Podcasts about 4B

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Jen Laughlin from WeSupplyTrades to break down how contractors can cut material costs without sacrificing quality. From OEM parts to exclusive brands, John and Jen dig into real-world ways to protect margin, get parts fast (even if you're rural), and build supplier partnerships that actually help you scale.They dive into shipping realities (UPS vs. LTL), why exclusives like Stream33/Breeze33/Bright33 can be margin game-changers, how to handle fraudulent tool orders, and what trust + open communication with your wholesaler should look like. John shares how swapping SKUs and auditing his top 500 items unlocked big savings inside a $30M home service company. Together, they unpack:Being the “lifeline” for hard-to-find OEM parts (and why that wins lifetime customers)The SKU audit playbook: start with your top 500 and swap line by linePartnering with wholesalers in 2025: trust, feedback loops, and clear expectationsFacility maintenance & rural logistics: stocking strategy without bloating inventory

The Wake-Up Call We Can't IgnoreClean energy isn't losing the economics game—it's losing the political one.Jigar Shah returns to SunCast live at RE+ 2025 with an urgent message: the energy transition will stall unless we, as an industry, stop underestimating the role of political power. The economics are there. The technology is there. What's missing? Unity, speed, and ground-level influence.This isn't just another policy chat—Jigar breaks down:

Bernie Maloney: Problems vs. Solutions: The Great Product Owner Distinction Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Strategic Problem Solver Bernie describes an exemplary Product Owner from a stealth program sponsored by a CTO, where the company needed to create new intellectual property. This Great Product Owner understood that Agile operates in three dimensions: most organizations only focus on outputs and delivery (first dimension), some reach outcomes (second dimension), but the truly great ones operate in the third dimension of strategic or business agility - defining problems worth solving. This Product Owner knew that high-performing teams need to understand what problem is worth solving rather than just receiving solutions to build. They embraced the Mobius loop approach, focusing on discovering the right problems rather than jumping straight to solutions. In this segment, we refer to the Mobius Loop, and to Steve Blank's work on the job of a startup.  We also refer to the episode with Elliott Parker on the critical importance of the “startup mindset” to foster innovation in larger organizations.  The Bad Product Owner: The Backlog Jockey with Authority Issues Bernie identifies the anti-pattern of Product Owners being treated as mere "backlog jockeys" by their organizations, which forces them into solution-building mode rather than problem-solving mode. These Product Owners don't understand the importance of saying "no" and lack clarity about intent and goals. The worst case Bernie encountered was a team manager who also served as Product Owner, wielding positional authority that shut down team communication. This person would interrupt daily scrums, causing teams to revert to waiting for direction rather than self-organizing. The combination of unclear intent and positional authority creates a toxic environment that destroys team autonomy and psychological safety. Self-reflection Question: Is your Product Owner focused on defining problems worth solving, or are they primarily managing a backlog of predetermined solutions? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Bernie Maloney: From Permission-Seeking to Forgiveness-Begging—Agile Team Evolution in Self-Management Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Bernie defines success for Scrum Masters as creating teams that can thrive and do their best work independently. His ultimate goal is to make himself unnecessary - developing self-directing teams that step out of waiting for direction and instead seek permission or even beg forgiveness when needed. Using the "Circles and Soup" framework, Bernie helps teams stretch their circles of influence and control. He recognizes that every manager wants teams to succeed but may lack the necessary tools, making it crucial for Scrum Masters to coach managers as well. Bernie recommends building a backlog of organizational impediments and focusing on the top priority that will move the ball forward most effectively. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: Sailboat Bernie champions the Sailboat retrospective format for its simplicity and adaptability. While the basic format is straightforward, he appreciates that you can add layers of complexity as needed. Bernie tends to keep retrospectives simple and also mentions the "What the Duck?" technique as another valuable retrospective tool. He suggests incorporating creative elements like having people build LEGO representations of what they're discussing, which helps teams visualize and engage with concepts more effectively. To know more about LEGO Serious Play, check out the Serious Play book.  In this segment, we also refer to Dissociation in Psychology, which helps with "third position" coaching/thinking, and Bernie's video on creative retrospective formats.  Self-reflection Question: How are you measuring whether your teams are becoming more self-directing, and what specific behaviors indicate they're ready to operate with less guidance? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

In this episode, you'll meet Clay Miller, fifth-generation lumber professional and head of sales and purchasing at Aurora Timberland, the hardwood distribution brand of Alexandria Moulding. Clay shares how he went from stacking lumber in his family's mill to struggling through his first months in sales—then finding success by selling authentically and building long-term relationships. He opens up about the collapse of his family business after a fire, his path back into the industry, and what it takes to run a customer-obsessed distribution operation across time zones. Clay also breaks down the state of the hardwood industry with striking clarity. He explains why production has fallen from roughly 16 billion board feet at the height of COVID demand to under 4 billion today, and what must happen—promotion, education, and capacity-building—to bring the market back. You'll hear how a five-word Instagram DM led Aurora Timberland into the Vietnam market, why he answers every inquiry, and his practical advice for woodpreneurs: build relationships now, make the tough cold calls, and be ready when demand cycles back. Top 5 Key Topics: Clay's path: fifth-generation lumber legacy, early sales missteps, and learning to sell "as himself"The industry's contraction: from ~16B to

Julia is joined by bestie of the pod Michaela Okland to explore the practice of chosen celibacy, from its ancient history to its resurgence in modern culture. The girlies share their own celibacy journeys, revisit iconic historical figures who opted out of sex and marriage, and discuss the radical 4B movement gaining attention in South Korea, where women are walking away from men entirely. Digressions include the karmic power of The Melting Pot, graduating from Men Are Trash discourse, and dating after grief and loss.  This episode was produced and researched by Julia Hava and edited by Livi Burdette.  Find Michaela Okland (@michaelaokland) on Twitter and IG! To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES: 4B movement: what is it and how did it start? | The Week After Trump's win, some women are considering the 4B movement | CNN Are antidepressants making you asexual? | The Spectator Book of the 10th Muse: Love and Marriage Boston Marriages Boston Marriages: Romantic but Asexual Relationships Among Contemporary Lesbians Chaste Marriage In The Middle Ages Going boysober: the women who turned to celibacy in 2024 How Celibate Women Became a Threat | TIME “I Don't Miss It”: Celibacy Is Bringing Some Women Peace Less Is More: Welcome To The Rise Of #Celibacy Neither ‘incel' nor ‘volcel': Relational accounts of UK women's sexual abstinence Re-reading (Vestal) virginity Sex-positive feminism had its moment – and now it has been replaced by voluntary celibacy | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian SWORN VIRGINS OF THE BALKAN HIGHLANDS The 4B movement: envisioning a feminist future uwith/in a non-reproductive future in Korea The last of Albania's 'sworn virgins' The rise of voluntary celibacy: ‘Most of the sex I've had, I wish I hadn't bothered' | Sex | The Guardian Women's Agency Through Spinsterhood and Celibacy – Childfree History Museum. Women's rights and the rise of the 4B movement - University of Birmingham Why Gen Zers Are Choosing Celibacy  

Today on the AI Daily Brief: AI isn't just helping engineers anymore—it's writing nearly half the code at companies like Robinhood and Coinbase, with some leaders saying human-written code is now in the minority. We explore what this milestone means for software development, the rise of agentic coding tools, and why investors are pouring billions into the space. In the headlines: OpenAI's AI-powered feature film project, Microsoft's $17.4B cloud deal, and fresh moves from Databricks, 11Labs, and Anthropic.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You Can with AI' podcast and unlock insights that will inform smarter decisions inside your enterprise. Listen now and start shaping your future with every episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blitzy.com - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blitzy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build enterprise software in days, not months Robots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://robotsandpencils.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://besuper.ai/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Interested in sponsoring the show? nlw@aidailybrief.ai

Bernie Maloney: Mastering Complexity Through Systems Thinking and NLP Coaching Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Bernie addresses the constant challenge of mid-sprint changes by asking the crucial question: "what do you want to trade in for that new request?" His approach centers on recognizing that everyone is trying to do their best with what they have, using techniques from NLP and the three coaching positions to help people see the whole system. Bernie emphasizes rapport building as a key skill for Scrum Masters and warns against the anti-pattern of becoming judgmental when challenges arise. He advocates for moving from a plan-and-predict mentality to sense-and-respond thinking, highlighting the importance of conducting retrospectives once challenges are solved. Bernie's coaching philosophy revolves around helping people step into the "third position" - a dissociated perspective that enables better problem-solving and systems thinking. In this episode, we refer to Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), and to Instant Rapport by Michael Brooks, a primer on NLP. We also refer to the plan-and-predict vs sense-and-respond mentality. Self-reflection Question: How effectively are you helping your teams and stakeholders see the whole system when challenges arise, rather than just focusing on individual pain points? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

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The Make America Healthy Again Commission released itssecond report Tuesday, recommending, among other efforts, an investigation into a possible link between vaccines and the uptick in chronic disease. At a livestreamed MAHA commission meeting, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy painted a dire picture of the country's health, saying the U.S. now has “the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world.” Looking back to last week, all eyes were on HealthSecretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appearance before the Senate Finance Committee. The combative showdown amounted to little more than political theater, according to industry watchers, with Kennedy accusing former CDC Director Susan Monarez of lying in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal about his alleged request that she approve vaccine advisors' recommendations in advance of their meeting later this month.Over at the FDA, BioSpace combed through the latest cache of publicized complete response letters (CRLs), including one for Lykos' MDMA-based therapeutic for post-traumatic stress disorder. Going forward, the agency has promised to release CRLs in real time. The greater transparency could help companies spinning on a carousel of confusion caused by all the recent regulatory change. In other FDA news, we take a deep dive into new expert panels, which some commentators view as one-sided, and into the new rare disease approval framework, which one critic called “all wrapper and no gift.” And in the weight loss space, the FDA debuted a consumer “green list” for GLP-1 ingredients. Meanwhile, at the World Conference on Lung Cancer inBarcelona, several data readouts caught our attention. In particular, Summit Therapeutics released disappointing data for its PD-L1/VEGFa bispecific antibody ivonescimab in Western populations—a finding some analysts said could have readthroughs to Bristol Myers Squibb/BioNTech's first ever global data readout for its L1/VEGFa bispecific.Finally, in Biopharm Executive this week, check out features on contingent value rights, which have been getting tacked on to biopharma deals more and more, Amgen's pipeline beyond the obesity drug MariTide and Novartis' recent deal spree, which included the $1.4B acquisition of Tourmaline on Tuesday.

Bernie Maloney: The Triangulation Technique—Coaching Agile Teams Through Challenges Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Bernie identifies critical patterns that cause teams to self-destruct, with lack of clarity about intention being the most common culprit. When teams are treated as mere "task workers" without clear vision, strategy, or goals, they become depressed and directionless. Some teams seek forgiveness after failed experiments, while others get stuck seeking permission without taking enough self-leadership. Bernie emphasizes that waiting for direction is fundamentally self-destructive behavior, and Scrum Masters must create safety for teams to reach high performance. He introduces the coaching technique of triangulation, where problems become a third point that coach and coachee examine together, side by side, rather than facing each other in opposition. In this segment, we talk about “What the Duck”, a Lego Serious Play workshop. Featured Book of the Week: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Bernie champions "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek as essential reading for Scrum Masters working to transform team culture. He explains that compelling stories are how leaders truly influence others, following the sequence of Attention-Emotion-Reason. This book helps Scrum Masters understand that their job fundamentally involves changing culture, and leaders must demonstrate the change they want to see. Bernie connects this to the broader leadership challenge of developing coaching and mentoring skills within organizational structures. During this segment, we also refer to the following books:  Drive, By Dan Pink Change the Culture, Change the Game, by Connors et al. The Secret Language of Leadership, by Denning Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders, by Peshawaria The Geek Way, by McAfee Right Kind of Wrong, by Edmondson   Self-reflection Question: What patterns of self-destructive behavior might your teams be exhibiting, and how could you help them move from seeking permission to taking ownership? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Ethan Wright from Service Scalers to tackle the three biggest marketing mistakes that keep service companies from scaling. Together, they break down why most owners get lost chasing leads, how spreading budgets too thin kills ROI, and why neglecting your Google Business Profile can cost you serious growth.John and Ethan dig into the numbers that actually matter—booking rates, cost per lead, demo rates, and ROI—and explain how knowing your funnel from start to finish separates winning operators from those stuck blaming “bad leads.” They share practical frameworks for testing new channels, talk through the right time to double down versus diversify, and reveal why reviews and review velocity are a hidden superpower in local SEO.

Benchmark US equity indices booked fresh record highs - Dow gained +196-points or +0.43% to 45,711.34. UnitedHealth Group Inc (up +8.64%) was the leading component in the 30-stock index (and S&P 500) after the health insurer estimated that 78% of its Medicare Advantage membership will be in top-rated Medicare plans next year and are likely to qualify for bonus payments from the federal government. Microsoft Corp eked out a +0.04% gain following news it had inked a US$17.4B deal for Nvidia Corp (+1.46%)-backed Nebius Group NV (+49.42%) to provide artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for the software giant's new data centre in New Jersey. Apple Inc 1.48% after unveiling the new iPhone 17 models at its ‘Awe Dropping' event along with a number of updates that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook called the company's “biggest leap ever for iPhone." The company showcased four models including the iPhone 17 Air, Apple's most durable and thinnest phone ever. Apple also announced its next generation of Airpods, highlighting live translation and hearing aid functions, and updates to its Apple Watch portfolio with new health-related features such as a "sleep score" and a blood pressure monitor that can alert users to hypertension.

Benchmark US equity indices booked fresh record highs - Dow gained +196-points or +0.43% to 45,711.34. UnitedHealth Group Inc (up +8.64%) was the leading component in the 30-stock index (and S&P 500) after the health insurer estimated that 78% of its Medicare Advantage membership will be in top-rated Medicare plans next year and are likely to qualify for bonus payments from the federal government. Microsoft Corp eked out a +0.04% gain following news it had inked a US$17.4B deal for Nvidia Corp (+1.46%)-backed Nebius Group NV (+49.42%) to provide artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for the software giant's new data centre in New Jersey. Apple Inc 1.48% after unveiling the new iPhone 17 models at its ‘Awe Dropping' event along with a number of updates that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook called the company's “biggest leap ever for iPhone." The company showcased four models including the iPhone 17 Air, Apple's most durable and thinnest phone ever. Apple also announced its next generation of Airpods, highlighting live translation and hearing aid functions, and updates to its Apple Watch portfolio with new health-related features such as a "sleep score" and a blood pressure monitor that can alert users to hypertension.

Bernie Maloney: The Power of Psychological Safety in Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Bernie shares a powerful story about learning what psychological safety truly means through both success and failure. Working in a high-pressure division with tight timelines and margins, Bernie discovered the transformative power of the mantra "always make a new mistake." When he made a significant error and was met with understanding rather than punishment, he experienced firsthand how psychological safety enables teams to thrive.  Later, facing a different challenge where mistrust existed between management and teams, Bernie had to navigate the delicate balance of maintaining psychological safety while addressing management's desire for transparency. His solution was innovative: conduct retrospectives with the team first, then invite managers in at the end with anonymized contributions. Bernie's approach of framing changes as experiments helped people embrace newness, knowing it would be time-bound and reversible. In this episode we refer to Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP).  Self-reflection Question: How might your current approach to mistakes and experimentation be either fostering or undermining psychological safety within your team? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Today's Headlines: RFK Jr., still clinging to his shaky Health & Human Services title, melted down for three hours in front of the Senate yesterday over the CDC chaos and vaccine access. He accused the CDC director of lying about being fired, insisted he's not restricting vaccines (while restricting them), and somehow wandered into diabetes and Nobel Prizes for Trump. Massachusetts, meanwhile, became the first state to require insurers to cover vaccines regardless of federal policy. Jobs data isn't great: just 54,000 private-sector jobs added in August, layoffs up nearly 40%, and hiring plans at their lowest since 2009. The official BLS report lands today—Trump's first with his handpicked Heritage economist in charge. The Trump family's wealth ballooned by $5 billion this week thanks to their crypto empire—even as their shiny new WLFI token lost half its value. They also launched a bitcoin miner on Nasdaq and unveiled a $6.4B crypto treasury firm. Elsewhere, a federal court cleared the way for the Everglades-based “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center, and Macron announced a 26-country “coalition of the willing” to back Ukraine postwar, with US support still fuzzy. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Kennedy tries to defend COVID-19 vaccine stance in raucous Senate hearing Axios: Massachusetts becomes first state to impose its own vaccine coverage rules Yahoo: August jobs report to show further 'softness growing' in the US labor market as Fed rate cuts near CBS News: New crypto token boosts Trump family's wealth by $5 billion Axios: Trump family-backed American Bitcoin is a different sort of power play Axios: Crypto.com launches $6.4B treasury firm Axios: Florida shouldn't have been ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz, appeals court finds AP News: Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rizzuto Show is gearing up for the ultimate midwest weekend filled with chicken wings and stock car racing! We welcome NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers Jordan Anderson, Jeb Burton, and Blaine Perkins as they gear up for the much-anticipated Nascar Cup Series and XFinity Series races at Worldwide Technology Raceway in St. Louis this weekend. Join the crew as we jump into the thrilling world of racing, discuss their preparations, and explore the unique atmosphere of a NASCAR event. We chat with Jenna Rush from UCP Heartland about the upcoming Wingding, a local chicken wing competition that supports a great cause. Plus, a whole bunch of food news with everything from a "dirty soda" shop to the surprising place where the crusts from "Uncrustables" end up. Grab your headphones and join Rizz, Moon, Lern, Rafe,and King Scott for another wild episode of the Rizzuto Show. Show Notes:NASCAR at Gateway: Key info, links, results for race weekend UCP Heartland's 15th Annual Wing Ding presented by TUMS Powerball players denied in $1.4B drawing as no one wins jackpot — setting up potential monster payday for Saturday Oregonians won '$5,000 a week, forever!' from Publishers Clearing House. Then the company went bankrupt Baby goes missing from daycare for hours after grandfather takes home wrong child 2026 Best Colleges in Missouri Wash U named #1 for its dorm and #8 for food, quality of life Mom's Deli opens in South City Viral 'dirty soda' shop plans 1st St. Louis-area location Kraft Heinz splits, unwinding disappointing merger Chipotle is delivering burritos to customers by drone — but only in certain locations for now Taco Bell is finally bringing back a fan-favorite menu item after 6 years The Unexpected Place Where the Crusts From Uncrustables Go Read More: Here's Where the Crusts From Uncrustables End Up Follow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/rizz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blame it on AI - new excuse: Flirty Chatbots NVDIA earnings the high point for a while? Announcing the WINNER of the CTP PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Interactive Brokers Warm-Up - Tariffs deemed illegal? - So much for rates coming down - Long bond up again - Announcing the WINNER of the CTP - Blame it on AI - new excuse.... Flirty Chatbots Markets - NVDIA earnings the high point for a while? - Good month - August is green - Sept starting out wobbly - AI News  - Valuations - TO THE MOON NVDA Earnings - From last Wednesday - STRONG: Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue on Wednesday, and said sales growth this quarter will remain above 50% - Earnings per share: $1.05 adjusted vs. $1.01 estimated - Revenue: $46.74 billion vs. $46.06 billion estimated - Overall company revenue rose 56% in the quarter from $30.04 billion a year ago, Nvidia said. Year-over-year revenue growth has now exceeded 50% for nine straight quarters, dating back to mid-2023 -Stock opened Thursday at $180 - now trades near $168 --- Some concern over data-center revenue declining 1% from previous quarter due to $4B less in sales of H20 chips NEW CLEAR - The Duane Arnold nuclear plant northwest of Cedar Rapids, Iowa is pressing ahead with plans to restart operations by the end of the decade after shutting down for economic reasons in 2020 - NextEra Energy (NEE) - Duane Arnold would follow similar restarts planned for the Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan and Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, which plan to resume operations later this year and in 2027 - Big Change on the economics is just 5 years! USA Travel - Who needs those pesky visitors anyway - Overseas travel to the U.S. fell 3.1% year-on-year in July to 19.2 million visitors, according to U.S. government data. It was the fifth month of decline this year, defying expectations that 2025 would see annual inbound visitors finally surpass the pre-pandemic level of 79.4 million. - New VISA INTEGRITY fees on incoming travelers from many countries - The extra charge raises the total visa cost to $442 for non-via waiver countries like Mexico, Argentina, India, Brazil and China - In China, arrivals have remained muted since the pandemic, with July numbers still 53% below 2019 levels. The visa fee also threatens travel from India, where visits are down 2.4% so far this year, driven by a near 18% drop in students. Tariffs Illegal? - A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that most of Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president's use of the levies as a key inter - Trump lamented the decision by what he called a "highly partisan" court, posting on Truth Social: "If these Tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the Country." national economic policy tool. - So, now it goes to the Supreme Court (non - partisan?) - Talk of the Bond Vigilantes making a move if the tariffs struck down because not much to pay the huge deficit and debt encumbered with new OBBBA   Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Speaking of Rates - Since the Powell hint of cuts - rates on the rise - -Longer-Term rates - Mortgage rates are the highest in months and the 10-Yr is at approx 4.30% -- Please note, the Fed controls short-term rates.... Some influence on mortgages due to Quantitative easing, but even if rates are dropped does not mean that longer-dated paper will see a drop in the rates DEE MINIMUM US - The de minimis exemption, which allowed shipments valued under $800 to enter the country duty-free, came to an end globally last Friday.

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice shares documents that Juno News has uncovered showing that CBC has hired at least 20 temporary foreign workers in their Ontario offices. As Candice reports, the CBC has used Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) to claim they cannot find Canadian workers to fill these positions. The CBC, since 2015, has filed at least 20 of these in Ontario, including for positions they deem “high wage.” CBC claims to represent Canadian culture while taking $1.4B annually from the taxpayer, and yet, they prioritize hiring foreigners over Canadians. Later in the show, Candice is joined by Juno News host Alexander Brown to discuss the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and how it has led to record youth unemployment. They discuss Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's comments yesterday in PEI condemning the Liberal management of the TFWP and his prediction that the numbers will continue to rise despite Liberal promises to cap the program. They also discuss Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel Garner's work exposing LMIA and TFWP scams. Next, they discuss a new lawsuit against the CBC over its unwillingness to disclose subscription numbers for their lacklustre streaming service Gem. The CBC takes taxpayer money, then turns around and charges a premium to watch its programming, and on top of that, they're using even more taxpayer resources to go to court to block an access to information request and defend their lack of transparency. Typical CBC. Thank you to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. Juno News viewers get a special 4 month free offer at www.CandiceMalcolm.com/ExpressVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Would you ever run two agencies at once? What if splitting your brand was the smartest way to protect and grow both? Today's featured guest spotted a booming opportunity in a regulated market—but knew that advertising those services alongside his work for conservative and tech clients could hurt his existing agency. His solution? Launch a separate brand. The move paid off as the regulated market surged during the pandemic. He shares what it's like to manage rapid growth, why he built a true people-first culture from day one, and how he stays optimistic even when agency life gets messy. Greg Peters is the founder of 4B Marketing and Hybrid Marketing in Denver, Colorado. 4B focuses on tech, energy, and government sectors, while Hybrid serves regulated markets—most notably the cannabis industry. A former tech sales pro turned serial entrepreneur, Greg's journey into agency ownership may have been accidental, but what's not accidental is how quickly he scaled. They hit $1M in revenue in their second year — and his people-first philosophy became the secret weapon behind his rapid growth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why he chose to run two agencies. Growing to $1 million in just two years. Growing during the pandemic thanks to a controversial niche. Staying positive when agency life gets messy. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Running Two Agencies for Two Very Different Worlds Greg didn't set out to run two agencies. The split happened because of the cannabis side of the business. 4B's conservative government and tech clients wouldn't exactly appreciate a cannabis case study on the homepage. So Hybrid was born to serve the regulated, fast-growing cannabis market without spooking the more traditional side. This approach also positioned both agencies to thrive in their respective niches without brand confusion. For agency owners wondering when is it time to create new brands, separate brands aren't always about chasing new markets—they can be about protecting existing ones. If your positioning or client mix creates brand tension, a spin-off can give you room to grow in both spaces. From Accidental Agency Owner to $1M in Two Years Greg's path was a mix of corporate burnout and entrepreneurial curiosity. After years in tech sales and a detour into solar energy, he realized the big-company grind wasn't for him. So he launched a go-to-market consultancy for telecom.. Once creative work started flowing in—and his team started growing—he embraced the agency model. The real jump happened when he let go. In year two, Greg went from $600K to $1M by putting the right people in the right seats and empowering them to run their own “business units” within the agency. This is a shift most agency owners agree is vital to see true growth. However, it's usually uncomfortable and it takes time to make the decision to go all in. Greg made the leap quickly inspired by Richard Branson's philosophy in The Virgin Way. Years before starting the agency and as he read the book, he had already decided his mantra as a business owner should be putting people first and thus the people will put the client first. The result was a faster scale without burning out. The Pandemic Pivot: Cannabis Keeps Growing While many agencies hit pause in 2020, Greg's cannabis clients went into overdrive. With consumers stuck at home (and shopping local), demand spiked. That meant more competition, and suddenly the different cannabis providers needed more marketing to stand out. Hybrid Marketing doubled down on local search, “near me” campaigns, and brand differentiation—keeping clients top-of-mind while the industry boomed. For agency owners, this is a masterclass in following the growth. Greg didn't predict cannabis would save the year, but he positioned his agency to move quickly when the opportunity showed up. Sometimes the best growth strategy is staying close to your clients' markets and being ready to ride the wave. When the Org Chart Backfires Not every growth move is a win. One of Greg's biggest lessons came from rolling out an org chart he thought would streamline things—only to find it created confusion for clients and tension among the team. It was a gut punch, but also a turning point. He learned to check himself and remember this is only his first agency and there's still much to learn. Luckily, he was quick to strip out the toxicity created by that moment because culture eats strategy for breakfast. The goal isn't just to have a structure, it's to have one that actually works for your team and your clients. Staying Positive When Agency Life Gets Messy Greg has always naturally found himself on the more optimistic side of life. But his optimism isn't naive—it's built on grit, a strong support system, and relentless curiosity. From his wife's early encouragement (“It'll be okay,” even when the bank account said otherwise) to his own belief in learning every day, Greg credits mindset as much as skill for his success. For Greg, your network truly is your net worth and the more you can talk to people with the aim of creating a positive impact—whether that is on the financial business or helping somebody find a job or connecting them to a resource that'll help them—you put a lot of good stuff out into the universe without expectation, you'll get it back. Finally, curiosity is the most valuable trait an agency owner can have. Read widely, talk to people in and outside your industry, and always be asking, “What if?” It's that curiosity that fuels innovation, keeps you ahead of trends, and helps you navigate the inevitable ups and downs. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1131: Live from Day 2 at the NAMAD Annual Meeting with co-host Erroll Bomar III! We recap our biggest takeaways from the first day of amazing conversations and content, plus look at the record $56.4B that consumers will spend on new vehicles in August.ASOTU's coverage is brought to you by Connected Dealer Services.Show Notes with links:Automotive retail is posting a strong for August, driven by expiring EV incentives and a calendar twist that included Labor Day. Consumers are projected to spend a record $54.6B on new vehicles, as electrified models reached peak share.Total new-vehicle sales projected at 1.48M, up 8.2% YoY; SAAR at 16.1M.EV retail share hits record 12.0%, up from 9.5% last year, driven by incentive pull-forward.Incentive spending restrained at 6.2% of MSRP amid tariff pressure.Average transaction price reaches $44,750; consumer spend hits August record.“The results are unquestionably inflated by shoppers accelerating their electric vehicle purchases to take advantage of Federal EV credits.” – Thomas King, J.D. PowerJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

✨ mental health • feminism • community living • relationships ✨In today's episode we're diving headfirst into the big messy questions: what does it mean to build a life outside of men and outside of society's “timeline”?I break down the Bird's Nest community (a women-only living space where companionship > coupledom), the rise of the 4B movement in South Korea (spoiler: no men, no marriage, no babies, no problem?), and how timeline grief sneaks up on us when we realize we're not living the script we were handed.We'll talk money (aka financial independence = freedom), self-discovery, and why reinvention at literally ANY age is not only allowed, it's necessary. Plus: I got featured in the Wall Street Journal (!!) so yeah, we're celebrating that too.

News and Updates: Australia will ban social media accounts for anyone under 16 starting December 10, making it the first country to enact such a rule. The law, passed with 77% public support, puts enforcement on tech companies and aims to boost youth mental health, though teens and advocates argue it removes spaces for connection rather than fixing harmful features. The U.S. autonomous vehicle industry is stuck in limbo after Elon Musk's DOGE initiative gutted the Office of Automation Safety. Without regulators to set standards or grant exemptions, companies face delays and legal uncertainty. Lawmakers now urge DOT to rehire staff to untangle the mess. The FAA proposed a sweeping rule to allow drones to fly beyond visual line of sight at altitudes up to 400 feet. If approved, it would expand commercial uses such as deliveries, agriculture, and surveying. Amazon and Walmart already have FAA drone delivery approval, but safety and airspace restrictions remain. SpaceX is pressuring states to divert federal broadband grants from fiber to Starlink, calling fiber “wasteful.” In Louisiana, 91.5% of $500M in BEAD funds went to fiber, while Starlink only received $7.75M. SpaceX claims bias, but state officials cite fiber's scalability and satellite limitations. Internal documents show SpaceX has paid little to no federal income tax since its 2002 founding, despite billions in government contracts. Nearly $5.4B in accumulated tax losses let the company indefinitely shield future profits, thanks to a 2017 Trump tax change. Critics say the break was meant for struggling startups, not thriving contractors. England's National Drought Group urged citizens to delete old emails to conserve water as the country faces its worst drought since 1976. Data centers use vast water supplies for cooling—Google's Oregon site consumed 355M gallons in 2021. The call highlights growing tension between AI/data infrastructure and local water security.

Der erste Spieltag ist gespielt! Axel ist voll hyped, Enzo und David sind vorerst noch nicht beunruhigt über ihre Auftakt-Niederlagen, und Basti kann eine Eintracht-Aufstellung, die er sich gebastelt hat, nicht ungesehen machen. Wir philosophieren darüber, ob Bayern ein wirklich großer Club ist, ordnen Barca auf 4B ein und sinnieren darüber, ob wir unbeweglich sind. Außerdem suchen wir erotische Sprachnachrichten im Safe Space, und ein Innerer Enzo läuft durch Bockenheim. Zum Abschluss gibt es ein Tippspiel, das uns volle zwei Stunden beschäftigt. Ihr erfahrt, warum das „Kunz“ geschlossen werden musste, warum thailändische Schneider keinen Wohlgemuth fertigen können und warum man auf Weber-Schulen besondere Ranzen trägt. Außerdem singen wir ein Lied über den Heidelbungert und lernen: Der Niemeyer-Knoten ist der Raaf des Angelns! Viel Spaß! Werde auch DU Funfriend! Den drei90Shop. kennt Ihr ja. Mittlerweile gibt es auch einen drei90 Instagram-Account. Folgt uns auch gerne dort. drei90 via itunes abonnieren drei90 via Feedburner abonnieren

1. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOUR CHILD Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) 1A. VANITY PARENTING 1B. PERFECTION PARENTING 1C. RESCUE PARENTING 1D. COMPETITIVE PARENTING 2. GOD’S PLAN AND THE WORD OF GOD 2A. LOVE THE WORD OF GOD Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. (NIV) 1. EMOTIONS 2. EXPERIENCES 3. FAMILY 4. FRIENDS 5. TRADITION 6. CULTURE 3. GOD’S PLAN AND THE HOUSE OF GOD Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. (NIV) Psalm 92:13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. (NIV) A. GODLY FRIENDS B. GODLY MENTORS 3A. YOU NEED TO LOVE AND BE PASSIONATE ABOUT GOD’S HOUSE 3B. DON’T TALK BAD ABOUT CHURCH 3C. SERVE AT CHURCH 3D. EARLY ON HELP YOUR KIDS SERVE OTHERS 3E. GET YOUR KIDS ON THE DREAM TEAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 4. GOD’S PLAN AND THE VOICE OF GOD John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV) TIPS ON TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN TO HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD 4A. PRAY TOGETHER AS A FAMILY 4B. ASK YOUR KIDS WHAT GOD IS SPEAKING TO THEIR HEART 4C. ASK YOUR KIDS WHAT GOD IS SPEAKING TO THEM FROM THE WORD OF GOD 4D. ASK YOUR KIDS TO PRAY AND PROCESS THEIR YEARLY GOALS 4E. TEACH YOUR KIDS TO PRAY AND TO MAKE DECISIONS

Today's Flashback Friday episode is form #280 that originally aired on July 20, 2020. Spencer's investment firm, Madison Investing, has co-sponsored deals totaling more than 5000 units equaling more than $600M. As a former technology leader, Spencer built a 13 year track record of growing high-performing teams across five companies - three of them, "unicorns" - valued at more than $1B. In November 2019, Spencer “retired” from his lucrative technology career - leaving behind the $4B loan origination teams he built at LendingHome, which funds an average of 600 fix/flip transactions per month. Now, he is focused on spending time with loved ones and growing Madison Investing by helping passive investors achieve their goals." Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

Labubu is expected to bring in over $4B to its parent company Pop Mart this year. The trendy toy has won hearts all around the globe, but how did it become a viral sensation and what are the numbers on its gargantuan growth? Plus: Target is under new leadership and Applebee's shares a sales increase. Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

On this episode of Bounced From The Roadhouse:Special Guests in 4B:2 More DaysRan Over BoiseLying About Your AgeStupid CriminalI Cooked ChickenCambridge DictionaryEx's Car a Little Salt and GlitterWYR - Have Your Car Keyed or House EggedShopping Cart PushingThat's a Great QuestionBacon Lovers DayProfessional Mini GolfCambridge DictionaryQuestions? Comments? Leave us a message! 605-343-6161Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and some stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEADLINES FOR AUGUST 19Wyoming shocks markets with its multi-chain “Frontier” stablecoin launch.1inch unveils native Solana-to-EVM swaps, no bridges required.Chamath's $250M “American Exceptionalism” SPAC reignites the Grift City debate.Story Protocol implodes—$140M raised, $25 in revenue, and a vanishing CEO.Do we really need more L1s? DeFi Llama data shows daily revenues scraping the bottom.Little BitzSolana hits 100K TPS in test run post-Alpen GlowTether hires Bo Hines, ex-White House Crypto Council head, as U.S. advisorBullish IPO: Raised $1.1B at $37/share, $5.4B valuation (Owners of Coindesk and Peter Thiel-backed operation)WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL the HostEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net*****Magic Newton Wallethttps://magic.linkTrader Cobb X: @TraderCobbhttps://www.thegrowmeco.com/Editing Serviceshttps://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missed calls lead to customer frustration and lost revenue. Voice AI changes this. With voice AI, these missed opportunities can be transformed  into meaningful conversations that build loyalty and drive growth. On the latest The Modern Customer Podcast, I had a conversation with @Carson Hostetter, EVP & GM of AI + CX at @RingCentral, about how companies are using voice AI to: ✅ Replace outdated IVR menus with human-like dialogue ✅ Protect revenue by ensuring no call is missed ✅ Turn conversations into proactive customer service and business growth   Carson knows the stakes. As RingCentral's former CRO, he helped grow ARR from $1.4B to $2.4B and scaled its enterprise business from $5M to $500M. Now, he's applying that same growth mindset to AI.

THE BROACH OF SELFISHNESS 1 Corinthians 10:24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. (NIV) Matthew 7:3-5 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. (NIV) 2. THE BROACH OF NOT SERVING Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (NIV) Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. (NIV) 3. THE BROACH OF UNFORGIVENESS Colossians 3:12-13 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. (ESV) 4. THE BROACH OF COMMUNICATION Proverbs 13:17 An unreliable messenger can cause a lot of trouble. Reliable communication permits progress. (TLB) 4A. BE CONSISTENT 4B. BE A LISTENER James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (NIV) 4C. BE TRUTHFUL Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. (NIV) 4D. BE LOVING Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. (NIV) 4E. BE SELECTIVE Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (NIV) 4F. BE A PEACEMAKER Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV) 5. THE BROACH OF INVESTING Revelation 2:4–5 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. 5 Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. (NIV) Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. (NIV) 6. THE BROACH OF COMMITMENT Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” (NIV)

This week, the guys react to early Week 1 preseason storylines including Shedeur Sanders making his NFL debut. Javonte Williams is getting most of the RB1 work in Dallas, Jerry Jones reveals he has beaten stage 4 cancer, and James Cook lands a $48 million extension with Buffalo. Odell Beckham Jr. is eyeing a return to the field, and Cam Ward believes his WR group is top five in the league.In the NBA, the league releases the full season schedule, Bradley Beal explains why he joined the Clippers, and the Trail Blazers are set to be sold for $4 billion but will remain in Portland.Topics include:• Shedeur Sanders makes NFL preseason debut• Javonte Williams leading Cowboys RB competition• Jerry Jones beats stage 4 cancer• James Cook gets 4-year, $48M deal• Odell Beckham Jr. seeks return to NFL• Cam Ward calls WR group top 5 in league• NBA schedule release highlights• Bradley Beal joins Clippers in search of a ring• Trail Blazers sold for $4B, staying in Portland• New music from JID & Gunna, Chance drops Starline

News and Updates: “Vibe coding” is redefining software development by letting AI handle most coding tasks — even architecture — through natural-language prompts. Tools like Windsurf, Replit, and Microsoft Copilot let pros and hobbyists alike generate entire apps, but the code still needs close review. Google recently acquired Windsurf's CEO for $2.4B, highlighting AI's growing role in dev workflows. The UK and 24 U.S. states now require age verification (via government ID or face scans) for access to adult content. Critics argue these laws do little to protect children and instead threaten user privacy by collecting sensitive personal data — data often stored insecurely and vulnerable to leaks. Users can mitigate risks by using burner accounts, VPNs, and privacy tools — though laws are evolving, and enforcement may increase. Experts say the laws are easy to bypass and are more likely to harm privacy than improve online safety for kids. Delta is phasing out fixed ticket prices in favor of AI-driven personalized fares, which could eventually target individuals based on their data. Only 3% of fares currently use the system, but Delta expects that to rise to 20% by year's end. Privacy experts warn this “surveillance pricing” could lead to unfair, exploitative practices — especially for lower-income travelers. Music fans were stunned to find AI-generated songs appearing on Spotify under deceased artists' names like Blaze Foley and Guy Clark. The platform removed the tracks after backlash, admitting they violated deceptive content policies — but there's still no label to indicate whether music is AI-generated.

Headlines: Clapper allegedly pushed to 'compromise' 'normal' steps to rush 2017 ICA, despite concerns from NSA director; Trump threatens 'very severe' consequences if Russia doesn't agree to end Ukraine war; Washington, DC, Is a Disgrace; Texas Democrats who fled could face felony bribery charges, governor says; The Jan. 6 Riot Isn't DC's 'Most Violent Moment'; President Trump shakes up Hollywood with revamped Kennedy Center awards list; The Realism of Israel's Gaza Plan; Fact check: Kotek blames $15B loss on Trump; Tom Dundon agrees to buy Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen's estate for more than $4B.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 61 – How to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Homes with Jerry McGuire of PuriFi LabsIf you're passionate about wellness, it's time to talk about one of the most overlooked factors: the air you're breathing inside your home.In this episode, I'm joined by Jerry McGuire from PuriFi Labs to dive deep into how indoor air quality for homes can make or break your health. We cover everything from mold, VOCs, and furniture off-gassing to the real impact air quality has on sleep, allergies, asthma, and long-term healing.Jerry also shares his powerful story of childhood cancer, how it shaped his mission, and how the PuriFi Labs system helps families track and prove the air in their homes is safe, not just assume it is.Whether you're curious about upgrading your home environment or knee-deep in health challenges, this episode will change the way you think about your space.

In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, Paul Rodden unpacks three game-changing stories reshaping hydrogen's future in energy, industry, and mobility.

Boomers aren't your best bet anymore. While everyone's still chasing the so-called Silver Tsunami, the truth is most aging-out home service businesses won't sell — and the ones that do often aren't worth buying. In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack explain why smart operators are ditching the outdated playbook and going all-in on modern growth strategies.They unpack why 2026 is their multi-market year and how they're expanding beyond Ohio through greenfield launches, tuck-in acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. From leadership infrastructure to population-driven market selection, they share what it actually takes to scale a home service company past a single location. You'll hear hard-earned lessons from failed multi-location attempts, the red flags of unscalable markets, and why buying a business isn't always the best move — especially if the fundamentals aren't there.If you're a plumbing, HVAC, or electrical operator looking to grow into new markets, this is your real-time roadmap — not the recycled Silver Tsunami narrative. John even teases behind-the-scenes strategies they're using for greenfielding (the stuff he's not ready to fully reveal… yet).This is the episode that separates yesterday's growth myths from today's $100M playbook.

We talk a lot about self-care as moms, but most of the time, the examples we're given (bubble baths, massages, solo Target runs) only scratch the surface.   The truth is, there's not one kind of self-care. There are actually several distinct forms of care we need, and they each serve a different purpose in our lives and in our motherhood. When we only reach for one type, it makes sense that we still feel burned out, even after “taking a break.” This week on the podcast, I'm joined by self-care coach Mia Hemstad, who shares her simple, powerful framework: The 4B's of Self-Care© to help us better identify what we need (and when!). You'll hear:

Grant Cardone's $260M Real Estate Power Play (And How You Can Own a Piece)

Send us a textPeaches dives headfirst into the DoD's latest chaos buffet—$5.4 billion budget reshuffles, fighter jet production whiplash, and the Air Force playing safety dad with the M18 pistol. Meanwhile, cartel operatives are heading to Ukraine for drone training (because why the hell not), and a Swedish ISIS fanatic gets clocked for war crimes. Toss in some missileer cancer cleanup, a grounded Skyraider II PA scandal, and a missing sailor off the USS George Washington… and you've got yourself a full-blown geopolitical migraine. Don't worry—we made it snarky, so you don't have to cry.

George Tsilis joins Alex Coffey and Marley Kayden to dissect Coinbase (COIN) and Apple (AAPL) earnings. Coinbase shares plummeted after its 2Q earnings missed on the top and bottom line, and 3Q guidance fell short of Street expectations. Then, Apple (AAPL) shares were more muted as the iPhone maker issued higher than expected iPhone sales estimates. In its 3Q, Apple iPhone sales topped $44.5B which surpassed estimates of $40.4B.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Send us a textWelcome to your no-fluff, sarcasm-fueled download of the Ones Ready Ops Brief for July 17th. In this episode, we cover everything from Excel-budget nightmares and B-1 Lancer drama to Space Force doing... whatever it is Space Force does. Jared rips through the latest military headlines with his signature blend of humor, eye rolls, and reluctant patriotism.We kick things off with a sneak peek at the Operator Training Summit and a shoutout to the surprisingly effective (and very unscammed) Tasty Gains gummies. Then it's all gas, no brakes through a gauntlet of DoD absurdities: pipe-dream weapon standardization in NATO, a billion-dollar GPS system that's somehow still in testing, and the Air Force saving $10 billion by using—wait for it—Excel. Yeah, that's a real thing.We wrap with cyber hacks, Ukraine fatigue, F-35 wishlists, and a whole lot of “wait, that's real?” moments. Buckle up, this one's got teeth.

They sold a $300 coffin. They made a candle with Ozzy Osbourne's DNA. And built a $1.4B beverage brand doing it. Mike Cessario, founder and CEO of Liquid Death, has turned irreverent ideas into a marketing juggernaut. But behind the stunts is a seriously disciplined approach to brand, strategy, and execution. If you're building a challenger brand—or just trying to make people actually notice your product—don't miss this episode. You'll also learn: How to earn attention, even on a tiny budget The kind of “unsafe” marketing ideas that break through the noise What challenger brands can do to beat the big guys Why you should market to the customers everyone else ignores Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you'll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Patrick fields pressing questions about Catholic teaching on mortal sin, moral relativism, and what truly counts as grave matter. A caller describes a broken family tie, seeking insight into relational pain, while another wrestles with the moral weight of honesty during life-or-death situations. He shares practical resources and scriptural foundations, responding to heartfelt struggles with faith, obligation, and complex family burdens. Patrick continues his conversation with Kurt from the end of the last hour asking about the conditions of mortal sin and the “grey line” of relativism. (01:03) Enrique - Is there moral grounds for my brother to abandon our family and not have any conversations with them? (17:55) Angel - My family member declined to go to Mass with us this Sunday. Is there anything I can do to talk to her? (26:02) Vance casts tie-breaking votes to move forward $9.4B rescissions package — which would defund PBS, NPR and Planned Parenthood (36:41) America's dairy farmers and ice cream producers agree to quit using artificial colors Patrick in Monterey - I was not aware that the Blessed Mother had a sister. How is this possible? (39:41) Maureen - My daughter is having a difficult time with a recent divorce. Does her ex-husband need to agree to get an annulment? (41:32) Jared - I want to work in health insurance. The government mandates that insurance covers abortion. Some even cover gender therapy. Is it wrong to be an insurance salesman and sell these things? (47:20)