The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Deborah B. Farone is the founder of Farone Advisors, where she helps professional services organizations strengthen their business development and marketing strategies. She is also an accomplished author, most recently publishing Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Businesses. In this episode of The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner, Deborah joins Craig to discuss how lawyers—particularly women—can intentionally build sustainable, successful practices. Drawing on research and decades of industry experience, Deborah shares practical insights that resonate with women lawyers growing their books of business, firm leaders focused on long-term sustainability, and marketing and business development professionals shaping firm strategy.

Alok Sama is an accomplished investor, advisor, and best-selling author with more than 40 years of global experience in the financial industry. Known for his work as the president and chief financial officer at SoftBank Group International, Alok has shaped some of the most significant corporate transactions in recent history—including leading the US$59 billion merger of Sprint and T-Mobile in 2020. Alongside his endless corporate accomplishments, Alok is the author of the best-selling literary memoir The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble, which gives readers unique insight into the world of finance and venture capitalists. In this episode of The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner, Alok dives into his upbringing in India, the powerful impact of having a mentor, and what led him to the world of finance—forever changing the trajectory of his life. Craig and Alok discuss Alok's interesting career path, including his time with Masayoshi Son, the Japanese founder of SoftBank and notorious startup investor, his observations on the future of artificial intelligence, and what financial freedom looks like to him.

Talmage Boston is an award-winning commercial litigator, bar leader, historian, and keynote speaker. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Talmage delves into his career as a historian and author inspired by his love for baseball and how he balances this path with his highly successful legal career. 

Casey Kaplan, a K&L Gates alum, is the head of compliance at Nike where he currently serves as the senior legal director of global ethics and compliance. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Casey and Craig discuss his career and the Nike philosophy, giving back to the community, the psychology of leadership, and more. 

Bernard Hiller is a Hollywood acting coach, author, business trainer, and life coach. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Bernie and Craig discuss Bernie's early life and its influence on his career, the importance of vulnerability, and the art of performing.

Mark Koulogeorge is the managing general partner of MK Capital, an early and growth-state venture capital firm that primarily invests in disruptive business-to-business software and technology companies in their A and B stage. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Craig and Mark discuss Mark's career as a venture capitalist, his cancer diagnosis and how it has impacted his life, as well as technology in today's society, books recommendations, and more. 

Tina Parker is an American actor and director, and currently serves as the co-artistic director and company manager at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Tina discuss her career, including her time on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, as well as her role at Kitchen Dog Theater. Hear from Tina about how to deal with rejection, what inspires her, and more.

Lacey Bundy is the SVP, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary at PetSmart. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Lacey discuss the importance of vulnerability and creating last connections in the workplace and beyond. Listen to Lacey's advice to young female lawyers, tips on how to trust your gut, and what she looks for in outside counsel.

Erin Millender-Rubin is the vice president of legal at Hyperscience, an intelligent document processing platform. Erin is a self-described generalist, where she advises growth-stage companies on day-to-day legal and business issues. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Erin discuss the world of artificial intelligence and how Erin's diverse background led her to tech space. Listen to Erin's thoughts on imposter syndrome, the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the mentors who made a lasting impact on her.

Dr. Julie Bell is the founder and president of The Mind of a Champion, where she has worked with a variety of teams, individuals, and organizations to improve their mindset. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Julie discuss performance psychology and how Julie works with athletes, business professionals, and individuals to help them build confidence in their work and personal lives. Listen to how Julie helps clients to build better habits and change their way of thinking long-term.