Making A Difference Podcast

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Podcast for Partners In EXCELLENCE. Discussions on sales, marketing, busines strategy, leadership and other professional topics.

Dave Brock


    • Jun 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 175 EPISODES


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    "Time To Customer Acumen....."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 12:26


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post:  "Time To Customer Acumen....."  The article is very deep and detailed.  As much as I tried to simplify it, I couldn't get it to where I wanted to.  That's where this discussion is brilliant.  They have managed to translate this post in a very nice, easy to understand way.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/time-to-customer-acumen/

    "Solve For" Vs. "Solve With," The Real Role Of A Seller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 5:42


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, "Solve For" Vs. "Solve With," The Real Role Of A Seller.  Enjoy! Here's the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/solve-for-vs-solve-wit-the-real-role-of-a-seller/

    Would Your Customer Notice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 12:43


    This is the AI discussion of my article, Would Your Customer Notice?  As usual, I really like how they bring the words I write to life.  This is outstanding!  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original article. https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/would-your-customers-notice/

    Adapting To Today's Realities, A Ruthless Pragmatist's Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 11:23


    This is an inspiring AI generated discussion of my post, Adapting To Today's Realities, A Ruthless Pragmatist's Guide.  I'm fascinated how they take my ideas and simplify them further!  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/adapting-to-todays-realities-a-ruthless-pragmatists-guide/

    The Value IS The FRICTION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 10:41


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, The Value IS The FRICTION.  I'm constantly amazed at the quality of these discussions, but more importantly, how these seem to bring greater clarity to what I am trying to say.  This is really good!  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/the-value-is-the-friction/ 

    When "Value" Is No Longer "Value"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:43


    This is the AI generated conversation about my post, "When 'Value' Is No Longer 'Value'"   This is one of those few conversations that is actually better and more clear than my article.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/when-value-is-no-longer-value/

    What Is Coaching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 11:12


    This is a very nice AI generated discussion of my post, What Is Coaching?  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post.  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/what-is-coaching-3/

    Mechanics Over Meaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 11:18


    This is a really excellent AI generated discussion of my post, Mechanics Over Meaning.  I really like how they expand the concepts I talked about in the article.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/mechanics-over-meaning/

    Prompts Won't Save You! The Thinking Underlying The Prompt Will....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 12:30


    This is the AI generated discussion of the post, Prompts Won't Save You!  The Thinking Underlying The Prompt Will....  I always find it funny to hear these AI characters talking about themselves.  It's a good discussion, enjoy!   Here is the link to the post: https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/prompts-wont-save-you-the-thinking-underlying-the-prompt-will/

    Our Models Limit Us Dangerously!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 8:41


    This is the AI generated discussion of my article, Our Models Limit Us Dangerously.  I really like how they unpack the ideas, presenting them from a slightly different perspective than I have.  Enjoy!   Here is the link to this article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/our-models-limit-us-dangerously/

    The Quiet Power Of Knowing Who You Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 14:42


    This is the AI discussion of my article:  The Quiet Power Of Knowing Who You Are.  This discussion is stunning!  Partly because this article is deeply personal, but the way the drill into the ideas, capturing the essence of what I was trying to say.   Be sure to take the time to listen. Here is the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/the-quiet-power-of-knowing-who-you-are/

    14% Of Sellers Drive 80% Of Revenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 8:41


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, 14% Of Sellers Drive 80% Of Revenue.  The discussion is fascinating, it looks like the algorithms have changed.  It's a little more debate oriented, even pushing back on the positions I'm taking.  I really like this new positioning in the discussion.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/14-of-our-sellers-drive-80-of-revenue/

    If What We Sell Is Change, Why Is It So Difficult For Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 5:03


    Here is the AI discussion of my post:  If What We Sell Is Change, Why Is It So Difficult For Us?  It's a concise, good discussion.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/if-what-we-sell-is-change-why-is-it-so-difficult-for-us/

    Embracing The Messiness Of Buying And Selling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 4:15


    Here is the AI based discussion of my article, Embracing The Messiness Of Buying And Selling.  It's a concise, but really imaginative discussion. Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/embracing-the-messiness-of-buying-and-selling/ 

    Stop Selling Solutions, Start Framing Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 10:24


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Stop Selling Solutions, Start Framing Problems.  I really loved this conversation, some how just hearing the verbal exchange was so clarifying.  Enjoy! Here Is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/stop-selling-solutions-start-framing-problems/ 

    "AI Is Taking Your Job!!!" Ho-Hum, Yawn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 12:11


    This is the AI discussion of my post, "AI is taking your job!"  Ho-Hum, Yawn!  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/ai-is-taking-your-job-ho-hum-yawn/ 

    What Happened To "Voice Of The Customer?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 11:13


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, "What Happened To 'Voice Of The Customer?'"  It's really outstanding, they bring more life to the article.  Be sure to listen, Enjoy! Here's the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/what-happened-to-voice-of-the-customer/ 

    Moving Beyond Customer Experience, What About "Customer Entanglement?"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 9:49


    This is the AI generated discussion of my article, Moving Beyond Customer Experience, What About "Customer Entanglement?"  I really like this discussion.  The concept of customer entanglement is very complex.  This discussion takes a little different approach than I did with the article.  It helps clarify what I'm trying to express.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/moving-beyond-customer-experience-what-about-customer-entanglement/

    What If We Started Thinking About Durable Revenue and Revenue Quality?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 14:34


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post:  What If We Started Thinking About Durable Revenue and Revenue Quality?  I really enjoyed this discussion.  My writing, sometimes tends to be very complex.  I like the way this was translated into more understandable examples.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/what-if-we-started-thinking-about-durable-revenue-and-revenue-quality/ 

    There Is NEVER "Just One Way!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 10:16


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, There Is NEVER "Just One Way!"  Enjoy! The original post is here:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/there-is-never-just-one-way/ 

    On Insularity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 8:31


    This is the AI based discussion of my post:  On Insularity.  Enjoy! Here is the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/on-insularity/ 

    Rethinking AI For Innovation, Not Automation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 4:23


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Rethinking AI For Innovation, Not Automation.  There are a few parts of the discussion I disagree with, but it's an interesting POV. Here's the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/rethinking-ai-for-innovation-not-automation/ 

    It's Not Your Job

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 11:03


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, It's Not Your Job!  Enjoy. Here is the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/its-not-your-job/

    Outsourcing Our Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:01


    This is the AI based discussion of my post Outsourcing My Thinking.  It's actually quite interesting.  But be sure to read the original post.  I asked ChatGPT to debate this discussion.  It's hilarious! Here is the link to that article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/outsourcing-our-thinking-2/ 

    "Make Your Competitors Look Silly," And Other Nonsense.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 8:02


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, "Make Your Competitors Look Silly," And Other Nonsense.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/make-your-competitors-look-silly-and-other-nonsense/

    The New LinkedIn!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:06


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post "The New LinkedIn."  I was surprised how they handled my snarkiness and the discussion of the platform itself.  It's actually pretty good. Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/the-new-linkedin/

    Self Centeredness, Arrogance, Disdain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:44


    This is the concise but good AI discussion of my post Self Centeredness, Arrogance, and Disdain.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/self-centeredness-arrogance-and-disdain/ 

    Thanks AI, I'll Keep Maintaining My Calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 4:20


    A good, very concise AI based discussion of my post, Thanks AI, I'll Keep Maintaining My Calendar.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post.   https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/thanks-ai-ill-keep-maintaining-my-calendar/

    Meeting Commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:34


    Here is the AI discussion of my article, meeting commitments.  It is really superb!  I'm finding, as the models get better and are trained on more of my thinking, the quality of these discussions is getting so much better.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/meeting-commitments/

    I Can Do It Better Than Them!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:58


    This is the AI based discussion of my post, I Can Do It Better Than Them!  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/i-can-do-it-better-than-them/ 

    The Hidden Cost Of False Efficiency.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 8:54


    This is an outstanding AI generated discussion of my post, The Hidden Cost Of False Efficiency.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/the-hidden-cost-of-false-efficiency/

    The "Lost Generation"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 11:51


    This is the AI based discussion of my post, "The 'Lost Generation'"  This discussion, as sometimes happens, is far superior to the post.  They get to the ideas I struggle to articulate in a far clear fashion than I have expressed them.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/the-lost-generation/ 

    A Thought Experiment: "Don't Bother Me With That Sh*t!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 6:16


    Here is the AI generated discussion of the post, A Thought Experiment:  "Don't Bother Me With That Sh*t!"  Enjoy! Here's the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/a-thought-experiment-dont-bother-me-with-that-sht/

    What's Happened To Business Fundamentals?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 9:39


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, What's Happened To Business Fundamentals?  It's concise, but has a slightly different and informative take on the post.  Enjoy! Here's the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/whats-happened-to-business-fundamentals/

    Automating Things We Aren't Doing Anyway

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 4:36


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Automating Things We Aren't Doing Anyway.  It's concise and brings a couple of interesting insights.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:   https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/automating-the-things-we-werent-doing-anyway/

    Imagine This New Technique, "Honesty!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 3:58


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, Imagine This New Technique, "Honesty!"    It's a good, concise, straightforward discussion.  Clearly. the characters have internalized the concepts of this message   ;-)   Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/imagine-this-new-technique-honesty/

    I Never Lost A Deal Because Of Objection Handling......

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 8:49


    This is the AI discussion of my post, I Never Lost A Deal Because Of Objection Handling.  I'm often surprised at how these characters can articulate the key points far better than I can write about them. In the article, I try to use an analogy of training and competing in bike racing.  They bridge that example into the core issues we face, as sellers, very nicely. Enjoy! Here's the link to the original article.  : https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/i-never-lost-a-deal-because-of-objection-handling/ 

    Are You Solving The Wrong Problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 11:38


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Are You Solving The Wrong Problem.  As usual, interesting perspectives and a slightly different take on things.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/are-you-solving-the-wrong-problem/

    There Will Always Be Excuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 3:45


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, There Will Always Be Excuses.  It is short and to the point, enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/there-will-always-be-excuses/

    Judgment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 11:17


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Judgment.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/judgment/

    Someone Else Is Creating Your To-Do List!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 17:20


    This is the AI discussion of my post, Someone Else Is Creating Your To-Do List!  I'm a little humbled, this discussion is far better than the article.  Enjoy! After that description, if you still want to read the article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/someone-else-is-creating-your-to-do-list/

    AI Can Do A Lot, But Do We Want It To Do All It Can Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 10:08


    Here is the AI based discussion of my post, AI Can Do A Lot, But Do We Want It To Do All It Can Do?  This is one of the rare times when the conversation is far superior to the ideas I present in this post.  Take the time to listen to this stunning discussion. (And also recognize these are AI characters talking about themselves). Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/ai-can-do-a-lot-but-do-we-want-it-to-do-all-it-can-do/

    I Made A Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 4:32


    This is a very concise discussion of my post, "I Made A Mistake."  Enjoy Here is the link to the original post: https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/i-made-a-mistake-2/

    It's About Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 18:41


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, It's About Time.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/its-about-time/

    We Need Training!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 10:19


    This is the AI based discussion of my post, We Need Training!  Enjoy! Here is the original link to the post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/we-need-training/

    We're Doing Everything Right, But It's Not Working!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 7:39


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post, "We're doing everything right but it's not working.  I really love how the tool interprets what I've written, adding interesting twists.  Enjoy! Here's the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/were-doing-everything-right-but-nothings-working/ 

    What About The Questions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 3:14


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my article, What About The Questions.  It's concise and too the point.   Enjoy. Here's the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/what-about-the-questions/ 

    Remembering Lita

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 12:57


    This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Remembering Lita.  I almost didn't do this, but I was stunned by the life lessons they extracted in this discussion.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/remembering-lita/ 

    Is AI That Good, Or Are We That Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 12:12


    This is the AI generated discussion of my article, Is AI That Good, Or Are We That Bad.  It's very good and much more succinct than prior discussions.  I still get amazed about how these AI characters talk about AI as if it is a distant third party.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/is-ai-that-good-or-are-we-that-bad/ 

    Shit We Have To Stop Doing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 9:52


    Here is the AI based discussion of my post, Shit We Have To Stop Doing!  It' brief but pretty good.  They make a couple of big/obvious mistakes, for example confusing a deal desk for a travel desk.  But the discussion is pretty good.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/shit-we-have-to-stop-doing/ 

    Why Cheatsheets And Hacks Don't Deliver!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 14:01


    Here is the AI generated discussion of my post:  Why Cheatsheets And Hacks Don't Deliver. It's quite good.  And at about 7 minutes into the conversation, they take a fascinating twist, introducing the concept of mentorship and guidance in developing your own capabilities and skills.  It's a fantastic twist.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/why-cheatsheets-and-hacks-dont-deliver/

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