Friday Coffee Talks
Welcome to Friday Coffee Talks! I'm Conner and I love talking to people, talking shop (that's Enterprise IT), learning from great sellers, sharing my stories, and naturally - drinking coffee. Join me for my adventures in daily life, my experiences in sales, and my discussions with people in IT who I think are super swell. Episodes posted every Friday with video episodes also available on YouTube!
Episodes
125 episodes
Friday Coffee Talks #140 - The Masters, F1, and an Accidental Sales Win
Welcome to Episode 140 of Friday Coffee Talks —where I blend business lessons with whatever’s brewing (literally and figuratively).This week:- I reflect on the magic of The Masters and why even non-golf fans can’t help but get swept up ...
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Episode 140
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Friday Coffee Talks #139 - Mentorship
Friday Coffee Talks #139 - Quick catch up on cold weather, the Braves, and fun events at the kids school. Today's main topic is a shoutout to my good pal Isaac Chung and a discussion on mentorship and helping those around you in sales. We all s...
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Episode 139
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Friday Coffee Talk #138 - FCT Catch-Up
Friday Coffee Talks #138 - It's been a few months since I've done an episode as I've been settling into my new role. I review what we've been up to for the last period and end with a quick word of encouragement for all my compatriots in sales o...
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Episode 138
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Friday Coffee Talks #137 - Last Day at StorMagic
After a month off, I'm back to catch up on the end of summer and what we've been up to. I also have some big news: today is my last day at StorMagic. I review the last eight years and talk a bit about where I'm headed. The episode ends with a r...
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Episode 137
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Friday Coffee Talks #136 - Fall in Atlanta
Friday Coffee Talks #136 - Temperatures have fallen below the surface of the sun, football starts tomorrow, and Fall drinks are back at Starbucks! It's the best time of the year in the opinion of one podcast host and I'll tell you why. I also d...
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Episode 136
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9:39
Friday Coffee Talks #135 - Fallon Round 2
Friday Coffee Talks #135 - We loved it so much the first time that we just had to do it again. Today's episode talks about our experience watching the Olympics so far and then I put a camera and mic on my 7-year-old and we all get to see what c...
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Friday Coffee Talks #134 - Unpopular 4th of July Opinions
Friday Coffee Talks #134 - Yesterday was the Fourth of July and we had a great day by the pool. As a Red, White, and Blue-blooded American I have my beliefs about the holiday and I realized yesterday that I might be more alone in those opinions...
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Friday Coffee Talks #133 - Schoolwork with the Kids
Friday Coffee Talks #133 - Ah the end of the school year. The volume. The energy. The feet of rhinoceroses stomping the ceiling above my office. But with that also comes a hidden gem: teachers sending home schoolwork. Nothing we love more in th...
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Episode 133
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Friday Coffee Talks #132 - Working with my Dad
Friday Coffee Talks #132 - We catch up on a couple of current events and I discuss progress on getting our Buford store reopened. We're well into my portion of construction so I'm all systems go on getting things done. One of my favorite memori...
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Episode 132
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Friday Coffee Talks #131 - Baseball Conspiracies and Ken Jennings
Friday Coffee Talks #131 - Today's episode dives into the early stories of the MLB season and why I believe that a conspiracy is afoot. I also discuss one of my favorite things in life: seeing someone excel at the thing that they were uniquely ...
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Episode 131
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Friday Coffee Talks #130 - The Masters
Friday Coffee Talks #130 - It's Friday and I am wishing I was in Augusta, GA enjoying a tradition unlike any other - The Masters! From the azaleas to the pimento cheese sandwiches, The Masters is unique in every way. Today's episodes discusses ...
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Episode 130
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Friday Coffee Talks #129 - Pickles
Friday Coffee Talks #129 - I have a fear of pickles. Yes, it's weird. Yes, I do like cucumbers. I also like vinegar and dill. I do not like pickles. Today we catch up on the last couple of weeks, I share my excitement for Braves Opening Day, an...
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Episode 129
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12:47
Friday Coffee Talks #128 - An Open Letter to Buyers and Sellers
Friday Coffee Talks #128 - A quick message in a crazy time of year for most of us in sales. Thank you to those of you who work with me and trust me to deliver for you. A word of encouragement for those of us who are out there trying to make the...
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Episode 128
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Friday Coffee Talks #127 - Piggy Jo's Flood and The Wizarding World
Friday Coffee Talks #127 - I took an unintended month-long hiatus, but I'm back! Today's episode catches up on what's been going on in my world including a great trip to Orlando and a not-so-great encounter with water. Finally got to use one of...
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Episode 127
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Friday Coffee Talks #126 - 23 Things That Made the Year 2023
Friday Coffee Talks #126 - Most shows do the yearly wrap-up at the end of the year - not this one baby! Today's episode dives into the stories, the trends, the headlines, and the people that made the year what it was. Entertainment, sports, pol...
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Episode 126
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Friday Coffee Talks #125 - Steven Hartsock, Socks Love Barbecue
Friday Coffee Talks #125 - For the last episode of 2023, I bring you a banger courtesy of my pal, Steven Hartsock. Steven has been an influential person in my life as a friend, a mentor, a workout partner, and his restaurant has created some of...
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Episode 125
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Friday Coffee Talks #124.5 - Ghost Pepper Coffee Taste Test
Friday Coffee Talks #124.5 - Quick mini episode today featuring my Fally girl and ghost pepper coffee on the recommendation of my good pal Nolan. He swears by it and he hasn't steered me wrong yet. Ready to feel the burn?#FridayCoffeeTa...
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Episode 124
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Friday Coffee Talks #124 - Christmas Strategy and Daily Habits of Sellers
Friday Coffee Talks #124 - If we weren't into the Christmas spirit before this week, we certainly are now! I recap perhaps the most Santa-filled week of all time, discuss how I attack the annual light display set up, and how to effectively dye ...
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Episode 124
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14:40
Friday Coffee Talks #123 - Sights of the Airport and a new segment debut
Friday Coffee Talks #123 - It was a travel week and I had one of the weirdest trips ever. Everything went great but the day was filled with things that you don't often see in airports and on planes. I review the last couple of weeks, my strange...
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Episode 123
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Friday Coffee Talks #122 - The Challenge
I'm a sucker for reality competition shows: Big Brother, Amazing Race, Survivor - give me all of them. However, perhaps none of them have captivated me like MTV's The Challenge has. I've watched it from the very beginning and it has evolved int...
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Episode 122
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10:39
Friday Coffee Talks #120 - Treat Yo Self 2023 / Piggy Jo's 2.0
Friday Coffee Talks #120 - It's time to TREAT YO SELF! It's the best day of the year! Grab your sequined jacket, head to the spa, and tuck in for a big announcement. My Parks and Rec fans will know, but today is about casting the budget aside a...
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Episode 120
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Friday Coffee Talks #118 - The Great Grilled Cheese Showdown
A few weeks ago, I made a post about a certain restaurant's grilled cheese sandwich and I was met with contention that there were other, better sandwiches out there. In an effort to set the record straight, I hit the streets to taste them for m...
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Episode 118
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Friday Coffee Talks #117 - September Musings
Friday Coffee Talks #117 - A collection of things that I've been meaning to discuss, but haven't fit into another episode. Today's episode ranges from the Braves to piano to peanut butter & jelly. Fall is almost here and I couldn't be more ...
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Episode 117
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Friday Coffee Talks #116 - Sales Trainers - Yay or Nay?
Friday Coffee Talks #116 - Maybe it's because I talk about almost nothing else, but more and more sales trainers or gurus or experts or influencers are hitting my social media feed than ever before. Some of them are great: Alex Hormozi could te...
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Episode 116
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13:41
Friday Coffee Talks #115 - Greatest Movie Speeches of All Time
Friday Coffee Talks #115 - On today's episode, I go through my list of the greatest movie speeches of all time. Fair warning - watching this WILL make you patriotic, fired up, and I can't be held responsible for all the added productivity and f...
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Episode 115
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