Episodios

  • #120 AccuWeather: From a $50 Startup to a Global Powerhouse w/ Dr. Joel Myers, Founder & Executive Chairman, AccuWeather
    May 21 2025

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    Dr. Joel N. Myers (https://corporate.accuweather.com/company/about-us/dr-joel-myers/) is a proven visionary leader, founding AccuWeather in 1962 and successfully establishing it as the world's fastest growing and most trusted source of weather forecasts and warnings as well as a global leader in digital media. He has been recognized as one of the greatest entrepreneurs in American history in the Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

    In this episode, Gary and Dr. Joel discuss:

    1. What Happens When Your Business Saves Lives

    2. How Accurate Data Can Save Your Business Thousands—Literally

    3. 24,900 Rejections Later: The Relentless Path to 1 Billion Users

    4. Deliver More Than You’re Paid For

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myersj/

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accuweather/ Website: https://www.accuweather.com/ joeymyers.com Twitter: https://x.com/accuweather YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/accuweather Dr. Myers tedex talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkqyTJqgMU0 Recent interview at WEF in Davos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCoU3e-EgEg Interview in Medium.com about 5 Things I wish I knew before I began leading my company: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/accuweather-founder-dr-joel-n-myers-5-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-before-i-began-leading-my-comp-b956785dbcb8

    Press release on his book, Invisible Iceberg: When Weather and Climate Shaped History: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/invisible-iceberg-when-climate-and-weather-shaped-history-by-accuweather-founder-dr-joel-n-myers-releasing-tuesday-january-16-2024-302035276.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accuweather/?hl=en

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    1 h y 13 m
  • #119 Why the Best Outsourcing Isn’t Really Outsourced w/ Jose Herrera, CEO & Co-Founder, Horatio
    May 6 2025

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    Jose Herrera (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseherrerap/) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Horatio. Horatio is the trusted partner for some of the fastest-growing startups and enterprises in the world. Their on-brand customer support teams help them leverage CX as a revenue generator through personalized customer experience support. As seen on INC, Forbes, and Bloomberg, as well as the 2022 Customer Contact Week Next Generation Leaders Award recipient. Horatio is headquartered in New York City, with main offshore offices in Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican Republic.

    In this episode, Gary and Jose discuss:

    1. Do What You Do Best, Outsource the Rest

    2. Helping Founders Scale with Documentation & Process

    3. Why a Culture of Giving Builds Teams That Go Beyond the Paycheck

    4. Profitability Is Not a Dirty Word: Rethinking Startup Growth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseherrerap/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jose.horatio/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/hire_horatio Website: https://www.hirehoratio.com/

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    1 h y 16 m
  • #118 AI, Learning, and the Future of Work: Staying Ahead of the Curve w/ David Blake, Co-founder & CEO, Degreed
    Feb 24 2025

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    David Blake (https://degreed.com/) is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Degreed. Millions of individuals and hundreds of organizations use Degreed’s platform to discover and answer for all of their learning and skills. Prior to Degreed, he consulted on the launched a competency-based, accredited university and was a founding team member of university-admissions startup Zinch (acquired by NASDQ: CHGG). David Blake operates at the intersection of the future of work and the future of politics. He is the founder of VICE.RUN, a national bipartisan reform movement to reclaim America's 12th Amendment right to democratically elect the Vice President. VICE.RUN is an answer to President Lincoln’s age-old call for new thinking and new solutions: “As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew…and then we shall save our country.”

    In this episode, Gary and David discuss:

    1. Jailbreaking the College Degree

    2. The Future of Corporate Learning & Workforce Development

    3. AI or Obsolescence

    4. Why Founders Must Stay Politically Aware

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidblake/

    Website:

    (Company) https://degreed.com/

    (Blog) https://www.davidblake.com/

    Twitter: https://x.com/davidblake

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBlake

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidblake/

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    1 h y 12 m
  • #117 Pleaser, Dreamer, Innovator: The Story of Joe Kahn | Founder & CIO | Condado Tacos
    Dec 20 2024

    Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meet ⁠⁠Joe Kahn⁠⁠, founder of Condado Tacos, who turned his passion for the restaurant industry into a thriving 51-store chain. In this episode, Joe shares his journey from busboy to CEO, focusing on explosive growth, maintaining a strong company culture, and innovative strategies that set Condado Tacos apart. Discover his secrets to success and learn from his experiences and insights. In this episode, Gary and Joe discuss: 1. Joe's Inspirational Journey and Entrepreneurial Challenges 2. Building a Unique Restaurant Concept and Brand 3. Maintaining High Standards for Food Quality and Customer Experience 4. Culture and Inclusion in the Workplace 5. Lessons Learned from Industry Peers and Scaling Success LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-kahn-47052b8a/⁠⁠ Company LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/condadotacos/ ⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://condadotacos.com/ ⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/condadotacos/ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/condado.tacos/ ⁠⁠


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    1 h y 19 m
  • #116 From Humble Beginnings To Billion-Dollar Success w/ Stan Middleman, Founder, Freedom Mortgage
    Oct 23 2024

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    Stanley C. Middleman is the Founder, President & CEO of Freedom Mortgage Corporation. In today's episode, Stan recounts his journey from starting with nothing in 1990 to leading a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. He covers his entrepreneurial challenges, innovative strategies, and the significance of small wins. Learn about effective sales and leadership principles, the critical role of continuous innovation, and navigating market dynamics. In this episode, Gary and Stan discuss: 1- Building a Vision and Team 2- Sales Strategies and Success 3- Navigating Economic Downturns and Asset Values 4- Philanthropy and Giving Back

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-middleman/

    Website: www.FreedomMortgage.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomMortgage

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/freedommortgage

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FreedomMortgage

    Book: https://www.freedommortgage.com/seeingaroundcorners Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

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    1 h y 3 m
  • #115 From Idea to Impact: The Data Intelligence Revolution w/ Satyen Sangani, CEO, Alation
    Oct 2 2024

    Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠ Satyen Sangani, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alation. Discover Satyen's journey from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, the creation of a groundbreaking data intelligence platform, and the future of AI and data across industries. Gain insights into economics and market dynamics and valuable advice on business building and finding the right co-founder. In this episode, Gary and Satyen discuss: 1- The Birth of Alation

    2- Data in Small Businesses

    3- Entrepreneurial Spirit and Family Influence

    4- Securing Funding and Building the Team

    5- Creating a New Market Category LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/

    Twitter: https://x.com/satyx

    Website: https://www.alation.com/

    Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdy6uaxXRLfVp8qUKKKxnCfJMEtA3z0P2

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Alation/videos Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

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    1 h y 18 m
  • #114 Revolutionizing Online Learning w/ Pierre Dubuc, Co-Founder & CEO, OpenClassrooms
    Sep 18 2024

    Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠ Pierre Dubuc (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdubuc/), the Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and innovative CEO of OpenClassrooms shares his journey from starting a hobby business in middle school to creating a leading online education platform, Pierre shares his story of making education accessible and career-focused for everyone. Learn how OpenClassrooms upskills and reskills 52,000 individuals annually by bridging the gap between education and employment. Discover the company values—care, persist, dare, and transparency—that drive their success stories, and hear about the challenges and future ambitions of a leader revolutionizing global education. In this episode, Gary and Pierre discuss: 1- The Birth of Open Classrooms 2- Training for the Future: Skills and Apprenticeships 3- The Importance of a Solid Board 4- Building and Utilizing Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdubuc/ Twitter: https://x.com/p_dubuc Website: https://openclassrooms.com/en/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

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    1 h y 17 m
  • #113 From Notarization to National Impact w/ Pat Kinsel, Founder & CEO , Proof (Formerly Notarize)
    Aug 29 2024

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    Pat Kinsel is the founder and CEO of Proof (formerly Notarize). He shares his remarkable journey of transforming the notarization industry with cutting-edge digital solutions. Discover Pat's background, the obstacles he overcame, and how his company tackles fraud and builds trust in high-stakes transactions. Learn how Pat's innovative approach, from testifying in Congress to navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, has scaled his business.


    In this episode, Gary and Pat discuss:

    1- Challenges and Successes in Digital Notarization

    2- Scaling the Business During COVID-19

    3- AI in Business and Security

    4- The Importance of Showing Up


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinsel/

    Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/notarize/

    Website: https://www.proof.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patkinsel/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patkinsel/⁠


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    1 h y 14 m
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