Deserve to Win

The only podcast episode in history where a law firm associate makes partner live on screen is here! Troutman Amin, LLP has elevated attorney Tori Guidry--the powerful Dame of TCPAWorld-- to partner-- and the partners literally signed the actual partnership agreement live on screen in the midst of this episode. It was an amazing moment that was recorded for everyone to share. And that's not even the core of the episode!
 
Rick Ruth is a telecom legend-- with a career spanning from the old Ma Bells to now serving as Sr. Director of Carrier Relations & Regulatory at CallTrackingMetrics (CTM), a prominent global digital platform that unifies call tracking intelligence with contact center automation. In his current position, he leads strategic initiatives involving phone, text, Voice over IP (VoIP), and carrier network compliance. But in his career spanning over a career spanning more than two decades, he has held senior telecom and product management roles at several firms, including R Telecom, Danfoss, and TeleCommunication Systems (TCS).Public Safety Systems: While at TCS, he operated as a designated industry expert on mission-critical technologies like the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), working closely with FEMA on deployment challenges, carrier education, and handset availability for national emergency alerts. Bottom line: Rick Ruth is the man!
 
And he just dropped a book- When Trust Collided-- how the rise of automated spam, robocalls, and complex spoofing tactics forced a structural shift away from assuming communication lines are safe. Before we get to the interview (and Tori's elevation) we break down the biggest recent TCPAWorld news including: 1. That new Florida court ruling a "stop" request might qualify as a stop for both calls and texts; 2. A critical new ruling outlining the differences between state and federal law on robotexting; 3. A wild case of a guy who claims he was escorted out of a hospital by armed security for refusing to provide TCPA consent; and 4. Chick-Fil-A was just sued in a TCPA class action and all we can think about is how good their chicken is.
 
 
All that and a whole lot of fun. But really this is the Dame's episode. Having her as a partner at the firm is just so wonderful for everyone-- and its great to have this record of the event for everyone to enjoy. Love all of you. #law #learning #learn #free #fun #awesome #incredible #win #winning #marketing #advertising #deservetowin

DROP!!!: (Full Ep) Deserve to Win 46: Cal Football Preview w/ GM Coach Ron Rivera From the OFFICIAL law Firm of Cal Athletics–Troutman Amin, LLP!

DROP: (Full Ep.) Deserve to Win 45–Talking Lead Proof with Cyle Coffman, and the Wizard Returns!!!!

 Deserve to Win 44– CEOs Ron Allen, Derek Oberholtzer and Mark Mitchell Join to Discuss new ERA of SONERA!New format, new rules, awesome guests. This thing is stacked and awesome! New Deserve to Win podcast out today and we are breaking down the huge combination of Contact Center Compliance with PureCaller ID to create Sonera with CEOs Ron Allen, Derek Oberholtzer and Mark Mitchell. Yep-- all three CEOs join us for one epic podcast

Well folks the future is here! #tcpa
The Deserve to Win podcast crew has been working hard to bring you a BRAND NEW experience The team unveils their new podcast studio-- super beautiful and we're calling it the "Thunderdome" for now (name may change)--and new format. You have to check this thing out. We will continue to make enhancements over time but I think you're going to love it. The one thing you wil; DEFINITELY love is we will be dropping these things weekly from now on. So block off an hour every Monday night to get the latest TCPAworld updates on TCPA, CIPA, data privacy law and everything you need to make sure your company DESERVES TO WIN!
This week we break down:
1. Can Vivek Shah still sure you? We discuss Vivek Shah's fall from grace as a vexatious litigant bringing all those CIPA claims;
2. Is express written consent still required? We break it down;
3. As your texts subject to the TCPA? We discuss the current split of authority on TCPA DNC rules applying to SMS being calls;
4. How do you stop a charging TCPA class action? The enforceability of arbitration provisions and how best to leverage them to defeat class action litigation;
5. Why in the world did Farmers pay $3,000,000.00 to settle a case worth $250k? We discuss; and
6. Previewing Affiliate Summit East-- will be a ton of fun and CRITICAL for many looking to make those valuable contacts!
Lots more in this episode-- including Olly Olly Olly! Love you all-- enjoy! And chat soon.
#law #learning #learn #free #fun #awesome #incredible #win #winning #marketing #advertising #deservetowin

In this episode of Deserve to Win, the Czar sits down with Joe De Sena, CEO of Spartan, for a conversation about winning, losing, discipline, resilience, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.
Joe’s story is not just about obstacle course racing. It is about choosing hard things on purpose — and using those challenges to build strength, character, and a mindset that carries into business, leadership, health, and life. From the origins of the Death Race to the growth of Spartan into a global movement, Joe explains why discomfort is often the thing people need most, even when it is the thing they avoid.
And that impact is not theoretical. Spartan has changed the lives of countless people who have stepped onto the course and discovered what they are capable of. Even inside our own office, Puja Amin is a huge Spartan fan and participant — proof that Joe’s mission reaches far beyond the race itself. It inspires real people to push harder, live stronger, and earn the win.
Joe also opens up about the brutal challenges Spartan faced during COVID, how close the brand came to losing everything, and how perseverance, discipline, and belief helped bring the company back.
This episode is a perfect lead-in to Joe’s keynote appearance at Law Conference of Champions IV and a reminder of what Deserve to Win is all about: success is not handed out. It is earned.
Listen now and get ready to do hard things.

Law Conference of Champions IV was bigger, louder, sharper, and more unforgettable than ever — and in this episode of Deserve to Win, Eric Troutman leads the full recap of everything that made this year’s event such a success.
Eric, the Troutman Amin team, and key voices from the conference look back on the biggest moments from LCOC IV: the speakers, the panels, the production, the behind-the-scenes chaos, the surprises, the legal insights, and the energy that made the room feel different from any ordinary legal conference.
This episode highlights what worked, what went wrong, what the team learned, and why LCOC continues to grow into one of the most unique events in the legal, compliance, marketing, and digital advertising world.
From the Czar’s vision for building the best law conference in the country, to the contributions from Troutman Amin partners, attorneys, panelists, and guests, this recap gives listeners a real look at the people and effort behind the show.
LCOC IV brought serious legal education, practical business takeaways, TCPA and privacy insight, brand protection strategy, real-world compliance conversations, and the kind of entertainment and personality that made attendees want to come back before the event was even over.
And now, the momentum turns toward something even bigger: LCOC V — the 5th anniversary.
Whether you were in the room for LCOC IV or are just hearing about it now, this episode is the perfect way to understand why the Law Conference of Champions is not just another conference. It is a movement, a community, and a live experience built for people who want to learn, connect, compete, and win.