All posts by: Ian Mathews

Business Lessons From “The Godfather” (Part 1 of 3)

  “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” ~Clemenza It would be fair to assume that Frank Cava and Ian Mathews started a podcast just for episodes like this. While most see The Godfather as a gangster movie, Frank and Ian see... Read More

“Is It Time To Leave My Job?”

  “If I go there will be trouble If I stay it will be double So you gotta let me know Should I stay or should I go?” ~The Clash It’s that time of year when people get the itch... Read More

Is Tough Coaching Still Effective?

  “If you are afraid of confrontation, you are not going to do very well.” —Bill Parcells, Hall of Fame football coach Think of any mentor you’ve had in your entire life. Whether it was a parent, teacher, coach, or... Read More

Working With Bad Apples

“The world is so beautiful, but alas! There are so many assholes.” ― M.F. Moonzajer You won’t get through your career without working with some truly terrible people. How they get into organizations is a topic for another episode, but in... Read More

What Warren Buffett Taught Us About Business

In this episode, Frank and Ian can hardly contain their man-crush for legendary investor and CEO, Warren Buffett. Only the truly dedicated will invest $5,000 and an entire weekend in Omaha to listen to Warren opine for six hours at... Read More

How To Overcome Career Regrets And Move On

  Are you too hard on yourself? Do you ruminate on failures long after they’re over, or spend too much time fretting over the past? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ian Mathews and Frank Cava talk about how top... Read More

Changing Your Life Through Small Habits

  Do you struggle to set and hit goals consistently? Are you putting off something important because you can’t get started? You’re not alone. One study found that 92% of people surveyed failed to live up to a New Year’s... Read More

Advice That Changed The Course Of Our Careers

  We might have started with nothing, but we do not consider ourselves “self-made men.” We’ve been blessed with incredible role models, mentors, and diverse sets of leaders. We’ve learned as much from the advice we took as much as... Read More

How To Ask Your Manager For A Pay Raise

  Do you feel as if you are underpaid? Frank Cava and Ian Mathews talk about the best approaches to use with your company. Having been approached countless times for more money, we believe that timing, delivery, and judgment play... Read More
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