Where Marketing Sales and Growth Intersect

Right Channel, Right Reasons

Lauren, Nathan, and Chris check in on garage defragging, family day rosters, roller coaster regret, and the launch of Loop Marketing before diving into three conversations worth having. First up: how AI is reshaping the hiring process from both sides of the resume, and whether your bullshit radar is still your best recruitment tool. Then the crew unpacks workplace communication. Slack overload, voice note crimes, zoom mass firings, and why nobody has actually set the rules for which channel does what. Chris raises the deceptively hard question of how you define quality when everyone thinks they already have it. And Nathan wraps things up wondering whether manifestation is woo woo nonsense or just intention with better branding.

Ghost Jobs, Dress Codes & The Death of the Annual Review

In this episode of Between Us Three, Lauren, Nathan, and Chris dive into some of the biggest talking points shaping workplaces and businesses right now. They unpack the growing trend of "ghost jobs," roles companies advertise with no real intention of filling, and debate whether return-to-office mandates are secretly being used as backdoor layoff strategies. The crew gets into the dress code debate: is it about brand clarity, or just control? They also explore what great candidate experience actually looks like, why personalisation (not automation) is the future of both marketing and client relationships, and how scorecards can drive team accountability but only if you implement them the right way. Plus, they make the case for why annual performance reviews are on their way out, and what consistent micro feedback cultures look like in practice. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or just someone navigating the modern workplace, this one's got something for you.

The Human Nuance in an Automated World

This episode examines the shifting boundaries of professional life as Victorian working from home rights and reverse mentoring redefine the modern workplace. The discussion explores the heavy responsibility of leadership, specifically how to determine when enough has been done to support a struggling employee. It contrasts the rise of operational efficiency and AI with a growing cultural craving for ritual, emotional maximalism, and the authentic friction that makes us human. From the future of robotic surgery to the impact of automated art, the conversation considers whether society is designing itself out of the very connections it craves most.

Why Your Manager Waters Plants More Than People

In this episode of Between Us Three, Lauren, Nathan, and Chris navigate the "North Pole level" exhaustion of the holiday season while dissecting the latest shifts in workplace culture. They explore the rise of "Job Hugging," where employees choose the security of their current roles over job hopping while still advocating for better pay. The conversation dives into the digital age's impact on productivity, from the phenomenon of "brain rot" and two-speed scrolling to the Australian government's landmark $49.5 million social media fines. Between stories of horse riding mishaps and $5,000 mattress toppers, the trio discusses the "brain defrag", a mindfulness practice of using journaling to turn fragmented thoughts into clear, actionable blocks of focus.

Where Marketing Sales and Growth Intersect

In this episode the Between Us Three crew dive into the messy middle of modern business. They unpack why marketing and sales are no longer separate lanes, how AI is reshaping trust buying behaviour and lead generation, and why not every business should be chasing scale. Along the way they share real world stories about leadership delegation pet peeves workplace frustrations and the personal trade offs behind growth. Equal parts strategy reflection and banter this conversation is for founders leaders and operators navigating change without losing their sanity.