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Yes, You Can Outplan Trump. Even During this Chaos

Yes, You Can Outplan Trump. Even During this Chaos

February 25, 2025

Six weeks into the new administration, chaos—not disruption—reigns, but smart leaders recognize that big trends remain unchanged, and those who plan strategically can turn uncertainty into opportunity.

How the New CEO is Screwing up Starbucks, and the Lessons from DeepSeek Release

How the New CEO is Screwing up Starbucks, and the Lessons from DeepSeek Release

February 7, 2025

Starbucks’ leadership drifted from its Value Proposition, while SMBs must proactively integrate AI to remain competitive.

To Grow Like Netflix Find New Markets

To Grow Like Netflix Find New Markets

January 23, 2025

Netflix’s success lies in its relentless focus on leveraging trends to enter new markets and create growth opportunities

Building a Community - Frank Vidal - Founder, Thrive

Building a Community - Frank Vidal - Founder, Thrive

January 17, 2025

Learn about Frank Vidal, a development manager and founder of the Tucson Thrive virtual mastermind group.

Will Your Biz Move Forward, or Backward, in 2025

Will Your Biz Move Forward, or Backward, in 2025

January 13, 2025

Highlighting the critical role of understanding trends, demographics, and evolving customer needs to navigate and thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.

Transforming Technical Staffing - Molly Gravatt - CEO and Founder

Transforming Technical Staffing - Molly Gravatt - CEO and Founder

January 10, 2025

Molly Gravatt, founder of Radiant Dev, shares her journey from the volleyball world to technology staffing expert, highlighting the value of people in business, her entrepreneurial leap, and her mission to build high-performing, bias-free engineering teams.

Innovators Series Announcement

Innovators Series Announcement

January 8, 2025

Learn about the Innovators Series within the Business Trendsetter Podcast.

GM Writes Off Cruise Robotaxi Business – Lessons Learned

GM Writes Off Cruise Robotaxi Business – Lessons Learned

December 13, 2024

GM's $10B Robotaxi failure highlights how a lack of clear Value Propositions leads to wasted investments.

In 2025 Managing for Change – Separate Risk from Uncertainty

In 2025 Managing for Change – Separate Risk from Uncertainty

December 3, 2024

Uncertainty is not the same as risk, this podcast highlights the importance of taking action to drive change.

Post Election Scenario Planning – Needed Now More Than Ever!

Post Election Scenario Planning – Needed Now More Than Ever!

November 19, 2024

Prepare your business for inevitable change by using scenario planning to navigate short-term disruptions and position for long-term success—because luck is not a strategy.