Beste Ian Mathews And Frank Cava Podcasts (2024)

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Why do we get bored so easily at work? (and what to do about it) 46:56

3M ago46:56

46:56

Summary The conversation covers various topics, including deep-fried cheese sticks, preventing boredom, Granddad's birthday, the dog track, staying motivated, and the process of writing. The conversation explores the importance of setting goals and chasing after them to find fulfillment and avoid boredom. It emphasizes the need for a North Star goa…

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How to change your manager's mind 51:10

4M ago51:10

51:10

Summary In this conversation, Ian and Frank discuss the topic of changing your manager's mind. They share their personal experiences and insights on navigating the dynamics between managers and employees. They explore why managers often fall in love with their ideas and the challenges of convincing them otherwise. They also discuss the importance o…

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How Did Burnout Become Normal? (And How To Push Back) 51:13

6M ago51:13

51:13

Are you burned out? You're not alone. Burnout feels inevitable in this age. But you don't have to roll over and give up. Frank and Ian outline several steps to help you get your mojo back.

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How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the “Seinfeld Strategy” 45:10

6M ago45:10

45:10

Takeaways Consistency and daily practice are key to achieving success in any endeavor. The Seinfeld method, or creating a streak of positive habits, can help build momentum and lead to long-term results. Writing every day can help establish credibility and build a following. Distinguishing between fads and trends is important in setting sustainable…

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How to raise $2.5M in private capital 46:50

6M ago46:50

46:50

In this conversation, Ian and Frank discuss their experiences raising capital for their businesses and investing in different markets. They explore factors influencing a small business owner's decision to seek capital, such as market conditions and personal financial goals. They also delve into the advantages of investing in Richmond, Virginia, inc…

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Why is it so hard to start again after taking a break? 38:21

7M ago38:21

38:21

Frank and Ian discuss the challenges of restarting after taking a break in this conversation. They share personal experiences and insights on overcoming inertia and embracing discomfort when starting something new. They emphasize the importance of commitment, setting goals, finding leverage, and seeking support to hold oneself accountable. They als…

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How to shortcut a turnaround like Coach Deion Sanders 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

41:50

Coach "Prime" is disrupting the landscape of college football recruiting. Assuming a roster that won only one game in 2022, Deion Sanders is wasting no time upgrading the roster but at what cost? In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of building a team versus buying one (along with the short and long-term repercussions).…

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Inside our epic boys trip to Omaha to see Warren Buffett at the 2023 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting 1:34:02

1+ y ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Screw Vegas; real men take boys trips to Omaha! Thinking of going to see Warren and Charlie next year at the biggest investor event of the year? Frank and Ian give you an inside look at what you can expect from travel, accommodations, restaurants, tickets, finding a seat, and of course, where to find a decent casino.…

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Should participation trophies be banned? 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

52:00

North Carolina has introduced a bill to eliminate participation trophies. We debate the merits of continuous versus intermittent feedback and how demonizing encouragement for beginners might not be the best answer. When is it appropriate to cheer participation, and when is it hurtful? We look at the parallels of youth sports with managing a corpora…

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Are You Too “Busy” To Be Productive? 1:03:11

1+ y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Too many people major in minor things. Anyone who responds with “busy” every time you ask them how they’re doing is likely not a productive asset to their company. Why are people busy? It’s typically an inability to prioritize, a refusal to delegate, and an unwillingness to tackle the hardest tasks. So they fill their day moving paper around and re…

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Our advice to the marketing team at Bud Light 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

40:25

Bud Light became the subject of future business school case studies when it alienated a significant portion of its core customer base. By some estimates, the mistake could cost the king of beers up to $5,000,000,000. With one decision, Bud Light handed millions of cases of beer over to Miller Lite and Coors Lite. In this episode, we offer free advi…

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How Do You Know When It Is Time To Fire Someone? 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

54:07

Most new managers try to "fix" every poor performer. This is part ego and part naivety that everyone can be "fixed." But these employees suck up your time as a manager and keep you from spending time with your best performers. And when these managers are finally forced to fire their first employee, they rarely look back and think it was too fast. S…

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The Ostrich Effect: Do You Suffer From FOFO? 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

45:47

The Ostrich Effect explains the peculiar phenomenon where people stick their heads in the sand during lousy times, ignoring troubling information easily accessible to them. Put differently, FOFO (fear of finding out) can be more dangerous than FOMO (fear of missing out).

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The GROVER Method: How To Connect With Anyone In 5 Minutes 49:29

1+ y ago49:29

49:29

Whether you are new to an office, leading a new team, or working in sales, connecting with people is critical. And most people are doing it all wrong. In this episode, we bust out a cheat code to help you build a relationship with anyone in five minutes or less.

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Welcome to the next banking crisis (same as the old one?) 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

The dominos are falling, and it's starting to feel a lot like 2008 again. With SVB, Signature, and Credit Suisse making news for the wrong reasons, Frank and Ian look to lessons from the past and talk about how the latest banking crisis is informing their investment decisions. *Disclosure: Frank and Ian are knuckleheads, not financial advisors. The…

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Debating the greatest party anthems of all-time (March Madness edition) 1:34:28

1+ y ago1:34:28

1:34:28

We built a bracket of 64 all-time party anthems and decided on a winner. The Criteria: It could be any genre (rock, country, hip-hop, R&B, pop) It could be any kind of party (rager, backyard bbq, wedding, tailgate) **Please note that our list is light on pop music from the past 15 years and highly biased. ***This episode has nothing to do with busi…

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How to overcome 16 of the most common sales objections (March Madness edition!) 1:20:36

1+ y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

We brought in Indiana's #1 realtor, Jeff Paxson, to help us with the best responses to the most common sales objections. In a March Madness-style bracket, we pit objections against each other, moving on to those that we consider the most difficult to handle. We debate the best responses to "Your fees are too high," "Can you call me back next month,…

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Is your career stagnating because you fear failure? 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

Behind every inspirational story at the Super Bowl was a long list of personal failures, setbacks, and losses. The top names in the biggest game rose to prominence by building off each failure. In this episode, we look at how failure can be used as a fuel rather than a black mark on your career. "I either win, or I learn. But I never lose." ~Jalen …

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Could you handle the pressure of a $13 Million contract? 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

38:33

The future looked bright for one highly recruited high school football contract. And then he made history with the largest licensing deal offered to a recruit before signing with the University of Florida. As soon as he took the money, things fell apart. In this episode, we look at the pressure and expectations of landing life-changing money.…

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How Chick-fil-A scales good DNA 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

Chick-fil-A is among the most profitable restaurant chains in history. It routinely ranks #1 in customer service, and individual franchises boast profit margins unfathomable amongst their peers. Frank recently attended a conference with Chick-fil-A Chairman Dan Cathy. This episode summarizes Cathy's masterclass on building a high-performing culture…

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Is it time to be fearful or greedy? 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

42:20

"Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." ~Warren Buffet (and Frank Cava) The market swung violently from pessimism to "full bull mode" in January. Rates came in, stocks were up, and bidding wars are flaring back up in real estate and trading cards. Is risk back on, or is this economy setting itself up for an even big…

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When does it make sense to pass on a massive pay increase? 41:34

2y ago41:34

41:34

In this episode, we look at several high profile examples where individuals passed on life-changing money in the short term to build even more wealth in the future.

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Why Frank spent $18,000 on a Tony Robbins event 28:28

2y ago28:28

28:28

Frank is never afraid to pour profits back into investments in himself. In this episode, Frank walks us through his decision to cut a massive check to the success guru, Tony Robbins, and takes us into this week-long Business Mastery course for an inside glance at what it was like to attend.

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Should You Narrow Your Focus Or Spread Your Bets? 1:14:46

2y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Prevailing wisdom extolls the virtues of diversification. Spread your effort and investments so that no venture can bring you down. But how much do you know about anything with so little time invested in each? Look at the richest individuals in history, and you'll find very few who did it by diversifying. Most took big bets on themselves, burned th…

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Do You Suffer From Negativity Bias? 1:06:03

2y ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Negativity bias is a cognitive bias that explains why negative events or feelings typically have a more significant impact on our psychological state than positive events or feelings, even when they are of equal proportion. In this episode, we look at how this bias can help or hurt our decision-making in our careers, investing, and leading people.…

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How To Follow Up After An Interview 24:23

2y ago24:23

24:23

So you nailed the job interview, congratulations. Now what? We've got you covered in this episode and our conclusion might surprise you.

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Are we at risk of another debt crisis? 37:45

2y ago37:45

37:45

Bull markets are like great parties. Everyone has a blast, they go on forever, and no one wants the night to end. The global economy has been raging for a decade and now we're straight into the after-party. But how are we funding this late-night extension? Debt. Lots of debt. With consumer debt now at levels twice as high as the last debt crisis, i…

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Why Do People Cheat? 1:07:05

2y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Does it feel like more people are cheating? Whether it is chess, walleye fishing tournaments, poker, or CEOs of cryptocurrency exchanges, the news is filled with liars, scammers, and frauds. In this episode, we examine the cheater's mindset and what can be done about it.

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How We Raised $2,800,000 In A Terrible Market 1:00:35

2y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

In this episode, we discuss the process of raising private capital for a technology startup in 2022. Frank interviews Ian about the recently closed funding round for Keep, an early-stage tech company focused on car security and monitoring. Ian shares how he chose who to pitch, their concerns, and the unique challenges of doing this during an econom…

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When will we hit bottom? 53:22

2y ago53:22

53:22

Crypto crashes, consumer debt hitting record levels, the stock market is crashing, Musk is firing half of Twitter ... are these signs of a bottom, or are we just getting started? Frank and Ian dig into these juicy morsels like they were eating double bacon cheeseburgers.

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News or Noise: "Winter is coming" 1:15:09

2y ago1:15:09

1:15:09

The coming bloodbath of layoffs in January 2023 Elon Musk is taking a chainsaw to Twitter Google's CEO is completely unprepared to manage during a recession Housing is likely to see price drops of 25-50% in 2023 Joe Biden demonizes the oil industry New York's salary transparency law goes into effect The cornhole cheating scandal sweeping the globe…

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10 Steps You Should Take Before A Recession 59:03

2y ago59:03

59:03

The Let Me Speak To A Manger podcast predicted this recession months ago, and now the only question left is how deep it will get. In this episode, we talk about steps we are taking in our businesses and with our investments as we head into a highly uncertain 2023.

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How To Build A One-Of-A-Kind Trading Card Collection (On A Steelworker's Salary) 53:33

2y ago53:33

53:33

Would you rather own a single-family rental property or a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card? Depending on where you live, the latter might be a much better investment (and definitely sounds cooler at a cocktail party). In this episode, we dive into our childhood hobby and compare the similarities of investing in trading cards, stocks, and real…

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How To Answer Five Common Interview Questions (Part 2) 55:23

2y ago55:23

55:23

This is the second part of our ongoing series on interviewing. We dive into why a hiring manager should ask these questions and what they should look for in an answer. We also offer advice to candidates on how to answer these questions to get the job. If you like this episode, check out Episode 50 for Part 1.…

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News Vs. Noise: October 59:57

2y ago59:57

59:57

Frank and Ian dive into compelling stories driving the news cycle.

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Is It Better To Be Lucky Or Good? 1:17:13

2y ago1:17:13

1:17:13

How much of a role does luck play in a career? When we study the uber-successful, do they leave clues or are they a product of an impossible combination of fortunate events?

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Will It Hurt Your Career To Work From Home? 1:01:29

2y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

If given the choice, remote work is incredibly appealing. No commute, more flexibility to manage personal responsibilities, more snack breaks, etc. But the long-term financial ramifications of working from home have yet to be determined. Are remote workers more at-risk during a lay-off? Do office workers get preferential treatment for promotions an…

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What Is "Quiet Quitting" And Who Does It Serve? 57:48

2y ago57:48

57:48

Quiet Quitting is a viral TikTok concept that is working its way into the mainstream. In a nutshell, "quiet quitting" is about rejecting the notion that work has to take over one's life, and that employees should ever go above and beyond what their job descriptions entail. According to Metro, this can take many forms – including turning down projec…

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How To Respond To A Competitive Threat 1:09:38

2y ago1:09:38

1:09:38

The PGA golf tour is facing an existential threat from an incredibly wealthy competitor. The LIV golf tour out of Saudi Arabia is shaking up the world of golf with massive payouts, new rules, and an aggressive approach. We look at the PGA's initial response and explain how it is doomed to fail unless they innovate. We also look at other classic bus…

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Career Lessons From Legendary Announcer Vin Scully 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

The world of sports recently lost one of the greatest play-by-play announcers of all time. Over a career that spanned nearly 70 years, Vin Scully built a brand as the go-to voice for must-see sporting events like the World Series, NFL playoffs, NCAA tournament, and of course, LA Dodgers baseball. In this episode, we look at what made Vin Scully so …

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Can You Run Your Career Like Your Fantasy Football Team? (Repost) 1:01:15

2y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Frank and Ian compare their fantasy football league to the world of business. Fortunately for Frank, he is much better at execution with his business than he is with his fantasy roster.

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Alan Drazen - The Inventor Of The Choco Taco 31:56

2y ago31:56

31:56

In late July, Unilever broke the internet by announcing the discontinuation of one of America's most iconic treats, the Choco Taco. Frank and Ian were devastated and spent the next 48 hours scouring convenience stores to pile up stock. Then our energy quickly turned to the miracle story of one man pitching his boss on a new product that would ultim…

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Why Anxiety Is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad) 1:26:38

2y ago1:26:38

1:26:38

From the time we are kids, we are taught that anxiety is dangerous and that the solution to its pain is to eradicate it like we do any disease—prevent it, avoid it, and stamp it out at all costs. Yet cutting-edge therapies, hundreds of self-help books, and medications have failed to keep anxiety at bay. A third of us will struggle with anxiety diso…

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Is It Motivating Or Demotivating To Learn Others' Salaries? 58:07

2y ago58:07

58:07

Pay inequality is a fact of life. A manager gets paid more than her subordinates, her manager gets paid more than her, and her manager's boss gets paid even more. Everyone wonders how much their manager makes, and we are equally keen to learn about the difference in pay with our co-workers. In this episode, we look at recent research done regarding…

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How To Position Yourself For The Next Promotion 54:29

2+ y ago54:29

54:29

Are you looking to move up in your company? Tired of watching less talented peers get promoted while feeling stuck? This episode is for you. Most decisions to be promoted are made well in advance of the position opening. If you're waiting for an invitation to interview, you might be sorely disappointed. In this episode, we talk about how you can st…

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Business Lessons From The Watergate Scandal 56:36

2+ y ago56:36

56:36

On the 50th anniversary of the infamous Watergate scandal, Frank and Ian dive deep into the lessons from this ugly moment in American history.

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Do You Work For A Micromanager? 59:47

2+ y ago59:47

59:47

"Yeah, I'm gonna need you to go ahead and come into the office this weekend." ~Lumbergh, Office Space 7 in 10 people report feeling micromanaged at work, yet only 3 in 10 managers self-report micromanagement tendencies. Of course, everyone hates working for a micromanager but inevitably, most fall into the same controlling tendencies as their forme…

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Is Real Estate Next To Crash? 1:03:22

2+ y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Stocks, bonds, and crypto have folded like cheap suits in 2022. Yet residential real estate prices march higher even with mortgage rates doubling in the first six months of this year. As housing affordability indexes approach obscene levels, Frank and Ian look at what comes next in residential real estate.…

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Are You A Multiplier Or A Diminisher? 1:24:39

2+ y ago1:24:39

1:24:39

In this episode, we dive into a concept made popular by the book, "Multipliers," by Liz Wiseman. In this book, she looks at two distinctly different types of managers and the impact they have on teams. Multipliers get more from teams by giving away power, while Diminishers requires ever more resources with their controlling ways. Frank and Ian refl…

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Are You Ready For This Recession? 1:28:15

2+ y ago1:28:15

1:28:15

In early Spring, we felt as if an old game had ended and a new one started. No longer were Frank and Ian guessing where we were in the last cycle. Something new and much less forgiving was beginning. In this episode, our hosts talk about the phases of a recession and how the dominoes tend to fall. How can you prepare and what actions can you take t…

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