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In The Box Podcast
by In The Box Podcast
With a focus on marketing, hacking life, and taking concepts to the edge of reality, Garth Beyer and Michael Langlois discuss different topics kicked off by a question one has written and thrown in a box.
Episodes
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Final Episode–Episode 57: Building Hype, Unanswerable Questions, Evolution And More (Podcast)
This is the last episode of In The Box Podcast. On this episode we talk about building hype around a business or product, how life is like basketball, a question I’ve never been able to answer, embracing evolution and how to maintain your composure after receiving harsh feedback. Enjoy and...
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Episode 56: Starting A New Project, Getting Credit For Your Work, Catching Details, And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about the benefits of being an early bird and night owl, how to be more detail-oriented, a “we before me” mentality to credit, starting a new project and ignoring those with a superiority complex. Enjoy....
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Episode 55: Delegating Work, Managing In A Hierarchy, And Becoming Objective And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we discussed how to get a workaholic to delegate their work, how to manage a friendship with your superior at work, one way to reduce your spending, if quantity of experiences trumps a quality experience and if it’s possible for one to be objective about a...
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Episode 54: Leaping, Forgetfulness, Being Human And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we gave advice to those who are about to take a leap, discussed what it means when someone says one needs to be “more human,” what we buy online, how to respond to someone who you were supposed to follow up with weeks ago and not one, […] The post Episode 54:...
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Episode 53: Momentum, Communication Styles, Saying No And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we chat about momentum and when too much of a good thing is a bad thing, how to adapt your communication style to fit different generations and audiences, the process of saying no to someone at work, a tip on being an effective leader, and a tip […] The post...
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Episode 52: Exploring Your Options, Taking Initiative, Avoiding Perfectionism And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about if it made sense not to explore options, how to stop being a perfectionist, one tip on how to take initiative at work (and subsequently the difference between responsibility and authority), accepting that expectations will always get bigger of...
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Episode 51: Support From Your Competitors, Comparison, Acceptance And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about your competitors helping you out, one tip for practicing acceptance, how to avoid comparing yourself to others, bad timing and unfortunate events. Enjoy.…
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Episode 50: Recognizing You’re Off Balance, Apologizing Later, Being Hard On Yourself And More (Pocast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked acting now and apologizing later, noticing when your life is off-balance, whether it’s right to be hard on yourself or not, how important it is to have support from people around you, and we ended with a thorough reflection on the last 50 episodes....
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Episode 49: Slow Progress, Navigating Foolish Laws, Breaking Bad Habits And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we explored reasons why people love to start new ventures rather than see any of them through, if there is such a thing as a healthy obsession, how to navigate outdated or foolish laws, how to break bad habits, and how to deal with the realization that […]…
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Episode 48: WOM Advertising, Asking For Funding, Writing Things Down And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about how businesses success without advertising, if money really does talk to everyone, whether or not you should write things down, how to ask for funding and controlling the rumors about you....
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Episode 47: Scarcity Marketing, Media Relations, Ducks In A Row, And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we discussed how to use the media when you’re starting a business, what constitutes a selfie and how it’s terrible, why scarcity marketing still works, how to deal with the Monday blues, and if our ducks will ever be in a row (what do you think?)....
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Episode 46: Friends/Family Influence, Downtime, Bite Your Tongue And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about how family and friends influence you’re decisions when you’re first starting a business, what we do when we have downtime, when we better bite our tongues, how to avoid bad energy and the difference between acknowledging something doesn’t work...
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Episode 45: Business Blogs, Mortar Shops, Craft Beer And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about negative competition in the work place, giving ourselves permission to change our minds, every business having a blog, what makes craft beer special and the two important variables when it comes to starting a brick and mortar shop....
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Episode 44: Naming A Business, Limited Productivity, Pushed Into A Corner And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we chatted through why people go to classes, conferences and conventions and a bit about how they market themselves. We also talked about naming a business, limiting ourselves to be more productive, one tip for someone who feels pushed into a corner, and what...
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Episode 43: Leaving Your Job For Your Passion, Work Satisfaction, Creativity And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about what sets us back in our creative minds, if continuing education classes are worth the money, one tip for leaving your job and starting your passion, when to feel satisfied with your work and how to deal with someone who is falsely positive....
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Episode 42: Length Of Employment, Unplugging, Your Legacy And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about people being employed at one place for shorter amounts of time than those in previous generations. We also tapped into ways to unplug, how often to consider the legacy you want to leave, one tip on how to exercise patience and – without any…
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Episode 41: Tip For Starting A Business, Actionable Conversations, Keeping A Commitment And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we got real about turning conversations into actionable items, if we’re projecting stress on others or feeling it ourselves, one way to help us keep a commitment, one tip for someone looking to start a business, and if the internet us powered more by bragging...
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Episode 40: Trusting Reviews, Apologizing, Regaining Control And More
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we talked about the overuse of “sorry,” one way to regain composure and control, why we trust stranger reviews, one takeaway from Michael’s time in higher education, and how to handle rules that were meant to be broken....
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Episode 39: Forgiving Yourself, Subscription Model, Unnoticed Art And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we discuss how to forgive ourselves, how to balance modesty and humility, why people are interested in subscriptions, how to notice art around us, and when (and when not) routine is a good thing. Enjoy....
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Episode 38: Suggesting Great Work Ideas, Not Getting What You Want, Moving On And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast we discuss what it looks like to have a balanced life, advice to anyone who is nervous about suggesting ideas to their boss, how to handle not getting everything you want, how to be free of attachment and one tip for moving on from a crazy experience. […] The...
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Episode 37: Cutting Corners, Storytelling, Reasons And More
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we chat about what it means to cut corners, the change in the live chat scene, controlling your story that public focuses on telling, if everything happens for a reason and we participate in a quick riff on traditional education....
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Episode 36: Standup Comedy, Vocabulary, Range Of Emotions And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we used our limited vocabulary to explain the necessity of expanding our vocabulary as well as the type of audiences stand up comedians ought to focus on, how to deal with shitty parents, the importance of experiencing all the emotions we can and whether or...
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Episode 35: Real Time Marketing, Trying Something New, Perception And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about the effectiveness of every brand getting into real-time marketing given how much of an uphill battle it is. We also heard from Michael one thing he suggests you try. Additionally, we chatted about if it matters how others perceive us, if...
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Episode 34: Clarifying Communication, FOMO, Smart Decisions And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we discussed if it’s smart to start a project by asking friends and family for money, one way to combat the fear of missing out, when the clarify something you’ve misspoken, what to do when you feel iffy about a decision, and a great bit on early state […]…
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Episode 33: Alone Time, Fear Of Commitment, Acting As If And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about Garth Time and Michael Time, how the heck we combat the fear of commitment, one way to start practicing what you preach, the benefits and potential consequences of acting as if, and lastly, one quality Michael cares most about if he were...
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Episode 32: Talking To Other Generations, Getting Out Of Ruts, Credentials And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we discussed the importance of credentials for work, how to communicate to people from other generations, whether you should take feedback about your work personally, one way to get out of a rut and whether all change can be considered progress....
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Episode 31: Management Advice, Meeting People, Team Vision And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we ended up with a lot more questions than answers. You can download the episode here and listen to us talk about giving advice to management, meeting people within their own worldview, how much it matters that your team sees a project the same way as you…
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Episode 30: When Something Isn’t Going To Work, Working On Projects Backward, Making Up And More (Podcast)
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we chatted about knowing when someone isn’t ready to hear something, what’s the best indicator if a project isn’t going to work, if it makes sense to work on projects backward, what makes someone a hero, and how to write over bad experiences....
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Episode 29: Connecting To Consumers, Sources Of Disruption, Taxi Cabs And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about if social promotions can work without a real-life element to them, where disruption comes from (in or out) of an industry, a technique for closing a communication gap, on way to connect with a consumer and a riff on the pointless existence of...
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Episode 28: Team Trouble, Leadership, Memory And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about the point of reflecting on memories, how to address a team member who is doing something that bothers you, leaders playing bad cop, what one makes art special and knowing the best timing for a decision. Enjoy the episode and remember to...
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Episode 27: Getting The Credit, Supporting Someone’s Passion, Giving Gifts And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we chatted about being okay with someone else getting the credit for something you may have had a major influence on, what makes a goal a “good” goal, the best way to support someone else’s passion, some things to consider when receiving a gift, and whether...
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Episode 26: Victim, Attention, “It Just Feels Right,” Social Media And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about labeling people, if social media is important for every business to have, one quote Michael loves, best method for maintaining focus, and whether you can communicate to someone who what you’re selling will feel right to them. Enjoy....
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Episode 25: Feedback, Stopping Business Growth, Convincing Vs Converting And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we chatted about when you should stop growing your business (Yup, STOP growing it), the tiers of keeping in touch with people, the difference between convincing and converting as well as the difference between being defensive and seeking to be understood. As...
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Episode 24: Serial Project Creator, Getting A Read Of Someone, One Word To Grow By And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about creating multiple projects versus one solid quality project every now and then. We also dove into what it means to turn from a freelancer to an entrepreneur, the mindset to have when loaning money, what to do when you simply can’t get a read…
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Episode 23: Principle Of Least Interest, Promoting Efficiency, Finding Your Audience And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about getting comfortable with admitting you don’t know something, how the principle of least interest can function for the better, how to promote efficiency when two people are doing the same task, what the best reward is you can give someone who...
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Episode 22: Stealing Ideas, Working With Narcissists, Making Art For Yourself And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we took a stab at answer questions about making art for others or for yourself, one way to gain clarity when faced with a decision between two options, why people fear their ideas getting stolen, one way to handle a heavier workload (likely due to a…
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Episode 21: Advice, Delighting Customers, Practicing Patience And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we discussed how to acknowledge the viewpoint of others when you disagree with them, how to handle the desire for others to understand your point of view, how one can build patience, if it’s better to seek advice or wait until it’s given, and a couple of…
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Episode 20: Not Knowing, New Info, Focus vs Multitasking And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we chatted about effectively managing time, how one comes to terms with their own mortality, if we operate better while multitasking, how to come to terms with not knowing and how to shed old worldviews....
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Episode 19: Interpretation, Delight, Place Of Anger And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about the concept of forgive and forgetting. We also chatted about handling situations where someone interprets a situation differently than you, why it’s hard for businesses to delight customers, what it means to be a professional and if it’s...
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Episode 18: Response Rates, Honesty, Opinions Of Others And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about Facebook’s new response rate tracking, how long we should keep trying before giving up, if it’s best to always tell the truth, how to share unfavorable opinions with others, and how to move on from things that didn’t go our way. Love…
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Episode 17: Team Building Failure, Brand vs. Customer Voice, Self-Reliance And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we wrapped up our thoughts on luck, talked about why most startups fail, the difference between responding and reacting, and how much self-reliance is too much. We also explored the idea of changing a brand voice to suit the voice of a publication one is...
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Episode 16: Luck, Being Early, False Equivalency And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we discussed the concept of luck, the need to experience something to passionately sell it, whether life mirrors business or if it’s the other way around. We also talked about the advantages of being early and argued about false equivalency (fortunately…
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Episode 15: Coincidences, Reaction Time, Life Of A Social Platform And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about the significance of coincidences, if we should fear artificial intelligence, and the three options you have when you notice you’re afraid. You’ll also hear us touch on the life cycle of social platforms (how they all turn into a platform for...
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Episode 14: Systematic, Free time, Online Shopping And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we answered the question whether there is such a thing as a dumb question, if we thought we had more free time now than 10 years ago and what is special about dust. Weird, I know, but there is a reason. When you listen, you’ll also hear us discuss […] The…
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Episode 13: Mistakes, Habits, Disorder And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we explored how to process mistakes, being in front of a PR (crisis) story and how to handle disorder. We also talked about a daily habit that gets us energized for the day, if less is really more, and a tad about superstitions, which turned into a…
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Episode 12: Startups, Rewards Points, Staying Humble And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about the state of things like everyone wanting to start a business, the continuous rise of rent, and if rewards points are better than cash back. We lightened things up when chatting about why it’s hard to change our minds, how we can stay humble...
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Episode 11: Media Law, Earbuds, Dojo, Pilot Episodes And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we had a conversation about dojos, pilot episodes, copyright law, the nastiest four letter word out there, and generational differences in society… I mean, earbuds. Enjoy....
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Episode 10: Verbal Commitment, Purpose, Moving On And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about the mental battle of doing something new, how important verbal commitment is, why people settle, the purpose of life, holding on to your pass vs moving on, and more on self-worth. Enjoy...
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Episode 9: Referees, Fear x2, Haters And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we both thought we were covering a topic so there’s two times the fear talk, as well as discussion around what inspires something to become a referee, why white people riot, how to deal with haters and why working from home is a poor decision. Enjoy....
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Episode 8: Grunt Work, All-Inclusive Resorts, Misinformation And More – Podcast
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we talked about our obsession with time, the importance of symbols to brands, all-inclusive resorts, bitching about grunt work to colleagues, how comedians are truth-tellers, and how we can best prevent misinformation. Enjoy....
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With a focus on marketing, hacking life, and taking concepts to the edge of reality, Garth Beyer and Michael Langlois discuss different topics kicked off by a question one has written and thrown in a box.
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