Best Mike and Sawyer Podcasts (2025)

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34. Are Humans Smarter or Stupider Than We Used to Be? 35:45

2h ago35:45

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Also: how can you become a more curious person? This episode originally aired on January 10, 2021.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Inside one of the world’s greatest fundraising operations 35:12

2h ago35:12

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When Rick Shadyac Jr. took over as CEO of the fundraising organization responsible for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, it was bringing in about 600 million a year. The recently retired leader joins host Jeff Berman to reveal how he built a fundraising machine that is now approaching 3 billion per year, and how that money will have a global i…

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Episode #206: Smallest Brewery In The City with Andrew McCready of Bickford Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:40:47

3d ago3:40:47

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Toronto boasts a fascinating craft brewing scene, and the latest edition has a unique angle. Unofficially the smallest brewery in the city, newcomers Bickford Brewing have been making quite the splash in their first year in business. Founder and Brewer Andrew McCready joins Cee on the pod to chat about his home brew beginnings and how he continues …

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From Pulpit to Publisher: Dr. Philip Nation on Hearing God in Business on Exploring the Marketplace 39:05

5d ago39:05

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Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson sit down with Dr. Philip Nation, VP-Publisher at Thomas Nelson Bibles. With a rich background as a pastor, church planter, professor, and author (*Habits for Our Holiness*), Dr. Nation shares how his faith has guided him through both ministry and the business side of Christian publishing…

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Employers adapt to ICE raids and a workforce on edge 28:40

2d ago28:40

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As the Trump Administration ramps up mass deportations, the American Business Immigration Coalition is advocating for policy reform. Rebecca Shi leads the organization made up of 1,400 current and former CEOs, trade group leaders and more, who heavily rely on an immigrant workforce. Hear how uncertainty over immigration has disrupted daily business…

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Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math with Author Shalinee Sharma 43:19

6d ago43:19

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Shalinee Sharma is the CoFounder and CEO of Zearn and the author of Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about what it takes to instill a genuine love of math in all kids. We begin by hearing Shalinee's origins in consulting at Bain before she jumped into the opportunity to cofound Zearn and lead i…

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Ep 40 - Kirby Sawyer | Nissan is the Chrysler of Japanese Car Companies 1:00:48

6d ago1:00:48

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If you're like me and aren't good at marketing, don't do it on your own. Let the experts handle it. Touch HERE for more on Turnkey Marketing. Tekmetric transformed my shop. Plain and simple. Want that for yours? Touch HERE There are a lot of moving parts in a repair shop, opening the door to missing things. Don't let that happen to you. Learn more …

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33. Is Optimism a Luxury Good? 38:43

7d ago38:43

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Also: why is public speaking so terrifying? This episode originally aired on January 3, 2021.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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The new art and science of marketing, with Known’s Ross Martin and Kern Schireson 32:13

10d ago32:13

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When Ross Martin and Kern Schireson blended their companies in 2020 to form Known, they knew they wanted to throw out the old rule book about how to succeed in marketing. Now, they’re scaling fast and producing jaw-dropping results for clients. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how their success relies on innovative AI — and kind humans — workin…

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Episode #205: Off The Grid with Phil Audet + Mitch Sawyer of ArBrū Solar Brewery | Adjunct Series 2:19:32

10d ago2:19:32

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Located in tiny Mallorytown, ON, ArBrū is doing something truly different as Canada's only entirely solar-powered brewpub. Founder Phil and Brewer Mitch joined Cee on the pod to chat about their decision to remain off the grid, The Solar Beer Project beers that they've launched this year, why they continue to contract out their core brands for now,…

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Upgrades in Every Trial: A Farmer’s Story of Faith, Family, and Miracles on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep:4) 37:23

12d ago37:23

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🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson… We’re thrilled to welcome Katrina “Trina” McAlexander Galloway—a nurse practitioner, community advocate, and third-generation farmer whose life and business are rooted in faith, family, and fearless perseverance. Trina owns and operates a thriving 51-acre farm in Parkdale, Oregon…

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Blocking AI crawlers to save the internet, with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince 33:01

12d ago33:01

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Cloudflare recently made headlines with breakthrough technology that stops AI companies from scraping online content with impunity. That’s major impact, since the company is involved in more than 20 percent of all online traffic. Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince joins Rapid Response to share how the new tools are poised to dramatically …

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Demystifying the Science of Reading with Doug Lemov, Founder of Teach Like a Champion 44:00

13d ago44:00

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Mike Palmer welcomes Doug Lemov, founder of Teach Like a Champion, to the podcast. Lemov discusses his journey from teacher to education innovator and the evolution of Teach Like a Champion. He highlights the importance of the new book, The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading, co-authored with Colleen Driggs and Erica Woolway. The…

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Ep 39 - Coaching Call #7 | Mike is NOT on Matt's "Best Shops List" 55:27

13d ago55:27

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To learn more about how Tekmetric's software can change the future of your repair shop like it did for me, touch HERE Turnkey Marketing takes the stress of doing something I'm not good at off my plate. And gives it to someone who is. Click HERE for more. Elite Worldwide will keep you accountable and show you the road to shop success. They are for m…

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32. Which Gets You Further: Talent or Effort? 33:42

15d ago33:42

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Also: where is the line between acronyms, initialisms, and gibberish? This episode originally aired on December 20, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Strategy Session: Advice from Elan Lee and Sarah Robb O’Hagan 29:41

15d ago29:41

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How do I learn to delegate? When is it time to expand? How can I find the right partners? Hear two iconic leaders – Sarah Robb O’Hagan and Elan Lee – take on real questions from early stage founders in our Masters of Scale Strategy Session. Robb O’Hagan has led iconic brands like Gatorade, Equinox and Exos. Lee is the founder and CEO of the game co…

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How to create a ‘transcendent’ career, with author Suzy Welch 33:38

17d ago33:38

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NYU Stern School of Business professor Suzy Welch has designed a framework – “Becoming You” – to help you figure out how to build a career that aligns with your values. She joins host Jeff Berman to dig into what happens when those values are in conflict and how to navigate the fundamental misalignment between Gen Z and the rest of the workforce. T…

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Faith, Family, and Financial Freedom: Chelsey & Stephen Diaz Share Their Blueprint on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - Ep:3) 36:24

19d ago36:24

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🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson... Meet Chelsey and Stephen Diaz, the visionary founders of The Rainmaker Family, who are helping families shift from financial survival to time-rich abundance—all while leaving a lasting legacy. In 2017, Chelsey and Stephen took a bold leap of faith, walking away from their servi…

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Episode #14: Stronger Together with Scott Simmons (Ontario Craft Brewers) | The Business of Beer 3:08:04

18d ago3:08:04

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In Episode #13 of the Business of Beer series, we chatted with the team behind the Canada Beer Cup and the federal body Canadian Craft Brewers Association (CCBA). The perfect follow-up would be to dive into a provincial body, and that's exactly what we did. Scott Simmons, President of the Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) trade association, joins Cee to …

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The Connected College with Author Elliot Felix 39:26

20d ago39:26

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On this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer is joined by Elliot Felix, a returning guest, to discuss his new book, The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success. The book, releasing July 22nd, focuses on how higher education can become more agile, connected, and break down silos. Elliot Felix shares his mission of stude…

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Ep 38 - Jack Shields | Mike vs Jack - Who's Right in the Free Diag Debate? 1:17:06

20d ago1:17:06

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My marketing before and after signing up with Turnkey Marketing is pretty scary. In a good way. Get your marketing right today HERE Tekmetric opened my eyes to just how much a good SMS will do for a shop. Their software is top of the line, and with them, so is my shop. Try them for yourself HERE I was SHOCKED when I saw the things I was missing the…

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From Colbert to Trump’s WSJ lawsuit, Axios’ Sara Fischer on media turmoil 28:30

19d ago28:30

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It’s been one of the most consequential weeks ever in the media business, from CBS’ Stephen Colbert cancellation, and Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, to Congress clawing back more than $1 billion in funding from PBS and NPR. Axios’ Media Correspondent Sara Fischer joins Rapid Response to cut through the conspiracy theories and unpa…

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31. How Much Do Your Friends Affect Your Future? 36:40

22d ago36:40

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Also: which professions have the happiest people? This episode originally aired on December 13, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Trending in Ed Summer Reading List 2025 - 10 Books To Read 32:31

24d ago32:31

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Join us as Mike Palmer reveals Trending in Ed's Summer Reading List 2025! Mike shares the books that resonate most with the learning zeitgeist based on conversations with folks like Isabelle Hau, Horacio Sanchez, Kathleen DeLaski, and Eddie Watson. Plus get sneak peaks at upcoming book episodes with Elliot Felix, Doug Lemov, and Shalinee Sharma up …

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CATAN: Reid Hoffman’s favorite board game for business leaders 27:11

25d ago27:11

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The board game CATAN has sold 45 million copies worldwide since Klaus Teuber invented it 30 years ago. It’s Reid Hoffman’s favorite board game for business leaders. He sat down with brothers Benjamin and Guido Teuber, who now run the business of CATAN, to talk about how they’ve kept the game evolving, why its core philosophy of strategic collaborat…

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Episode #13: Canada's Biggest Beer Bash with Hilary Hoogsteen + Christine Comeau (Canada Beer Cup) & Jeff Allport (Pile O' Bones/Nokomis) | The Business of Beer 2:57:46

25d ago2:57:46

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Craft beer competitions are something we've both judged and attended, but we really never got the lowdown on the inner workings on the pod. Hilary and Christine of the Canada Beer Cup joined Cee, along with Jeff from Saskatchewan's Pile O' Bones and Nokomis Brewing, to chat about how the Canada Beer Cup got started, how they set up the beer judging…

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From Homeless to Holy Spirit-Led CEO: Karen Coffey’s Radical Obedience Story on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - E:2) 36:34

26d ago36:34

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🎙️ Today on Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson… What happens when a homeless single mom chooses radical obedience and faith over fear—and watches God build something extraordinary? In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Shawn and Bob sit down with Karen Coffey, a two-time INC 500 award winner, who shares her astonishing journe…

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How Starbucks’ CEO is revamping the brand 30:07

26d ago30:07

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made waves this week by announcing a new Return-to-Office mandate for corporate workers. It’s the latest in a string of changes the coffee company is making to restore its position in the US and global marketplace. Hear Niccol explain his revamped brand strategy in this conversation from February of 2025. He shares insigh…

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Ep 37 - Brandon Dills | Bryan Power Lifts Trees 1:05:50

27d ago1:05:50

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Tekmetrics' business model of listening to customers' needs and implementing new systems makes them super shop-friendly. Start using them at your shop today HERE Turnkey Marketing has made my life SOOO much simpler, AND they've helped keep the phone ringing. Do you need these two things too? Learn more HERE Elite Worldwide is helping me make my sho…

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Trump’s chilling effect on big business, with Harvard Business Review’s Adi Ignatius 38:05

27d ago38:05

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After 16 years as Editor-in-Chief of Harvard Business Review, Adi Ignatius is handing the role over to a new leader, and he joins Rapid Response for a more-than-an-exit interview. A longtime friend and colleague of host Bob Safian, Ignatius shares some of the most critical lessons he’s learned in decades of covering business and leadership, as well…

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30. Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar? 35:25

29d ago35:25

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Also: is a little knowledge truly a dangerous thing? This episode originally aired on December 6, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Bonus Ep - Free Diag is the Cause of America's Moral Decay 20:49

1M ago20:49

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Soooooo - a lot has been happening in the groups, and we just had to jump in to share our thoughts. 00:00 "No Charge Diagnostics Debate" 04:33 Pricing Double Standard in Auto Repair 07:24 Free Diag vs. Paid Service 13:06 Adapting to Market Needs 15:48 "Embracing Different Approaches" 17:05 Daily Automotive Diagnostics Insights 20:19 "Key to Success…

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How a summer job grew into an ice cream empire, with CEO Ben Van Leeuwen 32:44

1M ago32:44

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of the fastest growing dessert brands in the country. It’s known for its seriously delicious classic flavors and its wacky collaborations. (Kraft Mac and Cheese ice cream, anyone?) Co-founder and CEO Ben Van Leeuwen talks with Jeff Berman to reveal how it grew from his love of simple ingredients and driving an ice cream…

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Episode #204: For The Love Of Quality with James Wilson and Derek Cartlidge of Blue Mountain Brewing Co. | Adjunct Series 2:58:56

1M ago2:58:56

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Formerly known as Thornbury Craft Co., and before that King Brewery, Blue Mountain Brewing Co. is the newest incarnation of the brewery we've been enjoying since 2002. CFO of owners Colio Estate Wines Derek Cartlidge and Brewmaster James Wilson joined Cee on the pod to chat about the eclectic history of the brand, why the recent name change, why th…

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Called to Create: How Justin Price Built a Kingdom Business Through Grief & Grace on Exploring the Marketplace (S:5 - E:1) 40:42

1M ago40:42

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🎙️ Season 5 Premiere | Exploring the Marketplace with Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson Guest: Justin Price – Visionary Leader, Creative Strategist, and Faith-Fueled Entrepreneur We’re launching Season 5 of Exploring the Marketplace with a deeply moving and inspiring episode featuring Justin Price, a dynamic creative executive whose career has been marked by…

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Ep 36 - Jon Cabak and Josh Oberlander | Face-To-Face Sales SUCKS 40:43

1M ago40:43

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If you're like me and aren't good at marketing, don't do it on your own. Let the experts handle it. Touch HERE for more on Turnkey Marketing. Tekmetric transformed my shop. Plain and simple. Want that for yours? Touch HERE There are a lot of moving parts in a repair shop, opening the door to missing things. Don't let that happen to you. Learn more …

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PBS fights for its future, with President & CEO Paula Kerger 27:07

1M ago27:07

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PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger joins Rapid Response to take us inside the organization’s financial reality if federal funding is stripped, and how she’s battling to protect iconic programming — from Frontline to Sesame Street. Kerger shares the role of corporate philanthropy in PBS’ future, its relationship with streamers like Netflix, and how sh…

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Scratch, Curiosity, and the Future of Learning with Dr. Margaret Honey 39:01

1M ago39:01

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Join us on this episode of Trending in Education as Mike Palmer talks with Dr. Margaret Honey, President and CEO of the Scratch Foundation. We dive into the world of Scratch, the visual programming language that's empowering a new generation of creative thinkers and makers. Dr. Honey shares her unique career path, starting from her high school days…

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29. How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit? 31:43

1M ago31:43

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Also: why is it so hard to predict success? This episode originally aired on November 29, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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How Baby2Baby stepped up as LA wildfires raged, with co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof 36:16

1M ago36:16

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Devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles at the start of 2025. Nonprofit Baby2Baby was on the ground leveraging its deep knowledge of how to respond to natural disasters to help families in need. Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof joined host Jeff Berman on stage to reflect on what it was like to use everything they’d learned s…

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Episode #203: The Black Cat with Jean-Michaël Noël of Noctem Artisans Brasseurs | Adjunct Series 3:37:05

1M ago3:37:05

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Quebec City is a place where a lot of incredible beer has been brewed, but it doesn't always get the shine it deserves - so we're trying to change that. Jean-Michaël of Quebec City's Noctem Artisans Brasseurs joins Cee on the pod to chat about the famous cats on their labels, how their flagship IPA Catnip came about, where the name came from, their…

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Ep 35 - Josh Parnell | Poor Communication is KILLING Your Shop 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

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To learn more about how Tekmetric's software can change the future of your repair shop like it did for me, touch HERE Turnkey Marketing takes the stress of doing something I'm not good at off my plate. And gives it to someone who is. Click HERE for more. Elite Worldwide will keep you accountable and show you the road to shop success. They are for m…

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Canva’s $35B design biz is quietly taking over the workplace, with co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht 29:40

1M ago29:40

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For over a decade, Canva has made design and publishing more accessible than ever. Now, the company is wrestling with how to harness AI while staying true to its mission of empowering individual creators. Co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht joins Rapid Response to reveal how Canva is navigating this shift—and why the stakes are so high when it comes t…

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Learning to See | Insights into Creativity with Dr. Keith Sawyer | Trending in Ed 42:56

1M ago42:56

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On this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Dr. Keith Sawyer, a renowned creativity researcher and professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Dr. Sawyer, author of the book Learning to See: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools, shares insights from his career journey and extensive research …

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28. Why Do We Hoard? 29:14

1M ago29:14

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Also: do you spend more time thinking about the past, the present, or the future? This episode originally aired on November 22, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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