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How does a former Westpac mortgage broker become the #1 auction agent in the Belle Property network? Norman So, Principal and Agent at Belle Property Strathfield, has recently been named Belle Property's #1 auction agent and ranks #7 among all NSW agents. His journey from bank employee to one of Belle Property's top performers — now targeting $4M+ in annual GCI — demonstrates the power of market specialisation, innovative marketing, and systematic team building. Norman didn't just change careers; he transformed real estate marketing in Sydney's competitive western corridor. Starting with apartments in Homebush and quickly dominating Strathfield, his record-breaking $16.6 million sale redefined the suburb's price ceiling. Now running over 200 auctions annually, Norman credits his success to three game-changing strategies: leveraging influencer marketing, creating collaborative team structures, and maintaining relentless client communication. Meet Your Host: Claudio Encina Stepping in as host this week on behalf of Samantha McLean, Claudio is a former seven-figure real estate agent who built a thriving team, only to realise that success without fulfilment comes at a high cost. After feeling stressed, disconnected, and overwhelmed, he transformed his approach with expert coaching to create a model that delivers freedom, scale, and financial success. Today, Claudio has helped over 1,000 agents implement this model, enabling them to dominate their markets while living a life full of meaningful experiences. He believes that if your business doesn't work for you, then it's not working. What you'll learn in this episode Why Norman conducts 200+ auctions annually and how his team structure makes it possible The influencer marketing strategy that generated two $4.9M duplex sales from a single 140K-view post How one influencer property walkthrough can attract buyers who weren't even looking to purchase Why Norman still calls his coach weekly despite 13+ years of experience The daily structure and goal-setting system behind Norman's $4M+ annual GCI target Chapters Chapters 00:02:14 From Westpac mortgage broker to real estate: Why Norman made the switch 00:04:35 The apartment-to-luxury transition: How Norman secured his first house listing 00:08:27 Team structure revealed: How two EBUs collaborate for 200+ annual sales 00:11:30 Influencer marketing breakthrough: 60% of properties now use this strategy 00:13:50 Three essential success principles for new agents (including working for free) Connect with Norman So LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-so-050391a5/ Email: norman.so@belleproperty.com Instagram: @bellebynso Connect with Claudio Encina Website: https://www.claudioencina.com/ Email: claudio@claudioencina.com Discover More From Elite Agent & Samantha McLean Join the Spark Community for Innovation in Real Estate: https://spark.eliteagent.com Sign up for The Brief for Daily Real Estate News: https://thebrief.eliteagent.com Explore AI Tools, Prompts and Workflows for Real Estate: https://aipoweredagents.com Connect with Elite Agent on Socials Instagram: @eliteagentmag Twitter/X: https://x.com/eliteagentmag LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliteagentmag/ #EliteAgent #ThoughtLeaders #RealEstateAI #PropertyTech #AustralianRealEstate #ClaudioEncina #NormanSo #InfluencerMarketing #AuctionAgent

When the daughter of a county sheriff goes viral, the story is more than just a household scandal — it's a full-on social media storm. In September 2024, Judge Kevin Mullins was fatally shot by Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines inside the judge's chambers. Now his 18-year-old daughter, Lila Stines, has taken to TikTok (1.9M views) to address wild rumors linking her to the judge — rumors she says intensified her grief. If you thought small-town scandal couldn't go global — think again. Hit subscribe and ring the bell for full Crime Talk coverage. Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ #CrimeTalk #TrueCrime #SheriffStines #LilaStines #JudgeMullins #TikTokScandal

Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.DAMIONAmazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, in AI push. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Former CEO Jeff BezosAICovid (This wave of layoffs results from overhiring during the pandemic)Executive Chair and largest shareholder Jeff BezosF5 Expects Revenue Hit From Cyber Attack. F5, a $20B billion technology company with impressive gross profit margins of 81%, experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain company systems by a sophisticated nation-state threat actor. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The Risk committee: Dreyer, Klein, Montoya, Budnik*Chair Marianne Budnik is deemed to have Cybersecurity experience because she serves as a Chief Marketing Officer in the cybersecurity industryPeter Klein was the CFO at Microsoft for less than 4 years, then was the CFO for WME for 6 months and then has only been a director since 2014.Risk committee member Michael Montoya specifically. F5 revealed that the director mysteriously resigned in the same filing it disclosed the cyberattack, despite having served for only 4 years. According to the proxy, had “extensive experience as an information security executive.” Following his resignation from the Board, Mr. Montoya continued his service with the Company and has been appointed as F5's Chief Technology Operations Officer.The entire board, for doing dumb modern day board things: announced that CEO François Locoh-Donou, would assume the additional role of Chair of the Board following the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders 12 days after they announced the cyberattack.Investors. 98% YES average this year: 7 over 99.2%, including Risk Committee Chair Marriane Budnik with 99.6%. Nobody feels like they have to work hard to impress anyoneF5! It's a god damn cybersecurity company!How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Exxon CEO Darren Woods because he sued his own shareholders last year: Arjuna Capital, LLC and Follow ThisExxon CEO Darren Woods because just yesterday: Exxon sues California over new laws requiring corporate climate disclosuresExxon CEO Darren Woods because gas and oilClimate ChangeOpenAI says U.S. needs more power to stay ahead of China in AI: ‘Electrons are the new oil' WHO DO YOU BLAME?The fear-and-spending geniuses behind the original Cold War: Truman, Stalin, ChurchillPeople who historically ignored Eisenhower and his statements on the U.S. military-industrial complex when he explicitly warned that defense contractors and the military could exert undue influence on government policy. Sound familiar?Anyone who empowered the board to not be empowered when they tried to fire Sam Altman for such reasons as:Conflicts over OpenAI's rapid growth and direction, especially the tension between aggressive AI deployment vs. safety oversight.Power dynamics between Altman, key researchers, and board members — some may have felt he had too much unilateral control.The college that let Sam Altman drop outSammy Altman Citi's Jane Fraser consolidates power with board chair vote — and a $25 million-plus bonus to boot. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The entire Compensation, Performance Management and Culture CommitteeThese two long-tenured Compensation, Performance Management and Culture Committee membersDiana L. Taylor* 10 other directorships: Brookfield Corporation, Accion (Chair), Columbia Business School (Board of Overseers),Friends of Hudson River Park (Chair), Mailman School of Public Health (Board of Overseers), The Economic Club of New York (Member), Council on Foreign Relations (Member), Hot Bread Kitchen (Board Chair), Cold Spring Harbor Lab (Member), and New York City Ballet (Board Chair)Peter B. Henry*8 other directorships: Nike, Inc., Analog Devices, Inc., National Bureau of Economic Research (Board), The Economic Club of New York (Board), Protiviti (Advisory Board), Biospring Partners (Advisory Board), Makena Capital (Advisory Board), and Two Bridges Football Club (Board)The lowest common denominator effect of bank compensation committees:Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf: ~$30M special equity grant tied to becoming Chair as well as CEO (3 months after meeting)Goldman Sachs: CEO David Solomon & COO John Waldron ~$80M each (retention RSUs vesting in ~5 yrs)KeyCorp: CEO Chris Gorman & four other senior execs: ~$8M for Gorman; ~$17M combined for the five NEOsThe passive ownership (re: management-friendly) of BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard (combined 22%): without their votes at Goldman then Say on Pay was nearly tied, which might have dissuaded the year of one-off bonuses for banking CEOs??The world is about $4.5 trillion short of securing a sustainable food supply for the future, global food and ag business CEO [Sunny Verghese, CEO of food and ag company Olam Group] says. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The world's top 28 richest people (those worth ~$160 B each) together would equal $4.5 trillionThe world's greatest sycophant Tesla chair RobynDenholm: “On the pay package specifically: “It's not about the money for him. If there had been a way of delivering voting rights that didn't necessarily deliver dollars, that would have been an interesting proposition.”Any two of these basically redundant techbro companies' market caps would sufficeNvidia ~$4.2 trillion Microsoft ~$3.8 trillion Apple ~$3.1 trillion Amazon ~$2.4 trillion Alphabet ~$2.2 trillion Meta Platforms ~$1.8 trillion Broadcom ~$1.3 trillion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ~$1.2 trillionBill Ackman. Because he's a douche.MATTTarget is eliminating 1,800 roles as new CEO Michael Fiddelke gets set to take over the struggling retailer - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Current CEO Brian Cornell, who's “stepping down” to the role of Executive Chair - which is basically still CEO, just on the board and doesn't have to talk to employees anymore, so he can eliminate 1800 jobs and then fade away into a multimillion dollar unaccountable board roleFuture CEO Michael Fiddelke, who starts February 1, 2026, but is current COO and was forced to send the memo to employees telling them 8% of the workforce will be cutMonica Lozano, chair of the compensation and human capital management committee of the board, who's also on the BofA and Apple boards and is the most connected board member at a highly connected board - does the chair of the human capital committee have to weigh in on firing?OpenAI - the memo makes zero mention of the fact that part of Target's problem is that it shit on gays and blacks because of a feckless internet toad named Robby Starbuck, but feels very written by AI which would account for phrases like:“Adjusting our structure is one part of the work ahead of us. It will also require new behaviors and sharper priorities that strengthen our retail leadership in style and design and enable faster execution so we can: Lead with merchandising authority; Elevate the guest experience with every interaction; and Accelerate technology to enable our team and delight our guests.”Does anyone know what that word salad actually means? Doesn't it just mean “you're fired because we basically sucked at our jobs”?Hormel recalls 4.9M pounds of chicken possibly 'contaminated with pieces of metal' - WHO DO YOU BLAME?The audit committee, the closest committee responsible for enterprise risk (ie, metal in chicken) - Stephen M. Lacy, William A. Newlands (also lead director), Debbra L. Schoneman, Sally J. Smith (chair), Steven A. White, Michael P. ZechmeisterThe governance committee - James Snee, the now retired CEO who retired somehow in January but the company still hasn't found a permanent replacement 9 months later - so they're being run by Jeff Ettinger, interim CEO? Chair Gary C. Bhojwani, Elsa A. Murano, Ph.D., William A. Newlands (also lead director), Debbra L. Schoneman, Steven A. WhiteThe one black guy on the board - Steve White - who works at Comcast, is somehow qualified to be on Hormel board, and is on BOTH the audit committee AND governance committeeThe conveyor belt that spit pieces of metal as large as 17mm long into “fire braised chicken” sent to hotels and restaurantsCervoMed appoints McKinsey veteran David Quigley to board of directors - WHO DO YOU BLAME? Board is 2 VCs, a longtime biotech CFO, and five MD/PhDs. And among those 8, there are just two woman - the co-founder/wife of the CEO and a VC. And when they did their search, they could only find a longtime professional opinion haver - a consultant from the big three?Nominating committee for lack of imaginationEx or current McKinsey, Bain, and BCG employed directors - the opinion industrial complex - make up a whopping 4% of ALL US DIRECTORSAmong boards with MULTIPLE ex opinion directors: Kohl's is 25% consultantStarbucks is 27% consultantDisney is 30% consultantsWilliams-Sonoma is 38% consultantCBRE is 40% consultant!Nominating committee chair Jane Hollingsworth, for not looking around the room and saying, “hey dudes, can we add, like, maybe, ONE other lady?”Co founders Sylvie Gregoire and John Alam (also CEO) who own 17.3% of voting power - add in Josh Boger, board chair and 12.3% voter, and you basically have the CEO daddy and his buddy Josh with 29.6% of voting controlSylvie and John's bios, which neglect to mention they're married to one anotherWe are all terrified of the future - which headline is worse for your terror? WHO DO YOU BLAME?The world is about $4.5 trillion short of securing a sustainable food supply for the future, global food and ag business CEO saysBill Gates Says Climate Change ‘Will Not Lead to Humanity's Demise' - ostensibly because billionaires in bunkers will, in fact, survive on cans of metal-filled Hormel chili.Sorry, Yoda. Mentors are going out of styleMan Alarmed to Discover His Smart Vacuum Was Broadcasting a Secret Map of His HouseJennifer Garner's baby food company is going public on the NYSE — should investors be putting their eggs in this basket?Woman Repeatedly Warned by Canadian Exchange Not to Transfer Crypto, Gets Scammed AnywayOpenAI completes restructure, solidifying Microsoft as a major shareholder - MSFT owns 27%, the non profit which controlled the company “for the benefit of humanity” now will only control it for 26% of humanity?Tesla risks losing CEO Musk if $1 trillion pay package isn't approved, board chair says - IF MUSK LEAVES, WHO DO YOU BLAME?Robyn Denholm, board chair, whose job it is to manage Musk, but does it like an overwhelmed permissive mother who parents with chocolate and Teletubbies when the kid has a tantrumKimbal Musk - I was told by a bunch of directors and institutional investors at a conference, no joke, that Kimbal was still on the board (ie, not voted out) to control his brother's ketamine intake and crazy episodes. So if he throws a tantrum and leaves, isn't it bro's fault? This is a binary trade - Musk gets extra pay/control, stock goes up and isn't de-meme'd. Musk doesn't, he leaves and the stock is de-meme'd and drops arguably by 66% or more to be more like a car company with some tech. So do we blame investors, no matter what they do? They meme'd the stock in the first place, he couldn't get a trillion extra dollars if they hadn't pumped up the stock - and now they could vote with humanity (no pay) or meme capitalism (pay)!Techbro middle school conservatism - is this Ben Shapiro and Joe Rogan's fault? A Yale economist paper suggests that Musk's politics cost between 1 and 1.26 million Tesla car sales… Would we even be worried if Musk stayed out of politics? Wouldn't the market have just paid him whatever?Pop quiz: which directors stay on the board if Musk leaves in a tantrum?Jeffrey StraubelKimbal MuskRobyn DenholmJames MurdochKathleen Wilson-ThompsonIra EhrenpreisJack HartungJoe Gebbia

This week's Espresso covers news from Telepatia AI, zMatch, Agent.Shop and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Plata raises $250M, reaching a $3.1B valuation[00:47] – Telepatia AI raises $9M seed round[00:56] – zMatch raises $1.8M for market expansion[01:05] – Brazilian fintech Bull raises $1.8M pre-seed round[01:13] – Agent.Shop raises $1M to launch in Brazil[01:24] – Nekt raises $230K from Norte Ventures[01:31] – Argentinian fintech ONE raises $1.2M seed round[01:40] – Latamlist Roundup October 1st – 15thResources & people mentioned:Startups: Plata, Telepatia AI, zMatch, Bull, Agent.Shop, Nekt, ONE,VCs: A-Star, Canary, MAYA Capital, Caravela Capital, Norte Ventures, Alaya Capital,

Send us a textWhat happens when a tech executive discovers she can beat her financial advisor's returns by 5%? Divya Smith, founder of Ascending Avenue, shares her journey from 20+ years in Fortune 500 leadership to managing $300M+ in multifamily assets while helping others achieve financial freedom without sacrificing family time.[00:00 - 07:00] From Corporate Technology to Real Estate Investing20+ years in technology leadership and executive roles at Fortune 500 companiesThe unsettling realization that financial advisors didn't know as much as expectedTesting her investment skills: 19% returns vs advisor's 14% (minus fees)How a LinkedIn connection who quit corporate for real estate sparked the transition[07:01 - 14:00] Learning from Single Family Rental MistakesManaging one property with 5 tenants over 15 years - including police visits and drug issuesBeing $600 below market rent due to discomfort raising prices on struggling families[14:01 - 20:00] Building a Different Kind of Real Estate BusinessCurrently managing 3 investments per year (down from 4 to avoid burnout)The importance of in-house property management and construction teamsCreating community through quarterly events: pizza parties, Halloween celebrations, Easter huntsWhy Class B multifamily became the sweet spot for investments[20:01 - 29:00] Final Four & The Real Goal of Financial FreedomWorst job: Asking for $9M in leftover funds for community initiatives - and being deniedParadigm-shifting book: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear (re-read annually)Skill to learn: Guitar (gifted 2 years ago, still waiting to be played)Success definition: Helping others define their own success and touching 10,000 lives through career coachingConnect with Divya:Website: https://www.ascendingavenue.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyasmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investwithdivyaLEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Key Quote:"The goal is not to quit your job. The goal is to do what you love to do." - Divya SmithSupport the show

In this KE Report interview, I speak with Greg McCunn, President & CEO of Great Pacific Gold (TSX.V:GPAC - OTCQX:FSXLF - FRA:V3H), for an in-depth introduction to the company, its flagship assets, and upcoming catalysts. What we cover: Standout intercept: 8.4m @ ~50 g/t AuEq (incl. ~46 g/t Au + 1.7% Cu) from the northern sulfide zone at the Sinivit target. Consistent near-surface hits: hole 9 returned ~5m @ just under 5 g/t AuEq; 11 holes completed, hole 12 in progress; mineralization encountered in every hole to date. Surface confirmation: 0.8m @ 127 g/t AuEq from outcropping vein supports the evolving structural model. Program scale & step-outs: blanket drilling across the 1.5 km Sinivit target with ~28 holes / ~5,000m; stepping north to Kavasuki, expanding coverage from ~10% to ~20% of the 15-km epithermal corridor. Second rig incoming: contract signed; mobilization targeted mid-November to accelerate work. Deeper potential: Mobile MT highlights a robust feeder target at depth to be tested after near-surface orientation drilling. Spin-out details: Walhalla Gold (Victoria, Australia) to be spun out 100% to GPAC shareholders. Special meeting Nov 27. Balance sheet & valuation: ~$15M+ cash (post-July raise of ~$16.9M). If you have any follow up questions for Greg please me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the Great Pacific Gold website.    -------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Ever wonder how investors turn complete failures into multi-million dollar success stories? Max Shah reveals his jaw-dropping journey from losing everything on his first hotel to building a hotel empire worth millions. In this episode, discover: 

In this episode, I sat down with multimedia artist and fierce advocate Carmen Pineda-Selva to explore the heartbreaking and often hidden impacts of parental alienation

Today's legal landscape is undergoing a profound evolution driven by the emergence of Agentic AI, which is dramatically shifting technology from simple question-answering to autonomous action that accomplishes complex, multi-step legal workflows. Firms are strategically integrating sophisticated platforms, such as Filevine's LOIS and new generative AI solutions from Relativity that speed up case strategy and document review, with a core focus on securely embedding these tools within foundational systems like the DMS. Germany: Germany Introduces New Employer Obligation Under Residency Act2025-10-09 | Envoy GlobalWhat Is Agentic AI for Legal? And Why Should It Matter to Legal Professionals?2025-10-09 | Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and LawyersHow agentic AI systems think, learn, and collaborate with legal professionals2025-10-09 | Legal.ThomsonReuters.comSecuring the Foundations of AI: Ensuring Data Center Security2025-10-09 | Perkins CoieThe BR Privacy & Security Download: October 20252025-10-09 | Blank RomeRise in Pro Se Litigation: How AI Access Is Shaping Employer Legal Risk2025-10-09 | Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLCHackers gained access to 'small number' of attorney emails at Williams & Connolly, firm confirms2025-10-09 | ABA JournalInside the battle in legal tech to ‘OpenAI-proof' its business2025-10-09 | DNyuzSpellbook: $50 Million At $350 Million Valuation Raised For Improving Legal Contract Review Processes2025-10-09 | Pulse 2.0Vulcan Technologies Raises $10.9M in Seed Funding2025-10-09 | FinSMEsVulcan Technologies Raises $10.9M Seed Round2025-10-09 | CityBiz.coBuilding an internal AI call simulator: Lessons for CIOs2025-10-09 | SearchCIO.comLaw Business Research/ALM acquires Legal Geek2025-10-09 | Legal IT InsiderThe Art of AI Prompting in Law and Dispute Resolution Practice2025-10-09 | beSpacificFilevine Launches Innovative Legal Intelligence System at LEX Summit2025-10-09 | InvestorsHangout.comLegal Geek event portfolio acquired by LBR2025-10-09 | C-MW.netLawbrokr Launches Lawbrokr Enterprise and AI-Marketing Assistant to Improve Digital Intake2025-10-09 | Bluefield Daily TelegraphAI already at work in insurance. Do bots comply with state laws? Are they fair to consumers?2025-10-09 | Yahoo! NewsNew York needs AI tools. The RAISE Act would take them away Thomas Bueler-Faudree2025-10-09 | Ithaca JournalNew York needs AI tools. The RAISE Act would take them away Thomas Bueler-Faudree2025-10-09 | MPNnow.comLegal industry veterans reunite to launch managed legal services provider NuCAS2025-10-09 | Legal IT InsiderXperate's founder Simon Hill named as ‘One to Watch' in LDC's Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders2025-10-09 | Legal IT InsiderNixon and Tapp Launch ALSP NuCas + In-depth Interview2025-10-09 | Artificial LawyerLeMAJ (Legal LLM-as-a-Judge): Bridging Legal Reasoning and LLM Evaluation2025-10-09 | arXiv.orgAnnouncing Epiq Advisory2025-10-09 | Epiq SystemsFrom Bananas to Breakthroughs: Empowering Legal Ops with Agentic AI2025-10-09 | Legaltech on MediumRelativity Announces Generative AI Solutions for Legal Review to Be Standard in Cloud Offering2025-10-09 | Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyWant to be a Crypto Lawyer? Rule # 1: Use the Technology. Rule #2: Beware of Hyper-Specialization (Justin Wales-Head of Legal, Crypto.com & Author of Crypto Legal Handbook)2025-10-09 | Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastOpus 2 acquires Uncover to accelerate AI and bolster case strategy2025-10-09 | Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyNexl Secures $23M Series B Funding to Accelerate Law Firm Growth Platform Innovation2025-10-09 | Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyUSPTO Encourages AI Innovation as Federal Circuit Exercises Caution2025-10-09 | Mayer Brown

Smith's Sayings – What did Arthur Smith say to the Steelers media earlier today? Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. Steve broke down the Browns' trades over the last couple of days, which included moving Joe Flacco and swapping corners with Jacksonville. What was Steve's impression of the Dillon Gabriel debut? Steve thinks spreading out the Browns defense is the best play. What are some things the Browns do well? Steve is confused as to why Pat Freiermuth has been phased out of the Steelers offense. Steve doesn't think the Bengals got that much more dangerous with the acquisition of Flacco. If the Ravens start 1-5, Steve feels like the tide will finally be turned on the Steelers being the favorite in the division. Donny Football Debrief – The Browns are currently paying 8 QBs. They still owe Deshaun Watson $35.9M.

This week's Espresso covers news from CredAluga, Takenos, Grupalia MetaBIX Biotech and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Lastro raises $16M Series A led by Prosus Ventures[00:40] – CredAluga raises $11M in Series A round led by Provence Partners[00:49] – Zippi secures $15.9M to expand credit access for Brazilian small businesses[00:59] – WorkAI secures $1M investment from M2 Digital[01:07] – Takenos raises $5M seed round co-led by Variant and Lattice[01:18] – Grupalia raises $4.8M seed round[01:30] – MetaBIX Biotech raises over $1MResources & people mentioned:Startups: Lastro, CredAluga, Zippi, WorkAI, Takenos, Grupalia, MetaBIX BiotechVCs: Prosus Ventures, Provence Partners, Itaú, Verde Asset, M2 Digital, Variant, Lattice,

BRAIN Biotech AG Q1 2024/25: Key TakeawaysBRAIN Biotech 9M 2024/25 Financial Results Deep DivePresented by Michael Schneiders, CFO | seat11a.comBRAIN Biotech Accelerates Growth in Core Business While Strengthening BioIncubator PipelineIn the first nine months of fiscal year 2024/25, BRAIN Biotech AG delivered a robust operational performance marked by steady revenue growth in its core segment and significant progress in its innovation pipeline. CFO Michael Schneiders outlined the company's dual focus: scaling its BRAIN Biocatalysts division and commercialising projects within the BRAIN BioIncubator—its innovation engine for biotech breakthroughs.Solid Revenue Growth in Core Segment: BRAIN BiocatalystsBRAIN Biocatalysts—the heart of BRAIN Biotech's operations—continues to perform like a “Swiss army knife” of industrial biotech, demonstrating its versatility and adaptability. Revenue in this segment increased by 8.1% year-over-year in Q3, driven by strong product sales and increased utilization of large-scale fermenters, particularly at the Cardiff and US operations. While the baking ingredients sector faced some softness, other verticals remained resilient. The adjusted EBITDA margin continued to improve due to scale effects, a more favourable product mix, and disciplined cost management.The division also stands out for its fully integrated biotech platform: from discovery and strain development to industrial-scale production and sales. BRAIN serves the full enzyme value chain, offering tailor-made solutions as a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO/CDMO).Innovation Engine: BRAIN BioIncubatorThe BioIncubator division, which focuses on strategic participations and breakthrough biotech innovation, saw mixed performance in 9M 2024/25. While sales were softer due to the absence of milestone revenues from previous years and subdued order intake at AnalytiCon Discovery, significant strategic wins boosted the segment's outlook. These wins include a strategic partnership with Corbion (Amsterdam-based sustainable ingredient leader) to commercialize “Perillic Active,” a natural antimicrobial for food preservation, and the successful consolidation of Breatec minorities, realizing a book gain of € 1.4 million.One of the key factors contributing to our positive outlook is our strategic partnership with Corbion, a leading sustainable ingredient company based in Amsterdam. This partnership aims to commercialize “Perillic Active,” a natural antimicrobial for food preservation, which we believe will significantly enhance our product portfolio and market reach.Successful consolidation of Breatec minorities, realizing a book gain of €1.4 million.Strong cost control despite ongoing R&D investments and two months of Akribion Genomics integration.The company has €10.5 million in cash available, providing solid liquidity to drive further innovation.Mid-Term Targets: Scaling with PrecisionReaffirming its long-term strategy, BRAIN Biotech aims to double revenues in BRAIN Biocatalysts to €100 million over the next five years, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15% and R&D investments of 4–6% of group sales. This growth will be driven by a combination of factors, including the commercialisation of milestones achieved by Pharvaris and genome-editing technologies (e.g., Akribion Therapeutics), which are expected to generate upside potential through milestone payments and royalty income. In the BioIncubator, the company's focus will be on achieving commercialisation milestones and leveraging its strategic partnerships to fuel commercial upside.T&C This publication is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. By using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions as outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

Phoebe Gates went from failed prototypes in her Stanford dorm room to building one of the fastest growing fashion-tech startups in the world. In this interview, the co-founder of AI shopping app Phia shares how she and her co-founder Sophia Kianni scaled from 200 early users to half a million downloads, raised $9M from investors like Kleiner Perkins, Kris Jenner, and Sara Blakely, and turned their vision into a personal AI shopping assistant trusted by a new generation of consumers. From building in public and hacking growth with feedback loops to pitching high-profile investors and navigating privilege, Phoebe breaks down the exact strategies that fueled her rapid rise as a young founder. What you'll learn from this interview: • How Phoebe went from 50+ failed ideas to finding product-market fit in fashion-tech • The grassroots tactics she used to get her first 200 users • Why feedback loops and “pizza nights” became their biggest growth hack • How she pitched and secured investors like Kleiner Perkins, Kris Jenner, and Sara Blakely • The mindset shift that helped her see failure as experimentation • Why building in public became an unfair advantage for distribution and community • How to leverage AI and automation as a young founder to scale faster By the end of this interview, you'll walk away with a playbook for finding your idea, validating it with real users, and scaling it into a fast-growth business—so you can apply the same principles to your own entrepreneurial journey. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to https://your.omnisend.com/foundr to get started. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application → Already have a store? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/ CONNECT WITH PHOEBE GATES Website → https://phia.com/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/phoebegates/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-gates-82a60b296/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt Website → https://www.foundr.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/foundr/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foundr Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/foundr LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/ Podcast → https://www.foundr.com/podcast

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to more contract movement around the league, with Niko Mikkola signing an 8-year, $40M extension to stay in Florida, and the Ducks locking in young defenceman Jackson LaCombe to an 8-year deal carrying an AAV of $9M. MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (4:41) weighs in on the deals, the immense pressure on today's goalies, Anthony Stolarz's team-friendly extension, the top five netminders over the last three years, and much more. Then, Vally introduces a new game for his weekly appearances: Grill the Panel! Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the NHL franchise value rankings ahead of the start of the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Reach Out Via Text!Recorded at the LeanScaper Finance Intensive in Dallas, Jeremiah sits down with Rich Thiebaud to unpack his journey from running his family's landscaping company as a teenager to helping lead sales at LeanScaper today. Rich shares how he scaled a family business from just over $1M to nearly $9M, the challenges of team building, and the lessons he learned through selling his ownership stake to his brother. They dive into leadership, imposter syndrome, hiring processes, and how AI is reshaping recruitment and business operations. Rich also highlights the unique culture of community within the landscaping industry and the vision for LeanScaper to combine technology with people-first leadership. The conversation is both practical and inspiring for any owner looking to scale smarter, lead better, and embrace the future of tech in the green industry.Equip Expo Tix: Use code GG50 at checkout-https://www.equipexposition.com/Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

Sameer Ahuja, GameChanger (www.gc.com) President and DICK's Sporting Goods Senior Vice President, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Ahuja discusses the growth of GameChanger, a DICK's Sporting Goods youth sports technology company, how the GameChanger app is allowing coaches and families to stream and create stats around youth sports events (Over 1M teams and 9M games tracked annually by GameChanger), the importance of DICK's Sporting Goods' resources, sitting as a senior executive inside of both GameChanger and DICK's Sporting Goods and how technologies around youth sports are likely to evolve in the future. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews with the biggest names in sports and business. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo's converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo's free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. #YouthSports #Technology #SportsTech #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #DICKSSportingGoods #GameChanger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 182 features Pranav Tadikonda from Pikkit, which is a social sports betting tracker that automatically aggregates bets, analyzes performance, and connects users through community and content.   Hear him discuss: • Why he and co-founder Anthony Jonikas started Pikkit after learning big tech wasn't for them • The switch from fantasy to sports betting after PASPA's repeal • How they validated the idea through real user frustrations with bet tracking • Their early decision to ban manual entry to ensure transparency • The infrastructure behind syncing 30+ sportsbooks through their in-house platform BookSync • His view on the explosion of tools in the betting category • The controversial Twitter API shutdown and their diplomatic response • Their decision not to commercialize BookSync as a B2B product for now • Their $9M fundraising journey across three rounds and now hitting cashflow positive   Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more

This week's Espresso covers news from Arvo, Infleet, Cub, Mercado Pago, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – A5X raises $37.6M in Series C[00:40] – Arvo raises $20M Series A[00:55] – Infleet raises $7.5M Series A[01:12] – CUB raises $5.5M Series A [01:26] – Layers raises $3.9M pre-Series A round[01:39] – RevisaPrev raises $700K[01:58] – Olho do Dono raises $410K[02:12] – Chefia raises $190K[02:28] – Mercado Pago acquires Brazilian Nikos DTVMResources & people mentioned:Startups: A5X, Arvo, Infleet, CUB, Layers, RevisaPrev, Olho do Dono, Chefia, Mercado Pago, Nikos DTVMVCs: Kaszek, Base10 Partners, Canary, Indicator, Citrino Ventures, Alexia Ventures, Upload Ventures, Domo VC, Bossa Invest, BR Angels, Investidores.vc

In this episode, the hosts dissect a fast-growing healthcare call center business with $4M EBITDA—and major risks around customer concentration, compliance, and workforce churn.Business Listing – https://view.generational.deals/?qs=8a49d003d042ac87b1f83ac25a5e010857481ce24a855bec1732a67b0123f8fbca2acbb8b52a738808cc8dbae51ca8ba778b09622a79bce1a3c73329b056f81b73624ce434606bfc3f23118059290a12Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode, the hosts dissect a fast-growing healthcare call center business with $4M EBITDA—and major risks around customer concentration, compliance, and workforce churn.Business Listing – https://view.generational.deals/?qs=8a49d003d042ac87b1f83ac25a5e010857481ce24a855bec1732a67b0123f8fbca2acbb8b52a738808cc8dbae51ca8ba778b09622a79bce1a3c73329b056f81b73624ce434606bfc3f23118059290a12Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

NASA's Northrop Grumman CRS-23 mission to the International Space Station has now docked with the orbiting lab. Axiom Space and Spacebilt Inc. have formed a multi-organization collaboration to bring optically-interconnected orbital datacenter infrastructure to the ISS in 2027. NTT in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has successfully demonstrated the world's most efficient optical wireless power transmission under atmospheric interference, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Mary Glazkova, CEO at Mission Space. You can connect with Mary on LinkedIn, and learn more about Mission Space on their website. Torsten Kriening and Yvette Gonzalez from SpaceWatch.Global share the latest from World Space Business Week. Selected Reading Cygnus XL Cargo Craft Captured by Station Robotic Arm - NASA Axiom Space, Spacebilt Announce Orbital Data Center Node Aboard International Space Station Axiom Space Launches Global University Alliance to Lead Future of Microgravity Research NTT and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Demonstrate World-Record Transmission for Long-Distance Power Supply Hubble Network Raises $70M Series B to Scale Global Bluetooth®-to-Satellite Connectivity Ursa Major Awarded $34.9M to Advance Draper Engine for Space-Based Defense Spain's Kreios Space secures €8 million to bring satellites closer to Earth and strengthen European strategic autonomy  Scout Space is Awarded an AFWERX SBIR Phase II HawkEye 360's Cluster 12 Achieves Full Operational Capability US satellite spies on Chinese space station and more. China spies back -South China Morning Post Starcloud and Mission Space Forge Strategic Alliance to Integrate Orbital Datacenters with Next-Gen Space Weather Data Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive OverviewThe week's events illustrate escalating risks at the intersection of industrial operations, national security, personal privacy, and emerging technology. Major cyber incidents demonstrate how fragile digital infrastructure has become, while privacy erosion continues through corporate data monetization and state surveillance. Human error persists as a dominant threat vector, and rapid technological advancement remains both a shield and a source of risk.I. Systemic Infrastructure & Supply Chain VulnerabilitiesThe cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) exemplifies cascading industrial risks. A phishing entry point forced JLR to halt global production, costing up to £100M and threatening thousands of suppliers with collapse. The UK government faces mounting pressure to intervene. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration uncovered hidden radios in foreign-made power systems—likely Chinese—used in traffic signs, EV chargers, and weather stations. These undocumented components could enable remote disruption or espionage, underscoring critical supply chain insecurity.II. Privacy Erosion & Data CommercializationPersonal data is increasingly commodified:Airlines (via ARC) sold five billion passenger records to agencies like FBI and ICE for warrantless surveillance, skirting legal oversight. Senator Wyden is pushing legislation to close this loophole.Verizon was fined $46.9M for unlawfully selling location data, setting legal precedent that Section 222 protects customer location.UK employers are rapidly adopting “bossware,” with one-third monitoring staff emails, browsing, or screens. While justified as productivity or insider threat control, critics warn of eroded trust and pervasive surveillance culture.III. The Human Factor in Cyber BreachesHumans remain the weak link:Schools: Over half of insider data breaches stemmed from students, mostly using stolen or guessed credentials. Motivated by curiosity, some exposed thousands of records.Global theft rings: A single stolen iPhone exposed a transnational phishing and resale network spanning six countries. The scheme used fake iCloud links to bypass Apple's protections.Russia's “Max” app: Marketed as secure, it is exploited by fraudsters renting accounts for scams. With nearly 10% of scam calls traced to Max, new laws now criminalize account transfers.IV. Technology's Dual EdgeInnovation provides stronger defenses but also reckless failures:Apple launched Memory Integrity Enforcement, a silicon-level protection against buffer overflows and side-channel exploits, deployed on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air.Google's VaultGemma, a 1B-parameter model trained with differential privacy, promises competitive performance without exposing sensitive data—an advance in privacy-preserving AI.AI Darwin Awards highlight failures from poor oversight: Taco Bell's misfiring AI drive-thru, McDonald's compromised recruiting chatbot, Replit's database-wiping AI, and even the satirical awards site itself.

EP 260 This is our last update before a two week break so we've packed it.We start with the devastating cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover exposes the fragility of modern manufacturing, halting production and threatening the UK's automotive supply chain.Russia's state-backed Max messaging app, touted as secure, has become a breeding ground for scams, undermining user trust and safety.UK schools face a surge in cyber attacks driven by students exploiting weak credentials, revealing critical gaps in educational data security.A stolen iPhone sparked a security researcher's investigation, dismantling a global criminal network profiting from phishing and device theft.Major US airlines are selling billions of passenger records to the government, enabling warrantless surveillance and raising privacy alarms.A federal court upholds a $46.9M fine against Verizon for illegally selling customer location data, reinforcing privacy protections.A third of UK employers deploy 'bossware' to monitor workers, sparking concerns over privacy and trust in the workplace.Undetected Chinese-made radios in US highway infrastructure raise alarms over potential remote tampering and data theft.Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement introduces robust protection against memory-based attacks, setting a new standard for device security.Google's VaultGemma pioneers privacy-focused AI, leveraging differential privacy to safeguard user data in large language models.The AI Darwin Awards spotlight reckless AI deployments, from fast-food blunders to catastrophic data losses, it's both entertaining and scary at the same time.Adventures await in the mistake before the break!

Are you tired of trading your time for money? Discover how Russ and Joey turned $2M into $2.9M using a proven system that generates passive income and gives you true financial freedom so your money works for you, not the other way around.They also introduce the Passive Income Lab, a 12-week program designed to help people transition from learning to taking action. By focusing on what to invest in, where to find opportunities, and how to ask the right questions, this program helps people gain confidence in their investing strategies.Tune in to learn how to get started on your path to financial freedom and take control of your income today!Top three things you will learn: -The formula for financial freedom -How infinite banking works-Real-world examplesJuly 2025 Income At-A-Glance: -Gross Income for July: $65.8K-Total Expenses for July: $13.7K-Total Net Profit for July: $52.1K-Difference b/t June & July: ($7.1K)-% of net profit to overall gross revenue: 79%Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.This episode is sponsored by a podcast show partner. We may receive compensation if you use links or services mentioned in this episode.The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.

Andy Dooley's journey from chaplain to content creator proves that consistency, discipline, and purpose can open unexpected doors. In this episode, he shares how he built a platform rooted in faith, landed a hosting role with the Seattle Seahawks, and secured his dream brand deal with Reebok. We also talk about his pillars—faith, family, fitness, fun, and fandom—and the habits that helped him grow to 1.9M followers on TikTok.Follow Andy on Instagram and TikTok @andyldooley.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss! Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today.Globex Mining (TSX: GMX) Operator Radisson reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts on ground where Globex holds a 2% NSR royalty at East O'Brien, including hits from ~200 m to ~1,400 m depth and deep step-outs that push mineralization ~300 m deeper. With four rigs turning, continued success could translate into future royalty cash flow for Globex without mine-build risk.Pan Global Resources (TSXV: PGZ) At the Cármenes Project in northern Spain, hole PVD06 cut 34.0 m at 3.01 g/t gold near surface, including 5.0 m at 8.93 g/t and 2.0 m at 15.18 g/t, extending mineralization ~70 m east. The zone remains open, and assays for step-out hole PVD07 are pending, adding near-term catalysts.Northern Superior (TSXV: SUP) Historical drilling on the new Hazeur property, 350–400 m west of the Philibert conceptual pit, returned 25.5 m at 1.10 g/t gold (incl. 1.7 m at 7.28 g/t), pointing to a 600 m western extension of the Red Fox zone. The company also added 2,100 ha north of Chevrier, bringing Chibougamau holdings to 70,000+ ha, with ~2,000 m of Philibert assays still to come.Nevada Lithium (TSXV: NVLH) Filed PEA for the Bonnie Claire project with after-tax NPV8% of US$6.83B, IRR of 32.3% and a 2.8-year payback. The plan outlines ~62,300 t/y lithium carbonate plus ~129,500 t/y boric acid over a potential 61-year life, with estimated operating costs of US$6,800/t (helped by the boric acid credit). Early-stage, but a notable U.S. lithium development story.NTG Clarity (TSXV: NCI) Announced C$10.9M in new purchase orders and renewals: C$1.4M from three new customers, C$9.5M in renewals/expansions, and C$2.9M in NTGapps software orders booked at 33% higher rates under a C$53M framework. Highlights growing software traction and stronger revenue visibility.Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and updates — and subscribe to the AGORACOM Small Cap Podcast for our latest interviews.

The SeptemberSurge hashtag has accrued 12.9M views on the platform at the time of recording. The trend suggests that September is the ideal time to find a job. You worked for hours on perfecting your CV and cover letter. You've already applied for ten different jobs at ten different companies. But despite having all the right credentials, you're just not hearing back from anyone. Maybe the problem isn't actually what's on your CV, but when you're applying for a job. Why is that? Are there periods to avoid? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is house hushing?⁠ ⁠What is a caffè sospeso?⁠ ⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I'm tired?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bart sits down with CEO Jason Manwaring to break down Neighborhood Ventures' latest moves amid a frozen resale market and higher interest rates. They cover why NV launched the Arizona Multifamily Opportunistic Fund, how it scooped up Venture on Colter and Venture on 52nd Street at 30–35% discounts, and why Venture on 12th Place was added after solving a tough refinance gap—now sitting on permanent debt with recent appraisals around ~$9M. They also update the NV REIT (MBE)—currently paying a 5% monthly dividend with stabilized, cash-flowing assets in Phoenix and Flagstaff—and preview new acquisitions in the pipeline. Property spotlights include Venture on 36th Street (fully occupied; moving to permanent financing) and Venture on 17th (stabilized with rents trending up). If you're evaluating where to put capital in today's market, this episode explains NV's buy-right, operate-well, and exit-smart playbook.

On today's show, we reflect on RFK Jr.'s appearance before the Senate yesterday, anticipate this weekend's Powerball drawing, further cover the City of Richmond's uncovered $9M, celebrate Week One of the NFL season, discuss weekend events in Richmond, and preview this week's high school football contests. Our guests are Khalid Jones, Kenya Gibson, George Allen, and Dave Saunders. Enjoy!

Part 3 continues the “priced out” conversation with Jeremy and Mike Zier, joined midway by Karvin Cheung (creator of Exquisite, The Cup, National Treasures, and more) and later Chris McGill of Card Ladder. What starts as a collector's reality check on wax prices evolves into a roundtable on distribution, licensing, breakers, and the overall state of the hobby. From $12.9M grails to $800 wax boxes, this discussion spans both ends of the spectrum, and asks whether regular collectors can still find their lane. Highlights Collector angst: returns shrinking while wax prices soar Breaking then vs. breaking now, does it still offer value? Carvin on licensing, distribution, and why the ecosystem fuels high prices Chris McGill connects rising wax costs to broader inflation and everyday life Is “don't open it” the only way to push wax prices down? The tension between million-dollar grails and collectors just wanting affordable packs Discipline, budgets, and staying grounded in today's market If you want straight talk on wax costs, the breaking economy, and the state of the hobby from both collectors and industry insiders, this episode is for you. And don't forget, watch Sports Cards Live most Saturday nights on YouTube for live, interactive conversations with hobby voices at every level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, we discuss the Powerball jackpot, the located $9M in the City of Richmond's coffers, the nasty streak that statewide Democrat nominees have been exhibiting lately, deployment of National Guard troops to big cities, Russia-Ukraine, and the NFL season opener. Our guests are Michael Phillips and Jim Gilmore. Enjoy!

#corrupción #PNP #contratos La corporación Salo Engineering, de Cristina Salib López y Félix López Ortiz, recibió unos $11.9M más de los $13M que suponía un contrato con la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados bajo la administración de Doriel Pagán Crespo. Traemos información y análisis. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio

#corrupción #PNP #contratos La corporación Salo Engineering, de Cristina Salib López y Félix López Ortiz, recibió unos $11.9M más de los $13M que suponía un contrato con la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados bajo la administración de Doriel Pagán Crespo. Traemos información y análisis. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo tiktok.com: @bonitaradio Facebook: bonitaradio Instagram: bonitaradio X: Bonita_Radio

I'm joined by Anthony Margarit, President & CEO of K2 Gold (TSX.V:KTO - OTCQB: KTGDF - FSE:23K), for a detailed update on the company's flagship Mojave Project in California. With the permitting process nearing its final stage, Anthony outlines the next steps and what shareholders can expect. Key Discussion Points: Permitting Progress: Final EIS submitted to the BLM; permit decision expected soon. Planned Drill Program: 120 holes from 30 pads (~30,000 meters) focused on building continuity across major target zones. High-Grade Discoveries: New surface samples including assays up to 375 g/t gold, expanding the potential well beyond known zones. Multiple Targets: 5 gold, 4 copper, and 4 silver-lead-zinc areas across the property, including proximity to the historic Cerro Gordo mine. Strong Treasury & Warrants: $3.5M in the bank with potential for ~$9M more from warrant exercises this fall. The Mojave Project has been years in the making, and with permitting near completion, K2 is positioned to launch its largest drill program yet.   If you have any follow up questions for Anthony please comment below or email me at Fleck@kereport.com.  Click here to visit the K2 Gold website.

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Have you ever felt a quiet knowing that something in your life was off — and tried to ignore it because you feared what it might change?   In this episode, we talk about what happens when that quiet knowing becomes impossible to ignore. Amber Rae shares how meeting someone unexpectedly brought a truth she had been avoiding into sharp focus—a truth that, once faced, meant her marriage and the life she'd built would have to change. She opens up about telling her then-husband, navigating the fear and guilt that followed, and the backlash that came from choosing what felt true over what felt safe. We explore how to know if it's time to stay or go, the role of self-trust in big decisions, and why liberation is always a two-way street.   We also dive into breaking free from people-pleasing, setting boundaries that last, and working with emotions like guilt and anger without letting them run the show. Amber talks about reclaiming intimacy after years without it, voicing insecurities to deepen connection, and following what brings you alive in love, career, and life.   If you've ever wondered what might happen if you truly listened to yourself, this conversation will give you the courage and clarity to find out.   ===   Have you watched our previous episode with Dr. Jude Currivan? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SfxKHzUCSuQ   ====    AMBER RAE is an international bestselling author and speaker best known for books Choose Wonder Over Worry and The Answers Are Within You. She's also the creator of The Feelings Journal, a tool that transforms the way you engage with your emotions. Her writing and illustrations reach 9M people per month, and her work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, NY Mag, TODAY, SELF, Fortune, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. As a keynote speaker and teacher, Amber has worked with companies such as Kate Spade, Meta, Microsoft, and TED. Amber lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.   ====    GUEST LINKS Website: https://www.amberrae.com Instagram: @heyamberrae Buy now: 'Loveable: One Woman's Path from Good to Free' by Amber Rae: https://www.amberrae.com   ====   Want one of the most Powerful Tools to Support you in Awakening & Manifesting Your Dream Life from the Inside Out (for Free)? Learn how to live to your full potential without letting fear get in the way of your dreams. ✨ Here's How to Get Your Gift: ✨ Step 1: Just head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify + leave a review now  Step 2: Take a screenshot before hitting submit Step 3: Then go to alyssanobriga.com/podcast to upload it!   ====   Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved.   ===   Want 3 Life-Changing Tools you can use on yourself (or your clients) from inside our Accredited Coaching Certification? Click here to get them for Free: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/tools 

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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1127: We're diving into major tariff relief for EU carmakers, Sonic Automotive's EchoPark outpacing expectations, and how generative AI is rewriting the rules for online retail traffic. Show Notes with links:The automotive industry is watching closely as the U.S. and EU hammer out a framework deal that could bring massive tariff relief for European automaker. The fine print could mean big savings and new market access.The EU and U.S. announced a new trade framework aiming to reduce U.S. auto tariffs from 27.5% to 15%.Relief would be retroactive to August 1 if the EU introduces enabling legislation this month.In exchange, the EU pledged to cut tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and increase access for American agricultural products.The deal may expand to include mutual recognition of auto safety standards and influence future U.S. agreements with Japan and South Korea.EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic emphasized urgency: “It is the European Commission's firm intention to make proposals by the end of this month.”Sonic Automotive just dropped its Q2 2025 earnings, and while a hefty impairment charge dented the bottom line, EchoPark's performance made sure the story stayed bullish.Total revenue reached a record $3.7B, up 6% YoY.Despite a $172.4M impairment charge, adjusted EPS surged 49% to $2.19, beating expectations.EchoPark led the charge with $62.1M in gross profit (+22%) and a 679% increase in adjusted segment income.Segment income rose from $3.9M to $11.7M — a 200% leap.“EchoPark is just on fire,” said Sonic President Jeff Dyke.Adobe reports a massive 4,700% YoY increase in U.S. retail site traffic driven by generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini — a clear signal that AI is transforming the online shopping journey.Traffic from gen-AI sources has grown monthly since the 2024 holiday season.90% of users trust gen-AI recommendations; bounce rates are down 27%.Visits from AI referrals are 10% more engaged, with 32% longer durations.The conversion gap between AI and non-AI traffic has shrunk from 49% in January to 23% in July.“It's allowing a very optimized, urgent, efficient journey,” said Adobe's Vivek Pandya.0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier1:35 Next week, Paul and Erroll Bomar III will be at NAMAD next week2:38 EU-US Finalizing New Trade Deal4:35 EchoPark Boosts Sonic's Q2 Earnings6:52 4700% Increase In Retail Traffic From GenAI SitesJoin 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/

The Tour Championship has raised more than $63M for local non-profits since first being played at East Lake in 1998, including a record $6.9M from the 2024 tournament. Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company, which was awarded to Payne's good friend Paul Azinger on Tuesday night. Tom Cousins and the East Lake Community, a transformation that led to the founding of Purpose Built Communities, which expanded his vision to a national level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Czabe enjoys a POWER LUNCH with his favorite "older brothers" in sports media, CHRIS KNOCHE and STEVE BUCKHANTZ. Coach K tells the story of point shaving from when he coached D1 hoops in the 90's, Buck is oblivious to the entire Michigan scandal. Auburn just decided to land grab some national titles, because fuck it, why not? When will some D1 football teams exhaust themselves chasing money, and just bow out? NBA security guard sells $1.9M in stolen game-worn Heat jerseys. Does it make sense to "bet the under" on your own life? MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE* Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does it take to grow a grassroots idea into a mission-driven nonprofit on the verge of ending veteran homelessness? In this episode, Vietnam veteran and retired executive Dale Mullin shares how he built Warrior Homes of Collier County from a single golf fundraiser into a thriving organization providing safe housing and support services for veterans. Dale opens up about the realities of nonprofit leadership—from asking for his first major gift to building donor trust, navigating collaborations, and planning for succession. He shares practical insights on fundraising, donor trust, succession planning, and collaboration — the exact lessons nonprofit leaders want. His work with Warrior Homes is a living example of measurable impact: $9M raised, six housing properties, and a mission on the verge of ending veteran homelessness in Collier County. Whether you're a nonprofit executive, fundraiser, or Board member, this conversation will inspire and equip you with practical strategies for sustainable leadership, effective fundraising, and mission-driven growth. Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube, https://youtu.be/S7eYxPHLte8. Standout Quotes “We're not selling anything but advocating. All we're doing is selling hope.” — on the heart of nonprofit work (16:37) “The more you communicate with donors, the more they feel part of your strategy.” — on building donor trust (19:18) “It breaks my heart to think that men and women who served our nation would be sleeping on the streets.” — on the mission to end veteran homelessness (28:55) Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to IMPACTability 01:10 – From Retired Executive to Nonprofit Founder 05:43 – How Warrior Homes Evolved to Meet Veteran Needs 09:40 – Building Community Support and Strategic Partnerships 12:11 – Nonprofit Leadership Lessons Learned Along the Way 17:41 – Overcoming Fundraising Challenges & Securing Major Gifts 21:26 – Collaboration Failures, Pivots, and Adaptability in Nonprofits 24:33 – Succession Planning: Knowing When to Pass the Torch 28:28 – Driving a Mission to End Veteran Homelessness 31:54 – Communicating Impact & Strengthening Donor Trust 38:17 – Advice for New Nonprofit Leaders Guest Bio Dale A. Mullin is the President and Founder of Warrior Homes of Collier County, a nonprofit dedicated to ending veteran homelessness through housing, education, and mental health support. A Vietnam veteran and retired Fortune 500 executive, Dale turned his “second retirement” into a mission of service. Since founding Warrior Homes in 2010, he has raised over $9 million, acquired and operates six veteran housing properties, and mobilized broad community support to ensure veterans always have a safe place to call home. Beyond Warrior Homes, Dale serves on local committees addressing mental health and addiction in Collier County and is active in the Healthy Minds Coalition. Known...

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This week Steve and Yvonne interview Jordan Strokovsky of Strokovsky LLC (https://actionafterinjury.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Jordan won his client a $30 million recovery against Temple University Hospital in one of the largest medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania's history. Despite the hospital's denial of wrongdoing, Jordan refused their offer of $3 million and prepared tirelessly for court to ensure a just outcome for his client. The hospital admitted fault and the jury awarded $25.9M to Jordan's Mr. Parks ($6M for future medical costs and $20M for pain and suffering) after a comprehensive investigation and a hard-fought trial. The hospital hired three law firms in an attempt to overturn the verdict and offered a settlement less than the awarded amount. Jordan's client refused to settle, and Jordan won every argument against the big firms. The court refused the hospital's request to reduce the verdict, and $3.7 million in delay damages were added. The total recovery now exceeds $30 million, including over $600,000 in interest. No appeal was filed.   Guest Bio: Jordan Strokovsky Jordan Strokovsky is a trial lawyer serving the catastrophically injured in a diverse range of cases, including medical malpractice, birth injury, truck accidents, fires, explosions, plane crashes, premises liability, product liability, workplace injuries, toxic torts, civil rights, car accidents, and sexual assault.  His hard work ethic, integrity, and compassion earn him the trust of his clients and the respect of his opponents. These attributes have also helped him obtain significant verdicts and settlements. For good reason, many lawyers refer or seek to co-counsel their serious injury and wrongful death cases with Jordan. Jordan handles countless catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases and routinely handles cases pro bono to help his community. His volunteer work includes taking a civil rights case to verdict with the Volunteer Attorney Panel of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, representing victims of sexual abuse with the Support Center for Child Advocates, and successfully handling various cases from Philadelphia VIP. He has been recognized by the court for his service and was a featured volunteer by Philadelphia VIP. As an animal lover and dog owner, Jordan has also championed animal rights causes, helping establish that pets should not be viewed as property under the law. He also serves on the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Board of Directors and has previously served on boards for non-profits that help animals, homeless people, and refugees. Jordan is the former co-chair of the State Civil Litigation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association and was proud to help implement town halls at the start of the pandemic, which allowed the court and legal community to communicate during those uncertain times. He now co-chairs both the Civil Rules and Wellness Committees at the bar association. Jordan has served as an adjunct law school professor and occasionally speaks at seminars to other personal injury lawyers.  He is also regularly asked by news outlets to provide legal commentary. Jordan graduated from Widener University Delaware Law School as Valedictorian of his class, where several of his professors would comment that his academic performance and mind for the law were among the most impressive they had ever seen. While in school, he interned with three Philadelphia judges: the Honorable M. Faith Angell (E.D. Pa), the Honorable Arnold L. New (Common Pleas), and the Honorable Paul P. Panepinto (Common Pleas) and used these internships as opportunities to get in the courtroom and watch many trials. He was also a member of the Law Review. After his commencement speech at graduation, the Governor of Delaware declared that he would never want to follow Jordan in speaking again. While practicing law full-time, Jordan obtained a Master of Law in Trial Advocacy at the nationally renowned Temple University Beasley School of Law LL.M. Program in the Spring of 2018, where he received special recognition from the faculty for his trial performances and was a jury favorite—earning the highest scores from the jury at his showcase trial. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

In Episode 46 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Alexis Rivera Scott—founder of Heritage Narrative, personal branding expert, and creator of The Fairy Job Mom™️.Alexis built her LinkedIn audience to 92K+ followers and 9M+ annual impressions—but behind the numbers is a story of intentional reinvention. After navigating burnout and redefining her relationship with alcohol, she discovered that clarity is her most powerful brand asset.We talk about:

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationWelcome to our latest episode!Join Bronson for an inspiring episode with Aaron Ameen, host of The Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast. Aaron, a management consultant and father of three, shares his journey from buying his first rental property in Las Vegas to owning eight cash-flowing rentals across three states while working full-time. Discover how he transitioned to long-distance investing, navigated life changes like COVID and family growth, and now syndicates a $9M residential assisted living development in Houston. Aaron reveals time management hacks, the power of masterminds, and embracing a hybrid investor identity to balance a W2 job and real estate.Learn his “20-Minute Investor” system for managing rentals efficiently and overcoming mindset barriers to scale.TIMESTAMPS01:58 - Aaron's journey: From one rental to eight across states 03:53 - Why long-distance investing? Circumstances and courage 05:19 - Overcoming fear: Managing rentals remotely 05:56 - Scaling to development: Residential assisted living 08:03 - Masterminds: Learning from bigger deal operators 09:13 - Residential assisted living: A high-impact niche 11:13 - Life changes: Balancing family, job, and investing 12:29 - Impact-driven investing: Solving senior care needs 13:16 - Syndication: Transitioning to raising capital 14:51 - Know your endgame: Aligning strategies with goals 15:47 - Mentors: Navigating challenges with support 17:33 - Hybrid identity: Owning real estate openly 21:17 - Burnout risks: Balancing high-demand roles 22:18 - 20-Minute Investor: Systems for efficient management 24:38 - Time hacks: Delegate, automate, eliminate 27:18 - Fractional VAs: Flexible task delegation 28:20 - Buy Back Your Time: The camcorder method 29:51 - Non-linear life: Adapting to changing circumstances 31:22 - Connect with Aaron: Free workshop 32:14 - Takeaways: Systems, mindset, and hybrid investingConnect with the Guest:Website: https://20minuteinvestor.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-ameen/Podcast: The Hybrid Real Estate Professional Podcast#HybridInvesting#RealEstateInvesting#CashFlow#ResidentialAssistedLiving#TimeManagement#Masterminds#MindsetShift

Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by speaker, creative force, and bestselling author Amber Rae, author of Choose Wonder Over Worry and her new book, Loveable, One Woman's Path from Good to Free. In this memoir, Amber shares how one day, four years ago, while married, she looked into the eyes of a stranger and fell instantly in love. What ensues is a raw story about breaking up with her previous life, choosing herself, and following her intuition toward love. Inside the episode, Amber opens up about walking away from a safe but disconnected marriage, and finding the courage it takes to want more in a world where it's easier to settle. We talk about trusting your intuition, following desire, and how to recognize when you're bargaining with yourself to stay in something that no longer fits.  Amber shares what it means to ask the universe for a sign—and how we can listen? We'll hear about how she handled the judgement of leaving her marriage, what we can do with regrets, and ultimately how to know when it's time to walk awya. This conversation is an invitation to stop outsourcing your worth and start listening to your inner voice. Whether you're navigating a crossroads, healing from a breakup, or learning to trust yourself again—this episode will meet you there.  Alright Flirties, let's do this, and meet Amber Rae. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest:  Amber Rae is a bestselling author and speaker best known for books Choose Wonder Over Worry and The Answers Are Within You. She's also the creator of The Feelings Journal, a tool that transforms the way you engage with your emotions. Her writing and illustrations reach 9M people per month, and her work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, TODAY, SELF, Fortune, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. As a keynote speaker and teacher, Amber has worked with companies such as Kate Spade, Meta, Microsoft, and TED. Amber lives in New York with her husband and son. Preorder Loveable, then learn more about Amber Rae on her website and Instagram. About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

In this episode, the hosts dissect a $25M listing for an ultra-premium executive networking platform with jaw-dropping EBITDA—and even more jaw-dropping red flags.Business Listing – https://www.websiteclosers.com/businesses/prestigious-networking-platform-for-entrepreneurs-business-owners-high-net-worth-individuals-6x-growth-trends-in-2025-34-us-chapters-scaling-to-100/114587/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode, Connor and Heather break down a $10.9M Primrose School franchise in Dallas-Fort Worth that includes real estate, debating financing hurdles, valuation quirks, and who the ideal owner really is.Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/top-dfw-suburban-primrose-school/2362698/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.