The Overlap Podcast

Are you struggling to foster critical thinking in your workplace or at home?  In this episode of The Overlap Podcast , Sid and Keith dive deep into the art of cultivating a culture that values intellectual honesty, accountability, and creative problem-solving. Learn how the lessons from business leadership can overlap with parenting, personal growth, and community building to create lasting succes...

Are you giving enough credit to the people who make everything run smoothly? We spend so much time focusing on problems—rooting out underperformers and fixing what's broken—but what about those who show up, work hard, and never make a fuss? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast , Sid and Keith challenge leaders, business owners, and parents to rethink how they appreciate top performers. Because t...

Are you struggling to stay on track with your goals? In this episode, we dive into tools and strategies that help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals streamline their workday and achieve meaningful results. From time-blocking methods to the power of AI tools, learn how to structure your day for success and boost productivity in all areas of your life. What You'll Learn: The ben...

  What's the secret to scaling your business while maintaining clarity and intentionality? In this special "best of" episode, Sid and Keith revisit some of the most impactful lessons from Overlap's top episodes, packed with financial strategies, leadership insights, and practical advice for business owners. Get ready to laugh, learn, and take actionable steps to elevate your personal and professio...

Are the conversations you're having with yourself holding you back? In this episode of  The Overlap Podcast , Sid Sexton and Keith Glines dive into how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives, leadership, and relationships. Learn how to break free from negative self-talk, embrace honest dialogue, and step into your potential. What You'll Learn How self-talk influences your personal and profe...

Are you holding onto team members who are hindering your business's growth? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast , we tackle the challenge of identifying and managing C players—team members who consistently fall short of expectations despite their good intentions. How do you recognize them early? When is it time to intervene or let go? And how can these decisions shape your team culture and over...

Are you ready to thrive in 2025? As the new year begins, it's time to shift gears, reflect on past lessons, and set actionable goals that inspire growth in every area of your life. In this episode of  The Overlap Podcast , we explore how vision, self-awareness, and leadership drive success for individuals, teams, and businesses. Packed with practical advice, insights from personal experience, and...

Are you ready to finish the year with purpose and set the stage for a successful new year? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast , we dive into the power of end-of-year reviews and vision summits for small business leaders and families alike. Discover how recalibration and intentional reflection can transform your goals, leadership, and life. Learn actionable strategies for effective annual meeti...

Episode Description: In this week's episode of The Overlap Podcast , hosts Sid and Keith delve into the art of navigating tough conversations—whether in business, family, or personal growth. Drawing from real-world examples and personal stories, they explore how avoiding critical discussions can lead to misunderstandings, strained relationships, and missed opportunities for growth. Key takeaways i...

Join Sid and Keith on Episode 151 as they dive into the world of AI from their unique perspectives. From managing busy schedules to enhancing business strategies, they share insights on how AI tools like Grok, ChatGPT, Claude, and Motion are transforming their daily operations and personal lives. Learn how they're using these technologies to simplify complex tasks, optimize time, and even prepare...

In this special 150th episode of the Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid and Keith reflect on their journey and the importance of relationships in entrepreneurship. Joined by their wives, Stephanie Glines and Jordan Sexton, they explore the often-overlooked stories of those who support entrepreneurs from behind the scenes. Key Topics Discussed Milestone Celebration : The hosts celebrate reaching 150 episod...

In this insightful episode we delve into one of the most pervasive cognitive biases that influences our daily decisions: the Sunk Cost Fallacy . What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy? We explore how and why people continue to pour resources into failing projects or decisions simply because they've already invested in them. This fallacy can lead to suboptimal decision-making, keeping individuals and organi...

In this insightful episode of The Overlap Podcast, the guys dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with guest Dom, an expert in AI implementation for small to medium-sized businesses. Dom shares how AI can be a game-changer for local businesses by enhancing productivity, streamlining processes, and opening new avenues for customer interaction and business development. K...

Episode Overview:  In this insightful episode, we delve into the critical but often misunderstood realm of performance metrics in business: leading and lagging indicators. We explore why scorecards are pivotal yet challenging to implement in companies, particularly those using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) or similar frameworks. Join us as we discuss how to shift focus from merely tra...

In the latest chat on  The Overlap , we get real about why everyone's so obsessed with climbing to the top when there's plenty of good stuff right in front of us. We're talking about those easy wins in business and life that we often overlook because we're too busy looking up. We dive into how in the world of making new products, there's a rush to create the next big thing. But hey, what about twe...

Dive into the thrilling intersection of college football season and strategic business maneuvers with Sid Sexton and his co-host in this episode of "The Overlap." As leaves turn and teams clash on the gridiron, we draw parallels to the business world's final push in Q4. This episode isn't just about touchdowns; it's about touching base with your year's goals. We discuss how to recalibrate your bus...

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Overlap, where today we delve into the pervasive dilemma of choosing between a life in constant hurry or one marked by intentionality. In this episode, we'll unpack how our culture has come to glorify busyness, wearing it like a badge of honor, often at the expense of meaningful engagement with life. We'll discuss how this relentless pace can ske...

What is it about work that defines us? Is it that "A man should be what he can do," as Private Prewitt says in "From Here to Eternity"? Or that "A job is not just a job. It's who you are, per Remy from 2010's "Repo Men"? Is it some pithy third pop culture quote that we couldn't find because the Internet stopped working for about an hour earlier today? Who can say?   This week, our boys Sid and Kei...

What's the economic outlook? Are things bearish or bullish? Is the Nikkei up? Is the S&P stable? Do you lack the answers to these questions? Do you lack even a basic knowledge of what some of those words are? When you see the word "Buffett," what comes to mind first - Warren, Jimmy, LuLu or the Golden Corral? If it's anything but the first one, you really ought to tune in to this week's episode of...

Cue the motivational music of your choice - Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," Queen's "We Are The Champions," Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," Elton John's "The Bitch Is Back," John Williams' "Duel of the Fates," or even the theme tune to "Laverne and Shirley" … schlemiel, schlimazel, Hasenpfeffer incorporated and whatnot … we're gonna make it!) Bottom of the ninth, one run down, bases loaded with...

What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? Answer: one is heavy and the other is a little lighter. (Ba dum tiss)   What's the difference between standards and goals? Answer: to be found only by the clever cognoscenti who catch this week's Overlap Podcast.   This week, our boys Sid and Keith sift through the $64,000 Question that sets the system for how standards become standards. They'll d...

This week's key tenet for the Overlap Podcast is "Addition by Subtraction," and since the writing staff automatically abhors anything that seems even minimally mathematical in origin, the meaning of that phrase to us could be: The title of one of those cheesy paperback murder mysteries they sell at Hudson News stores at airports, usually written by that Patterson guy or the lady with the three nam...

Pitchforks - check. Torches - check. A somehow seemingly impromptu song about storming a castle to kill its animal-like occupant that all of the dozens of random townfolk gathered together somehow all know … … you can really only check that one if you're in the touring production of "Beauty and the Beast" (and we hope you aren't that "I NEED … SIX EGGS" woman from the opening number because … girl...

This week on Episode 137 of The Overlap Podcast, Sid and Keith dive into the power of a simple yet profound act: saying you're sorry.  Sometimes in life, we need our great musical artists to help give us the motivation and words we need to take action in our own lives - is now one of those times? Well… with this week's problem we will try to tackle on The Overlap podcast, it's a bit tricky - a pro...

In this quick-hit episode of The Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines discuss the phrase "This too shall pass." They explore the meaning behind this saying and how it can be applied to both challenging and positive situations in life and business. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights about how this perspective has helped them navigate through difficult times and maintain a...