🏆 Top 10 Episodes | June 2023
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Catch up on the best episodes from June.
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#1 - My First Million
Jobs of the Future, Fractional Real Estate, Mouth Tape and More
Efficiency is king. But how often do we question repetitive, low-value tasks in our daily routines? According to Steph Smith, this is where a Chief Automation Officer can make a significant impact.
#2 - a16z Podcast
The Hard Things About Executive Hiring with Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi
Not enough is written about executive onboarding. Given it can make or break your company, Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi, CEO of Databricks, share their experiences and strategies to build strong, high-performing teams right from the start.
#3 - Founders Podcast
Confessions of an Advertising Man: David Ogilvy
Creative mavericks. That’s how David Ogilvy, the Father of Advertising, described the most talented people in any organization. To him, a founder’s chief responsibility is to create an environment conducive to non-conformists. David Senra delves into Ogilvy’s unique leadership approach, where setting expectations is a two-way street.
#4 - Wish I Knew Podcast
How the CEO of Cameo Turned Celebrity Obsession Into a Unicorn Business
It’s tough being a CEO. Everyone’s relying on you in some shape or form. Steven Galanis, co-founder and CEO of Cameo, finds structure and solace in these 5 leadership principles.
#5 - Lenny's Podcast
The Power of Strategic Narrative With Andy Raskin
The right story can be the difference between captivating or losing your audience. Andy Raskin helps companies like Uber, Salesforce, and Square to identify their strategic narrative - the single story that powers their entire business. Join Lenny as he recaps Andy’s step-by-step guide to developing your own narrative.
#6 - Acquired Podcast
Learn about two absolutely incredible stories. The first is Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works division — the elite team of aviation geniuses who produced some of the greatest airplanes in history. The second story is not widely known. It's the secret and true origins of Silicon Valley — and Lockheed’s primary role in it.
#7 - My First Million
The Reddit Revolt, Turpentine, & Shaan's Latest Business Venture
It's not enough to build a great product. Sometimes, you need to seize the narrative to drive growth. Shaan Puri shows us how to take a trending topic and turn it into an advantage.
#8 - Business Breakdowns
Restoration Hardware: Climbing the Luxury Mountain
Restoration Hardware (RH) is a luxury furniture brand. So why did they open a restaurant in 2016? As peculiar as that sounds, this move resulted in a powerful synergy and a beautiful business.
#9 - The Game w/ Alex Hormozi
Life, Death, and the Game of Business
What’s the true value of your startup? Alex Hormozi’s tale of ‘The father, the son, and the car’ shows your startup’s worth is tied to the value others place on it. Knowing this can unlock the right opportunities for founders and clarify whether or not you’re playing the right game to begin with.
#10 - Invest Like the Best
Henry Schuck - Building ZoomInfo
How do you inspire your team to perform at their peak? According to Henry Schuck, CEO of ZoomInfo, the answer lies in radical candor. He explains why you should clearly articulate your involvement in a project as a way to light a fire under your team.
