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Business Books & Co.What You Need to Know About AI with James WangAlthough the field of Artificial Intelligence has been around since the 1950s, it's only in the last few years, with the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs), that the general public has truly taken notice. Apps based on LLMs, like ChatGPT, have already upended the labor market, creating productivity gains in some roles, while eliminating others. In James Wang's new book, What You Need to Know About AI, he walks us through not only how modern machine learning works, but also what one needs to know to stay competitive in an AI-inclusive world. The book provides a wide perspective...
2026-01-231h 02
Business Books & Co.Influence by Robert CialdiniInfluence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini is one of the best-selling books on social psychology of all-time. Influence explains the essential ingredients that make what it calls "compliance professionals" (salespeople, marketers, negotiators) successful. Namely, seven levers of influence: reciprocation, liking, social proof, authority, scarcity, commitment, and unity. In this episode we’ll walk through all seven levers, share some of Cialdini’s memorable examples of each, and some areas where they have applied in our own careers. We’ll also discuss the merits of the book as a whole and what we most got out of reading Influe...
2025-11-251h 29
Business Books & Co.The Man Who Solved the MarketThe development of quantitative trading has led to an enormous accumulation of wealth amongst a few large hedge funds. A pioneer in this space was Renaissance Technologies and its founder, Jim Simons. Instead of relying on traditional financial metrics and corporate news, quantitative models, like those utilized at Renaissance, look at much larger swaths of data fed into sophisticated machine learning algorithms. In this episode we discuss The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution by Gregory Zuckerman. Join us as to learn about how quantitative investing has changed the financial sector.
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2025-09-241h 03
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2025-08-081h 59
Business Books & Co.Apple in China with Patrick McGeeApple 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.
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2025-08-0559 min
Business Books & Co.Source Code by Bill GatesBill 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.
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2025-06-081h 48
Business Books & Co.Doom Guy with John RomeroJohn 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...
2025-04-211h 22
Business Books & Co.Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanDaniel 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...
2025-03-021h 20
OFF THE ICEOFF 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...
2025-02-111h 24OFF THE ICEOFF 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...
2025-02-111h 24
Business Books & Co.The Juggling Act with Pat GelsingerSilicon 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
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2025-01-2955 minOFF THE ICEOFF 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...
2024-12-201h 05OFF THE ICEOFF 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...
2024-12-201h 05
Business Books & Co.Season 4 FinaleSeason 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!
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Season 4 Feedback Form via Google Forms
Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman via Amazon (ou...
2024-09-1643 min
Business Books & Co.Atomic Habits by James ClearFirst 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.
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2024-07-3150 min
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2024-06-221h 08
Business Books & Co.Reminiscences of a Stock Operator with Brad MillsThere 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...
2024-06-041h 24
Business Books & Co.Becoming Trader Joe with Patty CivalleriTrader 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.
2024-04-241h 11
Business Books & Co.Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam ZellWe 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
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2024-02-1547 min
Business Books & Co.Elon Musk by Walter IsaacsonLove 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...
2023-11-241h 23
Business Books & Co.The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs with Carmine GalloThe 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.
2023-09-0759 min
Business Books & Co.How the Internet Happened with Brian McCulloughHow 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...
2023-07-241h 12
Chain Clankers Disc GolfBreaking Barriers: Overcoming Limitations to Improve Distance in Disc Golf
In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast, we delve into the world of disc golf distance throwing and explore how to break through the barriers that hold us back from achieving greater distance on the course. Join us as we uncover valuable insights, techniques, and strategies to help you unlock your full potential and drive those discs further down the fairway.
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Eagle:
- Brady Bieker
2023-07-0317 minChain Clankers Disc Golf8 course management strategies you need to tryManaging the disc golf course can be hard, especially if you are a new disc golfer. This episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast we bring you our top 8 tips for course management. These tips are designed to help you dominate any course you are playing allowing you to play to the best of your ability.
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Eagle:
- Brady Bieker
- Bryan Pitman
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2023-06-2617 minChain Clankers Disc Golf6 drills to improve your putting in disc golf this summerIf you're struggling with putting and can't find the perfect drill to help this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast s for you! This podcast episode outlines 6 of our top disc golf putting drills that will have you going from a shaky putter to the master of the green.
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Eagle:
- Brady Bieker
- Bryan Pitman
- Gabe Sprout
- Dafyduck...
2023-06-1922 minChain Clankers Disc GolfThe Death of Disc Golf's Growth: What Went Wrong and How We Can Revive the SportIs disc golf falling behind? In this episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast host Quentin Farris and Trenton Forrester discuss why disc golf might be falling off the post covid peak. They compare the sport to pickleball's growth while also analyzing what had happened year after year for disc golf post-2020. Does it feel like you get ripped off at disc golf tournaments and players' packs aren't as good as they used to be? The Clankers discuss this thought and explain why playing league nights might be better for the average disc golfer.
2023-06-1256 min
Business Books & Co.The Lean StartupThe 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
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2023-06-071h 04Chain Clankers Disc GolfBeyond the Fairway: The Unspoken Realities of Disc Golf Tours with Jared CristIn this eye-opening episode of the Chain Clankers Disc Golf Podcast host Quentin Farris pulls back the curtain to reveal the unfiltered truth about what it's really like to be on a disc golf tour. Join him & Jared Crist as Jared shares his personal experiences and sheds light on the hidden aspects that make up the tour life.
Jared takes listeners on a captivating journey through the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, and the exhilaration and grind of life on the road. From the demanding travel schedule to the logistics of setting...
2023-06-0554 minChain Clankers Disc GolfStop Struggling with Your Forehand: 8 Tips for Better Disc Golf ThrowsStop struggling with your forehand and turn that weakness into a strength. This episode of the Chain Clankers disc golf podcast will help you improve your forehand throw in disc golf off the tee and around the basket. The Chain Clankers break down the grip and how you should throw the forehand shot, drills you must start doing, and disc recommendations that need to be in your bag.
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Eagle:
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2023-05-2926 minChain Clankers Disc GolfUnbelievable 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.
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2023-05-2230 minChain Clankers Disc GolfThese 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.
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Eagle:
- Brady Bieker
- Bryan Pitman
- Gabe Sprout
- Dafyduck WOT
- Jon Reker
- Skewed Reality
- Ben Wood
Birdie:
- Kevin Johnson
- Riley Gutmann
- Peter Hudak
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2023-05-1522 minChain Clankers Disc Golf7 Mental Game Tips that will make you a Better Disc GolferImproving 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.
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2023-05-0827 min
Business Books & Co.How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleThis 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...
2023-05-011h 26Chain Clankers Disc GolfIs 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...
2023-05-0157 minChain Clankers Disc GolfTop 6 ways to become a Better Putter According to AIDo 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.
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Eagle:
- Brady Bieker
2023-04-2417 minChain Clankers Disc GolfWhy you are Still Missing Putts and how to fix it with Raven NewsomAre 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.
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2023-04-1754 minChain Clankers Disc GolfWhy you Should FAIL in Disc Golf Tournaments with JohnE McCrayIs 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...
2023-04-1038 minChain Clankers Disc GolfSeeing Green: How to get more BIRDIES on your Scorecard with Casey WhiteCasey 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.
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Eagle:
- Brady Bieker
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2023-04-0349 minChain Clankers Disc GolfCan 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
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Eagle:
- Brady Bieker
- Bryan Pitman
- Gabe Sprout
- Dafyduck WOT
- Jon Reker
- Skewed Reality
- Ben Wood
2023-03-2717 minChain Clankers Disc Golf5 Things you MUST do to Become a more Accurate Disc Golfer in 2023 with Andrew PresnellIs 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...
2023-03-2049 min
Business Books & Co.Season 3 FinaleSeason 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
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2023-03-1131 min
Business Books & Co.Layered Money with Nik BhatiaLayered 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...
2022-10-2149 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...
2022-09-071h 17
Business Books & Co.Never Split the Difference with Chris VossNever 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
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2022-06-171h 01
Business Books & Co.The Founders with Jimmy SoniThe 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...
2022-05-071h 07
ReImagining Liberty004: 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...
2022-05-0457 min
ReImagining LibertyHow 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...
2022-05-0457 min
Business Books & Co.King of CapitalKing 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...
2022-04-0344 min
Fiberside ChatAutomation 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...
2022-03-1051 min
Business Books & Co.The Hard Thing About Hard ThingsIn 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
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2022-02-1541 min
Business Books & Co.Instant: The Story of Polaroid with Christopher BonanosInstant: 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...
2021-12-171h 05
Business Books & Co.Measure What Matters by John DoerrMeasure 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.
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2021-11-1349 min
Business Books & Co.Liftoff with Eric BergerWe 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...
2021-10-0143 min
Business Books & Co.Season 2 FinaleOver 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
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2021-08-2940 min
Business Books & Co.Amazon UnboundAmazon 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...
2021-07-131h 03
Business Books & Co.Radical CandorThis 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...
2021-06-041h 05
Business Books & Co.Brick by BrickThis 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...
2021-05-011h 05
Business Books & Co.Lift Off: The Story of ConzervWhen 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.
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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...
2021-04-0155 min
Business Books & Co.No FilterNo 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.
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No Filter by S...
2021-03-071h 15
Business Books & Co.Shoe Dog by Phil KnightShoe 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
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2021-02-0547 min
Business Books & Co.No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of ReinventionNo 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.
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No Rules Rules...
2020-12-251h 04
Business Books & Co.Tape SucksData 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...
2020-11-2752 min
Shared Security PodcastTargeted Attacks Part 3 – The ExploitIn 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 in professional malware analysis.
** Links mentioned on the show **
Episode 110 with Tyler “You’ve Been Hacked! Now What?”
https://sharedsecurity.net/2020/03/02/youve-been-hacked-now-what/
Connect with Tyler
https://twitter.com/secshoggoth
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhudak
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2020-10-2738 min
Shared SecurityTargeted Attacks Part 3 - The ExploitIn 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/
2020-10-2738 min
Business Books & Co.Let It Go by Stephanie ShirleyStephanie 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...
2020-10-251h 08
Fortify Your DataFortifying Cleveland's School of CannabisKevin 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.c...
2020-10-0731 min
The Brookings CafeteriaOur Nation of Immigrants: On the borderThis 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 Faulc...
2020-09-2248 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
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Join Our Amazon Book Club
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2020-09-211h 02
Business Books & Co.The Power of BrokeDaymond 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...
2020-08-2155 min
Business Books & Co.Season 1 RecapWe 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...
2020-07-2657 min
Business Books & Co.Only the Paranoid Survive13. 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...
2020-06-191h 01
Business Books & Co.Zero to One12. 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
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2020-05-211h 02
Business Books & Co.Iacocca: An Autobiography11. 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...
2020-04-2446 min
Business Books & Co.The Ride of a Lifetime10. 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...
2020-03-2555 min
Business Books & Co.Coronavirus Special Episode9. 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...
2020-03-161h 19