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Episodes

261: Metrics of Success
Jul 28, 2026 · 46m
Hosts Mike Schmitz and David Sparks explore the complexities of using metrics to measure success, warning against Goodhart’s Law where targets distort behavior.
260: Quarterly Planning and Riding Roller Coasters
Jul 14, 2026 · 1h 15m
David Sparks and Mike Schmitz review their busy Q2, discussing the challenges of being "margin challenged" and the rapid integration of AI into their work.
259: Nobody's Perfect, with Kathy Campbell
Jun 30, 2026 · 1h 8m
Hosts Mike Schmitz and David Sparks interview Kathy Campbell, an online business manager and podcaster, about her journey to self-employment.
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