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• (00:00:00) – The Worst Advice I Ever Got
• (00:00:57) – The Worst Advice You Ever Got
• (00:04:04) – In the Elevator With Apple’s Board
• (00:06:51) – When Did the Board Decide to Play It Safe?
• (00:08:27) – Inventors Take a Risk
• (00:09:30) – In the Elevator With the Company’s CEO
• (00:10:12) – What You Need to Do Now to Win
• (00:13:22) – In the Elevator With Business Advisors
• (00:14:53) – Disruption: The Signs That Are Coming
• (00:16:34) – Are People Ready for the Future of AI?
• (00:17:32) – 3 Things That Make Your Company Competitive Advantage
• (00:20:41) – Is It Time to Slow Down on AI?
• (00:21:44) – The Worst Advice You Can Get
• (00:25:04) – Peter Walsh on Making Decisions With Risk
• (00:26:01) – The Worst Advice I Ever Got

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Jonathan Buiel The Worst Advice I Ever Got

On our podcast, guests share the worst advice they've ever got, and how it shaped their lives. Hosted by Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor, along with producer JB, this interview-style show delves into the moments when bad advice led to unexpected outcomes, hilarious anecdotes, or valuable life lessons.

Each episode features a diverse array of guests from various walks of life: entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, influencers, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. From career mishaps to relationship blunders, financial missteps to personal growth challenges, our guests candidly recount the worst advice they've encountered and the ripple effects it had on their lives.