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https://youtu.be/RI_6ZvdjVuE Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities, LLC, is driven by a mission to create value that changes lives by helping business owners follow the 4 Steps to Creating Equity Value, intentionally grow their companies, maximize enterprise value, and achieve successful liquidity events. Through strategic planning, disciplined execution, and a purpose-driven approach, Matt has helped companies achieve significant growth while empowering entrepreneurs to build businesses that create lasting financial and personal impact. We explore Matt Andersen’s Reverse Engineer Your Outcomes Framework — Define Your Financial Goal and Timeframe, Design a First 100-Day Plan, Build an Annual Plan, and Adjust and Reset Quarterly. Matt explains why business owners should reverse-engineer their desired financial outcome before creating a growth strategy, how a focused 100-day plan builds early momentum and accountability, and why quarterly adjustments keep organizations on track toward long-term goals. He also discusses how thought leadership, educational content, internship programs, and AI-powered client experiences have fueled Westlake Securities’ growth while helping entrepreneurs achieve private equity-like results without giving up ownership of their businesses. — 4 Steps to Creating Equity Value with Matt Andersen  Good day. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my guest today is Matt Andersen, the CEO of Westlake Securities, LLC, the number one lower middle-market investment bank in Central Texas, focused on advising companies seeking to intentionally grow or obtain liquidity. He’s also the author of Intentional Growth, as you can see behind him on the screen. Matt, welcome to the show.  Hey, Steve. Thanks so much for having me. I’m super excited to be joining you on today’s show.  Yeah. I love the title of the book and the cover. This is exactly what you want to do with companies, right? You intentionally want to grow them, and then you want to grow their value and create great exits, which I’m sure you have a lot to tell us about. Yeah, that’s exactly right. Our business model… Taking a quick step back, I’m CEO of Westlake Securities, as you mentioned, a lower middle-market investment bank. A lot of the companies we work with, we’re really helping them grow. That’s about half our business. The other half of our business is folks who, once they’ve grown and achieved a certain position or value in the organization and have gotten to a certain point in their career, might want to start thinking about liquidity, or maybe an ultimate exit plan for liquidity—not just for their financial tie-up in the business, but also for their time. So that’s the other half of what we do. We help people think through that next step.  Yeah, because you need both, right? If you have a lot of money but no time to enjoy it, that’s not really good. If you have a lot of time but no money, that’s not good either. So you need both.  That’s right. So yeah, the business fits really, really well. For a lot of our folks, we’re with them on very long-term journeys. In some instances, it’s been six, seven, eight, nine, even 10 years for them to grow the organization to a value that’s truly exciting for them, and then help them think about how best to monetize that once the organization has hit a goal based on size and time. Okay. That’s fascinating. So let me take a step back and ask you: what is your personal why, and how are you manifesting it in this business?  Yeah, that’s a great question. I think about it this way. A lot of companies have mission and vision statements. We actually do something a little different. We have a purpose statement. That purpose statement is: We create value that changes lives.Share on X At this point in my career, if you define careers as you would maybe a sporting event, I’m probably in the third quarter of my career.  One of the things that gets me excited every day is a transaction, for instance, that we had about two weeks ago. There were about eight people who had a truly life-changing experience in a positive way. That’s really neat. In addition to those eight people, there was a group of four people who became shareholders for the first time in this organization. It was really neat. Those sorts of conversations are really fun to have. So creating value that changes lives is really important. We tend to think about that holistically too. For our team, we've been fairly blessed with growth.Share on X  Then, if you think about the full cycle back to the community, we typically pick one charitable organization each year, and we try to make an impactful donation to that one charitable organization. So I think, from client to team to community, that holistic vision is what gets me skipping into work every day.  Yeah. I mean, if you can change your clients’ lives and you change your team members’ lives for the better, that’s very powerful. That’s very empowering. Yeah. And then to see that roll through the community is even… Yeah, it’s pretty neat. It’s pretty neat to see.  So that’s the third leg of the stool: the clients, the team, and your community.  That’s right. You’re really embedded in there. My question is, how do you do that? Do you have a framework for changing these lives? Obviously, you wrote a book, so maybe it’s the spine of the book that you might share with us, or maybe another framework. This podcast is all about frameworks.  So what is a three- to five-step process, or maybe three or four ways to look at something, that informs you or your clients? Or it can be anything that helps you streamline things in your business and make things simpler, which our listeners might benefit from and interpret in their own way.  Yeah. I’m a big framework fan, which is part of the reason I was excited to join the podcast, because I think about things that way. Especially if you figure out what works over time, the goal is to replicate that. Just like a manufacturing facility figures out how to make everything from a microchip to a pair of shoes, and they keep doing the same thing repetitively, I think frameworks in business, if they’re given enough flexibility, can be hugely powerful.  I’ve written two books. Completing the Deal is my first book. “Intentional Growth” is my second book. Intentional Growth is really about organizational growth, and the book is full of great frameworks.Share on X But if I were to share the one I believe is the most impactful—and it’s also fairly simple—it would be this: Reverse-engineer your desired outcome upfront.  So often, businesses we come into contact with know they want to grow. They know they want to achieve certain things. But oftentimes, they haven’t done a great job of defining two things: The timeframe they want to do it in, and the level of achievement they want to get to. One of the things we tend to see in business is that people will make a budget, for instance. They’re going to pull in a sales backlog and a CRM report. A customer did X last year, so we’ll just add 4%, and they’ll do Y this year.  We’ll hire a couple of people. That can be a way to budget. But I think the better way to approach budgeting is, once you’ve reverse-engineered the course, to say, “Over the next five years, we’re going to get from here to here.” Then really think about that as a stair-step process, almost like the path behind me. If we need to go from here to here, year over year, how do we actually grab that growth out of the marketplace? How do we make sure that we’re on the right path?  One of the things we spend a lot of time on with companies we're helping grow is this reverse engineering.Share on X It’s a great framework. There’s a lot about it in the book. A couple of really important takeaways, probably the most important one I can share is the timeframe. What we’ve found is that three to seven years is the best timeframe. Anything less than three years starts to feel like there’s not enough time to actually see the seeds you’ve planted bear fruit. Anything longer than seven years…  Well, Steve, seven years is just a long time. It’s hard to predict cycles and things of that nature. By default, absent another driving force, we tend to think in five-year increments. Kind of split the difference. Five years. The other framework we really focus on is picking a financial destination that’s truly impactful. A lot of times, when people think about the stress of business growth, part of the reason it’s stressful instead of exciting is because they’re worried about growing 8% to 10%, or maybe 12%. That’s good growth. It’s nice.  But it’s not exciting. To me, that feels more like a burden than excitement. If you went into your business planning thinking, “Over the next five years, we’re really going to 3X the size of the business, 4X the size of the business, maybe even 5X the size of the business…” Then, in order to achieve that, we need to hit Y growth over the next 12 months.  That really reshapes what might otherwise be a stressful scenario based on anecdotes into something much more exciting and engaging. Those are the two main frameworks: Time and a financial outcome that would truly be exciting. That’s the premise the book starts with, and it’s something we use all the time, every day.  So that’s interesting. If I were to translate it into a three- to five-step framework or process, what’s step number one? Is it defining the financial destination, or is it the timeframe?  So, number one, those two things are probably going to go together. Timeframe and financial outcome. From a framework perspective, first we’re going to set that destination. Then we’re going to move into the other pieces. Step two is likely going to be creating a 100-day plan. Why do we want a 100-day plan?  Because we want to make sure tomorrow is going to be different from today. Again, it’s one of those things where a 30-day plan is too short, and a six-month plan is too long. A 100-day plan is a way to jump-start a growth plan, and we really want to see a few things from it. One is some early wins, because we’re all wired that way. The more we win, the more we want to play the game, right? Yeah. So you do want to have some early wins.  You want to have some visibility. Organizationally, we plan to communicate the goals and objectives of our destination and outcome, what our 100-day plan is, and then accountability. Accountability to outcomes. Those are the three main things we want to see from that 100-day plan, even though there are a lot of details. Step three would be a one-year plan because we really want to say, “Okay, we’ve got this timeframe. We’ve got this destination we want to get to. We’ve got a 100-day plan to jump-start it.  Now we have a one-year check-in.” From that one-year point, in addition to things like KPIs or Rocks—or whatever an organization uses to manage accountability to outcomes—we want to reset the sails every quarter to six months going forward. But the 100-day and one-year plans are really important to making sure we’re off to a good start on our journey to get where we want to be in five years.  Love it. So that’s interesting. It’s more of a bottom-up approach. Some people preach a top-down approach. You do have a top as well because you have a financial destination three to seven years out. That’s fascinating. You also follow the private equity idea of a 100-day plan, so it aligns with that approach too. One of the things I like to talk about with clients is, how can we create private equity without private equity? How can we get private equity results without having to give up a chunk of the pie? So that is fascinating.  Yeah. And that’s a big part of it. Anyone who’s looking for that message is really going to gravitate to this book. What I do tell people is, you don’t have to sell to grow, but you do have to plan. This is a great framework for doing that, based on 27 years of personal experience and 23 years of firm experience. I’ve personally helped 40 companies achieve seven-, eight-, and nine-figure growth in enterprise value, and we’ve closed $5.7 billion in transactions. All of that feeds into this book, which I think people can use to find a better path—and a proven guide—toward growth without having to give up control.  Yeah. I love it. So tell me, Matt, what drives growth in your business at Westlake Securities?  I think there’s a few things that have been helpful to our growth. Number one, we’ve been fortunate to be in markets that are robust. So we do have a bit of a perfect storm going on right now. There’s a lot of capital available. There are a lot of tools available. And we’ve got an aging demographic of business owners. All of those things are creating this perfect storm of either growth or liquidity.  These conversations are happening more now than they ever have in the last 27 years of my career. It’s unbelievable. These conversations went from things people talked about maybe once a year to, for some organizations, getting outreach every week from somebody who wants to talk to them about a growth investment or buying their business. These topics are coming up more and more, and I think in a much more impactful way.  So number one, there are a lot of favorable market dynamics. Number two, we have the history and track record that’s helpful when a business owner is asking, “Can this company really help me grow?” or “Can this company really help me sell?” We’ve got a great track record for that. That track record is built on, number three, our team.  A lot of our people have spent time with Fortune 1000 companies. They’ve worked for major banking organizations, run brands for Fortune 1000 companies, worked in private equity, or worked for other investment banks. So they bring tremendous experience. And then, last, is our process. Part of the reason for creating the two books is to be very transparent about what our processes are and to lead our advisory work by example.Share on X  We want to be transparent in how we think about helping companies either grow or obtain liquidity. I think those four legs of the stool are the reason we’ve been able to grow so much over the last few years.  You say the market is good because of the Silver Tsunami, as some people call it. Yeah. It’s kind of a cliché. And also the abundance of capital. Private equity has a lot of money to spend, as do strategic buyers. So I get that part. I also understand that you have great assets inside the company—your track record, your team, your processes, all of that. Then what happens? Do those people just find you, or do you actually have to intentionally do something to drive the growth?  Well, that’s well said. Just like we preach, we have to practice. Some of the ways we’ve been able to attract companies to our organization are through our digital presence. If you check us out on LinkedIn, we post a lot of great content there. We provide a lot of data. We do a quarterly deep dive by industry on where transactions have been. We share growth tips very openly. We provide downloadable resources.  The books have been helpful. The books have led to speaking opportunities. I speak internationally on the topics of capital raising, growth, and M&A. Lastly, joining awesome podcasts like yours has become one of our 2026 initiatives, and it’s been a lot of fun. It’s been amazing to see the response. Inevitably, somebody emails and says, “Hey, I saw your conversation with Steve. I thought it was pretty cool. Here’s something about my business.  How can you help, or what do you think?” For everyone, we’ve got something. For our ideal client, we obviously have our core services. For folks who are a little smaller, we’ve got a whole suite of workshops that range in cost and time commitment. Then, all the way down to a $17 or $25 book, which we feel is within everyone’s reach.  Part of this—and I’m sure you’re wired the same way—is just a pure passion for helping others find their own form of success. Whether it’s a $17 book, a multimillion-dollar capital raise, or a $300 million sale of a business, everywhere in between, we can provide someone with some element of value if they’re interested in engaging with us in a conversation. So that’s been helpful too.  Yeah, I love it. It’s very smart. You basically have a long-term view and a long funnel. You can connect with people at any stage of where they are and then support them through increasingly intensive ways.  Can I share with you the funniest one that I ever saw coming? Of course. We’ve always been big believers in giving back through university talks and internship programs. That’s been going on for some time, and it really took the next step in 2020 when all the internships were shut down. We were one of the early firms to launch a virtual internship program.  Now we’ve had over 1,000 interns go through our various internship programs, completing them from five different continents. Now those people have graduated. Several of them have been out of school for many years and are building their own careers. It’s been amazing to see that an experience they had when they were 19, 20, or 21 is now paying dividends five to ten years later. That’s one I never saw coming. We always did it as a way to give back. But it's been interesting to see it become a long-term brand-building exercise and a positive way of giving back to the community that has honestly created more opportunities than I ever would have thought.Share on X That’s amazing. So you created all these ambassadors, then, that I think will bring you clients.  You know, that wasn’t probably the intention when we started. But we’ve had people come back and tell us, “Hey, that internship changed the course of my career.” We’ve had parents whose kids got their first job out of school after doing an internship with us say, “Hey, I can’t guarantee you’re going to get the project, but I at least want to offer you the opportunity to participate because I appreciate what you did for my son or daughter during that internship.” So that’s been really cool. Again, it’s this kind of karma, give-back mindset.  Yeah, I love it. That is very valuable. These days, internships are really challenging to come by, so they can be a really valuable building block for young people. So let me switch gears here and ask you another question. What’s one thing that you’re trying to figure out in your business right now?  That’s a great question. We’re laser-focused on a couple of things. I would say one that a lot of businesses are going to share in common is AI and implementing what I’m calling the light side of AI. I feel like there are really three views of AI in the marketplace. One is a group of people who are still asking, “What does AI stand for?” We’ll put them off to the side for a second. Then there’s the light side and the dark side conversation going on.  The dark side is more about automation leading to job elimination. The light side is really about how we elevate the customer experience or the client experience. How do we elevate what our people are doing and delivering every day? That’s really the area we’re focused on. We have a strategy inside our company as it relates to AI, but the simplest way I can describe it is that we're going to be customer-centric—client-centric—in what we do with AI.Share on X  We want to create the best experience for those who engage with us by using better technology to do it. That’s really a major focus for us in 2026. The other focus is making sure that Intentional Growth gets off to a great start. It’s available for pre-order right now. It’s debut week for pre-orders. It hit number one in four categories. It officially launches in October. The book, speaking, workshops—the whole growth initiative—is really important for our firm, but also for the people we come into contact with.  Who wouldn’t want to grow their business and increase its value by $5 million, $10 million, or $50 million over a reasonable period of time? I think most people who decided to go down the entrepreneurial path did so with the hope of creating abundance. The only way to create that abundance for themselves, their customers, their employees, their vendors, and all their key stakeholders is to grow the organization. So AI and Intentional Growth are our two main business challenges and opportunities for the year.  Yeah. That’s great. And hitting number one in four Amazon categories on pre-order, that is actually very rare. So you must be doing something right there. Either you have an amazing PR machine, or the book is just very, very good. Well, I’m hoping it’s the latter—that the book is going to be that good. I do think the first book created a nice foundation. There are thousands of copies in print. It got a lot of great feedback on Amazon. It’s been used by universities, industry groups, and others. So I think there’s a nice nucleus of potential readers for book number two.  I’m really excited because Intentional Growth is going to be much more interactive than the first book. It’s going to include downloadable forms and AI-powered interactive tools at the end of each chapter, so readers can take what they’ve learned in that chapter and immediately translate it into practical tools for their business.  My hope is that it gets into the hands of any business owner or organizational leader—from someone at an early-stage company to someone running part of a large publicly traded company. If they have a real desire to grow and are looking for a better path to do it, my hope is this book ultimately finds its way into their hands. Yeah, definitely. So if people would like to connect with you, obviously they can go to Amazon and buy Intentional Growth by Matt Andersen.  Yeah.  Definitely do that. And where else can they find you?  There are a few places. Book-wise, Amazon first, then all the major retailers—Barnes & Noble, Porchlight, and others. Both books are available now, and Intentional Growth will ship in October. I would encourage people to find us first and foremost on LinkedIn. I do a lot of personal posts there. We also host events. Westlake Securities has a strong presence on LinkedIn as well. Again, we share a lot of events, free content, and free data.  We spend six figures a year purchasing proprietary data and organizing it in a way that’s useful for business owners to understand trends, valuations, what’s happening in the capital markets, the cost of debt, how much equity was invested in private companies last quarter and last year. There’s a lot of great free information available through those two resources. I also do quite a bit of speaking. If you’d like to attend a talk, I speak internationally on capital raising, growth, and M&A.  That’s amazing. So definitely check it out. Check out Matt’s LinkedIn, especially the quarterly market reports. Those are going to be very interesting. I’m sure you’re using your six-figure database to produce some great charts. So check that out. Buy Intentional Growth, and see how it can help your business. I love your framework—the reverse-engineering idea. You really have to know where you want to get to, how much time you have, and then figure out what it takes to get there.  What’s going to be that above-10% exciting growth rate that’s going to 3X or 5X your business? So thank you, Matt, for coming and sharing your wisdom. And if you’re listening out there, make sure you follow us on LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, and leave us a review, because every week I bring you an exciting entrepreneur who’s growing their business. So thanks for coming, Matt, and thanks for listening. Thank you, Steve. I appreciate you having me. To everyone listening out there, best of luck until we interact next. Let’s grow. Important Links: Matt's LinkedIn Matt's  website

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday just shattered records with hundreds of bug fixes, and AI is the force behind the surge. Are we witnessing the beginning of a safer Windows, or is this flood of vulnerabilities the new normal? Plus, Tony Redmond's epic book has a new name (was Office 365 for IT Pros) and is now a bundle of four books. Windows Patch Tuesday is here! Point in Time Restore, quieter Widgets, Windows Update improvements, Screen tint, and more The biggest Patch Tuesday in history, by far: a record 570 fixes for security flaws, and a huge 3X increase from the then-record flaws fixed last month. (Some say the number is 622. Math is hard.) And this is on top of 468 Microsoft Edge/Chromium flaws that were fixed by Google this month too. Yikes. Microsoft discusses how it's improving Windows security with AI Windows Insider Program: Improved Windows Search is next on the docket, heading out to Experimental this week. Question: When do these things hit stable? Microsoft releases Snapdragon X2 versions of its Surface for Business Pro and Laptop models AI Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets Surprised there was no talk of "thermonuclear war" OpenAI's response is hilarious, and it is already prepping its first hardware device OpenAI just announced the rumored super app, which is a combination of ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and an in-app web browser, which replaces the standalone Atlas web browser. Also, GPT-5.6. In keeping with recent history, Anthropic announced its in-app web browser for Claude less than 24 hours later Reminder that Microsoft acknowledged that it, too, is working on an AI super app at Build Apple releases public betas of its OS 27 releases and, shocker, Siri is really good Now Spotify has an AI chatbot so I can tell it how much I hate Spotify Xbox and gaming Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, duh. A quiet time after last week's terribleness Tips and picks Tip of the week: Microsoft 365 for IT Pros (2027 edition) is here! App pick of the week: MusicBee RunAs Radio this week: Finding Security Vulnerabilities using AI with Sami Laiho Brown liquor pick of the week: Sanctuary Single Malt Whisky Reserve Edition Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows

This week on Autonomy Signals presented by KPMG Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant discuss Tesla's Unsupervised Robotaxi launch in Miami, Waymo's July 4th stumble in San Francisco, and Momenta's oversubscribed IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.On July 5, 2026, Tesla launched Unsupervised Robotaxi service in Miami, its first unsupervised market outside of Texas, with retrofitted Model Ys operating through heavy rain and flooded roadways during the heart of hurricane season.Grayson was on the ground for launch day, riding through South Florida's mini lakes without a single hesitation from the vehicle, and uncovered a Cybercab staging lot near Miami International Airport with dozens of vehicles ready to deploy. The Miami launch is a deliberate stress test of Tesla's camera-only system against the exact adverse weather conditions currently under NHTSA engineering analysis, and the receipts reveal a premium pricing experiment running 3X to 4X the base fare of Tesla's Texas markets.Then there is Waymo, whose vehicles bricked across San Francisco on the 4th of July as fireworks, road closures, dense crowds, and connectivity failures overwhelmed the fleet. Vehicles idled until their batteries depleted and had to be towed, one Waymo burned, and San Francisco officials have launched inquiries into the incident.The July 4th stumble potentially exposed a remote assistance bottleneck that makes Waymo's lean human supervision model the critical scaling constraint in burst demand emergencies, threatening the path to one million weekly rides as regulators eye special event requirements and remote operator staffing ratios.Closing out the show, Grayson and Rob discuss Momenta's listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as the market's first physical AI stock, with the retail tranche oversubscribed 414 times and 14 cornerstone investors including BlackRock, Fidelity International, GIC, Mercedes-Benz, and BYD.With its software running in over 900,000 vehicles and licensing revenue growing 42-fold over three years, Momenta's IPO signals that institutional investors are shifting their preference away from speculative capital-intensive deployments towards proven physical AI providers.Episode Chapters00:00 KPMG Sponsor Introduction01:16 Signal 1: Tesla Launches Unsupervised Robotaxi in Miami38:38 Signal 2: Waymo's July 4th Stumble in San Francisco1:11:27 Signal 3: Momenta IPOs on the Hong Kong Stock ExchangeFollow The Road to Autonomy Indices--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back in Part 1, Jason Zook left us on a cliffhanger — week one of vibe coding his first app felt like "we're going to be millionaires this year," week two was "this is hell." This week, Jason picks up exactly where we left off and walks Claire through everything that happened next: the rescue that came from inside his old Wandering Aimfully community, the pricing experiment Claude mapped in fifteen minutes, the first launch that taught him the hard math of credit-based products, and the pivot to a second app that did over 3X the revenue in the same window. Plus: Jason gets honest about the marketing knives he's let go dull, why he keeps resisting webinars even though he knows they'd work, and the discount offer he extended to Claire's listeners on the spot during this recording. A quick note from Claire: the long gap between Part 1 and Part 2 wasn't strategic! We genuinely lost the second half of the original conversation and had to bring Jason back to re-record. The cliffhanger was an accident. Thank you to everyone who DM'd asking where the rest was — this one's for you. :)  This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: The pricing mechanic Claude coined in fifteen minutes — and the math behind why Jason would absolutely use it again What Jason's first vibe-coded app actually earned in two weeks — and the brutal customer-volume reality check it gave him The pivot to his second app, Solo Content Studio — and the cohort launch that came right after The marketing pattern Jason and Caroline are leaning into now (and the one tactic he STILL resists, even though he knows it would work) Why Jason says his "knives have gotten dull" — and what he's doing about it The exclusive discount Jason offered Claire's listeners live on the show About Jason Zook: Jason Zook has been building businesses online for nearly 20 years. He's the co-founder of Wandering Aimfully (a retired coaching program that brought in $2.5M in total revenue) and Teachery, a course platform that's done $1.5M as a side project while helping creators earn over $30 million. Jason and his wife Caroline are now full-time on two vibe-coded apps — SceneRoll and Solo Content Studio — and live in Portugal with their daughter Leon. Want to work with Claire?

Tiffany High breaks down her SCALE framework for reverse engineering a revenue goal into the exact leads, calls, and contracts needed to hit it. She walks through the real math behind a direct mail campaign, showing how the same monthly spend produced a 3X return for one investor and an 8.5X return for another, just by converting leads better. If you're pouring money into marketing without tracking your success rate, this episode will change how you think about your next dollar.   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The SCALE Framework Overview 0:59 - Reverse Engineering Revenue Goals 3:02 - The Oil Trader Analogy 5:19 - Cash Conversion Cycle Explained 7:35 - Direct Mail Timeline 9:41 - Investor 1: Average Performer 10:47 - Investor 2: Mastering Acquisitions 12:14 - Investor 3: Multiple Exit Strategies 13:39 - Building a Real Business 14:41 - Outro LINKS: Instagram: Tiffany High https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhighofficial/   Links: Tiffany High https://linktr.ee/tiffanyhighofficial   Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/ 

We are less than 24 hours away from the start of NHL Free Agency and the Penguins are reportedly in on one of the biggest fish in the pond – Jason Robertson. Poni wants them to do everything they can in order to acquire his talents. Robertson is a 3X 40-goal scorer and is only 27. Due to Robertson being a restricted free agent, it could require the Penguins to send 4 1st round picks to the Stars if they make him an offer he agrees to (and the team doesn't match). Poni noted that Robertson has turned down a few other teams already, but the Penguins are still in-play. BREAKING: The Penguins have made a trade with the Golden Knights – acquiring Kaedan Korczak (D) for Parker Wotherspoon (D). / PM Team Sports Court w/ our friends from Edgar Snyder & Associates. Should the Penguins go all-in for Jason Robertson? How many home runs can Esmerlyn Valdez hit as a rookie? Is Braxton Ashcraft a better pitcher than Paul Skenes right now? Penguins reporter Dan Kingerski joined the show. Dan had a hard time understanding the D-for-D trade the Penguins just made sending Parker Wotherspoon to the Golden Knights. What will their third defense pairing look like? Dan believes Ryan Shea will get more money on the open market than what he will get from the Penguins. Dan isn't in love with the Darnell Nurse idea, describing it as a project that will last at least 4 years. Dan questioned if a massive move like Jason Robertson makes sense for where the Penguins are at right now. He gives it about a 20% chance of happening. Dan pointed out a few names people should have their eyes on going into free agency tomorrow afternoon. He said they need to fortify the blueline.

We are less than 24 hours away from the start of NHL Free Agency and the Penguins are reportedly in on one of the biggest fish in the pond – Jason Robertson. Poni wants them to do everything they can in order to acquire his talents. Robertson is a 3X 40-goal scorer and is only 27. Due to Robertson being a restricted free agent, it could require the Penguins to send 4 1st round picks to the Stars if they make him an offer he agrees to (and the team doesn't match). Poni noted that Robertson has turned down a few other teams already, but the Penguins are still in-play.

The biggest misconception about building wealth is that you simply need to make more money. The truth is that high net worth wealth is built through mastering a specific set of skills, many of which have nothing to do with your income. In this episode, I break down the four skills every wealthy woman must develop, what it looks like when they're missing, how to know when you've nailed them, and the results that become possible when all four are working together. Tune in to learn: The four skills you must master if you want to create a very high net worth How to create and communicate value in a way that allows you to make significantly more money What it actually means to manage money well and why many high earners still struggle with this How understanding risk and return helps you multiply your wealth with confidence What each skill looks like when it's missing, how to know when you've nailed it, and the results you'll create once they're in place

The SpaceX IPO has generated a huge amount of excitement, but before you rush to invest, it's important to understand how IPOs actually work and what most headlines aren't telling you.   In this episode, I break down the full lifecycle of an IPO, the risks and opportunities that come with investing in newly public companies, and how I'm personally thinking about SpaceX. You'll learn the key dates to be aware of, what typically happens after a company goes public, and the framework I use to evaluate whether an IPO deserves a place in my portfolio.Tune in to learn: How IPOs actually work and what happens before a company becomes publicly available The key dates and considerations to know if you're thinking about investing in SpaceX Why early investors and public investors are taking on very different levels of risk What the headlines about SpaceX aren't telling you Whether I've added SpaceX to my portfolio and how I think about opportunities like this

“Do the right thing, not the easy thing.”  on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Gene Gerovich @nyc_hvac_heroes. Gene is a sales leader, operator, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience scaling businesses with a relentless focus on process, discipline, and people.He's helped grow multiple companies 3X to 10X in under five years, and today he leads B&M Mechanical in New York City—an HVAC and refrigeration company serving the hospitality industry and major brands like Macy's, McDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin', and more.S9 Episode 23: 6/16/2026Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Gene GerovichFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/  X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod   Follow Our Special Guest:Website: https://bmmechanical.nyc/Instagram: @nyc_hvac_heroes

Franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico tells his complete story from working in his family's restaurant as a kid, to grinding through a 5-hour daily commute on Wall Street, to buying his first franchise in 2007, scaling it to a manager-run operation, and ultimately selling the business for approximately a 3X multiple in 2020.In this deeply personal solo episode of the Franchise Freedom Podcast, Giuseppe breaks down:Whether you're a corporate executive exploring a career change, curious about semi passive franchise ownership, or ready to invest in a franchise, this episode gives you the unfiltered, real-world blueprint from someone who's been in your shoes.

Get your free travel insurance quote with Faye! https://milestomemories.com/go/faye-travel-insurance/ Chase just refreshed the Sapphire Preferred and buried a bombshell in the fine print. On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark break down everything Chase changed: the $95 fee stays, you get new 3X categories on gas, EV charging and vacation rentals, plus a doubled $100 hotel credit. The catch? The Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred lose 1:1 Hyatt transfers and drop to 4:3 on October 1. We cover whether the refresh is still worth it, why the $795 Reserve is now the only way to keep 1:1 Hyatt, why Bilt just won, and what you should actually do before the changes hit Monday. Mark's full breakdown is linked below. Let us know where Chase ranks in your points lineup now. Episode Guide: 0:00 – Chase drops a Hyatt bombshell 0:22 – Shawn in Casablanca + airport travel tips 3:33 – Inside the new Sapphire Preferred (and the 4:3 Hyatt cut) 6:35 – Bonus categories & why Chase is devaluing points 8:40 – The $795 Reserve push, Mark's article & the Oct 1 timeline 12:27 – Will this finally hurt Hyatt? 16:18 – Chase's fault or Hyatt's? Plus why Bilt won 19:44 – Shawn's points strategy going forward 22:48 – Mourning the old Hyatt & should you apply before Monday? ✈️ Track your travel credit cards for free

If investing has ever felt confusing, overwhelming, or like everyone else got a manual you somehow missed, this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how investing actually works from the ground up. We cover what an investment really is, how compound interest creates wealth, why diversification matters, and the biggest mistakes that cause people to lose money. Most importantly, I want you to see that investing isn't complicated. It's simply a skill that nobody taught us. When you understand the foundations, investing stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling empowering. Tune in to learn: What an investment actually is (+ why things like cars, boats, and even some houses aren't necessarily investments) How compound interest really works using a simple apple orchard analogy Why the second decade of investing is exponentially more valuable than the first The biggest investing mistakes people make, from stock picking and crypto concentration to relying on underperforming advisors How to set up investments properly, know your financial freedom numbers, and build a portfolio that grows wealth predictably over time

20,000 Dollars, 4 Cards, 400,000 Points. Spencer Reese of the Military Money Manual podcast sits down with Taryn from The Military Travelers to break down how military families can turn PCS moving expenses into free travel — without spending a single extra dollar. From sign-up bonuses to Hyatt Globalist status, this episode is packed with practical strategies for the upcoming PCS season. Topics Covered PCS Season Spending Strategy — Why PCS moves generate $10,000–$20,000+ in spendable expenses and how to redirect that spend to hit credit card sign-up bonuses GTC vs. Personal Cards — The frustrating reality of the Government Travel Card and why (for most branches) personal cards make more sense Branch-Specific Rules — Important caveats for Navy families and other branches regarding on-post lodging forms and card usage policies The Math of Points — Why putting PCS spend on one existing card (like the Amex Platinum at 1X) leaves massive value on the table compared to opening new cards Business Cards for Military Families — How a PPM qualifies you as a sole proprietor, why business cards don't hit your personal credit report, and how the Chase 5/24 rule makes them essential for bigger families Current Elevated Offers — Hot cards highlighted: Chase Sapphire Reserve (150K points), Atmos Summit (100K points + 3X on foreign transactions), United Club, Marriott Brilliant, Hilton Aspire, and Delta Reserve TLE Maximization — Using all 21 days of Temporary Lodging Expense, loyalty numbers, and stacking hotel promos during your move Hyatt Globalist Corporate Challenge — How a .mil email address unlocks Globalist status after 20 nights in 90 days (valid through February 2028) Multiple Cards Strategy — Holding multiple Hilton Aspires and Chase Sapphire Reserves, and the tip to align annual free night certificate expiration dates Military Spouse Eligibility — A reminder that spouses are fully eligible for annual fee waivers under MLA/SCRA Resources Mentioned The Military Travelers — themilitarytravelers.com | Facebook Group: "The Military Travelers" | Instagram: @themilitarytravelers Travel Freely (travelfreely.net) — Zach's beginner's guide to business cards and sole proprietor applications IRS EIN Application — Free Employer Identification Number at irs.gov (2-minute online form) Hyatt Globalist Corporate Challenge — Search "Hyatt Globalist Corporate Challenge" and enroll with a .mil email Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 Military Money Manual may receive compensation from JPMC. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

Jason Valentino is Head of Software Engineering Strategy at BNY, where he oversees developer tooling, DevEx, platform workflows, and software delivery governance across more than 8,000 engineers.In this session from DX Annual, Jason shares how BNY moved beyond AI coding assistants to rethink the entire software delivery lifecycle. He explains how his team identified bottlenecks across the SDLC, prioritized automation opportunities, and applied AI to planning, peer review, testing, change management, and compliance workflows.Jason also discusses what it takes to scale AI inside a highly regulated enterprise, including rewriting policies, partnering closely with risk and audit teams, and building a culture that encourages experimentation and rapid sharing of ideas.Where to find Jason Valentino:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvalentinoIn this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro (01:20) Early results from AI coding tools at BNY(04:08) The 3X stress test: What breaks if engineering throughput triples?(06:56) Three ways to apply AI across the SDLC: IDE and CLI tools(08:07) Using autonomous AI agents for repetitive engineering tasks(09:16) Embedding AI directly into SDLC workflows(12:27) Why leaders should encourage experimentation and “start saying yes”(15:00) Q&A: How platform and productivity teams are evolving to support AI(16:33) Q&A: Rewriting policies and controls for AI-assisted software delivery(17:52) Q&A: How AI is affecting software quality and test ownership(19:00) Q&A: What Jason is most proud of: Practical examples of AI across the SDLC(20:30) Q&A: How BNY handles duplicated work across AI initiatives(22:30) Q&A: How BNY uses AI to support regulatory and compliance work(23:30) Q&A: Automating code reviews and change tickets(25:55) Q&A: How increased AI-driven throughput is affecting on-call and reliability(27:11) Q&A: How BNY works with risk and audit partners to move quickly with AI(29:01) Q&A: How BNY scales successful AI use cases across the organization(30:42) Q&A: What Jason is most proud of after BNY's busiest year with AIReferenced:• AI-assisted engineering: Q4 impact report• Measuring AI code assistants and agents• Measuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4• Windsurf• Claude Code by Anthropic | AI Coding Agent, Terminal, IDE• Codex | AI Coding Agent

Why can two women learn the exact same business strategy, the exact same investing strategy, and still create wildly different results? In this episode, I take you deeper than tactics, habits, beliefs, and even traditional identity work to uncover the invisible forces that are quietly driving your relationship with money, wealth, and success. I'm sharing what I've observed from women with 8 and 9 figure net worths, why high-net-worth women operate in an entirely different way, and the hidden patterns that shape your financial reality without you even realizing it. Tune in to learn: Why two women can learn the exact same strategy and create wildly different financial results The mysterious reason money seems to move effortlessly to some women and feel hard for others What sits deeper than beliefs, habits, energetics, and identity work Eight invisible forces that are driving your entire paradigm with wealth How ultra high-net-worth women view money, time, themselves, and the allocation of capital differently than everyone else

What if the reason you feel stuck with investing has nothing to do with the investments themselves and everything to do with how you're thinking about them? In this episode, I challenge one of the most common stories I hear from women: “I've been burned by a bad investment before.” I share some of my biggest investing losses, including investments that went all the way to zero, and why those experiences never stopped me from continuing to grow my wealth. You'll learn a completely different way to think about investing, risk, losses, and returns that will change how you relate to money forever. Tune in to learn: Why the story “I've been burned by a bad investment” is keeping so many women stuck How I think about making investments in my business and in my portfolio Why I've had investments go to zero and investments that didn't pay off + still grown my money exponentially Some of my biggest investing losses and the lessons they taught me The mindset shift that will completely change how you relate to investing, risk, and wealth building

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, we have three stories for you this week; DJI audited by US-Based Cybersecurity firm OnDefend, a custom FPV drone hits 730 kilometers per hour, and SkyeBrowse rolls out another major product update. Let's get to it.First up this week, DJI released the findings of an independent security assessment conducted by U.S.-based cybersecurity firm OnDefend on May 28, 2026. The assessment evaluated the DJI Air 3S with RC 2 controller and the Matrice 4E with RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller. Test units were procured from retail outlets and dealer stock without pre-notification to DJI.The assessment ran from October 2025 through March 2026 and produced zero critical, high, or medium-risk findings. Specifically, OnDefend reported no evidence of data transmission outside the United States, no backdoors or unauthorized remote access mechanisms, no unexplained radio frequency emissions, and no supply chain tampering or unauthorized hardware modifications. Controllers also resisted jailbreak and firmware modification attempts. Ten low-risk findings and thirteen observations were identified, primarily related to application security configurations, session handling, and wireless hardening. DJI stated it is working to address remaining items in subsequent software releases.DJI cited the findings in connection with its ongoing appeal of its December 2025 inclusion on the FCC Covered List, which was not accompanied by a documented security vulnerability. The release noted that more than 80% of the 1,800-plus state and local law enforcement agencies operating drones use DJI platforms, and that 43% of drone business users surveyed indicated DJI restrictions would have an extremely negative or business-ending impact on operations. This comes just a few weeks after the FCC's request for comment closed on reconsidering DJI's addition to the entity list, prohibiting them from introducing new models in the US.Next up, Australian aerospace engineer Benjamin Biggs just pushed his custom Blackbird drone to an absolutely blistering 730 kilometers per hour, or 454 miles per hour, on a downwind run! Flying back into the wind, the drone hit 640 kilometers per hour, giving it a two-direction average of 685 kilometers per hour, or 426 miles per hour.  Unfortunately, this incredible speed run won't count for the record books. The team didn't have accredited Guinness observers on site, the winds were gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour, and the drone didn't land on a clean battery. They also lost one of their two drones at 630 kilometers per hour when the video feed completely dropped out. The team reportedly believes this was caused by the Doppler effect messing with the digital video link as the drone screamed past the pilot.  Last up, SkyeBrowse has rolled out a major update to their core videogrammetry engine. If you use their software for 3D modeling, you'll want to pay attention to this. Every plan on their platform now has upgraded accuracy, better texture rendering, and faster tooling at no additional charge. According to their internal benchmarks, there is a 3X improvement in matching accuracy when you combine multiple video sources. They also upgraded their AI Floor Plans, which are now twice as accurate and can be exported from any interior model in about 20 seconds. On top of that, their Image Walkthroughs feature, which lets you navigate through structured spaces using high-quality photos, is now available to everyone for free. That's it for this week, see you next week for Post flight where we'll discuss these stories uncensored, live Q&A on Monday, and News update on Friday! https://www.dji.com/ca/trust-centerhttps://dronexl.co/2026/05/22/blackbird-biggs-730-kmh-drone-speed-record/https://www.skyebrowse.com/news/posts/major-product-update

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If you've ever lost money investing, or felt terrified to start because investing feels “too risky”, this episode is going to completely reframe how you think about risk, wealth, and building a powerful portfolio. In this episode, I break down what uneducated investors are always missing, why all investments are not created equal, and how great investors actually think about taking on risk strategically. I'm also walking you through different asset classes, why diversification matters so much, and how to build a portfolio that creates higher returns without taking on reckless risk. Tune in to learn: The two biggest reasons women lose money investing in the first place What all great investors understand about risk that uneducated investors miss Why all investments and asset classes carry different levels of risk How to build a high-performing portfolio with higher returns and less unnecessary risk Why chasing the highest returns often leads women to take on way more risk than they realize  

Most women think the answer to making more money is working harder, longer, or squeezing more into an already packed schedule. In this episode, I break down why that is one of the biggest wealth traps I see, and how the real game is learning to create more output with the exact same input. I'm sharing the identity shift that helped me turn a $54K cash week into over $1M in long-term wealth, why Tony Robbins earns hundreds of millions in the same 24 hours we all have, and how to stop optimizing for cash… and start optimizing for true wealth. Tune in to learn: The one reason people like Tony Robbins make millions with the exact same hours you have The difference between optimizing for cash versus optimizing for wealth The identity shift that can help you create 20X more wealth with the exact same time and money you have right now What leverage actually is + how to create more output for the same input in your business, money, and life Why working harder is not what creates the biggest financial results + what high-net-worth women do instead

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In this episode, we break down a real app growth case study with Michael Durst, Founder of FaithFull AI Nutrition Tracker, focused on helping users improve their health through AI-powered tracking and smart insights.Michael will share the real strategies he used to increase his app's install-to-paid conversion from 2.25% to 6.81% in just 6 months. This is a deep dive into the exact strategies, experiments, and psychology behind that growth, including onboarding, A/B testing, paywalls, and Meta Ads.If you want to increase revenue without increasing installs, this is the playbookYou will discover:✅ The onboarding system that helped 3X conversions✅ A/B testing frameworks that impact real revenue✅ Paywall optimization: pricing, framing & positioning✅ Why small tweaks can lead to massive growth✅ Meta Ads strategies that bring in high-converting users✅ How to align ads → onboarding → paywall for better LTVLearn More :Website: www.faithfull.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkdurst/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.k.durstWork with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper:https://www.appmasters.com/You can also watch this video here: https://youtube.com/live/4JtMp7Hkwb8*********************************************SPONSORSWant to know what ads your competitors are running right now?SocialPeta gives you access to real ad creatives and market insights across apps, games, and emerging content formats, so you can stay ahead without endless trial and error.Check it out at https://www.socialpeta.com/*********************************************Ready to take action? Start exploring AppsFlyer's deep linking suite -  coming soon as a standalone solution, independent of their measurement packages → ⁠https://bit.ly/46O7Wgd*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

Coming into a large sum of money whether through an inheritance or divorce, can feel overwhelming, emotional, and even a little scary. In this episode, I walk you through how to actually think about that money so you don't avoid it, mismanage it, or leave massive growth on the table. The way you handle this moment will determine whether this becomes a missed opportunity… or one of the most powerful wealth-building decisions you ever make. Tune in to learn: Why fear is one of the first things that comes up with a lump sum and why women tend to go “head in the sand” about it Why a large amount of money sitting unoptimized is actually costing you money every single day Why it doesn't matter how investments performed in the past, but whether they're the best place for your money going forward Why holding onto losing investments to avoid capital gains taxes doesn't make logical sense How to simplify and confidently rebuild your portfolio in a way that actually supports your goals

DOJ Goes After Comey. FCC vs Jimmy Kimmel. 1100 TSA Officers Quit Since Shutdown. Kid Rock's Apache Joy Ride with Hegseth. UAE Leaves OPEC. Gov Moore on Open Primaries.  A real king is in Washington this week, and the wannabe king in the Oval Office is making the most of the pomp. Paul Rieckhoff opens with King Charles and Camilla's visit, the Epstein questions nobody at the White House wants to touch, and the through-line that drives this entire briefing: Trump is busting up Congress, the UN, NATO, the World Bank, the EU, and now OPEC — and the institutions that held this country and this world together are being stress-tested in real time. Gas hits $4.18, the UAE bolts from the cartel, 1,100 TSA officers walk off the job, and most Americans have no idea any of it is happening. From there it's a no-BS sweep across the front lines: a $400 million ballroom funded by your tax dollars after Trump promised to pay himself, a no-bid contract inflated 3X, Pete Hegseth taking Kid Rock on Apache joyrides while the chain of command rots, the FCC weaponized against ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, a renewed indictment push against Jim Comey over seashells on a beach, and 185 people killed in 54 unauthorized strikes on so-called narco boats with Cuba telegraphed as next. Then the inspiration: Ukraine killing 30,000 Russian troops a month, Norway co-producing drones for Kyiv, independent veteran Todd Achilles taking on an 83-year-old senator in Idaho, Wes Moore endorsing open primaries, and Horace Grant's goggles. Country over party. People over politics. Light over heat. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Ditch your expensive carrier and support Independent Americans! Make the switch to Noble Mobile. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Get some of Maine's finest gear - check out Loyal Citizen. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Messy investments aren't just inconvenient, they're costing you clarity, energy, and a significant amount of money. In this episode, I show you how to go from scattered accounts, forgotten logins, and total avoidance… to fully clean, organized investments in just 1 to 2 hours. I also break down the real reason you've been avoiding this, what it's secretly costing you every single day, and the simple step-by-step process to finally get it sorted. Tune in to learn: What it looks like to go from messy investments to completely sorted in 1 to 2 hours How a conversation I avoided for 7 months added over $100K to my net worth The real reasons we avoid our investments for months  The step-by-step process to clean up your investments quickly and simply Why getting this sorted creates immediate relief, clarity, and powerful financial decisions going forward

Raises aren't fixing your team problem. Here's what will.Dr. Dave breaks down the hidden performance state that makes dental employees 3X less likely to quit — the same science studied in elite athletes, surgeons, and Special Forces, applied to your dental practice.Inside: Why your practice feels "off" even when nothing is technically broken, the economic lever hiding in plain sight, and how top practices get more output from the same hours, same chairs, and same patients. If retention, margin, or that vague feeling of drag is eating at you, this one's for you.

We've been sold a very one-sided version of wealth where building a $1M business is the ultimate goal. In this episode, I break down why a $1M portfolio is actually far more powerful, far more freeing, and far less reliant on your time and energy. Because the difference between a cash machine and a wealth machine is what determines whether you stay stuck working for money… or your money starts working for you. Tune in to learn Why a $1M portfolio can pay you more than a $1M business The difference between a cash machine vs a wealth machine  Why your portfolio acts as an insurance policy if your business ever slows down or disappears What would actually have to happen for a well-structured portfolio to go to zero The only 3 things that stop women from setting up their investments

Doubling your net worth isn't about making more money, it's about what you do with the money you already have. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to rapidly grow your net worth, the biggest mistake business owners make when it comes to money, and the toxic thoughts that are quietly eroding your wealth. We dive into the identity shift required to actually build wealth, the quick wins that can put cash back into your pocket immediately, and how to stop leaking money so you can scale your net worth faster than ever. Tune in to learn The one thing most business owners focus on — and why it's the exact wrong thing for building wealth Why revenue does NOT equal profit (and why more income doesn't automatically grow your net worth) Why investing needs to feel urgent and how waiting is quietly costing you thousands How to stop the “bleed” in your cash flow and immediately free up more money to invest The toxic thought that keeps women stuck and what to shift into instead to build wealth faster

Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes: I made the following recording (March 15, 2026 at 1822 UTC on 7842 kHz USB)) of V32 using a Kiwi SDR in Alvito, Italy. The "tavajjoh" (3X) announcement comes around the 6:09 mark, after which the numbers seem to run together more, rather than distinct groups of 5. V32 Persian/Farsi Numbers Station: March 15, 2026 Dan Greenall Download

Austin shares how you can increase your email response rate by 3X by giving the recipient a way out!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Triple your response rate by using an “exit clause”[1:11] - Why typical sign-offs are a bad idea[2:27] - First impressions matter [2:52] - What to do instead - give them an out[5:05] - Try it for yourself and track the outcomesHave questions about how to use an exit clause? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Exit Clause Mentioned In Today's Episode:“Lastly, I know your time is valuable and I know this is a big ask coming from a stranger. If it's too much right now, that's totally fine! Feel free to say no. I'm grateful for whatever info you're able to share here or over the phone. Either way, have a fantastic week.”Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

This week, I'm excited to welcome Sandra Rivera from VSORA! We dive into a discussion on why AI inference is essential for deployment at scale, specifically focusing on how VSORA's patented software architecture addresses the "memory wall" by collapsing memory layers. We explore their recent tape-out, which promises approximately 3X the performance at half the power of leading GPUs. We also chat about deployment use cases, the need for low latency and high determinism, future plans for OEM modules and MLPerf benchmarking, and even get a brief look into Sandra's family llama farm.

Money and partnership is one of the most loaded conversations we have, and most people are operating on default without ever questioning it. In this episode, I'm sharing some controversial thoughts on money and relationships, including a story that will completely shift how you think about power, decision-making, and financial dynamics in partnership. We dive into shared vs separate finances, why so many women feel disempowered around money, and how to have conversations about money and investing in a way that feels empowering for both people. Tune in to learn: An unusual way to think about shared vs separate finances — and my surprising opinion on it Why the dynamic of one partner having to “sell” the other on spending money is fundamentally broken What you need to get clear on when it comes to money, investing, and decision-making in partnership How early you should be having conversations about money — and what actually matters in those conversations How to have conversations about money and investing in a way that feels empowering for both of you

In this episode, we're walking through a real case study on how to prepare an e-commerce business for a $10M+ exit. We break down the tax planning strategies, financial recasting, and recurring revenue plays that can double or triple your valuation. Learn more about our cohorts and how you can partner with us at Capitalism.com, head to https://capitalism.com/partners   Timestamps (0:00) Introduction: Positioning a $7M revenue business for a $10M+ exit (2:00) Standard Problem: Most founders settle for 3X multiple, leaving (5:00) Business Valuation Works: Why 3X profit multiple is incomplete (7:00) Hidden Costs: Seller notes and payment structures dramatically reduce actual proceeds (9:00) Ryan's $16M Sale Mistake: Walked away with only $7.2M due (12:00) Tax Hack: Small business exemption can make a $10M exit 100% tax-free (14:00) Strategy #1: Use trailing 12-month numbers to capture growth momentum (18:00) Recasting books from cash to accrual (21:00) Moving Beyond 4X: How to reach 5X, 6X, or even 7X multiples (23:00) Building Recurring Revenue: TikTok Shop and Subscribe & Save create buyer confidence (29:00) Reducing Founder's Risk: Systemize yourself out of the business to increase valuation (34:00) Setting Your Terms: Walk in with your own deal terms (36:00) Negotiation Floor: $10M cash minimum OR 6X EBITDA on a seller note (41:00) Plan Ahead: Start optimizing your business 6-12 months before exit (43:00) Call-to-Action: Learn more about Ryan's coaching program  

The Second Act Advantage: Reinvent Yourself in the Age of AI | Jay Samit . What if the identity that made you successful… is now the very thing making you irrelevant? . Most leaders don't fail from lack of skill. They fail because they refuse to outgrow who they've been. In this episode, Dov Baron sits down with innovation expert Jay Samit to break down how AI, disruption, and identity are colliding, and why your Second Act isn't optional, it's survival.

If you've ever avoided looking at your numbers - whether it's your income, your spending, or your investments,  this one's for you. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason you avoid your numbers (and it's not what you think), and how to fix it instantly so you can feel more free, more powerful, and more in control of your money. You'll understand exactly what's happening in your brain in those moments of avoidance- whether money feels abundant, tight, or confusing, and how to shift it so you can make more money, hold more money, and lead yourself like a powerful investor. Tune in to learn: The real reason you avoid your numbers + why it has nothing to do with discipline or strategy Why you avoid your numbers when you have a lot of money, when money feels tight, and when things feel confusing What you're actually making your numbers mean + how that's creating avoidance The 4 options you always have when money feels tight (and how to choose from a powerful place) How to create freedom with money, numbers, and investing regardless of what's happening externally

In this episode, Alex Dorr explores a powerful and often overlooked leadership question: does drama have an even bigger impact than we think? Building on Reality-Based Leadership's well-known 3X drama multiplier, Alex breaks down how drama doesn't just affect individual performance—it compounds across teams, cultures, and especially leadership levels. He introduces a simple but revealing equation for understanding the total value someone brings to a team: current performance + future potential – drama quotient. Through real-world examples, Alex highlights the danger of the "toxic high performer" and why technical skill alone isn't enough to define value. The conversation takes a deeper turn as he challenges leaders to consider how their own behavior—especially at higher levels—can amplify drama far beyond a 3X effect. Ultimately, this episode is a call to greater awareness: how leaders show up, respond, and communicate has a ripple effect that shapes the entire organization. For more information on the SBAR tool, check out Alex's YouTube video:https://youtu.be/wLBUIVTzVIE Episode Highlights with Timestamps 00:00:00 — Introducing the question: does drama have a bigger impact than the 3X multiplier suggests? 00:01:45 — The reality of workplace drama increasing to 2.5 hours per day per employee. 00:03:10 — The disconnect between high performance ratings and actual team results. 00:06:40 — The "toxic high performer" problem: high skill, high drama, low overall value. 00:07:50 — Breaking down the value equation: performance + potential – drama quotient. 00:10:30 — Why drama carries a 3X negative multiplier in team environments. 00:14:50 — Comparing two high performers: skill alone vs. attitude and adaptability. 00:18:30 — Why a "zero" (balanced performance and low drama) is the ideal sustainable target. 00:20:40 — How leadership amplifies drama—why higher roles may carry an even greater multiplier. 00:22:50 — Simple leadership responses ("Wow, good to know") that create space and reduce reactive drama.

Most women think confidence in investing comes from predicting what the market will do next,  but that's not actually what creates real certainty.   In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening when markets are falling and how to build unshakable confidence in your portfolio - even when everything feels uncertain. I share the two core reasons I never worry about my investments, what falling prices really mean (and why they can signal completely opposite things), and the key mindset shift that separates confident investors from everyone else. Tune in to learn: The two reasons why I actually never worry about my investments The two reasons prices are falling right now and why they mean totally opposite things The two things people collapse around investing and how separating them will set you free How to create unshakable confidence in your portfolio regardless of what the market is doing The unusual signal that indicates how confident you actually are in your strategy

Brian Bogert is a human connection expert and voice architect who helps people identify the hidden patterns and emotional blocks that keep them stuck — in life and in business. In this episode, we dig into why so many creatives struggle to charge what they're worth, how childhood experiences shape our business decisions, and what it actually looks like to "drop the armor" so you can show up with more confidence and land better clients. Key Takeaways Your pricing problem is probably a personal problem. Brian shares how a video creative with over a million followers had never made more than $50K/year — until they addressed the emotional blocks tied to a childhood experience. Within months, she 3X'd her rate and was on track for her first million. Ask the question nobody's asking. The simplest way to get unstuck is to ask yourself (and your clients) better, open-ended questions. Brian's framework: "Questions create options and opportunities to make new choices." Strong spine, soft front. Know your value, your boundaries, and your worth — and be unwavering in that. But stay open enough to connect. That combo is what drives both better relationships and better sales. Your voice is your greatest asset. In a world where AI is commoditizing creative work, what sets you apart is your authentic voice, your leadership, and your ability to connect on a human level. About Brian Bogert Brian Bogert is a strategic voice amplifier and emotionally driven force multiplier who helps people lead, communicate, and scale with clarity - without compromising their humanity. Brian works with entrepreneurs, elite performers, and visionary creators to unlock clarity and scale through the lens of human behavior, message intelligence, and scalable connection. He compresses time, cuts through noise, and turns chaos into aligned action. With 100M+ video views and one of the most powerful comeback stories in the space, he brings raw authenticity, actionable insight, and unmatched energy to every stage, podcast, or training he leads. He believes in using technology to amplify humanity and truth - not replace it. Always human first. "When you eliminate waste, you can operate at speed without the need to hurry." - Brian Bogert In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [05:37] Meet Brian Bogert [07:28] Identifying and Removing Waste [20:32] Defining Where You Are Stuck [22:32] Importance of Questions [28:36] Strong Spine, Soft Front [32:05] Sharing Your Story Helps Others [36:17] Vulnerability [42:08] How To Charge More [48:35] Connect with Brian [52:54] Outro  Quotes "Your voice is your greatest asset. The question is, do you know your voice? Do you feel strength and conviction in your voice? And can you be unwavering in your voice?" — Brian Bogert "The second you have nothing to protect, justify, or defend about yourself — about how much you charge, about the quality of your work, about your integrity — you are free." — Brian Bogert "You don't have it because you don't ask for it. We're afraid." — Ryan Koral "Courage doesn't mean you're not afraid. It means you choose to do it anyway." — Brian Bogert "The world will never judge you based on your intent. The world will only ever judge you based on what your words, actions, and behaviors communicate, even if you're not aware of it." — Brian Bogert Guest Links Find Brian Bogert online Follow Brian Bogert on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter  

What if the very moment that nearly broke you became the foundation for your greatest strength?In this powerful and inspiring episode, Linda sits down with Nick Prefontaine, named Top Motivational Speaker by Yahoo Finance in 2022, to talk about how to rise, rebuild, and truly thrive after life-altering adversity.At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he would never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Against all odds, Nick defied those predictions—setting a bold personal goal not just to walk, but to run out of the hospital.Today, Nick is a 3X best-selling author, a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island–based real estate investor, Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach, and the founder of Common Goal, a movement dedicated to helping people turn setbacks into strength. Much of his work focuses on inspiring and supporting those recovering from brain injuries and major life challenges.In this conversation, Nick shares how adversity shaped his mindset, his mission, and his success—and introduces his powerful S.T.E.P. system, a practical framework designed to help anyone move forward after a crisis with clarity and determination.In this episode, you'll learn:How Nick rebuilt his life after a traumatic brain injuryWhy setbacks can become the foundation for resilience and successThe mindset shift that helped Nick exceed every medical predictionHow the S.T.E.P. framework helps people move forward after adversityPractical tools to rebuild confidence, momentum, and purpose after crisisNick's S.T.E.P. Framework:Support – Lean on the right people and resourcesTrust – Believe in yourself and the processEnergy – Direct your focus where it matters mostPersistence – Keep moving forward, one step at a timeNick's story is a powerful reminder that no matter how devastating the setback, it does not define your future. With the right support, mindset, and persistence, it's possible to rise stronger than ever before.Connect with Nick PrefontaineWebsite: https://nickprefontaine.com/Free S.T.E.P. ebook: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/If you or someone you love is navigating recovery, rebuilding after trauma, or searching for hope after a crisis, this episode will inspire and empower you to keep going—one step at a time.Thanks for listening to Linda's Corner. Please share this episode, subscribe, and leave a rating and review—it helps us spread more hope and healing. Visit lindascornerpodcast.com and follow @lindascornerpodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. For free resources to boost happiness, confidence, and emotional well-being, visit hopeforhealingfoundation.org. Remember—you are stronger than you think. Become the champion of your own story.

Most brands are quietly losing revenue because their web-to-app journey is broken.In this video, Steve P. Young (Founder of App Masters) breaks down:✅ Why ecommerce apps convert 3X higher than mobile web✅ How poor deep linking kills installs and revenue✅ Smart banner mistakes even big brands make✅ How Nike and Sephora handle web-to-app differently✅ How to fix your mobile growth funnel todayIf you're a growth marketer, lifecycle marketer, CRM manager, or ecommerce brand, this is one of the simplest levers you can pull to:✅ Increase app installs✅ Improve onboarding conversions✅ Reduce cart abandonment✅ Boost in-app revenue✅ Create seamless deep linking experiencesWe review real examples from Nike and Sephora to show what works, and where even billion-dollar brands leave money on the table.You'll also learn how smart deep linking solutions (like AppsFlyer's deep linking platform) can help you combine:✅ Direct app install from smart banners✅ Seamless product-level deep linking✅ Reduced friction from web to app✅ Better attribution and analyticsIf you're investing in paid traffic, CRM, email, or SMS but ignoring your web-to-app flow, you're likely losing significant revenue.Fix the funnel. Improve the journey. Increase app revenue.

Welcome back to Tom Ferry's Outliers Series—where we unpack the mindset and disciplines of agents doing extraordinary things.   This week, Tom sits down with Joy Lynn, a Salt Lake City agent who started last year with a $250,000 GCI goal… then blew past it so fast she had to keep raising the ceiling. She finished the year at $750,000.   But it wasn't a new tool, a viral strategy, or a lucky market that got her there.   It was a simple rule that's far more powerful than anything else.    In this episode, you'll discover: The gap that's probably costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars A 90-day rule for evaluating new habits, systems, or prospecting methods The non-negotiable morning routine she credits for her entire transformation Why she stopped cold calling – and what she did instead   If you're working hard but keep chasing the next shiny object… this episode will stop you in your tracks.   And as you'll learn from the episode, Joy credits her success to working with a Tom Ferry Coach.    Want proof that you can 3X the highest goal you've ever set in your life?    Schedule a free call with a Tom Ferry consultant to learn more about coaching and if it's right for you:

Devora is one of the most influential voices in consumer insights today, shaping how brands — from Netflix to Pepsico, TikTok, and Waymo — understand and influence shopper behavior.As Chief Strategy Officer at Alter Agents, Devora designs research studies to solve the toughest brand challenges — leading 3X brand growth — and is part of an exciting revolution in research called agile neuroscience testing that uses biometrics and AI to reveal subconscious consumer reactions in real time. Shopper insights and strategy have been Devora's passion for 15 years, during which time she has worked with top brands like Snapchat, Activision, Nespresso, Bose, and Schwab. She's also the brains behind the methodology used by Google for their groundbreaking ZMOT research. Whether it's decoding consumer choice, the rise of "shopper promiscuity," or how brands can future-proof their strategies — Devora goes beyond surface-level data to tap into how people buy, why they switch brands, and what companies must do to stay ahead. She has co-authored retail and shopping insights books like Fire in the Zoo and Influencing Shopper Decisions, and her TEDx on the Future of Shopping and Retail has nearly 300K views.Connect with Devora here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/devorarogers/https://www.facebook.com/AlterAgents/mentions/?_rdrhttps://www.instagram.com/alter_agents/?hl=enhttps://alteragents.com/Download our FREE Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Guide here:https://www.thetimetogrow.com/ecsoptimizeyourprofile

Most entrepreneurs think their funnel is broken when it doesn't convert. But after building funnels for over two decades, I can tell you the truth… ninety-nine percent of the time, the funnel isn't the problem. The problem is we haven't done the work of testing. The difference between a funnel that struggles and one that scales to millions usually comes down to a few small changes - tested intentionally and consistently. In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I pull a classic out of my vault: Tested Advertising Methods by John Caples. This is one of the foundational books that shaped modern advertising and completely transformed how I look at marketing. I share the story of my very first split test - changing nothing but the color of a headline - and how that simple tweak increased conversions by nearly 27%, instantly giving me a “raise” without more traffic, more ad spend, or more work. If you've ever wanted to know how to systematically grow your business instead of gambling on guesses, this episode is your blueprint. Key Highlights: ◼️Why 80% of your ad's success depends on the headline - and how to structure it so it pulls people into the first paragraph ◼️The exact split-testing framework I use inside ClickFunnels to “give myself a raise” every single day ◼️The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when testing (and why testing more than one variable at a time kills your data) ◼️Why specifics dramatically out-convert generalities - and how one precise headline 3X'd our results ◼️How old-school advertisers risked tens of thousands of dollars per test - and what their discipline can teach us today Testing isn't just a tactic… it's a philosophy. It's the difference between hoping your funnel works and knowing it works. When you understand how to test headlines, offers, and pages the right way, you stop guessing and start engineering growth. John Caples mastered this decades ago, and when you adopt that same mindset, you'll realize you're just one split test away from your next breakthrough. ◼️⁠⁠⁠https://russellbrunson.com/notes⁠⁠ ◼️If you've got a product, offer, service… or idea… I'll show you how to sell it (the RIGHT way) Register for my next event →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://sellingonline.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ◼️Still don't have a funnel? ClickFunnels gives you the exact tools (and templates) to launch TODAY → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices