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The Business Trendsetter Podcast

Adam Hartung, Manny Teran, Spark Partners

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Ready to create lasting and sustainable business growth? Join our weekly show with hosts Adam Hartung & Manny Teran of Spark Partners. Combined they have created over $3 Billion in customer value and leverage Adam’s deep domain expertise on Disruptive Innovation to teach business leaders how to transform their businesses. Do you want your business to be a market leader or a market laggard? Discover business trends and learn how to leverage them to create lasting business success and become a ...
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Interviewing Trendsetters, Movers, and Changemakers in Business, and Politics across the world Full Disclosure: Everything (views and opinions) mentioned or expressed herein are those of ours doesn’t reflect our companies, its affiliates, or its employees Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacob-fohtung/support
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This podcast includes a conversation between Manny and the newest member of the Spark Partners team, Brendan Staib, about how the younger generation is responding to trends in the business world. Brendan is a sophomore at the University of Arizona and is now a digital marketing specialist for Spark Partners. He and Manny talked about how the people…
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Zain Shafi turned a curiosity into a passion and eventually a business in Sabar BBQ. Zain blends together the Pakistani flavors he grew up with alongside the familiar Texas barbecue staples. With seasonal, flavorful sides and well cooked proteins, Sabar is a great addition to the stellar Fort Worth barbecue scene. Instagram: sabarbbq Open Saturdays…
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This podcast reviews 2 innovators launching new businesses. One we see as very likely to succeed. The other is a lot more questionable. We explain in detail what distinguishes the difference. Adam Hartung made over 300 predictions during the decade he wrote for Forbes. 100% of those predictions turned out to be accurate – a record for Forbes writer…
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April 2, 2024 was the day General Electric died. After 132 years, the behemoth founded on invention and innovation by Thomas Edison is no longer. How could one of the founding members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffer such a fate? After all, just 24 years ago GE – led by Jack Welch – was the most admired company in the USA; and one of the …
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Season 5 of Tales from the Pits is finally underway! More episodes from the best and brightest in the barbecue world are headed your way, and tune in to this episode for details on our new project, Cookfire Tales. A video series focused on the passionate people from all avenues of the food world who play a role in the food that ends up on your plat…
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Last week Family Dollar/Dollar Tree revealed it was filing for bankruptcy and closing approximately 1,000 stores. For most of us, these announcements are so common we don’t even notice any longer. Last year 4,600 retail locations closed in the USA. CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens closed 800 stores. This podcast explains how the US became so “overstored…
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In the last couple of weeks the Supreme Court has overturned a lot of precedent. Similar to other headlines, it’s important business leaders use this input to update future scenarios. This podcast reviews how the 3 big precedent changes (New York gun law, reproduction rights and school prayer) all indicate a shift in the high court toward personal …
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GE was founded on April 15, 1892. On April 2, 2024 there will be no more GE. This podcast explains that what took 108 years to build, culminating in Jack Welch’s huge growth spurt from 1980 to 2000, was systematically destroyed by CEO Jeff Immelt and his successors. How? By focusing on earnings rather than growing revenues. This week Boeing was put…
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This podcast interviews Tom Koulopoulos, Founding Chairman of Delphi Group, Executive Director of the Babson College Center for Business Innovation, past Director of the Dell Innovation Lab and contributor to Inc Magazine as well as many other journals. We overview his latest book (#14) “GIGATRENDS” offering insights to the major trends creating op…
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There is a lot of immigrant bashing in the USA these days. Somewhat ironic, given that almost all Americans have an immigrant background. Nonetheless, there is a perception among a lot of people – business leaders included – that immigrants are bad for the economy. This podcast sets out to reverse that thinking. Reviewing ample data from the Congre…
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Starting next week Amazon.com will replace Walgreens on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA.) This 100+ year old index may seem out of date, but it does still have meaning. Being selected for inclusion means a company is relevant and growing, and being opted out is the opposite. We discuss in this podcast how changes in the DJIA and the Dow Tran…
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have both confirmed we will have a commercial real estate debacle on our hands soon. Great, they finally figured out what Manny and Adam have been saying for over a year! Better late than remaining ignorant! So what does this mean for you? This podcast explains the risks this is creating f…
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The Grammy winning producer Zaytoven (Gucci Mane, Usher, Migos, Drake, Young Dolph & much more.) discusses brand new collaboration with Gospel Rap Artist 1K Phew. #1 Apple Charts Christian Album "Pray 4 Atlanta. | Zaytoven's Top Collabs | Producing Usher's #1 song "Papers" "Versace" with Migos & Drake. "God is in full control". " I had to stop play…
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Trends are long-lived customer behavioral changes. Trends cause customers to develop new needs and allow companies to supply new solutions. Thus, trends are loaded with opportunity, and the source of obsolescence. But far too few companies use trends in their planning. This podcast overviews how we verify trends, identify trend reinforcers, and the…
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Do you know WHY people should want to do business with your start-up, without discussing HOW you do it? This #Podcast interviews Jordan Shepley founder of The Headling Lounge. In this interview Jordan describes exactly why people should want to buy her products. Over and again she describes the benefits customers receive, short and long-term. We al…
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Translee & PBD Grey: The Success of the viral series Rap4Hyre. The narrative of Hip Hop | Challenges of Independence | Artists ashamed of having a job. | Music with no substance being heavily funded?| Success of Brand & Merch Collaboration | Benefits of Even.Biz distribution. Vegan lifestyle & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/t…
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Prince Howard (Investor, Music Executive) CEO Pacific Music Publishing discusses transitioning from the corporate arena to managing music artists, songwriters & producers.. Providing value within a business setting. | Basic Steps to financial planning. | Educating artists the business of music & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com…
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The Singer | Actress & Executive TV Producer discusses being signed to Micheal Jackson (Brownstone). The working relationship with Michael Jackson. Acting on Tyler Perry's play "Meet the Browns". The strenuous relationship with Tyler Perry. Transitioning to TV. Wishing Tyler Perry would play more of an empowering role in the industry. Creating and …
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Despite the reliability of demographic data, and projections, few business leaders use demographics as part of their future planning. Because most leaders assume demographics won’t change much, and they need to appeal to today’s marketplace. But we are facing a global shift in demographics that is changing business conditions in every market – righ…
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US businesses are struggling to find workers, a topic this podcast has discussed many times. And political divisiveness has been making it hard to implement policies to grow the economy. To grow your business now could well be a good time to consider Mexico, as a final market or as part of your supply chain. This podcast overviews Manny’s recent tr…
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Demographics are one of the most important trends for business forecasting. They are extremely predictable, and offer tremendous insight to future markets. From the 1980’s onward it was clear there would be a demographic problem of aging in the developed world which would create conflicts as major countries started to suffer declining populations. …
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Planning for 2024 and beyond, the biggest factor determining your success is where you invest your resources. Most of us invest in doing more of the same thing, only better, faster, cheaper. But that has diminishing returns, and for most of us will have low payoff. Greater success comes from investing in future trends, breaking out of our Lock-in t…
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This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! Sign yourself up for their monthly BBQ subscription box service or better yet sign up your BBQ obsessed loved one as a great gift for the holidays! Check out http:…
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Often leaders push their organizations to be “cost conscious.” This almost always leads to bad customer service, which can really, really hurt your business. This podcast digs into how some companies have bad service for years, like Comcast and United Airlines, while profits stall. Others, like Sears and ToysRUs completely fail. Yet other companies…
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The acclaimed rapper Killer Mike discusses his album "Michael" 3x Grammy nominated album being the best in Hip Hop in 2023. Andre 3000's new flute album. Meeting with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Politics & the community. Business outside of music & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythman…
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One of the first independent labels out of Atlanta; Big Oomp, DJ Jelly & DJ Montay discuss the impact their collective had on the culture of Hip Hop going back to the 90's. From having one of the biggest DJ movements in Hip Hop to producing acts such as Baby D & DJ Unk. Producing hits with T Pain, Andre 3000, Flo Rida, Shawty Lo & much more. Follow…
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Well, McKinsey finally did it. After a full year of analysis they figured out what we’ve been saying on this podcast all along – that a growth strategy outperforms a defensive strategy, even in recessions. Wow, pop the champagne corks. All of you readers already know this, and that their #1 method of growing in 2024 is (wait a minute) using automat…
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Rising Healthcare Costs, Rising Wages – Are American Employers Prepared? Healthcare in America is changing – but oh so slowly. Only in the last year or two has telemedicine become viable. And costs for so many procedures are wildly out of line with costs for similar procedures in foreign countries. Meanwhile, only in America do employers pay for he…
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J Brown: Full Interview | #1 Billboard song "My Whole Heart" | Working with Tank | Definition of Love | Performing on Kelly Clarkson & much more. Touring with October London Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythmandstreetspodcast Youtube | http://youtube.com/trendsettersense Tik Tok | http://tiktok.c…
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What can the Heavy Equipment industry tell us about trends? In today's podcast, we talk with Louis Fernandez, an expert in the heavy machinery industry with years of helping companies find expense-side savings from the operations of a company. We draw from his expertise in the industry to learn more about how important heavy machines are to the eco…
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Rising Hip Hop star "Scar Lip" discusses her tough upbringing. | Living in foster homes. | Depression | Being an inspiriation to young girls . | Expressing her emotions through poetry. | Meeting and signing with Swizz Beatz | Swizz Beatz telling her DMX sent her to him | Now being one of the hottest rappers coming out of New York. | Balancing succe…
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Superstar actor/artist Rotimi discusses new single "Bestie" | Inspired by Lauryn Hill & desire for dream collaboration. | Unwavering faith through trial & tribulation |The rise of Afrobeats & international music | Business outside of entertainment & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythman…
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Singer, Songwriter/ Entertainer/ Entrepreneur Jovan Dais discusses being a singer to engineering | Working with Keyshia Cole, 50 Cent , Powlow Da Don & more. | Managing "Asian Doll" signing with Gucci Mane | Building studios for T.I. & Troy Taylor | Working with Dallas Austin | Building his restaurant "Aye Tea Elle" & much more. Follow // Instagram…
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This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! Sign yourself up for their monthly BBQ subscription box service or better yet sign up your BBQ obsessed loved one as a great gift for the holidays! Check out http:…
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Exxon is making a huge acquisition of Pioneer. Chevron is buying Hess. Kroger bought Albertsons. Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging. These will all grow the revenues of the acquirer, and revenue growth is a good thing. So are acquisitions a good strategy? This podcast explains why the bulk of acquisitions are done for the wrong reason. They are c…
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If you know how to analyze trends you can get more “bang for your buck” with expenses and investments. This podcast explains how to analyze the performance of Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat and Twitter in order to figure out where the best place is to run ads. After you understand the analysis, the answer becomes really clear. This podcast also ana…
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Often we hear people say that headlines make trends hard to understand. One headline pitches a view, then another headline pitches an opposite view. Leaders become confused. This podcast explains how leaders can move beyond headlines to really understand trends, so they can undertake successful scenario development and make smarter investments. Foc…
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3 X Grammy Nominated R&B & Soul singer Raheem Devaughn discusses his high level show performances. | Discovering his purpose. | Early influences | The first R&B artist to make mixtapes | The "Summer of Love" Album | Current tour & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythmandstreetspodcast You…
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Super Producer Jazze Pha discusses signing Ciara | Creating 1,2, Step with with Missy Elliot | Signing Jeezy | Meeting with L.A. Reid | Sho Nuff Records and much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythmandstreetspodcast Youtube | http://youtube.com/trendsettersense Tik Tok | http://tiktok.com/tre…
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Over and again we see big companies, often leaders in their industries, fail. Despite having vast resources, ability to hire top talent, and legions of customers they “blow it bigtime.” Sears, Hostess Baking, Kodak, Xerox, Fannie Mae, GE – how could they end up a failure? And if they blew it, how can you avoid a bad outcome? The podcast explains ho…
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Recording artist Qiuntellii discusses Performing on Broadway | Audition and making "The Four" for Diddy, Khaled, Fergie & Meghan Trainor | Compared to Usher by Diddy | Writing for Chris Brown | New music & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythmandstreetspodcast Youtube | http://youtube.com…
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War in Ukraine. War in Israel. Threat of war in Taiwan and South China Sea. Near war in Kosovo & Serbia. A House of Representative with no Speaker. It seems like one of the biggest trends is incredible conflict. How can business deal with this? This podcast explores how conflicts begin due to differing beliefs based on historical experiences. In bu…
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There is nothing more important to a sustainable business than revenues. Revenues are the barometer of how you are doing compared to all competition. If you aren’t growing your revenues, you are dying. Even if you are making profits. Nobody ever saved their way to prosperity, but you can thrive on growing revenues even when earnings are shallow and…
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Born and raised in Ohio, The rising R&B Star Buddy Vonn discusses the meaning behind her lead single "Love & B.S." |The voice of a new generation. | Early influences such is her grandmother Shirley Vaughn (Singer signed to Columbia Records in the 60s) | The importance of messaging in music & the future of R&B. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram…
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Reflecting on U.S. Labor Day, the work world has been impacted incredibly by the Baby Boom Generation. That large group of workers meant supply of labor exceeded demand for some 4 or 5 decades, which nearly killed unions. But now that the demographics are upside down, with demand for labor consistently exceeding supply, union activity is up, suppor…
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R&B star Mario discusses | Being in music for 21 years | Debut "Just a Friend" w/ Biz Markie | Greatest performances | Balancing highs and lows | Collaborating with Lil Wayne, Tyga , Nicki Minaj & More | Touring with Neyo, Robin Thicke & much more. Follow // Instagram | http://instagram.com/trendsettersense http://instagram.com/rhythmandstreetspodc…
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