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Business Brain 588
In this episode of Business Brain, we explore the evolving landscape of online selling, focusing on the recent changes to Poshmark’s fee structure. I share my experiences from building a successful...
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Smaller Budget = More Headaches – Business Brain 589
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean explore AI’s impact on business practices. They introduce “AI IRL,” sharing how they use tools like Freepik for generating...
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Risk is a Competitive Advantage – Business Brain 590
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into several topics, including wedding planning insights, tools for managing emails effectively, and the concept of risk aversion in...
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“Tells” of Successful People – Business Brain 591
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon discuss a variety of topics, starting with the expansion of Spirit Halloween stores into the Christmas season with Spirit Christmas, highlighting the...
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Michael Prendamano – The Bin Store – Business Brain 592
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean talk with Michael Prandamano, founder of The Bin Store. Michael shares his journey from starting out with retail arbitrage in his...
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Family Business Dinner Table Lessons – Business Brain 593
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss insights from their recent guest, Michael Prendamano, who introduced his bin store concept. The store operates with a...
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What’s in Your Credibility Stack? Business Brain 594
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean tackle the delicate topic of politics in business, discussing whether or not businesses should share political views and how doing so...
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AI Saved My Ass – Business Brain 595
In this episode of the Business Brain podcast, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean share personal anecdotes to emphasize the importance of understanding one’s audience and leveraging AI tools to...
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AI Copyright + Exponential Upside – Business Brain 596
In this episode of “Business Brain,” hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the implications of using AI-generated content in a corporate setting sparked by an email from a listener, Jeff. They...
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Right Time to Retire + Don’t Ignore First Steps – Business Brain 597
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean celebrate “International Talk About Money Day” while sharing valuable insights on retirement, entrepreneurship, and teaching...
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Erica Bethe Levin, Founder and CEO of Globowl – Business Brain 598
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean interview Erica Beth Levin, founder of Global—a unique baby food brand aimed at solving the issue of picky eating by introducing...
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Freedom or Flexibility? Business Brain 599
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the journey of transforming an idea into a business and the mindset shifts required for success. Reflecting on the story...
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Once You Solve for Money – Business Brain 600
In this milestone episode, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean celebrate 600 episodes of Business Brain and reflect on their journey of adapting and evolving over the years. The conversation focuses on an...
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Adding Your Personality to Your Business – Business Brain 601
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean explore the power of memes and GIFs in business marketing. They discuss how these tools can effectively cut through the noise,...
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Motivated by Boredom – Business Brain 602
In this podcast episode, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss key concepts related to entrepreneurship, motivation, and business growth. Shannon shares his experience working on a landing page for an...
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Vetting Opportunities Quickly – Business Brain 603
The podcast episode of Business Brain focuses on key entrepreneurial strategies, including rapid idea evaluation, leveraging opportunities, and creative funding strategies. Dave Hamilton and Shannon...
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Doubt and Downtime – Business Brain 604
Key Themes: Doubt in Entrepreneurship: – Doubt is a universal challenge for entrepreneurs, whether they’re just starting or experienced in their journey. – The hosts discussed how connecting with other...
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Tusca Outdoors Co-founder Adam Janney – Business Brain 605
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean interview Adam Janney, co-founder of Tuska Outdoors, about his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative products his company...
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Selling is Not Enough + Year End Tasks – Business Brain 606
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss strategies for elevating your business on episode 606 of Business Brain. They emphasize the importance of going beyond merely listing products on platforms like...
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Best and Stupidest – Business Brain 607
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the value of fostering community, gaining insights from team members, and continuously experimenting to improve business operations in episode 607 of Business...
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Action – NOW – Business Brain 608
Dave and Shannon discuss the relevance of business cards in today’s world, emphasizing creative and practical ways to make them valuable. Shannon suggests using unique designs and multi-purpose...
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Break the Rules – Business Brain 609
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss a range of topics, emphasizing the importance of creativity, adaptability, and breaking conventional rules in business...
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EOY Expenses and Deals – Business Brain 610
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean share insights and stories, kicking off with holiday greetings and their sponsor, LegalZoom, which simplifies business setup. They...
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Nuhuel Hilal – Iris Tattoo – Business Brain 611
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean welcome guest Noelle Hilal, owner of Iris Tattoo and Piercing. The discussion dives into the innovative approach Noelle has taken to...
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Getting Comfortable with Chaos – Business Brain 612
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean kick off the new year with an insightful discussion on embracing chaos, managing schedules, and giving more compliments. Shannon shares...
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The Every Platform Experiment – Business Brain 613
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the concept of “Quitter’s Day,” which falls on the second Friday of January and highlights the high rate of people abandoning...
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Using Emotion and Desire in Your Business – Business Brain 614
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss Dave’s recent experience at CES 2025, including standout products and the importance of planning for trade shows. Dave...
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Scott Jordan, Founder of SCOTTeVEST – Business Brain 615
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean interview Scott Jordan, co-founder of the apparel company SCOTTeVEST. Scott shares his journey from being a lawyer dissatisfied with...
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Finding Waves to Ride – Business Brain 616
Business Brain episode 616 covers a variety of topics related to business strategies, financial efficiency, and personal development. Hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss leveraging business...
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The 10-Year Overnight Success – Business Brain 617
Business Brain episode 617, hosted by Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, covers insights on business growth, persistence, and the value of consistency. Dave shares his experience attending the NAMM...
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Living Through Economic Cycles – Business Brain 618
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the power of free thinking and the cost of leading an uncommon life. They reflect on Dave’s experience at the NAMM conference, where a minor snub from an industry...
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Don’t Confuse the Delivery System with what You are Selling – Business Brain 619
Here’s a summary of the episode: In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the importance of understanding what you’re truly selling, beyond just the delivery mechanism....
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The Only Constant is Change – Business Brain 620
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick things off with a fun nod to National Shower with a Friend Day. They chat about the show’s upcoming 10th anniversary on February 19th and...
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The FridAI Update – AI for the Rest of Us – Business Brain 621
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon talk about how the internet warps our sense of success. Shannon shares how getting 15 likes on a post feels like a failure online, but if 15 people...
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The Hunt for Dopamine – Business Brain 622
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss tips and strategies to stay motivated as entrepreneurs and manage tasks, including “grunt work.” They share personal tactics like breaking tasks into smaller...
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FridAI + Understanding Context – Business Brain 623
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean explore the power of AI tools in transforming how entrepreneurs analyze data and streamline decision-making. Shannon shares a...
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10 Years of Business Brain – Episode 624
The episode celebrates the 10th anniversary of Business Brain and reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from a decade of podcasting. Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean emphasize the importance of...
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FridAI + New vs. Better – Business Brain 625
This episode of Business Brain explores strategies for innovation, marketing, and leveraging AI to optimize your business. Hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss how businesses can stay...
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Quitting After the First Failure – Business Brain 626
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss Levi Strauss and the origins of blue jeans, highlighting how the company pivoted from selling dry goods to revolutionizing...
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FridAI and Over-Automating – Business Brain 627
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean reflect on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, acknowledging the emotional rollercoaster that comes with running a business. They...
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Sold But Not Paid – Business Brain 628
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into the challenges of balancing work and life, particularly in sales and leadership roles. They also discuss the risks of...
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FridAI + Listerner Mail – Business Brain 629
Business Brain Podcast Episode 629 discusses the role of AI in learning, business, and social media strategy. The hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, address an email from a listener who limits...
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Discounting Our Own Experiences – Business Brain 630
The episode of Business Brain features Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discussing productivity, mindset, and business strategies. They open with lighthearted Hitchcock-related jokes and discuss the...
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FridAI – NotebookLM – Business Brain 631
Business Brain Podcast Episode 631 explores AI applications in business and content creation. Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss a listener’s idea to create a custom AI by uploading user manuals of...
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Your Customers are Expecting to be Disappointed – Business Brain 632
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean reflect on the unpredictable yet inspiring nature of South by Southwest and dive into two key business lessons: first, that customers...
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FridAI – GPT vs. Perplexity, Zoom AI and Bluesky – Business Brain 633
Business Brain episode 633 celebrates Twitter Day and discusses Blue Sky, a decentralized social network originally started as a project within Twitter by Jack Dorsey and now run by Jay Graber. The...
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Everyone is a Customer – Business Brain 634
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open episode 634 of the Business Brain podcast by sharing personal updates and diving into a frustrating customer service story from Shannon. He explains his negative...
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Automate Everything – Business Brain 635
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean celebrate National Hot Tub Day by discussing how hot tubs help them decompress and unplug. They transition into AI and...
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Own Your Content – Business Brain 636
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open the episode with a light chat about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Dave then shares insights from attending South by Southwest (SXSW), focusing on a documentary...
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The Consultant Trap – Business Brain 637
Dave and Shannon discuss the “consulting trap”—the cycle where coaches or consultants trade time for money and get hooked on the immediate gratification of helping people, like feeling like Superman....
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