The Most Important Podcast Ever

Welcome to The Most Important Podcast Ever, where we uncover the extraordinary stories of everyday people. I’m Brian J. Dunn, former Best Buy CEO and Founder of The Dunn Group. Each episode dives into the journeys of those who’ve faced challenges, embraced change, and emerged with lessons worth sharing.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 2, 2025

Christmas Special (1 of 4) A Christmas Carol 1: "Marley was dead, to …

Step into the timeless world of Charles Dickens as we bring you Episode 1 of our four-part dramatic telling of A Christmas Carol, performed at StreetSide Studio 7 inside Deja Bleu House of Coffee in Alexandria, Minnesota.In t...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Episode 38 — A Thanksgiving Reflection: Black Friday, Season One, and…

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Brian takes listeners from his very first Black Friday as a young salesman — working the floor, shaking off nerves, and discovering the magic of retail — to the years when he was appearin...

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Nov. 18, 2025

Episode 37 “Turning the Tables: Michael Voss Interviews BJD”

Welcome to Episode 37 of The Most Important Podcast Ever with BJD . Today… we’re doing something a little different. Usually, I’m the one asking the questions—listening for the inflection points, drawing out the stories, and ...

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Nov. 11, 2025

Episode 36: Debbie Estes — Building Experiences People Feel

Debbie Estes is humble, smart, and driven — the kind of leader who makes things happen. From the White House to major retailers like Dayton’s, Target, and Best Buy, she’s helped shape some of the most memorable brand experien...

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Nov. 4, 2025

Episode 35 The Inner Game of Leadership: Energy, Recovery & Resilienc…

In the third installment of our leadership series with Dr. Guy Beaudin, we explore The Inner Game of Leadership — where energy, recovery, and resiliency determine whether leaders can sustain the weight they carry. This isn’t ...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Episode 34 – Dawn Bryant: Communicating with Heart, Living with Freed…

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dawn Bryant , a respected communications professional and leader whose life is a testament to resilience, intention, and the pursuit of peace. Dawn shares how a traumatic experience from ...

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