• 172 - From AI to Authenticity: Unlocking the Power of Brand Storytelling with David Ebner
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews David Ebner, President of Content Workshop.

    They discuss the power of brand storytelling in marketing, emphasizing its distinction from basic content creation. David explains how Content Workshop positions itself as a brand storytelling agency and shares insights on integrating AI into marketing workflows. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities AI brings, the importance of human expertise, and Content Workshop’s new AI studio, which helps companies build internal AI systems to create content and tell authentic brand stories.

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    23 mins
  • 171 - Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Six Pillars You Need to Know with Jim Carlough
    Jan 29 2026

    In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Jim Carlough, Chief Sales Officer, Author, and Leadership Coach.

    Jim discusses the importance of leadership development, succession planning, and mentoring, highlighting how poor leadership drives costly employee turnover. He introduces his book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, emphasizing integrity, empathy, and stability as essential traits. Jim shares practical stories and announces upcoming leadership workshops. The episode offers actionable advice for leaders at all levels, showing how strong leadership principles can benefit organizations and individuals across industries.

    Learn more about Jim's work HERE.

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    Check out Jim's book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, HERE.

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    24 mins
  • 170 - Relocation Revolution: Transforming the Way We Move Abroad with Óscar Rubio
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Óscar Rubio, Founder and CEO of Lodgerin. Óscar shares how his personal experience relocating abroad inspired him to create Lodgerin, a digital platform that streamlines international moves by partnering with institutions and local service providers. The discussion covers the challenges of global relocation, Lodgerin’s B2B model, and its expansion into new markets. Óscar also reveals upcoming plans to integrate AI and automation into Lodgerin’s services, aiming to further simplify the relocation process for organizations and their people.

    Learn more about Óscar's work HERE.

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    19 mins
  • 169 - The Evolution of Digital Transformation: From Buzzword to Corporate Strategy with Dusty Gulleson
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Dusty Gulleson, CEO of eResources. Dusty discusses his journey in tech leadership and eResources’ evolution into a vertically integrated technology company focused on digital transformation, IT services, and SaaS products. He emphasizes that true digital transformation is about ongoing process improvement and corporate evolution, not just technology upgrades.

    Dusty also shares insights on AI as an enablement tool and highlights eResources’ SaaS solutions, including Orchestrate App for managing complex applications and accessibility compliance in higher education. The conversation also explores leadership, customer experience, and organizational change.

    Learn more about Dusty's work HERE.

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    19 mins
  • 168 - Generative AI: The Game Changer for Custom Software Solutions with Wyatt Kirby
    Jan 8 2026

    In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, your host Thomas Watkins talks to guest Wyatt Kirby, Founder Partner at Apsis Labs. Together, they discuss how generative AI is transforming software development and business automation. Wyatt shares insights on the shift from large enterprise clients to smaller businesses adopting AI-driven solutions, the realistic capabilities and limitations of generative AI, and the continued importance of human oversight.

    The conversation also explores the future normalization of AI in business, practical advice for founders, and the value of partnerships between software consultants and UX designers to deliver effective, scalable solutions.

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    27 mins
  • 167 - The Best Strategies for Merging UX and Product Management with Amélie Uriu
    Jan 1 2026

    In this special 2026 New Year's episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, your host Thomas Watkins is interviewed by a fan and friend of the show, Amélie Uriu.

    Thomas shares his journey from psychology and human factors engineering into UX and product strategy, eventually founding his agency, 3Leaf. The conversation explores the relationship between UX and product management, the importance of psychology in design, and how 3Leaf helps startups and enterprises innovate. Thomas also discusses industry trends, the challenges of communicating design’s value, and his hopes for a more thoughtful integration of AI in product development.

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    42 mins
  • 166 - Tackling Real Estate Inefficiencies: A New Era of Transparency and Accountability with Andrea Monti Solza
    Dec 25 2025

    In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, Andrea Monti Solza, Co-founder of Conveyo, joins host Thomas Watkins to discuss his journey from data science and fintech to transforming residential real estate.

    He explains how Conveyo streamlines property transactions by acting as an independent third party, aligning incentives, increasing transparency, and simplifying the process for buyers, sellers, and professionals. Andrea highlights the importance of trust, good design, and user experience, and shares Conveyo’s vision for deeper industry partnerships and ongoing innovation to create a faster, more transparent, and less stressful real estate experience.

    Learn more about Andrea's work HERE.

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    21 mins
  • 165 - Cold Calling Reimagined: Winning Sales Outreach in the Digital Age with Joey Gilkey
    Dec 18 2025

    In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, Thomas Watkins interviews Joey Gilkey, CEO of TitanX, about the resurgence of phone calls as a top sales outreach channel. Joey explains how automation and AI have saturated email and LinkedIn, making the phone more effective for real conversations and intelligence gathering.

    They discuss regulatory hurdles, the importance of managing spam risks, and TitanX’s data-driven platform for optimizing outreach. Joey also hints at an upcoming acquisition and shares TitanX’s vision for a holistic, continuous improvement flywheel in sales outreach. The episode closes with insights into TitanX’s sales process and future plans.

    Learn more about Joey's work HERE.

    Connect with Joey on LinkedIn HERE.

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    20 mins