Robert Thomas, MHA, MMsc, PA-C, CFMP is a Physician Assistant at Pinehurst Anesthesia and Pinehurst Radiology focused on interventional radiology and functional medicine. He and his spouse Julie will soon be opening their own practice, Thomas Medical, a functional medicine provider in Southern Pines, NC. GUEST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-thomas-mha-mmsc-pa-c-cfmp-4b5789198/WEBSITE: https://www.thomasmedicalnc.comIn this episode of the Hyperdrive Minds podcast, we discuss a wide range of topics related to health, wellness, and the medical field. We explore Robert's journey in healthcare, the differences between traditional and functional medicine, the role of interventional radiology, and the impact of technology and AI in pain management. The conversation also delves into nutrition, the influence of big pharma, the effects of COVID-19 on trust in medicine, and emerging treatments like peptides. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of lifestyle choices and the need for a holistic approach to health.TOPICS:- Robert shares his journey in healthcare and the importance of functional medicine.- The conversation highlights the differences between traditional and functional medicine.- Interventional radiology is discussed as a critical field in healthcare.- AI technology is changing pain management and patient care.- Nutrition and fasting are emphasized as key components of health.- The influence of big pharma on medical practices is critically examined.- COVID-19 has impacted trust between patients and healthcare providers.- Peptides are emerging as a new treatment option in medicine.- Lifestyle choices significantly affect health outcomes and longevity.- The importance of education in nutrition and health is stressed.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction to Health and Biohacking01:27 - Personal Background and Connection04:08 - Healthcare Journey and Experience06:55 - Functional Medicine vs Traditional Medicine09:47 - Interventional Radiology Explained12:16 - Innovations in Spinal Cord Stimulation17:53 - AI in Pain Management20:54 - Chronic Pain Management and Functional Medicine23:41 - Future of Medical Technology and Implants25:37 - Sources of Truth in Health and Wellness27:08 - The Benefits of Fasting30:35 - Influence of Big Pharma on Medical Practices36:50 - Trust Issues in Healthcare Post-COVID45:14 - The Rise of Peptides in Medicine59:29 - The Challenge of Healthy Living01:03:36 - Nutrition Disconnect and Education01:05:39 - The Impact of Lifestyle Choices01:11:35 - Caffeine and Alcohol Consumption01:14:55 - Supplements and Nutritional Balance01:16:31 - Testosterone TherapyCreated by Blake Williams @blakewilliamshq Recruiting sales, marketing, and engineering talent for SMB & mid-market B2B SaaS and DTC clients at Hyperdrive Recruiting. I've helped 500+ tech professionals get hired. Host of Hyperdrive Minds PodcastWebsite: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliamshqSearch Jobs & Hire Talent @ https://hyperdriverecruiting.com

Ray Garrett was the Director of Revenue Operations & Innovation at Anywhere Real Estate with over 20 years sales, recruiting, and systems development experience. He is a published author of a fantastic book, Sales According to Paul, available on Amazon. He has an MBA in Finance from UNCW, Bachelors in Philosophy & Minor in Information Systems from Liberty University and proud father of 2 wonderful daughters.In this episode of the Hyperdrive Minds podcast, Blake Williams interviews Ray Garrett, Jr., a seasoned professional in sales and recruiting. They discuss Ray's journey from the restaurant industry to real estate, the current state of the real estate market, and the challenges young adults face in today's economy. Ray shares insights on the importance of philosophy in business, the significance of process in recruitment, and how to effectively understand and address pain points in sales. They also explore lead generation strategies, the lessons from Apostle Paul in sales, and the role of AI in data management. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about Star Wars and personal interests.I reported to Ray in my first recruiting job at ZipRealty. He made a tremendous impact on me and I sincerely appreciate his work.GUEST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygarrett/Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4ZrZw7fCreated by Blake Williams - I've helped 500+ tech sales, marketing, & engineering professionals get hired. Recruiting for tech start-ups and SMB clients nationwide.Hyperdrive Minds Podcast@blakewilliamshq | Dad x3Website: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliamshqSearch Jobs & Hire Talent @ https://hyperdriverecruiting.comChapters:00:00 - Introduction and Background02:18 - Ray's Journey in Sales and Recruiting08:26 - Current State of Real Estate Market12:02 - Challenges Facing Young Adults Today14:30 - The Role of Philosophy in Business18:01 - Importance of Process in Innovation22:22 - Defining an Effective Recruiting Process26:41 - Understanding Pain Points in Sales30:36 - Lead Generation and Conversion Strategies34:50 - Sales Principles from Apostle Paul34:59 - Survival in Sales: Lessons from Paul39:31 - Modern Marketing Strategies: Data-Driven Approaches43:56 - Building Efficient Systems for Recruitment47:53 - The Importance of Intuitive Systems53:55 - Overcoming Objections: The Feel-Felt-Found Method59:46 - Star Wars and Personal Interests: A Fun Detour

Dr. Cecilia Jones is Founder / Chief Data Officer at 3 Standard Deviations where she is decoding the language of data for business success. She is an executive-level polymath who turns AI mysticism into mastery, helping organizations harness the power of analytics for tangible growth and innovation. She's the Author of "Authentic Interactions," a weekly newsletter on Substack exploring multidisciplinary aspects of trust. She is also a Lecturer at Columbia Business School, MIT Sloan, and U. Penn Wharton.In this episode, Cecilia discusses her journey as a qualquant researcher and the importance of storytelling through data. She emphasizes the need for alignment between business objectives and data solutions, the human experience in data science, and the role of curiosity in uncovering consumer insights. Cecilia also explores the limitations of AI tools, the democratization of technology, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI. She highlights the importance of measurement in business, the durable skills needed for future data scientists, and the potential of personalized medicine in healthcare. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of work in an AI-driven world and the importance of treating each other with dignity.GUEST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliadones/Created by Blake Williams - I've helped 500+ tech sales, marketing, & engineering professionals get hired. Recruiting for tech start-ups and SMB clients nationwide.Hyperdrive Minds Podcast@blakewilliamshq | Dad x3Website: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliamshqSearch Jobs & Hire Talent @ https://hyperdriverecruiting.comChapters:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Cecilia Dones01:47 - The Mission of Three Standard Deviations03:52 - Misalignment in Business Needs and Resources06:24 - People-Centric Approach in Data Science09:25 - Insights from Consumer Experience Research13:23 - AI Tools and Democratization of Technology17:27 - The Future of AI in Game Development21:25 - Navigating AI Regulations and Ethics26:32 - Building Trust in Digital Interactions32:45 - Navigating Trust in AI Conversations35:15 - The Role of Augmented Reality in Communication37:15 - Measuring Business Impact Effectively42:24 - Understanding Strategic Moats44:19 - Consulting Across Industries45:17 - Advancements in Healthcare Technology51:17 - Essential Skills for Future Data Scientists54:38 - Navigating Career Paths in a Changing Job Market

Gee Ranasinha is CEO of Kexino, a full-service marketing services provider and a marketing technology developer that helps start-ups and small-to-medium-sized businesses located in North America, Europe, and Australia understand and deploy next-generation marketing and communications capabilities within - and across - their organizations. A combination of brand management, behavioral science, marketing strategy and execution, and business development.In this episode of the Hyperdrive Minds podcast, Gee discusses the evolution of marketing, emphasizing that while tactics may change, the core principles of marketing remain the same. He highlights the importance of understanding the difference between marketing and promotion, the significance of customer research, and the concept of costly signaling. G. also addresses common mistakes made by startups, the current crisis in marketing, and the role of emotion in effective messaging. He shares insights on navigating marketing budgets, the importance of defining ideal customer profiles, and the impact of zero click marketing and AI. The conversation concludes with a focus on the value of building relationships in business and the need for marketers to listen to their customers.Find Guest Here:Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranasinha/Created by Blake Williams Website: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliamshqHire Top Revenue Generating Talent with Hyperdrive Recruiting Website: https://hyperdriverecruiting.comFix Your Resume & Double Your Interviews with HR ApprovedWebsite: https://HRapproved.comListen to Hyperdrive Minds PodcastWebsite: https://rss.com/podcasts/hyperdrive-mindsChapters:00:00 Introduction to Gee Ranasinha and Kexino03:05 The Evolution of Marketing: Myths and Realities05:49 Understanding Marketing vs. Promotion08:50 The Importance of Customer-Centric Marketing11:40 The Power of Direct Mail in Modern Marketing14:57 Costly Signaling: The Psychology Behind Marketing17:53 Common Mistakes Startups Make in Marketing20:58 The Crisis in Marketing: Misunderstandings and Missteps23:47 Determining Your Marketing Budget44:07 Finding Your Unique Marketing Recipe44:55 Understanding Marketing Timelines48:17 Defining Your Ideal Customer Profile49:45 The Importance of Niche Marketing53:31 The Role of Distinctive Brand Assets54:28 Leveraging AI in Marketing57:37 Navigating Brand Changes and Customer Perception57:54 The Shift to Zero Click Marketing01:01:53 Understanding Dark Social01:05:28 The Influence of Personal Interests on Business01:09:24 Valuable Lessons from Sales Experience01:10:26 The Importance of Listening to Customers

Scott Jones is the VP of Product at Realeyes, a pioneering Vision AI company, Scott is building a new platform business enabling plug-and-play of lightweight, market-leading Vision AI models for human measurement of Attention, Emotion and Identity. Scott works closely with the co-founders in driving product, sales, marketing, partnerships and new business development in verticals including consumer apps, gaming, consumer & business insights research, media, retail, ed-tech, wellbeing / mental health, automotive and more.Scott is a seasoned leader with over two decades of expertise in product development, strategy, innovation, marketing, analytics and operations across diverse sectors. His journey, marked by success in startups and global enterprises, is defined by the creation and growth of impactful products across a variety of domains and verticals including AI, software, hardware / IoT, platforms, SaaS, adtech / martech, the cloud, and e-commerce. He loves to solve compelling problems and create value for customers and stakeholders. He is also a professional musician and artist.In this episode of the Hyperdrive Minds podcast, Scott Jones shares his journey from aspiring musician to product management in the tech industry. He discusses the importance of creativity, flow state, and building effective product teams in startups. The conversation also delves into the current job market, the applications of Vision AI at Realeyes, and the ethical considerations surrounding synthetic data. Scott emphasizes the need for high-quality data in AI models and reflects on the future implications of AI on the job market, advocating for a positive mindset in navigating these changes.GUEST: Scott Jones, VP of Product at RealeyesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjeezey/Website: http://www.realeyesit.comHOST: Blake Williams, Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive RecruitingResume Writer at HR ApprovedHyperdrive Minds Podcast hostWebsite: https://linktr.ee/blakewilliamshqHEY JOB SEEKERS!Avoid the Resume Black Hole, Double Your Interviews, and Accelerate Your Job Search with an HR Approved Resume & LinkedIn Profile.Website: https://HRapproved.comHire Revenue Generating Talent or Find Your Next Career Opportunity with Hyperdrive Recruiting - Fastest Recruiting in the Galaxy.Website: https://hyperdriverecruiting.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Setup02:56 - Scott's Background and Career Journey06:06 - The Intersection of Music and Product Management09:05 - Philosophy of Flow and Creativity11:45 - Navigating the Noise of Thoughts15:00 - Building a Product Team from Scratch17:53 - Embracing Fear and Growth21:00 - Job Market Insights and Networking27:46 - Navigating the Job Market Challenges29:50 - Innovations in Human Response Measurement30:12 - Realeye's Technology and Applications34:46 - Data Provenance and Compliance in AI37:40 - Exploring Use Cases in Gaming and Content Creation50:27 - Understanding Emotional Responses in Advertising55:14 - Vision AI and Major Tech Collaborations56:10 - The Impact of AI on Vision Technology57:35 - Reinforcement Learning and Human Feedback58:27 - Combating Online Fraud with AI01:01:13 - Deepfake Detection and Identity Verification01:05:00 - Synthetic Data in Market Research01:09:12 - Quality Control in Synthetic Data01:17:17 - The Future of Work and AI Integration01:19:09 - Personal Aspirations and Future GoalsHyperdrive Minds Podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, Substack, and RSS. Clips are posted to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram/Facebook, LinkedIn and X.Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/hyperdrive-minds

Keely Flood runs a recruitment agency and coaching business. He has a decade of experience in new client acquisition sales, helping generate over 10 million in revenue within the recruitment industry. Over the 10 year period, he has broken into over 100 new accounts and trained over 40 other individuals to do the same. He is intimately familiar with the challenges and hurdles faced when building a book of business, acquiring new clients, and implementing a sales system that can be scaled as your company scales. He brings that experience to a small number of early stage, growth focused recruitment companies. He partners with solo-operators and owners as an advisor and mentor assisting them in their growth phase.

GUEST:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keely-flood/

Website: https://stan.store/SystematicRecruiter

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Blake Williams - Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive Recruiting

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Blake Williams is Founder/CEO of Demandi.co, a content creation platform that helps B2B SaaS companies launch decentralized creator programs that drive targeted audience growth and brand activation, turning networks into content engines to fuel scalable revenue outcomes without losing your sh*t! The platform accelerates network powered content generation at scale whether its a founder and 4 other people collaborating or a herd of 450 micro-influencers, we help curate the content around the key scenarios your audiences face again and again so you become known for the POV's that align with your values and the work you do! Blake is a serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and industry expert in ABM and partner programs. Through ecosystem led growth, he helps growth teams, marketers, and partner teams build, launch, and scale micro-influencer programs fast.

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TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction & How We Connected07:46 - Early Career at Business Evolution13:48 - The Shift to Account-Based Marketing17:01 - Blake's Start-up Portfolio20:38 - Building Demandi.co and Personal Branding26:23 - Leveraging LinkedIn to Your Advantage27:35 - Defining Your Niche and Target Market31:50 - Niche versus Specialization33:57 - Understanding Customer Personas35:18 - The Power of Video and Authentic Engagement37:33 - Understanding Ecosystem Led Growth41:57 - Should You Be Running Ads & Boosting Content43:03 - Demandi.co for HR and Talent Acquisition Teams44:15 - Future of AI in Marketing & Content Creation46:59 - Navigating Job Seeking with AI & Content51:20 - Pivoting from Podcasting to Partnertalk.com53:14 - Blake's Podcasting & Content Challenges57:59 - How Frequently To Repost Content1:00:56 - Process for Creating Funny Skits1:06:45 - Special offer for Demandi.co

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Chad Sowash is HR's Most Dangerous Podcaster - Host of the Chad & Cheese Podcast, Startup Advisor, Angel Investor, Business Leader, Enterprise Growth, Partner Dev, GTM Strategy, Marketing, & U.S. Army Veteran. Chad has chosen to focus his energy on making a difference in veteran hiring, workforce, economic, business and technology development within the recruitment and staffing industry. Chad has inspired thousands through various speaking engagements focused on military hiring, digital strategy, workforce, education and economic development. In addition, Chad has been showcased on NBC Nightly News, CNN American Morning, and NPR Weekend Edition while also being quoted in several publications throughout the world.

GUEST:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/

Website: https://www.chadcheese.com/

HOST:

Blake Williams - https://linktr.ee/blakewilliamshq

TIMESTAMPS:01:31 - The Evolution of the Chad and Cheese Podcast05:43 - Chad's Background & Podcasting Journey10:17 - Using Profanity & Other Podcasting Advice13:12 - Current Job Market Challenges16:54 - Elon Musk and the Future of DOGE23:10 - Drones over NJ - WTF?24:36 - The Death of the Resume & ATS Shortfalls32:36 - The Ethics of Data Collection in Job Applications34:35 - The Debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)35:36 - The Role of AI in Recruitment and Job Creation44:37 - Could Brain Chemistry Dictate Political Opinions45:55 - Core Issues Inhibiting the USA52:27 - How Chad uses AI55:52 - What's Happening with Job Boards01:00:21 - The Problem with AI Interviewing Agents01:02:51 - Exploring AI Sales Agents01:08:55 - The Importance of Self-Care and Media-Free Reflection01:12:40 - Bonus conversation with Walter - AI Support Agent

Hyperdrive Minds Podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com. Clips are posted to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram/Facebook, LinkedIn and X.Podcast

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