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Hosted by Scott Marshall · business · EN-US
Listen in to learn how executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and authors manage when things don't go according to plan. Because it's not how you show up when all goes as expected. It's how you show up when it goes as unexpected.
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Booking probability
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AS UNEXPECTED is hosted by Scott Marshall. The show has published 51 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Go Back to Your Why | Sammy Lam of Wanderlust Wine Co." (27 March 2026, 33 minutes), "Lose a Job, Build a Life | Andi Perelman of Atalanta Marketing" (13 March 2026, 31 minutes), and "Ready is not a Feeling | Christine Ntim of Global Startup Ecosystem" (27 February 2026, 31 minutes).
AS UNEXPECTED publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 51 episodes.
Booking probability for AS UNEXPECTED is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. AS UNEXPECTED requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. AS UNEXPECTED's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for AS UNEXPECTED are Business & Management Consulting and Holding Companies & Corporate HQs. AS UNEXPECTED has a business audience.
Scott Marshall hosts AS UNEXPECTED, a business podcast with 51 episodes published.
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Episode #51
Sammy is a wine-lover, global traveler and innovative entrepreneur. He founded Wanderlust Wine Company based on a new-to-market concept: kegged, self-pour wine. Regulations, locations, and a pandemic all presented...
Episode #50
Andi had built a successful career in sports marketing until suddenly her job was gone. Out of the shock and disappointment, she has built a 'whole life' based on her expertise, networks and, most importantly, a focus...
Episode #49
Christine is a multiple time, international entrepreneur and a committed mother to five kids. Every new venture and each new addition to her family wasn't about feeling ready. It was about making the decision and then...
Episode #48
Sean's path to CEO of a healthcare software company was not part of a plan. It was a path to take in the moment. Through many unexpected moments and major life transitions, Sean developed focused attention on the...
Episode #47
Lily built her career from on-the-ground observing, listening and learning; all of which provides her with an unbreakable foundation of humility and persistent drive to make a difference. She leads an international team...
Episode #46
Paige is a master of making you laugh and getting you to be playful. By doing so, she'll also make you and your team more productive. As an entrepreneur and improv expert, Paige has a brilliant story to tell about...
Episode #45
Roy Baladi serves as an outstanding example of how to take chances and create solutions. He interviewed for and got a job when he wasn't a candidate. He built an online HR hiring platform from scratch. When the US...
Episode #44
Laura Nestler has built her career on building communities. Yelp. Duolingo. And, now Reddit. Laura is driven to create thriving online communities that invite authentic conversations. To do so, she leads her team by...
Episode #43
From Bon Jovi to the Goo Goo Dolls to Metallica, Mike Savas has worked with mega-bands around the world. Recognizing an untapped market, he built a global business providing entertainment VIP services. To top it off, he...
Episode #42
Myla Edmonds is a storyteller, author, poet, and an expert in strategic marketing. In this episode, she discusses the differences between newsroom-style crisis management and strategic reputation-building. Her prescient...
Episode #41
Jill Montera has worked in energy, higher education, and fintech. With all of the twists and turns in her professional career, the throughlines are not obvious to most observers. They are clear to her - be a fearless...
Episode #40
This is a special episode of As Unexpected, with co-hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman. Kelsey and Loren pulled Dr. Akirah Bradly-Armstrong, Mark Ferne and me together under the banner of Campus Confidential to...
Episode #39
Kristen and Tina have been working together in the finance industry for decades and recently launched Arcus Harbor, a real estate capital advisory firm, with two others. They both state unequivocally that it is the...
Episode #38
Scott Heim is the consummate product marketer. From diapers, to luggage, to ventless griddles, he seemingly has done it all. His key to success? Set the goals, embrace accountability, and then support your team through...
Episode #37
Listen to a truly fascinating entrepreneurial journey. John and his brother, Matine, want to tear up those too-slow moving walkways and get you flying on your feet! They built the prototype in an Iowa cornfield using...
Episode #36
Dr. Mara Karlin's career has taken multiple turns, but always with a resolute commitment to learning and an openness to serendipity. As a result, she has served under six Secretaries of Defense under three different...
Episode #35
What's it like to become CEO when your predecessor was in the position longer than you've been alive? This is Melanie Woolman's story. By listening to her mentors and leaning into her strengths, Melanie has led the...
Episode #34
Candice McField lives every day by the Japanese proverb ichi-go, ichi-e - "each moment, one time." With a penchant for numbers, her career began in finance, but her love for health and fitness led her to success in...
Episode #33
What does it take to make a major professional pivot? Jamie Maglietta had a successful career in front of the camera. But, in 2024, she realized it was time for a change. She used the best from her past to launch into...
Episode #32
What's it like to run a Michelin Star kitchen? Don't watch The Bear. Listen to Rachel Haggstrom! When the back and front of the house are working together, magic happens. And, Rachel is the lead magician. Thanks for...
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