The Vance Crowe Podcast

How To Stop Yelling

In this solo episode, Vance talks about why we yell, why it feels effective in the moment, and how easily it can become a habit. He shares his own experience of losing his temper as a parent, and explains how recognizing the emotions that underlie anger will help us calm down, think more clearly and so act more rationally. When not podcasting, Vance is invited to give talks on tangible communication skills. He teaches how to connect with employees, colleagues and family so that you can negotiate, have better relationships and achieve your higher goals. https://articulate.ventures/lbc https://www.legacyinterviews.com/ #HowToStopYelling #AngerManagement #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #ConflictResolution

John Jennings: Wealth, Happiness, and the Cost of Striving

John Jennings returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about wealth, happiness and what happens when ambitious people finally achieve the success they have spent their lives pursuing.In this engaging conversation John & Vance discuss why financial security is only one part of a good life, the importance of relationships, meaning and flow, and how the constant pursuit of measurable achievement can come at a cost. They two also explore the growing role of AI in writing and business, the value of fiction and reading, lessons from parenting, and the complicated relationship between faith, community and happiness.If you would like to learn more about John, you can find him at:https://johnmjennings.com/When not podcasting, Vance is invited to give talks on tangible communication skills. He teaches how to connect with employees, colleagues and family so that you can negotiate, have better relationships and achieve your higher goals.https://articulate.ventures/lbchttps://www.legacyinterviews.com/#WealthAndHappiness #PersonalGrowth #FinancialSuccess #MeaningfulLife #Happiness

Heath Hunter: How Money, Power and Private Equity Really Work

This week Vance sits down with entrepreneur and investor Heath Hunter for a wide-ranging conversation about management consulting, private equity, family offices, artificial intelligence and what it actually takes to build and grow a business. Heath explains how private equity works, why the industry has become increasingly competitive and how AI is beginning to reshape white-collar careers. They also examine the cultural resentment of wealth, the difference between investing and gambling, why family businesses often struggle across generations and how parents can help their children develop grit in an increasingly comfortable world. Heath also shares the story behind his specialized data platform Blend Labs, his work with River Run Holdings and how Vance’s Interest-Based Communications course had such a powerful effect on his team. To connect with Heath you can find him at: Blend Labs: https://blendlabs.io River Run Holdings: https://riverrunholdings.com When not podcasting, Vance is invited to give talks on tangible communication skills. He teaches how to connect with employees, colleagues and family so that you can negotiate, have better relationships and achieve your higher goals. https://articulate.ventures/lbc https://www.legacyinterviews.com/ #VanceCrowe #PrivateEquity #BusinessStrategy #Investing #ManagementConsulting

How to Use AI Effectively | A Conversation with Claude

This week's episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, Vance sits down with Claude AI to explain how he actually uses artificial intelligence every day—not as a novelty, but as a practical tool for solving real business problems, making better decisions and reclaiming valuable time. If you've been wondering how to use AI effectively, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately. Rather than focusing on hype, Vance explains the prompting techniques, AI workflows, custom instructions, agents, GitHub repositories, podcast analysis, bookkeeping, website development, and thinking strategies that have transformed the way he works. Whether you're just getting started with AI or already experimenting with tools like Claude and ChatGPT, this episode will help you get more value from them. When not podcasting, Vance is invited to give talks on tangible communication skills. He teaches how to connect with employees, colleagues and family so that you can negotiate, have better relationships and achieve your higher goals. https://articulate.ventures/lbc https://www.legacyinterviews.com/ #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ClaudeAI #AIProductivity #PromptEngineering

Jay Curtis: The Joy of Tinkering

This week Vance sat down with Jay Curtis - a retired Ontario farmer, pilot, inventor and lifelong tinkerer who believes the best way to understand the world is to take it apart and put it back together again.In this conversation, Vance & Jay discuss a number of topics including bitcoin, restoring antique machinery, piloting aircraft with a fear of flying, AI-assisted problem solving and the joy of creating something with your own hands. Jay also shares the story behind his new Curtis Downforce Indicator —a practical invention born from curiosity and countless hours of experimentation.If you like fixing things, learning how machines work and using technology to solve real-world problems, then this episode is for you.If you would like to learn more about Jay and his work, you can find him at:https://curtisdownforce.com/Or on Twitter: jcurtis@7acWhen not podcasting, Vance is invited to give talks on tangible communication skills. He teaches how to connect with employees, colleagues and family so that you can negotiate, have better relationships and achieve your higher goals.https://articulate.ventures/lbchttps://www.legacyinterviews.com/#vancecrowe #tinkering #innovation #agriculture #problemsolving