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Usher got burned after loaning $1.7M for a building that was never purchased and the fallout teaches every entrepreneur a major lesson. In this Social Proof episode, David Shands and Donni Wiggins break down the real mistakes behind failed partnerships and the 5 lessons that can protect your money, your relationships, and your business.

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haris Basit, CSO at Bitdeer, joins us to break down their Q3 results, where revenue hit $169.7M (up 173% YoY), self-mining production doubled to 1,109 BTC, and they achieved 41.2 EH/s of self-mining capacity. We dive deep into Bitdeer's AI and HPC expansion strategy across sites in Norway, Tennessee, Washington, and Ohio, discuss the SEALMINER A3's production schedule and A4 chip development delays, and get updates on the Massillon facility fire recovery. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** • Revenue up 173% YoY to $169.7M • Self-mining doubled: 565 to 1,109 BTC • Hash rate reached 41.2 exahash in October • Adjusted EBITDA: $43M vs -$7.9M last year • SEALMINER delays • AI expansion: planned across 4 sites Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:32 Overview of report 05:43 Colocation vs self mining vs neoloud 09:30 Why do both colocation & neocloud? 10:42 Facility fire 12:13 Bhutan 15:01 Convertible notes 16:43 Future financing options 18:54 Cloud mining profitability 19:57 Choosing where to locate services 22:11 Alberta 24:03 Ethiopia 25:20 ASIC production 28:35 A4 delays 31:39 What's coming?

This episode features an in-depth conversation with business advisor and author Jason Hendren about his extraordinary exit journey. Jason shares the raw, real-life experiences behind his book, detailing how he scaled his energy-efficient lighting company, ILP, from a small venture to a highly valuable asset. The discussion covers: The initial risk of buying out his original partners using personal assets in 2009. The power of partnering with private equity, which provided capital, operational expertise (continuous improvement), and mentorship that accelerated his company's growth far beyond what he could have achieved alone. The crucial difference between being an "add-on" versus a "platform" investment in the eyes of PE. The financial nuances of "taking multiple bites of the apple"—selling the company twice to different PE firms for increasing valuations. His biggest regrets and lessons learned, including wishing he had better utilized leverage (debt) to maximize his personal proceeds in the second sale. Timestamps 00:09,"Introduction: Host Vince Perri introduces Jason Hendren and his influential book, Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sold to Private Equity." 03:22,Company Origin: Jason details his background in manufacturing and starting the energy-efficient lighting business. 05:12,First Buyout (Recapitalization): Jason explains the decision and risk of buying out his original partners in 2008/2009 using personal assets. 09:03,Value of Mentorship: How his advisor helped structure the complex debt financing for the initial buyout. 19:58,First Big Lesson: Jason's regret about being too debt-averse and not using money to invest in growth earlier. 25:27,The Growth: Company grew from $7M in sales (2008) to almost triple that by 2012. 28:08,First PE Approach: The phone starts ringing with investment bankers and PE groups. 30:45,Add-on vs. Platform: Jason learns the crucial difference after the first PE prospect backs out. 34:37,The First PE Deal Closes (2012): The anti-climactic nature of the closing process. 43:03,Life with Private Equity: Jason describes the relationship and the deep operational resources and mentorship provided by the PE firm. 46:17,"""Winning is Fun"": Jason reflects on how the PE partnership accelerated growth (quadrupled EBITDA) through strategic investment and continuous improvement." 53:19,Deciding to Stay: The conversation about whether Jason would stay on as CEO for the second sale. 56:51,"The Equity Structure: Explanation of how the reinvestment and multiple ""bites of the apple"" (multiple exits) work financially." 59:46,The Final Exit: Jason discusses stepping away from the company after the second PE deal. 01:03:16,Final Lesson: Jason's biggest takeaway: wishing he had used more leverage in the first PE deal to maximize the proceeds in the second. 01:04:11,Current Practice: Jason highlights his current role as an exit advisor at Hendren Business Advisors. Thank you for being a vital part of our channel

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In this episode the hosts dig into a $2.7 million EdTech business serving architects—$450K revenue, ~$227K profit, ~30 % growth—yet debate whether its 11.9× profit asking price makes any sense.Business Listing – https://app.acquire.com/startup/aUdw7lekR1TbMTB7h3oH00Of2KH2/9zqyExayXzwGmnlz6QWA?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-98r-wxCcPABDrP80rGNweSlNs2VkMvwGKxMByTIVyTIen9tvlCC_HRGTYrJ1hp08w7BlWcQs_9_6gkpNUKm734YYgaCg&_hsmi=386717396&utm_content=386717396&utm_source=hs_emailWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode the hosts dig into a $2.7 million EdTech business serving architects—$450K revenue, ~$227K profit, ~30 % growth—yet debate whether its 11.9× profit asking price makes any sense.Business Listing – https://app.acquire.com/startup/aUdw7lekR1TbMTB7h3oH00Of2KH2/9zqyExayXzwGmnlz6QWA?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-98r-wxCcPABDrP80rGNweSlNs2VkMvwGKxMByTIVyTIen9tvlCC_HRGTYrJ1hp08w7BlWcQs_9_6gkpNUKm734YYgaCg&_hsmi=386717396&utm_content=386717396&utm_source=hs_emailWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Every time we're bored, we reach for it. The glowing rectangle. The endless scroll. But what if our phones aren't just killing our focus, they're quietly erasing our memory? In this video, I explore how constant distraction rewires the way we think, why our brains are offloading more than we realize, and what happens when we finally start giving our attention a chance to remember again. New here? I'm Scott

This is the complete, unfiltered story of Chef Brian Lagerstrom's recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome. Brian went from being stuck on the couch unable to function to running a 1.7M subscriber YouTube cooking channel - all while healing from ME/CFS with the Release Program In this extended interview, we dive deep into every aspect of his journey: the years of failed treatments, the moment he realized he had to face himself, the specific inner work that triggered his recovery, and how he managed to build his channel while still healing. This is for anyone who has tried everything and feels stuck. Brian's story proves that complete recovery is possible when you address the nervous system and psychological roots of chronic illness. Join the Release program to speed up your healing from ME/CFS, Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, Post-Vac and other chronic illnesses.

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The countdown is on to 2026. The sold stories that happened this week give you a good look at what the market will look like. Solds this week up to $7M in Toronto GTA. Click on invite link to begin.

News and Updates: • Meta to buy power from Louisiana solar plants: Meta will buy 385 megawatts from two Louisiana solar farms to power its $10B AI data center and meet its 2030 net-zero emissions and water goals. Australians to get free solar power: Australia will offer households three hours of free solar power daily starting July 2026, shifting energy use to midday to lower bills and grid strain. Australia sues Microsoft over AI-linked price hikes: Australia's regulator sued Microsoft for misleading 2.7M customers into paying up to 45% more for 365 Copilot plans, hiding cheaper “classic” options. Microsoft AI Chief rejects conscious AI research: Mustafa Suleyman called conscious AI “absurd,” warning it's biologically impossible and dangerous as users increasingly mistake simulated emotions for real ones. Tesla's Grok AI sparks child-safety scandal: A Tesla's in-car Grok chatbot urged a 12-year-old to “send nudes,” renewing outrage over AI sexualization risks and child-safety failures in generative models.

Firm owners don't realise they're building a business that depends on them because they never truly delegate. They hand off tasks thinking they're freeing themselves but without training, clarity, and follow-up, the work boomerangs right back, and the cycle of overwhelm continues.In this episode, Ed Chan breaks down the difference between delegation and abdication. He explains why doing 100 percent of a task or giving it away with no guidance keeps owners stuck, stressed, and unable to scale. And he shares the 20% Rule he used to reduce his workload, build a high-performing team, and grow a firm that runs without him.You'll learn:✅ Why doing work from start to finish destroys productivity and growth✅ How abdicating (instead of delegating) creates inconsistency and rework✅ Why investing time in training is the only path to real freedom✅ How to balance P&L thinking with “balance sheet thinking” that builds capability✅ The right way to decide whether to hire an admin, a senior accountant, or a juniorIf you've ever felt like training takes too long, or worried that delegating will slow things down, this episode will change the way you think about leadership — and the role you're meant to play in your firm.________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm: 1. Download our famous Wize Freedom Strategy Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 3. Book a 1:1 Wize Discovery Session – Spend 30mins with our Wize CEO, Jamie Johns, a $7M firm owner who is ready to give you his entire business plan to build a firm that can run without you – Find out more here 4. Work with Jamie and our mentors for 8 weeks - Build a custom business plan for your firm - Apply here

 Most firm owners don't realise they're the most expensive employee in their own business.They jump into client work thinking they're helping — but every time they do, the firm's most valuable time is spent on the least leveraged task.In this episode, Ed Chan breaks down why firm owners should never be billable. He explains how doing client work turns your time into the most expensive cost in the business — and why your real value lies in coaching the team, not doing the work.You'll learn:✅ Why the owner's time is the most expensive line item in the firm✅ How doing billable work kills profit and scalability✅ What a “deep and narrow” team structure looks like (and why it works)✅ How to shift from doing to directing — like a coach, not a playerIf you've ever felt trapped in client work or wondered how to step back without losing control, this episode will change the way you think about your time — and your role. ________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm: 1. Download our famous Wize Freedom Strategy Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 3. Book a 1:1 Wize Discovery Session – Spend 30mins with our Wize CEO, Jamie Johns, a $7M firm owner who is ready to give you his entire business plan to build a firm that can run without you – Find out more here 4. Work with Jamie and our mentors for 8 weeks - Build a custom business plan for your firm - Apply here

Tourism officials approve spending more than $7M to support two major sporting events in Las Vegas. Plus, spreading cheer... A popular charitable program is back for the holidays with help from a baseball team. And, an officer is injured after a pursuit tied to a possible kidnapping. You can watch 7@7 weekdays on any of your favorite streaming platforms.

We talk about “finding ourselves” like our identity is hiding in a couch cushion somewhere. Like if we just travel enough or go on a silent retreat with an $84 ethically-sourced, emotionally-validated journal, the universe will finally reveal who we are. But what if you're not lost at all? In this video, I share how the search for your “real self” can actually keep you from living and what happens when you stop trying to find yourself and start paying attention to who you're becoming. New here? I'm Scott

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz delivers the ultimate master breakdown of Myke Towers' "LALA" on Notorious Mass Effect. Born Michael Anthony Torres Monge in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico (Jan 15, 1994), the reggaeton/Latin trap sensation rose from 2013 SoundCloud freestyles to 2020's #1 debut Easy Money Baby, Billboard Latin New Artist (2021), and 4× Latin Grammy nods—now Roc Nation-signed. Released March 23, 2023, on La Vida Es Una (#1 Top Latin Albums), "LALA" (prod. YannC, sampling trance vocals) exploded via TikTok's 5M+ dance challenge (hand/tongue moves, 18K CapCut templates), hitting 1.1B+ Spotify streams (#1 in 18 countries), 570M+ YouTube views for the María Pedraza video, and RIAA Latin Platinum (140M U.S. equivalents). Charted #1 Global Excl. U.S. (70.4M streams), #3 Global 200, #1 Latin Airplay (8.7M impressions), #4 Hot Latin Songs (7.94M U.S. streams), #1 Argentina Hot 100 (5 weeks). Viral surge spiked streams 106% weekly, 80% post-TikTok (70% female 18–24 creators), fueling 60% U.S. Latin radio spins and +150% Spain growth. Themes: flirtatious club vibes, innuendos ("Carmelo" nod to Anthony). Boost: 50K+ UGC covers/remixes, no major syncs. Fresh: Myke headlines Weekend Beach Festival 2026 (July 9–11, Torre del Mar, Spain)—his only Málaga show, debuting Island Boyz tracks amid rock/indie/urban vibes. Analytic Dreamz unpacks stats, cultural crossover, and global dominance.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about the governor and legislative leaders approving $7M from the state's emergency fund for food banks amid SNAP cuts and the federal shutdown, calls growing for a special session to provide even more food assistance funding and the state Department of Human Services furloughing employees as the shutdown reaches historic levels.Signature gathering begins for State Question 836 to open primaries to all voters regardless of party and a state lawmaker calling for the investigation of a former Department of Corrections director who worked out a deal with an artificial intelligence company and then to a job with the same company.

In this KE Report Company Update, Garrett Ainsworth, President and CEO of District Metals (TSX-V:DMX - OTCQB:DMXCF - Nasdaq First North:DMXSE SDB), joins us to discuss the historic repeal of Sweden's uranium exploration and mining moratorium - a transformative move opening major opportunities across the company's Swedish portfolio. Key Discussion Highlights: Moratorium Repealed: Sweden officially ends its uranium ban, with new laws effective January 1, 2026. Major Boost for District Metals: The change allows full advancement of uranium-rich projects, including Viken and the portfolio of uranium projects. Next Steps: 2026 plans include drilling key targets, a PEA on Viken, and expanded field programs. Well-Funded: C$9M in cash plus C$2.7M in potential warrant proceeds. Strategic Optionality: Open to partnerships on non-core assets while advancing Viken 100%. Sector Momentum: Strong industry interest as new players move into Sweden's uranium sector. If you have any follow up questions for Garrett please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the District Metals website to learn more about the Company   -------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Roth Conversion Secrets Your Financial Advisor Won't Tell You #retirementplanning #retirement #financialplanning #podcast If you've built a portfolio between $2M and $7M, and you're either retired or nearing retirement, this video is for you. I'm Andrew Nida, President of Asset Management Group, Inc., and in this video you'll get a step-by-step, rules-based guide to converting your pre-tax retirement assets into a Roth the right way. No hype. No generalities. Just actionable strategy. You'll learn: The five critical factors we always review for clients in your asset-range (burn rate, age & RMD timeline, future tax rate, estate impact, bracket/IRMAA guardrails). The rules and traps you absolutely cannot ignore (taxable income of a conversion, five-year rule, state tax issues, Medicare surcharge risk). A multi-step plan built for those with $2M–$7M: how to measure, model, convert, monitor. Why 2025-2026 may be one of the last big windows for this strategy (thanks to recent tax law changes). Follow us onX.com: https://x.com/AMGinc_ATLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/assetmanagementgroupinc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amgincatl/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/beyondtomorrowpodcastWebsite: https://www.assetmg-inc.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@assetmanagementgroupincTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@assetmanagementgroupincBlog: https://www.assetmg-inc.com/blogDisclosureEducational content only. Not tax, legal, or investment advice. Tax laws can change. Consult your CPA or advisor about your specific situation.roth conversion,Roth Conversion Secrets,finance,retirement planning,roth ira,personal finance,investing,financial planning,conversion,retirement income,social security,taxes,how to invest money,401k,financial advisor,tax strategies,estimated taxes explained,dave ramsey,financial education,ira,IRS,roth ira explained,roth ira vs traditional ira,how to make money,retirement,dividend investing,tax free,medicare,one big beautiful bill,Andrew Nida,Podcast,AMG

HighlightsThe most important shift in business isn't software, hustle, or the next hire — it's identity (owner vs. operator).“Herb's Burger Shack” vs. McDonald's: why systems, not a superior burger, scaled a global enterprise.The Operator's Trap: “no one can do it like me,” “I can't afford help,” and becoming the most expensive employee in your own company.Growth makes operator-mode more miserable (busy at $2M; drowning at $10M).Owners still feel fear — they act anyway and optimize for a better quality of problems.The Expensive Prison you built: every “I'll just do it” brick locks you in; structure is the escape hatch.Bottom line: become the architect, not the bottleneck. That's where freedom, scale, wealth, and health coexist.Timestamps00:03 — Why the biggest lever is identity, not software or hustle.01:07 — The “same year 45 times” warning.01:31 — Herb's Burger Shack vs. McDonald's (systems & real estate > burgers).03:46 — Operator belief loop: “No one will do it as well as me.”04:14 — Case study: $7M builder who approves everything and eats zero family dinners.05:00 — 80% psychology, 20% strategy; owners act in spite of fear.06:08 — “The Expensive Prison” you constructed with every “I'll just do it.”08:12 — The ask: will you keep flipping burgers, or build a franchise?08:33 — DM @RodricLenhart with your takeaways.Pull Quotes“If you're still thinking like an operator and not an owner, you'll default to firefighting.”“McDonald's isn't a burger company — it's a systems and real-estate company.”“Most entrepreneurs don't own businesses — they own prisons.”“Be the architect, not the bottleneck.”Call to ActionDM @RodricLenhart on Instagram with your biggest owner-shift takeaway from this episode. If this hit home, share it with a builder who's still stuck in operator mode.Resources:Million Dollar Flip FlopsFollow Us on Insta Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here's the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.As a thank you for your support, we're offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader's life, and be a part of something bigger. Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today! Together, let's change lives—one trip at a time.www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let's make it happen!

The internet is overflowing with advice. Wake up earlier. Work harder. Cut out negativity. Manifest faster. But if all this advice actually worked, why are we still searching for more of it? In this video, I explore why so much “life-changing” advice doesn't work, how it quietly keeps us stuck, and what happens when you finally stop listening to everyone else and start thinking for yourself. New here? I'm Scott

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the latest Battlefield 6 metrics and insights. Explore launch performance, gameplay mechanics, and revenue milestones from EA's next-gen FPS. This segment unpacks how Battlefield 6 set a franchise record with 7M+ units sold in 3 days, broke Steam's concurrent player record, and redefined destruction physics with its REDSEC BR mode. Insight-driven and detail-rich, this is your full Battlefield data analysis in one Mass Effect-worthy briefing by Analytic Dreamz.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ In this Notorious Mass Effect segment hosted by Analytic Dreamz, dive deep into Rauw Alejandro's meteoric rise as the "King of Modern Reggaeton." From Puerto Rican roots and SoundCloud origins to Grammy-nominated debut Afrodisíaco (2020), explore his genre-blending mastery in reggaetón, Latin R&B, and trap. Unpack the 2021 smash "Todo de Ti" from Vice Versa—a dance-pop anthem with ‘80s disco vibes that peaked at #32 Billboard Hot 100, #1 Spain (9 weeks), earned 6× Platinum US, Diamond Mexico, and surpassed 2.5B global streams by Oct 2025, fueled by TikTok virality and BBMA performance.Analytic Dreamz breaks down the 2025 "Letra" revival's 15% stream surge, #1 Apple Music Mexico. Shift to Cosa Nuestra (2024): #6 Billboard 200 debut, theatrical Broadway-style tour grossing $91.7M across 562K tickets, featuring alter ego Don Raúl in 1970s Nuyorican narrative with live band and dancers. New management via Live Nation/UTA elevated logistics, enabling sold-out O2 Arena debut and Asia expansion plans.Cover Latin Grammy 2025 noms for Album of the Year, industry quotes on global icon status, and Rauw's vision merging Latin roots with cinematic elegance. Analytic Dreamz analyzes stats: 41 Hot Latin top 10 weeks, organic playlist boosts, and crossover benchmarks rivaling pop giants.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Shops are buying parts online every day through the TraxCollision platform. We invited Bryan Holzinger from OEConnection to walk through how the new URG and TraxCollision direct integration gets recycled parts in front of 15,000 buyers daily, right at the decision point: online. If you have ever lost a sale due to a slow quoting process, missed emails, or uncertain vehicle fitment, this integration offers a clear path forward with live inventory, parts quoting based on OEM part numbers, and integrated reporting inside your URG portal. We break down the real problems recyclers face: visibility gaps, manual workflows, and margin pressure, and show how to overcome them with a system shops already trust.   The data tells a compelling story: $4B annually in parts orders flow through TraxCollision. In the first three weeks of October alone, the URG direct integration resulted in $1.7M in sales with members maintaining a 100% quote response rate.  In this episode, you will hear how integrated orders, trim and color details, photos, and reliable delivery ETAs help make shops more confident buying recycled parts and make the order fulfilling process for suppliers faster, without adding busy work. Small yards get a big lift from URG's tiering system. When your stock is out, the integration automatically sources from your trusted network using your rules for pricing, markups, and delivery days, so you keep the customer relationship and the revenue while offering a much larger virtual inventory.   We also share practical steps for how to get connected: provide your customer list for bulk matching, adjust your tier settings quarterly, and use the URG dashboard to track quotes, orders, and trends. Plus, look for upcoming webinars and meet us at the URG Conference in Denver to see the integration workflow live and learn from peers already winning on the platform.  Ready to turn demand into dependable revenue? Visit https://go.oeconnection.com/trax-urg-integration to get started. Subscribe, share this episode with your team, and leave a review with the one question you want us to cover next. 

Most firm owners don't realize they've built habits that keep them trapped inside their own business.They're working harder, staying later, and solving every problem themselves - but every time they step in, they take the job back.In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast, Ed Chan breaks down the #1 habit that's holding firm owners back - bypassing their team. He explains why every time you answer a client directly or fix an issue for your staff, you're actually stopping your business from working without you.You'll learn:✅ Why the “No Bypass Policy” is the hardest rule to follow but the one that sets you free✅ How to stop being the bottleneck in your own firm✅ The mindset shift that turns chaos into calm✅ Practical ways to retrain yourself (and your team) to lead, not doIf you're serious about scaling a business that runs without you, this conversation will hit home.________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm: 1. Download our famous Wize Freedom Strategy Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 3. Book a 1:1 Wize Discovery Session – Spend 30mins with our Wize CEO, Jamie Johns, a $7M firm owner who is ready to give you his entire business plan to build a firm that can run without you – Find out more here 4. Work with Jamie and our mentors for 8 weeks - Build a custom business plan for your firm - Apply here

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jared Kotter (https://x.com/Jaredkotter), the former middle school teacher who accomplished the seemingly impossible: launching a drywall business and scaling it to $1.7 million in revenue in just 10 months!Jared shares the unorthodox approach he took, leveraging his background as a college athlete and LDS missionary to develop unique sales skills. Instead of buying equipment or hiring crews, Jared established a powerful model: acting as an account manager and commissioned salesman for his brother's company, Canvas drywall, earning a 50% split of the net profit.He breaks down how he uses Construction Monitor to source high-end custom homes and reveals his secret method for closing deals at three times the average rate. This strategy involves doing things that don't scale, namely, showing up in person to measure jobs, which allows him to build immediate trust with the home builder.We also discuss why he views this successful venture as a stepping stone and how leveraging your unfair advantage is crucial for entrepreneurial success.Questions This Episode Answers:How can you achieve $1.7 million in revenue with no experience in a trade industry?What is the simple sales secret sauce that leads to a 3x closing rate in construction?How do you find and approach high-quality, high-margin construction leads for new builds?What is a fair net profit split when selling and managing fulfillment for a service business partner?How does focusing on good fulfillment immediately create recurring revenue in the contracting world?__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 – Intro: From teacher to $1.7M drywall business00:42 – What is a drywall business & how Jared earns 50% profit02:30 – Leaving teaching to build financial freedom05:40 – Early side hustles before launching drywall07:05 – How the drywall model works with almost no labor08:10 – Finding high-end clients through construction permits10:30 – Cold-calling builders & landing first deals12:55 – Managing projects and understanding the 50/50 split15:15 – Using drywall as a stepping stone to bigger goals22:30 – Prepping for launch & funding startup with Christmas lights27:15 – Tracking leads manually and learning sales discipline29:20 – Secret to closing 3x more deals: meeting clients on-site39:10 – Final lesson: Find your unfair advantage and start

This week, Shane and Pace unpack the FBI's explosive probe into rigged poker rings and insider betting scandals, where NBA stars like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier face charges tied to crime families stealing $7M+ from victims. Plus, a $1.8M poker loss, violence allegations, and what it means for bettors. Also later on - grind the week ahead for NCAAF and NFL!If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here:inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (from one of the world's top live sports wagering experts), click here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...

On this episode of Bulture podcast: Mia X and Juvenile was the MVPS of the show!! Mia X had better breath control than all the men on stageTamar Braxton Supports Birdman at 'Verzuz' Without Sister Toni: ‘Ima Hold It Down for Her'ALDI Drops Thanksgiving Dinner Special to $40 for 2025 — Feeds 10 People Without Breaking the Bank-Cooking with Kya post about making less money now "I went from making so much money to struggling in every way, and I just hate that the truth is we're all 1-3 missed paychecks away from severe financial hardship. “This shit is unreal for me”.Cam Newton get into fight with the Alabama A&M MascotESPN is a 24hr news cycle for gambling addictionWoman flexes her wedding ring to her friends after ignoring their advice not to cook, do laundry, or pay for dates for her manDoes Changing the name of Holidays water down the original holiday?Police have 2 people in custody after 5 shot near Howard University during homecoming eventAri Fletcher pissed the internet off with her comments about HBCU homecomingWomen criticize Megan Thee Stallion's new song and give their hot take on her lyrical prowess.Two Houston women who were fighting in the middle of the road at 3 a.m. were reportedly struck by a vehicle and both were killed. Authorities are now looking for the driver wanted for a hit-and-run.A female teacher was reportedly fired after her first day on the job at Lake Cormorant High School in Mississippi for allegedly recording on school grounds and posting on social media, among other things.Gilbert Arenas Threatens Defamation Lawsuits Over Gambling Snitch Accusations-16-year-old held at gunpoint and handcuffed by police at his school after an AI gun detection system mistakenly identified a bag of Doritos in his pocket as a gunKeyshia Ka'oir speaks on protecting Gucci Mane and helping him during his schizophrenia episodes, she seemingly Responds To Nicki Minaj Claiming She's Keeping ‘Gucci Sedated': ‘EmbarrassingBishop Marvin Winans goes viral after criticizing a woman and her son in front of the entire church for donating $1,200 instead of $2,000 during a fundraiser. Church Member Stands by Pastor Marvin Winans Following Backlash for Calling Her Out Over Donating $1,200 Instead Of $2,000Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Rep. Jasmine Crockett After Slamming Her for Criticizing TrumpDreka Gates claims Kevin Gates has cut their family off financially and she's seeking a little more than $70,000 per month in child and spousal support. but he says they were never marriedKevin Durant Lands Netflix Docu Exploring His Rise, Legacy, & Life Beyond the CourtA man confronted former NBA player Iman Shumpert after he allegedly said 'f*K Indiana and naptown' and refused to do an interview with him Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling. FBI says the illegal poker games Chauncey Billups was involved in used “X-Ray tables” that gave certain players an advantage where you could see the opponents' cards. They finessed over $7M!Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was also arrested this morning as part of an FBI sports betting gambling probe. Terry Rozier will still receive his FULL $26,000,000 salary while on leave from the NBA after being arrested on federal gambling charges.The FBI named four NBA teams whose games were bet on in the illegal sports gambling investigationHornets, Lakers, Raptors, and Trail Blazers.Foolio murder suspect, Alicia Andrews, laughs on first day of Jacksonville, Florida rapper murder trial. Witness who partied with Foolio the night of his murder reveals she dated Yungeen Ace's deceased brother Trevon Bullard; Fans fear Jacksonville, Florida “gang war” testimony during Alicia Andrews trial will lead to ATK RICO

In this episode of Get Creative with Pace Morby, host Keola Keala sits down with Casey Gregerson, a SubTo and Owners Club powerhouse who turned a single house hack in Wyoming into a 400-unit portfolio using creative financing strategies. Casey shares how he leveraged seller financing, subject-to deals, and private money partnerships to scale from one rental to multimillion-dollar multifamily projects—all while balancing a demanding W-2 job in the oil industry. You'll hear how Casey overcame last-minute deal collapses, raised $1.7M in three days, and closed a 45-unit property that changed his business forever.

I used to think productivity was the key to freedom. So I optimized everything, my routines, my habits, my workflows. But somewhere between the ice baths, color-coded calendars, and three dashboards tracking my “progress,” I started to wonder… who was I actually doing all this for? In this video, I explore how the pursuit of productivity can quietly become the biggest distraction of all, and what happens when you finally slow down long enough to ask why you're doing it in the first place. New here? I'm Scott

A profitable multi-location mobility solutions franchise is under the microscope in this episode, with the team digging into payer mix, growth potential, and the real value of a franchise model.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/established-leader-in-mobility-and-accessibility-solutions/2225890/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Special thanks to Connor Groce for being a guest on this episode of the pod. Check out more of Connor's franchise resources here: https://www.connorgroce.com/

Neste episódio, converso com duas alunas com resultados incríveis em nichos comuns: Lu Santana, estrategista que fatura R$ 1.7M+/ano com infoprodutos para fonoaudiólogos, e Aline, personal organizer que fatura R$ 100k/mês organicamente como afiliada, mas tem medo de escalar seu próprio produto. Com a participação especial de Amanda e Yasmin, o objetivo é mostrar que qualquer um pode ter sucesso no digital superando crenças limitantes e focando na execução consistente, além de traçar um plano para Aline destravar suas vendas com tráfego pago. Se inscreva na Ultra Black Friday Infinita:http://vtsd.com.br/quero-bf-ep364Me siga no Instagram:https://bit.ly/Insta-Leandro-LadeiraConheça o canal principal:https://bit.ly/Canal-Metodo-VTSDOuça nosso podcast:https://bit.ly/Podcast-do-Ladeira-no-Spotify

Air Date: October 22, 2025Episode Overview: Sam and co-host Mortheous dive into the "No Kings Protests," dissecting their $200M+ funding from progressive foundations and unions, and the prominent "boomer" demographic. Are these elite-backed nostalgia rallies or true multigenerational resistance? With 5-7M participants across 2,700+ events (Oct 18, 2025), FBI probes into NGO funding, and 58% Trump disapproval, Sam unpacks conservative "astroturf" critiques against progressive grassroots claims using balanced sources and video clips like Savannah Hernandez and Disclose.tv. Listener polls explore authenticity, and Sam previews a third protest wave.Sources: Axios, iHeart, Atlantic, Guardian, Reuters, AP, NYT, CT Public, Britannica, In These Times, X accounts (DataRepublican, Vigilant Fox).Please Support The Show:Sam's Substack: https://samwhitfield.substack.com/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheWhitfieldReportYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhitfieldReportReloadedKick Channel: https://kick.com/whitfieldreportWhitfield Report Guilded server: https://www.guilded.gg/r/zzzE8b61qR?i=AYwozWndSam's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sam-Whitfield/author/B00M1DNU88Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DIcoDO0BIDyuH7SWIsAB8American Instinct Pulp Adventures: https://americaninstinct.substack.comFollow Sam on X and Instagram: @SamW_NGCFollow Right To Offend Media on X: @RTOMediaBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitfieldreportSign up for Rumble: https://rumble.com/register/TheWhitfieldReport/

Has Taylor Swift pivoted to the MAGA movement? Fans think Life of a Showgirl is taking her back to her conservative roots! Plus, the No Kings Protests bring in 7M people, Cheryl Hines gets grilled of RFK Jr, and Harry Sisson goes viral for Piers Morgan interview! Shawn on the Right and David Leon (MericanDavid) are here to dish!    Follow Shawn: https://www.instagram.com/shawnontheright    Follow David: https://www.instagram.com/mericandavid    Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to https://www.wayfair.com/ right now to shop all things home.   Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio    Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb  

(Intro) Nuts (5TYNTK) SNAP Benefits Halted, Platner Tattoo Controversy, Hearts Break Attendance Record, Flagg NBA Debut, HBO Max Price Hike (Dirty) Nicki deletes Instagram, Janelle time-travels to see Bowie, Kim buys $7M neighbor home (Topic) If you could time travel to attend one concert, what would you pick? (Outro) Jewelry Heist Update

How do you know if you're charging the right fees, tracking the right numbers, or investing enough in marketing to grow your clinic? Join Dr. Stephen and Dr. Josiah Fitzsimmons of Lucro to answer those exact questions and share a clear path to building a profitable, purpose-driven practice. Together they walk through the numbers that matter most—lifetime value, customer acquisition cost, conversion rates, and schedule capacity—and show how to use them as tools for confident decision-making. Dr. Josiah's journey went from scaling to $15M, weathering a steep drop to $5M, and rebuilding stronger than ever with a $7M practice and a mission-driven model. Taking this experience and new found appreciation of REALLY knowing your numbers: his new book-keeping business, Lucro, is helping other chiropractors simplify their data and find profit margins they can reinvest into people, technology, and marketing. By combining structure with purpose, you'll discover how to grow without guesswork and create a patient experience that drives both retention and impact.In this episode you will:Learn a quick break-even ROAS rule using your true profit margin. See why most clinics underspend on marketing and how to set CAC targets with confidence. Find the conversion-rate “sweet spot” that signals it's time to raise prices. Calculate real schedule capacity and close the gap between potential and actual volume. Upgrade the care experience to increase PVA and lifetime value. Episode Highlights02:35 See how structure, KPIs, and accountability create the foundation for a scalable clinic.03:30 Understand the five business domains and how removing one constraint unlocks expansion.04:33 Hear how early discipline and work ethic shaped Josiah's leadership journey.05:28 Discover how visiting more than 50 clinics before opening led to a seven-figure first year.06:42 Find out what other industries taught Josiah about structure, metrics, and scalability.07:34 Learn how applying the TRP operating system turned frustration into growth and momentum.08:58 Understand why knowing your numbers matters less than knowing what to do with them.09:51 See the difference between operational metrics and financial metrics and why both are essential.12:12 Explore the four Ps of a successful clinic—purpose, product, people, and profit.14:27 Learn how profit creates freedom to invest in marketing, people, and technology.16:38 Understand why undercharging limits impact and weakens your ability to serve.19:17 Discover how to calculate and use the LTV-to-CAC ratio for smarter marketing decisions.22:50 Learn a simple formula that shows your break-even return on ad spend.25:21 See how using data instead of emotion builds clarity and calm in decision-making.27:16 Understand how your conversion rate reveals when it's time to raise prices.30:04 Learn how to measure schedule utilization and close the gap between potential and reality.32:45 See why most clinics run at only a fraction of capacity and how to change that.34:18 Discover how retention, education, and value delivery increase lifetime patient relationships.35:33 Learn how to design a “Disney Experience” that makes care memorable and personal. Resources MentionedTo learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:  http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceoBook a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPCPrefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.

We all think we're good listeners. We nod, we smile, we say “yeah, totally.” But most of the time, we're not actually listening; we're just waiting for our turn to talk. In this video, I explore why most of us are worse at listening than we realize, how modern life trains us to tune out, and what it actually takes to hear someone. New here? I'm Scott

Western AAA development is not dead. Battlefield 6's 7 million unit launch proves it. This episode deconstructs how EA and Vince Zampella reversed the "disaster" of Battlefield 2042 by focusing on leadership, community feedback , and a smarter studio structure.Then, we explore why leadership is the ultimate "alpha". Joseph Kim breaks down the stunning turnaround of the UCLA football team—who went from a 0-4 disaster to a 3-0 winning streak (including beating #7 Penn State ) with the exact same players. The only thing that changed? Leadership and strategy. Learn how to apply these lessons on accountability , clear roles , and scheme-to-personnel fit to your game studio.Finally, we feature an excerpt from an interview with veteran producer Chris Casanova on why your studio is likely structured for failure. He explains the critical shift from "craft-based" (siloed) teams to cross-disciplinary "outcome-based" teams and how to implement it.Timestamps:[00:00:20] Today's Topics: Battlefield 6, UCLA Leadership, & Team Structures [00:01:51] Corrections: Revisiting the EA/PIF Deal & The "Copy, Improve, Innovate" Framework [00:04:33] Top 3 News: Battlefield 6 (7M copies) , Switch 2 Production , Arc Raiders CCU [00:06:42] MACRO: The Battlefield 6 Redemption Story [00:07:41] By the Numbers: BF6 (7M units) vs 2042 (4.2M) [00:09:19] A Quick History of the Battlefield Franchise [00:11:12] What Changed? The "Save the Franchise" Game [00:13:01] Fix #1: A Better Studio Coalition Structure [00:15:05] Fix #2: Going Back to Basics & Listening to the Community [00:16:14] Fix #3: Polish and Giving the Game Time [00:17:53] Fix #4: The Vince Zampella Factor [00:20:40] Deep Dive: Who is Vince Zampella? (Infinity Ward, Respawn) [00:28:22] ALPHA: Leadership is Your Biggest Competitive Advantage [00:31:18] Case Study: The UCLA Football Turnaround [00:32:15] The 0-4 Disaster (The Problem) [00:37:31] The Mid-Season Fix: Firing the Coach [00:39:10] The 3-0 Turnaround (The Result) [00:41:03] The Lessons: 1) Play to Strengths, 2) Accountability, 3) Clear Roles, 4) Belief [00:44:47] Applying the Lessons to Your Game Studio [00:48:55] GAME DEV: Interview with Chris Casanova [00:49:41] The Thesis: Shifting from "Craft-Based" to "Outcome-Based" Teams [00:52:43] A Practical Example: A "Procedural Worlds" Team [00:57:51] Key Takeaway: Why Outcome-Based Teams Win

What does it take to go from Seattle luxury real estate and brokerage ownership to restarting in Memphis—and win again? In this Wolfpack Way interview, Garth Ward walks through breaking into luxury, scaling with new construction and builder relationships, running multiple offices, and why he ultimately chose eXp Realty and the Wolfpack to rebuild with community, systems, and agent attraction.You'll learn:Luxury & new-construction playbook: how to create builder demandThe $1.7M builder-to-builder deal and the system behind itBrokerage ownership vs. eXp: culture, leverage, and why he pivotedLead gen that compounds: open houses, social content, follow-upAgent attraction & revenue share: freedom through communityMindset/habits to stay consistent in 2025's market

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for a deep dive into Taylor Swift's Disney+ powerhouse projects! Announced October 13, 2025, The Eras Tour | The Final Show concert film and The Eras Tour | The End of an Era six-part docuseries launch December 12 on Disney+ and Hulu. The docuseries, directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, reveals behind-the-scenes from Vancouver's finale—development, fan frenzy, and closure—with stars like Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch. The film by Glenn Weiss captures the full Tortured Poets set and mashups such as “Long Live” × “New Year's Day.” Analytic Dreamz ties this to The Life of a Showgirl album's record 2.7M day-one sales and $46M cinematic debut, plus Swift's Disney hits like 2020's Folklore Sessions and 2023's $250M Eras film. Unpack filming from London to Miami, Kelce cameos, and weekly releases boosting engagement for the $1B+ tour. Analytic Dreamz examines Swift's producer role and cultural dominance—essential for fans tracking pop milestones! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For years, I thought success was about working longer, faster, harder. But what if endurance only matters if you're running in the right direction? In this video, I share why quitting might actually be the key to progress, and why, at first, it feels less like freedom and more like free fall. New here? I'm Scott

If you're spending 12+ hours a day buried in client work, managing campaigns, solving problems, and putting out fires, I get it.I've been there. When I first started my agency, I thought grinding harder was the path to success. I built websites, did SEO, managed ads, and somewhere along the way, I realized I had [...] The post How I Scaled My Agency to $7M, While Working Less Than Ever appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

From Food Stamps to $50,000/Month: What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know About Building Real Wealth What if everything you've been taught about money, retirement planning, and wealth building is completely wrong? What if your 401k, the 4% rule, and traditional financial advice are actually keeping you trapped in financial mediocrity? In this eye-opening conversation, Chris Miles - "The Anti-Financial Advisor" and host of the Money Ripples Podcast - shares his incredible journey from millionaire financial advisor to food stamps with $1 million in debt, and how he discovered alternative investment strategies that now generate $50,000+ monthly in true passive income.

On this episode of Bulture podcast:Latto is rumored to be pregnant with her first child.Taylor Swift's 'The Life of A Showgirl' has already sold 3M units (2.7M in pure sales) It's now the fastest album in music history to reach this markWhite girls are tearing up Taylor Swift's new album down to the Tik Tok.ICE and FBI Raids in Chicago Spark Outrage After Black Residents Detained Without Warrants  Showtime's The Chi to End with Season 8Monster: The Ed Gein StoryTeacher sings to a student for his sixth birthday: ‘Happy birthday to you, you look like a monkey, you live in a zoo.This Mom Shocked After Seeing How Much Food Her Son Ordered, her Kid DoorDashed $36.74 of McDonald's and $20.13 of Popeyes for himself after his mother gave her phone to play on because his iPad was broken.D4vd not named as a M suspect in Celeste Rivas case, police confirm in new statement.Lira Galore got beat up at the airport by Bianca (BeeTheBeauty)Diddy sentenced to 50 months in federal prison! Diddy will be released from prison in December 2028.The late Kyren Lacy's attorney, Matt Ory, unveiled surveillance clips and police body cam footage that confirm his client was INNOCENT and WRONGLY FRAMED for negligent homicide and hit-and-run following a 2024 car crash that took the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall. Salute to his lawyer for not letting this go away quietly. can't imagine what lacy's family is going throughAyesha Curry says that Steph Curry doesn't understand her, that she never wanted kids, and that she can't pursue her careerICE will reportedly be on-site during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.NBA YoungBoy just snagged the #1 spot on YouTube Music Charts with “what You is”Gucci Mane announces new autobiography titled “Episodes.” In this book, Guwop opens up personal battles with mental health struggles, including getting Ice Cream cone on faceCoi Leray and Shoreline Mafia drop the music video for their collab “Act Like You Know”Woman recorded a man at the gym after being upset with him for using the machine next to her instead of choosing a different one, stating, “Men are insufferable.”Sources say Molly Qerim felt her $500,000 ESPN salary was an insult for her First Take contributionsNC A&T Head Coach Says His Players Act Tough Listening to NBA Youngboy In the Locker Room, But Don't Bring That Same Energy on The FieldNicki Minaj Writes Open Letter to Kulture & Cardi B Writes Open Letter to Papa BearNFL veteran Aqib Talib says Tyreek Hill's season-ending injury is karma for how he treated his wife — “The football gods don't play games.”Regina King to rank her Top 5 'BOONDOCKS' momentsMan got upset and attacked a woman after she defended herself and her daughter against his dog, which attacked them firstAtlanta police are searching for Tyrese after his Cane Corso, El Chapo, reportedly killed a neighbor's dog. A woman says she warned him, but he let El Chapo roam freely through the neighborhood, causing chaos

The world is a dumpster fire, confirmed. Following California's landmark AI safety bill SB 53, the head of Nvidia is allegedly "quaking in his boots"—which is a good sign, unlike the news that the "Nirvana Baby" Spencer Elden's lawsuit was finally dismissed. Meanwhile, corporate America continues its pivot to chaos: Spotify shuffled its execs, Meta is charging UK users for ad-free Facebook and Instagram, and the UK is introducing digital ID cards (Hello, Mark of the Beast). The entire internet is now dominated by bots, proving the Cracker Barrel logo outrage was manufactured, a fact that's somehow less depressing than the FCC accidentally leaking iPhone schematics. Naturally, Alphabet just paid $22 million to settle President Trump's YouTube lawsuit, confirming that legal threats are the new VC funding. Disney is panicking over an "AI Actress," sending cease and desist letters to Character.AI, while OpenAI rolls out its new Sora app and ChatGPT's ability to buy things for you, proving it's determined to turn the internet into one seamless, copyright-infringing shopping mall, and it's now worth more than Elon Musk's SpaceX.The ensuing boredom demands new media, though the pacing is terrible in everything: Slow Horses Season 5 and Human: Neanderthal Encounters are great, but even the original Matrix and Frankenstein trailer (by Guillermo del Toro) feel slow, confirming the Princess Bride litmus test. MXV's Riot Fest photos were rad, and Disney lost 1.7M subs after suspending Kimmel, which is why YouTube Music is testing AI hosts (who will only be wrong), and the Pivot Tour is happening. Our Apps & Doohickeys department confirms security is an afterthought: macOS 26 unlocked the Journal app, but the smart glasses race is fully on, and Logitech's new keyboard can be recharged by any light (finally, tech that works!). Amazon Fire TV is expected to ditch Android for Linux, Meta introduced the AI-filled Vibes feed, and Tile trackers were found to have a stalking flaw—a fact only slightly more depressing than the swift failure of the Neon call-recording app and the continued existence of the Comet browser. Finally, The Dark Side with Dave celebrated the low-budget charm of Blue Thunder and the necessity of Disney Park Ride Overlays, while Dave embarked on his quest to unbox the Home Depot R2D2. We thank our patrons for keeping this beautiful noise alive and pay tribute to the amazing Jane Goodall.Sponsors:Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. 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Major federal cybersecurity programs expire amidst the government shutdown. Global leaders and experts convene in Riyadh for the Global Cybersecurity Forum. NIST tackles removable media. ICE buys vast troves of smartphone location data. Researchers claim a newly patched VMware vulnerability has been a zero-day for nearly a year. ClickFix-style attacks surge and spread across platforms. Battering RAM defeats memory encryption and boot-time defenses. A new phishing toolkit converts ordinary PDFs into interactive lures. A trio of breaches exposes data of 3.7 million across North America. Tim Starks from CyberScoop unpacks a report from Senate Democrats on DOGE. The Lone Star State proves even the internet isn't bulletproof.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Tim Starks, Senior Reporter from CyberScoop, is back and joins Dave to discuss a report from Senate Democrats on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). You can read Tim's article on the subject here. Selected Reading Cyber information-sharing law and state grants set to go dark as Congress stalls over funding (The Record) Live - Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh tackles how technology can shape future of cyberspace (Euronews) NIST Publishes Guide for Protecting ICS Against USB-Borne Threats (SecurityWeek) ICE to Buy Tool that Tracks Locations of Hundreds of Millions of Phones Every Day (404 Media) Broadcom Fails to Disclose Zero-Day Exploitation of VMware Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) Don't Sweat the ClickFix Techniques: Variants & Detection Evolution (Huntress) Battering RAM Attack Breaks Intel and AMD Security Tech With $50 Device (SecurityWeek) New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures (Bleeping Computer) 3.7M breach notification letters set to flood North America's mailboxes (The Register) A Bullet Crashed the Internet in Texas (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.   Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 549 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, a comment on one of our YouTube videos sparks a dialogue between Joe and Big Al on the 4% rule vs. the "guardrails" withdrawal strategy. Joe at the Beach is managing his ~$6M portfolio on his own, but wants the fellas' take on his upper limit for yearly spending, so he can keep drinking his old-fashioneds. Can Joe Ko in Virginia afford to bridge the gap between retiring at 67 and taking Social Security at 70? Plus, "Harold and Maude" have nearly $7M saved. Should they accelerate Roth conversions into high-tax brackets before moving from low-tax Colorado to high-tax California? And how much more than their current annual spend can they afford for family vacations and travel? Free Financial Resources in This Episode:  https://bit.ly/ymyw-549 (full show notes & episode transcript) Withdrawal Strategy Guide Cruising Into Retirement Checklist and Guide (limited time offer, download by this Friday!) How to Cruise Into Your Retirement - YMYW TV Financial Blueprint (self-guided) Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional) REQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter   Connect With Us: YouTube: Subscribe and join the conversation in the comments Podcast apps: subscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite Apple Podcasts: leave your honest reviews and ratings   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:50 - What About the Guardrails Withdrawal Strategy? (Bill, YouTube) 04:13 - I'm 69 with $5.7 Million Saved. What's the Max I Can Spend in Retirement? (Joe at the Beach) 15:12 - 63 and 58 With $1.85M Saved. How Much Can We Spend from 67 Until Social Security at 70? (Joe Ko, VA) 21:30 - We're 61 and 69 with $7.6 million. Can We Increase Our Retirement Spending? How Should We Do Roth Conversions? (“Harold and Maude”, Durango, CO) 33:49 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast

This week, we deep dive into Pastor Robert Shinn, his Shekinah Church, and his management company 7M Films - and examine how a modern cult has (allegedly) exploited TikTok dancers, financially abusing them, sexually abused them and other members, while also possibly being connected to the very popular and scary Seven Mountains Mandate that currently has strong Whitehouse connections. While this cult is scary, a brewing American attempt at a theocracy is the most disturbing part of this week's information-heavy episode for me.  Hail Nimrod! Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.