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Best of 2024: Conversations of the Year [The Knowledge Project Ep. #210]

Listen and Learn: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript The Knowledge Project closes 2024 with a look back at some of the best conversations of the year. Featuring interviews from some of our most downloaded episodes ever, this collection of conversations offers a variety of insights into finances and investing, improving your communication, marketing, and …

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Charlie Hoehn: Write Something People Want to Read [The Knowledge Project Ep. #209]

Charlie Hoehn explains the secrets behind why some books are unforgettable, while others are forgotten. He shares his journey of helping authors transform their ideas into best-selling books and provides actionable advice on structuring, writing, and marketing a book. You’ll learn how to craft titles that make people want to read your book, design compelling …

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Ryan Holiday: How to Win the War with Yourself [The Knowledge Project Ep. #208]

In this episode, Ryan Holiday unpacks the subtle and not-so-subtle messages life sends us—and what happens when we ignore them. From mismatched tattoos and injured ankles, Ryan reflects on the lessons he’s learned about preparation, awareness, and humility. Using examples ranging from personal missteps to famous entrepreneurial gambles, this episode is a deep dive into …

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Adam Karr: How to Think (and Work) Like a Billion Dollar Investor [The Knowledge Project Ep. #207]

In this episode, Adam Karr outlines his personal framework for finding success in both life and business. He shares insights into how to hire the best CEOs (even if you have just ten minutes to talk with them) and what CEOs he avoids talking to, the simple ideas he takes seriously, the correlation between people’s …

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John Mackey: How I Built Whole Foods [The Knowledge Project Ep. #206]

My guest today is John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market, where he was CEO from 1980 to 2022. We discuss how he turned hostile customers into evangelists, survived multiple extinction-level threats, and built a mission-driven billion-dollar business without compromising its soul. We also discussed the Amazon acquisition. Listen or watch on your favorite platform: …

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Rob Fraser: The Power of Focus [The Knowledge Project Ep. #205]

How does a professional cyclist pivot from winning races to building a $10 million sock empire? Rob Fraser reveals the untold story of OUTWAY—from selling socks on street corners to scaling past eight figures, surviving a near-fatal business crisis, and engineering peak performance in both athletics and entrepreneurship. Learn the counterintuitive mental models that transformed …

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John Bragg: The Blueberry Billionaire [The Knowledge Project Ep. #204]

From a tiny village, John Bragg quietly built an empire that controls half the world’s wild blueberries and North America’s largest private telecom network. In this rare interview, the famously private billionaire reveals how he defied conventional wisdom by transforming a small farm into two multi-billion-dollar giants. Discover the contrarian principles that helped Bragg dominate …

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Erin Wade: The Mac and Cheese Empire [The Knowledge Project Ep. #203]

Erin Wade reveals her journey from courtroom to kitchen, building a business around an unlikely centerpiece: mac and cheese. Between surfing sessions that provide sanctuary from the demands of being both CEO and mother, Wade shares how she translated her professional background into creating a restaurant known for its exceptional workplace culture. Wade introduces us …

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How to Become a Master Storyteller | Matthew Dicks [The Knowledge Project Ep. #202]

Master storyteller Matthew Dicks unveils the hidden blueprint behind stories that win million-dollar deals, transform resistant teams, and turn skeptical investors into champions. Learn why most leaders tell stories that fail, and discover the counterintuitive techniques that make audiences lean in, remember, and act. From high-stakes boardrooms to viral TED talks, Dicks reveals the psychological …

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April Dunford: Product Positioning [The Knowledge Project Ep. #201]

Unlock the secrets of product positioning with April Dunford. Learn how to: Whether you’re a startup founder or corporate executive, this episode will revolutionize your marketing strategy. Designers, engineers, and marketers: discover insider tips to boost your career and drive results. Don’t miss this deep and practical conversation on positioning your product for success. Available …

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