The Combustion Chronicles

On this episode, host Shawn Nason sits down with Michael Schultz, founder of Infuse Hospitality, a one-stop solution for specialty food and beverage experiences, which operates more than 29 million square feet across North America. Obsessed with creating human-obsessed experiences, Schultz also founded Chicago-based Fairgrounds Craft Coffee & Tea, a first-of-a-kind cafe that offers a variety of craft coffee roasters, specialty teas, and fresh chef-made food all under one roof. Join the conversation as these two mavericks chat about the power of legacy, solving for the right problem, and understanding that their children are not any more important than anyone else’s.

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What do s’mores and Taylor Swift have to do with standing out as a maverick? Join this week’s episode to find out as Shawn Nason talks with Billy Samoa Saleebey, CEO and co-founder of Podify, a podcast agency that provides production and promotion services to companies and individuals who want to create podcasts. Centered on human-obsessed business interactions, the two cover authentic conversations about going against the grain, asking the hard questions, embracing customer mindsets, and overcoming obstacles.

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If LinkedIn ever names a chief inspiration officer, this week’s guest, Rachel Beck, would be perfect for the job. With more than a quarter of a million followers, she fills her feed with words of encouragement that bring hope to her followers. As an international award-winning photographer and author, she seeks to inspire as many people as possible before she leaves the planet. Join in this week’s conversation as host Shawn Nason talks with Rachel about maverick mindsets, using social media for good, and humanizing business relationships. 

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What do liver and onions have to do with changing the world? According to this week’s guest, there’s a stronger connection than you might think. In this episode, host Shawn Nason talks with Cory Warfield (A.K.A. the “LinkedIn Growth Guy”) about wowing your customer, putting yourself out there, listening more than you talk, and developing work-life harmony. Driven by big problems that needed to be solved, Warfield’s entrepreneurial career reflects an ongoing theme of constantly being called to step up and do a bit more. 

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To kick off the sixth season of The Combustion Chronicles podcast, host Shawn Nason sits down with B2B influencer AJ James to dig into the never-dull world of business influencers. Join the conversation as James, chief growth officer and CEO of InfluencerActive and group CEO for innovation and growth at Trinity Consulting Services, discusses innovation and transformation through the lens of connection while engaging the power of rule breaking, constructive criticism, and believing in your ideas.

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In the world of business, it's all too easy to put profits over people and turn relationships into meaningless transactions. How might we flip the script and focus on humanizing business interactions by creating experiences that create significant revenue? Join host Shawn Nason as he examines the business case of creating people-first Experience Ecosystems with a panel of experts. Guests include Diane Magers, founder and chief experience officer at Experience Catalysts in Dallas, TX; Stacy Sherman, a keynote speaker, author, and podcaster; and Jeannie Walters, founder and chief experience officer of Experience Investigators.

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What does putting on an amazing heavy metal show have to do with customer experience? According to this week's guest, pretty much everything. In this edgy episode, Shawn Nason sits down with award-winning author and speaker James Dodkins to get real about the power of relationships, designing for customer success, and acknowledging the role that fear plays in CX work.

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How might we prepare for the new experience frontiers that will be here before we know it? On this episode, host Shawn Nason talks with three industry experts who dig into the role that digital technology plays in transforming our experience horizons. Guests include Jon Radoff, CEO of Beamable; Dr. Swati Mehta, director of quality and performance at Vituity; and Dov Hirsch, founder of ContinuumXR.

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From humanizing the patient experience to engaging as many industry disruptions as possible, this week's guest is no stranger to challenging the healthcare industry to think differently. Join host Shawn Nason and healthcare experience expert Beth Bierbower as they discuss how healthcare leaders can rethink their Experience Ecosystems by paying attention to what eighteen-year-olds are doing in their garages, looking for lost opportunities, and utilizing data in ways that create a better quality of life for the people they serve.

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Nate Brown's conviction and energy for customer experience knows no bounds. As a CX executive and co-founder of the CX Accelerator, he relentlessly unleashes his expertise, boldness, and creativity on the challenges that prevent organizations from creating experiences that make people's lives better. Join us this week as host Shawn Nason sits down with Nate to wake up CX professionals, harness the voice of the customer, and challenge the status quo.

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