

Schmidt List - Business Insights
Kurt Schmidt
Transformative leaders have something unique in common: they know how to inspire.Kurt Schmidt, entrepreneur and author, brings that inspiration to life each week with his podcast - the Schmidt List! Tune in for an exciting interview-style show where you'll gain invaluable knowledge about today's dynamic business world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 33min
Transforming from a Service Company to a Product Company - Ep 163
Moving from a service company to a product company is no easy undertaking. Join me and Yu Sunny Han, Founder, at Fulcrum as he shares his journey in transforming his business from service to product.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jul 20, 2021 • 33min
How to Interview and Hire Product Managers - Ep 162
Salespeople get measured by sales. Engineers get measured on delivery of quality code on time, so what do you measure a Product Managers impact on?Is it easy-to-implement user stories, running productive A/B tests, or getting lots of features released?When it comes to hiring Product Managers in software, it’s never quite as straightforward for either the candidate or the employer.Joe Ruekert from Fahren joins me to share his advice for both employees and candidates on what questions to ask, what skills to look for and how to judge the maturity of a product-driven organization.Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Twitter: @joeruekertTwitter: @hellofahrenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephruekert/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jul 13, 2021 • 38min
How to Scale a Creative Agency - Ep 161
Fast business growth is a tricky business indeed.Grow too fast, and your company could collapse from the pressure. Grow too casually, and your competitors could pass you swiftly.Andrew Eklund, Founder, and CEO at Ciceron, joins me to swaps stories of the joys and pitfalls of operating a fast-growing agency.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jul 7, 2021 • 38min
How to Effectively Incentivize Teams - Ep 160
Incentives matter. Are you driving the right outcomes?Join Tim Houlihan and me from Behavior Alchemy to discuss how to incentivize behavior change and how long-term vs. short-term company goals play into those behaviors.Twitter: @THoulilhanBehavioral Grooves podcast website: www.behavioralgrooves.comCheck out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jun 29, 2021 • 33min
New Business Prospecting in 2021 - Ep 159
Has new business prospecting changed for you due to the pandemic?Have you been sticking to the same old sales prospecting playbook because it's what you've always done, or have you changed your processes?Join Lee McKnight Jr, VP of Sales at RSW/US, and me as we talk about what is working and what isn't when driving new business activities.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leemcknightjr/Twitter: @LeeMcKnightJrCheck out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jun 22, 2021 • 29min
Should You Build an App? - Ep 158
Building an "app" is not and never will be an all-encompassing business solution. Adding software to your business might seem to be a simple enough task, but knowing what questions to ask before embarking on your app journey is key to a successful outcome. Join Liz Bohlmann and me as we discuss the questions you should be asking when contemplating designing building new products for your business. Find Liz here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/december_labs, https://twitter.com/lizbohlmann?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/decemberlabs/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethbohlmann/Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jun 15, 2021 • 28min
How to Navigate Your Journey to Success - Ep 157
We all feel lost from time to time.However, overcoming self-doubt and raising your self-awareness can be extremely difficult.Join Jaime Taets and me to discuss her new book "You Are Here" on how to take action, find confidence, and experience new things.https://jaimetaets.com/product/you-are-here/Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jun 8, 2021 • 26min
Is Fear Controlling Your Career? - Ep 156
Has fear ever held you back in your job or career? Join Cat Breet and me as we discuss how to break through fear and achieve something extraordinary!Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show info.Want to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jun 1, 2021 • 39min
Building and Selling a Successful FinTech Startup - Ep 155
Cale Johnston from ClickSWITCH joins me to discuss the history of building his FinTech company and shares some behind-the-scenes stories of the recent acquisition.How do you begin to sell a startup? M&As are always a high-stress process. What should you be examining during a startup exit?Please bring your questions and join us LIVE as Cale shares his insight and experiences!Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

May 25, 2021 • 30min
Creating Awareness without Advertising - Ep 154
The content you produce becomes "advertising" when someone else sees it and acts upon it.Join Chris Birt from ABdbuzz and me to discuss how the content you create can create advocacy and action if done correctly. Bring your questions and experiences to share!Visit www.awarenesswithoutadvertising.com to learn more!Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show info.Want to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.


