Tag: Brent Mekosh

Shut the ! Up and Listen: The Power of True Connection with Matt Halloran (Ep. 97)

Shut the ! Up and Listen: The Power of True Connection with Matt Halloran (Ep. 97)

What does it truly mean to listen, and how can it transform your personal and professional relationships?

Brent Mekosh sits down with Matt Halloran, co-founder of ProudMouth, the company producing this very podcast, and a long-time advocate for effective communication. Their conversation weaves through the art of listening with depth—and how it can address the epidemic of loneliness prevalent today. 

Matt’s new book, “Shut the F Up and Listen,” introduces seven types of listening that can revolutionize how we connect with others. Get ready for a deep dive into how thoughtful communication can not only enhance your relationships but also enrich your professional life in the financial sector.

Key discussions with Matt include:

  • Techniques for engaged listening in a world obsessed with self-promotion
  • The role of social media in modern communication and maintaining engagement
  • Practical exercises from Matt’s book to hone listening skills
  • Challenges in male communication and the impact on personal connections
  • Real-life applications of listening techniques to save lives and strengthen bonds
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Matt Halloran is a co-founder and chief relationship officer at ProudMouth, the world’s leading influence accelerator for financial advisors.

Matt is an in-demand speaker who has appeared on over 1,000 podcasts and given hundreds of speeches. He hosts ProudMouth’s Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, where he and industry leaders empower advisors to become trusted, recognized authorities.

Matt is the author of The Social Media Handbook for Financial Advisors, the first social media book for financial services. His new book, “Shut the F Up and Listen,” is also available now!

What You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI) Part 2 With David Martin (Ep. 10)

What You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI) Part 2 With David Martin (Ep. 10)

While improvements in technology create opportunities for many people, adverse reactions are equally abundant. From fear of competitors to transforming medical technology into recreational tools, there is a reality to accept when talking about artificial intelligence.

In this episode, Brent Mekosh and David Martin, founder, and president of Fantasy Interactive, continue their conversation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). They dive back into AI technology, discussing the current applications of technology and how advancement will change our interactions within the medical and entertainment fields. David shares examples of his interactions with virtual reality, and why AI technology advancements will move into recreational use.

David discusses:

  • What cybersecurity is from a technical standpoint
  • The perceived threat from competitors’ advancements in technology
  • How virtual reality provides opportunities for experiences
  • Why advancement in medical technology will also advance recreational opportunities
  • And more

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  • What You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)  with David Martin (Ep. 9)

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About Our Guest:

David Martin is the president and founder of Fantasy Interactive. Fantasy is a human-centered product innovation team that ships premium products and ecosystems for the world’s biggest.

Since launching the company in 1999, David has worked with some of the world’s most important companies, including Netflix, X-Box, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, MTV Ford, Samsung, Tinder, and Masterclass.  

What You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI) with David Martin (Ep. 9)

What You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI) with David Martin (Ep. 9)

We’ve all seen or heard of at least one rogue artificial intelligence movie, where the main character rises and stops the machines from taking over or destroying humanity. 

But the reality of the technology is a little different from the silver screen. 

In this episode, Brent Mekosh sits down with the founder and president of Fantasy Interactive, David Martin. David shares his experience in the digital world, what current AI looks and acts like, and what the future holds for the technology. 

He also reveals the importance of a democratic system established to maintain the morality and ethics of technology and the value of including such aspects in future advanced AI technologies.

David discusses:

  • Artificial intelligence technology outside of movies
  • The struggles of morality as technology evolves
  • What you should know about Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI)
  • How humanity evolves as technology takes over jobs
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

David Martin is the president and founder of Fantasy Interactive. Fantasy is a human-centered product innovation team that ships premium products and ecosystems for the world’s biggest.

Since launching the company in 1999, David has worked with some of the world’s most important companies, including Netflix, X-Box, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, MTV Ford, Samsung, Tinder, and Masterclass.