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Adam Callinan is the founder at Pentane, a profitability platform that shows brands how to operate profitably by creating ad budgets that are tailored to the business and tracking mission critical profitability metrics in real-time. Previously Adam was co-founder/CEO at BottleKeeper, a consumer brand that grew from $0 – $8M in sales in just 3 years without employees or investors, then was acquired in 2021 as an 8-figure company with just 4 employees. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Adam Callinan: Website: https://Pentane.com X: https://x.com/Adam_Callinan Instagram: https://instagram.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammcallinan/ Facebook: https://facebook.com                                                 *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

AlabamaSen. Britt weighs in on Jeffrey Epstein case, wants docs sent to CongressSen. Tuberville wants more of the same re: ICE raids and illegals arrestedGovernor Ivey believes facts will prevail in Jabari Peoples case in HomewoodA third case of West Nile virus confirmed in Mobile CountyFort Rucker is back, official renaming at Army base completedNationalPresident Trump diagnosed with chronic vein insufficiency due to his ageTrump to file lawsuit against WSJ for Article on Jeffrey Epstein and B-day cardCriminal referral made to DOJ by FL Congresswoman re: Jerome PowellCMS report shows 2.8M dual enrollments in Medicare AND MedicaidHHS Sec say food industry making big changes on food dyes/ingredientsPart 3 of interview with Douglass Mackey, the fully exonerated "meme guy"

Governor Cox's 1.8M gamble on nuclear education Cutting aid and airwaves: why Congress wants to cancel already approved spending Not guilty pleas entered for two men charged in Ogden dog-hoarding case Courts give green light to keep medical debt on credit record, undoing Biden-era rule Life-saving tips for water emergencies Marry the house, date the rate: getting past the fear of homebuying

How do you grow your business from $1.8M to $5M — and get your life back in the process? In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt show, Dominic Rubino breaks down a real case study of a kitchen renovator who transformed his business using smart systems, job tracking, and a new mindset. It's practical. It's doable. And it could be you next.

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How to Scale Your Business and Build Effective Teams: In-Depth Insights from Aaron Goodwin of Your Modern LegacyIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sits down with Aaron Goodwin, Founder & CEO of Your Modern Legacy, to explore how business owners can strategically scale, hire, and build systems that free them to work on their business, not just in it.Scaling Strategy, Delegation, and MindsetAaron introduces a stage-based approach to scaling: $0–1M emphasizes sales and marketing, $1–3M prioritizes team building, and $3–8M requires systematization. He stresses that each stage brings its own challenges, and what brought you success at one level won't necessarily work for the next. Clarity about your current business stage is essential for targeted growth.To unlock growth, Aaron recommends a practical four-step hiring framework—role definition, structured screening, skills assessments, and behavioral interviews—designed for consistency and long-term fit. He further urges business owners to perform a time audit, tracking their tasks to reveal where delegation is needed. Doing so helps free up the founder's time for strategic priorities.Aaron also advocates for a “future-self” mindset: begin living in alignment with your vision of leadership today. Simple actions—outsourcing non-core tasks, documenting systems, and making hiring decisions aligned with your goals—signal to your brain and your team that you're committed to elevating your business. That alignment, he explains, is what powers growth and leads to lasting freedom.About Aaron GoodwinAaron Goodwin is the Founder & CEO of Your Modern Legacy, a coaching and training firm helping entrepreneurs scale intentionally, build effective teams, and reclaim time for strategic growth.About Your Modern LegacyYour Modern Legacy offers free tools like the Four‑Step Interview Guide, monthly webinars, and customized coaching for CEOs aiming to build legacy-driven, team-powered businesses.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeAaron's LinkedIn ProfileYour Modern LegacyKey Episode HighlightsRevenue Stage Strategy: Tailor systems and team-building to your growth stage.Structured Hiring: Four-step interview framework prevents costly mistakes.Time Audit Insight: Reveals tasks that hinder growth and freedom.Delegation by Design: Document processes before assigning to others.Future-Self Mindset: Act “as if” to align daily decisions with long-term goals.ConclusionScaling your business is a strategic journey shaped by vision, clarity, and discipline. Aaron Goodwin's playbook—focused on stage-specific systems, structured hiring, time mastery, and future-oriented mindset—proves that sustainable growth and lasting legacy begin with intentional action.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestMore from UpMyInfluence:We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I've got high-level intros for you.

Alex from NodeOps joins Sam to share how they're building a decentralized infrastructure platform that's already generating millions in revenue. She discusses her background at Google and other Web3 infra giants, NodeOps' unique AI-powered tools, dynamic mint-and-burn tokenomics, and how they're shaping the future of DePIN. From staking to Security Hub to developer traction, Alex breaks down what sets NodeOps apart and where the ecosystem is heading.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Alex and previews the conversation.[00:01:00] Alex's Journey: From Google to NodeOps, and building in Web3 since 2017.[00:03:00] What NodeOps Does: Infra that “thinks,” staking, compute, AI tools, and more.[00:04:30] Real Metrics: $3.8M in revenue, 700k users, 150M AUM, 24k+ providers.[00:06:00] DePIN 2.0: How NodeOps is redefining decentralized physical infrastructure.[00:08:30] Dynamic Mint-and-Burn: Token tied to real protocol revenue and usage.[00:11:00] Product Adoption: From RPC to Security Hub to AI Agent Terminal.[00:13:00] The Cloud Shift: Rising infra costs pushing institutions to alternatives.[00:15:00] DePIN's Opportunity: How underutilized capacity meets compliance.[00:17:00] Marketing Infra: Building a multichannel GTM strategy for a diverse audience.[00:20:00] Community-Driven: Why vibes, builders, and token holders all matter.[00:21:30] What's Next: Expanding product stack, scaling without hype.[00:23:00] Infrastructure for the Global South: Why accessibility and cost matter.[00:24:00] Final Ask: Builders, stakers, ambassadors—get involved with NodeOps.Connecthttps://nodeops.network/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nodeops/https://x.com/NodeOpsHQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexalbanoc/https://x.com/alex_incryptoDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

00:00 Intro01:30 Trump to Slap 10% Tariffs on BRICS Nations 'Soon'04:57 NTD Special Preview: CCP's Covert War Within the U.S.11:02 European Union Takes Aim at China's Market Barriers14:24 U.S. State Dept. Restores $6.8M for Tibet15:17 China Attempts Mediation in Middle East16:40 BRICS Summit Wraps in Brazil: Putin, Xi Missing20:53 Reactions: 'Nathan's Famous' Owned by Chinese Company

Kelley Brooke, CEO of Brooke Management Group, joins the Club + Resort Talks podcast to discuss the implementation of robot delivery at Harbor Links golf course. The course, which has 27 holes, aims to attract a younger demographic by modernizing its services. Brooke partnered with Robot.com to introduce food delivery robots, which have significantly increased food and beverage service, accounting for 35-40% of daily sales. The robots, which are GPS-guided and can handle various items, have attracted attention, including a visitor from California. Brooke emphasized the need for additional staff to support the new technology and plans to explore further technological advancements, such as advertising on the robots and using robots for maintenance tasks. Also in the news … Privé Padel has officially launched a high-end padel destination at the historic Montauk Yacht Club, marking the first-ever padel courts in Montauk and a major milestone for the sport's presence in the Hamptons. Zinkand Golf Design is building a new 12-hole golf course at Chechessee Creek Club. Clever routing combines the opening five-hole loop geared toward higher handicap players with the final seven holes requiring greater strategic thought. Lastly, Evergreen Golf Course hits the market for $4.8M after sinkhole closure ends a 60-year run. After nearly six decades of operation and several months of closure, Evergreen Golf Course in East Hempfield Township has officially been listed for sale. The 70-acre property is being offered at $4.84 million by Iron Valley Real Estate of York County. The longtime family-owned course shuttered on April 30, after battling extensive and persistent sinkhole damage that made continued operations unsustainable.

In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino interviews Sharon Samjitsingh, co-founder and CEO of Health Care Originals, a respiratory health startup using wearable technology and predictive AI to help asthma and COPD patients avoid flare-ups before they happen.Sharon shares her personal journey as an asthma patient and how that experience — paired with her background managing $150M+ in innovation deployments — led her to build a platform now supported by independently validated clinical results, $5.8M in ARR contracts, and a waitlist of 12,000+ patients. Founders will learn how to productize deep tech, unlock B2B2C healthcare sales, and design for scale in a hardware-software business model.Highlights include…Founder story: From chemical engineer to patient-turned-healthtech CEO (1:50)Product overview: Wearable + AI + coaching + environmental support (5:32)Predicting asthma attacks 3 months in advance (6:57)How to turn sensor data into behavior change, not just alerts (8:48)Proving outcomes: Clinical results, validation, and third-party guarantees (11:08)

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The 7 Profitable Parts of a Business with James Brown   If you think scaling a business means sacrificing your life, family, and freedom—this episode will shatter that belief. In this week's episode of The Profit Answer Man, we talk to James Brown, the founder of Perseverance Squared and the Business Accelerator Institute, who shares how he built an $8M law firm across four cities—without grinding 80-hour weeks. Instead, he built a business that bought back his time, gave him freedom, and funded his life purpose. Whether you're a solo operator, multi-location service provider, or scaling a firm—this episode gives you the roadmap to do it profitably and sustainably, all while putting Profit First.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: How James went from GM assembly lines to law school to running an $8M firm. The myth of the hustle and why "buying back your time" must be part of your strategy. The game-changing moment Profit First reshaped how he viewed business finance. How he systematized his firm so well, he could travel for weeks—and revenue didn't drop. The difference between a business owner and an operator (and how to become the former). What you can implement today to take your hands off the wheel without crashing your business.   Key Takeaways: Build to Exit Before You Need To. James sold his law firm at 49—not because he had to, but because he planned for it. “I never wanted to be 60 and still reviewing client files,” he said. Profit is a Habit, Not an Event. Switching to Profit First forced him to be intentional. He stopped hoping for leftovers and started allocating profit first—literally. If You're the Bottleneck, You're the Problem. The business didn't need him. That was the goal. "I designed my firm so I could leave at a moment's notice," James shared. The systems ran the business. Business Should Fund Your Life—Not Consume It. When his son got a last-minute hockey invite in Europe, he packed up and went for three weeks. No stress. That's the power of designing the right systems from day one. Coaching Is a Force Multiplier. James has now helped over 450 business owners scale smarter—not harder—through his coaching and accelerator programs.   Guest Bio: James Brown is the CEO and Founder of Business Accelerator Institute and Perseverance Squared. He launched his first business in 1994 and scaled it to $8M in revenue, eventually selling it to pursue his passion for coaching entrepreneurs. As a former fractional CEO and SLFU Program Manager, he launched Small Law Firm University and developed a marketing program generating $2M annually. James is the co-author of the best-selling book Shift Happens and holds a JD from St. Louis University and a business degree from Lindenwood University.   Conclusion: Are You Running a Business or Just Working a Job? James' story proves what we teach: a business should be built to give you time, money, and freedom—not steal them from you. If you're stuck in the weeds, constantly solving problems, and unsure where your profit is going—it's time for a change. You don't have to build alone. We're here to help you implement Profit First, take control of your cash flow, and scale strategically.   Links: Website: BusinessAccelerator.Institute  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessacceleratorinstitute  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/business.accelerator.institute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessacceleratorinstitute Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@business.accelera YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Business.Accelerator.Institute  Podcast episode landing page: BusinessAccelerator.Institute/profitanswerman Course: https://courses.businessaccelerator.institute/?am_id=ProfitAnswerMan    Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Profit First Toolkit: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

The Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations with Michael ErathIn this episode of the Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III interviews Michael Erath, founder of Next Level Growth and author of 'Rise' and 'Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations'. Michael shares his journey of building a $45 million empire, losing it all, and then rebuilding from scratch. The discussion delves into his coaching methods for CEOs on scaling with clarity, the importance of having systems in place, and the five key obsessions that drive elite organizations: great people, inspiring purpose, optimized playbooks, a culture of performance, and growing profits and cash flow. Michael also emphasizes the need for radical honesty and effective coaching within organizations and shares strategies for hiring A players. The episode underscores the significance of mindset and intentionality in achieving business excellence.00:53 Michael Erath's Background and Early Career02:52 Challenges and Setbacks in Business04:03 Rebuilding and Developing Systems08:41 Core Values and Leadership15:42 The Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations22:32 The Importance of Playbooks in Sales Teams29:01 The Role of Profit and Cash Flow36:21 Finding the Right People for the Job39:54 Final Thoughts and Advice for EntrepreneursYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Get the Prosperity Pillars Poster I Developed over 20 years from my Mentors.Work with me:My mission is to help you Master Your Mind, Money, & Business, and I firmly believe:It's Never Too Late to Create the Life You Were Meant to Live…a LIFESTYLE of Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Here are ways I've been able to help thousands of people over the past 20 years… 4. FREE DOWNLOAD: Download the FREE 12-Day Authority Formula Email Course.5. JOIN THE EVOLUTION: A Private Members Only Mastermind Group that includes Weekly Group CEO Mentoring, Courses, Resources & Live Events. We will Grow Your Authority.6. GET FEATURED: Grow Your Brand and Authority by getting interviewed and featured alongside celebrities and experts in Valiant CEO Magazine online.7. AUTHORITY LAUNCH: Get a Custom Authority Blueprint that will help you to Quickly Grow Massive Authority and Get Seen by Thousands in Less than One Hour using our Proven Formula.About Michael ErathMichael Erath is a seasoned entrepreneur who transformed his family's $8M business into a $45M global enterprise. After facing significant setbacks, including the Great Recession and internal fraud, he rebuilt his career by founding Next Level Growth. Michael is also the author of best-selling books like RISE: The Reincarnation of an Entrepreneur and The Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations.Resources:Website: nextlevelgrowth.comBook: Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations LinkedIn: Michael ErathYouTube Interview: Key Habits of Successful Organizations

Send us a textJohn started in retail, pivoted to self-storage, and scaled a vertically integrated empire worth over $100 million. In this high-energy Family Office Club fireside chat, he shares how he raised capital, built teams, failed forward, and exited for millions—all while staying true to his boots-and-jeans authenticity.✅ How he raised his first $1.5M with no prior track record✅ Building trust with investors through transparency✅ Lessons from two exits and a $1.8M personal return✅ Why being in the right rooms matters more than ever✅ And yes… the story behind that jacketThis is a masterclass in real estate, resilience, and relationship-driven capital raising.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I founded the Family Office Club 18 years ago—now with 20 team members, over 1,000 active investors, and 22 events annually. We've built over 50 AI tools using data from 300 events.  Event calendar: https://familyoffices.com/ Ways to join: https://familyoffices.com/join/Our most popular YouTube series covers capital raising, investor strategies, and billionaire interviews on Billionaires.com.Want free resources or one of my books on investing, family offices, or raising capital? Just ask. Richard@FamilyOffices.com | Text/WhatsApp: (808) 600-9260#SelfStorage #RealEstateInvestor #FamilyOfficeClub #CapitalRaising #PrivateEquity #WealthBuilding #Centimillionaire #StorageInvesting

This week's Espresso covers news from Justos, DEX, Waltz, Welli, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:29] – Justos lands $16.5M to expand AI tools for brokers[00:43] – DEX raises $1.8M from Grupo Loc[00:54] – Welli raises $25M to expand medical-credit platform[01:10] – Waltz raises $9.1M in debt and equity and expands to Latin America[01:18] – Four Latin American startups join Eatable Adventures' Raíces acceleration program[01:38] – Lotux closes second fund to back Latin America pre-seed startups[01:53] – Integrity Holding buys Alaga to expand digital credit for SMEs[02:04] – Tapi acquires Mastercard's Arcus cash and payments networkResources & people mentioned:Startups: Justos, DEX, Nunatak, Bee Technology, Koji, Sciphage, Waltz, Welli, Integrity Holding, Alaga, Tapi, ArcusVCs: Ribbit Capital, Kaszek, Scale Up, Endeavor Catalyst, Grupo Loc, Pulse Capital, Eatable Adventures, Lotux VC, Setpoint Capital, TLV Partners, Aleph

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Ever wonder what separates a $1M agency from a $30M agency? It's not just better SEO or more employees. It's how you run the business behind the scenes. We sat down with today's featured guest to dig into what's powered his insane growth from barely crossing seven figures back when we first met… to now staring down $35–$40 million in pure service revenue. He's sharing some great advice on the evolution of his role as CEO, his new-found love for podcasting, and all kinds of golden nuggets for agency currently in the “no man's land”. Chris Dreyer is the CEO of Rankings.io, a law firm marketing services agency that delivers exceptional results for attorneys without compromising on customer service. He'll discuss his agency's substantial growth from under a million to over $30 million in revenue, his reliance on data and key performance indicators (KPIs), the transformative role of AI in various aspects of his operations, the importance of in-person client meetings for building relationships, and much more. If you're still guessing your numbers or putting off tracking your team's time — you'll want to pay attention. In this episode, we'll discuss: The CEO's true job. Hidden agency growing pains. The key to client happiness. In-person hustle and outbound sales. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Why Data Became Like a Religion Back when Chris and I first locked ourselves in a tiny Atlanta room for a workshop, Rankings.io was barely peeking over the $1M mark. He was still deciding who to serve and how. Fast forward about 8-9 years to today, and he says there's no bigger reason for his success than his top-to-bottom data obsession. Most agency owners track just enough to feel busy: a few pipeline numbers, maybe close rates if they're fancy. But Chris tracks everything. He knows the lifetime value of a client paying $5K a month versus $10K a month. He knows exactly how each account manager's retention rate impacts revenue. He even scores sales reps like a fantasy football league. And it's not just vanity metrics. If an account manager is great at keeping clients but terrible at preserving the original retainer size, they fix it. If time tracking shows poor utilization? They fix it. It's relentless. The big unlock for him was getting a real CFO to build this machine — and shifting from QuickBooks to more robust systems like Sage. No more flying blind or hoping for the best. If you don't know your LTV, churn, win rates, and retention by the exact dollar, you're leaving growth up to luck. How AI Became His Secret Weapon (and Why You Should Care) Most agency owners dabble in AI: a blog here, a few prompts there. Chris has gone full cyborg. Every single month, his team uploads their entire reporting package into ChatGPT. They don't just glance at dashboards — they get an AI board of advisors that points out trends, flags issues, and even suggests campaigns based on sales funnel leaks. If they have clients applying but not booking, the AI says: launch a re-engagement sequence. If they're not sure why the expense spike looks off, the AI will cross-check it with your event calendar. Chris used to hate looking at financials — now AI does the heavy lifting. When it comes to AI agents, they're not doing as much and prefer to use AI assistants for content, link building, and optimization. He even has an AI board of advisers with different personalities. This isn't replacing people. It's leveling them up. It's like strapping a rocket to every role — so you can do more without burning out your team. If you're not leaning on AI for context and next steps, you're probably making slower (and worse) decisions than your competitors. The CEO's True Job: Gotta Catch ‘em All Now that he's running an agency pushing $40M in service revenue (not pass-through, real revenue) Chris defines his role as: “Playing people Pokemon. Gotta catch ‘em all. I get the clients, and my president keeps them.” He sets the vision, runs point on marketing and sales, hosts the podcast, and stays the face of Rankings.io. Meanwhile, his right-hand man, Stephen, owns retention and delivery. This split lets Chris hunt big opportunities without getting bogged down in fulfillment fires. It's the perfect example of how an owner's role must evolve. If you're still stuck in the weeds, wearing every hat, and calling that “leadership” — you're capping your agency's growth. The goal isn't to do everything. It's to build a team that does everything better than you ever could alone. And Chris's story is living proof. The Hidden Growing Pains Nobody Warns You About Ever heard of the dreaded “no man's land” for agencies? For Chris, it began after he crossed the $8M to $10M mark and things got painfully awkward fast. In this stage, you're forced to hire the roles that don't directly bring in revenue: HR, finance, middle managers. Suddenly, your once-scrappy margins start leaking everywhere. It feels counterintuitive, all these new salaries, and yet no extra billables. But here's the catch: this is the awkward but necessary step that'll set you up with the infrastructure to move from $10M to $15M, $20M or beyond. This is generally the zone where you feel like an imposter CEO — one foot in the hustle, one foot in the corporate world you swore you'd never build. The truth is, every growing agency owner faces this inflection point. And if you get it right, you build a structure that can handle scale. If you get it wrong, you risk staying stuck at the same revenue ceiling year after year. You Can't Turn It Off — And Maybe That's Okay Most founders agree they find it difficult to turn their business brain off, and honestly, they don't want to. Business is the hobby. While their kids are at soccer practice, their brain is rewriting the service agreement or tweaking a proposal. Sure, there's a cost. Vacations come with podcast episodes in the car. Weekends sometimes mean scanning P&L spreadsheets. But, as Jason and Chris admit: the key to staying sane isn't to “balance it perfectly” — it's to have the right partner who gets the obsession. Because when you're building a business that supports dozens, even hundreds of families, switching it off just isn't realistic. So you find the support system that lets you go all in and come home for dinner. Why Core Values Actually Matter Early on, you might roll your eyes at “company core values.” Chris admits he did and saw it as just a lot of fluff. But once you're managing 50, 100, or more people, vague values don't cut it — you need a shared language to protect the culture. His agency now runs on three non-negotiables: Excellence (do great work, always) Execution (don't just talk, get it done) Grit (stick with hard things for the long haul) While he used to rely on platitudes like “team player” — he sees now that the wrong person will be weeded out fast as long as the core values are clear. He also bails at the mention of “work-life balance” in an interview. Because for this team, the culture is built for people who like working hard. The Surprising Key to Client Happiness Think your killer case studies will keep clients happy forever? Think again. Client happiness is very subjective and your biggest churn risk isn't bad work — it's bad relationships. Sure, you can track Net Promoter Scores all day. But real retention comes from catching early warning signs, which Chris calls “saves”. A client going quiet, missing calls, or hinting they're not vibing with an account manager should be signs to take action, if you start tracking them, as he has. And here's the overlooked move more agencies need to revive: visit your clients in person. Everyone's got Zoom fatigue. Booking a flight and breaking bread goes a long way toward making you not just a vendor, but a trusted partner. How In-Person Hustle and Outbound Hunting Keep You on Top Even with all the fancy dashboards, AI copilots, and mega forecasting tools, Chris and his president still jump on planes to shake hands with clients. They even budget for it. When you're running a high-ticket service where each client can be worth $125,000 or more over their lifetime, dropping a couple grand to show up in person is a no-brainer. It's how you show you care more than the next guy who's sending templated emails and hiding behind Slack. Chris's take is simple: Want to stand out? Do what you say you're going to do. Show up. Make your clients look like heroes. When a big-name CEO flies out to see you — even if you didn't sell them the deal — you remember that. Big relationships should get the handshake treatment. Using AI for Confidence in an Agency Acquisition Chris didn't buy another agency until he was already pushing $30 million, while most owners pull that trigger way earlier to leapfrog plateaus. Why wait? According to Chris, he didn't have the confidence to do it. Until AI changed that. He used ChatGPT to run diligence questions, draft the LOI, check for financial holes, and sanity-check the entire earnout structure. Sure, he has a great CFO — but that AI second brain made the whole thing faster and way less intimidating. Now that he's got the first deal under his belt, he's hungry for more. That's how scale works: get clarity, take the shot, rinse and repeat. Pro tip: If you're scared to buy, partner, or hire, dump your numbers into AI. Ask it what it would worry about if it were buying you. It'll show you every skeleton in the closet — so you can fix them now. Why Outbound Sales is Your Insurance Policy Chris used to be very resistant to doing outbound but now it is saving him from the Google rollercoaster. Inbound is sexy when it works. But we all know it can be feast or famine. Algorithms change. Referrals dry up. And you're stuck hoping this month's pipeline looks like last month's. After getting tired of hoping, Chris built an outbound team that's now about 30 people deep. He's got BDRs making 50 high-quality calls a day, sending out handwritten notes with books, running multi-channel outreach, and gifting prospects to cut through the noise. Each practice area has its own sales enablement rep feeding lists, building sequences, and arming the closers with context. It's consistent and it means Rankings.io can hunt, not just fish. Big lesson: if you don't control at least three lead sources (inbound, outbound, and strategic partners), your agency's growth is on borrowed time. Don't put all your eggs in Google's basket. Outbound is insurance. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

AI hype is everywhere, but travel investors are urging startups to focus on real solutions, not just buzzwords. Plus, hotel tech startup Chatlyn raises €8M to streamline guest communication with AI. Find out how AI is reshaping both investment strategies and hotel operations.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

[DONATE] This episode of The Collective US podcast, produced by the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA) and hosted by Erica Austin and Ryan Buck, highlights the economic impact of NMCAA's programs across its 10-county service area. They emphasize that "economic impact" goes far beyond dollars—it includes community-building, volunteerism, and the ripple effect of investing in people.Tax Program Impact:3,562 tax returns filed in the past season, returning over $4.8 million to local residents.Volunteers donated the equivalent of 500 days (12,000 hours) of service.Shoutouts to top volunteer tax preparers, including Larry Winter ($705K in returns).Head Start & Early Head Start:Provides free, high-quality education for children, allowing parents to work and even transition into NMCAA staff roles.Over 100 current staff are former parents.Families contributed $1.97 million in in-kind donations, exceeding the $1.8M goal.Top volunteer counties: Wexford, Roscommon, and Kalkaska.Food Programs:Volunteers packed food boxes and delivered Meals on Wheels, contributing hundreds of hours monthly.Meal programs reduce grocery bills and support nutrition and learning for children and seniors alike.Housing & Home Repair:Over 1,500 people housed and 23 homebuyers supported last year.Emergency home repairs and weatherization services provided to 95 households, saving on utility costs.Donor & Board Support:Individual donors make up 38% of NMCAA's annual giving.Over $291K raised from households over 3 years.24 out of 25 board members donated, nearing 100% participation for the first time ever.Staff & Employment:NMCAA is the 8th largest employer in Traverse City with over 350 employees across the region.Major employment hubs include Grand Traverse, Wexford, Masaki, Roscommon, and Emmet counties.Cultural and Creative Segment:Hosts discuss fantasy scenarios like creating a Collective US music festival.Erica's headliners: Taylor Swift, The Accidentals, and Beautiful Stephen (Ryan's band).Ryan imagines NMCAA as a thriller film called The Partnership, highlighting the power of collaboration in transforming communities.Final Message:NMCAA's economic impact is about more than numbers—it's about people, partnerships, and shared progress.The episode closes by thanking the staff who compiled data and encouraging listeners to support NMCAA through donations or volunteerism.Donate: nmcaa.net/donateContact: (231) 947-3780 or collectiveuspodcast@nmcaa.netFollow & Share: Help spread the word by rating, following, and sharing the podcast.

00:00 Intro 00:58 Episode Overview – CineEurope Recap, Cannes Highlights, F1 & Megan 2.0 Forecasts  02:25 Elio Pixar's Lowest Opening Ever ($20.8M)  03:57 28 Years Later $30M Opening, Franchise Setup  06:25 F1 Movie Real Racing Footage, PLF Showcase  12:05 F1 Forecast $45–55M Opening; Megan 2.0 Tracking Low  13:42 Kate Hudson Named Pioneer of the Year  14:57 CineEurope 2025 Recap Begins  16:40 Local Films Rising in Europe Due to Hollywood Gaps  20:10 Windows Debate Global 45-Day Minimum Pushed  22:45 Streamer Risk Amazon MGM & SVOD Threat  29:30 Naked Gun (Paramount) International Reception  31:55 Cannes 2025 Recap Begins No Breakout Hit  33:40 Palme d'Or: It Was Just an Accident Acquired by Neon  35:20 Die, My Love Jennifer Lawrence Film Sells for $24M  36:15 Sentimental Value Most Acclaimed Film at Cannes  37:05 Linklater's Nouvelle Vague to Netflix Industry Critique  42:10 Splitsville Surprise Hit Comedy from Cannes  45:00 Christie VDR Tech Enhancing Contrast & Reducing Energy  54:15 VDR Rollout Coming Late 2025  

Reconditionner des machines à laver pour réduire l'impact environnemental du gros électroménager ?C'est tout l'enjeu de Claire Bretton lorsqu'elle crée Underdog.Mais avant de monter un atelier à Nantes capable de redonner vie à 1000 appareils par mois, Claire avait déjà connu plusieurs vies, et plusieurs galères.Diplômée d'école de commerce, elle débute en conseil chez Advancy où elle découvre les coulisses du retail. Très vite, elle troque les slides pour le code en cofondant Daco.IA, une startup d'intelligence artificielle qui aide les marques de mode à ajuster leurs prix en temps réel.18 mois plus tard, Veepee rachète la boîte. Une intégration express qui ouvre la voie à quatre années dans le groupe, où Claire pilote les stratégies de pricing et lance une nouvelle offre dédiée à la seconde main textile.Et puis la vie s'en mêle.Une crise de sens.Un test de grossesse.Une asso montée en urgence pour aider les petits commerces pendant le confinement.Et un déménagement à Nantes, pour tout recommencer.Avec Underdog, Claire se frotte à un secteur délaissé mais gigantesque : le gros électroménager.Chaque année, 10 millions d'appareils sont jetés en France. Moins de 3% sont reconditionnés. Claire et ses associées veulent changer ça.Alors elles foncent.Une première levée de 3,8M€, un MVP bricolé dans un entrepôt partagé, des machines stockées dans leur garage, des techniciens à recruter, un programme de formation à monter… rien ne leur est épargné.Mais en deux ans, Underdog devient un acteur qui compte, enchaîne les ventes et boucle une série A à 7M€.Intrigué(e) ? On vous laisse découvrir le parcours hors-norme de Claire — de Daco à Underdog — et toutes ses galères, dans cet épisode passionnant du podcast La Galère. Bonne écoute !

In this episode, we're joined by Romain Torres, co-founder of Arcads.ai — a platform using AI to automate ad creation and scale paid user acquisition like never before.Romain's not just another founder—he's scaled and sold multiple startups, including an intermittent fasting app that hit $2M in revenue in just 9 months. He's helped scale apps to $8M using AI-generated videos, avatars, and agents—and today, he's revealing how indie devs can tap into the same power.We'll break down how to scale paid ads with AI, automate creatives, and turn performance data into profitable campaigns using tools that small teams can actually afford.Whether you want to automate and launch paid ads faster, lower your CAC, or scale to millions—this episode is a masterclass in AI-powered growth.You will discover:✅ The exact AI tools you can use to automate paid ads✅ Why “AI actors” are the future of video ad creatives✅ How to build hundreds of ad variations from just one script✅ The indie-friendly framework for scaling user acquisition with AILearn More:https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmastersWork with us: https://www.appmasters.comIndie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSYou ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They're global, 24/7, and actually helpful!If you're scaling your app and don't want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM*********************************************Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this episode, we're joined by Romain Torres, co-founder of Arcads.ai — a platform using AI to automate ad creation and scale paid user acquisition like never before.Romain's not just another founder—he's scaled and sold multiple startups, including an intermittent fasting app that hit $2M in revenue in just 9 months. He's helped scale apps to $8M using AI-generated videos, avatars, and agents—and today, he's revealing how indie devs can tap into the same power.We'll break down how to scale paid ads with AI, automate creatives, and turn performance data into profitable campaigns using tools that small teams can actually afford.Whether you want to automate and launch paid ads faster, lower your CAC, or scale to millions—this episode is a masterclass in AI-powered growth.You will discover:✅ The exact AI tools you can use to automate paid ads✅ Why “AI actors” are the future of video ad creatives✅ How to build hundreds of ad variations from just one script✅ The indie-friendly framework for scaling user acquisition with AILearn More:⁠https://www.arcads.ai/?comet_custom=appmasters⁠Work with us: https://www.appmasters.comIndie App Santa: https://www.indieappsanta.comGet training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSYou ever work with a tool where the support feels like...a ghost town? Yeah, not AppsFlyer.Their support team is massive — like 5x bigger than the industry average. They're global, 24/7, and actually helpful!If you're scaling your app and don't want to be left hanging, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM*********************************************Everyone's talking about web2app funnels - the breakthrough strategy maximizing mobile revenue. But building them in-house takes months of development. web2wave eliminates the complexity with their innovative all-in-one platform✅ powerful drag-and-drop quiz builder✅ streamlined payments✅ comprehensive analytics✅ smart A/B testing✅ and moreLaunch high-performing web2app funnels in days, not months.Visit https://web2wave.com/ to create your web2app funnel for free.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

It's Pickleball day! After the show Klein & Ally will head to Pickle Pop in Santa Monica so Ally can eat her words and take on two 11-year old listeners with zero pickleball experience. We learned that Johnny might be on 'the 'tism' in Johnny Doesn't Know, chatted with Cheech Marin on his way to celebrate the world's first 'Cheech Marin Day' in LA, got Johnny's re-do on his Trader Joe's audio, and Ally revealed a horrible move she pulled as a Lyft driver in this week's Box of Shame. In Add news, we covered a benches-clearing brawl and manager ejections at a Dodgers game following tensions over ICE's alleged presence, new details about celebrity chef Anne Burrell's death in her shower, headstone thefts by metal scrappers in the Inland Empire, ICE reportedly appearing at more locations despite official denials, a rise in gambling and shopping addictions highlighted by Drake's $8M loss, Fat Joe being sued for sexual abuse and financial crimes, anniversaries for Brokeback Mountain and Jaws, and reports that Ozempic may be affecting men's genitals.

En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más relevantes antes de la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street cede terreno ante tensiones geopolíticas: Futuros a la baja: $SPX -0.3%, $US100 -0.3%, $INDU -0.2%. El posible ataque de EE.UU. a Irán en las próximas semanas mantiene la incertidumbre elevada. El 10Y se mantiene en 4.39% y el 2Y en 3.95%. La Fed dejó tasas sin cambios esta semana y Powell reafirmó su enfoque prudente. Hoy se publican el índice manufacturero de la Fed de Filadelfia (-1.7 esperado) y el Leading Index de mayo (-0.1%). • Tesla lanza megaproyecto de baterías en Shanghái: $TSLA firmó un acuerdo de $556.8M con el gobierno de Shanghái y Kangfu Leasing para su primer desarrollo Megapack a escala de red en China. La instalación fortalecerá su presencia en almacenamiento energético global. La acción sube +1.3% premarket. • La IEA exige mejoras ambientales al sector GNL: Según un nuevo informe, las emisiones del GNL podrían reducirse hasta 60% con electrificación, captura de metano y tecnologías CCUS. El GNL emite 25% menos que el carbón, pero sigue representando 350 Mt CO₂eq al año. La IEA urge acción de actores como $SHEL, $XOM, $TTE y $CVX. • Circle sube tras aprobación del GENIUS Act: $CRCL avanza +12% y acumula +34% desde el miércoles. El Senado aprobó la ley que regula los stablecoins respaldados en dólares y Treasuries, con auditorías y protecciones al consumidor. El proyecto pasa ahora a la Cámara. El senador Hagerty destacó su impacto para fortalecer el dólar y controlar la innovación cripto desde EE.UU. Una jornada con foco en geopolítica, energía limpia y el avance del marco legal para activos digitales. ¡No te lo pierdas!

IT.ie, a leading Irish managed IT services company, has announced that it has acquired Abacus Systems, a South-Dublin based managed IT service provider, in a seven-figure deal. Following the acquisition, the company is forecasting revenues to exceed its previous target of €8M, reaching €10M by year-end 2025. Its workforce, meanwhile, will grow to a team of more than 50. The strategic move reinforces IT.ie as a leading player within the managed IT service provider and cybersecurity market, bolstering its existing expertise and enabling the company to offer a broader range of industry-leading systems and solutions. IT.ie will continue its commitment to providing exceptional customer service as its customer base grows by 50% to more than 500 clients. Established in 1992, Abacus Systems brings over three decades of experience delivering trusted IT services, combining technical expertise with a client-focused approach. As a long-term technology partner to corporates, public sector organisations, healthcare providers, and SMEs across Ireland, the company works consultatively with clients to align technology solutions, such as managed services, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and compliance with their business goals, supporting each organisation's growth and long-term success. The acquisition was independent of private equity, and was self-funded by IT.ie, reflecting the company's financial strength and independence. Eamon Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director of IT.ie, said: "The acquisition of Abacus Systems marks a key moment in our success and is another milestone in our journey to becoming a leading force in the managed IT services space. It firmly strengthens our position within the market, allowing us to offer an even greater portfolio of services and deeper expertise to facilitate our growing customer base. "The acquisition unites two companies built with the same core values. For us, the partnership goes beyond growth and is an opportunity to learn from one another and build on our existing expertise together. Our customers will receive the same exceptional customer service that they are used to, with the added bonus of expanded service offerings, deeper industry knowledge, and even more solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Above all else, the success of our clients remains our top priority, and the acquisition of Abacus systems sets out to facilitate this further." Derek O'Callaghan, Managing Director of the Abacus Division, said: "This acquisition isn't just great news for our business, but also our customers. Regardless of size, every business needs to be a resilient, digital enterprise and we are proud to have joined forces with IT.ie to work as one team in delivering this for combined customer base. In terms of services and our cultures, we complement each other and are excited to be on this journey together. "IT is becoming more complex and that is likely to see more pooling of resources of this kind. The IT industry is consolidating and getting stronger, and we are bringing that strength to our customers." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Hot Topics: Kristen Doute had a baby girl. Tyler Perry sued for $260M. Karen Read is finally not guilty. Jeff Lewis' exes got engaged. Kim Zolciak owes $1.8M in back taxes.Greg's Recs for the week: Stick. Sirens. Survivor 48.Demetria's Recs for the week: Love Island. We Were Liars. Straw.Follow Us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/escapingrealitypodcast/

What happens when AI makes your business model obsolete in six months, but your money is locked away where you can't touch it?   Jamie built a successful medical transcription service over fifteen years. That is ... until AI-powered tools could do the same work in minutes at one-tenth the cost. She had the vision to pivot and the industry knowledge to succeed, but faced a devastating problem. The problem was that her capital was trapped! It was in retirement accounts that she couldn't access without massive penalties.   In this episode, we explore why traditional financial advice can leave business owners asset-rich but opportunity-poor. This becomes a big problem precisely when AI disruption hits their industry. We also reveal the strategy that's helping smart entrepreneurs not just survive the AI revolution. Some even profit from it while their competitors struggle.   Key Quote: "I had money, but not where I could use it when I needed it most."   What You'll Discover: How a medical transcription business owner lost a $150K opportunity to compete with AI (and what she could have done differently) Why the accounting firm that embraced AI transformation thrived while similar businesses failed The story behind Raj's $2.8M fleet upgrade that cut operating costs by 23% in 18 months How to access capital for business pivots without penalties, taxes, or bank approvals Why the pace of AI change makes traditional business financing dangerously obsolete   Listen now to discover how to build wealth that works WITH your business evolution instead of against it.   Ready to assess your AI readiness? Check out this week's Wealthy Wednesday for the AI-Ready Business Financial Assessment.   Interested in our Freedom Retreat? Text 'Freedom' to 513-447-6501 to begin the application process.   00:00 Introduction: Facing the AI Revolution 01:43 Meet Jamie: A Business Transformed by AI 04:41 The Financial Strategy for AI Disruption 07:41 Case Study: Michael vs. Roma 15:38 Raj's AI Fleet Transformation 18:27 The Power of Financial Flexibility 21:51 Conclusion: Preparing for the AI Future   Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/9MA2VZBs8Wg 

Carl and Mike get into some quick Braves talk and share thoughts on why they believe the team needs to 'feel the heat' and pressure of getting their season on track and doing so by winning their next four series, all against division rivals. They then get into some college football talk and react to the reports South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers was offered at least $8M to leave the Gamecocks and Vandy quarterback Diego Pavia adding fuel to the fire in regards to the SEC/Big 10 debate of which is the better conference.

What does it really take to scale a business that creates freedom, impact, and lasting success? In this high-impact episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, Captain Marco Torres sits down with James Brown, founder of the Business Accelerator Institute and the force behind Perseverance Squared. James brings raw, real, and results-driven insight to the table — revealing what separates those who spin their wheels from those who build thriving, system-powered businesses.From the factory floor at General Motors to building an $8M law firm, James's journey is proof that mindset, strategy, and execution are the cornerstones of serious growth. This episode is packed with fire — truth bombs, tactical frameworks, and no-BS advice for entrepreneurs tired of playing small. If you're ready to eliminate guesswork, build repeatable systems, and stop leaving money on the table… this is your moment. Tune in, take notes, and start accelerating with confidence!Connect with James Brown belowWebsite: https://businessaccelerator.institute/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessacceleratorinstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessacceleratorinstituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Business.Accelerator.InstituteMissed Previous Episodes? Don't worry! Catch up on all our insightful discussions by visiting our podcast blog. Stay up-to-date and never miss out on valuable content. Explore now! https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blogDo You Need More Leads? Do You Need More Customers? Boost Your Sales & Turn Your Prospects Into Customers With Incentive Based Marketing. Grow your Business Exponentially with Powerful Incentives and Solutions. Let MARKETING BOOST guide you, find out how: https://roadmap.marketingboostsolutions.com/Not a Marketing Boost Solutions member yet? Book a free Brainstorming Session with our team today to learn more about our travel incentives. Click here:https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mbWhether you are a start-up or a well-established business, you need to have a robust platform to help you scale your business with the ease of automating Marketing Boost travel incentives. Schedule a call with our team to explore what Automation Booster can do for you. Book here: https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/brainstorm-session/ab

Billy Graham- One of the MOST POWERFUL Videos You'll Ever Watch. Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson. ACU Sunday Series.   Billy Graham | One of the MOST POWERFUL Videos You'll Ever Watch - Inspirational Video BILLY GRAHAM | The Speech That Will Change Your Life Forever - Inspirational & Motivational Video Faith Over Fear: Walking the Path of Peace | Elder Quentin L. Cook It's Not Too Late to Repent, But Don't Procrastinate | Elder D. Todd Christofferson Chior Song- Nearer, My God, to Thee. Take a look at the kind of young men Christianity produces- Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/PKsr49csFYk?si=Xp5PEQuSLcJGVnwx   Billy Graham | One of the MOST POWERFUL Videos You'll Ever Watch - Inspirational Video Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/zHPaFDRZMUo?si=rHuiBCPL17_FryUv ABOVE INSPIRATION 2.8M subscribers 4,129,453 views Jun 26, 2019 #encourage #God #Jesus God is unchanging today and forever. God's love is unchanging. He'll never love you any less than he does right now. 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Cook The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.45M subscribers Subscribed 4K Share 81,634 views Jan 9, 2025 Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? In the face of life's hardships, the promise remains: joy and peace await those who choose faith over fear and hope over despair. Jesus Christ's love offers strength to endure, healing for our wounds, and a path to rise above life's challenges with grace and courage. Through Him, every sorrow can be turned into purpose, and every trial into a step closer to eternal joy. "We do not know all the answers; however, we do know important principles that allow us to face trials, tribulation, and adversities with faith and confidence in a bright future that awaits each of us. "We can joyfully be peaceable followers of Christ." —Elder Quentin L. Cook (General Conference Oct. 2023) SUBSCRIBE to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos. Follow The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Facebook: @churchofjesuschrist Twitter: @ch_jesuschrist Instagram: @ChurchOfJesusChrist Website: churchofjesuschrist.org   It's Not Too Late to Repent, But Don't Procrastinate | Elder D. Todd Christofferson Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/J5GKlJfQq3k?si=n4IT72wwYawmrOyq The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.45M subscribers 61,320 views Jan 19, 2025 Repentance is a gift made possible through the infinite sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It invites us to turn our hearts to Him, find forgiveness, and experience lasting joy. While it's never too late to embrace this sacred gift, the scriptures remind us not to delay. Each day offers an opportunity to make small course corrections, grow, and draw closer to our Savior. Let the love of Jesus Christ inspire you to repent daily—He is ready to welcome you with open arms. SUBSCRIBE to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos. 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It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me.   American Conservative University Podcast (ACU) is not an official representative for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. All opinions, selections and commentary are solely those of ACU.  We post a variety of selections from various Christian denominations.   ACU Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. 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Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Discover how F1's new movie is revolutionizing brand storytelling, the NCAA's landmark $2.75 billion settlement transforms athlete compensation, and Cricket Australia's fan engagement strategy boosts match experiences by 19%. Plus, Missouri approves stadium funding for Chiefs and Royals, and the Lakers dominate social media with 63.8M followers - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

En este episodio cubrimos los principales eventos previos a la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street cede ganancias por incertidumbre comercial y geopolítica: Los futuros operan a la baja con $SPX -0.5%, $US100 -0.6%, $INDU -0.5%. Trump enviará cartas a socios con nuevos aranceles para el 9 de julio. EE.UU. ordena salida de diplomáticos en Bagdad ante amenazas iraníes. Hoy se esperan datos del PPI de mayo y solicitudes de desempleo, que podrían marcar el rumbo de la inflación y el mercado laboral. • Nvidia y Samsung apuestan por robótica con inversión en Skild AI: $NVDA y $SSNLF lideran ronda Serie B de $100M en startup valorada en $4.5B. Skild AI desarrolla software para que robots aprendan y se adapten a múltiples industrias, impulsando innovación en automatización avanzada. • Chime fija precio de IPO en $27 por acción en Nasdaq: La fintech recaudará alrededor de $864M en oferta que cierra el 13 de junio de 2025. La oferta incluye 32M de acciones Clase A, con opción de underwriters para comprar 4.8M adicionales. Chime busca ampliar su presencia en el mercado financiero digital. • Boeing reporta accidente del 787 Dreamliner en India: Vuelo AI171 de Air India se estrelló tras despegar de Ahmedabad, generando suspensión de operaciones y atención inmediata del gobierno indio. Es el primer accidente registrado del modelo desde 2014, impactando las acciones de $BA con caída del -7.3% en premarket. Un análisis detallado de la tensión global, avances tecnológicos y retos en la aviación. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Join internationally renowned business coach and speaker Adam Stott as he audits a 40-year-old manufacturing company generating £10.8M, but missing key growth leadership. This isn't theory.  It's a real, behind-the-scenes growth audit revealing the exact changes this business needs to scale smarter. When you listen, you'll:

Dr. Noah St. John is a success coach, author of over 25 books, and creator of the Power Habits® and Afformations® systems. Known as the “Father of Afformations,” he has helped entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and CEOs break income ceilings and reclaim their time. Through his inner and outer game framework, Noah empowers people to double or triple their results in 12 weeks or less—without sacrificing their well-being.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Noah teaches that success requires mastering both the inner game (beliefs, mindset) and the outer game (strategies, systems). His Power Habits® system helps clients remove “head trash” and achieve hockey-stick growth—600% or more in some cases. Afformations® are empowering questions that replace traditional affirmations and rewire the brain for success. Inner beliefs impact every area of life—health, wealth, relationships—and must be addressed to sustain growth. Entrepreneurs often struggle not from lack of effort but from mental blocks they don't know they have.     Topics The Inner and Outer Game of Success Inner game: beliefs, mindset, subconscious patterns—what drives behavior behind the scenes. Outer game: visible strategies like marketing, systems, sales funnels. Success comes when both are aligned—most people over-focus on one and neglect the other. Power Habits® Framework Developed after decades of studying what top performers do unconsciously. Based on 11 core habits—most people start with Afformations® as a powerful foundation. Noah's clients often break through income ceilings and reclaim 1–3 hours per day within weeks. Afformations® vs. Affirmations Traditional affirmations (e.g., “I am rich”) often feel fake and are rejected by the subconscious. Afformations® flip statements into questions (e.g., “Why am I so rich?”) to trigger the brain to find validating evidence. This method helps focus on what you have, not what you lack—shifting identity and reinforcing belief. How Trauma and Limiting Beliefs Block Growth Noah's system identifies “head trash”—the mental blocks that cause self-sabotage. Most people drive through life with one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake. Removing internal resistance allows rapid external growth. Real-World Results Client Charles gained $1.8M in 10 months after adopting Noah's system. Another client scaled from six figures to multi-billion-dollar hotel deals. Outcomes are repeatable across industries by aligning mindset and actions.    

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1066: Today we're looking at the May economic data from Cox Automotive, how Lucid is reducing its dependence on foreign battery materials and how Meta has increased its ad revenue without increasing volume through targeting.Show Notes with links:May's economic and automotive data show a market adjusting to tighter consumer budgets and lingering workforce shifts. Retail remains steady, but pricing sensitivity is driving realignment in both new and used inventory strategies.Employers added 139K jobs in May, topping forecasts, but downward revisions led to a net 95K job loss.Auto dealer employment rose by 2,100 jobs, though it's still 1.1% below pre-COVID levels.New-vehicle SAAR dropped to 15.6M in May, down from 17.8M in April. Retail SAAR outpaced last year's.Incentives averaged $3,297—the highest discounting level in five years, and the average price paid dropped to 95.7% of MSRP.Used-vehicle sales dipped 3% month-over-month, but are up 4% year-over-yearWith all the buzz around China's dominance of EV battery raw materials, Lucid surprised us with a plan to source all of its materials domestically.Lucid's agreement with Graphite One kicks off natural graphite production in 2028 from Alaska's Graphite Creek site.They've layered this with a 2024 synthetic graphite deal and a 2026 supply agreement with Syrah Resources in Louisiana.All three deals align with IRA requirements, boosting eligibility for EV tax credits and reducing reliance on China, which supplies 90%+ of the world's anode materials.Graphite One's Ohio facility will produce enough anode material for up to 2 million EVs per year.Lucid's Interim CEO said the U.S.-focused strategy “supports our efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our vehicles.”Meta might be all-in on Gen Z vibes, but it's the boomers and Gen Xers footing the bill. A new Barclays report reveals that older Facebook users see far more ads—because they're the ones clicking.Facebook shows more ads to users aged 45+ due to higher purchasing power.Those aged 45-54 see the highest ad load at 22%; teens only see 4.3%.Dynamic ad tech like Andromeda and Lattice tailors volume by user value.97% of Meta's revenue comes from ads.Meta has actually increased ad revenue without upping total ad volume by targeting high-value users—a shift analysts call “arguably the most bullish development.”Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Success is all about finding your niche—and for this episode's guest and his team, that niche is helping established, growing businesses unlock explosive results on the Amazon marketplace. In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, we sit down with our guest Peter Eickholt, Vice President of Operations at ROI Swift and a true expert in unlocking profitability on Amazon. Peter brings a wealth of experience in Amazon strategy, with a laser focus on organic optimization and cost-effective PPC campaigns. Whether you're a seasoned seller or just starting your e-commerce journey, Peter breaks down exactly how to scale sustainably without blowing your budget. From data-driven insights to the must-have tools every Amazon brand owner should be using, he shares the inside scoop that can make or break your success on the world's largest marketplace.Peter also dives into the common pitfalls Amazon sellers face and how to navigate them with precision. Learn how he helped grow a fencing brand from $750K to $1.8M in just one year, and the key tactics he uses to repeat that success across multiple brands. If you're ready to stop guessing and start growing, this episode is packed with practical tips you can implement today. Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the best in the business!Connect with Peter Eickholt belowWebsite:  https://roiswift.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10686478/admin/dashboard/Missed Previous Episodes? Don't worry! Catch up on all our insightful discussions by visiting our podcast blog. Stay up-to-date and never miss out on valuable content. Explore now! https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blogDo You Need More Leads? Do You Need More Customers? Boost Your Sales & Turn Your Prospects Into Customers With Incentive Based Marketing. Grow your Business Exponentially with Powerful Incentives and Solutions. Let MARKETING BOOST guide you, find out how: https://roadmap.marketingboostsolutions.com/Not a Marketing Boost Solutions member yet? Book a free Brainstorming Session with our team today to learn more about our travel incentives. Click here:https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mbWhether you are a start-up or a well-established business, you need to have a robust platform to help you scale your business with the ease of automating Marketing Boost travel incentives. Schedule a call with our team to explore what Automation Booster can do for you. Book here: https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/brainstorm-session/ab

This week's Espresso covers news from Principia, OmniChat, Simetrik, Crabi, Finnecto, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Agibank raises $350M through FIDC[00:38] – Principia raises $35M to prevent student dropout in Brazil[00:51] – OmniChat raises $9M and launches AI sales agents for WhatsApp[01:03] – Huna raises $1.5M to expand AI-powered cancer diagnostics platform[01:12] – Rhino raises $1M and partners with BTG Pactual GRU Terminal[01:21] – Simetrik raises $30M Series B extension round[01:34] – Crabi raises $13.6M to expand AI-powered car insurance in Mexico[01:45] – Finnecto raises $1.7M to expand across Latin America[01:59] – Kiwi raises $7.8M to expand credit access for US Latinos[02:14] – Reliv acquires Hospisoft to expand healthtech capabilities in Latin America[02:28] – Revelo acquires Argentine staffing company AltoResources & people mentioned:Startups: Agibank, Principia, OmniChat, Huna, Rhino, Simetrik, Crabi, Finnecto, Reliv, Hospisoft, Revelo, AltoVCs: Valor Capital Group, Quartzo Capital, Altitude Ventures, Kortex Ventures, AngelsDeck Global Ventures, Clapper Venture, Goldman Sachs Alternative Growth Equity, Kaszek, Ignia, Amador, Salkantay Ventures.

In this episode, Andrew Bean shares an in-depth look at his newest self-storage value-add project located on the Central Coast of NSW. Building on the success of his previous $5.7M to $8M transformation in Wollongong, Andrew walks us through how he sourced this underperforming asset, structured the deal, and is rapidly increasing its value through smart operations, automation, and future development potential. Key Takeaways: The Self-Storage Strategy: Why industrial self-storage is Andrew's current investment focus and how it compares to SaaS-style recurring revenue businesses. Sourcing the Deal: The importance of long-term agent relationships and how patience and timing landed this opportunity. The Numbers: Purchase price at $3.2M, with an $81K increase in NET income already—boosting the property's value by $1.3M within 8 months. Hands-On Value Add: Learn how Andrew cleaned up an overgrown site, implemented a management system, improved occupancy to 98%, and prepared the property for expansion. Future Upside: Plans to add 26 portable units and a full first-floor development, projecting the property's value to hit $8M–$9M. The Deal Structure: How Andrew negotiated a win-win for all parties involved—sellers, agents, and property managers—using a creative license fee and option fee model. Resources & Links: Connect with Andrew: andrewbean.com.au Email Andrew: ab@andrewbean.com.au Interested in joint ventures or value-add projects? Reach out to discuss upcoming opportunities. Join the Community: Want to partner on future self-storage deals or learn how to apply these strategies to your own portfolio? Get in touch and see how you can get involved.   Check Out Our YouTube Channel Click HERE   HOSTED BY: Andrew Bean  Ph: 0410 694 633 Website: www.andrewbean.com.au  Email: ab@andrewbean.com.au YouTube: @andrewbean28  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/andrew28   Download your FREE DIY Cash Flow Kit! Start crunching numbers on your next Property like a PRO!   Click to Download: www.andrewbean.com.au   What's Included:  Cash Flow Calculator  Crunch the numbers & calculate returns on your next property deal.  Inflation Risk Analyser  Figure out when your deal doesn't make sense if interest rates continue to rise.  Value Add Calculator  Calculate to the exact dollar how much value you can add to your next deal.    FACEBOOK GROUP - Commercial Property Community Australia https://www.facebook.com/groups/commercialpropertyshow   The Commercial Property Show Website www.commercialpropertyshow.com.au   SHOW CREATED BY THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SHOW NETWORK  FOLLOW THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SHOW NETWORK ON    COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SHOW WEBSITE #commercialproperty www.commercialpropertyshow.com.au FACEBOOK GROUP – Commercial Property Show Community #commercialrealestate https://www.facebook.com/groups/commercialpropertyshow  FACEBOOK PAGE – @commercialpropertyshow #property https://www.facebook.com/commercialpropertyshow/ INSTAGRAM - @commercialpropertyshow #realestate https://www.instagram.com/commercialpropertyshow/ TWITTER - @compropertyshow #selfstorage https://twitter.com/compropertyshow APPLE PODCAST #andrewbean https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/commercial-property-show-australia/id1500207613 PODBEAN LINK #investing #commercial https://andrewbean.podbean.com

In this episode, Michael and Heather dive into a blue-collar print-on-demand business listing with one of the most brutally honest and emotionally raw seller notes we've seen. Business Listing - https://quietlight.com/listings/16974795/?utm_medium=sms

Story of the Week (DR):The Baby Billionaire Bromance is Over: Savannah Guthrie Says Elon Musk and Donald Trump Are 'Giving 7th Grade Girl' as President Says Tesla CEO 'Has Lost His Mind'"It's so confusing isn't it? So much going wrong, so much to say, and all of it happening so quickly. The pace of oppression outstrips our ability to understand it. And that is the real trick of the Imperial thought machine.”BlackRock removed from Texas boycott list after quitting climate groupsIn a notable reversal, Texas removed BlackRock from its investment blacklistThis decision followed BlackRock's withdrawal from several climate-focused initiatives, including the Net Zero Asset Managers alliance and Climate Action 100+Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar cited these actions, along with BlackRock's support for the new Texas Stock Exchange, as reasons for the delisting.“More than $4 billion in Texas funds are invested with BlackRock,” the rep said.The Larry Fink-led company had $11.55 trillion in assets under management at the end of the fourth quarter in 2024.0.0346% Is that possible?Larry Fink; $31M; $11M bonus: “These amounts represent the discretionary annual cash Bonuses … The amount of incentive compensation awarded … was based on subjective criteria”“Lead in a changing world: Completed the creation of a more modern and unified Corporate Affairs function and leveraged the function to refresh the firm's corporate narrative and strengthen its brand.”“Corporate sustainability: Achieved BlackRock's 100% renewable electricity match goal and enhanced the Company's approach to procuring market solutions.”32% said NO on Pay (BlackRock owns 6% of BlackRock)99% said NO to Bowyer Research's theatrical request for a report on “risks related to a perceived shift away from a traditional understanding of fiduciary responsibility to stakeholder capitalism, implied by its assent to the Business Roundtable's Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, as well as a high-profile embrace of ESG and DEI.”BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has some words of wisdom for leaders navigating the age of populism and social media: Watch what you say: "You have to be a lot more guarded. I can't say everything I really want to say to all of you right now. The reality is you have to be a lot more systematic in what you say and how you say it internally or externally. I mean, we live in a terrarium today. We live in a glass bottle."Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year MMCorporate America Pulls Back from PRIDE in 2025, No Rainbow Logos from Big Brands as June StartsUnitedHealth Group AGM:94% average director support93% Stephen HemsleyHemsley is stepping forward to acknowledge the fallout and chart a new course, promising a comprehensive review of some of the company's most controversial practices.The Wall Street Journal noted in its report on the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday that Hemsley apologized for UnitedHealth's recent performance and cited a need to rethink many internal processes.99% for directors like Paul Garcia (2021/ former CEO of Global Payments) and Kristen Gil (2022/former VP, Business Finance Officer at Alphabet)92% for Michele Hooper (2007/Lead Independent Director/CEO of The Directors' Council, a private company she co-founded in 2003 that works with corporate boards to increase their independence, effectiveness and diversity)-12% gender influence gap/only 3 women/zero committee chairs)Lowest vote is John Noseworthy, M.D. (86%) former CEO of the Mayo Clinic40% NO on PaySHP excessive golden parachutes 13% YESThe board authorized the payment of a cash dividend of $2.21 per share, up from the prior dividend of $2.10, to be paid June 24 to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business June 16Hemsley: as of the proxy date: $2.8M (as of 5/16: $3.8M)The previous dividend was $2.10 per share, paid on March 18, 2025The company also suspended its 2025 outlook.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: The Trump EPA tried to bury some good newsA climate report acquired by a Freedom of Information Act request shows that U.S. climate pollution declined in 2023.The EPA report documents that in 2023, U.S. climate pollution fell by 2.3%. That's about 147 million metric tons, or MMT, of reduced carbon dioxide-equivalent greenhouse gases.2023 was the first full year after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats' signature climate law that committed hundreds of billions of dollars to reducing climate pollution.DR: How a Peruvian farmer's legal defeat raised new risks for companies DRPeruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya filed a lawsuit against German energy company RWE, asserting that the company's greenhouse gas emissions contributed to the melting of glaciers near his hometown of Huaraz, Peru.This glacial melt increases the risk of flooding from Lake Palcacocha, threatening his community. Lliuya sought approximately $17,500 from RWE, representing 0.47% of the estimated $4 million needed for flood defenses, corresponding to RWE's estimated share of global emissions since the industrial era began. On May 28, 2025, the Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany, dismissed Lliuya's lawsuit. The court acknowledged the legal principle that major greenhouse gas emitters can be held liable for climate-related damages. However, it concluded that the specific threat to Lliuya's property was not sufficiently imminent to warrant compensation. While Lliuya did not secure the compensation sought, the court's recognition of potential corporate liability for climate damages sets a precedent. This acknowledgment may influence future climate litigation, encouraging individuals and communities to hold major emitters accountable for their contributions to climate change.MM: HahahahahahahahahaMusk says SpaceX will decommission Dragon spacecraft after Trump threatElon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been ReleasedElon Musk Declares That He's "Immediately" Cutting Off NASA's Access to SpaceMusk Privately Complaining That His Immense Donations to Trump Didn't Even Buy Him Control of NASAElon Musk claims ‘without me, Trump would have lost the election'Assholiest of the Week (MM): Proxy advisorsZevra TherapeuticsISS added, “...the board's concerns about having a former CEO on the board and potential disruption are valid.”Out of 92,594 active directors in MSCI data from February, 3,123 are tagged as “former executives” at the company they're on the board of522 US companies are on the list - FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWOThat includes at least one company - National Healthcare Corp - with FOUR former executives on the boardIt also includes 104 large cap companies - like Hewlett Packard, with 3 former execs!Glass Lewis highlighted, “Mr. Regan has limited, dated, and unrelated public board service,”Egan-Jones also questioned the relevant expertise of Mangless' nominees, stating, “…we do not believe Mr. Regan's background in proxy solicitation offers meaningful value in the context of Zevra's boardroom.”Unrelated public board experience?? So you definitely suggested voting against Dana White at Meta? Or Peltz at Disney and his deep media experience? We look at director knowledge pulled from every bio, school, and degree we can get our hands on and standardized the knowledge types in our dataSo we know the average type of knowledge of directors in a given sector - and who DOESN'T have itOur data suggests that only 22% of directors have direct/core knowledge relevant to their industry - less than 1 in 4Shall we vote against the other 78% of directors??Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”Elon?RobotsAmazon ‘testing humanoid robots to deliver packages'FBI says Palm Springs bombing suspects used AI chat program to help plan attackOpenAI to appeal copyright ruling in NY Times case as Altman calls for 'AI privilege'“Talking to AI should be like talking to a doctor or lawyer”Walmart plans to expand drone deliveries to three more statesWaymo's Self-Driving Taxis Have a Hilarious Problem That's Driving People BananasThey honk when backing up“Reverse discrimination” DRDismissed by DEI: Trump's Purge Made Black Women With Stable Federal Jobs an “Easy Target”Quay Crowner was among the top education officials who enrolled in the “diversity change agent program.”Crowner was abruptly placed on leave under Trump's executive order to dismantle DEI programs across the federal government.Her current job as the director of outreach, impact and engagement at the Education Department was not connected to diversity initiatives.More troubling, she said, was that she was the only person on her team who had been let go, and her bosses refused to answer her questions about her dismissal.When she and colleagues from different departments began comparing notes, they found they had one thing in common. They had all attended the training encouraged under DeVos. They also noticed something else: Most of them were Black women.“We have observed approximately 90% of the workers targeted for terminations due to a perceived association with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are women or nonbinary,”Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Ex-Gardener and Grocery Store Assistant to Lead U.S. Terror PreventionThe data:We don't have proxy season results in the system yet, but we do have data between August 2024 and May 2025 with results lagThe early results for US companies:54 have become “more manly” - added men, removed women95 have become “more womanly” - added women, removed menGOOD RIGHT? Or…1,163 companies had man “power ups” - men got more influence1,075 companies had female “power ups” - so men are getting fewer board seats, but more power at more companies?SECRET: expand the board and add men! 422 boards expanded between Aug and May, and 362 seats went to men and 181 to women - literally 2:1 ratio!574 US companies now have 2 or fewer women on the boards - up 8 companies between Aug and May, and results aren't even in the antiwoke Trump eraRetail investorsVOTEAccused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione said executive ‘had it coming,' prosecutors revealUnitedHealth investors approve new CEO's $60M pay package despite turmoil following top executive's assassinationUS-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes ‘morally repugnant', says lawyer for victims' familiesLowest vote result from April for board: 92% in favor of Robert Bradway, everyone else 94% or better - including 98% in favor of OrtbergHeadliniest of the WeekDR: In light of headlines like this: Meta's Platforms Have Become a Cesspool of Hatred Against Queer People I wanted to point out this op-ed from the NYT: Anthropic C.E.O.: Don't Let A.I. Companies off the Hook Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opposes a proposed 10-year federal ban on state AI regulation, calling it "too blunt" for the rapidly evolving technology.He argues that AI could fundamentally change the world within just a couple of years, making a decade-long freeze risky and impractical.Amodei warns the ban would leave states unable to act and the nation without a coherent federal policy, exposing the public to AI risks.He cites real-world examples of risky AI behavior, such as Anthropic's own model threatening to leak user emails, to highlight the need for oversight.Instead of a moratorium, Amodei urges Congress and the White House to establish a national transparency standard requiring AI companies to publicly disclose testing protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and safety measures before releasing new modelsMM: The maker of Taser is the highest paid CEO, taking home $165 million—his new pay package and soaring stock made him a billionaire last yearWho Won the Week?DR: The meritocracy: Meet Thomas Fugate: 22-year-old ex-gardener and grocery store assistant to lead $18 million terror prevention teamMM: After reading no fewer than 12 hours and 500 stories of the Musk/Trump feud, I've concluded this week there are no winners. We're all losers.PredictionsDR: Musk Challenges Trump to Cage Match on Mars: ‘Winner Gets X, Loser Gets Truth Social" but actually… their hatred for all things DEI/gay is too much to keep them apart, especially in the month of Pride and JuneteenthMM: The 19 analysts covering Palantir stock are given umbrellas by their respective firms after Trump may team with a tech company to create a database of Americans, just two months after CEO Alex Karp said that Wall Street analysts who "tried to screw" the company should be sprayed with "light fentanyl-laced urine" from drones.CALLBACK ALERT: Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”

Over the past 22+ years, I've helped thousands of business owners scale successfully. One key pattern I've seen time and again? Businesses hitting a wall between $1M–$3M in revenue—and staying stuck there. In this video, I break down exactly why that happens and how to push through the “messy middle” without losing your sanity.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Ever dreamed of building a $100 million agency, selling for a massive payday, and seeing your name in headlines? It sounds like the ultimate win. But what happens when that dream starts to crack under pressure? I've live through that and it fell apart fast. Not because we didn't grow but because we skipped the hard stuff. The boring stuff. The stuff that no one talks about when you're scaling fast. If you're an agency owner chasing scale, considering a sale, or wondering if your current path is sustainable, this is the truth bomb you need. The Highs: Acquisitions, Headlines, and the $100M Mark Let's start with the dream. A few years ago, I was part of an agency that had a bold plan: acquire successful agencies (each doing $1M+ in EBITDA), pay half in cash and half in equity, and build a powerhouse primed for an epic exit. And it worked… for a while. 10 agencies acquired Over $100M valuation $8M+ in EBITDA But underneath the surface, cracks were forming. The fast growth masked deep structural issues. The Downfall: Debt, Boardroom Drama & Chasing the Wrong Goals The downfall wasn't due to lack of revenue or bad acquisitions—it was bad decisions behind the scenes. Every new agency came with debt, and as soon as you start taking on debt, you commit to maintain a certain growth level with the banks, a pace that was frankly unsustainable. To keep the bank away, we needed to keep buying more agencies. However, when board politics stalled future acquisitions, everything ground to a halt. No growth = default = collapse. The worst part was that founders who sold for a mix of cash and equity saw their second payday vanish. Why? Because they sold control—and lost the ability to steer the ship. What We Got Wrong (So You Don't Have To) Let's break down the key mistakes most agencies make when chasing fast growth—or a flashy exit: No Unified Vision: There was no clear post-acquisition mission across agencies. There was only focus on money and fast growth. No Specialization: Everyone was selling everything to everyone—no authority, no leverage. No integration team: Unless you fully integrate agencies across systems they won't add as much value as you hope. Each agency continued to operate under separate slack channels, tools, separate chaos. They each stayed in their own lane and as a result it all felt like small businesses operating under one logo. No Standard Offerings: Each agency had its own pricing, tools, and processes. No Leadership Alignment: Power was handed to the wrong board members who didn't share the vision. As a result, it was impossible to scale sustainably. The Right Way to Scale: Build Something You Actually Want to Keep If you're feeling stuck in your agency—juggling sales, delivery, hiring, and managing—it's time to stop and recalibrate. Start with this simple exercise: Draw a circle around your fist on a piece of paper. Outside the circle: list everything you hate doing in your agency. Inside the circle: write what you love doing. Now start building your team and systems around that, with clarity instead of complexity. Most agencies don't need more people, they need more focus. You need clear goals, accountability, and owning your niche. Remember: generalists survive, specialists scale. The more specific your positioning, the faster you'll grow. 5 Core Takeaways for Smarter Agency Growth Build Around Your Zone of Genius Design your role around what you love. Delegate the rest. Get Focused More people won't fix chaos. Clear goals, roles, and offers will. Own Your Niche Generalists survive. Specialists scale. Productize Your Offer One clear offer. One repeatable outcome. One path to scale. Don't Chase the Exit—Build a Business You Don't Want to Escape Freedom isn't selling. Freedom is clarity, systems, and loving what you've built. So if you're fantasizing about selling, slow down and ask yourself: Why? The grass isn't greener on the other side—it's greener where you water it. So don't just build to sell. Build to love what you've built. The right growth, the right systems, and the right people will make your agency unstoppable—and valuable, whether you exit or not. Want the full playbook? Grab a copy of Accelerating Your Agency and learn the exact framework behind sustainable, scalable, and enjoyable agency growth.

Many architects dream of doing their own developments, but the fear of financial risk, inexperience with construction, and lack of support can stop them before they start. Becoming your client sounds empowering until you're staring down zoning codes, contractor bids, and bank meetings. In this episode, architect and developer Kevin Hittle shares how he bridged that gap. Kevin started as a laborer, became an architect, and eventually wore all three hats: architect, developer, and contractor. It's a story of sweat equity, smart deals, and building something both beautiful and profitable. You'll learn how one small project sparked a bigger vision—and how being deeply involved at every stage of the process changed the way he now designs for others. His practical insights offer a grounded, no-fluff view of what it really takes to make development work as a solo architect. And he's clear about the one piece of experience every architect should get. Listen to learn: How he built a $1.8M project with less than $30K in cash The rare zoning loophole that changed everything Why being “the maintenance guy” made him a better architect The unexpected thing he now regrets not upgrading   To learn more about Kevin, visit his:  Website:www.SSH-Arch.com Website: www.Havelock63.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhittle/   ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/25wnoljq3RfvZdXwHEq_5Q_7Xxk?utm_source=copy_url   ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com   ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/   ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call   ► Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture   *******   For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofarch/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz   *******   Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com   Carpe Diem!

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Unlock the mysteries of the mind on the Neuronoodle Neurofeedback Podcast!Join EEG pioneer Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ brain scans), Joshua Moore, Anthony Ramos, and host Pete Jansons for a jaw-dropping neuroscience Q&A.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Immigration Showdown: Trump Admin Escalates Enforcement – A sitting Democratic congresswoman is federally charged for assaulting ICE officers; California jails are forced to comply with deportation warrants; and the Supreme Court greenlights Trump's rollback of protected status for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants. Meanwhile, the administration considers suspending habeas corpus for mass deportations. Trump's “Self-Deport or Pay” Strategy Emerges – A Honduran woman faces a $1.8M fine for ignoring a deportation order since 2005. As self-deportation flights begin—with $1,000 cash incentives—Trump's team aims to make noncompliance too costly to ignore. Iran Tensions Rise, U.S. Fortifies Diego Garcia – Following Iran's fiery rejection of nuclear limits, the U.S. deploys F-15s to the Indian Ocean base to protect strategic bombers amid threats from disguised Iranian missile ships and drones. Europe's Populist Politics and Alleged French Election Meddling – Portugal's Chega party surges again, while Romania's pro-Western candidate scores an upset many say was influenced by France's intel agency to protect natural gas interests. Hong Kong Researchers Identify Oral Bacteria as Autism Biomarker – A new study finds that oral microbiota can diagnose autism with 81% accuracy. The discovery could lead to early-intervention swab tests for infants and reshape autism research. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:3220 MAY 2025        

Are you walking through a season of change—whether in your career, relationships, faith, or just life in general? Then this episode is for you.On today's Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with Jarrod Graetz, former CEO of Australia's largest Christian radio network and now a U.S.-based entrepreneur. Jarrod has faced the kinds of transitions most of us dread—leadership overhauls, financial crisis, global relocation, spiritual battles, and even the terrifying moment when his son lost the ability to walk just before their international move.Through every twist and test, Jarrod clung to one truth: God's got this.

Send us a textToday's Ones Ready daily drop is live, chaotic, and absolutely unfiltered. Peaches is back with the May 13th Pentagon dumpster fire, bringing you face-to-face with the DoD's awkward puberty phase—complete with budget panic, stop-loss PTSD flashbacks, anti-satellite power moves, and the government realizing maybe it should let junior officers make some decisions. Also: cannon fodder for Cannon AFB (again), HIMARS over Taiwan, and a real-life Olympian joining the Air Force after drowning (and surviving). You literally can't make this up.Still sleeping on the Operator Training Summit? Four slots left. You don't want to be the one DM'ing after it's full, begging for forgiveness. Get in or get smoked.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Sparks Media Outrage with “I Don't Know” Constitution Comment – When asked if all migrants are guaranteed due process, Trump responded, “I don't know, I'm not a lawyer,” prompting a media firestorm. But as legal experts and NPR report, due process rights exist on a spectrum—meaning Trump's answer may have been more accurate than the headlines suggest. Border Wars Escalate: Military Arrests Begin, Trump Sues Colorado and Denver – The U.S. military now patrols a 53-mile zone near El Paso where illegal immigrants can be arrested for trespassing on military land. Meanwhile, the DOJ sues Colorado and Denver for sanctuary laws that obstruct ICE operations, sending a warning with $8M in fines against local businesses. Mexico Says “No” to U.S. Troops, But Cooperates Privately – President Trump offered to send U.S. troops into Mexico to combat cartels, but President Sheinbaum publicly rejected it. Privately, however, she's cooperating—delivering border control and water rights while protecting her nationalist image. Japan Threatens to Weaponize U.S. Debt – Japan's finance minister says its $1T in U.S. debt holdings could be used in trade talks—an unprecedented move that could rattle global markets and U.S. interest rates if acted upon. China Offers Fentanyl Crackdown in Exchange for Tariff Relief – Xi Jinping proposes to curb fentanyl production in return for U.S. tariff reductions, but Bryan warns the offer is hollow given Xi's deep ties to the Chinese mafia behind the trafficking. Europe Tilts Toward Extremes: UK Labour Party Loses Ground, Germany Labels AfD “Extremist” – In Britain, pro-Palestinian and anti-immigration candidates make gains. In Germany, the AfD is now officially under surveillance, sparking U.S. backlash over civil liberties and democracy. China Quietly Supports Venezuela Despite U.S. Sanctions – Chinese “zombie” ships are still hauling Venezuelan oil in defiance of Trump's secondary sanctions, raising questions about whether Beijing will face new tariffs. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32