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Accredited Investors: Catalina Island deal closes soon. Join waitlist: somerscapital.com/investFrom sleeping in a car to running a $60M brand in just two years—Alejandro Vela's story doesn't even sound real.In this episode, Rich sits down with Alejandro (El Barbas Hats) to break down how he went from failed restaurants, tow trucks, and street food hustles to building one of the fastest-scaling hat brands in the world. From selling at swap meets to collabs with Mexico's biggest artists and $1.3M drops in minutes—this is the blueprint for turning nothing into everything.They cover:How eight failed businesses became the foundation for a $60M empireThe exact moment he went from homeless to unstoppableWhy hats became the ultimate scalable fashion productHow he used TikTok to test, market, and blow up his brandThe mindset shift that turned every failure into fuelIf you've ever felt like you were too far behind, this episode proves you're one decision away from a whole new life.Let's get it.Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in joining The 7 Figure Creator Mastermind? Visit www.the7figurecreator.com to book a free intro call.Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call.

Hiring the right team members can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially when the candidates you're attracting aren't who you hoped for. In this episode of the Business of Apparel podcast, Rachel explains why attracting poor job candidates is often the result of a weak or generic job description rather than a lack of talent in the market. She shares how apparel brand owners can attract A-player employees by focusing less on qualifications and more on the outcomes, goals, and opportunities a role provides. 

Embedding batteries into appliances to bypass big bottlenecks: home electrical upgrades. Instead of rewiring buildings, Copper turns induction stoves into distributed energy assets that can also support the grid.Copper is building appliances with integrated energy storage, starting with Charlie, a 30” induction stove with a built-in battery. The company focuses on making electrification cheaper, faster, and easier for multifamily buildings and older housing stock.They've received $60M in equity funding and government contracts so far.Before co-founding Copper, CEO Sam Calisch helped launch Rewiring America, was an Activate Fellow, co-authored Electrify, and previously founded Elmworks. He earned his PhD from MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms.Here's what we discussed:Installation arbitrage that changes adoption economics – Traditional induction stoves often require expensive 240V upgrades and panel work, while Charlie plugs into an existing 110V outlet behind most gas stoves using an onboard 5kWh LFP battery to deliver high-power cookingMultifamily as the wedge market – Buildings facing costly gas infrastructure repairs can avoid six-figure retrofit costs, with some projects saving over $100k by switching directly to Copper's battery-enabled electric appliancesAppliances as grid assets – Aggregated stoves participate in California's DSGS virtual power plant program, providing dispatchable capacity during peak demand and potentially offsetting future appliance costsLicensing instead of building everything alone – Copper is pursuing partnerships with incumbent appliance manufacturers rather than vertically integrating every product category itselfFounder operating system – Weekly written goals, deliberate “play time” for experimentation, outdoor activity, and separating business problems from personal identity to sustain long-term decision quality--Join our confidential CEO community.Private CEO group for VC/PE-backed climate tech founders navigating capital, strategy, and scale. Capped at 45 CEOs. See if you're a fit → entrepreneursforimpact.comJoin 40,000 professionals who get our newsletter.Climate tech finance, strategy, leadership. 2-min read. → entrepreneursforimpact.substack.comLeave a podcast review.If you got value, take 30 seconds and do the community a favor. It helps push more capital and talent toward scalable climate solutions.

If you're not accurately calculating your landed costs, your apparel brand could be losing money without you even realizing it.  In this episode of the Business of Apparel podcast, Rachel explains exactly what landed cost means and how to calculate it for apparel products in a simple, practical way. She shares why understanding the true cost of producing and importing your garments is essential for protecting your margins and building a profitable business.

In this episode we sit down with Artti Aurasmaa, CEO of Staria, to discuss how the CFO role is evolving from financial reporting to strategic leadership. Artti has spent more than 25 years helping companies scale internationally and today leads Staria, a €60M+ business serving growth companies across 50 countries. In this conversation, he shares why the future CFO must become a business partner, data steward, and forecasting expert rather than simply the person closing the books. We discuss why forecasting accuracy may be the most important KPI for a modern CFO, how AI is changing finance teams, why strong data foundations matter more than the latest AI tools, and what separates companies that scale successfully from those that struggle. You will also hear Artti's perspective on international expansion, the increasing complexity of global business, and why the best CFOs are moving from the back office to the front row. Topics covered: Why the CFO role is becoming increasingly strategic The shift from historical reporting to future forecasting Why forecasting accuracy is a critical KPI How AI is changing the finance function Building the data foundation before deploying AI The future structure of finance teams International expansion and global compliance Why CFOs need stronger technical and data capabilities The rise of the "rockstar CFO" What growth companies need to scale successfully Whether you're a CFO, founder, CEO, finance leader, or SaaS operator, this episode offers a practical look at how the finance function is changing and what it takes to stay ahead.

Retail stores can be a powerful partner in increasing brand visibility and building customer trust, but there needs to be a strategy behind the way brand founders pitch their apparel.   In this episode of the Business of Apparel podcast, Rachel breaks down the three essential tools every apparel brand needs to successfully land wholesale accounts with boutiques, specialty shops, and retailers. She explains how to prepare for wholesale sales meetings with detailed pricing sheets, curated lookbooks and assortments, and clear payment terms that make it easier for buyers to say yes.  

At 11 years old, Dan Mishin convinced his grandmother to move in with his parents so he could turn her apartment into a backpacker hostel. The idea came to him in Berlin, where his mom's wallet had just been stolen and they were stranded overnight in a hostel full of laughing 20-year-olds speaking a language he didn't understand. He made two decisions on the train ride home: learn English, and open a place just like it.That summer project became the largest hostel chain in Eastern Europe — 13 countries, 3,500 guests a night — and the start of one of the most unlikely founder journeys you'll hear this year.In this episode, Dan sits down with Jessica Neal to walk through all of it. Starting a company at 11 in post-Soviet Ukraine, a place he describes as the Wild West, with no functioning law enforcement and entire generations of savings wiped out overnight by government decisions. Sleeping in his car for six months when the business almost went bankrupt. Signing 100-year leases with personal guarantees at 18 because Ukrainian law had no concept of bankruptcy protection. Raising a $100M term sheet that same year. Buying a yellow Porsche he now calls a total douchebag move. Ballooning to 280 pounds on a diet of Snickers and Red Bull. And eventually getting on a flight to the US with a single phone number — only to walk away from a 10-minute call with a $100K check at a $5M valuation.After building Joon Homes to $300M and 250 employees, Dan hit a wall most founders don't talk about: he was building something valuable, but he didn't believe in it anymore. So he walked away to start Manifest — an AI-native legal company that's raised $60M to fix one of the most broken industries in America. The US has 1.3 million lawyers, ten times more per capita than most countries in the world, yet 80% of Americans can't afford one. Dan thinks he knows why, and he's rebuilding the entire system starting with immigration.The conversation also goes deep on what it actually means to run an AI-native company — how Dan hires, why he believes generalists are winning, the applied AI engineers he embeds in every team, and the one-year severance policy he introduced to take the fear out of automating yourself out of a job.A conversation about volatility, reinvention, and what it actually takes to build something that matters.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

John gets into some of the latest NFL headlines as he discusses what team helmets he likes and dislikes the most and then shares his thoughts on the Rams and Matthew Stafford agreeing to a one-year, $55M extension worth up to $60M with incentives, Malik Nabors potentially not being ready for Week 1 and why he believes the Falcons can be the NFC South winners.

6 Key Roles Every Apparel Brand Founder Needs to Scale Most apparel founders wait too long to build the right team and it costs them growth, profitability, and burnout. In this episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel breaks down the 6 key roles every apparel brand should understand before scaling. From product managers and technical designers to production managers and project managers, Rachel explains exactly what each role does, when to hire them, and how to know what should come off your plate first. If you're building a clothing brand, clothing line, activewear company, or product-based business, this episode gives you a real-life perspective for structuring your dream team and growing without losing your mind. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 00:00 Hiring for 6 Key Roles 01:36 When to Delegate 02:50 Role #1 05:06 Join Our Free Masterclass! 06:18 Product Manager Deep Dive 09:23 Role #2 11:16 Role #3 13:18 Role #4 16:56 Role #5 17:33 Join The Board! 18:53 Production Manager Details 20:42 Role #6 23:16 Bonus Role   Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading. To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

Ep. 210 features Matt Kelley from FastDraft, a fantasy sports platform recently merged with FantasySpin that focuses on high-velocity, mobile-first gameplay. Hear them discuss: Matt's transition from building a million-dollar stats business to launching a platform for the 60M+ fantasy gamer market. Why the "attention deficit economy" needs 5-minute drafts instead of the traditional hour-long commitment. The origin story of FastDraft and how it grew out of the underserved dynasty and rookie draft subcultures. Details on the merger with FantasySpin and combining skill sets to create a "Voltron" marketing and product team. How they built and licensed a regulated gaming app for $2M by leveraging "OG entrepreneur" experience. The philosophy of "DFS 3.0" and why prioritizing social play over spreadsheets is the industry's next frontier. Integrating a unified wallet and cross-app features to optimize for wallet velocity. Their long-term vision to become the "go-to second screen" for sports fans through a blend of stats and gaming The dedicated Startup Zone at SBC Summit Americas gives real-money gaming startups a platform to showcase to 10,000+ attendees — including investors, operators, suppliers, media, and key industry players. Spaces are limited, secure yours now through https://www.bettingstartups.com/sbc-americas-2026   If you don't have a ticket for the event yet, use discount code BETTINGSTARTUPSVIP for 30% off your pass. Grab your ticket here: https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-americas/   Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more

How Boutique Owners Create Their Own Clothing Line (Without Costly Mistakes) with Natalie Hamilton If you're a boutique owner thinking about launching your own clothing line, this episode breaks down what it really takes...costs, strategy, mistakes to avoid, and how to actually succeed. In this episode, Rachel sits down with boutique owner Natalie Hamilton, who shares her 10-year journey building a successful retail business, and why she's now stepping into apparel manufacturing with her new brand, Anna & Atticus. From sourcing at MAGIC Las Vegas to navigating minimum order quantities, tech packs, and production costs, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the leap from boutique to brand. If you've ever thought, "I should create my own line," this conversation will either validate your next move or save you thousands in mistakes. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Chapters: 00:00 Starting an Apparel Brand? 00:21 Meet Natalie Hamilton 03:09 Wholesale Buying at Market 05:29 Why Start an Apparel Brand? 09:12 Finding the Right Training 15:19 Costly Industry Surprises 19:12 Building Real Community 21:03 New Strategy: Start Small 23:16 Managing MOQ Risk 24:21 Naming and Trademarks 27:12 Launch Timeline Planning 28:02 The True Cost of Development 29:33 Bespoke vs Streetwear 31:47 Where to Find Graced CONNECT WITH NATALIE: Website: https://gracedshop.com/ Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

The name's Bond… James Bond. And this week, we're going back to where it all began. From the smoky card table introduction to the birth of the 007 legacy, 3 Guys and a Flick cracks open Dr. No—the film that didn't just introduce a spy… it created a global icon. We dive into Sean Connery's legendary debut, the moment that defined cool for generations, and yes…Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean in a scene that changed cinema forever. But this isn't just nostalgia—it's a full mission briefing.

It's now being reported that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni spent a combined $60M battling each other in court, before Blake Lively settled. FBI's Kash Patel calls out Sheriff Nanos in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. And let's explore the Met Gala fashion. Right now save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to https://casper.com/. One last time: That's https://casper.com/ and save up to 20% on the mattress you deserve. #sponsored Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/ Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zac... Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnK...Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIbDisclaimer: The views expressed in this video, on this YouTube Channel, and on No Filter with Zack Peter are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use Rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we delve into what it really takes to scale a relationship-driven real estate business without losing yourself in the process. Top producing agent and team leader Melissa Sofia shares the story behind building one of the top-producing brokerages in the country, the mindset shifts that helped her grow from selling 10 homes a year to over $60M in production as a solo agent, and why authentic relationships, not purchased leads, continue to outperform every market cycle.Key Takeaways Below: ⬇️Why Melissa believes curiosity, clarity, and consistency are the three pillars behind long-term success in real estate.How building authentic relationships and nurturing your database creates a market-proof business that doesn't rely on Zillow or paid leads.The power of leading with heart, staying in production, and building a business that aligns with your values, family, and vision.

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What if you could build a $60M real estate portfolio without syndications, big money, or insider connections? James Gleeson shares how he went from buying his first rental at 21 to owning 400+ units—using simple, repeatable strategies like BRRRR and value-add investing in his own backyard of St. Louis. He breaks down the real lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts that helped him scale. Now mentoring dozens of investors who've collectively closed $50M+ in deals, James proves that building real wealth through real estate is simpler—and more attainable—than most people think.SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ✅ http://relfreedom.tv  GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST! 

How Much to Pay Your First Hire (Without Breaking Your Apparel Brand) Hiring your first employee can feel impossible, but what if you're thinking about it the wrong way? In this episode, Rachel breaks down exactly how much you should pay your first hire in the apparel industry, when to hire (hint: sooner than you think), and how to structure your team without burning out or going broke. Coming from her own experience scaling Unmarked Street, Rachel shares real salary benchmarks, contractor vs. full-time strategies, and the exact framework she used to decide who to hire first. If you're stuck doing everything yourself and hitting a growth ceiling, this episode will show you how to build a team that actually frees you up to scale. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 00:00 Hire Before You Need To 02:12 Investing In Coaching 04:20 Budgeting For A Team 06:35 Entry Level Pay 07:35 Join The Board! 08:55 Senior Roles: Real Costs 10:50 Contractors vs. Full Time 13:16 Choosing Your First Hire 15:01 Sign Up For Our Workshop Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

April 29, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Neurable shifts to licensing model allowing hardware brands to embed AI-powered brain-sensing technology into headphones, glasses, and headwear Eventbrite reports phone-free event attendance jumped 567% last year with US participation up 900%+ as half of consumers say phones limit social connection Neutonic raises $6M at $60M valuation expanding UK and US retail after selling 7.5M cans, targeting $25M revenue through founder Chris Williamson's audience More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → talent.fitt.co Follow us on Instagram → instagram.com/fittinsider Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the massive commercial impact of the 2026 Michael Jackson biopic on the King of Pop's catalog, with a focused look at the song “Human Nature.”Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael, the film hit theaters on April 24, 2026. It delivered a record-breaking opening for a music biopic, with domestic previews of $12.6 million and projections pushing toward an $85M–$95M+ U.S. weekend — surpassing Straight Outta Compton's $60M debut. Global opening estimates reached $140M–$150M+, fueled by a trailer that racked up 116.2 million views in its first 24 hours.“Human Nature,” from the 1982 Thriller album and released as a single in 1983, peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Adult Contemporary. It earned Platinum certification in the U.S. (1 million units) and has accumulated roughly 310–312 million lifetime streams on Spotify, positioning it as a deep cut with remarkable longevity. The track has inspired over 20 samples and numerous covers.The Michael: Songs from the Motion Picture soundtrack, released alongside the film, bundles 13 classic tracks including “Human Nature,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Thriller.” A new official “Human Nature” video mixing archival footage with modern dance dropped on release day. Post-release, the song climbed to #55 on the UK iTunes Top Songs chart, while “Billie Jean” surged nearly 100 positions. The soundtrack quickly entered the UK Top 10, and Michael Jackson's Spotify monthly listeners held strong at 68–69 million, with catalog streams showing significant daily spikes from trailer exposure, film scenes, and marketing.Analytic Dreamz examines the mechanisms behind the surge — trailer power, on-screen performances, soundtrack synergy, nostalgia, and cross-generational discovery — alongside broader catalog economics. The Michael Jackson estate earned approximately $105 million in 2025, with 2026 projections pointing to a major uplift from box office success, streaming gains, and soundtrack sales. Despite the film's mixed critical reception (39% on Rotten Tomatoes), its commercial momentum has driven immediate catalog resurgence, elevating “Human Nature” from deep cut to featured rediscovery track.This segment delivers data-driven analysis on short-term sales and streaming spikes, mid-term playlist longevity, and the strategic value of the film in reinforcing Michael Jackson's enduring catalog as a high-value asset.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I'm Bill, AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How's DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comVK9/C - Cocos (Keeling) – Mark, VK9BSA, and Deena, VK9DEE, have received their radio equipment at Cocos (Keeling) and are now active on the air until May 17th, with operations mainly on weekends and after work, as they balance family life on the island. This Sunday will be a dedicated radio day, and Deena (VK9DEE) is interested in connecting with other women on air. Frequency and timing details will be shared via email, with SSB as the chosen mode and plans for regular after-work activity on the 20-meter band.CT3 - Madeira Island - CT9/DL1BU is QRV and continues until May 2. Marc says for his holiday he took his IC-7300, 10-meter-tall fiberglass mast, and an off center fed dipole, the "Aerial51." His first day was devoted to setting it all up and testing. CN – Morocco - CN2NQV is the call for F8NQV who is QRV until July 11. The QTH will be the town of Sidi Rahal Chatai, on the Atlantic, 70 kilometers south of Casablanca. He plans 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10M, with target frequencies 7155, 14345, 18140, 21165 and 28575. Pascal's gear runs 100 watts to a Diamond vertical on the rooftop, about 15 meters above ground level.5Z - Kenya - 5Z4/MM0ZBH is QRV Holiday Style until June 15, with 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via the MM0ZBH home QTH, but his first choice is Logbook of the World for your request. Direct is SAE, no USD or IRC needed. Paul says "I am happy to pay return postage."PJ4 – Bonaire - PJ4TB is QRV again by TJ, PE1OJR, TJ (short for Theerd), until May 4, holiday style, 40-6M SSB and FT8/FT4. TJ has an IC-7300, a "PAC-12" vertical that he's modified to cover 40-6, and an end fed wire antenna. He says he only uses LoTW (and Club Log, but he also mentions QRZ.com) for e-confirmations, no eQSL or traditional cards by mail. His LoTW and QRZ uploads are once a week.FO/M – Marquesas - TX9W, "Team Marquesas," arrived on Hiva Oa and made their way to their site to begin their setup. The team leader, K5WE, Jeff, had "a medical emergency" the night before the departure early Saturday, he spent the night in the hospital, and the decision is being made when and whether he can join the team. Setup is underway and they are QRV.Z6 – Kosovo - Z66SP with his Polish teammates will be QRV from near Pristina, April 23-28, CW, SSB and FT8, 160-10. They will be in the "SP DX RTTY Contest" weekend, and will also do some 6M and QO-100. QSL using Club Log OQRS and LoTW. https://z66sp.spdxc.org/7P, LESOTHO - 7P8WR will be QRV until May 1 by IZ0EVI, IZ0EWJ and IZ6DSQ. For antennas, they will have a spiderbeam covering 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10, a three-element "Skipper" for 10, loop for 20-10, another loop for 40-15, and a 40M vertical. For radios, it's three IC-7300s and an IC-706MKIIG, plus amplifiers. QSL via IZ0EWJ, bureau or direct, LoTW, QRZ.com, but no eQSLAll QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW, Club Log, and QRZ.com. https://www.mdxc.support/7p8wr/JT, MONGOLIA - Vladimir R9LR and Denis R8LCM will be QRV as JT0LR from rare grids NN49, NN48, NN58 and perhaps NN59. Activity between April 25 and April 30 on various bands using CW, SSB and digi. Satellite QO-100 also. QSL via R9LR. 4W - Timor-Leste - DX World reports 4W/EA2TA, Christian, has the licenses in hand now. He, 4W/EA3NT and 4W/IZ7ATN are now on the air from Timor Island. Their operation continues to April 28, 80-6M CW, SSB and FT8. 60M is not allowed in Timor-Leste, so no 60M for them. QSL all of them via IZ7ATN or use Logbook of the World.Until next week, this is Bill, AJ8B saying 73 and thanks to my XYL Karen for her love and support. I Hope to hear you in the pileups! Have a great DX week!

In Episode 312 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William, I-man, and TJ unpack a wild week for $NAT: overnight listings on three centralized exchanges with zero fees paid, a god-candle to a $150M market cap, and a deeper, more rigorous walk-through of the Bitcoin security-budget math than the show has ever done on-air. They run the numbers through Michael Saylor's $441 trillion scenario, show why fees can't close the gap, and lay out the case for NAT as a supplementary second subsidy capable of delivering $2.1B/day to miners. The episode closes with a commitment: the next video from The Block Runner is NAT.fun going live. Disclosure: William and I-man are founders of NAT.fun and hold NAT tokens. All analysis in this episode reflects their perspective as participants in the ecosystem. Key topics: NAT token listed on MEXC, LBank, and CoinEx overnight — a fourth exchange followed the next day — with no listing fees paid, consistent with Constantinople-era organic exchange adoption The god-candle: NAT market cap to ~$150M in an instant, flipping ORDI; hosts normalize expectations to a new ~$40–$60M floor with extreme volatility still ahead Bankless on the Bitcoin security budget: Justin Drake's ultrasound-money framing, why "add tail issuance or move to proof-of-stake" is not a viable answer for Bitcoin The full math walkthrough: at $100T market cap in 30 years, Bitcoin delivers only $116K per block — roughly half of today's $243K — a ~0.00006% security-to-value ratio Running it through Michael Saylor's $441T scenario: five halvings out, Bitcoin still delivers only $2M/block and spends 0.0002% of its market cap on security — 100x below the U.S. 3.4% GDP-to-security benchmark Why "fees will cover it" doesn't math out: $10,781 per transaction, every block, every day, forever, to approximate a U.S.-equivalent security ratio on a $100T BTC NAT as a second subsidy: decoupled from Bitcoin's exponential decay, earned by miners alongside BTC, and still delivering in 2140 when subsidy hits zero The efficiency comparison: at a $15T NAT market cap paired with Saylor's $441T BTC, NAT delivers ~$285M/block — 100x more than BTC at the same point in time The on-air correction and the natgmi.com slider: at $1T NAT, miners receive $15M/block — 7x Bitcoin's current efficiency — or $2.1B/day Why the hosts can't be the messengers: the token-founder conflict and the need for a neutral Andreas-style explainer to carry the math to Bitcoin's mainstream NAT.fun preview and network-effect thesis: why the launch platform's success underwrites NAT's long-run demand, and why the hosts are going silent until it ships — the next video IS the launch Do the math yourself. If you arrive somewhere different, bring it into the comments. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord $NAT Telegram: https://t.me/dmt_nat

Amanda Demanda built her firm by aligning three things that rarely work together: brand, intake, and case value. That combination drove the jump from $2M to $60M in five years. Her marketing brings in clients who already trust the firm. Her intake process reinforces that trust at every step. And she trains her team to work cases all the way to maximum value—not just resolution. If you want to surround yourself with top-tier operators like Amanda and learn the exact strategies they use to scale, you need to be in the room at PIMCON 2026. Visit PIMCON.org to get your tickets. For more resources on how to dominate your market, visit us at Rankings.io. On this episode, you'll learn: Why brand-driven growth produces more higher-value cases than transactional lead flow. The “Ritz-Carlton” intake approach that shapes trust from the first call. How gifting, follow-ups, and consistency influence referrals long after the case closes. The “tender” metric—and how it exposes missed value inside your cases. If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: https://hubs.li/Q04bf9vT0  Subscribe to our newsletter:  pimnewsletter.beehiiv.com  Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

The Merchandising Framework That Makes Customers Buy More Merchandising isn't just about what looks good...it's about what sells. In this episode, Rachel breaks down how to think like a retail pro and build a product line that converts effortlessly. From identifying gaps in your collection to pricing for profitability, this is the framework apparel founders need to stop guessing and start scaling. You'll learn how to align your designs with real customer demand, eliminate underperforming products, and structure your pricing so every piece in your line works together to increase revenue. If your brand feels like a mix of ideas instead of a cohesive collection, this episode will change how you approach every future launch. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 00:00 Why Merchandising Works 00:40 Merchandising vs Product Management 01:35 Wearing the Merch Hat 02:10 Research and SKU Cleanup 03:25 Customer Demand Example 06:11 Join The Board! 07:31 Set Your Retail Pricing Strategy 09:44 Target Costs and Margins 12:30 See You Next Week!   Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao   We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

AXT Inc. (AXTI) ran from a $200 million market cap to over $4 billion in a matter of months. Now it's pulled back — and a lot of retail investors are wondering if it's a buying opportunity.CSI says: not so fast.In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the base materials layer of the semiconductor supply chain — the specialty wafer and ingot suppliers that exist before a single chip ever reaches a fab like TSMC or GlobalFoundries. It's a part of the industry that rarely gets coverage, and right now it's generating some of the most speculative price action in the entire semiconductor market.They break down exactly what AXT does, why Indium Phosphide (InP) and Gallium Arsenide are driving the hype, and why the fundamentals don't yet support the valuation. The issues are serious: a third of revenue blocked by geopolitical export restrictions, negative free cash flow history, a $60M backlog that requires a $100M greenfield fab to convert into actual revenue, and a recent dilutive stock issuance. The same warning flags are appearing in other specialty names like IQE in the UK.The bigger picture: this is what a bull market hype cycle looks like at the base materials level. The market is good at sniffing out bottlenecks — but traders and long-term investors diverge sharply at a certain point, and Nick and Kasey explain exactly where that line is.They close with where they'd rather put capital today: Broadcom, Coherent, Lumentum, and Sumitomo Electric.What we cover:— The semiconductor wafer supply chain: ShinEtsu, Siltronic, Sumco, Global Wafers, Soitec— Specialty compound wafers: what InP and GaAs are and why data centers need them— AXT Inc. revenue reality vs. the $4B market cap narrative— The China JV geopolitical risk blocking ~33% of revenue— Free cash flow, dilution, and the greenfield fab dilemma— IQE and other penny stock warning signs in the sector— Where Nick and Kasey are deploying capital insteadDisclosure: Nick and Kasey hold positions in Broadcom, Coherent, and Lumentum. Content is for general information only and is not individual investment advice. All investing involves risk.Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter at chipstockinvestor.comWant deeper research and live discussion? Join our Semi Insider community at chipstockinvestor.com.

Discover how one real estate entrepreneur scaled from a W2 employee at a Fortune 500 firm to managing $60M+ in commercial real estate assets—and why NOW is the best time to invest despite market uncertainty. In this episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show, Wayne Courreges III, founder of CREi Partners, pulls back the curtain on the commercial real estate investment world. With 19 years of industry experience and a proven track record navigating multiple market cycles, Wayne shares his contrarian strategy for thriving when others are panicking.Key Topics Covered:The Hidden Truth About Today's Real Estate Market: Why soft commercial real estate markets are actually the BEST buying opportunities for informed investors. Office vacancies, rising refinancing costs, and panicked sellers create asymmetric opportunities for disciplined investors.Building Passive Income: The Multifamily Housing Model: Discover why Wayne's firm keeps 80% of its portfolio in multifamily housing (100-150 unit properties across Texas). Learn about the cash flow, depreciation benefits, and appreciation potential that make multifamily the most reliable real estate asset class.The 2-4 Deal Strategy That Changes Everything: Most real estate entrepreneurs fail by scaling too fast. Wayne explains why CREi Partners deliberately limits deals to 2-4 per year while continuously strengthening internal capabilities. This disciplined approach separates sustainable wealth builders from those who fade quietly.Leadership During Market Downturns: Real estate success isn't about luck—it's about leadership. Wayne reveals the RIDGE values (Respect, Integrity, Dependability, Grit, Execution) that have kept his team strong through market volatility. Learn how the best investors over-communicate, think partnership-first, and never blame external factors.From W2 Employee to Company Founder: The real, often-hidden struggles of leaving corporate life to build a real estate empire. Wayne discusses the genuine stress of entrepreneurship, the dopamine hit of quarterly investor distributions, and the long-term vision that sustains motivation.Why Education Comes First: Before raising capital or closing deals, accredited investors need to understand what they're actually buying. Wayne's free Passive Investor Coaching program (passiveinvestorcoaching.com) represents his philosophy: educate first, sell second.Why This Episode Matters:Whether you're an accredited investor exploring alternatives to the stock market, a business owner seeking passive income diversification, or simply curious about how wealthy people build wealth, this conversation delivers actionable insights from someone who has actually done it—across multiple market cycles, in a real company, with real investors.Guest Bio:Wayne Courreges III is the founder and principal of CREi Partners, a commercial real estate investment firm specializing in accredited investor opportunities. With 19 years in the industry (including 16 years at CBRE, a Fortune 500 leader), Wayne has become an expert in multifamily housing, development, and navigating complex real estate cycles. He's an Eagle Scout, former Marine, and passionate advocate for investor education. CREi Partners currently manages $60+ million in assets across multifamily properties and development projects primarily in Texas.Perfect For:✓ Accredited investors seeking passive real estate opportunities✓ Entrepreneurs building multi-income streams✓ Real estate professionals exploring new strategies✓ Business leaders interested in wealth diversification✓ Anyone curious about commercial real estate in 2025

3 Costly Apparel Brand Mistakes Killing Your Profits (And How to Fix Them Fast) If your apparel brand isn't growing, or worse, burning through cash...these are the mistakes you can't afford to ignore. In this episode of Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel breaks down the 3 most costly mistakes apparel brand founders keep making and how to fix them before they stall your growth. From trying to appeal to everyone, to overloading your product line, to designing without a financial plan, these common habits are quietly draining your profitability. This is a must-listen for founders ready to stop guessing and start building a focused, scalable, and profitable apparel business. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 0:00 The 3 Costly Mistakes 01:00 Mistake #1 04:13 Join Our Masterclass! 05:24 A Niche Focus Grows Markets 07:46 Mistake #2 09:31 Join The Board! 10:51 Do Less, but Better 14:23 Mistake #3 18:25 Workshop And The Board Recap Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao   We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

The Chicago Bulls are entering one of the most IMPORTANT offseasons in franchise history.With nearly $60M in cap space, MULTIPLE draft picks including TWO first-rounders, and major decisions looming around the front office and Billy Donovan… the Bulls now control their future.Haize breaks down:The Bulls' full 2026 offseason roadmapKey free agency decisions and cap space strategyDraft outlook with picks #9 and #15Trade possibilities and roster shakeupsBilly Donovan's uncertain future

In this episode, Axel records the first-ever live, in-studio episode of the Multifamily Wealth Podcast alongside good friend and fellow Southern New Hampshire investor Sean LeBlanc of Mammoth Properties. Sean runs a vertically integrated operation managing 262 units and roughly $60M in assets — and brings a uniquely hands-on, operator-first perspective to every aspect of buying and running multifamily real estate.The conversation covers Sean's journey from mortgage broker to full-time operator, the philosophical and practical differences between operator-first investors and spreadsheet-first investors, and how building a world-class in-house management team creates a genuine competitive edge when pursuing deals. Sean and Axel also get into the tactical mechanics of executing a value-add business plan — from what happens on day one post-close to how to sequence exterior improvements, rent increases, and tenant communication to maximize results.This episode is essential listening for operators who want to understand how in-house management creates acquisition advantages, and for investors at any stage who want a real, unfiltered look at what building a sustainable multifamily business actually requires.Join us as we dive into:How Sean built Mammoth Properties by selling his best-performing asset, parking $250K into an operating account, and hiring top-down from day oneThe "grow or die" phase every serious operator goes through early on — and why some risk-taking early in your career is necessaryThe operator-first vs. spreadsheet-first investor divide — and why Sean views every acquisition through a management lensWhy hiring a high-level COO (Troy) before hiring anyone else unlocked the foundation for long-term portfolio growthHow vertical integration — owning cleaning contracts, maintenance, and renovations under Mammoth — creates certainty in underwriting that third-party operators simply can't matchThe sequencing strategy for value-add takeovers: big exterior improvements first, phased rent increases over the first six months, and targeting bad-apple tenants earlyWhy common area renovations early in a heavy value-add can backfire — and what to focus on insteadThe role of goodwill and reputation in long-term vacancy performance — and why spending money that doesn't pencil on paper often pays off in the P&LCurrent challenges: market paranoia, the political climate around rent control, and the difficulty of making clean acquisition decisions as a more established operatorWhy New Hampshire remains one of the most compelling multifamily markets in New England — and what the Massachusetts rent control vote in November could signalConnect with Sean LeBlanc:Follow him on InstagramLearn more about Mammoth PropertiesConnect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

From celebrity shockers to political firestorms, this action‑packed episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show has it all. Megan Good sets social media ablaze after revealing she gave up her beloved pet for love, while Jennifer Lopez reportedly walks away as the sole owner of a $60M mansion post‑Ben Affleck. Usher and Chris Brown announce a joint tour, Offset performs days after being shot, and Kimora Lee Simmons vs. Russell Simmons reignites the Baby Phat money debate. On the political front, Trump goes after the Pope, election power plays spark national concern, and experts break down why Virginia and Ohio could decide Congress. Add in emotional listener calls, laugh‑out‑loud Man Laws, urgent tax advice, and powerful conversations about Black America — this is one episode you don’t want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inventory Forecasting for Apparel Brands: 3 Proven Strategies to Avoid Stockouts & Scale Profitability Struggling to figure out how much inventory to order without overbuying, or worse, selling out too fast? In this episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel breaks down the 3 essential forecasting strategies every apparel brand must master to grow profitably without the guesswork. Whether you're just starting out with zero sales data or scaling past your first million, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to smarter inventory decisions, stronger cash flow, and sustainable growth. If you've ever felt stuck between playing it safe and scaling your brand, this is the episode that will help you finally make confident, data-driven decisions. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 00:00 Three Forecast Types 00:20 Why Forecasting Matters 01:06 Forecasting From Historical Data 03:02 Adding Growth Targets 06:03 Stop Leaving Money on the Table 07:43 Join The Board! 09:55 Dangers of Forecasting With No Data 13:17 Pre-Sales And Community 17:25 Why You Should Join The Board Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

This is a highlight episode.Three guests. Three completely different relationships with money. All of them more honest than they probably planned to be.Neil Patel wrote a blog post in 2014 saying he could be happy on $15,000 a month. He meant it. We brought him on to find out how that became $200,000 a month — and where it actually goes. The answer involves $35,000 in bed sheets, four homes in Beverly Hills, and donations that dwarf his actual lifestyle spend.Hank — not his real name — built a $3 billion cell phone distribution company, exited in 1996 for $60 million, and eventually found himself standing inside a 24,000 square foot house wondering how it happened. He paid $10 million. Cash. No mortgage. And runs it like a part-time job. He never says his net worth. He doesn't have to.Taylor Adams grew up in a Los Angeles family with over a billion dollars in assets going back to the 1890s. Got sober at 26. Now helps wealthy families avoid destroying what the first generation built. He has a framework for how that destruction happens. He calls it the Four Horsemen. Every one of them sounds like good advice.Three clips. Three moments worth rewinding.This is MoneyWise.FEATURED GUESTSNeil Patel — Founder, Neil Patel Digital & Crazy EggHank — Anonymous. Cell phone distribution. $60M exit. 24,000 sq ft.Taylor Adams — Founder, Belief Partners. Fourth-generation family wealth.ABOUT MONEYWISEMoneyWise is a Hampton podcast about what wealthy founders actually do with their money. Not how they made it — what they do after. Real numbers. Real allocation. Real feelings about wealth. Hosted by Daniel Berk.New episodes in production now.____________Stop making million-dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: https://www.joinhampton.com This episode's sponsor is Daily Body Coach - achieve your dream body with dailybodycoach.com/moneywise

Mari Granstrom, founder and “chief executive activist” of Origin By Ocean, joins the Grow Everything podcast to explain how massive seaweed blooms, driven by nutrient pollution and eutrophication, can become a regenerative feedstock for bio-based and biodegradable chemicals. Mari shares how a career in industrial biochemistry, plus years of scuba diving and growing up near the polluted Baltic Sea, shaped their mission to transform invasive sargassum into high-performance ingredients that can replace many oil-derived inputs in everyday products. The conversation covers the scale of the sargassum problem across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, how Origin By Ocean processes seaweed into “white powders” customers can use in cosmetics and nutraceuticals, and why the future of climate entrepreneurship needs diversity, integrity, and business models that restore ecosystems instead of extracting from them.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters:(00:00:00) Seaweed is the oil we never used(00:01:00) Karl's Hidden Brain live show story + talking to strangers(00:03:00) Spring break travel + staying plugged into biotech(00:04:05) Pfizer Oscars ad: what “breakthrough” messaging gets right(00:08:15) Echo Biotech + NYC's biotech network, from biomaterials to investing(00:11:10) Meet Mari Granstrom and Origin By Ocean (how they met at Climate Week)(00:14:00) Mari's path: biochemical expertise inside big chemical companies(00:16:25) Eutrophication 101 + spotting seaweed blooms as future biomass(00:19:20) The sargassum crisis: 40–60M tons/year in the Caribbean + Gulf(00:21:00) Is this just a Gulf issue? Baltic Sea vs “real oceans”(00:23:00) Turning research into a real biorefinery business(00:25:00) “Chief executive activist”: science, entrepreneurship, advocacy as one role(00:28:05) How seaweed can replace oil-derived functionality in everyday products(00:30:10) Regenerative value chains vs ESG (doing less harm vs net-positive)(00:33:00) Why diversity (backgrounds, not just demographics) drives better solutions(00:34:00) Future-casting: where marine biomass will (and won't) make sense(00:37:00) Quickfire: ocean's passive-aggressive text, algae blooms, nudibranchs(00:40:00) Demo products: cosmetics, hair growth, makeup + showing customers potential(00:41:00) Wrap-up reflections (seaweed as feedstock, alternate history)Links and Resources:Mari Granstorm episode linksSynBioBeta Pass - Discount code: Grow Everything Topics Covered:fermentation, biomanufacturing, yeast, Lallemand, enzymes, biofuels, xylose, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, genomics, synthetic biologyHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media

Why Factory Audits FAIL and What Smart Apparel Brands Should Do Instead with Anna Triponel Factory audits are not enough. If you want to build a stronger apparel brand, protect your margins, reduce sourcing risk, and create better factory relationships, this episode is essential. In this conversation, Rachel sits down with Anna Triponel, a leading expert in sourcing, human rights, and supply chain accountability, to unpack what really makes a factory partnership work. They break down why third-party audits and supplier profiles can create a false sense of security, what brands should be doing instead, and how smarter sourcing decisions can improve quality, resilience, transparency, and long-term business growth. Anna explains why the future of sourcing is moving away from top-down compliance and toward real partnership, where brands work alongside suppliers instead of policing them from a distance. She also shares why poor purchasing practices, last-minute changes, race-to-the-bottom pricing, and weak internal leadership can quietly create major human rights and operational risks across the supply chain. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Chapters: 00:00 Let's Talk About Factory Relationships and Sourcing 00:22 Meet Anna Triponel 00:53 Why Audits Miss Issues 03:37 Partnership Over Compliance 07:12 Culture Shift Success Story 12:29 Business Case for Human Rights 16:46 Consumer Scrutiny and Lawsuits 20:12 EU Rules and Blind Spots 23:44 Three Regulation Types 33:08 Why Transparency Matters 35:53 Internal Culture and Suppliers 38:58 Climate Adaptation for Factories 39:33 Resources and Don't Forget to Subscribe!   CONNECT WITH ANNA:   Website: https://www.wearehumanlevel.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-triponel-285b3ab/ Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com. 

Welcome to Printing Money Episode 37. Troy Jensen (Managing Director, Cantor Fitzgerald) returns for his quarterly analysis of the public company earnings reports, specifically Q4 2025. Nowadays, in terms of significant publicly traded 3DP/AM pure plays, that's not so many, so Troy fine-tunes his approach in including public-related coverage of the privates. Episode 37 starts off with a summary look at 2025 and an enthusiastic nod to the beginning of 2026, as seen through the lens of AMS last month in NYC. Sadly, both Danny and Troy were unable to attend AMS due to the blizzard (remember that?), but they both got to watch the livestream from main keynote Yoav Zeif (CEO, Stratasys), and they both heard plenty from those who did attend. Next, Danny and Troy consider a number of bullish indicators across the 3DP/AM industry. They start with metal AM, highlighting positive acquisition outcomes, excellent performance outlooks from industrial leaders and lower cost upstarts alike, and also including some VC and strategic financings. There's also reason for optimism in polymers, with a potentially promising IPO pipeline from the likes of Formlabs and Carbon. Then, Troy and Danny dive into the 3DP/AM public company earnings reports for Q4 2025. SSYS, DDD, MTLS, and VELO all offer unique upside and also face their own challenges. Printing Money synthesizes it all. Could the likes of EOS, VELO, and SSYS be on the acquisition trail?  Please enjoy Episode 37 and check out our previous episodes too. This episode was recorded March 27, 2026. Timestamps: 00:12 – Welcome to Episode 37, and welcome back to Troy Jensen, Cantor Fitzgerald 00:44 – 2025 in review 01:20 – Return of large financing deals to the AM industry 02:02 – AMS 2026 in review 03:13 – AFM Capital acquires Incodema3D 04:32 – AFM Capital also acquired Owens Industries 05:39 – Metal AM markets and deal pipeline look strong 06:47 – EOS Q4 2025 review and analysis 08:59 – Nikon SLM Solutions (7731.JP) Q4 2025 review and analysis 09:49 – Nikon writes down cost of SLM acquisition 10:27 – Nikon invests in Vast Space 12:36 – Velo (VELO) Q4 2025 earnings and analysis 16:27 – XACT Metal announces 30% growth in 2025 17:54 – FreeForm raises $67M Series B from Nvidia and more 19:54 – Formlabs reveals $250M+ revenue in 2025 (at AMS 2026) 23:05 – Carbon 2025 business review and analysis (raises $60M) 24:36 – 3D Systems (DDD) Q4 2025 earnings and analysis 28:08 – Stratasys (SSYS) Q4 2025 earnings and analysis 33:08 – Materialise (MTLS) Q4 2025 earnings and analysis 37:42 – See you at RAPID in a couple weeks 38:04 – Disclaimer and thank you for listening!   Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing stated on this podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by the hosts, the organizer or any third-party service provider to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.  The information on this podcast is of a general nature that does not address the circumstances and risk profile of any individual or entity and should not constitute professional and/or financial advice. Referenced transactions are sourced from publicly available information. Danny Piper is a registered representative of Finalis Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This material has been prepared for information and educational purposes only, and it is not intended to provide, nor should it be relied on for tax, legal, or investment advice. Investors should consult with their own tax, legal, and financial professionals before investing. Real estate investments are generally highly risky. They can be volatile, unpredictable, illiquid, and are subject to ebbs and flows and market shifts. Investors also risk the loss of all principal investments.

Rays Opening Day RecapDrew Rasmussen's dominant first 5 innings vs. the Cardinals6th inning bullpen collapse (Ian Seymour, Gary Clevenger, Griffin Jax)Kevin Cash's managerial decisions — making the right moves that didn't pan outBen Williamson's 3-for-4 performance and the controversial pinch-hit substitutionOffensive highlights: Carson Williams (110 mph exit velo), Johnny DeLuca (108 mph)Junior Caminero's defensive concerns at third baseRays Roster & Former Rays NewsJake Fraley's role as a platoon outfielder vs. right-handed pitchingBen Rortvedt, Vidal Brujan, and Curtis Mead all DFA'd by their respective teams — potential minor league returns?Shane Baz signs a 5-year, $60M+ deal with the OriolesStadium SituationTropicana Field reopening and its importance to keeping the Rays in Tampa BaySt. Petersburg bridge burned — unlikely to host a new stadium dealTampa's $1.5B funding challenge amid tough economic timesOrlando's billion-dollar stadium offer and existing fundingMontreal's billion-dollar roof projectCompetition for public funding with the Bucs and LightningBrett Patrick Zalupski's development interests and potential Orlando connectionsAround the LeagueSan Francisco Giants' struggles: blanked by the Yankees in their first two gamesTony La Russa's new managerial role with Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker as advisorsTampa Baseball Museum EventMark's recap: Roberto Hernandez, Joe Maddon, and Matt Joyce in attendanceHeartwarming story of Matt Joyce's daughter and the signed baseball drawingDurham Bulls & Minor League WatchTrey Morgan, Jacob Melton (potential early call-up), Logan Workman, Brody HopkinsEncouragement for fans to follow the minor league pipelineMentioned Shows & People:The Brent Cardy Show can be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/esU1tRjkbHg?si=Hc2h7Dwq6I3i4hqnThe Cardy Show on Spotify at  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sDZeA1Krz8suMdkSigqhT?si=dzyqYvYqSli-ux7LRB8WggThanks for listening to BaseballBiz On Deck - www.baseballbizondeck.com Like & subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck.  You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizondeck.com  Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social

The #1 Profit Metric Every Apparel Brand Must Track (Most Founders Ignore This) Most apparel founders obsess over sales numbers, but ignore the one metric that actually determines whether their brand survives. In this episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel breaks down the single most important metric for fashion brand profitability: margins. After reviewing the financial spreadsheets of a founder inside her community, Rachel discovered something alarming—there were no margin percentages anywhere in the business data. And this is exactly why so many apparel brands struggle to grow profitably. Rachel explains the difference between unit margins and weighted margins, why direct-to-consumer brands should aim for at least 65% margins, and how wholesale businesses must structure pricing differently to stay profitable. If you want to scale your apparel brand without constantly running out of cash, understanding your margins is non-negotiable. Grab the Mini Apparel Brand Line Planning 101 Course here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/education Sign up for FREE events and masterclasses here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/events Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Chapters: 00:00 Looking for Better Profitability 00:31 Why Margins Matter 01:55 Unit vs Weighted Margins 03:20 Join the Masterclass! 04:32 Free Unit Margin 07:11 DTC Margin Targets 10:03 Wholesale Margin Math 12:17 Weighted Margin Basics 13:22 Join the Board! 14:42 Tools and Forecasting 18:05 Negotiate Every Penny   Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com. 

When Denver Whetten realized his values no longer aligned with the company he worked for, he decided to take a massive leap and start his own business, Degan Construction. Today, Degan employs 240 team members with more than $60M in annual revenue. In this episode, Denver joins the podcast to talk about that decision to start something new and the values that have driven his company from its founding, through the 2008 housing crisis, and into its current era of steady growth. He also opens up about the process of realizing he needed to grow as a leader, and the key lessons that he learned in the process. Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:If you have a good team, you can accomplish amazing things Why did you decide to leave your job? What steps did you take to explore starting your own business?  What does Degan Construction look like today, and why do you think it's grown so successfully? Can you tell us about the distinct stages of building Degan?  When did you realize you needed to level up your leadership?How did the concept of extreme ownership transform your leadership?If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

On today's Blockspace Live, we address reports alleging that Coinbase is meddling in the CLARITY Act and break down Blockfill's Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Aydin Kilic, CEO of HIVE Digital Technologies, joins us to talk about the company's AI shift, and Bitcoin developer Portland Hodl joins us to discuss how AI is disrupting the software engineering industry. We also break down Nasdaq's SEC approval for tokenized equity trading, and the upcoming Netflix series on the FTX collapse produced by the Obamas, and an update on the CLARITY Act.  Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Bitcoin difficulty drops by 7.23%. * Hashrate down over 100 EH/s recently. * HIVE BC site targeting 12.5MW by 2027. * Grace Blackwell GPUs earn $60M/year per 5MW. * Nasdaq cleared to offer tokenized trading * Coinbase opens perpetual futures trading to non-US users * CLARITY Act could advance to Senate floor next month Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:29 Difficulty Report By Hashrate Index 13:11 Netflix FTX adaptation 19:30 Portland Hodl 32:19 SEC approves Nasdaq for tokenized securities 37:36 Morgan Stanley ETF 40:31 Aydin Kilic - CEO at HIVE 1:06:15 Bitcoin Bugle & Maxi Madness 1:15:12 CLARITY Act update

Stop scrolling through fantasies about moving to big cities... this episode will hit different. Matt Paulson joined me to break down how he created roughly $200 million in wealth through MarketBeat while based in Sioux Falls (population ~200k). We go in on the non-negotiable principles that drove his 20-year compounding success... why location independence + community roots beat the coastal grind... exactly how he'd start over in today's world... and the inspiring ways he's poured that success back into his local ecosystem. If you're building something meaningful and want real, grounded inspiration instead of hype, drop everything and listen to this one. Trust me... you don't want to miss it. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Distribution Is the Real Moat - Great content loses to average content with better distribution. - Google algorithm updates forced MarketBeat to diversify early. - Matt dominated the Google Finance tab when everyone else fought over blue links. - Lesson: Find underpriced attention. Capture it. Convert it to owned channels. 2. Email as the Core Asset (Not Social) - 200,000+ daily pageviews were converted into email subscribers via smart opt-ins. - Daily emails for engaged users. Weekly for cooling segments. - Reactivation campaigns target 30–270 day inactive subscribers. - Engagement is measured by purchases, not just opens and clicks. 3. Scaling to $60M with a 19-Person Team -$50M in revenue with 19 employees (40 including contractors). -Media is leverage-heavy — subscriber growth doesn't require proportional headcount. -Belief: $100M revenue with ~30 people is realistic. -Systems > staffing. 4. Paid Acquisition as the Growth Engine - 80% of new leads now come from paid channels. - $1.4M/month in ad spend with plans to test up to 10 new channels this year. - Each channel has a profitability ceiling ,you find it by testing. - Three-month lag to break even on new paid cohorts. 5. Backend Data > Cheap Leads - Cheap leads are often unprofitable leads. - Channel-level tracking determines which subscribers buy, not just open. - SparkLoop drove engagement but not purchase intent. It was cut. - Principle: Optimize for lifetime value, not cost per subscriber. 6. AI as Leverage, Not Strategy - Three content types: human-written, templated automation, pure generative AI. - AI summarizes earnings transcripts into publishable articles. - “Molti” (Claude workflows) writes daily tweets, manages calendar buffers, flags performance anomalies. - AI augments operators. It doesn't replace judgment. 7. Why YouTube Is the Next Growth Bet - 620K subscribers in ~3 years. - Built around a professional host and expert interviews. - Investing in a full studio buildout to scale production quality. - Organic is stable. Paid drives scale. Video builds future-proof attention. 8. Building a $50M Company from South Dakota - Sioux Falls. Population ~250K metro. - No VC distractions. No “next hot thing” syndrome. - Fewer peers. Fewer temptations. More focus. - Bootstrapped. 100% ownership retained. 9. Venture Investing Lessons (What Fails) - Every idea-stage investment with zero revenue failed. - Now requires ~$20–25K MRR before investing. - Avoids biotech/FDA-heavy businesses due to capital intensity. - Watches burn rate closely: $500K/month burn kills startups fast. 10. Success Redefined: Enjoyable Days in a Row - No desire to sell MarketBeat. - Cash flow over exit multiples. - Defines success by how many enjoyable days he stacks consecutively. - Business as leverage for impact: philanthropy, community, and ownership. Resources & Tools:

Hi everyone. I'm Kanika Chadda Gupta. I'm a television journalist, podcast host of “That's Total Mom Sense,” wife and mom of three. I am having a fangirl moment right now because I am with the beautiful, talented singer, songwriter, actress, and author who has grown up alongside us. She's been singing her whole life and began her musical career as a founding member of Destiny's Child and here we are with children of our own. I'm about to “say her name, say her name.” Kelly Rowland is an American singer, performer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. She soon released her debut solo studio album, Simply Deep in 2002, debuting at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Rowland eventually became a judge on the eighth season of The X Factor (UK version), as well as the 3rd season of The X Factor (USA) in 2013. She has continued her television career by hosting Chasing Destiny, and starred as a coach on The Voice (Australia).  Throughout her career, Rowland has sold 40M+ records as a solo artist, and an additional 60M+ records with Destiny's Child. She's won 4 Grammy Awards, 1 Billboard Music Award, and 2 Soul Train Music Awards — she's also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist, she has been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and Essence for her contributions to music. In 2014, Fuse ranked Rowland in their "100 Most Award-Winning Artists" list. Kelly and her husband Tim Weatherspoon have two sons, Titan and Noah. In 2022, she released her children's book, Always with You, Always with Me. Meet My Guest: INSTAGRAM: ⁠@kellyrowland⁠ TWITTER: ⁠@kellyrowland⁠ FACEBOOK: ⁠/kylierowland529⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠/kellyrowland⁠ Press MARCH OF DIMES: ⁠March of Dimes Raises $1.4M at 6th Annual Celebration of Babies®: A Hollywood Luncheon⁠ 21NINETY: ⁠Exclusive: Kelly Rowland on Marriage, Money Moves And Advice For New Moms: 'Be Patient With Yourself'⁠ Mom Haul AMAZON: ⁠Always with You, Always with Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shopify Backend Cheat Codes for Apparel Brands: Style Numbers, SKUs & Product Page Secrets Your Shopify backend might be costing you sales and most apparel brand owners don't realize it. In this episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel breaks down the exact backend systems used by professional apparel companies to stay organized, scale product lines, and eliminate inventory mistakes. After hosting a live Shopify Backend Cheat Code Workshop, Rachel shares the most important lessons every fashion brand should implement immediately, including how to structure style numbers, product names, SKUs, descriptions, and product variants so your Shopify store runs smoothly. If your inventory feels messy, your reports don't make sense, or you're struggling to keep track of products as your brand grows, this episode walks you through the systems that simplify everything. Sign up for FREE events and masterclasses here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/events Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 00:00 Did You Miss the Shopify Workshop? 01:14 Top Five Backend Focus 01:45 Smart Style Numbers 05:25 Smart Product Naming 07:26 Join The Board! 08:46 SKU Structure Basics 09:43 Product Descriptions Story 11:01 Variants Data Consistency 12:53 On Demand Masterclass Offer 14:28 Upcoming Free Workshops 15:43 April Finance Masterclass 16:22 Wrap Up   Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

In this episode, I'm joined by best-selling author, kenote speaker, and presence expert, Light Watkins to discuss living more in the moment, releasing attachment to conventional goal setting, and defining success as presence and gratitude rather than comfort or material markers. Drawing from his book The Year You Transform and a yearlong program of seven-day challenges, he explains the “tortoise approach” to personal growth: small, consistent actions that fit real life, build self-trust, and reduce nervous-system strain. We explore choosing manageable discomfort, designing environments to avoid self-sabotage, and how radical accountability can provide ultimate motivation for self improvement to help you accomplish your goals.Chapters:00:00 Accountability Check Hack00:17 Nomad Life Update01:45 Gratitude for Presence04:46 Success vs Comfort Trap06:29 Choose Small Discomforts09:14 Tortoise Approach Basics11:06 Habit Stacking Pushups13:09 Why Seven Days Works15:26 Discipline Blind Spots20:01 Outside Advice and Validation23:01 Sponsor Break Timeline25:21 No Complaining Challenge27:48 Complaints to Compliments29:23 Curiosity Over Conflict29:49 Meditation For Busy Minds31:11 Mind As An Ally33:58 Pro Attitude Mindset36:56 Spiritual Warrior Lessons37:46 Sponsor Manuka Honey39:59 Redefining Success43:11 Parenting By Example44:14 Whats My Homework49:03 Trusting Quiet Presence53:45 Seagull Momentum Metaphor55:13 Closing Reflections--Connect with Light Watkins:Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/YouTube: ⁨@LightWatkins⁩Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkinsLatest book: https://theyearyoutransform.com/Connect with Gabby Reece:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialWebsite: https://gabriellereece.com--Produced by Dear Media.Follow Dear Media:Listen: https://dearmedia.com/shows/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearmediastudio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dearmediaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dear-mediaShop Dear Media:https://shop.dearmedia.com/About Dear Media:Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women's voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.Episode Sponsors:Visit timeline.com/GABBY to up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Head to MANUKORA.com/GABBYREECE to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP 158 - Your Shopify Data Might Be Lying To You What if your Shopify reports are lying to you? In this episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel explains one of the most overlooked problems in e-commerce: bad data structure. If your product naming, SKUs, and systems aren't standardized, your reports can mislead you, causing poor product decisions, wasted marketing dollars, and stalled growth. Rachel breaks down how inaccurate reporting happens, why clean Shopify data is critical for scaling, and how to identify the products actually driving unit sales, revenue, and profit inside your apparel brand. If you want to grow your brand strategically instead of guessing your way forward, this episode will change how you look at your backend systems forever. Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 00:00 Data That Lies 00:31 Shopify Workshop Recap 01:38 Standardize Your Product Data 02:37 Reading Reports That Matter 04:09 Find Winners And MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) 05:01 Join The Board! 06:21 Scale Winners With UGC (User Generated Content) 07:29 Build Collections And Cut Duds 08:55 Why Clean Data Is Nonnegotiable 11:11 Get The Masterclass And Next Events   Watch episodes of The Business of Apparel Podcast: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

Haroon Inam is the CEO of DG Matrix, which just closed a $60M raise backed by ABB and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to scale behind-the-meter power architecture for AI data centers. In this episode, he breaks down how a pre-scale startup wins deals measured in hundreds of megawatts, why channel partners became a balance sheet solution rather than just a distribution play, and the exact sequence he uses to move a nine-figure enterprise deal from disbelief to signed contract.Topics Discussed:Pivoting from fleet electrification to AI data center infrastructure after an inbound call from a major GPU manufacturerWhy utilities cannot solve AI data center power density and what "behind the meter" actually means for operatorsGo-to-market structure: direct enterprise, EPC partnerships, and large conglomerate channel dealsThe anatomy of a $50M to few-hundred-million dollar infrastructure dealUsing objection documentation as a structured closing motionBankability and insurability as enterprise sales blockers — and the white-label strategy to solve themManaging 24/7 operations across shifts without burning the core teamKey GTM Insights:Objection documentation is a closing system, not a soft skill. Most enterprise sales teams treat objection handling as something that happens in the room. Haroon runs it as a structured process: capture every objection, leave without reacting, return with methodical solutions. The deal follows the solved objections. This is particularly relevant when selling unproven technology into risk-averse infrastructure buyers who need to justify the decision internally. "My way of closing deals, Brett, is very simple. I close deals by objection handling. So when you listen to the objections from the customers, just note them down, don't freak out and come back and methodically solve those things in a solid fashion. And if there's a need, you'll get the order."The most common enterprise objection isn't price — it's scale proof. When buyers see the product, the reaction is positive. The blocker is deployment history. Buyers want to know if a startup can reliably deliver at gigawatt scale when it has only deployed at megawatt scale. DG Matrix's answer is pedigree transfer: aerospace-grade power electronics for Boeing aircraft and military programs. When you lack field scale, you redirect to adjacent evidence of engineering rigor in equally high-stakes environments. "We might have deployed a couple of megawatts, but we're not there yet. So then the objection is how do we know you'll be able to scale? ...We have to show them the pedigree of our screening that we do in the supply chain."Channel partners solve a balance sheet problem, not just a reach problem. The original GTM thesis was standard: go direct for enterprise, use channel for SMB. What surfaced in practice was that large buyers will not place nine-figure orders with a startup whose balance sheet can't absorb them — regardless of product quality. ABB and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are now investors, and the strategic value is that they can carry orders on their books while providing global deployment and service infrastructure. "A lot of large customers have large orders to give and we won't have a balance sheet that'll allow us to take an order like that, not in their eyes. So we then have to adjust where we find channel partners to carry the orders on their books."// Sponsors: Front Lines — Silicon Valley's leading Podcast Production Studio. We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. Mention you are a listener and get a 10% discount. www.FrontLines.io/Podcast-as-a-ServiceTopics DiscussedKey GTM Insights

What if the life that looks successful on paper is actually destroying the things that matter most? In this episode, entrepreneur Kris Dehnert shares the story behind building Dugout Mugs, the company that turned baseball bats into mugs and grew into a $60 million brand. If you're building a business, chasing big goals, or questioning what success really means, this conversation might change how you look at work, money, and life. Listen now and rethink what success actually looks like. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:17 From selling pencils to running businesses 00:00:42 Building Dugout Mugs into a $60M brand 00:01:34 What Kris actually does and why it matters 00:02:59 How the baseball bat mug idea started 00:05:13 Scaling the business to millions 00:07:14 Why fun and time matter more than money 00:09:23 The ruptured appendix wake-up call 00:12:25 Authenticity vs fake influencer culture 00:15:54 Gratitude, leadership, and building great teams #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast #founderstory #businessgrowth #successmindset #leadership #startupjourney #ecommercebusiness #worklifebalance #entrepreneurlife   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the biggest movie and TV industry stories shaping Hollywood right now. Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly warming to Paramount's revised acquisition offer, signaling a potential shift in one of the most closely watched media merger talks in years. What would a WBD–Paramount deal mean for studios, streaming, and the future of theatrical releases? We also discuss major franchise news as One Piece Season 2 sets sail toward cinemas, raising questions about Netflix's evolving theatrical strategy and how anime adaptations are performing on the big screen. Plus, the horror genre continues its box office dominance with Scream 7 tracking a massive $60M+ global opening. On the film front, Christian Bale confirms his role in Michael Mann's long-anticipated Heat sequel, joining Leonardo DiCaprio in one of the most exciting crime film developments in years. From studio shakeups to blockbuster forecasts and prestige sequels, we cover what it all means for fans and the industry. Stay locked to The Kristian Harloff Show for daily movie news, TV updates, box office analysis, streaming wars coverage, and honest commentary on the biggest franchises in entertainment. SPONSOR: BUTCHER BOX: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to http://www.butcherbox.com/kristian  

The NFL has arrived in Indianapolis for the Combine and with it Chiefs GM, Brett Veach and Head Coach, Andy Reid took questions.  What to make of their comments on Travis Kelce, Trent McDuffie, the Salary Cap and Free Agency.Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss… - Where does it sit with the Chiefs and Kelce?- What's the outcome for the Chiefs and McDuffie?- Who can the Chiefs sign out of Jaylen Watson, Bryan Cook and Leo Chenal?- What to do with the $60M in convertible bonuses on the Chiefs roster?- Explosive runs!⁃ Mike Danna's gone, what's the hold up with Jawaan Taylor?

Black Desert Resort shows what "demand drivers" look like when you actually build them. Today we look at Modern luxury on #NoVacancyNews I walk the property with Nicholas Gold, Managing Director, in Ivins (greater St. George / greater Zion), Utah.