Freakonomics & Cocktails

Posted September 7th, 2010 in news, the firm by Phil

We’ll be broadcasting live on uStream! You can login using your Facebook and Twitter account and be part of the conversation. Yes, we’ll still be posting on iTunes after the show. But, this is your chance to join us and participate.

When
September 7th, 8pm PST
Online LIVE via uStream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/cocktail-party-statement

The Book

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
(Read the book before the webcast to get the most out of the evening or pop in to watch and listen to our overview and review)

Never listened to the Cocktail Party Statement before? Join three MBAs discussing and reviewing some of the most popular marketing and business books. And now, you can take part in the action by also reading and engaging with Karin, Phil, and Aaron during the live taping. Keep an eye on the website and check out the number of ways to stay connected with us below.

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For the first time ever, the Cocktail Party Statement is going LIVE with uStream. Come to cocktail hour as Karin, Phil, and Aaron dive into one of the most controversial books on economics, Freakonomics.

CPS New Episode: Outliers

Posted March 28th, 2010 in the firm by pnckarin

This podcast reviews Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell which asks: why do some people succeed, living remarkably productive and impactful lives, while so many more never reach their potential? Examining the lives of outliers from Mozart to Bill Gates, Gladwell builds a convincing case for how successful people rise on a tide of advantages.

Subscribe to and download the podcast at iTunes.com. For show notes and more information on the authors of Cocktail Party Statement, visit cocktailpartystatement.com.

CPS New Episode: Linchpin

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in the firm by pnckarin

Cocktail Party Statement talks about Linchpin by Seth Godin in this episode. A linchpin, as Seth describes it, is somebody in an organization who is indispensable, who cannot be replaced—her role is just far too unique and valuable.

Subscribe to and download the podcast at iTunes.com. For show notes and more information on the authors of Cocktail Party Statement, visit cocktailpartystatement.com.

CPS New Episode: The Black Swan

Posted March 16th, 2010 in the firm by pnckarin

The podcast covers the book The Black Swan, which is a different look at business. It talks about predicting the future. Forecasting is not just at the heart of Wall Street, but it’s something each of us does every time we make an insurance payment or strap on a seat belt.

Subscribe to and download the podcast at iTunes.com. For show notes and more information on the authors of Cocktail Party Statement, visit cocktailpartystatement.com.

CPS New Episode: Good to Great and How the Mighty Fall

Posted February 8th, 2010 in the firm by pnckarin

In this unique episode, the team take on TWO business books by the same author, Jim Collins. Good to Great and How the Mighty Fall (the update, which considers the recent downfall of some of the “great” companies).

Subscribe to and download the podcast at iTunes.com. For show notes and more information on the authors of Cocktail Party Statement, visit cocktailpartystatement.com.

CPS New Episode: Tipping Point

Posted November 23rd, 2009 in the firm by pnckarin

This Cocktail Party Statement, the marketing trio take on Malcolm Gladwell’s best seller on how little things can make a big difference, The Tipping Point.

Subscribe to and download the podcast at iTunes.com. For show notes and more information on the authors of Cocktail Party Statement, visit cocktailpartystatement.com.