Podcast appearances and mentions of jason levin

Meet the Unhinged Meme Queen and my wife Erica Levin, who left her corporate job and now diving into the tech startup biz(00:17) Leaving the corporate life to creative life(02:52) Getting viral on our wedding day tweet(05:57) Erica getting CENSORED on X (07:52) Explaining what I do to her parents (good luck)(09:42) Planning our wedding with AI like a true startup couple(11:15) Erica's GLP-1 app and the Ozempic rabbit hole(12:37) What it's like being married to a memelord?(14:12) Just doing things in New York (chaotic creative mode)(16:15) That time a One Direction guy hit on my wife

In this conversation, Jason shares his journey as the founder of MemeLord Technologies, a unique software that combines meme creation with marketing strategies. He discusses his transition from ghostwriting to entrepreneurship, the innovative features of his software, and the integration of a SaaS model with an agency approach. Caleb also highlights success stories from clients who have leveraged memes for business growth and shares insights on building a sustainable empire in the digital ageWebsiteXIGLinkedin Memelord X Follow Ish Instagram X Linkedin Website Subscribe to Internet Empires on YouTube

Molly O'Shea is a venture capitalist and founder of Sourcery, a newsletter about top VC deals and startup trends02:51) Why every VC has a podcast(07:10) Why podcasting is a good excuse to meet cracked people(13:30) Internet friendship = best friendship(14:40) Molly's artist-to-VC pipeline(18:50) Learning about what VC does for the first time(22:00) Our high school side hustle stories(24:40) Why good artists shouldn't starve(26:09) The VC trash-talking culture(28:27) Fuck Kanye West(31:30) How to get viral by offending people (correctly)(35:10) "Memes aren't gonna save you if your product sucks"(37:12) "There's $16B value in LinkedIn influencers"(44:12) Molly explains to me wtf a "vertical SaaS" is(46:17) My secret Memelord Mafia workflow (50:41) "The internet is run by autodidacts" Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is the founder of meme marketing software Memelord Technologies.Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠.Follow Jason on ⁠X.Follow Molly on X.Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠.Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Jack Kuveke is a GP at Jabroni Capital. In this episode, Jason announces the exciting new startup he acquired. 00:00) I just acquired my first startup: a social network for gooners (03:15) Recruiting college students to log their goons (05:04) Business idea: branding for terrorist organizations (13:31) What if Bryan Johnson started recruiting for ISIS? (15:24) Is your CEO a fraud? This AI tool will help you (20:35) Why you should be screenmaxxing all the time (29:25) Can Goonmaps get into YC? (33:58) The business case for paying people to jerk off (47:39) My grandpa: the OG astrology grifter (57:17) Making Goonmaps go vira (01:02:59) Zuck's glow-up: PR firm or just a really good blowjob? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies, the meme software for meme marketer: memelord.tech Read Jason's weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups: https://www.cyberpatterns.xyz/subscribe Follow Jason for cool ideas here: https://twitter.com/iamjasonlevin Follow Jack here: https://x.com/jackkuveke Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more. #podcast #startups #venturecapital #ycombinator #growthhacks #growthhacking #viralmarketing #marketing #marketingpodcast #marketingstrategy #marketingtips #marketinghacks #jasonlevin #techpodcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast #indiehacking

Katelyn Bourgoin is the "Customer Whisperer" and author of popular marketing newsletter "Why People Buy" (00:39) How to make strangers online trust you (05:27) Why you should never hide your flaws on the internet (10:31) The marketers AI anxiety (12:27) Why micro software is killing it (17:30) Claude vs. OpenAI: who has better marketing (22:51) The platforms Katelyn's are bullish on (25:23) Why “be everywhere all the time” content advice is total horseshit (30:02) The psychology of humor and meme marketing (32:57) Using fear, to sell but make it funny (36:19) The secret to make people buy (39:58) Jealousy: a powerful cheat code for marketers Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Katelyn on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Sign up for our free 7 day "Creator Blueprint" email course! In today's special episode, we're running through the best HeyCreator moments & advice from 2024 — featuring incredible creators such as Justin Welsh, Amanda Goetz, Jay Clouse, Justin Moore, Gina Bianchini, Corey Wilks Psy.D., Cam Houser, Jason Levin, Cody & Cole Hock, Nat Eliason, Khe Hy, Tim Stoddart, Darrell Vesterfelt, Tim Grahl, Bryan Harris, Rachel Rodgers, Clifton Sellers, Alexis Teichmiller, and our very own Matt Ragland & Tim Forkin. Connect with us: Join the HeyCreator Community Submit a question to Creator Advice

Have you ever wondered what really makes professional relationships thrive?  In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of building meaningful connections with Jason Levin, author of Relationships to Infinity. Together, we unpack why so many people say “Let's keep in touch” but rarely follow through—and explore actionable ways to break that cycle. Jason shares the secrets of leveraging dormant ties, cultivating authentic networks, and creating consistent habits that make relationships flourish.  Curious about how relationships can shape your ceiling of success? Tune in to discover the surprising, often overlooked truths behind nurturing your network and why it's never too late to start.   Topics We Cover in This Episode:    Why “Let's keep in touch” might be the most misleading phrase in networking—and how to fix it The science behind dormant ties and how they can open unexpected doors A simple, one-sentence strategy to instantly reignite old connections How guilt and discomfort hold you back—and the surprising ways to overcome them The underestimated value of sharing memories in strengthening relationships Why ambiverts might have the ultimate networking superpower The role of gratitude in building lasting connections—and how it benefits you, too A practical approach to networking events that eliminates the “icky” feeling   Ready to take your relationship-building skills to the next level? Connect with Jason Levin at ReadySetLaunch.net or reach out directly via email at Jason@ReadySetLaunch.net, and be sure to grab a copy of his book, Relationships to Infinity.   Resources Mentioned: Connect with Jason Grab Jason's book Relationships to Infinity My favorite version of the "The Waiting" by Tom Petty Check out the surgeon general's white paper on loneliness Order your copy of Give to Grow Get the Supplemental materials for Give to Grow Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today!  

Have you ever wondered what really makes professional relationships thrive?  In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of building meaningful connections with Jason Levin, author of Relationships to Infinity. Together, we unpack why so many people say “Let's keep in touch” but rarely follow through—and explore actionable ways to break that cycle. Jason shares the secrets of leveraging dormant ties, cultivating authentic networks, and creating consistent habits that make relationships flourish.  Curious about how relationships can shape your ceiling of success? Tune in to discover the surprising, often overlooked truths behind nurturing your network and why it's never too late to start.   Topics We Cover in This Episode:    Why “Let's keep in touch” might be the most misleading phrase in networking—and how to fix it The science behind dormant ties and how they can open unexpected doors A simple, one-sentence strategy to instantly reignite old connections How guilt and discomfort hold you back—and the surprising ways to overcome them The underestimated value of sharing memories in strengthening relationships Why ambiverts might have the ultimate networking superpower The role of gratitude in building lasting connections—and how it benefits you, too A practical approach to networking events that eliminates the “icky” feeling   Ready to take your relationship-building skills to the next level? Connect with Jason Levin at ReadySetLaunch.net or reach out directly via email at Jason@ReadySetLaunch.net, and be sure to grab a copy of his book, Relationships to Infinity.   Resources Mentioned: Connect with Jason Grab Jason's book Relationships to Infinity My favorite version of the "The Waiting" by Tom Petty Check out the surgeon general's white paper on loneliness Order your copy of Give to Grow Get the Supplemental materials for Give to Grow Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today!  

Have you ever wondered what really makes professional relationships thrive?  In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of building meaningful connections with Jason Levin, author of Relationships to Infinity. Together, we unpack why so many people say “Let's keep in touch” but rarely follow through—and explore actionable ways to break that cycle. Jason shares the secrets of leveraging dormant ties, cultivating authentic networks, and creating consistent habits that make relationships flourish.  Curious about how relationships can shape your ceiling of success? Tune in to discover the surprising, often overlooked truths behind nurturing your network and why it's never too late to start.   Topics We Cover in This Episode:    Why “Let's keep in touch” might be the most misleading phrase in networking—and how to fix it The science behind dormant ties and how they can open unexpected doors A simple, one-sentence strategy to instantly reignite old connections How guilt and discomfort hold you back—and the surprising ways to overcome them The underestimated value of sharing memories in strengthening relationships Why ambiverts might have the ultimate networking superpower The role of gratitude in building lasting connections—and how it benefits you, too A practical approach to networking events that eliminates the “icky” feeling   Ready to take your relationship-building skills to the next level? Connect with Jason Levin at ReadySetLaunch.net or reach out directly via email at Jason@ReadySetLaunch.net, and be sure to grab a copy of his book, Relationships to Infinity.   Resources Mentioned: Connect with Jason Grab Jason's book Relationships to Infinity My favorite version of the "The Waiting" by Tom Petty Check out the surgeon general's white paper on loneliness Order your copy of Give to Grow Get the Supplemental materials for Give to Grow Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today!  

Eric Bahn is the co-founder and General Partner of venture capital firm Hustle Fund (00:00) Why should VCs care about content? (04:28) Why Eric invested his personal money into a 14-year-old founder (09:24) Hustle Fund's content playbook secret sauce (11:50) The internet content Rorschach test (13:16) Building a content-to-community funnel (14:58) LPs to Eric: “Why are you tweeting ridiculous stuff all the time?” (18:17) Betting on founders before they believe in themselves (24:25) Turning the word “hustle” on its head (26:22) Is AI killing VC deal flows? (32:00) The secret amazing benefit of angel investing (this one BLEW my mind) Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Eric on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Meet Dani Grant, co-founder and CEO of Jam. For the past couple of years, Dani and I have been teaming up to grow Jam through some unhinged marketing campaigns. (01:08) Why is marketing a dirty word for developers (03:55) Is self-promotion bad? (07:34) Calibrating Jam's brand voice (07:59) Is building in public even worth it? (12:31) “Thousands of people signed up, and no one used it” (14:54) Seth Godin's “Rule of 10” test (17:45) Why Jam does weekly team podcast (20:16) The unhinged “Venus flytrap” marketing campaign (22:46) Cold coutreach → Hot opportunities (27:34) Jam's Growth experiment tracking system (31:34) Why I stopped making viral subway videos (32:29) What is Jam cooking right now? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Founder of Memelord Technologies. Read Jason's ⁠⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Follow Dani on ⁠Twitter⁠ Subscribe to Jason on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Meet Dani Grant, co-founder and CEO of @jamdotdev. For the past couple of years, Dani and I have been teaming up to grow Jam through some unhinged marketing campaigns. (01:08) Why is marketing a dirty word for developers? (03:55) Is self-promotion bad? (07:34) Calibrating Jam's brand voice (07:59) Is building in public even worth it? (12:31) “Thousands of people signed up, and no one used it” (14:54) Seth Godin's “Rule of 10” test (17:45) Why Jam does weekly team podcast (20:16) The unhinged “Venus flytrap” marketing campaign (22:46) Cold coutreach → Hot opportunities (27:34) Jam's Growth experiment tracking system (31:34) Why I stopped making viral subway videos (32:29) What is Jam cooking right now? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Head of Growth at Product Hunt. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Dani on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Oren John is a brand marketing guru, an creator of consumer brand strategy newsletter HYPER (00:00) What makes a brand luxury? (08:04) "You can't just start a luxury brand" (13:21) Starting a "luxury newsletter" (22:10) Cracking the livestream code (should I start livestreaming?) (38:36) Is Burberry going down? (42:07) Should Burberry sponsors Lex Fridman? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Head of Growth at Product Hunt. Read Jason's ⁠⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Follow Oren on ⁠Twitter⁠ Subscribe to Jason on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Investing in my personal brand has been the best investment I've ever made in my career. So I wanted to find the perfect designer to give a personal branding masterclass and I think it's Oliur.He's built a massive audience across YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc. and he shares his hard-earned knowledge in this episode:Oliur's keys to growing on social mediaDifferent ways to create leverage in your careerHow he (accidentally) landed a billion-dollar clientHow you can get more confident putting yourself out thereSpecific ways to build meaningful connections with other designersWhat designers need to know to get better at marketing themselvesa lot moreOliur cites James McDonald as an example of someone sharing their workOliur's iPhone presets and high income streams videosWe talk about his friend Ali Abdaal (YouTuber, Podcaster, NYT bestseller)Jason Levin's iMessage screenshot of Travis Scott performingI referenced Jack Butcher's “this is pointless” graphDan Petty's “That Marker Pack”The old Audience Building course on Maven (RIP)Turkish designer Oguz (Oliur talked about the power of his aesthetic)Gabe Valdivia's new app Almanac that he built with Cursor

Jeremy Stern is the deputy editor of Tablet Magazine, who recently interviewed Palmer Luckey: American Anti-Hero and founder of the defense tech company Anduril Industries. (00:00) Palmer Luckey: Supervillain or Anti-Hero? (09:29) Why most tech journalism sucks so bad (19:37) The PR War against Israel and Zionism (26:14) Are we in the middle of an "algorithmic war"? (34:15) Why founders should do "vice signaling" Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Head of Growth at Product Hunt. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Jeremy on Twitter Read Jeremy's piece on Palmer Luckey here. Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Sign up for our free 7 day "Creator Blueprint" email course! In today's episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠@timforkindotcom⁠) interview Jason Levin (@iamjasonlevin), a creator, entrepreneur, author of Memes Make Millions, and self-proclaimed memelord who currently serves as the Head of Growth at Product Hunt. Jason walks us through how to start thinking in memes, the reality of how memes can make millions for your company, and why being funny on the internet is the best long-term play for any brand. (0:00) — Intro (1:01) — How do I start thinking in memes? (7:07) — How do memes make millions? (14:56) — Someone sold their business for $100M by using memes (19:04) — “Dumb memes, smart threads” (25:15) — The secrets to growing company social Connect with us: Join the HeyCreator Community Submit a question to Creator Advice Use Automatic Evergreen to send profitable newsletters on autopilot

Gabor Cselle is a serial founder, product builder, and creator of Choosy Chat. (00:00) Startup journey and the path to acquisition (07:24) Should you be able to choose your LLMs? (17:32) Why generating images with AI feels like gambling (25:08) Are we ready to automate creative work with AI? (30:55) Can AI make funny memes now?! (35:58) Will AI-created content ever take off? (43:18) AI friends: yay or nay? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Head of Growth at Product Hunt. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Isaac on Twitter Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

The joy of building a startup is that you get to learn from a lot of different people, but usually these meetings are not recorded. In this season of Building Jam we're sharing these raw conversations where we ask the experts about our startup. This week we're learning from Product Hunt's Head of Growth, Jason Levin.(00:49) Jason's top lesson for community growth: doing things that don't scale to connect with people.(03:07) Our top community challenge is trying to scale as our userbase grows - so what do we do?(07:10) The reason Jam doesn't have a community Slack & Jason's experience on why maybe we should(11:33) Jason wrote a book about memes, so we asked him for advice on how to make Jam a meme (philosophically)(16:23) Brand marketing vs. performance marketing w/ a Nike cameo(18:49) Jason, the Head of Growth at Product Hunt, says we should embrace the cringe(22:41) Our 3rd Product Hunt launch: Jam Genies(29:46) Jason's feedback on Jam's approach to community-led growthSubscribe to Building Jam on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every Friday at 10AM ET. See you there!

Emil Michael was the Chief Business Officer at Uber where he was Travis Kalanick's right-hand man. Michael raised over $15B to help Uber grow into the $170B company. (00:00) Dealing with the "Taxi Mafia" in Italy (04:03) How Uber builds local teams from the ground up (09:56) Why founders should "go direct" (15:31) AI and the future of search (Perplexity???) (19:21) How Emil angel invests and how to say no to friends!!! Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Head of Growth at Product Hunt. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow Emil on Twitter. Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Emery Wells is the founder of ‪Frame.io which he sold for over $1B to Adobe. (01:32) Emery moves to NYC to be a filmmaker (7:19) Frame's launch goes VIRAL (12:22) Investments from Balaji and Aaron Levy (16:01) Fundraising advice (18:59) Selling software bottom-up (25:00) Writing online and building audiences (28:21) Scott Belsky's Implications (29:34) AI predictions (34:38) Emery's investing in robots???? Jason Levin⁠⁠⁠ is a viral marketer and Head of Growth at Product Hunt. Read Jason's ⁠weekly advice column on organic social media growth for startups⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Twitter⁠. Subscribe to Jason on ⁠YouTube⁠. Past guests of The Jason Levin Show include: Eric Jorgenson, Greg Isenberg, Jack Raines, Paul Millerd, Mike Solana, Danny Miranda, Billy Oppenheimer, Jack Rhysider, Ben Wilson, and more.

Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:

On this episode, I sit down with Jason Levin aka MemeLord who wrote the book "MEMES MAKE MILLIONS" ... we go in-depth about how businesses can use unique content like memes & newsletters to grow their businesses!

“I'll keep in touch!” You've likely said something like that to someone and meant it at the time.But then... life gets in the way, time flies by, and you haven't spoken to that person in years. Yet the idea of reaching out and reconnecting gives you pause, and you can't put your finger on why.Relationship-building expert Jason Levin, knows why! He's even written a book on it backed by academic research. And he's here to help us reframe what we think we know about networking, building relationships and keeping in touch.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you'll learn why people don't stay in touch despite promises to do so and what's really behind the fear of rekindling relationships. You'll discover best practices for making introductions, reconnecting with others, and following up to solidify those new and renewed relationships in authentic, personalized, and supportive ways.1:29 - The source of the personal branding concept, the opportunity of appreciation, Jason's hype songs, and his annual go-to movie for addressing fear8:30 - Why Jason took 10 years to write Relationships to Infinity and how it emerged from an idea into reality13:25 - How the Bermuda Keep in Touch Triangle reflects why you don't stay in touch even when you say they will16:48 - What people really fear about rekindling a relationship20:03 - How to reach out to someone you haven't talked to in a while when you have an ask but don't want to make it feel transactional25:13 - How the process of making introductions can impact your brand28:16 - How to facilitate the follow-up after an introduction is made31:22 - How to solidify the connection made after an initial follow-up so that it makes sense, doesn't feel weird, and helps your brand39:00 - Mistakes that hurt your brand when connecting with others40:35 - The appropriate time for making a business-related ask in a relationship and the approach that helps you get over your fear of asking42:39 - The key to cultural fluency of communication between people47:21 - The introverts' superpower for building relationships properly and a different way for them to network49:21 - Where to start with relationship building and what Jason does for fun, where he will never compromise, and his Branding Room Only magicMentioned In Reframing Keeping in Touch with Jason Levin“The Brand Called You” by Tom Peters | Fast Company 2024 Intention and Goal Setting WebinarAcapella version of “This Is Me” “Personal Branding Bruisers: Paula's Professional Pet Peeves” | YouTubeBooks written by Daniel H. PinkRelationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in TouchReady, Set, LaunchConnect with Jason on LinkedIn4 Key Considerations for Law Firms to Navigate Cross CulturaDiscover how to transform your women's affinity group into a dynamic force that aligns with your organization's mission and empowers women to thrive in leadership roles. Don't miss this opportunity to reshape the future of women's leadership within your organization.February 13 - 12 to 1 pm ETRegister for Is Your Women's Group Winning? at https://www.paulaedgar.com/events/

In 2023, The Blackletter Podcast host Tom Dunlap held many enlightening interviews in his mission to demystify law and business principles. As guests shared their insights, they each concluded their interviews by providing their top takeaways regarding the key foundations of business and law. On this special 2023 recap episode, we have gathered the fundamental elements of advice shared by each guest throughout the year's fascinating conversations. Listen in to gain real expert advice on the principles of law, business, and life.Career success through planning, persistence, and patience.Marc Fava, an attorney who works as an ombudsman and Vice President for Boeing Corporation, discussed how planning, persistence, and patience can help people achieve success in their careers. Mark shares examples of these elements within his own life, including how purposeful planning, persistence, and patience led to him getting work from American Airlines two years after his initial rejection.Career advice, compliance, and having fun in the workplace.Mark Nichols, the Chief Counsel for the Federal Aviation Administration, discussed the knowledge that he gained throughout his career to mentor and how he uses it to advise and lead other veterans and attorneys. Nichols advises young professionals to think about their careers in five-year increments and pursue relevant experience to be competitive in their industry.Reaching out for help to achieve business success.Jennifer Morris, a former attorney for the CIA with law experience inside the government and businesses, discusses the importance of reaching out for help to achieve business success and shares how small businesses can seek help from organizations like the Small Business Administration and consultants to address compliance issues.Business success factors, risk management, and leadership.Tracy Pilone enlightens listeners on how her company, Element 84, leverages innovative strategies in satellite data, allowing for transformative business practices. Throughout this, she covers principles like risk balancing and risk management. She also provides her key advice and insights for managing teams, highlighting the importance of being cognizant of risk tolerance levels and planning accordingly.Leadership, planning, and resource management for a nonprofit organization. In this segment, former Army officer Gordon Sumner discussed the changes he had to make to succeed with his nonprofit organization, Veterans Moving Forward. Gordon emphasizes the importance of buy-in, flexibility, and resource allocation in organizational planning. He discusses how team input can be a valuable resource for leaders and emphasizes the importance of seeking input from team members while still maintaining a clear decision-making process.Entrepreneurship, execution, and goodwill.Aleko Bravo Greenberg shares how his entrepreneurial experiences offered lessons about starting a successful business, including the importance of innovative strategies, transformative decisions, and execution to getting things done rather than perfecting a product. He and Tom go on to share their thoughts on the value of goodwill and maintaining connections with people who want to see you succeed, both within and outside of the company.Building and leveraging a professional network.Jason Levin, founder of Ready, Set, Launch, advises listeners on ways to achieve their business pursuits by discussing concepts from his book, "Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch." Covered themes include gratitude practices, people's "Bermuda keep in touch Triangles," and commonality. While people...

“We are both keeper-in-touchers,” says Jason Levin, author of the book Relationships to Infinity, which studies the art and science of keeping in touch. He and his wife Lori Mihalich-Levin first met on September 11, 2001 in France and stayed in contact as Lori built her law career and Jason built a career which includes his current role as a keynote speaker, trainer and business development coach at Ready, Set, Launch. This practice of keeping in touch has carried over into their married life as well. In a conversation at the kitchen sink, having put their two young sons to bed, Lori asked why there wasn't a program to help new parents navigate their personal and professional lives. After Jason asked her what she could do to solve the problem, she began in earnest what would become Mindful Returns, a program which guides new parents transition back to work after parental leave.    The two touch base each Saturday night by consolidating what they call the “daily detritus” into one basket in order to tackle the duties of parenthood together. This idea was inspired by Atul Gawande's “Checklist Manifesto. The two have also been inspired by Eve Rodsky's book “Fair Play,” and they discuss the importance of a balanced division of labor in a household.   Lori and Jason's support for one another is obvious. Join today's discussion to hear their advice on how to write a book or make a speech in public and find out how Jason earned the name The TicTac Guy!   Quotes   “The foundation of Relationships to Infinity is the social science behind networks, and how we think about our approach to connection and reconnection. Lori was just talking about the fact that we both are ‘keeper-in-touchers.' There's actually a lot of social science behind that.” (8:44 | Jason) “I said to my dear husband, ‘There should be a program out there, a class I can take about how to transition into working parenthood. I can take a class on how to massage my baby, puree baby food, make a birth plan. I can't take a class on how to navigate the personal and professional identity crisis I'm having as I become a working parent. And Jason said, ‘Well, what are you going to do about it?' And thus, the program that I created, Mindful Return, was born.” (10:53 | Lori) “Too often when we think about building something entrepreneurial, it has to be in the garage, venture funded, all these things. But what if you take little bite sized pieces with mind numbing detail on a weekly basis and you build something?” (14:26 | Jason)  “There are so many dual career working couples these days, that this is an issue and it spills into the workplace too. Because if you have if you're doing 90% of the mental work of your household, you're just not able to focus on your job as much as someone who is doing 10% of the mental work of a household.” (21:52 | Lori)  “Parenthood made me so much of a better public speaker, because before we had kids, I would stew about the slides. And I would sit there and analyze them, and I'd memorize my script. And then we had kids, and I said, ‘I don't have time for any of that. And I just showed up as who I was, and I was much more spontaneous, and I hadn't over prepared anything, and people liked that better.” (33:14 | Lori) Links The Checklist Manifesto - Atul Gawal https://a.co/d/hppObRx Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do By Eve Rodsky https://a.co/d/6ZoaX2O Parents at Work Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343   Connect with  Lori Mihalich-Levin: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ Mindful Return https://www.mindfulreturn.com/ Lori's book - Back to Work After Baby - https://www.mindfulreturn.com/back-work-after-baby-book/   Connect with Jason Levin: READY, SET, LAUNCH readysetlaunch.net LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlevinspeakertrainercoach/ Jason's book - Relationships to Infinity   Connect with Chris Batz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbatz/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliongroupkc  Instagram: @theliongroupllc Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

In this captivating episode of Talent Talks, we dive deep into the world of blossoms and business with our special guest, Jason Levin, a visionary, entrepreneur, and founder of Dos Gringos A Flower Company.Jason shares invaluable insights on the art of nurturing your team, attracting and retaining top talent, and fostering a profound sense of purpose in the workplace. He and Jonathan talk about the importance of caring for your people and creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and inspired.They also talk about how when faced with challenges, honesty and hope are your best allies. Tune in to learn how they turned adversity into opportunity by leading change, creating a culture of adaptability, and motivating their teams to look forward with anticipation.Learn More About Dos Gringos: http://dosgringos.com/Connect with Jason Levin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-levin-1205b77/Connect with Dos Gringos: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dos-gringos-a-flower-company/Connect with Jonathan D. Reynolds: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanreynolds/ Connect with Titus Talent: https://www.linkedin.com/company/titus-talent-strategies/Learn More About Titus Talent: https://www.titustalent.com/

How can law professionals break through the barriers to achieve their success?On the Blackletter podcast this week, host Tom Dunlap revisits some prior season 9 episodes where he and guest speakers discussed professional success and how to achieve it.The power of small numbers with Gordan Sumner (0:44)As a former Army officer, Gordon Sumner had to make significant changes to succeed with his nonprofit organization, Veterans Moving Forward. In his interview with Tom, Gordan discussed his organization which provides service and emotional support dogs to veterans, and the logistics challenges he overcame as its CEO.He explains that teamwork, finding true believers in his mission, and increasing monthly donor support is crucial to his nonprofit. He also provides personal experiences to elaborate on the power of small numbers. In addition, he shares that asking for input from the rest of his team is integral to his organization.Finally, he shares his advice for organizations struggling to manage their operations and resources. Check out the interview on episodes 96, 97, and 98 of the podcast!The three pieces of LinkedIn with Jason Levin (7:54)Next, we check out this interview with Jason Levin, where he discusses the value of business connections. Jason is the author of “Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch.” Jason shares his relationship-building insights for attorneys looking to network through LinkedIn. He shares that, aside from establishing connections, there are two essential pieces to LinkedIn: maintaining a robust profile and sharing valuable content. He elaborates on what makes a good profile and how content on the platform can help attorneys show off their expertise, share their accomplishments, and advance their goals.He also gives advice to anyone looking to boost their networking and professional relationship-building skills. These include building a list of important professional contacts, reframing your mindset from transactional networking to authentic relationship building, and overcoming your “Bermuda keep in touch triangle” barriers keeping you from establishing connections with others.Check out the interview on episodes 100, 101, and 102 of the podcast!The things to do to succeed with Mark Fava (17:44)The episode concludes with a segment from Tom's interview with Mark Fava, an attorney who works as an ombudsman and Vice President for Boeing Corporation. Mark explains how law professionals can succeed in their pursuits by using his three pieces of advice: purposeful planning, persistence, and patience.Check out the interview on episodes 103,

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to bring you the second in their two-part series of interviews with moms and dads in professional development! Today, Lori and Jason are happy to welcome two wonderful moms in professional development, Aisha Greene and Stephanie Felder, to share their stories.Aisha is the Director of Attorney Development and Training at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. She oversees firm professional development programming, including the formal assignment systems, partner and associate mentoring programs, upward and downward attorney performance evaluations, diversity programs, pro bono and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and all formal training and continuing legal education programs. Aisha lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two wonderful daughters, ages 10 and 13. Stephanie has more than fifteen years of experience in attorney professional development at two Am Law 100 firms. In her current role at Groom Law Group, she is responsible for creating a comprehensive training and development curriculum for all attorneys at Groom and developing and overseeing the execution of strategies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stephanie lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Zach, her 8-year-old daughter, and her 5-year-old son. Stay tuned to hear what Aisha and Stephanie say about their experiences as moms working in the field of professional development.Show highlights:Aisha and Stephanie share their personal working parent journeys. (4:02) (5:55)How Stephanie's legal professional development training and skills prepared her for being a mom. (8:15)Aisha describes what it's like to be a parent in professional development today. (9:26) Aisha discusses the contrast between being a parent in professional development and being a parent as a legal associate. (10:23)The workplace supports that were the most helpful and impactful for Stephanie when she became a working parent. (12:27)Aisha talks about the magic of having informal workplace support. (16:09)Stephanie gets into what she learned from her challenging first job as an infant room teacher at a daycare center. (21:10)Skills Aisha gained from being a parent that have been helpful in her job. (26:20)Changes in the field of professional development that are impacting parents. (28:54) (31:14)Aisha discusses the importance of having working parent-caregiver groups across all industries. (35:56)How Aisha and Stephanie's approach to time management changed when they became parents. (38:22) (40:10)Links and resources:Aisha Greene on LinkedInCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPStephanie Felder on LinkedInGroom Law GroupIf you're a leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group or affinity group (or would like to start one at your place of employment), join the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN) learning collaborative, at to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnBooks mentioned:Work Parent Thrive by Dr. Yael SchonbrunHow to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine MazlishThe Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingImpact Winter by Travis BeachamMentioned in this episode:Provide an...

How can professionals form and identify valuable business connections?On the Blackletter podcast this week, host Tom Dunlap concludes his interview with Jason Levin, founder of Ready, Set, Launch. In this episode, Jason discusses the key themes of his book "Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch" and how individuals and entrepreneurs can apply its lessons to succeed in their business pursuits.Jason's book focuses on networking and the nature of making connections with people. He discusses the importance of forming new relationships and leveraging and strengthening existing ones. Jason's book teaches readers how to identify and build upon ties with casual acquaintances that hold potential value and how to think about their connections. People can make beneficial connections by defining their relations, forming a mindset based on networking, and focusing on authentic relationship building. Jason discusses this and other insightful concepts from his book, including gratitude practices, people's "Bermuda keep in touch Triangles," and commonality. Tune in to this episode for more advice on networking from Jason Levin. And remember to check out episodes 4 and 5 to catch his entire interview on forming valuable business relationships!

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are so excited to introduce a new set of interviews with moms and dads in professional development. Lori and Jason are thrilled to welcome Joshua Troy and Neil Dennis to today's podcast! Neil and Josh are both amazing dads in professional development.Josh Troy is the Director of Talent Management at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where he engages with attorneys and staff to ensure their professional and personal success. Josh is a proud parent of two daughters, one almost six years old and the other four, who were excited to learn their dad was being interviewed! Neil Dennis is the Director of Professional Development at Blaney McMurtry LLP, a mid-sized full-service law firm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is responsible for the recruitment, professional development, and training of legal professionals at the firm. Before joining the firm, Neil led career development at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and held similar positions in Washington DC, including as the Assistant Dean of Career Services at the Howard University School of Law and a Director of Career Services at Georgetown Law Center. He lives in Markham, a suburb near Toronto. He is married to Kia, who has a much cooler job than him as an author of thriller mystery novels. They have two kids, Bryson, age 13, and Miles, age 10 (almost 11). Stay tuned to hear what Neil and Josh have to share about their lives as dads working in the world of professional development!Show highlights:The challenges Josh faced when his oldest daughter was born. (5:15)How Neil got into the field of professional development, and what it means to him. (8:33)How Neil draws inspiration from his kids and being a dad in his career. (11:05)Josh describes his path into professional development and explains what it's like to be a parent in that field. (13:02)The workplace support Josh found especially helpful when he became a working parent. (18:09) Josh discusses his experience of being in Covid lock-down with his young children. (19:49)Josh shares some tips about backup care from his experience. (21:37)Having conversations about figuring out the best way to space out your leave after having a child. (27:50)What Neil learned from his very first job. (30:49)The skills Josh and Neil gained from being parents that are helpful to them in their professional development roles. (34:56) (37:53)A workplace change that affected working parents. (41:44) Changes in the field of professional development that could affect working parents. (43:58)Neil and Josh each share their advice for working parents. (47:15) (48:53)Links and resources:Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Joshua Troy on LinkedInBlaney McMurtry LLPNeil Dennis on LinkedInMindful Return blog post: What Is Backup Childcare and How Does It Work? An Interview with 3 Working MamasIf you are the leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group (ERG) or affinity group at your organization, please join us in the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN) learning ,ollaborative. Go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn to sign...

What is the best way for people to stay connected with their business contacts?On the Blackletter podcast this week, host Tom Dunlap is joined once more by Jason Levin, author of "Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch" and founder of the firm Ready, Set, Launch. In this episode, Jason breaks down the importance of maintaining connections with professional contacts and the obstacles he had to face to make headway in his networking experiences.Jason first realized the importance of making professional connections while pursuing his goal of working an internship in Paris. He explains how he moved past his discomfort of interacting with connected professionals who could help him achieve his goal. Instead, Jason developed a system for tracking his networking efforts to help him make the connections necessary to succeed. Today he swears by Excel and other tracking systems for managing his interactions and seeing positive results from business relationships.Listen to this episode to hear more about the challenges Jason overcame in his career. And tune in next episode to hear Jason's advice to professionals looking to leverage their business relationships.

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second part of their two-part series of episodes with moms and dads working in real estate!Today, Lori and Jason are excited to introduce Eva Davis and Jennifer Eaby, who are both amazing moms working in real estate.Jen Eaby is a realtor in the north suburbs of Atlanta. She has been in the real estate industry for nine years. She loves house shopping with clients, staging her listings for sale, and making friends with her clients. She and her husband, Joel, have been married for 19 years and are raising two daughters. Elizabeth is a senior in high school, and Gabriella is a freshman. Eva Davis is an Executive Vice President at Compass and a real estate agent in the Washington, DC Metro area. Eva brings significant business experience to her real estate career from her time in the mortgage industry, positioning her for great success in the greater Washington DC market. Her high-touch service, top negotiating skills, ongoing hustle, and sense of humour have helped her build a deep referral business. Eva currently lives in downtown Bethesda, with her University of Michigan-loving husband and her two little kids, with whom she enjoys exploring the food scene in the DC area and taking advantage of local concerts, parks, theatre exhibits, and playgrounds. Stay tuned to hear what Eva and Jen have to share about their lives as working moms in the world of real estate!Show highlights:Jen and Eva share their working parent stories. (3:50) (5:15)Eva describes her current experience as a parent in the real estate industry. (7:06)Eva talks about managing work-life boundaries in the real estate world. (9:05)Jen shares something that caught her by surprise as her children got older. (10:29)Jen describes the kind of support she had as an entrepreneur when she became a working parent. (13:45)Eva talks about what she learned from her first job. (25:10)Jen discusses the skills she gained as a parent that are helpful in her real estate role. (27:53)Changes Eva sees in real estate right now that will affect working parents. (32:49)Links and resources:Compass Real EstateEva Davis on LinkedInJennifer Eaby on LinkedInIf you'd lead a working parent group at your organization and would like to join the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN), go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnRecommended books:Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Relationships to Infinity by Jason Levin

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to begin a new segment talking to moms and dads working in real estate!Today, Lori and Jason are delighted to introduce two wonderful dads in real estate, Paul Benshoof and Corey Lee!Corey Lee is the Principal of Residential Growth Properties LLC, a real estate investment brokerage in Washington DC. He has been actively involved in the real estate industry for nearly 25 years, and his company focuses on helping property owners unlock the value of their properties through zoning, entitlement, and redevelopment. He works closely with his wife, Bhavna, who runs her own successful real estate general contracting development and owners representation firm, and they live in the Forest Hills neighborhood of DC with their two youngest children, Sara and Ian, who are in middle and elementary school. While Corey and Bhavna met in grad school at UNC Chapel Hill, they still find a way to remain proud of their oldest daughter, Ida, who recently graduated from Duke, as a member of the Class of 2023. Corey earned his Political Science and Systems Engineering degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point and completed his JD and MBA in Real Estate Concentration at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Paul Benshoof is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Metropolitan in Northern New Jersey and has been with Keller Williams for eight years. Paul is a proud Scarlet Knight and studied economics at Rutgers University. He lives in Mount Olive, New Jersey, with his wife, Lindsay, and their three sons, aged 12, 10, and 3. Tune in to hear what Paul and Corey have to share about their lives as working dads in the real estate world!Show highlights:Corey discusses his introduction to working parenthood. (5:18) Paul shares what he enjoys most about being a parent working in the real estate industry. (9:58)Corey shares his experience of being a parent in real estate. (11:12)How Paul managed to remain consistent with his work when his children came into his life. (17:43)The experiences and supports that were helpful for Corey when he became a working parent. (20:09)Paul talks about the job he did while in high school and his first job after college and shares what he learned from doing them. (24:56)Corey shares what he learned when his dad turned down an economically viable business opportunity to spend more time with his family. (30:32) The skills Paul and Corey gained from being parents that are helpful in their current roles in real estate. (33:44) (35:25)Corey explains how he would have benefited from having had a business coach. (36:02)Corey's tips for people in a business partnership with a partner or spouse. (38:50)Changes in the real estate industry that could affect working parents. (40:33)Links and resources:Residential Growth Properties LLCCorey Lee on LinkedInKeller Williams Metropolitan Northern New JerseyPaul Benshoof on LinkedInIf you'd like to participate in the conversation at the Mindful Return Working Parents Group Network Learning Collaborative, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnRecommended books:The Power of Ambition by Jim RohnThe Awakened Family by Shefali TsabaryRelationships to Infinity by Jason LevinThe...

How can people market themselves to achieve more professional opportunities?On the Blackletter podcast this week, host Tom Dunlap sits down with Jason Levin, author of "Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch" and founder of the firm Ready, Set, Launch. He is also the programming chair of the National Capital Local Steering Committee for the Legal Marketing Association, which supports marketing and networking between legal professionals.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jason was inspired to write his book after becoming aware of the human need for connection. He relates this to professional networking and community building and discusses the importance of connection and fostering relationships. Jason also shares his expert opinions on the social networking platform LinkedIn and how people can leverage the site to form strong business relationships and advance their goals.Tune in to this episode of the Blackletter Podcast to hear more about Jason's thoughts on modern marketing. And check out the next installment of this three-episode interview to hear more about the challenges Jason has encountered in the legal marketing business.

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second episode in the series of interviews with parents in the consulting world!Today, Lori and Jason are excited to talk with two awesome consulting dads, Jonathan Milde, and Daniel Baldor!Jonathan Milde is a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where he is a core member of the technology and digital advantage transactions and integrations and industrial goods practice areas. He also has significant experience with health care, consumer goods, and retail clients. Jonathan lives in Maryland and has been married to Bess for 15 years. They have two kids, Beah, age 11, and August, age 8. Dan Baldor has been with Accenture for nearly 18 years. He is the Office Managing Director for Accenture in Miami, as well as the Life Sciences Client Group Lead and Strategy and Consulting Products Lead for Accenture's self-market unit. He has been married to his wife, Michelle, for 24 years. He is a dad to Carolina, who is 21, a senior at Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, and Stephanie who is 19 and studying psychology at Florida State University.Tune in to hear what Jon and Dan have to share about their lives as working dads in the consulting world!Show highlights:Jon talks about his transition to working parenthood. (3:34)Dan shares his working parent story. (5:15)What it's like for Dan to be a parent in management consulting these days. (7:00)How the change in travel pace post-pandemic will affect new parents. (8:19)The workplace supports Jon found particularly helpful when he became a working parent. (11:29)Dan discusses the fantastic benefits Accenture offers for working parents. (13:40)As a parent, ask the organization you work for whether or not they have backup child support if you're unsure.Dan and Jon share what they learned from their first jobs. (17:41) (19:34)How living with his young children helped Dan prepare for client interactions. (23:30)Dan offers advice for working parents in management consulting. (26:00)What Jon does to mitigate workplace stress. (28:24)Links and resources:Boston Consulting GroupAccentureJonathan Milde on LinkedInDan Baldor on LinkedInIf you'd like to participate in the conversation at the Mindful Return Working Parents Group Network Learning Collaborative, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnBooks mentioned:Mindset by Dr. Carol DweckThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleMentioned in this episode:Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, LaunchHead over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch.Ready Set Launch Book

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to be back after several months of hiatus! They kick things off again by focusing on moms and dads in the consulting world. In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason talk to two fantastic consulting moms, Elizabeth Lapetina and Brooke Weddle. Liz Lapetina is a Managing Director with Deloitte Consulting, focused on healthcare operations and business transformation. She has experience working with PBMs and health plans on new business model launches, business transformations, consumer experience and strategy, and performance improvement initiatives. She is also involved in Deloitte's well-being initiatives, leading the adoption of well-being strategies at one of the firm's largest accounts. Liz lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, James, her two daughters, aged seven and five, and her dog. She enjoys reading, riding her Peloton bike, and serving as the Cookie Manager for her daughters' girl scout troops in her spare time. Brooke Weddle is a partner at McKinsey & Company. As a leader in the firm's people and organizational performance practice, Brooke helps organizations across the world achieve sustained performance through transformation. Globally, she leads the Change Leaders Forum, an executive capability-building series on transformational change and McKinsey's organizational work in advanced industries, aerospace and defense, automotive, and electronics. In addition, she leads the firm's culture and change management work in North America. Brooke lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, Miguel, and her two children, who are eight and ten. Brooke is also an appreciator of network theory. She wrote a wonderful article on social capital: Building Back Better Relationships at Work.Stay tuned to hear what Liz and Brooke have to say about their lives as parents working in the consulting world! Show highlights:Liz shares her working parent story. (5:28)Liz took five months off for maternity leave for both of her children. That made a huge difference! (7:07)The importance of having mentors and sponsors. (7:31)How Liz and her husband approach their careers and family decisions intentionally since becoming parents. (9:49)Brooke's working parent story started in Seoul, South Korea. (10:45)Brooke explains why she returned to work shortly after having her second child. (12:51)Brooke explains how she and her husband approach their work and parental responsibilities. (13:25)Liz and Brooke explain what it's like to be a parent in management consulting and share their top working parent travel-related tips. (15:27) (18:53)The workplace supports that were helpful for Brooke and Liz when they became working parents. (23:51) (28:18)Why it's essential to speak up, say what you need and ask for support from your workplace when necessary. (31:44)How parenthood helped Liz gain more empathy for others and become smarter with her time. (38:59)How having young kids helped Brooke calm down and become a better listener. (41:15)Mentioned in this episode:Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity LeaveJoin over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life. Mindful Return Course Ad

This is episode 588. Tips for sales success. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Purchase Fred Diamond's new best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Find Jason on LinkedIn. JASON'S TIP:  "Any salesperson needs to derive their own energy to move forward. There is that daily being self-directed, that mindset that comes from understanding that you have a job to do. I think on the personal side, you need your people. You need your tribe of folks that you know, like, and trust. I think that on the personal side, the nice-to-have side, for me is also essential because it allows for you to gain inspiration, to not talk about work, to just chill out and know that you're still a human being."

With busy lives and technology overwhelm, how do we stay in touch with old friends and potential business contacts in an efficient and authentic manner? Jason Levin is the author of "Relationships to Infinity – The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch' and he's chatting with Kara about his soul-inspired journey as a business consultant, entrepreneur, and author. Jason and Kara have an interesting conversation about the value of authentic networking in a time when we say, ‘let's stay in touch', but then usually never do. Kara touches on how the right opportunities come our way if we are open to the moment. How opportunity will first speak in whispers, and then get louder and louder.Jason agrees and highlights several chapters in his book through the conversation where he suggests practical ways to maintain a connection – such as triggering a memory to keep in touch, for example. If you appreciate the value of business networking and are looking for ways to stay connected with the people you've met in your business life so that you can maximize future opportunities, then this wonderfully original episode of Soul Inspiring Business is a must for you! Please join us. “I believe that we are led, in a way, and given certain people at different times in our lives that shape us and move us in different directions." – Kara DonofrioIn This Episode:Jason's soul-inspired journey as an author and entrepreneur Writing techniques and tips when you're getting startedInspiring your children by following through on your actionCareer opportunities from staying in touchThe social science around nostalgia as a means to create a connectionConnect with Jason:Meet Jason Levin | Ready Set LaunchRelationships to Infinity The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch - Ready Set LaunchConnect with Kara:Website Instagram Facebook LinkedInYouTube

What is Web3? We've been living in Web 2.0 for a while now, it only seems logical there's a next step coming. But what makes Web3 different? Why is it even called Web3 and not Web 3.0? On this week's episode, Hill talks to Jason Levin, a tech writer specializing in Web3; Stephanie Murray, a journalist for The Block covering all things cryptocurrency; and Terry Collins, who covers tech and currency for USA Today.Together they will break down the definitions, look at the issues behind regulation, and ask just what this all means for YOU and your relationship with Web3.5-Factor Authentication is brought to you by Norton – the most recognized Cyber Safety brand globally with a portfolio of trusted and recognized brands including Norton, Avira, LifeLock, and ReputationDefender. The show is produced and distributed by kglobal in partnership with Spaceman World Media.

In light of recent events around the league, we take a trip down memory lane to discuss how the Los Angeles Clippers have evolved from perennial doormats to functional organization. How were the LA Clippers under Sterling vs Ballmer? When did it start to change?Die hard Clipper fan & Host Darian Vaziri is joined by former Hoops Digest writer, Clipper season ticket holder & NBA historian Jason Levin (who worked for the Clippers in the 86-87 season) to explore what life was like under Donald Sterling, when it changed, & how far they have come.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnClippersSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In light of recent events around the league, we take a trip down memory lane to discuss how the Los Angeles Clippers have evolved from perennial doormats to functional organization. How were the LA Clippers under Sterling vs Ballmer? When did it start to change? Die hard Clipper fan & Host Darian Vaziri is joined by former Hoops Digest writer, Clipper season ticket holder & NBA historian Jason Levin (who worked for the Clippers in the 86-87 season) to explore what life was like under Donald Sterling, when it changed, & how far they have come. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnClippers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jason Levin, Founder of Ready, Set, Launch and author of Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch. In the conversation, Jason Levin talks about the power of building authentic relationships and the importance of deep connections in the workplace. Jason also shares the importance of strengthening weak ties, reconnecting with dormant ties, and how to do it well. Jason also talks about social media's impact on how we form and maintain relationships and how to use it well. Finally, Jason lays out strategies for leaders to build a greater connection with and among team members.    Some highlights:- Jason Levin on recognizing the impact of relationships early on- The importance of depth in relationships and how to achieve greater depth- Jason Levin shares a systematic approach to reconnecting with dormant ties- The self-imposed barriers to reaching out and how to remove them- Jason Levin on how leaders can use the art and science of relationship building to enable greater collaboration in their organizations- The power of connections and building a stronger social networkBooks Mentioned:The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm GladwellTo Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant Connect with Jason Levin:Ready Set Launch WebsiteRelationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch on AmazonJason Levin on TwitterJason Levin on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/

In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk to another amazing dad who is a professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)!    Juan Otero serves as Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Comcast Corporation, where he leads DE&I initiatives across Comcast NBC Universal, focusing specifically on governance, public policy, and strategic employee engagement. His responsibilities include the oversight of DE&I analytics; organizational alignment on the company's public policy positions with DE&I implications; broad activation of employee resource groups and related volunteerism platforms; and development of targeted DE&I workforce education and training. He also supports the integration of DE&I into Comcast NBC Universal's community impact initiatives. Juan is married to his wonderful wife, Julissa, and they have an active son, Julian, who is five years old. Juan holds a JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and an MPA from American University.  Juan talks about his experience as a parent working in diversity, equity, and inclusion. He discusses his confusion and fear after becoming a parent, the fantastic support he received in the workplace, and how his priorities changed after he became a dad. Stay tuned to hear about Juan's life as a dad working in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Show highlights: Juan tells the story of how he met his wife and landed up where he is today in the world of working parents. (2:53) Juan discusses what it is like for him to be a parent working in diversity, equity, and inclusion. (6:13) Becoming a dad helped Juan evolve in his role at Comcast and gave him a different viewpoint regarding various racial issues. (8:03) Juan had a wonderfully supportive boss who understood his confusion after becoming a parent and explained everything Comcast had available, in terms of parental support. (11:14) Juan explains how he had to re-prioritize his life after his son was born. (12:27) The strategies Juan uses as a leader to support his people. (15:15) Even though Juan got all he needed in terms of parental support in the workplace, he would still have appreciated having someone to talk to about his wellness. (18:08) Juan talks about his first paid job and explains how it made an imprint on him. (20:34) What has parenthood taught Juan in terms of career-related skills? (22:58) Juan discusses his part in shaping the conversation around working parenthood. (26:57) How heart-focused breathing can help working parents avoid freaking out. (32:42)  Links and resources: https://corporate.comcast.com/ (Comcast Corporation) https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-otero-08ab393/ (Juan Otero on LinkedIn) Books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3cBYAuX (A Tale of Two Cities), by Charles Dickens https://amzn.to/3B1Asv8 (The Godfather), by Mario Puzo https://amzn.to/3cxf6MT (Dog Man, A Tale of Two Kitties),  by Dav Pilkey https://amzn.to/3TvlTaA (Pete the Cat), by Kimberly Dean, James Dean, and Eric Litwin Mentioned in this episode: Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, Launch Head over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch. https://parents-at-work.captivate.fm/relationshipbook (Ready Set Launch Book)

Host of the Business of Tech podcast, and owner of MSP Radio Episode page with video, transcript and more My guest for Episode #180 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dave Sobel. He's the host of the Business of Tech podcast, and owner of MSP Radio. Dave is regarded as a leading expert in the delivery of technology services, with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated an IT Solution Provider and MSP for over a decade, both acquiring other organizations and eventually being acquired. “The Business of Tech” is a leading IT services focused news and analysis podcast and YouTube show, with thousands of listeners and subscribers. He also co-hosts of the podcast “Killing IT”, and authored the book Virtualization: Defined. Dave holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the College of William and Mary. He lives just outside Washington DC with his wife and two cats. His interests include travel and food, cheering the Washington Nationals and Capitals, and smoking barbeque… He was introduced to me by Jason Levin, my guest in Episode 161. In this episode, Dave tells his favorite mistake story about “screwing up an acquisition really bad.” Why did he not really understand the full situation of the company? Was it too late to make adjustments to the business after buying it? How did he apply the painful lessons learned when he sold his company in 2011 We also talk about questions and topics including: Why did he start a company? What he learned about being laid off from startups as a tech person Spent more time on the “paper” and not enough on the “people” Was it too late to make adjustments? Did you acquire other companies? Sold his business in 2011 Applied the lessons learned… was a complete open book instead of withholding information like his seller had Mistakes that small businesses make in choosing technology? Examples of companies choosing software or tech because it's trendy? How often is the mistake about HOW they implement it? The *delivery* of the tech is super important --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second of their series of episodes featuring moms and dads who are diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals. In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason are excited to talk to the fabulous dad, Ken Imo!    Ken Imo is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Adobe. He is an accomplished executive, author, lawyer, and U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps veteran who promotes organizational change through diversity, equity and inclusion, and other strategic human capital initiatives. Ken is a proud husband to his wife, Jennifer, and is the father of three girls, Olivia, who is fifteen, twelve-year-old twins, Cecelia and Juliette, and two dogs, Julio Jones, and the puppy they got during Covid, Sir Lewis Hamilton, also known as Louie. Ken was a four-year scholar-athlete at Southern Methodist University and received his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.  Ken talks about his evolution as a working dad and describes what it's like to be a working parent in the DEI space. He also shares his recommendations for workplace improvements for parents and discusses the similarities between the issues faced by working parents and those that exist in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Stay tuned to hear Ken's inspiring working dad story! Show highlights: Ken and his wife are setting an example for their daughters in how they navigate their personal and professional lives. (3:22) Why Ken likes to look at his work as an extension of the Civil Rights Movement. (4:09) Ken would like his children to understand why his work is so important to him. (4:38) The challenges of being a working parent in the DEI space. (6:12) What Ken does for self-care and to reset and restore himself. (11:05) Ken appreciated getting parental leave when his daughters were born. (16:11) Some companies could do a better job of advertising the benefits they offer for working parents and encouraging people to use them. (22:28) Most Americans tend to underutilize their paid time off. (22:54) Ken talks about his first paid job, his motivation for doing it, and the lessons he learned. (27:51) Ken's career trajectory started in service, and much of what he does today is about intentionally helping others. (32:02) Ken discusses his role in helping organizations to stay vigilant and creative while promoting a more inclusive environment, addressing workplace challenges, and coming up with solutions. (35:07)   “Anything that allows us to effectively do our jobs, and effectively do our most important job, that is parenting, we should take full advantage Mentioned in this episode: Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, Launch Head over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch. https://parents-at-work.captivate.fm/relationshipbook (Ready Set Launch Book)

I spoke with Jason Levin, an executive career, business development, and outplacement coach with Ready, Set, Launch, LLC, and the author of Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch. We discussed how legal professionals can improve their networking, the value of dormant ties, best practices for reconnecting with contacts, and how trust and friendship relate to connecting and reconnecting.

I spoke with Jason Levin, an executive career, business development, and outplacement coach with Ready, Set, Launch, LLC, and the author of Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch. We discussed how legal professionals can improve their networking, the value of dormant ties, best practices for reconnecting with contacts, and how trust and friendship relate to connecting and reconnecting.

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in specific industries, sectors, or roles. In this series, they will be interviewing moms and dads who are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals. Today Lori and Jason are excited to interview two amazing moms, Kamillah Knight and Jaya Saxena!   Kamillah Knight is a change superhero! She strives to change how people interact with their environment, including their physical environment and those around them. Currently, Kamillah is a Senior Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Danaher's Water Quality Platform. Before that, she worked as the head of diversity and inclusion at Ferrero and at Unilever in diversity and inclusion, sales, and supply chain. Kamillah is also deeply involved in volunteer work with her local community and her alma mater, Cornell University. Her most recent degree from Cornell is an MBA. Kamillah has a ten-year-old daughter. Jaya Saxena is the mom of two delightful and spirited girls, who are five and nine years old. Jaya is a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist and former practicing attorney with fifteen years of advocacy and professional development experience. Her experience includes working in Legal Services, Law School Administration, and at an Am Law 10 Law firm. She currently works at a global economic consultancy, leading firm-wide DEI efforts. Jaya is an active member of her community, and she serves on multiple non-profit boards.  In this episode of Parents at Work, Kamillah and Jaya talk about the joys and challenges of being working parents in the DEI space. They discuss the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and flexibility in the workplace, and talk about networking, support structures, and inclusivity. Stay tuned today to hear Kamillah and Jaya's inspiring working mom stories! Show highlights: When Kamillah entered the workforce, she struggled to understand how she could be successful in her career and the best mom she could be. (3:49) Kamillah talks about the things she built into her schedule when she entered the workforce to ensure that she spent enough time with her daughter. (4:56) When Jaya had her first daughter, she was older than most first-time moms. (7:47) Jaya's journey is constantly evolving, and she keeps on learning as new challenges present themselves. (8:40) Jaya talks about the gifts and hardships she has experienced as a working parent in the DEI space. (10:07) Working in the DEI space puts Kamillah at the forefront of understanding different ways of communicating things to her daughter. (12:39) Kamillah always tries to be honest with her daughter when talking to her about issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. (14:55) Jaya has learned to be okay with not knowing all the answers when her daughters ask her difficult questions. (16:40) Flexible working was a game-changer and Kamillah's number one workplace support when she became a working parent. (18:24) Jaya would have liked to have had more support around nursing and breastfeeding after her children were born. (24:38) Parenthood has taught Kamillah about empathy, balance, and time management. (31:04) Jaya has learned many skills as a parent, including resilience and competence when navigating through challenging situations. (38:35) Vulnerability is vital when shaping conversations around working parenthood. (40:01) Common biases need to get acknowledged in the workplace. (41:55) Links and resources: https://www.dhwaterquality.com/ (The Danaher Water Platform) https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamillahknight/ (Kamillah Knight on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayasaxena2010/ (Jaya Saxena on LinkedIn) If you are the leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group at your organization, go to http://www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn (www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn) to sign up for the Working Parent Group...

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jason Levin discuss:Always be chipping away as you are waiting with hope. Self-selecting our next opportunities. Developing relationships to develop business. Using your memory to your advantage in relationship building.  Key Takeaways:Every lawyer has the capacity to do business development, it just isn't often on their radar as it isn't something that was taught to them previously. Regardless of an attorney's personality type, they have the ability to build relationships. Most people are going to be polite when you reach out, even if it's been years. Social science says people love connection and nostalgia. The best CRM is the one that is used. It doesn't need to be fancy, it just needs to be organized and used.  "We all have our own Bermuda Keep In Touch Triangles where you are trapped in your own head because you don't know what to do. The emotions around the triangle that are completely normal are guilt, fear, and worry." —  Jason Levin Connect with Jason Levin:  Website: https://readysetlaunch.net/Email: jason@readysetlaunch.netBook: https://readysetlaunch.net/relationships-to-infinity/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlevincareercoach/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasoncareersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/readysetlaunchllc/ Thank you to our Sponsors!Legalese Marketing: https://legaleasemarketing.com/Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Noted business strategist and advisor Jason Levin of Ready Set Launch joins TMT Time to cover his recently released book Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping In Touch, gives Evan free business coaching advice, and discusses best practices for networking and business development.