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#280 Does the FTC Ban Get It Right or Go Too Far? Economists Debate the FTC Non-Compete Rule

Our Curious Amalgam - July 01, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
The Federal Trade Commission's non-compete ban has stirred vigorous discussion in the antitrust bar and beyond. What do economic theory and empirical analysis tell us about the effects of non-competes, and whether a ban is justified? Economists Evan Starr and Brian Albrecht join co-hosts Sergei ...

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Post-election steps forward for EU socialists with Sergei Stanishev

FEPS Talks - June 28, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes
🔊📺 Available on Spotify, Youtube and Apple Podcast In this episode of FEPS Talks we welcome Sergei Stanishev, who is leaving the European Parliament after ten years. He summarises his insights gathered as a MEP, but also as the President of the Party of European Socialists, a position he held be...

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The Truth to Managing Multiple Salon Locations | EP 154 | Profitable Salon Owner

Profitable Salon Owner Podcast - June 26, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes
Introduction and Background: Host Kayla Swanson introduces Lia Hakim, who owns four blow-dry bar locations in New York. Lia shares her story of starting her business 10 years ago. Career Journey: Lia began as a licensed cosmetologist in Los Angeles. Worked for an airline while continuing he...

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How the EU is adapting to post-pandemic global trade shifts

Future is Blue - June 26, 2024 11:52 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode our host Carlos Urabayen talks to Alice Faibishenko from Funcas to discuss the profound shifts in global trade and investment since the pandemic. The conversation delves into the concept of re-globalization, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by the Euro...

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Points Unknown: Exploring Our Relationship To Otherness Through The Pigeon Keeper

Key Change - June 26, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
To workshop a new opera in front of an audience is a little like agreeing to a trust fall: at some point, you’ve just got to surrender to the unknown and… trust. Andrea Fellows Fineberg and Anna Garcia return to the orchestral workshop for The Pigeon Keeper, a collaboration between Santa Fe Op...

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Sarah Brazier - The Maternity Maze: Navigating Discrimination in the Workplace

Changing the Perception of Sales - June 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Joined by Sarah Brazier, Co-Founder at Dimmo.AI, we delve into her viral LinkedIn post highlighting discrimination surrounding maternity policies. Sarah shares her journey, exploring reasons behind such discrimination and potential solutions for fostering inclusivity. Beyond this crucial issue,...

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Sarah Brazier - The Maternity Maze: Navigating Discrimination in the Workplace

Changing the Perception of Sales - June 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Joined by Sarah Brazier, Co-Founder at Dimmo.AI, we delve into her viral LinkedIn post highlighting discrimination surrounding maternity policies. Sarah shares her journey, exploring reasons behind such discrimination and potential solutions for fostering inclusivity. Beyond this crucial issue,...

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#279 How Does U.S. Law Promote Competition in Agricultural Markets?

Our Curious Amalgam - June 24, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
The preservation of competition in agricultural markets has been identified as as one of the Biden Administration's highest enforcement priorities. In this episode, co-hosts Alicia Downey and Barry Nigro talk to Professor Kelly Nuckolls of the University of Arkansas School of Law about recent en...

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Shocking Truths About Mental Health in Salons | EP 153 | Profitable Salon Owner

Profitable Salon Owner Podcast - June 19, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes
Introduction to the Topic: Mental health is crucial yet often uncomfortable to discuss, especially in the salon environment where interactions are constant. Guest Introduction: Stephanie Russell, a global Redken facilitator and psychological safety coach, joins to discuss mental health in salon...

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270. Know Your Client. Fill Your Gym: Lachlan Rowston and Raph Freedman of Lockeroom in Sydney

Fitness Business Asia Podcast - June 18, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
We welcome back old guests and friends of the show, Lach and Raph from Lockeroom Gym in Sydney and Mind Muscle Project Podcast. We discuss how they’ve smashed their original 100 member target for their high end gym and opened another location in central Sydney, and how knowing their target mar...

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Navigating EU budget reforms: challenges, controversies, and future directions

Future is Blue - June 17, 2024 19:07 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the European Union budget with insights from Professor Iain Begg of the London School of Economics and Political Science and Raymond Torres, Director of Funcas Europe. We explore the historical context, current challenges, and potential...

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#278 Who Is Krisztian Katona? Meet an International Competition Lawyer

Our Curious Amalgam - June 17, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Not many antitrust lawyers have a front row seat to competition law and policy around the globe. But have you met Krisztian Katona? Krisztian Katona, an international competition lawyer, speaks with Anora Wang and Jaclyn Phillips about the trajectory of his career, insights about competition law...

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Polarisation and volatility within the alliances: What is the Progressive strategy to succeed in 2024-2029?

FEPS Talks - June 13, 2024 09:38 - 33 minutes
This podcast was recorded just a few hours after the polling stations across the EU closed. It features Matthias Ecke, a returning Member of the European Parliament from SPD in Germany. Together with him, Ania Skrzypek, FEPS Director for Research and Training, dives into the campaign's evaluation...

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Polarisation and volatility within the alliances with Matthias Ecke

FEPS Talks - June 13, 2024 09:38 - 33 minutes
This podcast was recorded just a few hours after the polling stations across the EU closed. It features Matthias Ecke, a returning Member of the European Parliament from SPD in Germany. Together with him, Ania Skrzypek, FEPS Director for Research and Training, dives into the campaign's evaluation...

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The Secret to Flexible Scheduling for Incredible Stylist and Salon Success!

Profitable Salon Owner Podcast - June 12, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes
Introduction to Flexible Scheduling: Kayla Swanson and Holly Fox discuss the importance of flexible scheduling in the salon industry to keep teams happy and productive. Industry Changes: The salon industry has changed significantly, with rising booth rent and a demand for flexible schedules. ...

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Music Born Out of a Modern Experience: The Pigeon Keeper Orchestral Workshop

Key Change - June 12, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
It takes a village - and multiple revisions! - to mount a modern, original opera. Key Change co-hosts Andrea Fellows Fineberg and Anna Garcia journey to an orchestral workshop for The Pigeon Keeper, a first for Opera For All Voices (OFAV)!  Imagine a stage filled with an eight-member student o...

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Robin Burr - Sales Therapy, Hypnosis & How To Achieve Consistency

Changing the Perception of Sales - June 11, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes
In this episode, we're joined by Robin Burr, a Sales Performance Trainer and Therapist at UGen Training and Consultancy. Robin shares his unique perspective on the often-overlooked psychological aspects of sales. Drawing from his initial experiences in sales, Robin sheds light on the highs and ...

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Robin Burr - Sales Therapy, Hypnosis & How To Achieve Consistency

Changing the Perception of Sales - June 11, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes
In this episode, we're joined by Robin Burr, a Sales Performance Trainer and Therapist at UGen Training and Consultancy. Robin shares his unique perspective on the often-overlooked psychological aspects of sales. Drawing from his initial experiences in sales, Robin sheds light on the highs and ...

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#277 Still Going Strong at 20? A Conversation With the Architect of the EU Merger Regulation 2004

Our Curious Amalgam - June 10, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
The EU's merger control law--the Merger Regulation--was revised in 2004, and 2024 is therefore the 20th anniversary of the changes. What prompted those changes? Sir Philip Lowe, Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition from 2002-2010, joins Matthew Reynol...

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Feminist leadership for systematic change with Joanna Maycock

FEPS Talks - June 06, 2024 09:04 - 26 minutes
🔊📺 Available on Spotify, Youtube and Apple Podcast This episode of FEPS Talks features Joanna Maycock, an award-winning feminist campaigner and co-author of the policy study “Women Civil Society Organisation Leaders for systemic change.” Interviewed by Ainara Bascuñana, Head of Communications at...

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How to Recover from a Walkout and Rebuild Salon Culture

Profitable Salon Owner Podcast - June 05, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes
Introduction: Host Kayla Swanson introduces guest Cindi Mausehund to discuss handling walkouts and rebuilding salon culture. Cindi’s Background: Cindi shares her journey from sales desk to co-owning a salon with 16 team members. Experiencing a Walkout: Cindi details the impact of losing 8 tea...

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How to Recover from a Walkout and Rebuild Salon Cultur

Profitable Salon Owner Podcast - June 05, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes
Introduction: Host Kayla Swanson introduces guest Cindi Mausehund to discuss handling walkouts and rebuilding salon culture. Cindi’s Background: Cindi shares her journey from sales desk to co-owning a salon with 16 team members. Experiencing a Walkout: Cindi details the impact of losing 8 tea...

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#276 Does a Year Make a Difference? The Regulation of Influencers Under the 2023 Revised FTC Endorsement Guides

Our Curious Amalgam - June 03, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
An important component of U.S. consumer protection law includes the regulation of endorsements, a form of advertising where someone other than the seller of a product or service—such as an athlete, a celebrity, or an influencer—is compensated to promote that product or service. In this episode, ...

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Learn to Navigate Negative Challenges With A New Strategy

Profitable Salon Owner Podcast - May 29, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes
Introduction to the podcast episode discussing achieving success beyond traditional salon practices. Carla's background as a stylist and her journey into exploring modalities like EFT tapping and coaching. The importance of understanding how our thoughts and emotions impact our professional a...

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Addressing the housing crisis in Europe

Future is Blue - May 28, 2024 07:23 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Carlos Carnicero Urabayen spoke with Hans Dubois, a Senior Research Manager at Eurofound, about the pressing issue of housing affordability in Europe. The discussion covered the factors driving unaffordable housing, the impact on different demographic groups, particularly young people, ...

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#275 What's Happening in New Zealand, Israel, and Norway? Catching Up With International Enforcers at the 2024 Spring Meeting

Our Curious Amalgam - May 27, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
While on site at the ABA Antitrust Law Section's Annual Spring Meeting in April 2024, the Our Curious Amalgam team sat down with competition regulators from around the world to talk about their current and future enforcement priorities. We also got to know them a little better as people. In this...

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Leading social and employment action at the EP with Agnes Jongerius

FEPS Talks - May 22, 2024 13:28 - 54 minutes
🔊📺 Available on Spotify, Youtube and Apple Podcast In this episode of FEPS Talks, MEP Agnes Jongerious, Head of the Dutch Delegation to the S&D Group, for which she’s also coordinator in the EMPL committee, looks back at the activities of this legislature to take stock of the achievements done on...

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Leading Social and Employment action at the EP with Agnes Jongerious

FEPS Talks - May 22, 2024 13:28 - 54 minutes
🔊📺 Available on Spotify, Youtube and Apple Podcast In this episode of FEPS Talks, MEP Agnes Jongerious, Head of the Dutch Delegation to the S&D Group, for which she’s also coordinator in the EMPL committee, looks back at the activities of this legislature to take stock of the achievements done on...

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Leveraging Tech to Elevate Agency Sales and Service

Insurance Agents Talk Shop - May 21, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes
How familiar are you with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and Net Promoter Scores (NPS)? We're joined by Torey Maerz, Co-founder and CEO of ClientCircle by Rocket Referrals, who sheds some light on how important these systems can be to understanding your insurance agency’s client...

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#274 What's Happening in Hong Kong and Japan? Catching Up With International Enforcers at the 2024 Spring Meeting

Our Curious Amalgam - May 20, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
In April 2024, the Our Curious Amalgam team interviewed international competition law regulators while on site at the ABA Antitrust Law Section's Annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Anora Wang talks to Samuel Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Competition Commission, and Comm...