Art of the Possible Podcast

23/02/2022

Welcome to Season 2! Rob Page and Dan Morrison talk to Miles Phillips and Michael Blakeney from Terazo about what it takes to build a differentiated customer experience Enjoy!

Rob geeks out with Michael Blakeney and Miles Phillips from Terazo (a software development firm) on how to build the possible, while Dan learns a ton... and gets very confused about Kubernetes. Great listen, especially as you consider whether to b...

05/09/2021

Rob goes rogue and has a solo conversation with Phil Windley whose fascinating career spans CIO of Utah, CTO/Founder of several startups and BYU. They chat about small airplanes, startups, identity and more - awesome conversation, give it a listen.

Note - as you have sensed, as we get into the summer months, we are a little off our typical weekly show, but we have some great guests lined up - we can't wait to share them!

https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8802723-aotp-s1-e15-art-of-identity-with-phil-windley

Rob goes rogue and has a solo conversation with Phil Windley whose fascinating career spans CIO of Utah, CTO/Founder of several startups, and BYU. They chat about small airplanes, startups, identity and more - awesome conversation, give it a listen.

18/06/2021

For a topic near and dear to Rob and Dan's hearts, John Sechrest from Seattle Angel Conference joins to talk about start ups and angel investing. While most of this episode was triggering for Rob and Dan, they carry on in the spirit of fail forward and test and learn. Give it a listen and forward to your friends toiling in coffee shops and shared workspaces around the world practicing the art of the possible to bring their start up dreams to life. Enjoy!

https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8719748-aotp-s1-e13-art-of-the-startup-with-john-sechrest

For a topic near and dear to Rob and Dan's hearts, John Sechrest from Seattle Angel Conference joins to talk about startups and angel investing. While most of this episode was triggering for Rob and Dan, they carry on in the spirit of fail forward...

28/05/2021

Rob and Dan are taking this week off... slackers. Below are a few lists to help you find the best episode for you over Memorial Day Weekend:

The Tech Trio:
AotP S1.E2 Build vs. Buy
AotP S1.E8 Software People
AotP S1.E9 What the Hell Is an API?

Brand / Marketing Bundle
AotP S1.E12 Art of the Brand (Peter Dixon)
AotP S1.E11 How Not to Suck at Marketing (Jeff Perkins)
AotP S1.E7 Can Local Media Save the World? (Jake Volcsko)

Deep Dives into...
Founders - AotP S1.E10 Being Superhuman (Suzi Sosa)
Politics - AotP S1.E3 For All the People (Michael Slaby)
Food - AotP S1.E5: Food Possibilities (Danielle Nierenberg)

We have a great list of guests coming this summer!

https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/

Art of the Possible (AotP) is a conversation, often animated, between Rob Page and Dan Morrison about customer experience, technology, culture, and ethics. Special guests join the fray to share new perspectives and explore the challenges of the day.

19/05/2021

Rob and Dan are joined by Peter Dixon, Chief Creative Officer at Prophet, to about talk how brands use the art of the possible to build meaningful and relevant customer experiences. We also hear about Peter's fascinating journey from engineer to architect to designer to Chief Creative Officer, which was all inspired by a painting he stumbled upon in Paris. Listen, enjoy and share, thank you!

https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8548706-aotp-s1-e12-art-of-the-brand-with-peter-dixon-cco-of-prophet

Rob and Dan are joined by Peter Dixon, Chief Creative Officer at Prophet, to about talk how brands use the art of the possible to build meaningful and relevant customer experiences. We also hear about Peter's fascinating journey from engineer to a...

07/05/2021

Not only is the the best title for any episode (How Not to Suck at Marketing), but it is a great conversation with Jeff Perkins, CMO & Head of Product at ParkMobile, about navigating a career in marketing, how to reimagine parking, mobility and payment, and most importantly, how not to suck (Rob took detailed notes). Enjoy, leave us a comment, and pass it on!

https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8468791-aotp-s1-e11-how-not-to-suck-at-marketing-jeff-perkins-cmo-of-park-mobile

Rob and Dan are joined by Jeff Perkins, the CMO & Head of Product at ParkMobile and author of the upcoming book - How to Not Suck at Marketing. Jeff shares how navigated his career from advertising to marketing leader and how ParkMobile is r...

03/05/2021

Join us on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, 8PM ET) for a VIRTUAL BOOK TALK with Michael Slaby , author of For All the People: Redeeming the Broken Promises of Modern Media and Reclaiming Our Civic Life. Michael is the Chief Strategist at Harmony Labs and the former Chief Integration and Innovation Officer of Obama for America. It is an open, virtual, so invite your friends from anywhere.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-with-michael-slaby-tickets-152100527773

Author Michael Slaby will give an inside look into his book For All the People and answer questions media, politics and culture.

01/05/2021

We are listening to A Series of Fortunate Events by Sean Carroll, which looks at the chance events and resulting consequences that led to our current reality - fun, fascinating, and informative narrative that talks about nature's version of the art of the possible. Check it out: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691201757/a-series-of-fortunate-events

"Fascinating and exhilarating—Sean B. Carroll at his very best."—Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for OccupantsFrom acclaimed writer and biologist Sean B. Carroll, a rollicking, awe-inspiring story of the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world

22/04/2021

Meet Suzi Sosa, founder of Verb (goverb.com), who shares how she shifted Verb from a business plan competition platform for socially innovative entrepreneurs to a leadership development platform, and how she lives the art of the possible in her professional and personal life. Must listen if your a startup founder or business owner.

https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8379159-aotp-s1-e10-being-superhuman-suzi-sosa-founder-of-verb

Rob and Dan are joined by Suzi Sosa, the founder of Verb (goverb.com), who shares how she shifted Verb from a business plan competition platform for socially innovative entrepreneurs to a leadership development platform, and how she lives the a...

16/04/2021

Rob has been wanting to talk about APIs since we started the podcast. Dan has been saying it was a snoozer of a topic. Rob was right for once. Dan asks all the dumb questions about what is an API, why are they important, and why should non-developers care? Rob tries his best to answer and Dan translates for those of us that don't speak nerd. Enjoy!



https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8343749-aotp-s1-e9-what-the-hell-is-an-api-or-def-what_is_an_api-great_host-rob-mediocre_host-dan

Rob has been wanting to talk about APIs since we started the podcast. Dan has been saying it was a snoozer of a topic. Rob was right for once. Dan asks all the dumb questions about what is an API, why are they important, and why should non-develop...

01/04/2021

Below is the video Rob referenced in E.8, where Jeff Lawson talks about "Software People" - its worth the watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReSlJ5cq5D0

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31/03/2021

Dan digs a little deeper into what makes Rob tick - don't worry, it is not as scary as that sounds. Rob is what's called a "software person." What is a software person? Are you a software person? Listen to Art of the Possible Podcast Episode 8: Software People to find out, enjoy!

https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8243612-aotp-s1-e8-software-people

Dan digs a little deeper into what makes Rob tick - don't worry, it is not as scary as that sounds. Rob is what is called a "software person." What's a software person? Give a listen.

26/03/2021

These Unbelievable Upsets show what's possible with grit, perseverance, and a positive attitude!

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26/03/2021

The best 60 seconds from Art of the Possible Podcast S.1.E.7. Rob, Dan, and special guest Jake Volckso, CDO at Connecticut Public Radio. Listen to the full episode here: https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8199371-aotp-s1-e7-can-local-media-save-the-world-with-jake-volcsko

25/03/2021

Rob finally upholds his end of the partnership and invites a guest to Art of the Possible Podcast. The wonderful Jake Volocko-Volcsko, Chief Digital Officer of Connecticut Public continues our conversation about media and explores if local media is a potential solve for our fractured, entertainment-driven, mass media and can save the Republic. Spoiler, Rob isn't hopeful, but is that really a surprise?

And another choice out take at the end, in what we are calling "A little extra," give it a listen.

https://lnkd.in/dCWGgFfhttps://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/8199371-aotp-s1-e7-can-local-media-save-the-world-with-jake-volcsko

Rob finally upholds his end of the partnership and invites a guest, the wonderful Jake Volcsko, Chief Digital Officer of Connecticut Public Broadcasting, to continue our conversation about media and explore if local media is a potential solve for...

24/03/2021

Dan and Rob debrief from their conversation with Food Tank founder, Danielle Nierenberg about food and take a few left and right turns that lead to debates about regulation, the ability/inability of the market to solve the food crisis, and the tragedy of the commons, which causes Rob to abruptly end the podcast. Make sure you listen (or skip) to the end for an added section on audio quality and Sargent Slaughter.

Dan and Rob debrief from their conversation with Food Tank founder, Danielle Nierenberg about food and take a few left and right turns that lead to debates about regulation, the ability/inability of the market to solve the food crisis, and the tra...

24/03/2021

Danielle Nierenberg , the founder and President of Food Tank: The Food Think Tank, joins Rob and Dan to talk about the state of the food system, explore the human element and social justice issues related to food, debate if and how technology can be part of the solution, and share opportunities for developers to get involved in creating what's possible.

You can visit http://www.foodtank.com and the Refresh Working Group (RWG) at https://refreshfoodandtech.com/ to find ways to apply your developer skills to the food crisis.

Danielle Nierenberg, the founder and President of Food Tank, joins Rob and Dan to talk about the state of the food system, explore the human element and social justice issues related to food, debate if and how technology can be part of the solutio...

24/03/2021

Rob and Dan follow up on their conversation with author Michael Slaby and explore solutions for media and political polarization, discuss what it means to be an "American," and wonder if it is possible for hopeful visionaries like MLK, Gandhi, and JFK to exist in our current social media, 24/7 newstainment culture. Enjoy! (And if you do, subscribe and share, please.)

Rob and Dan follow up on their conversation with author Michael Slaby and explore solutions for media and political polarization, discuss what it means to be an "American," and wonder if it is possible for hopeful visionaries like MLK, Gandhi, and...

24/03/2021

Rob and Dan have their first guest! Michael Slaby, author of the new book For All The People: Redeeming the Broken Promises of Modern Media and Reclaiming Our Civic Life, joins the fray and we discuss the state of media and social media, confirmation bias, personal responsibility, weapons of exclusion, how the pandemic is making us more susceptible to conspiracy theories, and what is possible as we try to come together as a nation. Enjoy and pick up Michael's book anywhere books are sold.

Rob and Dan have their first guest! Michael Slaby, author of the new book For All The People: Redeeming the Broken Promises of Modern Media and Reclaiming Our Civic Life, joins the fray and we discuss the state of media and social media, confirmat...

24/03/2021

Build vs. Buy is the debate of our technological time. Why build software when you can buy or rent it from someone else? Why buy software when you can build exactly what you want? Rob and Dan discuss what Build vs. Buy really means, how to make that decision, and discuss the new book, Ask Your Developer, by Jeff Lawson, CEO of Twilio.

Enjoy!... and share and subscribe, too!

Co-hosts Rob Page and Dan Morrison debate whether or not brands should build or buy software and explore what that means. Dan tries to use big words. Rob accuses Dan of continuously marketing. And then they dig into Jeff Lawson's new book Ask Your...

24/03/2021

Welcome to the Art of the Possible Podcast! Somehow, Rob Page and Dan Morrison have become and remained friends. Rob's a software person, leans a little to the right and has a full head of hair, remarkable given his age. Dan's a marketing guy, leans a little to the left, and has been bald since his twenties, a mere couple decades ago. Our friendship is a true testament to the power of tolerance and grit. So we decided to really put the friendship to the test by starting a podcast and publicly airing our conversations, debates and arguments about technology, marketing and culture. A recurring theme in our friendship has been asking what if and seeking what's possible, so that is the lens the podcast explores the world. We hope you enjoy, and if you do, please like this page and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app. With no further ado, here's the first episode. https://podcast.artofthepossible.co/1581937/7363885-aotp-s1-e1-what-is-art-of-the-possible

Co-hosts Rob Page and Dan Morrison kick off Art of the Possible and layout what this podcast is all about, which is the customer understanding, design thinking, and technology needed for creating and delivering winning customer experiences.