Best Damien Clarke Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 26 - Walt Keegan and New Jersey 59:53

5M ago59:53

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Walt Keegan was kind enough to come on and share some great stories about places he's been to/had personal experiences with! Jake Brown Road and the massive alien abduction, the Matawan Man Eater (a.k.a. inspiration for JAWS!), a trip he took to Salem, MA, and so much more! Go give him a follow on IG to see the super cool vintage toys he gets to pl…

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Episode 25 - Al Davidson and Kentucky 1:01:18

6M ago1:01:18

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In this episode from the vault, Al Davidson and I chat about my neighbor, Kentucky! The great Kentucky Meat Shower, a goat man, and haunts in the general area all come up in our conversation! Find Al here on all the platforms: Linktree: linktr.ee/maybemockingbird

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Episode 24 - Damien Casey and West Virginia 57:21

7M ago57:21

57:21

We all know and love Damien Casey - find out about the cryptids HE loves! We talk squonk, the vegetable man, some flatwoods monster, and solve a decades old mystery! Make sure you pick up any of his books (they're all phenomenal and we discuss a few of them), or stop by to see him at a convention! Find Damien at: IG = damienthulhu Twitter = dcuglyb…

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Episode 23 - Katie Cunningham and Scotland 59:51

7M ago59:51

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Join us this week for a waaaaay throwback to January of last year, when Katie Cunningham and I were both sick and trying to record. We talk about big watery horses who eat children, the modern but unofficial version of a Scottish ballad and the intricacies of faerie morality, along with my recommendation for Aquarium of the Dead!…

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Episode 22 - Lisa from Cryptid Comforts and a Cryptid-palooza! 1:15:20

8M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

I give a quick intro with some updates, including joining the You Run Podcast Network! We celebrate the return of The Ghoulish Gallery with a special guest who makes her living designing our favorite creatures from all over the US. We talk conventions, cryptids from the west coast to the east coast, and our love for our fur babies. Go follow Lisa o…

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Episode 67 - The impact of self-limiting beliefs on soft skills training 6:15

1+ y ago6:15

6:15

Let's define what is meant by soft skills in the workplace. Soft skills refer to interpersonal abilities that enable staff members to forge genuine connections, foster trustworthiness and ultimately create lasting, trust-based relationships with customers and fellow colleagues. Pretty important stuff don’t you think! These skills include effective …

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Episode 21 - Lindz McLeod and Edinburgh, Scotland 1:11:50

1+ y ago1:11:50

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This was SUCH a fun episode to record, and I can't thank Lindz enough for coming on! We talk about selkies, severed heads rolling through open doorways, and the irony in where some murderers end up. The cultural differences between the US and Scotland inevitably work their way into the chat, and an important notice: the release of her debut Beast h…

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Episode 66 - The ESEEE Method, the FIVE simple steps to deliver outstanding Customer Service 9:37

1+ y ago9:37

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In Episode 66 of The Soft Skills Guy, Damien shares his recent experience with a customer service representative at Melbourne airport who failed to deliver satisfactory service. Damien emphasises the importance of providing outstanding customer service and how it can make a significant difference in business. He introduces the ESEEE Customer Servic…

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Episode 65 - Customer Service is your USP! 7:50

1+ y ago7:50

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I have always had a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and I’ve always held the belief that your point of difference in your business is customer service. Today I'll be exploring the data and research that supports the importance of customer service, I'll be discussing how customer service can be your unique selling proposition or …

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Episode 64 – How Soft Skills Can Help You Lead Teams to Success. 4:42

1+ y ago4:42

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It’s important to consider the importance of soft skills in leadership. A leader's success is not only measured by their technical skills but also by their ability to work effectively with others. Soft skills are essential in leadership because they help you understand your team's strengths and weaknesses; inspire and motivate your team to perform …

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Episode 20 - Billy Loper and Mississippi 1:05:14

1+ y ago1:05:14

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In this episode, Billy Loper fills me in on his local spooks/legends, we discuss teenagers and their lack of respect for haunted things, and some cryptid chat! No future house guests who listen to this will ever be able to take me seriously if I try to warn them that my house is haunted... oops. Check out Billy here: Twitter: @PineyWoodsHIS Instagr…

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Episode 63 - Using Soft Skills to Build Stronger Relationships in the Workplace 6:46

1+ y ago6:46

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You need to consider the importance of communication in the workplace. Communication is a two-way process of exchanging information, ideas, and opinions. Effective communication is crucial in any workplace because it helps to build better relationships with colleagues and ensures everyone is on the same page and understands their roles and responsi…

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Episode 19 - Eric Raglin and Lincoln, Nebraska 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

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In this ghoulish episode, Eric tells me about one of the coolest ghostly experiences I've ever heard of, and the most vague lake monster (or maybe it's just indecisive on how to look each day). We hash out what it would take for each of us to be convinced ghosts exist, and whether cryptids might actually all be aliens! Please go follow Eric and his…

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Episode 62 - Soft Skills vs Tech Skills - which are better? 5:57

1+ y ago5:57

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So, what exactly are soft skills? Soft skills are a set of personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. These skills include things like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, time management, adaptability, and empathy. Essentially, soft skills are those intangible qualities that…

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Episode 18 - Michael (Mike) Clark and Salem, Massachusetts 1:21:08

1+ y ago1:21:08

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My sincerest apologies on how long of a break there was between episodes. 2023 has been off to a rough start, but we're trying to get rolling again! Mike joined me for this episode to talk about the top 10 haunted places in Salem, Mass, and I would love for someone to explain to me what a bewitched pig does! We discuss the real horrors of tourism t…

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Episode 61 - Step out, up and into success. 9:19

1+ y ago9:19

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Familiar is something you’ve known and done for a long time, you’ll recognise that the familiar is the image you already have stored in your mind – like the way your suburb looks, the kind of shops you go to, the people you associate with, the familiarity of your house. And most importantly, you are familiar with the person you are. Everytime you t…

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Episode 60 - Interview with Sally Barker, Peak Performance Mindset Coach 18:37

1+ y ago18:37

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Listen along as Sally explains her profession as a Peak Performance Mindset Coach, how she got into this field and some key takeaways for overcoming anxiety.

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Episode 17 - Francesca Maria and Northern/Central California 1:23:16

1+ y ago1:23:16

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This week, I have an amazing conversation with Francesca Maria about Northern/Central California! (Forgive my coughing and hacking since this winter has been trying to kill me.) We talk about Francesca's haunted childhood home, Sasquatch, serial killers in the backseat, the notorious Winchester House, and ghosts EVERYWHERE. I also can't wait for my…

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Episode 59 - Five tips for lasting change. 4:24

1+ y ago4:24

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We hear the term change all the time, but if you were to get 10 of your friends together and ask them how they feel about change, you would probably hear 10 different versions on how difficult change can be. Some people go to great lengths to avoid having to change. They'd rather keep things status quo than take a risk, and feel discomfort, as they…

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Episode 16 - Colly Leonard and County Meath, Ireland 1:11:45

1+ y ago1:11:45

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This week, Colly was kind enough to join me after a million reschedules, to discuss County Meath, Ireland! We also discuss gazillions of horror movie recommendations (and this was recorded a couple months ago, so I promise I'm not really *that* behind lol), the black pig, old hags, and all sorts of other fun tales from the neighborhood! Go look Col…

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Episode 58 - Two steps to controlling your self talk. 4:01

1+ y ago4:01

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Self-talk is our inner communication with ourselves, unfortunately for some, their self talk is predominantly negative. We use self talk every day, all day long. There are two main types of self talk - positive and negative. Positive self talk will help eliminate stress from your life, while negative self talk will usually increase stress. Positive…

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Episode 15 - April Yates and Derbyshire, England 1:04:24

1+ y ago1:04:24

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The amount of barking I had to edit out of this one was insane, so I'll accept thanks from your ears in advance. April and I talk mermaids, the age old tale of suicide via unreliable men, and a dreaded creature on the loose... the wallaby. There's also the ever-present badmouthing of my dear friend, Adam Hulse (promise, I really do value you lol). …

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Episode 57 - Challenging your beliefs - can it really be done! 7:30

1+ y ago7:30

7:30

Your core values help to shape your belief systems. Core values can be developed through your circumstances and life experiences. Often times, beliefs come out of a negative experience. Belief systems can be developed from adverse reactions to situations or experiences. We receive messages throughout our lifetime, beginning in childhood. The messag…

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Episode 14 - KC Grifant and San Diego, CA 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

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Originally recorded back in October, I'm trying to help maximize the hype for the upcoming release of KC's Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger! We had a lovely chat about haunted ships, the Whaley House, what % of ghosts are disappointed women, weird West things, and Halloween in New England vs. San Diego. Find KC here: Instagram: kcgrifant Twitter: k…

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Episode 56 - The one technique to control your self talk. 6:07

1+ y ago6:07

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Sometimes in life, negativity seems to come from all directions. If we watch the morning news, we hear about murders, robberies, car jackings, and many other negative things. If we read the online news, we are going to read about the same things. Surrounding ourselves with such negativity makes it easy for us to engage in negative self talk, which,…

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Episode 13 - EV Knight and Savannah, GA 1:24:54

1+ y ago1:24:54

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This episode was an absolute blast to record. SO MANY GHOSTS STORIES! We have *some* Barbarian spoiler conversation from about 9:15 to 13:00, a throwback to my recording with Derek Hutchins where I absolutely jinxed myself, some more Frogman conversation from the episode with Cat, and our shared love of true crime. Bit of a trigger warning, to be o…

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Episode 55 - The four key areas for personal change in 2023 7:30

1+ y ago7:30

7:30

Listen along as Damien talks about the 4 Key Areas for Personal Change in 2023. No matter what kind of personal changes you want to embrace, begin by feeling deserving and appreciative of your current life circumstances. There is no more powerful a place to begin change than from a place of gratitude.…

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Episode 12 - Brenda Tolian and Colorado 1:16:11

1+ y ago1:16:11

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As you can tell by the podcast discussion, I'm clearly not sticking to the same order they were recorded in. Brenda and I have a blast chatting about all kinds of fun things, like cannibalism (no, I do not endorse the act of cannibalism), Mother Nature whooping some ass, snoring dogs, and her badass book Blood Mountain *review link below*. Find Bre…

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Episode 11 - Villimey Mist and Iceland - Unintentional Christmas Special 1:32:55

1+ y ago1:32:55

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This week's chat with horror writer Villimey Mist contained a whole lot of Icelandic Christmas traditions and monsters, so here we are with a Christmas special! Icelandic folklore tells you to appreciate what you were given, OR ELSE, and I approve of getting potatoes instead of coal. We talk about how nature will 1000% mess you up, where earthquake…

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Episode 54 - Are you being grateful? 6:47

1+ y ago6:47

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There’s no doubt that it's easier for most people to be thankful when things are going well in their life as opposed to when they aren't. Yet, it's in these difficult and trying times that appreciating what's still good is of the upmost importance. Sometimes we take for granted the things about ourselves, others, and our lives that are positive and…

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Episode 10 - Bob Herold and Washington 54:20

1+ y ago54:20

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One of my very first Evil Eval victims, Bob Herold decided to subject himself to a Ghoulish Gallery recording as well! We talk about his humble (and early) beginnings in horror special effects work, Sasquatch, haunted theaters, how the US opened itself to a potential international incident courtesy of ghosts, morgues on cruise ships, and much more!…

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Episode 53 - Your comfort zone could be crippling you. 5:03

1+ y ago5:03

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Your comfort zone is the emotional and mental state you experience when you routinely go about your day. You engage in behaviors and habits that come naturally to you, your personality, and your lifestyle. You experience a certain level of ease in work settings, social settings, lifestyle behaviors, recreational activities, and so on. Based on how …

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Episode 9 - Caitlin Marceau and Quebec 1:21:09

1+ y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Buckle up for a doozy of an episode, where Caitlin and I discuss the Language Police, find out we're long lost twins, share our hatred of the cold, and even offer some relationship advice. Journey gets pretty heavily involved, and I express how much I enjoy editing for my horror peeps as opposed to some of the... interesting... projects that came a…

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Episode 52 - How goal-setting will improve your quality of life. 5:12

1+ y ago5:12

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Two benefits that come out of goal setting, one is the ability to improve motivation and the second is to build confidence. However, if the goals you set are unrealistic, the process can backfire. Listen along as Damien explains how setting realistic goals will improve your quality of life. If you set goals for yourself that are too challenging or …

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Episode 51 - The one reason you're not able to move forward in your life. 4:39

1+ y ago4:39

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When people want to embark on a journey of personal development, they often find themselves stuck. It's easy to point out what isn't working in our lives, and it's not difficult to say we actually do want to change what isn’t working. However, The area most people struggle with, is the desire to make changes, while remaining comfortable, or put ano…

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Episode 8 - Wendy Dalrymple and Florida 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

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What's up ghoul kids?! This week, Wendy comes to us from Florida with the notorious swamp/skunk ape, we discuss Damien's commissioned art gloriousness (yeah this was recorded that far back lol), wild animals, hiking/backpacking, body horror, and ghostie things! Go find Wendy at: Her site: www.wendydalrymple.com Twitter: @wendy_dalrymple Insta: wend…

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Episode 50 - Now more determined than ever to make a difference. 4:10

2y ago4:10

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What was planned as a celebration to mark the 50th Episode of the Take a Minute podcast, has turned into a personal mission to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Episode 7 - Arwyn Sherman and Maine 1:06:00

2y ago1:06:00

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This week, join me and the fantastic Arwyn Sherman with our chat about ghost tours, giant snakes, giant cursed diamonds, giant laughs, our call for a Nancy Drew horror remake, and how I really did jinx myself during my chat with Derek. Oops. Go find Arwyn here: Instagram: bookish.spinster Twitter: ShermanArwyn…

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Episode 6 - Derek Hutchins and Utah 1:00:27

2y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

This week, Derek had a whole variety of spooky things to discuss: abandoned hospitals, abandoned amusement parks, some terrifying security guards, and my absolute favorite... SKINWALKER RANCH. I ramble on and sound like I only half know what I'm talking about with that crazy ranch (woohoo memory), absolutely jinx myself when Derek asks me what I'd …

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Episode 5 - Matt Wildasin and Pennsylvania 1:23:55

2y ago1:23:55

1:23:55

In the longest episode so far: I almost cause Matt's death by catching him mid-sip with my shining wit, I prepare to list my squeaky chair as a co-host in addition to Journey, and you learn why you should never piss off your food delivery driver. A man even has a pterrifying encounter with a pteradactyl! But also, we cover all the bases: cryptids, …

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Episode 49 - Three proven strategies to acheive your goals 5:07

2y ago5:07

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Setting goals can be an easy task for many people. However, actually achieving the goals that are set is not always so easy. For example, anyone can say, "I am going to lose 5 kilograms this month." Saying it is easy; doing it can be way more challenging. Achieving your goals takes dedication, drive, motivation and persistence – things that we all …

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Episode 4 - Ezekiel Kincaid and Southern Louisiana 1:04:28

2y ago1:04:28

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This week we have author Ezekiel Kincaid! Journey is a whole lot more involved this episode, we talk about Ezekiel's love of Bigfoot, a potential occult hot spot and the fed up neighbors, the "Satanic Panic" in the 80s, armed cult members, and so much more! His socials are linked below, along with my review of The Dawning, and his rougarou story! T…

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Episode 48 - Are affirmations really worth the effort! 6:54

2y ago6:54

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In order to feel good about ourselves, our lives, and our circumstances, it's necessary to consciously feel appreciation for ourselves, our lives and our circumstances. The most effective way to feel appreciative is to use positive self talk. From the time we're small children, throughout our adult lives, we hear messages about ourselves. These mes…

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Episode 3 - Cat Voleur and Loveland, Ohio 55:16

2y ago55:16

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Join Cat and I for the mysterious, magical Frogman of Loveland, OH! While he may not be seen often, the accounts they do have are absolutely worth it. We've also got wizards, cold weather, monster shows, and just an all around good time. Side note - also a little bit of a spoiler toward the end for The Black Phone - oooops. Legend of the Loveland F…

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Episode 47 - Top 6 customer service tips 8:52

2y ago8:52

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A business without customers will not remain a business for long. Therefore it is imperative to find ways to improve customer service if it is not currently at an acceptable level within your organization. Dale Carnegie said "The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare." In order to be competitive, a business…

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Episode 2 - Katie Marie and Avebury, England 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

This episode, Katie Marie joins us to discuss the ghosts inhabiting Avebury Manor - the saddest, but nicest smelling ghost ever, the sad young woman chasing men with facial hair, and the poor cat stuck punching a time card even after it's passed! Then (shockingly) conversation takes a fantastically morbid turn with medieval tradition, Pokémon menus…

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Episode 46 - Why customer service can beat price everytime. 5:36

2y ago5:36

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With so many businesses fighting for your hard earned dollar these days, Damien points out why customer service will be your point of difference during tough times – and right now we are entering some challenging times both as a consumer and a producer. The tough economic times have finally pushed many organizations to the point where prices have t…

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Episode 1 - William Sterling and Lake Lanier, Georgia 44:13

2y ago44:13

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In my VERY first episode, William Sterling joins me to talk about Lake Lanier, Georgia! We cover everything from how horrible human history is, giant catfish, haunted waterpark novels, and Twitter Horror Community Pokémon Cards! William can be found here: Twitter: @spooky_sterling Website: https://thewilliamsterling.wixsite.com/main/about Podcast: …

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Trailer 0:58

2y ago0:58

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Get ready folks! We're going to chat with super cool horror fans all across the world to find out what goes bump in the night where they live, so obviously it's going to be a great time!

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Episode 45 - The three biggest skills needed for outstanding customer service 4:34

2y ago4:34

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Outstanding customer service is the cornerstone of every successful business, and if the standard level provided by an organization is not exactly where it ought to be, then steps need to be taken to improve in this regard. Talking with employees to find out ways that they think improvements can be made is useful. In general there are some larger p…

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