In this special kickoff episode of the Happy Market Research Podcast, host Dan Fleetwood welcomes a very special guest, Jamin Brazil! Jamin shares his fascinating career journey from building and leading major market research companies to transitioning into the edtech sector. Together, they discuss the founding story behind Happy Market Research, lessons from hundreds of interviews, and the human side of market research that transcends professional boundaries. Whether you're a longtime listener or a new follower, this episode offers a personal, heartfelt look at how passion, resilience, and community shape careers.
Dan Fleetwood sits down with Jamin Brazil, the original host of the Happy Market Research Podcast, to reflect on the show’s origin, lessons learned from hundreds of interviews, and Jamin’s bold leap into edtech. It’s a heartfelt, wisdom-packed conversation between two seasoned industry leaders.
Guest:
Jamin Brazil – Former Host of Happy Market Research Podcast, Co-founder of Decipher, former CEO of FocusVision (now Forsta), CRO at Voxpopme, and now COO at Parsec Education, an EdTech company.
Topics and Timestamps:
[00:00] Guest introduction
[01:30] Jamin’s Career Transition: From Market Research to EdTech
[02:10] The Broken Education System & Opportunities for Technology
[03:24] Why Jamin Started the Happy Market Research Podcast
[05:30] Early Challenges and Aspirations for the Podcast
[07:43] Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Hosting Hundreds of Episodes
[09:55] Memorable Guests and Historical Archive of the Industry
[11:14] Advice for Current Market Researchers
[12:40] Personal Stories: How Family Values Shaped Jamin’s Work Ethic
[14:38] Life Motto "You Get What You Earn"
Useful Links:
Follow Jamin Brazil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil/
Follow Dan Fleetwood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfleetwood/
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