

World's Greatest Business Thinkers
Nick Hague
Nick Hague interviews world-renowned business experts from a range of disciplines to discuss their favourite strategies, models, frameworks, and their latest book releases on how to achieve business success.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
#20: How to Become More Customer-Centric (with Peter Fader, Co-Founder, Author and Keynote Speaker)
Join Peter Fader, a marketing professor at Wharton and co-founder of predictive analytics firms, as he delves into customer-centric strategies. He reveals the critical importance of understanding customer lifetime value and how to balance high-value client acquisition with retention. Explore Amazon's unique customer acquisition tactics and discover how hybrid business models can enhance customer engagement. Fader emphasizes that embracing data-driven insights is vital for long-term business success and adapting to customer needs.

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Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
#19: Changing the World Through Brands (with Chris Baker, Author, Founder and Keynote Speaker)
In a thought-provoking discussion, Chris Baker, an award-winning strategist and CEO of Serious Tissues, unveils the transformative power of 'change brands' like Change Please, which address homelessness through job creation. He emphasizes how consumer spending can drive social change and the need for brands to prioritize sustainability. Baker also shares insights on innovative marketing strategies that resonate emotionally and showcase how even small shifts in spending can influence corporate behavior. Tune in for a captivating exploration of conscious consumerism!

Dec 18, 2024 • 57min
#18: Innovation in Marketing (with Tom Goodwin, Business Transformation Consultant)
Today I'm joined by Tom Goodwin, business transformation consultant and highly-acclaimed author and keynote speaker, for a exciting discussion on why brands are so important in today's digital age, how AI will impact the marketing sector, and how to innovate to stay competitive in the future.

Dec 3, 2024 • 56min
#17: The Future of B2B Marketing (with Peter Weinberg and Jon Lombardo, Co-Founders of Evidenza)
Today I'm joined by Peter Weinberg and Jon Lombardo, Co-Founders of Evidenza, for a hugely valuable discussion on the future of B2B marketing and the importance of B2B brand building.

Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 1min
#16: Using Business Models to Drive Innovation (with Alex Osterwalder, Founder and CEO at Strategyzer)
Today I'm joined by Alex Osterwalder, Founder and CEO at Strategyzer, for a hugely valuable discussion on how to use business models to be more innovative and what it takes to build an invincible company. Learn more about Strategyzer and their guided programs: https://strategyzer.com/greatest-business-thinkers

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 8min
#15: The Role of Science and Engineering Innovation in Shaping Our World (with Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M)
Today I'm joined by Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M, who discusses our relationship with science and engineering and the important role it plays in innovation, problem solving, and professional and personal growth. Show notes and further links: Jayshree's 3rd book in the 'Heart of Science' series, 'The Heart of Science: Engineering Blueprint': https://a.co/d/7DUD3lv Fast Company article with Prof Amy Edmondson: https://www.fastcompany.com/91012097/4-big-morale-busting-communication-mistakes-leaders-should-stop-making Fast Company article with Prof Rita McGrath: https://www.fastcompany.com/90954158/a-guide-for-managing-innovation-4-big-mistakes-technologists-wish-their-business-leaders-would-quit-making Drucker Forum blog article on sustainable innovation: https://www.druckerforum.org/blog/the-3-cs-of-sustainable-innovationby-jayshree-seth/

Oct 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
#14: Developing an Experience Mindset (with Tiffani Bova, Leading Growth Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author)
Today I'm joined by Tiffani Bova, a leading growth strategist, keynote speaker and bestselling author, for an insightful discussion on how to develop an experience mindset to fuel unprecedented revenue growth.

Oct 10, 2024 • 48min
#13: Implementing Meaningful DEI (with Netta Jenkins, Leading Authority on DEI and CEO of Aerodei)
Today I'm joined by Netta Jenkins, a leading authority on DEI and CEO of Aerodei, for an insightful discussion on how to build inclusive organisations.

Sep 18, 2024 • 50min
#12: Actionable Lessons for Aspiring Leaders (with Asheesh Advani, accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of JA Worldwide)
Description: Today I'm joined by Asheesh Advani, accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, for a fascinating discussion on how young leaders can succeed in our rapidly-changing modern reality.

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
#11: A Masterclass on Branding (with Mats Georgson, Experienced Marketing Leader and Brand Strategy Expert)
Today I'm joined by Mats Georgson, hugely experienced marketing leader and strategy expert, for a masterclass on all things branding and brand strategy.


