In this episode of The Amplified Business Show, host Jeff Price sits down with Carl Lubbe, founder of Tall Tale and The Curiosity Coach, to explore the intersection of technology, leadership, and human connection. From the rise of video conferencing and hybrid work to the power of AI note-taking tools and virtual production for scalable training, Carl shares how businesses can reduce “drag,” design technology that disappears, and amplify results without losing sight of what matters most—people. With insights like “people, not product, are the profit” and practical strategies for creating segues, clarity, and scalable learning, this conversation reveals how leaders can future-proof their organizations by blending smart tech with emotional intelligence.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Amplified Business Show
• 00:00:55 – Focus on ROI at the intersection of business and technology
• 00:01:21 – How the pandemic and Zoom enabled new remote careers
• 00:02:59 – Great tech is invisible, fostering human connection
• 00:03:57 – Scaling impact with technology’s “one to many” principle
• 00:06:16 – Post-pandemic challenge: atrophied social and professional skills
• 00:07:50 – Open-office downsides: less collaboration, more isolation
• 00:08:20 – The role of “segues” like commutes for mental resets
• 00:10:45 – Design philosophy: minimizing inefficiency through subtraction
• 00:11:45 – Tech must deliver a clear human-centric win
• 00:13:00 – Virtual production and LED walls for online courses
• 00:14:15 – How a client’s need sparked the online masterclass model
• 00:18:28 – Why trusted human partners matter as tech accelerates
• 00:20:00 – The three pillars of effective tech: content, technology, space
• 00:21:49 – Future success depends on using AI to enhance operations
• 00:22:58 – Thriving by blending technology with “peopling” skills
• 00:25:05 – Core philosophy: “People, not product, are the profit”
• 00:30:26 – Actionable tip: use AI note-takers for meetings

Links and Resources:

• Curiosity Training
• Tall Tale Brands
• Carl Lubbe on LinkedIn

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