Episódios

  • Could Custom AI Help Your Company? You'd be Surprised

    Could Custom AI Help Your Company? You'd be Surprised
    May 19 2025
    The smartest companies aren't just using AI — they're building custom AI tools just for them. Just ask Jeff Wharton, CEO of Bloomin’ Blinds. His company faced a common industry-wide problem and turned to AI for a solution. The result? A proprietary tool called BloomScale, which helps employees precisely measure windows, match customers with the right window treatment, and create instant visual mockups. In this episode, Jeff shares how they partnered with an AI firm, built a system tailored to their needs, and made it simple enough for any employee to use. Whether you're in home services or healthcare, this is a playbook for how AI can help you lead your industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 minutos
  • The 3-Step Formula for Motivation and Happiness

    The 3-Step Formula for Motivation and Happiness
    May 12 2025
    Ever feel unmotivated? Or, ever notice that your team is slumping? You (or they) may be missing a something very specific. According to a revolutionary psychological theory, all humans have the same three basic psychological needs — and if you don't find them in your work, your motivation will drag. In this episode, Jason breaks this theory down, and shows you how to apply it in leadership, parenting, and even self-discovery. This includes audio from one of Jason's live keynote talks; you can learn more about him as a speaker here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 minutos
  • Stone-Age Shelves: The Solution That Saved Lives

    Stone-Age Shelves: The Solution That Saved Lives
    May 5 2025
    Jason bought a really old rock—and it sparked a fascination with the Neolithic era. In this episode, he’s joined by Dr. John Shea, archaeologist and stone tool expert, for a conversation about the original problem-solvers. They explore how communication became humanity’s superpower, why the stone ax was the first handheld all-purpose tool (and how it’s surprisingly similar to a smartphone), and the ancient problem that shelves were designed to solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 minutos
  • AI Can Help You Find Product-Market Fit Faster

    AI Can Help You Find Product-Market Fit Faster
    Apr 28 2025
    Every business needs to find product-market fit — and AI can help. How? In this episode, Harvard Business School professor and entrepreneur Jeff Bussgang (author of The Experimental Machine: Finding Product-Market Fit in the Age of AI) walks us through the process. It’s a free consulting session with everything included: step-by-step directions, real examples, and the names of the LLMs you need to know about. If you're ready to use AI in your business but don’t know where to begin—start here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 minutos
  • What I've Learned After 400 Episodes

    What I've Learned After 400 Episodes
    Apr 21 2025
    This is episode 400 of Problem Solvers, and I've learned a few important things about how to evolve a product! In this episode, I share why you might be WRONG about what makes your product special — and how to keep refining with your audience in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 minutos
  • Stop Doing What People Hate!

    Stop Doing What People Hate!
    Apr 14 2025
    It's a simple philosophy. But what does it take to actually achieve? We talk to Jesse Cole, owner of the baseball team Savannah Bananas, about the idea that transformed his business—and how it can work in any industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 minutos
  • How I Won This Angry Customer’s Business Back

    How I Won This Angry Customer’s Business Back
    Apr 7 2025
    Here's a strategy for talking people down, and even turning people's anger to your advantage. And I have the emails to prove it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 minutos
  • How to Tell Your Brand Story, from the Storytelling Master

    How to Tell Your Brand Story, from the Storytelling Master
    Mar 31 2025
    Donald Miller literally wrote the book on brand storytelling: It's called Building A StoryBrand, and it sold 1 million copies. He's just released an updated version. On this podcast, Don explains how to communicate your brand's value in a simple story. After that, I invite a few entrepreneurs to tell him about their brands — and he comes up with stories for them! It'll change the way you think about telling your story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 minutos