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The Question: Design System Collaborative LearningEpisode 069 Deep Dive: Rebuilding a Design System Mid-Flight with Ben Callahan & Shimaa HassanEpisode 069 Deep Dive: Rebuilding a Design System Mid-Flight with Ben Callahan & Shimaa HassanIntroductionIn episode 069 of *The Question*, host Ben Callahan (founder of Sparkbox and the Redwoods Design System Community) sits down with co-host Shimaa Hassan to tackle one of the most universal challenges in the space: rebuilding a design system while the products it supports are still in production.Ben surveyed 1,061 design system practitioners and received 53 responses across four questions: a 0–5 range question asking how often respondents think about throwing their system away and starting over, plus three open-text questions — (1) what's the one...
2026-03-0255 min
RE: Real Estate PodcastThe Strategy Behind the Sales: An Interview with Ben Harang | RE: Real Estate PodcastThe Strategy Behind the Sales: An Interview with Ben Harang | RE: Real Estate PodcastKeywordsreal estate, final walkthrough, home buying, buyer tips, closing process, home inspection, real estate podcast, property condition, buyer's checklist, negotiation strategies SummaryIn this episode, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the importance of the final walkthrough in the home buying process. They cover what buyers should look for, the timing of the walkthrough, and how to handle any issues that arise. The conversation emphasizes the need for thoroughness and communication with real e...
2026-02-2719 min
Wit + GritBeyond the Battlefield: Ben Williams on Life and LeadershipIn this episode, Ben Williams shares his journey from a Royal Marines commando to a resilience coach, discussing the importance of resilience, leadership, and personal growth.He reflects on his experiences in the military, his transition to civilian life, and his work with the England football team. Ben emphasises the value of humour and grit in overcoming adversity and finding purpose.TakeawaysResilience is built through challenging experiences.Leadership involves values-based decision-making.Personal growth often requires overcoming adversity.Humour can be a powerful tool in difficult...
2025-11-0356 min
Desert Island TricksBen WilliamsA lot of magicians are taught to copy the script, dress the part, and never take off their shoe. Ben Williams did the opposite and that’s where the magic got good. We sit down with Ben to map the journey from shop counter to full-time pro, and how ditching ego, reading people, and letting effects breathe turned solid tricks into lasting moments.We walk through the eight workers he’d take to a desert island and the choices behind them: why Ring Flight Revolution becomes a miracle when you slow it down, how Card to Shoe tran...
2025-10-171h 42
Liberty RiskEp. 20 • Ben Gallimore - Frogman Family Ties.Ben Gallimore grew up in a quiet town of just 500 people in rural Tennessee. After getting a taste of college, he quickly realized it wasn't the right path for him and started looking for something different. When his parents suggested the military, Ben learned that his cousin (who he'd never met) had taken a similar path. That cousin was none other than Liberty Risk co-host Kevin Kent, now a Navy SEAL based out of California, a world away from Ben's life in Tennessee. He flew out to San Diego to meet Kevin for the first...
2025-08-012h 25
Reaching The Crescendo with Ben MussellEP#20 - Nate Williams: Instruments, Sessions, Gigging, Touring & PodcastingNate Williams is a multi-instrumentalist & podcaster who has worked with many well known artists. Nate joined me to chat about growing up in a musical family, playing musical instruments, life on and off stage as a gigging musician, working with Jamiroquai, Steve Winwood and others, as well as chatting with his industry friends and heros on his podcast 'In Session With...'Follow the podcast, Ben and the guest on social media:Reaching The Crescendo Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/reachingthecrescendopod/https://www.tiktok.com...
2025-06-0657 min
The Alternative Data PodcastThe Ben Cohen EpisodeIn this episode I speak to Ben Cohen, former Global Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant and now on gardening leave before his next opportunity.In our conversation, Ben and I talk about the data sourcing role, how it has changed, who to hire for a team, how the data world is changing and the impact of AI.Separately, I will be interviewing Abraham Thomas on stage for Neudata next week in New York, which I am thoroughly looking forward to.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is an edited recording...
2025-05-0249 min
The SaaS CFO1Q25 Software M&A Update with Jim WilliamsWelcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this special edition, our host Ben Murray is joined once again by Jim Williams, Managing Director at GLC Advisors, to delve into the dynamic world of software mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Jim brings his wealth of experience and insights to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the market, including recent trends, deal volumes, and valuations.
Ben and Jim explore the essential metrics that SaaS founders need to focus on, such as retention rates, growth, and gross margins. They discuss the importance of understanding your business m...
2025-01-2955 min
BEST OF LONDONMEDIA BOSS of some of the WORLD'S MOST SUCCESSFUL BRANDS reveals insider secrets and some of my secrets! He met Kate Bush Oasis Rolling Stones Harrison Ford Madonna etc STUART WILLIAMS Best of LondonYou’re in for a treat because my guest knows lots of insider secrets and is a huge fan of music and film and has an amazing knowledge of the best things to do and places to go in London.Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links to us on ALL the platforms and social media please simply click here: https://linktr.ee/bestolondon E-mail: ben@lifemac.comHe’s been the head of some of the world's most successful media brands and he’s been shaping the media landscape for three decades. His career is legendary, h...
2024-10-271h 31
Man In The MirrorBen James - 'Big & Tall' Model and Content CreatorThanks for joining me for the third episode in the new series (8.) This week I'm building on a wonderful conversation I had over lunch at a Creed launch last month with model and content creator Ben James. We happened to be seated next to each other and I found him to be so engaging and illuminating I thought I had to ask him to come on the podcast! Ben is a ‘plus size’/‘big & tall’ model, which he explains in more depth in our chat. He is 6’ 6 and has a 42” chest, so is not traditional ’sample size’. He model...
2024-10-2347 min
The Back of the RangeDavid Ford - 2024 Ben Hogan Collegiate Individual ChampionGreat conversation with David Ford after he captured the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. He would go on to win The Williams Cup and help lead the Tarheels to another team win this fall.David Ford - North Carolina Men's GolfThe Back of the Range - All Access
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2024-10-2327 min
Beards Creek AdventuresEp 71 Ben Williams of Whitetail PropertiesBCA is about Faith, Family, and Stewardship. Our guest on this podcast, Ben Williams is about stewardship for sure but as you will hear he is also about family. Ben's 6 month old daughter chimes in on occasion and we loved it. Family is where its at. We also cover topics like trapping, food plots, real estate, and even bourbon. If you enjoy this show please subscribe and follow us on Instagram. To follow Ben see the links below:
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2024-08-261h 10
Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public SectorEP#106: ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’ with Corey Tutt OAM and Ben WilliamsIn celebration of NAIDOC Week, Corey Tutt OAM from DeadlyScience and artist Ben Williams share the spirit of pride in their heritage and work. They invite you to listen closely to create true connections with First Nations peoples. How can all Australians join in celebrating First Nations peoples’ contributions? And what will it take for the public sector to become a genuine partner for Indigenous-led organisations?On this Work with Purpose episode in celebration of NAIDOC Week, Corey Tutt OAM and Ben Williams share their journey of connection and partnership that culminated in th...
2024-07-0942 min
John Daversa PodcastBen Williams: Mentors, Vulnerability, and Social ConsciousnessEpisode 8: A conversation with Grammy Award winning bassist, composer, singer, bandleader, and producer, Ben Williams►Ben Williams website: https://www.benwilliamsofficial.com“What makes everybody special is that they are one of one. Nobody can do what you do, and you can’t do what anybody else does”.~Ben Williams►Key Moments:0:00 - Introductions2:16 – Growing up in D.C. and the origin story…9:10 – Hearing how music connects with life and soul.9:35 – How we listen to music differently now15:35 – Listening to music within different roles.18:50 - Spending time with Pat Methen...
2024-07-0159 min
The Leader's KitbagA Leadership Masterclass with Kate Williams | Episode 169Introduction This episode is a genuine leadership masterclass. Join me and Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, as we explore many of the obvious, and not so obvious, foundational aspects of leadership. If you consistently apply just a few of the tools and tactics we discuss, I guarantee it will have a dramatic effect on your leadership capability. Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global organisation that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. 1% for the Planet’s global...
2024-06-0653 minThe Leader's KitbagA Leadership Masterclass with Kate Williams | Episode 169Introduction This episode is a genuine leadership masterclass. Join me and Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, as we explore many of the obvious, and not so obvious, foundational aspects of leadership. If you consistently apply just a few of the tools and tactics we discuss, I guarantee it will have a dramatic effect on your leadership capability. Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global organisation that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. 1% for the Planet’s global...
2024-06-0653 min
Theorist Composer CollaborationTCC 9. On My Own - Ben WilliamsFeatured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the producer Ben Williams and his album On My Own. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Ben his background, music education, compositional inspirations, production work in DAWs, On My Own, classical music elitism, and the roles of music theory in the modern landscape.Ben Contact Info and On My Own LinkEmail: benwwms@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WJ2vWtzg5hP4ffEJTT5uW?si=E4zSL7T-RqqUpljRP_yPNw&nd=1&dlsi=99557470926c4703Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
2024-06-031h 16
Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-SuiteTired of Being Tired with Ben RenshawSend a textEllen Williams welcomes Ben Renshaw, Founder of Ben Renshaw Ltd. He is a well-known speaker with signature keynotes, including Leading with Purpose and Performance with Purpose. As an executive coach, his clients include Choice Hotels, Heinz, KPMG, and Unilever, to name a few. He is also a best-selling author of six books, the most recent title, How to Be a CEO, was published in 2023. Ben shares his personal experience of recognizing the need to press pause when he felt exhausted from juggling his business, global travel, and family responsibilities. He emphasizes the i...
2024-04-3021 min
The 5Q5KEp 32 - Ben KrejciJosh sits down for a conversation with Ben Krejci. They discuss Ben’s background in Karate and MMA. Ben shares the discipline he learned from these sports as well as other ways the sports have shaped his life.Ben shares his introduction to distance running, and they discuss how honoring your body through anything is crucial.They discuss fitness tracking technology and how activity isn’t always greater than recovery when it comes to listening to your body.They reflect on their own time in athletics as children, and they discuss how they hope...
2024-04-0844 min
The Academy Presents podcastThe Great Escape: RV Investing in a Post-Pandemic World with Ben SpiegelHave you ever wondered how the pandemic not only changed the way we work but also how we choose to invest, live and travel? In this captivating episode, Angel Williams sits down with Ben Spiegel to explore the unexpected boom in the RV industry, fueled by the pandemic's lasting impact on work and lifestyle preferences. Ben, with his deep insights into the RV market, discusses the shift towards remote work, the rising demand for RVs among millennials, and how these trends are reshaping the concept of leisure and living. Through their conversation, we delve into th...
2024-03-0615 minThe Academy Presents podcastInvesting on the Move: The Strategic Shift to RV Resorts and Communities with Ben SpiegelWhat does it take to pivot from a high-stakes investment banking career to making waves in the niche and lucrative world of RV resorts and outdoor hospitality? In this enlightening episode, Angel Williams and guest Ben Spiegel dive into the transformative journey from investment banking to creating a successful empire in the RV resort and outdoor hospitality industry. Ben shares his unique approach to investment, highlighting the importance of special situations that offer outsized returns with minimal risk. Through a series of insightful anecdotes and expert advice, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the c...
2024-03-0416 minThe SaaS CFOMarine Commando Turned SaaS Founder Raises £2.4 to Improve Staff Engagement and MoraleWelcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Ben Williams, CEO and co-founder of Loopin. Ben shares his fascinating background, starting from his time in the British Royal Marines Commandos to working with high-profile football clubs, and eventually finding his way into the business world.
He explains how the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to pivot and create a SaaS technology solution to address the disconnect between managers and employees. Ben gives us an inside look into Loopin's innovative approach, leveraging generative AI and personalized da...
2023-10-2426 min
Starts at the Top PodcastEpisode 52 - Ben Williams, CEO at LoopinWhy we need to think 'people-first' in the age of AI
We speak to Ben Williams, CEO and co-founder of AI start-up Loopin
We’re back from our summer break and excited to dive into discussing two of our favourite topics, workplace culture, and AI, with Ben Williams, CEO and co-founder of Loopin.
Ben is a best-selling author and leadership coach, who has worked with the likes of Gareth Southgate’s England football team, Facebook, and Gymshark. With Loopin, Ben is using his commando mindset experience as a former Royal Marine and partnering with r...
2023-09-0757 min
Flash MastersWedding photographer Ben Connolly announces the biggest project he's ever worked on!Send us a textWe are back with part 2 of our chat with the incredibly talented Australia based wedding photographer, Ben Connolly! In this episode, we find out all about Ben's grand and very exciting project which has been three years in the making!Switching things up, we move from the professional to the personal. Ben quizzes us about our favourite drinks, biggest fears, and some unusual dislikes that might have you chuckling. Then, we steer the conversation towards some more profound topics - the importance of pursuing passions, self-acceptance, and self-awareness. Ben’s wise wo...
2023-09-0648 minFlash Masters50th Episode Special with Ben Connolly! What happens at WPPI stays at WPPI...Send us a textWelcome to the 50th episode of the Flash Masters podcast! Get ready for a captivating conversation with our extraordinary guest, Ben Connolly. This award-winning Australian wedding photographer shares his intriguing journey that comprises over 1000 weddings, numerous accolades, and his experiences of running successful photography workshops.Join us as we venture into the heart of Australian culture with Ben, who enlightens us with some Aussie slang and amusing cultural comparisons between Australia and the UK. Listen to his narratives about attending his first WPPI conference in Las Vegas and the transformative experiences...
2023-08-251h 05
The Secret Sauce of SellingEp. 19 - Ben Williams on Product-Led Growth with Traditional Sales: The New Paradigm in B2B SaaS
In this episode:
James Abraham and guest Ben Williams, known as the Product-Led Geek, delves into the synergy between product-led growth (PLG) and traditional sales. Highlighting how PLG focuses on the product as the main driver for user acquisition, retention, and monetization, allowing users to experience value before any financial commitment. Citing examples like Zoom and Slack, Ben underscores the misconception that PLG excludes human sales touchpoints. Instead, in product-led companies, sales opportunities are primarily driven by product usage, making the sales process more efficient. Ben emphasizes the importance of user engagement and habit...
2023-08-1628 min
Starting Small MusicBen Williams : Songwriter at Major Bob MusicThank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Ben Williams, hit songwriter at Major Bob Music. Hear Ben's story of growing up in California and Tennessee, making the move to Nashville, writing "Tennessee Orange" with Megan Moroney, and MORE!
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2023-07-2819 min
15 {Ish} Minute Coffee Chat with Anna + Selena102: The Power of Audio Branding: How Sound Can Make Your Brand Stand Out With Ben WilliamsThe Power of Audio Branding: How Sound Can Make Your Brand Stand Out
Your business's brand is more than just a logo or tagline – it's an embodiment of your values, culture, and identity. But how can you create a brand that truly resonates with your target audience and stands out in a crowded market? That's where our guest Ben Williamʻs expertise comes in.
Learn more about what sonic branding is and how it can enhance a small business owner and entrepreneurs brand experience on today’s show.
Wel...
2023-05-1651 min
Growing Forward: Lead like the top 1% in growth, marketing, & productOvercoming challenges, setbacks, and fear of failure with Ben WilliamsI’m joined by Ben Williams — former VP of Product Growth at Snyk, current founder and full-time advisor at PLGeek.Ben shared why he gifted a book with a personalized message to a new PM, how he reframed negative feedback so it stopped making him feel sick, and how he had way more fun after he stopped putting pressure on himself to know every answer.[00:14] Introducing Ben Williams and his background[04:10] Ben’s journey in growth and the bumps along the way[09:40] How his experience in the space influences his interviewing method...
2023-04-1852 min
Living Your Greatness#108 Grant Williams: An Intelligent Investor Who Successfully Navigates the Intricate World of Finance by Asking Insightful Questions and Understanding the Reasoning Behind Decision-MakingGrant Williams, much to his dismay, has logged over 35 years in finance. During that time, he's lived and worked in seven major financial centres from London to Sydney, building the kind of network that many others can only dream about. He began his career in the Japanese equity market in the mid-1980s before a three-year posting to Tokyo ensured he had a ringside seat as the twin bubbles in equities and real estate burst simultaneously and spectacularly at the end of 1989. After a short stint back in London, Grant relocated once again, this time to New York...
2023-04-111h 04
The VMNHcastVMNHcast #14: Bugging Dr. Art Evans, Part TwoIn part two of VMNH Administrator of Science Ben Williams' interview with entomologist and VMNH Research Associate Dr. Art Evans, Dr. Evans discusses a recent trip he took to collect beetles and other insects across the American Southwest. Not even heavy rains, rattlesnakes, and angry bees can stop a dedicated entomologist!
2023-02-2437 minThe VMNHcastVMNHcast #13: Bugging Dr. Art Evans, Part OneDr. Art Evans is not only a Research Associate and board member at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, he's also the co-host of VPM's "What's Bugging You?" and has written numerous books about beetles and other insects. His latest book, "The Lives of Beetles," releases this March. In part one of a two-part interview, Dr. Evans sits down with VMNH Administrator of Science Ben Williams to discuss his varied and fascinating career, which includes everything from insect zoos to seagull puppets to winning an Emmy!
2023-01-2755 min
The After Hours LoungeManaging workplace burnout & stress, with Ben Williams #100 We made it! And what an episode it is!Honoured to be joined this week by Ben Williams, ex royal marine commando, author and founder of Loopin, an AI tool designed to help with workplace burnout.Having been on Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett before, I’m not gonna lie, I was very nervous about this one, but I’m stoked with how it came out and I like to think I held it together for Ben 😅In this ep we discussed:Ben’s history as a Roya...
2023-01-241h 16
Sex, Money & RageBen Williams — The Freedom of Money, Death-Threats, Self-Doubt, Getting Started in Business, and Setting Up a Retreat Centre in the Colombian Mountains - #5Whether it’s hunting deer in Jackson, Wyoming… Dirt biking through the Colombian mountains… Or receiving death-threats from a disgruntled ex-employee… Ben Williams has seen it all. In this episode we talk about so many things, especially how to get started in business. Ben’s razor-sharp confidence has seen him succeed with leveraging smart business opportunities. Even if it’s a brand new venture, Ben always trusts himself to “figure it out”. That’s the spirit of Sex, Money and Rage… Trusting yo’ self 🔥
2023-01-211h 00The VMNHcastVMNHcast #11: Lyme disease, mouse ears, and the importance of collectionsWhy are natural history collections so important? In this episode, VMNH Administrator of Science Ben Williams sits down with Dr. Jory Brinkerhoff from the University of Richmond and VMNH Curator of Mammalogy Dr. Nancy Moncrief to address that very question. Drs. Brinkerhoff and Moncrief recently collaborated on a paper about the historical prevalence of Lyme disease in Virginia, and their research was only possible thanks to some long-preserved mice in the VMNH collections. The results of their research showed a dramatic rise in Lyme disease in Virginia over the last couple of decades; be sure to listen in to...
2022-11-0916 min
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | GrowthHow Snyk built a product-led growth juggernaut | Ben Williams (VP of Product at Snyk)Ben Williams is VP of Product at Snyk, an industry-leading security platform for developers, last valued at $8.5b. He’s also a product and growth advisor with over 20 years of experience building and scaling high-performing product and growth teams. Through product-led growth, product-led sales, and community, Snyk rapidly scaled and won over the lucrative developer audience. In today’s episode, Ben shares the successful growth levers that helped Snyk get started, all of the details of how Snyk has structured their growth, product, and marketing teams and set them up for success in terms of cross-collaboration—and also how their...
2022-11-061h 31
Survive Scale SoarIt's Not Competition, It's Opportunity with Ben FairfieldReal Estate and Small Business Coach Jeremy Williams, Owner of Red Hawk Coaching, interviews Ben Fairfield, Vice President of Region Development at RE/MAX. Ben shares what is a root driver of success, and he talks specifically to real estate agents about why the market doesn't determine their success. There are several knowledge drops throughout this podcast episode with the dynamic Ben Fairfield. Learn more about Ben Fairfield. Hello There! Hi, I'm Jeremy. I coach Real Estate Agents and Small Business Owners to take consistent and intentional action that gets desired r...
2022-10-1426 minThe VMNHcastVMNHcast #10: An overview of VMNH-WaynesboroVMNH Adminstrator of Science Ben Williams sits down with board member Dr. Tom Benzing and VMNH Executive Director Dr. Joe Keiper to discuss VMNH-Waynesboro, the museum's upcoming branch campus slated to be built in Waynesboro, Virginia. Listen in to learn how the project came to be and the timeline for the project's completion!
2022-10-1316 min
Terrain TheoryDr. Rob Williams on breath as a super power, LSDD, and why 90% of us are breathing incorrectlyDr. Rob Williams is the co-founder of Peak Flow, a breath organization that uses a holistic approach to respiratory training and peak performance. Dr. Williams is a certified Level 1 Wim Hof Method instructor, Buteyko Institute breath coach, Oxygen Advantage (OA) instructor, and certified BEMER representative.In our conversation with Dr. Williams we discuss:Why the vast majority of humans on the planet are breathing sub-optimallyHow to test if you are among that groupThe health impact of dysfunctional respirationWhy we need to breathe through our noseHow to go about reclaiming optimized respiration through habit building...and...
2022-10-021h 22The VMNHcastVMNHcast #9: Trout Fishing in VirginiaRecently, VMNH Assistant Curator of Archaeology Dr. Hayden Bassett took intrepid VMNH intern Vashawn Gray and Administrator of Science Ben Williams on a fly fishing trip. The purpose: to get a better sense of the ecology of the coldwater streams of southwest Virginia (also, it was a pretty day and it seemed like a fun thing to do). In this episode of the VMNHcast, Bassett discusses the trip with Williams, highlighting the native and non-native species of trout that call Virginia home and the threats that these species face.
2022-09-2943 min
Hat City StoriesMorgan WilliamsMorgan Williams was a DJ in the early days of WXCI. It was a platform for him to play alternative and new music that wasn't being played on commercial stations. He worked with Darryl Ort during WXCI's transition into a platform for new music. He went on to host New Music Wednesday at City Limits in Danbury. He also mentored Jeff McKay and Anne who DJ'ed at Images, the all ages club in Brewster, NY that attracted the freaks, geeks, goth, punk and new wave crowd. A place for kids coming from troubled families to be themselves and let...
2022-08-2348 min
Listen 2 This"Banquet" by Bloc PartyCan guitars sound British? This week we talk about one of Ben's favorite bands from his high school years. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_2_this_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listen2thisSupport the show
2022-08-1024 minListen 2 This"Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni MitchellBen kinda freaks out on this one. Would you go to a tree museum? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_2_this_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listen2thisSupport the show
2022-07-2725 min
The VMNHcastVMNHcast #6: The Smith River SurveyVMNH Assistant Curator of Archaeology Dr. Hayden Bassett returns to the VMNHcast, this time to talk about the Smith River Survey, a two-year project to assess the status of archaeological sites along the Smith River. In this episode, Dr. Bassett sits down with VMNH Administrator of Science Ben Williams to discuss how these sites are inspected, the indigenous peoples who once lived along the Smith River, and the threat that climate change poses to these valuable sites.
2022-06-2930 min
The Founders LoungeCommando Mindset: Business Lessons From 10 Years in the Marines - Ben Williams | E50Ben Williams is a former Royal Marines Commando, a published author with Penguin Business and a Co-founder of Loopin - a tool to support and empower employees.
In this episode, we talked about
Ben’s beginnings from a dysfunctional family and drug addiction to becoming a Royal Marines Commando
Applying lessons from the army to business
What is “Commando Mindset” and how anyone can develop it
What is fear and how to cope with it
Management and leadership in big companies
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2022-06-211h 31Listen 2 This"Genie in a Bottle" by Christina AguileraBen is team Britanny but ya know, this song is alrightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_2_this_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listen2thisSupport the show
2022-06-0809 min
Engage Video Marketing PodcastCommunicating a Brand's Story with Shannon W WilliamsYou know how powerful story is in marketing. You’ve heard it before I’m sure, that storytelling allows for deeper levels of communication and connection than any other form of marketing.But for many brands and businesses I believe there is still a real struggle in working out how to find, and communicate their brand's story in a way that actually connects with their ideal audience and leads to tangible business results.So in today’s episode I’ve invited brand storyteller, and creative agency owner Shannon W Williams to the show to talk about ju...
2022-06-0852 min
Theory of CreativityLearning from Culture in Crisis with Ben WalmsleyWhat can we learn from the culture sector crisis during the pandemic? In this episode I speak with Ben Walmsley, one of the world’s preeminent thinkers on the cultural sector to discuss the importance of learning from culture in crisis. Ben is the Director of the Centre for Cultural Value in the UK, as well as holding the roles of Professor of Cultural Engagement and Director of Research and Innovation in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries at the University of Leeds. Ben’s research encompasses arts management, arts marketing, audience stud...
2022-06-0656 minThe VMNHcastVMNHcast #5: All about millipedesVirginia is home to an incredible diversity of millipedes, and VMNH Myriapodologist Dr. Jackson Means is here to tell you all about them. In this episode of the VMNHcast, Dr. Means sits down with VMNH Administrator of Science Ben Williams and offers a broad overview of millipede life, along with some tales of new and rare species he's discovered in the field.
2022-06-0147 minThe VMNHcastVMNHcast #3: An update on Petra the Ice Age cave catFor the past six months, VMNH Paleo Technician Lucy Treado has been working tirelessly to prepare the fossil skeleton of Petra, the large Ice Age cat recovered from a cave in western Virginia. In this episode, Lucy sits down with VMNH Administrator of Science Ben Williams to discuss the process of prepping a delicate skeleton, some surprising findings along the way, and the current theory regarding Petra's species.
2022-05-0411 minThe VMNHcastVMNHcast #2: Petra the Ice Age cave catIn the second episode of the VMNHcast, Administrator of Science Ben Williams sits down with Dr. Alex Hastings, Paleontology Curator at the Science Museum of Minnesota and former Assistant Curator of Paleontology at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Last fall, Dr. Hastings excavated Petra, a large fossil cat dating back to the Ice Age, from a cave in western Virginia. Shortly after, Dr. Hastings sat down with Williams and discussed the difficulties of removing such a large, delicate specimen from a treacherous cave, theories of how Petra wound up in the cave, and much more. Stay tuned for a...
2022-04-1317 min
The VMNHcastVMNHcast #1: The Cultural Heritage Monitoring LabWelcome to the official podcast of the Virginia Museum of Natural History! In this inaugural episode, Administrator of Science Ben Williams sits down with Dr. Hayden Bassett, VMNH Assistant Curator of Archaeology and Director of the Cultural Heritage Monitoring Lab (CHML) to discuss how the lab is using advanced satellite imagery to monitor impacts on important archaeological sites around the world, including sites in Ukraine that are currently under threat. Also in attendance is Capt. Bill Welsh, CHML Director of Operations.
2022-04-0552 minListen 2 This"SexyBack" by Justin TimberlakeAlmost couldn't get do this episode; Ben has JT muted on Spotify. TO THE PODCAST Y'ALLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_2_this_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listen2thisSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/listen2this)
2022-03-3015 min
Getting CommonEntrepreneurship Series: Ben Williams of Highway VodkaIn the inaugural episode of our Entrepreneurship Series, we will feature Ben Williams of Highway Vodka. Eight years ago, equipped with a 13-gallon still and a head full of knowledge acquired via books and YouTube videos on distillation, Williams took to his garage with grain, sugar, and yeast to make a vodka better than any he’d ever tried before. A Houston, TX native and member of a family with a lasting legacy of entrepreneurship, Ben has transformed his hobby into Highway Vodka, comprised of a mash of a unique strain of hemp, locally sourced corn, and water from their ar...
2022-03-0200 min
Discourse in MagicHow to Get Over Your Fear of Performing with Ben TrainBen Train pops in to offer some important tips to help you overcome any fear you may have surrounding performing the magic tricks that you’ve been practicing on.
For those of you who don’t know Ben, he is Jonah’s housemate, his business partner, and the better looking half of their duo act (his words). And over the next few months, Ben is going to be doing a series of short podcasts dedicated to helping you become better and more confident performers.
Ben has been doing magic for about 25 years and for the first...
2022-01-2706 min
Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr#39 - Ben Williams - Life Story of an Elite Military CommandoMy guest this week is Ben Williams. Ben Williams is a Royal Marine Veteran and the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Loopin.
You might have seen him on the famous The Diary of the CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett.
From an early age Ben was subjected to a hostile family dynamic. He moved home six times and went to six different schools within ten years of his life.
He looked to gain control by becoming a nightclub bouncer. One incident, involving the death of someone ins...
2022-01-081h 27
The Tenacity Podcast#19 | Ben Williams | Building a Commando mindset.In this episode, Fergus is joined by Ben Williams, a former Royal Marines Commando with an incredible story to tell.Fergus and Ben explore the turbulent upbringing that moulded Ben's attitudes for several years, and after two pivotal moments whilst working on nightclub doors, Ben fell into an existence of suicidal thoughts, drug addiction, and battling life on the brink.Ben then saw a YouTube advert for the Royal Marines, and renewed his sense of purpose through training for, and passing through the selection process. Ben shares with us his account of an IED incident...
2021-12-301h 12Listen 2 This"Nookie" by Limp BizkitMaybe the most controversial band we've ever covered on Listen 2 This, but Ben was really feeling it. A song that only a group of dudes from this era of Jacksonville could ever produce; STICK IT UP YER YEAHHHH! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_2_this_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listen2thisSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/listen2this)
2021-12-1515 min
The Road to NowRedistricting: A Primer w/ Wendy Underhill & Ben WilliamsThere is a lot at stake when congressional districts are redrawn every ten years, and the complexity of redistricting can make it hard for even well-informed citizens to understand the process. In this episode, we get a primer on redistricting's past and present from the same experts that our state legislators turn to when it's time to redraw their districts: Wendy Underhill and Ben Williams of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Wendy and Ben take us through the history of redistricting, why it became mandatory only in the 1960s, and how new information and technology shape the way...
2021-11-0837 min
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettMoment 29 - How To Fearlessly Pursue Your Dreams: Ben WilliamsIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. We’ve all got dreams, yet not everyone is willing to pursue them. So what does it actually take in order to achieve the life of our dreams? I put this question to Ben Williams, former Royal Marine, to find out how he found his purpose and turned his life around. Episode 68 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jhWxHvDnHkb Ben: https://www.instagram.com/ben_williams_cm/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBa...
2021-10-2811 min
Helping Healing HumorThe Grief Journey with Don WilliamsDon Williams joins the guys once again from Maywood Christian Camp in Hamilton, Alabama (please forgive the background noise). In their time together they discuss practical tidbits that Don has picked up in his grief education. Ben discusses the fact that we will all deal with death at some point and it will effect our loved ones. Don began ministering through Hospice which began his desire to learn more. He started teaching a grief support program in the 1980's and then got his degree from Alabama studying the death, dying and grief process. Don speaks to the difficulties with...
2021-08-3128 min
The Incubator#018 - Dr. Diana Montoya-Williams - Health equity research in neonatologySend a textDr. Diana Montoya-Williams is an attending neonatologist in the division of Neonatology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a clinician scientist in CHOP’s PolicyLab and an assistant professor of Pediatrics in the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. She graduated from Harvard College with a degree in the History of Science and received her medical degree from Columbia University. Subsequently, she completed her residency in Pediatrics and her fellowship in Neonatology at the University of Florida. She conducts research on the drivers of racial and ethnic inequities in infant health outcomes. Her re...
2021-08-291h 14
The Chuck Williams ShowEp. 4: Ben and Clay Landwo sitting judges sat down for a candid interview in the fourth installment of the Chuck Williams Show.U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land and his younger brother, Superior Court Judge Ben Land talked family, politics, and the law.Clay Land opened up about his political career in the years prior to being appointed to the federal bench then President George W. Bush. Ben Land left a 25 year law practice when he was appointed to the Superior Court 3 years ago.The Chuck Williams Show streams on WRBL.com every Tuesday, 7 p.m...
2021-07-151h 01Discourse in MagicOur Greatest Failures of 2020 with Ben and JonahBen joins Jonah to talk about their biggest business failures of 2020, how they happened, and what they learned from those experiences.
When 2020 started, like everyone else, Ben and Jonah had big plans. Then everything got cancelled and they had to figure out what the Toronto Magic Company and their careers as magicians would look like. They took a lot of risks and found a lot of success. But these are the stories of their biggest failures from 2020 and we hope you learn something from these lessons.
UnConventional Book
Following the success of the...
2021-04-0156 min
Very Bad Therapy76. VBT in Focus: Potentially Harmful Therapies (with Dr. Alex Williams and Dr. John Sakaluk)The more you learn about psychotherapy research, the less it all seems to make sense. Dr. Alex Williams and Dr. John Sakaluk are working to change that by researching the research itself. We discuss two of their latest papers on empirically supported treatments and potentially harmful therapies. Which modalities can we be confident about? Which psychological interventions appear to cause harm? What do we know about EMDR and exposure therapy? VBT in Focus is a series of sporadic episodes in which Carrie and Ben have the privilege of chatting with their favorite thinkers in the f...
2021-02-152h 00Discourse in MagicFinding The Magic Formula with Ben SeidmanJonah is joined by Ben Seidman to talk about working as a consultant on Mindfreak, appearing on Fool Us, and learning how to throw out everything you’ve heard when designing your own show.
He Started Terrible And Then He Got Better
Ben doesn’t think his origin story is all that interesting. He was interested in magic and got his dad to buy him a magic kit and he was really bad at it and then he got better. Throughout his early years he says there were two “aha” moments for him that stuck with him...
2021-02-112h 11Listen 2 This"Smooth Operator" by SadeOne of Ben's favorite songs; a critique of global capitalism and the idea of style over substance being horrible for the world. And a fantastic prechorus! Support the show
2021-02-1014 min
Another Door Opens#58 Inspiration, Courage and Enactment - Ben WilliamsOn this episode Ben Williams, Author of "Commando Mindset" Ben has written this book based on his experience of being in the Marines, but now applying that commando mindset to everyday life. A former drug addict Ben turned his life around, this is an inspirational and motivational story. Follow Ben on INSTA @ben_williams_cm Buy Ben's Book, "Commando Mindset" here: https://tinyurl.com/y4yqynmn Find out about Enrolment onto the Five Steps to Thrive an online course: an email prompt once a day for 5 weeks, and 32 modules encouraging you from shock t...
2021-01-2239 min
Get Top-Rated Audiobook Titles on Any DeviceBen Williams's Commando Mindset: Find Your Motivation, Realize Your Potential, Achieve Your GoalsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/410578 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Commando Mindset: Find Your Motivation, Realize Your Potential, Achieve Your Goals
Author: Ben Williams
Narrator: Ben Williams
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 40 minutes
Release date: January 14, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. 'Extraordinary. This book will inspire you to reach your full potential' Jason Fox Are you stuck in a rut? Do you have more to give? Do you dream of leading a different life...
2021-01-146h 40
The Heart of ItEpisode 3: Ben Williams, Author and Former Royal MarineBen Williams is a former Royal Marine Commando turned tech entrepreneur, and the author of Commando Mindset: Find Your Motivation, Realize Your Potential, Achieve Your Goals. In this episode I talk with Ben about how he went from a life of drug addiction and mental health problems, to joining the Royal Marines and eventually running his own business. We discuss how he’s adjusted to life as a civilian, Imposter Syndrome, and how getting his foot stuck in a hanging basket in Afghanistan helped change his perspective on life. Plus, of course, we talk about what’s ultimately at the...
2021-01-1441 min
The Alternative Leader PodcastBen Kirk - How my friend dying affected me as a manBen Kirk is the founder of Inspired Schools. The organisation's aim is to raise the 'physical literacy' of kids in schools all over the country, and it came into being after the passing of Ben's best friend, Luke. In this episode, Ben explores the profound ways in which Luke's passing has affected his outlook and energy towards life, addressing themes of loss, masculinity and emotion. You can find Ben at: www.instagram.com/benkirk8 www.inspiredschools.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/inspiredschools https://twitter.com/inspiredschools
2020-12-2953 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp # 186 The Peanut Butter Falcon with Ben Williams from Rokkwood Audio and Will Roe from The Times & Sunday Times Stories of Our Time podcast.Ben Williams from Rokkwood Audio and Will Roe from The Times & Sunday Times Stories of Our Time podcast join Flixwatcher remotely to review Ben’s choice The Peanut Butter Falcon. The Peanut Butter Falcon is a 2019 coming of age/odd-couple road movie starring Shia LaBeouf as Tyler (angry, on the run, misunderstood) and Zack Gottsagen as Zak an escapee from a care facility with Downs Syndrome, trying to follow his dreams) and Dakota Johnson as Eleanor as the care facility worker sent to being Zak home. Thrown into the paths of the unlikely friendship is John Hawkes Duncan who is cha...
2020-12-0939 minListen 2 This"Flashlight" by Parliament FunkadelicCatfish Campolieta and Bass Williams take a trip inside one of the funkiest songs ever. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/listen2this)
2020-12-0214 min
The Practice X-Factor10. Winning the Insurance Game with Ben TuineiIn this episode, Dr. Williams interviews dental insurance industry expert and strategist, Ben Tuinei. Ben is a world class professional when it comes to all things on dental insurance benefits and helping you decide if insurance is right for your practice. Listen to find out which plans you should accept if you participate with insurance. Plus you’ll discover some new changes coming to dental benefits in the future. You won’t want to miss this episode! Reach Ben at VeritasDentalResources.com or at 888-808-4513.
2020-10-1343 min
Life in DigitalFrom start-up to scale-up - Ben Williams, KILNAdvertising is a $5 billion industry and the average attention span is 5 seconds… so how do you compete?
This week we're joined by Ben Williams, founder and managing director or Kiln. Kiln is a growth agency, working with founders in the media-tech space with a focus on strategy, business development and product.
In 2019, Kiln supported the founders they work with to raise over 2.5 million dollars in funding.
In this episode, we dived into how successful companies get started, innovation and hyper-growth in the media tech space
Ben has over 20-years’ product and busi...
2020-08-1453 min
How Do You Do? PodcastClay Williams, how do you do food photography & co-run Black Food Folks?Clay Williams is Brooklyn-based photographer specializing in food, drinks and events. He's also the co-founder of Black Food Folks, a fellowship of Black professionals working in food, food service and food media. He sits down to talk with Ben about how we can be better allies in the food world (21:09), what distinguishes food photography from other forms of photography (36:35), his editing process after a shoot (48:45), and more!
Current Curiosities:
Ben: Montreal bagels
Clay: Increasing representation in food media
Follow us!
Clay Williams: @ultraclay / Black Food Folks: @blackfoodfolks
H...
2020-07-2654 min
How Do You Do? PodcastLet's Talk Wine's Lea Faith Williams, how do you educate people about wine?Lea Faith Williams is the owner & founder of New York City-based Let's Talk Wine, where she facilitates tastings, tours, and events. She sits down with Ben to talk about how she educates people about wine in an accessible way (20:43), dos and don'ts of wine & food pairings (26:53), what she looks for in wines (35:50), and more!
Curiosities:
Ben: Facial recognition technology
Lea: Dining & hospitality in a post-COVID world
Follow us!
Lea Faith Williams: @lovelywinelady
How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod
Ben: @benhannani
Website: www.hdydpod.c...
2020-07-1251 min
The Legacy of John Williams PodcastLegacy Conversations #10: Ben PalmerThe esteemed British conductor talks on his work as a specialist of Live to Picture concerts and his love and admiration for the music of John Williams
Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto
Ben Palmer is one of Europe’s foremost specialists in conducting live to film. He conducted many of the most successful film concerts in the UK and across mainland Europe, appearing in prestige venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London. Palmer conducted virtually all of the John Williams films available in this format, such as the Star Wars trilogy, Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Home Al...
2020-06-241h 57
The Yogic Studies Podcast6. Ben Williams | Śaiva Tantra, Abhinavagupta, and the Tantric SahṛdayaIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Ben Williams (Naropa University) about his story of growing up in spiritual community, the scholar-practitioner, the scriptures and world of non-dual Śaiva Tantra, the Kashmiri exegete Abhinavagupta and his concept of the guru, the view of Aṣṭāṅgayoga within tantra, the new MA program in Yoga Studies at Naropa University, and more. Speaker BioBen Williams is an intellectual historian focused on Indian religions and the history of Śaiva tantra. He has received extensive training in Indian philosophy, literature, and aesthetics in Sanskrit sources. Ben received a BA in R...
2020-06-221h 54
CamBro Conversations13) Resilience and the Commando Mindset with Ben WilliamsToday, we are joined by Ben Williams. Once a drug addict on the brink of suicide, Ben turned his life around by owning the courage to join one of the worlds most elite fighting forces as a Royal Marines Commando.
Ben shares his journey through basic training and serving his country in Afghanistan and the mindset lessons we can translate from the military to civilian life. Top of this list is a three letter acronym ARA which helps us respond to high stress situations.
On his return from Afghanistan following being blown up by an...
2020-05-201h 12
Business Of Biotech003: Building The Biopharma Pitch With Leslie WilliamsWe love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Leslie Williams is a multi-time biotech founder and board member who's honed her pitch-building skills to a fine point. On this episode of The Business Of Biotech, Williams shares best practices for building your pitch deck, how to draw out the nuance that makes your story unique, what to expect in your initial pitch session and follow-on meetings, and why the human element trumps everything else in an otherwise formulaic pitch process.Access this and hundreds of episodes of the Business of Biotech...
2020-05-1844 minListen 2 This"Bennie and the Jets" by Elton JohnFuture music from 1974 could be past music from 2020. Also, Ben meets Elton John 22 years after this song is released. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/listen2this)
2020-05-1319 min
Stream On with Jim WilliamsOur guest is Ben Barnes the co star with Julia Ormond in the new Acorn TV hit series Gold DiggerBen Barnes joins us to talk about his new hit drama an Acorn original Gold Digger a six-part series that just dropped today. The Acorn TV original Gold Digger is one of those shows that will want to tell your friends about. It is a good old fashioned “Water Cooler,” drama with lots plot twists and characters to love and hate. The show stars Julia Ormond who plays a 60-year mother of two grown children, her husband of 35 years has left her for her best friend and as a birthday gift she wants a little getaway to L...
2020-05-0520 min
Chill WILL POTLUCK SHOWDedication to my Pop's, Benjamin Williams Sr.Celebration and reflection of the life of my Pop's, Benjamin Williams Sr.
2020-04-281h 21Listen 2 This"You Make My Dreams" by Daryl Hall and John OatesLet's do a song by Ben's favorite group. Daryl Hall is the king. John Oates is facial hair goals and this is one of the greatest songs of all time. Even if you are a rich girl, Hall & Oates can make all of our dreams come true. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/listen2this)
2020-04-2217 min
Edge of Mind PodcastBen Williams Offers a Dazzling Overview of the Main Schools of HinduismJoin Andrew and Ben Williams for a dazzling overview of the main schools of Hinduism, emphasizing Advaita Vedanta, Saiva Tantra and Kashmir Saivism. Discover where the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali fit in, and classic Sankhya Philosophy. Learn about deity principle, and an inner look at the power of mantra. The discussion then turns to what these wisdom traditions can do for us today, especially in terms of helping us with COVID 19. What are the everyday application of these ancient traditions? Professor Williams is a unique blend of scholar-practitioner, who walks the talk and shares the immediate and practical applications...
2020-04-171h 40
The Back of the RangeGary Williams - Host of Golf Channel's Morning DriveOur guest on this episode is Gary Williams! Gary is the host of Morning Drive on the Golf Channel and is also re-launching his own podcast, 1UP with Gary Williams, so make sure you subscribe below to catch his latest episodes. We spoke about the cancellation of The Players from a behind-the-scenes perspective. We also talked about Arnold, Jack, Tiger....and his childhood hero, Ben Crenshaw. Hopefully, the first of many times Gary stops by The Back of the Range!
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2020-04-031h 59