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If your team spends half its days searching for documents and filling out spreadsheets you built years ago, how long will it be before your competitors automate you out of business? Agility requires turning busywork into bandwidth so people can collaborate and think strategically instead of shuffling pixels. Today we're exploring how no-code platforms and AI-driven automation make that possible. To help me discuss this topic, I'm joined by Aytekin Tank, Founder and CEO of Jotform, and author of the book Automate Your Busywork. About Aytekin Tank I'm Aytekin Tank, founder and CEO of Jotform, host of the AI Agents Podcast, bestselling author, and automation enthusiast. When I was starting out as a software developer in the early 2000s, I worked for a media company in New York that constantly tasked me with coding web forms — like payment or contact forms. Tired of creating the same forms day after day, I was inspired to find a way to automate the process. So I created a tool that could do it for you. In 2006, Jotform was born, and just a year after launch I was able to hire my first employee. Since then, Jotform has grown into a powerful automation solution trusted by over 30 million users around the world. As a team, we've expanded our product offerings with more useful tools, like Jotform Sign for creating e-sign documents and Jotform Apps for building mobile apps without coding. We've also introduced Jotform AI Agents — intelligent, real-time agents that help users complete forms, answer questions, and get the support they need instantly, all while staying aligned with their brand. All of our products are made with one main goal in mind — making people's lives easier and freeing up time for them to spend where it matters most. Resources Jotform: https://www.jotform.com https://www.jotform.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brandsDon't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150" Get a copy of Automate Your Busywork, the book by Aytekin Tank here: https://aytekintank.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
If your team spends half its days searching for documents and filling out spreadsheets you built years ago, how long will it be before your competitors automate you out of business? Agility requires turning busywork into bandwidth so people can collaborate and think strategically instead of shuffling pixels. Today we're exploring how no-code platforms and AI-driven automation make that possible. To help me discuss this topic, I'm joined by Aytekin Tank, Founder and CEO of Jotform, and author of the book Automate Your Busywork. About Aytekin Tank I'm Aytekin Tank, founder and CEO of Jotform, host of the AI Agents Podcast, bestselling author, and automation enthusiast. When I was starting out as a software developer in the early 2000s, I worked for a media company in New York that constantly tasked me with coding web forms — like payment or contact forms. Tired of creating the same forms day after day, I was inspired to find a way to automate the process. So I created a tool that could do it for you. In 2006, Jotform was born, and just a year after launch I was able to hire my first employee. Since then, Jotform has grown into a powerful automation solution trusted by over 30 million users around the world. As a team, we've expanded our product offerings with more useful tools, like Jotform Sign for creating e-sign documents and Jotform Apps for building mobile apps without coding. We've also introduced Jotform AI Agents — intelligent, real-time agents that help users complete forms, answer questions, and get the support they need instantly, all while staying aligned with their brand. All of our products are made with one main goal in mind — making people's lives easier and freeing up time for them to spend where it matters most. Resources Jotform: https://www.jotform.com https://www.jotform.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brandsDon't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150" Get a copy of Automate Your Busywork, the book by Aytekin Tank here: https://aytekintank.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
Are you living or just existing? This powerful question anchors our conversation with Bill Zujewski, former tech executive and founder of Good Life. What began as a simple year-end spreadsheet became a transformative tool for intentional living. Bill introduces the HELP GROW framework: Health, Environment, Leisure, Purpose, Growth, Relationships, Occupation, and Wealth as a personal scorecard that helps us evaluate how aligned we are with what truly matters.In a world where we often race through life on autopilot, this framework offers a mirror rather than a rigid formula, helping us recognize both where we're thriving and where we're off track. The conversation also challenges conventional success metrics. Drawing from an 80-year Harvard study, Bill emphasizes that strong relationships, not wealth or geography, are the greatest predictors of health, happiness, and longevity, sometimes equating to an extra decade of healthy life.As host Mick Spiers walks through his own self-assessment, we see the power of small shifts in creating meaningful change. Whether you're a leader hoping to foster well-being in your team or someone seeking more purpose in your personal life, this episode delivers both inspiration and practical steps. Start by reflecting on your own life score. You might just find the clarity and motivation to take that next step toward the life you truly want.
Imagine a business where every listing is perfectly priced—no more stressful price reductions, no awkward client conversations, and no wasted weekends at slow open houses. This week, you're going to learn exactly how to do that from Barry Paley, a $100M listing expert who's cracked the code to scaling strategically without burnout.In this powerful episode, Barry shares two game-changing strategies that will forever transform your listing business:✅ The Pricing Scorecard Method Discover Barry's “Negotiate Up, Not Down” pricing approach and his proven 5-step scorecard. You'll learn how to objectively set seller pricing expectations upfront, eliminate uncomfortable pricing conversations, and position yourself as the trusted expert every single time.✅ Barry's "Getting to Know You" Seller Intake Form Barry reveals exactly how his team uses a simple Jotform intake to identify each seller's personality type (DISC) and unique motivations. Learn how Barry leverages Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to craft highly personalized listing presentations—dramatically increasing client trust, confidence, and conversion rates.These strategies have helped Barry build a $100M real estate business while protecting his time and energy. If you're ready to finally stop relying on hustle alone and start dominating listings with repeatable, scalable systems, this episode is a must-listen.⏱️ Episode Highlights:(1:31) Barry's Powerful Pre-Listing "Getting to Know You" Form(4:07) Instantly Identify Seller Personality Types Using DISC & NLP(19:32) Barry's Pricing Hack: "Negotiate Up, Not Down"(25:38) The 5-Point Pricing Scorecard to End Overpriced Listings ForeverUnlock the 5 Money Models of a Listing BEAST [FREE]: https://bit.ly/4efpO5S
What does success really mean when you've checked all the boxes but still feel empty inside? Randy Lyman's journey from physicist and multi-millionaire entrepreneur to emotional intelligence advocate challenges everything we think we know about leadership. Despite achieving multiple patents, thriving businesses, and academic accolades, Randy opens up about the profound emptiness he felt—until he discovered what he calls “the third element,” the missing link between intellect, effort, and emotional awareness. This insight transformed his personal fulfillment and completely redefined how he leads.In our conversation, Randy shares how unprocessed emotions silently shape team dynamics and decision-making. Leaders who suppress their feelings, he explains, often create environments where their teams instinctively protect themselves rather than collaborate openly. “The moment I walk into that room,” Randy says, “people feel what I'm feeling.” His leadership shifted when he began prioritizing emotional transparency, embracing practices like journaling and carving out generous time for genuine, emotionally honest conversations with his team.Most powerfully, Randy highlights three human needs that go beyond a paycheck: to be seen as a unique individual, to contribute meaningfully, and to belong. When leaders meet these needs with emotional intelligence, people show up fully—engaged, committed, and authentic. Ready to discover your own third element? Tune in and explore how integrating emotional awareness into your leadership could be the missing key to meaningful success.
Leadership demands constant evolution in our rapidly changing world. Are you asking the right questions as a leader? Are you creating an environment where people can adapt, belong and thrive amid uncertainty?This solo episode distills the most powerful insights from four exceptional leaders featured on the podcast during June, blended with reflections on leadership in today's complex landscape. Kumar Parakala revealed how the pace of technological change is exponential - "the world is changing faster than ever before, but slower than it ever will again." His guidance on embracing AI to augment rather than replace human capabilities offers a powerful framework for technological leadership.Drawing an intriguing parallel between leadership and ChatGPT, both respond best to better questions. Like a skilled prompt engineer, great leaders know that quality questions yield quality answers. Jones Loflin challenged us to stop being "busy for busy's sake," reframing productivity as energy management rather than time management. Creating intentional space between commitments allows creativity to flourish.Dave MacDonald's wisdom on hiring for character over skills resonates deeply: "Resumes show what people have done; character shows what they'll do when no one's watching." This prompted the confronting question: If your workplace were a democracy, would you be re-elected as leader? Your team votes daily through their engagement and trust.Michael Lopez transformed our understanding of change management, explaining that people resist change not from stubbornness but from fear of loss. His concept of letting people "hold the pen" by co-architecting change creates ownership instead of resistance. During these times of global uncertainty, creating environments of safety and belonging for multicultural teams has never been more crucial.Subscribe to the Leadership Project on your preferred platform and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube for weekly content designed to help you become the leader you wish you always had. Next episode features Randy Lyman exploring emotional awareness in leadership.Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
Why do most transformation efforts fail, even when people are deeply committed? In this thought-provoking episode of The Leadership Project, Michael Lopez, transformation coach and author of Change, unpacks the science behind why change is so hard and what we've been getting wrong all along. With over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex change, Lopez challenges the conventional, rational-only approach and introduces six brain-based strategies to make change stick, both personally and systemically.Rather than focusing on willpower or generic frameworks, Lopez dives into the biology of transformation. He explains how the brain and body respond to change as a perceived threat, which often sabotages even our best intentions. Using real-world examples, including a remarkable case where a failing nuclear plant climbed from the bottom 10 percent to top 10 percent performance in just a year, he reveals how aligning change efforts with our neurobiology unlocks lasting results. His framework begins with understanding what's really going on, fostering individual ownership, and building a movement rather than enforcing compliance.The episode also flips popular beliefs on stress and failure. Lopez makes a compelling case that stress, when properly framed, is not the enemy but a key ingredient for growth. He unpacks how challenge strengthens the anterior mid-cingulate cortex, the part of the brain that helps us overcome difficulty. From building new habits to transforming entire teams, you'll walk away with a practical, science-backed blueprint to navigate change effectively and sustainably. Whether you're leading others or leading yourself, this is a must-listen.
What truly matters more in hiring—skills or character? Dave MacDonald, founder of Better Together Group, brings hard-earned wisdom to this age-old question. After being fired multiple times in his twenties ("I was a lousy employee"), Dave transformed these setbacks into powerful leadership lessons that now guide his successful HR and staffing business.With refreshing honesty, Dave introduces us to his "WTF philosophy"—Work hard, Tell the truth, Finish the job—and explains how these principles shape his approach to identifying standout candidates. Through his powerful furnace metaphor, he demonstrates how the right combination of intensity (the fire), integrity (the firebox), and intentionality (the ductwork) creates teams that genuinely thrive together.Beyond philosophical frameworks, Dave offers practical, immediately applicable interview techniques. Learn why asking for multiple examples of the same character trait reveals authenticity, how pattern interruption separates rehearsed answers from genuine responses, and when to prioritize filling a position versus waiting for the perfect candidate. His advice balances real-world business needs with the pursuit of character-driven cultures.Perhaps most compelling is Dave's vulnerability about his own leadership journey. "I'm still very confident, but I'm also a scared little boy inside at times too," he admits, reminding us that authentic leadership requires acknowledging our full humanity. Whether you're hiring for your organization or preparing for your next career move, this conversation provides a fresh perspective on what truly matters in building successful teams.
Do you wear "busy" as a badge of honor while still feeling behind? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation with productivity expert Jones Loflin, author of Focused as a Bee, we explore how busyness may be the very thing blocking your goals. Drawing from the focused nature of honeybees, Jones shows that true productivity comes not from doing more, but from doing what truly matters.Through his TAD framework (Transfer, Automate, Drop), Jones shares practical ways to reclaim your time. He explains how identifying the "micro purpose" behind tasks, breaking projects into small “one jobs,” and even embracing rest—like bees taking 40 naps a day—can boost your effectiveness and reduce burnout.Jones also uncovers the three main distractions hurting your focus: internal thoughts, external noise, and unclear expectations. His simple strategies help you minimize interference and maximize impact. The key takeaway: performance improves when we remove what's getting in the way. So—what will you eliminate today?
Kumar Parakala delivers a timely wake-up call for leaders stuck in outdated models amid the rise of AI and digital disruption. Drawing from his experience building billion-dollar digital businesses and advising prime ministers, he argues that rigid hierarchies and authoritative styles are no longer effective. Instead, leadership today demands empathy, agility, and a clear sense of purpose.Kumar boldly states, “AI will take your job,” but urges leaders to see this as evolution, not extinction. His seven principles for disruptive leadership—like embracing purpose, challenging norms, and practicing radical accountability—offer a roadmap for staying relevant in a fast-changing world.Most importantly, Kumar emphasizes that human skills like empathy and connection will be more valuable than ever. As machines handle complex tasks, true leadership will be measured not by titles, but by impact. His message is clear: lead the change or be left behind.
Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach before speaking to a group? That flutter of fear that makes you question whether you should just stay quiet? What if that sensation isn't weakness but potential trying to break through?Following my powerful conversation with Israel Duran—who transformed from a boy who would get in trouble to avoid public speaking into a globally sought-after speaker—I'm sharing my own framework for turning speaking anxiety into impact. At the heart of this transformation is what I call the Competence-Confidence Cycle. Unlike what many believe, you don't need to feel confident before taking action. When you take even imperfect steps, you build competence, which naturally grows confidence, creating a virtuous cycle of growth.Great speaking isn't about charisma but clarity. I outline how focusing on just 1-3 memorable points creates more impact than overwhelming your audience with information. Learn why the strategic use of silence—the power of the pause—might be the most transformative speaking tool you're not using. Discover how storytelling and metaphor can move your message from intellectual understanding to emotional connection, making your ideas stick long after your words fade.The next time fear rises before you speak, recognize it not as an obstacle but as a signal that you're about to do something meaningful. This awareness itself is transformative. Remember that effective speaking isn't about perfection but presence. Speak with purpose, with clarity, and with a desire to serve rather than impress. Each time you step forward despite your fear, you strengthen this muscle until one day, speaking becomes not just something you can do, but something you love to do.Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
What if the very thing you fear most holds the key to your greatest impact? For Israel Duran, that fear was public speaking—a challenge so intimidating that, as a young boy with a stutter, he would deliberately get into trouble just to avoid addressing his class. But what once silenced him has now become the foundation of his purpose. Israel has turned his childhood struggle into a powerful mission, helping leaders harness the art of speaking to grow their businesses and amplify their influence.In this deeply personal conversation, Israel reveals that effective communication isn't about polished delivery—it's about authentic connection and clarity. He shares how vision shapes voice, and that vision often comes from the voids we see in the world. His journey from silence to significance challenges us to reframe our past struggles as sources of strength and inspiration, rather than setbacks.Israel also unpacks his proprietary “Service of Speaking Framework,” developed over nearly a decade of working with leaders across industries. From finding your authentic message—the “Stone level”—to navigating the stages of breakthrough, he offers practical tools for anyone looking to grow their influence through speaking. Whether you're a business leader, a seasoned speaker, or someone seeking the courage to be seen and heard, this episode offers transformative insights into how speaking can become a powerful act of service.
Are you building your workplace culture intentionally, or allowing it to form by default? This question lies at the heart of effective leadership, yet few leaders truly understand how their everyday decisions silently shape what it feels like to work in their organizations.Culture isn't the aspirational language hanging on your office walls. It's the unspoken rules that govern how decisions get made, how people treat each other, and how your team functions when no one's watching. As we explore in this episode, we get the behavior we role model, celebrate, and perhaps most critically—the behavior we tolerate. When leaders say they value transparency but withhold information, or claim to support work-life balance while sending midnight emails, they create environments of mistrust where actions and words don't align.Margaret Graziano, bestselling author of "Ignite Culture," brings powerful insights from decades of experience in organizational leadership. Her observation that "people join companies for the mission but stay or leave based on the culture" captures why intentional culture-building matters more than ever in today's competitive landscape. We dig deep into her concept of conscious leadership—creating environments where people feel seen, safe, valued, and empowered—and why this approach transforms both individual performance and organizational outcomes.One particularly transformative distinction we explore is building "accountability without blame." In toxic workplaces, accountability feels like punishment. In thriving cultures, it's an act of respect—a way of saying, "I believe in you, and I know you're capable of this standard." This shift from fear to empowerment fundamentally changes how people show up, speak up, and step up.If your leadership energy became the blueprint for your culture, would you be proud of the result? Would people feel they truly matter? The culture you create is a direct reflection of the clarity, consistency, and courage you bring each day. It requires continuous attention—not a set-and-forget approach, but an ongoing commitment to embodying the values you wish to see throughout your organization. Listen now to discover how to lead culture by design ratSend us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
What if the workplace friction you face daily isn't just “how things are” but something you can change? In this eye-opening conversation, Margaret Graziano—bestselling author of Ignite Culture—shares how most dysfunction at work is created, not inevitable. Drawing from decades of experience and research in neuroscience and organizational development, Margie empowers us to stop pointing fingers and start looking within.Science shows that 75% of employees experience high stress, much of it due to interpersonal conflict. When triggered, our brain's executive function shuts down, leading to poor decisions. Margie introduces a powerful formula—Performance = Potential - Interference—revealing that removing emotional and relational blockers is just as important as building skills or talent.This episode delivers practical tools like the SCULPT method to shift from reaction to response and strategies for team alignment. Whether you're a leader or team member, Margie's insights offer a roadmap to building healthy, high-performing cultures—starting with one powerful question: What role am I playing in the problems I see?
Jeff Holman, founder of the law firm Intellectual Strategies, and his wife and operations lead, Brooke Holman, discuss their approach to running a fractional general counsel practice, primarily serving startups and scaling businesses. Jeff shares his background starting in Silicon Valley and moving to an in-house role before starting his own practice in 2018. The firm operates on various billing models, including flat fees, hourly rates, and retainers, but Jeff and Brooke are considering moving entirely away from hourly billing. They emphasize building the firm as a business, leveraging technology such as Monday.com, Calendly, Jotform, and various integrations to streamline operations and enhance client communication, allowing flexibility and scalability without compromising service quality. Brooke's role as an integrator complements Jeff's visionary approach, helping to set up and manage efficient systems from scratch.They explain their process for onboarding clients, utilizing a structured system to ensure clear communication and service delivery. They delve into the importance of aligning billing practices with client needs and expectations, suggesting that fixed fees and subscription models can foster better lawyer-client relationships compared to traditional hourly billing. Jeff and Brooke highlight their innovative use of technology and automation to maintain a lean operation, which allows them to offer their legal services at competitive prices while ensuring client satisfaction. They are also involved in building a community around the fractional general counsel space, indicating their commitment to both their clients and peers in reshaping the legal industry.__________________________Learn about Intellectual Strategies.Check out my other show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel, an automation platform for law firms.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe
What if the secret to exceptional customer experience isn't found in customer-facing strategies at all, but in how you treat your own team? This powerful question frames our exploration with Lynn Daniel, CEO of The Daniel Group, who has achieved something remarkable in an industry known for turnover: a team that not only stays but thrives."If you're not listening to your people, they'll find the exit, just like customers do." Lynn's wisdom cuts straight to the heart of effective leadership. While companies obsess over customer feedback, they often neglect using those same listening skills with their employees. Lynn's managers are trained listeners who approach team members with genuine curiosity and support. When someone faces personal challenges, even something as serious as cancer, they aren't sidelined—they're supported. This creates the foundation of loyalty that translates directly to customer experience.Lynn's approach to hiring illuminates another crucial insight: "You can't just hire for skills; you have to hire for culture fit." He seeks collaborators who align with the mission and bring positive energy to the team. For Lynn, culture isn't an abstract concept or a poster on a wall; it's the lived experience of how people treat each other daily. This extends to his leadership style, captured in his philosophy: "If I have to manage your time, you shouldn't be working here." This trust-based approach fosters ownership, empowerment, and ultimately, results. When employees feel properly enabled and trusted, they take initiative without being asked.What small change could you make today to build a workplace where people choose to stay because they feel seen, supported, and inspired? When you lead with purpose and empathy, people don't just remember—they stay. Subscribe to The Leadership Project for more insights on creating cultures where both employees and customers experience true loyalty and connection.Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
The secret to building customer loyalty might be hiding in plain sight—within your own team. In this fascinating conversation with Lynn Daniel, founder and CEO of The Daniel Group, we uncover the powerful connection between remarkable customer experiences and dedicated employees who stay for decades.Lynn's story begins with a resourceful decision in the early 2000s to create a remote work environment long before it became mainstream. What started as a financial necessity evolved into a strategic advantage, revealing that when people are trusted rather than monitored, they respond with loyalty and exceptional performance. Through authentic stories and practical wisdom, Lynn shares how genuine empathy, cultural alignment, and respectful leadership have created an environment where people genuinely want to stay.The conversation explores several game-changing approaches to leadership, including "episodic coaching" that replaces ineffective annual reviews with immediate, context-rich feedback. Lynn's refreshing philosophy—"I'm far more interested in having you beg forgiveness than ask permission"—demonstrates how empowerment and trust become the bedrock of organizational resilience. His three-part mission of having fun, making money, and creating positive impact for clients provides a simple but powerful framework for meaningful work.Whether you're struggling with high turnover or simply want to create a more engaged workplace, Lynn's insights reveal that the fundamental human desires to feel seen, heard, and valued lie at the heart of both employee loyalty and customer satisfaction. The leadership principles shared go beyond theory—they've been tested through economic ups and downs, proving that values-driven leadership isn't just compassionate, it's competitively advantageous.
What drives people to perform at their highest level? Contrary to popular belief, it's rarely money or status. During this thought-provoking solo episode, I reflect on my transformative conversation with Dan Johnson, who built a non-profit organization with over 10,000 dedicated volunteers. His powerful insight? When you lead with genuine humility and humanity, people will walk through fire for you.At the heart of true motivation lie three fundamental pillars: purpose, ownership, and mastery. Purpose goes beyond lofty organizational visions to connect daily tasks with meaningful outcomes. Ownership transforms people from passive task-completers into active co-creators who drive results. Mastery addresses our innate desire for growth and skill development in areas that matter.Yet beneath these pillars runs something even more profound – our deeply human need to feel seen, heard, valued, and connected to something larger than ourselves. As leaders, we have the privilege of satisfying these needs through simple but powerful daily actions: giving the gift of purpose through context and meaning, presence through undivided attention, trust through empowerment, and growth through development opportunities.This approach aligns perfectly with established psychological frameworks like William Glasser's Choice Theory and Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, confirming that true leadership isn't about control but connection. When we prioritize people before processes, purpose before policies, and meaning before metrics, we don't just get good work – we inspire extraordinary performance.What gift will you give your people today? Subscribe to the Leadership Project on YouTube and follow us on social media as we continue our journey to learn together and lead together.Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
What motivates people to give their best effort without financial incentives? This was the central theme of a compelling conversation with Dan Johnson, a nonprofit coach who has galvanized over 10,000 volunteers. Dan's story begins with a moment of disillusionment during political meetings, where he recognized a lack of genuine problem-solving. Realizing he was "in the wrong room," he made the bold decision to redirect his organization toward meaningful impact, even at the cost of losing most of its funding. Surprisingly, his core team remained, proving that shared purpose can outweigh financial security.Dan attributes this loyalty and growth to what he calls the "volunteer paycheck"—a trio of intrinsic motivators: purpose, ownership, and mastery. Purpose keeps people grounded during tough times, ownership fosters empowerment and initiative, and mastery ensures personal growth and skill development. By moving away from top-down leadership and embracing a model of “radical ownership,” Dan saw his volunteer numbers surge from 60 to over 10,000 in just two years, underscoring the power of mission-driven leadership.These principles extend far beyond the nonprofit world. Whether in corporate settings or community projects, people stay committed when they believe in the mission, feel a sense of agency, and see themselves growing. Dan's insight—that “clarity of purpose attracts the right people and repels the wrong ones”—is a guiding truth for any leader. Authenticity and distributed leadership, it turns out, can drive extraordinary commitment—no paycheck required.
Ever wondered if your team's greatest strength could also be its biggest weakness? When expertise becomes tunnel vision, even the most talented teams can miss what matters most.Drawing from my enlightening conversation with Professor Henrik Bresman of INSEAD, co-author of "X-Teams," this episode explores a counterintuitive truth: truly exceptional teams aren't defined by their internal cohesion alone, but by their courage to look outward. While most organizations celebrate alignment and efficient execution, Bresman's research reveals that external focus, deep listening, and genuine co-creation with stakeholders create the real competitive edge.We dive into the "inward trap" that ensnares even the most brilliant teams, keeping them locked in internal debates while customers feel forgotten. You'll discover why presenting fully-baked solutions often backfires, transforming what should be partnerships into mere transactions. Through practical examples and actionable strategies, I'll walk you through the mindset shift from being expertise-driven to connection-focused.The most powerful moment comes when we realize that listening itself is transformative. I share personal experiences where simply creating space for customers to express frustrations—even when those truths were uncomfortable—completely turned around soured relationships. That's because people don't just want solutions; they want to feel heard, valued, and involved in creating their future.Ready to build an X-Team that leads rather than merely executes? This episode offers immediate steps you can take to audit your team's orientation, schedule genuine listening sessions with stakeholders, and move from problem-focused thinking to possibility-centered creation. Your expertise matters, but your ability to connect might matter even more.Subscribe to The Leadership Project for more insights that challenge conventional wisdom and transform how you lead. How might your team's effectiveness change if you spent as much energy looking outward as you do looking inward?Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
Truly innovative teams distinguish themselves not by what happens within their team rooms, but by how actively they engage with the world outside. In a powerful conversation, Professor Henrik Bresman of INSEAD draws from his decades of research and his book X-Teams: How to Build Teams that Lead, Innovate and Succeed to challenge traditional ideas of high-performing teams. He emphasizes that while internal alignment is important, it is no longer enough in today's fast-changing environment. Instead, teams must first reach outward—connecting with knowledge, power, and work structures—before turning inward.Bresman explains that many leaders resist this "external-first" approach because of outdated mental models and a fear of disrupting internal harmony. Ironically, prioritizing short-term comfort by avoiding external feedback undermines long-term success and real team cohesion. The teams that succeed practice key activities like sensemaking, ambassadorship, and task coordination, constantly cycling through phases of exploration, experimentation, and exportation to remain dynamic and relevant.This conversation redefines leadership for an uncertain world, where pretending to have all the answers breeds false security and true innovation comes from admitting what we don't know. Bresman's insights offer practical guidance for leaders at all levels, showing how to build teams that not only adapt to change but actively drive it. Listeners are encouraged to explore more of his work at xleadco and join a growing movement to rethink how teams can lead and innovate in complex environments.
Have you ever wondered why brilliant strategies often fail to deliver results? The answer might lie not in the strategy itself, but in how it's created and communicated throughout your organization.When frontline employees don't understand why they're doing their daily tasks or how those tasks connect to the bigger picture, even the most brilliant strategic plan will falter. This reflective episode explores the concept of "humanized strategy" – a transformative approach championed by Britt Hogue, founder of The Collective Good.Strategy with a soul isn't about replacing logic with emotion; it's about integrating human experience into how we craft, communicate, and live our strategic direction. Rather than a static blueprint delivered from the boardroom, truly effective strategy emerges as a co-created dialogue that resonates throughout the organization. As Mick explains, "When people are part of creating something, they own it, they connect with it, they find their place in it, and they align their own purpose with the broader mission."The episode unpacks three powerful insights: First, strategy should be something you invite people into rather than something you merely present. Second, strategic listening goes beyond words to understand body language, energy, and what's being said in silence. Third, organizational healing is often a necessary precursor to strategic clarity, as unresolved wounds and broken trust create barriers to alignment.What makes a strategy truly great? It includes clear impact on the world, articulates what you will and won't do, remains dynamic yet resilient, aligns macro and micro purpose, and most importantly – resonates on a human level. When strategy speaks to both head and heart, it becomes something everyone can believe in and work toward with genuine commitment.Ready to transform how your organization approaches strategy? Listen now to discover how bringing more listening, trust, and humanity into your strategic process can create alignment that powers breakthrough results. Because when strategy is built with people, not just for people, the impossible becomes possible.Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
Imagine strategy as something felt, not just written—that's the core of Britt Hogue's approach to leadership. After years in corporate roles immersed in data and KPIs, Britt realized that behind every metric were real people making decisions. As the founder of The Collective Good, she now champions "humanized strategy" for mission-driven organizations, focusing on inclusion and collaboration in strategic planning.Britt believes strategy isn't just about decisions—it's about who gets to make them. By involving diverse voices, organizations create strategies that are not only more effective but also embraced by the people who implement them. Her three-phase framework—listen deeply, prioritize transparently, and communicate clearly—helps leaders foster ownership and alignment, whether in a global enterprise or a small nonprofit.In our conversation, Britt shares a powerful truth: inclusion isn't just a moral imperative—it's a business one. When people feel seen and heard, they contribute more, innovate boldly, and own outcomes. As she says, “Do it for the humans, do it for the business”—because in the end, both benefit.
At Jotform, we believe in practicing what we preach — and that means using our own tools every day. From forms and tables to apps, workflows, and e-signatures, we put our products to the test. Most recently, we've embraced our newest innovation: Jotform AI Agents, now powering a major boost in our customer service. In this episode of Momentum, we sit down with Taylor Grendel, Jotform's VP of Customer Experience, to explore what we've learned from using our own AI tools — and how it's shaping the future of support.
The difference between going fast and going far lies at the heart of this powerful exploration of inclusive leadership language. Drawing from Kyle McDowell's transformative work in "Begin With We," we unpack how a simple shift from "me-centered" to "we-centered" language fundamentally reshapes organizational culture and leadership effectiveness.Language isn't merely semantic—it's biochemical. Research from Judith Glazer shows that our word choices literally change brain chemistry, either triggering defensive responses or opening pathways to trust and collaboration. Those seemingly innocent phrases like "actually, that's a good idea" or "obviously this is the right approach" might carry unintended condescending undertones that silently erode trust. When leaders shift to genuinely inclusive language, they create environments where people feel valued—and as we discover, "when people feel like they matter, they do things that matter."Values statements gain extraordinary power when they begin with "we"—transforming from corporate platitudes into invitations for collective ownership. "We do the right thing" and "We challenge each other to be better" create simultaneous inclusion and accountability. But the real cultural test comes during stress and uncertainty: do team members default to your stated values or revert to self-protection? As Tim McClure warns, "The greatest fear of any organization should be when their most passionate people become quiet." Your culture isn't defined by wall plaques but by daily habits—what you celebrate, reward, and tolerate establishes what truly matters.Ready to transform your leadership through the power of language? Subscribe to The Leadership Project and join us next time as we welcome Britt Hogue to discuss humanizing strategy and the collective good. Together, let's learn how our words become actions, our actions become habits, and our habits shape the cultures we lead.Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future," said Yogi Berra, but that's never stopped me before! In this annual episode, we'll revisit last year's educational forecasts, explore what's popped (and what's fizzled), and check the tea leaves (and little gray cells) once again. With help from colleague Jerry Anzalone—and some cheeky assistance from AI—we'll bravely map out what's next for anatomy and physiology education, all seasoned with empathy, wit, and a cautionary look at history's lessons. Buckle up: predicting the future is a bumpy—but fascinating—ride! 0:00 | Introduction 0:42 | Season 7 Debrief 7:32 | Virtual Library of TAPP Episodes* 10:15 | How Did We Do Last Year? 27:29 | Manuel the AI Assistant* 33:45 | Jerry Calls in to the Podcast Hotline 34:55 | Jerry's Look at the Coming Year 42:05 | Badges and LinkedIn* 44:31 | Kevin's Look at the Coming Year 52:39 | Staying Connected *Breaks ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-153.html
Have you ever led a team where true connection felt out of reach? Kyle McDowell, once a top executive in Fortune 10 companies, had a powerful realization—his leadership was driven by fear, not respect. This moment sparked a transformation that led to his "Begin With We" philosophy: 10 principles focused on shifting from individual success to collective excellence.Kyle shares a pivotal moment—alone in a hotel room, preparing to address 50 leaders—when he realized he needed a new approach. Principles like “We do the right thing always” and “We challenge each other” became the backbone of a more authentic, values-driven leadership style, centered on trust and vulnerability.He explains how even small changes in language—like saying “our team” instead of “my team”—can reshape culture. His ABCs of teamwork are simple but powerful: Add value, Be valued, and Connect to purpose. When leaders meet these needs, teams thrive.Kyle's message is a call to break the cycle of toxic leadership and build something better. Whether you lead five people or five thousand, starting with “we” can change everything.
Jotform isn't just about forms anymore. AI is changing everything.In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Aytekin Tank, Founder & CEO of Jotform, shares how his team is replacing traditional forms with AI agents, their game-changing experiment with Google AI, and how they're using customer stories to shape their products.If you want to know how to use AI in your business, create better customer experiences, and stay ahead in SaaS—this episode is for you.What You'll Learn:Why Jotform is moving from forms to AI agentsHow Google AI helped test 2,000 ideas instantlyThe power of customer interviews & why they WATCH them instead of reading transcriptsThe biggest mistake in customer research and how to fix itWhy businesses are more comfortable talking to AI than humansHow AI will change customer support and sales foreverThe future of AI-powered customer interactionHow Aytekin's kids are learning AI faster than adultsConnect with Aytekin Tank:Website - https://www.jotform.com/Book - https://aytekintank.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aytekintank/Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Book a Discovery Call Today with Our ExpertsSubscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your competitors are already using AI. Don't get left behind. Weekly strategies used by PE Backed and Publicly Traded Companies →https://hi.switchy.io/U6H7In this episode, Ryan Staley interviews Aytekin Tank, the founder and CEO of JotForm, about the launch and development of their AI agents. They discuss the journey of creating AI agents, the success of the launch, and the features that set JotForm's AI agents apart. Aytekin shares insights on user engagement, customization options, and the importance of training AI agents effectively. The conversation also covers various use cases for AI agents, particularly in customer service and event management, highlighting the value they bring to businesses.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI Agents and JotForm01:27 The Journey of Developing AI Agents05:39 Launch Success and User Engagement10:01 Demonstrating the AI Agent Features15:07 Customization and Integration Options20:16 Training AI Agents Effectively25:54 Use Cases and Trends in AI Agents32:45 Conclusion and Future Directions
To get started with unlimited stock media downloads at one set price, head to https://storyblocks.com/CalumJohnsonGet 50% off Jotform's Annual Plan when you use this link: https://jotform.ai/future_toolsOur Merch drops soon! Be 1 of 50 to get EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: https://bit.ly/StayDelusional2 Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1?igsh=MTdzbHI1b3c1b2dmag== Twitter https://x.com/calum_johnson9?s=21 Seth Godin https://www.instagram.com/sethgodin?igsh=aXR5am5sZWVvbW54 Watch our episode with Chris Do on How To Build A $1M Personal Brand: https://youtu.be/U6jNABV8jb4?si=XHL3GF43JwNZGY3g00:00 Intro02:00 The real meaning of marketing05:41 Stop making average C**p!10:25 How to get your idea to spread 14:12 How to choose the right product to launch18:09 Why we struggle to share our story with customers26:40 The RIGHT way to pick an audience for your product 30:02 The framework to find your target audience 37:15 How to make people feel connected to your story 42:09 Authenticity is a LIE! (Don't Do It)45:10 How to convert your customers to True Fans 54:55 Start small and grow big! About the video Today's guest is Seth Godin, aka the Godfather of Marketing—a bestselling author of 18+ books, founder of altMBA, and a Hall of Fame marketer with one of the most popular marketing blogs in the world. In today's episode, he shares the 5 steps of marketing anyone can apply to build a successful business
NCCE 2025 Week in Seattle WA - FAAF206In this 206th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, also Youtube Shorts FreshAirAtFive, from Feb 24th-28st, 2025.Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E206FreshAirAtFivePlaylist
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Katie Nieves Licwinko, Director of Technology, to the podcast to discuss the importance of creating accessible resources for students. You'll also hear about common accessibility barriers and practical tips for improving accessibility for diverse learners using EdTech. If you're looking to learn more about creating inclusive learning environments, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/02/28/creating-accessible-resources-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: https://jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Dr. Katie Nieves Licwinko on social: https://x.com/Ms_KatieNieves Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
For this episode of Momentum, we sat down with founder and CEO of Jotform, Aytekin Tank, to find out the inside story of what it took to get Jotform AI Agents, a powerful customer service tool, from concept to fully realized product. Find out how the team adapted to beta user feedback, how it improved the end product, how AI Agents will shape the future of Jotform, and more.
In this episode I break down how to transform student data into actionable insights that drive classroom success in K-12 education. You'll learn practical strategies for combining traditional assessment methods with digital tools to create an efficient, evidence-based approach to understanding student progress. If you want to master the art of using data to make informed instructional decisions that support every student's growth, this episode provides the clear, strategic framework you need. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/02/21/student-data-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: https://jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Walking Along The Seawall & YouTube Shorts - FAAF204In this 205th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky and TwiX @bryoncar, from Feb 17th-21st, 2025 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E205FreshAirAtFivePlaylist
Caregiving is an act of love, but it can also be emotionally and physically exhausting. Have you ever felt like you're carrying too much?In this episode of Finding a Foothold, Consuela dives into the challenges faced by a daughter who is in a long-term caregiving role following her mother's stroke. Through storytelling and real-life experiences, I highlight the struggles, emotional toll, and practical ways caregivers can navigate these difficulties without losing themselves in the process.Tune in as we discuss real struggles and strategies to help lighten the load.Want a deeper dive? Read the full blog post for additional insights and practical steps.If you are a caregiver and have a concern that you would like to have addressed on the Finding A Foothold Podcast, leave a comment on the website or You can also leave a question by filling out this Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/231966483352160Consuela Marshall, Occupational Therapist, Caregiver CoachFall Prevention SpecialistCertified Aging in Place SpecialistCertified Dementia Care Practitioner Certified Geriatric Care Professional Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/Follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-ot-caps-cdp-3a136a1b9/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingafoothold?_t=8VzSFPvAsxi&_r=1Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.
Are forms finally dead?Let's be real—no one wakes up excited to fill out a form. Yet, businesses rely on forms to collect crucial data. The problem? They're outdated, static, and often frustrating for users. But what if AI could make data collection seamless, conversational, and even enjoyable?That's exactly what Aytekin Tank, CEO of JotForm, is working on. His company, a leader in online forms since 2006, is revolutionizing data collection with AI-powered agents that replace traditional forms—turning clunky input fields into dynamic, conversational experiences.In this episode, we dive into:Why forms are broken and how AI agents can collect better, more relevant dataHow AI-powered customer service agents are reducing friction for businessesThe role of voice and natural conversation in the future of user interfacesReal-world use cases for AI agents in sales, customer support, and operationsHow JotForm AI Agents work and a step-by-step guide to setting them upThe end of buttons and drop-downs? Why speech will become the new UIAbout Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Free AI Consultation: https://multiplai.ai/book-a-call/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
In this episode, I chat with Carl Hooker, a consultant and speaker in education technology, all about the latest AI trends in education. You'll hear about AI-powered tools to look out for spanning AI-powered tutoring, content creation, personalized learning, and more! If you want actionable tips for effectively using AI in your classroom to elevate teaching and learning, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/02/14/ai-trends-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: http://jotform.com/education/ Follow Carl Hooker on social: https://x.com/mrhooker Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
In this episode, I welcome back professor and EdTech leader Laurie Guyon to the podcast to explore actionable strategies for tackling classroom management challenges. You'll also hear her expert tips for establishing routines, leveraging AI tools, and differentiating instruction for diverse students. If you're looking to master classroom management and enhance student engagement with EdTech, tune in today! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/02/07/classroom-management-challenges-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: https://jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Laurie Guyon on social: https://x.com/SMILELearning Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Welcome to Finding a Foothold, which was ranked #31 out of the top 70 caregiving podcasts by FeedSpot! I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to me. As someone passionate about serving caregivers, being recognized in this way is both humbling and motivating. Welcome to the first episode of 2025! In this episode, I reflect on the journey so far and share some exciting updates for the podcast and the mission of Finding a Foothold. This year, I'm renewing my focus on supporting family caregivers like you. I'll talk about the release of my book, Fall Prevention: Planning Not to Fall, and share plans for the newly-formed Finding a Foothold Foundation. I'm also diving deeper into ways to support stroke caregivers and provide practical advice to help you maintain balance while giving your loved one the best care possible. If you're ready to prioritize both your needs and your loved one's, I'm here to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving in 2025. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why I created the Finding a Foothold podcast and the mission that drives me. Highlights from my 2024 journey, including writing my fall prevention book. How proceeds from the book are helping fund respite care for caregivers in underserved communities. My plans for supporting stroke caregivers and the focus on fall prevention this year. Why caregiving isn't about choosing between “them or you” but finding harmony between both. Resources Mentioned: Fall Prevention: Planning Not to Fall – Available on Amazon for $10. Proceeds fund respite care for caregivers. Follow Finding a Foothold for updates and caregiving tips. If you are a caregiver and have a question that you would like to have addressed on the Finding A Foothold Podcast, leave a comment on the website: or You can also leave a question by filling out this Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/231966483352160 Consuela Marshall, Occupational Therapist, Caregiver Coach Fall Prevention Specialist Certified Aging in Place Specialist Certified Dementia Care Practitioner Certified Geriatric Care Professional Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/ Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/ Follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-ot-caps-cdp-3a136a1b9/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingafoothold?_t=8VzSFPvAsxi&_r=1 Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you. Share
In this episode, I share essential tips for designing an optimized student interest survey and how educators can use them to boost student engagement and personalize learning. You'll also hear specific strategies for crafting surveys across different grade levels and content areas. Tune into this episode and learn how to create more targeted, student-centered learning experiences that connect with kids' interests, motivations, and learning preferences. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/01/31/student-interest-survey-bonus/ Sponsored by Jotform: jotform.com/enterprise/education/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/
Aytekin Tank is the founder of Jotform, an automation enthusiast, and author. In this conversation, we explore his journey from rural Turkey to New York, building Jotform without outside funding, and the role customer feedback played in shaping the product. Aytekin also shares strategic insights on company culture, his approach to leadership, and how AI is shaping Jotform's future. EPISODE LINKS: Aytekin's Twitter: Aytekin's LinkedIn: JotForm Website: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro and background 00:00:17 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins 00:00:35 Discovering a Passion for Computers 00:06:02 From Employee to Entrepreneur 00:08:06 Building JotForm: The Early Days 00:12:24 Facing Competition and Growth 00:20:46 Bootstrapping and Company Culture 00:25:00 Balancing Work and Personal Life 00:28:06 Team Collaboration and Culture 00:29:08 Balancing Work and Personal Life 00:30:15 Delegation and Leadership 00:32:08 Focus on AI Product Development 00:33:27 Introducing JotForm AI Agents 00:42:45 The Future of AI in Business 00:54:17 Closing CONNECT: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS:
Welcome to Finding a Foothold, which was ranked #31 out of the top 70 caregiving podcasts by FeedSpot! I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to me. As someone passionate about serving caregivers, being recognized in this way is both humbling and motivating.Welcome to the first episode of 2025! In this episode, I reflect on the journey so far and share some exciting updates for the podcast and the mission of Finding a Foothold.This year, I'm renewing my focus on supporting family caregivers like you. I'll talk about the release of my book, Fall Prevention: Planning Not to Fall, and share plans for the newly-formed Finding a Foothold Foundation. I'm also diving deeper into ways to support stroke caregivers and provide practical advice to help you maintain balance while giving your loved one the best care possible.If you're ready to prioritize both your needs and your loved one's, I'm here to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving in 2025.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why I created the Finding a Foothold podcast and the mission that drives me.Highlights from my 2024 journey, including writing my fall prevention book.How proceeds from the book are helping fund respite care for caregivers in underserved communities.My plans for supporting stroke caregivers and the focus on fall prevention this year.Why caregiving isn't about choosing between “them or you” but finding harmony between both.Resources Mentioned:Fall Prevention: Planning Not to Fall – Available on Amazon for $10. Proceeds fund respite care for caregivers.Follow Finding a Foothold for updates and caregiving tips.If you are a caregiver and have a question that you would like to have addressed on the Finding A Foothold Podcast, leave a comment on the website: or You can also leave a question by filling out this Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/231966483352160Consuela Marshall, Occupational Therapist, Caregiver CoachFall Prevention SpecialistCertified Aging in Place SpecialistCertified Dementia Care Practitioner Certified Geriatric Care Professional Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/Follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-ot-caps-cdp-3a136a1b9/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingafoothold?_t=8VzSFPvAsxi&_r=1Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.
Aytekin Tank, founder of JotForm, reveals his journey from a solo entrepreneur to leading a team of 600. Learn how he leveraged free users to drive growth, automated busywork to focus on core business, and maintained profitability for 18 years without external investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aytekin Tank is the Founder and CEO of Jotform, an online form-builder company that empowers users to easily create custom online forms. Under his leadership, Jotform has grown into a global SaaS powerhouse with over 25 million users. In addition to his business expertise, Aytekin is a bestselling author of Automate Your Busywork, a book that offers insights into productivity and automation strategies. He advocates for no-code solutions, enabling anyone to create functional forms and workflows. In this episode… In today's fast-paced world of technology, streamlining processes is not a choice, but a necessity. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with mundane tasks, leaving little room for creativity and growth? How do successful entrepreneurs maintain focus on innovation while juggling day-to-day operational tasks? Aytekin Tank, a SaaS expert, reveals his strategy for scaling his business while remaining bootstrapped. He takes us through the evolution of Jotform's user-centric philosophy and how it shaped the simplicity and power of its online form builder. Aytekin dives into the significance of a freemium model, the intricacies of balancing the roles of founder and CEO, and why listening to user feedback is a game-changer for product development. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Aytekin Tank, Founder and CEO of Jotform, about leveraging automation to enhance business efficiency. Aytekin discusses how Jotform makes form creation effortless for anyone, how user feedback impacts product development, the strategic advantage of offering a free tier for a SaaS product, and how Jotform maintains a productive culture with hundreds of employees.
This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to build a global SaaS company with 25 million users without venture funding. My guest is Aytekin Tank, Founder and CEO of Jotform. Aytekin founded Jotform in 2006, creating a pioneering WYSIWYG online form builder that has grown to serve over 25 million users worldwide today. What's remarkable is that he bootstrapped the company from the ground up. This allowed Jotform to remain 100% independent and define its own rules and company culture as it grew. Under his leadership, Jotform has experienced impressive international growth, with offices in seven different cities around the world. Their growth and style were recognized as Jotform was named one of the "Best Privately-Owned Companies in America" by Entrepreneur Magazine. Aytekin is not just a successful entrepreneur but also an automation enthusiast. He recently published a book titled "Automate Your Busywork. His book shares his insights on the automation philosophy he applied to grow Jotform. This inspired me, so I invited Aytekin to my podcast. We explore his biggest lessons learned from bootstrapping a form-building tool to leading a global company with 25 million users. He elaborates on his approach around continuous innovation and maintaining momentum (rather than worrying about competitors) and shares his insights on prioritizing product development and growth. Last but not least, he talks about how he recently gave new meaning to his 'Founder' role and why every SaaS entrepreneur should do that. Here's one of his quotes Being a founder is not just about leading a team, coaching a team, managing a team. But it's also about improving myself, growing myself. Because being a founder is about growth. It's about growth mindset. It's about growing yourself with the company. It's about growing your company. And it requires some dedication to do that - growing knowledge and learning. During this interview, you will learn four things: How he's working with customers to ensure JotForm's success His first principles for managing growth and avoiding getting bogged down in busy work. How he's organized his development teams and their rituals to ensure momentum on the one hand and optimal alignment on the other hand. How he approached competition from Google Forms to come out stronger themselves. For more information about the guest from this week: Aytekin Tank Website: Jotform Subscribe to the Daily SaaS Reflection Get my free, 1 min daily reflection on shaping a B2B SaaS business no one can ignore. Subscribe here Yes, it's actually daily. And yes, people actually stay subscribed (Just see what peer B2B SaaS CEOs say) My promise: It's short. To the point. Inspiring. And valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to a New Episode of Next Level Pros! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Aytekin Tank, the mastermind behind the transformative software JotForm, which has dramatically altered the landscape of online forms. Aytekin will share his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the pivotal role of sustained focus and compounded growth in achieving business success. He discusses the evolution of JotForm, from its inception as a simple form builder to a comprehensive suite catering to varied business needs, emphasizing automation and customer-centric development. Stay tuned as Aytekin shares the principles that kept him on track amidst the allure of new opportunities, providing invaluable insights for entrepreneurs at all stages. Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/hwDijQPFyKCEtHNs8 Highlights: "We hit oil by digging one hole 1000 feet deep, not 1000 holes one foot deep." "Giving something away for free is the biggest marketing tool you can have." "Automate your busy work to focus on what's truly important." "Persistence is key; you need to learn to pivot and persevere through challenges." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Aytekin Tank and the genesis of JotForm. 02:52 - Aytekin joins the show; background and initial motivations. 07:13 - The leap from employment to entrepreneurship. 10:34 - Learning from side projects and the transition to full-time on JotForm. 16:41 - The evolution from free to paid subscriptions and early challenges. 23:15 - Expanding JotForm's functionality beyond basic forms. 28:17 - Introduction of enterprise solutions and learning the ropes of sales. 32:20 - Growth and scaling challenges faced over 19 years. 35:16 - The critical importance of focus and saying no to distractions. 41:28 - Where to find Aytekin Tank and closing remarks. Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com Apply for our next Mastermind: https://www.thefoundermastermind.com Golf with Chris: https://www.golfwithchris.com Watch my latest Podcast Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Have a question for Hunter? A topic you'd like him to talk about? Feedback? Text us here! In this special episode, Hunter Donia takes us behind the scenes of his signature program, PreVisit Pathway (PVP), which has helped over a thousand hairstylists streamline and automate their beauty businesses. With doors to the program reopening, Hunter shares exclusive audio from the three most popular modules that students rave about. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the concept of automation in your beauty business, this episode is packed with actionable insights that will elevate your client experience and help you achieve work-life balance.https://hunterdonia.com/pvpKey Segments:[00:00] Introduction to PreVisit PathwayHunter introduces the PreVisit Pathway and the transformational impact it has had on beauty professionals. He emphasizes how PVP allows hairstylists to streamline operations, set boundaries, and deliver a next-level client experience without being overwhelmed by manual processes.[02:21] Module 1: Experience Customization FormDiscover how to implement a digital form that enhances the salon experience for every client. This form allows clients to share their preferences (like chat level or additional services), ensuring a personalized and seamless experience. Hunter also walks through the technical setup using JotForm and shares success stories from PVP alumni.[08:58] Module 2: First Service Consultation FormLearn how to create a consultation form that automates new client onboarding and ensures the right clients book the right services. This module covers how to set boundaries, deny non-ideal clients, and streamline the consultation process to save time while providing an exceptional intake experience.[13:24] Module 3: Client-Only AppHunter explains the creation of a web-based app exclusively for existing clients. This app allows clients to book services, access resources, and view service menus. Hunter shares his personal success with this tool and explains why it's key to removing the online booking link from public view, improving client management and privacy.[17:40] Conclusion & Full Program OverviewHunter gives a brief summary of all eight modules in the PreVisit Pathway, from onboarding to scaling your business with data-driven decisions. He encourages listeners to join the program and offers details on how to enroll.Takeaways:Automating your beauty business enhances the client experience and helps you manage your time effectively.The PreVisit Pathway's tools, like the Experience Customization Form and Client-Only App, set you up for long-term success by improving both client satisfaction and operational efficiency.FREE, LIVE CLASS: How to Automate & Systematize To Scale Your Beauty BusinessLet's connect on Instagram!
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