

The Vance Crowe Podcast
Vance Crowe
The Vance Crowe Podcast is a thought-provoking and engaging show where Vance Crowe, a former Director of Millennial Engagement for Monsanto, and X-World Banker, interviews a variety of experts and thought leaders from diverse fields.
Vance prompts his guests to think about their work in novel ways, exploring how their expertise applies to regular people and sharing stories and experiences.
The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including agriculture, technology, social issues, and more. It aims to provide listeners with new perspectives and insights into the world around them.
Vance prompts his guests to think about their work in novel ways, exploring how their expertise applies to regular people and sharing stories and experiences.
The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including agriculture, technology, social issues, and more. It aims to provide listeners with new perspectives and insights into the world around them.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 27min
#307 | David Smith; Secrets to Becoming a Successful Salesperson
Vance sits down with David Smith, a senior living pioneer who developed a unique sales approach that combines empathy-based sales, data-driven metrics, and psychology. He co-founded Sherpa, a sales enablement platform, and wrote the best-selling book 'It's About Time'. In this interview David draws on his own experiences in sales to discuss what it takes to be a successful salesperson, including how to handle rejection and employ creative follow-up techniques. Additionally, David delves into the developmental stages of human life, exploring how the brain changes over time and what this means for aging and senior living care. He also shares his insights on emotional interviewing, emphasizing the importance of active listening. Amazon book link: https://amzn.to/3zvv4yHLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-smith-04753b69Website: https://www.oneonone.com/Book a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/atcf-book-club

Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 11min
#306 | Samuel Hammond; Social Insurance & Security Impact on Communities
Samuel Hammond is the Director of Poverty and Welfare Policy at the Niskanen Center. His research focuses on the effectiveness of cash transfers in alleviating poverty, and how free markets can be complemented by robust systems of social insurance. Vance sits down with Samuel Hammond to discuss the impact of social insurance and social security on communities. In this engaging and informative podcast interview, Samuel shares his insights on how these policies affect individuals and society at large. Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamandcheeseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-hammond-4b986955Website: https://www.niskanencenter.org/Blog: https://www.secondbest.ca/Book a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/atcf-book-club

Mar 22, 2023 • 59min
#305 | Simone Collins; Raising Geniuses, Modern Dating, and Finding Cultural Identity
Vance Crowe sits down with Simone Collins, an expert in the education industry. Simone provides an in-depth analysis of the current school system, its limitations, and how we can raise geniuses. Additionally, Simone and our host explore dating in the modern age and how relationships can thrive in the face of challenges. Simone shares how her marriage with Malcolm has inspired her to strive for the best version of herself, and how their shared values and goals have brought them closer together. Lastly, Simone opens up about her cultural background and how her introverted and private nature has shaped her perspective on life.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonehcollinsAmazon Book Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FMWMFTGBook a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/atcf-book-club

Mar 13, 2023 • 46min
#304 | Jeremey Lakosh The Collapse of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank what it means for the economy
In this interview, financial analyst and Seeking Alpha writer Jeremy Lakosh sits down with Vance Crowe to discuss the recent collapse of Signature Bank of New York and Silicon Valley Bank. Lakosh explains why banks invest in US treasuries and how unrealized losses have led to problems for these banks, causing concerns for depositors. He delves into the current state of banking and the reasons behind recent bank failures, as well as providing insights on whether or not depositors should consider withdrawing cash from their banks. This is a must-watch interview for anyone concerned about the current state of the banking industry and the safety of their own deposits.Jeremy Lakosh on Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com/author/jeremy-lakoshJeremy Lakosh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeremy_LaKosh

Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 38min
#303 | Michael Vassar; Good vs. Evil, Why lying might be good if you live in an evil world
Michael Vassar is a futurist, activist, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and chief science officer of MetaMed Research. Vassar advocates safe development of new technologies for the benefit of humankind. Michael and Vance provide an insightful exploration of the impact of technology on humanity, discussing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. They start by examining the credibility of information and institutions in the digital age, and how technology can affect our trust in them. They then delve into the topic of economic inflation and oppression, discussing how technology can exacerbate these issues. They finally examine the theme of good vs. evil and all it emcompasses. Overall, the video poses the fundamental question of what defines our human identity.Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiFromMichaelV?s=20Rough Diamond Substack: https://sarahconstantin.substack.com/LessWrong Thread: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/MnFqyPLqbiKL8nSR7/my-experience-at-and-around-miri-and-cfar-inspired-by-zoe#yKo2uuCcwJxbwwyBwBook a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/atcf-book-club

Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 15min
#302 | Malcolm Collins; Pronatalist talks Population Collapse & Progressivism
Malcolm Collins is a former neuroscientist turned entrepreneur, author and educator. Currently he is working on launching a new model of K-12 education.Vance sits down with Malcolm to discuss his ideas on pronatalism, economy, population, and progressivism.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmcollinsWebsite: https://collinsinstitute.org/Book a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/atcf-book-club

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 41min
#301 | Tanner Winterhof & Corey Hillebo; Farm4Profit Cohosts Talk Farming & Media Censorship
Tanner Winterhof and Corey Hillebo are two of the three hosts of the Farm4Profit podcast, a podcast aiming to both entertain and educate about how to make farming profitable. Tanner is an Ag Lender in Iowa with a lifelong involvement in agriculture and over 14 years of banking experience. Corey is currently the Farm Manager for Hillebo Family Farms as well as the President of Big Creek Seed. Vance sits down with them to have a conversation about all things farming, their experiences with starting a podcast and social media.Website: https://www.farm4profit.com/Youtube: @farm4profitpodcast471 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farm4profit/Farm4Profit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitCorey Hillebo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cornporknbeansTanner Winterhof TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iowabankermanBook mentioned: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13542853-trust-me-i-m-lyingBook a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/atcf-book-club

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 27min
#300 | Ari Berkovich; Behind the Scenes of the Diamond Industry
Ari Berkovich is the founder and owner of Cherry Pick Diamonds, a wholesale operation that supplies diamonds and fine jewelry to stores across the Midwest. Vance sits down with Ari to discuss how he got started and the ins and outs of the diamond industry.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-harry-berkovich-75b187a7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherrypickdiamonds/Cherry Pick Diamonds: https://www.cherrypickdiamonds.com/Book a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/book-clubfinding your passion

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 43min
#299 | Dr. Isaac Amon; Judaism, Jewish History and Antisemitism
Dr. Isaac Amon is an attourney and counselor at law, who is currently the Director of Academic Research and Program Development at Jewish Heritage Alliance, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and promote Jewish heritage. Vance sits down with Isaac to discuss Jewish culture and religion, antisemitism, and the importance of preserving and passing stories on. Jewish Heritage Alliance: https://jewishheritagealliance.com/Book a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/book-clubfinding your passion

Feb 1, 2023 • 56min
#298 l Ben Lawler; Suits, Finding Your Style, and the Future of Fashion
Ben Lawler is the Regional Vice President of Tom James St. Louis where he creates custom clothing for some of the most sussessful people in the Midwest. He is also the President of the St.Louis Suit Project, in which new and gently used suits are donated and custom fitted to those in need.Vance sits down with Ben to talk all about what goes in to the process of finding, tailoring, and upkeeping the perfect suit wardrobe, as well as what the buisness is like and the future of fashion.Website: https://benjaminlawler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.lawler.39/Twitter: https://twitter.com/benlaw26b?lang=enSt. Louis Suit Project: https://thestlouissuitproject.org/Book a Legacy Interview | https://legacyinterviews.com/ —A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be private, reserved only for the people that you want to share it with.Join the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://www.vancecrowe.com/book-clubfinding your passion