What if you could make better decisions, lead with confidence, and show up as your best self—without reading a giant stack of self-help books? Hey! We’re Ash and Dave—leadership consultants, lifelong learners, and occasionally funny humans—here to share everything we’ve learned about navigating work, life, and relationships. On this podcast, we unpack the common pitfalls in decision-making and communication, and share smart, real-world strategies (plus a few stories that didn’t go as planned, whoops). If you're trying to be a better manager, teammate, partner—or just a more patient, self-aware human—this podcast is for you. This is All We Know About the Stuff We Know.
In this episode, Ashley and Dave sit down with serial entrepreneur and investor Frank Capan, whose business journey includes everything from selling donuts in middle school to building (and selling) a highly successful ATM company that grew from 2 employees to 170 in just a few years.
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What happens when a golf course designer becomes the president of a national nonprofit? You get Josh Taylor—engineer by trade, heart-led leader by calling. In this episode, Dave and Ashley sit down with Josh to explore how HopeKids serves thousands of families facing childhood illness through small, frequent moments of joy—and a strategy rooted in decision-making, discipline, and scalability.
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What makes a decision a great one? It often comes down to this: knowing your musts from your wants. In this episode of All We Know About the Stuff We Know, Dave and Ashley walk through the fifth and final “thing you need to know” about making better decisions—how to use decision criteria to cut through the noise and get clarity.
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We’ve all faced those heavy decisions that seem to boil down to two painful choices: Should I stay or should I go? Take the leap or play it safe? Keep it or cut it loose?
In this episode of All We Know About the Stuff We Know, Dave and Ashley unpack one of the most common—and most limiting—traps in decision-making: binary framing. When we reduce decisions to a simple yes/no or either/or, we not only add pressure, we shrink the very...
In this engaging conversation, Dave and Ashley welcome Tim Traudt, a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience in banking and financial management. They discuss Tim's journey from being an average student to an amazing leader of thousands, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, adaptability, and building trust within teams. Tim shares valuable insights on leadership principles, the significance of prioritization, and the ...
Is fear driving your decision making? In this episode of All We Know About the Stuff We Know, Ashley and Dave tackle the fears that get in the way of making effective decisions—and how to overcome them.
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This episode delves into the psychology behind why fears—like fear of failure, loss, or being judged—tend to shape our decisions and often hold us back from making important choices. Dave and Ashley explore prac...
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain over it? In this episode, Ashley and Dave tackle the kind of chaos that doesn’t come with easy answers—messy work situations, unexpected leadership changes, and the creeping urge to quit. Instead of defaulting to “stay or go,” they introduce a smarter way to sort through the mess: Situation Analysis. You’ll laugh (cabinet paint colors and cats are involved), you’ll think (about comfort vs. ...
What’s the second thing we need to know about making decisions? In this conversation, Ashley and Dave explore intricacies of decision-making, focusing on different styles and the impact of personality on choices. They discuss the concepts of maximizing versus satisficing, the DiSC model, and the importance of self-awareness in making effective decisions. You’ll learn how to get consensus if one person is a slower decision maker tha...
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In this conversation, Ashley and Dave discuss how understanding types of ...
In this behind the scenes view, Ashley and Dave open up their weekly call to Stuff We Know Show podcast listeners. They discuss various personal updates, including health issues, home renovation challenges, and insights into entrepreneurship. They share experiences related to decision-making in home projects, the impact of health on daily life, and the importance of being adaptable as an entrepreneur. Dave reflects on the importanc...
In this engaging conversation, Ashley and Dave explore their journey from in-person workshops to launching a podcast. They share humorous anecdotes, discuss the challenges of transitioning to virtual formats during the pandemic, and reflect on their experiences in decision-making workshops. The duo emphasizes the importance of collaboration and storytelling in their work, while also hinting at future projects and the evolution of t...
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All We Know About the Stuff We Know is a podcast presented by Focus Tools, and hosted by Ashley Martin and Dave Osgood. It is your go-to resource for leadership, team performance, and personal growth. It is designed for anyone who wants to
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