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Good People, Cool Things - 101: Life of a Corporate Spy with Robert Kerbeck

101: Life of a Corporate Spy with Robert Kerbeck

Good People, Cool Things

02/16/22 • 53 min

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Back before the days of the Internet, there was a role perhaps more valuable than just about any other: that of the corporate spy. Most people could barely stomach it for an hour, let alone a day. Yet through immense curiosity, concentration, and a "gift of gab," Robert Kerbeck became the world's top corporate spy, extracting information worth hundreds of millions of dollars for global companies.

His entire story is fascinating, and he's chronicled it in RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. We're getting a sneak peek of it today.

We're also talking about why short stories are so valuable for writing, his most unusual audition as an actor, and the greatest working experiences he's had with celebrities.

Learn more about Robert and buy a copy of his book at robertkerbeck.com.

Support Good People, Cool Things by sharing this episode, picking up some merch at the shop or buying my book: Kind, But Kind of Weird: Short Stories on Life's Relationships. Thanks for listening!

02/16/22 • 53 min

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Award-winning author Robert Kerbeck shares an inside peek of his new book, his strangest acting audition, and drops some super helpful writing tips.

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