We talk to quirky, brilliant, successful folks who are able to smarten business down, sharing insights on great business design. Guests are all thought leaders in their own niche, and we challenge them to speak outside of talking points, which ultimately should make for a few interesting minutes of listening. Design your business for success, with a few thoughts from those who have been there."

Business Design

We live in the age of reputation. Influencers, gurus, wizards, czars, geeks, mavens, and thought leaders rule the roost. So what about you? We ask difficult questions of hustlers and heros, founders and failers … those who have done it, are doing it, and will get things done. Capitalize on your reputation. Step out of the shadows. Shift the earth on its axis. #YOLO."

Reputation Capital

We put scare quotes around the term “thought leader.” Don't worry - no hagiographic interviews here. No upsells, no bullshit. We have great conversations with true innovators, thinkers, disrupters, creatives, and a few fools. (You decide.) We ask them all for insights, stories and tools. (You'll laugh, you'll shout, you might fall asleep. It's all good.) We are all thought leaders. Think more. Lead better."

Thought Leader

For two months, Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson wrote a handwritten letter each day to her granddaughter. It turns out, these are the messages all of us need right now, and the small things are the only things that give sense and solace."

Letters to My Granddaughter

Cynthia Blomquist Gustavson is a prize-winning poet, and a pioneer in the world of poetry therapy. This podcast takes one poem and relates it to the current day, then challenging the listener to write."

In-Versing Your Life

Finding a space where it is least expected. Using the tool of memory reconsolidation. Seeking spiritual enlightenment. Wisdom and stories from a unicyclist, activist, father, husband, ex-pastor, healer, award-winning author, and chicken farmer."

Chicken Space

Join Dr. Kent and Randy as they explore otherwise banal topics every weekday morning... and relate them to business strategy."

Armchair Strategists

Readings from the award-winning biography of Doc Watson, and a deeper dive into traditional American roots music, with conversations, reflections, and outtakes from the book and other sources."

Traditional Plus: On American Roots Music and the Legacy of Doc Watson

A view of the world through upside-down Coke-bottle glasses. The CEO of indie publisher Blooming Twig, Kent Gustavson, sits down with his editors every month to talk about writing, publishing, pop culture, and current events. It's not as boring as it sounds, we promise."

Write a book about it

Every day we think tens of thousands of automatic thoughts. Today, stop and focus in on a single question. Explore topics from entrepreneurship to creativity and from the mundane to the philosophical. Inquire more deeply to live more fully."

The Daily Think