Business Speaks Podcast

Welcome to the Business Speaks Podcast, or as we like to call it, the BS Pod, where it isn't just business speaking. This podcast isn't just about success stories; it's a deep dive into the challenges, strategies, and visions of those who've reshaped their industries and markets. Each week, we bring you closer to CEOs and founders, offering up-close insights into the dynamics of success and innovation. Prepare for a journey into the minds that are crafting tomorrow's business landscape. The BS Pod: Where business speaks, we listen.

Business Speaks Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Business Speaks Podcast, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Captain On and Off the Court: Travis Lay on Basketball, Finance & Mentorship | BSPOD | S3 | EP1

  May 28, 202646 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Business Speaks Podcast, Cooper Stacey and Kam Sanghai sit down with Travis Lay — former Bullis School alum, American University basketball captain, professional athlete, CPA, and mentor — to explore the transition from sports to business and the mindset required to succeed in both worlds.</p><p>Travis reflects on helping lead American University to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2008 while balancing the demands of Division I athletics and graduating Magna Cum Laude from AU’s Kogod School of Business. He shares what leadership looked like as team captain, the lessons learned from competing at a high...

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  Episode #8

  The Business Behind Entertainment: Jonas Hosmer on WME, Netflix & the Future of Streaming | BSPOD | S2 | EP8

  May 25, 202635 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Business Speaks Podcast, Cooper Stacey and Joey Echiendia sit down with Jonas Hosmer — former WME brand partnerships executive and Netflix business strategist — to unpack how the entertainment industry actually works behind closed doors.</p><p>Jonas shares his journey from brokering major brand and celebrity partnerships at one of Hollywood’s most powerful talent agencies to spending four and a half years inside Netflix during one of the most transformative periods in streaming history. The conversation dives into how billion-dollar entertainment deals are structured, who really holds power in Hollywood negotiations, and how streaming platfo...

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  Episode #7

  Do Not Let the Old Man In: Robert Stocker on Law, Racing, Reinvention & Refusing to Slow Down | BSPOD | S2 | EP7

  May 24, 20261h 36mS2

  <p>In this episode of the Business Speaks Podcast, Kam Sanghai and Cooper Stacey sit down with Robert Stocker — attorney, entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and Bullis Class of ’61 — to unpack a life built on constant reinvention. Robert shares his journey from clerking for a federal chief judge and building his own solo law practice to running marathons, and completing triathlons well into his later decades.</p><p>The conversation explores discipline, goal setting, aging, and the mindset behind refusing to slow down. Robert opens up about the realities of practicing law today, the psychology of competition, and the moment he realized the li...

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  Episode #4

  From Consultant to CEO: How Fred Costa Built MetaPhase | BSPOD | S2 | EP6

  Apr 23, 202639 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Business Speaks, we sit down with Fred Costa, Founder and CEO of MetaPhase Consulting, to break down his journey from consultant to building a thriving company. Fred shares how he made the leap into entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling a business, and the lessons he’s learned leading a team and navigating growth. If you’re interested in consulting, startups, or what it really takes to build something from the ground up, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.</p>

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  Business Speaks Podcast

  From Consultant to CEO: How Fred Costa Built MetaPhase

  Apr 7, 202640 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Business Speaks, we sit down with Fred Costa, Founder and CEO of MetaPhase Consulting, to break down his journey from consultant to building a thriving company. Fred shares how he made the leap into entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling a business, and the lessons he’s learned leading a team and navigating growth. If you’re interested in consulting, startups, or what it really takes to build something from the ground up, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.</p>

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