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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed breaking news from David: Warner Bros. Discovery has initiated a process to sell the company — and that Netflix and Comcast are among the interested parties. General Motors shares surged on a Q3 beat and raised full-year guidance. Earnings winners include Coca-Cola, 3M and GE Aerospace.  David interviewed Starboard Value CEO Jeff Smith at the 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investor Summit. The activist investor discussed companies including Tylenol maker Kenvue, of which Smith is a board member. Also in focus: Apple $4 trillion watch, Disney+ cancellations, what Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told CNBC about the credit cycle.Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns CNBC.Versant would become the new parent company of CNBC upon Comcast's planned spinoff of Versant.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as investors digested a number of earnings reports including those from Coca-Cola and 3M, Fellow old economy stock General Motors soared 14 percent after it hiked its guidance for the full year and topped estimates, More on the last Pints and Portfolios on Sunday October 26th 11am to 1pm in Berkeley with Rob Black and EP Wealth Advisors

Stop making million-dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: joinhampton.comMost founders start their restaurants in the red. Guy Allen did the opposite, turning a 12-seat sushi bar into a $3M business with lines out the door and plans for a $50M exit. He's the founder proving restaurants can scale – if you treat them like startups.Here's what we talk about:Leaving real estate tech after a decade to start over in foodTurning a sushi photography hobby into a six-figure uni import businessWhy importing sea urchin taught him everything about supply chainsHow Sendo became one of NYC's busiest sushi spots – with zero marketing spendThe “three ingredients” behind every successful restaurant: food, location, brandWhy most chefs fail at business, and why one restaurant alone is a bad betThe real margins of restaurants (and what “good” actually looks like)How restaurant investing and profit-sharing actually workThe surprising scalability of sushi, and how he plans to reach 40 locationsBuilding publicly in an industry famous for secrecyCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Sendo https://www.sendo.nyc/ Sponsors:Get your app built at https://zeroqode.com/?ref=moneywiseBuild web apps quickly with https://bubble.io/Achieve your dream body with https://www.dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseProtect your upside and get your time back at https://www.cressetcapital.com/moneywiseChapters:00:00 - The Harsh Reality of Restaurant Ownership00:43 - The Sushi Business Model and Guy's Background01:35 - Guy's Pivot from Real Estate Tech to Sushi02:56 - From Sushi Hobby to Social Media Platform05:44 - Importing Uni: Economics and Challenges10:11 - Sushi Quality, Branding, and Market Positioning13:22 - Why Premium Sushi Doesn't Scale14:47 - Transition from Importing to Restaurant Ownership16:51 - Why Most Restaurants Fail: The Role of Branding18:44 - Building a Restaurant Brand and Early Success22:56 - Financing and Structuring Growth27:27 - The Surprising Upsides of the Restaurant Business29:54 - Scaling to 40 Restaurants and a $50M Exit33:49 - The Need for Transparency in the Restaurant Industry This podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Harry MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.

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An investor said they lost $3M of XRP from a cold wallet. A long-time XRP investor claimed to have lost $3 million worth of tokens from cold wallet maker Ellipal's mobile app. Will they be able to recover the funds and can cold wallets still be trusted? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠⁠owlting.com⁠⁠. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Ever feel like you're on the real estate hamster wheel — earning big commissions that disappear just as fast? In this episode, David sits down with Phil Greely, a Seattle agent who finally broke that cycle by building his own rental portfolio. Phil explains how Seattle's unique housing laws opened the door for him to turn one property into multiple income streams — including a $1.3M deal — and how he's using real estate investing to buy back his time and create lasting freedom. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:10 - An Overview Of Phil Greely's Real Estate Career5:21 - An Example Of The The Numbers On One Of His Deals8:13 - Lessons He Learned12:24 - How They're Approaching Construction16:20 - The Real Estate Opportunity In Seattle Right Now19:05 - How Being An Agent Helped Him Start Investing24:00 - How He Finds His Deals27:20 - His Goals Right Now31:04 - What Phil Hopes To Learn At The Springboard Event37:42 - The Podcast He Used To Do38:29 - Where To Find Phil39:13 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Phil Greelyhttps://www.instagram.com/phil.greely/ Facebook: Phil Greelyhttps://www.greelygroup.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Finance doesn't have to be a mystery—it can be your greatest advantage. In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we sit down with Jon Hughes, Erik Skie, and Mike Estes from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) to unpack the financial principles that separate high-performing shops from those that just get by. Together, they dig into how manufacturers can transform their accounting systems from mere compliance tools into strategic assets that fuel growth. From understanding capacity and pricing to mastering forecasting and job costing, this conversation bridges the gap between the shop floor and the balance sheet. CLA's experts explain why simplicity often beats complexity, how to avoid “bad business” when chasing volume, and why aligning cost structure with capacity utilization is the secret to consistent profitability. They also explore how automation and advanced equipment investments change the financial equation, why separating costing from pricing is essential, and how the best-run shops use forecasting not just to plan—but to learn. Whether you're running a $3M job shop or a $30M operation, this episode gives you the tools to make smarter financial decisions and build long-term resilience. Segments (1:03) Recapping Nick's trip to EMO in Germany (1:52) Meet the guests: Jon Hughes, Erik Skie, and Mike Estes from CLA (4:38) Grow your top and bottom-line with CLA (7:06) Keep it simple: Capacity vs. demand (the key to unlocking consistent profitability) (9:19) Why labor is effectively a fixed cost in modern manufacturing (12:21) When increasing capacity is a smart risk and when it's not (15:08) Activity-based costing and why not all machines should share the same rate (16:38) Why we love Phoenix Heat Treating for outside processing (17:47) How to price automation and capture its true value (20:30) Separating cost from price & matching pricing strategy to niche and capacity (25:06) The danger of underutilized automation and inflated rates (27:09) How customer communication improves quoting accuracy and margins (28:38) The “death spiral” of bad quoting assumptions (30:57) Understanding your cost structure vs. chasing perfect accuracy (32:46) Material-heavy jobs, overhead allocation, and avoiding double-dipping (35:25) Demystifying EDM technology with Methods Machine Tools Bill Burba (49:17) Forecasting and budgeting: why they matter beyond the numbers (52:35) Linking your business model to your P&L for smarter decision-making (54:23) How to use forecasting to test your assumptions (56:05) Killing unprofitable jobs (“deselecting customers”) and improving mix (1:01:10) Meet us at Top Shops 2025 in Charlotte, NC Resources mentioned on this episode Grow your top and bottom-line with CLA Why we love Phoenix Heat Treating for outside processing Get more information about EDM technology from Methods Machine Tools Business Model Canvas Meet us at Top Shops 2025 in Charlotte, NC Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the meteoric ascent of Jere Klein and Katteyes' "Todo K Ver" in this Analytic Dreamz segment on Notorious Mass Effect. Dropped August 13, 2025, this reggaetón-trap gem—produced by Mateo on the Beatz—delves into the clash of fleeting glances and real bonds, with lines like "Sé que todo entra por la vista / Y yo estoy harto de lo superficial" nodding to Myke Towers' "Piensan."Chilean sensations Jere Klein (born 2006, fresh off 2024's Énfasis EP) and Katteyes (2004, Instagram queen with 1M+ followers) deliver their third duet, amplifying the chemistry from "Báilame Así." No promo budget needed: 45M+ Spotify streams by Oct. 17, #3 Chile Top 50 peak, #12 Global Viral 50. YouTube's at 2.5M views; TikTok edits spark 15M weekly mobile plays (70% share).65% female, 18-24 demo dominates, with Chile-Spain fans (55%) and Madrid virality boosting EU by 25%. Daily streams doubled post-video to 5M, holding 3M weekly. Analytic Dreamz unpacks the 60% Spotify dominance, 85% streaming shift, and how this dance-floor confessional redefines Latin urban for 2025's youth wave.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is starting to feel the impacts of the federal government shutdown. A northern Minnesota tribe is suing 3M over pollution from "forever chemicals."And wildland firefighting crews continue working to fully contain the Crosby Fire burning in a remote part of a state park on the North Shore.

In this episode of Next Level Pros, hosts dive into an eye-opening conversation with Elaine and Todd, co-founders of Mainstream Electric, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. After spending over 15 years stuck at $3 million in annual revenue, they made a powerful decision—to get out of their own way.By confronting ego, redefining success, and seeking mentorship through Nexstar Network, Elaine and Todd transformed both their mindset and their company. The result? A thriving $20 million business that attracted private equity buyers—and a journey that redefined what “winning” truly means.This is a story of humility, discipline, and the courage to evolve.

A $12M revenue, $3.8M EBITDA “Project Lucid” branded inspection device distributor sparks heated debate on IP risk, exclusivity with its manufacturer, and the eyebrow-raising $5M liquid funds buyer requirement.Business Listing – https://www.caldergr.com/business-listing/306-project-lucid-branded-inspection-device-company/#inquireWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Ep. 184 features Brian Birt, founder of Griddy, the fantasy football puzzle game bringing year-round engagement to sports fans.   Hear him discuss: His journey from childhood sports fanatic to building products at Sleeper and launching Griddy How Griddy turns fantasy football into a strategic, bite-sized mobile game playable 365 days a year Solving the seasonality problem in fantasy sports with an innovative “chemistry” team-building mechanic Why he intentionally built Griddy as a free-to-play game without real money components How a community-driven approach led to 30,000 users and 3M+ games played with zero ad spend The role of Reddit and storytelling in driving organic, founder-led growth Lessons from Sleeper: building trust and community before monetization Finding product–market fit through retention and user obsession, not growth hacks Getting early believers on the cap table, including Joel Simkins from XST Capital, and why he seeks to preserve optionality for future capital needs How psychological resilience and consistency fuel startup success What's next for Griddy, from new game modes and rewards to expansion into other sports and fandoms     Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more

Welcome back to Construct your life! In this week's special Business Live show, Brad and I sat down with Clint Fiore, founder of Dealonomy, to unpack one of the most innovative shifts happening in the business brokerage world right now.After a decade of helping entrepreneurs buy and sell companies, Clint decided to flip the model on its head. Instead of catering to sellers like every traditional brokerage, Dealonomy is designed to be the most buyer-friendly platform on the planet. Think of it as a curated, high-quality marketplace — no more messy listings, ghost brokers, or bait-and-switch deals.Clint breaks down how he raised $3 million, built a tech-driven team, and created a system that makes buying and selling businesses faster, smoother, and more transparent — all while keeping relationships at the center of the process. We talk about what buyers get wrong, how to stand out as a great buyer, and why empathy, patience, and listening skills are still the ultimate deal-closing tools.This one's for entrepreneurs, dealmakers, and searchers who are tired of the old-school M&A grind and ready to see how technology and heart can actually work together to change the game.Key Highlights:- How Clint flipped the traditional brokerage model — from sell-side to buy-side focused.- The $3M raise that built Dealonomy, and how he assembled an all-star investor and advisory team.- Why most business marketplaces fail — and how Dealonomy vets only “good deals for good people.”- The platform's AI-powered financial analysis that streamlines valuations and offers real-time insights.- The “freemium” membership model that aligns incentives with serious buyers.- How buyers can stand out by leading with empathy, clarity, and strong communication.- Why relationship skills are becoming more important than ever in a high-tech world.- The long-term vision: becoming the trusted, quality-first platform people think of before BizBuySell.If you're serious about buying or selling a business, or just curious where the future of small business acquisitions is headed, check out Dealonomy.com and connect with Clint on X and LinkedIn.And if you enjoyed this live breakdown, share it with someone who's in the deal game — it might just change how they look at buying and selling forever.

A “too-good-to-be-true?” SBA-prequalified cat-content brand with 3.9M Facebook followers, ~$872–$920k revenue and ~95% margins sparks a lively debate on platform risk, AI headwinds, and creative deal structures to de-risk the buy.Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/listings/17899268/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

On this episode of Bulture podcast:Latto is rumored to be pregnant with her first child.Taylor Swift's 'The Life of A Showgirl' has already sold 3M units (2.7M in pure sales) It's now the fastest album in music history to reach this markWhite girls are tearing up Taylor Swift's new album down to the Tik Tok.ICE and FBI Raids in Chicago Spark Outrage After Black Residents Detained Without Warrants  Showtime's The Chi to End with Season 8Monster: The Ed Gein StoryTeacher sings to a student for his sixth birthday: ‘Happy birthday to you, you look like a monkey, you live in a zoo.This Mom Shocked After Seeing How Much Food Her Son Ordered, her Kid DoorDashed $36.74 of McDonald's and $20.13 of Popeyes for himself after his mother gave her phone to play on because his iPad was broken.D4vd not named as a M suspect in Celeste Rivas case, police confirm in new statement.Lira Galore got beat up at the airport by Bianca (BeeTheBeauty)Diddy sentenced to 50 months in federal prison! Diddy will be released from prison in December 2028.The late Kyren Lacy's attorney, Matt Ory, unveiled surveillance clips and police body cam footage that confirm his client was INNOCENT and WRONGLY FRAMED for negligent homicide and hit-and-run following a 2024 car crash that took the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall. Salute to his lawyer for not letting this go away quietly. can't imagine what lacy's family is going throughAyesha Curry says that Steph Curry doesn't understand her, that she never wanted kids, and that she can't pursue her careerICE will reportedly be on-site during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.NBA YoungBoy just snagged the #1 spot on YouTube Music Charts with “what You is”Gucci Mane announces new autobiography titled “Episodes.” In this book, Guwop opens up personal battles with mental health struggles, including getting Ice Cream cone on faceCoi Leray and Shoreline Mafia drop the music video for their collab “Act Like You Know”Woman recorded a man at the gym after being upset with him for using the machine next to her instead of choosing a different one, stating, “Men are insufferable.”Sources say Molly Qerim felt her $500,000 ESPN salary was an insult for her First Take contributionsNC A&T Head Coach Says His Players Act Tough Listening to NBA Youngboy In the Locker Room, But Don't Bring That Same Energy on The FieldNicki Minaj Writes Open Letter to Kulture & Cardi B Writes Open Letter to Papa BearNFL veteran Aqib Talib says Tyreek Hill's season-ending injury is karma for how he treated his wife — “The football gods don't play games.”Regina King to rank her Top 5 'BOONDOCKS' momentsMan got upset and attacked a woman after she defended herself and her daughter against his dog, which attacked them firstAtlanta police are searching for Tyrese after his Cane Corso, El Chapo, reportedly killed a neighbor's dog. A woman says she warned him, but he let El Chapo roam freely through the neighborhood, causing chaos

Ever feel like taking financial risks isn't for people like us.. especially if you're the first in your family to build wealth?In this episode, I sit down with business coach and real estate investor Cat Del Carmen for an honest conversation about risk, regret, and wealth building as a first gen Latina. Cat shares the exact mindset that helped her go from watching her mom struggle financially to flipping a fixer-upper and selling it for $1.3M, all while building a multiple six-figure business.You'll learn:✅ How Cat stretched her risk tolerance (and how you can too)✅ Why she invested $25k in coaching instead of saving it for a house and what happened next✅ What it really takes to make wealth building decisions when you're the most successful one in your family✅ Why your financial ‘misses' aren't failures...they're part of your wealth story✨ If you're ready to grow your money, even if you've been stuck in saving mode, this episode will show you what's possible when you start trusting yourself more than your fear.1:1 Money Coaching: Book a free sales call here: https://www.buildinggenwealth.com/work-with-me

https://vimeo.com/1124467788?share=copy#t=0 https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/blog/2025/10/4/2025-10-06-guidance-push-in-shutdown-week This week we look at IRS Updates PTIN User Fee Withdrawal of Corporate Reorganization Proposed Regulations IRS FY2026 Shutdown Contingency Plan Guidance on Rural Qualified Opportunity Zones New Interim Guidance on the Corporate AMT Tax Relief Extension for Terroristic Action in Israel Final Regulations on Interest Capitalization for Improvements Eighth Circuit Reverses Tax Court in 3M on Blocked Income District Court Finds § 501(c)(4) Standards Unconstitutionally Vague Two Tax Court Opinions in Green (Hobby Lobby)

Can you dress better, boost confidence, and reduce waste — without shopping or doing laundry?Anya Cheng, Founder & CEO of Taelor, joins Chris to share how her AI-powered menswear rental startup is making life easier for busy professionals while transforming the future of fashion.A former product leader at Meta, eBay, and McDonald's, Anya reveals how she turned a simple Shopify MVP into a $2.3M venture-backed company by solving a surprisingly universal pain point: helping men look great without effort — or waste.

What happens when your hands-on hustle stops working? In this episode, growth strategist Chad Cannon reveals why the skills that got you to $3 million won't get you to $10 million—and what needs to change.Chad breaks down the critical mindset shifts founder-led businesses must make to scale sustainably: accepting 70-80% quality from your team, transitioning from seller to sales leader, and learning when to hire your second-in-command (hint: probably later than you think). He shares real numbers from clients growing from $3M to $7M revenue, including how to allocate your marketing budget across channels, why Reddit matters for AI-driven discovery, and which metrics actually move the needle.You'll learn why vision "leaks" without constant reinforcement, how to avoid drowning in data by focusing on just three KPIs, and why tracking lead measures beats obsessing over revenue numbers. Plus: the Slack rule that stopped execution chaos and why your next hire should probably come from within.If you're a founder feeling the friction between doing the work and leading the company, this conversation will show you exactly what needs to shift—and how to make it happen.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!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.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding fee!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....

S5:E26 In this punchy, practical episode of Small Biz Stories with Dr. LL, John Horn, CEO of StubGroup (a Google Premier Partner - note that very, very few companies have this distinction and honor!!), breaks down how small businesses can turn Google Ads into reliable profit instead of a money pit. From the Search Terms Report to negative keywords, smart budget math, and review mechanics, John gives you a field guide you can use today. KEY TIMESTAMPS [06:03–07:34] Cut wasted spend fast: Use the Search Terms Report and add negative keywords (e.g., “Dollar Tree” for a tree service) to block irrelevant clicks. [08:20–10:26] Budget reality check: Why ~$2K/mo is a sensible baseline (context matters by CPC), and why you must allow time to learn, iterate, and improve. [19:51–22:20] Prep before ads: Dial in your Google Business Profile, reviews, and get familiar with LLM-driven search (ChatGPT/Perplexity) to stay findable beyond Google. [23:33–25:28] Website that sells: Treat your site as your 24/7 reputation with proof, offers, awards, reviews, working links, and helpful content that establishes expertise. [26:46–28:43] Reviews that move the needle: Ask every time, make it frictionless (texted link/QR), and try incentives tied to the rep who served the customer. One-liners you'll take away: • “Google makes it easy to spend money and hard to make it back.” • “PPC works when you measure, prune, and iterate.” • “Your website and reviews are the runway and ads are the takeoff.” ⭐Why listen now: StubGroup sits in the top 1% of Google partners, with 3M+ leads and $400M+ in revenue generated. John turns “complex” into checklist. ❇️ Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to YouTube  ⁨@Midlifesuccess⁩  for more great content like this! #googleads #smallbusiness #leadgeneration #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurship #advertising      

Today's guest is Sara Wyman, Founder & CEO at Stackpack. Founded in 2023, Stackpack is an AI-powered platform built for Finance, Operations and IT teams that streamlines spend, vendor and contract management. It delivers fast visibility into where money is going, automates contract renewals and approvals, centralizes vendor data and helps reduce waste - all without a heavy implementation burden. Their mission is to connect the world's companies with the right partners, at the right time, on the right terms.Inspired by her experience at high-growth companies where vendor and contract chaos slowed teams down, Sara founded Stackpack to create a true system of record for third-party relationships. Under her leadership, Stackpack has raised significant funding, including a $6.3M seed round, to accelerate its growth. Before launching Stackpack, Sara served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Enterprise Sales at Affirm, and held senior sales leadership roles at Etsy.In this episode, Sara talks about:0:00 Her journey from finance to tech, building marketplaces and founding Stackpack2:13 Stackpack's AI-native platform turning vendor data into cost-saving insights4:06 Streamlining vendor discovery, management, contracts and renewals7:24 Delivering rapid cost savings, visibility and risk reduction10:14 Their small, remote-first team with big-company experience and culture12:19 Advancing their AI assistant by unifying UX and expanding vendor discovery14:59 Hiring in engineering, customer support and go-to-market roles

Want us to help you generate consistent, inbound appointments? Book a call with our team.In this throwback training of the Nailed It Podcast, host Joseph Hughes breaks down how contractors can win with content marketing — even if you're just getting started or feel stuck.Most roofing and contracting companies know content is important but struggle with consistency, ideas, or confidence in front of the camera. In this episode, Joseph shares a proven framework that helps contractors overcome those challenges, build trust with their audience, and generate predictable growth.Whether you're a roofing company owner doing $3M+ in revenue or just looking to level up your marketing, this session will give you practical steps to build your brand and stand out in your market.Key Takeaways for Roofing & Contracting Companies✔️ Why content marketing is the #1 growth lever for contractors today✔️ How to create content that attracts your ideal customers✔️ The system for producing consistent videos without burning out✔️ How contractors can become “5 Mile Famous” in their local markets✔️ Simple ways to repurpose content for maximum visibilityTimestamps00:45 Why roofing companies struggle with consistency03:10 How to plan content that builds momentum06:25 Simple ways to stay consistent08:45 Final advice for roofing business ownersConnect with Contractor DynamicsWebsiteFacebook Instagram LinkedIn#contractormarketing #roofingbusiness#contentmarketing #roofingcompanyowners#roofingcontractors #roofinggrowth#constructionmarketing #contractordynamics

S5:E26 In this punchy, practical episode of Small Biz Stories with Dr. LL, John Horn, CEO of StubGroup (a Google Premier Partner - note that very, very few companies have this distinction and honor!!), breaks down how small businesses can turn Google Ads into reliable profit instead of a money pit. From the Search Terms Report to negative keywords, smart budget math, and review mechanics, John gives you a field guide you can use today. KEY TIMESTAMPS [06:03–07:34] Cut wasted spend fast: Use the Search Terms Report and add negative keywords (e.g., “Dollar Tree” for a tree service) to block irrelevant clicks. [08:20–10:26] Budget reality check: Why ~$2K/mo is a sensible baseline (context matters by CPC), and why you must allow time to learn, iterate, and improve. [19:51–22:20] Prep before ads: Dial in your Google Business Profile, reviews, and get familiar with LLM-driven search (ChatGPT/Perplexity) to stay findable beyond Google. [23:33–25:28] Website that sells: Treat your site as your 24/7 reputation with proof, offers, awards, reviews, working links, and helpful content that establishes expertise. [26:46–28:43] Reviews that move the needle: Ask every time, make it frictionless (texted link/QR), and try incentives tied to the rep who served the customer. One-liners you'll take away: • “Google makes it easy to spend money and hard to make it back.” • “PPC works when you measure, prune, and iterate.” • “Your website and reviews are the runway and ads are the takeoff.” ⭐Why listen now: StubGroup sits in the top 1% of Google partners, with 3M+ leads and $400M+ in revenue generated. John turns “complex” into checklist. ❇️ Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to YouTube  ⁨@Midlifesuccess⁩  for more great content like this! #googleads #smallbusiness #leadgeneration #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurship #advertising      

This week we look at IRS Updates PTIN User Fee Withdrawal of Corporate Reorganization Proposed Regulations IRS FY2026 Shutdown Contingency Plan Guidance on Rural Qualified Opportunity Zones New Interim Guidance on the Corporate AMT Tax Relief Extension for Terroristic Action in Israel Final Regulations on Interest Capitalization for Improvements Eighth Circuit Reverses Tax Court in 3M on Blocked Income District Court Finds § 501(c)(4) Standards Unconstitutionally Vague Two Tax Court Opinions in Green (Hobby Lobby)

Today's guest is Ryan C, an early franchisee with Cabinet IQ who's already crushing it. In just over a year, Ryan has 3 territories in South Carolina and Georgia, and he's proving that you can keep your corporate job while building a thriving franchise business.We'll dive into Ryan's journey from banking & finance into the remodeling world, his scariest moment signing the dotted line, how he balances his full-time job with being a franchise owner, and why he believes discipline, time management, and grit are the real keys to success.If you've ever wondered:➡️ Can I keep my job while being a franchisee?➡️ What's it like to join an emerging brand like Cabinet IQ?➡️ How do I balance family, risk, and growth goals in franchising?This episode has your answers.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Eye on Franchising ft. Ryan C (Cabinet IQ)02:20 – Can you keep your corporate job as a franchisee?05:10 – The sacrifice, discipline & grit needed for success09:15 – Early franchisee experience: being “more than a number”12:40 – Ryan's scariest moment signing franchise agreements & leases16:55 – Why he picked Cabinet IQ over other brands22:30 – The risk vs. reward mindset & worst-case scenario thinking26:15 – Building a $3M first year with plans for $50M31:05 – Balancing reinvestment, growth, and new showrooms35:20 – Tech & design: Cabinet IQ's secret weapon41:00 – Advice for first-time franchise owners: bet on yourself  

In this Five Minute Friday, I'm speaking directly to every orthodontist who feels stuck — at $2M in production when you're aiming for $3M, plateaued after years of growth, or feeling like your practice has lost momentum. Whether you're an associate, a solo owner, or partnered with an OSO/DSO, this episode will show you why the difference between stagnation and explosive growth often comes down to how you show up every single day.I break down the critical differences between a worker's mentality and an owner's mentality, share real-world examples from my own practice, and give you actionable steps to start thinking like an owner right now. If you apply this shift — even imperfectly — your production, culture, and leadership capacity can go through the ceiling.QUOTES“Are you looking to milk the system for everything it's worth — or are you looking to really add to the system and grow it?” — Dr. Glenn Krieger“That's one piece of advice that if you take to heart and treat every single day in your practice, watch what happens. Watch your practice go through the ceiling.” — Dr. Glenn KriegerKey TakeawaysIntro: Owner vs. worker mindset explained (00:00)The telltale signs of a worker's mentality (01:20)How adopting an owner's mindset builds equity and leadership (02:45)Real-life examples: showing up sick, picking up paper, and leading by example (04:15)The path from plateau to growth by thinking like an owner (05:00)Preview of my upcoming coaching program and how it's different (06:15)Additional Resources I've seen firsthand how adopting an owner's mentality can take a plateaued practice and catapult it to new levels of production, culture, and profitability.That's exactly why I'm launching my one-on-one coaching program — designed to help orthodontists and their teams implement the same strategies that built my practice. If you're ready to think and act like an owner, DM me on Facebook or reach out directly. By the time it launches at the end of 2025, spots will be limited — and if it doesn't make you 5x your investment in the first year, I'll give every penny back.Register for Ortho Vanguard: https://www.opvanguard.com - For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about an emailer seeing a woman suck on a dildo in her car, cruise passengers stashing keys in their bras, rude to say yeah instead of yes, family of man who died on roller coaster hire lawyer, circus stunt biker injured in ball of death, 11-year-old stuck in bleachers, teen robbed of custom necklace, guy won $3M on lotto and left ticket at store, faulty traffic camera reports, towns in New England shutting down streets to avoid influencers looking at foliage, emailer had encounter with Vegas mascots, Skubal visited Fry in hospital, Reaper Mile, breast cancer awareness run, William Shatner had medical emergency, Golden Bachelor contestant with puppet, Corey Feldman eliminated from Dancing With The Stars, Cardi B butt crack piercing, national one hit wonder day, elderly substitute school bus driver got lost, guy called cops to report theft of illegal weapons, guy gets busted doing burnout on camera, someone recovering from neck injury stabbed with broken salsa bottle, 15-year sentence for throwing diarrhea in face, bear chases runner in woods, majority of Americans admit to cheating, guy wears inflatable dog costume to walk dog, perv in public library, teen behind cyber attacks on Vegas casinos, fake apartment scam, soft clubbing, don’t knock it until you try it life hacks, and more! This episode of Dave & Chuck is brought to you in part by Profluent http://bit.ly/4fhEq5l

Are PFAS still something to worry about? Are companies like 3M actually being held responsible for their use of forever chemicals? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg welcomes environmental attorneys Coral Odiot-Rivera and Nick Mindicino from Napoli Shkolnik to unpack the litigation against “forever chemicals” (PFAS), as well as the updates on the regulatory front. They break down the health risks of PFAS, the billion-dollar PFAS settlements with 3M and DuPont, the latest EPA regulations, and what it all means for firefighters, communities, and clean water across the U.S. If you've heard about firefighting foam lawsuits, PFAS in drinking water, or the dangers of “forever chemicals” but aren't sure what's really going on—this episode cuts through the noise with science-based facts and legal insights you can trust.   What to expect in this episode: What PFAS chemicals are and why they're called “forever chemicals” The serious health risks linked to PFAS exposure, including cancer and thyroid disease Billion-dollar settlements from 3M, DuPont, and others—and what they mean for water providers and affected communities Updates on personal injury lawsuits for firefighters and residents exposed to firefighting foam (AFFF) The EPA's latest drinking water regulations and compliance challenges for municipalities Why cleaning PFAS out of water is possible—but extremely costly How PFAS contamination is a global issue, not just a U.S. problem What individuals, firefighters, and communities can do if they suspect PFAS exposure The PFAS saga is far from over and touches nearly every community, globally. Stay informed, advocate for change, and share this episode with someone you care about.   Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!   Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast!   Resources: Napoli Shkolnik PLLC: https://www.napolilaw.com/en  PFAS Facts (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/pfas  Connect with Coral Odiot-Rivera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coral-odiot-rivera-26a2a786 Connect with Nick Mindicino on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-mindicino-b9274943  Watch “How to Poison a Planet”: https://www.howtopoisonaplanet.com This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.

Join me as I sit down with the dynamic Jami Stigliano, founder and franchisor of Diva Dance, who has built an incredible business around empowering women through dance while creating wealth-building opportunities for franchisees across the globe. Jami takes us through her journey from growing up in small-town Texas with entrepreneurial role models to spending 20 years in the music industry in New York City, and ultimately finding her true calling in building a dance franchise that helps women own their power. You'll hear about her strategic approach to bootstrapping a business to 52 locations without outside investors, her partnership with her husband in both business and life, and her upcoming capital raise. This conversation is packed with insights on franchising as a wealth-building vehicle, the importance of an abundance mindset, and how to scale a values-driven business while maintaining authentic community connections. Key Topics: Growing up with abundance mindset and quality over quantity lessons from dad Surviving the music industry in NYC while building 401k wealth The Miami breakthrough moment that changed everything Bootstrapping through sacrifice: roommates, in-laws, and side hustles Why franchising beats licensing for building real assets Selling their Manhattan apartment to fund business growth Scaling to $2.3M revenue without investors and preparing for capital raise Connect with Jami online: Website: divadance.com Franchise opportunities: divadancefranchise.com LinkedIn: Connect with Jami Stigliano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamistig/   Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: syamabunten.com Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: women.win Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

In this episode of the PFAS Pulse Podcast, Host Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace are joined by HRP's Sam Muller, to discuss a recent study, which demonstrated that PFAS are far more acidic than previously thought. What does that mean? We'll break it down! Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

https://constraintcalculator.scoreapp.com/In this episode, host Jordan Ross interviews Peter Tams, co-founder of Clever Digital Marketing, who scaled his agency from side-hustle beginnings in 2019 to breaking $10M+ in annual revenue within just three years of going all-in.Peter shares how niching down into the home improvement space, restructuring his team around client consultants, and making Net Revenue Retention (NRR) the North Star metric transformed his agency into a referral-driven growth machine. Alongside this, he dives into how Kaizen culture, infrastructure, and incentivized systems helped build a team that thrives and a business that compounds.If you're an agency owner stuck between $1–3M or dreaming of eight figures, this episode will give you a clear playbook on how to scale with focus, culture, and courage.Chapters – Why only 0.4% of agencies reach 8 figures – Meet Peter Tams & the early days of Clever Digital Marketing – From generalist services to specializing in home improvement – Lessons from niching down: depth vs breadth – Breaking $10M: the three anchors of growth – Specialization & hyper-focus as a scaling strategy – Creating long-term goals and 10-year vision planning – Transforming client success managers into client consultants – Referrals as a leading KPI & NRR as the North Star metric – Incentivizing the team with rewards & culture-building – The power of Kaizen (continuous improvement) in agency growth – Building infrastructure: reporting, onboarding, and L&D systems – Why 65% of their revenue comes from referrals – Diversifying channels beyond referrals for sustainable growth – Reverse-engineering metrics and building meticulous systems – Courage, persistence, and leadership through challenges – Staying two steps ahead in business & client relationships – Where to connect with Peter onlineTo learn more go to 8figureagency.co

Natalie Lue—writer, speaker, and host of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions—on writing what hurts and letting go; how journaling, analog scraps, and pattern-spotting shape early drafts; and why questions of identity, boundaries, and surrender help turn private grief into resonant prose. We also talk about choosing an aligned publishing path with The Pound Project.We discuss:Why now was the right time to write about grief and what “letting go” looks like in practiceLanguage and choices for writing what hurts while protecting yourself on the pageEarly drafts: journaling, analog scraps, voice notes, and spotting patterns Choosing The Pound Project and aligning the publishing path with values and reader connectionBoundaries on the page, resisting the urge to over-explain pain, and serving the reader with self-respectQuestions that kick-start new projects and reveal the real story, including “What am I pretending I don't already know?”Identity, clinging, and surrender. How holding it lightly changes both the work and the writer Resources and Links:

Story of the Week (DR):Disney brings back Jimmy Kimmel's show after backlash spurred massive boycott while some conservatives blasted FCCSinclair says it won't air Jimmy Kimmel on its stations after Disney announced his returnFCC Chair Brendan Carr defends ABC affiliate that's not showing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' despite his reinstatementNexstar joins Sinclair, says it will continue not to air Jimmy KimmelDisney investors demand internal records on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, say the board may have breached dutiesDisney investors say handling of Jimmy Kimmel suspension put politics over shareholders, demand recordsDisney boss Bob Iger has gone from woke warrior to liberal lightning rod MAGA furious at Disney and ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's return: ‘They let the woke mob get to them' Disney decides it hasn't angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikes'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa feesTalent Drain: Skilled Immigrants Choose Canada Over U.S.Indian IT Firms Recalibrate U.S. Strategy After Visa ShockJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon expresses surprise and concernDimon said the hike “came out of the blue” and stressed that the U.S. still needs access to global talent. He has indicated the banking/finance sector may challenge or negotiate around the policyReed Hastings (Netflix) praises the policyHastings called the $100,000 fee a “great solution,” especially because he sees it as helping ensure that the H-1B program is used for “very high value jobs,” reducing reliance on a lottery system.Silicon Valley leaders cautiously support the feeNvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised the measure in terms of potentially simplifying the visa system and merit-based immigrationAltman: "We need to get the smartest people in the country, and streamlining that process and also sort of aligning financial incentives seems good to me"Royal Bank of Canada's CEO Dave McKay said the US President's move to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is a win for Canada.The 20 financial firms that could be hardest hit from Trump's new H-1B fee — from Goldman Sachs to CitiTylenol maker Kenvue battles fresh storm as Donald Trump links it to autism MMTrump's unfounded claims heap new stress on household brand name TylenolTrump, RFK Jr. distort facts on autism, Tylenol and vaccines, scientists say: "Sick to my stomach"OB-GYN group calls Trump's remarks on acetaminophen 'irresponsible'Kenvue Stock Recoups Losses After Trump Links Tylenol to AutismResearch tying Tylenol to autism lost in court. Then it won Trump's earTrump's 'tough it out' advice to expectant moms is the latest example of men opining on women's painThe President and RFK Jr.'s dangerous war on science and mothersThe Shameful Spectacle of Trump and Kennedy Blaming Mothers for AutismAutism Science Foundation: 'Shocking' move takes us 'straight back to when moms were blamed for autism''Acet…Aceto…': Trump Struggles To Say Medicine's Name, Links Autism To PainkillerAnti-vaccine groups melt down over RFK Jr. linking autism to Tylenol"We didn't wait 20 years for Bobby to finally speak and then get served Tylenol as an answer," anti-vaccine group Georgia Coalition for Vaccine Choice wroteChildren's Health Defense (CHD) - the anti-vaccine group founded by Kennedy - retweeting a post on Monday: "THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY TYLENOL."Oracle names two CEOs in rare leadership shift after Catz exitLord Emperor Larry Ellison (65% influence and 42% voting power): he still gets $8.3M in pay despite owning ~$378B in Oracle stock. Is this even possible? He got security-related costs and expenses of $2,999,264 for his primary residence. Board chairFormer CEO and now Executive Vice Chair Safra Catz. She's staying on the board.221,974: (i) Company matching contributions under our 401(k) Plan of $5,100, (ii) flexible credits used towards covering the premiums for cafeteria-style benefit plans in the amount of $14,860, (iii) security-related costs and expenses to augment the existing security system at Ms. Catz's primary residence, (iv) legal counsel fees and (v) aggregate incremental costs to Oracle of $200,086 for Ms. Catz's use of Oracle's private aircraft for non-business travel. This leaves $1,928 for legal fees and security: for a Larry:Safra We Love Him More Security Ratio of: ~3114:1Catz still got $6.5M despite owning $2.8B of company stockNew co-CEO and director Clayton Magouyrk: joined Oracle in 2014, is 39Mr. Magouyrk will receive a grant of stock options to purchase $250M in shares of Oracle common stock with 80% of the grant consisting of time-based stock options and 20% of the grant consisting of performance-based stock options (“PSOs”).New co-CEO and director Michael Sicilia: joined Oracle in 2009, is 54Mr. Sicilia will receive a grant of stock options to purchase $100M in shares of Oracle common stock with 80% of the grant consisting of time-based stock options and 20% of the grant consisting of PSOs.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs DRUNCF, as the nation's largest private provider of scholarships to minority students works to raise $1 billion to strengthen all 37 of its historically Black colleges and universitiesMM: Trump claims ‘sabotage' at UN from escalator, teleprompter and micTurns Out Trump's Own Team Messed Up U.N. Escalator and TeleprompterAssholiest of the Week (MM):American oligarchsMurdoch's TikTok? Trump offers allies another lever of media controlLarry Ellison's Oracle set to spearhead U.S. oversight of TikTok algorithmElon Musk just sold Grok to U.S. government for 42 cents – and signals warmer ties with TrumpMark Zuckerberg showed Google how to make Republicans happyIN: Zuck, Musk, Ellison, MurdochOUT: Satya Nadella (too Indian), Tim Cook (too gay), Sundar Pichai (too Indian), Bezos (too bald), Jensen Huang (too Asian), women, blacksSee? TikTok deal won't include 'golden share' or equity for U.S., Trump administration says - he only takes a golden share or voting stake when the CEO is Japanese (Nippon Steel) or Chinese (Intel)Disney - now everyone hates you!Conservatives: MAGA furious at Disney and ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's return: ‘They let the woke mob get to them'Liberals: Disney boss Bob Iger has gone from woke warrior to liberal lightning rodAffiliates: Nexstar joins Sinclair, says it will continue not to air Jimmy KimmelIRONY ALERT: In statement, Nexstar cited “diversity” as a reason why Kimmel is still off the air: “On Wednesday, Nexstar said it continues to evaluate the show and is speaking with Disney ‘with a focus on ensuring the program reflects and respects the diverse interests of the communities we serve.'”Trump: Trump threatens to sue Disney-owned ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's return to TVInvestors: Disney investors demand internal records on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, say the board may have breached dutiesEveryone: Disney decides it hasn't angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikesStay in your place on the manufacturing line MMFirst they say college is for losers, now they say so is being alive - just eat your cheap fatty protein adjacent meal and go to workEx-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns U.S. tech workers: competing with China's grueling 12-hour workdays means sacrificing work-life balancePalantir CEO says Gen Z can either have a social life at age 20 or be successful—but they can't do bothCharlie Kirk had a message for the over 2 million unemployed Gen Z NEET men: You don't need college to make your dreams happenBlackRock CEO Larry Fink said America could dodge a ‘retirement crisis' by encouraging people to work longerDon't try to be funny at work unless you want to risk your job and any chance of ever getting promoted, management professors sayMcDonald's is supersizing its value menu to win back average Americans — could it be a sign of trouble ahead?Girls, STOP APOLOGIZING for doing your jobsCracker Barrel CEO apologizes for logo, store changesWe conducted extensive research to inform our strategic plan. Well, what cannot be captured in data is how much our guests see themselves and their own story in the Cracker Barrel experience, which is what's led to such a strong response to these changes.Translation: we had no idea how racist you all areAt least she didn't apologize for everything that's ever happened in the last hundred years like Vanessa Hudson apologizing for the boys behavior at QantasLook how it worked for her: Qantas cutting CEO pay signals new era of cyber accountability - has a dude EVERY HAD PAY CUT FOR ANYTHINGHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Real American Beer collaborates with WWE for special Hulk Hogan collectible can: 'Hulkamania forever'Hulk:In leaked recordings Hogan was heard making homophobic remarks, using the N-word, making racist remarks, and openly admitting to being racistWWE terminated their relationship with him temporarily, removed him from their website/Hall of Fame, following public backlash. Eventually, some reinstatement occurred.Hogan's ex-wife made public emotional abuse allegations and accusations of an affair with their daughter's friendDuring the WWF / Vince McMahon-related trial over steroids in wrestling, Hogan testified under immunity and admitted past steroid use back to 1976He admitted to actively working against efforts to unionize professional wrestlersTwo divorcesMichelob Ultra overtakes Modelo Especial as best-selling beer in the U.S.American subsidiary Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLCWoke CEO Brendan Whitworth was a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and then as an operations officer for the CIA's counterterrorism center. Woke!Their leadership page of 15 executives also has a woke DEI hire! Chief People Officer Lindsay KingBelgian parent Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)They are even worse than their American counterparts: of their 18 executive leaders, they have TWO DEI WOMEN: Chief Communications Officer Donna Lorensen and General Counsel Katherine Barrett. DEI gone crazy!Both Michelob ULTRA and Bud Light are made by Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev.DR: Palantir CEO says Gen Z can either have a social life at age 20 or be successful—but they can't do both & Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns U.S. tech workers: competing with China's grueling 12-hour workdays means sacrificing work-life balance MM: Tesla 'The Biggest Meme Stock' Ever? Expert Says 'Too Much Emphasis On The Magic Wand Of Musk'Sharing thoughts on Musk's new compensation package, Yale School of Management Senior Associate Dean Jeff Sonnenfeld didn't hold back with the meme stock analogy.THE SAME WIZARD IGER SONNENFELDMM: ‘Black Swan' author Nassim Taleb says your city's new bike lane is the reason the economy sucksTrump's tariffs force resources into lower-margin activities, Taleb said, likening the policy to “asking a brain surgeon to do some gardening two days a week to avoid being ‘ripped off' by professional gardeners.”Who Won the Week?DR: I-boo-proff-in, oh no, it's not American!MM: Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube channel PredictionsDR: Jimmy Kimmel takes Tylenol on air causing all remaining ABC affiliates to replace him with family-appropriate TV: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit which covers sex-based crimes (i.e. violence against women, now with commercials!)MM: Victoria's Secret ditches woke rebrand and vows to return to 'unapologetically sexy' roots - after reading this headline, Webster's Dictionary finally changes its definition of “woke” from “politically liberal or progressive (as in matters of racial and social justice) especially in a way that is considered unreasonable or extreme” to “anything including fat chicks, uggos, black people, and gays.”

In today's episode, Kaylee Felio is joined by auto industry leaders Joel Gray and Sheila Pogue for a deep dive into what it takes to build, scale, and energize one of the nation's most successful wholesale parts operations. Joel shares the story behind managing $9.3M in Ford parts inventory across three locations and a dynamic team of nearly 100 employees. Discover how integrity, creative marketing, and empowering your people can transform a parts department from the inside out.From battling manufacturer pushback and rethinking inventory management to leveraging digital marketing and creating a culture that employees love, Joel unpacks the leadership lessons and operational strategies that set his dealership apart. Sheila jumps in on what it takes to build meaningful digital presence for wholesale and spotlights how human connection – inside and outside your operation – drives business forward.If you want to reimagine your department, empower your team, and tap into new growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights, laughter, and some four-legged support along the way.--------------------------------------------This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about an emailer seeing a woman suck on a dildo in her car, cruise passengers stashing keys in their bras, rude to say yeah instead of yes, family of man who died on roller coaster hire lawyer, circus stunt biker injured in ball of death, 11-year-old stuck in bleachers, teen robbed of custom necklace, guy won $3M on lotto and left ticket at store, faulty traffic camera reports, towns in New England shutting down streets to avoid influencers looking at foliage, emailer had encounter with Vegas mascots, Skubal visited Fry in hospital, Reaper Mile, breast cancer awareness run, William Shatner had medical emergency, Golden Bachelor contestant with puppet, Corey Feldman eliminated from Dancing With The Stars, Cardi B butt crack piercing, national one hit wonder day, elderly substitute school bus driver got lost, guy called cops to report theft of illegal weapons, guy gets busted doing burnout on camera, someone recovering from neck injury stabbed with broken salsa bottle, 15-year sentence for throwing diarrhea in face, bear chases runner in woods, majority of Americans admit to cheating, guy wears inflatable dog costume to walk dog, perv in public library, teen behind cyber attacks on Vegas casinos, fake apartment scam, soft clubbing, don't knock it until you try it life hacks, and more!This episode of Dave & Chuck is brought to you in part by Profluent http://bit.ly/4fhEq5lSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Want us to help you generate consistent, inbound appointments? Book a call with our team.In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Joseph Hughes of Contractor Dynamics joins host Jim Aline to unpack the single biggest marketing mistake roofing companies continue to make — and how to fix it.If you are a roofing company owner who feels like marketing is a gamble, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into what's really holding most roofing companies back from predictable growth, how to measure the right marketing metrics, and how to build a team that generates results you can count on.Whether you're running $3M+ in revenue or just starting to scale, you'll discover the practical steps to take control of your marketing, eliminate wasted spend, and grow your business with confidence.Key Takeaways for Roofing Company Owners✔️ The #1 marketing mistake roofing companies make✔️ How to measure the right numbers (CPL, CPA, CLTV, CAC)✔️ Why you need to “GC” your own marketing before outsourcing✔️ How to build the right internal marketing role for your company✔️ Which marketing channels to prioritize at each stage of growth✔️ Real case study: cutting wasted spend on Google AdsTimestamps00:00 Intro – Why most roofing marketing fails06:15 The biggest mistake roofing companies make12:30 How to measure marketing ROI19:45 Building your marketing scorecard27:30 In-house marketing coordinator vs owner-led marketing34:50 Case study: Wasted Google Ads spend in Orlando42:10 Which channels to focus on (startup, scale, sustain)50:00 Hiring the right marketing role (pay ranges + expectations)56:00 Final advice for roofing company ownersConnect with Contractor Dynamics

DAMIONOracle names two CEOs in rare leadership shift after Catz exit Who Will You Blame?Lord Emperor Larry Ellison (65% influence and 42% voting power): he still gets $8.3M in pay despite owning ~$378B in Oracle stock. Is this even possible? He got security-related costs and expenses of $2,999,264 for his primary residence. Board chairFormer CEO and now Executive Vice Chair Safra Catz. She's staying on the board.221,974: (i) Company matching contributions under our 401(k) Plan of $5,100, (ii) flexible credits used towards covering the premiums for cafeteria-style benefit plans in the amount of $14,860, (iii) security-related costs and expenses to augment the existing security system at Ms. Catz's primary residence, (iv) legal counsel fees and (v) aggregate incremental costs to Oracle of $200,086 for Ms. Catz's use of Oracle's private aircraft for non-business travel. This leaves $1,928 for legal fees and security: for a Larry:Safra We Love Him More Security Ratio of: ~3114:1Catz still got $6.5M despite owning $2.8B of company stockNew co-CEO and director Clayton Magouyrk: joined Oracle in 2014, is 39Mr. Magouyrk will receive a grant of stock options to purchase $250M in shares of Oracle common stock with 80% of the grant consisting of time-based stock options and 20% of the grant consisting of performance-based stock options (“PSOs”).New co-CEO and director Michael Sicilia: joined Oracle in 2009, is 54Mr. Sicilia will receive a grant of stock options to purchase $100M in shares of Oracle common stock with 80% of the grant consisting of time-based stock options and 20% of the grant consisting of PSOs.The writer of this article: Oracle's new Gen X and Millennial CEOs get stock options worth $350 million—but they'll have to keep the stock soaring to collect80% of the grant consists of time-based stock options, hello??AutoZone Stock Falls After Its Fifth Consecutive Earnings Miss Who Do You Blame?William Rhodes III: Executive Chair (2007-) and former CEO, causing serious leadership strainCEO Philip Danielle III (2024-) for being weak in the face of Rhodes IIIEarl Graves Jr.: the longest tenured director has served for over two decades and still has the indecency to call himself the “Lead Independent Director.” He's also the chair of the Nomination so this is ostensibly his board.Linda Goodspeed: while all directors are pictured wearing bluish/mauvish-colored shirts in the company's last proxy, Linda is wearing a red sweater over hers.Director Gale King for NOT being the same Gayle King that is Oprah's best friendShareholders: average 96% board support at last AGMThe fact that there are 4 suffixes on this board: Jr., Jr. III, III, the same number as women.The depressingly low ~-20% gender influence gap (women have no leadership roles on this board, except for Linda's red sweater)Michelob Ultra overtakes Modelo Especial as best-selling beer in the U.S. Who Do You Blame?Social media personality Dylan Mulvaney, for being alive and getting a can of beerThose woke idiots at the American subsidiary Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLCWoke CEO Brendan Whitworth was a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and then as an operations officer for the CIA's counterterrorism center. Woke!Their leadership page of 15 executives also has a woke DEI hire! Chief People Officer Lindsay KingThose woke idiots at the Belgian parent Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)They are even worse than their American counterparts: of their 18 executive leaders, they have TWO DEI WOMEN: Chief Communications Officer Donna Lorensen and General Counsel Katherine Barrett. DEI gone crazy!Just all the stupid corporations that “Go woke, go broke”Oh wait: Both Michelob ULTRA and Bud Light are made by Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev.Behind closed doors, our top CEOs say Trump is bad for business and it's time to Make America into America Again Who Do You Blame?Shareholders: This year (2025) the average vote support for director elections in the S&P 500 is about 96.5%American corporate governance practices which permit nearly half of S&P 500 CEOs to also serve as board chairs—the very bodies intended to oversee their management: giving them unmatched power and egoAverage S&P 500 CEO of about $19M, which financially protects them from the need to weigh in on political issues, left or rightThe US federal poverty line for 2025 is $15,650 per year, as established by the Department of Health and Human Services.So a 1214:1 pay ratio for those not in poverty: $15,651Passive institutional investors in U.S. equities like BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and State Street Global, who hold the door open for company managementYale Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, who eschews journalism in favor of being friends with important people and lets him write things like: “One CEO of a major U.S. manufacturing company explained to the group” and “A well-known business leader with a significant manufacturing footprint in the U.S. and abroad told the group” and “The head of a major U.S. multinational investment bank”The protected class continues30-year-old billionaire college dropout recommends at least one year in higher education Who Do You Blame?The protected CEO billionaire classElon Musk says college is “not for learning, but mostly for fun” and doesn't require degrees at Tesla/SpaceXPeter Thiel: created the Thiel Fellowship, paying young people to drop out of collegeMark Zuckerberg: In a 2025 interview, Zuck expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of college education in preparing students for today's job marketRichard Branson, a college dropout, has often spoken about the value of practical experience over formal education, stating, "You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over."The VC BroBratClubMarc Andreessen has said traditional college is outdated compared to skills trainingChamath Palihapitiya argues real-world problem solving is more valuable than degrees.The MAGA christian supremacistsCharlie Kirk: college is “overrated” and emphasizes entrepreneurship, practical skills, and real-world experience over formal degrees.In June, when speaking to Turning Point USA's 10th annual Young Women's Leadership Summit, he encouraged attendees to trade feminism for femininity and to forgo a career to stay home and raise childrenBen Carson: praised practical experience and self-directed learning over formal college for achieving success; praised Kirk's ability to "run circles around people with college degrees"Dave Ramsey, frequently advises young adults to focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, or trade skills rather than taking on debt for a college degree.All of the aboveThe chorus of anti-college voices—from billionaire CEOs and MAGA pundits to Christian commentators—serves less as genuine guidance and more as a mechanism to preserve the power of the wealthy elite, discouraging widespread education and critical thinking so that the majority remain dependent, unempowered, and less capable of challenging the socioeconomic status quoMATTDisney says 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will return to ABC on Tuesday - who do you blame??Fearless Wizard Bob Iger - 24% influence, but let's be honest, the board is in the bag entirely (100% of board members are connected, Iger is by far the most powerful person in the room)Derica Rice - board member at Target (who were attacked by citizen troll Robby Starbuck, rolled back DEI and pride merch as a result, then faced a boycott that have sunk the stores since) AND Disney (who were attacked by government troll Brendan Carr, rolled back free speech as a result, then faced a boycott that's so far cost Disney 2% of its share price in 5 days)James Gorman - head of the “succession planning committee”, which exists despite having a nominating committee because the nominating committee was so compromised and did such a bad job they basically made a new committee with an ex-CEO who picked his own successor, who's also chair of the boardConsumers who boycott DisneyShareholders who demanded Disney restore KimmelYale Professor Jeff Sonnenfeld for his mushmouth declaration that Iger was right to yank Kimmel, prompting the world to say “why does anyone listen to Yale professor Jeff Sonnenfeld?”Sinclair says it won't air Jimmy Kimmel on its stations after Disney announced his return - who do you blame??David Smith - nepobaby executive chairtoad, 25.4% voting power, toad face conservative sycophantDuncan Smith - nepobaby retired VP and secretary, 23.1% voting power, directorBob Smith - nepobaby retired VP and Treasurer, 21.8% voting power, directorDr. Fred Smith - nepobaby retired VP and oral surgeon, 10.8% voting power, amazing pivot from looking at teeth to owner of largest broadcaster because meritocracyChristopher Ripley, CEO of Sinclair and not a nepobaby, was once upon a time at UBS where he did some stuff on media or something… definitely not a figureheadBob Iger for being too wokeOffice Depot workers refused to print a Charlie Kirk poster because he was a propagandist - who do you blame?The workers at Office Depot who took the Supreme Court decision that let a web designer refuse same-sex wedding work literally Office Depot, which probably should have been closed in 1997 anyway, which, “fired the employees and issued a public apology”, bending the knee to the will of Dear LeaderPam Bondi, who missed the day the Supreme Court said business COULD discriminate: “Businesses cannot discriminate. If you want to go in and print posters with Charlie's pictures on them for a vigil, you have to let them do that,” she told Sean Hannity on Fox News, adding: “We can prosecute you for that.”Gays, who if they had JUST USED a gay web designer, the Supreme Court wouldn't have had to rule on this and then contradict itself when it inevitably reverses its own 2023 precedentFedEx, whose employees (upon hearing Office Depot employee refused service due to Charlie Kirk's overt racism and sexism while he was alive) printed the poster FOR FREE to SUPPORT Charlie Kirk, which surely discriminates against other white male racists who had to pay for their posters advertising their white male racism, right?

I never thought you could earn from somebody else's settlements.But our guest today, Patrick Grimes, introduced us to another (“unique”, I would say) #alternativeinvestment that isn't mainstream yet.- AxelEpisode Takeaway and Action PlanEpisode Highlights:[00:00:00-00:02:06] From Tesla to Real Estate[00:02:07-00:04:24] Beyond the Stock Market[00:04:25-00:15:20] A Unique Opportunity with Legal Funding[00:15:21-00:19:29] Risks in Litigation Funding?[00:19:30-00:27:21] The Case for Diversification[00:27:22-00:31:23] How to Become a Litigation Investor[00:31:24-00:37:20] Behind the Scenes at SpaceX and TeslaSpecial Mentions:* Tesla, SpaceX, Bayer, Monsanto, Lockheed, Raytheon, Abbott, J&J, 3M, DuPont, Lessons from Thought Leaders by Patrick Grimes, Phil Collins, Def Leppard, Kevin Eastman, Zig Ziglar, and Brian Tracy* Cases mentioned: Camp Lejeune water contamination, LA Juvenile Detention Center sexual assault, Roundup/paraquat lawsuits, toxic baby formula***Start taking action right NOW! 

Have you ever thought about running an event in space? Yeah… me neither—until today.In this episode, I sit down with Brody Lee, an entrepreneur who turned a near-death experience into a mission to change the world through human connection. From selling fake hall passes in high school to closing $20k at his very first (one-person!) event, Brody's journey is nothing short of wild.We dive into how events aren't just about selling from the stage—they're about curating transformational experiences that respect the real costs people pay to show up: their money, time, and relationships. Brody breaks down why treating your attendees like ATMs is a losing game, how he built (and walked away from) a $3.5M business, and why he's now aiming for a billion-dollar moonshot with events that could literally take us to the stars.If you've ever wondered how to create meaningful, profitable events—or if you just need a reminder of what's possible when you refuse to quit—this is an episode you'll want to grab a front-row seat for. What You'll Learn:How a life-changing wake-up call set Brody on the entrepreneurial pathThe surprising $20k lesson from his very first event (with one attendee)Why most events fail—and how to make yours unforgettableThe “conversion content” approach that inspires people to work with you (without pressure tactics)Why hugs matter more to your business than you thinkBrody's audacious plan to run a philanthropic event… in space Chapters00:00 Welcome & Space Conference Joke00:38 Brody's Wake-Up Call: Overdose to Clarity02:40 Starting His First Business After Tony Robbins Event05:01 The One-Person Event That Made $20K06:47 Lessons on Empty Rooms & Event Marketing07:49 From Apple to $1.3M in Year One08:55 Scaling, Burning Out & Walking Away from $3.5M11:15 Why Most Events Fail (and How to Fix Them)13:50 Respecting the True Cost of Attending Events15:43 Selling with Impact (Not Pressure)19:25 Tony Robbins as the Gold Standard of Events21:03 Why Virtual Can't Replace Hugs & Hallway Connections22:39 The Future of Events: AI, Impact & Revolution24:41 Project Orelis: A $10B Event in Space26:45 Brody's U.S. Bucket List & Travel Goals27:29 Wrap-Up & Call to Action

Dave sits down with Karl Dakin to unpack the idea of motivated money—finding a “funding soulmate” whose needs align tightly with your offer so the investment feels obvious. Karl walks through real examples: a shoe company that raised $1.3M by turning customers into investors through a Reg CF campaign, a construction-tech firm that replaced a stalled convertible note with a discount-plus-equity structure, and a workforce-housing concept that pre-sold units to local employers to de-risk development. You'll learn why who you talk to can matter more than how you pitch, how to work backward from the end state (tenants and buyers) to make projects bankable, and simple ways to reframe ROI so investors see value they control.   - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

Alex Raymond, founder of Amplify and creator of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, returns to share what's happened since he set a bold goal on stage: turning Amplify into a $3M business in two years. Inspired by Dr. Benjamin Hardy's “10x Is Easier Than 2x” and “The Science of Scaling,” Alex explains how “pathways thinking” has shifted his focus from incremental tasks to operating as if the goal is already achieved.   One of the biggest shifts? Writing his first book, “The Growth Department.” Alex opens up about the discipline, support, and courage it takes to codify his ideas into something meaningful, rather than just another business book. He also shares how building a mastermind after the summit has created accountability, momentum, and a community committed to thinking bigger together.   This conversation raises questions every founder faces: Are you running your business from a place of scarcity or scale? What would change if you truly operated from your goal, not just toward it?   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and Big Goals 01:25 Pathways Thinking and 10X Growth 02:40 Writing The Growth Department 04:27 Book Timeline and Value Creation 09:58 Delegation and Building Scalable Structures 12:56 Mastermind Group and Accountability 14:53 Using AI as a Thinking Partner 16:28 Community, Momentum, and Entrepreneur Wellbeing 20:50 Lessons from Podcasting and Entrepreneurship   Connect with Alex Raymond: Visit AMplify Connect with Alex on LinkedIn   Connect with Sarah Lockwood: Visit HiveCast Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn   Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur: The Conscious Entrepreneur  Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Follow The Conscious Entrepreneur on Instagram  Subscribe to The Conscious Entrepreneur on YouTube   HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstartWhat's up, Rock Nation! Today we're joined by Kolin Jones - founder and CEO of Amalfi Jets, one of the fastest-growing private aviation companies in the world. While most of his competitors stuck to polished ads and Google keywords, Kolin flipped the script and turned TikTok into his main growth engine, racking up billions of views with provocative office skits, culture clips, and disruptive behind-the-scenes contentKolin breaks down how to engineer virality in one of the most conservative industries imaginable, why safe is actually risky, and how consistency and volume beat aesthetics every time. From declaring war on industry “dinosaurs” to turning impressions into real revenue, he shares the exact systems that scaled Amalfi Jets from startup to tens of millions.If you want to understand how to make any business go viral - even the ones that look boring on the surface - this episode is packed with lessons you can put into practice today.Check out Kolin here:https://www.instagram.com/thekolinjones/https://www.instagram.com/amalfijets/SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas' Lightroom Presetshttps://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsgreeceCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.the505podcast.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 – Intro1:10 – The most overlooked strategy brands don't do on social media2:01 – Not showing off the planes to go viral4:21 – Kolin's provocative approach to social media5:27 – Declaring war on Dinosaurs7:29 – How to make an unsexy brand viral8:56 – Using tech & efficiency to scale Amalfi11:03 – People buy from people13:00 – The responsibility of flying private15:44 – Personal Brand Kickstart16:08 – Utilizing campaigns as a content strategy17:17 – Strategically targeting an affluent audience19:30 – Getting creative to generate success21:48 – Bringing employees into content24:02 – Building trust and brand equity with clients25:15 – The absurd lifestyle of flying private27:33 – Can virality be manufactured?28:45 – Social media is a volume game30:13 – Competing against legacy jet companies31:51 – Why organic content beats paid ads34:39 – Outworking and outposting competitors38:01 – Handling criticism from the industry39:35 – Turning views into qualified leads44:06 – Why more friction creates better customers45:46 – Data, attribution, and scaling systems47:49 – Organic content as the best marketing49:11 – Google, TikTok, and the future of search50:32 – Copywriting & SEO for brand equity53:31 – Competing against better-funded rivals54:54 – Landing your first customers as a new founder58:15 – Lessons for first-time entrepreneurs59:45 – Scaling from $3M to $15M in revenue1:02:44 – Using data to understand your customers1:05:29 – Customer experience as a competitive advantage1:08:01 – The power of branding and perception1:09:05 – Surviving the early days of Amalfi Jets1:10:22 – Sacrifices and risks of entrepreneurship1:12:04 – Kolin's mindset when building Amalfi1:13:46 – Navigating rapid growth and challenges1:14:55 – Why speed beats perfection in business1:18:05 – Staying competitive in a cutthroat industry1:18:54 – The pressure of leading a team1:20:46 – Keeping consistency at scale1:22:20 – Why competitors can't copy Amalfi1:23:17 – The importance of brand reputation1:25:06 – Leveraging content for long-term trust1:27:25 – Building resilience as an entrepreneur1:28:44 – Kolin's advice for new founders1:30:43 – Advice to your 18-year-old self1:32:13 – Post pod debriefIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

William Leaf is a former D1 college gopher from the University of Minnesota turned swing coach and instructor.  Not only does he coach Jordan, but also players like Carson Herron who worked his way up the ranks and played at the John Deere and 3M in 2025. Will is one of my favorite individuals to talk to about the swing.  He speaks in a way that helps people of all skill levels comprehend the changes they need to make both technically and mentally.  Enjoy!

Wayne Shepherd talks with Jenny Waltman, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Grace Klein Community in Birmingham, Alabama.  (click for more)  A ministry dedicated to serving underprivileged and disadvantaged people, rooted in biblical principles.Website:  https://gracekleincommunity.comJenny's Book:  God Chose the Wrong Person can be found here. Jenny and her husband lost their construction business (approx. $400,000).Moved into a high-value house zoned for an inner-city school.Their daughter attended, exposing them to stark poverty.A birthday party experience highlighted contrasts in wealth and living conditions, deeply impacting them.Convicted of being “frauds” for not living out their faith in service.Within 24 hours, others confirmed God's call to begin feeding food-insecure families.2009 launch: started serving 58 families.Today: 20,000 people served weekly.Mission & MinistryGrace Klein = “little gift from God”; community = koinonia (deep fellowship).Primary work: food support.Broader care: Bible studies, diapers, school supplies, Christmas outreach, community gatherings.Operates in 32 of 67 Alabama counties; goal: statewide, replicable model.Collaborative approach: businesses, churches, nonprofits, schools, municipalities.Scale & GrowthBudget in 2010: $14,000.Budget in 2025: $34 million (cash + in-kind).1,013 partner organizations (Jan–July 2025).~40 staff, thousands of volunteers (saving ~$3M in wage dollars annually).Facilities: 10 locations, 300+ distribution partners, 7 drive-throughs. Food turns over within 24 hours.ApproachCollaboration: everyone brings something to the table.Recipients are also contributors, reflecting biblical sharing (Acts, Corinthians).Theme 2025: “It's not about us.” Focus on Jesus, love, forgiveness, unity.Works to shift Birmingham's global reputation from hate (civil rights era) to love.Global ConnectionPartnering with Beats and Books in South Africa.Building unity across races and cultures, learning from each other.Exchange of teams between South Africa and Alabama.Birmingham's “Stronger Award” extended internationally.Replication & EducationUses Food Rescue US app: mobilizes volunteers for daily food pickup (6 a.m.–11 p.m.).Donors protected under the Emerson Act (Good Samaritan law).U.S. food waste (40%) can be redirected to food-insecure (1 in 4 Alabamians).Teaches others how to replicate the model in their communities.Impact StoryWoman from Colombia, initially angry and facing custody issues.Grace Klein invested in her spiritually and practically.Over five years, she softened, grew in intimacy with Christ, and now impacts her community.Jenny's PerspectiveWrote book: Is God Chose the Wrong Person.Believes God uses the “wrong” people to fulfill His purposes.Emphasizes surrender and reliance on Jesus.Prayer RequestsFor staff and volunteers to remain focused on Jesus.To not “grow weary in doing good.”NEXT WEEK:  Jonathon Seidl, Confessions of a Christian AlcoholicSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

In this special bathtub edition episode, Vice President of Marketing at Fussell Group Insurance Advisors (FGIA), shares how she transformed the marketing strategy for one of the largest health and life insurance agencies in Louisiana.What started as answering phones at 19 has grown into leading a multi-million dollar marketing budget, expanding into new states, and recruiting agents through innovative campaigns. We talk about the bold experiments, the surprising channels that actually convert, and the personal journey of balancing leadership, motherhood, and building a family legacy.In this episode, you'll hear about:How FGIA grew to 3M+ social media impressions in just one yearThe “Google Ads shutoff test” and what happened when they pulled the plugWhy plain, simple postcards are still one of the highest ROI channelsHow unique phone numbers make attribution possible across every ad and campaignRecruiting 15 new licensed agents in one year with organic content + SMSThe importance of industry events like AEP Kickoff and Medicare MastermindThe human side of leadership: balancing grief, faith, motherhood, and career growthIf you have ever wondered whether marketing works in so-called “boring” industries, this episode proves it does.Connect with Shelby Clement:Website: https://shelbyclement.comFollow on Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbydclementLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelby-dimiceli-clement-a9497049TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsshelbyclementInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsshelbyclement/If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and leave a review, it means the world to me :)

Dr. Stephen Beaton is Co-founder and CEO of Circularity Fuels, which develops compact reactors that turn waste carbon streams into high-value fuels and chemicals. Rather than compete with fossil fuels from the start, Stephen identified high-purity methane for lab-grown diamonds as a beachhead market—where Circularity's product is 80–90% cheaper than incumbents while proving the core technology needed for clean liquid fuels.Stephen earned a chemistry PhD at Oxford and built deep expertise in synthetic fuels during his U.S. Air Force career, including overseeing jet fuel quality control in the Middle East and launching the Air Force's e-fuels program. His insight: build a fuels company that doesn't begin with fuel.Today, Circularity Fuels operates demonstration reactors in diamond facilities and is scaling toward biogas-to-SAF production using the same reactor platform. The company has raised $3M in venture funding, including from DCVC, plus $5M in grants from ARPA-E, NSF, and the California Energy Commission. MCJ is proud to be an investor.Episode recorded on Aug 12, 2025 (Published on Sept 16, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [03:09] Dr. Beaton's background in clean fuels[07:31] His work with Air Force petroleum in the Middle East[10:12] A brief overview of hydrocarbons[13:08] ESAF as resilience for Pacific operations[16:22] What e-SAF really means and why it matters[19:24] Circularity Fuels' origin story[21:20] The company's three principles[23:04] High-purity methane for diamonds as a beachhead[27:46] Recycling diamond exhaust with microwave-sized reactors[30:40] Building a fuel company without fuel as the initial product[34:35] Hardware sales vs metered methane service model[39:05] Biogas-to-SAF pathway via Fischer-Tropsch[42:38] Circularity's progress to date[44:01] Competing with fossil jet and carbon removals[48:41] How Circularity secured non-dilutive funding Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today's Headlines: Israel stirred up another front yesterday by striking Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar—right as they were meeting to discuss Trump's ceasefire plan. Qatar, not thrilled about the timing, has suspended its mediator role. The White House is insisting the bombing was Israel's call, not ours—though the optics are messy, given Qatar's status as a U.S. ally. Meanwhile, Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily let Trump freeze $4 million in foreign aid while the Court takes up the case, and the justices agreed to fast-track Trump's appeal to reinstate tariffs that lower courts already ruled illegal. In other Trump court news, a federal appeals court upheld the $83.3 million defamation payout he owes E. Jean Carroll, calling the damages “fair and reasonable.” On the economy, Labor Department revisions show 911,000 fewer jobs created in the past year than first reported—the biggest downward adjustment since 2002. The Census Bureau also found that inflation wiped out income gains for most Americans in 2024, except high earners, while the gender pay gap actually widened. And finally, South Carolina Republicans are moving toward one of the harshest abortion bans with no exceptions for rape, incest, or fatal fetal anomalies, women potentially facing murder charges and even the death penalty for terminating a pregnancy. The bill will serve as a model for other states. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, which had been mediating a ceasefire in Gaza Axios: Israel's attack in Qatar infuriated Trump advisers, officials say Axios: Supreme Court pauses judge's order on Trump foreign aid freeze Axios: Supreme Court to expedite Trump tariff case appeal AP News: Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump CNBC: Jobs report revisions September 2025: Axios: Gender pay gap is getting wider, reversing progress Substack: South Carolina Republicans Move to Ban Birth Control Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting your spouse on board with financial independence isn't always easy ... especially when FIRE feels like a radical concept. In this episode, Andy Hill shares practical tips for inviting your partner into the journey without causing tension, from asking fun life questions to defining your own version of FIRE together. We also highlight Sunny and Sunmarie Burns from the FamVestor YouTube channel, who grew their net worth to over $3 million in their 30s while raising five kids. They reveal how frugal living, real estate investing, and shared family goals helped them achieve financial freedom. Finally, Andy brings his son Calvin on for a fun money quiz, testing his knowledge of financial independence and teaching lessons the whole family can enjoy. Podcast Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Why relationships come first on the FIRE journey 01:00 – Listener question: How do I get my spouse on board with financial independence? 02:15 – Common mistakes Andy made early in his marriage 04:20 – Step 1: Ask your spouse fun life questions 06:50 – Step 2: Share your passions and desires too 09:30 – Step 3: Define FIRE together on your own terms 09:32 – Net Worth Win: Sunny & Sun Marie Burns (FamVestor) 13:00 – Saving $75k by living with family 15:00 – Their first house hack and rental property 20:45 – Building wealth through 12 rental units 25:40 – Breaking down their $3M+ net worth 27:40 – Generational wealth for their kids 31:40 – Life after leaving a corporate career 34:39 – Key advice for aspiring families 36:53 – Where to find Sunny & Sun Marie online 38:01 – Money Quiz with Calvin Hill 45:56 – Closing quote from Maya Angelou RESOURCES⁠Sponsors, Deals, and Partners that Support the Show Sponsors, Deals & Partners – See all current offers in one place. MKM RESOURCES Own Your Time – Pre-order my first book today! MKM Coaching – Get 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey. Coast FIRE Calculator – Find out when you can slow down or stop investing for retirement. Mortgage Payoff Calculator – See how fast you can become mortgage free. YouTube – Subscribe for free to watch videos of episodes and interviews. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (SPONSORS & AFFILIATES) Monarch Money – Best budget app for families & couples. Empower – Free portfolio tracker. Crew – HYSA banking built for families (Get an extra 0.5% APY with my partner link). Ethos – Affordable term life insurance. Trust & Will – Convenient estate planning made easy. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices