In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Rich Kahn, CEO and co-founder of Anura.io, about entrepreneurship, leadership, company culture, and digital ad fraud.

Rich shares lessons from building multiple successful technology companies over the past three decades while staying committed to family and long-term relationships. The conversation covers leadership, work-life balance, remote work, scaling teams, and how businesses lose billions each year to fraudulent digital traffic.

You will learn:
• Why entrepreneurs regret not taking the risk
• How strong company culture improves retention
• What ad fraud is costing businesses today
• How leaders can protect both growth and family priorities

If you lead a business, manage marketing spend, or want to build a healthier company culture, this episode is worth your time.

Listen now and follow the Measure Success Podcast for more leadership and strategy conversations.

Connect with Rich:

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

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/anurasolutions/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anura.io/

Twitter https://x.com/richkahn

Website https://www.anura.io

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl sits down with Jason Sherwood, founder of Phase 23, to discuss how businesses can stand out in a crowded market.

As AI reshapes search and marketing, many companies struggle to stay visible. Jason explains why strong positioning and clear messaging still matter most.

They explore a simple exercise: ask your best customers to describe your company in two words. If the answers are not consistent, your brand lacks clarity.

Key takeaways:

• AI is changing how customers search and find businesses

• Clear positioning reduces price competition

• Strong messaging builds trust and drives growth

• Branding is not design—it is strategy

Listen now to learn how to sharpen your message and build a brand that connects.

Connect with Jason:

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

Website https://phase23.com/

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Alex Smith, founder of Basic Arts and author of No Bullsht Strategy*. They discuss why many companies chase being better when they should focus on being different.

Alex explains how businesses can cut through noise, build clear positioning, and create real competitive advantage. He also shares why simple strategy often works better than overcomplicated plans.

If you lead a business, manage a team, or want smarter growth decisions, this episode is for you. Listen now and rethink how your company stands out.

Connect with Alex:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-m-h-smith/

Twitter https://x.com/smithesq

Book No Bullsh*t Strategy

Book Link https://basicarts.org/book/

Website https://basicarts.org/