Your Message Received!

John Duffin
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WELCOME! The purpose & intention of each episode is to have authentic conversations with business leaders who have personal success stories to share. Guests are selected from a number of business categories-Broadcast Media Sales, Real Estate, Entrepreneurs, Voiceover, Tech, etc. The key driving point, with each conversation, is finding the key elements (circumstances, techniques, etc.) which caused them to speak more authentically. In business, and in life, the more authentically that you speak-the more you'll engage your audience. The more authentically you engage- the more you'll succeed.

  1. History Doesn't Just Rewrite Itself, or Does It? Scott Randolph

    6월 22일

    History Doesn't Just Rewrite Itself, or Does It? Scott Randolph

    From Selling T- Shirts with Radio Promotions to Award-Winning Documentaries: Scott Randolph’s Resilience, Networking & Storytelling Host John Duffin interviews Scott Randolph, founder of Arrival Video Productions LLC, about how seizing opportunities during his 15-year radio and TV career led to cable production, documentary filmmaking, public speaking, and storytelling.  Scott recounts landing his first promotions job at Eagle 106, earning trust through reliability and integrity, and surviving multiple station overhauls by maintaining a positive attitude and resilience.  Randolph describes how lessons learned from less successful sales roles, combined with extensive networking, helped him transition into Comcast’s Newsmakers crew and grow from teleprompter and graphics to assistant director and director.  Scott discusses his creative approach to matching music to imagery, founding Arrival Video in 2006, and producing The Battle of Crooked Billet, a Revolutionary War documentary with reenactors and dialogue that evolved into a docudrama feel, which is now being negotiated with several streaming networks.  He also shares his love of history, public speaking for 55+ communities, and how to book him via ghoststoursofnewhope.com. 00:00 Radio Roots and Big Leap 00:53 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro 03:04 Philly Neighborhood Connection and Memories 04:30 Landing Eagle 106 Gig 08:30 Hershey Trip Integrity Moment 13:16 Resilience Through Station Shakeups 16:55 Skills Across Media and Sales Lessons 21:17 Networking Into Newsmakers Crew 23:45 Assistant Director Responsibilities 26:30 Finding Creative Voice in Editing 29:35 Crooked Billet Documentary Origins 31:50 Docudrama Shift and Streaming Talks 34:15 Spy Scene Surprise 35:46 Editing Room Magic 36:08 Recut After A Decade 37:49 Crooked Billet Connections 41:36 History Bug Origins 42:55 Revolution Over Civil War 44:55 Performing 1776 As A Kid 47:24 Speaking At 55 Plus 49:58 Emotional Connection Live 53:22 Theater Roots And Role Models 53:58 Mom The Creative Force 59:28 Never Let Age Define You 01:01:38 Where To Find Scott 01:02:40 Final Thanks And Wrap

    1시간 3분
  2. The Heart IN Innovation: from Scotland to Silicon Valley- Garry Drummond

    6월 7일

    The Heart IN Innovation: from Scotland to Silicon Valley- Garry Drummond

    From Scotland to Silicon Valley: Garry Drummond on Bootstrapping, Security Startups & Buying Back Time On the Your Message Received podcast, host John Duffin interviews Scottish entrepreneur and Loch Technologies founder Garry Drummond about his journey from early adversity and a teenage “Kiddo Video” venture to building security-focused startups in Silicon Valley. Drummond shares lessons in persistence, execution over ideas, and the importance of margins, recounting how his UK mail-order company Microworld sold millions but failed on thin 10% margins, forcing him to sell assets and move to California with his wife and young son. He describes landing a role via Dice, helping pioneer vulnerability management by turning penetration testing into a scalable appliance, and later growing Loch from a garage to global deployments, including drone detection. Garry also details his bootstrap principles, his work-life health focus (Garry doesn't speak from the typical work-life balance perspective), and his delegation strategies to “buy back time.” I will also share that part 2, with Garry Drummond, is coming soon. You’ll see today, and in the next episode, that Garry Drummond is a prolific storyteller. Check out the links below and secure your copy of Garry Drummond's Book https://www.scotsman.com/business/22-of-scotlands-smartest-tech-founders-head-to-silicon-valley-and-singapore-5267188 https://thebootstrapceo.com/ 00:00 Early Hard Lessons 00:53 Podcast Welcome 02:01 Humble Beginnings 05:12 Kiddo Video at 14 09:00 Milk Run Mindset 11:09 Why Silicon Valley 14:37 Greyhound Rescue Lesson 20:19 Microworld Margin Mistake 22:50 Yellow Pages to Vulnerability 27:05 Scaling and Market Timing 31:05 Bootstrap CEO Principles 38:10 Revenue Model and Delegation 42:33 Wrap Up and Links 43:47 Final Sign-Off

    44분
  3. From Teenage Rookie to $1.5B in Real Estate Sales- Adam Olsen

    5월 29일

    From Teenage Rookie to $1.5B in Real Estate Sales- Adam Olsen

    Adam Olsen on Speed, Systems, and Staying Ahead On the Your Message Received podcast, host John Duffin interviews Texas real estate leader Adam Olsen, who has completed over 5,000 transactions and built the Adam Olsen Team and The Commercial Professionals. Olsen shares how he started in real estate at 18, took seven months to close his first deal, then grew through consistent presence, follow-up, and a willingness to adapt as social media and AI disrupted the market. He discusses his early motivation, including losing his father young and later buying back his father’s red-and-white 1956 Chevy Bel Air, and explains how his cattle-industry background led into ranch and land deals, development work, and commercial transactions. Olsen outlines what he looks for when hiring, why “speed to lead” and “speed of implementation” matter, how he uses AI tools to save time, and why businesses that don’t adapt will fall behind. To learn more about Adam Olsen and his teams, check out the links below. https://www.instagram.com/adamsolsen/ https://www.instagram.com/adam.olsen.team/ https://thecommercialprofessionals.com/ https://adamolsenteam.com/ 00:00 Disruption and AI urgency 00:54 Podcast intro and guest setup 04:28 Adam Olsen origin story 06:54 Dad memories and that Chevy Bel Air 12:05 Pilot license and going all in 14:58 Early grind and sales basics 18:41 Safety net and sacrifices 22:29 Scaling up and leadership shift 26:16 Confidence and communication skills 30:42 Finding a niche in land deals 32:07 Land Deals and Rights 34:18 Marketing and Prospecting 35:29 Team Size Breakdown 37:28 Hiring for Street Smarts 43:00 Speed of Implementation 49:17 AI Tools and Market Risks 57:57 Disruptive Business Growth 01:05:33 Where to Follow Adam 01:06:19 Final Wrap and Credits

    1시간 7분
  4. Communicate, Captivate, and Conquer- Aurora Winter

    5월 18일

    Communicate, Captivate, and Conquer- Aurora Winter

    Join us on the Your Message Received podcast as host John Duffin interviews Aurora Winter—MBA, award-winning author, TV executive producer, and strategic brand showrunner—about why “the message sent is not the message received” and how concise messaging can transform a business and a life. Aurora shares how seven words (“five weeks of sun, fun, and tax shelter”) generated $3 million in one week in her yacht charter business, and how a practiced 20-minute pitch at the Banff Media Festival sparked a bidding war and launched her screen career, while teaching her to prepare what to ask for when success arrives. Aurora dives a little deeper, as our guest explains her 64/4 rule focused on high-leverage communication, her work at Same Page Publishing to “launch thought leaders” by building audiences before book publication, the “movie trailer” and “Netflix series” mindsets, her four human superpowers (stories, style, presence, coaching). Stay until the end for a great free incentive-a free 20-question quiz at thoughtleaderlaunch.com. 00:00 AI Scale or Destroy 00:14 Brand Showrunner Strategy 00:54 Podcast Intro and Guest 04:13 Fractional Showrunner Explained 04:38 Communication Origin Story 06:11 Seven Words Breakthrough 08:39 Overexplaining and Clarity 12:57 Pitch That Changed Everything 17:19 Practicing the 20 Minute Pitch 22:11 64 4 Communication Rule 23:57 Ask for the Next Step 25:44 Leaving Money Behind 26:55 Guts to Build 29:19 From Grief to Book 30:50 Grief Coach Academy 33:02 Secret Sauce Advantage 36:49 We Launch Thought Leaders 39:41 Brand Bible Process 42:20 Trailer vs Series 45:05 Quiz and Book Bonuses 48:17 Four Human Superpowers 50:31 Closing Thanks

    52분
  5. Innovation and Identity: Humanity Meets AI- Laurent Cohen

    5월 1일

    Innovation and Identity: Humanity Meets AI- Laurent Cohen

    Laurent Cohen (GetOblic) on Trust-First Voice AI, Authenticity, and Building Through Crisis Host John Duffin interviews Laurent Cohen, founder of GetOblic, about developing a trust-first approach to voice AI and finding an authentic business voice. Cohen shares how living in France, the U.S., and Israel shaped his mindset around craftsmanship, efficiency, and urgency, and discusses feeling safe in Israel despite wartime uncertainty. Laurent explains that adopting new technology requires earning trust, especially for small businesses operating in constant emergency mode, and argues AI should free owners to focus on customer relationships rather than replace them. Cohen rejects voice cloning as a breach of trust, emphasizing guardrails and strong data instead. He recounts a 2010 e-commerce crisis triggered by an Icelandic volcano and a bank shutdown, stressing responsibility, patience, and time. Mr. Cohen advises learning with AI first—using it to build skills—before applying it operationally. To learn more about Laurent Cohen, make sure to check out the links below. https://getoblic.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-cohen-usa/ 00:00 Volcano Chaos Lesson 00:55 Podcast Welcome Intro 02:26 Life Across Cultures 04:35 Craft Efficiency Urgency 07:16 Safety And Perspective 11:12 Building With New Tech 15:03 Small Business Trust Shift 20:16 Identity Over Voice 24:02 No Voice Cloning Stance 25:34 Data Guardrails Approach 27:09 Losing Authenticity 29:12 Kids As Motivation 31:00 Surviving Business Crisis 34:01 Volcano Disrupts Shipping 35:45 Chargebacks Kill Payments 37:03 Owning The Mistakes 40:44 Time Craft And Execution 44:27 AI For Service Pros 47:15 Learn With AI First 50:50 Where To Find Laurent 51:47 Final Thanks And Outro

    53분
  6. Blueprint for Change: Josh Klaris' Mission-Driven Business Model

    4월 20일

    Blueprint for Change: Josh Klaris' Mission-Driven Business Model

    Host John Duffin welcomes Josh Klaris, Executive Director of North 10 Philadelphia, to discuss leadership, nonprofit strategy, and place-based community revitalization in Hunting Park/East Tioga (often a neglected neighborhood in Philadelphia). I've personally attended several North 10 Philadelphia events and have seen firsthand the critical work being done. While I interviewed Josh, you'll hear the passion, mission, and purpose in Josh's voice. You'll also hear just how difficult (and gratifying) it is to wear ALL of the hats of the Executive Director. Klaris traces his path from volunteer mentoring in rural St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, where teaching kindergarten to Vietnamese refugee children shaped his worldview and led him to earn a master’s in teaching English as a second language. He later helped build Dream Charter School in Harlem with a holistic, co-teaching model and learned the operational realities of hiring, metrics, and sustainability. In Philadelphia, the opportunity arose to implement a neighborhood-improvement blueprint inspired by Purpose-Built Communities and Harlem Children’s Zone, emphasizing disciplined strategic planning, saying no, surrounding yourself with the right people, and building trust-based collaborations. Place Matters. The conversation highlights North 10’s fight and the ongoing need for sustainable funding and collective action- especially in neglected neighborhoods. To learn more about Josh Klaris, the critical work being done by North 10 Philadelphia, or to lend a hand, check out the links below. https://north10phl.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jklaris/ 00:00 Intro- Welcome, Josh Klaris 00:46 Podcast Welcome And Guest Intro 03:53 Why Education Chose Him 06:40 Teach For America in Louisiana 09:59 Back To New York And Training 11:55 Work Ethic From Family And Mentors 15:23 Music Lessons And Team Culture 16:32 Dream Charter School Leadership 20:31 Nonprofit Sales And Fundraising 25:00 Moving To Philadelphia 26:45 Leaving Schools For Place-Based Work 27:58 North 10 Origin Story 29:27 Why Place Matters 31:41 Strategic Plan Discipline 33:27 Design Principles Culture 37:49 Dumping Fight Strategy 40:47 Funding Collaboration Challenge 44:53 Pushing Back With Trust 47:16 Sustainability And Health Gaps 52:55 How To Get Involved 54:06 Closing

    55분
  7. Trust Through Turmoil: From Chaos to Clarity- Ivan Radovic

    4월 3일

    Trust Through Turmoil: From Chaos to Clarity- Ivan Radovic

    Host John Duffin interviews Ivan Radovic, president and CEO of Novaces and author of Trust 360, about how trust enables teams to tackle major challenges across corporate, military, healthcare, disaster recovery, and federal work. Ivan shares how growing up amid the Yugoslav conflicts shaped his view that distrust is a root cause of conflict, and how he built trust after immigrating to the U.S. They discuss resilience after Hurricane Katrina, reframing adversity as opportunity, and “opening new doors” by pursuing work beyond a devastated local market. Ivan describes early career mentorship that launched him into consulting, lessons from large-scale projects, including an oil-spill response with 420,000 task lines, and the importance of process, accountability, clear deadlines, reciprocal mentoring across generations, and using AI to speed work without changing character or authenticity. To learn more about Ivan and his company, check out the links below. https://www.novaces.com/00:00 Trust Starts the Process 01:34 Podcast Intro and Guest Welcome 03:51 From Yugoslavia to America 06:43 Building Trust Across Cultures 10:37 Katrina and Rebuilding Resilience 16:45 Opening New Doors After Disaster 19:28 First Consulting Breakthrough 23:07 Military Business Trust Transfer 24:46 Facing the Biggest Projects 26:28 Trust Unlocks Talent 27:28 Military Rigor Wins 28:51 Scaling Big Projects 29:39 Trust 360 Steps 34:27 Deadlines Build Trust 36:44 Reciprocal Mentoring 41:18 Leaders Using AI 44:39 Vulnerability First 46:05 Where To Connect 46:50 Final Thanks Outro

    47분
  8. The Business Fixer- Uncluttering Your Path to Success: Sonya Corkery

    3월 18일

    The Business Fixer- Uncluttering Your Path to Success: Sonya Corkery

    Are you in need of building a resilient business? Do you ignore cash flow warning signs, risk mitigation, or the urgency of systems strategy? Then today's episode with Sonya Corkery is for you. Business consultant Sonya Corkery discusses building resilient businesses through strong financial foundations, systems, and risk mitigation. Sonya shares how early work in her family’s struggling service-station businesses taught her resilience, customer service skills, and a disciplined approach to money, then traces her rapid rise in banking, from bank manager at 23 to financial planning during the GFC, where she refused to push unsuitable products. She explains how her family’s electrical contracting business nearly collapsed when three builders liquidated, leaving almost $1M unpaid and only five days of operating capital, but they recovered within 12 months through strategy and support from suppliers and advisors. Sonya clearly defines her consulting approach: entity setup and asset protection, cash-flow forecasting, break-even clarity, streamlined SOPs, fractional teams, diversification, and AI, and planning to build your business as if it were being sold tomorrow. To learn more about Sonya Corkery, check out the links below.  https://clearplanconsulting.com.au/https:// www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-corkery-a326238b/ https://www.instagram.com/clearplanconsulting/ 00:00 Business on the Brink 01:11 Podcast Welcome and Setup 04:42 Sonya’s Early Work Lessons 08:29 Family Crisis and Survival 10:52 Resilience and Money Mindset 12:41 Banking Career Rise 16:39 Ethics Under Pressure 19:14 Joining the Family Business 21:48 Builders Collapse Fallout 25:34 Turning Advice Into Consulting 27:26 Service Offerings Breakdown 28:26 When To Get Help 28:55 Cashflow And Forecasting Basics 31:28 Asset Protection Foundations 34:27 Implementation And Risk Planning 36:31 Growth Trends And AI 39:14 Industries And Diversification 41:12 Speaking With Shock And Awe 44:12 Fractional Teams And Board 46:01 Where To Find Sonya Corkery 47:30 Final Sign Off

    48분
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WELCOME! The purpose & intention of each episode is to have authentic conversations with business leaders who have personal success stories to share. Guests are selected from a number of business categories-Broadcast Media Sales, Real Estate, Entrepreneurs, Voiceover, Tech, etc. The key driving point, with each conversation, is finding the key elements (circumstances, techniques, etc.) which caused them to speak more authentically. In business, and in life, the more authentically that you speak-the more you'll engage your audience. The more authentically you engage- the more you'll succeed.

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    John Duffin
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    2020년 - 2026년
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