit like a freight train of clarity. Most companies I work with are sitting on $500K+ in untapped profit—not because their offer is broken, but because their systems never evolved with their growth. In this week’s episode of The Weeks Weekly, I break down: ✅ Why the “gri…
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How Smart Small Business Owners Are Using AI to Double Their Sales (Without the Tech Headaches)
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2:09The proven 3-phase system that’s helping Gen X entrepreneurs build predictable revenue streams while their competitors are still chasing the latest marketing fadsBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Trump Deploys Troops Against LA Protesters. Plus, Journalists Under 'Less Lethal' Fire.
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50:15A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of troops in Los Angeles was illegal before an appeals court quickly overturned it. A legal battle is now underway. On this week’s On the Media, how President Trump has exaggerated crises to expand his presidential powers. Plus, a new documentary investigates who killed a Palestinian-Am…
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Weekly Revenue Stack: 3 Game-Changing Business Growth Strategies Every Entrepreneur Needs (June 13, 2025 Edition)
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2:07Discover the proven book, AI-powered sales tool, and marketing tactic that top-performing companies use to accelerate revenue growth and outpace competitorsBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Bob Menendez will become the first Senator to go to prison in more than 40 years when he reports to federal penitentiary next week. Most of you will, no doubt, be aware of the broad strokes of his corruption and bribery case. You know, the gold bars and cash found in his suburban ranch house. But our home station, WNYC, has produced a podcast that …
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The 3 Lies Killing Your Pipeline This Summer
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1:36Why "everyone's out of office" is costing you deals — plus the cold outreach sequence that feels warm and converts betterBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Larry is joined by author, television host, and political commentator Joy Reid to discuss her new podcast, The Joy Reid Show. They begin their conversation by talking about why Joy left MSNBC and examining the state of cable news in modern culture. This leads to an analysis of the different ideological splits within the Republican Party and the cur…
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Lessons From Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding. Plus, What Makes a Resistance Movement Successful?
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51:00President Donald Trump’s countless executive orders and mounting deportations are testing America’s democratic institutions. On this week’s On the Media, what we can learn from Hungary’s recent backslide into autocracy. Plus, why resistance movements throughout history have succeeded with 3.5 percent of the population, or less, behind them. [01:36]…
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3 Revenue Weapons Your Competitors Don't Know About (Yet)
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4:24The twice a week edge for B2B sales pros who refuse to settle for averageBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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90 Days That Changed Everything: Weight Loss, Business Death, and FIFO Nation Birth
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24:30Welcome to another episode of Weeks Weekly! I'm your host Ed Weeks Jr., and today I'm giving you the most raw, unfiltered update I've ever shared. In this episode, we dive deep into: THE WEIGHT LOSS BREAKTHROUGH (2:00) How I dropped 30 pounds in exactly 90 days using the lowest dose of Zepbound, overcoming 20+ years of thyroid issues, and why I'm m…
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Eat Drink Beacon 2025: The Ultimate Hudson Valley Food Crawl Experience
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1:29STOP SCROLLING. START SALIVATING!This Saturday at 3 PM, Main Street Beacon becomes the Hudson Valley's hottest food destination. Miss this? You'll be hearing about it from friends for months.By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Ensh*ttification, Live! Micah and Cory Doctorow in Conversation
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38:16This past weekend, OTM co-host Micah Loewinger went to Seattle to sit down with an all-time favourite guest of the show: tech activist and writer Cory Doctorow. We recorded the following conversation in front of a live audience at the Cascade PBS Ideas festival. The topic was “Enshittification” – Cory’s theory of how everything on the internet got …
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AI Sales Strategies That Actually Convert: Monday Revenue Boost for B2B Founders
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2:14How Gen X entrepreneurs use AI-powered prospecting and outreach to outperform bigger sales teams (plus the exact tools and frameworks that work)By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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An FCC Commissioner Sounds the Alarm. Plus, the Finale of The Divided Dial
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51:12On Tuesday, NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sued the Trump administration for violating the First Amendment. On this week’s On the Media, the soon-to-be lone Democratic commissioner at the FCC speaks out against what she calls the weaponization of her agency. Plus, the final episode of The Divided Dial introduces the unlikely group try…
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Your feel-good Hudson Valley roundup for May 30thBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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AI Sales Tools for Seed-Stage SaaS Founders: Clay, Automation, and the 3-Layer Framework That 3x'd Pipeline
Unlock the secrets to tripling your sales pipeline with cutting-edge AI tools tailored for seed-stage SaaS founders. In this episode of Revenue Stack, we dive into the transformative power of AI-driven sales strategies, featuring the innovative Clay platform and a game-changing 3-layer framework. Discover how automation can level the playing field,…
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Hudson Valley Mall Then & Now: Gen X Nostalgia Meets Modern Family Fun in Kingston, NY
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1:41Introducing HV Throwback Thursday - Where 1980s Hudson Valley memories create new family adventures. Plus: What other iconic HV spots should we explore next?By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 4: Wall St. Wants Your Airwaves
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40:06EPISODE 4 In recent years, creative, often music-focused pirate broadcasting has been thriving on shortwave. But these surreptitious broadcasters are up against a surprising ideological foe: Not the FCC, but a deep-pocketed group of finance bros that is trying to wrestle the airwaves away from the public, and use them for a money-making scheme comp…
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Phase 7: The Final 10% That Determines Your Next 90% of Success
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1:56Why elite businesses treat cycle endings like goldmines (while everyone else leaves millions on the table)By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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The 3 Memorial Day Lessons That Separate Winning Businesses From Everyone Else
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1:31How resilience, unity, and commitment become your unfair advantage in business (Plus: Phase 7 drops tomorrow)By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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The unexpected delight of doing less and how that leaves room for more
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46:31In this cozy, meandering update, Whitney sits down to catch you up on life since the last recording. You’ll hear about her first Disneyland trip in nearly 20 years, prepping for the Beyoncé concert, thoughts on aging and creativity, her recent movie obsession, and what it’s been like revamping her private community, Beyond Measure. This episode is …
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Conspiracy Theories Come Back to Bite MAGA. Plus, Ep. 3 of The Divided Dial.
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51:01Before they were appointed, the leaders of the F.B.I. boosted misinformation about a ‘deep state.’ Now they’re in power, they’ve become the focus of conspiracy theories. On this week’s On the Media, how MAGA infighting about Jeffrey Epstein reveals a greater problem for the Republican Party. Plus, the story of one of the world's farthest-reaching r…
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📊 Friday Stack Drop: The Truth About Why Your Goals Are Failing
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1:30Why 73% of Teams Miss Their Targets (And the 3 Tools That Fix It)By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend in the Hudson Valley
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2:00Your Complete Guide to Honor, Celebrate & Explore (May 23-26)By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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8 Counties, 25 Wins: Your 3-Minute Hudson Valley Good News Roundup
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1:17The FDR Quote That Still Gives Us Chills + 8 Counties' Worth of Hudson Valley PrideBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 3: World's Last Chance Radio
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41:58EPISODE 3 Today, in the internet era, much of the shortwaves have been left to the most extreme voices — including a conspiratorial flat earth ministry, and an ultra-conservative cult complete with everything from sexual abuse to dead infants and illegal burials. In the 737-person northern Maine town of Monticello, one of the world's farthest-reach…
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Sunshine Across the Valley: Your Monday May 19th Mood Boost
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2:17Today's Uplifting Hudson Valley NewsBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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The hidden operating system behind scalable revenue growthBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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Mark Whitaker on ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’
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1:11:05Larry is joined by writer and media executive Mark Whitaker to discuss his newest book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired Mark to write the book and detailing Malcolm X’s Shakespearean life journey from harrowing childhood to celebrated civi…
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Why Trump is Welcoming White South Africans as Refugees. Plus, Ep 2 of The Divided Dial.
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50:29On Monday, dozens of Afrikaners arrived in the US as refugees. On this week’s On the Media, how a fringe group of white South Africans have been lobbying for Donald Trump’s attention for almost a decade — but refugee status was never on their wish list. Plus, the second episode of The Divided Dial, all about how rightwing extremists took over short…
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Your ultimate guide to the best Hudson Valley has to offer this weekend!By Ed Weeks, Jr.
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25 High-Converting Sales Phrases + Email AI Tool That Boosts Reply Rates 3X | Revenue Stack
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1:42Discover the psychology-backed 'Just Curious' framework, Lavender.ai's email optimization secrets, and Phil Jones' proven conversion tactics in this week's revenue acceleration guideBy Ed Weeks, Jr.
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🌸 Spring Buzz: HV Events & News for May 15, 2025
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1:36Spring is in full swing, and the Hudson Valley is buzzing with excitement! In this episode, we dive into the vibrant tapestry of events and news that are lighting up our region. From outdoor festivals and community gatherings to the latest updates across Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester counties, there's…
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The AI Growth Edge: Sell & Market Smarter, Not Harder
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7:20In this pivotal episode of The Weeks Weekly, Ed Weeks Jr. unveils an exciting new direction focused on helping established small businesses leverage AI to transform their sales and marketing operations. After 33 years in business and founding 4 companies, Ed has identified a critical opportunity for businesses in the $1M-$10M range: the ability to …
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