#  @soul_808 Brandon Ward Brandon Ward posts on YouTube about business, growth, performance, discipline the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCtjYA8lfmgy79WyVUnYbUgQ/interactions)  - [--] Month [-----] -13% - [--] Months [------] +302% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCtjYA8lfmgy79WyVUnYbUgQ/posts_active)  ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCtjYA8lfmgy79WyVUnYbUgQ/followers)  - [--] Month [-----] no change - [--] Months [-----] +0.71% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCtjYA8lfmgy79WyVUnYbUgQ/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [stocks](/list/stocks) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [countries](/list/countries) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [gaming](/list/gaming) [social networks](/list/social-networks) **Social topic influence** [business](/topic/business), [growth](/topic/growth), [performance](/topic/performance), [discipline](/topic/discipline), [shorts](/topic/shorts), [culture](/topic/culture), [brand](/topic/brand), [meme](/topic/meme), [loyalty](/topic/loyalty), [advice](/topic/advice) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@soul808](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [GameStop, Corp. (GME)](/topic/$gme) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts He co-founded GameStop and got broke. Then Reddit found out and GameStop popped up. Fred Smith walked in and a $2.8 billion deal was made. He learned from Bill Gates What a story #GameStop #MemeStock #Reddit #WallStreet #BusinessDeals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CzcERw4Tn8) 2026-02-10T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "GameStop Nostalgia: From Middle School to Mid-40s #shorts Remember when GameStop was *the* place Buying selling trading games in middle school high school even college. Those early customers still remember too. The nostalgia is real. #GameStop #CallOfDuty #Nostalgia #Gaming #RetroGaming" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1UUXbNsjSqA) 2026-02-13T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts From Wall Street Journal to meme stock mania: How GameStop became a household name. A co-founder's journey from bankruptcy to a $2.8B deal. Plus a Bill Gates lesson nobody saw coming. #GameStop #MemeStocks #WallStreet #Investing #BusinessDeals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XwwqPDbX7wI) 2026-02-12T07:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "GameStop Short Squeeze Explained: Diamond Hands Win #shorts How a group of investors turned the tables on hedge funds that shorted GameStop. By creating demand they triggered a short squeeze and cost the firms billions. #GameStop #ShortSqueeze #DiamondHands #Investing #StockMarket" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YonDZ1zLepw) 2026-02-11T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why GameStop Became the First Meme Stock GameStop was not a random meme. Long before Reddit and short squeezes GameStop became part of peoples lives. Customers grew up in those stores. Video games marked time for an entire generation from childhood into adulthood. When hedge funds tried to bet against GameStop the first generation raised online did not see a stock. They saw something personal. That is how a brand becomes culture. And why this moment was inevitable. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #GameStop #MemeStocks #Investing #Markets #Culture #Reddit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-ua4-usMXtQ) 2025-12-17T11:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity Great brands do more than sell products. They become part of peoples lives. In this clip the conversation explains how GameStop customers grew up with the brand. From childhood to adulthood video games marked time memories and milestones. Midnight releases winter nights and parents waiting in line became part of a shared culture. This is what happens when a company becomes woven into the fabric of a generation. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #RetailStrategy #GamingCulture" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bli8UIQumRM) 2026-01-03T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "GameStop Co-Founder Reveals What WALL STREET Don't Know Bill Gates Diamond Hands Ep. [---] This is not a GameStop story. It's a story about pattern recognition over passion. Culture beating capital. First-principles thinking before it was trendy. Why loyalty compounds harder than money. And why leadership is emotional before it's operational. Gary Kusin co-founded GameStop turned Kinko's into a $2.8 billion exit to FedEx and launched Laura Mercier cosmetics. He's built companies across retail tech and beauty and walked away from all of them with lessons most founders never learn. In this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CHdqLL2r3No) 2025-12-14T17:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What Olympians Know About Discipline That Most Dont Olympian and tech leader Pam Dukes shares what elite discipline really looks like and how to build a mindset that lasts long after the medals fade. 🎧 Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/h0jNEXAglbA Connect with Pam Dukes: 🌐 pamsreflections.com 💼 linkedin.com/in/pamela-dukes-oly 📸 instagram.com/winningwithdukes 🧠 Try Keysha.ai: your AI system for calm productivity. 💬 Text KEYSHA to +1 (833) 649-0845 to get started. olympian mindset pam dukes no pain no spain olympic mindset high performance long term success success habits" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=COfd9z8aohs) 2025-11-09T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Heres how self-doubt sounds when its pretending to be smart Self-doubt doesnt always scream sometimes it disguises itself as logic. This clip breaks down how most people unknowingly cap their potential and then project that limit onto others. Recognize the pattern uncap yourself and go beyond. 🎙 More mind-expanding conversations on the TK Pod: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=-f3OAdhRgkg&t=156s 💣 And check out the full episode from Shawn Meaike: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1jRkGa3HpvY #MindsetShift #SelfMastery #HighPerformanceHabits #BreakTheLimit #MentalToughness #GrowthGame" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E31PUvicPLc) 2025-06-29T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Turning Your Passion Into a Job Is a Bad Idea We romanticize entrepreneurship as chasing passion. But that idea can be dangerous. In this clip the conversation challenges one of the most common startup myths. Turning your passion into a job can ruin the very thing you love. Instead real success often comes from understanding industries spotting shifts early and building businesses around opportunity rather than emotion. This mindset led to recognizing the decline of department stores and the rise of specialty retail long before it became obvious. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O8sIvoHFrhU) 2025-12-26T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Do You Really Need a Degree Young Han Breaks It Down Is college still worth it In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han explains why traditional education still matters for specialists but not for everyone. If you want to become a doctor engineer or rocket scientist college gives you the structure and credibility you need. But for most careers the best teacher is still the real world. Its a conversation about choosing learning that actually moves your life forward. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Education #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #CareerGrowth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Py2gemMpo-k) 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why College Cant Keep Up With the Real World By the time you graduate the world has already moved on. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward and Young Han talk about the gap between what college teaches and what real jobs demand especially in fast-moving fields like software and tech. Six months on the job taught Brandon more than four years in school. Meanwhile Young breaks down why universities fall behind: bureaucracy slow approvals and outdated systems that cant keep pace with innovation. If youve ever felt like your degree didnt prepare you for the real world youre not" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SbpqpDWI0A4) 2025-10-21T13:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Dinner That Started a Video Game Empire Some of the biggest companies do not start in boardrooms. They start at kitchen tables. In this clip the story breaks down how recognizing an early shift toward specialty retail and first mover advantage led to a bold decision. Two careers were put on the line to build a software only video game store before the market fully existed. This is a masterclass in conviction timing and seeing what is coming before everyone else. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Entrepreneurship #FirstMover #BusinessStory #Startups #Leadership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YM5esO2Y9C8) 2025-12-25T16:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity #BrandBuilding #CustomerLoyalty #BusinessStorytelling #Entrepreneurship #Community #Retail #TestKitchenPodcastCustomers did not just shop at GameStop. They grew up there. Middle school. High school. College. Adulthood. In this moment the conversation reveals how brands become emotional landmarks how customers mark time through shared experiences and why community matters more than transactions. That is how businesses stop being stores and start becoming memories. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=awGRFQ9dCik) 2026-01-23T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How Hiring One Employee Changed Everything Sometimes the best business decision is the most human one. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han shares the story of how he turned a struggling suburban Starbucks into one of the highest-performing stores in California by leading with purpose. He and his team decided to double their output so they could hire Jeremy a young man with Down syndrome not as charity but as a real part of the business. What happened next caught the attention of Maria Shriver and the Special Olympics Foundation and proved that leadership and compassion can" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cMJ40Jac1ic) 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Test Kitchen Podcast Ep. [---] Pam Dukes How to Think Lead & Win Like an Olympian Pam Dukes Stanford grad Olympian and tech leader joins Brandon Ward to unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest level. From Olympic training to leading teams in tech Pam shares the mental frameworks discipline and teamwork principles that build lasting success. 🎧 In this episode: - The mindset that separates top performers from everyone else - The sacrifices behind Olympic-level focus and leadership - Why discipline and empathy create better teams - How to translate athletic excellence into business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h0jNEXAglbA) 2025-11-09T23:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Starbucks Is One of the Smartest Businesses Ever Built Starbucks wasnt just a coffee company it was an operations masterclass. From 401k matching for part-timers to college tuition and healthcare Young Han shares why Starbucks business model fascinated him and how it redefined what employee engagement could look like. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast he breaks down why smart systems and happy teams drive real success. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Starbucks #Entrepreneurship #Success #TestKitchenPodcast Young Han Brandon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ndnhU8Up9GQ) 2025-10-21T13:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Psychological Torture of Chasing the Olympics Most goals give you another chance. The Olympics do not. Pam Dukes explains the mental battle behind training for an event that only happens every four years. Miss it and you wait another four. Injuries can end everything. And between cycles you replay every mistake while trying to stay healthy focused and ready for a single moment. This is the pressure most people never see. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #Mindset #EliteAthlete #Performance #Discipline #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oRKtlxWiEAs) 2025-11-27T13:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why Becoming an Olympian Is Harder Than You Think Getting good is hard. Becoming elite is something else entirely. Pam Dukes shares how she fell into shot put ended up at Stanford because her mom decided for her and what it actually takes to chase the Olympic level. From the right coach and the right timing to luck zero do overs at trials and losing social life in college she talks honestly about the real cost behind the dream. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #EliteAthlete #Discipline #Mindset #Sacrifice #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pL0kfRNR68E) 2025-11-25T11:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Pattern Recognition Is the Real Competitive Advantage Success is rarely about luck. It is about seeing the pattern before everyone else does. After decades in business this moment clicked. Having seen GameStop global brand expansion and a massive Kinkos turnaround before the signals were familiar. At Kinkos the company went from losing $11 million to generating $120 million in EBITDA in a single year. Shortly after that experience led to a $2.8 billion handshake deal. Pattern recognition compounds. Once you see it you cannot unsee it. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sTNksBwNfq0) 2025-12-17T11:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Arrogant Leadership Will Fail in the AI Era AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjvVFz6qC7g) 2025-12-23T12:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Google Calendar Doesnt Reflect Real Life Im not a teleporting unicorn. Yes Zoya really said that on stage and heres why. In this clip from the Test Kitchen Podcast she shares how the pain points of youth sports logistics and daily scheduling led to building Orgo a platform designed for real life not idealized time blocks. Tools like Google Calendar are helpful but they rarely reflect how life actually unfolds because no one moves instantly from one event to the next. This is about designing tools that give people confidence and clarity not more confusion. #CareerGrowth #Leadership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-nEItnQMLmM) 2025-09-22T17:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Discipline Isnt Luck. Its Built Like This. Most people know what to do. They just dont want to become the kind of person who does it. 💥 Discipline isnt luck its positioning: [--]. Earn your luck by doing the unglamorous work long before anyone notices. [--]. Make action non-negotiable by designing environments where resistance gets no oxygen. [--]. Trade emotion for identity if you only act when it feels good youll lose to someone who acts because its who they are. You cant download discipline. But you can systematize it. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/-f3OAdhRgkg #mindset #discipline #productivity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BMRd9nMFhZw) 2025-07-06T14:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "37 Tabs Open Heres How to Choose the Right One If your brain feels like a browser with [--] tabs open You're not broken. You're just listening to too many doors at once. Every idea every task every "what if" is a door calling your attention. The noise isn't the problem. The direction is. Heres how to quiet the chaos: [--]. Pause before clicking the next tab. [--]. Ask: Which door still waits for me [--]. Close the restgently but firmly. You dont need more ideas. You need to find the one thats still quietly pulsing with meaning. Thats the tab that gets you moving again. #ProductivityTips #FocusMatters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QoofdMLXEqQ) 2025-06-30T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How Zoya Got Promoted Fast By Taking Initiative What is the secret to getting promoted quickly In this clip from the Test Kitchen Podcast Zoya shares how she landed her own office at [--]. It was not just hard work it was about being intentional studying people observing great leadership and finding her own formula. Most importantly she created value by stepping up in the moment taking on tasks that others left hanging and then bringing results back to the table. This is how initiative turns into opportunity. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/geJqnZeN #CareerGrowth #Leadership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Rjo62tCccY) 2025-09-22T17:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When You Cant Focus Do This (Day) The 2-Minute Reset for when presence slips. You dont need an app. You dont need to be good at meditation. You just need [--] minutes. This practice combines the best of breathwork and body scanning. Think Wim Hof meets Vipassana simplified. Eyes closed. One breath. From crown to feet and back again. Use it: Before a meeting After a setback When your mind feels cluttered or your energy is off No pressure. Just recalibration. Try it now and save it for later. 🔗 Want more like this Check out Keysha.ai Built for recalibration not overwhelm. 📲 Follow me on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j8h4I3LeNUg) 2025-04-19T23:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Give Up EVERYTHING The Secret to INSANE Success David Goggins doesnt do half-commitments. In this brutally honest moment he shares the mindset shift that helped him lose [---] pounds in [--] months and reveals the real cost of greatness. Are you willing to give up everything Or are you just playing 🔥 Subscribe for more high-performance wisdom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sBa8FFgx_GQ) 2025-06-25T14:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Real Reason Youre Always Late (Hint: Time Isnt the Problem) TKP - Ep. [---] What if being late has nothing to do with discipline alarms or even time itself In this episode of The Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward sits down with Zoya Lehrer (CEO & co-founder of Orgo) to expose the hidden lie inside every calendar: it doesnt reflect how life actually works. We unpack: 00:00 The immigrant story that shaped Zoyas endurance 08:30 Climbing fast as a corporate exec in finance 20:10 Why achievement didnt solve the chaos 33:00 Im not a teleporting unicorn the flaw in how calendars measure time 45:15" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sw4QRZb0Zdw) 2025-09-18T04:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How to Put Cash Into Your Brain (Learn Before You Earn) Codie Sanchez breaks it down simply: your 20s should be about stacking knowledge not cash. 🧠 Learn Before You Earn Most people treat salary as the goal. Codie treats it as tuition. Trade money for skills that pay long-term. 🔑 Apprentice With Intent Find someone whose life you wantand work under them. Absorb how they think not just what they do. 💸 Put Cash In Your Brain Every dollar you dont make now becomes future leverageif you spend that time learning the right things. Short-term money is expensive if it costs you long-term skills." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u9At89jRoTo) 2025-07-06T19:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Test Kitchen Podcast Ep. [---] The Rock The System to Turn Pain Into Power The Rock turned eviction into fuel discipline into love for his daughters and vulnerability into strength. In this episode we unpack the productivity system strong people use: How to turn pain into power Balancing strength with softness Handling criticism and building new mountains This isnt about being The Rock. Its about how you can use the same ingredients to lead build and grow without burning out. 👉 For anyone balancing ambition and the chaos of real life this ones for you. Original Episode Here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yDZJqnBJZsw) 2025-08-24T00:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "GameStop's Birth: The Meme Stock Origin Story #shorts GameStop wasn't just a store; it was the original meme stock conceived and built from the ground up. Witness the birth of an empire and the gaming revolution it sparked. #GameStop #MemeStocks #VideoGames #Entrepreneurship #BusinessHistory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-zN_0foe7QQ) 2026-02-14T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shot Put Dream: From States to Olympian Ambition #shorts A last-throw victory at states planted a seed: 'You could be an Olympian.' From winning with the second-furthest throw in the country to pursuing the Olympic dream this is how it unfolded. #OlympianDream #ShotPut #TrackAndField #SportsJourney #Athletics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WUd6iYfnLs8) 2026-02-13T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "GameStop Nostalgia: From Middle School to Mid-40s #shorts Remember when GameStop was *the* place Buying selling trading games in middle school high school even college. Those early customers still remember too. The nostalgia is real. #GameStop #CallOfDuty #Nostalgia #Gaming #RetroGaming" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1UUXbNsjSqA) 2026-02-13T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "From Bronx to Olympian: Sacrifices Luck and the Shot Put Dream #shorts A selfless act of kindness changed everything. This athlete made the Olympic team because of a competitor's incredible sacrifice. One of the nicest things anyone has ever done. #OlympicTeam #Kindness #Inspiration #Sportsmanship" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rciovf-oRm4) 2026-02-12T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Flexible Leadership: Beat Arrogance in Business #shorts Arrogance kills progress. Great leaders stay flexible ready to pivot when new info arrives. Being wrong isn't failureit's feedback. #LeadershipSkills #BusinessStrategy #GrowthMindset #FlexibleLeadership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r2NNgzSejVk) 2026-02-12T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts From Wall Street Journal to meme stock mania: How GameStop became a household name. A co-founder's journey from bankruptcy to a $2.8B deal. Plus a Bill Gates lesson nobody saw coming. #GameStop #MemeStocks #WallStreet #Investing #BusinessDeals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XwwqPDbX7wI) 2026-02-12T07:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "GameStop Short Squeeze Explained: Diamond Hands Win #shorts How a group of investors turned the tables on hedge funds that shorted GameStop. By creating demand they triggered a short squeeze and cost the firms billions. #GameStop #ShortSqueeze #DiamondHands #Investing #StockMarket" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YonDZ1zLepw) 2026-02-11T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts He co-founded GameStop and got broke. Then Reddit found out and GameStop popped up. Fred Smith walked in and a $2.8 billion deal was made. He learned from Bill Gates What a story #GameStop #MemeStock #Reddit #WallStreet #BusinessDeals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CzcERw4Tn8) 2026-02-10T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Time Feels Different When You Have ADHD Time is not experienced the same way by everyone. In this moment the conversation dives into how people with ADHD experience time as a feeling rather than a fixed unit. Being early being late missing the moment entirely. It is not about discipline. It is about perception. This insight reshapes how we think about productivity scheduling and why traditional calendar tools often fail real humans. #ADHD #TimeManagement #Neurodiversity #Productivity #MentalHealth #FounderMindset #TestKitchenPodcast ADHD time blindness time perception productivity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BcUSo1WUlhY) 2026-01-30T13:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity #BrandBuilding #CustomerLoyalty #BusinessStorytelling #Entrepreneurship #Community #Retail #TestKitchenPodcastCustomers did not just shop at GameStop. They grew up there. Middle school. High school. College. Adulthood. In this moment the conversation reveals how brands become emotional landmarks how customers mark time through shared experiences and why community matters more than transactions. That is how businesses stop being stores and start becoming memories. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=awGRFQ9dCik) 2026-01-23T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Teammates Who Always Get Promoted The best teammates do not wait to be told what to do. They anticipate. They notice gaps. They raise their hand before anyone asks. In this clip Pam Dukes breaks down what separates high performers from everyone else and why managers naturally promote the people who give more than their job description. If you want to stand out stop asking how to do your job better and start asking how to help the team win. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #Teamwork #CareerGrowth #HighPerformance #WorkCulture #TestKitchenPodcast Pam" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CJkl6Vs5NYI) 2026-01-21T13:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How to Speak Up in Meetings Without Talking Too Much Early in her career Zoya learned that speaking up is not about being loud. It is about timing presence and adding value. In this clip she breaks down a simple but powerful meeting strategy. Listen first. Take notes. Stay present. Then contribute when you actually have something meaningful to add. This is how you build credibility without forcing your voice into the room. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/geJqnZeN #CareerAdvice #LeadershipSkills #Communication #ProfessionalGrowth #Meetings #Confidence #TestKitchenPodcast career" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G_kMmuUkSa0) 2026-01-15T14:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Hidden Cost of Chasing Big Goals Every meaningful goal demands a tradeoff. In this clip the conversation gets honest about sacrifice. Time friendships comfort and normalcy often get left behind when you commit fully to something difficult. The question is not whether sacrifice is required. It is whether the outcome is worth it to you. For her the answer was clear. She would do it all again. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/geJqnZeN #SuccessMindset #Sacrifice #HighPerformance #CareerGrowth #Discipline #LongGame #TestKitchenPodcast success mindset sacrifice for success long" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Maw-yKgqp28) 2026-01-15T14:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Depression Is Not a Choice And We Need to Stop Saying It Is For a long time depression was misunderstood. People thought it was just sadness. Something you could shake off with willpower. Wake up. Buck up. Choose happiness. But that framing ignores reality. Sometimes you wake up blue. No clear reason. No switch to flip. When we call depression a choice we dont motivate people. We isolate them. This clip is a reminder that mental health is not a slogan problem. Its a human one. Full episode link below. Text Keysha at 833-649-0845 if you need help protecting your energy when your brain feels" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pkxSz39HCaM) 2026-01-12T13:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What Success Looks Like After the Roller Coaster After decades of building companies riding massive highs and surviving brutal lows this chapter looks different. In this clip the conversation shifts to what fulfillment actually looks like later in life. Family businesses. Grandkids. Friends you chose carefully over time. Giving back. Not every win is financial. Sometimes the real success is who you get to share life with after the chaos settles. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Success #LifeLessons #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness #GivingBack #Leadership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=10i6kcubruw) 2026-01-05T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why the Hardest Moments Become the Best Lessons Success stories usually skip the part where everything almost collapses. In this clip the conversation goes into the moments most people never talk about. Being broke in your forties. Watching a stock crash. Realizing one decision could have wiped everything out. These are the moments that shape judgment humility and long term thinking. This is why experience matters. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLessons #Leadership #FailureToSuccess #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #TestKitchenPodcast business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P0EkN7pHUGc) 2026-01-05T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Speed and Customer Relationships Beat Big Retail Every Time Being smaller can be a competitive advantage. In this clip the conversation breaks down why lean specialty retailers were able to move faster than massive corporations like Walmart. Faster decisions closer customer relationships and the ability to create real moments like midnight launches made all the difference. This is a lesson in agility trust and building a community around your product. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #RetailStrategy #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #BusinessGrowth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AoHJMnm8ivE) 2026-01-05T14:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity Great brands do more than sell products. They become part of peoples lives. In this clip the conversation explains how GameStop customers grew up with the brand. From childhood to adulthood video games marked time memories and milestones. Midnight releases winter nights and parents waiting in line became part of a shared culture. This is what happens when a company becomes woven into the fabric of a generation. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #RetailStrategy #GamingCulture" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bli8UIQumRM) 2026-01-03T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Honesty and Integrity Make or Break Company Culture Company culture does not collapse overnight. It erodes when honesty and integrity disappear. In this clip the conversation breaks down why trust is the foundation of any strong organization. When people stop believing in leadership or each other collaboration fails and culture falls apart. That is why setting clear principles from day one matters. Even if people disagree alignment starts with clarity. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Leadership #CompanyCulture #Integrity #Trust #BusinessLeadership #Management" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UztBpgurCtk) 2025-12-30T13:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Turning Your Passion Into a Job Can Be a Mistake Many people say they started a business because it was their passion. But passion does not always make a good business model. In this clip the conversation challenges one of the most common myths in entrepreneurship. Instead of chasing passion success often comes from recognizing patterns understanding industries and seeing where the market is actually going. This mindset led to spotting the decline of department stores and the rise of specialty retail long before it was obvious. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0TuLIQpO-5U) 2025-12-30T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AI Will Reshape Law Medicine and Consulting Faster Than We Think AI is not just improving productivity. It is changing who gets hired and how expertise is valued. In this clip the conversation explores how AI will impact professions built on information access like law medicine and consulting. When historical cases medical research and strategic frameworks become instantly searchable the role of human experts changes dramatically. This shift does not eliminate expertise but it does shrink the need for armies of specialists whose value once came from access to information. 🎧 Watch the full" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mm5OMQzl7LQ) 2025-12-26T11:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why Turning Your Passion Into a Job Is a Bad Idea We romanticize entrepreneurship as chasing passion. But that idea can be dangerous. In this clip the conversation challenges one of the most common startup myths. Turning your passion into a job can ruin the very thing you love. Instead real success often comes from understanding industries spotting shifts early and building businesses around opportunity rather than emotion. This mindset led to recognizing the decline of department stores and the rise of specialty retail long before it became obvious. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O8sIvoHFrhU) 2025-12-26T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Dinner That Started a Video Game Empire Some of the biggest companies do not start in boardrooms. They start at kitchen tables. In this clip the story breaks down how recognizing an early shift toward specialty retail and first mover advantage led to a bold decision. Two careers were put on the line to build a software only video game store before the market fully existed. This is a masterclass in conviction timing and seeing what is coming before everyone else. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Entrepreneurship #FirstMover #BusinessStory #Startups #Leadership" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YM5esO2Y9C8) 2025-12-25T16:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Responsibility Without Authority Breaks Teams One of the most common leadership mistakes is assigning responsibility without real authority. In this clip the conversation breaks down why accountability only works when people are empowered to make decisions. You cannot tell someone to own an outcome and then punish them for acting. Real accountability requires trust clarity and authority to execute. This mindset shift is essential for building strong teams and scalable organizations. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Leadership #Accountability #Management" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4DKlYepkTzE) 2025-12-24T14:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Arrogant Leadership Will Fail in the AI Era AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjvVFz6qC7g) 2025-12-23T12:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Arrogant Leadership Will Fail in the AI Era AI is changing how work gets done but the bigger shift is happening in leadership. In this clip the conversation focuses on flexibility humility and the danger of leaders who believe they already have all the answers. As new information emerges faster than ever success will depend less on being right and more on being willing to adapt. The future belongs to leaders who can learn in public change course and clearly communicate why the organization needs to move in a new direction. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s8j8VTNPEQk) 2025-12-22T09:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why Continuous Improvement Is No Longer Enough in Business Alignment creates focus. Accountability creates execution. But neither matters if you stop evolving. In this clip the conversation shifts from continuous improvement to continuous change. What worked last year may not work next year. The companies that survive are the ones that expect change and build for it before things break. The most dangerous moment in business is when everything feels like it is working. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #ContinuousImprovement" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hm9RHnt35nw) 2025-12-19T05:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why GameStop Became the First Meme Stock GameStop was not a random meme. Long before Reddit and short squeezes GameStop became part of peoples lives. Customers grew up in those stores. Video games marked time for an entire generation from childhood into adulthood. When hedge funds tried to bet against GameStop the first generation raised online did not see a stock. They saw something personal. That is how a brand becomes culture. And why this moment was inevitable. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #GameStop #MemeStocks #Investing #Markets #Culture #Reddit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-ua4-usMXtQ) 2025-12-17T11:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "AI Is About to Reset Jobs Discovery and the Global Economy Artificial intelligence is not just a productivity tool. It is a full reset. In this conversation we break down how AI and quantum computing will transform hiring redefine work and unlock discoveries that were previously impossible. With exponentially more computing power problems like cancer climate and complex systems move from theory to solvable. This is not incremental change. It is a new table altogether. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Technology #Innovation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ulja3XAVx3E) 2025-12-17T11:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Pattern Recognition Is the Real Competitive Advantage Success is rarely about luck. It is about seeing the pattern before everyone else does. After decades in business this moment clicked. Having seen GameStop global brand expansion and a massive Kinkos turnaround before the signals were familiar. At Kinkos the company went from losing $11 million to generating $120 million in EBITDA in a single year. Shortly after that experience led to a $2.8 billion handshake deal. Pattern recognition compounds. Once you see it you cannot unsee it. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sTNksBwNfq0) 2025-12-17T11:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "GameStop Co-Founder Reveals What WALL STREET Don't Know Bill Gates Diamond Hands Ep. [---] This is not a GameStop story. It's a story about pattern recognition over passion. Culture beating capital. First-principles thinking before it was trendy. Why loyalty compounds harder than money. And why leadership is emotional before it's operational. Gary Kusin co-founded GameStop turned Kinko's into a $2.8 billion exit to FedEx and launched Laura Mercier cosmetics. He's built companies across retail tech and beauty and walked away from all of them with lessons most founders never learn. In this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CHdqLL2r3No) 2025-12-14T17:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Psychological Torture of Chasing the Olympics Most goals give you another chance. The Olympics do not. Pam Dukes explains the mental battle behind training for an event that only happens every four years. Miss it and you wait another four. Injuries can end everything. And between cycles you replay every mistake while trying to stay healthy focused and ready for a single moment. This is the pressure most people never see. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #Mindset #EliteAthlete #Performance #Discipline #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oRKtlxWiEAs) 2025-11-27T13:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Dark Side of Pushing Through Pain Elite athletes are trained to ignore pain. But Pam Dukes explains the real cost of that mindset. At the Olympics the motto was No pain no Spain and she pushed through everything. But years later the consequences showed up: low resting heart rate no cartilage in her knees and major back surgery. This is the part of elite performance people never talk about. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #AthleteMindset #Performance #Recovery #Leadership #Discipline #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes Brandon Ward Test Kitchen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9uzbHPHKOiE) 2025-11-27T13:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why Becoming an Olympian Is Harder Than You Think Getting good is hard. Becoming elite is something else entirely. Pam Dukes shares how she fell into shot put ended up at Stanford because her mom decided for her and what it actually takes to chase the Olympic level. From the right coach and the right timing to luck zero do overs at trials and losing social life in college she talks honestly about the real cost behind the dream. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #EliteAthlete #Discipline #Mindset #Sacrifice #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pL0kfRNR68E) 2025-11-25T11:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why She Hid Her Olympic Career at Work Most people show off their achievements. Pam Dukes had to hide hers. While training for the Olympics and working full time she kept her identity as an elite athlete a secret. Not because she lacked pride but because she feared how coworkers might react. Misconceptions jealousy and job insecurity made her protect her career by staying silent about her success. This is the untold side of high performance. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Mindset #CareerGrowth #Olympics #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HighPerformance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d04qPh_WgQY) 2025-11-20T12:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How Champions Stay Motivated Year After Year Steve Kerrs advice to Steph Curry is the same advice every team and company needs. Do not chase the championship. Win the week. Pam Dukes breaks down how the Warriors use small consumable goals to stay motivated aligned and dominant. The same rhythm applies in business. Set weekly targets measure progress reset repeat. Championships are earned one week at a time. 🎧 Full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #Teamwork #Mindset #Success #NBA #StephCurry #SteveKerr #Performance #TestKitchenPodcast leadership team performance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zJzyXaITExU) 2025-11-20T12:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Career Mistake That Keeps People Stuck Many people think hoarding knowledge makes them indispensable. Pam Dukes explains why that mindset does the opposite. When you refuse to share what you know you do not become more secure. You become unpromotable. Real growth comes from elevating the people around you. That is what leaders do. Watch the full conversation with Pam Dukes here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Teamwork #SuccessMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #TestKitchenPodcast leadership career growth knowledge sharing teamwork promotion career advice professional" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UGW7NBpo37E) 2025-11-17T13:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Michael Jordans Secret to Leadership That Most People Never Learn How do you turn a high performer into a true leader Pam Dukes breaks it down with a powerful story about Michael Jordan and the coaching philosophy that transformed him from a scorer into a team builder. Great leadership is not about doing everything yourself. It is about making everyone around you better. Watch the full episode with Pam here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #Teamwork #MichaelJordan #SuccessMindset #CareerGrowth #TestKitchenPodcast leadership michael jordan leadership the last dance team performance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wWxuFY8NuK8) 2025-11-17T13:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Talent Isnt Enough The Real Cost of Greatness From gym class to the Olympics Pam Dukes journey shows what most people never see the work behind the gift. She discovered her athletic ability early but talent alone wasnt enough. While others hung out after class Pam went to practice. When they relaxed at night she was studying. Discipline isnt glamorous but its what turns potential into performance. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Discipline #Mindset #Motivation #Olympics #Success #HardWork #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast athlete mindset" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jn9G31lFnUI) 2025-11-10T14:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why Most People Never Become Elite Becoming elite is not talent alone. You need the right coach the right environment no off days and zero do-overs on the biggest stage. In this clip Pam Dukes explains the real cost of chasing the Olympic dream: study train rest repeat while everyone else is out. If you want the level you have to make the trade. 🎧 Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #Discipline #Mindset #HighPerformance #Sacrifice #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast Olympic athlete discipline mindset training elite performance focus hard work success" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YPssRQiecuY) 2025-11-10T14:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Lesson Every Parent Should Teach About Education Success isnt about grades its about ownership. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast a father shares the moment his son stopped being told to care about school and started choosing to care. Because real education isnt what youre given its what you take responsibility for. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Parenting #Leadership #Education #Mindset #Growth #TestKitchenPodcast Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast parenting mindset education leadership growth responsibility success motivation family teaching values" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E680j8MPCuw) 2025-11-10T13:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Redefining Purpose After Retirement: Finding Yourself Beyond the Game When the cheers stop who are you without the title In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast a former athlete shares what it felt like to step away from competition lose a lifelong identity and rebuild a sense of purpose from the ground up. This isnt just about sports its about any major life pivot. Whether youre changing careers starting over or rediscovering what drives you this story will hit home. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast purpose mindset identity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IFM5V4-pTxY) 2025-11-10T12:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How Discipline and Tunnel Vision Shape Life After Sports Discipline builds greatness but it can also become a trap. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast a former athlete shares how extreme focus helped them win and how they later learned to redirect that energy into a balanced life after sports. True growth isnt just about going harder its about knowing when to shift gears. 🎧 Full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast mindset discipline focus leadership growth athlete mindset career transition mental performance personal development life after sports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kYfBZjoTLSQ) 2025-11-10T12:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "What Olympians Know About Discipline That Most Dont Olympian and tech leader Pam Dukes shares what elite discipline really looks like and how to build a mindset that lasts long after the medals fade. 🎧 Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/h0jNEXAglbA Connect with Pam Dukes: 🌐 pamsreflections.com 💼 linkedin.com/in/pamela-dukes-oly 📸 instagram.com/winningwithdukes 🧠 Try Keysha.ai: your AI system for calm productivity. 💬 Text KEYSHA to +1 (833) 649-0845 to get started. olympian mindset pam dukes no pain no spain olympic mindset high performance long term success success habits" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=COfd9z8aohs) 2025-11-09T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Test Kitchen Podcast Ep. [---] Pam Dukes How to Think Lead & Win Like an Olympian Pam Dukes Stanford grad Olympian and tech leader joins Brandon Ward to unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest level. From Olympic training to leading teams in tech Pam shares the mental frameworks discipline and teamwork principles that build lasting success. 🎧 In this episode: - The mindset that separates top performers from everyone else - The sacrifices behind Olympic-level focus and leadership - Why discipline and empathy create better teams - How to translate athletic excellence into business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h0jNEXAglbA) 2025-11-09T23:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Starbucks Is One of the Smartest Businesses Ever Built Starbucks wasnt just a coffee company it was an operations masterclass. From 401k matching for part-timers to college tuition and healthcare Young Han shares why Starbucks business model fascinated him and how it redefined what employee engagement could look like. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast he breaks down why smart systems and happy teams drive real success. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Starbucks #Entrepreneurship #Success #TestKitchenPodcast Young Han Brandon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ndnhU8Up9GQ) 2025-10-21T13:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Money Lessons Young Han Learned From His Dad Growing up Young Han watched his dad transform their familys future from low income to high income through entrepreneurship. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast he shares how seeing that rise firsthand shaped his view of money work and possibility. Its not just about building wealth. Its about believing its possible. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #WealthBuilding #Leadership #Success #TestKitchenPodcast Young Han Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast business entrepreneurship mindset" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xHAmkBrxRTg) 2025-10-21T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Young Han Stopped Helping Others Get Rich After years of helping businesses grow Young Han had a realization he was spending hundreds of hours teaching others how to win but only a handful actually acted on it. So he flipped the script. He used his own system to build Blue Ocean Pool Service scaling it to $1M in [--] months then launched three new businesses every year after that. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young explains how he turned his playbook inward and why action beats advice every time. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Entrepreneurship" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1MVY0QrHmCs) 2025-10-21T13:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Do You Really Need a Degree Young Han Breaks It Down Is college still worth it In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han explains why traditional education still matters for specialists but not for everyone. If you want to become a doctor engineer or rocket scientist college gives you the structure and credibility you need. But for most careers the best teacher is still the real world. Its a conversation about choosing learning that actually moves your life forward. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Education #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #CareerGrowth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Py2gemMpo-k) 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How Hiring One Employee Changed Everything Sometimes the best business decision is the most human one. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han shares the story of how he turned a struggling suburban Starbucks into one of the highest-performing stores in California by leading with purpose. He and his team decided to double their output so they could hire Jeremy a young man with Down syndrome not as charity but as a real part of the business. What happened next caught the attention of Maria Shriver and the Special Olympics Foundation and proved that leadership and compassion can" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cMJ40Jac1ic) 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @soul808
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"Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts He co-founded GameStop and got broke. Then Reddit found out and GameStop popped up. Fred Smith walked in and a $2.8 billion deal was made. He learned from Bill Gates What a story #GameStop #MemeStock #Reddit #WallStreet #BusinessDeals"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GameStop Nostalgia: From Middle School to Mid-40s #shorts Remember when GameStop was the place Buying selling trading games in middle school high school even college. Those early customers still remember too. The nostalgia is real. #GameStop #CallOfDuty #Nostalgia #Gaming #RetroGaming"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts From Wall Street Journal to meme stock mania: How GameStop became a household name. A co-founder's journey from bankruptcy to a $2.8B deal. Plus a Bill Gates lesson nobody saw coming. #GameStop #MemeStocks #WallStreet #Investing #BusinessDeals"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T07:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"GameStop Short Squeeze Explained: Diamond Hands Win #shorts How a group of investors turned the tables on hedge funds that shorted GameStop. By creating demand they triggered a short squeeze and cost the firms billions. #GameStop #ShortSqueeze #DiamondHands #Investing #StockMarket"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why GameStop Became the First Meme Stock GameStop was not a random meme. Long before Reddit and short squeezes GameStop became part of peoples lives. Customers grew up in those stores. Video games marked time for an entire generation from childhood into adulthood. When hedge funds tried to bet against GameStop the first generation raised online did not see a stock. They saw something personal. That is how a brand becomes culture. And why this moment was inevitable. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #GameStop #MemeStocks #Investing #Markets #Culture #Reddit"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T11:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity Great brands do more than sell products. They become part of peoples lives. In this clip the conversation explains how GameStop customers grew up with the brand. From childhood to adulthood video games marked time memories and milestones. Midnight releases winter nights and parents waiting in line became part of a shared culture. This is what happens when a company becomes woven into the fabric of a generation. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #RetailStrategy #GamingCulture"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GameStop Co-Founder Reveals What WALL STREET Don't Know Bill Gates Diamond Hands Ep. [---] This is not a GameStop story. It's a story about pattern recognition over passion. Culture beating capital. First-principles thinking before it was trendy. Why loyalty compounds harder than money. And why leadership is emotional before it's operational. Gary Kusin co-founded GameStop turned Kinko's into a $2.8 billion exit to FedEx and launched Laura Mercier cosmetics. He's built companies across retail tech and beauty and walked away from all of them with lessons most founders never learn. In this"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T17:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What Olympians Know About Discipline That Most Dont Olympian and tech leader Pam Dukes shares what elite discipline really looks like and how to build a mindset that lasts long after the medals fade. 🎧 Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/h0jNEXAglbA Connect with Pam Dukes: 🌐 pamsreflections.com 💼 linkedin.com/in/pamela-dukes-oly 📸 instagram.com/winningwithdukes 🧠 Try Keysha.ai: your AI system for calm productivity. 💬 Text KEYSHA to +1 (833) 649-0845 to get started. olympian mindset pam dukes no pain no spain olympic mindset high performance long term success success habits"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Heres how self-doubt sounds when its pretending to be smart Self-doubt doesnt always scream sometimes it disguises itself as logic. This clip breaks down how most people unknowingly cap their potential and then project that limit onto others. Recognize the pattern uncap yourself and go beyond. 🎙 More mind-expanding conversations on the TK Pod: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=-f3OAdhRgkg&t=156s 💣 And check out the full episode from Shawn Meaike: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1jRkGa3HpvY #MindsetShift #SelfMastery #HighPerformanceHabits #BreakTheLimit #MentalToughness #GrowthGame"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Turning Your Passion Into a Job Is a Bad Idea We romanticize entrepreneurship as chasing passion. But that idea can be dangerous. In this clip the conversation challenges one of the most common startup myths. Turning your passion into a job can ruin the very thing you love. Instead real success often comes from understanding industries spotting shifts early and building businesses around opportunity rather than emotion. This mindset led to recognizing the decline of department stores and the rise of specialty retail long before it became obvious. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Do You Really Need a Degree Young Han Breaks It Down Is college still worth it In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han explains why traditional education still matters for specialists but not for everyone. If you want to become a doctor engineer or rocket scientist college gives you the structure and credibility you need. But for most careers the best teacher is still the real world. Its a conversation about choosing learning that actually moves your life forward. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Education #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #CareerGrowth"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why College Cant Keep Up With the Real World By the time you graduate the world has already moved on. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward and Young Han talk about the gap between what college teaches and what real jobs demand especially in fast-moving fields like software and tech. Six months on the job taught Brandon more than four years in school. Meanwhile Young breaks down why universities fall behind: bureaucracy slow approvals and outdated systems that cant keep pace with innovation. If youve ever felt like your degree didnt prepare you for the real world youre not"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Dinner That Started a Video Game Empire Some of the biggest companies do not start in boardrooms. They start at kitchen tables. In this clip the story breaks down how recognizing an early shift toward specialty retail and first mover advantage led to a bold decision. Two careers were put on the line to build a software only video game store before the market fully existed. This is a masterclass in conviction timing and seeing what is coming before everyone else. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Entrepreneurship #FirstMover #BusinessStory #Startups #Leadership"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T16:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity #BrandBuilding #CustomerLoyalty #BusinessStorytelling #Entrepreneurship #Community #Retail #TestKitchenPodcastCustomers did not just shop at GameStop. They grew up there. Middle school. High school. College. Adulthood. In this moment the conversation reveals how brands become emotional landmarks how customers mark time through shared experiences and why community matters more than transactions. That is how businesses stop being stores and start becoming memories. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How Hiring One Employee Changed Everything Sometimes the best business decision is the most human one. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han shares the story of how he turned a struggling suburban Starbucks into one of the highest-performing stores in California by leading with purpose. He and his team decided to double their output so they could hire Jeremy a young man with Down syndrome not as charity but as a real part of the business. What happened next caught the attention of Maria Shriver and the Special Olympics Foundation and proved that leadership and compassion can"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Test Kitchen Podcast Ep. [---] Pam Dukes How to Think Lead & Win Like an Olympian Pam Dukes Stanford grad Olympian and tech leader joins Brandon Ward to unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest level. From Olympic training to leading teams in tech Pam shares the mental frameworks discipline and teamwork principles that build lasting success. 🎧 In this episode: - The mindset that separates top performers from everyone else - The sacrifices behind Olympic-level focus and leadership - Why discipline and empathy create better teams - How to translate athletic excellence into business"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T23:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Starbucks Is One of the Smartest Businesses Ever Built Starbucks wasnt just a coffee company it was an operations masterclass. From 401k matching for part-timers to college tuition and healthcare Young Han shares why Starbucks business model fascinated him and how it redefined what employee engagement could look like. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast he breaks down why smart systems and happy teams drive real success. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Starbucks #Entrepreneurship #Success #TestKitchenPodcast Young Han Brandon"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Psychological Torture of Chasing the Olympics Most goals give you another chance. The Olympics do not. Pam Dukes explains the mental battle behind training for an event that only happens every four years. Miss it and you wait another four. Injuries can end everything. And between cycles you replay every mistake while trying to stay healthy focused and ready for a single moment. This is the pressure most people never see. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #Mindset #EliteAthlete #Performance #Discipline #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T13:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why Becoming an Olympian Is Harder Than You Think Getting good is hard. Becoming elite is something else entirely. Pam Dukes shares how she fell into shot put ended up at Stanford because her mom decided for her and what it actually takes to chase the Olympic level. From the right coach and the right timing to luck zero do overs at trials and losing social life in college she talks honestly about the real cost behind the dream. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #EliteAthlete #Discipline #Mindset #Sacrifice #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T11:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Pattern Recognition Is the Real Competitive Advantage Success is rarely about luck. It is about seeing the pattern before everyone else does. After decades in business this moment clicked. Having seen GameStop global brand expansion and a massive Kinkos turnaround before the signals were familiar. At Kinkos the company went from losing $11 million to generating $120 million in EBITDA in a single year. Shortly after that experience led to a $2.8 billion handshake deal. Pattern recognition compounds. Once you see it you cannot unsee it. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T11:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Arrogant Leadership Will Fail in the AI Era AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T12:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Google Calendar Doesnt Reflect Real Life Im not a teleporting unicorn. Yes Zoya really said that on stage and heres why. In this clip from the Test Kitchen Podcast she shares how the pain points of youth sports logistics and daily scheduling led to building Orgo a platform designed for real life not idealized time blocks. Tools like Google Calendar are helpful but they rarely reflect how life actually unfolds because no one moves instantly from one event to the next. This is about designing tools that give people confidence and clarity not more confusion. #CareerGrowth #Leadership"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T17:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Discipline Isnt Luck. Its Built Like This. Most people know what to do. They just dont want to become the kind of person who does it. 💥 Discipline isnt luck its positioning: [--]. Earn your luck by doing the unglamorous work long before anyone notices. [--]. Make action non-negotiable by designing environments where resistance gets no oxygen. [--]. Trade emotion for identity if you only act when it feels good youll lose to someone who acts because its who they are. You cant download discipline. But you can systematize it. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/-f3OAdhRgkg #mindset #discipline #productivity"
YouTube Link 2025-07-06T14:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"37 Tabs Open Heres How to Choose the Right One If your brain feels like a browser with [--] tabs open You're not broken. You're just listening to too many doors at once. Every idea every task every "what if" is a door calling your attention. The noise isn't the problem. The direction is. Heres how to quiet the chaos: [--]. Pause before clicking the next tab. [--]. Ask: Which door still waits for me [--]. Close the restgently but firmly. You dont need more ideas. You need to find the one thats still quietly pulsing with meaning. Thats the tab that gets you moving again. #ProductivityTips #FocusMatters"
YouTube Link 2025-06-30T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How Zoya Got Promoted Fast By Taking Initiative What is the secret to getting promoted quickly In this clip from the Test Kitchen Podcast Zoya shares how she landed her own office at [--]. It was not just hard work it was about being intentional studying people observing great leadership and finding her own formula. Most importantly she created value by stepping up in the moment taking on tasks that others left hanging and then bringing results back to the table. This is how initiative turns into opportunity. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/geJqnZeN #CareerGrowth #Leadership"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T17:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When You Cant Focus Do This (Day) The 2-Minute Reset for when presence slips. You dont need an app. You dont need to be good at meditation. You just need [--] minutes. This practice combines the best of breathwork and body scanning. Think Wim Hof meets Vipassana simplified. Eyes closed. One breath. From crown to feet and back again. Use it: Before a meeting After a setback When your mind feels cluttered or your energy is off No pressure. Just recalibration. Try it now and save it for later. 🔗 Want more like this Check out Keysha.ai Built for recalibration not overwhelm. 📲 Follow me on"
YouTube Link 2025-04-19T23:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Give Up EVERYTHING The Secret to INSANE Success David Goggins doesnt do half-commitments. In this brutally honest moment he shares the mindset shift that helped him lose [---] pounds in [--] months and reveals the real cost of greatness. Are you willing to give up everything Or are you just playing 🔥 Subscribe for more high-performance wisdom"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T14:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Real Reason Youre Always Late (Hint: Time Isnt the Problem) TKP - Ep. [---] What if being late has nothing to do with discipline alarms or even time itself In this episode of The Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward sits down with Zoya Lehrer (CEO & co-founder of Orgo) to expose the hidden lie inside every calendar: it doesnt reflect how life actually works. We unpack: 00:00 The immigrant story that shaped Zoyas endurance 08:30 Climbing fast as a corporate exec in finance 20:10 Why achievement didnt solve the chaos 33:00 Im not a teleporting unicorn the flaw in how calendars measure time 45:15"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T04:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How to Put Cash Into Your Brain (Learn Before You Earn) Codie Sanchez breaks it down simply: your 20s should be about stacking knowledge not cash. 🧠 Learn Before You Earn Most people treat salary as the goal. Codie treats it as tuition. Trade money for skills that pay long-term. 🔑 Apprentice With Intent Find someone whose life you wantand work under them. Absorb how they think not just what they do. 💸 Put Cash In Your Brain Every dollar you dont make now becomes future leverageif you spend that time learning the right things. Short-term money is expensive if it costs you long-term skills."
YouTube Link 2025-07-06T19:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Test Kitchen Podcast Ep. [---] The Rock The System to Turn Pain Into Power The Rock turned eviction into fuel discipline into love for his daughters and vulnerability into strength. In this episode we unpack the productivity system strong people use: How to turn pain into power Balancing strength with softness Handling criticism and building new mountains This isnt about being The Rock. Its about how you can use the same ingredients to lead build and grow without burning out. 👉 For anyone balancing ambition and the chaos of real life this ones for you. Original Episode Here:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-24T00:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"GameStop's Birth: The Meme Stock Origin Story #shorts GameStop wasn't just a store; it was the original meme stock conceived and built from the ground up. Witness the birth of an empire and the gaming revolution it sparked. #GameStop #MemeStocks #VideoGames #Entrepreneurship #BusinessHistory"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shot Put Dream: From States to Olympian Ambition #shorts A last-throw victory at states planted a seed: 'You could be an Olympian.' From winning with the second-furthest throw in the country to pursuing the Olympic dream this is how it unfolded. #OlympianDream #ShotPut #TrackAndField #SportsJourney #Athletics"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GameStop Nostalgia: From Middle School to Mid-40s #shorts Remember when GameStop was the place Buying selling trading games in middle school high school even college. Those early customers still remember too. The nostalgia is real. #GameStop #CallOfDuty #Nostalgia #Gaming #RetroGaming"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"From Bronx to Olympian: Sacrifices Luck and the Shot Put Dream #shorts A selfless act of kindness changed everything. This athlete made the Olympic team because of a competitor's incredible sacrifice. One of the nicest things anyone has ever done. #OlympicTeam #Kindness #Inspiration #Sportsmanship"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Flexible Leadership: Beat Arrogance in Business #shorts Arrogance kills progress. Great leaders stay flexible ready to pivot when new info arrives. Being wrong isn't failureit's feedback. #LeadershipSkills #BusinessStrategy #GrowthMindset #FlexibleLeadership"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts From Wall Street Journal to meme stock mania: How GameStop became a household name. A co-founder's journey from bankruptcy to a $2.8B deal. Plus a Bill Gates lesson nobody saw coming. #GameStop #MemeStocks #WallStreet #Investing #BusinessDeals"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T07:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"GameStop Short Squeeze Explained: Diamond Hands Win #shorts How a group of investors turned the tables on hedge funds that shorted GameStop. By creating demand they triggered a short squeeze and cost the firms billions. #GameStop #ShortSqueeze #DiamondHands #Investing #StockMarket"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Diamond Hands: GameStop Meme Stocks & Billion Dollar Deals #shorts He co-founded GameStop and got broke. Then Reddit found out and GameStop popped up. Fred Smith walked in and a $2.8 billion deal was made. He learned from Bill Gates What a story #GameStop #MemeStock #Reddit #WallStreet #BusinessDeals"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Time Feels Different When You Have ADHD Time is not experienced the same way by everyone. In this moment the conversation dives into how people with ADHD experience time as a feeling rather than a fixed unit. Being early being late missing the moment entirely. It is not about discipline. It is about perception. This insight reshapes how we think about productivity scheduling and why traditional calendar tools often fail real humans. #ADHD #TimeManagement #Neurodiversity #Productivity #MentalHealth #FounderMindset #TestKitchenPodcast ADHD time blindness time perception productivity"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T13:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity #BrandBuilding #CustomerLoyalty #BusinessStorytelling #Entrepreneurship #Community #Retail #TestKitchenPodcastCustomers did not just shop at GameStop. They grew up there. Middle school. High school. College. Adulthood. In this moment the conversation reveals how brands become emotional landmarks how customers mark time through shared experiences and why community matters more than transactions. That is how businesses stop being stores and start becoming memories. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T13:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Teammates Who Always Get Promoted The best teammates do not wait to be told what to do. They anticipate. They notice gaps. They raise their hand before anyone asks. In this clip Pam Dukes breaks down what separates high performers from everyone else and why managers naturally promote the people who give more than their job description. If you want to stand out stop asking how to do your job better and start asking how to help the team win. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #Teamwork #CareerGrowth #HighPerformance #WorkCulture #TestKitchenPodcast Pam"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T13:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How to Speak Up in Meetings Without Talking Too Much Early in her career Zoya learned that speaking up is not about being loud. It is about timing presence and adding value. In this clip she breaks down a simple but powerful meeting strategy. Listen first. Take notes. Stay present. Then contribute when you actually have something meaningful to add. This is how you build credibility without forcing your voice into the room. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/geJqnZeN #CareerAdvice #LeadershipSkills #Communication #ProfessionalGrowth #Meetings #Confidence #TestKitchenPodcast career"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T14:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Hidden Cost of Chasing Big Goals Every meaningful goal demands a tradeoff. In this clip the conversation gets honest about sacrifice. Time friendships comfort and normalcy often get left behind when you commit fully to something difficult. The question is not whether sacrifice is required. It is whether the outcome is worth it to you. For her the answer was clear. She would do it all again. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/geJqnZeN #SuccessMindset #Sacrifice #HighPerformance #CareerGrowth #Discipline #LongGame #TestKitchenPodcast success mindset sacrifice for success long"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T14:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Depression Is Not a Choice And We Need to Stop Saying It Is For a long time depression was misunderstood. People thought it was just sadness. Something you could shake off with willpower. Wake up. Buck up. Choose happiness. But that framing ignores reality. Sometimes you wake up blue. No clear reason. No switch to flip. When we call depression a choice we dont motivate people. We isolate them. This clip is a reminder that mental health is not a slogan problem. Its a human one. Full episode link below. Text Keysha at 833-649-0845 if you need help protecting your energy when your brain feels"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T13:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What Success Looks Like After the Roller Coaster After decades of building companies riding massive highs and surviving brutal lows this chapter looks different. In this clip the conversation shifts to what fulfillment actually looks like later in life. Family businesses. Grandkids. Friends you chose carefully over time. Giving back. Not every win is financial. Sometimes the real success is who you get to share life with after the chaos settles. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Success #LifeLessons #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness #GivingBack #Leadership"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why the Hardest Moments Become the Best Lessons Success stories usually skip the part where everything almost collapses. In this clip the conversation goes into the moments most people never talk about. Being broke in your forties. Watching a stock crash. Realizing one decision could have wiped everything out. These are the moments that shape judgment humility and long term thinking. This is why experience matters. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLessons #Leadership #FailureToSuccess #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #TestKitchenPodcast business"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Speed and Customer Relationships Beat Big Retail Every Time Being smaller can be a competitive advantage. In this clip the conversation breaks down why lean specialty retailers were able to move faster than massive corporations like Walmart. Faster decisions closer customer relationships and the ability to create real moments like midnight launches made all the difference. This is a lesson in agility trust and building a community around your product. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #RetailStrategy #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #BusinessGrowth"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T14:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How GameStop Became Part of a Generations Identity Great brands do more than sell products. They become part of peoples lives. In this clip the conversation explains how GameStop customers grew up with the brand. From childhood to adulthood video games marked time memories and milestones. Midnight releases winter nights and parents waiting in line became part of a shared culture. This is what happens when a company becomes woven into the fabric of a generation. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #RetailStrategy #GamingCulture"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Honesty and Integrity Make or Break Company Culture Company culture does not collapse overnight. It erodes when honesty and integrity disappear. In this clip the conversation breaks down why trust is the foundation of any strong organization. When people stop believing in leadership or each other collaboration fails and culture falls apart. That is why setting clear principles from day one matters. Even if people disagree alignment starts with clarity. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Leadership #CompanyCulture #Integrity #Trust #BusinessLeadership #Management"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T13:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Turning Your Passion Into a Job Can Be a Mistake Many people say they started a business because it was their passion. But passion does not always make a good business model. In this clip the conversation challenges one of the most common myths in entrepreneurship. Instead of chasing passion success often comes from recognizing patterns understanding industries and seeing where the market is actually going. This mindset led to spotting the decline of department stores and the rise of specialty retail long before it was obvious. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AI Will Reshape Law Medicine and Consulting Faster Than We Think AI is not just improving productivity. It is changing who gets hired and how expertise is valued. In this clip the conversation explores how AI will impact professions built on information access like law medicine and consulting. When historical cases medical research and strategic frameworks become instantly searchable the role of human experts changes dramatically. This shift does not eliminate expertise but it does shrink the need for armies of specialists whose value once came from access to information. 🎧 Watch the full"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T11:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why Turning Your Passion Into a Job Is a Bad Idea We romanticize entrepreneurship as chasing passion. But that idea can be dangerous. In this clip the conversation challenges one of the most common startup myths. Turning your passion into a job can ruin the very thing you love. Instead real success often comes from understanding industries spotting shifts early and building businesses around opportunity rather than emotion. This mindset led to recognizing the decline of department stores and the rise of specialty retail long before it became obvious. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Dinner That Started a Video Game Empire Some of the biggest companies do not start in boardrooms. They start at kitchen tables. In this clip the story breaks down how recognizing an early shift toward specialty retail and first mover advantage led to a bold decision. Two careers were put on the line to build a software only video game store before the market fully existed. This is a masterclass in conviction timing and seeing what is coming before everyone else. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Entrepreneurship #FirstMover #BusinessStory #Startups #Leadership"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T16:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Responsibility Without Authority Breaks Teams One of the most common leadership mistakes is assigning responsibility without real authority. In this clip the conversation breaks down why accountability only works when people are empowered to make decisions. You cannot tell someone to own an outcome and then punish them for acting. Real accountability requires trust clarity and authority to execute. This mindset shift is essential for building strong teams and scalable organizations. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Leadership #Accountability #Management"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T14:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Arrogant Leadership Will Fail in the AI Era AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward AI leadership business leadership future of work leadership skills executive mindset organizational change Test Kitchen Podcast Brandon Ward"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T12:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Arrogant Leadership Will Fail in the AI Era AI is changing how work gets done but the bigger shift is happening in leadership. In this clip the conversation focuses on flexibility humility and the danger of leaders who believe they already have all the answers. As new information emerges faster than ever success will depend less on being right and more on being willing to adapt. The future belongs to leaders who can learn in public change course and clearly communicate why the organization needs to move in a new direction. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T09:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why Continuous Improvement Is No Longer Enough in Business Alignment creates focus. Accountability creates execution. But neither matters if you stop evolving. In this clip the conversation shifts from continuous improvement to continuous change. What worked last year may not work next year. The companies that survive are the ones that expect change and build for it before things break. The most dangerous moment in business is when everything feels like it is working. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #ContinuousImprovement"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T05:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why GameStop Became the First Meme Stock GameStop was not a random meme. Long before Reddit and short squeezes GameStop became part of peoples lives. Customers grew up in those stores. Video games marked time for an entire generation from childhood into adulthood. When hedge funds tried to bet against GameStop the first generation raised online did not see a stock. They saw something personal. That is how a brand becomes culture. And why this moment was inevitable. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #GameStop #MemeStocks #Investing #Markets #Culture #Reddit"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T11:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"AI Is About to Reset Jobs Discovery and the Global Economy Artificial intelligence is not just a productivity tool. It is a full reset. In this conversation we break down how AI and quantum computing will transform hiring redefine work and unlock discoveries that were previously impossible. With exponentially more computing power problems like cancer climate and complex systems move from theory to solvable. This is not incremental change. It is a new table altogether. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CHdqLL2r3No #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Technology #Innovation"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T11:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Pattern Recognition Is the Real Competitive Advantage Success is rarely about luck. It is about seeing the pattern before everyone else does. After decades in business this moment clicked. Having seen GameStop global brand expansion and a massive Kinkos turnaround before the signals were familiar. At Kinkos the company went from losing $11 million to generating $120 million in EBITDA in a single year. Shortly after that experience led to a $2.8 billion handshake deal. Pattern recognition compounds. Once you see it you cannot unsee it. 🎧 Watch the full episode here:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T11:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GameStop Co-Founder Reveals What WALL STREET Don't Know Bill Gates Diamond Hands Ep. [---] This is not a GameStop story. It's a story about pattern recognition over passion. Culture beating capital. First-principles thinking before it was trendy. Why loyalty compounds harder than money. And why leadership is emotional before it's operational. Gary Kusin co-founded GameStop turned Kinko's into a $2.8 billion exit to FedEx and launched Laura Mercier cosmetics. He's built companies across retail tech and beauty and walked away from all of them with lessons most founders never learn. In this"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T17:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Psychological Torture of Chasing the Olympics Most goals give you another chance. The Olympics do not. Pam Dukes explains the mental battle behind training for an event that only happens every four years. Miss it and you wait another four. Injuries can end everything. And between cycles you replay every mistake while trying to stay healthy focused and ready for a single moment. This is the pressure most people never see. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #Mindset #EliteAthlete #Performance #Discipline #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T13:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Dark Side of Pushing Through Pain Elite athletes are trained to ignore pain. But Pam Dukes explains the real cost of that mindset. At the Olympics the motto was No pain no Spain and she pushed through everything. But years later the consequences showed up: low resting heart rate no cartilage in her knees and major back surgery. This is the part of elite performance people never talk about. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #AthleteMindset #Performance #Recovery #Leadership #Discipline #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes Brandon Ward Test Kitchen"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T13:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why Becoming an Olympian Is Harder Than You Think Getting good is hard. Becoming elite is something else entirely. Pam Dukes shares how she fell into shot put ended up at Stanford because her mom decided for her and what it actually takes to chase the Olympic level. From the right coach and the right timing to luck zero do overs at trials and losing social life in college she talks honestly about the real cost behind the dream. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #EliteAthlete #Discipline #Mindset #Sacrifice #Motivation #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T11:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why She Hid Her Olympic Career at Work Most people show off their achievements. Pam Dukes had to hide hers. While training for the Olympics and working full time she kept her identity as an elite athlete a secret. Not because she lacked pride but because she feared how coworkers might react. Misconceptions jealousy and job insecurity made her protect her career by staying silent about her success. This is the untold side of high performance. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Mindset #CareerGrowth #Olympics #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HighPerformance"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T12:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How Champions Stay Motivated Year After Year Steve Kerrs advice to Steph Curry is the same advice every team and company needs. Do not chase the championship. Win the week. Pam Dukes breaks down how the Warriors use small consumable goals to stay motivated aligned and dominant. The same rhythm applies in business. Set weekly targets measure progress reset repeat. Championships are earned one week at a time. 🎧 Full episode with Pam Dukes: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #Teamwork #Mindset #Success #NBA #StephCurry #SteveKerr #Performance #TestKitchenPodcast leadership team performance"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T12:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Career Mistake That Keeps People Stuck Many people think hoarding knowledge makes them indispensable. Pam Dukes explains why that mindset does the opposite. When you refuse to share what you know you do not become more secure. You become unpromotable. Real growth comes from elevating the people around you. That is what leaders do. Watch the full conversation with Pam Dukes here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Teamwork #SuccessMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #TestKitchenPodcast leadership career growth knowledge sharing teamwork promotion career advice professional"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T13:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Michael Jordans Secret to Leadership That Most People Never Learn How do you turn a high performer into a true leader Pam Dukes breaks it down with a powerful story about Michael Jordan and the coaching philosophy that transformed him from a scorer into a team builder. Great leadership is not about doing everything yourself. It is about making everyone around you better. Watch the full episode with Pam here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Leadership #Teamwork #MichaelJordan #SuccessMindset #CareerGrowth #TestKitchenPodcast leadership michael jordan leadership the last dance team performance"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T13:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Talent Isnt Enough The Real Cost of Greatness From gym class to the Olympics Pam Dukes journey shows what most people never see the work behind the gift. She discovered her athletic ability early but talent alone wasnt enough. While others hung out after class Pam went to practice. When they relaxed at night she was studying. Discipline isnt glamorous but its what turns potential into performance. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Discipline #Mindset #Motivation #Olympics #Success #HardWork #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast athlete mindset"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T14:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why Most People Never Become Elite Becoming elite is not talent alone. You need the right coach the right environment no off days and zero do-overs on the biggest stage. In this clip Pam Dukes explains the real cost of chasing the Olympic dream: study train rest repeat while everyone else is out. If you want the level you have to make the trade. 🎧 Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Olympics #Discipline #Mindset #HighPerformance #Sacrifice #TestKitchenPodcast Pam Dukes Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast Olympic athlete discipline mindset training elite performance focus hard work success"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T14:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Lesson Every Parent Should Teach About Education Success isnt about grades its about ownership. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast a father shares the moment his son stopped being told to care about school and started choosing to care. Because real education isnt what youre given its what you take responsibility for. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG #Parenting #Leadership #Education #Mindset #Growth #TestKitchenPodcast Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast parenting mindset education leadership growth responsibility success motivation family teaching values"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T13:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Redefining Purpose After Retirement: Finding Yourself Beyond the Game When the cheers stop who are you without the title In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast a former athlete shares what it felt like to step away from competition lose a lifelong identity and rebuild a sense of purpose from the ground up. This isnt just about sports its about any major life pivot. Whether youre changing careers starting over or rediscovering what drives you this story will hit home. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwxWu2hG Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast purpose mindset identity"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T12:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How Discipline and Tunnel Vision Shape Life After Sports Discipline builds greatness but it can also become a trap. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast a former athlete shares how extreme focus helped them win and how they later learned to redirect that energy into a balanced life after sports. True growth isnt just about going harder its about knowing when to shift gears. 🎧 Full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast mindset discipline focus leadership growth athlete mindset career transition mental performance personal development life after sports"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T12:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"What Olympians Know About Discipline That Most Dont Olympian and tech leader Pam Dukes shares what elite discipline really looks like and how to build a mindset that lasts long after the medals fade. 🎧 Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/h0jNEXAglbA Connect with Pam Dukes: 🌐 pamsreflections.com 💼 linkedin.com/in/pamela-dukes-oly 📸 instagram.com/winningwithdukes 🧠 Try Keysha.ai: your AI system for calm productivity. 💬 Text KEYSHA to +1 (833) 649-0845 to get started. olympian mindset pam dukes no pain no spain olympic mindset high performance long term success success habits"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Test Kitchen Podcast Ep. [---] Pam Dukes How to Think Lead & Win Like an Olympian Pam Dukes Stanford grad Olympian and tech leader joins Brandon Ward to unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest level. From Olympic training to leading teams in tech Pam shares the mental frameworks discipline and teamwork principles that build lasting success. 🎧 In this episode: - The mindset that separates top performers from everyone else - The sacrifices behind Olympic-level focus and leadership - Why discipline and empathy create better teams - How to translate athletic excellence into business"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T23:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Starbucks Is One of the Smartest Businesses Ever Built Starbucks wasnt just a coffee company it was an operations masterclass. From 401k matching for part-timers to college tuition and healthcare Young Han shares why Starbucks business model fascinated him and how it redefined what employee engagement could look like. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast he breaks down why smart systems and happy teams drive real success. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Starbucks #Entrepreneurship #Success #TestKitchenPodcast Young Han Brandon"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Money Lessons Young Han Learned From His Dad Growing up Young Han watched his dad transform their familys future from low income to high income through entrepreneurship. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast he shares how seeing that rise firsthand shaped his view of money work and possibility. Its not just about building wealth. Its about believing its possible. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #WealthBuilding #Leadership #Success #TestKitchenPodcast Young Han Brandon Ward Test Kitchen Podcast business entrepreneurship mindset"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Young Han Stopped Helping Others Get Rich After years of helping businesses grow Young Han had a realization he was spending hundreds of hours teaching others how to win but only a handful actually acted on it. So he flipped the script. He used his own system to build Blue Ocean Pool Service scaling it to $1M in [--] months then launched three new businesses every year after that. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young explains how he turned his playbook inward and why action beats advice every time. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Entrepreneurship"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Do You Really Need a Degree Young Han Breaks It Down Is college still worth it In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han explains why traditional education still matters for specialists but not for everyone. If you want to become a doctor engineer or rocket scientist college gives you the structure and credibility you need. But for most careers the best teacher is still the real world. Its a conversation about choosing learning that actually moves your life forward. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdx3Ts6E #Education #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #CareerGrowth"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How Hiring One Employee Changed Everything Sometimes the best business decision is the most human one. In this clip from The Test Kitchen Podcast Young Han shares the story of how he turned a struggling suburban Starbucks into one of the highest-performing stores in California by leading with purpose. He and his team decided to double their output so they could hire Jeremy a young man with Down syndrome not as charity but as a real part of the business. What happened next caught the attention of Maria Shriver and the Special Olympics Foundation and proved that leadership and compassion can"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T13:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
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