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The Partnership Playbook: Unlock Business Growth, Build Systems, Reclaim Time

Phil Hayes-St Clair

Struggling to grow your business despite trying every strategy? This podcast helps sales and marketing leaders build systems to secure high-value partnerships that unlock business growth, and reclaim time. Here’s what you’ll gain: • Identify where your partnership strategy is falling short and fix it. • Learn how to grow resilient revenue with distribution and supply chain partnerships. • Unlock innovations with product collaborations that can transform your industry. With 20+ years of experience

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117. The hidden leverage in partnerships that no one...

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2025/09/03

What if the next trillion-dollar company isn’t in AI... but in waste?Most leaders overlook the eight sectors that keep the world moving: freight, water, power, waste, packaging, laundry, cement, and buses. But when they fail, everything fails.In this episode, discover how infrastructure partnerships are:Turning waste, emissions, and power strain into revenue streamsPre-locking supply and compliance advantages through collaborationReframing “unsexy” sectors as strategic growth enginesListen now to

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53:21

116. Part 2: Why the world's top podcast company...

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2025/09/01

What if your biggest growth lever wasn’t a new product, ad campaign, or market — but a partnership?Too many leaders treat partnerships like PR stunts or one-off transactions. Christiana Brenton has built a career proving the opposite: that genuine, long-term partnerships are a growth engine that compounds over years.In this episode, you’ll learn:The “one plus one equals three” mindset that makes partnerships scale.How to build a high-performance partnerships team that thrives on curiosity.Why saying

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05:27

115. What building E! Entertainment taught Larry...

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2025/08/29

What if your next $100M partnership just needed the right insight?Larry Namer co-founded E! with $2.5M after more than 100 rejections. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:How movie trailers became a proof-of-concept for E!’s business modelWhy rejection can be the best market validatorHow to turn underfunding into a competitive advantageIf you're building anything with partnerships or ambition, this episode is for you.🎧 Tap in and rethink how you grow.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and

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01:08:25

Part 1: Why the world's top podcast company declined...

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2025/08/25

What if your revenue playbook was slowing your growth?Most sales teams push harder. Christiana Brenton thinks differently, starting with curiosity, empathy, and humility. From scaling Flight Studio to rejecting a $100M offer, this conversation flips traditional thinking on partnerships and performance.You’ll learn:How curiosity and care outperform brute-force tactics in salesThe “first principles” mindset behind Flight Studio’s exponential growthWhy long-term trust beats short-term wins and how to

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07:31

113. How to navigate partnerships and power without...

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2025/08/23

Why do good people avoid politics—and what’s the cost?If you’ve ever felt like politics in the workplace are beneath you, or just a distraction from “real work,” this conversation will challenge—and elevate—your thinking. Because politics isn’t the game. It’s the field it’s played on.In this episode:Learn the 3 stages of political maturity—and how to level up.Discover why ignoring politics is a growth limiter, not a virtue.Reframe politics as the fuel for partnerships, power, and progress.Listen to

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08:05

112. How to the PGA builds 30-year partnerships

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2025/08/18

What if writing a check is the worst way to start a partnership?Too many brands think dollars are the only door to open but true growth partnerships go deeper. In this episode, Luke Reissman from the PGA of America shares how tech, inclusion, and mission alignment are redefining what successful partnerships look like in sport and beyond.You’ll learn:How to assess partners beyond revenue potentialWhy storytelling beats exposure in long-term dealsThe surprising driver behind golf’s pandemic-proof

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36:11

111. How to Build Trust-Based Partnerships Using the...

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2025/08/11

What if “winning” a deal meant giving more than you take?Rob Matzkin built and exited companies across 20+ industries and his greatest advantage was knowing how to build trust before entering a deal.In this episode learn:How to use the “Give 11” rule to build referable partnershipsWhy cooking for 50 people became Rob’s best growth strategyHow to spot (and fix) partnerships before they failJoin us for a masterclass in trust-led growth, purpose-first business, and partnership clarity.New episodes

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10:13

110. How a global LinkedIn movement started without a...

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2025/08/09

What happens when a grassroots movement grows faster than the platform it supports?Anna McAfee helped co-create LinkedIn Local, an initiative that organically scaled to over 1,000 cities and 96 countries—without formal LinkedIn endorsement. But when it came time to align with the platform... things didn’t go as expected.Learn how to spark platform-native movements that spread globally.Understand why legal missteps can quietly erode community momentum.Discover how to protect your idea and values—even

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29:41

109. RE-RELEASE: Your meetings might be killing momentum

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2025/08/04

What if the way you run meetings could make or break your Partnerships?Dr. Steven Rogelberg, the world’s leading expert on meetings, shares how intentionality, the stewardship mindset, and smarter meeting strategies can drive better business outcomes, stronger relationships, and greater collaboration. In this episode learn: ✅ How to make every meeting count and strengthen your Partnerships.✅ Why most people overestimate their ability to run effective meetings.✅ Practical ways to avoid meeting

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09:10

108. Reviving stalled partnership deals: How to...

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2025/07/29

Ever had a deal stall at the finish line and wondered—what just happened?You're not alone. High-stakes partnerships often unravel at the 11th hour,” where clarity fades, champions go quiet, and momentum vanishes. This episode dives into why promising deals stall and how to revive them using strategic, actionable frameworks.Discover how to gain a game-changing perspective with the “Negotiator’s Lens” and see past surface-level friction.Learn to apply the IDEAL+ framework to realign intent, build

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28:54

107. How partnering with regulators might be your...

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2025/07/25

What if the most feared industry held the key to the cleanest, cheapest energy?In this episode, Caroline Cochran reveals how Oklo is reinventing nuclear—from powering with waste to designing reactors as community assets. She breaks down how partnering with regulators, not fighting them, is a 10x growth mindset move.Learn how fast reactors can use 97% of the energy conventional plants throw away.Discover why Siemens and Oklo’s collaboration could unlock scalable energy for AI and beyond.Get a rare

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55:51

106: RE-RELEASE: How the fighter pilot mindset can...

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2025/07/23

What if business growth happens in the same way fighter pilots train?In this episode you'll learn:The Fighter Pilot Mindset: Learn how intentionality and debriefing create clarity and maximise outcomes in any environment.Partnership Dynamics: Discover why true partnerships thrive on mutual giving, shared goals, and radical transparency.Debrief to Win: Implement structured reviews to bridge the gap between expectations and results—essential for scaling businesses or partnerships.Connect with my guest

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08:28

105. How to Build Partnerships That Actually Fuel Growth

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2025/07/18

Why do some partnerships fuel growth—and others fall flat?In a world full of noise and digital distraction, building meaningful relationships is harder than ever. But what if the secret to sustained happiness and success isn’t more strategy—but deeper connection?Learn why “social fitness” is the most underrated growth muscle in business and life.Hear how war veterans and Gen Z face different challenges but need the same relational skills.Discover a practical mindset shift that transforms how you

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07:44

104. Why Your Pitch Isn't Closing the Partnership Deal

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2025/07/17

What if the real close doesn’t happen in the room… but in a meeting you’re not even invited to?In this episode you’ll learn:How to make your internal champion your secret weaponWhy clarity, not charisma, is the key to internal buy-inThe exact 4 tools to help your champion close the deal without youIf you want to win the deal even when you’re not in the room, this one’s for you. Listen now and turn your champion into a closer.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St

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103: RE-RELEASE: How psychology influences...

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2025/07/14

What is the psychology behind high-performance partnerships? In this episode Dr. Julie Gurner covers:The Power of Reinvention: Discover why the ability to reinvent yourself and your business is critical for long-term success.Building High-Trust Partnerships: Understand how creatingpartnershipsbased on trust and shared goals can exponentially grow your business.Managing Stress for Better Decision-Making: Gain valuable insights into how leaders can reframe stress to enhance decision-making and inspire

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13:34

102. Why listening makes you competitive partnerships

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2025/07/11

What’s the one leadership skill that makes or breaks your partnerships?It’s not strategy. It’s not charisma. It’s whether people feel safe enough to tell you the truth and whether you know how to truly listen. In this episode, Jeff Wetzler breaks down his powerful 5-step ASK approach to help leaders unlock insights they’re currently missing.Learn how to “Choose Curiosity” and stop seeing it as a fixed trait.Understand why psychological safety isn’t optional—especially in partnershipsDiscover how

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07:42

101. How Apple used a Singapore partnership to...

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2025/07/09

What if Apple’s rebirth didn’t start with Steve Jobs but with a factory swap in Singapore?For sales and marketing leaders, managing complexity is the killer of growth. Apple figured this out in 1997 by offloading core hardware production to NatSteel, a little-known electronics firm from Singapore.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:How to identify what to outsource—not by failure, but by strategic irrelevanceHow to create proximity in partnerships that drives speed, trust, and resultsHow to

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56:29

100. The Problem With ‘Owning It All’ in Partnerships

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2025/07/07

What if global growth was less about money—and more about mindset?Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment, reveals the story behind launching a global media giant with just $2.5M—and the playbook he used to scale into post-Soviet Russia, China, and beyond.Learn how to build partnerships that last decades (not just deals)See why respecting culture beats imposing strategy—every timeHear what most founders get wrong about capital, control, and creative freedomListen to this masterclass in

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03:51

99. Why asking questions is the most underrated...

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2025/07/04

What if your best partnership is just one question away?Too often, we undervalue curiosity in business—especially in partnerships. But what if the ability to ask better questions is the true unlock for growth mindset and innovation?Learn the 3 I’s framework: Inquiry, Improvisation, and Intuition—and how to apply them.Understand why many professionals are “question-shamed” and how to rebuild curiosity.Discover the role of vulnerability in creating high-trust, high-growth partnerships.If you’re

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59:03

98. How Australia’s national brand was rebuilt using...

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2025/06/30

What if your fiercest rival could become your most powerful partner?Fiona de Jong has led Olympic teams, reshaped Australia’s national brand, and is now changing how leaders think about high-performance collaboration.You’ll learn:How to partner—even with competitors—and win moreThe mindset shifts needed to grow across career chaptersHow national branding and sports strategy intersect to drive global relevanceListen now to discover how world-class partnerships are built—from the inside out.New

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