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#952 If your business is stuck in feast-or-famine mode, this episode will change the way you think about sales forever! In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer to break down her powerful approach to campaign-based selling — and why the traditional "launch" model may be burning you out and costing you money. Chelsea walks us through her step-by-step framework for designing simple, sustainable sales campaigns, including how to craft an irresistible offer promise, tap into your audience's emotional schedule, and answer the three questions every buyer needs resolved before they'll open their wallet: what do they need to know, believe, and experience? Plus, hear the incredible story of how one client went from a six-month sales drought to $11,000 in just four weeks! What we discuss with Chelsea: + Campaign-based selling vs. traditional launching + Why launches delay getting paid + Crafting a compelling offer promise + Tapping into your audience's "emotional schedule" + Reactive mode is killing your business + The danger of over-relying on AI for planning + Know, believe, and experience: the three buyer buckets + The "trust recession" and why it matters + Real case study: $0 to $11K in four weeks Thank you, Chelsea! Check out The Business Whisperer at Business-Whisperer.com. Follow Chelsea on Instagram. Email Chelsea at chelsea@business-whisperer.com. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey folks, Alex here, and welcome to a BIG MODEL week! We finally got Mythos (well almost)! Let me catch you up! This week started with WWDC26 from Apple, and Max Weinbach, who was in the room at Apple Park and actually has access to some of the new features including an all new SIRI AI, joined us to break down what could be the most used AI in the world very soon. At first I was skeptical, but he convinced me that the new Siri is actually good! Then, we saw the ultimate model drop: Anthropic finally shipped Mythos (X, my system card thread, benchmarks). Same weights, two names: Mythos 5 is the unrestricted version that only Project Glasswing partners get, Fable 5 is what the rest of us get, wrapped in the heaviest guardrails I've ever seen ship on a frontier model. It's state of the art on nearly every benchmarkThe model that was “too dangerous to release” is now... well, released, but with the heaviest guardrails we've seen. More on this later. Peter Gostev from Arena.ai joined us to break down the new model. Last but definitely not least, Google released a real-time translation model, that our friend Thor Schaeff from DeepMind demoed live, while we all spoke in different languages and it translated us in REAL TIME. It was really cool, definitely check that out. There's quite a few more things, like Loop Engineering Alpha, Swyx came by to talk about FrontierCode, OpenAI confirmed our suspicions that the anti-datacenter social media posts could be a concerted effort by groupds links to the Chinese government and much more. Let's dive in! ThursdAI - Let me catch you up, every week!
School teaches you how to land a job, but no one teaches you how to leave one. In this episode, Lesley Logan reunites with longtime friend, novelist, and PhD candidate Clare Solly to talk through what most career advice skips: how to actually walk out the door. They cover how to know when it's time to go, how to figure out if you can afford to leave, how to rehearse the resignation conversation, and what to do when you're the one being let go. Whether you're eyeing the exit or recovering from a layoff, this conversation gives you the words and the plan to move forward without losing yourself. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. 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Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:What jealousy of your friends' jobs reveals about you.How to know if you can afford to leave your job.What to expect when you tell them you're quitting.Why staying graceful matters even when you're fired.The exit plan you can write before you ever need it.Episode References/Links:Clare Solly's Website – https://www.claresolly.comClare Solly on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/actinglikeclareClare Solly's Novels on Amazon – https://beitpod.com/novelsbyclareClare Solly's Novels on B&N – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/clare%20sollySubmit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questionsGuest Bio:Clare Solly is a modern day Renaissance woman living in New York City. She is an actress, writer, national pageant queen, and by day she is an executive assistant. 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I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained 1000s of people around the world, and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity, and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring bold, executable, intrinsic, and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and be it till you see it. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 1:01 All right, Be It babe, get ready to totally listen to two friends talking about a topic that we had a lot of fun talking about without you. We're like, we should turn on a recording device and some microphones and lighting and share this with you, because I keep getting great guests who talk about leaving the thing you don't love and doing the thing you love, and it's like, okay, but how? And some people have given some nice things, but I've always just felt like, as a person who's very action-oriented, who's very much like, "Tell me the first next step, because if I can get the first next step, then I can get the second next step." I wanted to have an episode for you like that. And so we have Clare Solly back on the pod. You've heard her on recaps, if you have been listening to this pod for a long time, you've even heard her on episodes if you've really been with us since starting episode 19, and now you can hear us talk about exit strategies and how to exit things. So here is Clare Solly. Lesley Logan 1:47 Hey, Be It babe. Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It podcast. I am so excited because I have Clare Solly back, and we just wrapped two recap episodes. You've been on the pod, we've had two interviews with you on the pod, correct?Clare Solly 2:00 I think two interviews, and I've done several recaps.Lesley Logan 2:03 Month of recaps for me.Clare Solly 2:06 Yeah.Lesley Logan 2:07 It was so fun. I was like, what are people gonna say? You know what? They loved it, the listeners stayed the same.Clare Solly 2:11 You know what? I will sit and chat with you forever and ever and ever, because we've been friends for a million years. But it was also really fun to do Brad recaps.Lesley Logan 2:19 Oh, just to talk about Brad. I listened to him because I was like, I wonder what they're talking about. But you know what's really nice? I often think about, like, what if I need someone to stand in for me, you know, like with OPC we have enough recordings that we could just replay them and people would be like, send us our favorite ones and we'll just replay those. But for the pod, if it's not me, Brad could do some interviews, but you can always step in, which is great. It's so wonderful.Clare Solly 2:45 Redheads, so it works.Lesley Logan 2:46 It really does. It really does. We're both, we're both redheads. So Claire's here, and we were like chit chatting, while you know, she was on the shake plate, I was on the red light. We're talking about, like, I've had a lot of guests on the podcast talk about, like, exiting, like it's okay to leave things, and I have found that the answers to a lot of my guests, when I'm like, okay, but how do you leave, have been kind of not helpful, yeah, like, I love my guests, and I, and I get it, like, especially if you just ended something, you might not be able to describe how you did that, and also sometimes the ends of things are embarrassing, like, yeah, you know, like, whether you wanted to end them or they were ended for you, or I will say, like, some of the.. we're talking more about exiting jobs, but I will say, like, exiting relationship, I sucked at the only time I have ever broken up with someone? I did the worst job doing it, absolute worst, the absolute worst job, like just terrible job, terrible job at it. And it's because, like, I never broken up with anybody. I kind of also didn't date enough to, yeah, to get broken up, and I feel like one of my breakups was more of a ghost team.Clare Solly 4:00 Yeah, I kind of had that too. I kind of had that,Lesley Logan 4:02 So like, to like sit down and like tell someone, and like I guess you'll never have a good answer for why you're ending something, really. So like I just didn't have a good answer, and I just kept going, okay, so I'm gonna go.Clare Solly 4:14 Yeah.Lesley Logan 4:16 So anyways, I so I think like I think exiting things is a muscle. I think like learning how to exit things, itClare Solly 4:21 absolutely is. We learn how to do a job in school, and then we learn how to sort of kind of interview for a job, but nobody ever tells you how to leave a job, like how to quit, how to prepare for leaving a job. Yeah, how to like deal with being in between jobs, like no one trained you for that.Lesley Logan 4:39 Well, and there's like some sort of, sometimes there's shame, there's embarrassment, there's all these things. First, before we get into this, I did a terrible job.Clare Solly 4:46 You heard it first on this episode, everybody.Lesley Logan 4:48 You know what, guys, I'm also.. I'll just be really honest with my B. A pod listeners, so I've been.. I've been diagnosed with the ADHD that you all knew I had before I had it. So today is the first day on medication, and I am just. Seeing how I'm doing, and so clearly it's doing something. It's not helping me, it's not helping me be more organized. She looks great. I'm supposed to say, Claire Solly, will you tell everyone who you are and what do you rock at?Clare Solly 5:14 My name is Clare Solly. I rock at pretty much anything I try, and if I don't, I rock at trying to figure out how not to be too terribly disappointed. I am a quadruple six tuple hyphenate. I am an actress, singer in New York City, have a day job that I really find a lot of crazy fun in. I'm also a novelist, for those of you that have listened to podcasts with me on it before. New news in my life: I've actually gone back to school, and I'm working on getting a PhD in creative writing. Lesley Logan 5:46 I can't wait to call you Dr. Clare Solly.Clare Solly 5:48 Oh my god, can I tell you, I read this meme the other day, that once I have my doctorate, I'm so excited to order something and have it come in and be like, look, this is what the doctor ordered. It's such a dad joke that I will totally use in my life. I have three self-published novels, you can find them on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. They're women's fiction. I run with theater companies in New York City and do all kinds of things, so I'm all over the place and making magic happen.Lesley Logan 6:22 So we met at a job.Clare Solly 6:24 We met at a job. I actually hired you at a job, pretty much.Lesley Logan 6:27 I remember thinking you were standing on an elevated step when I brought my application in, but no, you're just a giant.Clare Solly 6:34 Yeah, because I was behind a counter and I came around. I remember you looking me up and down and going, oh, that's you.Lesley Logan 6:42 I thought she was on an elevated platform, but she was just wearing heels.Clare Solly 6:48 Yep.Lesley Logan 6:49 And so we got to work together, we opened a business together, we had a shoe company together for two years. Fun fact about me, I used to design shoes. I should keep that as part of my two truths and a lie. Clare Solly 7:09 Shoe designer right here. And we spent long nights and long days sitting together and laughing our asses off and drinking.Lesley Logan 7:17 Oh my god, yeah, that was crazy. And probably because we're high on glue, we used deck varnish to make these shoes you guys have no idea.Clare Solly 7:27 By the way, if anybody out there has a pair of Snip and Tuck shoes. Lesley Logan 7:31 Snip and Tuck's Opinionated Shoes. Clare Solly 7:33 Oh that's right. Snip and Tuck's Opinionated Shoes. If somebody has a pair of those still in existence, please write into the pod. I need pictures of them.Lesley Logan 7:43 I'm gonna pull them. I think I kept a shoe from each of the ones that I had. Yeah because I'm not wearing them so I was like I'm not going to keep both. I'll find it in the closet for you. My sister still has a pair.Clare Solly 7:54 Oh my gosh, I didn't keep mine because I've moved too many times.Lesley Logan 8:01 Same. That's why I think I have a shoe from each pair. But anyways, we were talking about this because I interviewed a woman and she talked about the pros and cons, like how much it costs you to stay in the thing you're in. So Clare, how many jobs, you've counted your jobs, I haven't counted mine, so how many jobs have you had? Clare Solly 8:18 Well, actually counting Snip and Tuck, if we count self-employment, I've had 34, I've worked for 34 different companies or people, because I've worked for private families. Lesley Logan 8:29 Oh my god, I worked at a coffee shop, I worked at a doctor's office, then I worked where we worked together, and then I worked for a high-end fitness company. Clare Solly 8:38 Did you work for that? Remember we had that friend that we worked with, that and had a separate job, and did you ever go work for her at all? No? Okay.Lesley Logan 8:45 Then I worked for myself, and it was Snip and Tuck's. And that's all I've had. Clare Solly 8:55 Have you worked, you've worked for two gyms or just one?Lesley Logan 8:57 Just the just the one gym, just by, but here's the thing, in the job we worked together, I did every job, every job, and then.Clare Solly 9:06 We can count that as 20, if you want.Lesley Logan 9:07 Yeah, yeah, so that, well, that's like four, four, five classes.Clare Solly 9:10 Becaus you had five different positions in that.Lesley Logan 9:12 Yeah, cashier, sales, key holder, assistant manager, manager, and then I was hoping to be like an area manager, but then you know, life, and then at the fitness company I was an instructor and a manager and a teacher trainer, and then a regional manager, and as a group fitness instructor. So we're at like 20 jobs, yeah, yeah, we'll go there. So anyways, I feel more like an elder millennial now that I'm at 20, but like some of them I can most I can say, like I left the coffee shop job in a fine way, I left the doctor's office job at a fine way, but I'm not sure. Clare Solly 9:42 The coffee shop, they wouldn't let you go home for breaks in college, and they were always asking you to pick up shifts. You were beloved at that coffee shop.Lesley Logan 9:52 Yeah, I know. And I actually, when my in-laws got us an espresso machine, Brad was reading the directions like, I know what I'm doing.Clare Solly 10:00 Yesterday, when you were like, 'Do you know how to work a coffee machine? I was like, 'Nope, but you do.'Lesley Logan 10:04 I know. So, but I can say, like, you know, those jobs ended because I moved, and so it was like, "Of course, they know I was." Yeah, the other jobs were... I felt like I owed them more when I was leaving, versus, like, "Oh, this is just a job." You know what I mean? But I feel like, because I give my all, I kind of felt like I owe... maybe I should give them a month's notice, maybe I should give two months' notice. So let's talk about, you know, what should you be thinking about if you're exiting on your own terms?Clare Solly 10:36 I think you need to think about the value of yourself, what it is, like, what your skills are, right? This is also kind of helping you gear your mind towards rebuilding your resume and refocusing, like, what you want to do. Also, this is sort of tangential, but just stick with me for a second. When you find yourself jealous of your friends, especially with things that they do in their job, or specifically how their life revolves around their job, look at what that jealousy actually is, right? So you run your own business. I have another friend who runs her own business. I'm not afraid to say this, I'm jealous of both of you. And why is that? Because I like the freedom, the freedom, air quotes, I like the perceived freedom that I think that you have. I like the ability. Lesley Logan 11:21 I laugh because we're sitting here recording this podcast because I have a schedule and I have deadlines, and we can do this today, but it's a perceived freedom. Yes, you choose your boss. Clare Solly 11:30 Well, and that you get to travel, which that one is true, that you get to travel and you get paid for it for the most part. What else? I like... well, we'll just stick with those. Those three things are enough. Okay, so then I need to take that back and say, oh, that jealousy... oh, I actually would like a job where I travel, where I have a perceived freedom, a.k.a. I don't need to be lashed to a desk from eight to five, Monday through Friday. I want to do some things where maybe I'm out in the world doing things, and I work at a desk a couple of days a week, right? So look at yourself and not only what you value, but what skills do you have, do I have—we'll just use me—that can get me to where I want to be, right? So I can't magically leave my desk job and then go travel the world and make money, but I have to go figure out things like you did back when you were at the company we both worked at.Lesley Logan 12:24 Yeah.Clare Solly 12:24 And you went and you were taking classes, and then those classes turned into trainings, and then you went and educated yourself while you were making the money to do so. I mean, listen, if you want to be a babe and you want to like just quit your job tomorrow and run off into the sunset and go make magic happen, as whatever you want to do, live your best life.Lesley Logan 12:47 I do think that, depending on where you are in your life, there's different opportunities to blow things up versus not.Clare Solly 12:53 Oh, yeah, and in my 40s, I give very few (inaudible).Lesley Logan 12:56 Yeah, yeah. And I will say, like, I kind of blew up my life as far as personal life goes. I've never, I'm not someone who's ever blown up my life when it comes to the money I make, because I wasn't raised with a lot, and so for me, I want to be, when it comes to exiting things, I've always made sure I had a runway. So when I was,I actually, the job that we had together, I actually thought I would just be there like two days a week, because I thought I could do that. I thought, I'll do the two days a week, and that means I can keep my customers and keep my clients, my commission, my extra money. And then I'll have this business. And what happened is they were going to fire another salesperson so I could be the two-day-a-week, they were going to fire the other two-day-a-weeker, and I was like, oh, and it made me go, but she really needs this job. I need this job too, but also I have enough clients, and the company that I was teaching at part-time on top of my private Pilates business was going to, I knew they were going to offer me a management job, so if push came to shove, I knew I could just accept that job and reclaim that money in some way. So I actually decided to fully quit there versus do a little slowly stop working for them, because I just didn't want someone to lose their job, especially in early 2010. That just felt like that's a hard thing for her to go and replace. But when I left the fitness company, what I did is I figured out how much, I love your description of, like, what are you jealous of? It's also like, what are you finding you're resenting, like when people email and you're just like, you have instant irritation. And so for me, I felt even though they didn't think, and my friends who still work for them, they don't feel like it's a beck and call. It felt like to me it was a beck and call, clearly my ADHD signs, but really a beck and call to me. And so what I decided was, I sat down, it's like, okay, if I want to give up this job, how many Pilates clients would I need to have to replace this salary? And that salary included health benefits, that included my 401k, all these different things that I really think about. But then when you do the math, it really helped me go, okay, so I need to get this many clients coming twice a week. But what's the reality with how many hours I have to do that with? And so I had to go, okay, at the point that I get five clients who come two times a week, I can quit the salaried part of the job, and so I was able to go. I'm no longer going to manage, but I still taught there, was still a teacher trainer. And then it took me one year from that to let go of all of it. So I will say, like, if you do have the control, give if you need a runway, because money is a thing that you don't have extras of, an abundance of, to go remake yourself. It's really figuring out, like, the skills you'll need to have, the money you need to have, and knowing the numbers. I think that really puts you in a power position. I actually felt really confident letting go of that.Clare Solly 15:52 Yeah, and to, you know, add kind of to the money conversation, make sure you have a little bit more runway than you actually think that you'll need. Staying in a job that you hate for one more month is not going to be terrible compared to the two months you might be out of work and are panicking because you're like, where's the money going to come from?Lesley Logan 16:11 Yeah, I couldn't agree more. We had somebody who wanted to start her own business, and she... but her current job was just really, really stressful, really exhausting, and so Brad and I were like, "Hey, let's be honest, how much are you making here? Okay." So I looked up, I'm like, "If you worked at Starbucks 20 hours a week, you can make 80% of what you're making at this job." Yeah, so could you live off 80% of what you're making, right? Could you... I don't know your numbers, I don't know what that is. Maybe you need to, for the next three months, you just actually try to live off 80% and you bank up some money, right? And then you go find a job where you clock in and out, right? You just clock in and out—like no one who works at Starbucks is thinking about mochas when they leave, like they're not, right? Like, maybe a manager is, but I'm not saying that, I'm saying, like a barista, like just going in. So find a job that is actually not stressful, or where you get to leave the job when you're there, and then you can build your thing. If you can't do what I was able to do, which is like slowly leave away, is there a way that you can live off a little less money and do a different job that you could just leave it there? But I.Clare Solly 17:21 Now that's really smart.Lesley Logan 17:22 I think that it's always better if you can do it on your own timing. But yes, I agree, you need a little bit more money than you think, and you might want to start thinking, like, how can I make myself live on less money so I can be banking it, so I could have that runway, that two months' savings you have for rent and things like that.Clare Solly 17:38 Yeah, I like the strategy of having like a standby job. Let's talk about quitting.Lesley Logan 17:44 Yes.Clare Solly 17:44 That's like, how do you quit, right?Lesley Logan 17:46 Because, okay, wait, we made the plans, but now we have to tell them we're quitting. Clare Solly 17:52 Which is is terrifying, terrifying.Lesley Logan 17:54 Thank you for saying that. I thought I was the only person who's just like, oh my god, I know something that they don't know.Clare Solly 17:58 No, the best thing you can do is like almost get together with a friend and rehearse.Lesley Logan 18:04 Okay. Okay.Clare Solly 18:05 So we've made our plan like whatever it is, you know, you make sure that you've got enough money, that you've got sort of a runway, you make sure that if you have the friends or the family that are able to support you emotionally, mentally, whatever, you might just make sure that's part of your setup of moving forward. And then I, it's funny, I want to go in and quit always. I do these steps, I have found, because I've also done the thing where I'm like, "I'm moving," and pretended that I had a fake reason to leave a job. I've done that, and that doesn't feel good. The best thing to do is to go in, figure out kind of a script for yourself, and also be prepared to have them have different reactions. Like, they could ask you to stay and give you more money, so if you obviously hate the job, but money was your reason for leaving, maybe you might want to consider that, so be prepared for that as a conversation. Be prepared for them to just not care whatsoever. And then people also don't like any kind of leaving separation, whatever; they kind of can lash out at you, which is why it feels terrifying, because you're like, oh my god, they're going to hate me forever. You're leaving the job; they might hate you for a month or two, but they won't care.Lesley Logan 19:25 Also like, if they're going to hate you forever, do you really want to work there?Clare Solly 19:29 Exactly.Lesley Logan 19:30 I mean, that is terrifying. Like, I don't want anyone to feel unsafe, but I really think, like, really ask yourself, if someone's going to hate you forever, do you really want to work for someone just because they'll like you? I do like the idea of playing... like Brad did that with me. I was leaving when I was leaving the fitness job, because I was in management and all these things. He was like, "Well, what if they ask you that they're going to pay you more?" And I had to really think about that, but I also knew I'll just take every promotion someone gives me. So, to be honest, I was literally quitting so they wouldn't offer me another promotion.Clare Solly 20:00 Yeah, I mean, and that's hard, because it's like ultimately you're like, oh, well, things seem to be getting better, so maybe this is... which is why you should be prepared for it, because if you really don't like the actual job you're in, or the company that you're in, there's nothing wrong with that. You have just outgrown that space.Lesley Logan 20:19 Well, that's the thing, like leaving a job is like leaving any relationship, and I think, especially as women, we're not taught that. Like, you can leave friends behind. I think fondly of the friendships I had in elementary, high school, college, you know, even the friendships I had at different jobs, but I don't think that the version of me today could be friends with the version of them... you know, maybe we could be friends today, but we outgrew each other at some point. And maybe we could have reconnected, and I'm not saying that we never will, we might, we might run into each other, but I do think that people think we have to keep all of these people all the time, and so you've outgrown the position. Now, if you are someone who's like, oh my gosh, they're going to give me more money for staying, and you're like, "I could handle this for six more months," and you don't have another thing, then there's nothing wrong with staying and banking up more money, like that's fine too. But I do think that rehearsing that, so you know... and so Brad was like, "If they offer you more money, what are you doing?" I said, "I still need to go. I can't keep going the way this is going, and I already have a good thing lined up, and I'm going to bet on myself." Also, I kind of figured they would just hire me back if I needed to.Clare Solly 21:25 Some jobs can, some jobs can, but yeah, definitely. Like, you should wrap your mindset, and I'm not saying... I'm a chronic overthinker, so I'm not promoting overthinking quitting, but at the same time, make sure you are ready for the different options to be thrown at you.Lesley Logan 21:42 So maybe they might be like, "Okay, great, bye," and you might be like, oh. And the other thing is, depending on the state you live in, you might not get to finish the time.Clare Solly 21:50 Yeah.Lesley Logan 21:50 That you have. so I just want to say, be strategic about that, because I worked for a company where if someone put their notice in, the soonest.Clare Solly 22:00 You get walked out the door.Lesley Logan 22:01 Yes, as soon as we could legally give you the paycheck that we could owe you, we would let you go, yeah. And that's not because we didn't like you; it's actually because the transition process was a lot better, and the liability, all these different things. Like, I remember when we worked at the store, if someone gave us their two weeksClare Solly 22:16 Yeah. Lesley Logan 22:16 For the most part.Clare Solly 22:17 It's awkward too.Lesley Logan 22:18 For the most part, they were pretty much like, okay, we can have a paycheck to them by tomorrow. What's the schedule? Okay. And we literally, they would come in for that day, and I'd go, "Thank you so much for the day you just had. Here's your final pay, it includes today, you know?" They would FedEx it to the store so I could give it to them, and IClare Solly 22:36 Forgot about that, actually.Lesley Logan 22:37 Yeah, and we would live short-handed, because, honestly, it wasn't even personal to them. Putting the business owner hat on, they could steal, there's different things they could do, they could try to spend the next two weeks seeing their customers' information. So there's all these different things about protecting, and that back then, like, we remember, we had the customers' phone numbers and credit cards book, yeah. So there's a lot of information to protect at the fitness place. We wanted to transition the clients as quickly as possible, so we would do that. So I would just say, be mindful of where you're at, because it might be that it might end sooner than you were ready. Yeah, when I tried to exit a rental situation, the contract meant that I didn't have to give them any notice, but they also could just kick me out at any time. We were friends, so I thought they would honor that we're friends, and I wanted... I could see that they were turning away other renters, and I was their number one renter. So I was like, "Hey, these are my friends, I want to let them know, you guys, in four months I'm going to open up my own space, just so I can film whenever I want to. It's not personal." They seemed really, really fine about it, and then three months later they weren't fine.Clare Solly 23:42 Yeah.Lesley Logan 23:43 I don't know what changed. I know what changed now, but at the time I didn't know it changed, and so they literally kicked me out. And I had a month before my equipment was going to show up, and I had the studio, I didn't have a trash can. I had to text all my clients like, "Come to this space, we're moving in early." And then I called all my Pilates friends, and I borrowed equipment from them, and I made it work for a month. So I was, I mean, I'm pretty good to move on my resource, I'm so resourceful, Aquarian with ADHD, like, when the shoe drops, I am so much better than when everything is good. But you just don't know, so you just need to take... I would write down, what would I do if this happened? What would I do? What's the worst-case scenario? And also, here's the thing, the worst-case scenario rarely happens, but even if it did, have a backup plan for that. I think it's helpful.Clare Solly 24:30 Yeah, and like, I'm also kind of, if you have a personal space at the place that you work and you keep personal things there, you might slowly start to take them home, you know, not everything all at once, so it doesn't, you know.Lesley Logan 24:43 Yeah.Clare Solly 24:44 Flags to anybody.Lesley Logan 24:45 I haven't had an office job, so thanks, Claire.Clare Solly 24:47 I'm absolutely not saying do not take anything against company policy, don't do that. And in fact, make sure that anything you might have... because I mean, I work from home like two days a week now in my current job, but you might start bringing back things that might be company property, and just start leaving them at your desk instead. So just start the severing a little bit early if you know it's going to happen.Lesley Logan 25:15 I think so. I think so. Okay, so we talked about if it's on your own terms, we talked about like planning, and we talked about leaving. I guess we didn't really say, like, how do you say I'm quitting? What do you say?Clare Solly 25:28 It's different every time.Lesley Logan 25:31 Do you give a story ahead, or do you just start with I'm quitting?Clare Solly 25:34 Honestly, I think the best is short and sweet. Like, they don't... you don't owe them anything, they don't really owe you anything. I mean, yes, you've invested your time and your intellectual powers to them for however long, but you don't owe them anything. And I really think, too, like telling them where you're going, unless they're asking you, that's your business, you don't have to tell them. Even if they ask you directly, straight out, where you're going, you kind of don't have to tell them.Lesley Logan 26:02 Depending on who it is, I might not. I might say, like, I'm just, I will say, like, when I was leaving the fitness jobs, the management job, I said, "You know what, after we get married, the management responsibilities are not going to be something I'm capable of doing in the best way." And I used my marriage, but it was just like telling them I'm going to go teach somewhere could have meant that they would have fired me from all of my teaching gigs.Clare Solly 26:30 Yeah.Lesley Logan 26:30 You know, so, and by the way, I was legally allowed. I lived in the state of California, there's no non-competes, like I could do whatever I wanted, but you just... I didn't trust the person I worked with to not be vindictive, so I just was like, I'm just going to use my marriage.Clare Solly 26:42 You have to do what's best for you. But honestly, the best policy is just saying, you know, walk in, "I'm so sorry, I found XYZ. I found another job, I'm getting married, I'm moving," whatever it is. Keep it short. "I would like to put in my two weeks for you, if you'll accept that." You can say something bullshitty like, "I've enjoyed working here," or something that is sort of true, "I've learned a lot working here." You don't have to tell them why you're leaving, like, "Hey, you're a bullshit boss." Like, you don't have to tell people that. No, if you want to burn the bridge, you take those matches, baby, and you burn, but it's best to get in, get out, I think.Clare Solly 27:20 I think so, and also, as much as you want to tell if somebody is worth... like, "Oh my god, this person's the most abusive person," unless they want the criticism, they're not going to listen to you. Yeah, you know, so I just think that some lessons they have to learn on their own. But I also just think that I was raised by people and grandparents who worked for their companies forever, all the decades, retired, started the job and retired with the job. And so I was raised with these people like, you do the best, you do better than they're asking, right? And the reality is that in today's world, that is actually very different. They just stop paying you for what they were paying you, and you're just doing more, and not all bosses are aware that you're actually giving above and beyond. You have a family member who just retired, and they had to hire three people to replace him, but were they paying him three people's jobs worth? No, they were just working him to the ground. And so I think we do need to say... like, I'm not saying that all companies are evil, but a company will replace you. The thing that I learned early on when I ran that jewelry store is everybody's replaceable, even your best salesperson. And that's terrible, and that's awful, and I will remember all the personalities, but the truth is that a lot of us are being replaced by AI.Clare Solly 28:42 Or not even that we're being replaced by, people you and I are of the age where companies are reskilling and they're replacing people with newer skills, whether fresh out of college or fresh out of a program, right, rather than somebody who's been there with a longer tenure. Lesley Logan 29:00 Yeah.Clare Solly 29:00 And it's not necessarily the age thing; it's like what you know and what you're able to do. Lesley Logan 29:04 Well, and also, even for those who are going to start your own thing, when you become a business owner, you start to realize, like, "What can I pay for this role?" So you might... we have lost some people on the team. We're actually, I'm really proud of us, we're really good at weeding people out in the interview process. We keep our team members for a long time, but we've been around for a long time. Like, this business I've been running, I've been running it by myself starting in 2016 full-time, right? Yeah. And then my first hires were in 2016. Brad came on full-time, and we started hiring more. We had about six people in 2020, now we're more like over 20, but we lost three people due to life situations at the same time. One went on maternity leave forever, one was moving and needed to be paid more for the same job. And it's like, but the role is this pay, like, that's the budget, and that's the role.Clare Solly 29:54 You can tell them that too. You can say, "Hey, I got this job in another company and it pays more." Yeah, I'm welcome, you know.Lesley Logan 30:00 And we will take all of them back in a heartbeat, but also as a business owner, sometimes I can love someone so much, and I have to let them grow somewhere else because where my budget is for that role that they're doing isn't what they are wanting or feel they deserve, right? And that's not personal, and that's the hard thing.Clare Solly 30:22 Yeah, yeah. And also, like, if you're leaving a job because you got more money, you don't have to open that door for them. You just say, "I'm getting more money." Again, just the facts, minimal details, and just the facts.Lesley Logan 30:37 I'm having a life change, those are changes in my life, whatever, my life needs, whatever, you don't owe them more information than they actually need. You just, you really, really don't.Clare Solly 30:47 It's literally like, "Hey Lesley, I loved working on the Be It Pod. I'm so sorry, I've got a job that is willing to pay me more to do podcasts, and I'm excited about it." Lesley Logan 30:57 Yeah. And it would suck so much. And, you know, we can talk another time of how our team always prepares for anybody to be sick for any amount of time because we have to keep going. Like, you know, and I want to honor people's mental health days and things like that, so we have like a lot of redundancy so we can make sure that we can be there for people, but also so people can go and someone can take their place. And it would suck, and I think of them so fondly, and all that stuff.Lesley Logan 31:21 Okay, what if your exit is not your own, like you're fired or the company closed? Like, what happens if the exit happened to you? Clare Solly 31:30 Oh, definitely, definitely. Lesley Logan 31:31 Everything happens for you, but let's be real, like, it happened to you. Clare Solly 31:35 Definitely throw as many things as you can, break as many things on your way out, you know, stab tires. No, don't do any of that. Be as graceful as possible, right? I think one of the best, it hurts, right? It is an ego thing, and it is an ego stab in your heart, and you just have to go. just keep a brave face while you're in front of colleagues, etc., and be as polite as possible because it is a small world. I do not care who you are. I do not care what job you're in. Somebody knows somebody who knows somebody's sister, who knows who's married to somebody who knows you in the next company you go to. It is a small world.Lesley Logan 32:18 Yes.Clare Solly 32:18 Or it'll get back to you in some weird way, 20 years in the future. We are in a social media-heavy world where everybody knows everything. And I'm not saying you have to be happy about it. I am just saying don't go crazy, just try to hold everything in. And you might,in the back of your mind now, because I generally kind of knew when either I was unhappy or my company was unhappy with me, and I knew, because I've been fired, I'm going to say I've been fired four times. You know, once was like a redundancy, once was because the manager hated me, and I can't remember the other two times, but I've been fired a decent amount, and it hurts every time. And no matter how prepared for it you are, you're never prepared for it. So just kind of pick up on the clues in the background, and just don't sit there every day going, "Oh, I'm going to get fired," but maybe start, you know, hit the rewind button, listen to the beginning of this podcast, this episode, and kind of prepare, and then be as graceful as possible. Get your things together as quickly as possible. Don't talk to anyone that still works for the company. Lesley Logan 33:28 Yeah I agree. Clare Solly 33:29 Even if you have a BFF that works for the company, like, especially don't put anything in writing, don't blast anybody, because a lot of times if you are being let go, they're giving you some sort of package, hopefully.Lesley Logan 33:42 Yeah, I would hope so. And I think, even if they don't, even if they're terrible, even for the worst, I just want to reiterate, like, you might end up somewhere, even two jobs from now, where there's someone else who worked there. It just happens, and you don't want your worst day to be the thing that people remember about you when they see you next time, or when someone does ask. Like, sometimes people do call your references in your past jobs, sometimes they call your past jobs, and you don't want the tone of voice to change. So I think... but that's why you go to these new rage stations, and then you break things.Clare Solly 34:27 Definitely go to a rage station.Lesley Logan 34:28 So, okay, so don't burn the bridges, that's good. Go to a rage place, yay! But, like.Clare Solly 34:34 Have a safe friend to talk to, like, that doesn't work at your company.Lesley Logan 34:39 This is good advice for everything. Have someone to talk to about everybody who doesn't know the people involved.Clare Solly 34:45 You know, and maybe that's somebody you pay, maybe that's a therapist, maybe that's a safe space. I would sort of stay away from telling your mom or your dad, or close family, because family always has opinions on these kind of things.Lesley Logan 34:58 Until you're ready. I do think that there are certain things... you kind of have to get your wits about you before you tell the people. It depends on how your relationship is with them, but if they're opinionated, and you often feel like you're constantly letting them know, "I'm not a child anymore." You know, it's the same as a breakup. I don't tell people until I'm like, you have to heal from things before you talk about it sometimes.Clare Solly 35:18 So you're human, and we all try things, and we fail things, and failures are hard, and you don't need somebody poking at your failures or asking you. Like, my least favorite thing is when a relationship ends, people are like, "And when are you going to date?"Lesley Logan 35:35 Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. And it's like, "I just got fired. Okay, so is your resume together?" But I will say a tip: maybe have a little thing in your calendar, like every six months, that you just update your resume. Clare Solly 35:47 Yeah. I get mine updated, so (inaudible).Lesley Logan 35:50 Yeah, so it's ready to go, because you just never know these days. You never, you never know, like, people think that the companies will be around forever, and they're not. So I think that that's a really, I think also I just want to highlight what you're saying, it's like, I think you need to grieve a little bit.Clare Solly 36:02 Yeah.Lesley Logan 36:03 Because maybe you had ideas about what that job could be or what it was going to let you do. I do think a little grieving process is important.Clare Solly 36:11 Well, and no matter if you are let go, if you are given severance, or if you are choosing to leave a job, I highly recommend making sure you give yourself space. Make sure you take a week off between jobs, take a couple of weeks, make sure you can, or try your best to afford that. But before you start running again in any capacity, you have to decompress. We take vacations for ourselves from the jobs that we're currently in; we need to do that as well when we are doing anything involved with work.Lesley Logan 36:48 I love this idea, so it's like, call the unemployment office first thing, yeah, call your therapist, and then take a beat, just a beat.Clare Solly 36:57 Take a beat,Lesley Logan 36:58 Yeah, maybe, so hopefully, usually they fire you on a Friday, so hopefully you can take the weekend, like use some credit card points, get a hotel.Clare Solly 37:05 Yeah.Lesley Logan 37:06 You know.Clare Solly 37:06 I mean, I've rage-updated my resume before, and it never works that well, and I have to redo it all.Lesley Logan 37:11 Okay, so don't, so you're saying go grieve first, then resume later.Clare Solly 37:15 Yeah, yeah. I mean, still check in with the unemployment office, and still check in with like your therapist, and I would check in with your bank account and make sure that you're good there.Lesley Logan 37:24 Yeah, yeah, I agree. I think that, you know... but I do think you're allowed to be upset, you're allowed to be sad, you're allowed to be frustrated, you're allowed to be like, "The reason this happened is because of them."Clare Solly 37:35 Yeah.Lesley Logan 37:35 But also, depending on where you live in the states—I don't know how it works in the rest of the world—but I'm of the management style that you kind of are quitting on me before I fire you. I'm giving you talks, and those talks... at least in California, I had to give you written notices, and these are the dates you've improved these things by, so if you're around number two or three, they're probably not happy with you. So you can plan for that, but if you can't, it is out of your control, and it happens sooner than you thought. I do think grief and taking a pause is really nice.Clare Solly 38:12 Yeah, and I think, too, to some extent, when you were saying that, it just kind of came to my head, like, maybe just when you're in a thoughtful moment, and you can handle that thought, just write yourself just like a little exit plan in your notes app in your phone or something like that. So that... we have an emergency strategy if your house is on fire, right? You know where the exits are. Maybe you just give yourself that when you're in a good space. You know, what are my steps that I need to take? Who are my emergency contacts? Where am I in the level-set of money and my trajectory, and all that?Lesley Logan 38:49 I also think, even if it was your dream job, I would sit down and journal. I would write down all the things that you hated about it, and all the things you loved about it, right? This is something we do all the time. Like, when people are like, "I need to get a scheduling tool," I'm like, "Write down all the things you want it to do, like, what are your dream things?" Same as if you're going to date someone where they have to have these qualities. I would say take a moment to think about what is the stuff that you loved about that job, and then what are the things that you fucking hated, even as a dream job. There are always things that are irritating, like working for anybody is irritating, so it has irritating moments. So I would write that down, because that way, when you are updating your resume, you're updating it with the ideas of the qualities you want to enhance and highlight, and you're looking for the jobs that have the keywords that are in the love section, and you are a little bit more aware of the things where you're like, "I don't do well in these spaces." Yeah, if you're not a team player, then a job that is like, "You're going to be working on this team, and it's integral that you work with the team," you can go, "Oh, I need a more solo job." It's okay.Clare Solly 39:47 Yeah. And then also, instead of trying to... because the instinct is to pick at yourself and go, "What did I do wrong? What was wrong with me?" Right? We do that in any kind of relationship, whether it is a work relationship or a personal relationship. We focus it back on ourselves, and sometimes it's not you. I mean, sometimes it is, but sometimes it's just not what you're capable of, or not the skills that you have, or not the education you have. So when you start taking yourself apart, turn it back positively. And maybe instead of sitting there... we all get to mourn, right? We all get to mourn, we all get to hurt. But instead of sitting there and picking apart yourself and panicking about not having a job, go on YouTube and look up some skill videos. Yeah, go to university websites and take a look at courses.Lesley Logan 40:46 Universities give courses for free.Clare Solly 40:47 Yeah, and if you find yourself sort of like rage-scrolling through LinkedIn or something like that, looking at your colleagues or looking at people that have similar jobs to you, look at their resumes and go, "What are the skills they have? What can I add to my resume that makes me more excitable as a hire? What am I missing?" and just kind of re-level set yourself.Lesley Logan 41:07 Yeah.Clare Solly 41:08 Instead of going internal, look to the external and see how you can grow, and be it till you see it.Lesley Logan 41:15 I love that. Oh my god, we could talk forever on this topic because I feel like there's just so much to say, but I do feel like that's some great, helpful stuff because being it till you see it often isn't staying where you are, it's acting like the person you want to be when you're there, and that can mean building an exit strategy, or it could mean letting go of the place that you're at. So I love this, Clare. We're going to take a brief break, and then we're going to find out where people can find you, follow you, connect with you, and get your Be It Action Items. Lesley Logan 41:44 Okay, Clare, where do you hang out these days?Clare Solly 41:48 I am still on the Instagram as a bookstagrammer. You can find me at @YouWontBeSolly on the Instagram and the TikTok, although I'm slow to post these days. You can find me and my books at www.claresolly.com Clare with no I, and there will be more news in a couple of years once I get that PhD rolling and going.Lesley Logan 42:08 I know. I'll have to have you back on for that. "How did you 'be it till you see it' to call yourself a doctor?"Clare Solly 42:13 I know, I'm so excited I'm here. Schedule me now for that. Set your alarms. And I would say for this topic, my Be It Action Items.Lesley Logan 42:21 Bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it until they see it. I mean, I know you know the thing, but I gotta say it, you know, for the new listeners.Clare Solly 42:29 I love it. New listeners.Lesley Logan 42:30 New listeners, this is the section where they tell us your action items.Clare Solly 42:35 I mean, I think take a look at yourself, where you are, look at where you can improve, and create an exit strategy if you are ready to leave, just so you have it. In a sane moment, you're ready to go when you have that crazy moment later.Lesley Logan 42:53 Yeah, yeah, I think it's important. Why not, while you don't need to do it, think about what to do, because it is really hard to do it when you, unless you're like me, and you're clear-headed when the shoe drops.Clare Solly 43:09 Yeah.Lesley Logan 43:10 And some people are, but I think a lot of people need a little more time to wrap their heads around it, and that's okay.Clare Solly 43:15 We think about retirement, we think about when our job is ending towards the end of our life, we think about again when you're in a fire situation, when you're in an earthquake situation, like, we practice those things. And even though it feels a little bit like dun dun dun to think about the ending of your job, if you prepare for it now, you'll be ready for it when it happens. If it happens, maybe it won't, maybe you'll be forever in your job and happy.Lesley Logan 43:41 Yeah, well, I hope so. Okay, thanks so much, Clare, for being you and bringing up this topic. I think this is so fun. You guys, make sure you tell us which parts of this you loved, and I know it's more conversational if you're used to listening to this, but I think that that's also even more fun. So I'm kind of into that as well. And share this with a friend who needs to hear it, share with a friend who's like constantly complaining about their job—like, you don't have to be their coach for them. Guess what, you could just go, "Wow, you should listen to the Be It Till You See It podcast, yeah, with Lesley and Clare on this topic." And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 44:11 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. 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Charlamagne the God goes off on Jill Biden over her claim in CBS interview that she thought her husband, President Joe Biden was having a stroke during his infamous 2024 debate with Donald Trump after she staunchly defended her husband from the immediate political fallout. CNN's Abby Philip slams Jill Biden on cognitive decline story. Hidden State Department Office of Remigration forces illegals into self-deportation via third-country deals while DHS unleashes scorched earth crackdowns on fraudster immigration lawyers, $11K fines, bar referrals, and criminal charges. AOC giving a speech in a hijab. 9 rioters just BUSTED after savage attacks on ICE in Newark, NJ. Governor Sherrill refused to send state police backup. NYC Governor bans ICE from wearing masks. Spencer Pratt surging in Los Angeles mayoral polls.The Louisiana Senate has officially PASSED the redrawn Congressional map, ELIMINATING a Democrat seat in the US House for the 2026 midterms. President Trump to make final determination on Iran. #trump #jillbiden #cnn #charlamagnethegod #cbs
In this episode, Mike and Ben break down May as the first full month after the latest Amazon changes and are joined by guest Mike Dancy to talk through what the shift is looking like in real time.Ben shares how May ended up being a volatile month, falling from an early projection of around $12K to closer to $10K, while Mike talks through how he still expects to land around $11K for the month despite dealing with two hospitalizations and serious health issues. A big part of the conversation centers around why higher-quality, more intentional videos are becoming even more important as the program continues to shift.Guest Mike Dancy shares how his Amazon earnings dropped significantly despite having hundreds of videos live, while his UK, Canada, and Australia storefronts improved and his off-site efforts continued to create opportunities. He explains how he is using YouTube and other social platforms to drive traffic, build UGC income, and create new brand relationships outside of relying only on Amazon.The episode also covers UGC pricing, finding clients, niche advantages, tools like Wovo, comparison videos, search-based content, Creator Connections, and why creators need to diversify income beyond Amazon if they want more stability going forward.If you are an Amazon Influencer, content creator, or product reviewer trying to understand the latest changes, grow off-site, and build a more durable creator business, this episode is packed with real-world strategy and perspective.____________________JOIN THE COMMUNITYIf you are looking for deeper strategy, accountability, & honest conversations with other serious content creators, the Creator's Leverage Guild was built for exactly thatLearn more and join here:Creator's Leverage Guild_____________________CHECK OUT OUR 2 NEW EBOOKS THAT JUST LAUNCHED!The AIP Master Guide - Stop guessing your way through AIP. The AIP Master Guide is your go-to resource for setup, backend navigation, Store IDs, payments, uploads, & more.Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook - Stop leaving money on the table. The Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook helps you pitch smarter, negotiate better, & turn free product offers into real paid opportunities._____________________WORK 1-ON-1 WITH MIKE AND BENGet personalized guidance on content strategy, monetization, brand deals, & scaling your creator business.• Book a 1-hour coaching call• Save with a 4-session coaching packageSign Me Up!_________________________JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITYConnect with other Amazon Influencers & content creators, ask questions, & stay up to date on what is working right now.Amazon Influencer Success Facebook Group_________________________TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CREATORSViral VueMake smarter content decisions & grow faster.Try Viral Vue hereUse code STRAHL10 for 10% off for lifeOinkTrack earnings & performance across platforms.Try Oink hereUse code STRAHL10 for 10% off for lifeDescriptEdit podcasts & videos faster and easier.Check out Descript hereGeniuslinks: Our #1 Deeplinking Pick!Try Geniuslinks!VidiQ: Our #1 pick for YouTube channel Insights!Try VidIQKeepa: Makes advanced product research for AIP a breeze!Try KeepaLasso: Deeplinking for Blogs & YouTubeGet LassoKadence WP: Great amazing websites for blogsTry KadenceAffiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.__________________________CONTACTHave a question, collaboration opportunity, or topic request?Email: mike@creatorsleverageguild.com
This one came straight from a morning walk with my husband Chris. He listened to me talk for the whole walk, turned to me, and said, "That was a podcast." So here we are — on what's normally a writing day for me — and I had to record this. This is the conversation I don't see happening enough in the online business world, especially for women who are navigating the intersection of body, business, life, and a whole lot of change. In This Episode I Cover: Why the "more, more, more" model of business is a lie — and what I mean by that My 30-year journey in the health, fitness, and business industry (from 17-year-old sole proprietor to multi-seven-figure company) The early hustle years: driving to clients, teaching classes, opening my boutique studio Simplicity Yoga & Fitness Therapy Studios, and what I actually made after four years (spoiler: $960) How selling my studio in 2016 launched everything that came after My first online programs — making $11K, then $18K — and why hitting those numbers broke me in the most revealing way The nervous system reckoning that came with my first million-dollar year Why I chose not to double revenue at all costs, and what I focused on instead The ecosystem model: why one signature offer is a starting point, not a business How we simplified from 9 offers down to 3-4 — and did the same revenue with far less effort Why I protect my team's nervous systems like a mama bear, and why sustainable success is the only success I'm interested in The grief that doesn't get talked about: what it means to be a woman in midlife, releasing older versions of yourself, and stepping into who you're becoming Why I build everything organically — no big ad spend, no app, no AI replacing my voice What I'm building now: the Audacious Woman, a certification, and legacy work that leaves an imprint Key Takeaways: Don't confuse your ability with your capacity — you likely have more of the former than you think Sustainable success > scaling at all costs Your nervous system is a business metric A business ecosystem needs multiple aligned pathways — not one offer carrying all the weight You don't need permission to build differently. You need desire and the courage to stop abandoning yourself in the process. Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15 Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.
FLAGSTAFF BOUND is BACK for 2026!Become a Distance to Empty subscriber!: https://www.patreon.com/DistancetoEmptyPod Get some free DTE Swag by supporting out sponsors!Janji.com and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you!Check out Mount to Coast here: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/DistanceCode IRON at www.goodranchers.com and mention us in the post purchase survey!Episode Title: Cocodona 250 Course Preview 2026Kevin and Peter are back with their most-downloaded episode of the year — the Cocodona 250 Course Preview. With a combined ~5 finishes between them, the guys break down everything you need to know before toeing the line in Black Canyon City this May.They cover all the meaningful 2026 course changes first: the new Watson Lake Aid Station (bring $5 cash for parking), the relocated Fain Ranch at Living Waters Church, the loss of crew access at Deer Pass (hello, 50K crew-less stretch), and the big pacer rule flip — you can now bring a pacer through Walnut Canyon, but the final 19 miles over Elden are solo. No pacers. Just you and the mountain.Then it's a section-by-section breakdown of all 253 miles:Start to Crown King — 37 miles, 11K+ feet of gain, and one critical right turn you cannot missCrown King to Whiskey Row — navigating the Bradshaws overnight through Camp Kippa and the Yankee Doodle TrailWhiskey Row to Mingus Mountain — crossing Prescott Valley, the Granite Dells, the Fain Ranch gopher field, and the big Mingus climbMingus to Sedona — the most mentally draining stretch of the race, a junkyard descent out of Jerome, and a Verde River crossingThe Hangover Trail — slick rock, big exposure, 40-minute miles, and somehow the most beautiful part of the courseSchnebly Hill to Walnut Canyon — 51 miles deep in the race on the Coconino Plateau, Muns Park, Kelly Canyon, and the legendary Fort TuthillWalnut Canyon to the Finish — the final solo push up Elden via the Newhart Trail and down the steep descent into Heritage SquareThe guys also share details on the Distance to Empty ShakeOut Run (Sunday May 3rd, 2 PM at Deep Canyon Ranch), the Mingus Basketball Association three-shot challenge (live leaderboard, prizes from Mount to Coast, John G, and Ultraspire), and how to score some DTE swag out on course.Whether you're racing, crewing, pacing, or just dreaming — this is the episode to prep with.
Amazon reveals the 2026 Prime Day dates, new fee changes shake up this year's Prime Day, and Walmart pulls back on ChatGPT commerce. Catch the latest buzzing e-commerce news on this episode! We're back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10's VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10's newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level. Amazon is reportedly moving its annual Prime Day sale this year https://sea.mashable.com/tech/43199/amazon-is-reportedly-moving-its-annual-prime-day-sale-this-year Did Amazon Make Prime Day Deals More Expensive? Amazon has outlined key Prime Day planning deadlines in Seller Central, including a May 26 cutoff for deal submissions, a May 27 deadline for AWD inventory and minimal-split FBA shipments, and a June 5 deadline for optimized split shipments, while strongly hinting that the event could land in the final week of June. The update also brings higher promotion costs and stricter pricing rules, including a $100 upfront fee and 1.5% variable fee on Prime Exclusive Discounts, while Bradley highlighted Amazon's added FAQs sent to Helium 10 to help sellers navigate the changes—clarifying topics like early-submission discounts, how promotional sales are calculated, when fees are charged, how often deal recommendations refresh, whether pricing can be edited, and how coupon activity now affects the 30- and 60-day lowest price requirements. New Feature Alert: Helium 10 has launched TikTok Shop UK support, letting sellers convert Amazon UK listings into TikTok Shop-ready listings with AI in seconds. The feature is now in Platinum and Diamond members. Walmart says ChatGPT checkout converted 3x worse than its own website https://martech.org/walmart-says-chatgpt-checkout-converted-3x-worse-than-its-own-website/ Strategy of the Week: Helium 10's Search Query Analyzer lets sellers review up to 12 months of Amazon search query performance data with AI insights in seconds, helping uncover top-converting and low-visibility keywords. Upgrade your membership to Diamond with code SSP20 for up to 20% off for 6 months. Reminder: Amazon's commingling policy ends March 31st, meaning brand owners can rely on UPCs instead of FNSKU labels for many products. The change could simplify sellers' prep and labeling. Commingling practices will end effective March 31, 2026 https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHSktDTEM5N0s5MkRBWFAy Amazon is about to make things a lot harder for the post office https://qz.com/amazon-cuts-usps-package-volumes Webinar: 10 Strategies That Could Get you $10K Bradley Sutton and Shivali Patel will host a live March 31 workshop sharing 10 proven strategies that can directly grow sales and profit, including one tactic that added $11K in profit. Register now at http://h10.me/10tips to save your spot. That's it for this week's Weekly Buzz. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next Wednesday for more news, updates, and strategies to help you stay ahead in e-commerce. (Timestamps) - In episode 507 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley covers: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Amazon announces Prime Day 2026 Dates! 04:24 - Did Amazon Make Prime Day Deals More Expensive? 12:42 - Migrate your Amazon UK Listings to TikTok Shop UK 14:20 - Amazon Big Spring Deals Live 17:17 - ChatGPT Checkout on Walmart Was a Failure 19:57 - Analyze 1 Year of SQP Data In Seconds 23:58 - Reminder: Comingling Ends Next Week! 24:49 - Amazon vs. Post Office 26:13 - 10 Strategies That Could Get you $10K
What happens when three multimillion-dollar entrepreneurs with over $40M combined earned come together to teach you the fastest path to your first million?In this explosive Inside the Vault episode, Ash Cash sits down with Darius Benders, Smitty the Goat, and Dion Coop — three industry leaders who have each created millionaires, mastered AI, built digital empires, and generated life-changing results for thousands of students.They break down:
Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 21 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy has the recap for a very busy night in the WHL including an 11-goal performance by the Edmonton Oil Kings in front of almost 11K fans, plus some News and Notes and the guest list. [21:54] - McKeen's Hockey recently released their new top 64 ranking for 2026 NHL Draft eligible players and to talk about the list, it's Brock Otten. [50:48] - The annual Beanpot tournament is back and that means our annual tradition of having Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is also back. Jimmy recaps the first two games of the tournament and previous next week's Beanpot final plus more Hockey East discussion as well. [1:17:33] - Jimmy Connelly sticks around to comment and provide some perspective on the BIG story around college hockey this week - Gavin McKenna and the Punch Up in Pennsylvania. What happens now?
beehiiv is the newsletter platform I've used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what's working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Tim to break down how he took a simple idea he saw online and turned it into a real-world business making thousands at fairs and events. We talked about how he started with a mobile RC construction trailer, charging by the minute, why lowering prices actually doubled demand, and how he broke even on roughly $10–11K in startup costs. Tim shared real numbers from events, including his best week doing around $2,600, and explained how county fairs, private parties, and corporate events became his main revenue drivers.His website is https://canudigitrc.com/ and you can reach him at tim0617@gmail.com.We also dug into how he built custom session-tracking software with AI, why that made the business easier to run and scalable, and how he's now opening a physical retail location with plans for memberships, higher capacity, and eventually franchising. This episode is a great look at how low-barrier, offline businesses can still work incredibly well when you validate demand first and keep things simple.Enjoy! ---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---
Boeing just dumped its Chicago headquarters for $22 million—the same building they bought for $165 million. That's what happens when you choose a city run by fiscal lunatics like "Let's Go Brandon" Johnson and where your employees need to dodge looters on their lunch break. The aerospace giant is basically flushing its Chicago presence down the drain, keeping just 70,000 square feet to house the skeleton crew shutting everything down. Meanwhile, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot—who oversaw the city's finances—can't even pay her own $11K credit card bill despite pulling in over $400K in salary and retirement withdrawals in a single year. You can't make this stuff up.Boeing saw the writing on the wall: anti-business policies, crushing taxes, and a leadership more interested in virtue signaling than creating conditions where companies actually want to stay. Is anyone surprised another major corporation is fleeing Illinois? What does it say when a prosecutor-turned-mayor can't manage her own finances, let alone a city's?
Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 11,000 Paul says, “We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen… what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Cor. 4:18) * Feelings are real—but they aren't final. Circumstances are loud—but they aren't lasting. HOWEVER * God's promises are unseen—but they are eternal. **Eternal thinking stabilizes emotional living.** Maybe the best question we can ask when at the crossroads of a decision is this “what is the eternal consequence of this?” **The old saying “if consequences were immediate there would be very few bad decisions”. One donut, 200 pounds One cigarette, cancer One charge, in debt beyond control One quiet time skipped, backslidden One temper tantrum, in prison One drink, alcoholism One drug, addiction WARNING: The eternal is not immediate but the consequences are! 2 Your Life Is Short, But It Is Not Small **Scripture:** Psalm 90:12 Moses says, “Teach us to number our days.” Not to depress us—but to **focus us**. 22,116 days… that is how many days I have been alive! So realistically I only have about 11K days left to live. The Bible says life is: * a mist * a vapor * a breath But it never says life is meaningless. Illustration: The Dash on the Tombstone On every gravestone there's a birth date, a death date, and a dash in between. That dash represents: * your choices * your faithfulness * your obedience your love THAT DASH EQUALS THE AMOUNT OF ETERNITY YOU HAVE SOWN YOUR LIFE INTO. Short doesn't mean insignificant. Application: * Ordinary obedience has eternal weight. **A short life lived for God becomes a long story in eternity.**
For the final episode of 2025, Zoë and Brendan share their own year-end reflections, summits, snacks, and slogs, including Zoë's experience hitchhiking to the start line of a 78-mile race in Italy, arriving 90 seconds before the gun went off to stand between Kilian Jornet and Jim Walmsley in a downpour that would last 15 hours. Then they pull their favorite moments from this year's interviews. You'll hear coach Mario Fraoli explain why the marathon is where racing ends and insanity begins. Steve Magness on why running might be the healthiest cult you can join. Alex Hutchinson on the effort paradox, why we value things because they're hard, not in spite of it. Sabrina Little on running as a laboratory for virtue. And Dan Lieberman, who co-authored the original "Born to Run" research, telling Zoë and Brendan to their faces that ultra running is absolutely, completely, and totally bizarre. Thanks for spending 2025 with The Trailhead. See you on the trails in 2026. Featuring: Mario Fraoli, Steve Magness, Alex Hutchinson, Sabrina Little, and Dan Lieberman This episode is brought to you by Victory Insoles. Get carbon fiber energy return without changing your stride. Try them risk-free for 90 days and get 25% off with code TH25 at checkout. Featured Race: SoCal Ultra Trail at Tejon Ranch — Run 270,000 acres of California's largest private land, normally closed to the public. Oak-filled canyons, the legendary Grapevine climb, and distances from 11K to 100K. February 28, 2026.
One of my locations went from losing $11K in a quarter to making $71K the next—same shop, same market, completely different outcome. In this episode, I break down the four percentages every owner must watch, how to reverse-engineer your P&L, and the simple mindset shift that can transform your profitability.Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube
Raising Your Business: For Moms Growing Their Business and Raising Their Family
Send us a textBlack Friday 2025 was... interesting. Some people crushed it. Others had their quietest year in ages. And if you're somewhere in between trying to figure out what just happened...this episode is for you.I'm breaking down exactly what's selling right now, what people experienced from both sides of Black Friday this year, and why specificity and human connection are the only things cutting through the noise anymore. Because spoiler alert: more AI-generated content is NOT the answer.If you're a mom entrepreneur building a business that doesn't require you 24/7, grab your coffee and let's dive into what actually matters heading into 2026.What You'll Learn:Why Black Friday 2025 had such mixed results—and what that tells us about where the online business world is headedThe specificity secret: How my client Katherine made $11K with less than 300 people on her list (and how you can do the same)The warm-up you can't skip: Why sales happen AFTER trust, and how to use Black Friday as a barometer (not a failure)Human touch is everything: Why people are craving real connection and how to bring more of yourself into your business without burning outWhat to focus on for the rest of December and 2026: The exact shifts you need to make to stand out in an increasingly automated worldKey Takeaways:✅ Specificity wins every time. Your offer needs to be so clear that someone reads it and goes, "Oh my God, that's for me." Not "that sounds nice"--literally "I NEED this right now."✅ You can't skip the relationship building. The people who did well on Black Friday had been nurturing their audiences for months. If you didn't pre-warm people, use this as data...not proof you're failing.✅ People still want people. Don't automate yourself out of your business. AI can support you, but it can't replace your experience, your perspective, and your connection.Resources Mentioned:Built to SCALE: CEO Mom Edition Workshop – Tuesday, December 9th at 1:30 PM EST | $47 (goes up to $97 after the workshop starts) Learn exactly how my client made $11K from two ultra-low-key launches and turned it into an evergreen funnel—working less than 4 hours a day with less than 300 people on her list. Grab your seat here - https://yaelbendahan.co/built-to-scale-workshopLINKS
Gorgeous humans!This week I'm having the MOST delicious chat with my mate Jana Kingsford — author of Big Dreams (with eight more books in the works!) and the creator of the Beliefetics Method.Jana's one of those humans who actually DID the thing most people dream about but never do. She was stuck in the morning school run traffic, feeling like she couldn't do another 15 years of this… and went home and asked her husband if they could sell the house, buy a caravan, homeschool the kids and travel Australia full-time.His response? "I'm keen."That was the beginning of four laps of Australia, homeschooling three kids on the road, live streaming from cafe corners and literal trees, and building a million-dollar business from a caravan that didn't even have a toilet or shower!!!We'll cover:✨ The exact moment Jana knew her life had to change (driving home from school drop-off, crying kid, morning traffic, the works)✨ The reality of selling everything in 3 months and hitting the road✨ Homeschooling truth bombs: from distance ed panic to shutting the laptop because we're literally here✨ Why both her daughters are now thriving at uni after years of unschooling✨ Her 13-year-old son who taught himself everything from hyperfixations (unschooling magic!)✨ The morning routine that made it possible✨ How that one belief shift took her from $1K to $11K months in 5 months (and that was over 10 years ago!)✨ Why manifesting "big dreams you can't buy" is completely different to manifesting parking spots ✨ The seven stages of manifesting and why advice that works in stage one will sabotage you in stage sevenThis ep is for you if:
Raising Your Business: For Moms Growing Their Business and Raising Their Family
Send us a textWhat if I told you that you could launch your first leveraged offer, make over $11K, and still show up for your kids' Christmas parties without breaking a sweat?My client Katherine did exactly that—and she did it in December while being fully present for her five kids. No complicated challenge funnels. No showing up on camera every single day. Just a simple, stripped-back launch process that actually works for moms with actual lives.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the exact three-phase process Katherine used to launch her first course while maintaining her family traditions, making hot dinners most nights, and keeping her sanity intact. If you've been sitting on a course idea, group program, or any kind of leveraged offer but feel too overwhelmed to launch it, this one's for you.What You'll Learn:Why you need a leveraged offer (even if your one-to-one business is doing fantastically well)The three-phase low-key launch process that works for busy momsHow Katherine made over $11K across two launches with less than 220 people on her launch listWhy you should NEVER create your entire program before validating itHow to launch without sacrificing family time or your sanityThe power of email-based launches (no daily lives required!)How to turn your beta launch into an evergreen funnelResources Mentioned:Built to Scale Workshop (CEO Mom Edition): Join me live on December 8th at 1:30 PM Eastern for the complete breakdown of Catherine's launch strategy, plus my 2026 planning map and scalable offer suite worksheet. Only $47 → Grab your seat hereKatherine's Full Interview: Listen to her complete journey and mindset shifts (this was after her first launch and before her second)LINKS
The news was messy this week and I'm here to unpack it all so you don't have to pretend you understand what's happening. Trump signs the Epstein files bill, giving the DOJ 30 days to release sensitive documents, then drops support for Marjorie Taylor Greene, and fresh details surface in Matt Gaetz's controversial case. Elon Musk claims his robots could replace surgeons and revolutionize healthcare, while the Dept. of Education proposes removing graduate nursing and other health programs from professional degree lists. The Trump administration plans SNAP reapplications to curb fraud, and a pardoned Jan 6 rioter faces new legal trouble. We cover major legal developments, including O.J. Simpson's estate paying $58M to Ron Goldman's family, and high-profile arrests like RHOP alum Mia Thornton allegedly stealing $11K in furniture. Plus, Porsha Williams involved in a Delta flight altercation, Nicki Minaj speaks at the UN regarding Nigeria while the U.S. military operations impact Trinidad, her home country, and Haiti's historic return to the World Cup after 51 years. Tune in for a whirlwind of current events. IG: itswista Podcast IG: wordswithwista SubStack: wordswithwista
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on October 13, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): NanoChat – The best ChatGPT that $100 can buyOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45569350&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:53): Android's sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer moveOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45569371&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:17): No science, no startups: The innovation engine we're switching offOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45567877&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:40): Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker NexperiaOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45566644&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:04): Show HN: SQLite Online – 11 years of solo development, 11K daily usersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45567770&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:27): Software update bricks some Jeep 4xe hybrids over the weekendOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45568700&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:51): Don't Be a Sucker (1943) [video]Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45573025&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:14): Spotlight on pdfly, the Swiss Army knife for PDF filesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45566139&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:38): Smartphones and being presentOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45568613&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:01): Environment variables are a legacy mess: Let's dive deep into themOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45570537&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
Recently, a client of mine had an $11K sales day after making a big pivot in her business and it got me thinking -- it wasn't "more strategy" that got her there. In fact, before that big win, this client was feeling a lot of fear come up, particularly around money. In this episode, we explore how money beliefs shape so many of the decisions we make in our businesses (especially as women) and I name some of the top signs I see that early programming is getting in the way of success.I'm in the process of re-releasing a money program and I need your help! For a limited time, I'm gifting my original money program "Big Money" (valued $3,333) in exchange for having a conversation with me about your business, your money beliefs and more. This offer is only available for the first 5 people who book.Book a call time with me here (this link will be taken down when spots are full).
Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneThe Cowboys look great on Sunday against a now 0-5 Jets team. How much of it was the Cowboys and how much of it was the Jets? Plus, Holly Rowe blames Michael Irvin for not saving her from a tackle and what the hell happened to Mark Sanchez?Come check out The Dumb Zone & Cirque Du Sirois at the State Fair on October 11th at 12 PM for the Corn Hole/Front Truck Hole Challenge between TDZ & CDS!Rivian is giving away $11K worth of handmade goods from craftsmen right here in the Lone Star state. You could win a pair of custom cowboy boots from Graham Ebner Boot Maker, a table from Forrest Design Company, or two $1000 gift cards to Texas Heritage or Odin Leather Goods. Go to Rivian.com/bigtex and enter to win.DeeLuuxe Creations linkJust Gems by Dee link (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (47:50) - Cowboys ground the Jets (is that good?) (01:28:28) - Sports: Holly Rowe trucked (01:45:06) - News: What happened to Mark Sanchez (02:11:43) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The EU is experiencing inflation. Will make the case to raise rates and this way the Fed can use this as why they are not lowering the rates.8 billion of the green new scam has been cancelled. Trump calls out Powell, letting everyone know he is an obstructionist. Powell is interfering on purpose. The [DS] is destroying themselves by telling the American public that they want illegals to get health insurance. Is this a cover story to keep the Government shutdown long enough to try to get ICE, National Guard to abandon their posts. No matter what the D's do there is no coming back from this. Trump is now prepositioning the National Guard in the cities where Antifa operates or is shipped into. All this is being done for the insurrection that is coming to America. Economy Eurozone inflation rises over 2% target Annual inflation in the euro area rose to 2.2% in September, up from 2.0% in August and the highest level since April, n . Among inflation's key drivers, services led the pack with a 3.2% annual increase, up slightly from 3.1% in August, according to statistics body Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Food, alcohol and tobacco prices rose by 3.0%. Although Wednesday's figures means inflation now sits above the European Central Bank's (ECB) forecast of 2%, it is still lower than in the UK where inflation was 3.8% in August. Source: uk.finance.yahoo.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/russvought/status/1973450301236715838 ADP Payrolls Unexpectedly Crater To -32,000, Worst Since March 2023 And Below All Estimates ADP reported that in September, the US private sector shed 32,000 jobs, the worst print since March 2023... ... and far below the lowest estimate; in fact the print was a 6 sigma miss to estimates of which Pantheon's +25K was the lowest. the original number was actually well higher, at 11K, but after the ADP conducted its annual preliminary rebenchmarking of the National Employment Report in September based on the full-year 2024 results of the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (which as a reminder eliminated 911K jobs from the Biden regime that were never actually there), there was a reduction of 43,000 jobs in September compared to pre-benchmarked data. The trend was unchanged; job creation continued to lose momentum across most sectors. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1973365787143393588 jobs report we receive this week. Friday's jobs report will not be published as long as the government shutdown continues. BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to Keep Her Job… For Now The US Supreme Court allowed embattled Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in her chair for now. The high court will hear the case in January 2026 and allow Lisa Cook to keep her job in the meantime. This also means Lisa Cook will be able to participate in December's interest rate meeting. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/1973411249208594489 financial institutions." "The Federal Reserve is committed to upholding the highes...
It's football season, y'all! And guess what? Carla and I are finally ready to dive in. We're trying to understand the hype, the rules, and maybe even pick a team (no promises though). From touchdowns to tight ends, we're figuring it out one game at a time. Then we pivot to pop culture, because of course we do and whew, let's talk about Dame Dash on The Breakfast Club. When are folks gonna stop trying to match energy with Charlamagne? That man lives for chaos! Carla and I revisit our favorite moments. Now buckle up, because the vibes shift fast. I'm officially obsessed with the latest legal circus: the Michaela case an OnlyFans model and a 55-year-old man who paid her $11K to perform extreme kink acts, including gluing his eyes shut and walking on him with boots. It was all supposedly consensual, and filmed, but things went sideways. Carla and I were wondering how she still ended up facing serious charges… ChatGPT actually broke it down for us. The legal tea is wild. We also get into Cardi B's pregnancy announcement, congrats to her! Even though Alexa lied to us about how many kids her new man has (we'll forgive her… maybe). We talk about how women, especially in the spotlight, are expected to do it all. Carla drops some real talk on what it takes to not fall into the superwoman trap. And finally, let's talk about Ray Daniels hot take- Women Love Criminals Why do so many women — even ones from seemingly stable backgrounds like Mariah the Scientist — end up in relationships with men who come with a rap sheet? Carla and I get honest about the psychology, the patterns, and yes, the red flags we've all ignored at some point. It's a mix of chaos, culture, and curiosity this week. Tune in, because you already know we're asking the real questions. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: CARLA WILMARIS | DEX
#302th for 18th of September, 2025 or 3311! (33-Oh-Leven, not Oh-Eleven, OH-Leven)http://loosescrewsed.comJoin us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODEShttps://discord.gg/3Vfap47ReaSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsEDSquad Update: (Updated by Bloom 9/18)BGS is still broken -> Not a joke -> 4 conflicts pending, our victory in Juan resulted in control of Lyell Hub but not the system.We're in 303 systems, controlling 77Squadron Boards - (To be updated tonight)joiPowerPlay Update: - Cycle 46Alexandrinus, The Highway to Hel's next potential targets More in PowerPlay HubKruger 5's Power Rankings - https://k5elite.com/ Niceygy's Power Points - https://elite.niceygy.net/powerpointsFind out more in the LSN-powerplay-hub forum channel.Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/Galnuthin'The Exploration CG has 11K contributors, 3 days left - 75% earns you a V1 DSS, just in time for your T11Dev News: Third tier - Galactic Edition announced - 60K buys you the ship, stellar paints, stellar ship kit, hazard ship kit, holo ship kit. Fixes for QOL stuff: The Organic Sampler scanning range is going to be adjusted from 75m → 750m - Colonisation construction efforts and fully constructed facilities will be able to be demolished or cancelled- Colonisation commodities requirements will be listed when selecting the system on the Galaxy Map or selecting the facility on the System Map - Frontier are also introducing a new tool which will allow Commanders to change their name at a cost of 500 ARX. We currently do not have any other information or answers to the questions these new changes will bring in, but as always will keep you posted if we get more.Discussion:Community Corner:ROYS GAME???
In this episode Andrea Samadi revisits a popular interview with Dr. Dawson Church about his book Bliss Brain and the neuroscience of meditation. They explore how simple, evidence-based practices can quiet the brain's default mode, trigger blissful neurochemicals, and reshape stress and happiness networks. Listeners learn why happiness must be trained, how meditation helps people live more in the present, and practical tips to start a daily meditation practice using guided tools like the free Bliss Brain meditations. Welcome back to SEASON 14 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, and seven years ago, launched this podcast with a question I had never truly asked myself before: (and that is) If productivity and results matter to us—and they do now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to apply neuroscience to improve productivity, results, or well-being. About a decade ago, I became fascinated by the mind-brain-results connection—and how science can be applied to our everyday lives. That's why I've made it my mission to bring you the world's top experts—so together, we can explore the intersection of science and social-emotional learning. We'll break down complex ideas and turn them into practical strategies we can use every day for predictable, science-backed results. For today's Episode 369, we are moving forward on our journey of the mind, to our next interview review, with our goal of building off of our past reviews, and sharpening our saw for improved well-being, productivity and success in 2025 and beyond. To review our last 3 episodes, with our interview with speaker Bob Proctor, we learned that “If we want to improve our RESULTS, we must focus on the six faculties of our mind—reason, intuition, perception, will, memory, and imagination.” “Devoting a year to developing each one would be time well invested, elevating us to greater heights and setting us apart from others.” Next, we looked at how we need to become extremely clear with our vision of “what we really want” and keep in mind that…. Our External Environment Reflects Our Internal World What exactly does this mean? It means that if we don't like what's happening in our external world—whether it's in our job, relationships, results, or any area of our life—we must first look inward. Our circumstances mirror the beliefs and thoughts we hold within. As James Allen reminds us in As a Man Thinketh: our outer world is always a reflection of our inner state. For today's Episode 369, we'll turn inward—sharpening our inner world so that we can transform the outer one. Today we go back EP 98[i] our interview with Dr. Dawson Church, that was recorded back in December of 2020, where we looked at the science behind implementing meditation into your daily routine. This interview is currently our most watched YouTube interview with over 11K views. This week, in our review of EP 98 with Dr. Dawson Church and his book Bliss Brain, we will explore how meditation can rewire the brain for happiness and presence. We will learn: ✔ Since happiness didn't evolve naturally, we must train our brain to achieve it. ✔ Our brains default to the past or future, constantly scanning for threats, instead of resting in the present moment. ✔ Extreme states of happiness are possible for all of us when we implement meditation consistently. ✔ How to commit to a daily meditation practice using the free meditations that come with Bliss Brain, or explore other guided programs until you find one that resonates with you Just a reminder-Dr. Church is the author of the book called Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity and Joy.[ii] He's an award-winning science writer who blends cutting-edge neuroscience with the stories of people who've had firsthand experience of brain change. Neural plasticity—the discovery that the brain is capable of rewiring itself—is now widely understood. But what few people have grasped yet is how quickly this is happening, how extensive brain changes can be, and how much control each of us exerts over the process of our thinking. It's been almost 5 years since this interview, and it feels like yesterday to me. I remember at the time, one of my dogs was barking in the yard when the landscapers came, and I was worried it would distract our interview. It didn't. I don't even think Dr. Church could hear them. There were also two other things that stuck out in my head from this interview (other than the fact I was wearing glasses trying to prepare for Lasik surgery and couldn't really see the questions) but I'll also never forget that American entrepreneur and biohacker Dave Asprey, who's well known for his interest in helping others achieve these elevated brain states, wrote the Foreword to his book. I also won't ever forget Chapter 1, of Bliss Brain, where Dr. Church shares how he and his wife lost their home and pets in the 2017 Santa Rose Fire, yet they chose to focus on gratitude and rebuilding their lives with joy. This story highlights his teaching that even trained minds struggle under pressure, but with meditation and practice, we can shift into a bliss or flow state. Church's EcoMeditation method, (that he covers in his book) supported by science and praised by Dave Asprey in the Foreword, helps quiet the brain's Default Mode Network[iii] and quickly releases calming, pleasurable chemicals—in as little as four minutes. Dr. Church has a strong following, and there are many powerful testimonials at the start of his book. One we spoke about in our interview was from Toni Tombleson who wrote: After a week of putting out a handful of mini-fires that often accompany the start of a new school year in my world, I can see why these lessons to handling both major life crises and everyday challenges, by learning to cultivate a “Bliss Brain” should remain a top priority for resilience, productivity, and well-being, for all of us. VIDEO 1 Click Here to Watch Which brings me to Video Clip 1 of our review. Watch video clip 1 with the link in the show notes. Historical Context: Dr. Church begins by reflecting on The Buddha, who over 2,000 years ago sought to relieve human suffering. He also reviews other spiritual teachers, including Plato, who grappled with the same question. Biological Explanation: Dr. Church emphasizes that suffering is a biological problem, a feature of how the human brain evolved. How our lives have become easier than they were 2,000 years ago. He explained to me how people are 3x as wealthy now, than they were 40 years ago. In terms of longevity, our lifespans have doubled in the last century. There are many markers like this that show us that we live in a much more secure and safe world than we used to. Key Point: While we live in a safer environment today, than 2,000 years ago, our brains were not designed for where we are today. We are not suffering he reminded me because we are bad people, we lack will, or haven't read enough personal growth books… “We simply didn't evolve to be happy because there was no survival benefit in being happy.” Tip #1: Since happiness didn't evolve naturally, it's something we must train our brain to achieve. Practical Application: This is the basis of his book Bliss Brain, where he explains how meditation helps us train the brain to reach a bliss or flow state. It's in his book that we learn how to achieve this state that will change not only our brain, (our internal state) but our outer results in our everyday lives. In Chapter 2, he shows us why most people find it so hard to meditate. The difficulty has nothing to do with willpower or intention. It's simply due to the design of the human brain. When you understand this clearly, you'll be equipped to work around it. Chapter 3 describes the ecstatic states that you can achieve in meditation. He examines the regions of the brain that you activate, and what each one does. He also lists the extensive health and cognitive benefits that you get from activating each of those regions. In Chapter 4 you'll hear the story of his own personal failed meditation experiences. He learned many different styles of meditation, but could never establish a consistent practice. His breakthrough came from science. When he combined seven simple evidence-based practices together, found a formula that puts people into deep states automatically and involuntarily. No effort required. When he and his colleagues hook people up to EEGs and MRIs, they find that using these seven steps, even non-meditators get into profound states in less than 4 minutes. Sometimes in less than 50 seconds. Historically, the secrets of these states have been available to only about 1% of the population. Thanks to science, they're now available to everyone. Chapter 5 he goes into the seven neurochemicals of ecstasy. We learn how each one is like a drug that makes you feel good. But combine all seven together, and you have a potent formula that takes your brain into bliss. Meditation is the only way you get all seven at one time. The star of the show is a neurotransmitter called anandamide, aka “the bliss molecule.” When you trigger these ecstatic states daily, they change your brain. Chapter 6 is about the extensive brain remodeling that occurs in seasoned meditators. Stress circuits shrink, while happiness networks grow. But you don't need to be an adept to trigger this rewiring. It begins the very first week you meditate effectively. Chapter 7 is about post-traumatic growth, and how the brains of meditators make them resilient to the inevitable upsets of life. Medical crises and financial disasters included. It provides practical examples of how meditation can make you resilient even during global upheavals like the coronavirus panic that was happening at the time of this interview. Whatever challenges confront us, we will be well equipped to handle large and small life challenges. If we truly want to find happiness, then we will need to rewire our brain to accomplish these states. VIDEO 2 Click Here to Watch Watch video clip 2 with the link in the show notes. Question asked: “How can we learn to be more in the present moment, instead of somewhere else?” Dr. Church's explanation: The brain is hardwired to identify threats for survival. Today, most of us don't face immediate threats, but the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) keeps scanning for danger. Without real threats, it replays past negative experiences (even from years ago or childhood) and projects fear into the future (“what if it happens again?”). This keeps us stuck in the past and future, not the present moment. Monks & meditation: Monks, after years of deep meditation, trained their brains differently. Brain scans showed structural changes—the brain literally began to shrink in areas related to stress and overthinking. Key Point: Our brains are not naturally wired to live in the present moment—they default to the past or future, scanning for threats. Tip #2: Get serious about meditation. Example: Australian astrophysicist & TV journalist Graham Phillips remodeled his brain in just 8 weeks of meditation practice. VIDEO 3 Click Here to Watch Watch video clip 3 with the link in the show notes. In this clip, Dr. Church explains how “meditation changes everything” and why “20 years ago, he decided to make this commitment to daily meditation” sharing how his whole world changed after this. These are noticeable changes that were behind his motivation to write this book, Bliss Brain, to show the world how they too can reach these states of extreme happiness. He told us to go back and study historical figures who were clearly in altered states of being, like the Italian Catholic Preacher, Saint Francis of Assisi, who appears in a blissed-out state as we see in a drawing, where it looks like he is communicating with God or something divine. This beautiful blissful state, that goes beyond happiness, is available to all of us. We will cover more about the changes our brains undergo with meditation as we go back to review our interview #28 with clinical professor of psychiatry from the UCLA school of medicine, Dr. Dan Siegel[iv], on a later episode, but for now, we can conclude that we can in fact change our outside world, in a significant and powerful way, by dedicating ourselves to a daily meditation practice. Key Point: We can ALL reach this state of extreme happiness by implementing a daily meditation practice. Tip 3: We can get started with our own meditation practice (if we are not currently implementing one) by using the FREE mediations that come along with the Bliss Brain Book Or use whatever meditation program resonates with you. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION Episode 369 Wrap-Up: Bliss Brain Review with Dr. Dawson Church This week, in our review of EP 98 with Dr. Dawson Church and his book Bliss Brain, we explored how meditation can rewire the brain for happiness and presence. Key Point from Clip 1: Although we live in a safer world than 2,000 years ago, our brains weren't designed for today's environment. “We simply didn't evolve to be happy because there was no survival benefit in being happy.” Tip #1: Since happiness didn't evolve naturally, we must train our brain to achieve it. Key Point from Clip 2: Our brains default to the past or future, constantly scanning for threats, instead of resting in the present moment. Tip #2: Commit to meditation—like astrophysicist and TV journalist Graham Phillips, who saw powerful changes after just 8 weeks of his daily practice that helped him to focus in the present moment. Key Point from Clip 3: Extreme states of happiness are possible for all of us when we implement meditation consistently. Tip #3: Start small. Use the free meditations that come with Bliss Brain, or explore other guided programs until you find one that resonates with you I highly recommend watching the full interview with Dr. Church[v]—especially if you've struggled to stay consistent with your own practice. Even Dr. Church himself shares moments where he lost momentum, which is a reminder that this is a journey for all of us. Personally, I've cycled through different meditation programs—starting with John Assaraf's work, then moving on to Dr. Dan Siegel's Wheel of Awareness, using Dr. Church's Bliss Brain meditations, and now practicing Dr. Joe Dispenza's chakra-focused work. The program you choose matters less than your ability to make it a consistent daily practice—that's when the real brain changes occur. We'll see you next week as we continue exploring the Journey of the Mind, working on connecting practical science to improve our inner and outer world. See you next week! RESOURCES: VIDEO CLIP 1 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DkeDGwbShwU VIDEO CLIP 2 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a5O3eI7qKro VIDEO CLIP 3 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zatnfj4MPok FREE ACCESS TO BLISS BRAIN RESOURCES, MEDITATIONS https://blissbrainbook.com/ REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 98 “Dr. Dawson Church: The Science Behind Using a Meditation: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness, Resilience, and Joy” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-dawson-church-on-the-science-behind-using-meditation-rewiring-your-brain-for-happiness-resilience-and-joy/ [ii] FREE ACCESS TO BLISS BRAIN RESOURCES, MEDITATIONS https://blissbrainbook.com/ [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 204 “The Neuroscience of Happiness” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-the-neuroscience-of-happiness/ [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 28 with Dr. Daniel Siegel on “Mindsight: The Basis for Social and Emotional Intelligenvce” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/clinical-professor-of-psychiatry-at-the-ucla-school-of-medicine-dr-daniel-siegel-on-mindsight-the-basis-for-social-and-emotional-intelligence/ [v] YouTube Interview with Andrea Samadi and Dr. Dawson Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH8yVKHjFN4
Thinking about buying a car? Before you sign on the dotted line, grab your coffee and join me and our coach on the clipboard, Nic, as we share *proven* car-buying strategies that can save you thousands. Whether you're eyeing a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, this episode reveals how to negotiate like a pro, avoid dealership traps, and understand the *true* cost of ownership. We'll break down the difference between sales price and “Out the Door” pricing, how to factor in maintenance, insurance, fuel, and even resale value. Plus, you'll hear how Nic saved a client $11,000 on a Lexus and why buying an unpopular car at the right time can be a genius money move. This is your roadmap to a smarter, stress-free car purchase—no buyer's remorse required. **Episode Timeline:** [00:40] - Why most people overpay for cars—and how to avoid it. [02:22] - The “time limit” tactic that makes dealerships work faster. [05:20] - Real story: How research turned a $11K overpay into a huge win. [08:00] - New vs. used: The millionaire's approach to vehicle buying. [12:28] - Calculating total cost of ownership (insurance, fuel, and more). [16:45] - “Out the Door” pricing: The number that *really* matters. [22:33] - The contrarian strategy: Why buying the car nobody wants can be brilliant. **Links & Resources:** - *The Millionaire Next Door* by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko - MSN Autos: [msn.com/autos](https://www.msn.com/autos) If you found this episode helpful, please **rate, follow, review, and share** *Coffee with Your Retirement Coach*. It's the easiest way to help others save money and drive away happy!
On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby sits down with brothers Matt and Scott Thomas from the band Parmalee. Bobby kicks things off by asking the guys where the name Parmalee comes from and why they were being pushed as a rock band in the early years. Plus, after maxing out all their credit cards, the guys told the story of asking their mom for $11K, her taking out a 2nd mortgage on her house, and how she saved their career. They also talked about living in an RV in a parking lot, and a famous metal band they would get confused with. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Get Creative podcast, host Justin Tuminowski sits down with Riley Smith from Springfield, Missouri. A Gator community member who's redefining real estate hustle. Riley shares how he quit his W-2 job in 2024, bought his first duplex with just $100 out of pocket, and creatively funded the $11K down payment using credit cards and liquidity hacks.
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Ever wonder how some entrepreneurs are making $11K days while doing beach yoga and playing with their kids? I'm about to blow your mind with the truth about scaling that has *nothing* to do with hustle and everything to do with something most business owners are terrified to build. This episode will either make you feel completely seen or make you want to burn down your current business model and start over.What you'll hear me speak on: 1. Why you've been scaling your business completely wrong The brutal truth about why choosing between freedom and revenue is a lie – and the mindset shift that took me from business slave to business owner2. The feminine way to build masculine systems that *actually* work I'm sharing my exact $11K DAY breakdown and why building systems isn't about doing less work – it's about building something SO powerful you can step into pure creative flow (hello feminine energy!)3. The 7-step action plan to build systems that scale without you From auditing your bottlenecks to building bulletproof sales systems – this is the same framework my clients use to hit consistent $50K months while living their actual lives.Ready to stop being the bottleneck in your own business babes?!>>> Get your FREE Business Audit THIS week!My team will reveal the exact bottlenecks keeping you trapped in day-to-day operations instead of scaling to $50K months. We'll show you where you're leaking money, wasting time and what systems you need to build first for maximum impact.Connect with Cato >>> @catcaitlinn (tag me in your takeaways!)
Art Money Success with Maria Brophy - Designing a Life you LOVE!
Today I invited my AMS Mastermind partner, Oliver Hojas, to be on the show. A month ago Oliver needed $10,000 FAST, and in 4 days, he sold 2 paintings and made just under $11K. This might not sound like a big deal to some of you, but, Oliver has only been a full time artist for five years, and, he doesn't even have a website! There are KEY ASPECTS to making more money than you are used to, and if you're an artist who wants to make $100 or $10,000 or even $100,000, you need to listen to this Podcast. If you absorb the philosophies we share, it WILL uplevel your art business (and your life.) Oliver and I lead our artist members of our AMS Mastermind on many goal-setting, visualizing and mindset exercises, coupled with real-life business strategy, to make art sales. Our members experience massive art sales growth just 30 days after joining! https://www.skool.com/art-money-success-mastermind-6721/about Key Points in this Episode: *Who you have in your life determines how much $ you make (this includes friends and family *Who you are BECOMING determines your income, love and joy factors *DECISION MAKING is the main key to getting anything you want *When you are up-leveling and making huge positive changes, you will go through a period of loneliness and even depression. Ride it out, when you get to the other side, you'll be better for it. *Oliver takes us through the STRATEGY side of selling art through social media without a website. ✅ Did this podcast help you?
The WNBA Card Podcast hits double digits. In Episode 10, Brett and Katelyn unpack what makes the WNBA card community special—from helping fellow collectors build rainbows to celebrating hobby positivity online and in-person.They spotlight the white-hot rise of the Golden State Valkyries and what their flawless expansion rollout means for fan engagement and card collecting. The duo also react to the $11K sale of an A'ja Wilson Rittenhouse Platinum rookie and break down what it signals for high-end momentum beyond Caitlin Clark.They cover:A collector-to-collector Gold Vinyl deal that shows what trust looks likeThe Valkyries' breakout moment and how it could spark new collectorsWhy the Donruss Downtown insert doesn't connect with real fansWhat collectors should know about legacy, lineage, and manufactured hypePickups of the week, market updates, and a collector spotlightThis episode is all about growing the hobby the right way—and how each collector plays a part.Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram
How do you turn a passion-fueled event into a six-figure signature offer? Today's case study features Elysia Skye, intuitive mentor and founder of The Brilliance Method®, who generated over $150K in net profit by merging high-end video production, coaching, and energy work into a transformative in-person experience called Content Camp. Each cohort served 11–14 coaches, healers, and authors with themed experiences (including Back to the Future events and manifestation exercises in nature). Ticket options ranged from $2K to $11K—and yet, most attendees chose the $11K VIP tier as their default. Elysia shares how she refined her pricing after initially losing money on VIPs, beta tested her first event through referrals, and transitioned this initial offer into her newer Clarity Camp — her current invite-only offer with even higher margins. Keep listening to hear how designing offers Elysia personally wanted to attend was the secret to consistent demand. Connect with Elysia: https://elysiaskye.com https://elysiaskye.com/podcast Work with Elysia every week:https://innercircle.thebrilliancemethod.com/emerald https://thebrilliancemethod.com IG: @elysiaskye IG: @thebrilliancemethod https://www.youtube.com/elysiaskye https://www.tiktok.com/@elysiaskye Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://cubicletoceo.co/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samme from Chicago recently became debt free. She and her husband now have extra money. Should they pay off their mortgage, save or invest? Andy shares his thoughts. Andy also interviews Brittany Flammer, a financial coach, YouTuber, and mom of five, who has grown her family's net worth to over $850,000 by age 39—despite a modest household income.
In this episode of More to Say, host Amber Venz Box sits down with Julia Marcum, the creator behind the beloved design platform Chris Loves Julia. Julia opens up about her journey from launching a personal blog in 2009 to becoming a leading home design creator, LTK powerhouse, and successful product collaborator. Amber and Julia dive into the evolution of the creator economy, the importance of consistency, and how to grow a loyal, lasting audience. WE DISCUSS:(00:24): Starting her blog and creating content from scratch, how Julia began Chris Loves Julia in 2009 during a transitional life moment and used it to stay connected and creatively fulfilled(10:20): Turning a passion into a career, the moment Julia joined LTK and a premium ad network, grew her revenue from $11K to $250K, and brought her husband Chris into the business full-time(18:20): Posting 40+ times a week on LTK, how Julia makes LTK her second-largest platform and why consistency has been key to growth and audience trust(22:52): Humanizing your content, why creators should show their faces, share the process, and be radically authentic to build real trust(26:47): Collaborating with top home brands, how tagging, linking, and affiliate revenue paved the way to Julia's major partnerships and product lines with brands(32:25): Prioritizing long-term growth over viral moments, how Julia balances audience nurturing with growth and why she resists chasing short-term attention(41:26): Scaling a business with your spouse, how Julia and Chris divide roles, manage a team, and create space for vision and creative direction(52:47): Creating a home you love, Julia's advice on what to start, stop, and continue to make your home reflect who you are—without overthinking itLTK for CreatorsLTK for BrandsLearn more about More To SayWatch on YouTubeFollow and shop Amber's LTKFollow Amber on InstagramConnect with Amber on LinkedInFollow and shop Julia's LTKFollow Julia on TikTokFollow Julia on InstagramConnect with Julia on LinkedInSubscribe to Julia on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The state of Virginia passes an age-restriction law that has no chance. New Zealand also tries something similar, citing Australia's lead. A nasty Python package for Discord survived 3 years and 11K downloads. The FBI says it's a good idea to discard end-of-life consumer routers. What's in WhatsApp? Finding out was neither easy nor certain. The UK's Cyber Centre says AI promises to make things much worse. A bunch of great feedback from our great listeners, then: Is true end-to-end encryption possible when records must be retained? Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1025-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Security Now uscloud.com hoxhunt.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
The state of Virginia passes an age-restriction law that has no chance. New Zealand also tries something similar, citing Australia's lead. A nasty Python package for Discord survived 3 years and 11K downloads. The FBI says it's a good idea to discard end-of-life consumer routers. What's in WhatsApp? Finding out was neither easy nor certain. The UK's Cyber Centre says AI promises to make things much worse. A bunch of great feedback from our great listeners, then: Is true end-to-end encryption possible when records must be retained? Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1025-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Security Now uscloud.com hoxhunt.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
The state of Virginia passes an age-restriction law that has no chance. New Zealand also tries something similar, citing Australia's lead. A nasty Python package for Discord survived 3 years and 11K downloads. The FBI says it's a good idea to discard end-of-life consumer routers. What's in WhatsApp? Finding out was neither easy nor certain. The UK's Cyber Centre says AI promises to make things much worse. A bunch of great feedback from our great listeners, then: Is true end-to-end encryption possible when records must be retained? Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1025-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Security Now uscloud.com hoxhunt.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
The state of Virginia passes an age-restriction law that has no chance. New Zealand also tries something similar, citing Australia's lead. A nasty Python package for Discord survived 3 years and 11K downloads. The FBI says it's a good idea to discard end-of-life consumer routers. What's in WhatsApp? Finding out was neither easy nor certain. The UK's Cyber Centre says AI promises to make things much worse. A bunch of great feedback from our great listeners, then: Is true end-to-end encryption possible when records must be retained? Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1025-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Security Now uscloud.com hoxhunt.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
The state of Virginia passes an age-restriction law that has no chance. New Zealand also tries something similar, citing Australia's lead. A nasty Python package for Discord survived 3 years and 11K downloads. The FBI says it's a good idea to discard end-of-life consumer routers. What's in WhatsApp? Finding out was neither easy nor certain. The UK's Cyber Centre says AI promises to make things much worse. A bunch of great feedback from our great listeners, then: Is true end-to-end encryption possible when records must be retained? Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1025-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Security Now uscloud.com hoxhunt.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
The state of Virginia passes an age-restriction law that has no chance. New Zealand also tries something similar, citing Australia's lead. A nasty Python package for Discord survived 3 years and 11K downloads. The FBI says it's a good idea to discard end-of-life consumer routers. What's in WhatsApp? Finding out was neither easy nor certain. The UK's Cyber Centre says AI promises to make things much worse. A bunch of great feedback from our great listeners, then: Is true end-to-end encryption possible when records must be retained? Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1025-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Security Now uscloud.com hoxhunt.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own Boss
Today's episode is about how Get Paid Marketing helped Amy Fedele turn a small, side product ("Great at Procreate" course for landscape designers) into a $50K+ evergreen revenue stream. Amy Fedele is the Founder of Pretty Purple Door, where she teaches everyday homeowners and landscape designers how to design their own gardens and tackle landscape design through her digital courses and guides. Learn exactly what strategies she implemented to overhaul her messaging, tweak her webinar, and optimize each piece of her marketing funnel. This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: The behind-the-scenes of launching her evergreen Procreate course, including her $10K live webinar launch How she turned her Great at Procreate course into a $50K evergreen funnel (now over $63K total) with just $11K in ad spend Her tripwire strategy with a $20 ebook marked down to $10 How she started adding 500 new subscribers a month How GPM helped her work through the emotional and technical details of supporting students on an evergreen offer What she did in GPM to implement key messaging shifts and ad strategies that led to those $50k+ numbers with a lower priced course Mentioned in this podcast: https://www.prettypurpledoor.com/ https://clairepells.com/getpaid Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid
For nine straight years, my business grew consistently. More revenue. More traffic. More impact. Then, suddenly, everything started going backward. I had no clue what to do. I felt helpless. The numbers were bad—worse than I realized. And I remember thinking: God, did you bring me here just to let it all fall apart? But what happened next changed everything. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the hardest season of my business—when we were spending $20K a month but only bringing in $11K. I share my raw, unfiltered journal entries from that time and the powerful realization that pulled me out of the pit. If you're in a season where you're wondering if God is still moving in your life, this is for you.
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about Dave got shampoo in his eye during hair cut, correction on sub/dom relationships, things that have disappeared over the last decade without people noticing, stranded astronauts finally return to earth, young girl’s gut feeling saved her family from tornado, missing paddle boarders found, guy used child to steal fishing rods, gator in neighborhood killed and vigil held, wallet full of cash returned, lost puppy found, baseball player pretended to snort drugs on the field, Bill Murray at MLB kickoff game in Tokyo, Tracy Morgan threw up because of food poisoning, March Madness, Ryan Reynolds files motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit, director swindled money out of Netflix, change makers list from National Geographic, How I Met Your Mother creators wanted Vince Vaughn as Barney, movies that traumatized us when we were younger, man busted filming in men’s bathroom, drunk guy climbed into cop car for ride home, passenger started biting people on flight, woman has to pay $20K for disrupting a flight, mini horse found walking streets in Metro Detroit, hot sorority girl’s mugshot goes viral, traveler booked hotel through Expedia and hotel refused to honor it, how A.I. plays a role in sexual relationships, guys who cry are better lovers, OnlyFans model paid $11K for BDSM and killed guy, single parking spot in Boston being sold for $750K, fossils dumped in landfill because college forgot to pay UPS bill, fake cheese, snacks, coffee with ED meds, doggy day car bus, teen accused of biting ear off man, robbery after casino win, couple held hostage at gun point on hiking trail, Hellcat and Track Hawk are 2 most popular cars to steal, pop up panic rooms being sold at grocery stores, happiest people on earth are people under 30 in Lithuania, married men more likely to be obese, new drug that could regrown human teeth, man arrested in ironic shirt, and more!
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about gravy shots mixed with bourbon, what would you do if the year was 2005, paused Peep Show on old lady with feet up, teen with driver permit drove through restaurant, update on bus driver who abandoned passengers at gas station, insurance would not cover house flood after hurricane, guy accused of human trafficking for taking his daughter and her friend on a trip, more E Coli cases from McDonald's onions, Applebee's and IHOP combining, Tyson/Paul fight tonight, kid reporter interviews Mike Tyson, Shohei Ohtani ball on display, Diddy update, new Rock and Chris Evans movie tanks, Kim Kardashian says she gets overwhelmed by motherhood, Margot Robbie puts Titanic theme song on whenever she needs to cry, Pam Anderson has some projects, Lady Gaga will be in Season 2 of Wednesday, fight between members of CKY and Alien Antfarm, leaving big events early to miss traffic, old man slammed into same place twice, old woman arrested for not paying for her sandwich, dollar store clerk made robber buy something to open register, man called cops about burglary and police found their cocaine, man sold $11K worth of illegal drugs to undercover cops, couple of soldiers caught banging in Apache helicopter, have you had to go to the ER for an embarrassing reason?, Ask Dave & Chuck, been dating girlfriend for 3 years and never had sex, daughter living with them and cat passed away while she's on a trip, met girl in country on work visa worried about her motives, saw co-worker watching porn at work, thieves stealing Ozempic, Boeing jet lost tire on takeoff, flight experienced severe turbulence, nude man breaks into a house, Conan will host Oscars, man has coughing fit and drives car through parking structure, black balls of waste washing up on shore, Koala found in room, influencer announced she would live on cheapest food possible for a week (pig feed), and more!