Gregory Offner is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, an award-winning keynote speaker, and the author of The Tip Jar Culture: How to Re-Engage and Reignite Your Workforce.

In this conversation, we explore his journey from dueling pianist to professional speaker, the career-altering vocal cord injury that forced him to pivot, and how he now helps leaders drive workforce engagement. We also dive into the evolving role of AI in workplace culture and discuss strategies for creating a more fulfilling employee experience.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Gregory Offner’s Website: https://www.gregoryoffner.com/meeting-planners/
• Gregory Offner on Twitter: https://x.com/gregoryoffnerjr
• Gregory Offner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryoffnerjr/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro and background

00:01:18 The Art of Dueling Pianos

00:12:52 Transition to Keynote Speaking

00:16:43 The Power of Strangers and Seeking Help

00:18:00 Taking the Leap: From Idea to Action

00:21:00 Virtual Piano Bar: Innovating in Crisis

00:22:00 Networking, Support and Authenticity

00:25:00 Creating Impact: Speaking and Beyond

00:27:00 Strategies for Keeping Employees Engaged

00:30:00 Closing

CONNECT:

• Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
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Brett Farmiloe is the Founder & CEO of Featured, a platform that connects experts with publishers for greater exposure. A serial entrepreneur, Brett previously founded Markitors, a digital marketing agency, and launched a career education startup that took him on a cross-country journey interviewing 300+ people about their careers.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The role of creativity in AI businesses
• Why new data is critical for AI products
• SEO and content marketing trends
• Market validation, customer feedback, and scaling

EPISODE LINKS:

• Brett’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettfarmiloe/
• Brett’s Website: https://featured.com/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:26 What's the next idea?
00:05:08 LLMs and language

CONNECT:

• Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
• Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
• RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Lucas Lovell is the Director of Product at Paddle, a global payments platform helping SaaS founders optimize their pricing, payments, and go-to-market strategies. He has firsthand experience launching and scaling startups across multiple international markets.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The merchant of record model and its impact on SaaS businesses
• Localization strategies for pricing, payments, and expansion
• The decision-making process for international expansion
• How AI is shaping the future of payments and automation

Lucas shares his personal experiences from running a startup through COVID, the pitfalls of not localizing correctly, and his insights on the evolving global SaaS landscape.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Lucas Lovell on Twitter:https://x.com/lucas_lovell
• Lucas Lovell on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaslovell/
• Paddle:https://www.paddle.com/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro and Background

00:01:12 Paddle

00:01:44 The Merchant of Record Model

00:05:38 Localization Strategies for SaaS

00:07:31 Importance of Currency and Language Localization

00:10:22 Local Payment Methods and Pricing Strategies

00:14:13 Expanding Internationally

00:18:54 Prioritizing Global Expansion for SaaS

00:19:30 When Should SaaS Founders Consider Global Expansion?

00:20:21 Challenges and Strategies in International Markets

00:22:18 Case Study: Multilingual Customer Support Platform

00:24:10 Emerging Trends in the Payment Space

00:26:10 AI and the Future of Transactions

00:31:04 Paddle, AI and Customer Value

00:38:31 Advice for SaaS Founders

00:39:26 Closing

CONNECT:

• Website:https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
• Twitter:https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray
• Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray
• Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
• RSS:https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Dan Curran is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Chapters.io, an AI-driven publishing platform that helps individuals turn their experiences into books. With a background in content creation, multiple business exits, and leadership in entrepreneurship organizations, Dan shares his insights on how AI is reshaping publishing, the challenges of maintaining editorial integrity, and why storytelling matters.

In this conversation, we explored:

• The role of AI in modern publishing and book creation
• How human editors and AI can work together for better storytelling
• The importance of preserving life experiences and wisdom
• How to build a business without venture capital

EPISODE LINKS:

• Dan’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/currandan/
• Chapters.io: [insert URL]

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:26 What's the next idea?
00:05:08 LLMs and language

CONNECT:

• Website:https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
• Twitter:https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
• Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
• Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
• RSS:https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Anya Cheng is the Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men's fashion rental startup focused on sustainability. She has a track record of launching and scaling digital commerce at companies like Meta, eBay, and Target, helping build Facebook and Instagram Shopping and drive new business expansion at McDonald's global delivery.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The transition from big tech to startup life
• How AI and unique data give startups a competitive edge
• Challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur
• The fast fashion dilemma and how Taelor is tackling it
• Writing as a tool for stress relief and legacy building

EPISODE LINKS:

• Anya Cheng LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacheng
• Taelor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taelor/
• Taelor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taelor.style/
• Taelor Website: https://taelor.style/pages/membership

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro and background 00:01:03 From Big Tech to Entrepreneurship 00:03:20 Networking and Building Relationships 00:05:38 Obstacles as an Immigrant in the US 00:13:56 Taelor: AI-Powered Menswear Rental 00:19:48 The Fast Fashion Conundrum 00:20:20 Challenges in the Rental Fashion Market 00:24:21 AI's Role in Fashion and Business 00:24:38 Founding and Growing Taelor 00:25:54 AI and Investment 00:27:10 Unique Data 00:36:03 Authoring Books and Giving Back 00:40:14 Closing

CONNECT:

• Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
• Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
• RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss

Aytekin Tank is the founder of Jotform, an automation enthusiast, and author. In this conversation, we explore his journey from rural Turkey to New York, building Jotform without outside funding, and the role customer feedback played in shaping the product. Aytekin also shares strategic insights on company culture, his approach to leadership, and how AI is shaping Jotform’s future.

EPISODE LINKS:

Aytekin’s Twitter:

Aytekin’s LinkedIn:

JotForm Website:

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro and background

00:00:17 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins

00:00:35 Discovering a Passion for Computers

00:06:02 From Employee to Entrepreneur

00:08:06 Building JotForm: The Early Days

00:12:24 Facing Competition and Growth

00:20:46 Bootstrapping and Company Culture

00:25:00 Balancing Work and Personal Life

00:28:06 Team Collaboration and Culture

00:29:08 Balancing Work and Personal Life

00:30:15 Delegation and Leadership

00:32:08 Focus on AI Product Development

00:33:27 Introducing JotForm AI Agents

00:42:45 The Future of AI in Business

00:54:17 Closing

CONNECT:

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Bryan Trilli is an AI expert, entrepreneur, and author of Soulless Intelligence. In this conversation, we explore the ethics and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence, focusing on: -The moral dilemmas of AI development. -Whether AI can ever become conscious. -How AI is changing our understanding of humanity, sentience, and value.

EPISODE LINKS:

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Exploring Human Sentience and AI

00:03:34 The Ethics and Morality of AI

00:04:50 Philosophical and Religious Perspectives

00:13:25 Defining AGI and Its Implications

00:19:32 Consciousness and Near-Death Experiences

00:24:09 The Intelligence of Machines

00:25:22 Human Worth Beyond Intelligence

00:28:51 Moral Standards and AI

00:31:24 AI and Human Rights

00:38:37 The Future of AI in Physics

00:43:41 Misconceptions and Fears About AI

00:47:27 Closing

CONNECT:

Assaf Weinburg is a serial entrepreneur and AI enthusiast with over 25 years of experience in product development and business leadership. In this episode of The Long Game, we discuss:

• How AI is empowering solopreneurs and transforming startups.
• Insights from Assaf’s AI-driven educational business with his wife.
• The evolving role of venture capital and workforce structures in the AI age.
• Why 'play' and joy are critical to productivity and innovation.

Whether you’re a startup founder or looking to stay ahead in an AI-driven world, Assaf’s insights will inspire and educate.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Twitter: https://x.com/assafweinberg
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/assafweinberg/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome to the Long Game Podcast

00:00:49 The Solopreneur Golden Age

00:03:40 Disruption and Opportunity with AI

00:06:13 Building a Business with AI

00:11:36 Case Study: A Two-Person Company

00:21:49 Venturing into HVAC Industry

00:23:41 Childhood Perception of Technology and Business

00:25:13 The Motivation Behind Creation

00:26:13 The Art of Sandwich Making

00:27:53 Finding Joy in Work and Play

00:39:02 AI and the Future of Work

00:43:09 Failure and Playing the Long Game

CONNECT:

• Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
• Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
• RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss