Build For Better

My guest this week is Alex Craig. Alex is the Founder of Triple Play Studios, a Shorty, Clio and Webby award winning Marketing Studio that has cracked the code on making Viral content and experiences for huge brands. Alex is one of those creatives that just has that spark. Whether it's shipping potatoes in the mail or having someone SMILE for an entire baseball game, he just thinks differently. This week we talk about his process, how to define "Viral" and, of course, AI and it's role in the future. 

This week, I'm thrilled to have Lee Elliott join me on the podcast.  Lee is a founder, a marketer, an industry vet and my favorite thing of all, a bit of a rascal. We tackle the ins and out of Generalism - when it's good, when it's not so good, what the future of it is, and when specialists are the best and the worst. We also talk a bit about philosophy, how all old things become new again, and how to approach this new generation of talent. Aside from a wide range of knowledge in marketing (and a genuinely refreshing honesty in what he doesn't know) Lee is also wildly insightful while being genuinely hilarious. I had a great time, and so will you. 

Jeremy Berman, Co-Founder of Good United, shares his 10-year entrepreneurial journey on perseverance, from sunsetting products to working with major non-profits. Topics include challenges in company growth, volunteering in Africa, transitioning from nonprofit struggles to startup success, nature vs nurture in motivation, and navigating evolving missions in early-stage companies.

My guest this week is Danny Nathan. Danny is the Founder of Apollo21, a product dude, a UX designer, and so many more things, top among them a good friend. When I first mentioned the podcast to Danny, I barely got the idea out before he said "I want to talk about Failure". Danny has an ethos of "Failing Beautifully", which is a perfect topic to dive deep into, along with what failure means, what success actually looks like, and ways to approach all of those concepts to set yourself up for success. It's always a blast to sit down with Danny, and this time was no different. 

Renowned media executive Evan Shapiro discusses transparency online, balancing authenticity and branding in the creator economy, democratizing industries, and the future platform ecosystem for creators. He also touches on subscription fatigue, admiration for skilled individuals, and frustrations with modern TV remotes.

Barry Wright, Co-Founder of Highwire Improv, discusses how Improv influences leadership and teamwork. Topics include embracing failure, the power of silence in communication, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in teamwork. Explore the intersection of improv and business in this insightful and engaging conversation.

Join CEO Andy Seavers as he discusses 'The Rush', from running a company to flying planes. Explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, strategic decision-making in startups and golf, and navigating remote work dynamics. Discover personal insights, career preferences, and reflections on stagnation and technology desires.

The podcast delves into the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship, the fusion of tech and human connection, embracing vulnerability in the tech industry, personal growth through change, the impact of technology on everyday life, and harnessing tech to combat hunger and greed.

This week I am lucky enough to have Ben Kvalo join me for a conversation on location and it's impact on work. Ben left Netflix and started Midwest Games last year, and has been sharing the entire journey on social media. Being that I left the Beast Coast myself and have settled into the South East, we had no shortage of things to think through. We cover topics like work / life balance, kindness, competition and fairness and the effect / non-effect that location might have. Also, as founder, we had to talk a little about raising capital, because, well, it's part of it. I have been such a fan of watching Ben build and I am so exited to share this conversation with all of you. 

This week I am joined by John Rogers. Aside from years of experience building teams and culture, John is also a listener of the podcast, which made for great fun. The topic this week is Understanding, and specifically how John has built a career and a reputation around leveraging understanding in all facets of business. It's a particularly important topic right now, as the ideological and generational divide is as evident as ever, so I am thrilled to be able to share Johns wisdom on the topic.