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Law Firm Accounting Software - Quickbooks or Xero? U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

In this episode of the Above the Business podcast, Bradley sits down with Dustin Booth, a successful small business owner who's navigated the challenging journey from burnout to building a thriving, sustainable business. This conversation is part of our Small Business Blueprint series, where we unpack the real strategies that business owners use to grow from under $500K to over $2M in revenue.Dustin shares his honest blueprint for business owners who've experienced burnout or felt unfulfilled despite outward success. Discover how he's built a scalable business by focusing on team development, strategic recruiting, and the often-overlooked connection between personal wellness and business performance.Register Now! Lead Yourself First: February 24th - an Above The Business WorkshopFREE workshop for business owners who planned well but are running on fumes.You set the goals in January. You aligned the team. You built the plan.But six weeks in, you're exhausted.Here's the truth: Your business won't grow beyond you until you lead yourself first.Join Bradley for a FREE 2-hour workshop on February 24th at 10 AM CST.You'll build your Personal Operating System, Decision Framework, Energy Protection Plan, Role Clarity Matrix, and 90-Day Accountability Structure.Space is limited. https://blueprintos.com/assetsThanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions. More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that deliver real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide the comprehensive digital marketing your business needs to grow. Here's an exclusive offer for Above The Business listeners: Visit directclicksinc.com/abovethebusiness for a FREE marketing campaign audit. They'll assess your website, social media, SEO, content, and paid advertising, then provide actionable recommendations. Plus, when you choose to partner with them, they'll waive all setup fees.About Above The Business:Above The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect. Each week, Bradley shares frameworks, interviews successful entrepreneurs, and provides actionable insights for building businesses that run without you. Whether you're doing $300K or $3M in revenue, this show will help you get above your business and design the systems you need to scale.

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After Nina “sings” the theme song to The Electric Company and Cori talks about his cats, we discuss last week's news: gender-critical lawyer Glenna Goldis's hiring by the FTC post-firing by NY State Attorney General Letitia James, and detransitioner Fox Varian's $2M lawsuit victory. Living up to our promise of quality content, we look up things on the Internet while recording. Then it's time to talk Terffles: artisanal chocolates handmade (not handmaiden!) by a canceled TERF witch but inclusive of everyone. Will the Urbana Farmer's Market accept Nina's delicious Amaretto Amarena Amazeballs? Plus: “The age of Free Software is ending,” DEI parasites, PaleGray Labs, team names for a cat Cute-Off, Cory's real name, and more!Links:Glenna Goldis hired by FTC: https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-admin-hires-glenna-goldis-lawyer-fired-by-letitia-jamesFox Varian $2M lawsuit: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/02/06/lawsuits-over-transgender-medicine-for-minors-could-be-hugeBenjamin Ryan, journalist: http://www.benryan.net/ASPS Statement: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/health-policy/positions/2026-gender-surgery-children-adolescents.pdfAMA statement: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-02-06/american-medical-association-says-gender-surgeries-for-minors-should-waitThe Banality of Stupid (2017): https://ninapaley.com/2017/03/23/the-banality-of-stupid/Hannah Ahrendt: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/banality-of-evilInformed Dissent podcast: https://informeddissentpodcast.substack.com/The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/Rhapsody in BlueVirtuoso tap dancing:Disabling Impairments cards: https://store.ninapaley.com/product/disabling-impairments/ Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

Law Firm Funding - Loan or Capital Contribution? U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Hour 1: Boy, it's beautiful here. Sarah is making her premiere on 957TheGame today! Is there ANYTHING cool about this new AI Tom Cruise video? Vinnie's telling us about a robot that will fold your laundry. Sarah doesn't think it will do as good of a job. Would you miss your chin? The crotch cheating scandal has more details! Hour 2: It's time for Bad Advice! Today Sarah and Vinnie are talking about partnership. If you're doing great without it, don't beat yourself up! Another listener is rekindling a friendship with an ex from 20 years ago. Should she keep it friendly or make a move? Sarah handled the sports boys so well. A story about pumpkins… in February? If you're in San Francisco for Valentine's Day, you're lucky! (49:23) Hour 3: Sarah's got the Movies and TV to check out this weekend. ‘Wuthering Heights' is HERE! We're excited to see if Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have the chemistry they're claiming. If you're more of a Chris Hemsworth guy then check out ‘Crime 101' instead. Steph Curry's original story… as told by goats. The police have put together a sketch photo of the man spotted on Nancy Guthrie's security camera. James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe reaches $2M. GenZ admits they're scrolling while in bed - oh boy. How would you rate your cooking skills? Picklebrawl: Drama on the court leads to fisticuffs. Bob says to be nice. (1:27:58) Hour 4: Harry Styles is announcing listening parties, but the fans want more shows! At least Hilary Duff is going on tour. Another Olympic love story: American Alpine Skier Breezy Johnson gets engaged in the snow. Check out this Bay Area band! Bob's got some movie suggestions for your Galentine's Day tonight. Taylor Swift thinks no one else can use her name. It's not too late - here are some Valentine's Day gift ideas. (2:11:06)

Sarah's got the Movies and TV to check out this weekend. ‘Wuthering Heights' is HERE! We're excited to see if Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have the chemistry they're claiming. If you're more of a Chris Hemsworth guy then check out ‘Crime 101' instead. Steph Curry's original story… as told by goats. The police have put together a sketch photo of the man spotted on Nancy Guthrie's security camera. James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe reaches $2M. GenZ admits they're scrolling while in bed - oh boy. How would you rate your cooking skills? Picklebrawl: Drama on the court leads to fisticuffs. Bob says to be nice.

"I think we're reaching a breaking point where people are starting to reflect and say, 'Man, I don't know if the juice is worth the squeeze anymore.'" — Dr. Paul Etchison Recorded live at Voices of Dentistry 2026 in sunny Gilbert, Arizona, Alan sits down with a VOD favorite, Dr. Paul Etchison of the Dental Practice Heroes podcast. They dive deep into the staggering reality of modern dental school debt, the "juice vs. the squeeze" of ownership, and why dentists should probably stay away from the restaurant business. The Debt Wall The financial landscape for new dentists has shifted dramatically. Alan and Paul compare the "then vs. now" of education costs: The 1997 Reality: Alan graduated with roughly $85,000 in debt. The 2009 Reality: Paul finished with around $235,000. The 2026 Reality: In-state tuition at schools like the University of Michigan can exceed $400,000 before living expenses, often resulting in $4,000–$5,000 monthly loan payments right out of the gate. Ownership: The Only Way Out? While ownership comes with "headaches," Paul argues it remains the most viable path to outrun massive debt. The Associate Cap: Even high-producing associates (doing $2M/year) are limited by their percentage. An owner doing the same production sees a significantly higher return. Value Creation: To be a top-tier associate or a successful owner, you must move beyond "bread and butter" dentistry and master communication and case presentation. Building Skills and Getting "Reps" Deep Dive vs. Scattershot: Instead of taking random weekend courses, find a specialty you enjoy (Endo, Ortho, etc.) and commit to it. The Endo Struggle: Paul and Alan discuss the importance of "reps" and why waiting for the "perfect" case often prevents you from ever getting good at the procedure. The Microscope Factor: Using a scope can find the MB2, but it doesn't necessarily make you faster without the volume of experience. The "Curated" Business Model If dentistry vanished tomorrow, what would these guys do? The Sausage and Bread Theory: Alan highlights small businesses in Northern Michigan that succeed through curation rather than volume. The Bourdain Warning: A nod to Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, which famously warns dentists against buying restaurants just because they "throw a good party." Some links from the show: Paul's 3-Day Freedom Practice Workshop The Dental Practice Heroes Podcast Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

Big Bird Accounting Hit $100k! U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Observations:Tom Massey is a menace. He needs to be primaried, then voted out.Steve Bannon has been outed. His relationship with Epstein is documented.Rep Henry Cuellar of TX voted for the SAVE Act. Fetterman broke ranks in the Senate.Southwest Airlines is “woke”, and they need to be made to understand that America is done with it.Asher Vann was awarded $3.2M because he was accused of a hate crime that never occurred. A Black mother lied.All of the “Epstein victims” at the hearing were adults when they met Maxwell and EpsteinIlhan Omar called Pres Trump a pedophile, since racist has fallen flat.Leftist nurse, Stephanie Krueger threatened to harm conservatives, when they are under anesthesia.Apple News is 95% leftistEverywhere you look is bad, when you look Left.Leftism is both sides of a bad penny. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could your profitability improve simply by replacing instinct-driven decisions with clearer financial and operational data?In this episode of The Agency Blueprint podcast, I break down one of the most overlooked reasons agencies struggle to grow: scaling too fast, too blindly, and with too much gut instinct. I explain why many agency owners fall into the trap of hiring quickly, offering too many services, and over-delivering in an attempt to drive results, when in reality, these habits often erode profit, damage systems, and create long-term instability. Don't miss this episode to learn more about how to ground your decisions in financial benchmarks, operational clarity, and incremental improvements. Key Questions: [00:32] Are you scaling too quickly out of instinct rather than insight? [02:27] Are you overwhelming clients with solutions when all they need is one clear, stabilizing action? [05:03] Are you unknowingly scaling chaos by growing a broken delivery system? [09:14] Is over-delivery destroying your margins and setting unrealistic long-term client expectations? [11:56] Are you trying to grow a model that isn't structurally sound yet? What You'll Discover: [01:16] How instinct-driven decision-making leads agencies into chaos, especially as financial stakes grow. [01:53] Why agencies must stop throwing every possible solution at clients when what they need most is a single strategic fix. [03:07] Understanding that scaling isn't about adding more services—it's about identifying which actions create measurable progress. [04:03] A client case study showing how slowing growth and focusing on profitability created transformational results. [05:39] How focusing on profitability over vanity metrics gives agencies greater long-term freedom and optionality. [07:51] The importance of understanding basic financial statements and benchmarks, even for creative founders who dislike numbers. [09:15] How over-delivery damages margins, creates unrealistic client expectations, and ultimately undermines long-term relationships. [10:34] A home-building analogy illustrating why agencies must strengthen their foundation before trying to expand. [11:56] Dangers of scaling prematurely – why many sub–$2M agencies must fix their model before chasing more leads and revenue.

Successful Law Firms Know their Numbers U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Caitlin Sarian (aka "Cybersecurity Girl") is one of the most recognized cybersecurity educators online (1.2M+ followers). She previously led TikTok's Global Cybersecurity Advocacy & Culture work, and spent ~10 years in cybersecurity and privacy across consulting and leadership rolesWe talk about the simple security habits that actually matter (passwords, passkeys, and the right kind of 2FA), how people get tricked by phishing and “perfect copy” fake login pages, what data brokers are really doing with your information, how tracking and permissions quietly follow you around, and how AI is changing the game for both privacy and scams. The goal is simple: help you protect yourself, think clearer, and make smarter decisions online without needing to be “technical.”Chapters: 0:00 Intro3:30 Caitlin's story: from engineering to cybersecurity9:24 The interview that pulled her into cybersecurity11:12 Why she started teaching cyber online15:04 Password mistakes & common scam setups19:28 Cookies, tracking & “I accept” traps27:18 Voice scams & impersonation tricks37:57 The 3 things your apps are collecting39:03 Data brokers — how your info gets sold42:55 Protecting your identity 51:02 Cyber warfare between countiesLearn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCASTIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people!Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cfApple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934Find out more about Cybersecurity girl:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybersecuritygirl/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-sarian- Youtube: youtube.com/cybersecuritygirlJoin our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfDIf you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudioOur personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us)https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/

Secret Law Firm Tax Structure for Partners U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Reach Out Via Text!Recorded live in Scottsdale, Arizona, this episode dives deep into one of the hardest parts of growing a landscape business: hiring and firing. Jeremiah sits down with Brittany Auman to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of scaling from $1.2M toward $2.4M, including what went wrong when they first hired a salesperson and how using AI helped them build a real training process. They talk candidly about removing emotion from personnel decisions, protecting company culture, and why keeping the wrong person can hurt both your business and your family.Midway through, Jake Bradley of Private Paradise Landscapes joins the conversation and shares what it looked like to hire 24 employees in his first official year in business at just 18 years old. From over-hiring intentionally to building a 24-day training schedule, Jake explains why process, culture, and expectations matter more than resumes. The episode wraps with a powerful discussion on leadership, work ethic, sports, and the foundation parents lay for long-term success.If you're wrestling with when to hire, who to hire, or how to let someone go, this one hits home.Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

Pete and Roger answer six listener questions covering Coast FIRE strategies with GIAs, US 401(k) tax implications in the UK, record keeping for IHT-exempt gifts, Australian pension taxation for UK residents, pension contributions to avoid the £100k tax trap, and managing a £2M portfolio as Power of Attorney. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA39    01:17  Question 1 Hi Pete and Roger, I'm 29 and working towards Coast FIRE within the next 2–3 years so I can begin a digital nomad lifestyle — working remotely while knowing my long-term retirement is taken care of. Right now, I've got: - £45k in a Stocks & Shares ISA - £25k in a workplace pension (via salary sacrifice) - A Lifetime ISA for a future house deposit (or later retirement) - A fully funded emergency fund I've already maxed out my ISA for this tax year and plan to continue doing that every year. But I have more money to invest now, and I know that to reach Coast FIRE on my timeline, I need to start using a General Investment Account (GIA). Here's where I'm stuck: I want to keep things simple and tax-efficient, but I feel a bit nervous about GIAs. I keep hearing about the "bed and ISA" strategy but don't really understand how it works in practice or how to implement it over time. Could you explain: - How best to use a GIA alongside an ISA when working towards FIRE? - How to manage capital gains and dividend tax efficiently? - And how the bed and ISA approach actually works — especially for someone trying to keep things simple? Thank you both so much — your podcast has been an incredible resource and a big part of why I've been able to take control of my finances. Warmly, Pauline 12:22  Question 2 Hello Pete & Roger I am very late convert to the podcast but have been ploughing through the Q&A for a few days now. I think I only have another 592 episodes to get through so should be up to date by the end of the week !! I am not sure whether this has been covered or not. I have a 401K plan that has been hibernating in the USA for 20 years. I have only recently started looking at it and now need to understand the tax implications. I have tried to read HMRC guidelines on tax treaties etc but get even more confused than before. My current belief is that the provider will pay this money out by means of US issued cheque (not a problem) but withhold 30% tax (a problem). How will HMRC treat this? The usual sources http://unbiased.co.uk for one run for the hills on finding information about this, is this an area you can provide guidance, but obviously not advice as I know you cannot through the podcast. Regards, Stephen 16:10  Question 3 Hi Pete & Roger, Like so many people I am really impressed, not just with your knowledge and great communication skills, but that you put out such life changing content. You're providing us with the means to help ourselves in this financial world as well as letting us know when to seek professional help. On to my question: we're (wife and I) retired (late-60s) and are lucky enough to have more than enough to comfortably live on, thanks to DB & state pensions, house price inflation etc. Not really through any financial planning but just having been born at the right time! So we do now have an IHT liability. We have a joint second death Whole Of Life policy (in trust) in place for potential IHT and have given help with house deposits for our children. We also are gifting to the kids out of our excess income and would like your thoughts on the type of record keeping needed for this. We have letters stating the intention to give the gifts, recording who to etc. We keep completed IHT403 forms which we update annually. We also have a monthly/annual spreadsheet of income/expenses which demonstrates our surplus and keep track of expenses with the MeMo transaction tracker (thanks for that). These are all in our 'WID' file (again thanks to you for that). What we're not sure about is any documentation that might be needed to evidence the figures. Income is straightforward with P60s, statements of interest/dividends. However, what is required for expenses? Can't really keep all supermarket receipts etc and even bank/credit card statements would be quite bulky over several years. Not sure if we're overthinking but don't want to leave a difficult task for our kids when we're gone. Thank you both again for all the good you are doing Simon 20:33 Question 4 Brian (in Australia) Thank you for all your podcasts and videos but I think I may have to sign up to the academy to fully get my head around all the UK rules. We are looking to move to the UK from Australia - we have no UK govt pension entitlements but are retired with personal Australian private superannuation account pensions. The pension income payments and withdrawals are all tax free in Australia but will the UK government apply a tax on these pension payments once we are UK residents?   Thanks again for all your useful information. Regards, Brian 22:55  Question 5 Hi Roger (and Pete), I had a question which is boiling my brain far more than it should and I was hoping you could include it in one of your Q&A episodes. I'm in the fortunate position of being caught by the £100k 'tax trap' due to being paid a bonus for the first time in a number of years. This particular first-world problem is being made all the worse because my daughter will start nursery next year so in addition to the 60% tax charge on my bonus, we would also lose the 30 free hours of childcare we currently have access to. I currently salary sacrifice roughly £5,000 of salary into my pension (which my employer matches) and this holds my income at £99,000. However there is no option for me to do any kind of 'bonus sacrifice'. My only choice is to receive the bonus payment net of tax & NI through PAYE and then make a payment into my personal pension (a Vanguard, low cost multi-asset fund, just like you taught us!). I think I'm right in saying my pension provider will claim back the basic rate tax automatically for me, and I can then claim back the other 20% via my tax return with HMRC paying this extra 20% back to me directly. So far so easy, but what I can't work out is just how much I have to pay in to my pension in order to take all of the bonus payment out of my taxable income. Presumably its not the net amount extra that gets paid into my bank account on the month my bonus is paid because this will also be net of NI, meaning I wouldn't have paid enough in to avoid the £100k trap. Assuming my bonus payment was £10,000 (I don't know the exact figure yet but its likely to be around this amount), could you talk through how to calculate the net payment I need to make into a personal pension to achieve the desired result? As a follow up to this, if HMRC send me a cheque (very 1990's) for say £2000 of refunded higher rate tax, do I need to pay this into my pension in the next tax year to avoid having it counted towards my taxable income in that financial year? Please keep up the great work that you both do, you've really helped me get my financial life in order after an extremely difficult period in my life. Thank you both! Jimmy 27:29  Question 6 Hi Pete and Rog, Firstly, a huge thank you for all the insight and support you continue to offer. The impact of the Meaningful Money Podcast is immense—I've personally benefited so much from your free content over the years. I'll keep this as brief as I can: My great aunt (now 84) has built a substantial portfolio over decades—about £2 million across ~60 individual company shares, with approx. £1.3 million in a GIA and the rest in S&S ISAs. She also holds £400k in fixed-term bonds, savings accounts, and premium bonds. Sadly, she was diagnosed last year with dementia and Alzheimer's and now resides in a care home. I am her Power of Attorney and want to act in her best interests—simplifying her affairs and ensuring tax efficiency, especially regarding her legacy. She has no spouse or children but wishes to leave money to nieces, nephews, and charities. Here's my working plan: - Offset gains in the GIA by selling loss-making investments (totalling £30k–£40k) alongside some of the profit making investments to reduce market exposure without incurring CGT costs.     - Liquidate all shares in her S&S ISAs and transfer funds into cash ISAs with decent interest rates - Leave most of the GIA portfolio untouched to benefit from the CGT uplift on death Am I broadly on the right track for tax efficiency and sensible financial planning? Should I seek formal advice to ensure I'm doing the best by her? Thanks again for all you do—it really matters. Best regards, Josh  

Monique Rodriguez, Founder & CEO of Mielle Organics, shares how a hobby in her kitchen became a global haircare brand and the highest exit of any Black woman in history. After the devastating loss of her son, Monique turned to social media and haircare as an outlet for grief. What began as sharing homemade recipes online evolved into a business built on real connection that took over the natural hair space. Within months of launching, she left her nursing career. Within five years, she faced a $2M financial hole that nearly cost her everything. In this conversation, Monique opens up about betting on herself before she felt ready, building without mentors, mismanaging early capital, walking away from a 40% investment deal, and ultimately securing the right partner. Her story is a grounded look at what it really takes to scale through pain, risk, faith, and battle-tested business lessons.   Key Takeaways and Topics Turning personal grief into creative purpose Building community before building product Leaving nursing to go all in on a kitchen hobby $300K in year one with no business background Skipping the playbook and trusting her gut Bootstrapping for six years before raising capital The $2M accounting mistake that almost ended everything Walking away from a 40% equity deal Finding the right investor (and why it's like dating) The P&G acquisition and the backlash that followed Why she reframes "selling out" as building Black wealth   Links The Failure Factor Podcast was brought to you by Off The Field Coaching. Explore working with one of our coaches at http://offthefieldcoaching.com   Hosted by Megan Bruneau: therapist, executive coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and host of The Failure Factor. For more info, visit https://meganbruneau.com    Follow Monique Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exquisitemo  Follow Mielle https://www.instagram.com/mielleorganics  https://mielleorganics.com/  Follow Megan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-j-bruneau-m-a-rcc Subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://thefailurefactorpodcast.com  

Commercial property sounds glamorous … until you actually try to buy one.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down commercial property by price point – from tiny budgets that barely get you anything, all the way through to multi-million-dollar, blue-chip investments with long-term tenants locked in.You'll learn:What $100k, $250k, $500k, $750k, $1M, $2M and $5M actually buys you in NZ commercial propertyThe realistic minimum budget needed to get a decent commercial investmentWhat it really costs to buy a property with a long-term tenant already in placeIf you've ever wondered whether commercial property is your “next step” after residential, this episode gives you the clarity (and reality check) most investors never get.Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Law Firm Accounting - Advanced Client Costs vs Overhead U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Lately, tech media feels split into two camps: content made only for insiders, or content that dunks on the industry from the outside. Soon is doing neither.I spoke with Soon CEO Patrick McGuire about his time at Vice, his move to San Francisco, and what it takes to build a Gen Z media company focused on what's actually happening on the ground. We talk robot conventions, AI friend pendants, drone-powered cloud seeding, and how Soon pulled 1.2M viewers to its trailer.We also get into how Soon differs from creators like Cleo Abrams and TBPN, and what to expect from their upcoming ClawCon episode airing Friday.00:00 START 00:33 Mission and Vision of Soon 04:11 Building the Team and Moving to San Francisco05:32 Content Strategy 14:03 Exploring Controversial Tech Topics17:21 Future Plans and Exciting ProjectsFollow Soon on X: https://x.com/soontechnologyFollow Soon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soontechnologySubscribe to the Braun & Brains newsletter: https://braunandbrains.substack.com/

How Law Firms Write Off Advanced Client Costs that Aren't Repaid U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Two Law Firm Revenue Numbers to get a 20% Tax Break U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

The ONE Reason to Hire Your Spouse in Your Law Firm U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

In today's episode, we've got the pleasure to welcome JR Alexander, the brain behind Stock Sharks. Stock sharks is a platform that brings together active investors who are committed to making well-informed and thoughtful decisions. They have a 1.2M following on instagram and are a great example of what deep research in investing looks like.This episode covers what it is like to do deep research for stock market investing, how to identify undervalued stocks, what effects U.S. tariffs are having in the market, and much more.—Join my free 25-min investing class to learn how to get started: https://bit.ly/3NCJnvHStock Sharks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stocksharksThe Market Hustle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarkethustle —Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:19 The inspiration behind Stock Sharks4:12 Tariff's impact on market dynamics7:38 Looking for the undervalued mid-caps11:14 Deep research done at Stock Sharks14:03 Fundamental attributes for being an investor15:06 Sticking to a strategy when facing uncertainty20:55 Understanding the present through history24:25 Gold & Silver in today's market28:42 Don't go with the popular opinion32:06 How to use AI as an investor35:19 JR's view on the idea of an “AI bubble”38:16 Canada's Stock Market40:36 Tariff's effects in Canada & the USA43:34 The semiconductors sector48:29 Reverse engineering the supply chain of a hyped product52:17 Position sizing strategies54:23 JR's view on trading vs long-term investing58:41 Underrated stocks for 20261:01:02 Doing your research1:04:39 Wrap upWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

In this episode:  Detailed insight into the new $6,000 Senior Deduction for taxpayers age 65+, including income phaseouts and confusion around Social Security taxability. A look at the proposed depreciation of primary residences, a radical idea never seriously floated in prior administrations. Update on student loan garnishments: 2025 refunds will not be seized for defaults, offering temporary relief to millions. Confirmation that military housing dividend checks ($1,776) are non-taxable. New installment option for taxes on the sale of qualified farmland to other farmers, under strict use restrictions and the new Section 1062. Tax implications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) income for college athletes, including federal taxability and potential self-employment tax. Discussion on IRS readiness issues: 2M+ unprocessed returns, phone line service drops, and staffing shortfalls. Urgent heads-up: IRS is now using processing date—not postmark date—for paper filings, emphasizing the importance of e-filing or certified mail.  

TDC Podcast topics - Ryan Routh, the dork who tried to assassinate Trump finds out his fate, dad finds out his kids middle school took him out to protest ICE and he's pissed, what's going on with the Marxist teachers union these days?  Amy has a new theory on the Karen Read story, the American Medical Association reverses course on trans surgeries, landmark judgement awards $2M to a detransitioner in a malpractice lawsuit, the first of MANY hopefully, it doesn't sound like good news regarding the health of Lions safety Kerby Joseph and his bad knee, email and much more.

Can Your Law Firm Pay for Your Car for Personal Use? U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Louis Shulman on Building a 15-Person Newsletter Agency, Taking 300 Sales Calls in One Year, and Why Email Marketing Is the Most Overlooked Growth Channel. Louis Shulman, founder of Orbit Marketing, returns to the show to reveal how he built a newsletter agency from scratch, scaled to 15 team members, and took over 300 sales calls in a single year. In this candid conversation, Louis shares why most B2B businesses are leaving massive opportunities on the table by ignoring email marketing.From running paid ads directly to newsletters to building full-funnel lead generation systems, Louis breaks down the exact playbook his agency uses to generate qualified meetings for clients. He also discusses the mindset shift from chasing revenue to obsessing over client results—and why that change transformed his business.Key Topics Covered:- Why email marketing remains the most overlooked channel for B2B businesses- The newsletter funnel strategy: running Facebook and Instagram ads to newsletter opt-ins- How to use surveys and Go High Level to qualify leads automatically- Transitioning from commodity service provider to fractional CMO- The difference between "founder growth hires" and "clone hires" when scaling- Why vanilla content gets ignored and opinionated writing drives responses- Building systems and playbooks that make agency work scalable- Using AI to overcome entrepreneurial fears and mental blockers- The shift from chasing client count to producing case studies- How Orbit Flows software was built as an internal tool then monetized- Why incentive alignment is the key to delivering client resultsEpisode Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and catching up with Louis Shulman01:17 - What Orbit Marketing does and how the business evolved03:51 - Why every B2B business should have an email presence05:13 - Converting sales call rejections into future clients07:23 - Training writers to create opinionated, high-converting content08:47 - B2B vs DTC clients and strategic positioning11:16 - The "sawdust" strategy: monetizing byproducts of your business12:28 - Becoming a full-service marketing agency vs staying specialized16:35 - Finding intrinsic motivation beyond revenue growth20:32 - Is the agency model actually scalable?24:46 - Using AI to overcome fears and mental blockers27:06 - Hiring strategies: patience vs startup chaos mode30:31 - Orbit Flows: building software from internal toolsAbout Louis Shulman:Louis Shulman is the founder of Orbit Marketing, a newsletter agency that helps B2B companies generate qualified leads through email marketing and paid newsletter funnels. He also runs Orbit Metrics, a data and analytics consultancy for e-commerce brands spending $2M+ annually on ads, and Orbit Flows, a content creation and project management software built for newsletter teams.About Orbit Marketing:Orbit Marketing is a full-service newsletter agency specializing in B2B lead generation. The company writes and manages newsletters for dozens of clients, runs paid acquisition campaigns to newsletter opt-ins, and builds complete funnel systems using tools like Go High Level. With a team of 15, Orbit Marketing has written several hundred newsletter issues for clients across industries including finance, e-commerce, and professional services.Resources Mentioned:- Orbit Flows (content creation software)- Go High Level (funnel and CRM platform)- Facebook Ads Manager- Kai Bax (agency scaling strategies)- Alex Hormozi (business growth frameworks)Partner Links:Book Enterprise Training — https://www.upscaile.com/Subscribe to our free newsletter — https://www.theaireport.ai/subscribe-theaireport-youtube#NewsletterMarketing #EmailMarketing #B2BLeadGeneration #AgencyGrowth #LouisShulman #OrbitMarketing #NewsletterAgency #PaidAds #ContentStrategy #Entrepreneurship #MarketingStrategy #FractionalCMO #StartupGrowth #AIinBusiness #EmailFunnels

The governor and president differ on data centers, lunch with Trump auctioned for $2M and why a would-be presidential assassin got life sentence. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Hannah Phillips discuss it all on the Inside Florida Politics podcast.

A landmark jury verdict awards $2M to a detransitioner harmed by a double mastectomy performed as a minor. The panel explains why this case cracks the liability shield, what it means for doctors and parents, and why many more lawsuits could follow nationwide.

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Better for Law Firms - Cash or Accrual Accounting? U.S. law firm owner doing $300k–$2M/year? Get a free Law Firm Profit & Tax Checkup where I review your books and tax setup and highlight a few ways similar firms are keeping more of what they earn. Book your checkup here: https://bigbirdaccounting.com

Today's episode dives into major policy and legal developments shaking the nation: 1️⃣ Gender-Affirming Surgeries: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends delaying surgeries for minors until age 19, citing evidence that many children's gender dysphoria resolves naturally. This comes after a $2M malpractice lawsuit in New York, raising questions about consent and ethics. 2️⃣ ICE Drawdown in Minneapolis: 700 ICE agents are being pulled out amid violent anti-ICE protests and illegal roadblocks. Messaging failures from the White House have left conservatives frustrated, while Democrats exploit public confusion. 3️⃣ Immigration Polling & Enforcement: Public support for deporting illegal immigrants remains strong (61–73%), yet political missteps threaten enforcement and electoral strategy. The fallout demonstrates how messaging and leadership decisions directly impact public perception and policy.

Pags rips through a packed rapid-fire news hour, starting with detransitioner Chloe Cole reacting to a $2M malpractice ruling she says can't undo the damage done to young people. Pags applauds an America-first move as the Small Business Administration limits its main lending program to U.S. citizens. Tensions rise overseas after the U.S. military downs an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, with sharp comments from Karoline Leavitt. Then a legal controversy ignites as a gas station refuses service to ICE agents—prompting Pags to ask what the law actually allows. Finally, investigative author Peter Schweizer joins Pags to break down how progressive networks have weaponized immigration—and why—laying out the strategy in a way you won't hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Peppermint Hippo   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ This Dropping Bombs episode features strip club CEO Alan Chang, revealing how he scaled from $1M to $32M revenue across 10+ gentleman's clubs nationwide. With over 20 years in adult entertainment and a proven track record, Alan delivers the blueprint for turning taboo into profit.   Alan breaks down why banks blacklist the industry, how two strippers invested nearly $2M to fuel his growth, and wild stories from inside the clubs most people never hear. From handcuffing customers to celebrity sightings and catfights, this conversation delivers the unfiltered truth on building wealth in a controversial industry. 

If you're generating strong revenue but still feel one bad month away from panic, the issue isn't how much money you're making - it's the absence of a revenue system.   Revenue is an outcome, not an asset, and when a business lacks infrastructure, the founder becomes the system, absorbing all the volatility, pressure, and risk. This week, Eleanor explains why chasing sales without building structure leads to fragility, no matter how impressive the topline numbers look.   Tune in as Eleanor breaks down the four-part revenue system every business needs before it can reliably scale past $500K, $1M, and into the $2M+ range without burnout. She walks you through the non-negotiable cash cow that funds growth, the bulletproof go-to-market motion that survives platform and algorithm changes, pricing designed to support expansion rather than constrain it, and the balanced business model that creates durability, optionality, and long-term value.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO86   Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

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In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Hugh Kolias, Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Rocket Company, right as the company exits stealth with a $6.2M all-Canadian seed round backed by Ripple Ventures, BDC, Garage Capital, and others. Hugh breaks down the real mission: give Canada sovereign, medium-lift launch capability, so we're not dependent on foreign nations to put critical satellites into orbit, while still building a business that can win globally.They get into the “hard part” behind the headline: pulling top-tier aerospace talent back home (including veterans from SpaceX), choosing a propulsion strategy that stays competitive by the time the rocket actually reaches orbit, and building a Canadian supply chain without over-verticalizing too early. If you care about dual-use tech, defense tailwinds, or what it actually takes to go from “deck” to “orbit,” this one's a blueprint.From Calgary to PropTech Exit to Rockets (02:13)* Hugh's path: mechanical engineering, a detour into finance, then building and selling a PropTech SaaS business.* Why deep tech finally felt “doable” in Canada: shifting market appetite + policy momentum.Repatriating Talent and Building a Team That Can Actually Ship (07:01)* How Hugh discovered just how many Canadians were already working across elite aerospace teams.* The pitch that works: Canada's stability + genuinely hard problems + a rare “clean sheet” chance.The SpaceX Co-Founder Moment (09:38)* How Hugh recruited his co-founder David, a former SpaceX engineer who helped optimize Falcon 9.* Why “paper to orbit” is the kind of challenge that pulls experienced builders in fast.The Medium-Lift Strategy and Why Small Launch Fell Off (12:20)* CRC's focus: ~6,000 kg to LEO (the market gap between small launch and heavy lift).* The key market shift: satellites didn't keep shrinking once launch costs dropped, so demand moved upmass.Methalox, Reusability, and Not Building a Rocket That's Obsolete on Arrival (15:51)* Why CRC is betting on Methalox vs Kerolox: reusability economics and less refurbishment burden.* Their cycle choice: keep it simpler early (open-cycle gas gen) and iterate toward more advanced designs later.Supply Chain, Partnerships, and Making It Actually Canadian (19:23)* Why CRC prioritizes partnerships early instead of trying to vertically integrate everything on day one.* Designing to match Canada's industrial strengths (ex: metals/welding realities vs composites constraints).Government Tailwinds: Defense, Sovereignty, and Capital Unlock (23:47)* How rising defense focus and sovereign launch priorities change the startup math for deep tech.* The bigger point: the “space multiplier” effect and why governments care (jobs, manufacturing, spillovers).Timeline to Orbit and the Hiring Wave (34:01)* Benchmarks Hugh cites: ~4 years and ~$160M (inflation-adjusted) to reach orbit for top performers.* Scale expectations: ~150 people for light lift to orbit, then 500–1,000 for medium lift + manufacturing.About Hugh KoliasCo-Founder and CEO, Canada Rocket CompanyHugh Kolias is a Canadian founder who previously built and sold a PropTech SaaS company before returning to his original obsession: space. Now he's leading CRC's mission to build a globally competitive, Canadian sovereign launch capability, while repatriating elite aerospace talent and aligning rocket design with real-world economics, policy tailwinds, and Canada's industrial base.Connect with Hugh Kolias on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-kolias-71a402b0/?originalSubdomain=caVisit the Canada Rocket Company website: https://www.canadarocketcompany.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

In this episode, James and Daniel break down Meta's monster earnings ($200B revenue, 3.58B daily users, $44B FCF), the marketing masterclass from Netflix and Warner Bros, the creator-to-$2M viral Dr. Pepper ad that's rewriting the creative playbook. We also explore the massive tech layoffs at Amazon, Pinterest, and others, and why AI may just be an excuse. Plus, Khaby Lame's $1 billion deal and vibe coding at the Super Bowl.Sam Khoury joins us to talk all things B2B creators and why the natural progression is from clips to live events. He's alsogiving ADSN listeners 30% off the Marketecture Live event using code SAM30.STAY CONNECTEDJAMES Twitter – /jamesborow LinkedIn — /jamesborowDANIEL Instagram — /danieldruger TikTok — /danieldruger LinkedIn — /danieldruger

Struggling with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, or emotional eating sabotage? This episode uncovers the real reason weight loss feels impossible for so many women.Emotional eating expert and TEDx speaker Tricia Nelson (over 2M views) joins us to explain why diets fail, how sugar and processed carbs hijack the brain, and what's actually driving cravings, overeating, and self-sabotage.If you've ever eaten “perfectly” all day—only to binge at night—this conversation will hit home. We learn:Why yo-yo dieting is rooted in emotional eatingHow stress, pain, and overthinking trigger food cravingsThe PEP Formula: Painkiller, Escape, PunishmentWhy sugar is addictive and fuels compulsive eatingHow morning rituals reduce cravings and stressWhy kindness + community matter more than disciplineTricia shares how she lost 50 pounds—not by dieting harder, but by healing her relationship with food.Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed emotional eating expert, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. After decades of food obsession and sugar addiction, she uncovered the hidden emotional roots of overeating and transformed her health and life.TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSe2vaxXXMPodcast: https://healyourhunger.com/tricias-podcast/Heal Your Hunger Book Buy Heal Your Hunger Book on AmazonFunctional Moms Supplement Store 25% OFF top-quality brands https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4iYrNkAQMwzcX5FRJH5aEW?si=be43e3c4af72492aSUBSCRIBE on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/Tags:the reason you can't lose weight, emotional eating weight loss, why can't some people can't lose weight, weight and emotional eating, why obese people can't lose weight, the #1 reason why you go off track losing weight, why can't i lose weight, obese people can't lose weight, how can you stop eating emotionally, why cant i lose weight, why is it hard to lose weight, why is it so hard to lose weight, how to stop emotional eating on your own, top reasons can't lose weight, why you're not losing weight Tricia Nelson TEDx Talk

Hollywood and the media are in full meltdown mode after Don Lemon's arrest, and the reactions say everything. In this episode, we break down the arrest itself, the media response, and why so many high-profile figures rushed to defend him. From Jane Fonda to Megyn Kelly, Cuomo, Geraldo, and even Nicki Minaj, the fallout quickly spiraled into a cultural and political firestorm. Plus, Melania Trump's box office numbers spark outrage among critics, new Epstein file revelations raise serious questions, and shocking fraud allegations emerge from California hospice centers. The episode also covers growing protests, ICE operations, immigration enforcement, media double standards, Democrat hypocrisy online, and Candace Owens' latest controversy — all while political memes and viral moments continue to dominate the conversation.00:00 Intro00:40 Groundhog Day02:50 Worst Grammys outfits07:05 Billie Eilish & Trevor Noah push radical narratives10:25 Ricky Gervais calls out Hollywood10:50 Ad – Lean12:30 Melania Trump box office numbers & Hollywood backlash15:35 Detransition lawsuit wins $2M judgment17:05 Bill Gates named in Epstein file dump18:50 Ruthless Podcast with Scott Bessent21:15 California hospice fraud exposed22:55 Ad – BonCharge25:00 Speaker Johnson optimistic on midterms27:45 Don Lemon arrested – fallout & media reaction34:00 Jane Fonda defends Lemon35:40 Trump responds to Lemon arrest39:00 Don Lemon's past controversies resurface41:10 Cuomo, Megyn Kelly & Geraldo pile on49:45 Nicki Minaj roasts Don Lemon52:00 Democrat hypocrisy on X54:50 Trump on immigration enforcement55:50 New NJ governor meltdown58:15 Protesters set up blockades & ID checks01:00:10 ICE agents & Alex Pretti incident01:01:15 Seattle police push back on radical mayor01:06:00 Political memes & Trump retweets critics01:09:05 Candace Owens vs Erika Kirk & Israel comments01:13:50 Piers Morgan reacts to Candace backlash01:18:35 Candace mocked online01:20:30 Culture & TikTokSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—get 20% off at https://TakeLean.com using code CHICKS. Start the new year right with a skincare upgrade from Bon Charge.Visit https://BonCharge.com/Chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewide. Lock down protection on both your new gadgets and your old faithful devices with 60% off Webroot at https://Webroot.com/ChicksVISIT OUR WEBSITE DAILY! https://chicksonright.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=youtubeJOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/388315619071775Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/subscribe/GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_JdhQFbZ363CAY Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonright Get exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeCreations?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=50399398 Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chicksonright/ Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized! Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonrightSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

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AlabamaSen. Tuberville says "somethings up" re: FBI raid at election center in GAA bill is offered in AL House that makes it a felony to invade a church serviceBill from state lawmaker allows judge to deny bond to illegals charged in a violent crimeA former state lawmaker is challenging the residency status of John Wahl as he runs in Lt. Governor's raceBryan Dawson explains what an "agi-prop" is in the protests in MinnesotaNationalJudge denies an injunction to stop DHS and ICE action in the Twin CitiesBorder czar Homan says ICE is not going anywhere from state of MNDeputy AG Blanche talks about the recent arrest of Don Lemon in MNHouse Speaker believes a partial government shutdown will be short-livedPlaintiff in NY is awarded $2M after suing over transgender surgery when she was a teenSinger Jelly Roll gives praise to Jesus after winning Grammy Award

The Wyoming left is apoplectic about the possibility of their vote buying machine going away.  For years, the Wyoming Business Council has funneled millions of your dollars to dubious projects--often losing millions.  In one case, they lost $20M on a berry farm.  In another, they gave $2M to a cosmetics company that already sold their products at Sephora. Now, Albert Sommers and Gail Symons are claiming the reason we have to keep the WBC is for community infrastructure.  The problem with that argument is we already have another office that handles that.

On this episode of the Real Estate Investing School Podcast, Joe Jensen sits down with commercial real estate titan Ben Reinberg—founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies. With more than 30 years of experience, thousands of transactions, and leadership over a 50-person national team, Ben breaks down how he built a true hard asset empire across office, industrial, retail, medical office, and multifamily. From raising his first $2M in his early twenties, to structuring complex commercial deals, to leading one of the nation's top medical office portfolios, Ben pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in commercial real estate—even if you're starting from zero. Ben also shares the insights behind his new book, Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times, which teaches everyday people how to build, compound, and protect generational wealth. He dives into the steep learning curves of commercial deals, the value of investing with "smart money," how to choose the right niche in your local market, and why medical office assets are his number-one pick for long-term, recession-resistant wealth. From mindset and data protection to deal structure, team building, and avoiding costly mistakes like overleveraging—this episode is a masterclass for anyone wanting to elevate their game from residential to commercial. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Ben's Instagram

Dr. Maria Sophocles has been a leader in women's healthcare for nearly 30 years, specializing in menopause management and female sexual health. She founded Women's Healthcare of Princeton, a progressive gynecology practice, and has been a visiting professor and NIH researcher in Switzerland. A board-certified ob/gyn and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she has pioneered innovative treatments, including CO2 laser therapy for vaginal atrophy. She serves as CMO of EMBR Labs, Director of Women's Health Services for Curia Health, and is an advocate for women's health policy. Dr. Sophocles' TED talk "What Happens to Sex in Midlife" has garnered over 1.2 million views in total and her forthcoming book, The Bedroom Gap, will be released February 10th. She is currently working on a documentary about Sex, Menopause, and Gender Equality called HOT! In this episode, Tara and Dr. Maria Sophocles unpack the bedroom gap by exploring how physiology, hormones, shame, religion, porn culture, relationship dynamics, and communication issues all interact to block women's libido and pleasure, while offering practical strategies like self-pleasure, better sex education, hormone support, and intentional intimacy to rebuild desire and connection at any age.  RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Sophocles here: https://mariasophoclesmd.com Her viral TED talk with 1.2M+ views: https://www.ted.com/talks/maria_sophocles_what_happens_to_sex_in_midlife_a_look_at_the_bedroom_gap?language=en  Instagram: @mariasophoclesmd Pre-order her book The Bedroom Gap on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/48X1XYk  Watch her previous podcast episode on Inside Out Health Podcast: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/drsophocles  Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:05:05 – An open, no‑holding‑back conversation about sex, libido, and midlife.
 00:07:00 – How most young people get their "sex education" from porn because adults and schools avoid real conversations about sex and pleasure.
 00:08:17 – Dr. Sophocles debunks the Hollywood myth that women typically orgasm easily from penetrative sex alone and explains how misleading this is.
 00:09:11 – 70–90% of women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm and how shame and unrealistic expectations make many feel "broken."
 00:11:02 – The concept of the "bedroom gap": Viagra and support for male performance versus lack of equivalent attention to women's sexual needs.
 00:12:18 – Dr. Sophocles explains that orgasm releases endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin and argues that being sexually active can be part of a longevity plan.
 00:20:00 – Practical advice to treat sex and intimacy like a non‑negotiable appointment, starting with G‑rated cuddling and rebuilding erotic connection gradually.
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Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In the Notorious Mass Effect segment, Analytic Dreamz delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world's largest esports event returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23—a massive 7-week festival with a record-breaking $75 million prize pool. Over 2,000 players from 200+ clubs across 100+ countries compete in 25 tournaments spanning 24 games, including Dota 2 ($5M), Fortnite Reload ($10M), PUBG Mobile ($3M), Apex Legends ($2M), Counter-Strike 2 ($2M), and newcomers like Trackmania ($500K) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 ($1M). Champions crowned every weekend. The flagship Club Championship awards $30M to top 24 clubs (up from $27M in 2025), with $7M to the ultimate cross-game winner—last year's race went to the final week. Individual game prizes exceed $39M, plus MVPs, Jafonso Awards, and qualifiers. Week 1 kicks off with Dota 2, Apex, Fatal Fury; finals feature CS2, Trackmania. Tickets on sale since Jan 22—weekly passes, premium access available. Analytic Dreamz analyzes strategic shifts, new games (Fortnite returns, Starcraft 2 out), qualification paths, and why EWC cements Riyadh as esports capital. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we sit down with Blake Harrington, founder of Baja Real Estate and one of the most plugged-in voices in Cabo San Lucas. From luxury villas and beachfront condos to Airbnbs, seller financing, and why some price points are moving faster than others, Blake breaks down exactly what's happening in the Cabo real estate market right now.We cover the real buyer profiles coming into Cabo, how the market differs above and below the $2M mark, why high-end properties are still moving strong, and where real opportunities exist for buyers today. Blake also explains how lending works (and doesn't), how seller financing is being used creatively, and why Cabo continues to attract high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families from across the U.S.Beyond real estate, we talk lifestyle — Cabo vs. San José del Cabo, where people actually live long-term, the best areas to stay, golf communities, beach clubs, hotels, restaurants, and why once you visit Cabo, you almost always come back.If you're thinking about:Buying real estate in CaboInvesting in short-term rentals or second homesUnderstanding where the Cabo market is headingOr just learning why Cabo has become a world-class lifestyle destinationThis episode gives you a clear, honest, on-the-ground look from someone who's been doing deals there for over two decades.