#11 Antony Barton - Customer Feedback, Founder-Led Companies, Coaching, and Suburban Farming

Heartfelt wisdom from my guest Antony Barton, a market insights leader with a long career at tech titans like Intel and Meta. We discuss a wide range of topics including his new small business consulting firm https://www.pmfinsights.com/ , what its like working for a founder-led company vs a mature MNC, how influencing peers is the most important business skill, and his favorite thing he has done while raising his family. Key Takeaways: 🚀 Startup Strategy: Antony talks about coaching clients to find the right business for them. 💼 Tech Titan Insights: Antony shares his observations on the distinctive aspects of working for major tech companies. 🗣️ Influence in Business: A look at how effective peer influence can be a crucial professional skill. 🤖 AI and Education: A conversation about the future role of AI in college education. 🌐 Cultural Differences: Insights into the cultural distinctions between the US and Canada. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and Education: Antony talks about the challenges and considerations in choosing schools for children. 🏅 The Rewards of Coaching: Antony reflects on the fulfilling experience of coaching and mentoring children, both in sports and life. 🍽️ Culinary Adventures: Antony shares his passion for suburban farming and holiday baking, offering a delightful twist with recipes featuring quince and persimmons. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:58 Strategy for Startups 00:05:10 Differences in Tech Titans 00:07:54 Founder-Led Company 00:12:32 Changing the direction of the PC Industry 00:14:32 Importance of engineers knowing the customer 00:17:42 Influencing people is the key business skill 00:20:11 Convincing the CEO the PC wasn't dying 00:28:36 What will AI do to college life? 00:32:40 Culture differences between US and Canada 00:38:25 What do Canadians think of hot-state hockey? 00:41:03 Picking schools for your young kids 00:47:48 Coach your kids 00:51:00 Becoming a personal Coach 00:55:34 Should researchers be topical experts? 00:57:02 Suburban farming 01:01:15 Thyme for the holidays 01:02:01 Baking with Quince and Persimmons 01:03:43 Dealing with family over the holidays Hit like, subscribe, or drop a comment about your favorite part of our conversation. Any of your interaction helps me bring more exciting stories your way! Everyday Insights is a video podcast dedicated to unveiling life lessons through engaging conversations with intriguing individuals. Host Ian McClellan navigates through the myriad experiences of our guests, extracting nuggets of wisdom that are bound to resonate with each listener. Join us as we explore the unknown and celebrate the known, one story at a time. Discover More https://Everyday-Insights.com – Dive deeper into the podcast and become part of our community! Other things I've made: F is for Fan https://amzn.to/3mF6o3R - an activity and learning book for kids who love ceiling fans, windmills, and all spinning objects Ship It https://store.steampowered.com/app/511700/ - Fast-paced block stacking VR fun in a playful factory setting. Pack a box with colorful shapes, then ship it to earn your wage. https://ThinkOnLabs.com - my house for game development, market insights, marketing strategy, and other creative endeavors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-insights/support