Stacking Habits

In this retrospective season finale, the three hosts reflect on their first season of the Stacking Habits podcast. They discuss standout guests and episodes, identifying recurring habits and frameworks discussed across interviews. Some of the most prominent included self-awareness, setting clear goals or roadmaps, and establishing consistent routines or cadences. The hosts also con

This week's guest Bonnie Watson shares how prioritizing self-care habits formed the foundation for her success as an entrepreneur, business leader, wife and mother. She discusses developing a "pyramid model" where strong personal routines like therapy, sleep and time management are at the base to support everything above. Bonnie also struggled with balancing technology use and bein

How will AI transform customer support over the next few years? Tygh Walters from SellerSmile joins us this week to explore this topic. His company provides outsourced eCommerce customer support for clients across a wide range of industries. We dig into the "touchiest" aspects of customer support: money, time, and respect. Lastly, we discuss what it means to bring human elements in

This interview features Wes Piatt and Chris "Switch" Roness discussing their work helping veterans and men through difficult times using community and shared experiences. Wes shares his personal struggles with mental health during the pandemic and how connecting with others through social media led to the creation of WeBus. Chris talks about developing the You M.A.T.R. system drawi

Coach Aaron Steinberg shares habits and tools for more open, empathetic communication in relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each person's core "themes" or needs, which often stem from childhood experiences. Rather than making assumptions, Steinberg recommends practicing mindfulness, curiosity and the "FAQ Method" of sharing experiences without over-synthes

In this episode, David and Caleb discuss intentional relationship habits with Megan Allers of Marco Polo. Megan shares how the video messaging app differs from others in fostering more personal connections through video-first messaging. She details her personal use of setting daily "cadences" like responding to Polos on walks to stay close with distant friends. Megan explains how u

Steve Cockram joins the pod this week to share his vision to help others create "Transformation that Lasts." As the co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, Steve and his business partner Jeremie Kubicek have created a series of powerful frameworks that can be applied at work, at home, and with friends to cultivate more meaningful relationships. We discuss their concept of 5 Voices, which si

In this conversation, Jeremie Kubicek introduces the concept of the Communication Code, a framework that helps improve relationships by understanding and meeting communication expectations. He explains the five code words of the Communication Code: celebrate, care, clarify, collaborate, and critique. Jeremie also highlights the importance of consistency and connection in building s

This episode gives insight into the world of nonprofit leadership and strategic philanthropy through a conversation with Rich Haddad, who has stewarded over $80 million at the K21 Health Foundation for the past 17 years. Rich discusses the importance of self-awareness and pre-decision making in finding purpose and maintaining discipline. He also shares strategies for effectively un

In this episode, Nathan Harris, Vice President of Advancement, discusses his role in fundraising and building relationships. He emphasizes the importance of clarity in fundraising and setting expectations for meetings. Nathan shares stories of successful relationships and navigating rejection. He also provides insights into approaching high-profile individuals and resurfacing alumn