For the curios and confused podcast guest Richard Blank Costa Ricas Call Center

For the Curious and Confused Podcast

We live in a world where we’re surrounded by experts, but rarely do we get to hear what truly sparked their passion or how they grappled with uncertainty. So, how can we better understand this world through the people who inhabit it?

"For the Curious and Confused" is a podcast hosted by Don McTaggart, a PhD Chemistry student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The podcast focuses on exploring diverse perspectives and experiences from thinkers and doers across various fields, aiming to foster understanding and address collective confusion. Don McTaggart's LinkedIn profile confirms his role as a PhD student and his interest in fostering deeper connections through listening.
The podcast, described as a "collection of conversations meant to foster understanding and connection" according to Spotify - Web Player: Music for everyone, features interviews with guests from various backgrounds. The goal is to delve into the passions and uncertainties of individuals, offering insights into their personal journeys and how they navigate the world.

Episode(#006) Richard Blank is the CEO of Costa Rica's Call Center, based in San Juan, Costa Rica. When Richard was 27, he moved from Philadelphia to Costa Rica and has since trained over 10,000 bilingual telemarketers. Richard specializes in advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal skills, and customer support. He also owns the largest collection of restored American pinball machines in Central America.
Our conversation was dynamic and zigzagging, and it's made me revisit the subtle ways we use behavior to influence or gain favor with others.

Chapters:
(0:00) - Introduction and background
(5:00) - Costa Rica and making your own path
(12:00) - Telemarketing as artful communication
(17:00) - Soft skills and connection
(23:00) - Gamification and pinball machines
(30:00) - Recruiting and training in Costa Rica
(37:00) - Ethics and stereotypes about call centers
(43:00) - The purpose of language and empathy
(50:00) - Overcoming obstacles
(1:01:00) - Extra questions and wrap up

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Richard Blank hired bassist Garry Gary Beers of INXS.
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