The People Connection
The conversations that move us forward start with honesty, and when you diversify perspectives we can come to learn how connected we all really are no matter where we live in the world or what we do.
Listen in on my talks with a diverse spectrum of people from experts to enthusiasts, sharing their passion behind a variety of life topics. Sample menu discussions you'll find here and more to come:
The beauty in science
Challenges and pros of being neurodivergent
Why taking pause brings clarity
How surfing can teach you to be a better communicator
Personal stories of overcoming tragedy and the life insurance connection Balancing business life with health and wellbeing
Human Design principals
Business strategies that last the test of time
Taking money out of the guesswork for moms managing their financial future Austin, Texas beloved photographer shared tips for creating your unique brand Poetry, novels, and film storytelling
Collaboration over competition - a winning combo
How Visual design bridges cultures
Physical therapy game changer
Inspiration across decades and reinvention
The People Connection
Staying Power with Bob Slone
What if the secret to outlasting your competition isn't your product, it's how you talk about it?
Most startups fail not because their ideas are bad, but because they never learned to communicate what makes them essential.
Bob Slone knows this better than anyone. He has lived three professional lives: chasing great stories as a journalist, diving into big tech, and then pulling struggling startups back from the brink. His journey provided a perspective most consultants never develop. He knows how to link the core areas of a business, and more importantly, how to make people care about it.
We dig into the skills founders wish they'd mastered earlier: selling without sounding desperate, knowing when to pivot (and when you're just panicking), and why the communication habits you build in year one will either save you or sink you in year five.
If you're in the early stages of building something, or trying to revive an old business model, this conversation might be the reset you need.
Important Sections:
- (0:27) Bob’s Journey From Journalism to Tech Storytelling
- (6:11) Start With More Than an Idea
- (9:08) Don’t Be Afraid to Pivot
- (14:07) Stop and Assess Your Progress
- (18:16) Never Stop Talking to People
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