The Overlap Podcast

In 1986, singer-songwriter Sir Kenneth Loggins released an anthem celebrating what was, at that time, the most feared of all zones that we mere mortals might encounter on this earth: yes, that's right - The Danger Zone. But, Sir Kenneth was not aware of an even more deadly zone that our boys Sid and Keith will elucidate on this week's episode of The Overlap Podcast. (Also, real talk, you know who...

In 1973, Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., better known to the world as the late great Dr. John, released a song known to people worldwide, an anthem that warns us what not to do - "Right Place, Wrong Time." Prophetic words from The Night Tripper himself but it's actually a good point that will also be raised on this week's Overlap Podcast. And just like how Bob Dylan and Bette Midler helped Dr. John wr...

  What does your business have in common with 2013 Auburn University football player Chris Davis' final play in the 2013 Iron Bowl? Answer: Timing and how to use it correctly, whether it be making a big purchase or running a kick back all the way to the end zone to win the big game ... though we doubt Keith would make it halfway down the field in that situation.   This week, our boys Sid and Keith...

As those great American philosophers Peaches and Herb once said, "Reunited, and it feels so good," and it does indeed feel good to be back again with Friend of the Pod and the Sultan of Sod, Justin Koen, Operating Partner of Sexton Lawn and Landscape Foley.   Our boys Sid and Keith will talk with Justin about the ups and downs of starting a venture, blazing that new trail through uncharted territo...

Before you listen to this episode, you NEED to listen to Episode 43: It's Not COVID'S Fault Once you have listened to that episode then you are welcome to come back to this one. If you ignore me here, you are just going to hear Sid tell you to do the same thing.    Now that has been taken care of on to our show notes.    Guess who's back? Back again. Nope, not Slim Shady ... our boys Sid and Keith...

What's that one song that gets your blood pumping? The one that you know you can throw on that will pump you up and get you ready to kick some as... thing that may need a decent smattering of kicking? The one that hypes you up more than Flava Flav, the greatest hype man of all time, ever did Public Enemy? Is it "Eye of the Tiger"? "Thunderstruck"? DMX's "Party Up"? "The Final Countdown"? Be real -...

We can all agree that "3" is a powerful number, right? The Holy Trinity. The Triple Crown. The Three Stooges.   Well, this week's episode of The Overlap marks our entrance into our third year as a podcast, so we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate this milestone by ... bringing you the same reliable, relevant content for you and your business from our boys Sid and Keith that we've been bring...

Whether you're the rose of sheer perfection or a freckle on the nose of life's complexion, the important thing seems to be the ability to be seen, to stand out - either for you personally or for your business. But, how do you make you the apple of everyone's eye and not the cinder they try to avoid? Don't worry - this week's  episode  of The Overlap Podcast will make sure nobody's gonna rain on yo...

In this world in which we find ourselves living, there are two great camps with which we can align ourselves, a choice that will leave an indelible mark on our very being and guide our futures thusly. One path - the Fixed Mindset - is the path of an unchanging world in which we are confined to our lot and unable to break free from the chains of mundanity. The Fixed Mindset lot never go anywhere or...

Stop us if you've heard this one - a very rich man knows he's about to die and is worried about leaving behind his wealth. So, he converts a large amount of his fortune into gold bars and has the executor of his will make sure that he has the gold bars inside two briefcases handcuffed to his body when he dies. The rich man dies, complete with cuffed briefcases of gold, and ascends to Heaven to mee...

(Cue the original "Star Trek" theme music) What do "Star Trek" and your business have in common? Hopefully, it's not that anyone in a red shirt will die on the job at some point ... because our finger is already hovering over the dial to OSHA and possibly the local law enforcement folks if that's the case... No, your business and the Starship Enterprise both suffer from one key problem: how to hir...

You've no doubt heard the old adage "If you want to make God laugh, make a plan." We counter with this - "If you want to make everyone in your business feel true homicidal rage, don't make a plan." Maybe not as catchy, but it definitely sends a message, right? Probably not as funny on a coffee mug, admittedly - feels like the sort of thing that eventually ends up in the court trial as State's Exhi...

Stop us if you've heard this one - what is the definition of "accountant?" Answer: Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had in a way you don't understand. So, if we're starting with an accountant joke, it can only mean one thing - Patron and No. 1 Friend of the Show, the Abbot of Accountancy himself Johnny Barranco is back again with some year-end advice and assistance to help make sur...

Ford's Model T. The Chevy '350' V8. The Aston Martin V12. Thomas the Tank.   Famous Engines all, right? Well, on this week's Overlap Podcast, our boys Sid and Keith sit down with the author of the world's next truly iconic engine - yes, it's Darrell Amy, author of the soon-to-be iconic book "Revenue Growth Engine," with a podcast and master class of the same name.   Darrell's genesis for the Reven...

Well, friends of the pod, last week we learned all about breaking free from the day to day and finding time to be away from everyone and everything with everyone's favorite hermit, Keith.   And, now, for something completely different...   On the Overlap this week, our boy Sid talks about his own not-so-solo sabbatical and the power of positive partnerships that can be found when we indulge the ur...

What do Kit Kat bars, the late, great actress of stage and screen Nell Carter and our boy Keith all have in common? Nope, not diabetes ... surprisingly. They all are tied to a phrase that is more mantra than marketing - "Gimme a Break." (And, real talk, Nell singing the theme tune to that classic 80s sitcom - don't sleep on it, 'cause it's a bop ... as is the Kit Kat jingle, if we're being complet...

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of "culture"? Androgynous pop star Boy George sing-asking if you really want to hurt him? The active ingredient in the yogurt that Jamie Lee Curtis shills for that makes you have to poop? The Canadian rapper who did the remix of Toto's "Africa" back in the late '00s? (If the third one really is the first thing that comes to your mind ... how...

When it comes to you and your business with regards to growth, there seems to be two equal but wildly different camps that folks will settle into - like "A Tale of Two Cities" or the twins from "The Parent Trap" movies (Hayley Mills or Lindsay Lohan, take your pick). Either you get way too excited (think that episode of Saved By the Bell with Jessie Spano and the caffeine pills) and you buy up equ...

(The familiar funky bass licks of The O'Jays' "For The Love of Money" begins playing in the background) Scratch. Moolah. Shekels. Cold, hard cash. When it comes to you and your business, there's two things we know about the Almighty Dollar: you gotta have it and you always want more of it - but no one ever elaborates on the how to get there, do they? Per the usual, The Overlap Podcast has you cove...

You know it's time - if not, "You Oughta Know." In your heart, you know "It's Too Late." When you think about it, you know that "You Lost That Lovin' Feelin'." But, as the classic tune says "Neither one of us ... wants to be the first to say goodbye."   Guesses on this week's Overlap Podcast topic? If you can't figure it out, then "We Are Never Getting Back Together" and we'll have to contend with...

To quote arguably the most famous piece of green felt on the entire planet, "It's not easy bein' green." Now, we do not know if this week's guest on The Overlap Podcast takes the words of former Muppet Show host Kermit the Frog as gospel like we do (because our hosts neglected to ask her views on Muppet philosophy), we know that, like Kermit, special guest star Christeen Era knows a lot about gree...

It is a universal truth that everyone loves a comeback story - Hoosiers. Cool Runnings. Robert Downey Jr.'s career. That Kate Bush song about running and hills that was on the latest season of Stranger Things - we love to see everything come full circle. So, if Kate Bush can do it, why can't you?   As we reach that mid-year check-in point, our boys Sid and Keith are available and able to advice an...

Frodo journeying to Mordor to destroy the Ring. Dorothy easing on down that yellow brick road to find the wonderful wizard. Bandit and Snowman risking life, limb and Sally Field to get that beer from Texarkana to them thirsty folks in Atlanta - everybody loves a good epic journey, don't they? You just have to love that electric thrill you get when you see the protagonist and their cohort of chums...

Have you heard this one? A guy gets to work and sees his boss pull up in an expensive new car with all the bells and whistles and he can't help but admire it. He tells his boss that he would kill to be able to drive a car like that. His boss says, "Well, if you set realistic goals, work hard and stay determined ... I can probably get an even better car next year."(Ba dum tiss, or however you make...

As COVID begins to become more endemic than pandemic and our economy starts to teeter back slowly to some new semblance of normal, there is something noticeable across every industry and category that continues to be a burden on our businesses. Folks may still be tumblin' out of bed and stumblin' to the kitchen, but it doesn't seem like there's a whole lot of pourin' themselves a cup of ambition '...