Guest Appearance: The Get Shit Done Podcast with John Morris
Release Date: 05/06/2025
Business is Bullshit
Everyone wants to be a “disruptor.” But let’s be honest—most of the time, it’s not disruption. It’s survival. In this episode, Jon, James, and Jared break down why “disruption” is one of the most overused (and misunderstood) buzzwords in business. From Kodak and Blockbuster to Uber, Amazon, and Netflix, we get into what actually happens when companies don’t adapt—and why the ones that do often stumble into change rather than plan it. We also dig into the personal side: why people resist change, stay too long in bad jobs, and call it “stability.” Sometimes disruption...
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Everyone’s been told the same tired career advice: “Follow your passion.” “Learn to code.” “Get a degree and you’ll be set.” Yeah… about that. In this episode, James Hornick, Jon Tsourakis, and Jared Gibson dismantle the entire playbook of “safe” career moves — from the myth of job security to why AI, offshoring, and corporate downsizing have made traditional advice completely useless. They dig into: Why “follow your passion” is a rich kid’s game. How “learn to code” turned into the new unemployment trap. The STEM vs. liberal arts flip no one saw coming....
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Most people suck at networking. They treat it like speed-dating for sales, pitch everyone they meet, and wonder why it never works. In this episode of Business is Bullshit, we break down: **Why only 25% of professionals actually network (even though 80% know it’s critical). **The difference between genuine relationship-building and “transactional sharks.” **Horror stories: zombie networkers, liars who never follow up, and yes—clowns. **Proven strategies for making networking actually work: listening first, quality over quantity, and building centers of influence (COIs). **Why AI will...
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Why do we put founders on a pedestal like they’re visionaries instead of just people? In this episode, James Hornick, Jon Tsourakis, and Jared Gibson break down the myth of the “genius founder” — and why it’s mostly smoke and mirrors. We dig into: The Zuckerberg-in-Hawaii land grab and other billionaire bad behavior How Adam Neumann, Travis Kalanick, Elizabeth Holmes, and SBF went from celebrated founders to cautionary tales Why fans side with NFL owners over players (hint: worshipping billionaires over millionaires) The cultural forces that drive founder worship: media mythmaking,...
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Cold calls. Spammy LinkedIn DMs. “Bumping this up” emails. Outbound sales tactics are everywhere—and they’re garbage. In this episode, James Hornick, Jon Tsourakis, and Jared Gibson go off on why outbound is broken, how lazy salespeople kill their own chances, and why relevance matters more than fake personalization. We break down: **The worst cold outreach tactics we’ve seen (and why they fail) **Why chasing the 3% “in-market now” buyers is a losing game **How AI tools like Clay can help—but only if you know what you’re doing **What actually works: strategic lists, events,...
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Grinding 24/7 isn’t a flex. It’s a problem. In this episode of Business Is Bullsht*, we torch the myth that constant busyness equals success. From tech bros “sleeping under their desks” to LinkedIn humblebrags about 80-hour weeks, we break down why hustle culture kills creativity, wrecks teams and hides bad business models. The most successful people we know? They work less, think more, and build systems that run without them. Work smarter. Stop bragging. Hustle culture is bullsh*t. Check out our other episodes: - Apple: https://bit.ly/3YOQrYT - Spotify:...
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In this episode, we dig into how value gets pulled out of companies instead of built into them—and why that’s ruining a lot of great businesses. Private equity, stock buybacks, “synergies,” EBITDA... it’s all part of the same game. Good companies get bought, stripped down, and flipped. The people who built them get screwed. The customers get a worse product. And somehow the ones doing the gutting still get paid. We talk through: - What value extraction really looks like (not just the theory) - How companies get worse after they’re bought—and why that’s usually the...
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Most influencers aren’t experts. They’re just loud. In this episode, we call out the clout-chasers, fake reviews, shady platforms and the broken system behind influencer culture. We break down why: - Influencers make money selling advice, not doing the work - LinkedIn fame doesn’t equal trust or revenue - Fake reviews and paid placements are killing credibility - Most content is created for dopamine, not outcomes - Review sites are rackets built to shake down businesses Listen wherever you get your podcasts. - Apple: https://bit.ly/3YOQrYT...
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Just because everyone’s doing it doesn’t mean it works. In this episode, James, Jon and Jared break down the absurdity of trend following in business and why it’s more harmful than helpful. Unless you're trading stocks or conning VCs with AI buzzwords. The trio tackles three core reasons trend-following ruins businesses: Wishful Identification – Copying success signals you don’t understand. Whether it’s trying to be “the next Gary Vee” on LinkedIn or modeling your office policies after Google, it’s all smoke if you don’t have the substance. Lack of Originality – From...
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Is quitting a sign of weakness, or is it the strongest move you can make? In this episode, James Hornick, Jared Gibson, and Jon Tsourakis dive headfirst into the taboo topic of quitting—and why it’s often the smartest, most self-aware decision in your career. From shady acquisitions and burnout to water scams and Walmart flashers, the guys share stories that’ll make you rethink your job. This isn’t just a highlight reel of bad bosses. It’s a raw look at why people really quit: misaligned values, underappreciation, burnout, boredom and the slow decay of good vibes. Whether you've...
info_outlineThe Get Shit Done Experience asked to interview us.
Word is, Jared’s got dirt on someone — or maybe John Morris just lost a bet.
Either way, the host had his hands full.
Watching the circus is one thing. Getting pelted with elephant shit is another.
But John didn’t flinch.
He juggled our three overly opinionated personalities like a seasoned Gibsonton carnival clown — and didn’t drop a single pin.
Here’s the description ripped off directly from The Get Shit Done Experience podcast:
In this episode of The Get Shit Done Experience podcast, John Morris welcomes James Hornick, Jon Tsourakis, and Jared Gibson, who bring a refreshing, brutally honest perspective. The conversation dives into topics like the pitfalls of surface-level content on LinkedIn, the growing irrelevance of 40-hour work weeks in the age of AI, and the importance of genuine personal branding. The episode oscillates between insightful business advice, personal anecdotes, and unfiltered humor. The guests share their journeys, discuss the influence of AI on business processes, and emphasize the importance of authenticity in content creation. The team also touches on the challenges of maintaining meeting efficiency and the significance of mentorship and impactful life moments. With a mix of laughter and depth, this episode is a candid take on navigating the complexities of business and life.
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