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Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you still thinking of AI as just “ChatGPT with a better prompt”? Or maybe you've played around with Zapier automations and thought, yeah, that's good enough. Today's featured guest knows that the agencies pulling ahead right now are building full-on AI agent networks that replace routine tasks, streamline data pipelines, and give their teams superpowers. She's re-engineering her agency around AI and will talk about where she finds top-tier talent and why you don't need to code to lead your agency into the future. Jennifer Bagley is the CEO and founder of CI Web Group, a fully virtual digital marketing agency registered in 22 U.S. states with clients across the United States and Canada. A former corporate operator turned entrepreneur, Jennifer started in real estate and mortgage brokerage before leaning into the marketing work she built to support those businesses. Today she runs a modern, tech-forward agency that's rebuilt its stack around AI, centralized data, and agentic networks, all while carrying the scars and lessons of scaling, pivoting, and re-founding a business from the ground up. In this episode, we'll discuss: Feeling trapped by the business. Hiring, firing, and the people reset AI, reskilling, and the end of “middle” roles What does this talent cost? Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. From Corporate Ladder to Accidental Agency Founder Jennifer came from an operations background, a self-proclaimed black belt in Six Sigma and certified project manager. Having built that corporate background, she had made a promise to herself (“by 30 I'll be an entrepreneur”), and started to build the side hustle that became the main event. She started in real estate and mortgage brokering where she had to learn marketing the hard way; not because she wanted to be a marketer, but because the survival of her businesses depended on it. Initially, Jennifer didn't set out to build a scalable agency; she built a team to support her broker network. When the market collapsed in 2008, the same team that did marketing for agents suddenly had a market outside real estate. That “we'll just help this painter or HVAC company” phase is where the web group was born: small, service-focused, and useful to people in her network. That accidental turn became a business by solving real, pressing problems for paying clients, then leaned into that. Trading Time for Freedom: The Hard Pivot For the first five years, Jennifer describes the business as a “lifestyle” operation, profitable maybe, but trapping her time. She was trading billable hours for income and was reaching her limit when she hired a coach that forced a reckoning: if entrepreneurship isn't buying you time, money, and freedom, what's the point? So she made the brutal choice of cutting consulting contracts and burning the bridge to the “safety” of hourly work, and effectively gave herself a mulligan. This is the classic founder pivot: you have to choose between growth that keeps you doing the work and growth that scales the business without you. Jennifer's reset wasn't pretty, for a while she lost everything and she and her son lived in an office for a while, but it bought her the permission to build something salable, not just sustainable. Agency owners who feel trapped in delivery need to remember that sometimes you have to give up short-term revenue to create long-term value. Feeling Trapped by the Agency and Becoming a CEO Those first five years, Jennifer continued to run a business that started as a supply chain consulting and eventually turned into a sales supply chain consulting. This change meant the business was now a good lead generator for the agency but it also meant Jennifer was essentially selling her image and her time. Until she ran out of time. Once she felt trapped by the business, Jennifer actually hired a business coach that helped her change the model from “selling Jennifer with marketing on the side” to an actual sustainable business. She had to go back to the basics and remember she, like every entrepreneur, started the business with the idea of having more time, money, and freedom. It took losing everything, but Jennifer knew she didn't want a lifestyle business, she wanted a sellable business. The antidote was delegation plus systems. If you want growth and a future exit, you need to own those CEO responsibilities and be comfortable with letting go of the day-to-day. Hiring, Firing, and Resetting the Team Jennifer's talent strategy has evolved with each stage of growth. Her early hires were the classic “friends, family, fools” bootstrap crew; later she invested in developers, content teams, project managers, and over time, more strategic hires like CFOs, chief of staff, BI teams, and AI engineers. Each five-year arc brought a new set of needs and a new level of sophistication in hiring. Now, she divides her time between promoting her agency's work in podcasts and content and thinking of ways to navigate her business in these volatile and exciting times. Her most recent addition to the team was a technology and transformation team that is revisiting all of the agency's processes, investments, and infrastructure. As a result, she has downsized her team from over 300 W2 employees and refocus the team. The takeaway for agency owners: be honest about whether your people are builders or maintainers, and hire accordingly. The workforce you need for growth is not the same as the workforce you need for stable operations. Building AI Agent Networks with Centralized Data Jennifer's agency shifted from WordPress to Webflow and built agentic networks: hundreds of AI agents that crawl competitors, do strategy homework, and automate tasks that humans used to do. More importantly, they rebuilt infrastructure into a hub-and-spoke model with a centralized min.io data layer and ETL pipelines feeding analytics and BI. Two big lessons here. One: invest in your tech stack deliberately so you're not a Frankenstein of five different platforms that don't talk to each other. Two: design your data architecture so your people (and your AI agents) have a single source of truth. That's how you get from fire-fighting in six dashboards to proactive, predictive signals that tell you when a client engagement needs attention. AI, Reskilling, and Shrinking Middle Roles Jennifer draws a hard line: the agency now tends to hire either very seasoned client-facing leaders or AI engineers; the middle is shrinking. With agentic networks giving junior staff “superpowers,” the agency can afford fewer mid-level “lever pullers.” At this level there's no room for slow execution or elementary work. That's a cultural and ethical challenge, both for hiring and for workforce development. For agency owners, this raises practical HR questions: do you reskill your people, or replace them? Jennifer suggests building agent-driven systems that augment humans, and being brutally honest about who can grow into that future. It's also a call to action for how we prepare the next generation: schools won't teach this; companies will need to. Playing with AI Platforms: Why Leaders Need to Just Know Enough to Be Dangerous Jennifer started like a lot of agency owners dipping into AI, playing around on tools like n8n, Make.com, Relevance, and Longchain. Her dev team laughed, calling her an “elementary school kid on a tricycle,” but here's the point: she didn't need to master the tech. She needed to know enough to point her team in the right direction. Instead of obsessing over code, she framed the problem differently: “Here's what I don't want a human doing anymore. Can you make that happen?” That mindset shift is key for agency owners. You don't need to be a full-stack AI engineer to lead an agency into the future; you just need to clearly define outcomes and invest in people who can deliver them. Find Real AI Talent in Unlikely Places This is where most agencies get stuck. You're not going to find your next AI architect on Upwork. Jennifer leaned on her network, starting with her cousin Chris, a hardcore developer who initially thought AI platforms were “rookie business.” Once Chris realized the power of agentic networks to scale his expertise, he became the backbone of CI Web Group's transformation. Now, she hunts talent in unconventional places: hackathons, LinkedIn, and especially YouTube. Forget the flashy “10x growth hack” videos — she looks for nerds with four views, geeking out about orchestrators and ETL pipelines. Those are the builders who care about solving real problems, not just building hype. Her tip: if you find one, reach out immediately. They don't want sales, they just want to build. Designing AI Agents Like an Agency Org Chart Jennifer compares AI agents to a company org chart. You don't hire one person to do everything, that's a recipe for burnout. Same thing with AI. Each agent should tightly focus on a single task, with checks, auditors, and orchestrators overseeing the system. The payoff was massive efficiency gains. Instead of six different platforms that don't talk, her agency built a centralized hub with min.io, ClickHouse, and AI layers on top. That's how you go from patchwork automation to true predictive intelligence. The Real Cost of AI Talent If you're wondering how much this all costs, the answer is… a lot. On the high end, seasoned AI engineers can run you a quarter million in salary. On the low end, Jennifer tests new hires on project-based sprints, maybe $6K for a 10-hour challenge. The point isn't to cut costs; it's to prove quickly who can deliver and who can't. Her recruiting process is brutal but effective: give candidates a project, a tight deadline, and see how they perform. If they stall, they're out. If they screen-share fast and solve problems live, they're in. No fluff, no endless interviews. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.
Why is solar so expensive in the U.S.?Nick Josefowitz has the receipts—and a plan to fix it.In this episode, we dig into one of the largest hidden reasons rooftop solar costs $35,000+ for the average American homeowner (while in Australia it's closer to $6K). Spoiler: It's not the panels—it's the paperwork.Nick is the founder of Permit Power, a nonprofit laser-focused on making solar faster, cheaper, and easier to install by tackling the bottlenecks that most people overlook: permitting and interconnection. Drawing from his experience as both a C&I developer and public infrastructure policy leader, Nick shares how America's red tape turned rooftop solar into a bespoke luxury—and why that's about to change.If you've ever felt frustrated by utility interconnection delays, permit backlogs, or unnecessary installation costs, this is the episode that gives you hope—and tools.
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AI Weekly Rundown: September 13 to September 20th, 2025
AI Unraveled: Latest AI News & Trends, Master GPT, Gemini, Generative AI, LLMs, Prompting, GPT Store
AI Daily Rundown: September 19th, 2025: Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIHello AI Unraveled listeners, and welcome to today's news where we cut through the hype to find the real-world business impact of AI.Today's Headlines:
00:00:00 – Cold Open, Catchphrases & Alex Jones Week The boys warm up with “hey yo” catchphrase banter, then tee up a rowdy “Clips of the Week” from Alex Jones returning to air—wild out-of-context lines, masturbation jokes, and the general temperature turning up online. 00:10:00 – The Charlie Kirk Texts: “Too Perfect?” Deep read of the alleged shooter's immaculate, APA-style texts published by BBC; the crew doubts authenticity, riffs a dramatic reenactment, and flags how suspiciously exhaustive the exposition sounds. 00:20:00 – Utah, Investigations & Gizmodo's “Top 3 Conspiracies” Utah politics, drones over the event, and skepticism about authorities. Then into Gizmodo's roundup of viral narratives around Kirk's killing; a Hill soundbite slips and calls him “Charlie King.” Epstein FOIA talk pops up in hearings. 00:30:00 – “Just Look Harder” Theories & Palm-Gun Claims They dissect the crowd-video frame-hunting—hand signals, bodyguard moves—and mock the “palm gun” theory (Vince/VENIS cameo chatter), landing on “guy probably just scratched his arm.” 00:40:00 – Who's to Blame? Plus Star Trek Reactions They caution it's still early, call out info releases that muddy the waters, and pivot to fandom: Voyager's Chakotay posts sympathy while Tuvok memes “the only Kirk that matters,” showing culture-war spillover. 00:50:00 – Wrong-House Raid in Texas Breakdown of a local TV segment: Grand Prairie police hit the wrong address, shoot a homeowner in his own garage, then pursue charges against him—family demands accountability. Headlines queue up (AI “makes you dumb,” Florida health-chief woo, etc.). 01:00:00 – Trail Cam Mystery Lights in Chile Into the weird: a university wildlife camera in Patagonia snaps descending, blazing orbs; agencies and a UFO museum weigh plasmas, insects, or lens effects—no conclusive answer yet. 01:10:00 – Norway's Hessdalen & “Dusty Plasma” 101 Comparing Chile's lights to the Hessdalen research: long-lived plasma spheres, radar/optical matches, speeds, and geology-electrical hypotheses; also the region's lore of abductions around light-flap hotspots. 01:20:00 – High-Seas Gambler Jumps Overboard Wacky crime beat: a cruiser racks up ~$16.7K in casino debt, leaps off the ship near San Juan with ~$14.6K in cash, gets scooped by jet-skiing passersby, and is charged for failing to report currency. 01:30:00 – NASA vs. “3I Atlas is an Alien Mothership” The crew jokes through NASA's denial, imagines press-conference mayhem, and muses on odd brightness/rotation claims; Mars-sample talk and a “Jet-Ski Justice League” bit for good measure. 01:40:00 – Chuck E. Cheese, Ley Lines &… the UK Semi-serious theorycraft about arcades built on psychic fault lines morphs into news: Chuck E. Cheese expands to the UK; they riff that the brand's “fight club” aura might go international. 01:50:00 – Sign-Off, Parody Track & Housekeeping Wrap with show plugs, Spotify video move chatter, then a parody/“grunge” song riffing on those too-neat text messages; quick gags (“watch the skies, Mothman dispenses justice!”) and farewells. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2
This episode came through as I'm in Costa Rica, living in the space between saltwater and silence. What I'm sharing with you today is more than just a reflection—it's a real-time transmission about what it means to live as Source and create through frequency, not force. I talk about the polarity I've been sitting in—between desire and presence, between knowing and not knowing—and how it's actually the gift that's helping me calibrate to a new way of being. You'll hear how we're working with this inside the Mastermind, where we've gone from the silence of nothingness to still holding that silence while fully existing in the world. That's the bridge. That's the work. I also break down what I call the matching principle—why your way of being is your frequency, and how resistance in one area (like money management) might be the very thing limiting another (like income). I share a real example of someone calling in 6K and how her entire energy shifted the moment she created from vision, not need. This is for you if you've been feeling stuck, if the space you're in feels like friction, or if you know something is about to open—but you don't quite see it yet. Inside this episode, I offer you a way to match who you are to what you want, without trying to fix anything or prove anything. Nothing is broken. You're just being invited to see—and choose—from a new level. If you're ready to step into that, join us inside The SI Club. We're doing this work together inside our upcoming live call on September 23rd—calibrating to frequency, practicing polarity, and creating overflow through the energy you already hold. thespiritualinvestor.com
In this episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George sits down with Mike Foster, author of Primal Questions. Together, they explore the core questions that shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and even our faith. Mike unpacks how understanding your primal question can bring clarity, healing, and a deeper connection to God's truth. Rusty and Mike show how these big, sometimes overwhelming questions can actually be made simple—and how you can begin to live with greater freedom and purpose.If you've ever wrestled with identity, belonging, or self-worth, this conversation will give you practical tools and hope-filled insight to help you walk forward in faith with confidence.Primal Question Website: https://www.primalquestion.com/primal-bookMike Foster Instagram: MikeFoster2000 - The Seven Primal QuestionsInstagram · mikefoster200062.6K+ followers
When you're at the gas station filling up, which credit card should you be using for that purchase? We used to value Wyndham points around 1 cent each, which made the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, which earned 8 points per dollar at gas stations, a clear winner. But recent data has bumped that value down to about .7 cents, making it less of an obvious choice. So, which card should you consider for buying gas instead?(01:19) - Citi Custom Cash® Card 5x (7.5%), up to $500 per billing cycle(02:34) - American Express® Business Gold Card 4x (6.2%)(03:53) - Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card 8x (5.6%)(04:41) - Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards credit card with platinum honors preferred rewards (5.25%): up to $2500 per qtr(05:24) - Sams Club Mastercard 5% (up to $6K per year)(05:51) - Costco Anywhere Visa 5% at Costco, else 4% (up to $7K)(06:19) - Citi Strata Premier℠ Card 3x (4.5%)Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads
In this short but powerful episode, I shine light on the three biggest fears designers have when deciding whether to join the Luxury Client Academy:
Powerful Lessons from Christ's Trial and Crucifixion by John L. Hilton III | 2020 John Hilton delves into the profound lessons that can be drawn from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone of the atonement and the ultimate sacrifice. Hilton teaches that Christ suffered and laid down His life for the salvation of all mankind, identifying seven key lessons that deepen our appreciation and love for Christ. He provides rich historical context, detailing the governmental and political events that led to the crucifixion. Additionally, Hilton offers a poignant perspective on the emotions of Christ's mother, Mary, during His suffering, adding a crucial layer to better understand the crucifixion. 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Click to download a free digital copy of the Book of Mormon and learn about it with online missionaries. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Strength of Youth To help you find the Way and to help you make Christ's doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. 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What happens when your newly updated sales funnel “should” be working, the leads are rolling in, and everyone says they're ready… but almost no one buys? How do you handle the biggest sales slump you've had all year? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on how I turned the slowest start to a month this year into our highest cash month to date—from $6K in the first 12 days to nearly $60K by the 31st. Spoiler: It didn't happen by chasing trends, burning everything down, or throwing more money at ads. I walk you through the six strategic shifts (plus one bonus move) that created the breakthrough, starting with a personal realignment in my spiritual life and leading into CEO-level decisions that refined my funnel, optimized our follow-up, elevated our offer suite, and re-centered how I show up as a leader. If you're sick of chasing trends and craving sustainable growth that honors both your mission and your margin, no matter what's happening week to week in your business, this episode is for you. Timeline Highlights [00:00] From 20 qualified leads and 1 sale to a record-breaking $60K month—how I transformed August in 18 days. [02:31] Step 1: Reclaiming my spiritual foundation and how reconnecting with God re-centered my identity and decision-making. [17:23] Step 2: Rebuilt my funnel (again) by ditching “proven” advice and trusting my instinct to speak to real buyers, not browsers. [27:23] Step 3: Slashed ad spend by 50% because scaling a broken funnel doesn't fix anything. [29:40] Step 4: Recommitted to sales calls and showing up for potential clients and leading decisively. [33:13] Step 5: Installed a 7-day deadline with automated follow-up so I'm no longer nurturing indecision. [39:21] Step 6: Created a high-ticket, done-for-you offer for clients who don't want DIY, serving those ready for full-service support. [43:21] Bonus step 7: Made it easier for action-takers to apply quickly, removing friction for my most aligned leads. Top 5 Quotes from This Episode "Your identity should not be in your business, because if it is, it doesn't matter how good your business is, you're always going to be disappointed." "I really had to get my identity back into my relationship with God and not into the sales numbers, the revenue goals, or even the reputation I have online." "Sometimes leadership as a CEO means stepping back into parts of your business you were hoping to get out of because that's what's required to make sales." "It wasn't luck. It wasn't just from manifesting. I had to do a lot of work, and I had to make CEO-level decisions." "Being able to respond, not react, is what allows you to grow month after month, year after year without rebuilding from scratch every 90 days." Closing Remarks I hope this conversation gave you not only tactical insight but a deeper sense of permission to lead from alignment, not urgency. Remember: Cold streaks don't define you as a CEO. Your ability to recalibrate and lead with discernment does. If this episode spoke to where you are right now, I'd love for you to share it with a fellow coach or practitioner who's building their online business with the same integrity and vision. And if you haven't yet, take a moment to rate, follow, and review the show—it helps more mission-driven leaders like you find this space.
Enfield Town Historian Peter Sorenson talks about the town's decision to cut funding from 25K to 6K a year and how devastating that will be to what he does and what he loves to do!
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Lance interviewed seven individuals at the season-opening college cross country race hosted by Iowa State on Aug. 29. Iowa State coach Jeremy Sudbury talks about the pressure of entering the season as the top-ranked men's team and why he might not field a complete team until the Big 12 Conference meet. New Drake coach Sam Read, an Iowa native and former Wartburg College runner, tells of the quick transition as the Bulldogs' new leader and his vision for the program. Former Cyclone Gable Sieperda looks back at his performance at the USA outdoor track and field nationals in Eugene, OR. Current Cyclone sophomore and former Danville-New London prep Allen Bonnesen talks about his runner-up finish in the 6K at the Cyclone Preview and buying into the program built by Sudbury. Cyclone fifth-year senior Bella Heikes, a runner-up in the women's 5K, and sophomore Olivia Verde, both former Johnston preps, offer their goals for the Cyclones' season and why this could be a special season. Northern Iowa sophomore Micah Rees talks about the competition on the young Panthers squad and a mentor who has made a big impact on his runner career.
“The Left Slaughtered Our Children Today. This is Our 9/11. We are at War” Michael Savage. CATHOLIC CHILDREN SLAUGHTERED BY TRANS MANIAC Watch this video at- https://www.youtube.com/live/2dT8XGGGOC4?si=0qw03908r90j4Eyi MICHAEL SAVAGE 88.6K subscribers 42,592 views Streamed live on Aug 27, 2025 Follow Michael Savage and The Savage Nation on Rumble- https://rumble.com/MichaelSavage
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EPISODE 223 When I worked as a professional software engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories, I was a member of the AT&T corporate running team. At that time, one component of AT&T Bell Laboratories was located in Naperville, Illinois, which is a city about 30 miles south west of the city of Chicago. The AT&T running team was very competitive at that time and there were a couple of runners who could run about 4:10 mile. On my best days, I was running about a minute plus slower, or could run about a 5:30 pace per mile at that time. On May 19, 1988, I ran a 6K (3.7 miles) running road race, the Spring Fling Run, sponsored by AT&T Bell Labs at the Hickory Ridge Conference Center in Lisle, Illinois, which is a city near Naperville. I had a winning strategy in mind for the race. The strategy I used to win that race made me think about developing a winning strategy in life and in business. How do You develop a winning strategy in your own life? Taking the time to develop and execute your own winning strategy allows you to create a significant positive impact in your own life. Out There on the Edge of Everything®… Stephen Lesavich, PhD Copyright © 2025 by Stephen Lesavich, PhD. All rights reserved. Certified solution-focused life coach and experienced business coach. #winning #strategy #running #runner #winner #selfhelp #motivation #personalgrowth #business #businesscoach #lifecoach #lesavich
Here's what I've learned the hard way: You can have all the strategy in the world, but if your internal operating system isn't upgraded to match your income goals, you'll stay stuck at the same level forever. Most coaches beating their heads against the wall are using the same strategy without working on themselves. Your business can only grow as much as you're willing to grow. In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing the exact mindset shift that took me from inconsistent $5K months to consistent $20K+ months. This isn't about tactics or funnels - it's about the internal work that has to happen before any strategy will stick. You'll discover: The 3 limiting beliefs that kept me small (and probably you too) Why I was downplaying my business as "just a side hobby" and how it was sabotaging me The identity shift framework that changes everything My embarrassing early days: forgetting to invoice clients for months The $6K client story that crushed my confidence Learn about my VIP day success story where we built a complete business model in one day, and discover the identity work we do inside the Best Damn Coach community. Stop calling it a baby business. Stop treating it like a hobby where you accidentally make money. Start treating it like the empire you're building. Resources mentioned: Free coaching questions: amanda-walker.com/questions Strategy call: amanda-walker.com/lets-chat Connect with Amanda: @awalkmyway
Join us as we unpack Alex Hormozi's epic $100M Money Models book launch—record-smashing sales, live playbooks, AI tools, sponsorship gimmicks, and that wild “donate 200 books” $6K offer turned into a movement. No fluff—pure dissection.00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter00:41 Discussing Alex Hormozi's Impact01:05 Unboxing and Product Teasers02:55 Alex Hormozi's Business Journey05:56 The Guru World and Influences09:45 Sales Tactics and Strategies12:37 The Epic Book Launch29:38 Unboxing the $6,000 Package33:35 Unboxing the Binder and Book34:22 Marketing Tactics and Strategies36:26 Playbooks and Consulting Insights46:44 Investment in the Ecosystem50:33 Exploring the AI Tool01:04:38 Debating the Effectiveness of Ads01:05:18 Sam Ovens and Consulting.com01:05:45 The Business Universe Concept01:06:41 Grant Cardone's Branding Strategy01:08:58 Dave Ramsey's Financial Empire01:10:08 Oprah's Media Universe01:11:21 Earn Your Leisure and Financial Literacy01:17:11 Organic Marketing with Derrick Grace01:19:22 Kai Sinat and the Streaming Revolution01:25:23 Engaging with the Audience01:30:24 Final Thoughts and OutroYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/ylVuU8FqoQw#AlexHormozi #MoneyModelsLaunch #BookLaunchUnboxed #BusinessPlaybooks #LaunchBreakdown #LiveUnboxing #AcquisitionAI #ShowVsBusiness #Podcast #Entertainment----------Show vs. Business is your weekly take on Pop Culture from two very different perspectives. Your hosts Theo and Mr. Benja provide all the relevant info to get your week started right.Looking to start your own podcast ? The guys give their equipment google list recommendation that is updated often Sign up - https://www.showvsbusiness.com/----------Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/show_vs_businessFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/showvsbusinessLike us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowVsBusinessSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwni8la5WRGj25uqjbRwdQ/featuredFollow Theo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtheoharvey Follow Mr.Benja on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminJohnsonakaMrBenja --------
#552 Think you're not creative enough to sell on Etsy? Think again. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Debbie Gartner, a math and science-minded entrepreneur who turned a simple side hustle into a thriving digital product business. With over 30,000 sales and an average of $6K/month in revenue, Debbie shares how she's built a systematized, low-stress income stream selling printable games and activities — without any inventory, shipping, or artistic background. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to expand your digital product empire, her insights on SEO, niching down, scaling with templates, and finding endless product inspiration will leave you inspired to take action! What we discuss with Debbie: + Starting a digital product side hustle + Why Etsy digital beats print-on-demand + Creating and scaling with templates + Turning life experiences into products + Using SEO to boost Etsy visibility + Bundling products to increase sales + Finding endless product inspiration + Managing 500+ listings efficiently + Building repeat buyers with email + Generating $6K/month in passive income Thank you, Debbie! Get Debbie's free course, Start Your Etsy Shop. Join a 30-Day Challenge. Learn SEO for Etsy. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rapper Big Sean was stunned by the open-air drug use in downtown Seattle. Pierce County wants to overhaul its juvenile detention center. Why has nobody been held accountable in the takeover of the UW engineering building 105 days ago? Current and former employees are protesting at the Microsoft campus in Redmond. // LongForm: GUEST: Chairman of the DC police union Gregg Pemberton on the early results of the federal crackdown on crime. // Quick Hit: Washington played a role in the deadly Florida crash involving an illegal immigrant. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is revoking over 6K student visas due to charges of burglary, assault, and sympathizing with terrorism.
The Barbell Mamas Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health
Ever wonder if all those interrupted workouts and chaotic fitness sessions while raising little ones will ever pay off? In this deeply personal episode, I share a breakthrough moment that brought tears to my eyes and validated years of persevering through the challenges of maintaining fitness as a mother.My six-year-old daughter recently joined me for a 5.7-kilometer run (her biking alongside me) after previous unsuccessful attempts. The transformation wasn't just in her physical abilities, but in her mindset - "I believe in you, Mom, and I believe in me too," she said confidently. When we finished, she immediately set her sights higher: "I think I could do 6K next time!" This wasn't about appearance or obligation - it was pure joy in movement.While much conversation around motherhood and fitness focuses on the postpartum period, I reflect on how the challenges evolve as children grow. From protecting nap time workouts to navigating school schedules and activities, the journey shifts continuously. Yet these perfectly imperfect moments reveal the power of consistent role modeling - showing our children that movement is celebration, not punishment; capability, not compensation. Following the long-term athlete development model in our home has created a foundation where fitness becomes a natural, joyful part of family life.For those currently struggling through interrupted sets and modified workouts with little ones at home, take heart. The seeds you're planting now - even on days when nothing feels "enough" - are growing into something beautiful. As The Office reminds us, we're often in "the good old days" without realizing it. This beautiful chaos of dogs, chickens, kids, and careers amid burpees and barbells? It's everything I dreamed motherhood could be.What fitness moments with your children have made your heart swell? Share your story and join our community of strength-seeking parents!___________________________________________________________________________Don't miss out on any of the TEA coming out of the Barbell Mamas by subscribing to our newsletter You can also follow us on Instagram and YouTube for all the up-to-date information you need about pelvic health and female athletes. Interested in our programs? Check us out here!
Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/0HHJ5tONfVoMost Shopify store owners are doing growth completely wrong. They're trying to lower ad costs, make prettier websites, and rush customers to buy. Devyn Merklin from X-Scale flips all of this on its head with counter-intuitive strategies that actually work.In this episode, you'll discover why the biggest mistake seven-figure brands make is racing to the bottom on customer acquisition costs instead of learning to outbid competition. Devyn shares how one brand tripled subscription revenue from $6K to $22K MRR in just 45 days using gamification instead of discounts.You'll learn the psychology behind giveaway strategies that actually build qualified prospect lists, why ugly websites convert better than pretty ones, and the empathy-driven approach to customer journey optimization that most brands completely miss.Sponsors:Swym (getswym.com/kurt) – Wishlists & back in stock alertsCleverific (cleverific.com/unofficial) – Smart order editingZipify (zipify.com/KURT) – High-converting sales funnelsKey takeaways include the LTV vs CAC mindset shift that separates big brands from struggling stores, the month 4 subscription churn fix that prevents customer dropout, and why your landing pages are probably bleeding money without you knowing it.If you're tired of following conventional wisdom that doesn't work, this episode reveals the contrarian strategies that actually drive results.Guest: Devyn Merklin, X-Scale (thexscale.com)Links:Apply to work with Kurt: ethercycle.com/applyKurt's newsletter: kurtelster.comFree growth mastermind: thexscale.com
Clayton Morris is on a 9/11 Truth run! He's interviewed 9/11 Pilot Whistleblowers' Captain Dan Hanley; Int'l Center for 9/11 Justice's Ted Walter; Former Congressman Curt Weldon; Senator Ron Johnson, Firefighters Raul Angulo & Erik Lawyer, and now, RichardGage911 — all on the formerly taboo 9/11 truth subject. We thank each of you who contributed to our successful fundraising campaign to hire a top PR consultant to get us out there. And it's working!! We got on Jimmy Dore with 345K Rumble subscribers, garnered 44.6K views, and got 923 thumbs-up! Now, here on Redacted, which has 2.7M YouTube subscribers, we have already reached 160K views with 13K thumbs up and 3K very positive comments — all in one day! The truth of 9/11 is finally Turning the Tide!And on Rumble, Redacted has 614K followers and the RG911 interview/presentation reached 51K viewers — in a day! I told Clayton when he invited us to his platform that this is a graphically intense set of information and that his audience will want to see ALL of these hundreds of powerful images and videos. Here's how he introduced us on his platform:“What really brought down the Twin Towers, the World Trade Center, on 9/11? Was it airplanes as they've led us to believe, or was it actually a controlled demolition? I think all evidence now points to the truth, that it was in fact a controlled demolition of the main Twin Towers and Building 7.No one perhaps knows more about this in the world than our next guest. You are really, I think, at the center of all of the evidence that's been compiled to prove that these were controlled demolitions. And yes, this material is extremely important for everybody to be aware of, so thank you for bringing it and having the courage, for so long, to bring this material out in pieces to your audience.And yeah, without the help of yourself and others, helping us put all of this information together over the years, it used to be a really taboo topic. It used to be, ‘oh, 9/11 Truther, you're a conspiracy theorist.' And I think overwhelmingly, most Americans believe that something massively fishy happened on that day. They do not believe the official narrative.Can you share this with everyone, because what we're going to go through today is deep evidence? We're going to talk molten metal, we're going to talk specifics with these buildings. So buckle up! But before we get there, before I turn things over to Richard to walk us through all of this evidence, I might interject, but I'm going to be watching. So for the next 45 minutes, Richard is going to take us through a deep dive of exactly how this happened.”And then, I went off, and he just took it all in! Support the show
Anytime I'm this excited on the mic, you already know why—there's a Doctor Coach School™ student in the building. And today, we're catching up with someone you've met before: Dr. Rasheeda Hall, physician scientist, grant-writing expert, and the founder of Make Internal Shifts.Since her last visit, Dr. Rasheeda has:Gone from a $6K offer to confidently selling her $10K package.Filled her 1:1 roster and decided to launch her first group program (starting September 2025).Rebuilt her intellectual property into a clear, structured curriculum her clients—and she—love.Balanced being an NIH-funded researcher, clinician, mom, and business owner without burning out.We talk about:The exact moment she chose growth over comfort (and why most people don't).How “feeling feelings” is a business skill no one teaches you in med school.The nerves, silence, and self-trust behind her first $10K sales call.Her surprising link between submitting major research grants and making big moves in her coaching business.Why she used ChatGPT as a thought partner (not a content factory) to refine her IP.If you've ever wondered how to raise your prices, protect your nervous system in sales, or transition from 1:1 to group without losing your magic, this conversation is your blueprint.Connect with Dr. Rasheeda:
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In this episode, we sit down with Darrick to break down the true risk vs. reward of land investing. From launching your first mailer to hitting six-figure profits, we cover what it really takes to succeed, including common pitfalls, smart funding strategies, and how to accelerate your path to financial freedom.Learn how new investors are landing deals fast and why consistency and due diligence are the keys to long-term success.================================
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Why Science Is Pointing Back to God. Dr. Stephen Meyer. ACU Saturday Series. For decades, we've been told that science and faith are incompatible that the more we understand the universe, the less room there is for God. In this interview, we explore the latest discoveries in cosmology, physics, and biology from the Big Bang to DNA and how they reveal a universe that looks designed. What if modern science isn't disproving God, but actually pointing us back to Him? Watch this interview at- https://youtu.be/wpKIlmIvhKY?si=u9Vx-CKMPCjlYbjx Stephen Meyer 60.6K subscribers 38,616 views Premiered Jul 23, 2025 ====================================================== Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you're intrigued by the origins of life, this is a must-read. It might change the way you view our world. As a special gift Dr. Meyer would like you to download his 32-page mini-book Scientific Evidence for a Creator for FREE: https://evolutionnews.org/_/sefac This is the official Youtube page of Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. His latest book is Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. He is also the author of The New York Times best selling book Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the case for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2013), and Signature In The Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (2009). For more information about Dr. Meyer, his research, and his books visit https://stephencmeyer.org/. The Center for Science & Culture is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. Visit other YouTube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute: / discoveryinstitute Discovery Science Channel: / @discoverysciencechannel Follow Dr. Meyer on social media: X: @StephenCMeyer / stephencmeyer Facebook: / drstephencmeyer / discoverycsc Instagram discoverycsc / discoverycsc Tik Tok discoverycsc / discoverycsc
Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeStephen Hackett joins Leander and Griffin to talk all about a big week of iPhone 17 Pro leaks. We have a camera rumor that's absolutely bananas, models of the new colors — and a spy shot out in public? Also: tips on customizing your Home Screen, an almost-normal Mac mini setup, and a big new Mac display!This episode supported by:Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — or unsubscribe at unfork.thecultcast.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coEasily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.This week's stories:iPhone 17 Pro camera could zoom past expectations with 8x lensiPhone 17 Pro's telephoto camera could get a bigger upgrade than initially rumored, with a new dual lens system for up to 8x optical zoom.iPhone 17 Pro could break tradition with bold new orange colorAlleged iPhone 17 dummy units showcase the color options for the upcoming lineup, including a bold orange shade for the Pro models.Masked iPhone 17 Pro prototype spotted in the wildBlurry images of a supposed iPhone 17 Pro test unit have surfaced online after someone reportedly spotted the device in the wild.WidgetsmithWidgetsmith lets you personalize your device like never before with a wide range of highly-customizable widgets.App StoreGiant smart TV dwarfs 32-inch display in Mac mini rigIn today's featured M2 Mac mini setup, a mammoth Hisense smart TV dominates its complementary 32-inch LG monitor.Under Review: BenQ PD3226GAlthough this 32-inch display is only 4K and not 6K, it has a built-in Thunderbolt 4 dock with a KVM, highly accurate colors, a HotKey Puck remote control — and a gorgeous 144 Hz refresh rate.
Most people lose in STR because they think small.This episode breaks down exactly why $150K–$200K is now the minimum to win, and how to outpace the competition by investing in what actually matters.You'll learn: • How Mike's team turned a $715K property into a 26%+ cash-on-cash winner • Why outdated listings are getting crushed in today's market • The new furnishing rule of thumb (hint: it's not $6K per room anymore) • Why “I'll add amenities later” is the biggest red flag from investors • Real-world examples of design ROI and creative deal structuring • How to dominate Year 2 with direct bookings, not just AirbnbIf you're serious about STR, this episode will shift how you think about budget, value, and building long-term cash flow.-Want bookings before you're even done renovating? Just click the link below to get the Free Training.https://go.strsecrets.com/podcast?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T022&utm_content=PreLaunch-00:03:30 – Budget Furniture and Low Investment No Longer Work in B or C Markets00:05:00 – Reinvesting in Amenities Can Revive Underperforming Properties00:07:15 – Pre-Launching With Mood Boards Can Generate Bookings Before Renovation Ends00:09:03 – Investing More in Amenities Can Double or Triple Cash-on-Cash Returns00:13:02 – You Need Direct Bookings—Don't Rely Only on Airbnb and VRBO00:15:01 – You're Competing on ADR Only If You've Maxed Out the Amenity Strategy00:23:29 – Borrow Amenities From Other Markets to Win in Your Own00:25:16 – Don't Wait to Upgrade—Do It Upfront or You'll Lose MoneyGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/
Most people lose in STR because they think small.This episode breaks down exactly why $150K–$200K is now the minimum to win, and how to outpace the competition by investing in what actually matters.You'll learn: • How Mike's team turned a $715K property into a 26%+ cash-on-cash winner • Why outdated listings are getting crushed in today's market • The new furnishing rule of thumb (hint: it's not $6K per room anymore) • Why “I'll add amenities later” is the biggest red flag from investors • Real-world examples of design ROI and creative deal structuring • How to dominate Year 2 with direct bookings, not just AirbnbIf you're serious about STR, this episode will shift how you think about budget, value, and building long-term cash flow.-Want bookings before you're even done renovating? Just click the link below to get the Free Training.https://go.strsecrets.com/podcast?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T022&utm_content=PreLaunch-00:03:30 – Budget Furniture and Low Investment No Longer Work in B or C Markets00:05:00 – Reinvesting in Amenities Can Revive Underperforming Properties00:07:15 – Pre-Launching With Mood Boards Can Generate Bookings Before Renovation Ends00:09:03 – Investing More in Amenities Can Double or Triple Cash-on-Cash Returns00:13:02 – You Need Direct Bookings—Don't Rely Only on Airbnb and VRBO00:15:01 – You're Competing on ADR Only If You've Maxed Out the Amenity Strategy00:23:29 – Borrow Amenities From Other Markets to Win in Your Own00:25:16 – Don't Wait to Upgrade—Do It Upfront or You'll Lose MoneyGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/
Rick Gehman, Sia Nejad and Mike McClure preview the 2025 3M Open from a DFS perspective with picks, strategy and more. (0:00) Intro (3:20) The Course (9:20) 10K+ (13:18) 9K (18:54) 8K (25:30) 7K (34:00) 6K & Lower
Don and Tom highlight what may be today's biggest stock market bargain: small-cap value stocks, which have drastically underperformed large-cap growth and now appear poised for long-term reversion to the mean. They explain why chasing big winners like Nvidia and Apple could backfire, and why broad diversification with a tilt toward small and value still makes sense. Callers get help with tax drag from old mutual funds, switching from expensive active funds to ETFs, household asset allocation, Roth conversions, and whether to sell a large single-stock inheritance. The show wraps with a well-deserved swipe at Jordan Belfort's shameless self-promotion. 0:05 Don kicks things off with a musical flashback: The Who's “Bargain” sets the tone for a segment on what may be today's biggest investing bargain—small value stocks. 2:00 The S&P 500 has averaged 13.2% annually since 2014; small caps lag at 7.2%. Investors are fleeing small-cap ETFs just as they may be poised for reversion to the mean. 3:30 The top five stocks in the S&P 500 are now five times larger than the entire Russell 2000. That kind of imbalance can't last forever. 5:08 Historically, small-cap value has outperformed large growth by ~4% annually over 100 years—yet most investors are overexposed to U.S. large-cap growth. 8:08 Instead of market timing, build a balanced portfolio based on your risk tolerance. Consider overweighting small and value, but don't ditch large caps entirely. 9:23 Even the worst year for small caps (2008, -34%) wasn't as bad as the S&P's peak-to-trough crash (-57%). Diversification isn't just smart—it's safer. 10:23 For equity allocation: a 1/3 split between large U.S., small U.S., and international may be simple, but effective. 11:59 Eugene from Baltimore has a $5M+ portfolio generating massive taxable income. Don and Tom recommend municipal bonds and more tax-efficient ETFs. 17:45 Mutual fund to ETF conversions (like those offered by Vanguard and Dimensional) could reduce Eugene's tax bill without triggering capital gains. 22:43 BJ from San Antonio holds a pricey Invesco fund (SMMIX) full of big tech—essentially a closet index fund with an 0.85% fee. Time to switch to low-cost, diversified ETFs. 25:38 Vanguard's VUG offers the same exposure with more holdings and a 0.04% fee—plus it's transparent, predictable, and consistent. 28:43 Ron in Lakeland wonders if he should copy his wife's ETFs. If your household has a unified asset allocation plan, identical holdings across accounts are fine. 31:27 Jerry from Lacey, WA asks whether to keep doing Roth conversions or start Social Security now. Don and Tom advise continuing tax-efficient conversions, possibly up to the 22% bracket, but not beyond. Also watch out for income thresholds that affect benefits like the $6K tax rebate. 35:46 Sherry (dropped call) inherited $4M in Microsoft. Diversify! But do it with a tax strategy and professional help. 36:49 Don reacts to a nauseating LinkedIn post by Jordan Belfort, reminding us that glorifying financial predators only feeds industry corruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don and Tom dive into the new “big, beautiful” tax bill with humor and skepticism, covering changes to Social Security taxation, tips and overtime exemptions, expanded SALT deductions, and the controversial $1,000 baby bonus. They also tackle listener questions on Roth vs. IRA asset protection, portfolio rebalancing confusion, and lazy robo-advisory allocations. Bonus: helium speculation, trade school love, and a jab at politicians who pander. 0:04 Intro: “Dearly beloved…” it's tax time 1:10 Overview of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and $4T impact 1:25 Tips and OT tax exemptions starting in 2025 2:09 Social Security tax break: $6K per person if under income limits 3:28 Standard deduction and new child tax credits 4:13 $1,000 newborn savings account—free government money 5:17 SALT deduction expanded to $40K for four years 6:44 Property and sales tax deductions clarified 7:48 Guilt over tax breaks? Try a Roth gift for the grandkids 8:27 The “kid account” vs. 529 plans vs. UGMA 10:58 Trade school > AI: real jobs that can't be outsourced 12:42 Don rants on political pandering in the bill 13:47 Listener Q1: 401(k) rollover and asset protection in Washington 16:17 IRA protections state-by-state 16:52 Listener Q2: Does rebalancing mean switching investments? 18:34 Rebalancing means returning to plan, not chasing trends 20:04 Show plug: Owen Wilson's helium speculation on “Stick” 21:28 Listener Q3: Is this Vanguard robo-portfolio too lazy? 22:47 Why it's impossible to rebalance between Roth and IRA accounts 23:58 Listener Q4: What's really inside DFAW? Core 1 vs. Core 2 27:26 Core 2 = more small/value tilt; DFAW ≈ AVGE 28:26 Expense ratio difference between DFAW and AVGE is negligible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charismatic and respected eyecare industry legend, Jim McGrann, joins OWA Talks to share his passion for the industry and shed a light on the benefits of ‘spreading your wings' in optical. About the guest:Jim McGrann is an engaging, decisive and adaptable leader with a demonstrated history of delivering results in the healthcare, insurance, technology, supply chain and consulting industries. Mr. McGrann is an experienced CEO with a passion for helping businesses win in the marketplace while growing profitably and achieving change amid order, and order amid change. Mr. McGrann possesses the ideal mix of business skills, technology expertise and creativity to lead in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. He has been a C-Level executive for 25+ years and serves on both business and not-for-profit boards of directors.Mr. McGrann is the CEO of Advancing Eyecare, a leader in the eyecare instrumentation marketplace established to offer the best products and service solutions in the ophthalmic equipment industry. Prior to joining Advancing Eyecare, Mr. McGrann was the Chairman & CEO of PECAA | Healthy Eyes Advantage a solutions company that empowers independent eye care professionals to succeed in the rapidly evolving optical industry. This business was sold to VSP Vision in September 2022.Prior to joining Healthy Eyes Advantage, Mr. McGrann was the President & CEO of VSP Global (now VSP Vision), a $5.3B vertically integrated healthcare organization with the mission of helping people see. He successfully navigated the needs of a complex set of stakeholders, including 83M customers, 60K clients, 37K doctors, 6K global employees & numerous business partners including fashion houses, lens & lab, software and eyewear companies. From December 2008 to November 2011, before becoming CEO of VSP Global, Mr. McGrann served as VSP Global's President of Eyefinity, the largest practice management and electronic health record company in the Optical industry serving 25K doctors, VSP Global's Chief Technology Officer and President of VSP Vision Care, the largest healthcare company in the world (by membership) providing vision benefits to 83M consumers (including 1 in 4 Americans). From December 2011 to September 2015, while President of VSP Vision Care, Mr. McGrann focused on winning in the marketplace and the business grew by $1.02B (34%) and 23.7M members (42%) while delivering record EBITDA and NIBT. He also led the creation and strategic development of VSP Global's innovation lab, The Shop. Mr. McGrann leveraged techniques such as design thinking, user-centered design and nexus management to successfully launch The Shop in a three-month period.While President of VSP Vision Care, Mr. McGrann was Chairman of the Board for the National Association of Vision Care Plans (NAVCP). The NAVCP is the national association established to act as the unified voice representing the managed vision care industry. Mr. McGrann was elected as Chairman by his peers at competing organizations.Like this episode? Please subscribe and share!iTunes | Spotify | Overcast | iHeartRadio | AmazonConnect with the OWA:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
A bizarre $6K duck decoy business from Canada raises eyebrows and questions in this wild episode.Business Listing - https://buyandsellabusiness.com/business-opportunities/2828/unique-and-successful-hunting-decoy-manufacturing-operations
Want to stop chasing one-off gigs and start building predictable, recurring income? John MacAdam reveals how. He built his side hustle over 15 years while working full-time as an engineer — and eventually used it to launch a successful solo business. You can follow John's lead after hearing how he: Shifted from hourly rates to value-based pricing — and tripled his income Turned a $6K one-off project into a $5K/month retainer (still active 2+ years later) Positions himself as a trusted advisor, not just a task-doer Uses simple systems to build long-term client loyalty Turned early failures — like a “your app sucks” review — into growth and momentum Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it! Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things. For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/153 Connect with John: LinkedIn John's Book - Sustainable Self Employment: Taking The Leap Connect with Joan: Instagram Facebook About Joan Be on the show! Tell us about your side hustle success story!
127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-reportJess Chan scaled to 7 figures fast, then tore it all down. Today, she's worth ~$10M, spends less than ever, and says profit > revenue every time.Here's what we talk about:Jess hit $40K/month as a freelancer, then walked away to build her agency, Longplay.Why chasing $1M in revenue nearly burned her out, and what she did to rebuild.The shift from ego-driven growth to sustainable, profitable business.How embracing feminine leadership transformed her company and her life.Her net worth is ~$10M, but her monthly spend has dropped to ~$6K.The underrated skill: learning how to spend money well.Why contentment and ambition can coexist and how chasing more can actually cost you.Jess's financial setup: super simple. Mostly ETFs. Barely checks it.Cool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Jess Chan's Journey(00:58) Early Revenue Chase and Freelancing(02:03) Building and Scaling Long Play(02:55) Challenges and Burnout(04:42) Rebuilding and Stabilizing(06:14) Shifting Focus from Revenue to Profit(08:20) Embracing Feminine Leadership(15:03) Redefining Wealth and Success(19:37) Breaking Free from Business Metrics(20:21) Childhood Reflections and Entrepreneurial Drive(22:09) The Unexpected Path to Entrepreneurship(27:41) Transparency in Financial Success(31:57) Personal Finance and Contentment(37:00) Balancing Ambition and ContentmentThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Harry MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.
Jennifer (Vegan Tech Nomad) is a tech and productivity creator known for her unhinged tracking: 24/7 time tracking, aesthetic data dashboards, finance spreadsheets, and more. When she's not dreaming up of new Notion templates, you can find her at a delicious vegan restaurant, traveling, or training for another marathon.Connect with Jennifer!https://instagram.com/vegantechnomadhttps://www.youtube.com/@vegantechnomadhttps://twitter.com/jenniferchou25https://www.tiktok.com/@vegantechnomadhttps://www.pinterest.ca/vegantechnomadhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chouyicCreator templates: https://chaotic-creator.beehiiv.com/c/creator-templatesContent business tech stack: https://www.notion.so/Content-business-tech-stack-7112518bd7d5403f8fc78a8af109f374?pvs=21Productivity tools she use: https://www.notion.so/Productivity-tools-I-use-005b5acdbba5418ab6b96675587e4465?pvs=21Productivity newsletter: https://vegantechnomad.beehiiv.comBusiness newsletter: https://chaotic-creator.beehiiv.comStorefront: https://vegantechnomad.lemonsqueezy.comCHAPTERS:0:00 – Intro0:58 – Meet Jennifer2:29 – Running routine4:59 – How she became a content creator6:06 – Making $6K in one day with her course launch6:58 – $299 ADHD life-tracking course9:15 – Choosing Xperiencify for hosting her course10:25 – Managing DMs11:39 – Audience demographics12:17 – How viral videos boosted her following15:24 – Lead magnets for email opt-ins16:19 – Testing hooks18:32 – Revenue breakdown: TikTok vs. Instagram vs. YouTube19:25 – Using TikTok to test content ideas20:43 – Posting frequency on TikTok & Instagram21:50 – $299 vs. $2,000 courses25:18 – Why her $299 course outsold her $2K course27:59 – Payment methods for her online course28:33 – Driving traffic to her landing page29:32 – Funnel conversion rates + sales data31:47 – $13.6K revenue from her first cohort34:04 – Email marketing vs. social media for sales35:35 – Building a 10k+ email list36:40 – Newsletter strategy40:05 – Plans to grow her YouTube channel42:02 – Fixing and optimizing her sales funnels43:21 – Daily planning with ABC prioritization45:00 – How she organizes content files46:59 – Using ICE scoring to prioritize projects48:36 – ‘Vibe check' system in her life-tracking course50:23 – Tracking daily activities and habits52:43 – Measuring success by finishing one key task54:31 – Her time/energy audit course58:04 – When she started journaling + self-tracking59:42 – Tracking time via her phone1:03:26 – How journaling & therapy helped her grow1:06:35 – Tracking relationships and friendships1:08:04 – Her tracker marked her ex as a ‘Dislike'1:09:01 – Tracking cry counts, habits, and emotions1:11:11 – Marathon training data1:11:38 – Does she have ADHD?1:12:13 – Giving an LA-born friend a city tour1:12:56 – Why she went vegan1:15:12 – Using AI to analyze journal1:17:34 – Organizing her content ideas1:19:09 – Her ‘day in the life' breakdown1:20:17 – Last month's life-tracking data1:21:37 – Social interactions and relationship tracking1:23:14 – How she travelled for 8 months while building her business1:24:09 – Reading communication books1:26:25 – Turning old newsletters into video ideas1:27:25 – Setting up her newsletter + onboarding1:29:54 – Doing what she loves over chasing money1:31:34 – Hiring a $6K coach for her course launch1:35:56 – Hitting 60% open rates on newsletters1:37:19 – Her zodiac animal and ethnicity1:37:58 – Weekly relationship check-ins1:39:44 – Talking about her boyfriend1:41:30 – Earning $6K in a day with just 70k followers1:42:17 – Andy's life-tracking data since 20211:45:45 – Andy's running and self-tracking habits1:46:45 – Friends who track dating and supplements1:47:54 – Andy's daily routine checklist1:51:26 – Phone apps for blocking social media1:53:45 – Jennifer's recent life discoveries1:54:50 – Her goals for the next 6 months1:56:28 – Where to connect with Jennifer1:57:06 – Meaning behind ‘vegantechnomad'1:58:16 – Outro
Rick Gehman, Sia Nejad and Mike McClure preview the 2025 U.S. Open from a DFS perspective with picks, strategy and more for Oakmont Country Club. (0:00) Intro + cross-sport parlays are the best (2:53) Breaking down Oakmont Country Club and winning score (11:53) 10k+ | Scottie Scheffler is $14,400!! You can play him, but it's not easy (18:38) 9k | A small range…how much action are we getting here? (22:30) 8k | Tommy, Joaquin, Viktor, Brooks - a lot to cypher through here (27:26) 7k | On a major week, there are some big boy names to go through (34:14) 6K | 50 golfers here (41:15) 5k | “Sia! Find me a diamond in the rough, please!” #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #DraftKings #FantasySports #FantasyGolf #PGATour #PGADFS #USOpen #USOpenGolf #EarlyWedge #EarlyWedge #golf
Mike Gleckler hails from Carmichael California. A lifelong VW enthusuest. He first got into Volkswagens at the age of 15. His Instagram handle is @vintage_volkswagens has over 3800 posts and 44.6K followers. Check out his IG for some cool vintage Volkswagne content. On this episode we talk about his bus collection. His 1967 Deluxe Bus and the story behind it. Also his 1954 Barndoor era Single cab pick up. His 1967 HighRoof "Clinomobil". He has an afinnity for Highroofs by the way he ownes 2 of them. And his 1965 Highroof his dad cruises. We also discuss his instagram page and how its helped him connect with other VW enthusiests around the world. www.letstlakdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use Code LTD10 for a discount Buy Icon Pistons here
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Mystical Beauty of Heaven Revealed by Near Death Experiences. Imagine Heaven Podcast by John Burke. ACU Sunday Series. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/sTMaNqjfMRQ?si=5kHeoIHKbstzOben Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke 27.6K subscribers 70,487 views Jan 14, 2025 Imagine Heaven Podcast Episodes In this episode, John Burke uncovers the breathtaking beauty of Heaven as described in the near-death experiences (NDEs) of people he's interviewed. Explore vivid accounts of extra-dimensional travel and multi-sensory experiences of God's awe-inspiring landscapes, radiant colors, and serene realms beyond our wildest vacation destinations. Do these extraordinary glimpses reveal the Heaven of the Bible, and what do they tell us about the afterlife? Discover how Heaven's unimaginable beauty points to a greater purpose and meaning to our experience of Earth's beauty. Watch NDE accounts of the exhilarating nature of Heaven from: Dean Braxton, Don Piper, Debbie Ali, Jim Woodford, Karina Martinez, Dr. Mary Neal, Dale Black, and more! ------------------------- Stay Connected