Shows
Downtown Soulville with Mr. Fine Wine | WFMU"I had a big bowl of spaghetti" from Aug 29, 2025
The O'Jays - "Friday Night" - Stand In For Love
Rhoda Scott - "I-Yi-Yi-Yi" - I-Yi-Yi-Yi [0:02:20]
Francois & The Anglos - "Mimi" - Mimi [0:04:52]
Larry & The Mighty Storms - "Eldorado Suzie" - Eldorado Suzie / Togetherness [0:07:33]
Music behind DJ:
Eddie Bartel And His Crowd - "Steady Eddie" - Cha-Lypso Bounce [0:10:54]
Hal Driggers & The 6 Key Bros. - "Black Pepper" - Brown Baggin (Barefoot) / Black Pepper [0:12:14]
Vito And The Salutations - "Extraordinary Girl" - Eenie Meenie / Extraordinary Girl [0:13:55]
Garnet Mimms - "Looking For You" - Looking For You / More Than A Miracle [0:15:53]
Don Covay...
2025-08-3000 min
Downtown SoulvilleEpisode from Aug 29, 2025The O'Jays - "Friday Night" - Stand In For LoveRhoda Scott - "I-Yi-Yi-Yi" - I-Yi-Yi-Yi [0:02:20]Francois & The Anglos - "Mimi" - Mimi [0:04:52]Larry & The Mighty Storms - "Eldorado Suzie" - Eldorado Suzie / Togetherness [0:07:33]Music behind DJ:Eddie Bartel And His Crowd - "Steady Eddie" - Cha-Lypso Bounce [0:10:54]Hal Driggers & The 6 Key Bros. - "Black Pepper" - Brown Baggin (Barefoot) / Black Pepper [0:12:14]Vito And The Salutations - "Extraordinary Girl" - Eenie Meenie / Extraordinary Girl [0:13:55]Garnet Mimms - "Looking For You" - Looking For You / More Than A Miracle [0:15:53]Don Covay...
2025-08-301h 08
All Dots ConnectedHow Brands Scale with Data‑Driven, Finance‑First Marketing — with Mark FriedmanZan Bennett sits down this week with digital marketing veteran Mark Friedman, who has shaped strategies for iconic brands such as Brooks Brothers and Steve Madden.In this conversation, Mark shares invaluable insights drawn from decades of navigating digital transformation, unpacking how brands should truly measure marketing effectiveness beyond generic benchmarks like ROAS and CAC. He emphasizes why first-time buyers shouldn’t be mistaken for loyal customers, the real strategic purpose of loyalty programs, and how capturing first-party data can unlock powerful consumer insights.Zan and Mark also dive in...
2025-05-1446 minAll Dots ConnectedThe Growth Operating System: How $200M Brands Scale Using Strategic KPIs, with David ManelaHow do the world’s most successful omni-channel retail and D2C brands scale from startup to $200M and beyond? In this episode of All Dots Connected, Zan Bennett and David Manela explore the concept of a Growth Operating System—a structured approach that defines key performance indicators (KPIs), aligns cross-functional teams, and accelerates business growth.David breaks down his proven framework that top companies use to set the right strategic KPIs, balance short-term results with long-term goals, and leverage data to make smarter decisions. You’ll learn:What exactly is a G...
2025-04-0232 min
OMAKASEOMAKASE 466, GOLD CODEOMAKASE, episode 466
Airdate: 12-01-2024
DJ: GOLD CODE
Recorded all the way live, September 13, 2024, At Spacewalk, Hawthorne, California
TRACKLIST: [Artist, Track Title, Label]
1. Jesper Dahlbäck, B1 JD Power Tools Vol. II (youANDme Edit), Cutz.Me
2. Chida, Dança, ESP Institute
3. Boof, Dinge Dig, Running Back
4. Count Zero, Silent Prayer #1, Musique Pour La Danse
5. Look Ahead Music, Unseen Forces, Look Ahead Music
6. The Backwoods, Breakthrough, Jolly Jams
7. David Holmes feat. Raven Violet, Necessary Genius (Decius Remix), Heavenly Recordings
8. Fear-E, Colonel, Super Rhythm Trax
9. Der Sexa, Gabi Plane, Duca Bianco
10. Billy Bogus, Bass, Slow Motion Records
11. Black Bones, The Re-fix, Black Bo...
2024-10-111h 58
The Unlock Show#9 Paul Hurley: A Focus on Data-Driven GrowthPaul Hurley, and Zan Bennett discuss the need for good data systems that connect sales, marketing, and finance. They outline how robust data infrastructure is fundamental to scaling businesses efficiently.
Paul gives an example from his past work to show how using accurate data can lead to big growth and a strong competitive edge.
2024-07-0815 min
How th Unf**k Your StartupZan Bennett on Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: Insights for Investors & FoundersOn the latest episode of How to Unf**k Your Startup, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zan Bennett, Principal at Exactius Capital Management. With a wealth of experience in growth marketing and leadership, Zan has collaborated with world-class executives, strategic capital, and global teams to accelerate growth-stage companies into hypergrowth. His expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Consumer, E-commerce, two-sided marketplaces, and B2SMB SaaS. Prior to his role at Exactius, Zan owned and ran a company focused on scaling social impact ventures, which built lasting businesses from scratch across industries such as healthcare...
2024-06-1242 minThe Unlock Show#8 Dan Hurwitz: Aligning Teams and Strategies for Mastering Startup Growth“Why do startups drown in chaos? Misaligned teams," says Dan Hurwitz.
Dan Hurwitz, go-to-market expert and CRO, joins us to share his insights on scaling startups and aligning teams.
Dan discusses the common pitfalls in early-stage companies, the shift from outbound calls to thought leadership, and the crucial role of a Chief Revenue Officer. Learn his strategies for achieving product market fit and optimizing customer success.
2024-06-1029 minThe Unlock Show#7 David Manela: Optimizing KPIs for GrowthIn this episode, David focus's on the importance of setting the right KPIs at different stages of a company's growth. He explains how to transition from simple cost per click metrics to sophisticated lifetime value metrics and the strategic decisions behind them. Learn how to balance scalability and efficiency, and why aligning goals across departments is crucial.
2024-06-1023 minThe Unlock Show#6 David Manela: In-house vs AgencyWhen and where do agencies fit into your growth strategy?
David Manela, joins us to discuss the role of agencies in different stages of company growth. He breaks down the types of agencies, the integration of branding and performance, and the risks and benefits of outsourcing.
Listen now to learn how to maximize your agency partnerships and strategically integrate them into your growth plans.
David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-manela-83b527/
Zan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-manela-83b527/
2024-06-0714 minThe Unlock Show#5 David Manela: Converging Worlds of B2C and B2B MarketingZan Bennett and David Manela talk about the converging worlds of B2C and B2B marketing. In this episode we discuss the competitive landscape of various business types, and the impact of new technologies like AI on performance marketing.
2024-06-0713 minThe Unlock Show#4 David Manela: Data Modeling for GrowthDavid Manela and Zan Bennett explore the crucial role of data in making informed business decisions for growth. They delve into the concept of establishing a single source of truth, the challenges of attribution in marketing, and the impact of data on marketing strategies in the face of evolving privacy laws and technology.
2024-04-1717 minThe Unlock Show#3 Kyle Richless: How to Build a Sales TeamKyle Richless and Zan Bennett unpack how to build a sales team from scratch. Focusing on strategies for building and optimizing sales teams in both startups and established companies.
Join us for a deep dive into effective sales strategies, the intersection with marketing, and the future of the sales role, providing valuable tips for founders, sales leaders, and professionals in the field.
2024-04-1722 minThe Unlock Show#2 Paul Hurley: Opportunities in Growth Data 2024Paul Hurley and Zan Bennett discuss entrepreneurship and leveraging data for business growth.
The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by the current economic landscape, particularly the importance of data in driving efficient marketing strategies amidst tightening privacy regulations and changing technology landscapes.
2024-03-0614 min
The Unlock Show#1 David Manela: Scaling DTC companies in 2024In this episode, we delve into the essentials of scaling a business, focusing on the transformative role of data in driving growth.
Our discussion covers personal milestones in company scaling, the critical attributes of a top-tier growth leader, and the evolving landscape of consumer company expansion.
We explore the untapped opportunities in data utilization across various industries, identifying where companies commonly leave value on the table.
Additionally, we tackle the strategic timing for expanding data science teams and the leading indicators for such investments.
Through our conversation, we also pinpoint prevalent...
2024-02-2111 min
The Network Effects#10 Philip DiStefano - Chancellor of CU Boulder | TNEToday's guest is the chancellor of C.U. Boulder. He has worked for C.U. for over 45 years as a professor, a dean and as chancellor. Now he is leading the effort to respond to the covid-19 crisis.
2020-04-1317 minThe Network Effects#9 Kelly Conway - Cardinal Solutions | TNEKelly Conway was the founder President and CEO at Cardinal Solutions which is an IT Digital Innovation firm that specializes in designing and building custom Cloud, Data, Mobile and Web solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. Kelly took cardinal solutions from the ground up to a multi-million dollar acquisition and that was not the first time he successfully created a company.
2020-04-1245 minThe Network Effects#8 Jame Rolin - Cowboy Cricket Farms | TNEJames Rolin is the co-founder for Cowboy Cricket Farms LLC. Cowboy Crickets grows crickets for human consumption as well as researches innovative processes for the rearing of commercial insect populations.
2020-04-1218 minThe Network Effects#7 Dan Caruso - Zayo | TNEDan Caruso is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Zayo Group, a global provider of communications infrastructure. As founder of the business, he has led the company from startup to IPO to a company with a multi-billion dollar equity value.
2020-04-1016 minThe Network Effects#6 Michael Marcoux - CU Boulder Startup Club | TNEMichael Marcoux is the president of the CU Boulder StartUp club.
2020-04-1034 minThe Network Effects#5 Jay Prassl - Automox | TNEJay Prassl is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Automox, a company with a cloud-based solution to endpoint management.
2020-04-1032 minThe Network Effects#4 Toby Murdock - Kapost | TNEToday's guest is an active boardmember, mentor, and CEO. After co-founding Kapost and running it for over 9 years, he recently sold his company to Upland software. Please welcome, Toby Murdock.
2020-03-0233 minThe Network Effects#3 Brennie Pellegrini - Contrary Capital | TNEHe has experience in venture capital, fintech, and startup space. He's interested in philosophy, music, and everything tech.
2020-03-0219 minThe Network Effects#2 Will Herman - Author of Startup Playbook | TNEThroughout his life, he has been an active angel investor with over 80 investments, a corporate director, an author, and a startup mentor. He was previously a serial entrepreneur, having started 5 companies - mostly successes, but a couple of miserable failures. He lives and works mostly in the Boston area.
2020-03-0238 minThe Network Effects#1 Kent Dickson - Yonomi | TNEKent Dickson is a technical and business leader of software companies with a bent toward entrepreneurialism. He loves building great teams and disruptive products. He has a particular passion for Cloud Computing as well as the "Internet of Things".
2020-02-2635 min
Swoony Boys PodcastYoung Adult Books Hotties of the MonthHere are our picks for the Hotties of the Month: Soren from Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller Jake Connelly from The Risk by Elle Kennedy Jack from The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett Aiden Emerson from When Summer Ends by Jessica Pennington Here's our list of Honorable Mentions: Loom from The Cursed Sea by Lauren DeStefano Oliver from Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway All of the Guys from the Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy Vane Weston from Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger Hayden Tremblay from Just One of the...
2019-03-2100 min