Expensive corporate disasters
The messes and the workflows quietly bleeding cash, plus what nobody wants to admit caused them.
Now That I Know: A Blind Spots Podcast
No corporate polish. A direct look at the blind spots wrecking your work and your sanity, with our own faceplants on the table.
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What we talk about
The blind spots we drag into the light.
Marriage in adjacent home offices
Six-plus years of nurturing a marriage and two ambitions with one wall between us. It works. It is also hard.
Brutal truths and data
What the market keeps telling us that we did not want to hear, until the numbers made us listen.
Two brand-new businesses
Building from scratch without burning out, and being honest about the days we get that balance wrong.
Other people's work, passions, and lessons learned
Friends and fellow owners who open up about what they are building, what they care about, and what they've learned along the way.
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Episodes
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September 24, 2026 · 52 min
Career Inflection Points & Finding Purpose (Part 2)
The episode features the rest of the conversation between Cale Corbett and Terry Hale, covering topics such career transitions, learning opportunities, and inflection points. It emphasizes the importance of making decisions, inspiring others, and recognizing opportunities for growth and development. The discussion also touches on the overlap of skills and disciplines in different career paths, as well as the impact of inflection points on career trajectories. The discussion also explores historical parallels and the significance of self-improvement within a community. TakeawaysRecognizing inflection pointsOverlap of skills and disciplinesImportance of making decisionsInspiring others Leadership involves making decisions that impact the team and the organization. Recognition and validation from team members can have a lasting impact on leadership decisions. Building a supportive community can provide purpose, direction, and a sense of normalcy during professional transitions.
September 24, 2026 · 35 min
Leadership, Team Trust & Psychological Safety (Part 1)
The conversation covers a range of topics, including the initial meeting between Cale and Terry, Terry's professional background, his experience with Oracle, and his leadership roles at Target. The discussion also delves into the importance of leadership, psychological safety, and the value of documenting processes and procedures. The conversation covers topics related to leadership, career transitions, inflection points, and the overlap of different disciplines. It also delves into the concept of memes and the impact of inflection points on decision-making. The conversation covers topics such as decision-making, team building, talent retention, and the impact of organizational changes on individuals. It also delves into the importance of recognizing and supporting team members, the challenges of outsourcing, and the value of building a supportive community. TakeawaysLeadership and psychological safety are crucial for effective team dynamics. Documenting processes and procedures is essential for creating a consistent and repeatable experience for customers and team members. Leadership extends beyond authority and can be demonstrated through influence, thought leadership, and setting an example. Career transitions often involve learning new skills and adapting to new roles, requiring a willingness to learn and a proactive approach to opportunities. Inflection points in one's career or life signal the need for a decision, and making a choice is crucial to avoid being pushed down a path by external forces. The concept of memes, as discussed in the conversation, highlights the universal applicability of certain principles and the commonality of certain mechanisms across different disciplines. Decision-making impactTalent retentionBuilding a supportive community
September 16, 2026 · 21 min
Three Finger Salute?
Cale discusses the concept of Control Alt Recover, its origins, and its application in helping B2B SaaS organizations overcome strategy blockers and scale successfully. He outlines the patterns and signals that indicate strategy blockers and explains the environmental and mechanical factors that contribute to organizational friction and delays. Cale also shares the three paths through which clients engage with him and the unique approach he takes to help organizations recover and grow. TakeawaysControl Alt Recover: A strategic approach to help B2B SaaS organizations overcome strategy blockers and scale successfully. Identifying Signals: Recognizing patterns and signals that indicate strategy blockers and organizational friction. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Control Alt Recover02:06 Signals of Strategy Blockers05:23 Environmental and Mechanical Factors11:01 Engaging with Clients14:53 Leadership Operating System15:22 Unique Approach to Recovery
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The hosts
Married, self-employed, and working from offices fifteen feet apart. We are not the experts on the other side of it. We are in it with you.
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Cale Corbett
Control Alt Recover
Cale walks into expensive corporate disasters and workflows bleeding cash, and walks out with something that actually works. He's spent his career finding the blind spot everyone else routed around.
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Mindy Corbett
Revenue Optimization & Intelligence
Mindy reads what the market is actually saying, not what the deck claims. She turns messy data and hard customer truths into revenue decisions leaders can defend, and she will tell you plainly when the plan needs to change.
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