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The Better Leadership Team ShowThe New Talent Playbook with Rob LevinIn this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Rob Levin, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Work Better Now, to talk about the dramatic shift happening in talent, hiring, and leadership.We explore why hiring great people feels harder than ever, what today’s workforce expects from leadership, and why culture has become one of the biggest competitive advantages a business can have.Rob shares practical insights on building a culture that attracts top talent, making core values actually matter, managing remote teams effectively, and how AI is changing the hiring pr...
2026-06-0943 min
Culture From the HeartCulture in a People-First AI Organization featuring Rob LevinIn this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Rob Levin, chairman and co-founder of Work Better Now, about building “culture from the heart” through values-led leadership in a fully remote company spanning two continents and 15+ countries. Rob explains that their culture reflects the shared values of the founders, including putting talent first, pursuit of excellence, transparency and integrity, and an ownership mentality, and notes they plan to reexamine values this year. He describes reinforcing values through weekly meetings and peer-nominated “W awards,” plus operational structure via EOS, L10 meetings, KPIs, ro...
2026-05-0530 min
Fight-or-Fl1ghtS2E14 | When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted | Dr. Rob Newson, PhDHe spent a career hunting the world's most dangerous threats.Yemen. Iraq. Afghanistan. Sarajevo.Naval Special Warfare. SEAL. Captain, U.S. Navy.Then a physician handed him a diagnosis.Prostate cancer.Everything he knew about threat assessment, mission planning, and the will to survive got redirected. Not toward an enemy combatant. Toward a disease that doesn't negotiate.He's in remission. He didn't stop.Dr. Rob Newson is now Chief Community Officer at SOTERIA Precision Medicine Foundation. Built on one belief. Your cancer is not someone...
2026-03-301h 04
The Generationality of Work PodcastMeasuring Productivity Beyond Hours - Why Time-Based Metrics Persist and How Value Should Be Redefined with Rob LevinWhat if productivity isn’t about hours at all?In this episode of The Generationality of Work, Jon sits down with Rob Levin, Cofounder and Chairman of WorkBetterNow, to challenge one of the most entrenched ideas in professional services: that time equals value.Together, they explore why time-based metrics persist, how cultural fit often matters more than technical skill, and why one misaligned hire can quietly erode team performance. Rob shares practical insights from matching professionals with organizations every day, explaining how leaders should rethink hiring, team composition, and what “productivity” really means in today’s workpl...
2026-03-2323 min
You Pick The MovieWhen Harry Met Sally with Julia KastnerJulia "Goolia" Kastner joins the pod to discuss Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally." Beware of spoilers, they get together in the end! Julia, Jessica and Levi talk love, relationships and Genghis Khan (friend of the pod), and we don't mention the Katz's deli scene once.
2026-02-061h 13
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: Top 3 49ers priorities in free agency + the draftTop 3 49ers priorities in free agency + the draft
The San Francisco 49ers have needs, and Rob Guerrera and Levin Black are here to help them fill them.
- The top 3 positions to target in free agency (1:11)
- The top 3 positions to target in the draft (32:00)
- Listener comments (42:26)
- Levin's Hot Takes (52:39)
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2026-02-041h 17
The Growth SignalYour Product Is Not the Problem... Your Team Is with Rob LevinYour product might be solid. Your strategy might be fine. But if growth is stuck, the real problem is probably your team. This conversation rethinks what actually drives growth and why talent, not tactics, is the real leverage.Alyssa Nolte sits down with Rob Levin, author of The New Talent Playbook, to break down a hard truth most business owners avoid. Growth problems are usually people problems. Hiring the wrong talent, avoiding accountability, or letting culture happen by accident will quietly cap your business. This episode challenges leaders to rethink how they hire, lead, and build teams...
2026-01-2622 min
Entrepreneurs on FireThe New Talent Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Team with Rob LevinRob Levin is a serial entrepreneur helping small businesses win the talent game, co-founding Work Better Now to deliver exceptional Latin American talent and drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage for hundreds of businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Your long-term success is not about your product; it's about your team and how well you lead, manage, and develop them. 2. Cultural fit outweighs skills every time; hire for attitude and alignment with core values, then upskill for capability. 3. Global remote talent unlocks stronger teams, higher margins, and a wider talent pool, it's now...
2026-01-1431 min
Entrepreneurs on FireThe New Talent Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Team with Rob LevinRob Levin is a serial entrepreneur helping small businesses win the talent game, co-founding Work Better Now to deliver exceptional Latin American talent and drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage for hundreds of businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Your long-term success is not about your product; it's about your team and how well you lead, manage, and develop them. 2. Cultural fit outweighs skills every time; hire for attitude and alignment with core values, then upskill for capability. 3. Global remote talent unlocks stronger teams, higher margins, and a wider talent pool, it's now a competitive necessity, not an outlier. Get a copy...
2026-01-1431 min
Business Superfans® AdvantageBuy Back 2 Hours a Day: How Rob Levin Uses Virtual Assistants to Help Small Businesses Scale Faster | Ep. 168Episode 168 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) “Buy Back 2 Hours a Day: How Rob Levin Uses Virtual Assistants to Help Small Businesses Scale Faster” isn’t just a catchy title—it’s the core lesson of this episode. Virtual assistants for small businesses aren’t just a productivity hack—they’re a competitive weapon. In this conversation, Freddy D sits down with Rob Levin, co-founder of Work Better Now, to break down the exact systems and strategies that helped him escape 60-hour weeks, reclaim his life, and build an Inc. 5000 company powered primarily by referrals and Superfan clients.Rob reveals how...
2025-12-0238 min
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur2327 - Elevate Your Business Performance through Nearshoring and AI with WorkBetterNow's Rob LevinUnlocking the Power of Nearshore Talent: Insights from Rob Levin of WorkBetterNowIn this episode, host Josh Elledge talks with Rob Levin, Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow, about how nearshore talent is transforming the way small and mid-sized businesses scale and strengthen their teams. Rob—also the host of the Great Talent Great Business podcast and author of the forthcoming New Talent Playbook—explains why nearshoring offers a competitive advantage and how companies can use it to build high-performing, culture-aligned teams.Why Nearshore Talent Is Transforming the Modern WorkforceRob explains that U.S. c...
2025-11-2318 min
The Schilling ShowThe Schilling Show: Rolene Marks, Jennifer Levin, Barry MorgansteinRolene Marks, Israel correspondent: Middle East Regional Update.Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT; author, The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating the Grief Caused by a Sudden or Unexpected Death; nationally recognized traumatic grief expert: How to Help Grieving Kids.Barry Morgenstein, renowned portrait photographer; new book, Rock & Soul: Portraits by Barry Morgenstein.All this and more on a Throwdown Thursday Edition of The Schilling Show.
2025-11-061h 16
Breakthrough Innovation"Most Companies Suck at Hiring" — Rob Levin Doesn’t Hold BackIn this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we talk with Rob Levin — serial entrepreneur, staffing innovator, and co-founder of Work Better Now, a platform helping U.S. SMBs hire top-tier talent from Latin America.From executive assistants to marketing and sales, Rob shares how Work Better Now is rethinking remote hiring, retention, and culture — with hundreds of SMBs scaling faster as a result.💥 Why “most companies suck at hiring” — and how to fix it📉 The cultural mistake that kills performance and retention🌍 Why Latin American talent is solving the U.S. talent crisis
2025-10-2818 min
Entrepreneurial OOMPHFrom CPA to “Dream Team” Builder: Assistants, Culture by Design & Scaling Smart with Rob LevinWhat happens when a CPA turns publisher, face-plants in print at the wrong time, and then builds one of the fastest-growing talent companies serving small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs)? Rob Levin, co-founder and CEO of Work Better Now, joins Debra Pearlman to unpack his 30-year entrepreneurial journey — and share why every business owner needs a full-time assistant, how to build a culture by design (not default), and the precision process behind matching A-players from Latin America to U.S.-based small and mid-sized businesses. We dig into: the rise, fall, and lessons from New York Enterprise Report; the moment a si...
2025-10-2829 min
DC High Volume: BatmanInterviews with Director Fred Greenhalgh & Batman Group Editor Rob LevinIn the final set of interviews, host Coy Jandreau sits down with Rob Levin, the Group Editor overseeing all things Gotham to explore the role of a group editor, Batman’s ever-evolving legacy, and the collaborative alchemy behind your favorite comics.
Coy also speaks with Fred Greenhalgh, director and co-writer of DC High Volume: Batman, who shares his unique approach to immersive audio storytelling, how the power of sound reimagined Gotham, and the ways his team adapted classic Batman tales for the new medium. Together, they reflect on the inspiration behind the series, the synergy between collaborators, an...
2025-10-2355 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: The 49ers path to victory over the RamsThe 49ers path to victory over the Rams
The San Francisco 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, and if they're going to win they have to do three things. Plus we debut a new feature on the show: Levin's Hot Takes!
- Brock says he wants to play if he's able to play (2:57)
- How the 49ers can beat the Rams (6:49)
- One way you feel better about Mac Jones starting (19:44)
- NEW FEATURE: Levin's Hot Takes (32:14)
- Are we freaking out too much...
2025-10-011h 07
The Wealthy ContractorLessons From an Industry OG | Rob LevinWhat do hundreds—maybe thousands—of today’s home improvement business owners have in common?They have all been influenced by Rob Levin, who has helped shape the home improvement industry as we know it. If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve either worked for one of his companies, learned from someone who did, or competed against them.It all started back in the ‘80s, when Rob quit his CPA job to help grow AMRE (American Remodeling) from a single office surviving on an SBA loan to $300M in revenue across 56 locations. Rob’s story...
2025-09-1559 min
Response DriversHow To Create a Marketing Strategy That Doubles Growth With Rob LevinRob Levin is the Fractional Head of Growth and Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Growth Advisor, a consultancy that delivers data‑driven growth marketing strategies tailored to SaaS and subscription businesses. He brings over 20 years of experience working with brands such as WWE, Priceline, Nickelodeon, GE, and Viacom, where he led efforts that doubled WrestleMania subscribers and boosted conversions by up to 64%. Rob's ROI‑focused approach emphasizes strategic planning, execution, and scalable frameworks that deliver real, measurable results. In this episode… Every company wants explosive growth, but most leaders struggle to move beyond scattered tactics and qu...
2025-09-0956 min
The Munn Avenue Muse PodcastWhy Write a Memoir?Why do people write memoirs?It’s a question we’ve explored with many authors and the answers are never quite the same. For some, it’s about legacy, passing down stories to future generations. For others, it’s about unpacking trauma, making sense of life’s hardest moments. Some write for pure entertainment, others to settle unfinished business with themselves.Recently, we sat down with Rob Tonkin, author of the boldly titled A*****e: A Memoir, and his answer struck a deeper chord. For Rob, writing wasn’t just about telling a story; it was about re...
2025-07-2932 min
The Compassionate Capitalist™ Show with Karen RandsHow to Maximize the Value of Your Business Before You Sell – with Robert LevinIf you've ever thought about selling your business or investing in one that might be sold down the road, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, I sit down with Rob Levin, Managing Partner at CIS Ventures, to talk about what it really takes to prepare your business for a successful and profitable exit.Rob brings a wealth of experience from his time at Ernst & Young, his years as a serial entrepreneur, and now as an M&A advisor helping business owners avoid the common pitfalls that tank deals...
2025-05-0554 min
The Shaun Sharabi Show#06 Rob Levin: Investor, Operator, & EntrepreneurRob Levin is impossible to put in a box. He is the founder of CIS Ventures, which is a strong attempt at bringing all of his skills together into one.
I didn’t put an intro in this video for this because it was 7 min long & likely deserves its own clip.
He’s a father, navy veteran, founded & successfully exited 2 businesses, led roll ups from the investor & operator point of view, and a highly strategic individual.
See more on Rob here: http://www.cisventures.net/leadership
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I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interl...
2025-04-111h 28
Nonprofit Leadership PodcastHow This Nonprofit Has Leveraged Hollywood’s Influence to Drive Social Change
Debbie Levin
In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter talks with Debbie Levin, CEO of the Environmental Media Association (EMA). Debbie shares her incredible journey of leading EMA for over 25 years, rebuilding the organization from the ground up, and strategically using the influence of Hollywood to promote sustainability and environmental awareness. From initiating the Prius phenomenon to revolutionizing behind-the-scenes practices in the entertainment industry, Debbie discusses how EMA’s creative, solution-based approach has inspired change on a cultural and corporate level.
Tune in to hear how Debbie’s innovative strategies, deep industry connections, and...
2025-04-0733 min
The Crossman Conversation: CEO EditionAn Important Decision: When Should You Consider Selling Your Business, with Rob Levin. (S3E06)When should you consider selling your business? John Crossman visits with Rob Levin to discuss the most important decision a small business can make.
2025-03-1526 min
Contractor Evolution203. Can Contractors Work With Offshore Talent? - Rob LevinTo learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP203Learn more about WorkBetterNow here: https://www.workbetternow.com/Are you using Virtual Assistants and other forms of offshore talent yet?Because you probably should be.Many of the roles in your business can’t be done remotely, sure. But could your office manager effectively administrate from Mexico City?Could you delegate all the lower-level stuff to an...
2025-03-1253 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: John Lynch speaks from the Combine!Gold Standard: John Lynch speaks from the Combine!San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch updates the status of multiple issues surrounding his team, including the contract negotiations with Brock Purdy, the health of CMC and Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel's future, and more! Rob Guerrera, Levin Black, and Jason Aponte discuss what Lynch said and what it means from every possible angle.CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY:Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: underdogfantasy.com or...
2025-02-2659 min
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda276: Find Latin Talent with Rob Levin
https://youtu.be/Q6-OaKXD2hU
Rob Levin, Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow, is driven by a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses find top Latin American talent and scale efficiently.
We learn about Rob’s journey from his early passion for entrepreneurship to launching WorkBetterNow, a company that connects SMBs with skilled professionals from Latin America. He explains the hiring process his company has developed—from sourcing top-tier talent to precision matching and seamless onboarding—allowing business owners to delegate more effectively and focus on growth. He also shares insights on the challenges of hiring in tod...
2025-02-2121 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: What the 49ers look for when drafting each positionWhat the 49ers look for when drafting each positionMatt Barrows has a great article in The Athletic that runs through what the San Francisco 49ers want at every position in the draft. Rob Guerrera and Levin Black preview each one and discuss where they agree and disagree, and where the 49ers' position might need to evolve.CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY:Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: underdogfantasy.com or download the app.
2025-02-191h 06
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: Do you still trust Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch?Do you still trust Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch?San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York said there's no one he trusts more to rebuild the 49ers than Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. On today's episode, we ask a very simple question: Is that faith well-placed? Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black take a hard look at where this team has been, where it is, and where it's likely to go in the future.Get delicious meals sent right to your door with Factor: Head to FactorMeals.com/GoldStandard50Off...
2025-02-121h 06
The Startup Different PodcastScaling Smart: Rob Levin’s Guide to Business Growth, Funding, and ResilienceRobert Levin is a seasoned investor and operator with a robust background in strategy, growth and mergers and acquisitions. This week we talk to him about what it means to scale a startup worth tens of millions and how to manage the WFIO moments.It's VC, funding, and pivots on Startup Different!
2025-02-1138 min
Business Growth TalksHow Outsourcing Can Transform Your Business: Insights from Rob LevinIn this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward discusses with Rob Levin the significant impact of strategic talent sourcing and the transformative potential of having an assistant for business growth. Rob, who co-founded Work Better Now, shares his journey from being a CPA to becoming an entrepreneur, revealing the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way. The episode delves into the evolving nature of business culture, the critical need for growth, and how companies can thrive by leveraging offshore talent from Latin America. Rob also elaborates on his business philosophy—prioritizing people over pr...
2025-01-0651 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: Can the 49ers avoid embarrassment vs. the Lions?Can the 49ers avoid embarrassment vs. the Lions?Will the San Francisco 49ers be embarrassed on their own field against the Detroit Lions. Something their head coach said made Rob and Levin think they're out for blood. Hear it for yourself in today's show. Plus, what is there to look forward to the rest of this year and into the offseason? More than you think!CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY:Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free...
2024-12-261h 04
Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-SuiteLearn From Your Customers with Robert LevinSend us Fan MailIn this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams interviews Rob Levin, a long-time friend and business colleague, about the pivotal moments in his entrepreneurial journey that stemmed from deliberately taking time to pause and reflect.Rob shares two main “press pause” stories:New York Enterprise Report: Rob launched this media venture in 2003, featuring a magazine and business events for small business owners. Although it gained reputable national advertisers and high-profile features (including two stars from Shark Tank), it n...
2024-12-1717 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkInstant Reaction: 49ers offense craps the bed in loss to SeahawksInstant Reaction: 49ers offense craps the bed in loss to SeahawksThe San Francisco 49ers offense was terrible in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Christian McCaffrey isn't full speed yet, Nick Bosa is hurt, and Deebo Samuel is a ghost out there on the field. Most fans are out for blood on Kyle Shanahan but Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black aren't there yet. Brock Purdy also threw another hideous interception that set the Seahawks up for at least three points.CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY:Sign up...
2024-11-181h 27
Old Grey Mayors58 - A journalist's view of local politics with Luisa D'AmatoWe have something a little different on this episode of the Old Grey Mayors podcast. Luisa D'Amato a longtime journalist at the Waterloo Region Record, joins Rob to talk about her career and insights into journalism.
D'Amato discusses her early influences, including Bernard Levin and her education at Columbia Journalism School, recounting her experiences covering social services, investigative journalism, and local politics, including her work on a significant story about a suspected murderer while she was about to give birth.
D'Amato and Rob also dive into the challenges of modern journalism, including the decline in...
2024-11-0748 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: Is Brock playing for his contract in the final 9 games of the season?Is Brock playing for his contract in the final 9 games of the season?San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy will be able to get a new contract after the season - but does that new contract depend entirely on what he does in the last 9 games of the regular season? Plus, are there enough vocal leaders on this team that can hold players accountable for poor habits during the week? Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black dive into that and more!CHECK OUT UNCOMMON GOODS: To get 15% off your next gift, go...
2024-10-3151 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: Reasons to hope that the 49ers can turn it aroundGold Standard: Reasons to hope that the 49ers can turn it aroundThe San Francisco 49ers need to turn this around against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Fortunately, Rob "Stats" Guerrera thinks there are multiple reasons for optimism against the Cowboys this year. Kyle Shanahan does his best when adjusting to data, and we've now reached the point in the year when he has enough data to make his calculations. Levin Black isn't so sure.CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY:Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo...
2024-10-2457 min
Talent Empowerment with Tom FinnCreate a Work Culture by Design | Rob Levin, CEO & Co-Founder, WorkBetterNowRob Levin, CEO & Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow, shares his insights on putting talent first, building a positive workplace culture and being successful at it, and understanding that it all starts with your organization's core values. He also discusses how meditation makes him a better leader and how he found the right group of people to be around and be inspired by. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 📌TALKING POINTS1:50 - Find...
2024-10-2339 min
Talent Empowerment with Tom FinnPreview: Rob LevinThis Thursday, Rob Levin, CEO & Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow, shares his insights on putting talent first and being successful at it, understanding that it all starts with your organization's core values. He also discusses how meditation makes him a better leader and how he found the right group of people to be around and be inspired by. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation Learn more about your ad...
2024-10-1606 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkGold Standard: Full Seahawks 49ers gameday preview!Gold Standard: Full Seahawks 49ers gameday preview!The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks play tonight on Thursday Night Football. Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black break down the game from every angle. Brock Purdy has to limit turnovers and the offense in the red zone needs to execute better. Defensively, stopping Kenneth Walker will go a long way towards another victory.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get on your way to being your best self.
2024-10-101h 03
The Takeover with Tim and CindyCreate a People-First Culture: Robert Levin’s Journey to Empowering Teams!What does it take to build a thriving people-first culture?Rob Levin, co-CEO of Work Better Now, shares his journey of empowering teams and growing his company by 3000% by putting talent first. In this episode, Rob breaks down how focusing on team culture, delivering "wow" experiences, and leveraging global talent have been the key to his company’s success.If you're looking to build a business that prioritizes people and creates lasting impact, this episode is for you:[01:57] Company Growth and Referral-Driven Success[07:26] What Strategies Are You Using to Grow Beyond Re...
2024-10-0331 min
5Q's With GentOfTechRobert Levin - Strategies for Scaling Your Business Through Key HiresIn this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg (https://x.com/gentoftech) interviews Rob Levin (https://x.com/levin411), who shares insights on entrepreneurship, business growth, and the importance of delegation.Rob is the co-founder and co-owner of Work Better Now, a company providing remote talent from Latin America to US-based small and mid-sized businesses. Rob is a Serial entrepreneur focused on small and mid-sized business market.[00:00] Introduction and Work Better Now's business model[02:30] Rob's perspective on being a modern industrialist[04:45] Latest learning: The "Who Not How" principle[08:15] Hiring...
2024-09-1218 min
Real Business ConnectionsWhy Every Business Owner Should Have An Assistant w/ Rob Levin (FMF #60)Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #60 Rob Levin.As your business grows, the pace of change increases, making it increasingly difficult to keep up with the demands. Hiring an assistant not only sets you on the path to a better life but also allows you to focus on your unique abilities, which drive significant value for your company.Today, Ben Albert interviews Rob Levin, a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience helping SMBs improve their operations. Rob is currently the Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow (WBN), a company that provides...
2024-09-0617 min
Fifteen Minute FridaysFMF #60: Why Every Business Owner Should Have An Assistant w/ Rob LevinFifteen Minute Fridays episode #60 Rob Levin.As your business grows, the pace of change increases, making it increasingly difficult to keep up with the demands. Hiring an assistant not only sets you on the path to a better life but also allows you to focus on your unique abilities, which drive significant value for your company.Today, Ben Albert interviews Rob Levin, a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience helping SMBs improve their operations. Rob is currently the Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow (WBN), a company that provides...
2024-09-0618 min
Million Dollar Flip Flops77 | Reclaim Your Time and Scale Your Business with Remote Talent | Rob Levin of Work Better NowIn this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric welcomes Rob Levin, co-founder and chairman of Work Better Now. Work Better Now specializes in providing top-tier remote talent from Latin America to small and mid-sized U.S.-based businesses. Rob shares his journey of building a successful business that not only helps companies grow but also empowers talent across the globe. Rob discusses the importance of reclaiming time for business owners, the evolving landscape of remote work, and the critical role offshore and nearshore talent will play in the future of bus...
2024-09-0321 min
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkINSTANT REACTION: Brandon Aiyuk agrees to a 4 year extension with 49ers!INSTANT REACTION: Brandon Aiyuk agrees to a 4 year extension with 49ers!The San Francisco 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk have finally agreed to a new contract that will keep him with the team for another five seasons! Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black break down everything that we know about the saga in real time. What changed with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan? Why is Aiyuk's agent refuting what Adam Schefter is saying about the situation?This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com...
2024-08-301h 17
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast NetworkInstant Reaction: 49ers starters look good in preseason finale + potential D-line injuries49ers starters look good in preseason finaleThe San Francisco 49ers starters looked good in their final tuneup of the preseason. Leonard Floyd and Yetor Gross-Matos went down with injuries and we'll wait to see their official diagnosis. Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black broke down the good, bad, and ugly from the game.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get on your way to being your best self.JOIN OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO GET...
2024-08-241h 03
Talent Empowerment with Tom FinnCreate a Work Culture by Design | Rob Levin, CEO & Co-Founder, WorkBetterNowRob Levin, CEO & Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow, shares his insights on putting talent first, building a positive workplace culture and being successful at it, and understanding that it all starts with your organization's core values. He also discusses how meditation makes him a better leader and how he found the right group of people to be around and be inspired by. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Po...
2024-02-2935 minTalent Empowerment with Tom FinnPreview: Rob LevinThis Thursday, Rob Levin, CEO & Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow, shares his insights on putting talent first and being successful at it, understanding that it all starts with your organization's core values. He also discusses how meditation makes him a better leader and how he found the right group of people to be around and be inspired by. This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.co...
2024-02-2702 min
The Shift Spotlight!Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of Remote Talent and Work-Life Balance with WorkBetterNow's Rob LevinIn this podcast episode, your host, Winter Baserva, interviews the Chairman and Investor of WorkBetterNow, Rob Levin. Rob's journey from promoting concerts for legendary artists to revolutionizing the way small and mid-sized businesses hire talent is nothing short of inspiring. In this blog post, I'll share the insights and stories from our conversation, offering a glimpse into the mind of a true entrepreneurial spirit.Before diving into the world of business, Rob cut his teeth in the music industry, promoting concerts for icons like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bob Dylan. His knack for recognizing talent...
2024-02-1425 min
Silver Fin Capital’s Finsights PodcastFinsights Podcast - Special Guest Rob Levin of WorkBetterNowRich Pisnoy welcomes business guru, Rob Levin, to this episode of the Silver Fin Capital's Finsights Podcast. Rob is nationally recognized for his leadership within the small to midsize business sector and currently serves as Chairman of WorkBetterNow. Join us as we delve into WBN, and get some insights on how to grow and operate a successful business.
2024-01-2234 min
Coffee and Open SourceRob ConeryMy name is Rob Conery and I help developers of all sorts learn what’s new with technology. I work at Microsoft as a Developer Advocate and I am fortunate to get invited to speak at global conferences from time to time. I have been working in the technology field full time since 1998 as a DBA and then a web developer. My original focus was the Microsoft ASP.NET stack, building tools like Subsonic and the first Micro-ORM: Massive. In addition I co-founded Tekpub.com (acquired by Pluralsight) with James Avery and co-host This Developer’s Life with my frie...
2023-11-281h 04
Scaling With PeopleUpskilling Your Talent with Rob LevinSend us Fan MailFacing the talent crisis in the small and mid-sized business market, and interested in the deployment of AI to boost your business growth? You're in the right place. Join us in an engaging conversation with our distinguished guest, Rob Levin, co-founder and chairman of Work Better Now, as we navigate the complexities of the current job market, with an emphasis on how businesses can retain their top-tier talent amidst this crisis. Rob also shares valuable insights on the importance of upskilling new talent and leveraging international markets to ensure a constant stream of...
2023-10-1121 min
Go Fund This!Inns & Outcasts Kickstarter | Interview with Jon LevinRob interviews Jon Levin about the Kickstarter for the boardgame, "Inns & Outcasts" Support this Kickstarter at this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1firstgames/inns-and-outcasts?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=inns%20and%20outcasts About Inns & Outcasts! Inns & Outcasts is an exciting new game from 1First Games and Game Changing Designs. We've collaborated with these new designers to create an amazing experience that will bring hours of joy to any game night. The game has evolved rapidly since our two companies have started working together and has been polished t...
2023-07-0618 min
The Small Business Edge Podcast with Brian MoranVirtual Assistants Go MainstreamIn This Episode: Rob Levin is the Chairman and Investor in Work Better Now, a company that provides remote workforce and virtual assistant services to help business owners run their operations more efficiently. Today, his business is white hot!
2023-05-0342 min
The Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Brad Graham joins for some 49ers positivity!Brad Graham of The SF Niners joins Stats and Levin to talk about the quarterback situation, and where the younger players on this team can improve.
Brad has not forgiven us for his spot in the Media Madness bracket challenge (:53)
How would you feel if you were Trey Lance? (4:27)
What hope is there for Sam Darnold to be better? (8:45)
How does Trey Lance earn the starting job back? (13:37)
Does Kyle Shanahan have issues from what happened in Washington? (19:34)
How can Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford improve? (22:49)
Is Colton McKivitz good enough to be the every down starter at...
2023-03-3047 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Another new D-lineman + Media Madness bracket resultsRob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black take a big picture look at the latest defensive signing and run through all the matchups in the 49ers Media Madness bracket!
**Important Announcement about the feed** (:54)
Austin Bryant signs one year deal - are the 49ers shopping out of the bargain bin too much? (2:29)
The Niners' Plan B if they don't sign another big name edge rusher (6:54)
Shanahan will speak Sunday - the ONE question to ask him about the quarterbacks (9:51)
Are the 49ers building a position-less defense? (15:16)
Round 3 results of the Media Madness bracket and what they...
2023-03-2346 min
The Gold Standard: We MovedUnder Review: 49ers Media Madness Results | NFC Free Agency RoundupThe second round of voting in the 49ers Media Madness results has concluded! Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black reveal the results and discuss the free agency scorecard for the 49ers biggest competitors in the NFC.
49ers Media Matchup Results
Rohan vs. Maiocco (2:00)
Graham vs. Chapman (3:18)
Grant vs. Lombardi (5:14)
Krueger vs. Jennifer Lee Chan (7:48)
Stats vs. Mimosa Michelle (8:56)
Jason Aponte vs. Steph Sanchez (10:16)
Vish vs. Mike Silver (12:39)
Round 3 matchups on the left side of the bracket (13:47)
Kawakami vs. Jessie Naylor (15:40)
Nick Wagoner vs. Cam Inman (17:36)
Peacock vs. Crocker (18:35)
Al Sacco vs. Brian Renick (20:00)
...
2023-03-2054 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedKay Adams joins the show to solve the 49ers QB issues!Kay Adams sits down with Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk to talk 49ers QBs, Javon Hargrave, Aaron Rodgers, and more!
Kay likes Michelle's Homage sweatshirt (:33)
Kay's fix for the 49ers' QB situation (1:30)
What Kay has heard about thet 49ers locker room and Brock Purdy (4:44)
What players LOVE Kyle Shanahan (8:20)
Kay questions Michelle's mental health (10:00)
The NFC West is the 49ers' for the taking (16:10)
What George Kittle told Kay about constantly adjusting to a different QB (17:34)
What's the hold up with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets? (28:29)
How Kay ended up going to the Oscars (33:35)
How Stats and Kay...
2023-03-1748 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Free agency report card + 49ers media bracket!We zoom out and take a look at the 49ers overall gains and losses so far in free agency. How did they grade out so far? Plus, we announce our 49ers Media Madness bracket!
Isaiah Oliver is likely the new nickel corner - was that a good investment? (2:19)
We'll miss Rita Oak drawing Jimmy G. (6:17)
Can the Niners get anything more out of Clelin Ferrell? (7:50)
Why Levin isn't upset with all the players that have left the team (9:54)
Did Lynch and Shanahan make good choices with who they kept? (15:57)
Stats and Levin disagree on Sam Darnold's role with...
2023-03-1647 min
The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 25 - Emmy-winning Voice Actor Rob PaulsenEmmy-winning voice actor, Rob Paulsen (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain) talks about his illustrious career.
2023-03-1418 minThe Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & AriEp. 25 - Emmy-winning Voice Actor Rob PaulsenEmmy-winning voice actor, Rob Paulsen (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain) talks about his illustrious career.
2023-03-1418 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Deals for Lamar + Building the 2023 rosterESPN proposed a 49ers deal for Lamar Jackson - would Stats and Levin actually do it? Plus, each host builds the roster for 2023 using the Matt Barrows and David Lombardi spreadsheet.
Should the 49ers be in on Lamar Jackson? (1:30)
Something is fishy about Lamar's market right now (7:25)
ESPN's proposed deal to get Lamar (12:46)
The NFC hasn't been this weak in a while - be greedy! (16:49)
Building the roster for 2023 (19:04)
Quarterbacks (23:10)
Running Backs (23:51)
Wide Receivers (24:23)
Tight Ends (24:37)
Offensive Linemen (28:06)
Defensive Line (29:00)
Cornerbacks (34:16)
Linebackers (36:36)
Safety (38:13)
Kickers (41:18)
Final Brock Purdy surgery prediction (49:36)
TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR...
2023-03-0954 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: The truth about Trey Lance's S2 test scoreTrey Lance scored almost as well on the S2 cognitive test as Brock Purdy did, so why wasn't that reported? Plus, the NFLPA had players grade their teams, and the 49ers did well - except for one key area.
Something stinks about the reporting of Trey Lance's S2 cognitive test score (1:09)
The truth behind how Lance actually scored (3:31)
Matt Barrows should issue a correction (8:40)
The divide between 49ers beat writers and "content creators" (12:07)
The one part of the 49ers facilities that players don't like (15:05)
How other parts of the team graded out (19:39)
Levin worked for the Lamar Hunt...
2023-03-0238 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterFilm Magic Unleashed: Brian Levin's Artistry, Creativity, and Kids' CommunityBrian Levin is an independent filmmaker, writer, producer, and director of film, television, and digital content. He has worked with major companies such as Nickelodeon, Disney, Lionsgate, and Comedy Central. Brian is also the founder of Groovy Monsters, a kids' network that aims to provide high-quality content for children.Brian recently launched Groovy Monsters, a kids' network that aims to provide high-quality content for children. Brian discusses his journey in the film industry, the inspiration behind Groovy Monsters, and the challenges of working with major corporations. He also shares insights on the local film industry and the...
2023-03-0133 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Is QB1 Trey's job to lose + Offseason predictionsRob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to Brock Purdy's surgery getting delayed, why the QB situation is dicier than ever, and Tim Kawakami's offseason prediction column.
Brock Purdy's surgery gets delayed - now what? (3:39)
Why Purdy needs to have surgery by March 13 (6:33)
What will Lynch and Shanahan say at the Combine next week? (8:11)
Trey Lance now has more runway to become QB1 (16:59)
Will Brock be tempted to come back too soon? (19:23)
What's the tiebreaker at QB? (21:28)
Kawakami predictions + one Lance nugget that should have been reported was earlier (26:12)
Is Jacoby Brissett and option for the Niners? (29:54)
The 49...
2023-02-2358 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Patriots want Deebo? + Brock surgery predictionsRob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black discuss a Deebo Samuel trade rumor, reveal a big misconception about the 49ers' pass rush, and speculate on what kind of surgery Brock Purdy will end up getting on February 22nd.
The Deebo Samuel trade "rumor" (2:18)
Levin reveals he used to work in a strip club?! (3:27)
Why Deebo isn't getting moved this offseason (7:01)
Other names that could get traded (10:41)
Where would you invest free agent money: OL or DL? (16:05)
Options for a free agent pass rusher this year (17:12)
The misconception about the pass rush (19:42)
Who will the 49ers restructure this offseason? (22:39)
Will...
2023-02-1650 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Patrick Willis joins the show + Purdy surgery date setRob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to what the 49ers are saying on radio row, and future HoFer Patrick Willis joins the show!
Trey Lance appears ready to make a real push to be QB1 (3:39)
Why hasn't Brock set a surgery date yet? (10:26)
The 49ers should be all-in on Trey Lance this offseason (14:01)
49ers players still think they would have beaten the Eagles (17:32)
The Jimmy G. "unconfirmed rumor" was basically proven true (22:17)
Don't always discount Twitter rumors (28:32)
Patrick Willis joins the show (32:11)
Does it matter if the locker room supports Brock over Trey? (33:31)
How much does changing...
2023-02-091h 02The Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as a starter level quarterback?Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers.
Thanks to everyone for all the support (1:00)
The Jimmy Garoppolo era is over (3:36)
Are the 49ers really not going to pursue a veteran starter at QB? (7:49)
Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as a starting level QB? (10:32)
Levin finally admits he was wrong about something (16:13)
The 49ers are being unfair to Lance - again (19:09)
One good piece of news regarding Brock Purdy (23:58)
The 49ers offseason strategy is "hope" (25:28)
What Kyle wants in the next defensive coordinator (26:16)
Shanahan's...
2023-02-0245 minThe Gold Standard: We MovedInstant Reaction: Brock Purdy goes down, so do 49ers in NFC title gameRob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react after the 49ers' 31-7 loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.
Housekeeping: Don't unsubscribe to the Niners Nation podcast feed just yet (:44)
Our chance to go to the Super Bowl was stolen from us (1:08)
The 49ers lost their composure big time (3:39)
Quarterback injury issues struck yet again (5:01)
The refs were terrible in this game (7:20)
The Eagles don't have to apologize for the win (10:08)
It's crazy to blame Kyle Shanahan for this loss (11:07)
Should the 49ers have been conservative to end the 2nd quarter? (16:15)
The defense did not have a...
2023-01-301h 08
The Gold Standard: We MovedGold Standard: Are the 49ers about to go to the Super Bowl?Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers.
- Did the team handle the Omenihu situation properly? (2:32)
- Can Levin make Rob less nervous about Sunday? (7:51)
- Both teams have injury concerns coming into the game (9:12)
- Who has the advantage from a head coaching perspective? (12:02)
- Why the coin toss may be more important than we think (17:52)
- One area where Kyle Shanahan is excellent at managing the game (21:08)
- Which...
2023-01-2645 min
Leaving HillsongTrials + Tribulations II The Hillsong Starter Pack Part 2Grace and Tanya shooting more breeze with: - that prayer for B and B by Rob Ferguson- facing the impact of the Hillsong volcano- trauma at HS and the response.. Come chat!Producer: Kimberly Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1027 min
The Jazz PodcastCollin Levin & Nick TuttleWriters Collin and Nick join the show to chat about their new jazz film, In A Silent Way. These two friends wanted to make a film about a misguided man trying to become a jazz legend, and the results are hilarious. Rob Cope finds out more. The film can be found here on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B1DKBNLG/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rAnd on Apple TV:https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/in-a-silent-way/umc.cmc.1k8uya2603ckgxyu68bxljns4Support the s...
2022-08-2431 min
The Function Call36 - Chatting about AgnosticUI with Rob LevinIn this episode Grant and Austin are visited by special guest and creator of AgnosticUI, Rob Levin. Rob shares the story behind AgnosticUI, how it got started, why the world needs it, and some interesting bits into how it all works. We also discuss some more general topics around design systems, CSS, open source, accessibility and more. He is a great guy with a very interesting project, and we think you should check it out.
Links:
AgnosticUI - https://www.agnosticui.com/
Blog - https://developtodesign.com/
A11y Dialog - https://a11y-dialog.ne
Rob’s...
2022-04-051h 08
PodRocketAgnosticUI with Rob LevinAgnosticUI is a set of UI primitives that work in React, Vue 3, Angular, and Svelte. AgnosticUI creator, Rob Levin, joins us today to talk about design technology, component libraries, and more.
Links
https://twitter.com/roblevintennis
https://www.agnosticui.com
https://developtodesign.com/agnosticui-examples
https://github.com/AgnosticUI/agnosticui/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
https://github.com/AgnosticUI/agnosticui
https://mobile.twitter.com/heyaustingil
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2022-04-0130 min
Outa-SpaceOrganising with a 30 person megaphoneWe spoke to Annie Levin, a Political-cultural journalist and a coordinator for the Sing in Solidarity choir from New York who performed for the Solidarity Park online festival 2021. We spoke about the evolution of song, the growth of DSA and the power of singing in building the movement. Links to some of Annie articles Annie Levin (annierlevin.com) Sing in Solidarity Youtube - Sing in Solidarity - YouTube Facebook (3) Sing in Solidarity | Facebook
2021-12-2832 min
History Ago GoGrand Delusions: The Cosmic Career of John De Lorean (Hillel Levin)WHEN IN OCTOBER 1982 THE FLAMBOYANT AUTO EXECUTIVE JOHN DELOREAN was arrested for possession of over sixteen million dollars’ worth of cocaine, the world was aghast and fascinated.FEW STARS HAD SHONE MORE BRIGHTLY THAN HIS: he was an “A” student who didn’t need to crack a book, a brilliant engineer renowned for saving Pontiac, a visionary entrepreneur who shot to the top of GM and then left it behind, a reputed Hollywood swinger, and a charismatic millionaire who seemed to care about the little people who worked for him. But there was a darker side to the DeLo...
2021-09-031h 08
New York Business Leaders podcastRob Levin From Work Better Now & The Oasis Strategy GroupRob Levin joins the show to speak about the two firms he's involved in - The Oasis Strategy Group, and Work Better Now. Great conversation with a great entrepreneur! If you'd like to get hold of Rob, connect with him on LinkedIn and mention in your connection request that you heard about him on this podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertslevin/ If you have an interesting story to tell, and would like to be featured on this podcast, please contact me! My email is: gbcoyle@thecoylegroup.com. Thanks!
2021-07-2829 min
Rural MattersCapacity Building and the Rural Partnership Program with Cheryal Hills and Rob Riley (Part III, Brookings)In Part III of this three-part series on Reimagining Rural Policy, produced in collaboration with and underwritten by the Brookings Institution, Michelle talks with Cheryal Hills, Executive Director of Region Five Development Commission, who has developed dozens of relationships that have secured investments to address critical issues in the rural communities of Central Minnesota and Rob Riley, president of the Northern Forest Center, who has guided the Center to become the respected regional innovation and investment partner it is today. Capacity building involve planning, learning, and adjustment and is a mix of practical application and theory, according to Hills. S...
2021-06-0350 min
What the Riff Next Gen1985 - May: Dire Straits “Brothers In Arms”Although they had been steadily growing in popularity since their debut in the mid-70's, Dire Straits would become a household name with their fifth studio album, Brothers In Arms. Between the catchy hooks accessible on both rock and adult contemporary radio, and the video-driven appeal of the group on MTV, DIre Strats became an arena group in 1985.
This album found Dire Straits composed of John Illsley on bass, Terry Williams on drums, Alan Clark on piano and organ, Guy Fletcher on synthesizer, and of course the primary driver, songwriter, and co-producer for the album was Mark K...
2021-05-1046 min
JobSpeakersJobSpeaker Cindy Levin - A Full-Circle Journey, from Auto Engineering to Advocacy to AuthorshipHer dream was to be a Walt Disney Imagineer - a super cool job by anyone's standards - but our guest Cindy Levin's path took her in a slightly different but equally cool direction: working as an automobile engineer at GM's proving grounds. While she worked to eliminate vibrations in vehicles, she was allowed on company time to tutor kids in math for one hour per week. Reflecting back, Cindy recalls, "that was my favorite part of the week." Fast forward to becoming a new mom during a long, dark Chicago winter, when Cindy tapped into her dormant give-back-to-the-community...
2021-04-0840 min
The 42 Podcast007 Lets Kill HitlerIntro/outro Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.au/library Rob Book Recomendations Etchics By Dietrich Boenhoeffer Letter and Paper from Prison By Dietrich Boenhoeffer The Boys From Brazil By Ira Levin
2020-12-2832 min
JUST14 Ways to Show Up in 2021Each guest from Season Two shares the practical ways you can show up, lean in, and be a change-maker in your community this New Year.0:00 Episode starts 1:30 Jes talks about reflecting on 2020 and putting up their Christmas tree4:22 Rob introduces this bonus episode as a way for listeners to show up in 2021 as they are making resolutions6:17 Rob talks about the importance of being others’-focused and leaning into community and justice7:05 Interlude7:14 David Spickard’s show-up moment7:56 Tammy Rodman, Keith Daniel, and Reynolds Chapman’s show...
2020-12-2833 minJUSTWhat Trees Tell Us About RacismTune in to hear Katie Rose Levin, Executive Director of TreesDurham, talk about how trees are the perfect technology to making us happy, healthy, and wealthy and to bringing economic justice to the world.0:00 Episode starts 0:43 Personal check-ins start1:20 Jes talks about being grateful to be alive during this time to see humanity and the waking up4:01 Jes talks about going to the mountains with her son and mom as an annual retreat5:37 Rob talks about loving buying his kids holiday presents because this is the age he remembers w...
2020-12-2154 min
In Good HandsREPOST: The better bottle - Boxed Water (Feb 2020)Rob Koenen, Boxed Water’s Chief Marketing Officer, joins us on this week’s episode to discuss: - Winning the attention of consumers in 2020- Why Patagonia is thriving while North Face struggles- Boxed Water vs plastic bottles- #BetterPlanet and behind the scenes of a viral campaign- Prioritizing physical vs online distribution channels Learn more at: boxedwaterisbetter.com Follow @ingoodhands on twitter and let us know who you want to see on the show! Originally recorded in February 2020.
2020-08-0427 minIn Good HandsEP27: The better bottle - Boxed WaterRob Koenen, Boxed Water’s Chief Marketing Officer, joins Peter on this week’s episode to discuss:- Winning the attention of consumers in 2020- Why Patagonia is thriving while North Face struggles- Boxed Water vs plastic bottles- #BetterPlanet and behind the scenes of a viral campaign- Prioritizing physical vs online distribution channels Learn more at: boxedwaterisbetter.com Follow @ingoodhands on twitter and let us know who you want to see on the show!
2020-02-1827 min
Levin College of Public Affairs and Education PodcastLevin Podcast 2 - Rob ZiolIn this episode of The Levin Podcast Series, we interview Rob Ziol, Director, Center for Public & Nonprofit Management. He explains how his center is helping link our students to the community, and helping shape the future leaders of Cleveland.
2019-08-1335 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1986 - May - Peter Gabriel - So“So” by Peter Gabriel
Bruce is excited about this blockbuster hit album. After four solo albums without a name, the record company finally persuaded Peter Gabriel to name this fifth album. So is a synthesizer-heavy album influenced by world music. It shows Gabriel's experimental side, but it was a more approachable album than his other releases, and it was a huge hit in the mid-'80s both on radio and MTV. Gabriel went from a cult star to a mainstream star in the rock genre very quickly with this five-fold platinum album. There's really not a bad track on this...
2018-12-3146 minWhat the Riff Next Gen1986 - May - Peter Gabriel - So“So” by Peter Gabriel
Bruce is excited about this blockbuster hit album. After four solo albums without a name, the record company finally persuaded Peter Gabriel to name this fifth album. So is a synthesizer-heavy album influenced by world music. It shows Gabriel's experimental side, but it was a more approachable album than his other releases, and it was a huge hit in the mid-'80s both on radio and MTV. Gabriel went from a cult star to a mainstream star in the rock genre very quickly with this five-fold platinum album. There's really not a bad track on this...
2018-12-3146 min
Raise Your Inner Game Today with David LevinCommunication and Leadership (for the Highly Sensitive Person)If you’ve ever had to communicate with someone (?!), especially if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) this post is for you!
It’s a fascinating and wide-ranging interview with Rob Ashton, founder and CEO of Emphasis / Writing-Skills.com.
Rob and I have been friends for several years now, and he’s the one who turned me on to the idea of HSPs a couple months ago.
I invited him on to go deeper into that subject, and we do, but we also spent a lot of time on communication, which was great because that’s his superpower—and it’s a favor...
2018-10-181h 42Raise Your Inner Game Today with David LevinCommunication and Leadership (for the Highly Sensitive Person)If you’ve ever had to communicate with someone (?!), especially if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) this post is for you!
It’s a fascinating and wide-ranging interview with Rob Ashton, founder and CEO of Emphasis / Writing-Skills.com.
Rob and I have been friends for several years now, and he’s the one who turned me on to the idea of HSPs a couple months ago.
I invited him on to go deeper into that subject, and we do, but we also spent a lot of time on communication, which was great be...
2018-10-181h 42
The Champions of Purposeful Change PodcastCulture Counts – Rob Levin, COO of PrintflyRob Levin, COO of Printfly shares his perspectives on the role of brand and culture after joining a business that experienced explosive organic growth. His insight speaks to the importance of these elements in sustaining and supercharging the next stage of the business. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a rating!
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Rob Levin: Every company has a culture, like it or not it develops. You either get to write that story or it’s going to write itself.
Bill Gullan: Greetings one and all, this Real-World Brand...
2017-11-0942 min
Real-World BrandingCulture Counts - Rob Levin, COO of PrintflyRob Levin, COO of Printfly shares his perspectives on the role of brand and culture after joining a business that experienced explosive organic growth. His insight speaks to the importance of these elements in sustaining and supercharging the next stage of the business. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a rating!
2017-11-0942 min