The Scott Townsend Show
Conversations, perspectives, and insight from some of the brightest minds, facilitated by everyone's friend, Scott Townsend
Episodes
246 episodes
#246 Angie Jordan - Seeing the World Through the Art of Caricature
Likeness isn’t luck—it’s design. On this episode, I sit down with live digital caricature artist Angie Jordan to explore how she turns a trade show aisle into a packed crowd and a stream of branded keepsakes. Angie breaks down the math b...
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Episode 246
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32:38
#245 Jacquelyn LaMar Berney - You Don’t Need To Chase Likes To Build Trust
In this episode of The Scott Townsend Show, I reconnect with longtime friend and marketing leader Jacquelyn LaMar Berney, President of
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Episode 245
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45:23
#244 Max Skinner - Naked Skydives, Serious Causes, Real Results
In this episode, I visit with Max Skinner, Senior Manager of Community Development for Movember. Men’s health needs more than awareness—it needs action people can see, measure, and join. Max ...
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Episode 244
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27:35
#243 Follow Creators, Not Crowds. My Response To Jake Frew
Jake Frew's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@JakeFrewJake Frew's Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/c/JakeFrewW...
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Episode 243
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18:27
#242 Gen Alpha Vibes: No Cap w/ Sam McCullough
Join me as I sit down with Sam McCullough from OneHope.com to explore the world of Gen Alpha—kids who’ve never known a life without screens. We dive into the real sources of influence shaping ...
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Episode 242
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41:11
#241 Breaking The Quiet: Rewriting The Rules Of Manhood
A mustache can start a conversation, but the real goal is changing the rules men grew up with. This episode digs into Movember as a catalyst for men’s mental health, exploring why so many guys carry stress, anxiety, and depression in silence an...
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Episode 241
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8:50
#240 Wrenches, Mics, And The Blue Collar Wave with Sam DeWitt
We trace how a dining table mic turned into a focused blue-collar podcast and why showing up beats having perfect gear. We dig into trade careers, union vs non-union nuance, and the real time cost of making a quality show while life and work ke...
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Episode 240
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47:55
#239 I juggle six books at once—and here’s why it works
We share a six-book reading stack and explain why switching between genres—biography, classic epic, mystery, gothic, and marketing—makes ideas stick. We show how fast first reads, slow second reads, and simple note-taking turn reading into a us...
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Episode 239
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6:30
#238 Why Opening A Bottle Of Louisiana Hot Sauce Shouldn’t Feel Like An Extreme Sport
We celebrate the clean, bold flavor of Louisiana hot sauce and call out the frustrating plastic seal that slows breakfast to a crawl. We share a simple packaging fix and ask listeners to send their worst “who designed this?” examples for future...
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Episode 238
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6:34
#237 OSU's Mike Gundy: Time To Pass The Torch?
Ben and Scott discuss whether it's time for Mike Gundy to step down as Oklahoma State's head football coach after the team's devastating loss to Oregon.• Gundy transformed OSU from an afterthought into a nationally respected program wit...
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Episode 237
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50:08
#236 Review of "Theo Of Golden" by Allen Levi
Sometimes the most meaningful discoveries come when we venture beyond our usual preferences. Having just finished "Theo of Golden," by Allen Levi. a book far removed from my typical action-packed thrillers, I found myself profoundly moved in un...
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Episode 236
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6:30
#235 7,500 Downloads and Counting: A Podcasting Journey
We're celebrating a major milestone on the podcast with our 7,500th download after five years and 234 episodes. This achievement represents the longest project I've ever committed to outside of my professional career.• Most new podcasts...
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Episode 235
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3:25
#234 Learning Through Looking Back: How Reflection Shapes Effective Leaders
featuring:Draven HopeBen TownsendEver caught yourself replaying a meeting or conversation days later, questioning your every word and action? You're not alone in this leadership struggle.Our latest installment in the Lea...
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Episode 234
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7:47
#233 Narcissists Want the Crown, Leaders Grow the Kingdom
Leadership isn't about pursuing titles but developing others to reach their potential. Our conversation explores how leadership perspectives evolve from seeking positions to focusing on creating meaningful impact and building capable teams....
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#233 Leadership Is Influence Part 2 w/Draven Hope & Ben Townsend
Leadership is fundamentally about influence and returning more value than the resources invested. Our views on leadership evolve over time, often shifting from purely analytical approaches to recognizing the crucial importance of emotional conn...
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#231 The Power of Influence: Decoding Effective Leadership w/Draven Hope & Ben Townsend
Leadership is about influence and aligning people to goals while serving them empathetically and helping them develop to reach their full potential.• Leadership develops through experience, just like learning to walk—you fall down, get ...
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Episode 231
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#229 The Emotional Cost of Clutter w/ Ben Townsend
We explore the emotional and mental challenges of decluttering during life transitions and how our attachment to possessions can hold us back from moving forward.• Moving reveals the overwhelming accumulation of possessions that often g...
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Episode 229
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57:17
#228 The Architecture of Problem-Solving: How Well-Defined Problems Lead to Better Solutions
Scott Townsend welcomes back familiar guest Ben Townsend for a deep dive into why "a well-defined problem is half the solution" and how this principle applies across business and personal scenarios.• Understanding customer needs beyond ...
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Episode 228
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37:29
#227 Unveiling the Invisible Man
Diving into HG Wells' 1897 classic "The Invisible Man," Scott explores how the novel uses invisibility as a device to illuminate human nature. This short but profound book examines what happens when accountability disappears and reveals who we ...
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Episode 227
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7:51
#226 Would You Recommend Us? The Powerful Metric Behind Customer Satisfaction
A preview of next week's exploration of the Net Promoter Score (NPS), the single-question metric that helps businesses predict growth through customer loyalty. We'll uncover who created it, why it's widely used, and how different companies impl...
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Episode 226
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6:42
#225 Bouncing Back After Rejection: How To Handle Not Getting Promoted Pt 2 w/Ben Townsend
Career setbacks happen to everyone, but how you respond to them determines your professional trajectory and future opportunities. • The "tube top" comment highlights the importance of getting honest feedback after a rejection• ...
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Episode 225
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31:34
#224 What To Do When You Don't Get The Promotion Pt 1 w/Ben Townsend
Understanding how to navigate rejection in your career is vital for long-term success and personal growth. Emphasizing resilience, this episode explores effective strategies for responding to disappointment and staying prepared for future oppor...
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Episode 224
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25:18
#223 How To Get Promoted At Work w/Ben Townsend
Video that Ben mentioned https://x.com/WarPath2pt0/status/1887864859515121904In today’s rapidly shifting workplace, how do you navigate career advancement while bal...
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#222 Valentine's Day Misadventures and Meaningful Celebrations with Jay Webster
Picture this: it's Valentine's Day 1997, you've just snagged a speeding ticket, run into your youth group while watching Titanic, and the film's tragic ending is the cherry on top of your misadventure sundae. Join us as Jay Webster, the witty a...
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