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Beat The Prosecution
Winning without negative reactivity- Deb Katz from the Conscious Leadership Group

Beat The Prosecution

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 59:23


Send us a textIn 2015, Fairfax criminal lawyer Jon Katz finished court earlier than expected, and beelined to the Mindful Leadership conference in Crystal City, Virginia, in part to meet speaker Roshi Joan Halifax. Snagging a ticket to this soldout event, Jon met Roshi Joan, and also sat mesmerized by speaker Jim Dethmer's (co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group) talk about conscious leadership, and about the difference between leading from above the line (where one is open, curious, and not attacking) versus from below the line. This conscious leadership approach is fully addressed in The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp. The challenges abound for criminal defense lawyers and their clients to get sidetracked by actually or apparently slinged mud, heartlessness, dehumanization efforts, underhandedness and prevarication from various quarters in the courthouse and beyond. Getting angry and misdirected is weakening. Smiling in the face of proverbial flying vomit and diarrhea -- when knowing the possibilities of sweet success that may be right around the corner -- is the powerful way to proceed. Conscious Leadership's Deb Katz pulls no punches in addressing how she transitioned from years of proceeding as an unconscious leader to a conscious one. She talks about how it is possible to say f--k you from above the line, and how sweetness does not automatically put one above the line. Deb addresses how Conscious Leadership draws on numerous pre-existing approaches to leading in a beneficial way. She and Jon both benefit from the teachings and practices of Ho'oponopono, which is featured on a previous Beat The Prosecution podcast episode. This conversation between Jon Katz and Deb Katz (same last name, but no close family connection) dives deep into transitioning into the conscious leadership approach. The universal and Apple podcasts URL for this episode are at https://podcast.beattheprosecution.com/2293867/episodes/15777966 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675?i=1000669998168This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://BeatTheProsecution.com or contact us at info@BeatTheProsecution.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). Hear our prior podcasts, at https://podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com/If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

Relentless Dentist
The Blame Fix: How To Turn Finger-Pointing into Problem-Solving in Your Dental Practice

Relentless Dentist

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 19:44


Is your dental team tangled in the typical blame and gossip?    Join us as we unravel the mystery behind why so many dental practices find themselves ensnared below the line and explore the transformative power of ascending to an Above-the-Line Culture.   In this episode, you'll:   Uncover Below the Line Dynamics: Explore the reasons behind the prevalence of below the line cultures in dental practices and their detrimental impact on practice efficiency.   Chart Your Path to Above the Line: Follow Dr. Dave as he shares practical steps for cultivating an above the line culture, including team training and fostering open discussions.   Harvest the Benefits: Learn about the tangible benefits of embracing an Above-the-Line Culture, from enhancing patient care to boosting overall job satisfaction among team members.   Don't miss this enlightening episode filled with strategies to enhance your dental practice dynamics.    Ready to revolutionize your team's approach and elevate patient experiences? Hit play now!   Are you ready to upgrade your practice? Need help implementing the Dentists Ascend Method? Don't miss Dr. Dave's presentation: ‘How to Build a Referral-Centric, High-Profit Dental Practice Without the Team Drama — Even if You're Currently Overwhelmed.‘ This resource is tailored to help you enhance your operations, boost patient referrals, and increase profits while creating a self-managing team. Perfect for any dental practice owner looking to win in today's challenging environment. Check it out now!  

Casting Confidential
11. Above the line / How Casting Fits into Production

Casting Confidential

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 48:19


Today on Casting Confidential the roundtable is talking business... Show Business. The ladies take us Above The Line and give us a first hand look at how Casting fits into Production for everything from TV/Film, Stage and Unscripted. CASTING CONFIDENTIAL: Join veteran casting director Rose Rosen and her dynamic panel of industry experts in a candid, no-holds-barred virtual round table discussion. Delve into the casting business in each weekly episode of the podcast, where we reveal  insights and stories from the fiercely guarded world of casting. Get ready to laugh, learn, and uncover the secrets behind the scenes that shape the creative content consumed worldwide.  What do casting directors truly wish producers understood? What brings them the greatest joy? And how can actors elevate their craft to stand out? "Casting Confidential" pulls back the curtain on the reality of survival in show business.  Do you have what it takes? Join the conversation and find out for yourself. Join us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Casting Confidential Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rose Rosen, CSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@roserosencsa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kimberly Skyrme, CSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kimberlyskyrme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cheryl Louden-Kubin, CSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@loudenkubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kimberly Ehrlich, CSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kimberlyehrlich4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robin Carus, CSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robincarus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paisley Baker, CSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coatcheck3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork by: Ace Anderson ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thestripedheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Orville Wright ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ohyeahbeats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **The opinions expressed in Casting Confidential podcast reflect only the opinions of each individual casting director. They do not reflect the opinions of any other official group or entity. Additionally, nothing in this show should be construed as an offer of employment.

Profit First Nation
Ep. 145- Total Revenue Minus Materials, Subs & More

Profit First Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 17:44


We welcome back the ever-popular Billie Anne Grigg, Profit First Professional's Chief Profit Guide. Together, Danielle and Billie Anne dive into the intriguing world of "above the line" expenses within the Profit First framework. The episode covers above-the-line expenses, such as materials, subcontractor costs, pass-through expenses, franchise fees, and more.  They also emphasize the importance of understanding your financial numbers and owning allocation day to achieve permanent profitability. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:55] - Explanation of "above the line" expenses and real revenue. [01:47] - Common mistakes made with above-the-line expenses. [03:27] - Handling W-2 employees and commissions. [06:16] - The importance of pass-through expenses. [06:56] - Managing franchise fees. [07:50] - The role of a deposit account in organizing expenses. [09:00] - Simplifying allocation day using a spreadsheet. [12:19] - The freedom and clarity Profit First brings to managing finances. [14:02] - Success stories of large businesses implementing Profit First. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Above-the-line expenses should be items directly tied to revenue, such as materials, subcontractor costs, pass-through expenses, and franchise fees. These should be deducted from total revenue before determining real revenue. Profit First simplifies financial management by reducing the need for complex budgets and allowing you to focus on one key number – the total amount available for allocation. Profit First is not just for small businesses; it's essential for large businesses, especially due to the complexities involved in managing cash flow and expenses. The principles of Profit First can benefit businesses of all sizes.   GUEST BIOGRAPHY: Billie Anne Grigg   Billie Anne has been a bookkeeper since before the turn of the century. She is a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, LivePlan Expert Advisor, FreshBooks Certified Partner and a Mastery Level Certified Profit First Professional. She is also a guide for the Profit First Professionals organization. In 2012, she started Pocket Protector Bookkeeping, a virtual bookkeeping and managerial accounting service for small businesses.   Billie Anne Grigg - Linkedin  Pocket Protector Bookkeeping - Website    ABOUT THE HOSTS:   Danielle Mulvey is a former flight attendant-turned-entrepreneur and owns multiple businesses doing $50 million in annual revenue. She is one of the exclusive, select group of Mastery-Certified Profit First Professionals worldwide and the go-to “HOW TO IMPLEMENT” workshop facilitator for Profit First and WSJ Journal best-selling author Mike Michalowicz following his keynote speeches. Danielle is currently running multiple businesses, from start-ups to mature businesses with 10-year plus track records and revenues ranging from $1M to $40 million in annual revenues and is a certified numbers geek about Profit First, leveraging the DIY cash management system for small business to achieve maximum profitability. She can personally guide business owners to achieve maximum profitability based on her 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur who has been there and done that.   Additionally, Danielle authored the book The Rapid Read™ Guide to The 5-Star Employee Rating System™ and is currently collaborating with Wall Street Journal best-selling author Mike Michalowicz on his new book, to be released in Q1 2024, titled ALL IN: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams. Mike Michalowicz is an entrepreneur and New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, SURGE, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, Clockwork, Fix This Next and Get Different. BusinessWeek called Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, a business cult classic. His books have been translated into ten languages, and Mike has had the privilege to speak on stages worldwide because of his passion for connecting with entrepreneurs.   As the founder of Profit First Professionals, he empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and business coaches with the tools and techniques to maximize client profitability, allowing them to uplevel from being one of the 83% of small businesses operating check-to-check and struggling to be profitable to becoming one of the 17% of thriving and highly valuable businesses with cash in the bank to correlate to profitability. Mike also co-founded the business growth consultancy Provendus Group and has successfully founded, built, and sold two technology service-based companies. He is passionate about sharing his experiences and advice with entrepreneurs and sits on formal and informal advisory boards while maintaining relationships with angel and early-stage investors. RESOURCES: Danielle Mulvey - Website Danielle Mulvey - Linkedin The All In Company - Website Profit First Nation - Website   Mike Michalowicz - Website Mike Michalowicz - Linkedin Mike Michalowicz - Twitter Profit First Professionals - Website Mike Michalowicz - Books  

The Hard 90 Podcast With Zach Sorensen

What does Above The Line behavior look like? What does Below The Line behavior look like?

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The Patrick Kelly Podcast For Self Development
Season 2 - Episode #17 - The Oz Principle; Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability By Roger Connors

The Patrick Kelly Podcast For Self Development

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 13:10


In this Episode, I will be reviewing the audible book “The Oz Principle, Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability By Roger Connors. This audible book will teach you how to take responsibility and be accountable for your own results by continually staying above the line of being a victim of your circumstances. While losers languish Below The Line, preparing stories that explain why past efforts went awry, winners reside Above The Line, powered by commitment and hard work. Steps To Accountability: Chapter 1: Off to See The Wizard: Bring Accountability Back Into The American Character Chapter 2: The Yellow Brick Road: Getting Stuck In The Victim Cycle Chapter 3: There's No Place Like Home: Focusing On Results Chapter 4: The Lion: Mustering The Courage To See It Chapter 5: The Tin Woodsman: Finding the Heart To Own It Chapter 6: The Scarecrow: Obtaining The Wisdom To Solve It Chapter 7: Dorothy: Exercising The Means To Do It *To find out more about this audible book, Go To: www.audible.com and download this audible book, or google Roger Connors to find out more information, and other books written by the Author. *Remember To Hit the Subscribe button on your favorite Podcast Platform, so You do not miss an Episode, and also remember to please share this Episode via text or email with Friends and Family and other People that You care about. Follow me on twitter @kellypodcast or Instagram @patrickkelly_podcast* *For More Episodes of The Patrick Kelly Podcast for Self-Development go to: www.thepatrickkellypodcast.com. *If You would like to donate a dollar or more to the support of this Podcast, click the donate button at www.thepatrickkellypodcast.com or go to $patrickkellypodcast on cash app and I will be sure to thank You on the next Episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patrickkellypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrickkellypodcast/support

The Hard 90 Podcast With Zach Sorensen

In the book, "Above The Line," we learn the formula E+R=O.  You can't control the event that is happening to you, but you can control how you respond to it. Together, that makes up the outcome.

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The Telly Awards Podcast
Episode 4: Talent Representation - Above-The-Line vs Below-The-Line

The Telly Awards Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 38:19


On this episode of The Telly Awards Podcast, we invited Roxanne Artesona, Telly Award Silver Council Member and owner of independent talent agency Roxanneandco, and Pattie Sueoka, Production Talent Agent for The Gersh Agency to compare and contrast their careers as talent agents for Above-The-Line and Below-The-Line talent. Through engaging conversation we analyze the differences between representing various talent above and below the line, the kinds of relationships agents should strive to build with clients, and ultimately how agents find talent to represent. For those interested in the world of talent representation, or those creatives looking to help their careers reach the next level, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elevate School Leadership
Above The Line - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Elevate School Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 5:04


Lessons Matt learned on how you can run a better school from Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program by Urban MeyerLeadership Principles:1 - In moments of testing, we do not rise to the level of our talent - we rise or fall to the level of our preparation2 - Do we hold ourselves and our teams to an "Above The Line" standard3 - E + R = OHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

Leadership On Purpose
Staying Above The Line With Mike Simonds, COO Unum Group

Leadership On Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 31:49


Remember how it felt in the beginning of the pandemic with the whole world crashing down? Mike Simonds, COO of Unum Group (Fortune 250 employee benefits company), shares incredibly powerful firsthand crisis experience helping lead an 11,000 person company, and breaks down a really helpful construct leaders can use to become aware of our emotions in times of stress and threat... including what it means to help your team stay "Above The Line." Mike shares the importance of mobilizing forums where good decisions are made, and how he views his job as less decision-maker and more convener, using the power of diverse networks of people who think differently to come up with better solutions. Mike has a powerful personal story and shares his WHY (purpose), which ties perfectly with the business he's in with Unum ... plus, he has the funniest answer to date for the personal BHAG question at the end of the episode. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth, Founder & CEO of CoThryve

Ecommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce Businesses

Where is your business now? Nate Ginsburg talks about the differences between Below The Line and Above The Line businesses. What are the characteristics of a company operating Above The Line and why should a business strive to be in that place?---Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to the Ecom Exits Podcast with Nate Ginsburg? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on ApplePodcasts and leave us an honest review!Your feedback will not only help us improve the show, but it will help us connect with more high flyers like you.Subscribe to the eCOM EXITS Podcast now

Decide to Lead: Leadership & Personal Development Hacks
This Disruption Is Revealing a Lot About You

Decide to Lead: Leadership & Personal Development Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 28:18


What are the people on your team and in your organization learning about you during this disruption. I had a call recently with a coaching client that made me think about how much moments like the one we're in right now reveal about the people we work for and with. Also, I wanted to dig deeper into how we need to might consider serving customers differently.Visit GrowThroughDisruption.com to unlock the new free mini-course!Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily videos and storiesConnect with me on Facebook Visit my website at russhill.com.You can learn more about our firm: Partners In Leadership--About the podcast:Decide to Lead is a leadership podcast. It's designed to share leadership development ideas based on the leadership coaching I do with our coaching and consulting clients. I also throw in productivity tips and personal development ideas I pick up interacting with some of the most successful leaders in business today. Make sure you subscribe so you get each new episode as soon as it comes out!

The Ziglar Show
760: Controlling when you are out of control

The Ziglar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 68:01


Check this out, I asked Ziglar listeners this question, “Throughout a given day, do you generally behave as you intend to? If/when you don’t, what tends to derail you?” As responses started pouring in, a very common thread was “people”. So I gave a follow up question, “When you get upset with people, does your emotion come from Fear or Pride? Fear = abandonment, rejection, loss. Pride = justice, fairness, enabling. I asked Stephen & Mara Klemich to join me, they were my recent guests in show 753 where we discussed how our behavior is explained by four principles, the message in their new book, “Above The Line.” As we went through many of the responses, what we came out with was this; what derails people most from the behavior they would wish to exemplify is, lack of control. Whether it is people or circumstances, lack of control is the main culprit. Why is this? Listen in as Stephen and Mara deftly guide us in understanding the root issue. And friends, if you have not yet taken their Heartstyles Indicator assessment, normally only available to if you buy their book. But for Ziglar listeners, I asked them to make it available immediately and at no cost. They are doing so until March 15, 2020. Go to heartstyles.com/ziglar and follow the instructions. Use the access code ZIGLAR2020 to get access to the Indicator/assessment. Again, heartstyles.com/ziglar and use the access code ZIGLAR2020. If you hear this after...get the book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Above the Line
Ready For Change

Above the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 29:36


Episode 4 of the Personalized Learning Department podcast, Above The Line, is now available. Join us for the “Ready For Change” episode in which we focus on how to keep your iPadOS and apps up-to-date for top performance and access to all new iPad and app features and amazing new updates to our core apps Seesaw and Flipgrid that allow for more teacher and student customization. We also share multiple ways to organize your classroom for personalized learning, including tips on how to record great audio on student projects on the iPad. Our staff highlight this month focuses on two high school teachers who share their favorite Schoology features and tips for teachers on how to get started with Schoology in the classroom.

The Ziglar Show
755: Divide your time between I, We, and Us - Habits with Stephen & Mara Klemich

The Ziglar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 45:10


Your time, especially your personal time, has three components. The time you give to “I”, yourself, is vitally necessary. “We” time would be working together or parenting or the duties of life, even social engagements. “Us” is intentional, focused time on the relationship, like “date night”. This highlights the Relationship spoke on the Ziglar Wheel of life for Stephen & Mara Klemich, my guests from show 753 where we talked about the four principles of behavior that rule our lives, from their book, “Above The Line”. This is my first time going the Habits show with a couple and it was valuable to hear how they make room to accommodate differing habits to cater to their differing personalities. We also discussed Mara’s three bouts with cancer, the challenge of living up to their own message, and the reality that these authors and speakers are, as they say, “dreadful introverts.” I think you will enjoy and get much value from auditing this couple’s habits. To quickly reference show 753 with the Klemichs where we talked about their revolutionary Heartstyles Indicator assessment, it is only available to those who purchase the Klemich’s new book, “Above The Line”. But for Ziglar listeners, I asked them to make it available immediately and at no cost. They are doing so for a month, from Jan. 25, 2020, to Feb. 25, 2020. Go to heartstyles.com/ziglar and follow the instructions. Use the access code ZIGLAR2020 to get access to the Indicator/assessment. Again, heartstyles.com/ziglar and use the access code ZIGLAR2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NERDSoul • Your Week in Geek
Collider Video Cancels Movie Talk, Collider Live, Jedi Council + Heroes | Loungin' w/ NERDSoul

NERDSoul • Your Week in Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 57:11


Collider Video's New Direction Cancels Movie Talk, Collider Live, Jedi Council, Heroes & More! Does the quote "Collider Video to Refocus Its Direction for a New Era of Entertainment" signal the end of an Era? Let's Talk. This is Loungin' w/ NERDSoul and Lady Lisa where it's about Entertainment and Culture because them twitter streets is talkin! Collider Video Cancels Movie Talk, Collider Live, Jedi Council + Heroes | Loungin' w/ NERDSoul Covering:#Loungin #NERDSoul #ColliderVideo Also:Collider, Collider Video, Movie Talk, Collider Live, Jedi Council, Heroes, Collider New Direction, Collider Cancels Movie Talk, Comic Book Shopping, Above The Line, The Deepfake Saga, Ladies Night, For Your Consideration, NERDSoulite, NERDSoul, StreetGeek, ThatNERDSoul, OneYoungsta, NERDSoulLe Ill Kid @OneYoungstaNERDSoul Online - http://ThatNERDSoul.comPodcast - http://NERDSoul.Podbean.comOn Twitch TV - https://Twitch.tv/ThatNERDSoulMerch - http://Shop.ThatNERDSoul.comContact - Hello@ThatNERDSoul.comBecome a NERDSoul Patron!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThatNERDSoulNERDSoul on Social MediaOn Facebook - http://facebook.com/ThatNERDSoulOn Twitter - http://twitter.com/ThatNERDSoulOn Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/ThatNERDSoulABOUT NERDSoul:NERDSoul, by Le Ill Kid @OneYoungsta, is that intangible fresh--that 70's soul mixed with comics, some sci-fi fantasy, movie geekery, topped off with the Golden Era of Hip Hop. I've developed NERDSoul over the years as a StreetGEEK, unknowingly by loving Wu-Tang, Justice League, Star Wars, Stevie Wonder and playing D&D after school. NERDSoul comes from that StreetGEEK that can chop it up with the best, while being up on game around the block and Pop Culture.NERDSoul is created by Executive Producer Michael Young IIA/V Production by: A Full Tang Design http://afulltang.designRest in Power Ali Thievez & Kleph Dollaz. Much Love My Brothas.

Above The Line
BONUS EPISODE: Interview with Producer and Editor Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Above The Line

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 28:08


Here is our bonus episode of Above the Line featuring Bobbi-Lea Dionysius!

Above The Line
Episode Four - Interview with Colourist Angela Cerasi

Above The Line

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 38:04


Check out episode four of Above the Line with established colourist Angela Cerasi!

Above The Line
Episode One - Interview with Lucy Fisher CEO/Festival Director

Above The Line

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 20:36


Welcome to episode one of "Above The Line". In this episode we speak with Lucy Fisher CEO and Director of the Gold Coast Film Festival.Definition of Bechdel Test: A tool used to determine whether or not women are portrayed in sexist and or characterised by gender stereotyping ways. To pass the Bechdel test a work must feature at least two named women, these women must talk to each other, and their conversation must concern something other than a man.

Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services
0325: Construction Company Marketing - Leads, Customers, And Clients

Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 10:56


This Podcast Is Episode Number 0325, And It Will Be About Construction Company Marketing - Leads, Customers, And Clients It takes work to make the phone ring. It takes even more work to increase the sales ticket. Customers are looking for a contractor to do a little work. If you offer three options, do you find customers usually choose the middle option?    When trying someone new, they may go with a "Low Risk" by prepaying for services on a "Deal" on a contractor lead generation service. The deal allows them to set a "budget." It allows them to try you out before mentioning any additional details. Have you ever heard anything like this from a prospect: "Hello Contractor, I had nothing better to do this week, so I filled out your form and called you on the phone to ask you come to my house and while I act your tour guide because I am thinking of having some work done."? Not likely.   Most homeowners have a real need before asking for a stranger to come to their home. They are looking for any "Affinity" that makes you a safe choice. This is why people are on the Social Media sites looking for "A Friend" or "A Friend of a Friend" anything to get a primary connection; an opinion from someone else before inviting you into their home.   What They Are Thinking - "Contractor, You Are Here Because I Need The Following":   Type 1 Project - Immediate:  Work That Must Be Done   Type 2 Project - Soon:  Work I Should Have Done   Type 3 Project - Future:  Work I Want To Have Done   You are there looking for an opportunity to meet the right stable customer who is looking to become a good solid client. You know you have a client instead of a customer when they ask you about a Type 2 or Type 3 items on their list. Don't be afraid to bring out the estimate, change order form, or invoice. In most cases, they want you to write up the order, and if you do not get the paperwork started early, they often think you are rejecting them.   One of your greatest fears is wasting money on a less than good lead:    I have heard contractors think that on more substantial projects homeowners are "Just Getting Free Ideas" for someday when looking for a massive remodel, new deck or patio when the SCOPE of the project keeps expanding and the budget is shrinking. As a general rule, those are the exception. Consider charging a design fee.   They may or may not have any real desire for services. Sometimes a person is committed to collecting three bids when they already have someone picked out to do the work. They may be looking for a "temporary friend" to do them a favor or in some cases by the time you have completed the form they have changed their mind and no longer want service. This is often the case when one spouse or partner wants the work done, and the other one doesn't.   Do-It-Yourself Leads:    Anytime someone who fills out any website form you simply look at the information with a positive attitude. You are trying to understand does this person have a real need? Do they have a "Compelling Reason" a must-have or is it merely a whim, spur of the moment window shopping?   Your best course of action could be to begin thinking and planning about how you can adjust the schedule to fit their project in place — mentally gearing up on how you can provide the best possible service to that client. That means "A Client" not just "A Customer"; someone who is in the top 20% of the 80/20 Rule.   Marketing Service Leads:   Many Marketing Services assist in fine-tuning, changing, or updating your existing website to increase your search engine optimization (SEO) for more leads on your website. These marketing companies may have a web-based or desktop module for estimating, scheduling, or project management software that links to your existing website. Some software will connect to QuickBooks for Contractors; however, in most cases, they do more harm than good. Others will suggest their software provides invoicing, job costing, scheduling, and financials and QuickBooks is not needed.     Professional Lead Generating Services:    Professional lead services with filters and multiple forms try to weed out bogus leads for you. In other words, a professional lead service that pre-screens prospects and charges a "lead generating" fee may work best for you.   Discount Coupon Services:    Several companies offer this service. With the help of a sales representative you can determine the best "Deal" to extend your prospective customers to purchase online. Usually, these types of contractor lead-generation services deduct their fees and send the contractor the balance that is left over.   The benefit to contractors is a "Guaranteed Sale" usually at a "Fixed Price" for a predetermined "Scope of Work." Depending on the agreement between the contractor and the lead generation service, there could be opportunities for additional work. Be sure to keep some change order forms handy in case you need them. We have some FREE Change Order Templates you can download by clicking here. Also, if you need it, we have FREE Invoice templates you can download by clicking here.   Please note in most cases it is up to the contractor to invoice and collect for any services that exceed the amount covered in the "Discount Coupon" for services. It is okay if you want to do as much as possible in the shortest space of time to save the customer from exceeding the cost of the initial Coupon Deal. However, it is a shame not to fix everything while you are onsite because "Work Time" generally pays better than "Windshield Time."    There are several opportunities to add value with the intangibles: your warm and friendly personality, by asking the right questions you can demonstrate knowledge and skill which can often lead to increased sales.   Sales Tax Still Applies:    In most states and especially in Washington State, sales tax is due on the original purchase price of the "Deal" or "Coupon" or whatever term is used before deducting any lead generation fees.    The sales tax issue usually is not clearly understood or documented in the coupon details. Sometimes contractors and customers assume since the purchase was made online that sales tax does not apply. In a sales tax audit, the contractor is most likely to suffer massive fines and penalties which could destroy your construction company and everything you own. Again consult with your construction accountant.   Print Media:  Flyers and direct mail still works even in the age of "Everything Internet" we all receive a certain number of brochures and direct mail pieces coming to our home and business. One of the advantages is that these pieces are easy to find (we all have a particular spot for them) before they get moved and saved, filed, passed on to someone else, or eventually tossed away.    There is a marketing tool many of our contractor clients have used very effectively, which we call "Contractors Six Pack Marketing Tool," and it is totally Do-It-Yourself.  Conclusion: What Is The Focus Of Your Construction Company?   Residential or Commercial?  Do you like dealing with the Homeowners, Landlords, or Property Management Companies? Alternatively, are you a General Contractor or Specialty Trade Contractor? Do you enjoy new construction, commercial tenant improvements (T.I.'s), apartments, condominiums, Co-ops, remodels or service and repair? Marketing is all about doing something.   Are you reading the fine print? Are you locked into a long term contract? Are you in control? Can you make changes in location? Can you make changes to the business type? Can you Turn On or Turn Off your lead services? Finally, take a few minutes to think and talk to other contractors.   We provide "Above The Line" consulting, coaching, operational assistance in processes that are designed to help you grow. We help a little or a lot depending on your needs. I look forward to being able to assist you with any option that best fits your company.  Please feel free to download all the Free Forms and Resources that you find useful for your business.   About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on how to manage the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Download the Contractors APP today from the App Store or Android Store Access Code: FEAHEROS Click here to download the App on Android: Click here to download the App on iOS: Simply scan the QR code or search for ‘MyAccountants’ in the App Store and enter the Access code: FEAHEROS to utilize the powerful App features and capabilities, and benefit from having our Construction Accounting App at your fingertips, 24/7." PS: Even if you are not a Construction Contractor you will find a plenty of benefits in the app so we invite you to download it too! It's Free so why not? When You Become A Client - Then we can tap into our resources of knowledge and strategy banks. We use the reports hidden in your QuickBooks in order to diagnose and understand your construction business and develop plans and help you implement a path to success for you and you alone because every contractor has unique Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (S.W.O.T. Analysis) that when understood can lead to a Strategic Roadmap which cannot help but make a lot of money. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations  

Jim Lambright Entrepreneur
E + R = O MOJO CALL

Jim Lambright Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 22:12


Based on Urban Meyer’s book “Above The Line.

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OmniStar Beacon
The 3 Profits of the Income Statement, Do you know them? (EP08)

OmniStar Beacon

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 20:00


THE 3 PROFITS of the INCOME STATEMENT…do you know them? Yes, understanding Financial Statements is an essential business skill. In this Podcast we continue our deconstruction, decoding and deciphering of the key financial statements. Last episode we dug into the Balance Sheet. I hope you found that episode insightful. If you haven’t heard it yet no worries, check it out when we finish here! This Episode is about the INCOME STATEMENT. The Income Statement goes by many other names and aliases, Profit and Loss Statement, the P&L, Revenue Statement, Statement of Financial Performance, Earnings Statement or Statement of Earnings, Operating Statement, or Statement of Operations…geeezzzz, enough already, if one name wasn’t hard enough to remember. I’ll stick with calling it an Income Statement, but my lenders and banker’s always ask me for our P&L. Of all the financial statements this is the one you are probably most aware of and check because is contains one number everyone wants to know…. THE BOTTOM LINE or NET PROFIT. This number is the easiest to locate, because it’s at the bottom line of the Income Statement. You probably dash there when the reports arrive, eager to see how the practice did. Hopefully you don’t find a number bracketed by parentheses signifying a loss. What’s up with that? That doesn’t make any sense, how can one have negative money? You know there is money in the bank account because you just checked! You say to yourself I never understood those dagnabnett accounting reports and financial statements any way and carry on with business as usual. If there is a BOTTOM LINE, there must be a TOP LINE…correct you are! And a MIDDLE too! So let’s starting deconstructing the INCOME STATEMENT! An Income Statement contains three sections: TOP LINE: shows you your total REVENUE or SALES SIDE BAR here, when business folks talk of TOP LINE GROW, that’s secret code for sales growth, plain and simple. MIDDLE SECTION: reveals your COSTS and EXPENSES broken down by category. BOTTOM LINE: shows your NET PROFIT or LOSS; which is REVENUE - EXPENSES. It’s that simple, and as we learned in the Balance Sheet Podcast, it’s the NET PROFIT that connects the INCOME STATEMENT to the BALANCE SHEET since it is added to the RETAINED EARNINGS section of the BALANCE SHEET. An income statement is much like a report card. It is always calculated over a given time period, typically one month. Understanding this, we can better see that the income statement affects the balance sheet much like how an individual grade affects your GPA. The RETAINED EARNINGS section of the balance sheet accumulates all of the profits or losses in the business. This is a critically important point to highlight and understand for it is how the BALANCE SHEET and INCOME STATEMENT are connected. So, back to the most important feature of the INCOME Statement, the calculation of PROFIT! Your MISSION, should you choose to accept it, is to Learn what all the line items on the income statement are, and how to manage them. With this knowledge you will know how to improve and contribute to the profitability of your firm. The income statement measures how profitable your products or services are when everything is added up! Remember, the bottom line Profit number is always an estimate, since estimates and assumptions sneak into some of the line items of the income statement. Just as important is the fact that PROFITS are NOT CASH! You can’t spend PROFIT, you can only spend CASH. We will look in greater detail at CASH in the next podcast on the STATEMENT of CASH FLOWS. Overtime, in a well run and managed firm, PROFITS will turn into CASH! Let’s deconstruct our INCOME STATEMENT a little further. We will start at the top line of the income statement - REVENUE or SALES. A critical element here is when is REVENUE RECOGNIZED or RECORDED. For listeners that are using a Modified Cash Basis Accounting System, then this is easy…your REVENUE is the total Payment from all sources, typically patients and insurance and is RECOGNIZED only when payments are received! For other firms and publicly traded companies that are required to follow GAAP accounting rules, REVENUE RECOGNITION can be more challenging. Let’s keep it simple for our purposes and say that a company can record a sale, or recognize revenue, only when it delivers a product or service to a customer. This is an area where accountants have great discretion and latitude, and where estimates and distortions can sneak in. For Revenue to be recognized it must have been EARNED, either a product shipped, or service work performed. The next section of the INCOME STATEMENT, the Middle Section details all your COSTS and EXPENSES. EXPENSES are divided into 2 distinct categories: Cost of Good Sold (COGS), or Cost of Services (COS) and Operating Expenses, also referred to as Sales, General, and Administrative Expenses (S,G&A), or just G & A for General and Administrative. The COGS or COS includes all the costs directly involved in producing a product or delivering a service. Typically this includes the wages of employees making a product or delivering a service and the materials or supplies used. This distinction between COGS/COS and OPERATION EXPENSES also serves as a dividing line on the income statement. You may hear executives and managers talking about ABOVE THE LINE and BELOW THE LINE. Well, this is where the line is! ABOVE THE LINE there are only 2 items, REVENUE and COGS or COS this is the GROSS MARGIN you hear “Mr. Wonderful” asking about on Shark Tank, or Marcus Lemonis preaching about on The Profit. BELOW THE LINE, we will learn next, are OPERATING EXPENSES, INTEREST, and TAXES. Why is this distinction important? Well, the items ABOVE THE LINE tend to vary more in the short term so attract more attention from managers. So, if an EXPENSE is NOT a COGS or COS then it is an OPERATING EXPENSE and appears BELOW THE LINE. These OPERATING EXPENSES are NOT directly related to making a product or delivering a service. OPERATING EXPENSES are often referred to as OVERHEAD and includes such items as rent, utilities, telephone, internet, advertising, marketing, IT, etc. Buried in OPERATING EXPENSES is DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION. This is an area of great confusion so let’s take a closer look at this. The first point to remember is that DEPRECIATION is treated like an EXPENSE, so can dramatically affect the PROFIT on an INCOME STATEMENT. Plain and simple, DEPRECIATION is the “expensing” of a physical asset over its useful life. AMORTIZATION is the same as DEPRECIATION but applies to INTANGIBLE ASSETS like GOODWILL. There is considerable latitude and methods for how one can depreciate ASSETS, consultation with your ACCOUNTANT is critical here. Remember too that even for the same firm, DEPRECIATION can be calculated differently for TAX accounting vs. GAAP accounting. I won’t bore you with the details here, just appreciate that DEPRECIATION can be calculated in many different ways! DEPRECIATION is the best example of what we call a NON-CASH Expense! So, what’s up with that? This is one of the most confusing and misunderstood areas of your financial statements, but critical for you to understand. The key to unlocking this confusing concept is to remember that the CASH for the asset has already been paid out! The vehicle or piece of CAPITAL EQUIPMENT was paid for at the time it was acquired, but the total expense was not recorded in that month. Instead, the expense is divided, or allocated, over its useful life….a little at a time, month by month! That’s DEPRECIATION. Again, it is important to understand there are many ways to calculate the depreciation expense. The method chosen can have a profound impact on your PROFITS reported on the INCOME STATEMENT. KEY POINT HERE! Good financial managers will match the use of an asset, or its depreciation, with the revenue it is bringing in. If the depreciation exceeds its revenue then this asset is creating a loss, if revenue exceeds its depreciation , the asset is returning a profit, a goal we should be striving for. Next, let’s look at the 3 profits; Gross Profit, Operating Profit and Net Profit. GROSS PROFIT is REVENUE minus COGS or COS , and is a key number. It tells us about the profitability of your product or service. If profitability is not achieved here it is unlikely that your business will survive long. GROSS PROFIT must be enough to cover OPERATING EXPENSES, TAXES, FINANCING and of course NET PROFIT. So what is a healthy Gross Profit? How much is enough? This will vary considerably by industry and from one company to another even in the same industry. Having metrics and reports that allow you to follow year-to-year trends will help you identify whether your profit is heading up or headed down. If Gross Profit is decreasing one needs to ask why. Are your COGS or COS rising? Is Revenue decreasing due to lower fees, discounts, or lower insurance fee schedules? Understanding why helps managers determine where to focus their attention. OPERATING PROFIT is GROSS PROFIT minus OPERATING EXPENSES, including DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION. This is also know by the odd acronym EBIT (pronounced EE-Bit). This stands for EARNINGS before INTEREST and TAXES. Why are interest and taxes not included you may ask? OPERATING PROFIT is the PROFIT a firm makes from running the business. Taxes don’t contribute to how well you run your business. And interest expense depends on how the firm is financed, i.e., with debt or equity which is termed its CAPITAL STRUCTURE. EBIT is a closely watched metric since it is a good gauze of how well a firm is being managed. Another metric is EBITDA (EE-bid-dah), which is Earning before interest, Taxes, Depreciation and amortization. This is thought to be a better measure of a firm’s operating efficiency since it ignores NON-CASH Charges like depreciation and amortization altogether. We have just reviewed the bias and distortions that can be introduced calculating depreciation, so with EBITDA it is ignored. Finally we have arrived at the BOTTOM LINE, or NET PROFIT, which is what’s left over after everything is subtracted, COGS/COS, operating expense, non-cash expenses, interest, and taxes. This is the same number used to calculate EPS, earnings per share, and the PRICE/EARNINGS ratio used on WALL STREET. Finally, if the INCOME STATEMENT calculates our PROFIT, then it is logical to ask how can we MAXIMIZE OUR PROFIT? That’s a great question. My friend, Jason Andrews in his new book, STARK NAKED NUMBERS, provides us a great and quick analysis of this topic. Quick side bar here, Jason is a Chartered Accountant, who like me, is passionate about business owners extracting value from their financial statement data. You can find his book on Amazon and I will include a link in the show notes for you. I receive no royalties from this endorsement. Please check out his fresh perspective on accounting and finance. Jason identifies several financial levers which one can use to increase profitability; the SALES LEVER; either increase sales volume or increase price, and the COST LEVER; reduce DIRECT and/or INDIRECT COSTS. It is surprising the impact on profitability a 10% change in these levers has on NET PROFIT…listed from greatest impact to least impact and the % change are; Sales Lever, Increase price 10% increases net profit 53%. Direct Cost, decrease 10% increase net profit 37%. Operating Cost, decrease 10% increase net profit 26%. Sales Lever, Increase Sales 10% only increases net profit 16%. So the fastest and easiest way to increase your BOTTOM LINE is to INCREASE YOUR PRICES/FEES. Creating more business, or increasing sales, has the least effect. Let’s wrap this PodCast up with some useful take away points. Only When REVENUE from Services exceeds EXPENSES can profit be achieved. Buying gadgets, gizmos, latest and greatest equipment, a new office, the list can go on and on are all irrelevant, EXCEPT if the gadgets, gizmos, latest and greatest equipment and new office creates GREATER REVENUE, or LOWER EXPENSES. This is also called VALUE CREATION when the PRICE a customer is willing to pay is greater than the COST to make the product or deliver the service. VALUE, like PROFIT, can only be achieved when products are sold and services delivered. The #1 GOAL of any BUSINESS is to CONTINUOUSLY CREATE VALUE for their CUSTOMERS! The hardest part is the CONTINUOUS and CONSTANT need to always be CREATING VALUE! ACCELERATING DEPRECIATION, as in SECTION 179 depreciation we are all familiar with, creates a LARGE DEPRECIATION EXPENSE that reduces your PROFITS, NET INCOME and RETAINED EARNINGS. This is a TAX STRATEGY plain and simple and points out the difference between TAX ACCOUNTING and MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING. Planning for this DEPRECIATION should be done every time capital equipment is acquired, NOT AT THE VERY END OF THE YEAR at the encouragement of highly motivated SALES PERSONAL. OVERHEAD PERCENTAGE is a metric that dentists can not stop talking about and comparing! As you see from the above discussion, there is no OVERHEAD LINE ITEM on an INCOME STATEMENT. OPERATION EXPENSES come close but what items do you include or exclude? There are as many variations in calculations as there are people calculating it. For me it is a non-precise metric that can be distorted. A better metric to monitor and tract overtime is GROSS PROFIT and OPERATING EXPENSES as a PERCENT OF GROSS PROFIT. Whatever metric for overhead you choose, it becomes more powerful when tracked and compared overtime. PROFITS are not CASH. A profitable firm can run out of cash and a cash rich firm can non-profitable. So that wraps things up for this Podcast.  Hopefully you have a better understanding of the mechanics of the INCOME STATEMENT. We hope that this information has created a few “Ah Ha” moments, or stimulated some additional questions you can direct to your advisers or accountants.  We welcome your inquiry here too at OmniStar Financial.  Our contact information can be found at our website OmniStarfinancial.com  .  You will also find a link to sign up for our newsletter.  Please share this podcast if you found it helpful, and leave a review on iTunes too.  We welcome your feed back and suggestions for future podcast sessions.  You can always find me, your host, david darab, at my twitter handle, @ddarab. Thank you so very much for tuning in and listening.  We are very grateful for your time and attention and so very pleased to have you in our audience. REFERENCES: Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager’s Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean: Karen Berman, Joe Knight, John Case: 8601406238220: Amazon.com: Gateway Stark Naked Numbers: Uncover Your Financials, Unlock Your Cash, and Unleash Your Profits: Mr Jason Frederick Andrew: 9780648424000: Amazon.com: Books

Dynamic Leaders with Colin Cerniglia
Above The Line Leadership & Culture with Rand Holdren

Dynamic Leaders with Colin Cerniglia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 72:06


On today's episode of the Dynamic Leaders podcast, Colin is joined by Rand Holdren. Rand is a veteran of the commercial acting business, having booked more than sixty commercials while auditioning in Los Angeles over fifteen years. He is also the Head Football Coach at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California. Topics include: Rand's Who Are You segment (2:53), how he was able to earn a scholarship to play college football at SMU (6:53), how his sports experiences shaped who he was and what he learned as a result (11:56), should we get kids excited in opportunities outside the realm of sports (17:32), how he came to Hollywood (!) (20:39), applying lessons he learned through sports into his acting and coaching careers (26:47), advice for finding more passion in what you do and why he uses "slogans" to help direct him in everything that he does (31:14), the results he's gotten personally out of using "slogans" over the years and how he incorporates the practice into his coaching (39:54), how he became interested in the "Above The Line" behavior philosophy and how he uses it in his coaching (48:52), and finally, who a Dynamic Leader is in his life (1:03:01). Get in Touch with Rand: Twitter: @randoutwest ------- Intro Music: Icky Thump - The White Stripes (June 15, 2007) Outro Music: Take It Easy - Eagles (Live: July 27, 1980 - Santa Monica, CA) "Who Are You" segment: Who Are You - The Who (August 1978) ------- At Talent 409, we help athletes discover their talent altitude through workshops and seminars while increasing their opportunities for success on and off the field.  Talent altitude is the idea that player development is more than just physical. Learning traits and qualities related to leadership development will help you in competition on the field and also prepare you for life after sports. In addition to student-athletes, we work with coaches and administrators at the high school and collegiate level to enhance their education on how they can positively impact the performance of their teams and programs. Contact us today to see how we're helping today's team leaders become the community leaders of tomorrow.  talent409.com Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn: @talent409 Dynamic Leaders Facebook Group Email: colin@talent409.com ------- Are you an all-or-nothing person? Do you find you're either "on" or "off" the health and fitness wagon? Sweat with Stodds has a program that helps you turn health and fitness into a lifestyle. Healthy Habits is a program designed to help you make LASTING incremental changes in your life that culminate into 6 new healthy habits--no working out required. With a few intentional minutes every day, you can have a huge impact on your health and life. This program focuses on water intake, steps per day, veggie intake, meditation, gratitude, and stretching--6 habits that will help you look and feel your best! And my listeners get a discount--head to sweatwithstodds.com and enter the code DYNAMIC at checkout for $10 off this program!

Filmmaking Sucks
Using SAG On A No-Budget Film

Filmmaking Sucks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 85:11


This week, we are leaving all the description to the episode, as it speaks for itself: How to use SAG on a No Budget film!On Mannys newest short film, Matryoshka, we decided to go use SAG in order to work with two actors we have wanted to work with for a long time. In this episode, we will run down the entire process we went through, and walk you through each step, what emails and paperwork we received, we break down what the forms say, and the possibilities of what to expect. This may be the most clinical of episodes we’ve ever done as we literally read all the forms and emails we have received so you know EXACTLY what you’ll be getting. So if you like, take notes!And, on a bit of a side research tangent, we talk about who on your set qualifies as Above The Line and Below The Line, where they belong in your budget, and why.This Saturday, March 13th we will be at Grindhouse Days at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse in Dunellen, NJ for the screening of our short film, I Waited For You. Doors open at 12:30, films and performances all day long, our film screens at 6pm, and all film blocks are followed by Q&A’s.Here is the link to the Preliminary Information Sheets, choose which one your project falls under: https://www.sagaftra.org/preliminary-information-formsDay Out Of Days Sample:https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/day-out-of-days-reports-explained/Watch our first feature film, Blood Slaughter Massacre, on Amazon Prime now! https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Slaughter-Massacre-Manny-Serrano/dp/B07M5ZKKGN/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_1?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Check out our film inside of BSM, The Attack Of The Brain People, on Vimeo On Demand! https://vimeo.com/ondemand/attackofthebrainpeopleSubscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, Google Play, or your favorite podcatching app. And don't forget to rate and review us! Email us at filmmakingsucks@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or subjects you'd like to hear us discuss.You can also now follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/filmmakingpodcast!#FilmmakingSucksJoin the Indie Filmmaker Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/1798997870171718/Listen to the HorrorHappens Radio show for current news and interviews from the genre film festivals and conventions you should have on your radar: horrorhappens.com and join his Horror Genre Film Festival Billboard Facebook group!Sign up for ProductionNext via beta.productionnext.com/filmmakingsucks

Brands Of Africa
Distinguishing Between Above The Line And Below The Line Advertising

Brands Of Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 61:19


Today we look at the concept of distinguishing the difference between above and below the line advertising and marketing.bove The Line (ATL) and Below The Line (BTL) advertising are two terms that are bandied around often these days in the advertising world and often have the layperson confused as to what they stand for. It might be worth our while to begin this by defining what constitutes the metaphoric ‘Line'. To quote Michael John Baker from The Marketing Book, the terms ‘Above The Line' and ‘Below The Line' came into existence way back in 1954 with the company Proctor and Gamble paying their advertising agencies a different rate and separately from the agencies who took on the other promotional.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brands-of-africa/support

DYB Podcast
EP31: How Nick Lauro Shares How To Build A Successful Company By Holding Your Team Above The Line

DYB Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 64:25


EP31: Nick Lauro Shares How To Build A Successful Company By Holding Your Team Above The Line SUMMARY: In this episode of DYB, Steve Burnette interviews Nick Lauro; Owner & Operator of Lauro Painting in the greater Philadelphia area. Lauro Painting is a story of a business falling apart and coming back stronger than ever before. After suffering Lyme's disease -- Bedridden and without a team to depend on -- Nick made the decision to cut his losses; scaling back his team from 8 painters at the time and starting from scratch. Nick now runs a crew of 10 painters built on solid character and efficient processes never before seen in his business. --------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - What it means to always "stay above the line" - The Importance of Hiring Hands for Character - How to get out of the insidious trap of saying "yes" to all work - The difference it makes in a company to elevate your culture. ---------------   QUOTES: "I encourage business owners to look at themselves and their business. Ask, 'Is this where I want to be?'" "It's amazing what you can do with people who stay above the line." "Instead of complaining, you need to hold yourself accountable and ask 'What have I done to improve my situation?'" "Sometimes problems are a really good opportunity to go above and beyond for a client." "We forget sometimes that it's not just as simple as working hard running a business. You can't forget to appreciate your wife, or forget to do things around your house. It's just like any other business." --------------- HIGHLIGHTS: [5:33] How Nick got into the Painting Business [13:00] What was the breaking point for Nick, and how did he turn his company around? [29:35] What is the concept of "Above The Line?" [35:24] What is Nick doing now to help improve his company's culture? [59:05] Nick's Closing Remarks --------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join DYB [BOOKS/PDF] DYB "Above The Link" PDF The E-Myth Revisited How to Double Your Business Without Making a Sale The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People [APPS] Basecamp EstimateRocket WhenIWork TSheets Group.me [CONTACT] http://lauropainting.com/ nick@lauropainting.com --------------- ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve  -------------- Connect with Nick Lauro on Facebook here Connect with Steve on Facebook here  -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes  -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

StraightShot
Living Above The Line

StraightShot

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 4:28


First episode of 2018! Today we dive into the book “Above The Line” by Urban Meyer. I give my thoughts on what it means to live above the line and how it affects your long term goals.

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Arizona Originals
Zach Ferres - Coplex

Arizona Originals

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 69:08


This week we talk with Zach Ferres - the CEO of Coplex, a startup accelerator focused on founders who are not coders.  Zach grew up in Ohio and we talk about everything from leadership lessons he has learned from Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer, to lessons he learned from his parents who instilled a strong, customer-centric work ethic.    Zach shares his thoughts on coders being founders, lessons from sports, risk management, whether startups need business plans, the essentials of culture and emotional intelligence, and his love of gluten-free pancakes and Family Guy.     SELECT LINKS FROM THE PODCAST   Reebok Ragnar del Sol   Zach's Entrepreneur Magazine article about poker   Zach's Entrepreneur Magazine article about Coach Urban Meyer   The Hard Thing About Hard Things - by Ben Horowitz   Above The Line - by Urban Meyer   Scaling Up - by Verne Harnish   Launch Pad: Inside Y Combinator - by Randall Stross   Family Guy Arizona Chamber of Commerce contact@azoriginals.net

Sports Motivation Podcast
Reasons why you haven't reached your goals

Sports Motivation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 20:52


Are your goals exciting? Do you have a plan set-up? Are your emotions aligned with your desires? There’s plenty involved in crushing your goals. Allow today’s episode to be your wake up call, only to spur you into immediate action. Episode 157 Time Stamps: (1:20) If you haven’t already, listen to January’s year-domination episode for 2017. (3:13) This episode is dedicated for those who have struggled to accomplish specific results. (4:04) Reason #1: Your goals are not exciting/emotional enough (5:44) Reason #2: Do you have a strategy set in stone? (6:35) Reason #3: You probably don’t have a written-out plan | Urban Meyer's, “Above The Line” (8:14) Reason #4: Your plans aren’t specific/detailed enough to a micro-level (9:05) Reason #5: Lack of accountability (10:05) Reason #6: Lack of proper evaluation (11:38) Reason #7: Worry clouds your vision (13:35) Reason #8: Success isn’t how you think it looks (15:58) Reason #9: You’re not willing to give anything up (17:40) Play this episode again. Evaluate.   CONNECT Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #157 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!   

Sports Motivation Podcast
How to inspire others to work hard

Sports Motivation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 26:00


You’re giving all you got, but the rest of your team needs some improvement… What do you do? Today’s episode is a step-by-step guide to understand and lead your teammates to victory. Set the vision, and lead your squad. Episode 136 Time Stamps: (2:10) A special dedication to Eric, aka "E3"! (3:50) You're a hard worker. You're DIFFERENT. (5:19) Frustration- it's a good thing (6:07) The IMNOTYOU player acts among the negative emotions (7:15) Drew Brees influenced me to work HARD (8:07) How to inspire, Pt. 1: You must have a vision for your team! (9:57) How to inspire, Pt. 2: DECIDE (10:16) How to inspire, Pt. 3: Be 100% SOLD on your vision (11:56) How to inspire, Pt. 4: Never lower the standard! (12:30) How to inspire, Pt. 5: Love your teammates unconditionally (14:12) How to inspire, Pt. 6: Know yourself and your beliefs (15:19) How to inspire, Pt. 7: Be a motto of what you believe (16:08) How to inspire, Pt. 8: Understanding your teammates' needs (17:27) How to inspire, Pt. 9: Reinforcement! (19:38) How to inspire, Pt. 10: Be aware of what works and what doesn't (20:10) How to inspire, Pt. 11: Don't expect too much | "10-80-10" Rule by Urban Meyer (See Urban Meyer's, "Above The Line") (21:57) Bill Walsh’s, “The Score Takes Care of Itself”   DISCOVER Today's blog post can be found here: Episode #136 Blog Need a Sports Results Coach?: SRC Program Check out the new GYMR Podcast on iTunes! SHOW LOVE  As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!  

The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
074: Tim Kight – The Secret Weapon Behind Ohio State’s Success

The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2015 52:24


Episode 074: Tim Kight – The Secret Weapon Behind Ohio State’s Success Tim Kight is an incredibly dynamic speaker. He is a great combination of extremely high intelligence mixed in with great experience around some of the best leaders in the world, including legendary UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden.  I absolutely loved this conversation with Tim. Companies across the United States are recognizing speaker Tim Kight as a powerful voice on the performance of people and organizations. With a contagious energy, Tim provides insight into the “physics of performance.” Tim’s ability to connect with and inspire individuals, teams, and leaders has yielded exceptional reviews from organizations throughout the country.  A dynamic speaker, Tim combines a unique background of research and practical experience to bring compelling insights to the real-world challenges of leading, managing, and winning in today’s competitive marketplace. After briefly attending Ohio State University, Tim Kight received his undergraduate degree from UCLA and graduate degree from Princeton.  He has 25+ years of experience consulting in healthcare, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and athletics. He now lives in Columbus, OH. Episode 074: Tim Kight – The Secret Weapon Behind Ohio State’s Success Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio “Leaders create the culture that drives the behavior that produces results.” The Learning Leader Show Some Questions I Ask: What are the common characteristics of successful leaders? What was it about John Wooden that made him so effective? Why did you start Focus 3? What does your company focus on? What is your process for coaching and leading others? How did you develop such a great working relationship with Urban Meyer How do you implement and execute on the plan once it is established? What is the 30 Day Above The Line Challenge? What does it mean to be “Above The Line or Below The Line?” What is the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase learning leader?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance being intentional and purposeful Firsthand knowledge on what it was like to be around John Wooden when he coaches his teams “Whole part whole” and “Zoom in Zoom out” Urban Meyer and what specifically makes him world class Why your response is what you should focus on (as opposed to the event that precedes it) The importance of self-talk and attitude “All behavior is driven by attitude and mindset” How Ohio State handled the JT Barrett OVI situation and why their structure helped them be better prepared for the adversity The importance of humility and how it leads to success “Event + Response = Outcome” – Tim Kight Continue Learning: Go To Tim’s website: Focus 3 Read Urban Meyer’s new best-selling book: Above The Line - Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Season Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimothyKight You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Tim Kight is a leader who leads an incredibly interesting life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From Focus 3 Companies across the United States are recognizing speaker Tim Kight as a powerful voice on the performance of people and organizations. With a contagious energy, Tim provides insight into the “physics of performance.” Tim’s ability to connect with and inspire individuals, teams, and leaders has yielded exceptional reviews from organizations throughout the country.  A dynamic speaker, Tim combines a unique background of research and practical experience to bring compelling insights to the real-world challenges of leading, managing, and winning in today’s competitive marketplace. After briefly attending Ohio State University, Tim Kight received his undergraduate degree from UCLA and graduate degree from Princeton.  He has 25+ years of experience consulting in healthcare, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and athletics. He now lives in Columbus, OH.

The Bob Pritchard Radio Show
Getting Bought Out Luck, A Great Product : Or Who You Know

The Bob Pritchard Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2014 59:45


Have you ever wondered how some struggling startups seem to get bought for millions of dollars by a Facebook, Yahoo or a Google while others struggle until they fail or the company breaks up. Is that just luck, or is it because they are so much better than other startups, or is it because of who they know? We discuss how to become a great speaker and well you should really work on this skill: we also salute four more teenage entrepreneurs. What does Above The Line, Through The Line and Below The Line mean?, How to differentiate your business from your competitors; creating the perfect Consumer Purchasing Benefit. We have our extremely popular email segment, and a great interview with Constance Freedman, the Managing Director of Reach, a technology accelerator program which is of great interest to entrepreneurs with a startup or early stage business.

The After Movie Diner Podcast
EPISODE 66 - The Diabolical Diner Django Debate

The After Movie Diner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2013 188:34


This week Mr. Douglas Archibald Fernella Megatroid Tilley (from the No Budget Nightmares and Above The Line podcasts) joins me in discussing, debating and dissecting Django (1966), Django Strikes Again (1987) and Django Unchained.It is a long bloody battle with no victories, lots of confusion. swear words, ambiguity and a whole ton of sexual tension... much like the original Django.Along with the usual comedy and music AND an Evil Dead Remake extra at the end of the show, it's another jam packed Diner episode with all the trimmings!Enjoy!You can find Doug on Twitter @Doug_TilleyYou can SHOP The After Movie Diner http://www.cafepress.com/aftermoviediner LOTS of original and unique designs available on a variety of clothing styles for all ages, office & home supplies and gifts for all the family! AND Check out our sister show Dr.Action and the Kick Ass Kid Commentaries: WATCH OUT! This Podcast EXPLODES!!! http://dractionkickass.blogspot.com/ You can e-mail us: aftermoviediner@gmail.com You can follow us on Twitter: @aftermoviediner Search for us on Facebook - The Podcast from the After Movie Diner and please comment, leave feedback, rate and review us on www.talkshoe.com and iTunes We are also on www.podbean.com and www.podcastpickle.com The After Movie Diner Podcast is part of THE 2ND UNIT PODCAST NETWORK! Our ALL NEW website http://2upn.blogspot.com/