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The Human Connection Podcast

Is your business’s growth stalled? Employee churn eating into your profits? Struggling with customer retention?You need stronger connections.Every Tuesday and Thursday, connect with an expert who’s sharing actionable advice for building stronger relationships with your customers, clients, and stakeholders. Hosted by Karl Pontau, a storytelling super-connector, content system strategist, and survivor of two childhood brain tumors, this podcast’s mission is to fix the underlying cause of workplace and

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19:18

Quality Over Quantity: Why 10 Right Views Beat a...

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2025/10/14

"Not all views are created equal. If you had a million views but none of them are going to ever become clients, what's the point? But if you have ten views and all ten of those people are going to buy from you—that's where the magic happens." — Jake IshamReady to cut through the noise and create content that actually converts?This week, host Karl Pontau sits down with Jake Isham, a filmmaker-turned-brand strategist who's helped over 150 entrepreneurs generate more than 1 billion views online. Jake

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20:38

Connectors Get Paid: Turning Relationships Into...

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2025/10/09

What if every employee in your company could become a revenue generator—without making a single cold call?In this energizing episode, host Karl Pontau sits down with serial entrepreneur Joe Mindak to explore the untapped goldmine hiding in your organization: your employees' networks. Joe shares why traditional referral programs fall flat and reveals how companies can transform their entire workforce into passionate brand ambassadors.Discover how the accountant who went to college with a Fortune 500

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22:11

Stop the Profit Leak: Why the Right People in the...

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2025/10/08

What if your biggest financial drain isn't your overhead costs, but having the wrong people in the wrong roles?In this eye-opening conversation, CPA and profitability coach Marika Ponton shares why your bottom line struggles often have less to do with spreadsheets and more to do with people. From the office manager drowning in bookkeeping duties she never wanted, to the quiet productivity killers lurking in plain sight, Marika reveals how human-centered leadership isn't just good for morale—it's

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20:41

Finding Balance & Building Success: One Mom's Agency...

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2025/10/07

What happens when the corporate world won't give you the flexibility you need? You build your own company—and transform an entire industry along the way.In this inspiring episode, Stefanie Beach shares how getting laid off became the catalyst for creating The Marketeer Group, a thriving digital media agency that proves you don't have to choose between career success and being present for your family. After a year of interviews, pay cuts, and rejected compromises, Stefanie took a bold leap—and it

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22:10

Building Global Teams That Actually Work with Adam...

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2025/10/02

Join host Karl Pontau as he sits down with Adam O'Connor, Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc., for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it really takes to build successful international teams.What You'll Discover:The "outcomes over people" management philosophy that's helped Adam scale teams across North America, Europe, and Asia PacificWhy that cringe-worthy story about his team member doing a terrible English accent taught him everything about servant leadershipThe AI reality check: Why

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21:14

Human Stupidity vs. Human Ingenuity: Guess Which One...

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2025/10/01

Guest: Natalie Berthe - Business Growth Strategist & Cybersecurity ExpertThink cybersecurity is too complicated and expensive for your growing business? Think again! Join host Karl Pontau as he sits down with cybersecurity maven Natalie Berthe, who's here to shatter the myth that digital security is rocket science. Spoiler alert: 90% of all data breaches happen because of human error - not fancy hacking techniques.In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:Why your business size doesn't matter

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21:40

The Enron Effect: How Values Became Corporate Theater...

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2025/09/30

Ever wonder why some companies inspire fierce loyalty while others struggle with quiet quitting and constant turnover? This week, host Karl Pontau sits down with Nicole Eisdorfer, founder of Truer Words consulting, for a brutally honest conversation about the trust crisis plaguing modern workplaces.What You'll Discover:The Enron Effect: How well-intentioned mission statements became corporate theater (spoiler: having "integrity" on your wall doesn't make you trustworthy!)The Burnout Paradox: Why

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20:54

Culture Over Skills - Building Teams That Actually...

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2025/09/25

Ever feel like you're chasing every shiny object instead of growing your business? You're not alone!Join host Karl Pontau for an inspiring chat with Laura Lorenz, a trusted small business advisor with 35 years of entrepreneurial wisdom. Laura reveals the game-changing habits that transform scattered solopreneurs into focused, thriving business owners.What You'll Discover:Why having a crystal-clear vision is your secret weapon against "squirrel syndrome"The power of the "3 things rule" that helps

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20:46

How a College Student's Costume Hobby Became a Disney...

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2025/09/24

Ready to fall in love with your business again? This week, host Karl Pontau sits down with Cupid Hayes, the "Guardian Angel of Brand," who's spent 30+ years transforming how businesses connect authentically with their audiences.Why you'll love this episode:Discover why branding is the "steak, not the sizzle" in our Instagram-obsessed worldLearn the inspiring story of how one college student's tabby cat costume hobby became a Disney careerMaster Cupid's "Aim for Authenticity" process: Brand + Story +

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22:18

From LinkedIn Comment to Million-Dollar Partnership...

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2025/09/23

Ever wonder how a casual LinkedIn comment can turn into a million-dollar business partnership? Steven Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Trio SEO, shares his refreshingly honest take on building genuine relationships that actually matter.What You'll Discover:Why "Will you be my mentor?" is the worst opening line ever (and what works instead)The 8-month friendship that accidentally became a game-changing business partnershipHow Steven's college classmate was secretly making $15K/month from his dorm

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21:12

Building Authentic Relationships Through Strategic...

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2025/09/18

Ready to transform your networking game? Join host Karl Pontau as he sits down with Robert Butwin, MLM Hall of Fame inductee and master networker who's been building meaningful connections for over 35 years!What You'll Discover:The "ME to WE" mindset shift - Why flipping your focus from what you need to what others need changes everythingThe REACH framework - Robert's powerful acronym for building lasting professional relationships (Reputation, Experience, Authenticity, Clarity, Helpfulness)Virtual

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20:36

Stop Stepping on the Same Leadership Rake with Brady...

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2025/09/17

Join host Karl Pontau as he sits down with Brady Young, a visionary leader and catalyst for organizational transformation who's cracked the code on developing effective managers at scale.What You'll Discover: Why most leaders aren't malicious—they're just missing the skills (and how to fix that)The "Peter Principle" trap: Why your best performers often become your worst managersFrom risk aversion to acceleration: How leadership development becomes a business flywheel, not just damage controlThe

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21:11

Beyond Skills: Hiring for Values That Drive Long-Term...

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2025/09/16

Ready to transform your hiring game? 🎯This week, host Karl Pontau sits down with organizational psychologist and culture guru Lou Carter to decode the secret of building workplaces people actually want to stay in. Lou breaks down the difference between "no-brainer hires" and "no-way hires" – and trust us, you'll want to be the former!What You'll Discover:Why hiring for skills alone is a recipe for disasterThe powerful shift from "me vs. you" to "we" in the workplaceHow AI is bringing us full circle

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20:42

Why Lead Gen Is Never Really the Problem with Thomas...

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2025/09/12

Guest: Thomas Helfrich - Growth Strategist & Host of "Cut The Tie"Struggling with lead generation? Here's a plot twist: it's probably not your lead gen that's broken! In this eye-opening conversation, growth strategist Thomas Helfrich reveals why most businesses are treating symptoms instead of the real problem. Spoiler alert: it all starts with how you define and articulate the critical problem you solve.What You'll Discover:Why targeting 300 million people is actually hurting your businessThe

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20:47

Beyond the Bot: Building Relationships That Actually...

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2025/09/11

Guest: Corrina Owens - Go-to-market strategist and ABM expert behind award-winning programs at GongIn a world where AI is making marketing feel more robotic than ever, Corrina shares why the human touch has become your secret weapon. From why your customers ignore emails from "info@company.com" but open ones from "Steve" to the surprising data point that changes everything about your ideal customer profile.What You'll Discover:Why AI is accidentally making authentic connection more valuable (and

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20:33

Stop Blending In: The Art of Authentic Business...

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2025/09/10

Ready to make your business unforgettable?This week, Karl sits down with storytelling powerhouse Victoria Carrington Chavez to uncover why your unique story might be the most underutilized tool in your business arsenal. From her brand The Story Saloon, Victoria reveals how to transform scattered messaging into a cohesive narrative that actually connects with your audience.You'll discover:Why your brain remembers stories 10x better than facts (and what this means for your marketing)The simple

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21:29

Slow Down to Speed Up: The Power of Including People...

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2025/09/09

Guest: Kate McRoberts, CEO & Managing Principal of Fathom ConsultingWhen the data you've always relied on becomes unreliable, how do you make confident business decisions? Kate McRoberts has the answer: get back to talking to real humans.In this episode, Kate shares why the most successful companies are slowing down just enough to involve the people who will actually use their products and services. From medical devices designed without considering surgeons' hand sizes to teams struggling to

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21:09

From Nanny to Fortune 500: The Power of Leading with...

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2025/09/08

Guest: Kellee Johnson - Advisor, Investor, Mentor & Founder of The Balance GroupEver wonder how helping others can actually accelerate your own career goals? This week, Karl sits down with the incredible Kellee Johnson, who shares the heartwarming story of how volunteering to nanny for a family dealing with breast cancer led to landing her dream job at Tropicana (PepsiCo) fresh out of college.What You'll Discover:The Power of Leading with Your Heart - How one act of kindness opened doors Kellee

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22:29

The $9 FedEx Secret That Beats Million-Dollar...

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2025/09/05

Ever wonder why some businesses have customers who stick around forever while others struggle with constant churn? This week, Karl sits down with Vance Morris, a former Disney cast member turned successful entrepreneur, to uncover the secrets of turning one-time buyers into lifelong advocates.Vance shares his fascinating journey from birth control factory security guard to Disney employee to bankrupt executive to carpet cleaning company owner—and how each stop taught him something valuable about

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21:01

Work Should NOT Suck: How to Break Free from...

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2025/09/04

Ever catch yourself frowning during your morning commute? You're not alone! 😤This week, host Karl Pontau sits down with Ryan Steil, the refreshingly honest founder of Rhodium Digital who's made it his mission to prove that work doesn't have to be miserable. From drilling rigs to boardrooms, Ryan's unconventional journey has taught him one crucial truth: most of us are spending way too much time working around our work instead of actually doing what we love.What you'll discover:Why that endless

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