Podcasts about 40k

On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what it means to go "Full Ball Sack" in the hobby.Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersSteamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPhttps://www.twitch.tv/monument_hobbiesRelevant LinksMeeple-A-Thon:https://meepleathon.com/GenCon:https://www.gencon.com/Ninjon's 30 Minute Mini Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwx9qy6Iwn0Miniac Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgdTupFGGQYNinjon Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZwLrD__0o8Patreon Mini Critique - black_lab_minis:https://www.instagram.com/p/DIsv0fLy778/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DExtended Portion LinksScott's Mini Pick - Arnau Lazaro:https://www.puttyandpaint.com/projects/884321-wendyJon's Mini Pick - moses.yao.9:https://www.instagram.com/p/DaLOdK4jH5o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&img_index=500:00 Start01:23 Preamble Ramble16:21 TUP Partners (Part One)17:37 Hobby Update32:59 Patreon Mini Critique38:25 TUP Partners (Part Two)40:16 Topic Discussion01:16:13 After PartySupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

We kick off talking about the Tacoma Open.  If it isn’t on your list to hit I highly suggest you consider it. Good times all around and Adam and Paul … Read More

In this Warhammer 40k Lore Audio Drama, the Imperium of Man and the remnants of the Crimson Fists Adeptus Astartes Space Marine Chapter battle the Ork Waaagh to liberate Rynns World.  #warhammer #warhammer40k #lore  Welcome to the channel! Here you'll find breakdowns, lore dives, shorts, and deep-dive discussions across all corners of Warhammer 40K — from the Imperium and Xenos factions to Chaos, the Horus Heresy, Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Aeldari, Orks, Tyranids, Necrons, the Leagues of Votann and everything in between. I create lore explainers, character analyses, faction histories, and quick-hit videos designed to make the Warhammer universe easier to understand — whether you're a veteran hobbyist, brand-new to 40K, or just exploring the grim darkness of the far future. If you enjoy the content, consider subscribing and joining the community. More lore, more breakdowns, and more madness from the 41st Millennium coming soon! Thanks for watching — Emperor Protects! To support the channel and explore more Warhammer 40K lore, check out the links below:

Una misteriosa hermandad de marines espaciales con servoarmadura negra envuelta en llamas místicas aparece allí donde el Imperio tiene mayor necesidad. ¿Quiénes son y cuál es su origen? Desgranamos el trasfondo de la Legión de los Condenados, uno de los más misteriosos y apasionantes del Imperio de Warhammer 40k. Su aparición en Armageddon durante la Operación Imperator es sólo la última de muchas apariciones salvadoras para las fuerzas imperiales. Pero... ¿quiénes son realmente? ¿Te gusta lo que hacemos y quieres apoyarnos y de paso participar en el sorteo mensual de 400€ en material de Warhammer 40k? Dale al botón de "Apoyar" en iVoox. Tendrás una participación por 4,99€, tres participaciones por 9,99€, siete participaciones por 14,99€, y otras siete por cada 5€ de apoyo adicional. Más detalle en nuestra web, https://www.lavozdehorus.com/ 00:00:00 Presentación e introducción 00:05:58 Cómo es la Legión de los Condenados 00:26:32 Los Halcones de Fuego como origen clásico y otras teorías más modernas 00:53:36 Sus personajes y grandes apariciones Escúchanos mientras pintas minis o mientras sacas el perro a pasear. No importa el momento, pero cuenta con nosotros para ser tu programa semanal de referencia sobre Warhammer 40.000. Toda la música de este podcast está licenciada en Jamendo y Dark Fantasy Studio. El corte de fondo inicial es licencia Creative Commons de Royalty Free Kings utilizada con permiso de su autor Mark Petrie. El resto de temas musicales son licencia Creative Commons de Scott Buckley o usados con permiso de su autor, Fernando Amat. Ningún tipo de IA ha sido utilizada para la confección del guión, las voces o la música de este programa. Todo es artesanal y real. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

How deep does the Space Marine faction go in 11th edition? Michael Hamilton is here to take us through his top-place finish with janky take-and-hold Ultramarines!

This Warhammer 40k Lore Voxcast covers events on Typha 4. It is Penal Colony devoted to the production of raw materials for the Imperium of Man. following the Damocles Gulf Crusade and the third sphere expansion the Tau Empire wants to knock it out and weaken the Imperial Border Zones as the push deeper into Imperial Space.  #warhammer #warhammer40k #lore  Welcome to the channel! Here you'll find breakdowns, lore dives, shorts, and deep-dive discussions across all corners of Warhammer 40K — from the Imperium and Xenos factions to Chaos, the Horus Heresy, Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Aeldari, Orks, Tyranids, Necrons, the Leagues of Votann and everything in between. I create lore explainers, character analyses, faction histories, and quick-hit videos designed to make the Warhammer universe easier to understand — whether you're a veteran hobbyist, brand-new to 40K, or just exploring the grim darkness of the far future. If you enjoy the content, consider subscribing and joining the community. More lore, more breakdowns, and more madness from the 41st Millennium coming soon! Thanks for watching — Emperor Protects! To support the channel and explore more Warhammer 40K lore, check out the links below:

Today, we cover the latest Bitcoin price action as a confirmed Death Cross has many predicting a crash to $40K. Is this the start of a major crypto correction or the perfect buying opportunity? We break down the biggest crypto news, market analysis, and the top altcoins to watch as volatility returns.

This week Dustin is back to help me run through the goodness that lies in the hands of the Hive Mind!

On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what matters when deciding on an Army.Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersSteamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPhttps://www.twitch.tv/monument_hobbiesRelevant LinksNinjon New Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9AUY9rrb9cMiniac New Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgdTupFGGQYPatreon Mini Critique - Tim F:https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fcanadian-infantry-the-loyal-edmonton-regiment-v0-oytu6t69f9re1.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D65624f86084def6bfcfdb384e45ebe2c52eec66500:00 Start00:58 Preamble Ramble27:33 TUP Partners (Part One)29:23 Hobby Update44:59 Patreon Mini Critique50:02 TUP Partners (Part Two)51:17 Topic DiscussionSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

Los packs de facción y el Munitorum han actualizado a las fuerzas imperiales de todo tipo para adaptarlas a la Undécima Edición de Warhammer 40k. Junto a Snikch repasamos cómo inician los incansables ejércitos del Imperio de la Humanidad esta nueva edición: los épicos Custodes, las Hermanas de Batalla, los clados de los Mundos Forja, los billones de soldados de la Guardia Imperial, los misteriosos Caballeros Grises, las Casas de Caballeros y el resto de agentes imperiales. Destacamentos de coste 1, ajustes de reglas y puntos de unidades y braserillos que repasan el comienzo de esta Undécima aventura para el Imperio. ¿Te gusta lo que hacemos y quieres apoyarnos y de paso participar en el sorteo mensual de 400€ en material de Warhammer 40k? Dale al botón de "Apoyar" en iVoox. Tendrás una participación por 4,99€, tres participaciones por 9,99€, siete participaciones por 14,99€, y otras siete por cada 5€ de apoyo adicional. Más detalle en nuestra web, https://www.lavozdehorus.com/ 00:00:00 Presentación e introducción 00:06:32 Adeptus Custodes 00:25:26 Adepta Sororitas 00:39:56 Adeptus Mechanicus 00:54:10 Astra Militarum 01:08:26 Caballeros Grises 01:21:27 Caballeros Imperiales 01:32:19 Agentes Imperiales Escúchanos mientras pintas minis o mientras sacas el perro a pasear. No importa el momento, pero cuenta con nosotros para ser tu programa semanal de referencia sobre Warhammer 40.000. Toda la música de este podcast está licenciada en Jamendo y Dark Fantasy Studio. El corte de fondo inicial es licencia Creative Commons de Royalty Free Kings utilizada con permiso de su autor Mark Petrie. El resto de temas musicales son licencia Creative Commons de Scott Buckley o usados con permiso de su autor, Fernando Amat. Ningún tipo de IA ha sido utilizada para la confección del guión, las voces o la música de este programa. Todo es artesanal y real. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

We talk a lot about the new starter set in the first half of the show.  It  comes with the new terrain.  The terrain is unpainted. You also get some … Read More

How I went from $40K in debt to making $20,000/month filming videos on my iPhone — with zero creative experience and no following.✅ Join my free live masterclass:https://ugcmasteryacademy.com/webinarsignup?funnel=Podcast

Taros has been retaken by the Imperium of Man from the Tau Empire. Amazing update to #warhammer40k #lore with this happening. Astra Militarum forces with imperial navy fighter support smash the tau fire caste. stay tuned for more Aeronautica Imperalis type #warhammer  stuff soon. Welcome to the channel! Here you'll find breakdowns, lore dives, shorts, and deep-dive discussions across all corners of Warhammer 40K — from the Imperium and Xenos factions to Chaos, the Horus Heresy, Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Aeldari, Orks, Tyranids, Necrons, the Leagues of Votann and everything in between. I create lore explainers, character analyses, faction histories, and quick-hit videos designed to make the Warhammer universe easier to understand — whether you're a veteran hobbyist, brand-new to 40K, or just exploring the grim darkness of the far future. If you enjoy the content, consider subscribing and joining the community. More lore, more breakdowns, and more madness from the 41st Millennium coming soon! Thanks for watching — Emperor Protects! To support the channel and explore more Warhammer 40K lore, check out the links below:

This week, the grand sorcerer himself, Malaki Fowler, joins me to deep dive into his successful run with Thousand Sons at the 8-player ATC event!

A three-row SUV that looks traditional can still feel shockingly upscale once you shut the door and settle in. We take you through Don Armstrong's drive of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, focusing on what actually matters when you're spending real money: design, comfort, tech, power delivery, ride quality, and where the value lands once the window sticker gets involved.We walk through the trim lineup, then zoom in on the Grand Cherokee L Summit 4x4 configuration with three rows and seating for six. The exterior earns praise for its clean, conservative Jeep look and familiar seven-slot grille, but we also talk honestly about why the design is starting to feel ready for a bigger modern update. Inside is where the Grand Cherokee makes its strongest argument, with standout materials, excellent fit and finish, and a cabin that feels legitimately premium. The one catch: the newer infotainment system isn't as intuitive as the previous version, and it can take time to get comfortable with it.Then we get into the numbers and the feel. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes a headline-grabbing 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic and a tow rating around 6,200 pounds. MPG is rated at 20 city and 25 highway, and we share a real-world 21.1 mpg result over more than 400 miles. We also call out the downside that surprised us most: turbo lag that shows up in certain situations. Finally, we explain why the air ride suspension is a must-have for a “smooth as glass” ride, break down pricing from roughly $40K to a $72,770 as-tested sticker, compare rivals like the Hyundai Palisade and Toyota Grand Highlander, and tease next week's review of the Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid. Subscribe, share this with a fellow SUV shopper, and leave a review with your biggest dealbreaker: price, tech, or power delivery?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Her gala cost $40K. Her dinner cost $200.Guess which one got a bigger gift.On this week's episode, I tell the story of two events that happened the same spring, one an eleven-month gala, one a Wednesday dinner for eight people.Only one of them led to real major gift conversations. It wasn't the expensive one.We walk through the 3P framework I now use with clients: purpose, people, program, plus the follow-up system that turns a good event into an actual gift instead of a nice memory.What's one event on your calendar right now that could use a smaller, more focused redesign?Listen to this episode and share it with anyone on your team planning a donor event this year. More from Tammy ZonkerAuthor of Calling All HeroesFounder of Fundraising TransformedPresident of Modern Institute for Charitable GivingLearn more about the Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising SeminarSubscribe to Tammy Zonker's Scaling Major Gifts newsletterConnect with Tammy Zonker on LinkedInResources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode.Review my show: Please review my show. After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way.Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies

On this weeks show David Gaylard joins us to give an overview of how all Imperial Factions (Minus IK and Marines) are doing in the early adaptations to the meta of 11th edition!

Why are you using AI-generated people in your ads if you have no idea what disclosure laws already apply to you? New York State's new AI ad law could cost you thousands if you're not careful. Neil Twa breaks down what most operators miss about this law. Many sellers, especially those managing $40K to $80K a month, are unaware of the compliance risks. Neil shares a real conversation with a health and wellness brand operator facing these challenges. He offers three actionable moves to protect your business: audit your creative library, ensure compliance, and safeguard your margins. Sellers at every level need to be proactive, not reactive. Full transparency, this isn't just legal talk, it's about keeping your business safe and profitable. Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep315 See your Amazon numbers in one place and protect your margins with Caiman Data at voltagedm.com: https://voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep315&learn_mcp=1

Recorded 24 hours after the Gold Coast Marathon, Matt and Kyle recap Kyle's first sub-2:30 marathon, running 2:29:23 after coming in with a previous PB of 2:31. Kyle talks through an otherwise smooth and consistent race, including a brief hamstring cramp around 40K that he managed with a CrampFix shot. Kyle Weise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_weise/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3517976 Matt Fox Coaching: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Supporters Club: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ Email: matt@sweatelite.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Kyle explains joining the 2:30 pack paced by Scott Westcott, feeling strong through 30K when the pacer stepped off, then leading much of the final 10K before enjoying the final kilometer once the sub-2:30 buffer was clear. They also discuss his fueling strategy of around 90 grams of carbs per hour, missing a late gel, the impact of faster-than-goal-pace training, cadence changes, and the favorable low-humidity race conditions. The conversation also covers Haftu's Australian record of 2:06:20, crowd support, Gold Coast course logistics, and several athlete results including Marty's 2:42 PB and Ally's debut 2:36:22 with dead-even splits. Matt and Kyle also dive into the wider mystery of marathon cramping, possible causes, and practical strategies runners can consider. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Timestamps 00:00 Sub 2:30 Breakthrough 00:43 Late Race Cramp Fix 04:12 Pack Strategy and Taper 07:32 Taking the Lead at 30K 10:11 Final 3K Math and Finish 12:55 Fueling and Training Keys 17:40 Conditions and Humidity 20:02 Pacing the Sub 2:40 Group 22:47 Crowd Support and Course Vibes 25:39 Course Design Debate 29:22 Australian Record Shock 32:01 Ethan Drops Out 33:12 Prize Money Debate 34:18 Women's Winner Recap 34:42 Marty's Marathon PB 36:57 40K Cheering Stories 39:11 Ally's Even Splits 41:52 More Team Highlights 44:04 Marathon Cramp Mystery 54:31 CrampFix And Strategies 57:03 What's Next Plans 59:46 Final Wrap Up

Los packs de facción y el Munitorum han actualizado a las fuerzas caóticas de todo tipo para adaptarlas a la Undécima Edición de Warhammer 40k. Junto a Miriam "MissContagion" (https://www.instagram.com/miss.contagion/) repasamos cómo inician los campeones de los Dioses del Caos esta nueva edición: los Marines del Caos y sus distintas Legiones Traidoras, los Caballeros del Caos y los poderosos Demonios de la Disformidad. Destacamentos de coste 1, ajustes de reglas y puntos de unidades y braserillos que repasan el comienzo de esta Undécima aventura para el Caos. ¿Te gusta lo que hacemos y quieres apoyarnos y de paso participar en el sorteo mensual de 400€ en material de Warhammer 40k? Dale al botón de "Apoyar" en iVoox. Tendrás una participación por 4,99€, tres participaciones por 9,99€, siete participaciones por 14,99€, y otras siete por cada 5€ de apoyo adicional. Más detalle en nuestra web, https://www.lavozdehorus.com/ 00:00:00 Presentación e introducción 00:06:18 Marines Espaciales del Caos 00:28:43 Guardia de la Muerte 00:48:13 Devoradores de Mundos 01:06:25 Mil Hijos 01:18:26 Hijos del Emperador 01:30:49 Caballeros del Caos 01:43:45 Demonios del Caos Escúchanos mientras pintas minis o mientras sacas el perro a pasear. No importa el momento, pero cuenta con nosotros para ser tu programa semanal de referencia sobre Warhammer 40.000. Toda la música de este podcast está licenciada en Jamendo y Dark Fantasy Studio. El corte de fondo inicial es licencia Creative Commons de Royalty Free Kings utilizada con permiso de su autor Mark Petrie. El resto de temas musicales son licencia Creative Commons de Scott Buckley o usados con permiso de su autor, Fernando Amat. Ningún tipo de IA ha sido utilizada para la confección del guión, las voces o la música de este programa. Todo es artesanal y real. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Paul traveled to the far away place of 10-e-C to play in the ATC this past weekend and it was amazing.  There were several events taking place and multiple team … Read More

各位、生活、工作、身体、心情，四维安好 本次我、老高、响爷，坐在一起，畅聊战锤40K 战锤最惹人喜爱的便是大远征，即便很多叛徒阿斯塔特说到大远征都会散发自豪的光芒，但在大远征之前，帝皇便创立了21（20））位基因原体 而这也是战锤所有内容中最重要的一点，以后的故事都围绕这基因原体与阿斯塔特军团慢慢铺开，进入各种各样的故事线，开始与各种种族来回掰头 今儿，咱就从基因原体最简单的介绍开始，让大家有个印象 但数来数去，节目里还差一个，大天使圣吉列斯，等后面展开大远征的时候，帮大家补上

This week, two members of the winning team at the 8-player ATC event join us to delve into the brand-new edition with insights and strategy galore!

On this weeks amazing 300th episode the adorable Dustin Henshaw joins me to run down the likely biggest change to how the game is played, Dispositions!We tell you what they are and how they work in addition to giving our overall thoughts on the system, it's internal meta game, balance and the rest.Hope you love it and thanks so much for getting me to 300 episodes, couldn't and wouldn't have done it without you all.

On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are joined once again by Vincey V! Join the trio as they discuss the somber side of the hobby.Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersCorvus Belli:https://corvusbelli.com/en/Steamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPRelevant LinksRepent! Ye Foolish Gods:https://www.snarlingbadger.com/repentVince Venturella Links:https://www.youtube.com/vinceventurellahttps://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella/?hl=enFireball the Gazebo:https://www.youtube.com/@fireballthegazeboPatreon Mini Critique - Tad:https://www.instagram.com/p/C-l57aOtY1P/?igsh=MXRreGU5ZWh6OTdubg%3D%3D00:00 Start01:52 Preamble Ramble31:07 TUP Partners (Part One)32:34 Hobby Update48:55 Patreon Mini Critique54:49 TUP Partners (Part Two)55:55 Topic DiscussionSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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One of the largest team events happened this past week and the pairing process just got a lot more interesting.  The Dispositions can’t be used more than once in addition … Read More

Huron Blackheart and the Red Corsairs take the Wolf of Fenris #warhammer40k #lore   Welcome to the channel! Here you'll find breakdowns, lore dives, shorts, and deep-dive discussions across all corners of Warhammer 40K — from the Imperium and Xenos factions to Chaos, the Horus Heresy, Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Aeldari, Orks, Tyranids, Necrons, the Leagues of Votann and everything in between. I create lore explainers, character analyses, faction histories, and quick-hit videos designed to make the Warhammer universe easier to understand — whether you're a veteran hobbyist, brand-new to 40K, or just exploring the grim darkness of the far future. If you enjoy the content, consider subscribing and joining the community. More lore, more breakdowns, and more madness from the 41st Millennium coming soon! Thanks for watching — Emperor Protects! To support the channel and explore more Warhammer 40K lore, check out the links below:

Frank Longobardi started a five-person CPA firm in Hartford, Connecticut on November 1st, 1984, with a first-year revenue goal of $300,000. For the next 23 consecutive years, the firm grew both top and bottom line, every single year. By the time he and his partner decided to merge up, they had built a $14.5 million firm with over 100 people and ten partners.In this conversation, Frank walks through every phase of that journey with the kind of candor that only comes from having lived it. He talks about the early days of working 3,000-plus hours a year, the moment he realized hating to lose a $400 tax return was holding his firm back, and why he told every partner the same thing: it is not your client, it is the firm's client. He also shares his perspective on the partnership model at scale, why private equity entered accounting, and what the profession's talent structure will look like as AI reshapes the work.The conversation covers:How a five-person startup grew for 23 consecutive years without a single down yearWhy hating to lose any client, even a $400 return, was the biggest early mistakeHow to transfer client relationships to the next generation of partners without losing the clientWhy he told every partner "it is not your account, it is the firm's account" and what shifted when they embraced thatHow the CohnReznick mega merger came together and what it took to lead a $430 million combined firmWhy the traditional pyramid staffing model is evolving into a diamond shape as AI changes the workHow private equity entered accounting and what PE firms are actually looking for in acquisitionsFrank's career is a rare example of someone who has seen the profession from every angle: sole proprietor, regional firm leader, mega merger architect, top 25 CEO, and now PE advisor. His perspective on what it takes to build something worth buying, merging, or leading is grounded in 40 years of doing exactly that.This episode is for firm owners curious about what the path from small firm to large firm leadership actually looks like, leaders wondering how to transfer client relationships without losing them, practitioners thinking about whether merging up makes sense for their next chapter, and anyone interested in how private equity is evaluating and reshaping accounting firms from the inside.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Brannon Poe intro and podcast welcome 00:13 - Introducing Frank Longobardi, former CEO of CohnReznick 00:56 - Why Frank chose accounting: a blue-collar family, a high school course, and the University of Connecticut 01:55 - Frank's career path: regional firm, Big Eight, and starting his own firm in 1984 02:42 - The first business plan: $300K goal, five people, $40K salary each 03:02 - 23 consecutive years of top and bottom line growth at Longobardi and Company 03:27 - Merging into J.H. Cohn in 2007 as their entree into Connecticut 04:33 - Running industry groups and earning a board seat at J.H. Cohn 04:46 - The CohnReznick mega merger of 2012: combining a $240M and $190M firm 05:09 - Becoming a $430 million firm and one of the first mega mergers in the profession 05:43 - Running for sole CEO in 2015 and serving a four-year term with mandatory retirement at 65 06:01 - What the CEO years were really like: navigating the compliance-to-advisory shift and people challenges 07:01 - What Frank learned from wearing every hat at a small firm that big firm leaders never experience 07:27 - Strategic planning, partner coaching, and the reality of 1,500 to 1,600 charge hours a year 08:13 - Managing expectations during busy season: communicating with clients and keeping the team motivated 09:13 - The biggest challenges in growing from startup to $14.5 million 10:35 - Client service intensity and keeping good people for the long term as the two main growth drivers 11:07 - Home-grown partners and the value of developing talent from within the CPA firm 11:57 - The biggest mistake: hating to part ways with any client, including a $400 1040 12:13 - What managing at scale taught Frank about the discipline of bringing in the right accounting clients 12:31 - How difficult clients affect team morale and why post-Covid firms have gotten better at weeding them out 13:14 - Why technical CPAs struggle to let go and why letting go is how firms scale 13:46 - How to transfer client relationships to the next generation: patience, coaching, and making it a two-year process 14:42 - Clients belong to the firm, not the partner: why that mindset shift matters for CPA firm succession 15:27 - How Frank developed next-generation leaders by helping them build on their own strengths 16:17 - The partnership model: what works, what does not, and why 270 partners makes decision-making complex 17:26 - Why accounting has become capital-intensive and what that means for the traditional profit distribution model 18:01 - Retaining 5% of revenue inside the firm: why Frank pushed for it and why partners pushed back 18:35 - Why private equity entered accounting: capital needs, governance limitations, and the cost of M&A 19:25 - How accounting firm M&A economics shifted from deferred retirement payments to cash-heavy PE deals 20:05 - The profession is changing faster than ever: AI, private equity, and what that means for CPA firms 20:28 - Frank's post-retirement path: offshoring advisory, private equity diligence, and board seats 21:03 - Working with an offshoring firm post-Covid and watching augmentation services boom, then normalize 22:32 - The build-operate-transfer model for offshore accounting centers in India and South Africa 23:05 - The most critical principle in offshoring: treat the offshore team like any other office 23:40 - Consulting for private equity firms evaluating accounting acquisitions: 8 to 10 diligence projects 24:34 - Board seats at a PE-backed accounting firm in Rochester and a CAS firm in Salt Lake City 25:02 - What Frank has observed about how private equity grows organizations from the inside 25:34 - AI as the biggest trigger for change in the accounting profession over the next 3 to 5 years 26:08 - How AI will affect assurance, tax, advisory, hiring, and training in CPA firms 26:52 - The shift from a pyramid to a diamond: why mid-level technology and analytics talent will matter most 27:32 - Why AI is creating an opportunity to add more value to clients than ever before 28:25 - Accounting enrollment is increasing for the third year in a row: why that matters 28:50 - Starting salaries need to be competitive with private equity and investment banking to attract top talent 29:33 - Book recommendations: "The One Minute Manager" and "Who Moved My Cheese?" and a note on EOS 30:56 - Living your values as a leader: calling people out when they exhibit them, not just stating them 32:06 - Where to connect with Frank: LinkedIn and frank.p.longo@gmail.comThe One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson  Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Download Now: https://poegroupadvisors.com/accounting-practice-academy/increase-letter/Price increases are nothing to fear. The real challenge is effectively informing clients of these changes. Our templates will help you demonstrate your value and help clients understand the increases necessary to keep your firm afloat.*Download now and receive:*- (1) Major Fee Increase Letter Template- (1) 20% Fee Increase Letter Template

One of the pillars of 40K has passed away, Asmodee is making buckets from CMONs failures, and apparently D&D is a big deal? Who knew!?! Also, we've got some dirtbag GM advice to give as we dust off our vacation clothes.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs features Noah Eubanks, the 22-year-old who built a national fiber internet sales dealership from the ground up, personally closed over 600 accounts in a single year, and won the Golden Door Award at D2DCon9 while leading a 60-person team.   Noah breaks down the $42 billion government fiber gold rush hiding in plain sight, why door-to-door sales is the ultimate unfair advantage for young people with no degree and no capital, and the exact mindset shift that separates reps who quit from the ones clearing $20–$40K a month.   There's a $42 billion wealth transfer happening right now in neighborhoods across America, and most people have no idea it's there. Whether you're 18 with no plan, stuck in a salary job, or just tired of watching other people win — hit play before someone else in your neighborhood does.  

In this Meaningful Money Q&A episode, Pete Matthew and Roger Weeks answer six listener questions on UK personal finance - from gifting money to children using the 'normal expenditure out of income' rules to whether ISA withdrawals can support one-off big spends. They also cover pension consolidation and FSCS protection, investing while living abroad, how DB pension accrual affects SIPP annual allowance, and how to bridge the gap to State Pension without over-relying on AVCs. Finally, they tackle the practical steps to opening a Stocks and Shares ISA - and how to get started with confidence. Practical, jargon-free guidance for UK savers and investors navigating pensions, ISAs, tax and retirement planning. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA53  02:35  Question 1 Hi Pete and Roger, I have followed meaningful money for around 6 years now and it has been an invaluable source of sensible advice which I have followed. This has left my wife and I in a very good situation for retirement as you will see below. You deserve an MBE at least!. Love the double act with Roger as well. I am 62 and my wife is 60 years young. Our total pensions will be around 35K a year which is all we need for our basic living cost and general going out etc. We have a house worth £750K with no mortgage and no debts. I have a DC pension around £920K and my wife around £650K and our two boys have just moved out of our house and so we are now retiring and relearning life B.C. (Before Children). I have begun looking into gifting them money out of excess income. I like the idea of giving with warm hands - and strangely so do my boys! Putting our scenario into google gemini, using UFPLS with regular drawdowns and keeping within the current 20% tax band we could each have around 50K income after tax over the next 30 years. Really cannot see us spending more than 40K/year travelling and this will certainly reduce in time as we get older and so will give the increasing excess to our kids. To keep HMRC documentation simple (hmm) we plan to use our joint account to give gifts to the boys but I am guessing that we will need to prove to HMRC that we have equal income to do this? So my wife will take 8.5K less from her DC pension than I from mine. I hope this all makes sense. I presume if our incomes were not balanced we would have to pay out from our individual accounts and document both for HMRC purposes? In addition I have 200K and my wife around £150K in ISAs and savings . I know we can each gift 3000/year from the ISA as well as using excess income from our pension. Again, I asked google gemini about this and apparently I can use the ISA for certain capital payments. Eg a) to buy a new car b) redo bathroom/bedroom c) a large holiday  Not sure what would be the position if we said our largest holiday each year is paid from an ISA and any other holidays are from our pension income and we still gift excess to the kids? - seems a very grey area. I am sure in time HMRC will look closer into this area. So I think it will be sensible to still use the ISA in the next few years and not take everything from the pension and possibly change to funds from accumulation to income as well? One last thought as all this is based on the current tax rates. The IHT rate NRB has not changed since 2009 and would be worth around £530K today and I am presuming there will be increasing pressure to raise this given house price growth and especially after 2027 when pensions are included in the estate for IHT? Best Regards, Bill   09:37  Question 2 Dear Pete and Roger, I can't thank you enough for the excellent free content you put out into the world. I recently got diagnosed with a degenerative condition which will affect me and my family down the line. Your podcast has inspired me to take control of my finances including putting the right protections (insurances) in place and using investing to help navigate a more uncertain future - THANK YOU! The information is accessible and you guys make me chuckle as I go about my day! My question... I am keen to make my life easy when it comes to managing my finances but I have hit a wrinkle in my plan. My preference would be to consolidate my pension into as few pension accounts and underlying funds as possible.  To me the levels of protection available through the FSCS seem too low to be compatible with keeping a pension all with one provider. Am I missing something? How do you think about balancing this risk, without ending up with lots of pension accounts with different providers? Additionally, I have been selecting the same low cost All-World tracker ETF across my family's ISAs and SIPPs, is this inherently risky too and should I aim to use different fund providers (perhaps that aim to achieve the same investment objective). Anyway, I may be being overcautious here or be misunderstanding the level risk but any reassurance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again Andy   18:24  Question 3 Hi Roger and Pete, I'm 32 and I've been listening the podcast for a few years and the advice (particularly about investing) has helped me immensely. I have a question about investment portfolios when moving abroad. I moved away from the UK 2.5 years ago, at which point I stopped investing into Vanguard and moved to Interactive Brokers. I still have a decent amount invested in Vanguard, but I'm not sure whether it makes sense to consolidate everything into one platform or keep it split over two. I don't have any immediate plans to return to the UK, although I imagine I will eventually. Do you think it makes any difference in how the investments are split, or am I worrying about nothing? Thanks for sharing any of your *thoughts* and perhaps clearing this up for me. Keep up the amazing podcast, Michael (originally from Cornwall!)   21:23 Question 4 Hi Pete and Roger I recently discovered your podcast and am working my way though the back catalogue! I am finding it extremely informative and it is helping me demystify a subject I have found confusing for a long time, so thank you. My question is how do I calculate the amount I can contribute annually to my SIPP whilst also contributing to a DB pension and AVCs (£200/month)? My annual gross salary is £25744. I opened the SIPP to give me flexibility to retire earlier than 67 when I intend to access my DB pensions (as well as my current local government DB pension I have a deferred University DB pension from previous employment), ideally between 60-62, and access the SIPP along with my S&S ISA to bridge the gap. Thanks, Melanie   27:28 Question 5 Hello Pete & Roger, I'm a long time listener and as a result in far better financial shape than I was for many years, thank you. In work I am often akin to the Shawshank Redemption character Andy Dufresne as I find myself offering financial or pension scheme advice to colleagues. This advice ends with recommending your good selves and the knowledge repository that is the Meaningful Money archive and books! I am 56 and just over 4 years from my planned early retirement at 61,  when I will have 36 years contributing into a company DB pension. I plan on taking this in a stepped format (with PCLS) to offer a higher initial payment until my state pension starts 6 years later at 67. To maintain basic rate income tax, I am paying my maximum matched pension contributions plus AVC's through salary sacrifice (until 2029) to keep just under the 40% tax limits. My wife will be solely reliant on her (full) State Pension having not contributed to a personal pension, she will receive this when I am 64, meaning our combined funding danger zone will be around 3 years during which we may need funds to top up our income either from the PCLS pot or ISA savings to this final combined total, "our figure". So my question: You repeatedly talk about retiring with options such as having pensions, ISA's and savings etc. but I am concerned my pension and AVC fund will be totally concentrated with little else. After maximising the pension and AVC contributions it looks likely I will not contribute enough to fund a savings pot that could comfortably cover the 3 year danger zone. Will this pension / AVC concentration matter? Should I continue paying the AVC's to avoid higher rate tax on my income and recovering tax rebate into the AVC pot? To me this makes sense, but would funding a savings pot give us flexibility to fund our pension gap somehow that I am missing, and do I need to target an ISA or other savings pot in my remaining working years. This prospect would feel like not living for today, but retirement is in touching distance so might it be worthwhile? Many thanks & best regards, Tim   34:52  Question 6 To the Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven of the financial world! Hi guys my name is Cam, I'd just like to say you guys are absolutely fantastic at what you do, the knowledge you provide is genuinely incredible and immensely helpful. I think I speak for all your listeners when I say without your podcast there would be a lot of people struggling with personal finance! Keep up the good work Pete and Rog! I am 27 years old, 17 months ago I quit my 9-5 and started my own dog walking business, I have since trained to become a dog trainer too. My business has gone from strength to strength and I'm very proud. However the change from going from a wage structure to a varied income per month has been a tough adjustment especially when saving and wanting to invest and so on. I contribute to my pension each month, I pay into a LISA each month (for a first time home) the only thing I don't do is pay into a stocks and shares ISA. Firstly how do I open one? I have listened to your podcast for well over 2 years now and have listened to the majority of the back catalogue, I feel like I know what to do but it's a genuine fear that's stopping me from opening one. I don't know how to explain it - it's almost like my head is telling me 'don't open one you'll mess it up.' Is it literally as simple as sign up to a provider, open an account, add money in each month? I feel stupid saying I'm fearful of opening one but I genuinely am! The last part of my question is simply is there anything else I should be doing that I'm currently not?  Insurance wise I have income protection and the necessary insurances for my business. Thanks once again you absolute legends! Cam Boring Money ISA Comparison: https://www.boringmoney.co.uk/compare/stocks-and-shares-isas/ 

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs features Noah Eubanks, the 22-year-old who built a national fiber internet sales dealership from the ground up, personally closed over 600 accounts in a single year, and won the Golden Door Award at D2DCon9 while leading a 60-person team.   Noah breaks down the $42 billion government fiber gold rush hiding in plain sight, why door-to-door sales is the ultimate unfair advantage for young people with no degree and no capital, and the exact mindset shift that separates reps who quit from the ones clearing $20–$40K a month.   There's a $42 billion wealth transfer happening right now in neighborhoods across America, and most people have no idea it's there. Whether you're 18 with no plan, stuck in a salary job, or just tired of watching other people win — hit play before someone else in your neighborhood does. [Insert Timestamps here]  

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Gaddis. Interview Summary Show: Money Making Conversations MasterclassHost: Rushion McDonaldGuest: Jennifer Gaddis – Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Educator, Founder of Road to QA 1. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to inspire and educate everyday people—especially those without college degrees or traditional tech backgrounds—on how to pivot into technology careers, specifically Quality Assurance (QA), and to reframe fear around AI, layoffs, and automation into opportunity. Jennifer’s story is used as proof of concept that: You do not need a college degree to succeed in tech Transferable skills already qualify many people for QA roles AI does not eliminate jobs—it creates new opportunities Strategic career pivots can result in life-changing income and freedom Rushion positions Jennifer not only as a success story, but as a new blueprint for wealth-building through skills, not credentials. [ 2. Interview Overview (High-Level Summary) Jennifer Gaddis shares how she: Pivoted into tech in 2021 with no degree Went from $40K to six figures within 90 days Built a $400K+ remote household income with her husband Created Road to QA, helping 200+ people land tech jobs Accidentally built a multi-million-dollar education business Used personal hardship, COVID, financial stress, and family responsibility as fuel—not limitations She explains what Quality Assurance engineering is, why it is resistant to AI replacement, and how regular users of apps are already doing parts of QA work without realizing it. 3. Key Takeaways A. You’re Already More Qualified Than You Think Jennifer emphasizes that everyday digital behavior translates into QA skills: Using apps Identifying bugs Expecting software to “work correctly” Navigating systems as an end user This insight forms the core of her teaching philosophy. B. The Faster You Add Skills, the Faster You Increase Income Jennifer repeatedly notes: “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” By stacking skills (manual QA → automation → AI testing), professionals increase their market value, not just job security. C. AI Is a Career Accelerator, Not a Threat Rather than fearing AI, Jennifer encourages people to: Work alongside AI Become the humans overseeing AI systems Move into hybrid QA + automation + AI roles She stresses that human oversight is still required in tech deployment. D. Entrepreneurship Can Be Accidental—but Scalable Jennifer did not initially plan to build a company. Her business emerged from: Instagram stories A $97 beginner e-book Real student outcomes Her willingness to: Raise prices Build systems Hire specialists Learn financial discipline Allowed Road to QA to grow sustainably. E. Representation and Access Matter Jennifer openly discusses: Being a Black woman in tech Coming from financial insecurity Navigating family obligations Redefining success for future generations Her story challenges stereotypes about who “belongs” in tech careers. [ 4. Notable Quotes from the Interview “I landed my first year in tech within 90 days.” [ “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” “You’re already a software tester—you just don’t know it yet.” [ “I didn’t set out to build a company. I said yes to myself.” [ “AI still needs human oversight.” “My journey was already different, so I had to build something different.” 5. Overall Message Jennifer Gaddis’s interview reinforces a central theme of Money Making Conversations: Income growth follows skill alignment, not traditional credentials. Her journey reframes: Fear → strategy Job loss → skill expansion Limited access → self-investment The interview serves as both motivation and roadmap for anyone seeking financial mobility through tech—without gatekeeping. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Gaddis. Interview Summary Show: Money Making Conversations MasterclassHost: Rushion McDonaldGuest: Jennifer Gaddis – Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Educator, Founder of Road to QA 1. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to inspire and educate everyday people—especially those without college degrees or traditional tech backgrounds—on how to pivot into technology careers, specifically Quality Assurance (QA), and to reframe fear around AI, layoffs, and automation into opportunity. Jennifer’s story is used as proof of concept that: You do not need a college degree to succeed in tech Transferable skills already qualify many people for QA roles AI does not eliminate jobs—it creates new opportunities Strategic career pivots can result in life-changing income and freedom Rushion positions Jennifer not only as a success story, but as a new blueprint for wealth-building through skills, not credentials. [ 2. Interview Overview (High-Level Summary) Jennifer Gaddis shares how she: Pivoted into tech in 2021 with no degree Went from $40K to six figures within 90 days Built a $400K+ remote household income with her husband Created Road to QA, helping 200+ people land tech jobs Accidentally built a multi-million-dollar education business Used personal hardship, COVID, financial stress, and family responsibility as fuel—not limitations She explains what Quality Assurance engineering is, why it is resistant to AI replacement, and how regular users of apps are already doing parts of QA work without realizing it. 3. Key Takeaways A. You’re Already More Qualified Than You Think Jennifer emphasizes that everyday digital behavior translates into QA skills: Using apps Identifying bugs Expecting software to “work correctly” Navigating systems as an end user This insight forms the core of her teaching philosophy. B. The Faster You Add Skills, the Faster You Increase Income Jennifer repeatedly notes: “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” By stacking skills (manual QA → automation → AI testing), professionals increase their market value, not just job security. C. AI Is a Career Accelerator, Not a Threat Rather than fearing AI, Jennifer encourages people to: Work alongside AI Become the humans overseeing AI systems Move into hybrid QA + automation + AI roles She stresses that human oversight is still required in tech deployment. D. Entrepreneurship Can Be Accidental—but Scalable Jennifer did not initially plan to build a company. Her business emerged from: Instagram stories A $97 beginner e-book Real student outcomes Her willingness to: Raise prices Build systems Hire specialists Learn financial discipline Allowed Road to QA to grow sustainably. E. Representation and Access Matter Jennifer openly discusses: Being a Black woman in tech Coming from financial insecurity Navigating family obligations Redefining success for future generations Her story challenges stereotypes about who “belongs” in tech careers. [ 4. Notable Quotes from the Interview “I landed my first year in tech within 90 days.” [ “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” “You’re already a software tester—you just don’t know it yet.” [ “I didn’t set out to build a company. I said yes to myself.” [ “AI still needs human oversight.” “My journey was already different, so I had to build something different.” 5. Overall Message Jennifer Gaddis’s interview reinforces a central theme of Money Making Conversations: Income growth follows skill alignment, not traditional credentials. Her journey reframes: Fear → strategy Job loss → skill expansion Limited access → self-investment The interview serves as both motivation and roadmap for anyone seeking financial mobility through tech—without gatekeeping. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demi Marchese started with $800, no investors, and no fashion background—just a clothing rack in the back of her car and 30 sororities to pitch in 30 days. She made $40,000 in her first month dressing girls for Coachella out of her living room, turned $800 into $40K, and never took a dollar from investors. Ten years later, 12th Tribe does close to $50 million a year with $250 million in lifetime revenue—fully founder-owned, profitable, and competing head-to-head with VC-backed brands like Fashion Nova and Revolve that have raised over $100 million. In this interview, Demi breaks down the contrarian playbook she calls "living in the group chat," the mass micro-influencer strategy that turned free product into serious revenue, and what it actually looks like to build a fashion brand from the ground up with no money, no partner, and no safety net. What you'll learn in this interview: • How she made $40K in 30 days dressing girls for Coachella out of her car and living room • Why vintage thrifting at 90–95% margins funded her first $1–2 million—and when it became impossible to scale • The "living in the group chat" strategy: how she anticipates what customers want before they know they want it • Why founder-led content has consistently outperformed every other ad format at 12th Tribe • The mass micro-influencer playbook: how to reverse-engineer gifting volume from revenue goals and posting rate • How she balances one big six-figure creator launch per month with mass micro gifting—and what actually converts • Why she's leaning offline as everyone else leans into AI—and the Tribe Table dinner series building real community • What a warehouse crisis during peak season taught her about crisis communication and customer retention • The imposter syndrome of being a 24-year-old solo founder running eight figures—and what finally made it go away • Why she competes on soul, storytelling, and founder personality—not ad spend—against brands with 100x her funding If you're building a DTC fashion or lifestyle brand, trying to grow profitably without outside capital, or looking for the real story behind what founder-led marketing actually looks like at scale, this conversation will fundamentally change how you think about community, content, and what it means to build a brand with genuine soul. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH DEMI MARCHESE Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/demimarchese/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/demimarchese/ Website → https://www.12thtribe.com/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

At his lowest point, Jan Roos was $240,000 underwater. He had a full sales org, a director, reps, ad spend — and was barely breaking even. So he cut all of it. Today he runs CaseFuel, a high-margin agency serving 300+ estate planning law firms, with 25 people and $50K/month in profit. In this conversation he breaks down how he got there: the niche nobody else was serving, the funnel that cracked it open, and what building a genuinely high margin service business actually requires. Guest: Jan Roos, Founder of CaseFuel Sponsor: wayfront.com/tmba Thanks to this week's sponsor Wayfront — the AI-ready operating system for productized agencies. One client portal. One team dashboard. All your data, AI-accessible. TMBA listeners get an extra free month on top of the trial at wayfront.com/tmba. Links: [Jan@casefuel.com](Jan@casefuel.com) Peter Thiel — Zero to One Eugene Schwartz — Breakthrough Advertising Mike Michalowicz — Profit First Business Resources Upcoming DC Events

Thank You to Our CrewThank You to Our Crew Before we get into it this week, a big thank you to everyone who keeps this show going — the listeners, the community, and everyone flying the P-car flag out there. You know who you are. We appreciate you. Another Rough Weekend for Porsche Motorsport There is no sugarcoating it — another race weekend, another result that hurts to watch. One car out with steering rack issues, the other limping home in 12th. For a factory program with the pedigree Porsche carries, this is not where anyone expected to be at this point in the season. The year opened with real promise, and now we are sitting here trying to figure out what went sideways. The thing that makes it sting more is context: this is the last year of the current factory effort, which means every result carries extra weight. Is this a program that ran out of steam at the end? Is the talent still there but the development cycle just dried up knowing the curtain is coming down? The crew has thoughts, and none of them are particularly optimistic. We are not here to pile on, but we are also not going to pretend a 12th and a DNF is anything other than what it is. Porsche x Toy Story — Buzz Lightyear and the Clone Army Porsche teamed up with Toy Story for a charity livery and honestly, as a one-off it is kind of hard to hate. It is silly, it is colorful, it is for a good cause — fine. But here is where the fun starts. How long before the clout-chasing segment of the community starts dropping their own Buzz Lightyear wraps? Because you know it is coming. We are officially starting the counter. Every time one of these shows up on Instagram over the next few months, we want to know about it. Send them to us at @pcartalk, we will keep a running tally, and we will report back. Play along at home. The over/under on copycat liveries by end of year — place your bets now. To infinity and beyond, apparently. The Big One: When Your 996 or 997 Engine Goes Boom — What Do You Actually Do? IMS failure. Bore scoring. If you own a 996 or 997, these are not hypotheticals — they are scenarios you have thought about, probably more than once. So let us say it actually happens. The engine is cooked, damage is too severe to rebuild sensibly, and you are staring at a bill. A proper factory-spec engine replacement is going to run you somewhere around $50,000 depending on who does the work and what parts are needed. That is a real number, and for a lot of people owning these cars, it reframes the entire ownership conversation. So what do you actually do? You have options, and none of them are comfortable. You pay the freight, source a replacement engine, and keep the car correct — which is the defensible move if you have a clean example and plan to keep it. You find a used engine and gamble on its history. Or you go a completely different direction. And this is where the conversation gets interesting, because people have gone different directions. LS swaps in 911s exist. K-swapped 996s with a turbo bolted on — we have seen it with our own eyes. It runs. It is fast. It is also deeply confusing to look at under the hood of a 911. The question is not just mechanical, it is philosophical. A 911 is defined by the engine in the back. That flat-six, that specific architecture, is what makes the car what it is. When you pull it and replace it with something that was never meant to be there, are you still driving a 911 or are you driving something else that happens to have a 911 body? There is no wrong answer here, especially when the alternative is a $50K repair on a car that might be worth $40K. But the crew has opinions, and this one goes long. Where would you go, and why? Outro That is a wrap on this one. Thanks for riding along. Find us at pcartalk.com for events and everything P-car, support the show at Patreon.com/pcartalk, and hit us on Instagram at @pcartalk. Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Sean, and Nik.

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Wednesday (so weird it's not Thurs?!) - we are OFFICIALLY 3 episodes a week… AND tomorrow we officially launch our SUBSTACK!!!

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are humbled by the man, the myth, the legend... Vince Venturella! Also, the gang talk about Vince and Uncle Adam's new game, REPENT! YE FOOLISH GODS.Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersCorvus Belli:https://corvusbelli.com/en/https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=1a4ae545d6ea23b5aed9d4e06&id=19ca92c80dSteamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPRelevant LinksVince Venturella Links:https://www.youtube.com/vinceventurellahttps://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella/?hl=enFireball the Gazebo Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@fireballthegazeboPatreon Mini Critique - Jackson Westland:https://imgur.com/gallery/void-dragon-custom-scheme-studio-level-NkqyfaSRepent! Ye Foolish Gods:https://www.snarlingbadger.com/repentBattle Report:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=-GX4ZTj8oyk00:00 Start02:50 Preamble Ramble30:14 TUP Partners (Part One)31:25 Hobby Update49:01 Patreon Mini Critique57:04 TUP Partners (Part Two)58:19 Topic DiscussionSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

Lethal Hammer LIVE: Episode #6: Armageddon Box Set Review     Scott Baughman of WAPOJ (FPN's premier #starwars podcast) joins Adam as we look at the new Armageddon 40K Boxet from Games Workshop. An excellent set for any gamer, and/or beginner to the series, especially if your #spacemarine chapter is #bloodangels or if you like the gangster like behaviour of the #orls it's all here with several characters plus vehicles, core book, and Armageddon mission book and cards. We take you through everthing ahead of it in stores, and look forward to picking it up physically when it's available. That, some news, some #blacklibrary news and stuff just for your 40K ears! Its a grimdark future but it may as well be fun.    Site: fpnet.podbean.com Socials: @thlethalmullet   Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/22432724-lethal-mullet-lm #lethalhammer #lethalmulletpodcast #warhammer

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What does it actually take to build a thriving HYROX program inside your gym — and turn it into a serious revenue engine? In this episode of Future of Fitness, host Eric Malzone sits down with David Magida, Global Head of Training at HYROX, to unpack everything gym owners and operators need to know about getting into the fastest-growing fitness sport in the world. David shares how he went from running a boutique gym in DC — nearly losing it all during COVID — to overseeing a global affiliate network of nearly 16,000 gyms. From the electric energy of a 40,000-athlete HYROX event in London, to the step-by-step framework for launching a HYROX program (whether you're crawling, walking, or sprinting), David breaks down the real business case: premium add-on memberships, ads that outperform at 3-to-1, 50% of gym revenue tied to HYROX, and a community so tight your members become your best salespeople. If you're a gym owner sitting on the fence about HYROX, this is the episode that will get you off it.

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In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we chat with the filmmakers behind the movie 'Kingston' which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. At the prestigious Kingston College, paths collide between a first generation student, the son of a billionaire, a noncommittal situationship, and a Chinese professor. The semester will shake the identity of each, and of the university itself. Carlos Key (Writer-Director) is a 24-year-old filmmaker based in New York. Spending early childhood in China and Chile, he gained an early fascination with languages and cross-cultural narratives. He continued to develop this passion through filmmaking in the following years, and pursued East Asian Studies with a focus on Chinese at Columbia University. Carlos and his now long-term creative partner Kalijah Rowe met in their Seattle high school film club. Over the past eight years the duo have collaborated on over a dozen short films, with multiple screened at festivals including SIFF and NFFTY. Their most recent projects were the short film MARRIED TO THE GAME and the featurette MEMORIES OF MEAT, where they honed their directorial style in a longer runtime format. Now, the best-friends-turned-co-directors have completed their first feature-length film KINGSTON, where they seek to capture the trials, tribulations, and general absurdity of their generation's college experience. Kalijah Rowe (Writer-Director) Kalijah Rowe is a 24-year-old filmmaker currently based in New York. After feeling limited at his film school in Seattle, he left to develop his style on his own terms. Producing numerous experimental shorts and music videos independently, he consistently found himself drawn to imagery with a surrealist texture as a tool for expressing what words could not. Kalijah and his now long-term creative partner Carlos Key met in their Seattle high school film club. Over the past eight years the duo have collaborated on over a dozen short films, with multiple screened at festivals including SIFF and NFFTY. Their most recent projects were the short film MARRIED TO THE GAME and the featurette MEMORIES OF MEAT, where they combined their individual strengths into a style that is both introspective but also kinetic. Now, the best-friends-turned-co-directors have completed their first feature-length film KINGSTON, where they seek to capture the trials, tribulations, and general absurdity of their generation's college experience. Jenna Shen (Writer-Producer) Jenna Shen is a Beijing-born filmmaker currently based in New York. She is a rising senior at Columbia University double majoring in English and Film. Her approach to filmmaking blends academic inquiry with socio-cultural awareness, with a particular focus in low budget independent, international, and arthouse cinema. EVERYTHING YOU DON'T KNOW, the first short film she co-wrote, directed, and edited in high school, has been viewed more than 40K times online and continues to spark conversations around public education in China. In New York, she has been involved in numerous thesis projects from schools such as SVA, NYU Tisch, and Columbia School of the Arts. Some of her recent credits include co-writing and producing KINGSTON (selected to compete in the U.S. Narrative Feature category at the 2026 Tribeca Festival) and co-producing MASQUERADE (a BAFTA-Yugo Short Film Commissioning Grant winner). PERFORMANCE, an experimental feature she assistant directed, is currently in post production. Host: Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Gaddis. Interview Summary Show: Money Making Conversations MasterclassHost: Rushion McDonaldGuest: Jennifer Gaddis – Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Educator, Founder of Road to QA 1. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to inspire and educate everyday people—especially those without college degrees or traditional tech backgrounds—on how to pivot into technology careers, specifically Quality Assurance (QA), and to reframe fear around AI, layoffs, and automation into opportunity. Jennifer’s story is used as proof of concept that: You do not need a college degree to succeed in tech Transferable skills already qualify many people for QA roles AI does not eliminate jobs—it creates new opportunities Strategic career pivots can result in life-changing income and freedom Rushion positions Jennifer not only as a success story, but as a new blueprint for wealth-building through skills, not credentials. [ 2. Interview Overview (High-Level Summary) Jennifer Gaddis shares how she: Pivoted into tech in 2021 with no degree Went from $40K to six figures within 90 days Built a $400K+ remote household income with her husband Created Road to QA, helping 200+ people land tech jobs Accidentally built a multi-million-dollar education business Used personal hardship, COVID, financial stress, and family responsibility as fuel—not limitations She explains what Quality Assurance engineering is, why it is resistant to AI replacement, and how regular users of apps are already doing parts of QA work without realizing it. 3. Key Takeaways A. You’re Already More Qualified Than You Think Jennifer emphasizes that everyday digital behavior translates into QA skills: Using apps Identifying bugs Expecting software to “work correctly” Navigating systems as an end user This insight forms the core of her teaching philosophy. B. The Faster You Add Skills, the Faster You Increase Income Jennifer repeatedly notes: “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” By stacking skills (manual QA → automation → AI testing), professionals increase their market value, not just job security. C. AI Is a Career Accelerator, Not a Threat Rather than fearing AI, Jennifer encourages people to: Work alongside AI Become the humans overseeing AI systems Move into hybrid QA + automation + AI roles She stresses that human oversight is still required in tech deployment. D. Entrepreneurship Can Be Accidental—but Scalable Jennifer did not initially plan to build a company. Her business emerged from: Instagram stories A $97 beginner e-book Real student outcomes Her willingness to: Raise prices Build systems Hire specialists Learn financial discipline Allowed Road to QA to grow sustainably. E. Representation and Access Matter Jennifer openly discusses: Being a Black woman in tech Coming from financial insecurity Navigating family obligations Redefining success for future generations Her story challenges stereotypes about who “belongs” in tech careers. [ 4. Notable Quotes from the Interview “I landed my first year in tech within 90 days.” [ “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” “You’re already a software tester—you just don’t know it yet.” [ “I didn’t set out to build a company. I said yes to myself.” [ “AI still needs human oversight.” “My journey was already different, so I had to build something different.” 5. Overall Message Jennifer Gaddis’s interview reinforces a central theme of Money Making Conversations: Income growth follows skill alignment, not traditional credentials. Her journey reframes: Fear → strategy Job loss → skill expansion Limited access → self-investment The interview serves as both motivation and roadmap for anyone seeking financial mobility through tech—without gatekeeping. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Gaddis. Interview Summary Show: Money Making Conversations MasterclassHost: Rushion McDonaldGuest: Jennifer Gaddis – Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Educator, Founder of Road to QA 1. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to inspire and educate everyday people—especially those without college degrees or traditional tech backgrounds—on how to pivot into technology careers, specifically Quality Assurance (QA), and to reframe fear around AI, layoffs, and automation into opportunity. Jennifer’s story is used as proof of concept that: You do not need a college degree to succeed in tech Transferable skills already qualify many people for QA roles AI does not eliminate jobs—it creates new opportunities Strategic career pivots can result in life-changing income and freedom Rushion positions Jennifer not only as a success story, but as a new blueprint for wealth-building through skills, not credentials. [ 2. Interview Overview (High-Level Summary) Jennifer Gaddis shares how she: Pivoted into tech in 2021 with no degree Went from $40K to six figures within 90 days Built a $400K+ remote household income with her husband Created Road to QA, helping 200+ people land tech jobs Accidentally built a multi-million-dollar education business Used personal hardship, COVID, financial stress, and family responsibility as fuel—not limitations She explains what Quality Assurance engineering is, why it is resistant to AI replacement, and how regular users of apps are already doing parts of QA work without realizing it. 3. Key Takeaways A. You’re Already More Qualified Than You Think Jennifer emphasizes that everyday digital behavior translates into QA skills: Using apps Identifying bugs Expecting software to “work correctly” Navigating systems as an end user This insight forms the core of her teaching philosophy. B. The Faster You Add Skills, the Faster You Increase Income Jennifer repeatedly notes: “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” By stacking skills (manual QA → automation → AI testing), professionals increase their market value, not just job security. C. AI Is a Career Accelerator, Not a Threat Rather than fearing AI, Jennifer encourages people to: Work alongside AI Become the humans overseeing AI systems Move into hybrid QA + automation + AI roles She stresses that human oversight is still required in tech deployment. D. Entrepreneurship Can Be Accidental—but Scalable Jennifer did not initially plan to build a company. Her business emerged from: Instagram stories A $97 beginner e-book Real student outcomes Her willingness to: Raise prices Build systems Hire specialists Learn financial discipline Allowed Road to QA to grow sustainably. E. Representation and Access Matter Jennifer openly discusses: Being a Black woman in tech Coming from financial insecurity Navigating family obligations Redefining success for future generations Her story challenges stereotypes about who “belongs” in tech careers. [ 4. Notable Quotes from the Interview “I landed my first year in tech within 90 days.” [ “The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.” “You’re already a software tester—you just don’t know it yet.” [ “I didn’t set out to build a company. I said yes to myself.” [ “AI still needs human oversight.” “My journey was already different, so I had to build something different.” 5. Overall Message Jennifer Gaddis’s interview reinforces a central theme of Money Making Conversations: Income growth follows skill alignment, not traditional credentials. Her journey reframes: Fear → strategy Job loss → skill expansion Limited access → self-investment The interview serves as both motivation and roadmap for anyone seeking financial mobility through tech—without gatekeeping. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.