This Got Me Thinking Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/this-got-me-thinking This Got Me Thinking is a show for marketing leaders and agency pros who want to move forward but feel stuck. I have conversations with folks about real experiences, and I break down the challenges they face, and share the ideas they spark. Each episode brings thoughtful reflection, practical insight, and a fresh way to look at the next step. © 2026 Chris LaFay 11aea1bb-24f9-511d-b862-cbed4e430e55 no en Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:15:04 -0500 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:16:19 -0500 https://classiccity.com/that-made-me-think-podcast/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/pLl_ePYjXf8KP_xJHXAMQRarmPLI2uFDyJKvk_MTm9Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDY4/YWMwZmQ1ODU1Mzg3/MTlhYTI5YzBmY2Zm/MGY0ZS5qcGc.jpg This Got Me Thinking https://classiccity.com/that-made-me-think-podcast/ episodic Chris LaFay This Got Me Thinking is a show for marketing leaders and agency pros who want to move forward but feel stuck. I have conversations with folks about real experiences, and I break down the challenges they face, and share the ideas they spark. Each episode brings thoughtful reflection, practical insight, and a fresh way to look at the next step. This Got Me Thinking is a show for marketing leaders and agency pros who want to move forward but feel stuck. marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship Chris LaFay chris@classiccity.com No No Don’t Sleep Don’t Sleep full dfc40deb-ebb6-4424-a881-7d1ad36f42f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8f49ebd Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1016 marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No The Friendly Bully The Friendly Bully full 788e68c0-345c-44cc-b9ac-a17a62eda17d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b34825b4 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1036 marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No The Dinner Rush The Dinner Rush full f096c719-17ae-4e4b-bdb7-a9928c0e4713 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04a35fbd Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1214 marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No An Extra Ticket An Extra Ticket full 35da1156-bd5b-4423-b90b-2b661a83b28d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dfb293b Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 845 marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Need a Pen? 31 31 Need a Pen? full 88721142-6206-4b64-93e0-2f22e67a7232 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96340c7d Ryan has been creating businesses since grade school. He has also learned some valuable lessons about working with people over the years. 

]]> Ryan has been creating businesses since grade school. He has also learned some valuable lessons about working with people over the years. 

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1054 Ryan has been creating businesses since grade school. He has also learned some valuable lessons about working with people over the years. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Step Back & Lead 30 30 Step Back & Lead full 2876fb46-9b59-49dc-9b80-c11673c26c38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/311ca0b1 Frank is a founder who put everything into his business, but he needed a break.  A much needed sabbatical showed Frank a different way of working.

]]> Frank is a founder who put everything into his business, but he needed a break.  A much needed sabbatical showed Frank a different way of working.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 924 Frank is a founder who put everything into his business, but he needed a break.  A much needed sabbatical showed Frank a different way of working.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Content & Convert 29 29 Content & Convert full 1ff89a3c-e32e-440b-b863-ce2fc98201f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a387693 Mark loves creating content.  Learning to convert those viewers into customers became the biggest challenge.

]]> Mark loves creating content.  Learning to convert those viewers into customers became the biggest challenge.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 876 Mark loves creating content.  Learning to convert those viewers into customers became the biggest challenge.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Military Business 28 28 Military Business full 6c9be782-d73f-4528-a756-9de5ab6e2ceb https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc61603e After a brain injury shortened his career in the United States Marine Corps, Rich quickly fell back on some of the other business ideas he had set in motion while still serving.

]]> After a brain injury shortened his career in the United States Marine Corps, Rich quickly fell back on some of the other business ideas he had set in motion while still serving.

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 951 After a brain injury shortened his career in the United States Marine Corps, Rich quickly fell back on some of the other business ideas he had set in motion while still serving.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No The Model Employee 27 27 The Model Employee full 5c2d9fb6-6a7a-4993-8790-95c0bba0fed6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62c90f5f Logan had a solid career and an itch to do something more.  A surprise layoff and a confidence to sell his services gave him an opportunity to get his business off the ground. 

]]> Logan had a solid career and an itch to do something more.  A surprise layoff and a confidence to sell his services gave him an opportunity to get his business off the ground. 

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1083 Logan had a solid career and an itch to do something more.  A surprise layoff and a confidence to sell his services gave him an opportunity to get his business off the ground. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Mentors Matter 26 26 Mentors Matter full fd2e7c2b-75e5-4e94-ac48-601b1eb2b722 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa269ccd Garrett's job wasn't feeling like the right fit anymore.  After talking with trusted friends and mentors, Garrett and his wife decided to start their own business.

]]> Garrett's job wasn't feeling like the right fit anymore.  After talking with trusted friends and mentors, Garrett and his wife decided to start their own business.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1336 Garrett's job wasn't feeling like the right fit anymore.  After talking with trusted friends and mentors, Garrett and his wife decided to start their own business.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Moving Fast 25 25 Moving Fast full 65a93356-7a23-4e96-abcd-15e42faac05f https://share.transistor.fm/s/09394a2b Sal left the corporate world to work for himself. He soon found out that things moved much faster in the start up world. 

]]> Sal left the corporate world to work for himself. He soon found out that things moved much faster in the start up world. 

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 996 Sal left the corporate world to work for himself. He soon found out that things moved much faster in the start up world. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Space to Grow 24 24 Space to Grow full a9255710-ab16-477b-acc3-d88e7053c8a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d2fba82 David has had a successful career.  He now helps others learn what it takes to grow.

]]> David has had a successful career.  He now helps others learn what it takes to grow.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1064 David has had a successful career.  He now helps others learn what it takes to grow.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Pause for Paris 23 23 Pause for Paris full cd20f139-cba2-454d-9b7f-78a931cea5b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e011cd17 Justin hated his job and was struggling to find a new one. A surprise opportunity to live in Paris changed the trajectory of his career. 

]]> Justin hated his job and was struggling to find a new one. A surprise opportunity to live in Paris changed the trajectory of his career. 

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1052 Justin hated his job and was struggling to find a new one. A surprise opportunity to live in Paris changed the trajectory of his career. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Time for Change 22 22 Time for Change full 11270b87-a1ec-457d-81ab-cf74fe7b0687 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa30a99d Jason was a personal trainer by day and building an SEO business at night.  It soon became clear that Jason was ready for a career change.

]]> Jason was a personal trainer by day and building an SEO business at night.  It soon became clear that Jason was ready for a career change.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:46:12 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 822 Jason was a personal trainer by day and building an SEO business at night.  It soon became clear that Jason was ready for a career change.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Version 2.0 21 21 Version 2.0 full d1297aec-8d4f-47ee-bb8f-ddf1481f55ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/9affc0e6 Seth ran a successful business prior to taking a role in corporate America.  He took those insights and when the opportunity arose, Seth went back to working for himself. 

]]> Seth ran a successful business prior to taking a role in corporate America.  He took those insights and when the opportunity arose, Seth went back to working for himself. 

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 737 Seth ran a successful business prior to taking a role in corporate America.  He took those insights and when the opportunity arose, Seth went back to working for himself. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No A Talk About Talking 20 20 A Talk About Talking full 1978bb98-26ef-425e-8b9d-d39cea36b3e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4444181a Andrew was excited to work and be part of a company he loved.  Feeling like he couldn't connect with his co-workers, Andrew found a new way to communicate.

]]> Andrew was excited to work and be part of a company he loved.  Feeling like he couldn't connect with his co-workers, Andrew found a new way to communicate.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1175 Andrew was excited to work and be part of a company he loved.  Feeling like he couldn't connect with his co-workers, Andrew found a new way to communicate.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Scope Creep 19 19 Scope Creep full 4de4d9e6-ab61-498e-91b0-dcd6fd88e5d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62f61125 Micah landed a great job with a huge pay increase.  His job description seemed to continue to grow as time went on.  Micah also learned how to own his decisions in a corporate setting.

]]> Micah landed a great job with a huge pay increase.  His job description seemed to continue to grow as time went on.  Micah also learned how to own his decisions in a corporate setting.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1024 Micah landed a great job with a huge pay increase.  His job description seemed to continue to grow as time went on.  Micah also learned how to own his decisions in a corporate setting.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Layoffs Paid Off 18 18 Layoffs Paid Off full e9d88037-8891-4aa9-a9aa-49acec7917bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/99e0dbb5 JL lost a great job due to layoffs.  That loss was what he needed to finally bet on himself and build his own business. 

]]> JL lost a great job due to layoffs.  That loss was what he needed to finally bet on himself and build his own business. 

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 957 JL lost a great job due to layoffs.  That loss was what he needed to finally bet on himself and build his own business. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Passive Choices 17 17 Passive Choices full 95eea943-c764-425b-854e-fd12da69ab58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5816c98a A diesel generator teaches a lot about calm confidence.

]]> A diesel generator teaches a lot about calm confidence.

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1071 A diesel generator teaches a lot about calm confidence.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Layoffs & Learnings 16 16 Layoffs & Learnings full cac9d6d7-f460-4c1c-ae20-5dba133ab639 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fedcda8c Chris was impacted by layoffs.  In the midst of finding his next role, he learned a lot about himself and what brings him joy.

]]> Chris was impacted by layoffs.  In the midst of finding his next role, he learned a lot about himself and what brings him joy.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1211 Chris was impacted by layoffs.  In the midst of finding his next role, he learned a lot about himself and what brings him joy.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Speed of Iteration 15 15 Speed of Iteration full 0c1eee7c-1513-4f23-9f8e-efb826fb3005 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b93514bb Kurt knew he delivered results for those he worked for.  It took a trusted mentor to learn that the stuff around the results mattered just as much. 

]]> Kurt knew he delivered results for those he worked for.  It took a trusted mentor to learn that the stuff around the results mattered just as much. 

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1083 Kurt knew he delivered results for those he worked for.  It took a trusted mentor to learn that the stuff around the results mattered just as much. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Non-Toxic Teams 14 14 Non-Toxic Teams full 640cb1b3-ec5a-4644-9a71-5e9f1ebceac0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7a6f194 Richard's team was dealing with a toxic client.  As their boss and leader, it was up to him to fix the situation and build a safe working environment.

]]> Richard's team was dealing with a toxic client.  As their boss and leader, it was up to him to fix the situation and build a safe working environment.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 962 Richard's team was dealing with a toxic client.  As their boss and leader, it was up to him to fix the situation and build a safe working environment.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Taking Control 13 13 Taking Control full f89a9378-83a9-45ca-bf83-62a47e623268 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9454a39d Nishat had her whole life planned out.  When she finally reached her goals, she realized things weren't what they seem.

]]> Nishat had her whole life planned out.  When she finally reached her goals, she realized things weren't what they seem.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1121 Nishat had her whole life planned out.  When she finally reached her goals, she realized things weren't what they seem.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No So What's Next? 12 12 So What's Next? full 5226af6e-2866-4f0b-8c24-b2c9943d9148 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff07ab7 Kiera thought she had secured a dream job.  Turns out, it wasn't.  Fortunately, it led her to finding her true career path.

]]> Kiera thought she had secured a dream job.  Turns out, it wasn't.  Fortunately, it led her to finding her true career path.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1114 Kiera thought she had secured a dream job.  Turns out, it wasn't.  Fortunately, it led her to finding her true career path.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Scaled to Unhappy 11 11 Scaled to Unhappy full f6eb29d4-c707-42d8-806b-7f0599e798e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ffe7273 David had a successful, growing business.  He slowly realized that it wasn't what he wanted out of a career.

]]> David had a successful, growing business.  He slowly realized that it wasn't what he wanted out of a career.

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1108 David had a successful, growing business.  He slowly realized that it wasn't what he wanted out of a career.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Made For More 10 10 Made For More full 793775fe-9020-474b-aee2-c09e42f09fed https://share.transistor.fm/s/00bde834 Rachael worked herself until she dropped...literally.  That moment helped her realize that she could offer much more to the world.

To connect with Rachael and download her free resources, you can find her here: https://linktr.ee/RachaelEdmondsonClarke

]]> Rachael worked herself until she dropped...literally.  That moment helped her realize that she could offer much more to the world.

To connect with Rachael and download her free resources, you can find her here: https://linktr.ee/RachaelEdmondsonClarke

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 964 Rachael worked herself until she dropped...literally.  That moment helped her realize that she could offer much more to the world.

To connect with Rachael and download her free resources, you can find her here: https://linktr.ee/RachaelEdmondsonClarke

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Throwing Tactics 9 9 Throwing Tactics full 26481e06-6d56-4078-bd0e-56d28fb3afda https://share.transistor.fm/s/63df29cb People don't always want to hear bad news.  Angelo has created a business engaging those pain points head on and creating better communication with his clients.

]]> People don't always want to hear bad news.  Angelo has created a business engaging those pain points head on and creating better communication with his clients.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 769 People don't always want to hear bad news.  Angelo has created a business engaging those pain points head on and creating better communication with his clients.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Niching Down 8 8 Niching Down full b42556a9-202c-4868-a0ca-5542e8dc0d69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c490aa54 Like the rest of us, Matthew learned something new during the COVID lockdown.  He also found the benefit of simplifying his target market.  

]]> Like the rest of us, Matthew learned something new during the COVID lockdown.  He also found the benefit of simplifying his target market.  

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:12:23 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1285 Like the rest of us, Matthew learned something new during the COVID lockdown.  He also found the benefit of simplifying his target market.  

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Simplify & Scale 7 7 Simplify & Scale full 91918c5e-721e-4149-8109-1ffae3ac4b95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7001a37f Chris needed to simplify his business and still be able to offer services to his clients.  He built a community of professionals that help each other maximize their potential to their clients.

]]> Chris needed to simplify his business and still be able to offer services to his clients.  He built a community of professionals that help each other maximize their potential to their clients.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1331 Chris needed to simplify his business and still be able to offer services to his clients.  He built a community of professionals that help each other maximize their potential to their clients.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Network & Consume 6 6 Network & Consume full cae526ac-d1d5-48b0-908f-a24528ad417e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5981bf2e Leo started networking at an early age. A sense of teamwork has taken him far. 

]]> Leo started networking at an early age. A sense of teamwork has taken him far. 

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 1027 Leo started networking at an early age. A sense of teamwork has taken him far. 

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Move with Intention 5 5 Move with Intention full 3735b7c8-7860-4e8e-b751-9c565c75334d https://share.transistor.fm/s/96fe771a Bobby has a simple message for those looking to grow their business...act like you belong.

]]> Bobby has a simple message for those looking to grow their business...act like you belong.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 937 Bobby has a simple message for those looking to grow their business...act like you belong.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Marketing with Influence 4 4 Marketing with Influence full 5ca77a46-ece8-45a9-9c21-31cf08978a08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbedf2eb Mike came across a marketing problem. The solution was sitting in front of him the whole time.

]]> Mike came across a marketing problem. The solution was sitting in front of him the whole time.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 710 Mike came across a marketing problem. The solution was sitting in front of him the whole time.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Hiring on a Hope 3 3 Hiring on a Hope full 70d07155-cc6a-428e-9d99-63c0a9e23399 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23e53103 Mickey’s company was growing and looking for their next hire.  Luckily, they met Robert.

]]> Mickey’s company was growing and looking for their next hire.  Luckily, they met Robert.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 557 Mickey’s company was growing and looking for their next hire.  Luckily, they met Robert.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Success isn't $100K 2 2 Success isn't $100K full 0e8948a2-219e-47ca-98cd-452e476bac9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d06984a A childhood backyard cookout unexpectedly became Andy’s lifelong definition of success - until he realized he was chasing someone else’s version. In this episode, we unpack how subtle early moments shape our ambitions and why redefining success on your own terms might be the most important step in your leadership journey.

]]> A childhood backyard cookout unexpectedly became Andy’s lifelong definition of success - until he realized he was chasing someone else’s version. In this episode, we unpack how subtle early moments shape our ambitions and why redefining success on your own terms might be the most important step in your leadership journey.

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 440 A childhood backyard cookout unexpectedly became Andy’s lifelong definition of success - until he realized he was chasing someone else’s version. In this episode, we unpack how subtle early moments shape our ambitions and why redefining success on your own terms might be the most important step in your leadership journey.

]]> marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship No Slowing Down to Stand Out 1 1 Slowing Down to Stand Out full f632dfd0-df23-4cc1-ac3e-a0bcf0d728c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0eb61d62 How a Japanese tea ceremony reshaped Defne's perspective on intentionality and human connection.

]]> How a Japanese tea ceremony reshaped Defne's perspective on intentionality and human connection.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:42:34 -0400 Chris LaFay Chris LaFay 414 How a Japanese tea ceremony reshaped Defne's perspective on intentionality and human connection.

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