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ROI Podcast™ — the #1 Entrepreneurial Business meets Comedy podcast hosted by Law Smith + Eric Readinger

ROI Podcast™ — the #1 Entrepreneurial Business meets Comedy podcast hosted by Law Smith + Eric Readinger

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 ROI Podcast™ — the podcast formerly known as Sweat Equity - THE #1 BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP + COMEDY PODCAST ON EARFF. Hosted by Producer, Head of Media & Mr. Manager, Eric Readinger, and President at Tocobaga**, Fractional CMO, Stand Up Comedian Law Smith... a robot wrote our description below. ROI Podcast™ — the podcast formerly known as Sweat Equity - is your go-to audio guide for realistic advice and actionable strategies to launch, grow, and scale your small business or startup. Join hosts Law Smith, a seasoned entrepreneur and fractional CMO with a background in stand-up comedy, and Eric Readinger, a marketing veteran and data-driven strategist, as they dissect the latest trends, interview successful founders, and unpack the hard-won lessons that fuel real business success. What You'll Get: - No fluff, just actionable insights: Ditch the empty platitudes and get practical advice you can implement right away. - Authentic conversations with real entrepreneurs: Hear unfiltered stories, failures, and triumphs from the people who've been in the trenches. - Humor meets strategy: Laugh while you learn, with Law's witty banter and Eric's data-backed insights. - Wide range of topics: From marketing and sales to leadership and funding, girthy podcast® - the podcast formerly known as Sweat Equity - covers it all. - Inspiring community: Join a network of like-minded entrepreneurs and learn from each other's experiences. **Tocobaga - B2B, B2C SMB Strategic Advisory & Omnichannel, Integrated Marketing AgencyROI Podcast™ Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • How To Help A Struggling Friend With The Power Of 8 Minutes Like Simon Sinek | ROI Podcast™ ep. 487 | Law Smith @LawSmithWorks & Eric Readinger

    How To Help A Struggling Friend With The Power Of 8 Minutes Like Simon Sinek | ROI Podcast™ ep. 487 | Law Smith @LawSmithWorks & Eric Readinger
    Jun 25 2025
    Ever feel like you don’t know how to help a friend who’s clearly not okay? In this raw and ridiculous episode, Law Smith and Eric Readinger discuss Simon Sinek's concept of "just 8 minutes" — and how it might be enough to help someone feel less alone. ROI #487 is a caffeine-fueled ramble through fence building, family dynamics, empathy vs. sympathy, and the reality of adult friendships. Expect real talk, wild tangents, and a dose of actionable insights on why checking in (even briefly) can have huge impact. No fluff. Just ROI: where comedy and business collide like a stubborn post hole digger. ROI Podcast™ Ep. 487 — A business-meets-comedy look at helping people without burning out yourself. Law Smith and Eric Readinger get real about:
    • The underrated impact of an 8-minute call
    • How to audit your relationships and set boundaries
    • Why multitasking is nonsense (and what to do instead)
    • Energy vampires and other real-life struggles
    • mental health podcast, ROI Podcast, Simon Sinek, friendship tips, business podcast with humor, personal development, emotional intelligence, men and empathy
    Episode sponsored by @ZUPYAK https://www.Zupyak.com → promo code → SWEAT @Flodesk -50% off https://flodesk.com/c/AL83FF @Incogni remove you personal data from public websites 50% off https://get.incogni.io/SH3ve @SQUARESPACE website builder → https://squarespacecircleus.pxf.io/sweatequity @CALL RAIL call tracking → https://bit.ly/sweatequitycallrail @LINKEDIN PREMIUM - 2 months free! → https://bit.ly/sweatequity-linkedin-premium @OTTER.ai → https://otter.ai/referrals/AVPIT85N Hosts’ Eric Readinger & Law Smith 🔗s @LawSmithWorks https://www.LawSmithWorks.com @Tocobaga https://www.Tocoba.ga ROI Podcast™ hosted by Law Smith @LawSmithWorks and Eric Readinger! ROI is... Rate Of Investment? Richer On Instagram? Return On Investment? Who knows? ROI Podcast™! the #1 business/comedy podcast on earth! Entrepreneurship via guest interviews and generally chewing the comedy cud... Here's the episode description we scatted out our mouth holes on the keyboard What if 8 minutes could save a life? In ROI Podcast™ episode 487, Law Smith (@LawSmithWorks) and Eric Readinger dig into the mental health toolkit with a surprisingly simple weapon: 8 intentional minutes. Inspired by a Simon Sinek insight, this episode explores empathy, emotional energy, and what it really means to show up for someone—without sounding like a TED Talk or a therapy worksheet. From relationship audits to coffee enemas, fence-building to WNBA debates, this episode is ROI at its unfiltered best. Whether you’re dealing with energy vampires or just wondering how to be a better friend without making it weird, this one’s got you. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe call that one friend you’ve been meaning to check in on. Chapters include:
    • How multitasking is a myth and why patience still pays
    • Why empathy isn’t the same as mind-reading
    • The power of personal audits (and fence construction)
    • Simon Sinek’s 8-minute connection rule
    • Why relationships need ROI too
    Subscribe for unpolished, hilarious, and honest takes on business, behavior, and being human.
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    42 mins
  • How To Lose Hours Of Life bc of Verizon's Bad Customer Service - Live Assistant Chat AI Bots or Humans? | ROI Podcast™ ep. 486 | Law Smith @LawSmithWorks & Eric Readinger

    How To Lose Hours Of Life bc of Verizon's Bad Customer Service - Live Assistant Chat AI Bots or Humans? | ROI Podcast™ ep. 486 | Law Smith @LawSmithWorks & Eric Readinger
    May 30 2025
    Ever feel like you're screaming into the void while talking to customer support? Welcome to the Verizon episode. In ROI Podcast™ episode #486, Law Smith and Eric Readinger walk you through a 22-hour odyssey trying to solve one simple Verizon trade-in issue—and in doing so, shine a spotlight on the hellscape of AI-powered customer service, endless chat resets, and the real ROI cost of wasted time. We dig into:
    • Whether AI bots are actually making support worse
    • How corporations weaponize the “illusion of choice”
    • The emotional and economic toll of bad service
    • Why project management means nothing without time awareness
    • Time as your most precious asset—and how companies steal it
    • Nostalgia, comedy, and a little financial truth bomb for dessert
    If you've ever asked, “Am I talking to a real person or just yelling at a toaster?”—this episode is for you... Verizon customer service, AI chatbots, live chat nightmare, time management, ROI Podcast, business comedy, satirical business podcast, bad support stories, illusion of choice, telecom frustration, passive investing, Christopher Nolan, funny podcast about work, digital operations, customer service horror stories, Eric Readinger, Law Smith Episode sponsored by @ZUPYAK https://www.Zupyak.com → promo code → SWEAT @Flodesk -50% off https://flodesk.com/c/AL83FF @Incogni remove you personal data from public websites 50% off https://get.incogni.io/SH3ve @SQUARESPACE website builder → https://squarespacecircleus.pxf.io/sweatequity @CALL RAIL call tracking → https://bit.ly/sweatequitycallrail @LINKEDIN PREMIUM - 2 months free! → https://bit.ly/sweatequity-linkedin-premium @OTTER.ai → https://otter.ai/referrals/AVPIT85N Hosts’ Eric Readinger & Law Smith 🔗s @LawSmithWorks https://www.LawSmithWorks.com @Tocobaga https://www.Tocoba.ga
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    35 mins
  • How To Receive Love From The Genteel Alexis Fawx | ROI Podcast™ ep. 485 | Law Smith @LawSmithWorks & Eric Readinger

    How To Receive Love From The Genteel Alexis Fawx | ROI Podcast™ ep. 485 | Law Smith @LawSmithWorks & Eric Readinger
    May 18 2025
    ROI! Return On Investment? Ritual Of Indulgence? Robust Oral Idol? ROI Podcast™ hosted by Law Smith @LawSmithWorks and Eric Readinger... Here's the episode description fo sho fo sho wrote Law Smith and Eric Readinger piggyback off the previous episode hitting the back walls about hilarious chaos behind Tampa's 2 Bears 5K race. Law shares his adventures sprinting through Raymond James Stadium in American flag speedos, awkward celebrity run-ins with comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura, and funny mishaps you won't hear anywhere else. Expect wild stories, comedic insights, and candid celebrity gossip—all served with ROI's signature humor. Buckle up comedy fans, this one's a ride. N.O.R.E. Noreaga, Comedian Meat Dave's Dave Williamson, Dean Akers, Jason Kelce, Bo Allen, Former All Pro and former Buccaneer Ryan Jensen, Buccaneer OG Cody Mauch, Buccaneer C Graham Barton, All Pro Buccaneer OT Tristian Wirfs, Barstool's Frank The Tank, Kevin KFC Clancy, John Feitelberg, Mike Calta, Por Osos Vodka, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Spartan Race, Oddsox, Alexis Fawx. Host Law Smith shares an unforgettable encounter with the genuinely gracious Alexis Fawx. Dive into candid, hilarious reflections on dating app mishaps, eyebrow disasters, and navigating today's relationship minefields. Laugh, learn, and improve your emotional intelligence by decoding life's subtle absurdities—only on ROI Podcast®. Episode sponsored by @ZUPYAK https://www.Zupyak.com → promo code → SWEAT @Flodesk -50% off https://flodesk.com/c/AL83FF @Incogni remove you personal data from public websites 50% off https://get.incogni.io/SH3ve @SQUARESPACE website builder → https://squarespacecircleus.pxf.io/sweatequity @CALL RAIL call tracking → https://bit.ly/sweatequitycallrail @LINKEDIN PREMIUM - 2 months free! → https://bit.ly/sweatequity-linkedin-premium @OTTER.ai → https://otter.ai/referrals/AVPIT85N Hosts’ Eric Readinger & Law Smith 🔗s @LawSmithWorks https://www.LawSmithWorks.com @Tocobaga https://www.Tocoba.ga comedy podcast entertainment celebrities athletes humor tampa florida running event viral content bert kreischer tom segura sports stadium experience networking celebrity race social media influencers live performance stand-up comedy podcast culture entertainment industry personal stories humor storytelling viral moments celebrity encounters media personalities live event behind-the-scenes comedy scene pop culture entertainment podcast AI tools, entrepreneurship, tax preparation, content creation, business technology, productivity hacks, ChatGPT, digital innovation, ai tools business productivity chatgpt tax preparation website creation content generation entrepreneurship digital innovation tech strategies startup growth ai marketing ai productivity ai content creation business technology workflow optimization digital transformation ai tools for entrepreneurs ai business solutions tech innovation ai content marketing ai productivity hacks digital business strategies ai website development ai tax strategies tech entrepreneurship digital productivity tools, Law Smith @LawSmithWorks & Eric Readinger, ROI Podcast®, podcast entrepreneurship comedy business humor personal growth mental health relationships weight loss motivation self-improvement entertainment lifestyle midlife challenges communication media analysis pop culture creativity success networking transformation storytelling authenticity masculinity career development laughter connection insights vulnerability performance social media trends personal development ChatGPT, Comedy Podcast, Business Podcast, Raw Dog Talk, Stand-up Comedy Podcast, Entrepreneur Podcast, Hustle and Grow Podcast, Pragmatic Business Talk, Tocobaga Marketing, Tocobaga Agency, Tocobaga B2B, Comedy Business Podcast, Marketing Strategy, AI Writer, Search Optimized AI, SEO Content Creation, Zupyak AI Writer, LinkedIn Premium, Email Marketing Tools, Data Removal Services, Squarespace Website Builder, CallRail Tracking, Flowdesk Email Marketing, Stand-up Comedy Banter, Comedy Podcast Clips, Funny Podcast Moments, Unfiltered Comedy Podcast, Roasting Bad Clients, Dark Humor Podcast, Bonnie Blue Record Attempt, World Record Adult Industry, OnlyFans Controversy, Adult Industry Math Breakdown, Viral Podcast Clips, Digital Marketing Consulting, Business Strategy Talk, Startup Marketing Plan, B2B Sales Strategy, Grant Writing for Startups, Government Grants for Businesses, Pull-Out King, Podcast Soundboard, AI Content Remix, 4D Cube Explained, Quantum Tesseract, Music, Google, SEO, Spotify, Apple Music, Antitrust, Revenue, Subscription, Hardware, Software, Container House, Land Investment, Cybertruck, Hair Surgery, Stem Cells, Impressions, Fun Facts, Honey, Business, Tim Dillon, Growth, Comedy Podcast Production, AI Tools, Audience Relationships, Work-Life Balance, Entrepreneurship, Business Comedy, Inspiration, Motivation, Producing, Editing, Holidays, Dad Life, Gift Ideas, Kids, Receipt ...
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    39 mins
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