Adapt or Die

James Hayden
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Adapt or Die is a show for founders, operators, and go-to-market leaders navigating change before the market forces their hand. Host James Hayden brings decades of building and advising companies across real estate, SaaS, and channel partnerships to unpack how to spot inflection points early, open new revenue paths, and execute hard pivots without losing your core. Expect candid conversations, field-tested playbooks, and honest post-mortems on what actually worked so you can make sharper decisions when the stakes are highest.

  1. 4 hr ago ·  Video

    AI, Jobs, and Human Trust: Where Do We Go Next?

    This episode explores how AI is changing jobs while opening new opportunities and inspiring optimism about the future. Speakers emphasize the importance of human trust in business and note that AI cannot build trust—people do.

  2. 4 hr ago ·  Video

    Authenticity in Action: How Feeling Matters More Than Features

    This episode explores authenticity and the importance of how people feel when they interact with you or your company. Through storytelling and practical insights, it shows why relationships and genuine interactions drive better experiences than features alone.

  3. 1 day ago ·  Video

    When Founders Let Go: The Power of Handing Over

    This episode explores why founders must learn to let go of their original idea and share control to grow the company. It emphasizes openness, early delegation, and accepting that one person cannot control every part of a business.

  4. 1 day ago ·  Video

    Bought a 7 Series by Text: The Dealership's Digital Miracle

    When building a business for Zipwhip -The dealership text-enabled all their landline phones and handled a complete car sale by message. A service technician identified an executive looking for a 7 Series, texted a matching vehicle, and completed the transaction entirely via text. The executive only came in twice: to drop off the old car and to pick up the new keys. The entire purchase, negotiation, and paperwork were handled virtually through text messages.

  5. 2 days ago ·  Video

    When Superheroes Meet a 'Pimp' Selling Profit — Chaos to Clarity

    A focused meeting where superheroes and unexpected pitches collide: someone shows up calling for "pumping incremental margin profitably," sparking surprise and focus. The team quickly went around the room, surfaced blocking factors, lined up product managers, and eliminated issues to turn chaos into actionable results.

  6. 3 days ago ·  Video

    Diagnostic Thinking: Lessons from a Physician Godfather

    In this episode, Hayden recalls working for his physician godfather and learning the diagnostic approach used by doctors. He shows how asking many questions and performing a thorough diagnosis is similar to what effective advisors and consultants do.

  7. 4 days ago ·  Video

    Authenticity Wins: How Being Real Changes Sales

    Being authentic and vulnerable in business and sales builds trust and stronger connections. When you listen actively and stay present, clients feel heard and are more open, which leads to better outcomes than a closed-off approach. Trust yourself, focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on fear, and let love and perseverance guide you. The difficult experiences teach resilience—stay curious, be present, and the answers will come.

  8. 4 days ago ·  Video

    How James Hayden Built $1B+ in Revenue — Real-World GTM Secrets

    James Hayden, a fractional CRO and GTM strategist who has generated over $1 billion in revenue and led sales transformations across 140 engagements, joins Glovisor to share his real-world approach to building first-ever sales teams and turning underperforming divisions into top performers. In this episode he discusses practical tactics from his books Real World Selling and The Art of Selling Conversation, how to scale revenue, and lessons from advising enterprises and governments worldwide.

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Adapt or Die is a show for founders, operators, and go-to-market leaders navigating change before the market forces their hand. Host James Hayden brings decades of building and advising companies across real estate, SaaS, and channel partnerships to unpack how to spot inflection points early, open new revenue paths, and execute hard pivots without losing your core. Expect candid conversations, field-tested playbooks, and honest post-mortems on what actually worked so you can make sharper decisions when the stakes are highest.

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  • Creator
    James Hayden
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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    Adapt or Die
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