Last week marked the conclusion of our three-part series featuring Clay Spitz, recently retired Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner at Chief Outsiders. Over my nine years with the firm, I’ve had the privilege of watching Clay in action – he’s always been a class act, the kind of leader who earns trust naturally. Clay’s perspective is particularly valuable because he is willing to share triumphs and setbacks with equal candor. In our final conversation, he opened up about the art of building authentic business relationships, offering insights from years of walking the talk. Our series should end with Clay’s thoughts on playing the long game in business development – a philosophy defining his remarkable career.

What does it take for a brand to stand out in a world dominated by automation and AI? Tessa Burg finds out from Jeni Gardner, a seasoned marketing and media executive. With over 30 years of experience working with major global brands, Jeni shares how established companies can leverage their legacy strengths while adopting the agility of challenger brands. She explains why, even in a data-driven age, creativity and authenticity remain essential for building strong, lasting connections with customers. Jeni also discusses how brands can harness new technologies to elevate the customer experience, streamline operations and stay relevant in a fast-changing market. Whether you’re a CMO, marketer or simply curious about the future of branding, check out this episode to learn how to keep your brand story consistent while adapting to the latest technological trends.

Last time, we peeled back the layers on spotting sales superstars with the Glider.ai crew. Now, in Episode 248, we’re rolling our sleeves up and getting our hands dirty with the nuts and bolts of their process. Chris, Corey, Aron, and Anand aren’t pulling any punches as they dissect Glider.ai’s assessment approach. They’re asking the hard-hitting questions: Can we really stamp out hiring bias? Where’s the sweet spot between tech and human intuition in sales? And what’s next in the evolution of building sales dream teams? Get ready for a no-nonsense deep dive that might just flip your hiring playbook on its head and supercharge your path to market dominance. Listen to this episode EP248: “Crafting Unbeatable Sales Teams: The Competitive Edge in B2B.”

On Rooted in Revenue, we’re sitting down with the four remarkable women behind this initiative: Arin Fugate, who transformed a local networking group into a thriving community; Lisa Manyon, a global marketing strategist and content expert; Angelica Owens, a business strategist specializing in delegation and authentic sales; and Lany Sullivan, a systems and growth expert who helps tie it all together. What started as a casual monthly meetup has exploded into a 2,000-member strong community of women supporting women, and now they’ve launched an intensive business accelerator program called, “The Accelerator.” Over the coming months, we’ll follow the journey of their first cohort of 16 participants, documenting their transformations, challenges, and successes. This is more than just business education – it’s about breaking down barriers, challenging money mindsets, and creating a sustainable model for women’s economic empowerment that starts at the local level but has global implications.

This episode of The Granite List Live is critical. We invite you to listen and learn to gain resources if you know of anyone at risk for opioid abuse or overdose.

Continuing to come to you on the heels of Health Benefits Nation, Cal Beyer, Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces for SAFE Project, joins the show to discuss their mission and strategy for mitigating the risk of opioid addiction and overdose. To learn more about the risk opioids present and prevention methods, check out these additional resources:

Fr. Anthony talked about being resilient and persistent in cultivating an upward movement toward God. Saint Cyprian of Carthage says that we must endure toil and fatigue while attempting to climb hills and mountains. However, the toil and fatigue are less if we set our eyes on heaven and consider the promised reward.

We hope you enjoy these and the rest of this week’s playlist.

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

Guest: Clay Spitz, Retired COO of Chief Outsiders

EP80: The Patient Professional: Clay Spitz on Sustainable Business Development


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

Guest: Jeni Gardner, Executive Leader in Marketing and Media

EP99: CMO Insights: Brand Power In An Automated World


Market Dominance Guys hosted by Chris Beall, CEO of ConnectAndSell, and Corey Frank, CEO of Branch 49

Guests: Anand Karasi and Aron Placencia, Glider.ai

EP248: Crafting Unbeatable Sales Teams: The Competitive Edge in B2B


Rooted in Revenue hosted by Susan Finch & Lany Sullivan

Better Clients, Better Revenue: Client Intake Systems That Drive Growth


All-Volunteer, All Heart from Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids

Guests: Jeanne Malgioglio, Kathy Taylor, Caitlin Peterson, Terrie Madruga

EP71: Nationwide Bink-A-Thon 2024: Stories from the Front Lines


Sales Pipeline Radio from Heinz Marketing, hosted by Matt Heinz

Guest: Mark Nardone, CMO at PAN

How Data and Storytelling Impacts All of Sales, Brand and Marketing


The Granite List Live from Connect Healthcare Collaboration hosted by Sally Pace and Leigh Dill

Guest: Stephanie Koch, Director of Human Resources for Hendry Marine Industries

Caring for Your Organization’s Most Valuable Asset


Know, Grow, Go! from Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, OR – Fr. Bill, Fr. Anthony, Deacon Brett

Moving upward in God