The Rise and Fall of Trust
The Rise and Fall of Trust dives deep into the defining moments when trust is earned, shattered, or put on the line. In each episode, hosts Anne Claessen and Pete Mockaitis sit down with bold, honest professionals–from wealth advisors and legal experts to executive coaches and thought leaders–who’ve seen trust tested in real time.
Through real-world stories of extraordinary follow-through and shocking betrayal, you’ll gain powerful insights into how trust shapes reputations, relationships, and results. Discover the traits that elevate someone from good to unforgettable, and the red flags that signal a fall from grace.
Whether you’re leading teams, advising clients, or navigating your own high-stakes path, this podcast helps you master the art of trust in business AND in life.
New episodes drop every other week. Tune in to uncover what makes trust thrive, and what causes it to collapse.
The Rise and Fall of Trust
The Trust Advantage - Building Credibility Through Authentic Business Relationships
In the competitive landscape of modern business, trust isn't just a nice-to-have. It's the invisible force that transforms transactions into lasting partnerships.
This inaugural episode explores how prioritizing authenticity and honesty in your business relationships creates a powerful competitive advantage that goes far beyond any single sale. We dive deep into the counterintuitive truth that being willing to walk away from a deal when it's not the right fit actually strengthens your reputation and attracts better clients.
What You’ll Learn:
- How trust shows up in business relationships.
- Why honesty (even when it means losing the sale) builds long-term credibility.
- What red flags to look for in marketing, offers, and client interactions.
- How your behind-the-scenes process can impact how people feel about you.
- The powerful ripple effect of being a trusted partner, not just a provider.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
- “If you're a business owner and you have good business sense, I think it makes way more sense to go for that long-term goal of having really good business relationships with your clients and customers.” - Anne Claessen
- “Sometimes we discount or underestimate the value of the things that we know because we know them.” - Pete Mockaitis
- “Trust is just that thing that makes it all work.” - Pete Mockaitis
Resources:
- Ron's step-by-step guide to making a ring from scratch | Parks and Recreation
- Bankrate
- Justin Humphries's MySite | CMG Home Loans
- Varo
- About Kayse Gehret — Microdosing for Healing
- How to be Awesome at Your Job
- Cashflow Podcasting
Follow Pete:
Website: https://awesomeatyourjob.com/
LinkedIn: Pete Mockaitis
Follow Anne:
LinkedIn: Anne Claessen
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