Episodios

  • #835 When They Call You a Bust: How the 17th round MLB Draft Pick Came Back

    #835 When They Call You a Bust: How the 17th round MLB Draft Pick Came Back
    Jun 14 2025
    We all love great comeback stories. This is one …but not in the way you think.

    Matt Antonelli was the 17th pick in the first round of the 2006 MLB draft by the San Diego . By the 2008 season, he was a top-50 prospect in baseball. But he only played 21 games in the MLB and by 2013 his professional baseball career was over. Matt says “ I’ve been called a bust so many times, I stopped caring a long time ago.” He is now a coach and business owner.

    His hardest moment was the year hemade my big league debut. He was a top prospect in the Padres’ organization going into the 2008 season. Matt began the season in Triple A and, for the first time in his life, he was horrible. He forgot how to hit and had no idea how to fix it.

    We discussed:
    1. His first big league hit against Gred Maddux.
    2. The hard moments teach you what the easy ones never could.
    3. Your identity must be bigger than your achievements. Why so many business owners think they are their business.
    4. Sometimes the greatest growth comes after letting go.
    5. What feels like a loss can actually be relief in disguise.


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    30 m
  • #834 Why Great Ideas Are Not Enough to Build a Successful Startup

    #834 Why Great Ideas Are Not Enough to Build a Successful Startup
    Jun 8 2025
    Segment 1 starts at 0:00 with Julia Austin.

    When I was an angel investor, people always used to say to me that "I have a great idea for a business, what do you think?" I would reply- "I have no idea" Successful businesses are not about ideas- they are about the execution of that idea.

    Julia Austin is a seasoned operator who has served in leadership roles at several technology startups. She is on the faculty at Harvard Business School and is faculty cochair of the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship. As a certified executive coach, Austin works exclusively with startup founders. She is an angel investor, serves on startup boards, and advises many founders through her work with several accelerators. Her new book is "After the IDEA: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup".

    Segment 2 starts at 18:19 with Chris Berdik.

    I have always been very sensitive to loud noise in my work and personal environment- what effect does noise have on a person’s ability to be productive or just relax?

    Chris Berdik is a journalist who writes about science, health, technology, and education, including two books, - the latest is "Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World--And How We Can Take It Back". Previously, he was a staff editor at the Atlantic Monthly, a research editor at the investigative-journalism magazine, Mother Jones, and a senior writer covering science and medicine for Boston University's daily news website and alumni magazine, Bostonia


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    32 m
  • #833 Grifting and Growth: Uncovering the Psychology Behind Business Deception

    #833 Grifting and Growth: Uncovering the Psychology Behind Business Deception
    May 31 2025
    Segment 1 with Jerry Jamison starts at 0:00.

    In business, I have always been a sucker for a good grifter story- how people do it, why they do it and why people believe them in a game that relies on winning someone's confidence.

    Over a span of 39 years, 23 aliases, 28 arrests in 20 cities, and nearly a dozen imprisonments, Robert Spears had lived a con artists' life of unparalleled adventure and intrigue.. Shortly before Thanksgiving Day in 1959, a plane exploded in mid-air, killing all 42 passengers and crew and leaving scattered debris and bodies across the otherwise tranquil Gulf waters. Listed on the manifest was Dr. Robert Spears—once the highly regarded president of the Texas Naturopathic Association. Father of two small children with a lovely, society-minded wife and an elegant home in an exclusive neighborhood, it was a monumental tragedy for them as it was for all the souls lost that day.

    Less than two months later, Robert Spears miraculously “rose from the dead” in Phoenix where he was promptly arrested.

    Jerry Jamison is an award-winning advertising copywriter with more than thirty national writing commendations during his career. Following his years as a copywriter, Jamison turned to a career as a novelist, generating more than 30 books in a wide range of genres. Jamison has been the recipient of numerous national awards during his career including a national commendation, alongside Senator Edward Kennedy, for his service to underserved communities. He has a new book out called "Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, and Backroom Abortions".

    Segment 2 with Dr. Rebecca Homkes starts at 17:06.

    How do you need to change your leadership style during uncertain times like we are living in now?

    Dr. Rebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist and CEO and executive advisor. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Core Faculty for BCGU (Boston Consulting Group), and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance-the author of "Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times".






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    29 m
  • #832 How to Get Back the Lost Skill of Effective Conversations in Business

    #832 How to Get Back the Lost Skill of Effective Conversations in Business
    May 25 2025
    Segment 1 with Chuck Wisner starts at 0.00.

    Have we lost the art of conversation in work and life- seems like we communicate more often through text and emails and other asynchronous methods. What are we losing and how can we become more effective?

    Chuck Wisner is the author of "The Art of Conscious Conversations, Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact"". He is a coach and speaker focusing on the lost art of conversations. His theories of the why, how, and what of conversations deeply dive into their DNA and introduce new tools and practices that transform how we can think about and be in them more successfully. He has spent thirty years as a trusted advisor to leaders, their teams, and their families in highprofile companies, including Google, Rivian, Apple, Tesla, Harvard Business School, Ford, and Chrysler.

    Segment 2 with Debra Andrews starts at 19:06.

    How can your company use AI in your marketing to attract more customers?

    Debra Andrews is the President and Founder of Marketri, a strategic marketing consulting firm that specializes in serving middle market, growth-oriented B2B companies. With 25 years of marketing experience and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Maryland.

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    32 m
  • #831 Senator Phil Gramm Debunks the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism

    #831 Senator Phil Gramm Debunks the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism
    May 19 2025
    What role should the government play in small business owners economic life? It seems that with the Trump tariffs are at tax that the government is putting on all our lives, but should it just stay out of it?

    My next guests argue that that the evidence points to that government interference and failed policies pose the most significant threat to economic freedom.

    Senator Phil Gramm served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives and eighteen years in the U.S. Senate where he was Chairman of the Banking Committee. Senator Gramm is a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

    I also talk with Donald J. Boudreaux who is an American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

    They have a new book called “The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism”.

    Here is what we discussed:

    The genesis myth: the industrial revolution impoverished workers
    The progressive era regulation: the myth and the history
    The myth that the great depression was a failure of capitalism
    The myth of trade hollowing out American manufacturing
    The financial crisis myth: deregulation caused the financial crisis
    The myth and reality of income inequality in America
    The myth that poverty is a failure of American capitalism

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    24 m
  • #830 Unlocking the Power of AI for Your Small Business

    #830 Unlocking the Power of AI for Your Small Business
    Apr 25 2025
    Segment 1 with Chris Shank starts at 0:00.

    What are the key issues facing small businesses this year?

    Chris Shank is the Vice President of Retail-to-Business (R2B) Sales for Verizon Business, overseeing operations across 28 states with a team of over 450 employees that generates $1,042M in annual revenue. He is responsible for driving sales and financial performance, enhancing the customer experience, fostering a strong organizational culture, and leading strategic planning efforts.

    We talk about AI adoption, cybersecurity, and SaaS application consolidation.

    Segment 2 with Rich Carr starts at 16:14.

    How can we reduce training time while improving retention in small businesses?

    Rich Carr is a pioneering expert in cognitive learning neuroscience and founder of Brain-centric Design (BcD). With decades of experience spanning media, marketing, and education, Rich has revolutionized how information is presented and retained by developing methodologies aligned with how the brain naturally processes information.

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    30 m
  • #829 Tariffs and Small Businesses: The Economic Tug-of-War You Can't Ignore

    #829 Tariffs and Small Businesses: The Economic Tug-of-War You Can't Ignore
    Apr 13 2025
    Segment 1 with Dominick Miserandino starts at 0:00.

    While the current President implements his "on again off again" tariffs, small businesses will still have to deal with the highest tariffs on imported goods in the last 80 years.

    My first guest this week is Dominick Miserandino, CEO of Retail Tech Media Nexus who breaks down what the tariffs are, how they will affect consumers and what actions small businesses need to take.

    Segment 2 with Neil Rogers starts at 20:50.

    Can being a bartender really teach you to be better at sales and marketing?

    Neil Rogers is an author, speaker, and business leader with over 37 years of experience in
    marketing & sales, generating revenue and guiding clients through highly effective and result-
    oriented marketing campaigns. He built his career & business leveraging both old-school and
    new- school marketing & sales techniques. Neil shares the skills and tools learned during his
    early working years as a bartender that led to his success as an entrepreneur and industry
    leader in his book, "Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar."

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    42 m
  • #828 My Interview with Michael E. Gerber, Author of "The E-Myth"

    #828 My Interview with Michael E. Gerber, Author of "The E-Myth"
    Apr 7 2025
    Segment 1 with Michael E. Gerber starts at 0.00

    Inc. Magazine calls him “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru” — the entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of small business owners and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years.

    Michael E. Gerber is a celebrated entrepreneur, author, and business coach renowned for his groundbreaking book, "The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It." With a career spanning several decades, he has transformed the way small businesses operate by emphasizing the importance of effective systems and strategic planning. Gerber’s philosophy encourages entrepreneurs to work on their business rather than merely in it, fostering sustainable growth and innovation.

    Segment 2 with Allen Batteau starts at 18:49.

    Why are we tie our self worth and identity to tech devices? Why do advances in tech many times disappoint us?

    Allen Batteau is a cultural anthropologist, professor at Wayne State University's Department of Anthropology, and former director of the University's Institute for Information Technology and Culture. He is the author of "Tools, Totems, and Totalities"

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    35 m
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