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137: Charles Byrd: "Mastering Follow-Ups Is a Necessity"

In this conversation, Erik sits down with Charles Byrd—joint venture strategist and founder of PureJV—to unpack the systems, psychology, and subtle habits that turn conversations into million-dollar opportunities. From master...

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137: Charles Byrd: "Mastering Follow-Ups Is a Necessity"
April 8, 2026

137: Charles Byrd: "Mastering Follow-Ups Is a Necessity"

In this conversation, Erik sits down with Charles Byrd—joint venture strategist and founder of PureJV—to unpack the systems, psychology, and subtle habits that turn conversations into million-dollar opportunities. From master...
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136: "Should You Avoid or Plan For Conversational Landmines?" ft. Alli Murphy
April 6, 2026

136: "Should You Avoid or Plan For Conversational Landmines?" ft. Alli Murphy

A real-world leadership scenario sparks a deep, practical conversation between Erik and Alli: how to deliver difficult organizational news that may feel like a step backward for someone—even when it’s the right move. This epi...
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135: "Sometimes You Don't Need The Final Roadmap; a Destination Will Do" (reflections on Andrea Brown)
April 3, 2026

135: "Sometimes You Don't Need The Final Roadmap; a Destination Will Do" (reflections on Andrea Brown)

🧠 Erik’s Take In this reflection, Erik unpacks his conversation with Andrea Brown — and admits something uncomfortable: he wasn’t fully sold on her exit-strategy-first mindset at first. The big idea that stuck? You don’t have...
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134: Andrea Brown: "If You Don't Know Where You're Going, Any Path Will Get You There"
April 1, 2026

134: Andrea Brown: "If You Don't Know Where You're Going, Any Path Will Get You There"

In this episode, Erik sits down with business strategist and author Andrea Brown to unpack one of the most misused words in business: strategy. Together, they explore why most companies start with momentum instead of directio...
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133: "Are You a Great Chaser of Vanity Metrics?" ft. Alli Murphy
March 30, 2026

133: "Are You a Great Chaser of Vanity Metrics?" ft. Alli Murphy

In this conversation, Erik and returning co-host Alli Murphy unpack a subtle but dangerous pattern in modern leadership: we often reward visibility, speed, and activity instead of real impact. What starts as a question about ...
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132: Clarifying Your Intentions Before Asking Will Change Everything" (reflections on Steve Toomey)
March 27, 2026

132: Clarifying Your Intentions Before Asking Will Change Everything" (reflections on Steve Toomey)

🧠 Erik’s Take After sitting down with Steve Toomey, Erik found himself less interested in the mechanics of questions—and more interested in the conditions that make them meaningful. The original goal was simple: reverse engin...
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