In this day and age where things happen at the touch of a button, it can be so easy to overlook the value of human connections. For Eduardo Placer, the CEO and Founder of Fearless Communicators, there is power in face-to-face networking, especially at a time of screens dividing us. In this episode, he joins Michael Zipursky to share with us how he came to th ... Show More
Jun 8
The 4 Differentiators Behind A Quietly Dominant Consulting Firm with Eddie Monroe
Most consulting firms hit a wall the moment they outgrow their founder's rolodex. They lean on word of mouth until referrals plateau, then panic-hire marketers, dilute their delivery quality, and spend the next three years explaining to clients why they no longer feel like the bo ... Show More
35m 31s
May 25
How Purpose and Persistence Built Dylan Bassett's Consulting Firm
Why do so many consultants struggle to land their first few clients even when they are good at what they do? Well, in this episode, you are going to hear from Dylan Bassett, a consultant who left the corporate world in his mid-20s and built a values-driven consulting firm from sc ... Show More
36m 40s
Jan 2022
391: Reid Hoffman on The PayPal Mafia, Selling LinkedIn, and Master of Scale
Reid Hoffman needs little introduction. He’s the cofounder of LinkedIn, former PayPal executive, author, podcaster, mentor, and all-around standout personality in the entrepreneurial world. His podcast Masters of Scale is one of the most successful business podcasts on the planet ... Show More
56m 26s
Dec 2023
How To Network As An Introvert
It may be hard to believe, but Chris and I are actually total introverts. That said, we still manage to network, make connections, and have meaningful conversations in high-level rooms. In this episode, we share our top tips on stepping into events that spark action, starting con ... Show More
21m 21s
Mar 2021
Marissa King - The Science of Social Networks - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 217]
My guest this week is Marissa King, a professor of organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management. I was fascinated by Marissa's work after coming across her book, Social Chemistry: Decoding the Elements of Human Connection, earlier this year. Our conversation covers th ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2023
SPI 651: Top Lessons from Interviewing Billionaires with Jess Larsen
<p>#651 Connecting with your audience through podcasting can be a game-changing strategy for any brand. As you know, we're already helping many entrepreneurs take advantage of this opportunity. But what is the other, less often talked about, benefit of creating a show in your nic ... Show More
36m 39s
Aug 2022
David Senra - Passion & Pain - [Invest Like the Best, EP.292]
My guest today is David Senra. David has studied history’s great founders and entrepreneurs in more depth than anyone I’ve ever met, and I’d wager more than anyone else alive. In this conversation, we cover many of the most common themes he’s discovered studying hundreds of entre ... Show More
1h 25m
Jul 2022
214: Skills for Effective Communication with Richard Newman
<p>Both verbal and nonverbal communication are critical interpersonal skills. Listening to others, observing their reactions, speaking in a way that promotes understanding and connection, using body language—these are all essential to our leadership development. Effective leaders ... Show More
30m 51s