Podcasts about accelerating

The annual United Nations climate conference, or COP 28, begins in Dubai this week. A big topic on people's minds: how countries are doing on their pledges to slash production of greenhouse gasses outlined in The Paris Agreement. The consensus is ... not great. On this episode of On My Mind, Diane looks at one part of the effort to reduce emissions here in the U.S. -- the transformation away from fossil-fuel-powered machines we use to heat our homes, cook food, and drive to work. Experts agree households will have to embrace a suite of new low-carbon options to achieve President Biden's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Michael J. Coren writes the “Climate Coach” column for the Washington Post. He joins Diane to explain what those options are – and the barriers to widespread adoption.

In a recent insightful interview, George Goldsmith, the visionary entrepreneur and founder of Compass Pathways, shared the rich tapestry of his life and career. He has had a journey that unfolded in unexpected ways, defying conventional norms.

Jeff Allyn is the CEO of StudioX, a first-of-its-kind open innovation studio powered by Shell that brings a collaborative approach to reimagine energy exploration and break down the silos of traditional R&D - they call it “open exploration.” We talk about their new model and how it is accelerating the pace of innovation in climate tech and the energy industry's transformation.

If you want to accelerate your business growth, this episode is full of actionable steps that you can take. Accelerating your business growth is not a shortcut, but rather Kim shares her blueprint with all the information you need to grow your business in one space, rather than searching all over the internet. In this episode we discuss the importance of showing up consistently, having a strategy before you start your business, how to not get stuck on vanity metrics, and so much more. Kim is a Consultant and Business Strategist with extensive expertise in Brand Building, Organic Growth Strategies, Attraction Marketing, Social Selling, Design and Execution of Repeatable Sales Systems, Leadership Skills and Team Building. She supports brick-and-mortar, online, or hybrid business models using proven strategies to increase market share, visibility, and returns. A trusted advisor for business owners and their teams when it comes to establishing or elevating presence online through PR & Visibility, Branding, Marketing, Sales Strategies, and Repeatable Systems. Action steps:1. Remember that meeting people is what generates sales and revenue. Meet more people. 2. Get disciplined with your time management. 3. Pay attention to where you spend your time and who spend your time with. Connect with Kim:Website: https://kimbreilandcoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1620553461LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbreiland/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbreiland/Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Watch the Podcast Videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hayleighhayhurst2129?si=xuAef9AghhOJfhnAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproductionHow to be an Unforgettable Guest course: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guestUse my favorite business resources:Edit your podcast with Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=KkInCQIf you are a small business owner like me, you need a CRM. Sign up for Dubsado: dubsado.com/?c=espressoConvertKit — ConvertKit is the go-to marketing hub for creators that helps you grow and monetize your audience with ease.: https://convertkit.com?lmref=gBnOLgTry Audible Premium Plus for free: www.audibletrial.com/QyNjxoMusic: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

Artificial intelligence has the power to transform the way researchers study bacteria and develop new treatments – and we're already seeing the benefits in healthcare. In part three, host Jeremiah Owyang and expert guests shed light on how AI expedites and enhances analyses, revolutionizing the search for new antibiotics. The benefits of AI extend to analyzing bacterial DNA, uncovering vulnerabilities, and potentially predicting bacterial evolution. This innovative technology aids scientists in pinpointing the most promising antibiotic candidates from a sea of possibilities and helps to streamline drug development.Featured Guests:Adrian Egli, Director, Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of ZurichLei Zhang, Executive Director of Medicinal Chemistry, Pfizer Medicine DesignMarinka Zitnik, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School; Co-founder, Therapeutics Data Commons Season 3 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Jeremiah Owyang, entrepreneur, investor, and tech industry analyst. It's produced by Wonder Media Network.

Kim Blomquist, Director of Marketing and Communications at mHUB, returns to the Green Sense Minute to discuss how the innovation center helps accelerate startups in Chicago.

In sports, you can either play not to lose, or play to win. In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don't think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out. In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.

JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson interview Erica Marrari, the COO of Gaping Void, a culture design organization and consulting group. They discuss the importance of culture in driving team results and how to accelerate culture change. The episode also explores the power of storytelling and how to create and use culture language to shape the desired culture. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Get JP's New Book- The Sports Parent Solution on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNCLFC2W More info on GapingVoid https://www.gapingvoid.com/ Gaping Void Culture Change Model https://www.gapingvoid.com/end-to-end-culture-design/ Leave us a review and share this episode with a friend or colleague

As we approach the end of 2023 there's no better time to dive into preparing for performance reviews, evaluating career goals, and looking at the opportunities that lay ahead. Tiffany Uman is a globally recognized Career Strategy Coach and Workplace Expert. She is a former Senior Director at L'Oreal, where she achieved 7 promotions in under 10 years. She now empowers high-achievers to become the top 1% in their own careers so they quantum leap their confidence and growth without compromising their well-being. She's a published author, speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor with 400,000+ learners. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, BBC, The Globe and Mail, Medium, and LA Weekly and she's been recognized as one of the Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in Montreal. Tiffany specializes in career acceleration, workplace navigation, confidence, personal branding, communication, conflict management, work life balance, relationship management, leadership and more!Connect with TiffanyWebsite: https://www.tiffanyuman.com/LinkedIn, Instagram, TiktokLet's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Tom welcomes Vince Lanci back to the show. Vince discusses how the availability of information about gold and precious metals has increased through decentralized, fragmented legacy media. This has allowed the average person to access and analyze reliable information about the gold industry, unlike in the past where information was kept hidden. He also mentions the disparity between reliable information from platforms like this one and the sensationalism seen in the mainstream media. Vince shares his opinion on the current gold price movements and his experience in the gold and silver markets. He talks about the influence of large, influential people in China buying gold, and how this has led to a rally in the gold market. He credits his mentor, a retired executive of the Bank of China, for shaping his understanding of the market. The conversation then shifts to the topic of Middle Eastern wars and their impact on the gold, silver, oil, and US dollar markets. Vince shares his observations of how these markets rally during a Middle Eastern war, and how they react once it becomes clear that there is no immediate threat to oil production. He also discusses his idea of "buy season" and how it typically occurs in January, July, and September. The discussion then moves to the evolution of the BRICS nations and their efforts to diversify their foreign exchange and internationalize their currencies. Vince talks about China's efforts to internationalize the Yuan and become a global reserve currency. He mentions the challenges China faces in setting up the necessary technology but notes their steady improvement in the supply chain of precious metals. Vince also touches on the role of the IMF and the BIS in international trade and their changing views on gold. He discusses how the IMF's paper on gold in international trade signaled a shift in the conversation and highlighted the need for the G7 to use gold as a trading tool to stay competitive with the BRICS. Finally, the conversation touches on micro-level decentralized finance and the insights of Zoltan Pozar, a consultant specializing in big picture banking and decentralized finance. Vince mentions the influence of Pozar's research in the West and China. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:46 - Media & Narratives10:12 - Vince's Avatar12:26 - Shanghai Buying19:26 - GLD/SLV Shenanigans30:10 - Israel Risk & PM Buying36:07 - PM Mkts & Seasonality40:47 - BRICS & Currencies50:17 - IMF & Int'l. Reserves56:20 - Argentina, IMF & Dollar1:02:17 - Zoltan Pozsar & Bonds1:08:42 - Concluding Thoughts1:10:14 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Vince has provided insights on the relationship between gold, stocks, and the Fed's easing policy, with advice to consider taking profits if long on gold. The IMF and the BIS have shifted their position suggesting it may be useful between G7 and BRICS countries. Guest LinksSpecial Discount: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/TomPalisadesWebsite: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SorenthekZeroHedge: https://tinyurl.com/3x72ndfcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentlanci/Boobs & Bullion: https://twitter.com/boobsbullion

Interview with Luis Azevedo, Chairman & CEO of Bravo Mining Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/bravo-mining-tsxvbrvo-strategy-successes-in-unlocking-value-in-brazils-luanga-project-3695Recording date: 21st November 2023Rapid Progress Positions Bravo Mining to Capitalize on Impending PGM Supply CrunchBravo Mining has rapidly advanced its Tier One Luanga PGM project in Brazil since the company's IPO 15 months ago. Located in mining-friendly Brazil, the project stands to benefit from low energy and operating costs. The company discovered high-grade nickel mineralization on the property and is focused on scale, low costs, and optionality.In the 15 months since going public, Bravo increased its mineral resource estimate from 5.5M oz to over 10M oz PGM. This came from an aggressive 45,000-meter drill program that expanded the deposit at depth. The project requires only a $4M grid power connection to meet needs, with electricity at $0.025 per kWh. Extensive metallurgical test work has de-risked potential recoveries. The existing open pit project shows potential for low-cost production at scale.Timing is KeyPGM supply is concentrated in South Africa and Russia. Aging South African mines are closing rapidly as the country faces power constraints. Meanwhile, auto demand is only transitioning slowly from internal combustion engines to EVs.Azevedo sees the impending supply declines supporting prices: "The price cannot support this situation today." With hybrid vehicle growth still requiring substantial PGMs, Bravo is working to capitalize on this pending supply crunch. By targeting 2025 production, it aims to hit the market ahead of peak mine closures.Additional UpsideBeyond its 10M oz PGM deposit, Bravo discovered high-grade nickel mineralization on the property. Surface trenching also revealed potential low cost gold production from oxidized material. The asset offers commodity leverage and production upside.Proven Mine BuildersAzevedo notes his team built a $45M 1M ton plant for a planned $120M budget previously. The tight ownership structure of 52% management and 45% institutions ensures alignment. The focus is on value delivery over dilution.Key Takeaways:For investors seeking PGM exposure, Bravo Mining offers a unique combination of supply/demand dynamics meets world-class deposit meets proven operators. The team has skillfully executed exploration and development since IPO, expanding resources by 83%. Their location, existing infrastructure, scale and mine plan position the project in the lowest global quartile by costs. Commodity leverage meets production upside equals value creation.-View Bravo Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/bravo-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Ryan Tanel, founder of Top Producer Investment Capital, shares strategies to maximize returns and accelerate wealth growth such as structuring deals that appeal to different types of investors, being flexible with your business plan, and executing fast property turnarounds. Key Takeaways Know Your Investors' Goals: Tailor your deal structure to align with your investors' objectives. Some seek quick wealth accumulation, while others prefer stable, long-term investments. Understanding their goals helps you craft appealing opportunities. Force Appreciation and Trade Up: Ryan emphasizes the value of maximizing property appreciation within a shorter timeframe. Learn how forcing appreciation can lead to significant equity growth and the strategy of trading up to continually leverage your capital. Operational Challenges and Partner Selection: Real estate success hinges on effective partnerships and sound operational management. Ryan shares his experiences dealing with unexpected occupancy drops and expense increases, highlighting the importance of reliable partners and adaptability in a dynamic market. Ryan Tanel | Real Estate Background Top Producer Investment Capital Portfolio: 225 units in Texas Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at:  topproducerinvestmentcapital.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Greatest Lesson: Figure out who your partners really are because a lot of people can talk a big game, but when it comes to the daily grind of getting to do a lot of work or communicate effectively with a team, you really can see a different side of a lot of people.    Sponsors BV Captial BAM Capital Rentec Direct

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The Real Estate Mastermind Live is a live podcast turned radio show, created for real estate investors who want to learn directly from top experts in all different asset classes. The Real Estate Mastermind Live is hosted by Seth Gershberg and Jay Tenenbaum of Scottsdale Mortgage Investments, and Edward Brown of Pacific Private Money. Today's guest's Rick Allen and Brett Burky of Paperstac discuss maximizing efficiency through streamlining bids and accelerating closures. Rick Allen, a seasoned investor with over 15 years of active involvement in the real estate sector and Co-Founder of Paperstac. In this episode, Rick shares his wealth of experience, specializing in discounted acquisitions and distressed assets. With a remarkable track record of over 400 single-family home purchases totaling $25,000,000.00 in acquisition costs and a market value of $45,000,000.00, Rick discusses his journey, insights, and the innovative approach taken to revolutionize the mortgage note industry.Additionally, we feature Brett Burky, an internet marketing veteran since 2003, currently leading the marketing efforts at Paperstac.com. Learn about Brett's role in contributing to the growth and expansion of Paperstac's platform, utilizing his expertise in SEO and Paid Search Marketing. Gain insights into the strategies employed to bring the opportunities of mortgage notes to a broader audience, as Paperstac continues to actively evolve and shape the landscape of note investing since their platform went live in 2014.In this episode we will dive into some of the following topics:Rick's Background in the Industry.Origins of Paperstac.Future Direction of Paperstac According to Brett.Note Closings: Purpose and Creation.Practical Applications of Note Closings.Trends in Platform Sales.Upcoming Products for Private Lenders.Register to attend The Real Estate Mastermind Live by registering on our website using the link here: https://scottsdalemortgageinvestments.com/podcastLearn more about Scottsdale Mortgage Investments by visiting the website using the link here: https://scottsdalemortgageinvestments.com/Learn more about Pacific Private Money by visiting the website using the link here: https://www.pacificprivatemoney.com/Are you on LinkedIn? Connect with our co-hosts using the links below. Seth Gershberg - Connect on LinkedIn Jay Tenenbaum - Connect on LinkedIn Edward Brown - Connect on LinkedIn

Christine Rogers is the President and COO of Aspireship, a company helping tomorrow's leaders by ensuring they perform at optimum level in their current roles with training, interview preparation, leadership development, and career development coaching. Aspireship looks to proactively match such leaders with fast-growing employers in need of talented and ambitious professionals. Christine has previous experience as a Senior Director of Sales for large corporations such as MINDBODY Inc. and Infusionsoft. However, she is also an experienced entrepreneur, having previously owned Room 4 Baby, a baby and children's store in Gilbert, AZ, where she supervised all aspects of a small baby business, from sales staff supervision to payroll and contract negotiation. Christine currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. Christine joins us today to reveal how identifying difficulties in hiring consistently good talented people for selling environments led to the creation of Aspireship, a course platform allowing someone without experience to learn foundational selling. She explains how such untapped potential – when trained – can be matched with a company whose focus is on the employee's competency and ability rather than their previous resume. Christine takes a holistic look over workforces and why she thinks it's important everyone in a business, from marketing to accounts, should understand selling when representing a company. She also discusses the role of leadership when placing new hires in an organization and how vital these leaders are for the success and longevity of such placements. “Do a roleplay. Feel how it feels. Are you understanding those concepts and can you do it?” – Christine Rogers This week on Breaking Barriers: Why everybody is a salesperson – or should be – inside your organization The benefits of a workforce having the skills to ask good questions Why all workforce members should be able to articulate the value of their organization How to set up your sales team for success Why you need a leader in place to monitor the progression and development of new hires The qualities you should be looking for in your next leader Connect with Christine Rogers: Aspireship's Website Aspireship on LinkedIn Aspireship on Facebook Christine Rogers on LinkedIn Connect with Hire Ground: Hire Ground's Website Hire Ground on LinkedIn Hire Ground on Facebook Hire Ground on Twitter Cloe Guidry-Reed on LinkedIn Adam Moore on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today!

Dr. Josh Denny, M.D., M.S., is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program ( https://allofus.nih.gov/about/who-we-are/joshua-denny ), an initiative that seeks to enroll at least one million diverse participants to build an indispensable resource that accelerates precision medicine for all populations. Dr. Denny has been involved since the program's inception when he was a member of the NIH Precision Medicine Initiative Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the Director ( https://allofus.nih.gov/about/who-we-are/pmi-working-group-advisory-committee-director ), which developed the program's initial scientific blueprint and he then led the program's initial prototyping project and the All of Us Data and Research Center. He was named CEO of All of Us in January 2020. Before joining NIH, Dr. Denny was a practicing physician and held several leadership positions at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, including professor of biomedical informatics and medicine, founding director of the Center for Precision Medicine, and vice president for personalized medicine. At Vanderbilt, he led discovery and implementation projects in precision medicine, including clinical pharmacogenomics and Vanderbilt's DNA biobank. He was a pioneer in the use of electronic health records for genomics studies, including the initial descriptions of phenome‐wide association studies and phenotype risk scores. Dr. Denny is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the American College of Medical Informatics. Dr. Denny has a Medical Degree, and a Master's Degree in Biomedical Informatics, from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Support the show

In this episode, Infosys tech leader Richard Cardell discussed his journey in building up the US technology and innovation hub in Indiana and in the US. Cardwell brings twenty years of experience across consulting and strategy roles at global technology organizations, focused on helping businesses transform for the increasingly digital future. At Infosys, he works to drive the development and delivery of new technologies such as Digital, Analytics, AI and the Internet of Things, with a particular focus on talent development and skilling. Accelerating the U.S. talent model for Infosys and driving the creation of new Innovation and Technology Hubs by collaborating with clients, local state governments and academic ecosystems is the name of the game. Cardwell holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Valparaiso University.

In the latest episode of our CEO Viewpoints podcast series, host James McLean sits down with John Cleland, CEO of Australia's Essential Energy. This year, the annual CEO survey focuses on critical questions facing leaders today including how to balance reinventing the business to succeed in a changing world with the need to manage short-term pressures and challenges. In the podcast discussion John shares his experiences and learnings of leading and accelerating a utility through the energy transition, balancing customer and stakeholder expectations, his commitment to sustainable and safe energy, and his outlook on where the sector is headed.(00:01)- James's introduction to CEO Viewpoints and John Cleland(01:34)- John shares more about his career background so far(03:02)- John explains more about Essential Energy in terms of scale, customers and employees(04:29)- John shares more about what enticed him towards his current role(06:49)- John explains some of the challenges he's faced along the way in his role, and how he's navigated those challenges(11:18)- John explains the implications of the major cultural and digital changes that have taken place in recent years(13:32)- John explains how the company's recruitment strategy has evolved over time(15:17)- John sheds light on his stakeholder management strategy(17:59)- John shares some of the critical investments and surprises along the way during the company's transformation(22:53)- John explains how the company is being cost-effective while still innovating(25:50)- John shares some of the things he might have done differently when looking at the journey in hindsight(28:13)- John and James share their closing thoughts and conclusions

ServiceNow, the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, has launched a major expansion to its Now Assist generative AI portfolio with new capabilities to transform experiences and increase productivity. Available to all customers today, Now Assist in Virtual Agent, flow generation, and Now Assist for Field Service Management (FSM) are the latest powerful GenAI solutions to be embedded into the ServiceNow Platform. All three solutions enhance ServiceNow's portfolio of practical generative AI applications that are helping customers transform how they work. Gartner forecasts that "Between 2023 and 2027, $3 Trillion dollars will be spent on AI", and "GenAI represents 36% of total AI Spending." As organisations across industries begin deploying GenAI, ServiceNow customers are already realising cost savings, growth, and cross-enterprise efficiency and productivity improvements. Now Assist accelerates customers' digital transformation journeys with fast implementations and quick return on investment. "Our customers are facing increasingly complex and competitive dynamics across industries and AI holds the key to enabling faster execution, smarter decision making, and greater business agility," said CJ Desai, president and chief operating officer at ServiceNow. Accelerating end-to-end digital transformation with natural language interfaces on a single intelligent platform Now Assist in Virtual Agent, flow generation, and Now Assist for FSM are immediate productivity multipliers for customers by reducing time spent searching, summarising, and creating basic information while enabling conversational self-service, incident deflection, and workflow automation. Now Assist in Virtual Agent helps organizations create and deploy advanced generative AI chat experiences in 15 minutes or less with enhanced guided setup capabilities. Customers and employees can now solve issues and get what they need fast, while allowing organisations to increase call deflection rates. It provides better self-service with a generative AI-powered conversational experience that pulls in the most relevant information or actions from a customer's knowledge base and service catalog. New updates for Now Assist in Virtual Agent include Q&A in Knowledge Management and multi-turn conversations for ordering catalog items or making service requests, with the ability to provide additional information directly within the chat. Much like how people communicate in everyday life, these updates allow employees and customers to have conversational experiences for fast, more relevant self-service. Flow generation accelerates workflow development on the Now Platform by helping Admins and Developers generate workflow blueprints for fast development at scale. It converts plain text into low-code workflows so developers no longer need to build flow automations from scratch, improving the time-to-value for organisations and reducing the automation backlog. Once the initial workflow is established, developers can easily make continuous adjustments and refinements using the no-code design interface in App Engine. Now Assist for Field Service Management (FSM) helps field service teams deliver better, more proactive experiences and accelerate productivity with generative AI. The new solution uses generative AI to access all activity, parts, and incidental data to summarise work order tasks, which are critical for field technicians who are moving from site to site and rely on mobile devices to get their most important work done. By simplifying the work order process, Now Assist for FSM improves technician and customer experiences along with documentation, compliance, and consistency. As announced previously, leading companies and innovative organisations are already early adopters of Now Assist, including CBRE, Deloitte, Teleperformance, and a U.S. government agency. NVIDIA is also a customer, as well as a ServiceNow technology partner. "Leading compani...

Advancing your career today is harder than ever for many reasons from economic pressures to competition, uncertainty, changing expectations, leadership commitment – the list is a long one. How do you tackle the problems that plague individuals such as perfectionism, exclusion, aspiration and confidence? And as a leader, how do you navigate the changing expectations of what you should be doing? Tune in for great advice based on an extensive data base analysis.

Lead photo details, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Ireland's Minister of State at the Department of Finance (six from left), Douglas L. Feagin, Senior Vice President of Ant Group and Head of Alipay+ (fifth from left), and Leiming Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ant International (fourth from left) at Ant Group booth, Singapore Fintech Festival, November 15. Accelerating growth and expanding partnerships across cross-border mobile payment, global merchant payment, cross-border SME digital payment and financial services, and digital banking services Ant International, a digital payment and financial services leader dedicated to building an inclusive and sustainable global commerce ecosystem, today unveils its strategy in digital payment and digital commerce for global merchants at its flagship Voyage Conference, from its headquarters in Singapore. Ant International to scale up Payment and Digitalisation Technologies "Despite the uncertainties in the global economy, trends like evolving financial infrastructure, accelerating digitalization and swift advances on the tech frontier present unprecedented opportunities for merchants all around the world seeking to achieve new growth, especially for small businesses who aspire to overcome the digital divide," said Yang Peng, President of Ant International. "Travel, trade, technology and talent are the cornerstones of global inclusion and prosperity," said Yang. "We will accelerate innovations in digital payment and digital commerce to link up these areas of global collaboration." Digital Payment and Digital Commerce Solutions across 4 Pillars To realize the 4T vision and provide support to merchants, particularly in helping SMEs achieve their growth goals, Ant International has established a robust global compliance and service structure over the years. Additionally, it boasts an extensive coverage worldwide, especially in Asia, deep expertise in digitalization, and a continuously expanding repertoire of cutting-edge technologies. The Company now focuses on 4 areas of innovations: 1.Alipay+ Cross-Border Mobile Payment Service connects over 88 million merchants to 1.5 billion consumer accounts on over 25 e-wallets and banking apps in 57 countries and regions, allowing consumers to travel and pay worry-free across borders, and merchants to build out cross-border consumer engagement and digital marketing. The service builds on Alipay+'s extensive regional partnerships, including those with national QR schemes such as Singapore's SGQR, Malaysia's PayNet, South Korea's ZeroPay, and Sri Lanka's LankaPay. "Alipay+ focuses on bridging various payment methods and promoting mobile interoperability across Asia and beyond. Its aim is to enable people to travel and live worry-free, while offering businesses, both large and small, new digital avenues for growth," said Douglas L. Feagin, Senior Vice President of Ant Group and Head of Alipay+. 2.Antom Merchant Payment Services help global merchants to engage digitally with consumers in Asia and beyond. "With our AI-driven payment and digital marketing engine, we offer our merchants the broadest consumer reach in Asia and globally, and help them collect payments and grow revenue." according to Gary Liu, Head of Merchant Payment Services at Ant International. 3.WorldFirst digital payment and financial services for cross-border trade SMEs has served over 1 million SMEs to grow internationally with its World Account, by connecting small traders to over 120 global marketplaces and conduct secure and fast payment transactions in over 40 currencies. "Today's cross-border trade is led by young entrepreneurs who are digital natives with global ambitions," said Clara Shi, CEO of WorldFirst. "With World Account, we aim to help them acquire next-gen CFO capabilities to sell, manage and grow across marketplaces and regions." Building on its success in China and Singapore, Shi said, WorldFirst plans to expand its SME e-commerce digital finance solutions across...

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"Aviation fuel because it is a big amount of emissions, roughly 2% in actual measurement, but about three and a half percent in terms of impact. It's not likely to change because you need high density fuels, so batteries aren't going to work for long haul flights. And 90% of aviation is long haul flights." In this episode, I'm in conversation with John McDougall, who is the CEO and founder of SynBioBlox Innovations, a company seeking to solve the global emissions problem by applying synthetic biology to the creation of sustainable aviation fuel. Imagine the ability to design, test, and then build, at scale, a biological microorganism that ingests a given feedstock and produces, at scale, a valuable compound. That's the promise of SynBioBlox.    "The GHG that's being emitted and being thrown away essentially, is the opportunity to create value by turning it into products." John McDougall is the founder and CEO of SynBioBlox Innovations Ltd.  A fourth generation Albertan, he spent two decades as President of the Alberta and National Research Councils following leadership positions in real estate, engineering consulting, manufacturing, oil and gas and technology businesses.  He is a former Chair of APEGA and Engineers Canada, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and many other social and not-for-profit organizations.  "Rather than waiting for them to evolve on a hit or miss basis, with the tools that exist today, we can actually explicitly design them and make them." He has been an appointed member on numerous agencies and advisory committees related to trade, education, innovation, engineering, economic development and employment at the local, provincial, federal and international level.  The recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, he continues to support the community with his time and resources in education, voluntary and not-for profit agencies, advisory and philanthropic roles. "If you really want to make a difference in greenhouse gases, if you're not looking at things that are a billion tons a year or more, you're not going to make a difference." USEFUL LINKS LinkedIn profiles (personal, business):  Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mcdougall-049280124 Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synbioblox Website:   https://www.synbioblox.com/  

Growth HQ is an affiliate and partnerships agency that works with a diverse range of clients, from DTC to fintech. The co-founder and CEO, Inez Miedema, thinks a lot of marketers have preconceived notions about affiliate programs and therefore don't include them as a top channel. Miedema is pushing back against these notions and wants marketers to understand that affiliate programs should be about much more than coupons and cashback. She and Todd discuss the importance of adding new and diverse partners to your affiliate program, taking affiliate marketing as seriously as you do other top channels, and why creating partnerships shouldn't be one-sided. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

 Expect Interest Rates Higher for Longer! Why? The Debt Spiral is Accelerating   Due to higher interest rates, the interest on the debt is increasing faster than expected. The interest on the debt now exceeds $1 trillion annually. The cost of interest has doubled in the past 19 months.    According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the deficit will be about $3 trillion for fiscal year 2024. This is 50% higher than the CBO estimates recently. This is known as a debt spiral. The interest increases at an increasing rate.   The current level of government spending and increased interest cost is unsustainable.    Interest rates are likely to remain high for longer.    As the government continues to spend more than they receive, bond buyers will demand higher interest rates due to the higher risk. This will push interest rates higher for longer. The Federal Reserve also has stated interest rates will have to remain higher for longer to tame inflation.    If bond buyers start balking at buying bonds because the debt and interest payments are too high, the government will be forced to stop spending more than it receives. If the government is then unable to print money to spend more, increasing taxes will be more likely to increase revenues. Therefore, the risk of future higher tax rates has increased.    Interest rate sensitive assets will thrive while asset values on most stocks and real estate will suffer.    Your Personal Bank dividends are interest rate sensitive and will thrive in a higher interest rate environment. Dividends are likely to increase for the next several years due to higher interest rates.    Your Personal Bank funds grow income tax-free and you can access tax-free. This shields you from likely higher future tax rates. You can grow your money safely, with guarantees, tax-free, and highly liquid.   Contact Ferenc at 866-268-4422 or yourpersonalbank.com for more info.

Please take our listener survey.The Biden administration has set an ambitious goal of decarbonizing the US grid by 2035. Achieving this target will require rapidly scaling up renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and battery storage. The DOE has a little-known office called the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) that “accelerates the advancement and deployment of solar technology in support of an equitable transition to a decarbonized economy.” Today on the Clean Power Hour, we bring you Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, head of SETO, to give an insider's perspective on initiatives to build the solar workforce of tomorrow, address permitting and interconnection barriers, advance solar technologies, and more.In this episode, Jones-Albertus discusses the office's work on advancing solar panel technologies, building the next-generation solar workforce, and leading projects like SolarAPP to streamline local solar permitting. Jones-Albertus also shares her outlook on the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act, including the growth of US manufacturing, microgrids, thermal technologies, and more. She provides an update on progress made through DOE partnerships and funding opportunities across concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, systems integration, and beyond.Tune in to hear Jones-Albertus' insights on how her office at DOE is speeding the transition to a carbon-free power sector through both technology innovation and rapid deployment of solar energy.Key TakeawaysHow has the Inflation Reduction Act impacted the solar industry and the DOE's work?How does the Solar Energy Technologies Office budget break down in terms of programs and focus areas?What is the DOE doing to address the major backlog in solar interconnection queues?What is the future potential of concentrating solar thermal technologies?How is the SolarAPP permitting software platform progressing in terms of adoption?Becca Jones-AlbertusDepartment of Energy Solar Energy Technologies OfficeDoE LinkedIn Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Ken Timsit, Managing Director of Cronos Labs, the driving force behind the Cronos chain ecosystem's remarkable growth. Cronos, known for being the first EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain network built on the Cosmos SDK, has seen a staggering 600% increase in on-chain transactions and a quadrupling of its user base, despite the market's volatility. Ken, who has been instrumental in this exponential growth since joining Cronos in November 2021, shares his experiences and the strategic moves that have led to the flourishing of over 500 dApps within the Cronos ecosystem. He sheds light on the Cronos Accelerator Program's second cohort, emphasizing the program's focus on AI and its implications for the future of blockchain applications. Listeners will gain a deep understanding of how Cronos is nurturing its ecosystem, with Ken discussing the accelerator program's contribution to the chain's success. He elaborates on Cronos' commitment to building a blockchain with utility at its core, aiming to serve an addressable user base of 80 million, with particular attention to GameFi, DeFi, SocialFi, and infrastructure. We also venture into the broader industry outlook, examining the exciting intersection of AI and blockchain technology. They discuss the implications for the future of decentralized finance and blockchain games, as well as the potential for these technologies to redefine social interactions and business models in the digital age.

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Carrie shares her detailed experience of moving across the country, offering insights and anecdotes from her journey. The hosts dive into the recent drama on PlayStation Twitter, involving Elon Musk and PS5. They also address the ongoing challenges faced by laid-off Dragon Age testers, who picketed BioWare. Capcom's warning about the reputational damage from mods that violate public order and morals sparks a discussion about content and the modding community. The podcast delves into the distressing news of layoffs affecting Ubisoft Montreal and the controversial developments surrounding Gamestop's warranty and pre-order rewards and employee healthcare benefits. Lastly, they explore the amazing scam conducted by the developers of Taimanin RPG and Exstasy Gem Gacha.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5941715/advertisement

On this episode, we talk with Barbara Morton and Martha Dorris about customer experience efforts in the federal government.    Guests: Barbara Morton, deputy chief Veterans Experience Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and government advisor to the ACT-IAC CX COI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-c-morton-77b28085/ Martha Dorris, founder of Dorris Consulting International, former deputy associate administrator for Citizen Services at the General Services Administration (GSA), former president of the American Council for Technology and former Industry Chair of the ACT-IAC CX COI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-dorris-798b3b7/   Additional Resources: To Register for the CX Summit 2023, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/d3312c9d-eaa6-4f52-b8a4-f5b04401fde6/summary To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/

Veronica Karas is a Senior Financial Advisor at CAPTRUST and works from the RIA's Lake Success, New York office, where she oversees $360 million in assets under management for 200 households. What sets Veronica apart is her distinctive 3-question method to garner referrals from clients, centers of influence, and even prospects—all while maintaining a genuine and non-aggressive demeanor. In this episode, Veronica dives into her blueprint for onboarding new clients, leveraging a modular planning method spread over a year, and explains the firm's structure that allows associate advisors to work with multiple senior advisors, fostering a rich learning environment and high-touch client service. We also discuss her early-career challenges, her proactive strategy of daily outreach that bolstered her lead generation, and her commitment to ethical practices, even when faced with tough career decisions. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/358

Have you ever heard these common myths about building connections and creating a sense of purpose in sales?  Myth #1: Networking is just about exchanging business cards. Myth #2: Purpose is a fluffy concept that doesn't impact bottom-line results. Myth #3: Building strong connections is only for extroverts. In this episode, our guest Lloyed Lobo will debunk these myths and share the truth about how these strategies can accelerate sales success. Lloyed Lobo, the accidental entrepreneur turned Wall Street Journal bestselling author, has a unique journey that has always revolved around the power of community. Growing up in Kuwait to Indian parents who faced educational barriers, Lloyed experienced the importance of connection and unity firsthand. Spending summers in the slums of Mumbai, he witnessed how communal activities like pumping water and sharing meals brought people together. Later, during the Gulf War, Lloyed saw how a shared purpose could unite even in the face of adversity. These experiences shaped his belief that great leaders should cascade purpose, not just goals, and that when people are united by a common purpose, they can move mountains. Lloyed's entrepreneurial spirit was ignited by these experiences, as he learned that entrepreneurship is not just about making money, but about taking an idea and executing it with extreme risk and uncertainty. Building communities became Lloyed's DNA, and it played a vital role in the success of his company, where he realized the true power of connection and the impact it has on mental well-being. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of building connections and creating a sense of purpose. When people are united by a common purpose, they can move mountains. - Lloyed Lobo My special guest is Lloyed Lobo Lloyed Lobo is a renowned author, known for his Wall Street Journal bestseller, "From Grassroots to Greatness." Alongside his writing achievements, Lloyed is also the co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction, showcasing his entrepreneurial expertise. With a unique background that includes being a refugee of the Gulf War, Lloyed brings a fresh perspective to the table. Growing up in a community-driven environment, he witnessed firsthand the power of unity and purpose in overcoming challenges. This experience has shaped his belief in the importance of cascading purpose as a leader and the ability of a strong community to achieve exceptional results. Lloyed's extensive knowledge in community-led growth makes him a sought-after guest for discussions on building connections and driving sales success. Prepare to gain valuable insights from his wealth of experience and expertise in this episode of The Modern Selling Podcast. In this episode, you will be able to: Accelerate sales growth by harnessing the power of community. Empower sales leaders to effectively cascade purpose and drive sales success. Create strong connections and a sense of purpose within your sales team for increased motivation and collaboration. Tap into community-driven approaches to fuel business growth and sales results. Discover the key to understanding and targeting your ideal customer profile (ICP) for sales success. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:08 - Introduction 00:02:26 - Background and Formative Experiences 00:06:48 - Entrepreneurship and Risk 00:08:36 - From Grassroots to Greatness 00:09:49 - The Power of Community 00:13:17 - The Four Stages of Idea Growth: Audience, Community, Movement, Religion 00:15:22 - The Importance of Human-to-Human Connection 00:16:50 - The Power of Community in Marketing 00:18:30 - Examples of Successful Community Building 00:20:08 - The Journey into Community Building 00:27:21 - Finding the Right Audience 00:28:14 - Understanding the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) 00:29:30 - Platforms and Communities 00:30:55 - The Power of In-Person Connections 00:33:38 - Community Building Advice 00:40:46 - The Power of Positive Companionship 00:41:08 - The Influence of Founders 00:41:30 - The Importance of Communication 00:42:12 - The Fourth C: Consistency 00:43:54 - Underdog Stories and Entrepreneurship Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction Mario Martinez Jr. introduces the podcast and the guest, Lloyd Lobo. They discuss the importance of energy and connection in building a community. 00:02:26 - Background and Formative Experiences Lloyd Lobo shares his background, growing up in the slums of Mumbai and experiencing the Gulf War as a refugee. He discusses how these experiences taught him the power of community and purpose. 00:06:48 - Entrepreneurship and Risk Lloyd Lobo explains how his experiences as a refugee during the Gulf War shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. He believes that entrepreneurship is about taking an idea to execution and impact while dealing with extreme risk and uncertainty. 00:08:36 - From Grassroots to Greatness Lloyd Lobo discusses his book, "From Grassroots to Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community-Led Growth." He explains how building a community can drive growth and shares his experience with leveraging community to grow his own company, Boast.AI. 00:09:49 - The Power of Community Lloyd Lobo shares how building a community of entrepreneurs helped his company, Boast.AI, acquire customers and grow. He emphasizes the importance of community in understanding customer pain points and building relationships. 00:13:17 - The Four Stages of Idea Growth: Audience, Community, Movement, Religion Lloyed Lobo explains that every enduring global phenomenon follows the same four stages: audience, community, movement, and religion. Building a community is essential to avoid becoming a commodity and instead become a cult-like brand or religion. 00:15:22 - The Importance of Human-to-Human Connection Lloyed emphasizes that technology may evolve, but human-to-human connection remains consistent. The most iconic brands and businesses are built on these connections. He shares that he wrote a book on this topic, highlighting its significance. 00:16:50 - The Power of Community in Marketing Lloyed discusses how marketing has changed, with consumers becoming fed up with spam and clickbait. Building a community is crucial for businesses to own their relationships with consumers and avoid relying solely on algorithms and platforms. 00:18:30 - Examples of Successful Community Building Lloyed provides examples of companies like Atlassian and Harley-Davidson that have successfully built communities. These communities have not only saved struggling brands but have also become iconic and influential in their respective industries. 00:20:08 - The Journey into Community Building Lloyed shares his personal journey into community building, starting with cold calling and sales. He realized the importance of communication and connecting with like-minded individuals at entrepreneurial events, which led to the formation of his own community. 00:27:21 - Finding the Right Audience Lloyed emphasizes the importance of loving and understanding your target audience. He shares his experience of building a startup audience and highlights the criteria to consider, such as sustainability, niche size, propensity to pay, and ease of access. 00:28:14 - Understanding the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) Lloyed explains the process of understanding the ICP by immersing oneself in their world. By identifying their pains, goals, aspirations, and obstacles, entrepreneurs can develop products that address their needs. He also emphasizes the importance of knowing the ICP's circle of influence. 00:29:30 - Platforms and Communities Lloyed emphasizes the significance of knowing where your target audience frequents, whether it's LinkedIn, blogs, or magazines. He suggests creating an online audience through consistent content creation and bringing them together through offline meetups or online community channels. 00:30:55 - The Power of In-Person Connections Lloyed highlights the power of building connections through in-person interactions. He explains that combining multiple senses strengthens relationships and trust. While online communities are valuable, meeting in person can foster deeper connections. 00:33:38 - Community Building Advice Lloyed advises individuals to consider their DNA of giving before building a community. He emphasizes that community building is a marathon and requires time, consistency, and a genuine desire to help others. He also suggests being deliberate about the type of community to build. 00:40:46 - The Power of Positive Companionship Surrounding yourself with positive and uplifting people during difficult times can make those times feel less challenging. Companionship plays a crucial role in shaping our experiences, and having great companions can make any journey, even a difficult one, memorable. 00:41:08 - The Influence of Founders Working closely with founders has given Lloyd the courage to start his own startup. The people we surround ourselves with have a significant impact on our mindset and aspirations. Your community is your currency. 00:41:30 - The Importance of Communication Communication is key to aligning people and building an audience. Without effective communication, you have an empty room. Mario is praised for his high energy communication skills. 00:42:12 - The Fourth C: Consistency Consistency is crucial for success. Whether it's in community building, creation, or communication, consistent actions lead to significant outcomes over time. Overnight success is the result of compound interest on consistency. 00:43:54 - Underdog Stories and Entrepreneurship Lloyd enjoys underdog story movies because they teach valuable lessons about entrepreneurship. It's not about how hard you hit, but how hard you keep pushing forward. From grassroots to greatness, the journey of an underdog is inspiring. Accelerate sales growth Accelerating sales growth relies heavily on building a strong community around your business. Lloyed Lobo emphasizes that this community-building prevents a business from becoming just another commodity. When achieved effectively, it results in creating a solid foundation that helps to accelerate sales growth and drives the success of a business. Empower sales leaders Lloyed's story inspires and empowers sales leaders to focus on creating a sense of purpose and genuine engagement with their audience. He goes on to highlight the importance of consistency and communication in attaining this purpose. Empowered sales leaders equipped with these insights have the potential to transform their business performance and achieve higher levels of success. Create strong connections Creating strong human-to-human connections and fostering a robust community is at the heart of Lloyed's message in this episode. He emphasizes that businesses need to own relationships beyond algorithms and platforms, enforcing the importance of a two-way interaction. By doing so, businesses can build stronger, long-lasting connections which eventually lead to sustainable growth and success. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Check out FlyMSG.io, the free personal writing assistant and text expander application created by Vengreso, the company founded by Mario Martinez Jr. Tune in to the Modern Selling podcast hosted by Mario Martinez Jr. to hear from sales leaders, practitioners, and influencers and learn how to grow your sales numbers at scale. Get a copy of From Grassroots to Greatness, the Wall Street Journal bestseller written by Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction, to learn 13 rules for building iconic brands with community-led growth. Explore Boast.AI, the company co-founded by Lloyed Lobo, which offers solutions for automating R&D tax claims and innovation funding. Connect with Lloyed Lobo on social media to stay updated on his insights and experiences as an entrepreneur and community builder. Join the Traction community, created by Boast.AI, to connect with other entrepreneurs and access resources and support for building and growing your business. Reflect on the power of community and the impact it can have on your personal and professional life, as shared by Lloyed Lobo in the podcast episode.  

In this episode of "Timber Talks," we're joined by industry expert Ricky McLain. As we explore the upward surge of timber in the architectural landscape, Ricky sheds light on its rising adoption and the evolving cost dynamics. Beyond the traditional uses of timber, we dive into its potential in high-rise constructions and envision the transformative future of timber-infused skylines. Prepare for an enlightening discussion that bridges the gap between ancient material and modern innovation. 

Why is it important that all new leaders have a learning plan to help them navigate and onboard successfully? What is HR's role in accelerating the successful transition of new leaders into their organization?My guest on this episode is Michael Watkins, Leadership Transition Expert and Best-Selling Author of “The First 90 Days” During our conversation Michael and I discuss:How organizations can accelerate the transition of new leaders into their roles How remote and hybrid work has impacted leadership transitionsWhy it is critical that new leaders come in with a “learning plan” and how to create oneWhy he believes “integration” is more important than “orientation”Why organization's need to be more clear on who owns leadership transitionsWhy he believes that people can develop “strategic thinking” skillsConnecting with Michael WatkinsConnect with Michael Watkins on LinkedInLearn more about Michael's consulting company, Genesis

The renewable revolution is here. Scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers—including Indigenous and industry leaders—are accelerating the transition to clean energy. But does Canada unanimously agree on the path to a more sustainable future? Philippe Dunsky, founder of Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, joins thinkenergy to discuss. From climate counsels and regional challenges to greener business practices and how to positively impact the clean energy and climate sectors. Listen to Episode 124 today.   Related links   Philippe Dunsky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippedunsky/  Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors: https://www.dunsky.com/  Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dunsky-energy-climate-advisors/ To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa   Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod ---- Transcript: Dan Seguin  00:06 This is think energy, the podcast that helps you better understand the fast changing world of energy through conversations with game changers, industry leaders, and influencers. So join me, Dan Seguin, as I explore both traditional and unconventional facets of the energy industry. Hey, everyone, welcome back. Right now, there are scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, indigenous and industry leaders, helping to shape the direction that Canada will take to accelerate a transition to clean energy. Everywhere you look, whether it's academia, municipal, provincial, or federal governments, there's another council or committee being formed to address the most pressing issues of our time, climate change, from transitioning to sustainable energy sources, electrifying transportation, and improving energy efficiency to protecting our natural environment and reducing carbon emissions. One thing is for certain our country is embracing the renewable revolution, like never before. But those with seats at the decision table know that it must be done responsibly, and affordable. As we know, every region of Canada is unique and presents its own set of challenges and opportunities when it comes to tackling climate change, and ways to implement clean energy. So here is today's big question. How did we get such a vast and diverse country like Canada to agree on a pathway forward to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable energy future? Joining us today is Philippe Dunsky of Dunsky Energy and Climate Advisors, a consultancy firm that Philippe founded. It supports government, utilities, corporations across North America to accelerate their transition to clean energy. Phillippe, is the co chair of Canada's new Canada electricity Advisory Council, the co chair of efficiency Canada, and the director of the greater Montreal Climate Fund. He also previously chaired the Quebec government electrification Working Group. Welcome to the show, Philippe. Let's start by asking you this. Having just gone over some of your accomplishments, where does this passion for clean energy and climate come from? Where did it start?   Philippe Dunsky  02:44 So, so great to be here. By the way, thank you so much for having me. It started, I guess, I guess very early on. I'm Jewish background and grew up with, you know, endless stories about the Holocaust. And somehow that kind of morphed into just a general  interest for world affairs and for big challenges, big societal challenges. And then as I was growing up, those became really focused on environmental issues. So that was the genesis. I became very, very interested in environmental issues. And then through that, and climate change in particular, as probably the greatest challenge of my generation, and for my generation. And then, I guess the other thing is, I've come to discover that I'm a pretty analytical guy. So I'm not a no great protester, I'm not a great to great movement leader, I tend to see a lot of gray, not so much black and white. And so that's how I ended up deciding to get involved in these issues. But, you know, in my own way through more of an analytical lens,   Dan Seguin  03:55 Okay, you've served and are serving on numerous councils, committees and boards. Can you tell us what has been the biggest takeaway you've learned through each collaboration? And how has it changed you?   Philippe Dunsky  04:11 Yeah, because each one does change you and changes your perspectives. Because ultimately, the biggest takeaway is that no matter how much I think I know this stuff and know this stuff. Well, and I've been working on energy issues for over 30 years now. And so, you know, I always end up thinking that I know the answer. What we discover is that, you know, there's not a single answer, there are many perspectives. And if you can combine knowledge with multiple perspectives, then you can come up with something that's hopefully going to be closer to that, you know, to that truth, or whatever you want to call it. My big learning is that every time you go into something like this, you go in with an open mind and an open heart. And if you do that, and you're listening to others perspectives, then you're bound to land on something that's a hell of a lot smarter. And then what you initially thought coming into it?   Dan Seguin  05:02 Okay, cool. Now, you were appointed chair for a recently formed Canada electricity Advisory Council. Can you tell our listeners who's on it? What is the mandate? And just how big of an undertaking is this?   Philippe Dunsky  05:19 Sure, I can start with the last question, by the way, that the undertaking, it's a really big issue, it's a really big challenge. On the other hand, the undertaking itself is time limited, it's a 12 month thing. So I'm a pumpkin and I turned into a pumpkin in May. It's been five months now. So I got another seven to go. From that perspective, that's the timing that we're looking at. Okay, Council itself is a group of 18 Canadians from across the country, every single, every single province, no exception. It's, it's extraordinary mix of individuals with an extraordinary mix of experience and perspective. So I'd say roughly half of council members are either current or former utility executives. The other half is a bit more of an eclectic mix of former regulators, we have people involved in the power production side of things, we have first nations leaders, so indigenous leaders, and a couple of others with different perspectives to bring to the table. But the really important thing here, I think, is that you're looking at the leadership level from every single province across the country. And that makes for really, really enlightening and challenging conversations as well. And then I guess you asked about the purpose or the mandate of the council. So I'll put it at a very, very fundamental level as a country, we're trying to largely decarbonize electricity by sometime in the middle of the 2030s. And we're looking to grow electricity, very substantially to decarbonize the rest of the economy. By 2050. That's that dual set of goals is at the heart of our mandate. And our mandate is to figure out what the feds can and must do. And at the same time, what can and must be done by others in the country, to help make this an easier journey, a more affordable journey. And ultimately, a more successful journey on the way there.   Dan Seguin  07:22 Okay, great segue here. Now, with respect to Canada's goal to achieve a 100%, Net Zero electricity system by 2035, you stated, "Is it better to optimize than maximize? Can you maybe break that down for us? And can you give us some examples?   Philippe Dunsky  07:41 Yeah, sure. I mean, you know, what I mean by that is, if all we do is say we want to decarbonize, there are many, many paths to do that. And, you know, we can say, hey, we're gonna, we're just gonna build, build, build, build, build until there's no tomorrow. And we could probably get there, doing nothing but that, but we'll get there in a less affordable way, than if we really think through the intricacies of what needs to be done. Yes, on adding, also on subtracting, so actually becoming more efficient in the way we use energy, relying more on consumers' involvement in the marketplace to achieve some of those goals. I just think there are quick ways to get to the goal, that ultimately, are going to cost too much and or create reliability issues. And if that happens, there'll be a backlash. And we'll never get to the goal. Alternatively, there, they're thoughtful ways that maybe aren't exactly the way we've always done things in the past, but that involve a lot more complexity and being able to wrestle with complexity and stuff. But ways that are focused on keeping this as affordable as possible, ultimately, for everyone across Canada, making sure that we do this in a way that's reliable, so we can always count on electricity being there. And in doing it in a way that actually involves some cooperation, as well.   Dan Seguin  09:04 So the electricity Council fulfills the minister's mandate to establish a pan Canadian grid Council. How viable is a pan Canadian electricity grid? Or are you seeing your movement in regional interconnections?   Philippe Dunsky  09:22 Yeah, so it definitely looks regional. Let me be really clear about that. And I know the original Originally, the name for the council was supposed to be the pan Canadian grid Council, as you pointed out, you'll also notice it, it was not it does not have that name. And there's a reason for that. And, and I will say, you know, and I've said this publicly many times, I don't believe that that's the right answer. We definitely need a lot more cooperation. at the regional level. There are a lot of opportunities for provinces to exchange more to continue exchanging with the US by the way, and this isn't, you know, we're not caught within, within our borders. So we have to do more on the cooperation side to keep costs down again, as low as possible to make this as smart and thoughtful and as achievable as possible. But that doesn't involve, you know, I love the old Coast to Coast Railway analogy. It's nice, it's working for railways. We're not talking about a single grid that goes coast to coast that's just not in the cards.   Dan Seguin  10:28 Now, for those who are not aware, can you tell us about your firm, its purpose, and what makes your approach unique, and particularly effective?   Philippe Dunsky  10:40 Sure, I mean, I'm thrilled talking about my firm. So these days, I spend so much time talking about look Council, which is kind of like my evenings and nighttime job, or evenings and weekend job. But my day job is running my firm, my firm is a group of over 50 professionals. Now, I think we're about 55 now that are dedicated exclusively to supporting clients in their clean energy transitions. And our clients typically are utilities and governments, increasingly large corporate clients as well, across Canada and across the US. So ultimately we work with utilities and governments that are in the throes of this energy transition, that are trying to figure it out. They're trying to find a way to help their customers navigate through it and a way for themselves to navigate through it, to define what the business case is for them and what their proper role is in it. And, and then we also have helped them in some of the nitty gritty. So, you know do you get customers involved on the demand side management side to reduce the pressure on right on the big build out? And all the capital is involved there? You know, what do we need to do to electrify vehicles, for example. So we've developed for some places, charging, charging infrastructure plans and charging infrastructure, business, business plans, strategies, investment plans, we work with, with our, with our customers in helping helping to decarbonize buildings through whether it's direct electrification, or hybrid heating systems without just the natural gas, depending on the on the need, we work with to decarbonize industrial loads, as well. And oftentimes, we're working with our utility customers to help them help their industrial customers decarbonize. So all of those things, and more and of course, planning out the whole transformation of the electricity system on the supply side, is a big part of it. That's a lot of what we do. It's hard to put in a single sentence. But the interesting thing, I guess, for us is, you know, ultimately, we're a consulting shop that is exclusively focused on the clean energy transition, we do nothing other than that. And, and I think that makes us pretty darn good at it.   Dan Seguin  13:02 That's perfect. Phillippe, your company emphasizes support in four focus areas, buildings, mobility, Industry and Energy. How were those identified? And can you maybe provide some specific projects or initiatives that have made a significant difference in the sector's?   Philippe Dunsky  13:25 Yeah, sure. And those sectors are, you know, 80 to 90%, of the energy equation, right. So they've grown over time, in a very deliberate manner, we started out working on the building side of the equation. So you know, what we call DSM or in Ontario, you call it CDM. Just to be different. But so we started out working on that. And then over time, we added mobility, especially electric mobility to our portfolio of expertise, and then built out from there, including on the generation and TND side, in terms of some examples. I mean, I'll be honest with you, we do well over 100 projects a year now. So there are a lot of different ones with a pretty large variety. But for example, I actually just came back from meeting with one of our clients, a large, large electric utility, where we've helped them to revamp their whole CDM approach. So that's, you know, from top to bottom, on the strategy side, on the regulatory side, and then on what the programs actually look like and how they operate and who they involve. In Ontario, we actually completed something I think is absolutely fascinating. I really enjoyed reading it. And that was a study of the potential of Drs. So distributed energy resources in Ontario to essentially keep the lights on, you know, we found 1000s of megawatts of exploitable resources there that you don't need to build because they're already there on the customer side of the meter. So stuff like that. We've worked with a lot of states in the US including California and New York designing, designing measure is to help their customers finance, the transition on their side, we've done a lot of work with, with utility executives helping them think through the strategy side of this, how am I going to actually the change management? How may I change my own utility to go from what it was in that steady state environment of the past 75 years to something that is a completely different beast in a very much more dynamic world. And it's focused on customer service and, and focused on transitioning the energy system as a whole. So, again, a pretty broad array of, of projects, but all of them. Absolutely. Absolutely exciting. And, and fascinating for me to be involved in and learn from.   Dan Seguin  15:45 Okay, now, wondering if you can speak to the importance of responsible and sustainable practices in the clean energy sector? And how has your company prioritized these principles in his work?   Philippe Dunsky  16:00 Yeah, sure. I mean, I mean, look, the world right now is looking to the energy sector to lead and to transform itself. And as we do that, you know, leaders have to have to walk the talk. So, you know, I'm, I'm very proud that most, if not all of my clients are doing that right now within their own operations. And my firm does that in our operations. I try to do that, in my own life, I've been driving nav for seven years. Now, it's a great way for me to, to, to lead by example, but also, quite frankly, to get a head and on the experience curve, and actually understand from personal experience, all right, what are the challenges of of EV ownership and what needs to happen to make it a more seamless process? So you know, that's on the personal side, my company, we're actually a B Corp. So we went through a process to be certified by an independent organization that looks at all of our practices, from soup to nuts. And in our score, our B Corp score has increased. Year over year, I think we started out somewhere about 80 Something points, and now we're at 119. So you know, it's just a process of continuous improvement, just like, just like all of our clients have to have to do.   Dan Seguin  17:12 Okay, cool. Now, we all know, there's always more every country can be doing to combat climate change. But it's complex. In your opinion, Philippe, how does Canada compare? Is it on the right track, and focusing its effort on the right initiatives?   Philippe Dunsky  17:34 Yeah, I think it's, I think Canada is, is definitely moving in the right direction. I think there have been a lot of very important policies brought forward over the past several years that I think, bring us forward. Are they all done exactly the way I would like them to be done? No, if I had a magic wand, would I do it a little bit differently? Probably, but directionally there. Actually, I think we're heading there. You know, that being said, it's a long and winding road. Right. And it will be for the next decade. So there will be setbacks, and there will be things that we're doing that are suboptimal. And that's a little bit part of life. So my job and the role I've kind of given myself and my firm is to help make that path as straight and narrow as it reasonably can be. But you know, recognizing that this is a big learning process and, and mistakes you're gonna make for sure.   Dan Seguin  18:31 Now, Philippe, what are some of the biggest challenges or even threats to achieving a clean energy future in the timeline set out by scientists and the government? How is your company positioned to address them?   Philippe Dunsky  18:46 The biggest challenges and threats and I'll decouple those questions, okay. Because I think that, from my perspective, there are enormous challenges. There's first and foremost, a challenge of time, right? Because what we're talking about if we're talking about, you know, getting to net zero or something like it by 2050. I mean, that's a single generation. So we're talking about literally transforming the backbone of modern economies in a single generation. That is, number one, because frankly, that's never been done before. We've done it within sectors, right, we've done we went from, from horse drawn carriages, to to you know, horseless horseless carriages. And you know, we've, we dumped manufacturer, gas and went, went to natural gas, and we've done individual changes like that before. We've never done all at the same time dealing with that and getting it done. The single generation is a race. And so I do think that time is probably the number one challenge number two challenge. And, you know, if you really take a take a step back here and think about what we're talking about it, it's largely from an economic standpoint, we're largely moving from optics to capex, and there's we're largely it moving from a context where whether it's utilities, or business owners or homeowners, today, we pay our bills, you know, we're buying fossil fuels, right, we're buying and burning the energy that we consume. And so that's an OP X thing. Now, what we're talking about is increasingly stuff, that's just all capital, if you think of, you know, going from a gas plant to, let's say, a wind farm, a wind farm is, you know, it's once and done all of the entire cost for next 20 years, or 95% of it goes in the ground on day one, that's moving objects to capex, it's a really big change. If you're thinking of it from a homeowner perspective, we're talking about, let's say, take my example, you know, I bought an Eevee, my Eevee cost a lot more than that my previous gas car did. On the other hand, I'm paying a hell of a lot less to keep it up to optics to capex. So there's a real challenge around getting enough capital for all this to happen, whether it's for large utilities or down to an individual homeowner or car owner, I think that's a real big challenge that we have a couple more, maybe I'll, maybe I'll stop there. And then the things that my firm is doing to address those, I mean, look, like I said before, on the timeline side, everything we're trying to do is just minimize errors, we're not gonna eliminate them, but minimize errors. So that that line between here and there can be as straight as possible, and as least painful as possible on the capital side, that's a very specific thing. But we actually do a lot of work developing innovative financing mechanisms that utilities and governments can offer to homeowners and business owners, to allow them to have access to the capital that they need, as they tried to save money on the operation side. So those are, those are a couple of them, anyhow.   Dan Seguin  21:57 Okay, Philippe, what do you want Canadians to know about the country's transition to clean energy that they might not already know or be aware of?   Philippe Dunsky  22:10 You know, I think, I think everyone is aware that this energy transition is really big, and it's gonna be really hard. Maybe the one thing I'll add on to it is, there's a lot of benefit on the other side of this. So a lot of benefit, you know, what we're talking about ultimately, is, is transformative in nature, it's the sort of thing that's happened. I'm thinking outside of the energy sector, but just holistically, these kinds of changes have happened a few times in the past 100 years or so. And they tend to always be ultimately about moral leadership to start. And so I think we need to think of this, first and foremost from the perspective of moral leadership, which is something that is one of the reasons why Canada has such a great, strong brand around the world, because we punch above our weight on the great moral issues of the times. And that was true when we went to help out Europe during World War Two, and that was that true. And we went Mulrooney led the boycott of South Africa under apartheid. I mean, we've stood up when we've needed to, that has positioned this country internationally in a way that I don't I'm not sure that we fully measure. This is one of those times. And so being at the forefront of this, I think is extraordinarily important for our country as a whole. That being said, there's also some really economic benefits at the end of this and flip it on its head to there's some real economic costs and risks if we don't do this, and if we don't get it right, well, one thing, one thing I'll point to, I remember about 10 years ago, being in conversations with some provincial governments about the possibility of governments eventually taxing imports of our products, if they're too carbon intensive, and the idea sounded a bit crazy back then we're recording this today on October 30 29 days ago, on October 1, Europe's carbon border adjustment mechanism came into effect for the first time. And that is effectively going to tax import of products from everywhere around the world based on their carbon content. So if we get ahead of this fast, if we succeed in this, if we lower our carbon content of what we produce, we've got a hell of a nice economic advantage at the end of it.   Dan Seguin  24:33 Now, what advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur or those looking to make a positive impact in the clean energy and climate sectors?   Philippe Dunsky  24:48 You know, my advice is it's gonna sound a little wishy washy, but it's just figuring out what you're great at. You know, everyone's great at something different so I have a hard time. I'm providing really concrete advice to people I don't know personally, but everyone's got their magic. Everyone's got their special exceptionalism. I think it's important to know who you are, know what you really like to do know where you excel, and then whatever that is, to the extent that you can bring that to service of a greater cause, whether it's climate, whether it's portability, whatever it is, I think that's just a beautiful thing. So I encourage everyone to ultimately lead a purpose driven life and, and lean on their own strengths wherever they may be.   Dan Seguin  25:35 Okay, that's fair. Lastly, Philippe, we always end our interviews with some rapid fire questions. Are you ready? Maybe. Okay, here we go. What are you reading right now?   Philippe Dunsky  25:51 Right now I'm actually sounding nerdy but I'm actually reading the CIA's 2030. Outlook, the latest 2030 outlook by the International Energy Agency. Absolutely fascinating read. If you're a nerd, like I am about energy.   Dan Seguin  26:04 Now, what would you name your boat? If you had one? Or maybe you do have one?   Philippe Dunsky  26:10 My boat? My boat is a canoe. And what would I name my canoe? I'm not sure. Maybe I named it the Power Canoe. One of the reasons I love canoes, by the way, is they're probably the most efficient way of getting from point A to point B on water. So I'm a big fan of energy efficiency and, and a canoe is just that.   Dan Seguin  26:31 Who is someone that you truly admire Philippe?   Philippe Dunsky  26:35 Oh, goodness, I admire so many people, I couldn't come up with a single name there. You know, I work with a lot of leaders who dedicate their time and energy and excellence to, for public purposes. And every single one of those I'm in deep admiration of, I'll maybe add one other group, the folks I work with here in my firm. I've never known a group of people as dedicated and passionate and smart and curious. As they are, they do inspire me.   Dan Seguin  27:05 Good, good. Okay. What is the closest thing to real magic that you've witnessed?   Philippe Dunsky  27:10 I'm from Quebec. So I'm a big fan of the circus, the modern circus, whether it's Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Éloize or les Sédois de la mayenne, they always amaze me and I'll always leave me spellbound.   Dan Seguin  27:24 Okay, next, as a result of the pandemic. Many of us are guilty of watching a lot of Netflix or other streaming platforms. What's your favorite movie or show?   Philippe Dunsky  27:38 You know what, I watched many different Netflix shows. These days. I'm just trying to think what's in bridgerton would be one of them right now. I'm really enjoying it.   Dan Seguin  27:52 Now, lastly, Philippe, what's exciting you about your industry right now?   Philippe Dunsky  27:58 What's exciting is the same thing that's exhausting me. And that's the pace of change. It's just an extraordinary time right now. And I'll tell you what's really exciting me is that five years ago, because this is all I do. Right? I'm a one trick pony. So I think about this every day. Five years ago, I felt pretty alone in seeing and understanding the pace of change that we needed today. I feel like pretty much every leader I speak with is very clear eyed about how big this is, how fast it's gotta go, the challenge that it represents, and the near the you know, the knowledge that we need to get going and get going in a big way. So that excites me.   Dan Seguin  28:37 Now, if our listeners want to learn more about you, or your organization, how can they connect?   Philippe Dunsky  28:44 Well, my organization's website is very simple. Dunsky.com. That's probably the easiest, easiest way. And if you want to connect with me, try info@dunsky.com or my own email. The simplest email in the world is philippe@dunsky.com.   Dan Seguin  29:05 Well, Philippe, this is it. We've reached the end of another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Thank you so much for joining us today. I hope you had a lot of fun.   Philippe Dunsky  29:15 It was fun. Thank you. I love your questions.   Dan Seguin  29:18 Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening. And to find out more about today's guests from previous episodes, visit thinkenergypodcast.com. I hope you will join us again next time as we spark even more conversations about the energy of tomorrow.  

Today's guest is William Winterton, a coach for insulin resistance, overcoming obesity and putting type 2 diabetes in remission. In this episode, William how adding physical products to your coaching practice can accelerate client results, why he started on TikTok and how he now uses the platform to promote and grow his business, and so much more! Would you like to sponsor Natural Born Coaches? If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of more of them, check out www.jvwithmarc.com/!

Chapter 1 Understand the idea behind The Millionaire FastlaneThe Millionaire Fastlane is a book written by MJ DeMarco, which provides a guide and roadmap for creating wealth and achieving financial independence. DeMarco challenges the traditional notions of wealth accumulation through slow and steady savings, investing, and retirement planning. Instead, he encourages readers to reject the conventional "slowlane" approach and pursue the "fastlane" strategy, which involves building wealth through entrepreneurship, innovation, and taking calculated risks. The book emphasizes the importance of creating valuable businesses, leveraging time and resources, and adopting a proactive mindset to accelerate financial success.Chapter 2 Is The Millionaire Fastlane Worth the Hype?"The Millionaire Fastlane" by MJ Demarco has generally received positive reviews and has been well-received by readers looking for guidance on how to build wealth and financial success. The book offers a different perspective on traditional wealth building and provides practical advice on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, and escaping the 9-5 rat race. Ultimately, whether it is a good book for you will depend on your personal goals and interests.Chapter 3 Overview of The Millionaire Fastlane "The Millionaire Fastlane" is a non-fiction book written by MJ DeMarco, published in 2011. The book provides insights into financial independence and building wealth from the perspective of the author, who went from being a struggling entrepreneur to achieving fast-track success.In the book, DeMarco challenges the traditional notions of wealth accumulation. He rejects the idea of following the traditional career path (the "Slowlane") of getting a degree, working for decades, and saving for retirement, only to be financially free in old age. Instead, he advocates for the "Fastlane" approach, which involves creating or finding a business that can generate substantial income and wealth quickly.DeMarco explains the five commandments of wealth creation, which are control, scale, time, product, and process. He emphasizes the importance of having control over your business and finances, scaling your business to increase profits, leveraging your time by automating processes, creating value through a product or service, and developing a solid business system or process.The author also discusses the myths and pitfalls that hinder financial success, such as the belief in the "good job" myth, the "get-rich-quick" schemes, and the limitations of traditional investing. DeMarco argues that slow wealth accumulation through traditional means is a risky and slow process, and that financial freedom can be achieved by taking calculated risks and focusing on creating value."The Millionaire Fastlane" provides practical advice and strategies to escape the traditional career path and build wealth through entrepreneurship. DeMarco emphasizes the importance of mindset, goal-setting, taking action, and designing a life based on financial independence and freedom.Overall, the book encourages readers to embrace a mindset shift, challenge conventional wisdom, and take control of their financial destinies by pursuing entrepreneurship and fast-track wealth creation.Chapter 4 The Millionaire Fastlane Writer's Background The author of the book "The Millionaire Fastlane" is M.J. DeMarco. He released the book on January 4, 2011. In addition to "The Millionaire Fastlane," the author has also written another book called "Unscripted: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship," which was...

Chapter 1 Understand the idea behind The Millionaire FastlaneThe Millionaire Fastlane is a book written by MJ DeMarco, which provides a guide and roadmap for creating wealth and achieving financial independence. DeMarco challenges the traditional notions of wealth accumulation through slow and steady savings, investing, and retirement planning. Instead, he encourages readers to reject the conventional "slowlane" approach and pursue the "fastlane" strategy, which involves building wealth through entrepreneurship, innovation, and taking calculated risks. The book emphasizes the importance of creating valuable businesses, leveraging time and resources, and adopting a proactive mindset to accelerate financial success.Chapter 2 Is The Millionaire Fastlane Worth the Hype?"The Millionaire Fastlane" by MJ Demarco has generally received positive reviews and has been well-received by readers looking for guidance on how to build wealth and financial success. The book offers a different perspective on traditional wealth building and provides practical advice on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, and escaping the 9-5 rat race. Ultimately, whether it is a good book for you will depend on your personal goals and interests.Chapter 3 Overview of The Millionaire Fastlane "The Millionaire Fastlane" is a non-fiction book written by MJ DeMarco, published in 2011. The book provides insights into financial independence and building wealth from the perspective of the author, who went from being a struggling entrepreneur to achieving fast-track success.In the book, DeMarco challenges the traditional notions of wealth accumulation. He rejects the idea of following the traditional career path (the "Slowlane") of getting a degree, working for decades, and saving for retirement, only to be financially free in old age. Instead, he advocates for the "Fastlane" approach, which involves creating or finding a business that can generate substantial income and wealth quickly.DeMarco explains the five commandments of wealth creation, which are control, scale, time, product, and process. He emphasizes the importance of having control over your business and finances, scaling your business to increase profits, leveraging your time by automating processes, creating value through a product or service, and developing a solid business system or process.The author also discusses the myths and pitfalls that hinder financial success, such as the belief in the "good job" myth, the "get-rich-quick" schemes, and the limitations of traditional investing. DeMarco argues that slow wealth accumulation through traditional means is a risky and slow process, and that financial freedom can be achieved by taking calculated risks and focusing on creating value."The Millionaire Fastlane" provides practical advice and strategies to escape the traditional career path and build wealth through entrepreneurship. DeMarco emphasizes the importance of mindset, goal-setting, taking action, and designing a life based on financial independence and freedom.Overall, the book encourages readers to embrace a mindset shift, challenge conventional wisdom, and take control of their financial destinies by pursuing entrepreneurship and fast-track wealth creation.Chapter 4 The Millionaire Fastlane Writer's Background The author of the book "The Millionaire Fastlane" is M.J. DeMarco. He released the book on January 4, 2011. In addition to "The Millionaire Fastlane," the author has also written another book called "Unscripted: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship," which was...

With increasing customer commitments and regulatory requirements for zero-emission vehicles, fleets everywhere are under pressure to decarbonize. Battery electric trucks are on their way but face a chicken and egg scenario around charging infrastructure. Long lead times and complicated installations can confound fleets and slow adoption. Today's guest details a solution to accelerate the deployment of battery electric fleets across the country. Jerry Miller is the Director of Business Development at US Energy, focusing on their innovative Volt Vault solution. A modular container converting renewable natural gas into available electrons, this solution could provide fleet operators with a resilient, sustainable solution to EV charging. Follow the Net-Zero Carbon Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each iteration of ChatGPT has demonstrated remarkable step function capabilities. But what's next? Ilya Sutskever, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist at OpenAI, joins Sarah Guo and Elad Gil to discuss the origins of OpenAI as a capped profit company, early emergent behaviors of GPT models, the token scarcity issue, next frontiers of AI research, his argument for working on AI safety now, and the premise of Superalignment. Plus, how do we define digital life? Ilya Sutskever is Co-founder and Chief Scientist of OpenAI. He leads research at OpenAI and is one of the architects behind the GPT models. He co-leads OpenAI's new "Superalignment" project, which tries to solve the alignment of superintelligences in 4 years. Prior to OpenAI, Ilya was co-inventor of AlexNet and Sequence to Sequence Learning. He earned his Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Toronto. Show Links: Ilya Sutskever | LinkedIn Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @ilyasut Show Notes: (00:00) - Early Days of AI Research (06:51) - Origins of Open Ai & CapProfit Structure (13:46) - Emergent Behaviors of GPT Models (17:55) - Model Scale Over Time & Reliability (22:23) - Roles & Boundaries of Open-Source in the AI Ecosystem (28:22) - Comparing AI Systems to Biological & Human Intelligence (30:52) - Definition of Digital Life (32:59) - Super Alignment & Creating Pro Human AI (39:01) - Accelerating & Decelerating Forces 

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Building brand awareness and attracting new customers can be challenging in any industry, but it can be especially difficult in an oversaturated industry like beauty and personal care. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Anthony Standifer about brand building and how to use social media to build your brand. Anthony shares tips for leveraging influencer marketing and overcoming common challenges in the beauty industry. Tune in for actionable advice to help your beauty brand grow!Anthony is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer for mSEED group, a contract manufacturer & marketing agency that specializes in expediting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the beauty and personal care space. mSEED group has built a 7 figure company and launched and supported growth for more than 150+ brands in its five-year existence. Anthony's work includes beauty product formulation & contract manufacturing, as well as assisting in the overall brand development of new and existing start-ups, large companies, and small cosmetic brands.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dNarWBE6e2Y--mSEED groupCatch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and SpotifyWatch the Social Media Decoded Podcast on YouTubeFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin Michelle's Cashflow Queens Facebook groupLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the show

I've been thinking about how life works and am fascinated by the 'laws of life'.  For example, take the life principle Consistency Beats Intensity.  Which leads to better results? Exercising moderately 30 minutes a day or intensely for several hours on a Saturday. Practicing piano 20 minutes a day or an hour every Sunday. Reviewing your study notes a little each day or ignoring your notes and then cramming for the test the night before. In this month's podcast episode, I share 7 Life Principles to Live By. 

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