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For this episode I spoke with Anthony Citrinite of MeetHook, which connects music industry professionals with people seeking instruction, advice, or music business insights. We discussed what led to the creation of this business, the professional musicians who have mentored him, and the challenges in launching a new app.

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For this episode I spoke with Nick Ruffini of Revoice Media. We discussed The Good Parts podcast that he produces for musician Andy Grammer, Nick’s own long-running Drummer’s Resource Podcast, and what he thinks most people miss when it comes to online content and content creation.

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For this episode I spoke with Katelin Kennedy, co-founder of Fallone SV, a law firm serving startup founders. We discussed the legal challenges most startup founders don’t prepare themselves for, how the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) affects startup companies, and the ways that many traditional law firms are broken.

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For this episode I spoke with Dan Speca, president of the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. We discussed what it took to resurrect this historic theater, what he believes makes for a good venue, and what he has learned from being part of this massive undertaking.

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For this episode I spoke with Andy Gesner, founder and president of HIP Video Promo, a music video promotion company. We discussed what makes for a great music video, how they measure success in a world where many artists buy fake views and fake followers on social media, and the massive amount of work it takes to get your music video noticed.

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For this episode I spoke with Jon Hull, drum tech for Rich Redmond, the drummer for Jason Aldean. We discussed the importance of clear communication in your work, the vast amount of time he spends attending to the details of his job, and how he has learned to adapt instruments and sound to every environment from a home studio to Fenway Park.

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For this episode I spoke with Mike Doyle, owner of Drive 80 Studios, which creates animated videos for businesses. We discussed his belief that you should do one thing and do it really well, how people often undervalue the power and effectiveness of cartoons, and why you should never be in a grey area in business.

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For this episode I spoke with Gina Yacone, Director of Sales at Braintrace, a cybersecurity company. We discussed the thousands of compromised credentials her company has found on the dark web, what type of business is often an easy target for black hat hackers, and what she learned during her years as a private investigator that helps with her current job.

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For this episode I spoke with Jake Kiser, CEO of StrongKey, a cybersecurity company specializing in user authentication and data encryption. We discussed his claim that StrongKey can give you the same security the Department of Defense uses for less than you [would] spend on a photocopier, changing people’s behavior around security through rewards and dopamine hits, and what he learned through his work and travels in sub-Saharan Africa that is helping him build this business.

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For this episode I spoke with Tamara Rogers, a blockchain lawyer and general counsel with Pithia Incorporated. We discussed her company’s recent purchase of public stock using cryptocurrency, why she describes blockchain as a “genuine disruptive technology”, and the potential uses for blockchain technology in the music industry.

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For this episode I spoke with Laurie Ruettimann, a writer, speaker and consultant specializing in Human Resources and general workforce issues. We discussed the various ways most workplaces are broken and how to fix them, why she felt she could only change the system from the outside and not while on the inside, and how the gig economy is an absolute mess.

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For this episode I spoke with Ken Moore, CEO of Anfield. We discussed how companies that do not train its people consistently underperform companies that do, a case where a lack of training led to a public relations disaster for a major airline, and the art of tactfully telling a client that they are on the wrong path.

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For this episode I spoke with Michele Riggs, owner of the store DownTown Knits. We discussed the skills she developed at IBM that she applied to the creation and growth of her arts & crafts store, the areas where they far exceed anything Amazon could offer, and how – in a world obsessed with tech and virtual – she has succeeded with a brick and mortar store and items that are tangible.

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For this episode I spoke with Rebecca Lavoie, who is best known as the creator and host of the hit podcast “Crime Writers On…”. She also hosts the podcasts “These Are Their Stories” and “Mom And Dad Are Fighting” and has co-authored four books with her husband, Kevin Flynn. We discussed the large amount of work that goes into making their shows seem effortless, the art to orchestrating a four-person show both on air and off air, and why taking their company, Partners In Crime Media, to the next level meant losing their closet space.

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For this episode I spoke with Jason Edwards, CEO and founder of ProLogix Percussion. ProLogix makes high quality drumming practice pads and practice tools that are used by drummers the world over. We discussed the evolution of his company (which began with him making the products by hand in his parents’ driveway), balancing passion with responsibilities, and the importance of developing strong relationships with your customers as well as the teams of specialists who support your business.

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For this episode I spoke with Brandon Hoe, Marketing Strategist and Creative Director at ClearSketch as well as Founder and Inventor at Helium, which develops professional-grade photography and filmmaking tools for smartphones. We discussed the importance of empathy in marketing work, the mistake people make in chasing trends, and what smartphone cameras have not gotten right yet.
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For this episode I spoke with Jean-Paul Dame, owner of Fire Horse Films, a high definition media production company. We discussed the skills you develop from experience that you do not get from film school and the misguided belief many people have that the equipment and technology does all of the work for you.

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For this episode I spoke with Eddie Riddell, CEO of All Associates Group. They use data analytics to create predictive models detailing the impact and expense document creation and management have within an organization. That description may not grab you, but trust me, it is actually fascinating.

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For this episode I spoke with Alex Ryan, CEO of Evolve Solutions Group, a consulting company specializing in disciplines such as change management and sales enablement. We discussed the benefits of being an outsider and how many of today’s businesses over-emphasize speed with their work.