Episodes
Tom Elliott once performed a full two-hour comedy show to just 50 people in an 800-seat theater—and even had to pay £350 for falling short on ticket sales. The crushing experience he jokes it took him eight years of therapy to recover but also led to powerful lessons in resilience.
What started as a simple laptop surveillance job plunged private investigator Ken Childs into a whirlwind of threats, lawsuits, and frozen bank accounts at the hands of the “Crypto Godfather” Adam Iza. This jaw-dropping story shows how one client turned his life upside down—and why you need to hear how he fought back.
Bryan Wetzel’s dream project was abruptly canceled the day before filming, forcing him to take his client to court—and win. Years later, the same company brought him back, leading to a 16-year partnership that proved professionalism during conflict pays off.
Alex Sanfilippo spent six months building a feature for a demanding client—only to have them leave and upset other users in the process. The costly detour delayed key projects and tested the trust of his business partner.
Paul H. Flowers Jr. faced a major hurdle when he discovered his new employer of 30 years had no CRM—only an old-school SharePoint system. Armed with two computers and determination, he manually emailed 500 people to pull off a successful event.
Derrick Van Mell shares a shocking client encounter where a simple question about growth metrics sent an executive storming out of the room. His experience reveals how even well-intentioned advice can backfire—and why listening is sometimes the most powerful tool a consultant can use.