2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns

Latest Episodes:

The Journey From Generalist to Specialist Jul 29, 2020

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David and Blair address a listener request to go over the challenges that principals often go through once they decide to reposition their firm.

How and When to Talk About Your Firm Jul 15, 2020

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Blair wonders if he's made an error in his efforts to prevent agencies from going into presentation mode during the sales process.

Four Regrets You're About to Have Jul 01, 2020

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Blair predicts when we are through the COVID-19 pandemic and business is approaching normal (whatever that means), agency principals will look back with some regrets about the things they did not do, rather than the things they did.

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"Four Regrets You're About to Have" by Blair Enns

"Play the Game of Constraints" by Blair Enns

When to Shut Up and Listen and When to Speak Up Jun 17, 2020

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Blair and David, as two white business leaders, try talking about the traumatic and emotional yet very necessary changes happening now to end systemic racism. As they listen and allow space for the voices of diversity that need to be heard, they also struggle with when to speak up as examples, owning up to their mistakes which will hopefully help lead the way for real change.

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"How I'm Trying to Process Things Right Now" by David C. Baker

"Speech and Systems" - episode 186 of Exponent podcast

A Statement from the Founders of Monday Night Brewing

Critical Questions Your New Business Person Should Be Able to Answer Jun 03, 2020

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David is frequently surprised by how many new business people have trouble answering five particular important questions about their jobs and their firms.

The Hate Sandwich You're About to Eat May 20, 2020

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Blair gets David to share a part of his upcoming book about how all client relationships have a cycle of love-hate-love that we have to be prepared for and push through.

Will You Be My Friend May 06, 2020

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David expects to get in trouble discussing Blair's topic about the role of friendship in business—between sales people and prospects, account people and clients, and principals and employees.

Changes in the Agency Client Landscape Apr 22, 2020

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David and Blair try to predict the future about what principals of creative firms can expect in their relationships with clients as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact business.

Business As Unusual - Managing in a Pandemic Apr 08, 2020

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Blair and David address five common questions they have heard from creative entrepreneurs as they both have been helping firms navigate the economic changes being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Rightsizing Makes Sense...And How to Do It Mar 25, 2020

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Given where the economy is currently heading, David offers a framework that can help principals of creative firms make those tough staffing decisions in a timely and considerate manner.