Podcasts about closers

How do you actually scale without losing yourself or your team in the chaos?In this conversation, Sivana Brewer sits down with Mara Castro, COO at Twentyeight Health and former Warby Parker trailblazer, to dissect what it takes to build, lead, and sustain high-performing teams in brutally demanding, mission-driven environments. Expect raw takes on leadership, the dangerous myth of “just do more,” and what it really means to earn trust as a COO.If you've ever wondered why some leaders quietly burn out while others keep their team charging ahead, you cannot afford to miss this episode. Hear exclusive, battle-tested insights you won't find in any COO playbook. Don't settle for “what everyone does” and listen now before these lessons become your competitors' next unfair advantage.Sponsored byGenius Network - An exclusive community for highly successful entrepreneurs, connecting you with top-tier leaders, strategic insights, and powerful relationships to help you grow your business faster and smarter.Learn more: https://www.geniusnetwork.com/Timestamped Highlights00:22 – The unexpected journey from nonprofit roots to COO02:37 – Why a career break fueled a powerhouse comeback05:34 – The untold value of prior relationships for landing big roles09:14 – Networking for introverts: How authentic connections really win10:15 – The counterintuitive 90-day blueprint every new COO must follow13:06 – The art of KPI clarity and not getting sucked into the weeds17:50 – The hidden trap of too much complexity in health tech33:23 – Why guiding, not micromanaging, unlocks leadership at scale39:30 – The radical power of raising the white flag earlyAbout the GuestMara Castro is the COO at Twentyeight Health, where she leads product, engineering, clinical operations, and pharmacy for a fast-scaling women's telehealth platform. Previously, the first employee at Warby Parker, she helped build and scale one of the most celebrated brands in DTC history, before driving expansion at Evolve in hospitality tech. Her results-driven, human-focused approach makes her a standout leader in growth and transformation.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan checks in on the latest news from the past week, including another injury and IL stint for Daniel Palencia, Ryan Helsley's struggles since returning, Aroldis Chapman trade watch, Seranthony Dominguez is in danger, Emilio Pagan could return soon, Edwin Diaz is throwing bullpens, and more... The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when two ambitious Gen-Z entrepreneurs decide that corporate America deserves better coffee?In this exclusive interview, Michael Patella, co-founder of Corporate Menace Coffee, joins Gene Valentino to discuss how his company is transforming the coffee industry with a simple mission: create premium, specialty-grade coffee for hardworking professionals who refuse to settle for average.Discover how Corporate Menace Coffee's unique "Roasted-to-Order" model delivers fresher coffee than traditional retail brands, why they call themselves "Coffee for Closers," and how they built a rapidly growing business focused on quality, authenticity, and entrepreneurial excellence.

Viktoriia Siedova is the Co-founder of The Good Plastic Company, manufacturer of Polygood® - a 100% recycled surface material used by global brands including Nike, Lush, and McDonald's. She leads global sales and marketing. For over 7 years she's been building the company from startup to an international player recognized by the A&D industry. She started at PwC's international consulting practice working with major production holdings in Oil & Gas and metals, which shaped her pivot to sustainability and entrepreneurship. Now she is building one of the rare sustainability-driven material businesses that is truly scalable. In her free time she is a creator, fashion influencer, connector.About the FutureStrategies podcast and your host:I'm Florian Schleicher, a marketing strategist. I help brands gain clarity, spark momentum, and turn strategy into something that actually moves people. In 2022, I started my marketing studio FUTURESTRATEGIES. to do exactly that. I currently work with corporate clients from 11 countries.If you want more, check out my FutureStrategies newsletter – monthly inspiration on marketing, strategy and sustainability.And if something's blocking your brand from doing its best work, let's talk.

In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the worst bullpens in baseball. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan visits all 30 MLB bullpens for the first time this year. As we approach the midpoint of the season, who's currently leading each team's hierarchy? Most jobs are secure, but there have still been a few recent surprises. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan reviews a weak crop of free agency targets. Kenley Jansen is back from the IL, but is he still the closer in Detroit? What about Seranthony Dominguez? Andrew Kittredge is streamable in Baltimore until Ryan Helsley is back. More Alex Lange analysis, the Angels' messy ninth inning, another week of Emilio Pagan ownership watch, and more... The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a candid conversation with Murph & Markus, Javier Lopez shares his thoughts on the Giants' struggles with walks and the importance of finding a reliable closer. This episode delves into the challenges of managing a bullpen and the need for a defined closer. Murph & Markus are joined by Javier Lopez to discuss the Giants' recent road trip, where they've seen their relievers pitch in high-leverage situations almost daily, and how this may be contributing to their struggles. The Giants' bullpen has been a topic of discussion, as Javier Lopez sites the need for a closer to emerge and take control of the ninth inning. Javier Lopez shares his own experiences from his playing days, where he was part of a bullpen that didn't have a defined closer, and how they had to work together to piece together a solution. The speaker also praises Dylan Smith, who has been pitching well in high-pressure situations, and notes that he's a potential candidate to take on a bigger role. The conversation also touches on the Giants' offense, which has been a bright spot lately. The speaker praises Jung Ho-lee and Bryce Eldridge for their recent performances, and notes that the team is starting to show more balance in their lineup. He also discusses the challenges of managing a 40-man roster and the importance of finding ways to keep players happy and motivated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a candid conversation with Murph & Markus, Javier Lopez shares his thoughts on the Giants' struggles with walks and the importance of finding a reliable closer. This episode delves into the challenges of managing a bullpen and the need for a defined closer. Murph & Markus are joined by Javier Lopez to discuss the Giants' recent road trip, where they've seen their relievers pitch in high-leverage situations almost daily, and how this may be contributing to their struggles. The Giants' bullpen has been a topic of discussion, as Javier Lopez sites the need for a closer to emerge and take control of the ninth inning. Javier Lopez shares his own experiences from his playing days, where he was part of a bullpen that didn't have a defined closer, and how they had to work together to piece together a solution. The speaker also praises Dylan Smith, who has been pitching well in high-pressure situations, and notes that he's a potential candidate to take on a bigger role. The conversation also touches on the Giants' offense, which has been a bright spot lately. The speaker praises Jung Ho-lee and Bryce Eldridge for their recent performances, and notes that the team is starting to show more balance in their lineup. He also discusses the challenges of managing a 40-man roster and the importance of finding ways to keep players happy and motivated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) rank the top 10 bullpens in baseball. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan reviews news from the past week, including a deeper dive into the surprising emergence of Alex Lange in Kansas City, the Grant Taylor versus Seranthony Dominguez debate, Trevor Megill's possible injury, the return of Josh Hader, updated return timelines for Kenley Jansen and Ryan Helsley, and more. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan gives his take on the Kansas City bullpen minus Lucas Erceg in the closer role, and covers a long list of available saves options as well as a drop list of pitchers we no longer need to roster.  The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you secretly running on empty, wondering if burnout is targeting you next?In this episode, Alen Voskanian, COO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Network and author, pulls back the curtain on the raw realities beneath operations leadership. From the constant grind of clinical environments to the personal toll of endless firefighting, Voskanian exposes why burnout hits high performers hardest and how ignoring your creative side can quietly sabotage your impact. This isn't just about wellness platitudes. It's a real-world look at chasing fulfillment, designing systems that beat chaos, and the unexpected arts that make leaders resilient.If you're a COO (or run with one), you can't afford to miss these insights. The game has changed. Listen now or risk staying stuck in cycles that will bury both your team and your spirit. This is the side of leadership nobody else is showing you.Sponsored byGenius Network - An exclusive community for highly successful entrepreneurs, connecting you with top-tier leaders, strategic insights, and powerful relationships to help you grow your business faster and smarter.Learn more: https://www.geniusnetwork.com/Timestamped Highlights00:25 – The real reason burnout is rampant among COOs and physicians04:12 – The under-the-radar roles that secretly prepared him for operations07:29 – Three unconventional ways to master leadership fast12:18 – Why stand-up comedy became his secret tool for resilience15:57 – The hidden danger in neglecting your creative life as a leader19:53 – Brutal realities of burnout nobody is willing to admit29:55 – How lean principles are quietly transforming healthcare operations39:09 – What people on their deathbeds taught him about fulfillment and regretAbout the GuestAlen Voskanian, MD, MBA, is the Vice President and COO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Network. A board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine, he's also an author and sought-after keynote speaker. Alen is known for transforming healthcare to improve access and quality. He holds degrees from UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and an MBA from Indiana University. He's a former innovation advisor for CMS, a Cunniff-Dixon/Hastings Center Physician Award winner, and a Health Innovators Fellow with the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify the luckiest and unluckiest relievers based on the discrepancies in their ERAs and ERA estimators. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan highlights closer news from eight bullpens around the league, including Trevor Megill and Clayton Beeter getting their jobs back. Ryan Helsley has a setback in BAL. A.J. Puk ramps up his rehab in AAA. Josh Hader returns this week. Could Lucas Erceg be out in KC? Is it Finnegan and/or Vest in DET? The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wayne W (00:01) Hey, welcome back to the productive not busy podcast. know, you can look successful long before you become successful. Now, you can look like a top producer in any industry with absolutely no production at all. ⁓ That's the social media craze and kind of a problem that today's society, everybody's building a movie trailer for a life that they're not actually living. Meanwhile, the fundamentals, right? Stuff that actually gets people paid. Wayne W (00:31) are dying on the vine. And what are those? Conversations, ⁓ listening, leadership, confidence, ⁓ empathy, timing, body language, ⁓ voice inflection, right? All the soft skills, your presence, ⁓ OK? You know, human stuff. I came up in an era where if the Internet shut off tomorrow, Wayne W (00:59) I could still make a living before lunch. Why? Because I was trained to talk to people. I learned how to read a room. I learned how to hear hesitation in someone's voice even before they said no. I even learned how to calm nervous sellers down. I learned to negotiate face to face, shake hands, build trust. That skill set doesn't disappear because the Wi-Fi goes out. Wayne W (01:29) But some of these newer salespeople and new real estate agents, Lord have mercy. If Instagram disappeared for a week, they would require grief counseling. Wayne W (01:42) They know how to post. They know how to edit. Wayne W (01:47) They know how to brand, but they don't know how to lead a business. And leadership is what gets you paid when the market shifts in any business. See, AI can organize information. It can summarize contracts. It can help you write emails much faster. can automate sales systems. And that's valuable. I use it. Smart people do use it. Absolutely. Wayne W (02:17) But AI cannot wake your ass up at 6am in the morning. AI cannot make you disciplined. AI can't make you care about your business or your clients. AI can't give you resilience after rejection. And ⁓ AI can't teach you to be hungry. Wayne W (02:37) And for one thing, damn sure can't coach attitude. That's the thing in leadership talks about Wayne W (02:47) why that matters. You can teach scripts, you can teach contracts, and you can teach marketing. But you can't coach somebody to want it, like really want it. I can't coach action or attitude. I can't coach accountability into somebody who's addicted to excuses. So some people want Wayne W (03:11) success the way folks want a six pack at the gym, right? They want to go to the gym and watch everybody else work out and walk out with the six pack. They want the appearance without the repetition required to earn it. Even in the real estate industry, they're getting exposed big time because of that. Look, NAR said 71 % of realtors did not close a single deal last year. ⁓ 71%. Think about that. That means Wayne W (03:41) out of every 10 agents, ⁓ seven ⁓ did actually zero and made nothing last year. Zero. Wayne W (03:50) But if you looked at their social media, you'd think they were selling beachfront ⁓ mansions to movie stars, hanging out on the beach, tanning every weekend. That's the disconnect. Everybody's ⁓ marketing. Nobody's mastering their skill. See, skills are always going to be king forever. Wayne W (04:20) Can you control the conversation? Wayne W (04:23) Can you ⁓ ask hard questions? Can you handle objections without sounding defensive, right? Can you make somebody feel safe enough to trust you with the biggest transaction and their financial decision-making life? Because that's the business. Wayne W (04:43) not your logo. Wayne W (04:46) Right. No AI generated slogan or logo. No cinematic drone footage with the music in the background is going to make you good at your job. People work with people they trust. And trust still comes from human connection. See, I worry that we're getting into a generation of professionals who are becoming allergic to discomfort. Wayne W (05:15) Every hard thing gets outsourced. Every awkward moment gets automated. ⁓ Every weakness gets filtered through some kind of technology until nobody even knows who they really are anymore. Wayne W (05:31) That's why some folks are kind of in the panic mode at the second. actually, ⁓ you know, they have to talk live to a client, no edits, no retakes, no AI, no rewrite button, just them. They freeze in their tracks. And if there's nothing underneath the branding, the whole thing collapses. Wayne W (05:54) So you want to know what separates ⁓ closers ⁓ from pretenders. Wayne W (06:01) Closers take action. They take action before they feel ready. Wayne W (06:07) Pretenders, they prepare into nausea. Closers go to trainings. Pretenders redesign their logo and their business card over and over. Closers practice scripts. And pretenders practice poses and headshots. Wayne W (06:27) Closers build competence. ⁓ Pretenders build appearances. And eventually, the scoreboard tells the truth. Look, I'm not anti-AI. That would be stupid. Technology changes. Smart people adapt. You'd be an idiot not to use tools that make you more efficient. But efficiency... Wayne W (06:55) Okay, without ⁓ effectiveness is really worthless. If you're bad at communication, ⁓ AI just helps you fail and get worse at communicating. If you lack discipline, AI just gives you a prettier excuse. Wayne W (07:16) The people who are really going to win with AI, okay, are the ones who already have the fundamentals in here. The ones who can sell ⁓ without the use of AI to scale it. The ones who know how to lead humans first and use the software to bolt onto that. Because at the end of the day, this business is still emotional. People buy certainty. People buy confidence. Wayne W (07:46) Okay? People buy energy. People buy the conviction that's in your heart. People know. And no algorithm on earth can replicate authentic human presence. You want a future ⁓ proof for yourself? Stop obsessing over looking successful and start becoming valuable. I tell people that all the time. I coach other businesses. Wayne W (08:13) Work on your communication, work on your consistency, work on your emotional control, work on your ability to handle rejection and work on your work ethic. Wayne W (08:26) because trends change. ⁓ Apps ⁓ on your phone change, platforms change, markets change, but people, people still want to feel heard. They still want to feel understood and they still want to feel led. Wayne W (08:48) And if you can do that better than the next person telling you what right now, you'll always have a seat at the table, whether AI exists or not. Wayne W (09:00) I hope you enjoyed this episode. Again, this is the Productive Not Busy podcast. My name is Wayne Weathersby, ⁓ author of the book Discomfort Zone. ⁓ I've got the podcast. I've got the YouTube channel. I would love to hear some feedback from you. I would love for you to like and subscribe. If you've heard something that you hit home for you, please reach out, let us know. Hit the like button, hit the subscribe button ⁓ and do me a favor. Wayne W (09:30) Be safe, take care, go sell something and find somebody and say something nice to them. Have a great day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/productive-not-busy-podcast--6261465/support. Subscribe today and join a community that's growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn't just a show—it's your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.

Episode Breakdown & Timestamps0:00 – Intro & College Baseball DiscussionCollege World Series talkOpening weekend storylines2:30 – MLB News & NotesMunetaka Murakami injury updateNathan Church injuryKenley Jansen loses the closer roleCraig Kimbrel joins Tampa BayRyan Helsley injury ramificationsBaltimore bullpen falloutPlayers Discussed: Munetaka Murakami, Nathan Church, Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Helsley, Josh Hader, Yennier Cano, Gregory Soto, Juan Nuñez19:00 – Break20:00 – Additional News, Injuries & Roster MovesCarson Williams optionedBen Williamson returnsGraham Ashcraft updateRotation and roster movement discussionPlayers Discussed: Carson Williams, Ben Williamson, Graham Ashcraft, Jared Jones, Logan Webb, Carmen Mlodzinski28:00 – Main Event FAAB OverviewOverall FAAB strategyHigh-dollar targetsLeague context discussionPlayers Discussed: Troy Melton, David Sandlin, Jared Jones47:41 – Hitter FAAB TargetsPlaying-time opportunitiesSpeculative batsDeep-league optionsPlayers Discussed: Kevin Alcantara, Pedro Ramirez, Jacob Gonzalez56:30 – Starting Pitcher FAAB TargetsRotation additionsProspect armsInjury replacementsPlayers Discussed: Gage Jump, Troy Melton, David Sandlin, Luis Morales, Aaron Civale, Joey Estes1:05:00 – Two-Start PitchersUpcoming schedule analysisStreaming recommendationsPlayers Discussed: Jared Jones, Chad Patrick, Trevor McDonald, Troy Melton, David Sandlin1:11:00 – Relievers, Ratio Arms & Speculative SavesBullpen targetsRatio stabilizersEmerging leverage relieversPlayers Discussed: Brock Stewart, Brooks Raley, Sam Hentges, Coleman Crow, Luinder Avila1:13:00 – Wild Card TargetsProspect stashesLong-term upside playsOrganization-specific prospect discussionPlayers Discussed: Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan, Jacob Gonzalez, Emerson Hancock, Bryan Woo, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Bryce Miller1:24:00 – Final FAAB Thoughts & Wrap-UpBudget recommendationsClosing strategy notes Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan reviews the top options available in this weekend's free agency runs. The Reds offer two options on different timelines. Finnegan is in again in Detroit? Kirby Yates can be the best of the bad for the Angels. And could Trevor Megill have already overtaken Abner Uribe? Plus, five stashes behind shaky closers and Henry is back with his favorites. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify sleepers on the strikeout and swinging strike rate leaderboards. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Roto reveals the Fantasy Baseball News & Injury Updates that are changing player values right now — and exactly who you should add, hold, or sell to put your team in position to win your championship.From major injuries to trade rumors, bullpen role changes, and breakout performances, this episode gives you the actionable fantasy baseball moves you need to stay ahead of your league.If you play fantasy baseball, this is your weekly edge on player value shifts, waiver wire decisions, and trade strategy.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily fantasy wins → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzle29nqMfilVQo1TJSbwDQ?sub_confirmation=1Players Covered:Aroldis ChapmanDylan CeaseCole RagansJacob MisiorowskiJeremy PeñaJosh HaderHunter BrownGerrit ColeTrent GrishamJustin SlatenGarrett WhitlockWhat You'll Learn:  Fantasy baseball injury news & IL updates  MLB trade rumors impacting fantasy value  Closers changing roles Buy low / sell high fantasy baseball strategy  Pitcher injury updates  Waiver wire & roster management decisions  Breakout pitching performances  Astros & Yankees playoff outlook shifts ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Fantasy Baseball News & Injury Updates00:24 – Red Sox trade buzz + Aroldis Chapman rumors00:56 – Padres linked to Chapman + bullpen playoff implications01:16 – Fantasy fallout: Garrett Whitlock vs Justin Slaten01:38 – Dylan Cease hamstring injury 02:36 – Max Scherzer injury + Blue Jays struggles03:02 – Cole Ragans elbow discomfort + rehab setback04:09 – Jacob Misiorowski breakout dominance05:23 – Astros updates: Jeremy Peña return + lineup boost05:44 – Hunter Brown rehab + Josh Hader nearing return06:29 – Astros fantasy buy window (Brown, Hader, Peña)06:51 – Yankees update: Gerrit Cole return progression07:18 – Yankees playoff push + injury context08:17 – Fantasy stock watch: Trent Grisham heating upVisit our website: https://drroto.comFollow us on X: Dr. Roto: https://x.com/DrRoto_com

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan covers some bullpens where the closer has struggled lately, including the Mets, Yankees, White Sox, Tigers, and Royals. Who's in danger of losing their job? Who should we be stashing in case that happens? The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan digs into the best waiver wire additions, including less than 100% ownership of Paul Sewald and Louis Varland. It's another week to stash Emilio Pagan. Trevor Megill may be close to saves again. Is Grant Taylor about to become the new White Sox closer? Plus, some weekly streamers, backup options, and more... The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the Z-Contact-minus-O-Swing rate leaderboard to identify some of the game's most dominant relievers. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan covers eight teams after a relatively calm week. Is Trevor Megill back in the ninth for the Brewers? The returns of Ryan Helsley and Josh Hader are delayed. The Angels and Reds are mysterious messes, David Bednar's on shaky ground, and Jeff Hoffman's chances are six feet under. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan runs down the add/drop prospects of no less than 24 different relievers, including Trevor Megill, Emilio Pagan, Edwin Diaz, Rico Garcia, Caleb Kilian, and Jeff Hoffman. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two overtime games, one in the NBA and the NHL, where did they land on the comeback/collapse meter? More LeBron drama. Is this the end in LA? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down relievers with pitch mix changes and velocity increases. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan reminds us not to burn the money in the banana stand on flash-in-the-pan closers du jour, citing Cincinnati's replacements for Emilio Pagan specifically. In other news, Josh Hader and Pete Fairbanks should return soon, Ryan Walker is out in San Francisco, Jacob Latz is in at Texas, and more from BAL, DET, KC, LAA, PIT, and the A's. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony run through all the waiver wire and free agent bidding targets for this weekend. They break down the latest promoted prospects (Spencer Jones, Robby Snelling, Bryce Eldridge), hitter streamers like Luke Raley, 2-start pitchers to target and avoid, and of course, the Wild, Wild West of Closers and Saves. Enjoy! Player Discussed Robby Snelling Joe Mack Spencer Jones Bryce Eldridge Ryan Waldschmidt Jesus Rodriguez Zack Gelof Esteury Ruiz Ben Brown Griffin Jax Jack Flaherty Merrill Kelly Brady Singer Stephen Kolek Brandon Sproat Griffin Canning Ty Madden J.T. Ginn Caleb Killian Ryan Zeferjahn Graham Ashcraft & Pierce Johnson Jeff Hoffman & Louis Varland Travis Bazzana & Sam Antonacci Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when you're the glue holding a global mission together, but the glue starts to crack?In this electric conversation, Sivana Brewer digs into the trenches with Skye Blanks, COO of the International Council for Small Business, an entrepreneur, and a relentless global operator. They expose the raw truth behind cross-border team dynamics, the weight of relentless travel, and the personal toll of constant responsibility. This episode tears open the unfiltered reality of getting things done, teaching accountability, and building operational systems when the stakes and time zones are always changing.Listen now or risk missing the proven tactics and hard-won lessons that separate thriving leaders from burned-out managers. If you're ready to weaponize transparency, claim your seat at the table, and cut through nonprofit noise, this conversation is for you.Timestamped Highlights00:31 – The “born operator” mindset that shaped a global COO02:36 – The hidden power of loyalty and facing down risks bigger than Deloitte05:35 – How do you keep policymakers, professors, and entrepreneurs moving together?10:34 – The stop-doing list: Skye's ruthless system for switching hats daily15:06 – The radical transparency tactic that keeps remote teams accountable18:16 – What's really at stake when culture fails, and no one steps up23:58 – Skye's blueprint for replicable, world-class events—anywhere29:23 – Why firing people and failed partnerships still sting at the top34:18 – The “humane entrepreneurship” concept that rewrites how leaders show upAbout the GuestSkye Blanks is the Chief Operating Officer of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), where he works closely with executive leadership to scale operations and support small and medium-sized enterprises globally. He is also the founder of Premo Cannabis and serves in advisory and board-level roles, bringing a hands-on operator's perspective shaped by building and leading organizations. His work centers on execution, governance, and being an effective second-in-command.

In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) run through the PLV and Stuff+ leaderboards to find the relievers with the best stuff in the first month of the season. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would your workplace look like if every single leave of absence became a chance to build legendary loyalty and turbocharge retention?Sivana Brewer sits down with Taylor McLemore, COO at Tilt, for a conversation that slices through HR noise and exposes the uncomfortable truth: most companies fumble leave policies and lose their best people as a result. This episode unpacks the hidden costs (and wild upsides) of leave done right.From the real-world pain operators feel managing compliance chaos, to how AI is shaking the industry, and the “roles, responsibilities, expectations” framework that creates lasting clarity, this is actionable COO gold.Miss this, and you risk bleeding talent, tanking culture, and getting steamrolled by change. Listen now for raw lessons, war stories, and tested tactics you won't hear anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights00:40 – The brutal truth about why leave management is your hidden loyalty driver02:07 – The jaw-dropping time and complexity HR teams actually face08:20 – A career-changing moment: what empathetic leave really looks like13:16 – The overlooked ROI of doing leave brilliantly14:23 – Why Tilt planted the flag as the AI leader (and what that really means)16:43 – The four principles that keep AI both fast and safe inside HR22:40 – The surprisingly simple doc that ends CEO-COO confusion29:15 – The unexpected power of letting people define “winning” in their own roleAbout the GuestTaylor McLemore is the COO of Tilt, revolutionizing employee leave with empathy and technology. Taylor is the founder of the Human Potential Summit. Previously, he was an EIR at Stand Together. Taylor is a venture builder, scale operator, community connector, and investor. Taylor served on the Colorado Banking Board and the Board of Trustees for Colorado PERA. Previously, he launched and built the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator as a Managing Director at Techstars. Taylor was the Co-Chair of the DAV National Veterans Entrepreneurship Council. He previously served as an advisor to SHRM Labs and sits on a number of startup boards. Previously, he was Managing Director of Able, a venture and product studio. While at Able, he was a co-founder and investment lead for Codeable, a coding school in Latin America. Taylor was the founder and a board director for Patriot Boot Camp, a nonprofit that supports military veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs. Patriot Boot Camp was acquired by DAV in 2021.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan finally delivers some good news as we welcome back Daniel Palencia, Raisel Iglesias, and Jhoan Duran from injury. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of Ryan Helsley and Pete Fairbanks to the IL. Plus, news from DET, KC, LAA, TEX, TOR, and the latest from San Francisco. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Day Six consisted of final jury instructions followed by closing arguments, with prosecutors telling jurors that the evidence showed a coordinated trap in which Tracey Grist lured Matthew Restelli to the home and helped create a false self-defense narrative afterward. Defense counsel argued the state had relied too heavily on cooperating family testimony and insisted reasonable doubt remained because the confrontation escalated quickly once Matthew entered the house. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan reviews the weekend's best FAAB/waiver targets, including déjà vu all over again in Sacramento and Texas, an injury opening in Baltimore, Miami, Washington, and maybe Detroit, plus more turmoil in San Francisco, and Carlos Estévez has been forgotten in KC. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever wondered why one song can instantly give you chills… while another makes you feel nothing at all?In this episode, Selina Meere, COO of Trevanna Tracks, pulls back the curtain on the invisible system behind the music you feel in films, ads, and media. From navigating complex rights and scaling music operations for global brands to leading without a playbook, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to operate at the intersection of creativity, technology, and leadership.They explore the realities of being a COO, managing elite teams, making high-stakes decisions, and building trust in environments where there are no clear answers.If you want to understand how world-class operators think, lead, and execute under pressure, don't wait. The cost of staying reactive instead of strategic is too high. Hit play now for insights you won't hear anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The hidden force behind why certain songs instantly trigger emotion in movies and ads[02:14] – Why music licensing became exponentially more complex, and what most people don't realize[04:21] – The “Excel breaking point” that led to building a completely new category in media[06:37] – From book publishing to COO, the unexpected career pivot that changed everything[11:00] – The moment she had to learn DevOps, Agile, and engineering… from scratch[13:40] – The leadership mistake most companies make during major internal transformations[17:11] – How top teams actually prioritize when every client thinks their request is urgent[19:01] – The hardest part of being a COO, and why there's no such thing as a playbook[28:12] – The real way to build confidence when making big, high-risk decisions[31:54] – Why asking questions can quietly destroy trust, and how to fix itAbout the GuestSelina Meere is the COO of Trevanna Tracks, a pioneering music rights and workflow platform serving some of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world. With a background in publishing and PR, she has built a career partnering closely with founders to scale businesses, optimize operations, and drive growth across industries. Known for her adaptability and strategic thinking, Selina specializes in leading high-performance teams in complex, fast-evolving environments.

The Boys are back today breaking down all the betting action in the sports world. To start the guys break down all the action they missed. As always they give their best bets for the day in MLB, NBA, NHL, Footy, and more.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan highlights the biggest news and notes from the past week, including Jordan Romano being designated for assignment by the Angels, Carlos Estevez is close to a rehab assignment, Ryan Walker saving games in San Francisco again, Clayton Beeter hitting the IL in Washington, and more. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan brings you news and notes affecting this weekend's free agency bidding and waiver wire additions. How to approach the Dodgers' bullpen in the absence of Edwin Diaz, and the new committee in Toronto. The Cubs are down their top four relievers. Is Ryan Walker back in SF? Plus, Enyel de los Santos, Jordan Romano, and more. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the biggest thing holding your company back… is how you're thinking about what's possible?In this episode, David J. Lee, Global CFO and COO of WEBTOON, breaks down a radically different way to approach growth, leadership, and innovation. From scaling a global storytelling platform with 155 million users to partnering with visionary founders, David shares how elite operators think beyond “high probability outcomes” and instead build toward what must be true to achieve breakthrough success.This conversation dives into the realities of being a COO at scale, navigating public company pressure, leading global teams, and building trust with mission-driven founders.If you're tired of incremental thinking and want to unlock bold, category-defining growth, don't wait. The longer you operate within “safe” assumptions, the more opportunity you lose. Hit play now for a rare, high-level perspective most leaders never access.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The mental trap that keeps leaders stuck in “safe” growth instead of breakthroughs[02:32] – Inside WEBTOON: 155M users, 24M creators, and a global storytelling revolution[05:47] – Why the best operators don't specialize, and the real cost of being a generalist[08:49] – The one question great leaders obsess over that most companies ignore[11:28] – The brutal reality of going public, and why it forces true discipline[15:41] – What separates high-integrity founders from the rest, and how it shows up daily[19:01] – When a COO should stay… and when it's time to walk away[23:17] – How elite leaders stay calm in chaos, even in high-stakes environments[26:23] – The hidden danger of “oversteering” and why great leaders step back[33:14] – The “what must be true” framework used by NASA and top innovatorsAbout the GuestDavid J. Lee is the Global CFO and COO of WEBTOON, a global storytelling platform connecting millions of creators with over 150 million users worldwide. He has led major transformations across companies like Zynga, Impossible Foods, and Best Buy, bringing a unique blend of strategy, operations, and innovation to high-growth environments. Known for partnering with visionary founders, David specializes in scaling companies that are redefining entire industries.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan sorts through yet more major closer injuries and impactful news bites. Edwin Díaz is out for three months. Jhoan Duran and Raisel Iglesias also hit the injured list. Josh Hader's stay was extended into late May. Plus more on the Cubs, Brewers, Blue Jays, Rays, Angels, and Giants situations. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would happen if you finally ditched micromanagement and actually let your teams run wild, faster, riskier, and more creative than you'd ever dare on your own?Ben Plomion, COO of Pearl AI, joins Sivana Brewer for a sharp, no-fluff deep dive into the gritty reality of leading in markets where mistakes happen fast and growth is non-negotiable. Drawing from cross-functional battle scars in marketing, ops, and tech, Ben unpacks how he leveraged his CMO chops to become a next-level COO, why most leaders fail at “connecting the dots,” and exactly how he's turning AI into his secret weapon for culture and operational scale.If you're tired of theory and ready for the untold COO playbook that frees you from indecision, protects you from hidden traps, and gives you unfair access to what the best operator-leaders are actually doing, listen now. Stalling means losing team trust, missing radical growth, and getting left behind.Timestamped Highlights[00:03:42] – The shocking “dumpster” pitch that clinched Ben's COO job—would you take this text?[00:05:10] – Connect the dots or die: Why leaders who only skim the surface always lose big[00:07:26] – Zero in-house finance, outsourced chaos—how Ben plugged the leaks before it was too late[00:10:51] – From chief cook to master delegator: The brutal art of giving up “employee benefits” and focusing where it matters[00:14:42] – CEO second-in-command: The secret archetypes and why most COOs get it wrong[00:18:29] – CMO to COO crossover: The superpowers that every operator should steal from marketing[00:21:23] – Ditching values for operating principles—radical new rules for building a creative, AI-savvy team[00:32:19] – “Let them run”: The unorthodox motto that keeps Ben's teams breaking the rules, beating churn, and staying aheadAbout the GuestWith over two decades of experience in marketing, commercial and operational leadership across Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Blockchain, Ben Plomion is the Chief Operating Officer at Pearl—the leading AI Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company in dentistry. Prior to Pearl, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at Dibbs, an Amazon-backed tokenization-as-a-service (TaaS) platform. He was previously Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at GumGum, where he played a pivotal role in advancing AI-driven contextual advertising. Earlier in his career, Ben led global digital media efforts at both Magnite and GE Capital. A Forbes contributor and trusted advisor to companies like Deanna.ai, PebblePost, and #Paid, he is also a committed educator in the realms of AI, marketing, and Web3.

Ever felt like your company is running in circles while you quietly burn out, stuck between drive and exhaustion?This episode is a blunt, emotionally raw exploration with Lindsay Gibson, COO of TextNow, a leader who's walked away from the grind, returned for redemption, and rebuilt both companies and herself from the inside out. Sivana Brewer dives deep with Lindsay into the shock of losing vision, the chaos of remote work, and the brutal clarity that comes only after you've crashed headlong into career “success.”If you're tired of vague leadership advice and want exclusive, no-BS strategies for authentic leadership, unclenching burnout's grip, and making culture work for real teams, listen right now. Miss this, and you might repeat the pain Lindsay barely escaped. These lessons are battle-forged, urgent, and unlike anything the standard playbooks offer.Timestamped Highlights[00:01:11] – The brilliant but gritty origin of TextNow: solving real pain for people who have to choose between a phone bill and groceries[00:02:45] – Why Lindsay left her COO seat (twice) and what chasing “interesting work” really costs[00:04:34] – The BlackBerry “return rate” disaster: how fixing buyer's remorse became a master class in real-world delegation[00:07:49] – The shocking truth: Engineering wasn't the problem—here's what really derails a company's goals[00:10:11] – The brutal downside of remote-first culture… and the hardest part of rebuilding accountability across a fractured team[00:14:32] – Motherhood, loss, and the hidden price of ambition: Lindsay's real talk on the boundaries she'll never break again[00:19:04] – “Dead bodies in the process”—when leadership feedback stings and the rebirth of authentic management[00:27:54] – Why remote teams lose their soul (and how one-on-one connection fights back against isolation)About the GuestLindsay Gibson is the Chief Operating Officer of TextNow, a disruptive, ad-supported mobile carrier serving millions who demand true flexibility in mobile communications. With over two decades shaping iconic tech cultures, including a 16-year run at BlackBerry, she's mastered the hard edge of scaling, comeback leadership, and authentic team connection. Known for leading through crisis and comeback, Lindsay is a straight-talker driven by integrity and obsession with growth.

Ever secretly wondered if success, early retirement, a big exit, and the CEO chair are as good as it looks? What if the “dream” of ownership leaves you restless, searching for meaning, and itching to build again?This episode pulls back the curtain on the real journey: Marcus Hantla, a relentless builder who's seen both sides, reveals the wild emotional highs of exits and the raw, daily grind of COO life inside Contractor Foreman, a fast-growing SMB construction SaaS. He and Sivana get blunt about AI hype, hands-dirty delegation, and the gut-check moments that test even the toughest operators.The stakes: Stop winging it in your own career, team, or transformation or risk getting left behind. Listen now to confront the myths of growth, find new ways to thrive, and get the gritty, exclusive playbook you won't hear in sanitized TED Talks.Timestamped Highlights03:41 – What no one warns you about early retirement and the uncomfortable truth about waking up “free.”06:43 – How a random plumber changed Marcus's entire career (on his very own porch).09:10 – The COO/CEO “deciding dance” and why true empathy is a secret growth weapon.14:40 – Real talk: Losing a debate with the CEO (and why not every “brilliant” idea should win).17:25 – AI sales calls, live demos vs. real humans—what actually works right now.20:55 – Is the “beautiful” user interface dead? Why the next SaaS war is about simplicity, not design.26:14 – The dangerous side of AI consensus: Can chasing “truth” kill the next big breakthrough?35:03 – The sobering math of executive gratitude (and the crisis no leadership manual covers).About the GuestMarcus Hantla is the COO of Contractor Foreman, a leading construction management software platform engineered for small and mid-market builders and contractors. With 25+ years in construction and tech—plus multiple exits—Marcus is renowned for his hands-on leadership and hard-won insights at the intersection of trades, SaaS, and rapid growth.

What if the single greatest unlock for scaling your company has nothing to do with strategy, and everything to do with how much you care?In this gut-level conversation, Sivana Brewer sits down with Amit Shah, COO of Virta Health, a company on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in a billion people. They reveal the raw mechanics, hard decisions, and emotional realities of building a culture where real feedback, personal mission, and relentless impact actually drive bottom-line results. Expect stories that challenge your comfort zone, a blueprint for turning skeptics into true believers, and a rare glimpse into what makes teams (and COOs) last a decade or more through hyper-growth.If you're tired of surface-level advice and want the proven, exclusive tools to protect your culture (and your soul) as you scale, hit play now. The risk of mediocre leadership has never been higher, and these lessons simply can't wait.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The rebel truth about why people don't care what you know until something shocking happens[00:03:23] – Inside Virta's billion-person mission and the radical evidence that built unwavering belief[00:06:57] – The jeans, Disneyland, and moment a clinical trial changed thousands of lives[00:13:17] – The single conversation that blew away a hardened healthcare skeptic[00:17:13] – Why LIVE patient stories kick off every company meeting and what that does to culture[00:21:24] – How Virta built a team that actually sticks (and outgrows their own roles)[00:25:41] – When your job changes every 12 months: The hidden playbook for surviving hyper-growth[00:33:24] – The care vs. candor tightrope—how to love your team while pushing for relentless resultsAbout the GuestAmit Shah is the Chief Operating Officer of Virta Health, where he leads growth, product development, and patient care delivery for a hyper-growth company that's transforming metabolic disease care. With a track record spanning executive roles at Paladina Health, McKinsey, and Amazon, plus roots as a mission-driven entrepreneur, Amit is known for building high-performance teams that scale with heart and precision.