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Business Books & Co.
Apple in China with Patrick McGee
Apple has deeply intertwined its business with the People’s Republic of China. In Apple in China, this fraught relationship is explored, including its implications for the future of manufacturing, high technology, and Apple’s survival. It's a deep investigative book on an under-reported subject, that's not afraid to dig into the history of Apple, the intricacies of manufacturing, and complex geopolitics. We were pleased to be joined by the author, Patrick McGee, who walked us through the highlights of his narrative. Thank you to our friends at Audible for sponsoring this episode. Check out AudibleTrial.com/biz...
2025-08-05
59 min
Business Books & Co.
Source Code by Bill Gates
Bill Gates is known as the aggressive businessman who brought us Microsoft and pioneered the modern software business. But in his recent memoir, Source Code, we discover Trey, the kid with bad grades who resents his parents' authority. From childhood misfit to precocious teenage prodigy, he was a young person who never quite fit in but always had ambition. Source Code takes us through Bill Gates’s childhood, early entrepreneurial ventures, schooling, and the early years of Microsoft. Join us as we discuss the young Bill Gates. Thank you to our friends at Audible for sponsoring this ep...
2025-06-08
1h 48
Business Books & Co.
Doom Guy with John Romero
John Romero is widely regarded as one of the greatest game developers of all time. In his 2023 autobiography, Doom Guy: Life in First Person, he recounts his journey from a sometimes difficult upbringing to the heights of fame and fortune. An award-winning game designer and programmer, Romero is the co-creator of some of the most influential games of all-time, including the genre-defining Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake. While well known as an innovator in the PC, mobile, and social gaming spaces, Doom Guy also reveals Romero as an inspired and relentless entrepreneur who built the teams, culture, and business...
2025-04-21
1h 22
Business Books & Co.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Kahneman is an award winning psychologist who made Nobel Prize winning contributions to the field of behavioral economics. In Thinking, Fast and Slow he recounts his research journey and makes digestible to the reader some of the key insights that may help them improve their decision making. Kahneman’s book introduced many now common terms into popular culture and helped illuminate the cognitive biases that we all face both at work and in our personal lives. Instead of tediously covering every facet of this long and sophisticated work, in this episode we will delve into the ideas that we...
2025-03-02
1h 20
OFF THE ICE
OFF THE ICE Epi 93: Dostane McDavid 20 miliónov ročne?
Čísla nie sú všetko. Prečo má stobodový Erik Černák pre Tampu cenu zlata a aký rekordný zápis zaknihoval medzi slovenskými obrancami v NHL? Bude Draisaitl jediným 50-gólovým hráčom v tejto sezóne a mal by hrať s McDavidom v jednom útoku? Stane sa McDavid prvým hráčom NHL so zmluvou na 20-miliónov dolárov ročne? Potrebuje Washington do play-off nejaké posily a prečo je gólman Logan Thompson pre Caps výhrou v lotérii? Vyriešili Canucks výmenami svoje problémy v šatni a dokážu urobiť play-off aj bez Demka...
2025-02-11
1h 24
OFF THE ICE
OFF THE ICE Epi 93: Dostane McDavid 20 miliónov ročne?
Čísla nie sú všetko. Prečo má stobodový Erik Černák pre Tampu cenu zlata a aký rekordný zápis zaknihoval medzi slovenskými obrancami v NHL? Bude Draisaitl jediným 50-gólovým hráčom v tejto sezóne a mal by hrať s McDavidom v jednom útoku? Stane sa McDavid prvým hráčom NHL so zmluvou na 20-miliónov dolárov ročne? Potrebuje Washington do play-off nejaké posily a prečo je gólman Logan Thompson pre Caps výhrou v lotérii? Vyriešili Canucks výmenami svoje problémy v šatni a dokážu urobiť play-off aj bez Demka...
2025-02-11
1h 24
Business Books & Co.
The Juggling Act with Pat Gelsinger
Silicon legend Pat Gelsinger joins us to discuss his book The Juggling Act: Bringing Balance to Your Faith, Family, and Work. How do you live a balanced life, including prioritizing your faith and family, while achieving ambitious goals in the workplace? Pat, the former CEO of Intel, provides key strategies and insights that can help any working professional master the juggling act. We also discuss with Pat the appropriate place for faith and politics in the workplace. Show Notes The Juggling Act by Pat Gelsinger via Amazon Pat Gelsinger on X Pat Gelsinger on LinkedIn ...
2025-01-29
55 min
OFF THE ICE
OFF THE ICE Epi 88: Bude Kakko u Krakenov kápo?
Keď to nejde, tak to nejde. Pomôžu Jazdcom z New Yorku výmeny dlhoročných opôr a dokáže Kaapo Kakko oživiť svoju kariéru v trápiacom sa Seattli? Čo hovorí návrat P.O. Josepha do Pittsburghu o problémoch v obrane Pens a prelomil Crosby konečne svoju streleckú smolu? Je príchod Alexandra Carriera do obranných radov Montrealu signálom, že Habs ešte stále myslia na play-off? Prečo Ducks pustili svoju ikonu Cama Fowlera do St. Louis Blues a dočká sa 33-ročný veterán po šiestich rokoch opäť play-off? Po...
2024-12-20
1h 05
OFF THE ICE
OFF THE ICE Epi 88: Bude Kakko u Krakenov kápo?
Keď to nejde, tak to nejde. Pomôžu Jazdcom z New Yorku výmeny dlhoročných opôr a dokáže Kaapo Kakko oživiť svoju kariéru v trápiacom sa Seattli? Čo hovorí návrat P.O. Josepha do Pittsburghu o problémoch v obrane Pens a prelomil Crosby konečne svoju streleckú smolu? Je príchod Alexandra Carriera do obranných radov Montrealu signálom, že Habs ešte stále myslia na play-off? Prečo Ducks pustili svoju ikonu Cama Fowlera do St. Louis Blues a dočká sa 33-ročný veterán po šiestich rokoch opäť play-off? Po...
2024-12-20
1h 05
Business Books & Co.
Season 4 Finale
Season 4 of Business Books & Co. was comprised of nine highly regarded books, three author interviews, and one special guest. Join us as we look back at the highs and lows of the past season of the show. And we won't hold back—we'll tell you the books we loved, but also the ones we didn't. Plus we'll tell you what we're planning for season 5! We want to hear from you! Please fill out the feedback form linked below. Show Notes Season 4 Feedback Form via Google Forms Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman via Amazon (ou...
2024-09-16
43 min
Business Books & Co.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
First released in 2018, Atomic Habits by James Clear has quickly become one of the best-selling self-help books of all-time. Clear meticulously studied the psychology and practical side of forming good habits and eliminating bad habits. He then created an easy-to-read how-to manual that can be applied to just about any habit. We discuss the book's key takeaways and how they apply to our careers and personal lives. Show Notes Atomic Habits by James Clear via Amazon Atomic Habits Website Follow us on X @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club. Edited by Giacomo...
2024-07-31
50 min
DJ Kevin DuRard's Podcast
DJ Kevin DuRard - Summer Nights 2024
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2024-06-22
1h 08
Business Books & Co.
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator with Brad Mills
There are timeless principles that underlie stock trading. In this episode we discuss Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, considered by many to be a classic work in the space. First published in 1923, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre is a fictionalized biography based on the career of legendary stock trader Jesse Livermore. Through the first-person recounting of protagonist Lawrence Livingston’s career, Lefevre imparts hard won stock trading lessons. Through many booms and busts Livingston grows and forms a deeper understanding of the principles that underlie the market as well as the forces that propel it. The fi...
2024-06-04
1h 24
Business Books & Co.
Becoming Trader Joe with Patty Civalleri
Trader Joe's is an iconic American grocery chain. And yes, there was an actual Trader Joe. In this episode we interview Patty Civalleri, the co-author with Joe Coulombe of Becoming Trader Joe: How I Did Business My Way and Still Beat the Big Guys. Founded as a small chain in California in the 1960s, Trader Joe’s has gone on to become one the most unique and influential grocery retailers in the United States. Through that journey of growth, Joe Coulombe, its founder, battled government regulations, competitors, and many preconceived notions about how a grocery store should operate.
2024-04-24
1h 11
Business Books & Co.
Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell
We discuss the 2017 memoir Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk From a Business Rebel by Sam Zell. Zell was the billionaire founder of Equity Residential, Equity International, and EQ Office. In addition he had controlling interests in several other large enterprises, perhaps most controversially Tribune Media. Am I Being Too Subtle? describes Zell’s upbringing, career, business philosophy, and success transforming troubled assets into productive capital. Show Notes Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell via Amazon Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club. Edited by Giacomo Gu...
2024-02-15
47 min
Business Books & Co.
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is perhaps the most accomplished and influential leader in today's business landscape. Dive into the definitive biography, Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, on our latest episode. Spanning 700 pages, this epic authorized account lays bare the polarizing man behind the innovations, exposing both triumphs and flaws. We dissect the biography's strengths and weaknesses, and discuss how it sheds light on the controversies encircling Musk. What insights does the book offer about Musk's persona, both personally and as a manager? Join us for an immersive exploration into Isaacson's detailed narrative, as we share our...
2023-11-24
1h 23
Business Books & Co.
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs with Carmine Gallo
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by Carmine Gallo is a self-help book for anyone who regularly makes presentations. Whether you're an executive, analyst, marketer, or teacher this book will help you improve the impression you make on an audience. By utilizing the legendary keynotes of Steve Jobs as a model, the book presents tips, tricks, and technical techniques to make better slides, tell a better story, and captivate any crowd. We are pleased to be joined by the author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, Carmine Gallo.
2023-09-07
59 min
Business Books & Co.
How the Internet Happened with Brian McCullough
How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough is a history of the companies, entrepreneurs, technologists, and financiers who launched the modern online world. Covering the years 1993 to 2008, this sweeping volume helps the reader understand not only who the important players were in fostering online communities, e-commerce, social networks, and connected mobile computing, but also the context from which they emerged. We are pleased to be joined by the author of How the Internet Happened, Brian McCullough. Show Notes How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough via...
2023-07-24
1h 12
Business Books & Co.
The Lean Startup
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries is a modern management classic. It's about bringing the scientific method to the forefront at the start of a new enterprise. Instead of following a classic waterfall development methodology, Ries emphasizes the importance of building quick MVPs that are easily testable based on actionable metrics. Although just a dozen years old, The Lean Startup philosophy has already gone from controversial to common wisdom. In this episode we’ll break down the key ideas and terminology that the book has popularized. Show Notes The Lean Startup by Eric Ries via Amazon ...
2023-06-07
1h 04
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
Unbelievable Trick for Fixing Disc Golf Form in 6 Simple Steps!
Getting form correct in disc golf can be very challenging! Let's make it simple. In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, we break down the top 6 aspects of disc golf form that you must get right. If you do these incorrectly you will never be able to achieve your disctance or accuracy goals. Level up your disc golf game today and take these tips to your next field work session. Support the Chain Clankers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainclankers Thank you to our Patreon supporters!
2023-05-22
30 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
These 6 Proven Disc Golf Training Hacks will Leave Your Friends Speechless!
Disc golf training can be hard and confusing. In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, we give you 6 different training techniques that will drastically improve your overall disc golf game. These tips include drills that will improve your fitness, putting, and throwing ability. Support the Chain Clankers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainclankers Thank you to our Patreon supporters! Eagle: - Brady Bieker - Bryan Pitman - Gabe Sprout - Dafyduck WOT - Jon Reker - Skewed Reality - Ben Wood Birdie: - Kevin Johnson - Riley Gutmann - Peter Hudak You support this show by...
2023-05-15
22 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
7 Mental Game Tips that will make you a Better Disc Golfer
Improving mental game in disc golf is one of the hardest challenges for many players. In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, we give you our top 7 tips that will help improve your mental game. Thesea are things that regardless of rating or how long you have played disc golf you will see an improvement in your game by applying these in full to your disc golf game and in your rounds. Support the Chain Clankers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainclankers Thank you to our...
2023-05-08
27 min
Business Books & Co.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
This month we read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. First published in the 1930s, How to Win Friends and Influence People is one of the most popular self-help books of all time. Carnegie’s suggestions for how to achieve the title’s objective are largely based on anecdotal wisdom, but the anecdotes are numerous and often hard to argue with. While some of the advice is old-fashioned, and much of it is common sense, the vast majority of the outlayed principles have stood the test of time. In this episode we systematically discuss every majo...
2023-05-01
1h 26
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
Is it Worth having a PDGA Membership?
Getting your PDGA membership can be a difficult decision for many disc golfers. In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, we host our Patreon Sponsored Round Table and invite some community members to discuss if having a PDGA membership is worth it. Obviously, if you are going to be a pro disc golfer or want to play on the pro tour you will need a membership. But for the typical disc golfer who plays maybe a few tournaments a year is the membership and benefits worth it? Not only do we answer these questions, but we...
2023-05-01
57 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
Top 6 ways to become a Better Putter According to AI
Do you want to improve your putting? Putting in disc golf can be hard therefore we asked open AI and ChatGPT how to become a better putter in disc golf. The responses might surprise you as the AI gives its top 6 tips for becoming a better putter. The Chain Clankers then analyze the responses and give their thoughts on if they agree or disagree and why. Support the Chain Clankers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainclankers Thank you to our Patreon supporters! Eagle: - Brady Bieker
2023-04-24
17 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
Why you are Still Missing Putts and how to fix it with Raven Newsom
Are you tired of missing putts in disc golf? In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, we sit down with Raven Newsom and learn how to improve putting. He teaches us the proper way to putt and points out issues many players deal with. Raven teaches us to become better putters and gives some great advice on how to extend your disc golf career and limit injuries. Support the Chain Clankers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainclankers Thank you to our Patreon supporters! Eagle:
2023-04-17
54 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
Why you Should FAIL in Disc Golf Tournaments with JohnE McCray
Is failing in a disc golf tournament a good thing? Should you be happy you lost and did not play well? In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, we talk to JohnE McCray and discuss what failing in a disc golf tournament looks like and how you can improve your game. JohnE McCray shares with us how he won the 2022 MP50 World Championship in disc golf after suffering a major heart attack just a few months prior. He then goes on to give advice on how you can improve your putt and why sometimes it is...
2023-04-10
38 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
Seeing Green: How to get more BIRDIES on your Scorecard with Casey White
Casey White has become one of the most popular and skilled disc golfers in the world. In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, Casey White shares how he approaches playing on the disc golf pro tour, how his brand has grown to have over 30k followers, and how you can snag more birdies by becoming a more versatile and consistent disc golfer. Support the Chain Clankers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainclankers Thank you to our Patreon supporters! Eagle: - Brady Bieker ...
2023-04-03
49 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
Can ChatGPT make you a BETTER Disc Golfer?!
Chain Clankers sit down with ChatGPT to learn the top 6 ways you can become a better disc golfer. You will find out if OpenAI can help your disc golf game improve or if it is telling lies. Support the Chain Clankers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainclankers Thank you to our Patreon supporters! Eagle: - Brady Bieker - Bryan Pitman - Gabe Sprout - Dafyduck WOT - Jon Reker - Skewed Reality - Ben Wood
2023-03-27
17 min
The FEED
Federal Budget / Tim Hudak - CEO - OREA / MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy / MP Francesco Sorbara / Youth Employment Services / Oscar Oliver / Holly Nyenkamp
As the federal government prepares to table its budget on March 28, a turbulent year has left many Canadians with dire assessments of their own finances and not many feeling optimistic about their financial futures. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds half (47%) of Canadians say they are worse off financially than they were at this time last year after a year of inflation not seen since the 1980s. Ann Rohmer has details.Ann Rohmer speaks Tim Hudak - CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association with a view on the spring real estate market.K...
2023-03-25
57 min
Chain Clankers Disc Golf
5 Things you MUST do to Become a more Accurate Disc Golfer in 2023 with Andrew Presnell
Is accuracy something you struggle with in disc golf? In this episode of the Chain Clankers Disc Golf Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Presnell, a staple on the disc golf pro tour. He shares with us how he first got introduced to disc golf and how his journey to the top was unlike other professionals. Andrew was not immediately winning disc golf tournaments after picking up a disc for the first time. Presnell shares that it took years before he really started to improve his game consistently. Once Andrew began to improve he knew he could reach the...
2023-03-20
49 min
Business Books & Co.
Season 3 Finale
Season 3 was a landmark season for our show. We read some amazing books and interviewed some award-winning authors. In this episode we discuss the highlights of Season 3. We pick the best and worst books we read. And we provide a behind the scenes look at our author interviews. Plus, we preview Season 4. Show Notes Season 3 Listener Survey via Google Forms David Kopec on Return to the Little Kingdom via CFO Bookshelf David Short on Nostr: npub1fl8yl9m9n6mn9c90drxhltylgph3vtcguzlzdq9uth4pd7nnnzgsyweqxm Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our...
2023-03-11
31 min
OFF THE ICE
OFF THE ICE Epi 12: Prelomí konečne Toronto kliatbu prvého kola?
Veľké výzvy robia veľkých hráčov. Kam zaradilo 64 zákrokov gólmana Juuse Sarosa v histórii NHL? Bude Pastrňák tretím Čechom, ktorý pokorí hranicu 50-tich gólov? Je OHL najlepším riešením pre Shanea Wrighta? Prečo si Kevin Hayes zaslúžil nomináciu do zápasu all-stars? Za koho sme hlasovali my? Získa Jim Montgomery v prvej sezóne s Bostonom cenu pre najlepšieho trenéra? Môže Šesťorkin ešte uchmatnúť Vezinovu trofej Ullmarkovi? A dostane sa Toronto po 19-tich rokoch prvýkrát cez 1. kolo play-off?
2023-01-09
2h 03
OFF THE ICE
OFF THE ICE Epi 12: Prelomí konečne Toronto kliatbu prvého kola?
Veľké výzvy robia veľkých hráčov. Kam zaradilo 64 zákrokov gólmana Juuse Sarosa v histórii NHL? Bude Pastrňák tretím Čechom, ktorý pokorí hranicu 50-tich gólov? Je OHL najlepším riešením pre Shanea Wrighta? Prečo si Kevin Hayes zaslúžil nomináciu do zápasu all-stars? Za koho sme hlasovali my? Získa Jim Montgomery v prvej sezóne s Bostonom cenu pre najlepšieho trenéra? Môže Šesťorkin ešte uchmatnúť Vezinovu trofej Ullmarkovi? A dostane sa Toronto po 19-tich rokoch prvýkrát cez 1. kolo play-off?
2023-01-09
2h 03
Business Books & Co.
Layered Money with Nik Bhatia
Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies by Nik Bhatia is one of the most popular books in the world of bitcoin. But it's much more than that. The first half of the book is a history of monetary systems. This sets the stage for a dive into the world of bitcoin, including what makes it special and how it differs from the currencies that preceded it. Finally, Layered Money takes the reader through current developments in the Bitcoin world and how central banks will likely respond to it with their own digital...
2022-10-21
49 min
Business Books & Co.
Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. is an epic biography of the industrialist by acclaimed author Ron Chernow. Rockefeller was the founder of Standard Oil, a company that was notorious for its monopolization of the oil industry in the late 19th century. An adept businessman and talented strategist, Rockefeller was demonized throughout his career for his sometimes brutal tactics. During the latter half of his life, Rockefeller became America’s foremost philanthropist, establishing a pattern of giving that has been emulated by many later tycoons. In this episode we’ll discuss John D. Rockefeller’s life, work, the ec...
2022-09-07
1h 17
The FEED
Colin Furness - Infection-Control Epidemiologist/ Tim Hudak - CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association / Joanne Russo of Russo Corp in Aurora / Corby-Sue Neumann, Director of Culinary at HelloFresh Canada
• Ann Rohmer speaks with Colin Furness - Infection-control epidemiologist and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto to get his take on the Moderna vaccine for the “wee little ones”; booster hesitancy; and the latest on this summer wave • Ann Rohmer is with Tim Hudak – CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association. They discuss finding solutions to increase housing supply • Kevin Frankish talks with Joanne Russo of Russo Corp in Aurora; a hands-on boutique style firm that specializes in Corporate and Consumer restructuring and bankruptcy, offering support and services to individuals and businesses with debt problems. Insolvency management and self care ar...
2022-07-23
59 min
Business Books & Co.
Never Split the Difference with Chris Voss
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It is considered one of the best books of all time on negotiation. Instead of focusing on economic theory or game theory, it focuses on practical techniques and psychological insight. Voss uses anecdotes from his career as an international hostage negotiator for the FBI to enliven the narrative while alternating with everyday business negotiation scenarios. We are thrilled to be joined by author Chris Voss to discuss his book. Show Notes Never Split the Difference by Chriss Voss via Amazon The Black Swan Group The...
2022-06-17
1h 01
Business Books & Co.
The Founders with Jimmy Soni
The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley is a comprehensive portrait of the early era of PayPal—predominantly focused on the years between its founding in 1998 and its sale to eBay in 2002. A deeply researched and well written narrative, The Founders provides the backstory of the group of individuals who became known as “The PayPal mafia.” We are privileged to be joined by the book’s author, Jimmy Soni. Show Notes The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni via Amazon Jimmy Soni's W...
2022-05-07
1h 07
ReImagining Liberty
004: How Libertarianism Went Off the Rails (w/ John Hudak and Andy Craig)
For years, I've proudly called myself a libertarian, because “libertarianism” best describes my commitment to robust freedom, as well as my understanding of the threat government poses to it.But lately I found myself less willing to use the label when talking to new people. Not because “libertarian” no longer accurately describes my political views, but because certain groups claiming the label have become louder and more visible, and have, unfortunately, tarnished the term with an illiberal ugliness most people, rightfully, find repulsive.I'm talking about the so-called “paleolibertarians,” those of the unfortunate libertarian to alt-right pi...
2022-05-04
57 min
ReImagining Liberty
How Libertarianism Went Off the Rails (w/ John Hudak and Andy Craig)
Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsFor years, I’ve proudly called myself a libertarian, because “libertarianism” best describes my commitment to robust freedom, as well as my understanding of the threat government poses to it.But lately I found myself less willing to use the label when talking to new people. Not because “libertarian” no longer accurately describes my political views, but because certain groups claiming the label have become louder and more visible, and have, unfortunately, tarnished the term with an illiberal ugliness most people, rightfully, find repulsive.I'm talkin...
2022-05-04
57 min
Business Books & Co.
King of Capital
King of Capital: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone by David Carey and John Morris is more than just a book about Blackstone—it’s a history of private equity. Carey and Morris explain the sometimes esoteric world of this segment of high finance. They recount its cycles of booms and busts from the 1980s through the 2010s, and explain how Blackstone navigated the sometimes tumultuous waters to ultimately become one of the most influential alternative investment management companies in the world. In this episode we explain the basics of private equity and disc...
2022-04-03
44 min
Fiberside Chat
Automation is not autonomous. Why people are needed in data migration.
Stephen Hudak, senior GIS consultant for SSP Innovations in Centennial, CO. Hudak, has spent nearly a decade working in the field of GIS. While contributing to various positions, he has dedicated his time to working on enterprise software implementations and fiber optic data management systems. Joined with Hudak is Kevin Harrelson. Harrelson is the Production Manager of the Data Team for 3-GIS in Decatur, AL. Having worked in GIS for twenty-five years, his tenure with 3-GIS data migration spans nearly a decade. Many companies struggle to keep up with the latest technology. Hudak and Harrelson agree that...
2022-03-10
51 min
Business Books & Co.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz recounts lessons he learned about how to run a Silicon Valley startup, largely from his time as the CEO of Loudcloud, which later became Opsware. Horowitz provides specific advice about hiring, firing, managing emotions, handling growth, deciding whether or not to sell, and everything in-between. His thoughts are sometimes unconventional and often punctuated by relevant anecdotes from his experience as a CEO or venture capitalist. Show Notes The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz via Amazon Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and...
2022-02-15
41 min
Business Books & Co.
Instant: The Story of Polaroid with Christopher Bonanos
Instant: The Story of Polaroid covers the rise, heyday, and decline of Polaroid Corporation. It has a particular focus on the personality and management style of Edwin Land, Polaroid’s innovative and dynamic founder, who was an inspiration to Steve Jobs. Polaroid’s niche in the marketplace and the strategic mistakes that led to Polaroid’s decline are other major themes of the book. We were pleased to be joined by the book’s author, Christopher Bonanos, for an interview about his work. Show Notes Instant: The Story of Polaroid by Christopher Bonanos via Amazon Christopher Bonanos...
2021-12-17
1h 05
Business Books & Co.
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
Measure What Matters, by venture capitalist John Doerr, is about OKRs—Objectives and Key Results—an approach to goal setting. Doerr evangelizes the use of OKRs and explains how they can help any organization better align its direction and continually evaluate its success. OKRs are a simple concept, but the book elucidates them with many anecdotes about their use in varying organizations, including startups, large corporations, and charities. We discuss the key takeaways from the book and how they're applicable to our careers. By the end of the episode you'll have a strong understanding of OKRs. Show Note...
2021-11-13
49 min
Business Books & Co.
Liftoff with Eric Berger
We interviewed Eric Berger, the author of Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX. It's about the journey of grit, resilience, and unbridled optimism that turned a scrappy startup into the premier space company of the 21st century. Eric utilized full access at SpaceX to get the inside story from employees and Elon Musk himself. Most of the book focuses on the exciting early period of SpaceX from 2002 - 2009 when there were experimental rockets, tropical islands, and even some explosions. We also welcomed our new co-host, Kevin Hudak, and learned more about his...
2021-10-01
43 min
Business Books & Co.
Season 2 Finale
Over the past year we've read some fantastic books... and some that were not so fantastic. In this episode we break down the best and worst books of season 2. We also discuss our picks by category including entrepreneurship, career, and story. Finally, we have a meta discussion about the show and say goodbye to our valued co-host, Eli. Show Notes List of Read Books Eli's Dog's Instagram Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club. Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
2021-08-29
40 min
Business Books & Co.
Amazon Unbound
Amazon Unbound is the story of how Jeff Bezos has managed his business empire over the past decade. It picks up where author Brad Stone’s last Amazon book, The Everything Store, left off circa 2013. Stone chronicles Bezos’s incredible attention to detail on Amazon projects like the Echo and the Fire Phone, as well as his stewardship of The Washington Post and Blue Origin; and controversies from his personal life. We get an inside look into the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of this living legend and the organizations he runs. Show Notes Amazon Unbound by Brad...
2021-07-13
1h 03
Business Books & Co.
Radical Candor
This month we read Radical Candor by Kim Scott, a people management guide developed through Scott’s years of working as a manager in high tech. Scott led the AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google and served as a faculty member at Apple University. Radical Candor is about fostering relationships where people sincerely care about one another but are also able to challenge each other directly. The book is a guide to developing these relationships in the workplace while avoiding the traps of ruinous empathy, manipulative insincerity, and obnoxious aggression. We discuss the key takeaways from the book an...
2021-06-04
1h 05
Business Books & Co.
Brick by Brick
This month we read Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry by David C. Robertson and Bill Breen. After facing lackluster growth in the 1990s, iconic toy brand LEGO undertook a program of radical innovation under a turnaround artist CEO. Unfortunately, the turnaround resulted in an even worse situation, with LEGO facing a deficit so large in 2003 that it threatened the survival of the company. Brick by Brick is about how LEGO turned around the turnaround by focusing on its core product and thoughtfully choosing sustainable innovation initiatives. Today, LEGO...
2021-05-01
1h 05
Business Books & Co.
Lift Off: The Story of Conzerv
When Hema Hattangady became the CEO of Bangalore, India based Conzerv in 1996, it was a struggling producer of energy meters. Over the next decade Hattangady led the transformation of Conzerv from a family-owned enterprise with $1 million in revenue into one of India’s leading energy management corporations. In 2009 the company was acquired by Schneider Electric. In Lift Off, Hattangady tells the story of Conzerv’s transformation. Show Notes Lift Off: The Story of Conzerv by Hema Hattangady and Ashish Sen via Amazon Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy...
2021-04-01
55 min
Business Books & Co.
No Filter
No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram by Sarah Frier covers Instagram’s rise from a two-person startup to the second largest social network in the world. Along the way, Frier explores Instagram influencers, the network’s effect on teens, and its sometimes rocky existence within the confines of its parent company, Facebook. Frier had significant access to key players in the story and chose to spotlight the relationship between Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. We discussed the book, its key takeaways, and our own use of Instagram. Show Notes No Filter by S...
2021-03-07
1h 15
How Did We Miss That? by IndieLeft.media / IndieNews.Network
IndependentLeft dot news Daily Headlines - Thursday, March 4th, 2021 - S4 E02
Welcome to the IndependentLeft.News Daily Headlines podcast for Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Early Edition - https://independentleft.news/?edition_id=ae869530-7ce6-11eb-8e7a-fa163edbd376&utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=top-headlines-podcast&utm_content=ILN-Anchor-top-headlines-podcast-early-ed-03-04-21 Top Headlines: 🍀 FBI Director Wray confirms coordinated planning by pro-Trump far-right terrorists in January 6 attack - Jacob Crosse, WSWS 🍀 After Airstrikes in Syria, Senators Introduce Resolution to Repeal Some Presidential War Powers - Jessica Corbett, CommonDreams 🍀 Joe Biden just yanked away stimulus checks from 17 million Americans - Ryan Cooper, The Week 🍀 Digital colonialism: The evolution of American empire - Michael Kwet...
2021-03-05
05 min
Business Books & Co.
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Shoe Dog is a memoir by Phil Knight, the founder of Nike. Knight recounts building Nike on a shoestring budget by importing shoes from a Japanese manufacturer, battling banks and supply issues to grow the company, innovating with their own designs, and sustaining the morale of a motley crew of colleagues through the process. We discuss Knight’s powerful memoir and its insight into entrepreneurship, managing growth, and finding your mission in life. Show Notes Shoe Dog via Amazon Phil Knight via Wikipedia Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club. ...
2021-02-05
47 min
Business Books & Co.
No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer goes into the details of Netflix's corporate culture of "Freedom and Responsibility." Hastings and Meyer relate how Netflix achieved this culture, and espouse its many supposed benefits. It includes some controversial policies (or lack thereof) and harsh realities for employees. In this episode we discuss the tenets of Netflix's corporate culture, including talent density, candor, no approvals required, and more. We relate them to our own experiences, and discuss their applicability to businesses other than Netflix. Show Notes No Rules Rules...
2020-12-25
1h 04
How Did We Miss That? by IndieLeft.media / IndieNews.Network
Episode 14 - IndependentLeft dot news Daily Headlines - Wednesday, December 16th
Welcome to the IndependentLeft.News Daily Headlines podcast for Wednesday, December 16th, 2020. Early Edition - https://independentleft.news/?edition_id=eeaff490-3fc8-11eb-a49c-002590a5ba2d&utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=top-headlines-podcast&utm_content=ILN-Anchor-top-headlines-podcast-early-ed-12-16 Top Headlines: 🕎 The Case for Forcing a Floor Vote on Medicare for All ❧ Briahna Joy Gray, Current Affairs 🕎 The Revolutionary Struggle Is A Fight Between Movement And Inertia - Caitlin Johnstone 🕎 Ex-CDC Staffer Blasts Covid Interference from Kellyanne and Ivanka: Every Time Science Clashed with the Messaging, 'Messaging Won' - Mediaite ...
2020-12-17
05 min
Business Books & Co.
Tape Sucks
Data Domain was an innovator in the data backup market, and Frank Slootman was its CEO from 2003 until its acquisition in 2009 by EMC. Data Domain used a technique known as data deduplication to make hard disks a viable backup medium for replacing traditional tape based backup solutions. Slootman wrote Tape Sucks as a series of short advice vignettes from one successful startup CEO to others managing high growth ventures. In each short chapter Slootman tackles one subject and tries to get his point across with an anecdote from Data Domain. In this episode we discuss Tape Sucks, Data Domain...
2020-11-27
52 min
Shared Security Podcast
Targeted Attacks Part 3 – The Exploit
In our October monthly episode we finish our three part series on targeted attacks. In this episode we discuss the exploit and malware analysis with special guest Tyler Hudak, Incident Response Practice Lead at TrustedSec. Make sure you watch the YouTube edition of this episode to see a demo of several tools and techniques used […] The post Targeted Attacks Part 3 – The Exploit appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
2020-10-27
38 min
Shared Security
Targeted Attacks Part 3 - The Exploit
In our October monthly episode we finish our three part series on targeted attacks. In this episode we discuss the exploit and malware analysis with special guest Tyler Hudak, Incident Response Practice Lead at TrustedSec. Be sure to watch the YouTube edition of this episode to see a demo of several tools and techniques used in professional malware analysis. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2020/10/27/targeted-attacks-part-3-the-exploit/
2020-10-27
38 min
Business Books & Co.
Let It Go by Stephanie Shirley
Stephanie Shirley has been a pioneer all of her life. After coming to England as a child refugee from Nazi Germany, she started one of the first software consulting firms, Freelance Programmers. But it was first in a number of other ways too. It was almost entirely run by women, despite discrimination against women in the technology industry. Its business model, employing women in their free time to do programming tasks, was a predecessor to today's "gig economy." In her memoir, Let It Go, Shirley not only recounts her entrepreneurship journey, but also her concurrent personal struggles including bringing...
2020-10-25
1h 08
Fortify Your Data
Fortifying Cleveland's School of Cannabis
Kevin Greene and Tyrone Russell of Cleveland School of Cannabis take a deep dive on the state of the cannabis industry in Cleveland, where their school is at today, and what to look forward to in the future. Find out more about the Cleveland School of Cannabis here: https://csceducation.com Get 20% off coding with Python at Manning.com! https://www.manning.com/livevideo/get-programming-with-python-in-motion?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=FYD&a_bid=503f91b0 Find out more about Fortify Your Data here: http://fortifyyourdata...
2020-10-07
31 min
The Brookings Cafeteria
Our Nation of Immigrants: On the border
This is episode 2 of a special five-part series on the Brookings Cafeteria podcast in which John Hudak, a senior fellow in Governance Studies, explores the facts and tackles the myths that underpin the current immigration policy debate. In episode 2, Hudak explores the connections—social and economic—that span communities along the US-Mexico border, and gets a better understanding of issues from and rhetoric about border towns, such as crime and jobs. Guests include: - Michael Chertoff, former secretary, Department of Homeland Security - Mayor Donald “Dee” Margo, El Paso, Texas - Mayor Kevin Faulconer, San Diego, California Subscribe to Brookings podcasts o...
2020-09-22
48 min
Business Books & Co.
Creativity Inc.
This month we read Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace. Ed Catmull was the cofounder and longtime president of Pixar. Part memoir and part advice for managers of creatives, Creativity Inc. tells the story of Pixar from dream to animation powerhouse. Then it gets into Catmull’s strategies for managing Pixar’s creative success. We discuss the history of Pixar, our key takeaways from the book, and instances of its lessons in our own careers. Show Notes Creativity Inc. on Amazon Ed Catmull on Wikipedia Follow us on Twitter Join Our Amazon Book Club Fi...
2020-09-21
1h 02
Business Books & Co.
The Power of Broke
Daymond John is best known as an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, but he is also the award winning fashion designer who founded the multi-billion dollar brand FUBU. In The Power of Broke, Daymond explains the strategies that helped him start FUBU, with almost no resources, out of his mom’s house in Hollis, Queens. He then examines the stories of other entrepreneurs who started from nothing. In our season 2 opener, we welcome our new co-host, Eli. We discuss the key lessons Daymond is trying to impart. Finally, we recall our favorite (and least favorite) entrepreneurship stor...
2020-08-21
55 min
Business Books & Co.
Season 1 Recap
We recap the qualities of some of the books we read over the last year in Season 1 of Business Books & Co. Each of us discuss our favorite and least favorite books. We say goodbye to one of our co-hosts, but we will be back next month to start Season 2! You can find our book list from the last year on our website. Other books we recommended: Made in America recommended by David Short One from Many recommended by David Short Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter recommended by Molson Alchemy recommended by Molson Game Over recommended...
2020-07-26
57 min
Business Books & Co.
Only the Paranoid Survive
13. Only the Paranoid Survive This month we read the 1997 book Only the Paranoid Survive by Andy Grove. Grove was the long-time storied CEO of Intel. Only the Paranoid Survive is about strategic inflection points in a business. Grove explains how to detect these events, how to respond to them, and recites some war stories. We discuss the book, some strategic inflection points in our own industries, and the computer business during Grove's tenure at Intel. Show Notes Andy Grove on Wikipedia Only the Paranoid Survive on Amazon The Right to a Nonconsensus Opinion by...
2020-06-19
1h 01
Business Books & Co.
Zero to One
12. Zero to One We discuss the 2014 book Zero to One by Peter Thiel. In Zero to One, Thiel, a cofounder of Paypal and Palantir, as well as an early investor in Facebook, describes what conditions make for a great startup. Part history lesson, part economics lesson, and part business advice, Zero to One is a succinct book full of powerful ideas. Show Notes Zero to One via Amazon Peter Thiel via Wikipedia Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
2020-05-21
1h 02
Business Books & Co.
Iacocca: An Autobiography
11. Iacocca: An Autobiography Lee Iacocca was responsible for the introduction of iconic Ford products like the Mustang and Thunderbird. He rose in the ranks to become President, second only to Henry Ford II. As CEO of Chrysler during the early 1980s, he saved the company from bankruptcy and introduced the minivan. He was one of the biggest celebrity executives during the Reagan era. We discuss his autobiography, in which he recounts his life’s journey from the son of Italian immigrants to the height of the business world. Show Notes Iacocca: An Autobiography by Le...
2020-04-24
46 min
Business Books & Co.
The Ride of a Lifetime
10. The Ride of a Lifetime The Ride of a Lifetime is a 2019 memoir about Bob Iger’s journey at Disney. It begins by relaying Iger’s time climbing the corporate ladder, and then does a deep dive into his fifteen years as the company’s CEO, with a focus on acquisitions and mergers. We discuss Iger’s career, the key lessons he learned, and the mergers of Disney with Pixar, Marvell, Lucasfilm, and Fox. Show Notes The Ride of a Lifetime via Amazon Bob Iger on Twitter Bob Iger on Wikipedia Bob Iger on Bill Sim...
2020-03-25
55 min
Business Books & Co.
Coronavirus Special Episode
9. Coronavirus Special Episode In this special non-book episode, we discuss the unprecedented effects on the business community that the Coronavirus crisis is having and how our society is approaching it. Note that the three of us are not public health experts, doctors, or epidemiologists. Nothing that we discuss should be construed as medical advice. We are instead taking on this episode from the perspective of well-informed citizens. We focus more on the business, societal, and economic aspects of the crisis than the medical side. We critique the government’s response and compare it to responses from other co...
2020-03-16
1h 19
Business Books & Co.
Founders at Work
8. Founders at Work Founders at Work is a 2009 compilation of interviews with startup founders by Y Combinator founding partner Jessica Livingston. Interview subjects include the founders of famous brands like Apple, PayPal, and Adobe, as well as lesser known founders with equally remarkable stories. In this episode we discuss recurring themes of the interviews, founders that offered particular insight, and broad takeaways from the entire volume. Show Notes Founders at Work on Amazon Jessica Livington on Twitter David Kopec's review of Losing the Signal Venture Capital - Silicon Valley Ponzi Scheme - Chamath Palihapitiya...
2020-03-03
1h 08
Shared Security Podcast
You’ve Been Hacked! Now What?
In episode 110: Tyler Hudak, Incident Response Practice Lead at TrustedSec, joins us to talk about what you should do (and more importantly what you shouldn’t do) if you find out you’ve been hacked! ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Take our podcast listener survey and be entered to win a […] The post You’ve Been Hacked! Now What? appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
2020-03-02
15 min
Shared Security
You've Been Hacked! Now What?
In episode 110: Tyler Hudak, Incident Response Practice Lead at TrustedSec joins us to talk about what you should (and more importantly what you shouldn't do) if you find out you've been hacked! The Weekly Blaze podcast is your update on the most important cybersecurity and privacy news from the week. These podcasts are published every Monday and are 15 minutes or less quickly giving you "news that you can use". Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2020/03/02/youve-been-hacked-now-what/
2020-03-02
15 min
Business Books & Co.
Setting the Table
7. Setting the Table Setting the Table is a 2006 autobiographical book on management in the hospitality industry by noted restaurateur Danny Meyer. It tells the story of Meyer building his restaurant empire, and recounts many of the lessons he learned along the way. We discuss key takeaways from the book, the book's applicability to management more generally, and our own experiences at Meyer's restaurants. Show Notes Setting the Table via Amazon Danny Meyer via Wikipedia Union Square Hospitality Group Shake Shack Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
2020-01-25
47 min
Business Books & Co.
Ogilvy on Advertising
Ogilvy on Advertising Ogilvy on Advertising is a 1983 book of advertising advice from award winning industry veteran David Ogilvy, the namesake of the advertising agency Ogilvy. It includes advice about working in the advertising industry, developing ads, and appealing to consumers. We discuss key insights from the book and our own experiences in advertising. Show Notes Ogilvy on Advertising via Amazon David Ogilvy via Wikipedia Brain Flakes via Amazon David Kopec on The Local Maximum Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
2019-12-31
1h 01
Business Books & Co.
Hackers & Painters
5. Hackers & Painters Hackers & Painters is a collection of essays by noted entrepreneur, programmer, and founder of startup incubator Y Combinator, Paul Graham. Graham touches on social, business, and cultural issues related to technology and entrepreneurship. We discuss our key takeaways from the book, pose questions to each other that it ponders, and learn about Molson's experience testifying before congress. Show Notes Hackers & Painters via Amazon Paul Graham's Home Page Y Combinator Lisp via Wikipedia Molson Testifying at Congress about Big Tech via YouTube Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com
2019-11-25
1h 16
Business Books & Co.
Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony
4. Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony Akio Morita was the co-founder of Sony and one of the most influential Japanese business people of the 20th century. We analyze his 1986 autobiography, Made in Japan. Made in Japan explains what made Sony so successful and also spends a good deal of time contrasting Japanese and American business practices. We have a wide ranging discussion on the contents of Made in Japan, and how Morita’s thoughts apply in a modern context. Show Notes Made in Japan (Amazon) Akio Morita (Wikipedia) Sony (Wikipedia) Steve Jobs wanted So...
2019-10-15
1h 38