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George B. Thomas: Jan 19, 2026 8:33:23 AM
Lauren Ryan has that rare mix of heart and horsepower. She can talk about legacy and mentorship one minute, then walk you through complex systems the next. And somehow, it all connects, because her whole story is really about one thing: choosing...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 16, 2026 8:15:00 AM
Brandy Crompton leads like someone who believes momentum matters. She is optimistic, yes. Her favorite color is yellow, and that tracks. But she also...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 12, 2026 8:00:00 AM
Casey Hawkins did not plan a straight-line career. She built one by saying yes to the next right step, even when it started with something as random...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 10, 2026 8:15:00 AM
Justine Gaignard does not chase noise. She chases impact. She is the kind of founder who pays attention to what is working, what is not, and what her...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 9, 2026 9:45:00 AM
There is a place where good ideas go to die. It is called the meeting where everyone agreed it was a great idea, and no one did anything about it. If...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 8, 2026 8:30:00 AM
Christina Kay has a way of showing up that feels equal parts creative and steady. She has been in the HubSpot world since 2009 and has spent over 15...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 7, 2026 12:05:10 PM
The most dangerous phrase in marketing is not “we have always done it this way.” It is: “That’s a great idea, let’s add it to the list.” Because the...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 6, 2026 2:55:21 PM
Anne McDonnell is the kind of person you want on your side when you are trying to figure something out. She is calm. She is thoughtful. And she shows...
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George B. Thomas: Jan 2, 2026 2:20:59 PM
This episode felt like the right kind of ending. Chris Carolan opened it as the final chapter in the foundational Value First Humans series, right on...
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George B. Thomas: Dec 29, 2025 7:59:48 AM
This might be my favorite Value First Humans episode that Chris Carolan and I have recorded. Not because it sounds smart. Because it hits the root of...
