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Conversations That Count

David Shaft
Communication
Detroit
Leadership
Money
Mentorship
Rock Bottom
Music
Downtown Boxing Gym Detroit
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Winnebago
ROBO
Core Wireless
Detroit Grand Prix
Emotional Intelligence
Solomon
Odin
Lakeview Financial
Negotiation
This Too Shall Pass
Winnebago Connect

Most professionals spend 80% of their workday communicating — and almost none have a system for getting better at it. Conversations That Count changes that. Hosted by David Shaft — President's Club Banker at Rocket Mortgage, Dale Carnegie graduate, and Detroit storyteller — CTC delivers real conversations with executives, industry leaders, and everyday professionals who break down the communicatio... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes51Founded4 months ago
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Latest Episodes

The President and CEO of a 25 year education technology company signs every single email the same way: 'Vinnie.' No title, no last name, no signature block, so people assume he is junior staff until they find out he runs the company.

In this Convers... more

Rock bottom is not permanent. It has an expiration date, and most people never stop to check when it runs out.

In this solo session, David Shaft makes a freeing case: you cannot always choose when you hit rock bottom, but with the right action you g... more

Everything you do has an opportunity cost. Every choice means you are paying something to get something else, and most people never stop to notice what they are giving up.

In this solo session, David Shaft shares the question a mentor used to cut th... more

Wisdom is a great gift, but it often comes at a great price. Nothing is really free, and the cost is usually a piece of yourself.

In this solo session, David Shaft makes the case that wisdom is earned through trials, not handed over. He walks throug... more

Emotion and money are not opposites. This episode is about the skill almost no one is taught: how to feel your emotions and then direct them.

In this solo session, David Shaft makes the case that emotion and money run hand in hand. Drawing on years ... more

You spent your whole life proving why me. This episode is the moment you stop proving and start believing why not me, the confidence you already earned.

In this short solo session, David Shaft breaks down the tug of war between the part of you that ... more

Elliot Kallen has started businesses from scratch his entire life, and he is candid about the part nobody romanticizes: the cash crunches, the failures, the bloody nose, and the hardest loss a parent can carry.

In this conversation, Elliot makes the... more

My disadvantage was actually my advantage. That's the line Ken Daniel used to become the youngest digital marketing manager in Stellantis history. This is the story behind it.

I sat down with Ken Daniel, Digital Marketing Manager for the Mid Atlanti... more

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Recent Guests

Vinnie Forese
President of Link-Systems International
Link-Systems International
Episode: Why This CEO Signs His Emails 'Just Vinnie' | Vinnie Forese
Elliot Kallen
Entrepreneur and author of Driven
Author, Entrepreneur
Episode: The Crooked Line to Success, with Elliot Kallen
Ken Daniel
Digital Marketing Manager, Stellantis (Mid Atlantic region)
Stellantis
Episode: Pull Back To Push Up: Mentorship and Leadership With Ken Daniel
Jordan Knope
Dating coach focused on abundance in dating funnels
Episode: Imperfect Action: A Communication Funnel With Jordan Knope, Dating Coach
Ali Charafeddine (Ace)
Leader, consultant, Acez Academy founder
Acez Academy, Rocket Mortgage
Episode: How Great Leaders Communicate Care: The First Call Test | Ace Charafeddine
Toson Knight
Founding president of the Caught Up Mentoring Program
Caught Up Mentoring Program
Episode: He Bought His Mentee A Car | Toson Knight Vault
Aaron Noskey
Financial advisor
Lakeview Financial (Rochester, MI)
Episode: Work Is Optional: A Financial Advisor's Save Plan
Candy Shaw
Salon owner, second-generation hairdresser, founder of Sunlights product line, academy for French cutting and balayage
Sunlights; Sunlights Academy
Episode: The Power Of No With Candy Shaw
Danny McDermott
Singer-songwriter from Chicago; biomedical engineer by training
Independent musician, Chicago music scene
Episode: A Biomedical Engineer Explained Why Anyone Can Make It in Music | Danny McDermed

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David Shaft
Host of Conversations That Count

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • The Events Are So Good

    My favorite episodes are the Nightmare Weekend at Chicago Event!

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    United States4 months ago

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The show blends practical leadership coaching with personal growth stories.
Guests bring tangible frameworks and real-world stories that listeners can apply right away.
Episodes regularly feature cross-industry insights that stay actionable for professionals.

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How to Build Trust Across Companies: The Three Leaders Behind Winnebago Connect
Q: How did the idea for bringing three major companies together come about?
The guests explain that the use case and executive sponsorship aligned their teams, revealing the value of complementary capabilities over competition.
How to Build Trust Across Companies: The Three Leaders Behind Winnebago Connect
Q: Now, before I introduce you guys, can you tell us a little about yourself?
Mark introduces Robo, his role on the Winnebago Connect project, and Steve outlines his connectivity work with Core Wireless; they both frame the collaboration.
Detroit Artist Nappi Devi on Staying Local, Building Community, and Making Music That Matters
Q: But before we start that, you know I'm going to ask you, Nappi.
Nappi explains her outfit and overall look, describing the smart-casual style and the Detroit-influenced details that connect her fashion to her stage persona.
He Bought His Mentee A Car | Toson Knight Vault
Q: How many mentees do you have in the program now?
He explains about 20 youths who come consistently, with a broader reach of around 40-50 kids overall, and up to 100 per year when counting older cohorts and program expansion.
He Bought His Mentee A Car | Toson Knight Vault
Q: Now, Toson, I don't wanna talk too much, so I'll let you introduce yourself as well, anything I didn't say.
Toson introduces himself and explains that he started Caught Up in 2015 because he understood the absence of a consistent father figure in his own life, and how mentoring could help keep kids focused and on track.

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Conversations on practical communication, leadership, and professional storytelling attract experienced executives, managers, and entrepreneurs who want repeatable systems for everyday impact. Episodes span mentorship, financial literacy, leadership frameworks, and authentic relationship-building, often featuring guests who share concrete playbooks, personal origin stories, and real-world outcomes. The show tends to blend strategy with human-centered coaching, making it useful for listeners aiming to improve meetings, client conversations, and personal credibility. A standout trait is its recurring emphasis on actionable routines, mentorship lineage, and the idea that communication skills scale across industries, from finance and tech to en... more

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Recent guests on Conversations That Count include:

1. Vinnie Forese
2. Elliot Kallen
3. Ken Daniel
4. Jordan Knope
5. Ali Charafeddine (Ace)
6. Toson Knight
7. Aaron Noskey
8. Candy Shaw

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