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What does it take to keep a media brand relevant for 180 years and counting? In this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Nada Arnot, Executive Vice President of The Economist, joins Jeffrey to unpack how legacy brands can evolve without losing what makes them who they are. Drawing on her experience scaling subscriber growth at NBCUniversal, Hearst, AMC Networks, and BritBox (where she nearly doubled subscribers in under two years), Nada shares her philosophy on the difference between a brand's "soul" and its "shape," why AI-driven search is the biggest disruptor facing media today, and how performance marketing and brand building can and must work together. The conversation covers discovery in the age of zero-click search, the real driver behind subscriber retention, why "niche" can be a competitive advantage, and how she balances data with instinct in high-stakes decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to build billion-dollar companies, strengthen America's global leadership, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs? Jeffrey Hayzlett sits down with Keith Krach, CEO of Freedom 250, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, former U.S. Under Secretary of State, and former CEO of DocuSign, to discuss the power of trust, leadership, innovation, and freedom. From building iconic technology companies to advancing trusted technology and launching the nationwide Freedom 250 movement, Keith shares why America's entrepreneurial spirit remains its greatest competitive advantage. They also discuss AI, tech diplomacy, national security, and the Voices of 250 initiative, encouraging business leaders across the country to help shape America's next 250 years. This is a conversation about business with purpose and why freedom is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a media landscape flooded with AI-generated content and commoditized information, trust has become the scarcest and most valuable asset of all. On this episode of All Business, Jeffrey Hayzlett sits down with Josh Stinchcomb, Global Chief Revenue Officer of Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal, Barron's Group, to talk about what it really takes to build and protect a premium media brand. From his early days at Condé Nast betting on digital before anyone else saw its value, to leading revenue growth across one of the world's most trusted media ecosystems, Josh shares the mindset, strategy, and hard truths behind staying essential in a world that's changing fast. They dig into why original reporting is the ultimate hedge against AI, how premium brands grow without diluting their identity, and why the next wave of business leadership won't be about being the smartest in the room, it'll be about being the most human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hewitt built Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax Service into household names and minted thousands of franchise owners along the way. Now he's turning that same playbook on an entirely different industry: pets. On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Hewitt explains why he's betting big on what he calls "Everything Pets," a growing portfolio of brands at Loyalty Brands spanning mobile grooming, dog walking, pet sitting, hiking excursions, and waste removal. He breaks down why mobile services are reshaping the pet industry the way Domino's once reshaped pizza delivery, how the "humanization of pets" is driving a generational shift away from traditional family structures, and the deceptively simple customer-retention tactic he's used for 30 years across every brand he's built. Hewitt also shares why he prefers acquiring proven systems over starting from scratch, how the average age of franchisees has dropped by decades, and his prediction that Zoomin Groomin will be the next great national brand name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting event, it's a global business phenomenon. In this episode, Jeffrey Hayzlett sits down with Fred Mangione, Chief Business Officer of the FIFA World Cup 26™ New York/New Jersey Host Committee, to discuss what it takes to bring the world's largest sporting event to one of the world's biggest markets. From billion-dollar economic impact and game-changing brand partnerships to fan experiences, community legacy projects, and the massive logistics behind hosting the World Cup Final, Fred shares an inside look at the business of sports on a truly global scale and how world-class events can create lasting value for businesses, brands, and communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most investors run from distressed businesses, troubled markets, and uncertainty. Soo Kim runs toward them. On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down with Soo Kim, Managing Partner and CIO of Standard General and Chairman of Bally's Corporation, to discuss why the biggest opportunities often hide where others refuse to look. From his early days analyzing failing retailers and restaurants to leading investments in gaming, media, and complex turnaround situations, Kim shares the mindset required to identify value in distressed assets, build conviction when others lose faith, and uncover opportunity in what he calls "the seams" of the market. Jeffrey and Soo explore leadership during crisis, the role of belief and honesty in corporate turnarounds, how to find hidden champions inside struggling organizations, and why successful investors must constantly adapt as conditions change. They also discuss the evolution of Wall Street, the rise of algorithmic investing, and why fundamental analysis still matters in a world increasingly driven by machines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down with Daniel Kenny, CEO of FutureVault, to unpack the next evolution of artificial intelligence: agentic AI. As AI shifts from simply analyzing data to autonomously executing tasks, Daniel explains why businesses must rethink how they secure, structure, and control their data before machines start making decisions on their behalf. Drawing from decades of leadership at HSBC, Daniel shares how FutureVault is helping organizations, family offices, advisors, and high-net-worth individuals prepare for a future driven by secure workflows, permission-based access, and intelligent document management. Jeffrey and Daniel dive into AI security risks, digital trust, compliance, data sovereignty, and why companies that fail to organize their data today risk being left behind tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down with entrepreneur and sports memorabilia pioneer Brandon Steiner to talk about turning passion into profit, building a trusted brand, and why authenticity is everything in business. From buying the contents of Yankee Stadium to dismantling the Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium piece by piece, Brandon shares the stories behind some of the most iconic collectibles deals in sports history. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, branding, customer loyalty, leadership, collectibles as an investment market, and the lessons Brandon learned from elite athletes, his mother, and decades of building businesses from the ground up. It’s a candid discussion about reinvention, resilience, purpose, and why, in business and life, “you gotta have balls.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing today is about far more than campaigns and clicks, it’s about influence, trust, community, and knowing how to lead through constant change. On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down with Jenny Rooney, Chief Brand and Community Officer at ADWEEK, for a candid conversation on the evolving role of the modern CMO. Drawing from decades covering the marketing industry and interviewing top brand leaders, Jenny shares why today’s CMOs must think beyond advertising and become business leaders, culture shapers, and community builders. From the rise of AI and “fake fatigue” to the growing importance of authenticity, executive influence, and purpose-driven branding, Jenny explains what separates great marketing leaders from the average ones. Jeffrey and Jenny also dive into the future of brand leadership, the power of executive communities like Marketing Vanguard, and why the smartest leaders know technology is just a tool, not the strategy itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too many entrepreneurs think they own a business, when in reality, the business owns them. In this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down with Aaron Young, Chairman of Laughlin Associates and author of Unshackled, to break down what it really takes to build a company that delivers freedom, not burnout. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Aaron shares why most founders get stuck in “startup mode,” how they become the bottleneck to their own growth, and what it means to transition from operator to true owner. He outlines his 7 Levels of Business Excellence, covering everything from defining a clear destination and hiring for outcomes to building scoreboards, empowering teams, and creating a business that runs without you. They also dive into the often-overlooked side of entrepreneurship - corporate structure, governance, and asset protection and why ignoring these can cost you everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices