Mike Berland is a former Hillary Clinton strategist, and "genius pollster" according to MSNBC. He explains why polling is useless for predictions and how MFactor drivers are iron-clad and can help us understand future trends. + Justin explains why you aren't as productive at home as you think you are. + Companies need to be extremely careful on how they communicate about data they collect. + Beware of Covid-19 scams! Show Notes Page: https://justinkbrady.com/notes/4-15-2020/

Michael Brenner is author of Mean People Suck and explains why jerks do damage. I also ask him how to get everyone on board with content strategy and why organic traffic beats paid for traffic. + Even though people like working from home, I don't think it's here to stay. + Conferences are going to change forever, and I hope your marketing crew is ready. Show Notes Page: https://justinkbrady.com/notes/4-8-2020/

Peter Shankman, creator of Help A Reporter Out and author of "Faster Than Normal," explains how to turbocharge your focus, productivity, and success with the secrets of the ADHD brain. Plus, I detail what innovations are likely to result from the economy shutdown. Also, I have a message for entrepreneurs who are hurting and terrified.

Amanda Goetz VP of Marketing at The Knot shares what community building and creating a social following actually looks like. Seriously, how do we do that? Also, regarding Covid-19, why did it hurt digital engagement, are there silver linings, and politicians' petty fighting is a great example of why your leaders shouldn't make employees take sides.

Bruce Daisley, former Twitter exec, and Googler calls out work hour boasters and explains why too many hours makes you a useless worker. Also, in this show we discuss how to communicate to your staff about Covid19, and a I explain why leading work from home employees does require you to retrain your managers. (quickly)

Pernell Cezar co-founder of Blk & Bold coffee achieved national distribution in under 2 years! I ask him how. Also, we dig into why 1 day shipping from Amazon isn't doing well, the balance between transparency and oversharing, and why only 70% of your internal email is ever read. (Ouch)

Mike Train, President of Emerson joins us to discuss the extremely bright future AI and Automation bring to the workforce. Plus, in this show, I explain why employers are installing uncomfortable toilet seats, why it's important to research the researchers and why "professionals" are stealing content on LinkedIn.

In today's show, Elon Musk has erased stupid time-wasting meetings and you absolutely should do the same. Plus, we discuss how loyal Millenials are and why all your ideas about demographics are WRONG and why small businesses (even Amish ones) are doing well.

Topics in today's show: Who really owns your data (is it even yours?) How can retailers stay competitive and even beat the big guys? Why does health insurance take the blame for our entire healthcare failures? Also, a huge majority of applicants are lying, and I think the companies actually fired the first shot.

Robbie Kellman Baxter explains the membership economy, higher profits, and a major increase in responsibility. Also, Justin explains the stupid talent war, and if internships should be paid.