Friday Coffee Talks

Hosted by Conner Volpe

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127

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Feb 2026

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Welcome to Friday Coffee Talks! I'm Conner and I love talking to people, talking shop (that's Enterprise IT), learning from great sellers, sharing my stories, and naturally - drinking coffee. Join me for my adventures in daily life, my experiences in sales, and my discussions with people in IT who I think are super swell. Episodes posted every Friday with video episodes also available on YouTube!

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February 27, 2026Episode 14215 min

Friday Coffee Talks #142 - Team Travel and AI Tools

Friday Coffee Talks — I’m back after way too long (and yes… today it’s an energy drink, not coffee). Quick catch-up on family travel, the return of “good sports season,” and why team kickoffs get a bad rap—but can be insanely valuable. Then we get into the main topic: AI tools for real business productivity, why prompting matters, and how roles will shift as AI becomes embedded in day-to-day work.#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #AI #PromptEngineering #Sales #ProductivityThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

September 26, 2025Episode 14111 min

Friday Coffee Talks #141 - Starbucks, Jackets, and Asking for Help

Conner's back after way too long with a major Starbucks betrayal (RIP Apple Crisp macchiato), Georgia Tech going 4-0, and his 9-year-old crushing everyone in fantasy football with legendary trash talk.Plus: a magical NYC family trip with an unexpected Kenan Thompson sighting, why there's no such thing as a great salesperson, and the career wisdom that changed everything after nearly a year at AWS.Sometimes the best advice comes from admitting what you don't know.#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #Sales #AWS #GeorgiaTech #FantasyFootballThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

April 11, 2025Episode 1408 min

Friday Coffee Talks #140 - The Masters, F1, and an Accidental Sales Win

Welcome to Episode 140 of Friday Coffee Talks —where I blend business lessons with whatever’s brewing (literally and figuratively).This week:- I reflect on the magic of The Masters and why even non-golf fans can’t help but get swept up in it.- I shares my thoughts on the Braves’ rocky start and a quick shoutout to Formula 1, all while managing to stay mostly caffeinated.- Plus—a surprisingly valuable lesson from a mistakenly-sent sales email. (Hint: “Best regards,” with no name somehow performed better than anything else this month.)If you’re in sales, marketing, or just need a lighthearted reset before the weekend, this one’s for you. Grab your coffee, enjoy the ride, and maybe… don’t overthink your next outreach email.☕⛳ #Sales #Marketing #CoffeeTalks #TheMasters #LinkedInContent #PersonalBrand #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCTThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

February 21, 2025Episode 13910 min

Friday Coffee Talks #139 - Mentorship

Friday Coffee Talks #139 - Quick catch up on cold weather, the Braves, and fun events at the kids school. Today's main topic is a shoutout to my good pal Isaac Chung and a discussion on mentorship and helping those around you in sales. We all should follow Isaac's example more!#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #Sales Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

January 31, 2025Episode 1388 min

Friday Coffee Talk #138 - FCT Catch-Up

Friday Coffee Talks #138 - It's been a few months since I've done an episode as I've been settling into my new role. I review what we've been up to for the last period and end with a quick word of encouragement for all my compatriots in sales out there beginning the year.#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #sales #DisneyThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

November 1, 2024Episode 13711 min

Friday Coffee Talks #137 - Last Day at StorMagic

After a month off, I'm back to catch up on the end of summer and what we've been up to. I also have some big news: today is my last day at StorMagic. I review the last eight years and talk a bit about where I'm headed. The episode ends with a review of one of the greatest and best things to ever exist.#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #Dollywood #StorMagic #AWS #UncrustablesThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

August 23, 2024Episode 1369 min

Friday Coffee Talks #136 - Fall in Atlanta

Friday Coffee Talks #136 - Temperatures have fallen below the surface of the sun, football starts tomorrow, and Fall drinks are back at Starbucks! It's the best time of the year in the opinion of one podcast host and I'll tell you why. I also discuss what brought me to make this show in the first place and some of my beliefs around selling Enterprise IT.#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #Fall #StarbucksThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

August 2, 202420 min

Friday Coffee Talks #135 - Fallon Round 2

Friday Coffee Talks #135 - We loved it so much the first time that we just had to do it again. Today's episode talks about our experience watching the Olympics so far and then I put a camera and mic on my 7-year-old and we all get to see what came out. Back to school, sleepovers at Grandparents, and even a sing-a-long. Enjoy the second go-round with Fallon!#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #BacktoSchool #OlympicsThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

July 5, 202410 min

Friday Coffee Talks #134 - Unpopular 4th of July Opinions

Friday Coffee Talks #134 - Yesterday was the Fourth of July and we had a great day by the pool. As a Red, White, and Blue-blooded American I have my beliefs about the holiday and I realized yesterday that I might be more alone in those opinions than I thought.#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #4thofJuly #HotDogs #AmericaThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks

May 24, 2024Episode 1337 min

Friday Coffee Talks #133 - Schoolwork with the Kids

Friday Coffee Talks #133 - Ah the end of the school year. The volume. The energy. The feet of rhinoceroses stomping the ceiling above my office. But with that also comes a hidden gem: teachers sending home schoolwork. Nothing we love more in this family than a good About Me page or one of the Fill in the Blank sheets! Today's episode goes through some of the highlights that we found in backpacks this year.#FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #school #summerThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/fridaycoffeetalks