Chris and Corey discuss the dangers of correlation in the tech industry and the impact it can have on valuations. Chris explains how the venture capital industry is focused on headcount as a metric for success, leading to inefficient practices among funded companies. This correlation can create a house of cards effect, where the collapse of one company can trigger a chain reaction that affects the entire ecosystem. They also touch on the pre-chasm state of companies and the importance of finding visionary buyers who can provide the necessary funding without relying on rounds of financing. As a sales professional, it’s important to understand the broader industry trends that can affect your company’s success and plan accordingly. This episode of Topics in Drug Testing from Quest Diagnostics covers: A Summary of the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain, and Summary of key findings from the Quest Diagnostics Health Trends report, Drug Misuse in America 2022—A Decade Lost to the Drug Crisis. Deborah gives commentary on her last episode’s interview with Brian Williamson. She unpacks Brian’s insights on modernizing brand strategies and the importance of a full-funnel data-driven approach in today’s market. He emphasizes the need for companies to have a clear mission, vision, and values that are current and relevant to the current ecosystem, and to tell an authentic story that connects with customers across channels. Limore Shur joins Tessa Burg on LeaderGeneration and shares valuable insights on creating customer-centric brand experiences and highlights examples of successful brands in this space. We discuss the latest trends and opportunities for brands in the metaverse, as well as the costs associated with creating high-quality experiences. Additionally, we examine the role of influencer brands and experience creators in shaping the future of marketing in this virtual world. Join Fr. Bill for the Easter homily that reminds us no matter how deep your darkness gets, no matter how deep you feel buried by your sins, Jesus loves you and wants to dig you out.

Market Dominance Guys from ConnectAndSell and Branch49 hosted by Chris Beall and Corey Frank

EP177: The Problem with Correlation in VC-Funded Companies

Leader Generation from Mod Op hosted by Tessa Burg and Cheryl Boehm

Guest: Limore Shur, Creative Partner

Unlock the Marketing Power of The Metaverse

Success Beneath the Surface from Chief Outsiders, hosted by Deborah Fell

Guests: Brian Williamson, Chief Story Seller, Brand and Video Leader – Google & YouTube

EP10: Measuring Marketing Effectiveness: Tips from a Google Expert

Topics in Drug Testing from Quest Diagnostics, hosted by Frank Samarro

Guests: Dr. Jeff Gudin, Dr. Jack Kain

The CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain

Know, Grow, Go! from Holy Trinity Catholic Parish with Fr. Bill and Deacon Brett

Rescued (Easter Vigil/Sunday)