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In this episode, I'm walking you through a conversation I've been having again and again with women who are sliding into my DMs, listening to this podcast, and quietly wondering why their revenue keeps hovering in the same place month after month. Scaling your business from 8K months to 30K months isn't about working harder or posting more, it's about making the right shifts at the right time. And today, I'm showing you exactly what those shifts are, using the same process I walk my clients through inside the Revenue Accelerator. I share the story of a client who was stuck at 9K months for over a year, constantly launching, trying new pricing structures, and creating content daily, until we focused on three simple things and got her to her first 30K month in 90 days. We break down what positioning actually is, how laser-focused messaging changes the caliber of buyer coming to you, and why relying on random referrals or inconsistent launches will keep you locked in the feast-or-famine cycle. If you've been feeling like sales are happening to you rather than for you, this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and start building the predictable, repeatable revenue you deserve. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want! KEY POINTS: 00:00 Welcome and Mission 01:59 Why You're Plateaued 03:38 Three Growth Levers 04:07 Premium Buyer Shift 06:27 Laser Focus Messaging 08:43 Predictable Sales System 10:54 Next Steps 11:24 Outro and Subscribe QUOTABLES: “ If you're noticing that when people come to you, you're having to explain yourself over and over again. And like, explain who you are and what you do and what you offer. That means that there's a lot of confusion in your messaging right now. And if you confuse them, you will lose them.” - Julie Solomon “ Let's just talk about the shifts that can take place when you focus on these three keys, positioning, messaging, sales strategy. And first I want to get clear on like, what is positioning? So essentially positioning is how your ideal client perceives your offer and your authority and your ability to give them the transformation that they want. So messaging plays a big part in positioning because that's how we articulate that, but messaging is really the big perception piece.” - Julie Solomon RESOURCES: [UNSCRIPTED RETREAT 2027] Where your voice, your message, and your identity become one. February 3–5, 2027 • Nashville, Tennessee APPLY HERE [THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR] Book a strategy call to explore whether The Revenue Accelerator is the right next step for your business and leadership. Apply and schedule your call today. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS EFFORTLESSLY]This tool helps you manage inventory, process payments, and run email and social media campaigns all from one place. Get started here.
Are you making between $8K and $12K a month... but somehow it feels like no matter how hard you work, you can't break through? You're not lazy. You're not failing. And you're definitely not the problem. In this episode of the CEO Glow Show, Sheila Bella explains why so many beauty entrepreneurs hit the $10K/month ceiling—and why working harder only keeps you trapped there. Sheila reveals that the problem isn't your talent, pricing, or hustle. It's your business model. If you're the marketing department, sales team, service provider, customer support, scheduler, and CEO all rolled into one, you've unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in your own business. This episode breaks down the mindset shift every beauty entrepreneur must make to go from being booked and busy to building a business that can scale beyond them. If you're ready to stop trading time for money and start building systems that create freedom, this episode is your roadmap. Because the goal isn't to become a better machine. The goal is to build one.
The Biggest Lie About Success (Almost Everyone Believes It). Boyd K. Packer Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/29dSbLEQAZ8?si=EiOebuqHqVbdXmCq LDS Lights: Uplifting Messages 14.8K subscribers 11,512 views Jun 30, 2026 #JesusChrist #Faith #LDS The world measures success by wealth, fame, and status. But God measures it by faith, righteousness, and becoming more like Jesus Christ. Long after money fades and recognition is forgotten, our choices to follow Him will remain forever. Choose what lasts. Choose Christ. That is true success. -(October 1980) The Choice This message is for anyone feeling lost, tired, or seeking God. Jesus Christ knows your struggles. There is hope, healing, and purpose in Him.
runDisney feels like it's always been there, but it hasn't. The real story includes years of pitching, countless meetings, tough operational compromises, and a whole lot of faith that runners would actually show up. We're joined by Jon Hughes from Track Shack, the first race director of the Walt Disney World Marathon and one of the key voices who helped convince Disney a marathon belonged on property.Jon takes us back to the early days of Track Shack, when running specialty stores were rare and races were often built from scratch just to grow the sport. We dig into what makes a great race director, why course design and logistics matter more than most people realize, and how Disney's marketing excitement didn't always match the realities of operations. You'll hear how the marathon finally got the green light, why the early course didn't fully match the dream, and what it felt like to face a start line that ballooned to 8,400 runners before the first race ever happened.We also keep things practical and personal: training updates in peak summer heat, hydration lessons, the mental tricks that get us out the door, plus community news like our charity fundraising plans and the first-ever Rise and Run virtual trivia night. Then we roll into race reports from across the Rise and Run family, from local 5Ks and an 8K series with a baked potato finish to truly wild endurance feats.If you love runDisney history, marathon origin stories, or smart training talk that's honest about real life, hit play. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend training for their next race, and leave a quick review to help more runners find the Rise and Run family.Track Shack WebsiteTrack Shack InstagramRise and Run LinksRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopRise and Run PatreonRunningwithalysha Alysha's Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off)Send us Fan MailSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingAffiliate LinksThe Start Line Co.Fluffy FizziesMona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded
Welcome to an AV Rant Special episode. Today, Rob H. and Joe Klusnick interview Michael Kobb, the Principal Engineer of User Experience at Kaleidescape. We learn a bit about Michael and his personal home theater. Then we dig into the new Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player and its unique 8K and 4K Cinematic format capabilities. We […] The post AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape appeared first on AV Rant.
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AI Is Eating the Girlfriends, Supreme Court Guts the Deep State, The Rise of the Democratic Socialists, The 95% Voter turnout Voter Fraud, Tucker Carlson, Peter St Onge, Ph.D. AI Is Eating the Girlfriends Supreme Court Guts the Deep State The Rise of the Democratic Socialists 2020 voter turnout was actually around 95%, which is a catastrophic indicator of a FRAUDULENT ELECTION COVID-19 “vaccines” represent one of the LARGEST cancer-promoting exposures in HUMAN HISTORY Tucker Carlson. We Wanted to Air This Because No One Else Was Willing to… AI Is Eating the Girlfriends https://www.profstonge.com/ for weekly in-depth articles / profstonge for daily quick-hits Peter St Onge, Ph.D. 40.8K subscribers Subscribe 990 Share Ask 8.9K views 7/9/26 Supreme Court Guts the Deep State Peter St Onge, Ph.D. 40.8K subscribers 7,440 views Jul 3, 2026 https://youtu.be/b94wZdGHAIE?si=fCfsr_7QWoyxFUpW The Rise of the Democratic Socialists Peter St Onge, Ph.D. 40.8K subscribers 6.8K views 7/1/26 Post The SCIF @TheSCIF The average voter turnout in a presidential election between 2000 to 2016 was around 53% to 54%. The mainstream media alleged the 2020 voter turnout was about 60%... When in reality, the 2020 voter turnout was actually around 95%, which is a catastrophic indicator of a FRAUDULENT ELECTION. The reason the mainstream media is wrong is because they took the number of votes divided by the over 18 population, which does NOT equal voter turnout. Voter turnout is the number of votes divided by the number of registered voters. This is because "population over 18" includes people who are eligible to vote, but are not registered, it includes non-citizens who legally can't vote, it includes felons who can't vote, it includes mentally incapacitated people who can't vote, etc. So, the over 18 population is greater than the number of registered voters. If you take the number of votes reported in 2020 and divide by the over 18 population, 60% is higher than 53% to 54% average, but plausible. If you take the reported number of votes divided by the actual number of registered voters, you get around a reported 95%, which clearly shows that 2020 was a fraudulent election.
Top headlines for Monday, July 13, 2026A Canadian surrogacy lawsuit after a surrogate refused an abortion request; prosecutors press forward in the Charlie Kirk murder case; Texas' Senate race tightens as James Talarico posts a record fundraising haul; and Philadelphia's Enon Tabernacle mobilizes against human trafficking with a major community 8K.0:11 Same-sex couple sues surrogate mother who refused to abort baby0:55 Tyler Robinson pretrial hearing day 5: Key takeaways1:40 Talarico campaign announces record $30M fundraising haul2:33 Ricky Schroder, wife 'disgusted' by Candace Owens claims3:23 Muhammad ranks top baby boy name in England, Wales for third year4:10 US announces $386M in humanitarian aid for Venezuela5:05 'Refuse to look away': Megachurch hosts 8K to fight traffickingSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSame-sex couple sues surrogate mother who refused to abort baby | WorldTyler Robinson pretrial hearing day 5: Key takeaways | U.S.Talarico campaign announces record $30M fundraising haul | PoliticsRicky Schroder, wife 'disgusted' by Candace Owens claims | U.S.'Refuse to look away': Megachurch hosts 8K to fight trafficking | Church & MinistriesMuhammad ranks top baby boy name in England, Wales for third year | WorldUS announces $386M in humanitarian aid for Venezuela | World
Améliorer une photo floue sans installer de logiciel ni créer de compte : c'est la promesse de Vidmud, un outil en ligne reposant sur l'intelligence artificielle. Accessible gratuitement depuis un navigateur, son améliorateur permet de traiter jusqu'à six images simultanément, soit une par une, soit par lots.L'usage peut se révéler utile dans de nombreuses situations. Pendant un mariage, par exemple, une mise au point ratée ou un mouvement trop rapide suffit à rendre les visages moins nets. Il faut alors déposer les clichés sur la page dédiée de Vidmud, puis sélectionner l'option « Améliorer maintenant ». L'intelligence artificielle analyse l'image d'origine et tente de la reconstruire pixel par pixel pour accentuer les détails et réduire le flou. Le résultat peut ensuite être utilisé pour publier la photo sur les réseaux sociaux, l'envoyer à des proches ou simplement la conserver dans de meilleures conditions. L'intérêt est d'éviter le recours à un logiciel professionnel, souvent plus coûteux et plus complexe à maîtriser. Une version pour ordinateur est toutefois également proposée par Vidmud AI Studio sous Windows 10 et Windows 11.L'outil ne se limite pas aux photographies personnelles. Un commerçant en ligne peut, par exemple, améliorer l'image d'un bijou ou d'un produit afin de mieux le présenter. L'IA ajuste automatiquement différents paramètres, comme la balance des blancs, les couleurs, la luminosité ou la netteté, avec l'objectif d'obtenir un rendu plus homogène. Vidmud peut aussi servir à restaurer d'anciennes photos de famille, même lorsque leur résolution est faible. Le service annonce une amélioration pouvant atteindre une définition 8K. Il propose également de réduire le bruit numérique, ces petits grains visibles notamment sur les images prises de nuit.Plusieurs outils sont accessibles gratuitement et sans inscription : l'améliorateur d'image, l'éditeur photo avec suppression d'éléments, le créateur de photos d'identité ou encore l'éditeur vidéo. Les fonctions essentielles d'intelligence artificielle sont incluses. Vidmud propose par ailleurs une offre plus complète comprenant 1 500 crédits génératifs par an, davantage d'effets et de modèles, un éditeur vidéo plus puissant et une assistance technique disponible en permanence. Cette souscription bénéficie d'une garantie satisfait ou remboursé de trente jours. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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In this episode, we welcome award-winning cinematographer Jeff Hester, whose work includes documentaries such as Postcard from Earth, Our Planet, Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Planet Earth III, and Hammerhead Sharks Up Close for Nat Geo's annual summer event, SHARKFEST. In our conversation, Jeff shares his journey into cinematography, how he developed his unique skill set, and the making of Hammerhead Sharks Up Close. He also discusses what it's like to film underwater alongside sharks, the specialized cameras and techniques used to capture these incredible images, and offers valuable insights for the next generation of filmmakers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA introduces high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5-enabled PCIe expansion chassisMeet Io Xpand, a Thunderbolt 5 expansion chassis for AJA KONA and Corvid I/O cards. Io Xpand lets video professionals integrate the performance of AJA PCIe I/O cards on Thunderbolt 5 laptops and mini-PCs for an incredibly powerful, fast, and portable I/O solution for on set, remote production, and live switching. Visit hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Explore hereNew York City | July 28The sports-production landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as a result of the cloud and AI, and SVG's new Cloud & Content Workflows Summit is where the industry comes together to navigate it. As virtualized hardware, cloud-based workflows, and AI-powered tools become more commonplace, the entire sports-production supply chain is being reimagined from the ground up. This special event brings together SVG's previous Cloud Production and Content Management events into a single, comprehensive day of programming—covering both live and non-live production workflows alike.Learn more hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows.Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800.323.2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:July 2026 - Ep. 140.Promote your brand with The Making Of:Reach 275,000+ film industry, broadcast pros, and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
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In this episode, we welcome Eben Bolter ASC, BSC, cinematographer of the new Apple TV series Cape Fear. Eben has also lensed acclaimed projects including The Life of Chuck, The Last of Us, and Slow Horses. In our conversation, he shares his journey into cinematography, the experiences that shaped his career, and his approach to developing the visual language of Cape Fear. He takes a deep dive into the cameras, lenses, lighting, and techniques used to bring the series to life, while offering valuable advice for the next generation of filmmakers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA introduces high-performance Thunderbolt™ 5-enabled PCIe expansion chassisMeet Io Xpand, a Thunderbolt 5 expansion chassis for AJA KONA and Corvid I/O cards. Io Xpand lets video professionals integrate the performance of AJA PCIe I/O cards on Thunderbolt 5 laptops and mini-PCs for an incredibly powerful, fast, and portable I/O solution for on set, remote production, and live switching. Visit hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Explore hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800.323.2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 139.Promote your Brand with The Making Of:Reach 270,000+ film industry, broadcast pros, and content creators reading this weekly newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Babyyyy. From 19 countries to 33 in a month. From 10K views to 61.8K in a month. The quantum leap is real. This episode we talk about how I did that. A few updates on the revised meditation program, and as usual.. all the joy and awe of life.BIG LOVE,-C
Most engineering teams are still optimizing for the wrong thing. They chase the speed of code when the real bottleneck is the speed of context. Matt Watson and Eban Bisong, founder and CEO of Senvi, get into what actually changes when AI moves from a coding tool to a teammate.Eban has spent his career as a founding engineer, and his approach is hands-on: don't tell skeptical engineers AI works, show them, every standup, until the pushback turns into excitement. At Park DNA he built "RTD2," an OpenClaw-powered droid wired read-only into their data sources, Slack, and Jira. It answered support questions before an engineer could, created its own bug tickets, and joined meetings through Fireflies so nothing got lost. The lesson underneath all of it: record everything, because the team that captures the most context ships the right thing fastest.Matt also shares his own three-week rabbit hole with Claude Cowork, $8K in tokens, a fully rebuilt Full Scale website, a thousand dead blog posts deleted, and 200 more rewritten. They go a few rounds on why it's a bad time to be a coder but a great time to be a builder, why "good enough" is a real standard and not a cop-out, and why ownership beats asking permission every time.If you build software or lead an engineering team, listen now. And if you want to try Eban's voice-first AI journal, visit senvi.ai.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:42 From Founding Engineer to Solo Founder01:52 Using AI as an Engineering Leader03:24 Building RTD2: An AI Teammate for Support05:27 The Speed of Context, Not Code06:11 Why You Should Record Everything08:59 Winning Over AI-Skeptical Engineers11:50 The AI Spectrum Across 80 Clients13:35 A Bad Time to Be a Coder, a Great Time to Build14:03 Why "Good Enough" Is Good Enough14:52 Human-in-the-Loop and Reviewing AI's Work16:28 Going All-In on Senvi19:01 Validating the Product With a Beta Group21:01 Bootstrapping a Truly AI-Native CompanyLinks & ResourcesConnect with Eban Bisong on LinkedInSenvi.ai - senvi.aiWhat Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025Subscribe to the Global Talent SprintFull Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordablyIf you're trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.Follow the show, rate it, and send this to someone who's still trying to do “real Scrum.” They need it more than you do.
My financial situation this year is giving... erratic. I share every detail in today's ep and why I'm not calling 911 yet.After YEARS of steady monthly recurring revenue that paid all my basic expenses and then some, I changed my business model in late 2025, which resulted in seeing income numbers I haven't seen since year 1 of starting my business. I'm talking "how am I going to afford all this month's expenses?" kind of numbers.At first, I was chill, leaning on my savings and systems. Then, I freaked out. HOW TF DID THIS HAPPEN?! I thought I mastered budgeting and forecasting??I share the full story, what I did to turn the ship around, and share practical advice on what to do when you're in a similar sitch.Episodes mentioned: How I Paid off $8K of Debt in One MonthHow I Planned My Sabbatical (So You Can Too) - Saving, Taking 2 Months Off and Why It's Freaking Me Out☎️ Have more questions? Leave a voicemail on the hotline and I'll answer in the next ep!Connect with Chelsea:
In this episode of The Making Of, we welcome legendary colorist and Company 3 founder/CEO Stefan Sonnenfeld. Stefan shares his journey into color grading, the evolution of his career, and the story behind building one of the industry's most respected post-production companies. He also discusses his work on Michael, the global blockbuster about Michael Jackson that has grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide, and how he helped shape the film's visual identity through color. During our chat, Stefan offers advice for the next generation of creatives on craftsmanship, collaboration, and building a lasting career in film.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Bridging ST 2110 with the Broader IP WorldAs IP adoption accelerates, establishing a seamless flow for IP media across a production is fundamental. Need to move compressed IP production media onto an ST 2110 network or deliver ST 2110 media to platforms that only accept compressed media? Discover how AJA BRIDGE LIVE makes both easy.Thunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800-323-2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 138.Advertise with The Making Of:Reach 270,000+ film industry professionals and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode, we welcome the Backrooms production team— Cinematographer Jeremy Cox, VFX Supervisor Edward J. Douglas, Editor Greg Ng, and Production Sound Mixer Jan Hetmer. Together, they take us behind the scenes of the groundbreaking indie horror phenomenon, sharing how they brought the film's unsettling world to life through innovative cinematography, visual effects, editing, and sound design. We explore their creative process, technical workflows, lessons learned during production, and the collaborative approach that transformed a viral internet sensation into a blockbuster feature film. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Bridging ST 2110 with the Broader IP WorldAs IP adoption accelerates, establishing a seamless flow for IP media across a production is fundamental. Need to move compressed IP production media onto an ST 2110 network or deliver ST 2110 media to platforms that only accept compressed media? Discover how AJA BRIDGE LIVE makes both easy.Vimeo L.A. Event | June 23A night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!6:30pm | Doors7:30-9pm | Films + commentary9-11:00pm | Reception (complimentary drinks)Vidiots — 4884 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041Free passes hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.Read more hereSanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800-323-2325 for free tech advice. View herePodcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 137.Sponsor The Making Of:Reach 250,000+ film industry professionals and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Get 50% off Cardpointers+ - Track cards, automatically load Chase & Amex Offers + a lot more. Lock-in lifetime membership at half off. (affiliate) https://milestomemories.com/go/cardpointers/ Mark is back from Colombia, and this one's a full Cartagena trip report. He breaks down two nights at the Hyatt Regency Cartagena (a Category 3 gem on points) and three nights at the Dreams Karibana all-inclusive — including the food wins, the brutal heat, the black-sand "beachfront," island day clubs, a killer rooftop bar with a live saxophonist, and the $650 check-in mistake that has one Globalist swearing off Hyatt for good. Plus Shawn answers the Grand Hyatt Athens critics, American Airlines finally drops aircraft trading cards, and Choice Privileges quietly guts its Japan award chart (Tokyo and Osaka properties jumping from 8K to 20K+ points). Is Cartagena worth it? Watch and let us know in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome to MTM Travel 0:25 - Grand Hyatt Athens: The Fallout 3:47 - American Airlines Trading Cards 5:30 - Choice Privileges Guts Japan 8:14 - CardPointers: 50% Off (Sponsor) 9:26 - Hyatt Regency Cartagena: Check-In & Rooms 11:06 - The Beach Reality & Island Day Trips 12:42 - Exploring the Walled City 13:44 - Umbrella Alleys & a Rooftop Bar with Live Sax 15:41 - Pools, Cheap Eats & Is Cartagena Worth It? 17:16 - Dreams Karibana All-Inclusive: The Food 18:31 - Friendly Staff & Entertainment 20:05 - A $650 Check-In Surprise 22:28 - Hyatt's Antiquated System & Did They Make It Right? 26:21 - Pro Tip: The Cancellation-Window Trick 27:57 - The VIP Lounge: Premium Booze & AC Escape 29:49 - Sharing Lounge Access + Italian Dress Code Drama 33:01 - Resort Condition: A Faded Old Conrad 35:31 - Final Verdict & Wrap-Up ✈️ Track your travel credit cards for free
Show Notes Your fee schedule is a revenue ceiling. And for most independent practices doing over $3 million a year, that ceiling is set too low in ways that never generate a denial and never appear on a standard report. EP186 covers the five gaps that are quietly capping your revenue, the exact fix for each one, and three actions to run this week. Gap 1 — Billing Below Your Own Allowables: You negotiate a better payer contract. The billing system does not get updated. The payer pays what you billed, not what you are owed. A practice with 20 high-volume CPT codes averaging a $10 billing gap across 800 monthly claims is losing $8,000 a month, $96,000 a year, from a contract they already won. Gap 2 — Inconsistent Fee Schedules Across Locations: A secondary location runs on its legacy fee schedule from before acquisition. Location A bills $210 for a procedure. Location B bills $165 for the same code. A site doing 400 visits a month with a $35 average billing gap is under-billing $14,000 a month, $168,000 a year. Gap 3 — No Medicare Multiplier Anchor: Fees set by instinct drift downward every year while costs move in the opposite direction. The fix: anchor to 200–300% of the current Medicare allowable and recalculate every November when CMS publishes updated rates. Gap 4 — Suppressing Global Fees for Self-Pay Patients: A practice protecting 15% self-pay volume by keeping fees low inadvertently discounts 100% of encounters. 850 commercial patients billed $40 below the correct rate: $34,000 a month, $408,000 a year. The fix: raise the global fee schedule and implement a separate documented sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. Gap 5 — No Annual Fee Schedule Review: A fee schedule that is right in year one becomes the revenue leak of year five. A $4 million practice drifting 3% below where it should be loses $120,000 a year in collectible revenue. Over five years: $600,000. The Five Fee Schedule Gaps at a Glance: Billing below allowable → Payer pays billed charge, no alert → up to $8K/month Location fee inconsistency → Lower site appears compliant on reports → $3K–$15K/month No Medicare multiplier anchor → Fees drift, no logical update trigger → Compounds annually Artificially low global fee → Self-pay policy masks commercial discount loss → $5K–$20K/month No annual review → Costs rise, billed charges flat → 3–5% margin erosion per year Three actions this week: Run the top-20 CPT code comparison — billed charge vs. highest commercial contract allowable Anchor your fee schedule to the Medicare multiplier — recalculate for this year Put the annual fee schedule review on the Q4 calendar today — first week of November, billing manager named as owner Episode breakdown: 00:00 The fee schedule is a revenue ceiling 02:30 Why silence in billing costs more than denials 05:00 Gap 1: Billing below your own allowables 09:00 Gap 2: Inconsistent fee schedules across locations 13:00 Gap 3: No Medicare multiplier anchor 17:00 Gap 4: Suppressing global fees for self-pay patients 21:30 Gap 5: No annual fee schedule review 25:00 Three actions this week 29:00 Free resource + EP187 tease Resources Mentioned NEW LEAD MAGNET Primary resource this episode: 30-Day Revenue Recovery Plan. Payment Posting Audit Checklist is tertiary. 30-Day Revenue Recovery Plan (free): eligibility.natrevmd.com/nrc/-30day-revenue-recovery-plan Book a free 30-minute call: calendly.com/heather-natrevmd Practice Revenue Leak Scorecard (free): eligibility.natrevmd.com/nrm-revenue-scorecard-v3 Payment Posting Audit Checklist (tertiary): eligibility.natrevmd.com/payment-posting-checklist CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: cms.gov (updated annually each November)
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In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Jamie Ramsay BSC, SASC, whose latest work can be seen in the WWII thriller Pressure, now playing in theaters. Jamie's credits include Goodrich, All of Us Strangers, District 9, Living, and See How They Run. In our conversation, Jamie reflects on his early years and filmmaking journey before taking us behind the scenes of Pressure. We explore the film's visual language, his creative and technical approach, and the tools used to bring the story to life. Jamie also shares lessons learned throughout his career and offers advice for the next generation of storytellers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Bridging ST 2110 with the Broader IP WorldAs IP adoption accelerates, establishing a seamless flow for IP media across a production is fundamental. Need to move compressed IP production media onto an ST 2110 network or deliver ST 2110 media to platforms that only accept compressed media? Discover how AJA BRIDGE LIVE makes both easy.ZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology PlatformZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.Read more hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereScreamfest — Call to All Storytellers!Whether you craft terrifying scripts or visioned features and shorts, Screamfest is your home. Our screenplay competition deadline is June 15th—bring your stories to life here. Filmmakers, our extended final deadline is August 15th, 2026. Share your unique perspective and join our vibrant horror community. Submit your film today!SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSDPower your workflow with the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. Featuring speeds up to 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write, it's built for fast transfers and editing. The rugged, IP65-rated design is ready for work anywhere. Learn more at Videoguys or call 800-323-2325 for free tech advice. View here Podcast Rewind:June 2026 - Ep. 136.Advertise in The Making Of:Promote your products or services to 270K film industry pros and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
The Denver multifamily market just handed investors something they haven’t seen in a decade. Soft demand, motivated sellers, and seller credits big enough to buy your rate down into the fives. Right now, deals that didn’t pencil two years ago are starting to look like real opportunities for both house hackers and landlords. Host Chris Lopez sits down with Jeff White, Envision Advisors broker and active investor who just closed on his 10th house hack, plus Lender Troy Howell from Nova Home Loans. Jeff bought down his most recent purchase to 5.625% using seller credits, and the three break down exactly how he did it. The trio walks through three live Front Range deals — a Lakewood side-by-side duplex at $769K, an Aurora triplex at $625K, and a Wheat Ridge duplex at $775K. Each one gets analyzed through two lenses. First as a house hacker putting 5% down. Then as an investor at 25% down. The Lakewood duplex can house hack for $133 a month and cash flow $1,000 a month in year two. The Aurora triplex starts break-even and hits $1,000 a month after a few rent adjustments and one Section 8 conversion. Jeff and Troy also unpack the rules of thumb that matter right now. The 2% cash-on-cash benchmark for Denver multifamily. The $32K cost of waiting three years to buy. Why a soft market with higher rates is actually an investor’s best friend. And the property manager debate every new landlord wrestles with. In this episode we cover: How to house hack a Lakewood duplex for $133 a month and cash flow $1K/month in year two Why side-by-side duplexes rent for more than up-down layouts and attract better tenants The $7K to $8K basement bedroom add that changes the deal math How Jeff bought his rate down to 5.625% using seller credits in a soft market Why renewing leases before listing kills your buyer pool and sale price The 2% cash-on-cash benchmark every Denver multifamily investor should know The $32K cost of waiting three years for “perfect” market conditions Whether you’re looking at your first house hack or your tenth optimization play, this episode shows you exactly how the math works on real Denver deals today. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/Ml7-xcAxyeA Timestamps 00:00 – Episode preview and what’s ahead 01:47 – Lakewood duplex breakdown at $769K 04:43 – House hacking for $133/month with four roommates 07:20 – Investor lens on the Lakewood duplex 10:19 – Aurora triplex and why it’s investor-only 13:45 – Year two optimization turns break-even into cash flow 16:32 – Wheat Ridge duplex near the Highlands 21:05- Q1 vs Q2 market shift and extended winter 24:40 – The $32K cost of waiting three years 31:18 – Why a soft market favors investors 33:56 – Buying down the rate to 5.625% with seller credits 40:13 – Self-managing first, hiring a PM later 45:09 – Why “perfect” deals don’t exist Links in Podcast Troy Howell: troy.howell@novahomeloans.com LinkedIn: Troy Howell Website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/loan-officer/troy-howell/ Jeff White: jeff@envisionrea.com Get on the Denver multifamily deals list Download the webinar slide deck Property Llama Who is Nova Home Loans? For over 40 years, we've been focused on helping homeowners find the perfect loan to fit their financial needs and personal goals. Working with NOVA is a personalized experience from initial application to final loan closing and beyond. We will be with you every step of the way toward successful homeownership. Start working with NOVA & Troy Howell today! NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, DBA NOVA HOME LOANS NMLS 3087/ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY/8055 EAST TUFTS AVENUE, SUITE 101/DENVER, CO
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Blind 8-Year-Old Describes Heaven the Same as Sighted People. Imagine Heaven Podcast x John Burke. ACU Sunday Series. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/J7u2nHmclrs?si=DOSn8JBf1LcTsbcK Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke 79.8K subscribers 32,479 views May 19, 2026 Most Recent Imagine Heaven Podcast Episodes Blind from birth, Brad Barrows stopped breathing for 4 minutes during a near death experience at just 8 years old. During his NDE, he described heaven with details shockingly similar to what sighted people around the world report seeing — despite never having seen anything on earth himself. But there was one experience in heaven that stayed with him more than anything else. Brad encountered something so beautiful, powerful, and deeply moving that it awakened a passion inside him years before he would ever pursue it on earth. Later in life, Brad fell into a deep depression and reached the point of wanting to end his life. But in his darkest moment, the memory of what he experienced in heaven — and the passion it ignited in him as a child — came rushing back and ultimately saved him. In this emotional conversation with John Burke, Brad shares the breathtaking details of his near death experience, the uncanny similarities between his account and those of sighted people, and the heavenly encounter that changed the course of his life forever. --------------------------- Stay Connected
In this episode we break down 17 things every brand gets wrong about marketing to millennials, from the skinny-jeans myth to why "this will change your life" is the fastest way to lose us. We get into why millennials aren't in their "prime spending years" the way marketers assume, how the sandwich generation actually makes buying decisions, and why peace — not aspiration — is the emotion that's quietly winning in DTC ad creative right now. If you're building a brand that needs to sell to the biggest consumer group in the country for the next 10-15 years, this is the consumer psychology you can't afford to skip. ⚡ IN THIS EPISODE → Why "millennials are 25" is costing brands money (the oldest is 45) → The peace angle that's outperforming aspiration in ad copy right now → How to say "we get it" without the disingenuous "we're tired too" → Why nostalgia is a cheat code — but only if you get weirdly specific → The price-transparency move that turns a $350 sticker shock into a yes → Why the ripped-guy supplement ad and the "skincare girly" UGC both backfire ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The accidental "Nate is a co-host" mixup that started it all 01:50 Rule #1: Stop putting millennials in skinny jeans — we're not 25 03:00 The myth of "prime spending years" (we own 3% of the wealth boomers had) 03:50 The most undertaught generation — and how to educate without condescending 05:20 Midlife reinvention, not crisis: the Aston Martin that got returned 07:20 What we actually want isn't the convertible — it's a three-day weekend 08:50 The "make me feel comfortable buying" shift that's working in copy 09:30 "It's okay that you're tired" — and the one line that ruins it 12:00 The built-in millennial BS detector and why "are you struggling with X?" dies on arrival 14:30 The makeup-ad take: stop making the women too hot 16:50 Nostalgia done right — Tamagotchis, Lego Batman, and baked-in references 18:10 The 3 ingredients every real community needs 19:00 Price transparency and the hidden-fee move that closes the tab instantly 20:30 Why Nike keeps chasing Gen Z and losing loyal millennials 21:30 The performative-everything problem (and why nobody wants to be Bryan Johnson) 23:30 Mega-influencers are dead — give us the 8K-follower creator instead 24:30 Rule #17: Your salad is not "the sigh of relief I needed today" 26:50 Why millennials will carry your business for the next decade
In this episode, we welcome Daniel Myrick, co-director of The Blair Witch Project, one of the most influential independent films of all time. Released in 1999, the groundbreaking horror phenomenon helped redefine the found-footage genre, became a cultural touchstone, and changed the landscape of indie filmmaking. In our conversation, Daniel reflects on the origins of the project, its innovative production approach, the unprecedented impact of the film's release, and the lessons he has carried throughout his career as a filmmaker and storyteller.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Bridging ST 2110 with the Broader IP WorldAs IP adoption accelerates, establishing a seamless flow for IP media across a production is fundamental. Need to move compressed IP production media onto an ST 2110 network or deliver ST 2110 media to platforms that only accept compressed media? Discover how AJA BRIDGE LIVE makes both easy.Join The Making Of at Panasonic's Cine Gear Panel:The Making Of joins Panasonic at Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles for “The New Talk Show,” a panel exploring how cinematic tools and studio design are transforming video podcasts into next-generation talk shows. Founder and host Michael Valinsky joins SoundShed AV Solutions CEO Matt Alvarez for the discussion on Saturday, June 6, 3:45pm–4:35pm in Theater 1. To register for the show, visit here Thunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereIgelkottPlates: One-Lens 360° Driving Plates for VFXIgelkottPlates announces its redesigned storefront for licensing single-lens 360° driving plates. Read full horizon-strip thumbnails, share collections with DP and VFX supervisor via one link — no logins, and download free ProRes 422 HQ samples in seconds. Captured on real European and US roads, up to 16K. Learn more hereMeet the YoloCam S7The YoloCam S7 paired with the included YoloLiv MFT 18mm F1.4 Lens gives creators a complete professional video solution right out of the box — all for just $799. Featuring stunning 4K60FPS video, real-time autofocus, interchangeable lenses, simultaneous HDMI and USB-C output, and seamless integration with YoloBox and YoloLiv workflows, the YoloCam S7 delivers incredible flexibility for livestreaming, content creation, and video production. Whether you're using it as a high-end webcam or a full live production camera, this bundle gives you everything you need to get started. Learn more today by contacting Videoguys at 800-323-2325. Visit herePodcast Rewind:May 2026 - Ep. 135.Advertise in The Making Of:Promote your products or services to 260K film industry pros and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Please answer our short Moneywise listener survey! (Very, very short): joinhampton.com/moneywisefeedbackJOIN HAMPTON:These episodes often come directly out of conversations happening inside Hampton, a private community for founders and CEOs with $3M+ in revenue or $10M+ exits. Members range from $5M net worth to billions. They wrestle with these same questions off the record. Apply at http://joinhampton.com/mw.HOW FOUNDERS ARE BUILDING WEALTH:How much do founders actually make, spend, invest, work, and keep in net worth? Hampton surveyed founders directly and put the answers into one report. Download it for free here: https://joinhampton.com/mw-wrEPISODE DETAILS:Thibault — known online as Tibo — is a French indie hacker who spent six years failing at startups before building Tweet Hunter during Covid lockdown and selling it for $10 million. Except the real number was more complicated than that: $2 million up front, $8 million in earn-out, and 18 months of some of the most stressful building of his life to get there. He walked away with just under $3 million post taxes — and says he regrets the sale entirely.Today, Tibo is doing over $1 million a month in revenue across a portfolio of five software products he's built since that exit. His personal spend is negligible. He has no financial advisor, keeps roughly 50% of his net worth in cash, and puts almost everything investable into index funds.This episode gets into the full deal structure, the psychological cost of the earn-out period, what he calls the "frozen state" that hits founders after a big exit, and why he says he will never sell a company again.Timestamps:02:12 — Full guest intro: who Thibault is, the Tweet Hunter story, deal structure breakdown, and episode roadmap08:08 — The $10M deal unpacked: earn-out structure, revenue milestones, and what he actually collected10:17 — The co-founder split, the 25% influencer equity deal, and whether he'd do it again14:09 — How the influencer partnership worked and why they replicated it on Tapio26:17 — "Getting a ton of money up front feels unhealthy" — Thibault on why lump-sum exits are psychologically dangerous28:14 — The "frozen state": why founders can't ship after a big exit30:42 — The earn-out burnout period: stress, loss aversion, and the 18 hardest months of his life34:37 — "It was a bad decision financially" — Thibault's verdict on the sale38:15 — Nomadic life, the Vietnam hacker residency, and how wealth changes how he travels42:42 — No financial advisor, no trust in wealth managers — why everything goes into S&P 50045:29 — Personal spend breakdown: ~$8K/month — rent, food, tech gadgets, and that's basically it48:27 — What happens to the ~$90K/month delta: cash, S&P 500, and acquiring more products49:45 — The portfolio strategy: five products, two unannounced, and the 2026 scaling challenge51:12 — Building a distribution bridge between all his products with an AI agent53:06 — Raising kids with money: unconditional safety as the foundation for risk-taking
“By the time we get there, I don't think we'll leave any stone unturned for the first one. There's still room to grow, but I do think I'll be very ready.”My guest for today's episode is Emma Grace Hurley: an ASICS athlete and one of the most consistent American road racers of the last two years. She trains under Andrew and Amy Begley at Heartland Track Club in Indianapolis, and in 2026 she has already set the American Record at 8K (24:29 at the Shamrock Shuffle), won the USATF 10-Mile title at Cherry Blossom, won the 25K title at the Gate River Run and finished second at the USATF 5K Championships in her own city, running 15:00 flat to miss the sub-15 barrier by four-tenths of a second.She is also, as of this week, officially confirmed as one of the scoring members of the U.S. half marathon team for Copenhagen — one of the three athletes who were misdirected in the closing mile of the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta in March. World Athletics granted a special exception that will allow seven American women to compete, with Jess McClain, Emma Grace, and Ednah Kurgat as the scoring athletes alongside Weini Kelati. The top three official finishers — Molly Born, Carrie Ellwood, and Annie Rodenfels — will make their international debuts as non-scoring athletes.What makes Emma Grace one of the more interesting stories in American distance running right now is the shape of her career. She graduated from Furman in 2020 with a 15:57 5K personal best, quit running entirely, took a client associate job at JP Morgan, and did not think she was coming back to the sport. She is now a 15:00 road 5K runner, an 8K American record holder, a national 10-mile champion, and a two-event Worlds qualifier. She has not run a marathon yet — it's happening this fall.In this conversation, recorded in Brooklyn, we get into all of it: what it actually took to bounce back after Atlanta and immediately set a national record three weeks later, why she doesn't love the track but is a 15-flat road 5K runner, the Cherry Blossom 10-mile where she lost the overall by one second to a woman who finished seventh in the 10,000m at the Tokyo Olympics, the moment she finally felt like the long slow build was paying off, and what scares her most about the marathon block ahead.____________Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavezGuest: Emma Grace Hurley | @emmagracehurleyProduced by: Jasmine Fehr | @jasminefehr____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSXENDURANCE: Xendurance Protein is designed specifically to help your body recover, rebuild, and get stronger after training. It combines four different types of protein, so your body gets both fast absorbing protein for immediate recovery and slower release protein to support muscle repair over time. Check it out at Xendurance.com and use code CITIUS for 25% off your first order.VELOUS: VELOUS makes recovery footwear designed to help runners bounce back faster between sessions. Their sandals feature Tri-Motion™ Technology: a technical three-density foam system and contoured footbed engineered to cushion impact, support your arches, and help your toes stretch and relax on every step. Run. Recover. Repeat. with VELOUS! Get 20% off your VELOUS order with code CITIUSMAG20 at checkout including FREE Shipping!OLIPOP: Raspberry Sherbet is a limited-edition, nostalgic new flavor that blends tangy raspberry with creamy vanilla. Every can of Olipop contains their Olismart blend, which includes ingredients designed to support digestive health and help feed your gut microbiome. If you haven't had tried Olipop yet, grab a can and see what the hype is all about! Head to DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 at checkout to get 25% off your orders.
In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Pepe Avila del Pino. Pepe has shot projects including Ozark, House of the Dragon, and The Deuce, along with films such as The Kindergarten Teacher and Worth. In our conversation, we discuss the series Love Story, which explores the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, two of the most iconic and heavily photographed public figures of the 1990s. We talk about building the visual language of the series, recreating the look and energy of New York City during that era, and other insights into the making of Love Story.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA solves IP, sync gen hurdles at NABFrom remote production to monitoring, IP introduces new challenges across productions. Get ahead of them with AJA's latest ST 2110 solutions, including BRIDGE LIVE IP and an upcoming IP25-R firmware update. The company also unveiled a new OG-GEN10 solution bringing its GEN10 Mini-Converter functionality to an openGear format. Find out more.You're invited…ZEISS Launch Event | Tuesday, June 2 | L.A.Join us as we move beyond tradition and launch the next major advancement in lens technology…ZEISS enters a new chapter in lens technology that will be revealed on Tuesday, June 2 at the ZEISS Cinema Showroom in Sherman Oaks, CA. Be one of the first to experience this new technology first hand! Register hereJune 2, 6:00-9:00 PM | 15260 Ventura Boulevard #820, Los Angeles, CA 91403Thunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereOur Conversation with Markiplier on YouTube: Women In Media Altitude AwardsJune 7th, 11:00am | Burbank, CAThe 5th Annual Women In Media Altitude Awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women and gender non-conforming cinematographers, gaffers, and camera operators. Join us for a special champagne toast at 10:30 AM honoring this year's participants! Tickets hereMeet the YoloCam S7The YoloCam S7 paired with the included YoloLiv MFT 18mm F1.4 Lens gives creators a complete professional video solution right out of the box — all for just $799. Featuring stunning 4K60FPS video, real-time autofocus, interchangeable lenses, simultaneous HDMI and USB-C output, and seamless integration with YoloBox and YoloLiv workflows, the YoloCam S7 delivers incredible flexibility for livestreaming, content creation, and video production. Whether you're using it as a high-end webcam or a full live production camera, this bundle gives you everything you need to get started. Learn more today by contacting Videoguys at 800-323-2325. Visit herePodcast Rewind:May 2026 - Ep. 134.Advertise in The Making Of:Promote your products or services to 260K film industry pros and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
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By Doug Green “We're really innovating the modern desktop, and this is just the beginning of the roadmap we've got planned,” said Matt Dargis, CRO of Plugable. In a Technology Reseller News podcast, I spoke with Lynn Murphy, CEO of Plugable, and Matt Dargis, CRO of Plugable, about how the company is expanding from its leadership in docking stations and PC peripherals into a larger channel opportunity built around the modern desktop, hybrid work, fleet refresh, and local AI. Plugable, founded in 2009 in Redmond, Washington, is best known as a leading third-party docking station provider in North America. The company has built its reputation around deep compatibility testing, especially in mixed environments where businesses may be supporting different laptop brands, monitor types, operating conditions, and end-user needs. Murphy said that mixed environments are now the norm. From 4K and 8K monitors to diverse laptop fleets and hybrid workplace setups, businesses need products that simply work. That has become a defining part of Plugable's value proposition: reducing complexity at the desktop and helping partners deliver reliable solutions. The channel opportunity is expanding as organizations refresh aging fleets, prepare for AI-enabled workstations, and rethink the desktop as a productivity platform. Murphy noted that Plugable's recent minority investment from Acer Gadget will help the company scale faster, expand internationally, and accelerate new product categories. One of the most important areas of focus is local AI. Plugable has launched a secure local AI enclosure with a software stack designed to enable plug-and-play AI at the desk. Murphy said this gives partners a way to help customers begin with proofs of concept and move toward broader adoption, especially where repetitive workloads, private data, or compliance concerns make local AI attractive. “There is going to be a portion of the spend that moves to local, and that is repetitive and private data,” Murphy said. For MSPs and channel partners, the opportunity is not only in hardware sales but also in integration, support, managed services, proof-of-concept work, and ongoing customer engagement. Murphy pointed to use cases in law firms, public sector organizations, federal environments, doctor's offices, and distributed enterprises where local AI may offer a practical complement to cloud AI. Dargis said Plugable is a channel-first company and is investing in resources to create demand for partners. That includes evaluation units, public sector and enterprise support, government vehicles, K-12 contracts, and partner selling motions designed to bring opportunities back to the channel. “We view it as our job to embrace and engage with the customers and help the channel versus rely on the channel to do all that work,” Dargis said. The company is also focused on making the category easier for partners to sell. Plugable sees peripherals not as simple accessories, but as part of a broader desktop strategy involving productivity, asset management, compatibility, and support. For partners that may not yet be comfortable selling in this category, Dargis said Plugable is inviting conversations. The company's roots in digital commerce, customer education, and compatibility-driven support give it a foundation for helping partners serve everyone from small offices to global enterprises. As the workplace continues to change, Plugable is positioning the modern desktop as a growth opportunity for the channel. The company's message is that docks, peripherals, fleet refresh, and local AI are converging into a new desktop conversation—one that partners can lead. Learn more at: https://plugable.com
In this episode, we welcome Emmy-nominated director Andrew Bernstein. Known for his work on acclaimed series including Mad Men, Ozark, The Americans, The Diplomat, and Fear the Walking Dead, Andrew has built a remarkable career crafting visually dynamic and emotionally grounded stories across film and television. In our conversation, we discuss Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War, his collaboration with writer and star John Krasinski, shooting on location in New York City, and the creative process behind bringing the latest chapter of the iconic franchise to life.The Making Of is presented by AJA:AJA solves IP, sync gen hurdles at NABFrom remote production to monitoring, IP introduces new challenges across productions. Get ahead of them with AJA's latest ST 2110 solutions, including BRIDGE LIVE IP and an upcoming IP25-R firmware update. The company also unveiled a new OG-GEN10 solution bringing its GEN10 Mini-Converter functionality to an openGear format. Find out more.Upcoming Event:ATX TV Festival | May 28–31TV Camp for Grown Ups returns with ATX TV Festival: Season 15 happening in downtown Austin on May 28–31 — and it is packed full of TV goodness.This year's lineup includes Friday Night Lights 20 Year Reunion, a celebration with Phil Rosenthal & Ray Romano for Everybody (Still) Loves Raymond‘s 30th anniversary, HBO's House of the Dragon returns for S3, Apple TV brings us the enigmatic Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson & Murray Bartlett for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,and the return of Steve Zahn and Rick Gomez. British TV invasion with Jane Austin in Austin courtesy of Britbox, Universal TV celebrates NBC's 100th Anniversary with The Paper, Funny AF and Procedurals, and the Mark Duplass led inaugural Indie TV Pilot Competition.Whether you're a die-hard fan or a TV industry insider, there's a seat at the campfire for you. Badges on sale now — don't miss the weekend where TV people come to celebrate the medium they love most. 20% off Camp, GP, TV Pass with code: atxtvpartnerMAKE — expires 5/20/26. Visit hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereZEISS LA Event | June 4thJoin ZEISS Camera Lenses and Beers & Cameras LA for a special evening of photography, lenses, lighting and community before we kick off CineGear LA 2026!Whether it was a hand-me-down SLR, a thrift store point-and-shoot, or your grandpa's coveted rangefinder, every filmmaker begins their journey examining light and shape through the viewfinder of a still camera. ZEISS Camera Lenses is honored to have spent the last 130 years supporting the Photography and Filmmaking community on sets in LA and abroad and is thrilled to join Beers and Cameras LA to continue our legacy of community building and image making.The ZEISS and B&C:LA teams invite all LA imagemakers to Arts District Brewing Co on Thursday June 4th from 6:30-9:30 PM for an evening of lens testing, portrait shooting, analog geekery, and so much more, including: Otus ML, ZEISS ZM, Batis, Touit, and Milvus lenses will be available for testing at the ZEISS Lens Bar!A series of beautifully lit portrait bays will be provided by our friends and sponsors Harlowe Lighting! Additional event support provided by our friends at LA Film Lab and The Darkroom! With a special guest appearance by Photographer, Filmmaker, Analog Enthusiast, and YouTuber, Caleb Knueven! (@BadFlashes)RSVP hereMeet the YoloCam S7The YoloCam S7 paired with the included YoloLiv MFT 18mm F1.4 Lens gives creators a complete professional video solution right out of the box — all for just $799. Featuring stunning 4K60FPS video, real-time autofocus, interchangeable lenses, simultaneous HDMI and USB-C output, and seamless integration with YoloBox and YoloLiv workflows, the YoloCam S7 delivers incredible flexibility for livestreaming, content creation, and video production. Whether you're using it as a high-end webcam or a full live production camera, this bundle gives you everything you need to get started. Learn more today by contacting Videoguys at 800-323-2325. Visit here Podcast Rewind:May 2026 - Ep. 133.Advertise in The Making Of:Promote your products or services to 260K film industry pros and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore a partnership, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
What happens when you intentionally dial back your overall deal volume? For John Galan, it meant drastically increasing his profit margins, lowering his operational expenses, and eliminating a massive amount of stress. In this incredible episode, John joins Brent Daniels to explain why his team pivoted away from low-margin JV deals to focus strictly on high-spread opportunities directly from real estate agents.Beyond the tactics, John shares his elite Sunday planning routine, the importance of morning visualization, and why managing your "mental diet" is critical to your success as an entrepreneur. If you want to learn how to run a highly profitable virtual operation and build a fiercely loyal, commission-only sales team, this episode is a must-listen. Be a part of the TTP training program now. ---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(1:28) Why John intentionally dialed back his deal volume to drastically increase profit margins and reduce his team's operational stress(2:51) Comparing a $9.8K average JV assignment fee versus a $26K direct-to-agent spread(5:20) John's exact text-messaging outreach sequence for pulling off-market deals from real estate agents who recently sold properties(10:13) How to safely use the assignability clause (Section 7) in the standard Florida FARBAR contract(13:27) Why Hard Money Lenders possess the absolute best, highest-performing buyers lists(16:42) Managing a virtual, commission-only sales team and building a culture where reps gladly work 10-hour days(22:09) How struggling acquisition rep Landon Lee secured a life-changing $80,000 assignment fee from a three-property portfolio in Summerfield, Florida(25:43) John's elite Sunday planning routine----------Resources:PropStreamInvestorBaseInvestorLiftGoHighLevelDr. Wayne DyerLes BrownJim RohnTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?
In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Armando Salas, ASC. Armando has shot acclaimed projects including Ozark, Griselda, Cocaine Cowboys, The Terminal List, Mr. Mercedes, Lanterns, and Normal. In our conversation, he shares his upbringing, path into cinematography, experiences working across various projects, and all about the making of Normal. He also offers invaluable advice for the next generation of cinematographers and filmmakers today.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA solves IP, sync gen hurdles at NABFrom remote production to monitoring, IP introduces new challenges across productions. Get ahead of them with AJA's latest ST 2110 solutions, including BRIDGE LIVE IP and an upcoming IP25-R firmware update. The company also unveiled a new OG-GEN10 solution bringing its GEN10 Mini-Converter functionality to an openGear format. Find out more.Upcoming Event: ATX TV Festival | May 28–31TV Camp for Grown Ups returns with ATX TV Festival: Season 15 happening in downtown Austin on May 28–31 — and it is packed full of TV goodness.This year's lineup includes Friday Night Lights 20 Year Reunion, a celebration with Phil Rosenthal & Ray Romano for Everybody (Still) Loves Raymond‘s 30th anniversary, HBO's House of the Dragon returns for S3, Apple TV brings us the enigmatic Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson & Murray Bartlett for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, and the return of Steve Zahn and Rick Gomez. British TV invasion with Jane Austin in Austin courtesy of Britbox, Universal TV celebrates NBC's 100th Anniversary with The Paper, Funny AF and Procedurals, and the Mark Duplass led inaugural Indie TV Pilot Competition. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a TV industry insider, there's a seat at the campfire for you. Badges on sale now — don't miss the weekend where TV people come to celebrate the medium they love most. 20% off Camp, GP, TV Pass with code: atxtvpartnerMAKE — expires 5/20/26. Visit here Thunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Browse hereZEISS CinCraft LensCore: Cinema Lens Looks for CompositingZEISS announces the launch of CinCraft LensCore, a novel solution for creating physically based cinematic lens looks for visual effects and animation. Built on the Virtual Lens Technology introduced at FMX in 2025, this new Nuke plugin brings decades of ZEISS optical expertise into post-production, bridging the gap between on-set lens choices and the VFX pipeline. Visit hereMeet the Elgato Prompter XLThe Elgato Prompter XL is an all-in-one studio teleprompter designed for larger, more professional setups, featuring a 15.6” removable display and an extended reading range of up to 15 feet so talent can stay on script even at a distance. With ultra-wide compatibility, simple USB 3.2 connectivity, and included software, it easily integrates into multi-camera productions, live shows, and content creation workflows—while also doubling as a secondary monitor between shoots. Available at Videoguys.com, call us at 800-323-2325 for more information. Browse herePodcast Rewind:May 2026 - Ep. 132.Advertise in The Making Of:Promote your products or services to 250,000 film and TV industry pros reading this newsletter each week. To explore a partnership, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Tariffs are squeezing your margins before you even ship a unit. Whether you're doing $8K/month in home goods or $800K/month in electronics, the sourcing landscape is shifting. Neil Twa dives into what a 30% cost increase from China means for your unit economics. Two sellers, same tariff pressure, but different strategies: a $40K/month home textiles brand and a larger electronics operator. Neil breaks down three actionable moves every seller can execute, no matter your scale. The sourcing map is evolving faster than most sellers are moving. Close that gap before 2026 hits. This is The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast.
On the Often Ambitious podcast, Alora interviews her student and Wedding Atelier co-coach Julia, a luxury wedding photographer in Quebec, about her rapid business transformation from a $6K starting package to $20K, $30K, and beyond. Julia shares that after the 2022 wedding boom and becoming a mother of two, she took fewer weddings, faced ghosting on proposals, and felt stuck between markets in the “dead zone” $6–8K range. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro04:01 Pricing Fear and Mindset06:21 Escaping the Dead Zone14:04 Luxury Client Myths16:17 Portfolio That Sells Luxury20:28 What Luxury Couples Value25:07 Positioning and Brand Alignment30:18 Thinking Like a CEO32:18 No Fluff Program Support42:33 Luxury Is Exclusivity44:21 Courage To Raise Prices--
Top headlines for Tuesday, May 5, 2026A Florida church secures a major legal victory in its religious liberty case, pastor Brian Carn is sentenced to federal prison for tax violations, and Netflix reveals the release date and cast for “Narnia: The Magician's Nephew,” the first film in its new adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved series.00:11 New Jersey AG targets pregnancy center despite SCOTUS ruling01:05 Supreme Court pauses ruling blocking abortion pill by mail01:57 Israel plans to bring 8K young Christians in 202602:47 'Prophet' Brian Carn gets 9 months in prison for tax evasion03:44 Natalie Grant asks for prayer after 'serious' fall04:33 Alabama megachurch pastor resigns abruptly05:20 Netflix reveals release date, cast for 'The Magician's Nephew'Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsNew Jersey AG targets pregnancy center despite SCOTUS ruling | PoliticsSupreme Court pauses ruling blocking abortion pill by mail | PoliticsIsrael plans to bring 8K young Christians in 2026 | World'Prophet' Brian Carn gets 9 months in prison for tax evasion | U.S.Natalie Grant asks for prayer after 'serious' fall | EntertainmentAlabama megachurch pastor resigns abruptly | Church & MinistriesNetflix reveals release date, cast for 'The Magician's Nephew' | Entertainment
The boys are back and as chaotic as ever. This week kicks off with the group roasting a bad group photo, diving into Instagram's AI flash filter that's literally regenerating people's faces, and reminiscing about the FaceTune era — including some very detailed ab-etching confessions. From there it's the usual rabbit holes: Joe's dog is in diapers, someone got scammed at a gas station by a fake 8K projector, Maxx rolled his ankle attempting a skate trick and lost a tooth crown the same week, and somehow bathroom debates make yet another appearance. The crew gets into the NBA playoffs in full detail, breaks down tipping culture (20% minimum vs. absolutely not at Starbucks), and has a surprisingly heated conversation about whether getting scammed is just a rite of passage at this point. There's also a full deep dive into AI pricing hikes, vibe coding, what each of them actually says when someone asks what they do for work, and whether saying "bye-bye" on the phone is genuinely weird or completely normal. To close things out, the guys talk YouTube — subscriber counts, consistency struggles, and why Joe hasn't uploaded in nearly three years but keeps teasing it on his stories. Summer travel plans get floated, Maxx teases a podcast studio refresh, Christian's committing to a real upload schedule, and Joe's baby is officially weeks away. Same group, same energy, somehow always two hours long.
Federal contracting consultant strategies are unlocking million-dollar opportunities for small businesses — and this episode proves it with a real $47 million deal. Eric Coffey and guest Ronnie pull back the curtain on how a small business team navigated a complex teaming arrangement with a $400 million company to compete for a massive Corps of Engineers contract. If you think federal consulting is only for the big players, this conversation will completely change your mindset. What you'll learn in this episode:
He has 30+ credit cards. His credit score is excellent. And he built $142,000 in 0% APR credit limits across banks to scale his purchasing power. The math on credit cards for Amazon sellers is wild if you actually run it.Looking for the best Credit Card: https://www.cardratings.com/bestcards/business-credit-cards.php?src=704525Taylor Thomas (@ArbitrageCard) is back on Clear the Shelf. This time we go deep on credit card strategy for Amazon sellers: how to time applications across banks, the 5/24 rule, stacking credit limits on 0% APR cards, and why a seller spending $8K/month on inventory is leaving $10K+ per year on the table in signup bonuses alone. We also cover discount gift card best practices, the cashback model transition at Arbitrage Card, and how to turn credit card points into real travel value.Chapters:00:00 - What's New at Arbitrage Card (Cashback Model, Rebrand, Balance Checker)04:22 - The Cashback vs. Discount Model (Why It Matters for Sellers)08:00 - Building a Team of 11 From One Extended Family12:08 - How to Choose a Business Partner (Taylor and Joe's Story)17:00 - Gift Card Tracking: Best Practices for Reconciliation23:00 - Credit Card Misconceptions: More Cards = Bad Credit? (Wrong)27:06 - Can You Get the Same Signup Bonus Twice? (Usually Yes)31:27 - $10K Per Year in Signup Bonuses on $8K/Month Spend35:15 - Timing Credit Card Applications Across Banks and Bureaus38:00 - The Bureau Freeze Hack: How to Apply for Multiple Cards in One Day43:36 - Chase 5/24 Rule Explained (And How to Work Around It)47:31 - The 0% APR Playbook for Scaling Your Amazon Business53:37 - How He Stacked $142K in 0% APR Credit Limits57:24 - The Three Biggest Credit Card Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make01:01:00 - Is Credit Card Points Hacking Getting Worse in 2026?01:04:44 - How to Turn Chase Points Into Airbnb Stays01:06:52 - Lightning Round: Best Card, Best Hack, One Hour to ImproveFollow Taylor:Website: https://arbitragecard.com/cleartheshelfUse code: cleartheshelf to save $50 on your first $100+ purchase.Email: info@arbitragecard.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/psalm103.1Follow Chris Grant:X/Twitter: @cleartheshelfNewsletter: https://cleartheshelf.com/newsletterFollow Chris Racic:X/Twitter: @ChrisRacicNewsletter: https://oaleads247.com
It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 22 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW GIVES I7 MORE RANGE AND SCREEN SPACEBMW has revealed what it calls the most extensive refresh ever applied to a BMW, with the updated electric i7 arriving first in September 2026 and plug-in hybrids to follow, with pricing expected to rise from the current £105,000 starting point. The new i7 swaps its old 105.7kWh battery for a 112.5kWh pack using Gen6 cylindrical cells, pushing maximum range from 387 miles to 452 miles and DC charging speed from 195kW to 250kW, while adaptive dampers and active rear steering become standard across the whole range.The styling adopts BMW's Neue Klasse design language with slimmer crystal-embedded headlights, a horizontal-slat grille, 22-inch alloys as standard, and up to 500 exterior colour combinations including a new two-tone option. Inside, the i7 becomes the first BMW to offer a front-passenger touchscreen (14.6 inches), gains a 17.9-inch central display and a sweeping 43.3-inch Panoramic iDrive dashboard, while rear passengers keep their 31.3-inch 8K cinema screen and 35-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system.***RIVIAN STARTS R2 PRODUCTION IN ILLINOISRivian has begun production of the R2 at its Normal, Illinois plant, with CFO Claire McDonough confirming the start in a Reuters interview and first customer deliveries expected later this spring. Reservation holders will receive configuration invitations in June, with the $57,990 Launch Edition shipping first, followed by the $53,990 Premium later in 2026 and the more affordable Standard and entry variants arriving through 2027.Rivian expects R2 to cost less than half of what an R1 costs to build once higher volumes are reached in 2027, and the vehicle also underpins the company's broader ambitions including the $2,500 Autonomy+ self-driving package and an Uber robotaxi partnership worth up to $1.25 billion across 25 cities.***GM SAYS NO DELAY TO ELECTRIC TRUCK PROGRAMMEGM publicly denied cancelling any electric trucks after Crain's Detroit Business — citing three anonymous sources — reported that the automaker had indefinitely delayed its next-generation electric truck programme, which had been targeting a 2028 production start for refreshed versions of the Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer, and Escalade IQ. GM told Motor1 that "EVs remain the end game" and confirmed no impact to current electric truck production, though the company gave no timeline for when the next-generation programme might resume.Supplier executives and analysts told Crain's they do not expect a new generation of GM's all-electric truck line until 2030 or beyond, suggesting the delay is substantial even if GM stops short of calling it a cancellation.***SMART #2 SETS UP FORTWO RETURNSmart has unveiled the Smart #2 concept, a two-door, two-seat electric city car that revives the spirit of the original Fortwo, with a production model expected to launch in October 2026. Built on the Electric Compact Architecture platform, it offers an estimated 186-mile range — a dramatic leap over the old EQ Fortwo's 58-mile range — along with a 10–80% charge time of under 20 minutes and vehicle-to-load capability.Expected to measure around 106 inches (2.7 metres) long, the Smart #2 would be smaller than the Dacia Spring and Renault Twingo, placing it among Europe's smallest new EVs at launch.***ID. BUZZ ADDS AWD AND NEW TECHVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles is rolling out a 2026 model year update for the ID. Buzz this summer, headlined by the new Pro 4MOTION variant that pairs a 210kW rear motor with a front motor for a combined 250kW and raises towing capacity to 1.8 tonnes on the standard wheelbase. The update also brings one-pedal driving capable of bringing the vehicle to a full stop, a new Innovision infotainment system with an integrated app store, traffic-light-responsive Connected Travel Assist, a welcome return to physical steering wheel buttons, and optional vehicle-to-load capability at up to 2.0kW.***CHARGEPOINT LAUNCHES 600KW EXPRESS SOLOChargePoint has unveiled the Express Solo, a standalone DC fast charger capable of delivering up to 600kW, which the company says sets a new benchmark for public charging in the US. The unit supports two simultaneous sessions, accepts direct DC input for integration with on-site battery storage, enables bidirectional charging, and uses an Omni Port combining CCS1 and NACS connectors — all at a claimed 30% lower purchase and operating cost than comparable high-power chargers.***FRANCE SETS 2035 ROAD CHARGING PLANFrance's government has published a national strategy to deploy around 30,000 EV charging points on motorways and national roads by 2035, targeting corridors that carry roughly one third of all traffic despite representing just 2% of total road length. The plan includes approximately 22,000 fast chargers at around 150kW for light vehicles across 900 service areas — a fivefold capacity increase — plus 8,000 heavy-duty charging points across 560 locations.***COKE CANADA ADDS VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCKSCoca-Cola Canada Bottling is expanding its electric fleet to nearly 40 vehicles by adding Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Quebec City and the Vancouver area, building on a 2023 pilot programme that tested six of the trucks in real-world conditions. Each VNR Electric uses a six-battery configuration with a range of up to 440km, and the expansion is supported by a new 180kW Heliox Flex charging station in Quebec City and two additional chargers in Vancouver.***PG&E ADDS CYBERTRUCK TO V2G PILOTPG&E and Tesla have added the Cybertruck to PG&E's residential vehicle-to-grid programme, using Tesla's Powershare Gateway and Universal Wall Connector in what is the first AC-based V2G application approved for California customers. Participants can receive up to $4,500 in incentives for bidirectional charging equipment and earn additional compensation for exporting electricity back to the grid during peak demand events.***VOLKSWAGEN SETS GERMAN V2G LAUNCH FOR 2026Volkswagen and its energy subsidiary Elli plan to launch a fully integrated vehicle-to-grid service for private customers in Germany in Q4 2026, with pre-registration opening in June, promising annual earnings of €700–€900 under favourable conditions. Elli will manage the full stack — dynamic tariff, DC bidirectional charger, smart meter integration, and a control app — backed by around one million bidirectional-capable MEB-platform EVs already on European roads.
Dr. Priyanka Venugopal (https://burnstressloseweight.com/) is an OB-GYN turned stress and weight loss coach helping overachieving professional women break the cycle of overthinking, emotional eating, and self-doubt. She runs a six-month group program at $8K, and her clients aren't just losing weight. They're getting 10 to 15 hours back every week.In this conversation, Steph and Priyanka go deep on what it actually takes to sell a premium offer in a saturated market, why your ideal clients think they have a discipline problem when they don't, and the real cost of staying stuck in the "I don't have time" story.If you've ever wondered how to make people feel the value of what you do before they've experienced it, this episode will show you exactly how._____________________Sold Out Group ProgramsJoin the waitlist: https://stephcrowder.com/sogpConnect with StephInstagram: @heystephcrowder
Teen buys his mom's Prius for $8K… and now the internet is melting down over whether she “owed” him a family discount. We break down the viral Reddit debate, entitlement culture, and why giving kids everything might actually hurt them in the long run. Plus, a reality check on money, work ethic, and what kids […]
Teen buys his mom's Prius for $8K… and now the internet is melting down over whether she “owed” him a family discount. We break down the viral Reddit debate, entitlement culture, and why giving kids everything might actually hurt them in the long run. Plus, a reality check on money, work ethic, and what kids should earn. Schedule your FREE risk review from Bulwark Capital at https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
"I missed out on keeping my top ten at a World Major streak when I ran New York. That was my biggest regret: walking away having lost the streak. I want to get back into that rythmn of being in the top ten. I'd love to find myself with 5K or 8K to go feeling like I'm still competing for one of the top spots." My guest for today's episode is Susanna Sullivan. She's one of the most consistent marathoners in the United States and someone who's coming into Boston with good momentum from 2025.Her last year was anchored by a fourth-place finish in Tokyo, which was a breakthrough on the world stage. She executed, competed, but didn't fully believe she was in the race for a medal until later on.Now she heads into Boston with what she describes as her first truly intentional build for this course. She's focused on hills, especially the downhills, and tailored specifically to the demands of racing Boston. Add in a 1:08 half marathon PR earlier this year, and it's clear the fitness is there.In this episode, we talk about that Tokyo breakthrough, the mindset shift that's followed, what she learned from a demanding 2025 season, and why this Boston build feels different.____________Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavezGuest: Susanna Sullivan | @susannasullivan4Produced by: Jasmine Fehr | @jasminefehr____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSWAHOO: With the Wahoo KICKR RUN, you can simulate the exact Boston or London Marathon course right in your own home. You can also use the run free mode, which uses sensors to automatically match the belt speed to your stride. No buttons, no interruptions, no breaking your flow. When you use code CITIUS at checkout, you'll also get a free KICKR Headwind Smart Fan. Check it out today at wahoofitness.com.OLIPOP: Olipop's Tropical Punch tastes like a vacation in a can. It has the perfect balance of pineapple, passionfruit, mandarin, and apple. You get that nostalgic fruit punch flavor, but way more crisp and way more refreshing. Every can contains their Olismart blend, which includes ingredients designed to support digestive health and help feed your gut microbiome. If you haven't had tried Olipop yet, grab a can and see what the hype is all about! Head to DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 at checkout to get 25% off your orders.XENDURANCE: When you finish a hard workout, the work isn't actually done. That's when recovery starts. Xendurance Protein is designed specifically to help your body recover, rebuild, and get stronger after training. It combines four different types of protein, so your body gets both fast absorbing protein for immediate recovery and slower release protein to support muscle repair over time. Check it out at Xendurance.com and use code CITIUS for 25% off your first order.