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Margo Walsh is an entrepreneur on a mission to prove that second chances are good for business. As founder of MaineWorks — a certified B-Corp — she has built a model that connects people with substance use disorder and/or criminal records to meaningful employment in the construction sector, tackling two of society's most persistent challenges at once.  MaineWorks doesn't just find jobs for people — it sets them up to succeed. Through the non-profit she co-founded with her sister, Margo ensures that returning workers have what they need to show up and thrive: like proper clothing, boots, transportation, and the basic building blocks of a fresh start.  What began in Maine has grown into a regional movement, expanding across New England and serving as a replicable blueprint for companies and communities across the country. Margo's work has earned widespread recognition and multiple awards — and in this episode, she shares what it was like to attend a State of the Union address as a senator's guest, a testament to the national impact of her vision.  This is a story about optimism in action — and what becomes possible when we invest in people others have written off.  Chapters: 00:00 Employing the Unemployable 02:13 Maineworks: A Staffing Agency with a Mission 05:42 Recruitment and Retention Challenges 09:10 Margo's Passion and Mission 13:42 United Recovery Fund: Addressing Basic Needs 17:10 Expansion and Industry Focus  20:01 Supporting New Americans 23:26 Navigating Systems and Maximizing Value 27:00 Engaging Business for Social Impact 31:26 The Value of B Corp Status 34:14 State of the Union and Future Aspirations 39:58 Optimism and Call to Action 

The system wasn't broken by accident. James Glissan started inside it as a police prosecutor, survived the Royal Commission, and now runs one of Sydney's most respected boutique law firms. In this episode he tears apart the 2026 federal budget line by line, exposing the CGT betrayal, the trust tax hitting ordinary small business owners, and laws being changed retrospectively on promises that stood for 40 years. If you've ever felt like the rules keep shifting just as you get close to winning, James will show you exactly why.

SpaceX just had the biggest IPO in history. Bitcoin is sitting in a 50% drawdown. Every trader on the planet is chasing the shiny object. The guys think that's exactly the wrong move, and they've got the data to back it up.This week Adam, Bish, Sean and Will cover an Aussie who lost their entire super balance through one bad decision, a Coinspot client blocked from withdrawing their own Bitcoin, and why chasing the SpaceX IPO while Bitcoin sits at 50% off is the trade most people will regret. If your coins are still sitting on an exchange, this episode is for you.Want to learn Bitcoin the safe and simple way?

If you ain't the one, you the prototype. Every institution has its creation myth. Rome had Romulus and Remus, Apple had the garage, The Beats had the 1944 murder. StabMic, in its larval stage, had no posters, sponsors, or Danny from the booth. It wasn't even StabMic yet. It was just an idea, and perhaps the defining idea of the modern male condition. We should start a podcast. This was sometime around the end of 2024. Dane and Dooma never got around to settling on a name, though several contenders emerged from the primordial soup: Shit Salad, Off The Pulse, Sucking Dick For Beer Money, Unemployable, and Nonsense. Fine names, in my opinion, if slightly difficult to monetise. History is written by the victors and unfortunately, so are algorithm-friendly podcast titles. On moving day at the old Chapter 11 store in Ventura, they filmed a pilot episode, an early hominid in the StabMic evolutionary timeline. Consequently, the recording is punctuated by customers wondering if the store was still trading, people searching for the new location, and team riders intermittently raiding the fridge for beer. The production values were also slightly lower than our current Ventura dungeon. One camera, a couple of microphones Dooma paid for himself, and several Coors Lights for social lubrication. Civilisation has been built on less. Many ramblings ensued. The conversation meandered through Dane's fascination with inland America, from the magic of Idaho to the hoax of Wyoming, before eventually arriving at a number of his hotter takes. On the success of the Florence hood: “It pisses me off that he was able to do that.” “I'm not pissed off at John John, he rules, but it pisses me off how quickly he was able to connect with his audience, and that we weren't. It's a jealous thing.” On the financial mistakes of his career: “I was just an idiot. I wouldn't do anything if I thought it was whack. I was very ungrateful. Money just wasn't a tangible thing to me at the time. What they were paying me, and what they expected out of me, and how I was always just like, ‘fuck you!' I was not grateful at all. Pro surfing doesn't set you up for much humility.” “I didn't think I was cool or rad or anything like that. I just didn't see the transaction of money meaning anything.” “Money didn't mean anything to me in my 20s. I'd only spend money on donuts and surf trips, and my sponsors would pay for those. With Monster, I was an idiot. I rode for them for a while, but when it came to re-signing, I was like, ‘Uhhh, I don't really like Monsters, so I don't want to ride for them anymore.'” “I would have been such a failure if I was growing up in this era. It's so cringey to me to be self-promotional, and now you just have to be.” Dane also admits to turning down significant money from sunglasses brands because he hates wearing them. They make him feel like he's wearing a mask, he says. Like he's pretending to be somebody else. An hour-long experiment was all it took for the suspicion to form that this might be something worth continuing. Dooma got chatting with Sam Mc. One thing led to another, and roughly a year later, StabMic arrived. We're now four and a half months into the project. Long enough, we thought, to revisit its awkward adolescence. This is the first recorded episode of StabMic in chronological time. Episode 18 in the order of release. Enjoy. This episode was filmed by Kevin Janson. Big thanks to our sponsors, Rationale Brewing and Yucca Fins, too.

Isaac and Abby walked away from successful careers in London, built their dream home in Bali from scratch, launched Semaia Group, and are sitting on 18% rental yield. Both under 36.They get into the real numbers behind Bali property and why leaving a perfectly good life was the best decision they ever made.Launch An Online Sales Career & Replace Your Income, Become Financially Free! 

The rules are broken, the numbers are lies, and the people writing policy have never signed the front of a cheque.Scott Challen went from frustrated carpenter to co-founder of one of Australia's fastest-growing lobby groups, with nearly 40,000 members and direct meetings in Canberra. He pulls no punches on mass immigration, a tax system rigged against small business, a banking cartel that guarantees its own profits, and a political class more interested in staying in power than solving anything. If you've ever felt like this country was built for everyone except you, this conversation will hit different.

In today's video, the guys confront the question that is on many new Bitcoiners minds as they watch the S&P (and every other major asset) go to record highs.Why do you continue to believe in Bitcoin? Next, they talk about arguably the biggest signal there is about Bitcoin's important role as a neutral store of value. This story was missed by almost everyone but it's big. Finally, the guys talked about the Clarity Act and why it's one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history and what it means for you if you hold crypto.Want to learn Bitcoin the safe and simple way?

$18K to $1.4 million in a month. In this episode we stop talking about the result and start reverse-engineering the method, the daily routine, the AI research stack, and the one prompting trick Mark calls the million-dollar hack.Adam, Eric, and Mark go deep on building businesses that can't be copied and investing in the AI boom. Eric shares how he's turning a $100M+ online store into a real-world destination, Adam reveals why he's parking millions in cash while markets sit at all-time highs, and Mark walks through the exact AI investing workflow behind turning $18,000 into $1.4 million, the research process, tools, and prompts you can copy yourself.

There's still one 100% legal way to acquire Bitcoin the Australian government will never see, and most Aussies don't even know it exists. Will Wright breaks down how to mine "virgin" non-KYC Bitcoin straight from the network, the instant asset write-off that pays for the machines, and why smart money is moving before July 1.He shares how clients are turning $200K in business profit into a tax-deferred Bitcoin stack, why offshore hosting at 12c/kWh changes the entire economics, and how to dollar-cost average into Bitcoin without ever touching an exchange. This is the playbook the big holders are already using.Want to learn Bitcoin the safe and simple way?

 A listener  who scored at the low end of their range on two official attempts asks Ben and Nate if they should delay their June test. Ben and Nathan explain that scoring within your range, even at the bottom of it, is completely normal and advise the listener to keep studying as usual.Also in this episode- A law school offers scholarships before students even apply- A listener with a PhD, struggling to find employment, asks whether law school is the right next step- How a stay-at-home mom can approach a personal statementStudy with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 560 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library0:00 Understanding Your Range9:35 #thirstylawschools22:41 Unemployable. Should I Go to Law School?40:58 Update from Demon Alum55:50 Personal Statement for Stay At-Home Mom1:07:36 Test D Question – Trash bins1:30:25 What's the Deal with… University of Texas1:56:20 Word of the week – bonhomie

In this episode of The Peer Effect Post Bag, James Johnson and Freddie Birley answer a question many founders quietly carry:“What if my company fails… and I'm unemployable afterwards?”They unpack the emotional reality of entrepreneurship, including identity, pressure, financial responsibility, fear of losing freedom, and the dangerous ways fear can shape decision-making.The conversation explores:Why startup failure feels so personalThe hidden psychology behind founder anxietyHow fear can both fuel and limit growthWhy many entrepreneurs struggle to return to employmentThe mindset shifts that help founders navigate uncertaintyWhy your first company doesn't define your futureA thoughtful conversation for founders, creators, leaders, and ambitious people navigating uncertainty while building something meaningful.More from James:Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com 

Every major ice age in Earth's history began when CO₂ levels were HIGHER than today, and this world-renowned Australian geologist has the rocks to prove the climate scam is bleeding our country dry.In this powerhouse episode of Unemployable, legendary Australian geologist Professor Ian Plimer delivers a no-holds-barred dose of common sense on the climate change agenda and the destruction of Australia's energy grid. Using hard evidence "written in the rock," Plimer dismantles the carbon dioxide narrative, exposes the disaster of wind and solar, and makes the urgent case for nuclear and coal. If you care about your power bill, your kids' future, and the sovereignty of this country, this is mandatory listening.Want to join us in Bali? https://unemployable.com.au/bali2026Want the world to know you're Unemployable?Get the official cap: https://unemployable.com.au/cap  

Every major ice age in Earth's history began when CO₂ levels were HIGHER than today, and this world-renowned Australian geologist has the rocks to prove the climate scam is bleeding our country dry.In this powerhouse episode of Unemployable, legendary Australian geologist Professor Ian Plimer delivers a no-holds-barred dose of common sense on the climate change agenda and the destruction of Australia's energy grid. Using evidence "written in the rock," Plimer dismantles the carbon dioxide narrative, exposes the disaster of wind and solar, and makes the urgent case for nuclear and coal. If you care about your power bill, your kids' future, and the sovereignty of this country, this is mandatory listening.Want to join us in Bali?⁠ https://unemployable.com.au/bali2026⁠Want the world to know you're Unemployable?Get the official cap: ⁠https://unemployable.com.au/cap⁠

Australia just gave Bitcoiners another reason to wake up: if you don't control your money, someone else will.In this first Sat Signal panel, Adam Hudson is joined by Sean Clarke, Will Wright AKA Crypto Will, and Bisher Khudeira from Stormrake to unpack what they see as a major shift for Australian crypto investors and Bitcoiners.They dig into the proposed changes to capital gains tax, AUSTRAC reporting, the FATF travel rule, Bitcoin mining, self-custody, SMSFs, bank controls, and why more Australians are starting to look for ways to protect their wealth outside the traditional system.Want to learn Bitcoin the safe and simple way?

Australia just gave Bitcoiners another reason to wake up: if you don't control your money, someone else will.In this first Sat Signal panel, Adam Hudson is joined by Sean Clarke, Will Wright AKA Crypto Will, and Bisher Khudeira from Stormrake to unpack what they see as a major shift for Australian crypto investors and Bitcoiners.They dig into the proposed changes to capital gains tax, AUSTRAC reporting, the FATF travel rule, Bitcoin mining, self-custody, SMSFs, bank controls, and why more Australians are starting to look for ways to protect their wealth outside the traditional system.Want to learn Bitcoin the safe and simple way?

Adam Hudson had the Gold Coast penthouse, the Ferrari, the Porsche, zero debt, hundreds of thousands in passive cashflow, and every morning he wanted to burn it all down.In this episode Eric Machado, James Denham, and Mark Di Paola sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and freedom maximalist Adam Hudson for one of the most raw and honest conversations Unemployable Media has ever recorded. Adam shares the full story, the decision to walk away from everything, the dark nights alone in Cyprus after his marriage broke down, the stem cell treatment in Panama, building a life between Bali and the South of France, and why he genuinely believes most Australians could afford the life he's living right now if they were willing to let go of the Western value system.Community & social links

The 2026 Australian Federal Budget has dropped, and it could be one of the biggest tax shake-ups investors have seen in decades. Adam Hudson, Eric Machado, and Mark Di Paola unpack what the proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax, trusts, and housing policy could mean for anyone trying to build wealth in Australia.Want the world to know you're Unemployable?

The 2026 Australian Federal Budget has dropped, and it could be one of the biggest tax shake-ups investors have seen in decades. Adam Hudson, Eric Machado, and Mark Di Paola unpack what the proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax, trusts, and housing policy could mean for anyone trying to build wealth in Australia.Want the world to know you're Unemployable?

After a massive tour in 2006, Pearl Jam's 2007 was a lot less chaotic than the 79-show tour that spanned three continents. They went back to Europe for 12 shows, half of them being festivals in places they've barely visited, and then two memorable shows in Chicago - Vic Theatre and Lollapalooza. This episode covers the Munich show from this run, one of their few arena headlining gigs from the tour. It was their first to back since 1992, a memorable night where they performed the Ten album in full. After heavily supporting the Avocado record the year prior, this show specifically doesn't feature the same plethora of songs from the album. When supporting the record, they'd begin most of their shows with some kind of combination of World Wide Suicide, Life Wasted, Severed Hand and Marker In The Sand with around a total of eight songs from the record played, but in Munich they significantly reduced that album's representation opting for only three songs. However, Severed Hand is a major highlight from this show, and Unemployable will take us to a conversation where we connect it to a random 70's song that has nothing to do with Pearl Jam. Other highlights include the return of Sometimes after a long absence, a killer version of Sad, Matt Cameron's patented Even Flow solo for the era and how some of the gear Mike was using impacted songs like Given To Fly and Present Tense. We'll also share the story of Ed's #5 guitar, how it relates back to Pete Townshend, and how it further relates to both Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher in a wild tale that all gear and music nerds will enjoy. Visit the Concertpedia - http://liveon4legs.com Contact the Show - liveon4legspodcast@gmail.com Donate to the Show - http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE This is a short segment from the full episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan featuring former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. In this clip, Chris Voss and Jeff Dudan break down the real power of tactical empathy, why most people misunderstand negotiation, and how focusing on “common ground” might actually be hurting your results. If you've ever felt stuck in a deal, struggled to influence others, or wondered why conversations don't go your way… this is a must-watch. 

Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan featuring AJ Kumar, founder of The Limitless Company and author of Guru Inc, Jeff and AJ break down what it really takes to build a personal brand in today's market, why social media is the new television, how founders can turn content into commerce, and why building authority online is both an art and a science. If you're a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, author, coach, or expert trying to grow your brand, attract the right audience, and become the go-to authority in your niche, this episode is packed with insight.  AJ Kumar Website: https://www.ajkumar.com  Email: aj@ajkumar.com Get AJ's Book Here!  Pre-order / learn more about Guru Inc Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE Visit Jeff's website: https://www.jeffdudan.com  Learn more about Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  What you'll learn in this episode: Why personal branding is both art and science How YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok really work today What makes content perform online How to connect content to commerce Why founders need a media strategy How to become the go-to authority in your niche Why packaging matters more than most people think How social media influences real-world perception  Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, franchising, leadership, marketing, business growth, and personal development.  #personalbranding #ajkumar #jeffdudan #unemployablepodcast #socialmediamarketing #founderbrand #contentmarketing #entrepreneurship #branding #youtubegrowth #authoritymarketing #businessgrowth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE This is a short segment from the full episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan featuring former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. In this clip, Chris Voss and Jeff Dudan break down the real power of tactical empathy, why most people misunderstand negotiation, and how focusing on “common ground” might actually be hurting your results. If you've ever felt stuck in a deal, struggled to influence others, or wondered why conversations don't go your way… this is a must-watch. 

Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan featuring AJ Kumar, founder of The Limitless Company and author of Guru Inc, Jeff and AJ break down what it really takes to build a personal brand in today's market, why social media is the new television, how founders can turn content into commerce, and why building authority online is both an art and a science. If you're a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, author, coach, or expert trying to grow your brand, attract the right audience, and become the go-to authority in your niche, this episode is packed with insight.  AJ Kumar Website: https://www.ajkumar.com  Email: aj@ajkumar.com Get AJ's Book Here!  Pre-order / learn more about Guru Inc Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE Visit Jeff's website: https://www.jeffdudan.com  Learn more about Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  What you'll learn in this episode: Why personal branding is both art and science How YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok really work today What makes content perform online How to connect content to commerce Why founders need a media strategy How to become the go-to authority in your niche Why packaging matters more than most people think How social media influences real-world perception  Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, franchising, leadership, marketing, business growth, and personal development.  #personalbranding #ajkumar #jeffdudan #unemployablepodcast #socialmediamarketing #founderbrand #contentmarketing #entrepreneurship #branding #youtubegrowth #authoritymarketing #businessgrowth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Maintaining relevance and purpose as we age requires letting go of entitlement based on experience, embracing genuine curiosity about new things, and focusing our energy on meaningful connections and contributions within our immediate sphere of influence rather than consuming anxiety-inducing information we cannot control.Three reasons to listenExplore how to maintain relevance and purpose as you age without falling into entitlement or becoming disconnected from younger generations.Understand the balance between bringing wisdom from experience and staying curious about new developments in a rapidly changing world.Rethink what legacy means beyond career achievements, focusing on love, connection, and positive impact on the people directly around you.Episode highlights[00:00] Introduction: A Special Episode in New York[01:35] Hitting the Big 6-0: Expectations vs. Reality[03:15] Life 6.0 and Finding Comfort in Your Own Skin[04:45] Navigating Age Discrimination and Bias in Tech[06:50] The Duty of Curiosity and Learning AI[08:10] Combating the Fear of Irrelevance at 3:00 AM[10:20] Neolithic Floods: The Evolutionary Value of Elders[12:35] Defining Legacy: Family, Capitalism, and Spirit[15:45] The Power of Love and Connection in Teams[17:15] Managing Stress: Moving from Global News to Local Influence[19:30] Closing: Celebrating in New YorkLinksTrack and improve your team performance with SquadifyLeave us a voice note

Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE What can an FBI hostage negotiator teach entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and business leaders about getting better outcomes? A lot. In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Chris Voss — former FBI hostage negotiator, author of the global bestseller Never Split the Difference, and founder of The Black Swan Group. Chris spent more than two decades negotiating life-or-death situations around the world. Now he teaches the same negotiation frameworks to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies.  In this conversation, Chris and Jeff break down: • The power of tactical empathy • Why making people feel understood changes behavior • The hidden danger of high anchoring in negotiations • How to slow down and avoid deal fixation • The negotiation techniques Chris used in real hostage situations • Why most people unknowingly leave value on the table Whether you're negotiating deals, leading teams, building companies, or navigating everyday conversations, the principles in this episode can change the way you communicate and make decisions.  Learn more about Chris Voss and The Black Swan Group here: https://www.blackswanltd.com  Black Swan Group Negotiation Resources and Newsletter: https://www.blackswanltd.com/newsletter/  Chris Voss Fireside Coaching Platform: https://firesidechat.com/chrisvoss  If you enjoy conversations with elite entrepreneurs, operators, and thinkers, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.  Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE

Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE What can an FBI hostage negotiator teach entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and business leaders about getting better outcomes? A lot. In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Chris Voss — former FBI hostage negotiator, author of the global bestseller Never Split the Difference, and founder of The Black Swan Group. Chris spent more than two decades negotiating life-or-death situations around the world. Now he teaches the same negotiation frameworks to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies.  In this conversation, Chris and Jeff break down: • The power of tactical empathy • Why making people feel understood changes behavior • The hidden danger of high anchoring in negotiations • How to slow down and avoid deal fixation • The negotiation techniques Chris used in real hostage situations • Why most people unknowingly leave value on the table Whether you're negotiating deals, leading teams, building companies, or navigating everyday conversations, the principles in this episode can change the way you communicate and make decisions.  Learn more about Chris Voss and The Black Swan Group here: https://www.blackswanltd.com  Black Swan Group Negotiation Resources and Newsletter: https://www.blackswanltd.com/newsletter/  Chris Voss Fireside Coaching Platform: https://firesidechat.com/chrisvoss  If you enjoy conversations with elite entrepreneurs, operators, and thinkers, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.  Get a FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY of Jeff Dudan's Book Discernment HERE

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Get a FREE COPY of Jeff Dudan's book DISCERNMENT here What if the key to building a winning company isn't charisma… but teaching everyone the score? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Jack Stack, founder of the Great Game of Business and pioneer of open-book management. After surviving the collapse of International Harvester in the 1980s, Jack helped lead a leveraged buyout and discovered a painful truth: most leaders don't truly understand their numbers. That realization became a movement. In this conversation, they break down: -Why companies hide financial information -Why financial literacy is the biggest leadership gap in business -How small operational wins compound into massive enterprise value -Why manufacturing matters -The danger of too much overhead and not enough direct labor -How teaching ownership changes people's personal lives -Why talent — not strategy — will determine future valuations -The role of AI in leadership and business clarity -The simple principle that can change a child's future Jack's closing message is simple: “Teach a kid how to make a buck.” Learn more about The Great Game of Business Watch the full episode and see why ownership and transparency create winning cultures. Absolutely. Here's a strong, optimized hashtag block for this episode — built around leadership, ownership, financial literacy, manufacturing, and Jack Stack's brand. Get a FREE COPY of Jeff Dudan's book DISCERNMENT here  #JackStack #JeffDudan #UnemployablePodcast #GreatGameOfBusiness #OpenBookManagement #FinancialLiteracy #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #OwnershipMindset #CompanyCulture #BusinessTurnaround #ManufacturingMatters #LeadershipTransparency #ScaleYourBusiness #WinningCulture #FinancialEducation #BuildToWin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get a FREE COPY of Jeff Dudan's book DISCERNMENT here What if the key to building a winning company isn't charisma… but teaching everyone the score? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Jack Stack, founder of the Great Game of Business and pioneer of open-book management. After surviving the collapse of International Harvester in the 1980s, Jack helped lead a leveraged buyout and discovered a painful truth: most leaders don't truly understand their numbers. That realization became a movement. In this conversation, they break down: -Why companies hide financial information -Why financial literacy is the biggest leadership gap in business -How small operational wins compound into massive enterprise value -Why manufacturing matters -The danger of too much overhead and not enough direct labor -How teaching ownership changes people's personal lives -Why talent — not strategy — will determine future valuations -The role of AI in leadership and business clarity -The simple principle that can change a child's future Jack's closing message is simple: “Teach a kid how to make a buck.” Learn more about The Great Game of Business Watch the full episode and see why ownership and transparency create winning cultures. Absolutely. Here's a strong, optimized hashtag block for this episode — built around leadership, ownership, financial literacy, manufacturing, and Jack Stack's brand. Get a FREE COPY of Jeff Dudan's book DISCERNMENT here  #JackStack #JeffDudan #UnemployablePodcast #GreatGameOfBusiness #OpenBookManagement #FinancialLiteracy #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #OwnershipMindset #CompanyCulture #BusinessTurnaround #ManufacturingMatters #LeadershipTransparency #ScaleYourBusiness #WinningCulture #FinancialEducation #BuildToWin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is your business logo hurting you? Lauren McKenzie, the founder of Ren Creativ, joins us to discuss why she saves startups from "cookie-cutter" branding and why she refuses to let businesses just "put a mountain on it".Lauren shares her journey from being a "starving artist" with a darkroom in high school to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur. She opens up about the dark side of hustle culture, revealing the moment her therapist told her to slow down before she made herself physically sick.We Discuss:The Origin: Getting fired from corporate jobs and realizing she was meant to be her own boss.The Trap: Why working 24/7 isn't sustainable and how to find balance.The Mistake: Why hiring a "friend's kid" to design your brand is a bad investment.The Pivot: How she is expanding into mortgage lending to chase stability.Quote of the Episode: "I would have told myself to shut the f*** up. You don't know what you're talking about... don't let your ego take over." — Lauren McKenzie.Links & Resources:Check out Ren Creative: https://www.rencreativ.com/Follow the COS Business Podcast:Subscribe on YouTube for full video episodes.Follow us on Instagram for clips and updates.

Grab Jeff Dudan's book Discernment  Most “everyday” brands don't lose because they're bad… they lose because they're forgettable. In this episode of Unemployable, Jeff Dudan sits down with Brittany Hodak—author of Creating Super Fans and creator of the SUPER framework—to break down how service businesses (home + property services included) can stop competing like commodities and start building real advocacy. You'll hear why “being great at the job” is just the floor, how small experience decisions change referrals, and why the brands that win are the ones people remember—and recommend. What you'll learn: What a “super fan” actually is (and why it's bigger than referrals) Why apathy is the silent killer for service brands The SUPER framework: Story, Understand, Personalize, Exceed, Repeat How experience beats price in crowded categories Why trust + word of mouth matter even more in the age of AI Learn more from Brittany: Masterclass Website: https://brittanyhodak.com About Brittany Brittany is the author of Creating Super Fans and a keynote speaker helping brands build loyalty and advocacy through intentional experience design. Download Discernment here Learn more about Jeff Dudan HOMEFRONT BRANDS #CustomerExperience #BrandLoyalty #SuperFans #WordOfMouthMarketing #ReferralMarketing #HomeServices #FranchiseBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #ServiceBusiness #MarketingStrategy #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BrandStrategy #CustomerRetention #UnemployablePodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab Jeff Dudan's book Discernment  Most “everyday” brands don't lose because they're bad… they lose because they're forgettable. In this episode of Unemployable, Jeff Dudan sits down with Brittany Hodak—author of Creating Super Fans and creator of the SUPER framework—to break down how service businesses (home + property services included) can stop competing like commodities and start building real advocacy. You'll hear why “being great at the job” is just the floor, how small experience decisions change referrals, and why the brands that win are the ones people remember—and recommend. What you'll learn: What a “super fan” actually is (and why it's bigger than referrals) Why apathy is the silent killer for service brands The SUPER framework: Story, Understand, Personalize, Exceed, Repeat How experience beats price in crowded categories Why trust + word of mouth matter even more in the age of AI Learn more from Brittany: Masterclass Website: https://brittanyhodak.com About Brittany Brittany is the author of Creating Super Fans and a keynote speaker helping brands build loyalty and advocacy through intentional experience design. Download Discernment here Learn more about Jeff Dudan HOMEFRONT BRANDS #CustomerExperience #BrandLoyalty #SuperFans #WordOfMouthMarketing #ReferralMarketing #HomeServices #FranchiseBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #ServiceBusiness #MarketingStrategy #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BrandStrategy #CustomerRetention #UnemployablePodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if hiring autistic adults wasn't about charity—but about brilliance, innovation, and real business results? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I sit down with Tara May, CEO of AspiriTech, a tech company with 90% autistic employees doing QA, cybersecurity, and data services across the country. What started at a kitchen table is now a $6M company proving what autistic talent can actually do when workplaces are designed differently. Tara and I talk honestly about: Why autistic adults are still massively underemployed—and why that's a business failure, not a talent issue How AspiriTech rethinks "disability" and centers strengths instead of deficits What employers get wrong about accommodations (and why most cost nothing) How autistic job seekers can advocate for themselves without burning out Why parents don't need to panic when their autistic kid wants a nontraditional career Free, real-world pathways into cybersecurity and tech for autistic adults This is not inspiration porn. This is a real conversation about work, burnout, systems, and what actually works for autistic adults navigating employment. If you're autistic, a parent, an employer, or someone tired of being told to "just try harder," this episode is for you.

Blair interviews David about a recent article in which he argues that the very traits that make entrepreneurs successful also make it hard for them to give up being their own boss and join someone else's company.   LINKS "What Makes Entrepreneurs Unemployable" by David C. Baker for punctuation.com

A look back at what Apple did, and did not deliver in 2025. What will Apple do in 2026? Could Apple benefit from Alan Dye, former design lead for Apple, leaving the company? And you can watch an upcoming NBA game, live, in the Vision Pro! 2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn't deliver. And Stay Out! It's hard to justify Tahoe icons. Wish List: A more flexible Apple display strategy. AppleVis announces winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9. Apple scores at the Critics Choice Awards with top wins for global hit feature "F1" and Best Comedy Series "The Studio". Pluribus season 2 isn't happening for a while, says Vince Gilligan: 'We're working on it'. Steve Jobs' Desk, Bow Ties, 8-Track tapes, and other personal ephemera featured in Apple 50th Anniversary auction Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: PiccyBot Andy's Pick: Bounce Jason's Pick: LosslessCut Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: material.security

A look back at what Apple did, and did not deliver in 2025. What will Apple do in 2026? Could Apple benefit from Alan Dye, former design lead for Apple, leaving the company? And you can watch an upcoming NBA game, live, in the Vision Pro! 2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn't deliver. And Stay Out! It's hard to justify Tahoe icons. Wish List: A more flexible Apple display strategy. AppleVis announces winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9. Apple scores at the Critics Choice Awards with top wins for global hit feature "F1" and Best Comedy Series "The Studio". Pluribus season 2 isn't happening for a while, says Vince Gilligan: 'We're working on it'. Steve Jobs' Desk, Bow Ties, 8-Track tapes, and other personal ephemera featured in Apple 50th Anniversary auction Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: PiccyBot Andy's Pick: Bounce Jason's Pick: LosslessCut Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: material.security

A look back at what Apple did, and did not deliver in 2025. What will Apple do in 2026? Could Apple benefit from Alan Dye, former design lead for Apple, leaving the company? And you can watch an upcoming NBA game, live, in the Vision Pro! 2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn't deliver. And Stay Out! It's hard to justify Tahoe icons. Wish List: A more flexible Apple display strategy. AppleVis announces winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9. Apple scores at the Critics Choice Awards with top wins for global hit feature "F1" and Best Comedy Series "The Studio". Pluribus season 2 isn't happening for a while, says Vince Gilligan: 'We're working on it'. Steve Jobs' Desk, Bow Ties, 8-Track tapes, and other personal ephemera featured in Apple 50th Anniversary auction Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: PiccyBot Andy's Pick: Bounce Jason's Pick: LosslessCut Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: material.security

A look back at what Apple did, and did not deliver in 2025. What will Apple do in 2026? Could Apple benefit from Alan Dye, former design lead for Apple, leaving the company? And you can watch an upcoming NBA game, live, in the Vision Pro! 2025 will be remembered for what Apple didn't deliver. And Stay Out! It's hard to justify Tahoe icons. Wish List: A more flexible Apple display strategy. AppleVis announces winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9. Apple scores at the Critics Choice Awards with top wins for global hit feature "F1" and Best Comedy Series "The Studio". Pluribus season 2 isn't happening for a while, says Vince Gilligan: 'We're working on it'. Steve Jobs' Desk, Bow Ties, 8-Track tapes, and other personal ephemera featured in Apple 50th Anniversary auction Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: PiccyBot Andy's Pick: Bounce Jason's Pick: LosslessCut Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: material.security

DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment Is AI going to replace service companies… or make the best ones unstoppable? In this episode of Unemployable, Jeff Dudan sits down with Matt Tait, CEO of Decimal, to talk about the real future of accounting, bookkeeping, and tax—and why “AI-only” businesses struggle without trust, accountability, and credibility. We get into: - Why the winners won't be pure tech OR old-school firms (the hybrid model wins) - How AI is compressing software cycles from years… to months… to days - What small business owners actually need (hint: not more spreadsheets) - Outsourcing + global teams (Philippines/India/South America) and where it's heading - Why most owners don't even open their P&L—and what to do about it - The advisory that matters: KPIs, margin leaks, pricing, payroll, and exit readiness - Benchmarking traps: “average” doesn't mean “good” - What Decimal is building: an AI-enabled bookkeeping + tax franchise model CONNECT WITH MATT TAIT: LinkedIn Decimal.com Matt's podcast (After the First Million) SUBSCRIBE for more episodes on franchising, entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, and building companies that last. DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment#Unemployable #JeffDudan #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Accounting #Bookkeeping #TaxPlanning #FinancialOperations #CashFlow #Profitability #KPIs #BusinessAdvisory #AIinBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Outsourcing #Philippines #ProfessionalServices #Franchising #FranchiseBusiness #BusinessSystems #Leadership #Scaling #ExitStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment Is AI going to replace service companies… or make the best ones unstoppable? In this episode of Unemployable, Jeff Dudan sits down with Matt Tait, CEO of Decimal, to talk about the real future of accounting, bookkeeping, and tax—and why “AI-only” businesses struggle without trust, accountability, and credibility. We get into: - Why the winners won't be pure tech OR old-school firms (the hybrid model wins) - How AI is compressing software cycles from years… to months… to days - What small business owners actually need (hint: not more spreadsheets) - Outsourcing + global teams (Philippines/India/South America) and where it's heading - Why most owners don't even open their P&L—and what to do about it - The advisory that matters: KPIs, margin leaks, pricing, payroll, and exit readiness - Benchmarking traps: “average” doesn't mean “good” - What Decimal is building: an AI-enabled bookkeeping + tax franchise model CONNECT WITH MATT TAIT: LinkedIn Decimal.com Matt's podcast (After the First Million) SUBSCRIBE for more episodes on franchising, entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, and building companies that last. DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF JEFF'S Book Discernment#Unemployable #JeffDudan #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Accounting #Bookkeeping #TaxPlanning #FinancialOperations #CashFlow #Profitability #KPIs #BusinessAdvisory #AIinBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Outsourcing #Philippines #ProfessionalServices #Franchising #FranchiseBusiness #BusinessSystems #Leadership #Scaling #ExitStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.