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Keep HustlingAnalytics Driven Hustle with Ira Gleser On this episode of Keep Hustling, host Aaron Gordon is joined by marketing veteran Ira Gleser, whose career includes leadership roles at Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and AT&T. Ira Gleser shares insights on the dual nature of marketing, combining creativity and analytics, and the importance of hands-on experience for building successful brands. The conversation delves into the power of customer relationships, why real value is created beyond mere transactions, and how hustling is really about striving for excellence, not burnout. Ira Gleser also discusses his bestselling book Stewardship for Business and leaves listeners with the motivational message: The enemy of...
2025-12-1827 min
The Director’s Cut - A DGA PodcastPeter Hujar’s Day with Ira Sachs and Bette Gordon (Ep. 580)Director Ira Sachs discusses his new film, Peter Hujar’s Day, with fellow DirectorBette Gordon in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses discovering the story beats from the original 35-page writing, being inventive with blocking for a feature about a sit-down interview, and shooting in a style reminiscent of films of that era.
Based on the book by Linda Rosenkrantz, the film tells the story of a single day in 1974 when Rosenkrantz and groundbreaking queer photographer Peter Hujar engaged in a freewheeling, intimate conversation. Sharing vivid stories of hi...
2025-11-1841 min
Second Opinions with John CrownEpisode 4 - Gordon Hamilton-FairleyOn the morning of 23 October 1975, the peace and quiet of a street in Kensington, West London was shattered when an IRA bomb was detonated. The blast killed Gordon Hamilton Fairley, the UK’s first Professor of Medical Oncology - a man who had dedicated his life to fighting cancer. His untimely death was a devastating blow not only to his family, but to a medical community that relied on his insight, his scientific vision and his compassion.
Now 50 years on from that tragic event, John Crown talks to two of Gordon Hamilton-Fairley’s colleagues - Professor Tim Oliv...
2025-10-3137 min
The Pat Kenny ShowThe pioneering cancer specialist Professor Gordon Hamilton FairleyProfessor Gordon Hamilton Fairley was the UK’s first professor of medical oncology but that career, and life, was cut short on the 23rd October 1975 when an IRA bomb exploded under his neighbour’s car. So what did the medical world lose on that day when cancer research and treatment lost one of its pioneers?To chat about the legacy of Professor Gordon Hamilton Fairley with Pat was John Crowne, Consultant Medical Oncologist, St Vincent’s Hospital.
2025-10-2313 min
Choose People Love Pets: The Veterinary Culture PodcastFrom Vet Student to Venture Builder with Dr. Ira GordonIn this conversation, Dr. Ira Gordon shares his journey from being a veterinary student to becoming an entrepreneur with the creation of Vet Prep. He discusses the challenges and successes of building a business in the veterinary education space, the importance of partnerships, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. Ira also highlights the significance of word-of-mouth marketing and the need for innovation in the animal health industry. In this conversation, Dr. Gordon discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing family life with entrepreneurship in veterinary medicine. He emphasizes the importance of clinic culture and collaboration among...
2025-08-251h 27
Passionate Living Through Passive InvestingBuild Your Nest Egg: Discover the Magic of Money and Investing - Peggy Beauregard (Eps 198)Send us a textThis week, we're joined by 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝, CFO of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, to unpack some of today’s most powerful financial strategies — from real estate and infinite banking to avoiding common money traps and building lasting wealth.✅ Real talk.✅ Real numbers.✅ Real ways to win in 2025.𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:“I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.”𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:"The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley.”𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝: linkedin.com/in/peggybeauregardpeggybeauregard.comPeggy@Thenesteggbuilder.com𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feedFacebook - http...
2025-07-1645 min
The Unconventional SoldierS5 #085 The Provisional IRA Campaign In EuropeCONTENTThe guest today is Kim Read who was previously on pods 49 and 79 when we discussed the International Long Range Recce Patrol School and the East German Army.On this episode we talk about the Provisional Irish Republican Army's (IRA) campaign against British forces in Germany during the Troubles. The discussion highlights the increased threat and vulnerability experienced by soldiers and their families stationed there, who became soft targets for attacks. It also touches on the impact on daily life, increased security measures, and the psychological effects of living under constant threat. The conversation furth...
2025-05-1536 min
Körper und GesellschaftKann Diskriminierung krank machen?Inhalte:00:00 Einstieg - Umfrage zu zukünftigen Podcast-Themen02:06 Diskriminierung und Stress02:28 Minority Stress04:17 Gesundheitliche Auswirkungen von Gewichtsdiskriminierung09:52 Diskriminierung in der Gesundheitsversorgung12:27 GlitzerHier kannst du über die Themen der nächsten Folgen abstimmen:https://iraschumann.aidaform.com/naechste-podcastfolgen Zum Weiterlesen:Gordon, Aubrey (2020): What we don´t talk about when we talk about fatHobbes, Michael (2018): Everything you know about obesity is wrong https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/everything-you-know-about-obesity-is-wrong/(Warnung für unsensible Sprache: Der Artikel ist an vielen Stellen wirklich gut, aber er verwendet leider...
2025-05-1115 minKörper und GesellschaftHealthism - sind wir für unsere Gesundheit selbst verantwortlich?Inhalte:00:00 Einstieg01:52 Healthism: eine Gesellschaftliche Erzählung über Gesundheit02:39 Wo kommt der Begriff „Healthism“ her?04:45 Zentrale Ideen von Healthism / Healthismus07:00 Kritik am Konzept des Healthismus08:00 4 Gründe, warum Healthism problematisch ist12:46 Beispiel für Healthismus (Corona)16:32 Einfluss von Healthismus im AlltagZum Weiterlesen:Buch „Healthismus“ von Friedrich Schorb (2024): https://psychosozial-verlag.de/programm/2000/2550/3353-detailArtikel von Nina Mackert zu „Healthism“ (2022) aus dem Buch „Fat Studies“: https://www.transcript-verlag.de/978-3-8376-6005-0/fat-studies/?number=978-3-8394-6005-4 (den Artikel findest du auf den Seiten 149 - 151)Artikel von Aubrey Gordon „We Have to Stop Thinking of Being ‘Healthy’ as Bei...
2025-04-1219 min
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowDr. Kilian Kelly, Ph.D. - CEO, Cynata Therapeutics - iPSC-Derived, Mesenchymal Stem Cell TherapiesSend us a textDr. Kilian Kelly, Ph.D. is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Cynata Therapeutics ( https://cynata.com/ ), a stem cell and regenerative medicine company that is known for its proprietary Cymerus platform, for the scalable and consistent production of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies.Unlike traditional MSC therapies that rely on multiple donors, the Cymerus manufacturing process ensures that cells for therapeutic use can be produced in virtually limitless quantities from a single donor – making the opportunities endless and attractive from a manufacturing standpoint. The company has completed Phase I...
2025-04-081h 02
Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change)Power, Politics & the Grid: Kate Gordon on America’s Energy CrossroadsWhat if the clean energy revolution isn’t coming—it’s already here, quietly reshaping global power, American manufacturing, and the way we heat our homes?In this episode of The Electorette, host Jen Taylor-Skinner sits down with energy policy expert Kate Gordon to unpack the largest climate investment in U.S. history—and why most Americans barely noticed it. Together, they explore the ambitious trio of laws passed under the Biden administration—the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act—which together form a bold, strategic ro...
2025-04-0144 min
The Electorette PodcastPower, Politics & the Grid: Kate Gordon on America’s Energy CrossroadsWhat if the clean energy revolution isn’t coming—it’s already here, quietly reshaping global power, American manufacturing, and the way we heat our homes?In this episode of The Electorette, host Jen Taylor-Skinner sits down with energy policy expert Kate Gordon to unpack the largest climate investment in U.S. history—and why most Americans barely noticed it. Together, they explore the ambitious trio of laws passed under the Biden administration—the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act—which together form a bold, strategic ro...
2025-04-0144 min
BINGE OR BOMBEpisode 33Turkish series, THANK YOU NEXT, a hybrid rom com is about a successful headstrong thirty something lawyer Leyla, who is recovering from her first love’s betrayal. Eventually she will have to make a choice between her ex, a handsome chef and a charismatic businessman. Along the way Leyla’s surrounded by a group of friends who while deciphering their own complicated relationships are planning Leyla’s strategy to identify which of the three men is really the one for her.SAY NOTHING- This 9 part series encompasses 30 odd years of the time in Ireland called the Tr...
2025-01-2126 min
Passionate Living Through Passive InvestingHow to Retire Confidently with Michael Parks? Eps - 177 (Part -I)Send us a text🚀Engaging Discussion with 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬, 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝. 🔍This podcast covers key real estate and business strategies, including evaluating investments, starting in real estate, mastering project management, and navigating 2024’s commercial debt challenges. It also provides insights on IRA real estate investments, private lending, customizable fund strategies, and overcoming construction challenges.𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:“A Leader Is One Who Knows the Way Goes the Way and Shows.”𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭o 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬:linkedin.com/in/michaelthomasparksSpireInvestmentProperties.com𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feedFacebook - https://www.facebook.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgerobertsWebsite - www.horiz...
2024-09-0424 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 29: What were some of your most successful customer engagement ideas? (Season Finale)In our season finale, we dig into some game-changing customer engagement strategies that fueled our startups. Ever thought about how an app or a clever email campaign could transform your business? Or imagine hosting a Willy Wonka-inspired event in Las Vegas complete with golden ticket candy bars and a lovable mascot named Mr. Meowgy. We share behind-the-scenes insights that can inspire your next big idea. It's all about building a community that is both engaged and excited.As we toast to the end of an amazing season of "The Accidental Entrepreneur," we express our heartfelt gratitude for...
2024-07-3028 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 28: Have you ever fired a customer?In this episode, we reflect on Jerry Seinfeld's memorable commencement speech at Duke University. We delve into his three keys to life—bust your ass, pay attention, and fall in love—and discuss how these principles are essential for entrepreneurial success. We will also share a few stories about overcoming imposter syndrome, handling the pressures of starting a business, and even making the tough call to fire a customer to maintain the integrity of your venture.We tackle the difficult subject of toxic clients and the strategies we’ve developed for handling unreasonable demands while prioritizing employee well-b...
2024-07-2233 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 27: How did you decide on product pricing?As we approach the end of our season, we break down how we landed on the pricing strategy for our products. We also discuss the pros and cons of pricing against a competitor.We've got a TikTok to share by Luis Fernandes who shares some of his most loved and least favorite tequilas.Lastly, for our tip of the week, we both decided to share some valuable lessons we learned from our parents.
2024-07-1530 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 26: How did you start marketing your company?Have you ever wondered how to market effectively to a niche audience? In our conversation, we uncover grassroots marketing strategies tailored specifically for the veterinary medicine field. We offer practical tips for enhancing engagement through traditional marketing tactics and providing educational support to make your product indispensable.Is trade show marketing still relevant in the digital age? We tackle this question by exploring creative ways to make a splash at trade shows and build lasting connections with potential customers.
2024-07-0826 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 25: How did you decide on employee titles?This week, we dive into the labyrinth of startup organizational structures. Discover the sometimes arbitrary nature of assigning titles and roles within a small team, where everyone is juggling multiple hats. Learn about a friend's innovative approach to structuring roles based on compensation, and weigh its pros and cons with us. Finally, we explore how rigid titles can limit contributions and why a more flexible approach might just be the key to a thriving startup. Ira's tip of the week: Lucid ChartStacee's tip of the week: Send thank you notes to your employees
2024-07-0121 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 24: How did you get feedback from your customers?Ever wondered how to what the best way is to get feedback from your customers? Gathering useful user feedback for products in development is a critical step to building the right stuff. In this episode, we share creative strategies, such as involving children and parents for initial testing and how to set up an active engaged user group on social media. At the end of the day, the trick is to create a safe environment that triggers real, honest feedback from your audience.Special mentions:Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard’s renowned ‘Mother of MindfulnessMauricio Dujo...
2024-06-2426 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 23: Guest spotlight Luke Burnett, Founder of KeraVet Bio: Revolutionizing Pet Wound CareMeet Luke Burnett, the innovative mind behind KeraVet Bio, who stumbled upon a brilliant idea that’s transforming pet wound care. In our latest episode, Luke shares the story of KeraVet Gel, a reformulated human medical product now eliminating the need for those pesky Elizabethan collars. Discover how this breakthrough is not only improving compliance but also strengthening the bond between humans and their furry friends. Luke’s journey is a testament to embracing unexpected opportunities and finding joy in the unplanned paths life offers.Luke also imparts valuable lessons on effective communication and prioritization in entrepreneurship, empha...
2024-06-1225 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 22: Guest cohost Cindy Trice, What was your least favorite part about being a founder?Being an entrepreneur isn't all rainbows and unicorns. Guest cohost Cindy Trice and Ira discuss some of the downsides to being the head honcho of a startup ranging from bearing the ultimate burden of all decisions to feelings of loneliness.Tips of the week:Cindy: "Humor Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life " by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi BagdonasIra: Dr. Cheryl London: You really want to know what you're talking about at such a detailed level that like you could go up without...
2024-06-0324 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 21: Guest spotlight Dr. Cindy Trice, Founder of Relief Rover and Kick It PajamasImagine being inspired to change your career path because of a chance encounter. That’s exactly what happened to Dr. Cindy Trice, a veterinarian who transformed her passion for relief work into a thriving business. In our latest episode, Cindy recounts her unconventional journey from a freelance production worker to founding Relief Rover, a platform designed to connect relief veterinarians and technicians with job opportunities and resources. She shares how her early experiences and an inspirational figure led her to embrace the dynamic and flexible nature of relief veterinary work, which eventually sparked her entrepreneurial spirit. Cindy’s story is a...
2024-05-2823 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 20: What was the leadership style like at your company?Ever thought about how leaders adapt as their startups morph into the real business world? Stacee and Ira pull back the curtain on their evolution from the early days of winging it with their teams, to mastering the art of delegation and trust in a growing company. We get real about the gnarly bits of meshing with larger corporate beasts post-acquisition and why having your ducks in a row with processes can save you from a world of hurt down the line. Special shout outs:Mike FisherFish Food for Thought newsletterDani McVety
2024-05-2026 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 19: Who was your biggest competitor?In our latest discussion, we unpack the tango of competition and innovation in the business world. Ira and Stacee share their stories of discomfort of encountering their rivals and the subsequent appreciation for the diversity and drive it brings to the market.Ira's tip of the week: Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup by Bill AuletStacee's tip of the week: Radical Candor podcast
2024-05-1322 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 18: What was your most challenging firing?The episode takes a turn as we confront the reality of firing an employee—a challenge that tests the alignment of personal compassion with a company's core values. We discuss the broader impact these decisions have on the team and the delicate nature of delivering difficult news.
2024-05-0632 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 17: When did you "know"?There comes a time in every successful entrepreneur's life when they just "know" (hopefully). It might be a key event, your inner voice or a gut feeling but some where along the journey, something happened that clued you in that you were really on to something. This week, Stacee and Ira share their special moment.Special mentions this week:Adam LittleElizabeth GreenEd CatmullAmy Wallace
2024-04-2226 minProgress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowDr. Tahmeed Ahmed, MD, PhD - Executive Director, icddr,b - Improving Health And Wellbeing Of People In The World’s Poorest NationsSend us a textDr. Tahmeed Ahmed, MD, PhD is Executive Director of the icddr,b ( https://www.icddrb.org/ - formerly known as the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh), an organization committed to solving public health problems facing low- and middle-income countries through innovative scientific research – including laboratory-based, clinical, epidemiological and health systems research. By developing, testing and assessing the implementation of interventions specifically designed for resource-poor settings, they aim to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in the world’s poorest nations. Dr. Ahmed has been working for the last three deca...
2024-04-1853 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 16: Guest cohost Adam Little, What key advice do you have for startups?Have you ever faced the daunting challenge of building a startup from the ground up? This episode is a goldmine of guidance, as Dr. Adam Little shares insights around foundational steps for budding entrepreneurs to thrive.Adam and Ira spend some time talking about de-risking the company, the problem with hiring too many people too early and why strategic partnerships are a huge waste of time for early stage companies in the veterinary space.The biggest lessons don't come from success, they come from trying something that fails. If you are an entrepreneur, don't learn...
2024-04-1430 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 15: Guest spotlight Dr. Adam Little, Founder of GoFetchGlance behind the curtain with Dr. Adam Little as he chats with Ira about his startup journey including the highs of innovation and the lows of layoffs. Adam shares the hard knock lessons he learned with brutal honesty showing that integrity and compassion always win. You won't want to miss this episode with one of the most brilliant innovators in veterinary medicine.Learn more about Adam on LinkedIn
2024-04-0849 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 14: Guest cohost Beth Green, How did you find your business partners?Stacee and our special guest cohost, Beth Green, spin the wheel today and talk about their business partners and the way they found them.Special mentions:Toni PassarettiJohn O'BrienDr. Pat TomlinsonKaryn GavzerMartin Traub-Werner
2024-04-0119 min
The Accidental EntrepreneursEp 13: Guest spotlight Beth Green, CEO VetmeduxDiscover the inspiring journey of Beth Green, CEO of Vetmedux. She takes us through her remarkable transition from veterinary publishing into a leader of tech innovation in this field. As the brains behind Clinicians Brief, Beth's tale is one of pioneering spirit and ingenuity, turning a stack of unread journals into an essential resource for vets everywhere. Her company's strategic acquisition of Plumb's Veterinary Drugs is just one highlight of how Vetmedux has become a staple in every veterinarian's toolkit.Special mentions:Caleb FrankelIndu Mani
2024-03-2325 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 12: What have you learned about working with engineers?Stacee and Ira talk about their initial misconceptions about software development and the often overlooked immense value of an ongoing partnership with engineers beyond the launch phase. Lessons include learning the ropes of product development timelines and understanding the investment costs are critical for any entrepreneur aiming for success.
2024-03-1820 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 11: Who was your first hire and where did you find them?This week, Stacee and Ira talk about where they found their first employee and discuss what type of person can you attract when you can't pay well and don't offer any benefits....yet!Tip of the week: Ira: You can find employees that actually care more about the business than yourselfStacee: The importance of holding in-person team meetings early on (and some great locations to do this).
2024-03-1122 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 10: What was it like when you got your big payout?This week, Ira and Stacee share what it actually feels like to see millions of dollars drop in your bank account one day when you sell your company. So, technically you're rich now....what's the first thing two nerds purchase?!And, we have our eye on some future millionaires (entrepreneurs we love):Dani RabwinNicole ClausenAlex ContrerasFavorite tip, trick, quote of the week:Ira: The book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan CainStacee: How to handle your overwhelming inbox...
2024-03-0424 minThe Accidental EntrepreneursEp 9: Have you ever been sued?This week, Ira and Stacee talk about being sued or having to sue someone. Unfortunately, if you have a company, you are going to need a lawyer somewhere, somehow for something. Tip of the week:Stacee: The podcast "How to be awesome at your job"Ira: The book "Finding confidence in conflict- How to negotiate anything and live your best life" by Christian Kwame
2024-02-2623 min
Retire At PeaceA Guide To Roth IRAs and Roth IRA ConversionsDuring this episode, we’re going to get deep into the details about Roth IRAs and Roth IRA conversions and how they might benefit your retirement planning.
2024-02-1000 min