In the entrepreneurial journey, facing rejection is not just a possibility, but a certainty. However, it's the ability to perceive these rejections not as setbacks, but as stepping stones, that sets apart the most successful entrepreneurs. Each 'no' offers a unique opportunity to refine an idea, sharpen a pitch, and foster resilience. It can even be a sign t ... Show More
Aug 20
How Barnes & Noble made a comeback, with CEO James Daunt
CEO James Daunt has now rescued two iconic bookstore chains: Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. He joins host Jeff Berman to discuss the turnarounds, plus how bookstores are preparing for an onslaught of AI-written content, his BookTok strategy, and why local control is the key to m ... Show More
32m 54s
Aug 18
What the jobs report isn't telling you about AI & the workforce, with Upwork’s Hayden Brown
Few leaders have a better real-time read on how AI is actually reshaping the workforce than Hayden Brown. As CEO of Upwork, the platform where 18 million freelancers meet the businesses that need them, she sees what the monthly jobs report can't: which skills are surging, which j ... Show More
30m 3s
May 2024
Dealing with Rejection: A 5-Step Process to Turn Every "No" into a "Yes"
Let's be real - rejection stings, no matter who you are or what you're trying to achieve. Whether it's a job you didn't get, a stage you didn't book, or a romantic partner who didn't choose you, hearing "no" is never fun.But what if I told you that rejection is not a roadblock, b ... Show More
30m 9s
Nov 2024
How to Sell Life Insurance: Turning Rejection into Sales Success
<p dir="ltr">In today's episode, Roger and Chris are laying it all out for you—the real truth about rejection and resilience in life insurance sales. We know that every sales journey comes with its fair share of challenges, and today, we're diving deep into how to overcome them. ... Show More
33m 12s