Colin Davis

But First, Principles!

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Welcome to the But First, Principles! Podcast hosted by Colin Davis! But First, Principles with Colin Davis is a podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who want to dig deeper into how things really work. Each episode explores a timeless principle or mental model that drives exceptional decision-making, leadership clarity, and strategic thinking. With guests from business, tech, academia, and beyond, Colin helps listeners peel back the noise and return to what really matters: the principles that stand the test of time. Connect with Colin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c...

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Colin Davis

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SE01E05 - From Corporate to Creating Empathy at Scale | With James Warren 20.02.2025 38:29

In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with James Warren, founder of Share More Stories and the SEEQ platform. James shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, his partnership with a mentor, and the challenges he faced along the way. He also dives into his mission to "create empathy at scale" and how storytelling can drive deeper connections and unde...

SE01E04 - Growing a Law Firm and Overcoming Unforseen Challenges | With Christian Simpson 13.02.2025 38:29

In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Christian Simpson, founder of Virginia Injury Law, to discuss his journey in building a successful law firm. Christian shares his background story, the challenges he faced along the way, and the key strategies that helped him scale his practice. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, legal industry insights, or growing a...

SE01E03 - Leading with Values and Client Perspective | With Ohad Idan 06.02.2025 42:02

In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Ohad Idan, founder of Praxis, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Ohad shares how he started the company, a defining challenge that tested his commitment to his values, and the importance of truly seeing things from the client’s perspective. If you’re a business leader looking to build a values-driven company and streng...

SE01E02 - Investing in your people's growth | With Duke Dodson 30.01.2025 41:23

Building a business comes with challenges—pressure, tough decisions, and the constant push to grow. In this episode of But First, Principles! host Colin Davis sits down with Duke Dodson, an entrepreneur who grew up in a family of business owners and learned valuable lessons along the way. Duke shares his journey of launching a property management company, the challenges of downsizing, and how he s...

SE01E01 - Turning Industry Challenges Into Customer-First Revolutions | Deryle Jensen 28.01.2025 52:03

Welcome to our first episode of But First, Principles! Join us for an engaging interview with Deryle as he shares how he turned a common industry challenge into a game-changing, customer-first business model. Discover his innovative “retail-to-retail” approach that’s transforming the way recreational vehicles are bought and sold. We also dive into the values that inspire Deryle’s bold philosophy a...