Theory of Why
”Why should my business do that?” Is a common question amongst all founders. They encounter new concepts or strategies and wonder how it would apply to their business and what the impact would be. On Theory of Why we are going to look at business concepts from a practical perspective. Breaking down the ins and outs of the business world and what we’ve seen as the best principles to follow to have success.
Episodes

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
E35 | Keeping It Real with Sommer Poquette
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
How has the modern advertising agency evolved? Today, Rob sits down with Sommer Poquette, Founder and CEO of Keep It Real Social. As a fellow agency owner, Sommer talks with Rob about her startup story, how her agency has evolved, and how small business owners should think about utilizing agencies for their marketing and creative objectives.
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
E34 | 10 Questions to Ask Yourself as a Business Owner
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
On this week's episode Rob takes you through 10 questions that you should ask yourself as a business owner that will help you to be successful in the years to come. Let's get into it
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
E33 | Can a Checklist Change Your Business? | 2008
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In 2008, 8 different hospitals implemented a simple checklist with the overall goal to cut down on surgical related deaths. The results? The checklist helped reduce deaths by 47%. How could a simple checklist help your business? Let's get into it!
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
E32 | Navigating the Waters of Net New Harbors | 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
There are two things that are true about most businesses: their customers, or potential customers are terrified to call you, and all the different ways that they can access your business are branded differently. Those two things are true in most companies. How can you ensure that you're not on the list of the majority. Let's get into it!
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Have any questions about the show? Contact us at: start@waynemedia.com

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
E31 | Say Goodbye to Chaos and Map Your Way to Success | 2017
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In this episode Rob talks about the importance of having a written plan for your business. It doesn't matter what industry you're in, if you don't have a map that tells you where you're going, you'll get lost pretty quick.
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
E30 | 1 Billion Dollar Company 20 Years in the Making | 2003
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
In 2003 Anthony Casalena founded Squarespace out of his dorm room at the University of Maryland. 20 years later it stands to crack 1 Billion Dollars in annual revenue for the first time in history. So what is SquareSpace and how should your business use it? Let's get into it.
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Have any questions about the show? Contact us at: start@waynemedia.com

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
E29 | Why I Partnered With KeyBank | 1825
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
In 1825, the commercial Bank of Albany started as a simple banking solution for the people of New York. Today, it's known as KeyBank, a fortune 500 juggernaut that helps people and businesses achieve their banking goals. So why has Rob decided to partner with KeyBank? Let's get into it!
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Have any questions about the show? Contact us at: start@waynemedia.com

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
E28 | Massively Scale Your Business Using Kindness | 1903
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
On this week's episode, Rob and the crew head down to Mt. Washington, Kentucky to meet with Julian West, Founder & Owner of New Look Roofs. Julian has grown one of the largest roofing companies in Louisville by leveraging consistent customer service and kindness. He talks to Rob about the origins of the company, why he started, and how he's grown. If you're an entrepreneur wanting to get service "right" out of the gate, you won't want to miss this episode!
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Wayne Media Group:
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Have any questions about the show? Contact us at: start@waynemedia.com
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
E27 | Why Did An Industry Leader Fall In Under 10 Years? | 1984
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
In 1984, Atari was split up and sold for parts, reducing the once great company in the 1970s. How did an industry leader fall in under 10 years? Let's get into it
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Have any questions about the show? Contact us at: start@waynemedia.com

Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
E26 | Why Did Vine Fail? | 2013
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
In 2013 Vine launched, creating a blaze that spread across all of social media due to it being the first short form video content platform. Four years later it closed. So what was the main reason that Vine went under? What can we learn from a social media perspective to help our businesses move forwards instead of backwards? Let's get into it!
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Have any questions about the show? Contact us at: start@waynemedia.com