Lululemon is legit killing it. It has a revenue of almost 10 billion dollars. They are doing this at a 20% profit margin. And they are breathing down the necks of Nike and Adidas. And the reason isn’t what you think it is. There is a single reason why Lululemon has been able to do this, and it’s "thoughtfulness". Listen to the incredible story.…

In this episode, Jamie and Gio chat with Kane Willmott, CEO and Co-founder of IQ Offices. Kane takes us on a detailed journey through London’s coworking and flex office landscape. Kane shares his experiences touring some of the most innovative and high-end coworking spaces in the UK, uncovering what North American operators can learn from the Londo…

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Danny Lambert, Director of Marketing Operations at dbt Labs. Summary: Marketers often feel like they're battling a dragon when it comes to integrating data. We’re overwhelmed by technical jargon, stuck with outdated methods, and facing roadblocks from data teams. Danny walks us thr…

In the latest episode of Deconstruct, TRD's Suzannah Cavanaugh finds out how loan specialists fix bad debt – or at least try to – by talking with loan workout specialists Rob Verrone and Job Warshaw of Iron Hound. Verrone works with sponsors to hash out modifications for distressed CMBS debt, and Warshaw brings perspective from the other side of th…

Today’s guest is Nuno Coelho Santos – a Portuguese Product Designer who has worked at some of tech’s top companies from DeepMind to Meta’s WhatsApp, and Google Health. He was at DeepMind working on their Streams app for clinicians when Covid struck and his team were pulled into helping the UK Ministry’s of Health Departments Covid response. In this…

In this episode of the Flex Uncensored Podcast, Kurt Patrick and Giovanni Palavicini sit down with Annie Draper, Director of Product Strategy for Flex Office at Hines, to talk about her journey in the flex workspace industry, the exciting projects at Hines, and how the company is scaling flexible workspace solutions on a global level. From her earl…

The region is home to 650 million people, and Netflix wants to convert them into subscribers. But what is driving this strategy, and how is Netflix planning to win the streaming war in Latin America? We break it down in under 5 minutes, Let's Do Shots!Mad Over Marketing által

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Lourenço Mello, Product Marketing Lead at Snowflake. Summary: Lourenço drops us straight into the gravity well of martech, where Snowflake’s latest report pulls in the tools that really matter, letting the fluff float away. It’s all about data gravity, bringing the applications to …

The untold stories behind the products you’re obsessed with and the bold risk-takers who made them go viral. How did Birkenstocks go from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Who created that bottle of Sriracha permanently living in your fridge? Did you know the Air Jordans were initially banned b…

This month, two major hurricanes pummeled the southeastern U.S. As locals face the damage, the industry may be having its own reckoning with the existential threat severe weather poses to real estate. Or not. As developers respond to continued demand for high-risk real estate, and insurance premiums crush disaster-prone areas, Suzannah and Joe talk…

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Rutger Katz, GTM Operations Consultant. Summary: Rutger helps us cut through the fluff of Lean methodology in marketing and how to spot when process gets in the way of efficiency. His advice is to cut out the waste—whether in your process, your tech stack, or how you measure succes…

This week's guest is David Senra, ex-founder and host of Founders podcast – one of my favourite podcasts where each week, David devours a biography of a founder and shares his favourite lessons with the world, whether it’s Charlie Munger, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Kobe Bryant, The Wright Brothers, Lucille Ball, Jay Z, Enzo Ferrari and many more! But …

In less than one cycle, New Jersey-based investor Shaya Prager went from total unknown to the owner of millions of square feet in suburban office properties across the country. Now, as the market turns, he's mixed up with allegations of fraud and at risk of losing much of his fast-grown portfolio. On the latest episode of Deconstruct, TRD's Suzanna…

Today’s guest is Charlotte Stavrou – founder and CEO of SevenSix agency – an award winning influencer marketing agency. In this episode, we talk about Charlotte’s childhood and how it shaped her work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, how her dyslexia diagnosis last year allowed her to feel whole after the education system left her feeling broken. W…

In this episode, Giovanni sits down with Ryan Harris, the largest franchisee of Intelligent Office, to explore his journey from biotech to scaling multiple Intelligent Office locations. Ryan shares his unique story of joining the family business and how his background has shaped his approach to running a successful franchise. We dive deep into his …

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jared DeLuca, Director of Operations at Appcues. Summary: Jared takes us inside the mad but amazing world of martech at Appcues – the top product adoption SaaS on the planet. We cover his transition from demand gen to ops, how he’s integrated demo bookings within the product using …

In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Won…

In the latest episode of Deconstruct... The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates 50 basis points last month to the euphoria of commercial real estate borrowers. One cut does little to move the needle. But the Fed is projecting more cuts to come. Deconstruct breaks down how three different scenarios could affect refinancings.…

Today’s guest is Asif Ahmed, Partner & Head of Early Stage for Tech & High Growth companies at accountancy firm Cooper Parry. He previously founded Acclivity Advisors which was acquired by Cooper Parry and his role at both has been to work closely with early-stage founders and entrepreneurs across all accounting, tax and advisory disciplines - ensu…

In this episode, Gio and I sat down with Eric Gutierrez, US Sales Manager at Accessia, to discuss how technology is transforming the coworking experience. From door access to advanced location services, Eric shares how his team is helping operators enhance member experience and streamline space usage. Whether you’re a coworking operator or a tech e…

What’s up everyone, today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ron Jacobson, Co-founder and CEO of Rockerbox Summary: Multi-touch attribution doesn’t tell you what really caused a conversion or revenue, it’s a credit distribution system. It’s still a useful guidepost in understanding where your efforts are making an impact. Incrementality testi…

In the first episode of Deconstruct's fourth season, host Suzannah Cavanaugh and new co-host Joe Lovinger dive into the swelling concerns and a potential turning point for multifamily owners and operators. Listen for their analysis and Suzannah's conversation with Sean Kia and Ryan Andrade, principals of the fast-growing and oft-criticized Tides Eq…

Today’s guest is JZ, currently Chief Product Officer at Linktree and previoysly SVP of Product at Webflow. And before that, she led product teams at Airbnb, WeWork, Dropbox and gaming startup Pocket Gems. In this episode, we discuss JZ’s life growing up – how frequent moves to different cities and countries built her up resilience and adaptability,…

Discover how Trump used controversy, failure, and the media to build a billion-dollar brand without spending millions on ads. Learn how he weaponized attention, pivoted across industries, and earned $2 billion in free media coverage during his 2016 campaign. Explore tactics like "catch and kill," strategic bankruptcies, and licensing deals that tur…

Learn how Donald Trump filed for corporate bankruptcy 6 times yet kept his personal fortune intact and grew his brand. Discover how he used Chapter 11 as a reset button to cut billions in debt, leverage creditor fear, and pivot into new ventures like The Apprentice and global real estate. Find out how small business owners can apply these same stra…

Discover the untold story of how BlackBerry went from dominating 50% of the U.S. smartphone market to less than 1%, losing $77 billion in the process. Learn the brutal business mistakes, shady carrier deals, and insider secrets that crushed BlackBerry. Get actionable lessons on how to avoid the same fate in your own hustle. #BlackBerryFail #TechDow…

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Erin Foxworthy, Industry Lead, Advertisers & Agencies at Snowflake. Summary: In this episode, Erin takes us on a ride through the merging worlds of martech, adtech, AI, and privacy, giving a bold glimpse into what’s next for customer data. We cover how you can use 1st party data fo…

Paul Bergrin is a hotshot criminal defense attorney in Newark, New Jersey. Seemingly unstoppable and with unorthodox methods, he’s built a reputation for getting his clients off the hook. But as Paul's legend grows, so do the suspicions swirling around him. When FBI Agent Shawn Brokos starts investigating a major drug ring, she makes a shocking dis…

Discover how Kodak went from owning 70% of the film market to filing for bankruptcy in 2012, slashing pensions, suing competitors, and losing billions. Learn the shocking facts behind their downfall—why they buried the digital camera they invented in 1975, lost $10 billion in revenue, and paid execs millions while laying off thousands. A brutal les…

Learn how Trump leveraged $9.8 billion in debt to control assets, built his brand to generate millions in licensing fees worldwide, and timed his exits perfectly—without owning most properties. Discover practical steps to build your financial legacy using the same strategies, from real estate to personal branding, and protect your wealth with LLCs …

WeWork burned through $1.9B in 2018 while founder Adam Neumann cashed out early, taking $1.7B for himself. Learn how inflated valuations, self-dealing, and reckless expansion sank a $47B company. Plus, actionable lessons for small business owners. #WeWork #AdamNeumann #StartupFailure #WeWorkScandal #SoftBank #BusinessCollapse #RealEstateHustle #CEO…

Ditch low-interest savings accounts and discover how the rich stay rich! Learn about asset allocation, tax loopholes, and how private investments can yield returns of up to 30%. Did you know the wealthy use 1031 exchanges to avoid capital gains tax and keep wealth growing for generations? Leverage insurance as a wealth-building tool, and get the re…

Today’s guest is Anil Ananthaswamy - an award-winning science writer and former staff writer and deputy news editor for New Scientist magazine. He is a 2019-20 MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow and has been a guest editor for the science writing program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and organizes and teaches an annual science writ…

Toys 'R' Us didn't collapse from e-commerce competition—it was loaded with $5.3 billion in debt by Bain Capital and KKR, forced to pay over $400 million annually in interest. Learn how private equity kills businesses, strips pensions, and bleeds cash flow for quick profits. #PrivateEquityScam #ToysRUsCollapse #FinancialTruth #LeveragedBuyout #BainC…

Discover how the wealthy exploit fixed-rate loans, turn inflation into profit, dodge taxes with 1031 exchanges, and supercharge depreciation with cost segregation. Real-life success stories, insider tips, and the real estate secrets they don't want you to know. Learn how you can beat the system and build wealth—starting with zero fluff, just facts.…

Discover how ordinary people like a nurse and a teacher hit financial independence with smart savings, diversified investments, and strategic budgeting. Did you know missing just 10 of the best trading days can cut your stock market returns in half? Learn how a consistent 30% savings rate can transform your future, and why $1 invested in gold durin…

How the Wealthy Use Debt to Build Wealth (and Why Banks Want You Stuck in the Cycle) Discover how the wealthy leverage debt to multiply wealth, while banks trap low and middle-income earners in cycles of interest. Real stories, hard facts: Did you know hedge funds buy 1 in every 5 homes, making it harder for you to buy? Or that paying only credit c…

Want to stop overpaying for insurance? Discover how to save $1,500+ annually by raising deductibles, stacking discounts, and building a self-insurance fund. 85% of people overpay for coverage—don’t be one of them. Learn tricks insurance companies don’t tell you, like how a 40-point credit score boost can lower your premium by 12%! #InsuranceHacks #…

From eating ramen as a broke analyst to making millions by leveraging insider trading data, supply chain intel, and stock market psychology. Learn how I tracked semiconductors, Amazon’s rise, and tech takeovers by following insider buys and sentiment shifts. #InsiderTrading #SupplyChainHacks #StockMarketSecrets #InvestmentTips #MarketPsychology #Op…

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Liam Moroney, Co-Founder of Storybook Marketing. Summary: Liam handed us warm tea and one of his hand-knitted beanies as we explored how marketing goes beyond just hitting pipeline numbers. It’s about building trust, shaping perceptions, and ensuring your brand is top-of-mind when …

Uncover the strategies, the risks, and the untold truths of leveraging Other People’s Money, in a journey that could transform ordinary struggles into extraordinary opportunities, or push them to the brink.FutureProof Finance által

Today’s guest is Simon Brading who works at App Agency Brightec and is the co-founder of Mentora Money which he started in 2022 with his wife, Anna – a financial education instructor. Their mission is simple but important - to create a platform to help as many people as possible learn basic financial principles so that they can make money, look aft…

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Benoit Leggieri, Head of Growth at Livestorm. Summary: Benoit offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Livestorm’s martech stack drives growth and personalization. At its heart is Customer.io, seamlessly integrated with tools like Amplitude, Segment, and Mutiny, creating a powerful s…

Today’s guest is the wonderful Doug Menuez – a documentary photographer, director and photojournalist whose incredible career has seen him cover the AIDS crisis, the Ethiopian famine, the birth of the digital revolution in the 1980s where he documented founders like Steve Jobs, Marc Andreessen, Bill Gates, the Adobe founders and more and that is ho…

What's coming up on Series 14 of the Danielle Newnham Podcast. I have long toyed with the idea of branching out away from solely focusing on tech founders. I started the podcast 3 years ago now with the idea of interviewing people in the tech field because that’s what I knew – that was the field that I had been in and I believed that the human stor…

In this episode, Gio and I welcome Tom Bruister, Chief Revenue Officer at LiquidSpace. Tom shares his experience from his time at WeWork and beyond, offering unique insights into the evolving flex space industry. What you'll learn: Tom’s journey from leading enterprise business at WeWork to his current role at LiquidSpace. How the pandemic has resh…

What’s up everyone, today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Pranav Piyush, Co-Founder and CEO at Paramark. Summary: Pranav guides us out of the labyrinth of multi-touch attribution under the clear sky of incrementality and causality, urging marketers to focus on whether their efforts genuinely drive sales that wouldn’t happen otherwise. Earl…

Get ready to dive deep into the world of coworking marketing with Kevin Whelan, marketing advisor, educator, and consultant at Everspaces. In this episode, Gio and I dive into Kevin’s journey into the coworking industry and how he helps coworking spaces make smart marketing decisions that drive success. We talked about: Kevin Whelan’s journey from …

What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jacqueline Freedman, CEO and Founder at Monarch Advisory Partners. Summary: Jacqueline straps on her jetpack and invites us to soar through the martech skies, teaching us how to navigate the journey of becoming an independent martech advisor. From hands-on execution tasks strategy …

🎉 DYD is back for Season 2! 🚀 **COMING SUMMER 2024 TO A PODCAST PLATFORM NEAR YOU!** Season 1 was all about leveling up your career and sharpening those skills. If you haven’t checked it out yet, what are you waiting for? Dive in now! 🌟 We’re already 4 years into the decade – can you believe it? Time flies, and it's high time you start designing yo…