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The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones

Zarak Khan

Booking Overview

An interview show about the psychology and emotions behind decisions during major life transitions, featuring experts, authors, entrepreneurs, and people with direct experience; bonus episodes add financial-planning guidance from Edward Jones specialists. PR agencies could pitch psychologists, behavioral-science and transition experts, relevant authors, business owners, and people with compelling firsthand stories, with booking likely to be relatively accessible for well-matched candidates.

Metrics

Episodes: 5

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 12.8k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shaun.morey@groupsjr.com

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Host

Zarak Khan - Behavioral scientist focused on the psychology and emotions that shape decisions during major life transitions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise, authorship, entrepreneurship, or firsthand experience with a major life transition; a high public profile is not necessary.
Required Achievements:  
Published a relevant book, Built or sold a business, Established expertise in psychology, behavioral science, or family enterprise, Has a compelling firsthand experience of a major life transition

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Jaffe - Processing Grief After A Layoff, Separating Identity From Work, And Reframing Career Setbacks.

Marion Johnson - Her Experience Of Being Laid Off And Rebounding Afterward.

Peter Boumgarden - Managing The Financial And Emotional Dynamics Of Selling A Family Business.

Scott Young - Family-business Succession, Planning A Business Transition, And Selling Without Regret.

Elliot Young - Family-business Succession, Planning A Business Transition, And Selling Without Regret.

Recent Topics

Psychology, Decision Making, Life Transitions, Career Change, Personal Finance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Planning Your Exit: The Financial Questions Founders Should Ask Before Selling a Business

October 08, 2026

For many founders, up to 90% of their net worth is tied up in their company, making their exit the biggest financial decision of their lives. Given what’s at stake, you don’t want to miss this bonus episode of The Deciding Factor, where Edward Jones strategist Zach Gildehaus joins host Zarak Khan to explore what it takes to navigate a successful exit. They discuss why so many founders regret selling, how to prepare for life after running your own business, and why building a company that can ...

Legacy and Letting Go: The Human Side of Selling a Family Business with Professor Peter Boumgarden

October 08, 2026

Selling a business is hard enough. But when it’s a family business, letting go is a whole different story. The Deciding Factor host Zarak Khan and his guests explore how founders and their families can successfully exit a business, without letting family drama get in the way.Zarak is first joined by Elliot and Scott Young, a father and son who built, scaled, and sold market research firm Perception Research Services. The Youngs share how they handled succession, planned their transition, and ...

The Post-Layoff Financial Survival Guide with Edward Jones' Facundo Abraham

October 08, 2026

A sudden layoff can leave your head spinning, but this is the time you really need to make smart financial decisions. Should you touch your 401(k)? Which health insurance options make sense? In this bonus episode of The Deciding Factor, Edward Jones senior analyst Facundo Abraham joins host Zarak Khan to break down how to avoid costly financial mistakes after a job loss. From your immediate Day One checklist to smart strategies for tapping reserves, this episode offers a roadmap for protectin...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones?

The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones is hosted by Zarak Khan. Its publicly listed email is shaun.morey@groupsjr.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones?

The publicly listed email for The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones: shaun.morey@groupsjr.com.

How many listeners does The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones have?

Podseeker estimates The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones?

The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise, authorship, entrepreneurship, or firsthand experience with a major life transition; a high public profile is not necessary. Common among recent guests: Published a relevant book; Built or sold a business; Established expertise in psychology, behavioral science, or family enterprise. Recent guests include Steve Jaffe, Marion Johnson, and Peter Boumgarden.

How hard is it to get booked on The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Deciding Factor by Edward Jones cover?

Recent episodes cover Psychology, Decision Making, Life Transitions, Career Change, and Personal Finance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

shaun.morey@groupsjr.com

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