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In this episode, Josh interviews Norm Lanier, CEO of a long-running Amazon private label business. Norm discusses his journey from side hustles to full-time e-commerce, the challenges of increased competition and inventory management, and insights gained from Josh's business strategy audit. Key takeaways include focusing on the most profitable products, increasing strategic ad spend, and shifting from “base hit” to “home run” products. The conversation highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making and adapting business strategies to sustain growth and profitability in a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.Chapters:Introduction & Guest Background (00:00:00)Josh introduces Norm Lanier, outlines his Amazon business experience, and sets up the episode's focus on the business audit.Norm's E-commerce Journey (00:00:59)Norm shares how he started in e-commerce, his transition from HP, and his experience across multiple marketplaces.Challenges in E-commerce (00:02:24)Norm discusses recent challenges: increased competition, economic downturn, and feeling out of touch with business metrics.Importance of Data & Inventory Control (00:03:15)Norm explains the need for granular dashboards, product-level profitability, and efforts to clean up catalog and manage inventory.Purpose of the Strategy Audit (00:04:15)Norm describes his motivation for the audit: getting an expert's perspective and actionable insights beyond what accountants provide.Key Audit Takeaways: Advertising & Levers (00:05:28)Norm highlights the realization that increasing advertising spend is a major growth lever, a unique insight from the audit.Profitability & SKU Management (00:06:00)Josh and Norm discuss the struggle with profit margins, managing 7000 SKUs, and the need to focus on high-value activities.Mindset Shift: From Base Hits to Home Runs (00:07:28)Norm reflects on shifting from launching many small products to focusing on bigger opportunities that can significantly grow the business.Action Items & 80/20 Focus (00:10:02)Josh summarizes three action items: prioritizing high-impact levers, simplifying by focusing on top-performing products, and strategic PPC investment.Keyword Strategy for PPC (00:13:19)Norm and Josh discuss the importance of identifying and categorizing keywords before increasing PPC spend for maximum impact.Audit Value & Closing Thoughts (00:14:05)Norm shares the value of the audit, the benefit of an expert's perspective, and appreciation for the insights received.Wrap-up & Future Outlook (00:15:04)Josh and Norm conclude, expressing interest in a follow-up episode to track progress and encouraging listeners to seek similar audits.Links and Mentions:E-commerce Platforms  "Amazon": "00:01:06"  "Shopify": "00:01:06"  "Etsy": "00:01:06"  Business Tools and Evaluation  "Dashboards and Tools for Business Evaluation": "00:03:15"  "Comprehensive Business Strategy Audit": "00:00:00"  Marketing and PPC  "PPC (Pay-Per-Click) Management": "00:10:02"  "Keyword Strategy for PPC": "00:13:19"  Business Strategy and Mindset  "Mindset Shift for Entrepreneurs": "00:09:02"  "Identifying Levers for Business Impact": "00:11:03"  "20/80 Rule (Pareto Principle)": "00:12:16"  "Simplifying Business by Focusing on Top Products": "00:12:16"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I am speaking with Norm Lanier. He is the CEO of his own Amazon private label business that he's been running for over a decade now, and he has lots of experience. In fact, Norm is one of the lucky winners of my comprehensive business strategy audit sessions. And so today, I'm super excited that we're going to be diving into the conversation, the audit that we just performed on Norm's business, and he's going to be sharing his takeaways, the insights that he's gleaned. he is already doing millions of dollars in business, but he has aspirations to continue to grow his business and to hopefully one day be able to exit that business. And today, that's the conversation that we had and we talked about. So, Norm, with that introduction, I want you to kind of give us a quick intro about yourself, how you got started into the e-comm world and what you've been doing over the last decade.Norm 00:00:59  Yeah. Thanks, Josh. I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you and your listeners also.Norm 00:01:06  I've been doing, First. e-com business. I kind of, came in the back door and started that in 2004. I started building some side hustles while I was an employee at at HP. I got to the point where I was making more of my side hustles than my real job. So for my 50th anniversary, I 50th birthday, I turned in my resignation. And I've been doing Amazon and Shopify, Etsy, a lot of different marketplaces since then full time. And that's kind of where I'm at today.Josh 00:01:44  I love it, and Norm and I dance in the same space. Sometimes we might be considered competitors, but there's such a big marketplace out there that we were able to, you know, really kind of lift up, open the hood today and really dive into each other's businesses. He was able to ask me a lot of questions, and hopefully I was able to share some valuable insights with you, Norm. And that's what we'll talk about. Norm, we first started off by talking about, you know, what is your overall goal in in your business.Josh 00:02:15  Right. And what are the biggest obstacles that you're facing. So why don't you go ahead and kind of reiterate what we started our conversation off with.Norm 00:02:24  Yeah. So, you know, just taking a look, you know, I think I'm fall into the same category as most people are selling in the e-commerce space right now, dealing with more competition. things are constantly moving. you know, the economy is down to a degree. So I think in our space, we're, we're seeing, you know, some pullback on, on spend over the last couple of years. So that's created challenges, right. And you know, as we as we mentioned, I've been doing this for a long time, and I really had gotten to the point where, a couple of years ago and stuff. I really felt like I was out of touch that before. It was pretty easy for me. I really felt like I had it dialed in, and over the past few years, it really felt like I was kind of losing control.Norm 00:03:15  And a lot of that had to do with not having the proper dashboards and tools to be able to evaluate kind of where we're at on a very granular level. Right. Because it's one thing to see your big number and your paychecks and all of those things come in on a monthly basis. But, you know, on a product level, after shipping fees and advertising and all of those refunds and so forth, what is each product actually generating as far as income and what is really driving bottom line growth? And once I got the proper tools in place, really kind of opened my eyes that a lot of products that we had, it's like, why am I even bothering with this when it's all said and done? I'm not making any money. It's certainly not worth the effort on this. So we've really have gone in and cleaned up our catalog and eliminated a lot of stuff. A lot of exce...

Roger and Annie catch up on everything that shifted while practitioners were buried in returns: a leaner, digital-first IRS under new CEO Frank Bisignano, a bumpy phase-out of paper checks, and stricter e-file matching that tripped up routine returns. The Kwong decision has handed taxpayers a hard July 10 deadline to claim refunds on COVID-era penalties and interest, with new ERC extension options and a possible conservation easement settlement adding to the summer to-do list.SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Links mentioned in this episodeChapters(00:00) - Welcome Back From DC (01:01) - What We Heard In Washington (01:52) - Busy Season Takeaways (04:08) - IRS Digital Transformation (07:57) - CAF Delays And Practitioner Pain (09:46) - Online Accounts And ID Verification (15:09) - Paper Checks Phaseout Confusion (21:15) - Efile Rejections And Fraud Filters (22:58) - Trump Accounts And State Conformity (27:27) - New Developments The Kwong Case (29:47) - What Kuang Covers (35:09) - Practitioner Duty to Notify (38:51) - Processing Delays and Proof (42:21) - ERC Extra Time Request (44:29) - Easement Penalties and Settlement (49:13) - Action Items and IRS Forums (53:52) - Wrap Up and Next Episodes Follow the Federal Tax Updates Podcast on Social Mediatwitter.com/FedTaxPodfacebook.com/FedTaxPodlinkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpodConnect with the Hosts on LinkedInRoger HarrisAnnie SchwabReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of Earmark MediaThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this pageAll content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.

We came, we coordinated, we conquered—and summer break is finally within reach. Let's celebrate the successes, reflect on the surprises, and wrap up the year with one final reminder. Press Play now for some caps-off confidence and signed-sealed-delivered satisfaction on this episode of…Coordinated.-----Register now for a Back-to-School Workshop. Watch the Coordinated podcast on YouTube.Subscribe to the AP Coordinator Experience YouTube Channel.Bookmark the AP Coordinator homepage and visit for all the latest!Watch the video featuring “What's New in the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.”Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Podcast theme song, “Good as Gold,” courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

A dead local meetup group attracted just 5 people to its first gathering at a brewery. Two years later, that same group draws 70+ attendees to structured educational sessions, with newcomers driving across multiple states to participate. The transformation reveals something most personal finance education gets fundamentally wrong. Introduction and St. Louis Group Overview [00:00:00] Jonathan and Brad welcome Kristen Knapp and Allen Hansen to discuss how the St. Louis ChooseFI group became one of the most thriving communities in the country. Rebooting a Dormant Community [00:08:30] Kristen shares how she transformed a dormant St. Louis group after attending Camp FI, starting with brewery meetups and evolving to structured case studies that dramatically increased engagement. The Genesis of FI 101 [00:15:45] The hosts discuss how new members needed basic FI education, leading to the creation of a structured FI 101 program that attracted 70+ attendees and continues to grow. Kristen's Journey to Part-Time Work [00:22:10] Kristen shares her 30-year broadcast meteorology career and how the FI community gave her the confidence to negotiate a part-time arrangement, creating space for her FI Friends Travel venture. Allen's Perspective on Giving Back [00:31:20] Allen discusses his motivation to help others after reaching FI himself, emphasizing that anyone can make mistakes and still succeed on the path to financial independence. Structuring FI 101 Content [00:38:00] The group breaks down the essential components of FI 101: defining financial independence, the shockingly simple math of early retirement, and the financial order of operations. The Importance of Your Why [00:45:30] Jonathan proposes that understanding your personal why for FI should be the foundation of any FI 101 program, making it more compelling than traditional personal finance education. Investment Fees and Opportunity Cost [00:52:15] Brad delivers a detailed breakdown of how investment fees can cost millions over a lifetime, using concrete examples to illustrate the importance of low-cost index funds like VTI. Action Items and Next Steps [01:05:40] Allen outlines the two critical action items for FI 101 attendees: tracking net worth and monitoring spending, while the group discusses cadence for ongoing educational sessions. Preview of FI 201 and Future Plans [01:12:00] The hosts wrap up by discussing plans for a second episode covering FI 201 content and how local groups can iterate and improve their educational programming. Notable Quotes "I created what I wished existed. Nobody else is going to do it. Why not me?" — Kristen Knapp "After fifteen years of marriage, we finally hit broke. I think that resonates with people. We did it all wrong with credit card debt, you name it." — Allen Hansen "You can't save your way to FI. It's just almost impossible. You have to invest those dollars." — Allen Hansen "FI is not this passive endeavor and FI is not just about the nuts and bolts of money. This is about a constantly evolving mental framework." — Brad Barrett "Being around other people on the same path is one hundred percent the reason I've been able to create this life, because I would have never even had the idea or the courage to do any of this." — Kristen Knapp Key Takeaways Your savings rate matters more than your income. Someone earning $50,000 and saving 50% will reach FI faster than someone earning $150,000 but saving only 10%. Investment fees compound negatively. A 1% advisor fee plus 1% fund fees can reduce a potential $7.2 million portfolio to just $3.9 million over 40 years. Your FI number is calculated by multiplying annual expenses by 25, based on the 4% safe withdrawal rule. Understanding your personal "why" for pursuing FI is more compelling than traditional budgeting advice and provides the motivation needed for long-term success. Community makes the difference. Local FI groups provide accountability, education, and the courage to make life-changing decis…

THIS WEEK: After months of little communication, Bungie announced that their looter shooter Destiny 2 will be ending development with the release on June 9th being their final update for the game. With the update we'll be receiving Pantheon 2.0, refreshed and tiered Raid Loot, the return of the Director, Sparrow Racing League, more weapons added to the tier system, Ability and Sandbox updates, and more. Along with this news, we also received reports that Bungie will be planning another round of significant layoffs and that many developers didn't know this update would be their last with work on the next DLC, Shattered Cycle, well underway. Join Danfinity, Epicdan22, Samikat, BonafideHiro, & Eseipha as they sort through the news and share their stories about the community, the game and more.| SOURCES |Bungie - This Week in Destiny - 05/21/2026: https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/d2_may_21_2026Bloomberg - "Bungie Plans Layoffs After Ending ‘Destiny 2' Development" by Jason Schreier: http://bit.ly/4nKeJOZForbes - "More Details About The End Of ‘Destiny 2' From Inside Bungie" by Paul Tassi : https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2026/05/23/more-details-about-the-end-of-destiny-2-from-inside-bungie/Change.Org - Petition Sony to develop Destiny 3: https://www.change.org/p/petition-sony-to-develop-destiny-3Destiny Digest is a weekly Destiny 2 podcast covering game updates, community conversations, sandbox discussion, and news from across the gaming world. Hosted by Danfinity, EpicDan22, BonafideHiro, Eseipha, Samikat and Tiddly. New episodes go live every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.Watch live every Sunday at 6:30 PM ET on Twitch:https://twitch.tv/destinydigestSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DestinyDigestPodListen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.Ratings and reviews make a real difference for independent shows:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51utOpaycri2x7WotgVlFXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/destiny-digest/id1638939545PocketCasts: https://pca.st/iczgzkt1RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ae2d464c/podcast/rssOn Bluesky? Follow the whole crew with our Starter Pack:https://bsky.app/starter-pack/danfinity.gg/3lbrtal4y7c2rFollow Danfinity: https://danfinity.ggFollow Bona: https://bsky.app/profile/bonafidehiro.bsky.socialFollow EpicDan: https://linktr.ee/epicdan22Follow Eseipha: https://bsky.app/profile/eseipha.bsky.socialFollow Sami: https://linktr.ee/samikatplays| CHAPTERS |00:00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:01:47 - Housekeeping: YouTube Approaching Monetization00:03:12 - Panel Check-ins: Sickness, Star Citizen & Poketopia00:07:35 - Eseipha's Week: Diablo 4, Fishing & the Trad Wife Tangent00:13:05 - Dan's Destiny Week & the SOS Boss Encounter00:16:00 - Destiny 2 Development Is Ending00:17:28 - Panel Reacts: Grief, Shock & the Third Space00:26:02 - Epic Dan: Communities We're About to Lose00:38:40 - "Dead Game" vs. End of Development00:41:09 - Gaming Industry Collapse: Pandemic Numbers & Finance Bros00:52:35 - Reading the TWID: Monument of Triumph Announced00:58:57 - Director Returns & Pantheon 2.0 Reaction01:04:00 - Inside Bungie: Staff Kept in the Dark01:13:43 - Raid, Dungeon & Destination Loot Overhaul01:16:53 - Sandbox Updates: Abilities, Grenades & Exotics01:21:29 - Portal Overhaul & Onslaught Rebalance01:25:01 - Crucible Playlists, Gambit Ops & Eververse Revamp01:29:24 - D2 Complete Collection: Pricing Debate01:47:35 - Sparrow Racing League Returns01:51:04 - Bungie Layoffs Report & Destiny 3 Petition01:58:49 - Q&A: Where Will the Community Go?02:13:00 - Q&A: Servers, Fate Saga & Comparing to D1's End02:26:40 - Favorite Destiny Memories02:44:29 - Community Stories, Action Items & Outro#DestinyDigest #Destiny2 #Marathon

The Art of Communication: Finding Your Voice as a CoachJP Nerbun sits down with co-host Betsy Butterick to explore how intentional communication transforms athlete relationships, team culture, and coaching identity.TOC 3-2-1: 3 Quotes, 2 Questions, 1 Resource3 Quotes Worth Writing Down"Anytime someone says 'that's just who I am,' what immediately comes up for me is — no, that's who you've been. You get to choose who you get to be in the next moment." — Betsy Butterick"If we hope to teach them, we first need to reach them. It is arguably much easier for one person — the coach — to shift how they communicate than it is to try to change an entire generation." — Betsy Butterick"When you speak quietly, people need to come closer, lean in. That was exactly the space I wanted to coach athletes in." — Betsy Butterick2 Questions for Your TeamWhen you communicate with your athletes before a big moment, are you trying to inspire them — or genuinely educate and invite them into something? What's the difference for your team?Are there phrases or habits in your coaching communication that fall under "that's just who I am"? What would it look like to ask instead: Is this who I want to be?1 Resource to Go DeeperKids These Days by Betsy Butterick — the practical communication guide for coaches working with today's athletes. Packed with immediately usable frameworks, real-world stories, and a resource section built to last.Visit: betsybutterick.comKey TakeawaysCommunication is a craft, not a personality trait. Betsy's communication didn't come from natural talent — it came from decades of intentional reps: journaling, coaching thousands of young athletes, and a relentless curiosity about language. The implication for every coach: this is buildable.Inspiring a room and inviting athletes in are not the same thing. Betsy's goal is never to inspire — it's to educate. But the best teaching carries emotional charge, and the question you ask after a lesson is what bridges information to behavior change. Don't just tell them. Ask them what they got from it.Yelling is a tool — use it like one. In a decade of coaching, Betsy raised her voice about seven times — and believes every player could still tell you exactly why. Coaches who rarely yell make every raised voice meaningful. Coaches who yell constantly give athletes nothing to read."That's just who I am" is a pattern, not an identity. When coaches or athletes use that phrase, it closes the door on growth. The reframe Betsy offers: that's who you've been — not who you have to be. Adapting your communication style isn't lowering your standards; it's what makes holding high standards possible.Accountability requires co-creation, not just enforcement. Most accountability conversations fail because expectations were never truly shared — they were just announced. When athletes help build the standard, they're far more likely to hold each other to it. Peer accountability only works after shared understanding exists.Action Items for Leaders and CoachesAudit Your Volume: Track how often you raise your voice this week. Is it a tool — or a habit you haven't examined?End With a Question: After your next team talk, close with one question that invites athletes to reflect on what they just heard.Spot the Pattern: Notice when you or your athletes say "that's just who I am." Replace it with: "That's who I've been — is it who I want to be?"Co-Create One Standard: Pick one expectation you've been enforcing alone. Build shared understanding around it with your athletes this week.ConnectGet episode notes and team culture tools: tocculture.comJoin the TOC Coach community (free): tocculture.comBetsy Butterick — blog, book, and resources: betsybutterick.comIf this episode was helpful, share it with a coach in your life who is working on their communication. And if you haven't already, subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Coaching Culture Podcast.

Podcast Summary: What is Sober? ☕Doctor John rejoins Mike and Glen in the Sober.coffee shop to dissect a foundational question: "What is sober?" Together, the hosts challenge common misconceptions about recovery, emphasizing that true sobriety is a gritty, transformative journey rather than an instant emotional fix.Key TakeawaysThe Roadmap to True SobrietyAbstinence is only the baseline. True recovery requires moving past being "dry" by actively cultivating a willingness to change.The happiness myth. Abstinence does not automatically guarantee happiness, and expecting immediate joy can cause doubt.Insides vs. outsides. Comparing your internal struggles to the external appearances of others is a dangerous trap.A "get-well" program. Alcoholics Anonymous is designed for healing, not for providing a constant emotional high.Suffer better. Sobriety means learning to endure the "ism," understanding that spirituality—not AA alone—fills the inner void.Fluctuations are normal. It is completely acceptable to not feel okay, as enthusiasm for the program naturally ebbs and flows.The Karate Kid MetaphorBroken healers. Members of the program act as wounded healers, passing down survival tools to the next person.The humble guide. Like the janitor in The Karate Kid, a sponsor simply guides the newcomer using lived experience.Trust the process. Newcomers must practice honesty, openness, and willingness ("wax-on, wax-off") even when the steps do not make immediate sense.Principles of RecoveryAction over emotion. Willingness is the greatest principle, defined not by how you feel but by the actions you take.Feelings are not facts. Doing what feels good often leads to pain, while doing what is right eventually brings fulfillment.The second opinion. Check with a sponsor regularly to audit your true motives and align with a higher power.The ultimate definition. Being sober means fulfilling the ultimate human need to give unconditional love through 12th-step service work.Highlight Quotes

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Maya Tiwari reflects on a recent journey through South India, using the experience to discuss humanity's shift away from a restrictive "3D Matrix" toward a higher "5D frequency." She describes a massive cosmic upgrade to the human operating system, facilitated by galactic forces, which allows humanity to shed dualistic thinking, reclaim its sacred design, and step into a unified, enlightened state of consciousness.Key Talking Points & Themes1. Breaking Free from the Matrix and DualismThe "Matrix Weave": Tiwari describes the current societal system as an iron-clad matrix of darkness, rules, and divisionism that keeps the human mind ensnared.The Illusion of Separation: She opens up about her own recent internal struggles, realizing how dualistic thinking ("us vs. them") and the hidden ego can stunt our natural creative gifts, causing disease, decline, and despair.Surviving on "Smithereens": Despite these distortions, humanity has miraculously retained its sanity and created beauty, art, and joy from mere fragments of our original sacred design.2. Cosmic Recalibration via the Central SunSolar Transmissions: The Central Sun is rapidly increasing its solar output, sending heightened energetic frequencies, electromagnetic patterns, and adaptive radiation to Earth.Nervous System Upgrade: This influx of energy is actively altering human biology and emotion, forcing the nervous system to recalibrate, the heart portal to open, and the mind to unlearn false information.3. The Galactic Alliance and the 5D Operating SystemA Universal Effort: Highly advanced, enlightened universal forces—including the Galactic Federation of Light, Arcturians, Pleiadians, Andromedians, Sirians, and Lymans—have aligned to orchestrate this transition.Carbon to Light: At great peril to themselves, these forces are delivering a tech-vibrational upgrade to humanity's internal operating system, transitioning humans from carbon-based matrix prisoners to liberated, 5D Light Beings.4. Reclaiming the Role of the "Sorcerer"Tiwari urges individuals to move beyond being mere scholars of life and instead become sorcerers and magicians.For the first time in 26,000 years, humans are "frequency-armed" and capable of consciously weaving their own magical tapestries of grace, beauty, and compassion.Action Items & Practices for AscensionTiwari notes that this spiritual birthing process is "messy and gory," requiring deep commitment rather than tedium. To successfully anchor this new luminous operating system, she recommends the following daily practices:Vacuum the Mind: Actively clear away 3D mental clutter and detritus.The Violet Flame: Visualize a violet flame cleansing the container of the mind.Mindful Breathing: Maintain conscious awareness of your breath throughout the day.Share Vulnerability: Reach out to those who are lost and share personal struggles and clearing methods to help them feel less isolated.Simplify Meals: Align dietary choices with high-frequency light by practicing compassion and abstaining from eating animals.Contemplate and Bow: Create dedicated daily space for meditation, contemplation, and honoring the Divine Light.Final Takeaway: “We are the magician, the magic and the magical tapestry all woven into the One... Let us invite and embody this higher frequency and together strive to be the light to those struggling to find their way in darkness.”Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey:Maya's approach transcends modern feminism by advocating for a holistic restoration of balance, moving beyond the fight for basic rights to reclaiming the innate power of the divine feminine, which includes procreation, forgiveness, nourishment, and cosmic creativity. She stresses the importance of kindness, inner stillness, and compassionate self-  tools for healing individuals and society. www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.comMothermaya@gmail.comGet Maya's New Book: I Am  Shakti:https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shaktiAmazon.comBookshop.org

We made it—AP Exams start today, and it's time to shine. Abby and Karli are sharing first-day focus, proctor-powered support, and a moment to celebrate all the work that got us here. Press Play now for opening-day energy and may-the-Fourth momentum on this episode of…Coordinated.Download the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.-----Register now for a Back-to-School Workshop. Watch the Coordinated podcast on YouTube.Subscribe to the AP Coordinator Experience YouTube Channel.Bookmark the AP Coordinator homepage and visit for all the latest!Watch the video featuring “What's New in the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.”Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Podcast theme song, “Good as Gold,” courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

The Shocking Truth About Operation AI Comply That No Guru Wants You to Know Episode Summary Make money online with AI—but stay legal. In this episode, we break down which AI side hustles are genuine wealth builders vs. federal red flags. Learn the compliance framework smart digital entrepreneurs use to scale without risk, plus 3 specific AI business models that pass legal scrutiny while generating real income for busy parents. Are AI side hustles the greatest wealth opportunity of our generation or a fast track to federal prosecution? This explosive episode exposes the shocking truth behind the AI side hustle epidemic that's targeting desperate parents. Discover why GenAI-enabled scams exploded 456% in one year, how the FTC's Operation AI Comply is hunting down "guaranteed income" systems, and the 5 categories of AI fraud that could cost you everything. Learn the legal blueprint for building legitimate AI businesses that create real wealth without risking your family's future. DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Key Moments & Timestamps 00:00 The AI Scam Epidemic 01:45 Episode Overview 02:50 The Kitchen Table Story 07:15 Category 1: AI-Generated Fake Reviews 09:15 Category 2: Build Your AI Empire Scams 10:45 Category 3: Deepfake Fraud 12:20 Category 4: AI Professional Services Fraud 13:40 Category 5: Copyright Infringement 15:40 The Macro Picture 17:15 Whiskered Wisdom: The Five Questions Key Topics Covered AI Side Hustle Fraud Categories: AI-generated fake reviews ($51,744 penalty per violation) Build Your AI Empire scams (targeting desperate parents) Deepfake fraud (up to $1M fines, 20 years prison) AI professional services fraud (DoNotPay $193K settlement) Copyright infringement (AI works lack legal protection)   Legal Enforcement Actions: FTC Operation AI Comply initiative Consumer Reviews Rule effective October 21, 2024 Ecommerce Empire Builders enforcement FBA Machine $15M fraud case TAKE IT DOWN Act signed by President Trump   AI Fraud Statistics: Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024 (25% increase) 22,000 AI-related complaints to FBI $893 million in AI-tied losses GenAI scams increased 456% in one year 1 in 4 adults experienced AI voice scams 5 Legal AI Business Principles Transparency - Always disclose AI usage Accuracy - Fact-check all AI outputs Value Creation - Solve real problems vs. technology arbitrage IP Respect - Understand copyright implications Professional Standards - Never claim AI replaces regulated services Key Takeaways The line between legitimate AI business and federal crime is invisible to most FTC Chair Lina Khan: "There is no AI exemption from the laws on the books" Smart parents build AI businesses through legal compliance, not shortcuts Trust becomes the ultimate competitive advantage in AI markets Legal AI businesses will dominate while scammers face prosecution Action Items for Listeners Before starting any AI side hustle, ask these 5 questions: Am I transparent about using AI? Am I fact-checking everything AI produces? Am I creating genuine value or arbitraging technology? Am I respecting intellectual property? Would I be comfortable explaining this to an FTC investigator? Resources Mentioned FTC reportfraud.ftc.gov FBI ic3.gov AI Escape Plan Newsletter DarkHorseSchooling.com DarkHorseInsider.com (Ai Escape Plan Newletter)  

Send us Fan MailThis week, we're tackling one of the scariest AI scams happening right now: voice cloning. Criminals are using AI to copy someone's voice from just a few seconds of audio, a TikTok, a voicemail, a birthday video, and then calling their family pretending to be them. The calls sound real. The panic is real. And families across the country are losing money to it.But there's a dead-simple way to protect your family. One step. We break it all down.How AI voice cloning works: and why it only needs about 3 seconds of audio Where scammers find your voice: social media posts, voicemails, school event videosHow the scam plays out: fake emergency calls to parents and grandparentsThe family code word: a simple, private word or phrase that stops the scam coldWhat else you can do: calling back on saved numbers, being thoughtful about what you postWhy you should tell your grandparents: they're the #1 targetThe One Step: Set Up a Family Code WordPick a secret word or phrase that only your family knows. Never post it, never text it, never put it in a video. If anyone ever gets a scary call from someone claiming to be a family member, the first thing you do is ask: What's the code word?Set it up tonight at dinner. It takes two minutes. Your family will be more protected today than it was yesterday.Action Items for KidsTalk to your family tonight about choosing a code word Call or visit your grandparents and help them set one up too Think about what you post onlineIf you get a weird call: don't panic, hang up, call the person back on their real numberLinks & ResourcesAI for Kids WeeklyFBI Warning on AI Voice ScamsFTC Report FraudSupport the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids' world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter:https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families.Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTalesGet or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

This week we outline the top five things new investors should be doing. To start off we emphasize continuous education through books and podcasts (like this one!) so you're already on the right track. Together, these five elements form an investor's "core team," essential for successfully navigating and growing a real estate portfolio in Memphis.Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.comHere's the link to our Buyer Profile: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixAZKwPNsO7mlBlt9qOkpBRFEVlFukV_9Rdzdsf6JNjz-Sg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1⁠⁠Dean Harris, VP of Sales at CrestCore RealtyDouglas Skipworth, Founder & Principal Broker at CrestCore RealtyPodcast production and design by Parasaur StudiosThis podcast is brought to you by:Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer PLLC. https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/CoreLend Financial https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.html CrestCore Property Managment https://www.crestcore.com/Triumph ConstructionRiver City Title Company

What do you do when you've had a $28 million business exit — and then watch nearly all of it disappear? If you're Diane Prince, you eventually find Al-Anon, do the work, and rebuild a life and business that's more fulfilling than anything you had before. In this episode, Arlina sits down with Diane — entrepreneur, business strategist, and Al-Anon member of 17 years — for one of the most honest conversations about recovery, money, and entrepreneurship we've had on this show. The Exploding Doormat Diane didn't grow up with alcohol in her home. But she grew up with rage — a mother who saved her pleasant face for the outside world and unleashed her anger at home. That environment created what Diane calls the "exploding doormat" cycle: swallowing feelings, avoiding conflict, staying in denial — until everything finally blows. This pattern followed her into her marriage, her business partnerships, and her parenting. It took two specific moments — firing a family member who had been terrorizing her, and yelling at a boyfriend that he was "worse than her ex-husband" — to finally make her ask: what's the common denominator here? The answer was her. And that realization was the beginning of everything. From Atheist to Step 3 Diane resisted Al-Anon for years. She didn't believe in God. She thought the people in the rooms were the ones who were confused. It wasn't until her life felt truly unmanageable that she was willing to try. Working Step 3 at 2am — anxious, exhausted, worrying about college funds and the future — she asked herself: what if I just try this? What followed was a wave of peace she had never felt before. A spiritual experience she still can't fully explain, but one that changed everything. The $20 Moment and What Came After After the exit, after the divorce, after the financial unraveling — Diane found herself raising three kids with sometimes $20 or $50 to her name for an entire week. What she learned in that season: forcing solutions doesn't work. Letting things emerge does. When her Malibu rental situation collapsed, she didn't white-knuckle her way to a solution. She got still, turned it over, and within 24 hours had a lease on Malibu Road she never thought she could afford. Recovery Principles as Business Strategy Today, Diane runs a virtual assistant agency that helps entrepreneurs build scalable businesses. She attributes her success directly to what program has taught her: let go of control, trust the people around you, make amends quickly when you micromanage, and stay open to what wants to emerge. Action Items from This Episode: • Notice where the "exploding doormat" cycle shows up in your own life or business • Ask yourself: where are you forcing a solution right now? What would it feel like to let go? • If you're building a business and feel like you have to do it all yourself, consider: who could you bring in to help you scale? Books & Resources Mentioned: • Courage to Change — Al-Anon daily reader • Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Guest Website: https://dianeprince.co/ Need help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started: Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days – With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https://www.soberlifeschool.com Private Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick https://www.makesobrietystick.com Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen to the episode onApple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or you can stream it from my website HERE. You can also watch the interview on YouTube.    

In the second part of this five-part podcast series, Karen Tynan (shareholder, Sacramento) and Robert Rodriguez (shareholder, Sacramento), who are co-chairs of Ogletree's Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group, continue their conversation on Cal/OSHA citations under California's SB 553. Karen, who is also chair of the Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, and Robert cover common plan deficiencies leading to citations, how investigations are initiated, the unique challenges of managing employee interviews after traumatic incidents, and industries receiving heightened enforcement attention. The speakers also address key compliance questions, including training timelines for new hires, documentation and confidentiality obligations, and considerations for implementing active shooter training programs.

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/applyIf you want to join our weekly free training:https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecretsEvery time a past guest books your property again through Airbnb — Airbnb takes the fee. Again. Repeat guests generate over $1 billion in revenue for Airbnb annually. And most STR operators are doing nothing to capture that themselves.In this Portfolio Clinic session, Mike Reilly breaks down the direct booking system he uses across his 30-property portfolio — and reviews a real direct booking website live with a community member.He walks through how to collect guest info from every Airbnb and Vrbo stay, how to build a 12-touch text and email funnel that brings guests back without the OTA in the middle, and how to incentivize your team to close direct bookings on your behalf. He also covers the occupancy tax process most operators get wrong, why your contact list is a business asset that increases your company's exit value, and what actually makes a direct booking website convert.If you are still relying 80-100% on Airbnb for bookings — this is the training that changes that.Free 6-step course for scaling STR operators: https://level.strsecrets.com/pc-bookSTR Secrets FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecretsTimestamps:0:00 - Why Airbnb Makes $1 Billion From Your Repeat Guests2:27 - Why You Can't Build a Business on Someone Else's Land4:36 - How Airbnb's Fee Change Impacted Revenue (And What to Do)7:05 - Occupancy Tax: The Mistake That Could Cost You a Six-Figure Bill9:23 - Live Website Review: Lori's Direct Booking Site13:43 - What Makes a Direct Booking Website Actually Convert19:53 - How to Collect Guest Info From Every Airbnb and Vrbo Stay21:15 - The QR Code Exit Strategy That Drives Direct Bookings21:35 - The 12-Touch Text and Email Funnel for Repeat Guests24:34 - Why Mike Pays His Team $50 Per Direct Booking Closed25:41 - Two Social Posts a Week — Done by Your Team, Not You27:32 - How a 3,000-Contact CRM Protects You If Airbnb Shuts You Down31:07 - Why Direct Bookings Increase Your Company's Exit Valuation33:54 - Action Items and Closing Thoughts

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/applyIf you want to join our weekly free training:https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecretsEvery time a past guest books your property again through Airbnb — Airbnb takes the fee. Again. Repeat guests generate over $1 billion in revenue for Airbnb annually. And most STR operators are doing nothing to capture that themselves.In this Portfolio Clinic session, Mike Reilly breaks down the direct booking system he uses across his 30-property portfolio — and reviews a real direct booking website live with a community member.He walks through how to collect guest info from every Airbnb and Vrbo stay, how to build a 12-touch text and email funnel that brings guests back without the OTA in the middle, and how to incentivize your team to close direct bookings on your behalf. He also covers the occupancy tax process most operators get wrong, why your contact list is a business asset that increases your company's exit value, and what actually makes a direct booking website convert.If you are still relying 80-100% on Airbnb for bookings — this is the training that changes that.Free 6-step course for scaling STR operators: https://level.strsecrets.com/pc-bookSTR Secrets FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecretsTimestamps:0:00 - Why Airbnb Makes $1 Billion From Your Repeat Guests2:27 - Why You Can't Build a Business on Someone Else's Land4:36 - How Airbnb's Fee Change Impacted Revenue (And What to Do)7:05 - Occupancy Tax: The Mistake That Could Cost You a Six-Figure Bill9:23 - Live Website Review: Lori's Direct Booking Site13:43 - What Makes a Direct Booking Website Actually Convert19:53 - How to Collect Guest Info From Every Airbnb and Vrbo Stay21:15 - The QR Code Exit Strategy That Drives Direct Bookings21:35 - The 12-Touch Text and Email Funnel for Repeat Guests24:34 - Why Mike Pays His Team $50 Per Direct Booking Closed25:41 - Two Social Posts a Week — Done by Your Team, Not You27:32 - How a 3,000-Contact CRM Protects You If Airbnb Shuts You Down31:07 - Why Direct Bookings Increase Your Company's Exit Valuation33:54 - Action Items and Closing Thoughts

We're in the final stretch, and proctors are your exam-day MVPs. Abby and Karli are sharing training tips, practical pointers, and the little details that make a big difference. Press Play now for some proctor-powered prep and cool, calm, confident test-day energy on this episode of…Coordinated.Review the AP Proctor Exam Day Guide. Share the AP Proctor Training video series with your team.-----Chat it up with fellow AP coordinators on Chat with a Coordinator.Watch the Coordinated podcast on YouTube.Subscribe to the AP Coordinator Experience YouTube Channel.Bookmark the AP Coordinator homepage and visit for all the latest!Download the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.Watch the video featuring “What's New in the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.”Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Podcast theme song, “Good as Gold,” courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

What if the secret to lasting change isn't a single powerful moment, but thousands of tiny, unremarkable ones? That's the central idea behind Eric Zimmer's powerful new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life. Eric is the host of The One You Feed podcast and a long-time figure in the recovery community with 26 years of sobriety. In Episode 424, he and I explored why real transformation happens slowly — and why that's actually good news. The Hammer and the Chisel Eric opens his book with the story of Dasrath Manjhi, an Indian man who lost his wife because the road to the hospital was impossibly long. After her death, he took a hammer and chisel to the mountain separating his village from the town and spent decades chipping away at it — enduring ridicule and seemingly no progress — until he had carved a path that cut travel time by 90%. Eric calls this the ultimate story of how a little becomes a lot: not dynamite, just consistent effort. Why Progress Is Invisible Before It's Obvious One of the most important points Eric makes is that progress happens long before we can see it. Our brains, wired for negativity bias, are constantly scanning for what's not working — which makes it easy to miss all the marbles accumulating in the jar. He shared a story of a client who began putting a marble in a jar each sober day (without removing any for slips), and how seeing that jar fill up over months changed her entire relationship with her recovery. The Recipe for Change Eric's formula is simple but not easy: low-resistance actions, done consistently, over time, in the same direction. Low-resistance doesn't mean tiny — it means something you will actually do. Consistent means you don't stop when it gets hard or invisible. And same direction means you aren't scattered across 30 goals. The 6 Saboteurs of Self-Control Eric identifies six things that derail us at our "choice points": The Autopilot Pitfall — acting without awareness (hello, phone scrolling) Fatigue Fallout — being too tired to make good choices The Shortsighted Stumble — valuing the present over the future (play the tape all the way through) Emotional Escapism — wanting to feel different than you do The Self-Doubt Stalemate — believing you can't do it The Insignificance Trap — thinking one day doesn't matter Action Items from This Episode Do the values exercise on page 35: identify three times you were happiest, most proud, and most fulfilled — then look for the pattern. Pick a "guide" — someone you admire — and note what qualities you admire. Those are your values. Identify your current top saboteur and name one structural change to make it easier to choose well. Start a marble jar. Seriously. Books & Resources Mentioned How a Little Becomes a Lot by Eric Zimmer – Buy Here The One You Feed podcast — oneyoufeed.net Guest Website: https://oneyoufeed.net Need help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started: Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days – With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https://www.soberlifeschool.com Private Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick https://www.makesobrietystick.com Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen to the episode onApple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or you can stream it from my website HERE. You can also watch the interview on YouTube.         Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast/id1212504521 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4I23r7DBTpT8XwUUwHRNpB Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a8eb438c-5af1-493b-99c1-f218e5553aff/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast

Casey Brown, pricing expert and author of Fearless Pricing, shares her journey from chemical engineer to entrepreneur and pricing consultant. Casey unpacks why most businesses — regardless of size or industry — are leaving money on the table due to fear-based pricing decisions. She explains the psychology behind underpricing, the dangers of unnecessary discounting, and why a customer objecting on price is actually a buying signal. Casey also gets personal about her path from poverty to Fortune 500 to founder, the lessons of niching down early, the importance of meditation, and her evolving pursuit of a more intentional, peaceful pace of work.Chapters:00:00 Intro & Elevator Pitch03:10 The Origin of a Pricing Geek05:20 The Leap from Corporate to Entrepreneur10:10 Niche Down Sooner13:55 Post-It Note Wisdom17:50 Mantra & Mindset Under Pressure19:30 Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt26:55 Pricing Blind Spots & Fears30:55 How to Set the Right Price42:20 Price Objections Are Buying Signals44:50 Why You Need Pricing Meetings47:40 Action Item & Fearless PricingFind Casey Online:Personal Website: www.caseybrown.comBusiness Website: www.boostpricing.comLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/caseybrownboost/Youtube: www.youtube.com/@boostpricing

A living off the land attack is one of the sneakiest techniques in a ransomware operator's playbook — and in this episode, Dr. Mike Saylor breaks down exactly what it is, how it works, and what your organization can actually do about it.Instead of bringing their own tools into your environment (which might trip your alarms), attackers just use what's already there. PowerShell. WMI. RDP. The same tools your admins run every single day. To your monitoring systems, it looks completely normal. That's the whole point.Mike and Curtis cover why attackers prefer your tools over their own, how recon can quietly run for 30 to 90 days before the attack goes loud, and what defenders can actually do about it — removing admin privileges, system hardening, golden images, application whitelisting, and free tools like Nmap and Wireshark. There's also a match.com story involving organized crime and a wooden casket on someone's front porch that you really don't want to miss.0:00 - Intro1:21 - Welcome and Book Announcement3:28 - What Is a Living Off the Land Attack?5:38 - Real-World Example: Conti Ransomware and WMI8:12 - Why Attackers Use Your Tools Instead of Their Own13:05 - Admin Privileges: Best Practice vs. Reality17:31 - The Louvre Heist Analogy20:08 - Recon Phase: Low and Slow24:16 - What Defenders Can Do25:55 - RDP and Remote Access29:48 - The Recon Timeline: 30-90 Days30:48 - PowerShell and System Hardening34:10 - Network Discovery Tools (Nmap and Wireshark)37:37 - Application Whitelisting and Geo IP Blocking42:08 - Action Items and Wrap-Up

"Visibility isn't about a huge marketing budget — it's about strategy, consistency, and showing up where your community already is." -Kristen Olson Small businesses don't need massive marketing budgets to get noticed — they need the right strategy. In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila, host Kristen Olson breaks down practical, no-fluff marketing strategies that entrepreneurs and local businesses can implement immediately to increase visibility, attract customers, and grow their brand. Drawing from 20+ years as an entrepreneur, brand partner, and athlete, Kristen shares the same marketing approaches she has used while working with companies like Reebok, Red Bull, and Champion, along with building her own businesses and a top 2% globally ranked podcast. This episode was inspired by an upcoming community event where Kristen will be speaking about marketing for local and small business owners who want results without spending thousands on agencies or complicated advertising funnels. If you're a founder, side-hustler, or entrepreneur trying to grow your brand in today's noisy marketplace, this episode delivers simple, actionable marketing strategies you can start using today. Kristen covers: Simple SEO strategies anyone can implement Smarter social media marketing Cost-effective ways to build visibility The power of partnerships and community Why real-life events still matter in a digital world Practical steps to start marketing your business today No huge budgets. No marketing overwhelm. Just real strategies that work. SMALL BUSINESS, BIG VISIBILITY Speech Deck 2026 (PDF) Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 00:29 - Episode Overview: Small Business Big Visibility 00:36 - Special Event Announcement & Talk Structure 01:05 - Sponsor Shoutout: Colorado Clownfish Swim School 01:21 - Sponsor Shoutout: Declan James Watches 02:45 - Host Intro & Background 03:40 - The Truth About Visibility & Marketing Myths 05:15 - SEO Basics: Google Looking for Clarity 05:45 - Strategy #1: Answer Questions People Ask You 06:45 - Strategy #2: Use Words Your Customers Use 08:00 - Strategy #3: Consistency Beats Perfection 09:00 - YouTube & YouTube Shorts Strategy 10:20 - Social Media Strategy: Avoid Burnout & Stickers/T-Shirts 12:00 - Three Pillars of Social Media: Value, Authenticity, Consistency 13:15 - People Follow People, Not Businesses 14:30 - You Don't Need to Go Viral 16:00 - Three Types of Content: Education, Story, Community 17:30 - Mindset of Abundance & No Fear of Copycats 19:00 - The 80/20 Rule: 80% of Business from 20% of Clients 20:00 - Opportunity Cost & Balance-ish Life 21:30 - Cost Effective Visibility: Podcast Guesting 23:00 - Pro Tip: Ask for Podcast Content Files to Repurpose 24:30 - Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration 26:30 - TNT Affiliate Partners Page & Collaboration Mindset 28:00 - Community Storytelling & Press Record Strategy 29:30 - The In-Between: Non-Measurable Metrics Matter 31:00 - In-Person Events = Marketing Gold 32:15 - Five Actionable Strategies You Can Implement Today 32:45 - Action Item #1: Five Common Customer Questions 33:30 - Action Item #2: Social Media 2-3 Times Per Week 34:30 - Action Item #3: Reach Out to One Potential Partner 35:15 - Action Item #4: Plan One Small In-Person Event 36:00 - Final Thought: Marketing is About Clarity & Connection 36:30 - Thank You & Final Sponsor Callout 37:00 - End Kristen Olson Kristen Olson is an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally. A former Division I athlete and 5-time CrossFit Games competitor, Kristen has spent over 20 years building businesses, brands, and communities. She has worked with companies including Reebok, Red Bull, Champion, and numerous wellness and performance brands, helping connect strategy, storytelling, and partnerships to create authentic visibility. Through speaking, coaching, and her media platform, Kristen helps entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders grow their businesses, build meaningful relationships, and show up powerfully in their communities. Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE   MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH

Michaela Barnett is a small business owner, scientist, and community leader who spent the last year working in Congress — so she knows firsthand what isn't working, why, and what to do about it.She's running to flip the longest-held Republican seat in the country, Tennessee's second congressional district. Michaela is fighting to reclaim our people's power and reform our government to better serve the people of East Tennessee. This race is going to take all of us working together to flip this long-held Republican seat. Think about the message it would send to the powers that be, if we flip TN-02 blue!Timeline of our conversation:0:00 Introduction1: 30 Michaela's backstory and civil engineering career5:30 Knoxfill - A community refillery in Knoxville, TN9:17 Why is policy important?12:17 School Vouchers and Students with Disabilities16:00 Medicaid and universal basic healthcare17:30 Women's Reproductive Health24:29: Voting Rights and the SAVE Act28:00 Action Items

There's a big deadline ahead—and a big reveal, too. Abby and Karli are sharing final order must-dos and debuting brand-new Test Day Toolkit enhancements designed with coordinators in mind. Press Play now for a Toolkit glow-up and some deadline-day dazzle on this episode of…Coordinated.Manage your exam order. Check out Test Day Toolkit.-----Chat it up with fellow AP coordinators on Chat with a Coordinator.Watch the Coordinated podcast on YouTube.Subscribe to the AP Coordinator Experience YouTube Channel.Bookmark the AP Coordinator homepage and visit for all the latest!Download the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.Watch the video featuring “What's New in the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.”Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Podcast theme song, “Good as Gold,” courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

In this episode, Reed and Mark break down the operational reality of running a real estate media company when conditions are far from perfect. From rain weeks that compress revenue to training new hires during peak production and navigating a mid season switch to HDPhotoHub, we unpack what these challenges actually do to cash flow, team bandwidth, and client experience. We also speak candidly about leading a growing company while raising kids and managing the anxiety that surfaces when the industry slows down. This episode is not about highlight reels. It is about building systems, people, and revenue streams that can withstand imperfect weeks. Because the real goal is not perfection, it is resilience.Don't worry, they still end the show with their Action Items... things that any listener can do right now to help lay the foundation for scaling their Real Estate Media Business.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.If you would like to access Sam Benner's Action Plan PDF, give us a follow and send a DM to @upmarketpod. The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Fotello, an AI media platform built to snap, upload, and deliver. Pricing starts at $12 per listing, with human revisions available within six hours. To get started, visit https://fotello.co/?via=upmarket and subscribe to begin using the platform. If you do not use the link, enter the code UPMARKET during signup.Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is HDPhotoHub, the all-in-one platform for ordering, scheduling, and delivering complete marketing kits, from video reels to print. With pay-per-listing pricing, transparent terms, and industry-leading integrations, HDPhotoHub helps you build the workflow you actually want. Visit HDPhotoHub.com and use code Upmarket to get your first 15 full deliveries free.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

This episode of the Achieve Results Now podcast is a bit of a "wild card" special. Mark Cardone walks in (pun intended) completely unscripted to surprise co-host Theron Feidt with a raw conversation about a universal struggle: overwhelm. After a week of feeling crushed by work and life, Mark did a "data dump" on his notepad and discovered a three-step framework to reset his mental state. Here is how to navigate the "quicksand" of a busy life using The Three Walks. The Framework: Three Walks to Overcome Overwhelm "When you're in the thick of overwhelm, one of the first things to go is anything you do for anybody else. We think we have to put our own mask on first, but sometimes helping someone else is the mask." — Mark Cardone 1. Walk the Dog (The Selfless Act) This isn't just about your pets; it's a metaphor for outward focus. When we are overwhelmed, we tend to internalize and obsess over our own "to-do" lists. The Action: Do something for someone else. Volunteer, teach a class, or have a focused conversation with a family member without your phone. The Result: Shifting your focus from your own problems to someone else's needs breaks the cycle of internal stress and provides an immediate "win-win" energy boost. 2. Walk Yourself (The Physiological Reset) Theron highlights that you cannot think your way out of a bad state; you have to move your way out of it. The Action: Physical movement—whether it's a literal walk, 10 pushups, or a martial arts session. The Result: Changing your physiology (posture, breathing, and heart rate) forces your brain to switch gears. If you're in a "learning state" or a "moving state," you can't simultaneously stay stuck in a "paralysis state." 3. Walk it Back (The Ego Check & Prioritization) This is the hardest but most important step. It's about slowing down when your instinct is to "flail" faster. The Action: * Apologize: If your stress caused you to snap at someone, "walk it back" and say sorry. Do Less: Look at that list of 170 items and pick the top three. * The Result: By admitting you can't do it all and focusing on relationships over tasks, you prevent the "heart attack" (literal or metaphorical) and ensure you aren't doing "bad work" just to stay busy.  Key Takeaways Movement creates momentum: If you're stuck, change your physical environment. Service is a stress-reliever: Helping others is a proven way to get out of your own head. Protect the "Big Rocks": Relationships and health must come before the to-do list, or you'll end up with neither. Action Item for Listeners: Pick one of the "Three Walks" and do it today, especially if you're feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. ARN Suggested Reading: Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal for Finding the BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-Bullshit-Guided-Journal-Finding/dp/B09FP35ZXX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blessings+in+the+bullshit&qid=1632233840&sr=8-1 Full List of Recommended Books: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Questions? 1.   Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? 2.   Go to www.AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!

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Most Christians agree that materialism is bad… but few of us have ever connected the clutter in our garages to the condition of our hearts.   In this episode, Bob sits down with Joshua Becker (author of Uncluttered Faith and founder of BecomingMinimalist.com) to explore a provocative idea: what if consumerism isn't just a money issue—but a spiritual one?   Joshua makes the case that the things we own—and the things we want—may be quietly choking out our fruitfulness, distracting us from God's best, and stealing time, energy, and joy we didn't realize we were losing.   And yes… we even ask the question: Is your Amazon cart spiritual warfare?       In this conversation, you'll discover: Why Jesus said riches, pleasures, and worries choke out spiritual fruit—and why that sounds a lot like modern America The difference between owning less and wanting less (and why the second one matters more) Why abundance in the Bible doesn't mean "more stuff" How clutter quietly costs you time, attention, peace, and generosity The surprising connection between minimalism and discipleship Why getting rid of "just a few towels" actually can change your life How to take a realistic first step—without living out of a backpack Joshua also reframes some of the most well-known verses in Scripture, showing how deeply Jesus tied our spiritual lives to our relationship with money and possessions—and how freedom often starts with subtraction, not addition.   If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff, confused about God's promises of abundance, or stuck chasing things that never quite satisfy, this episode may change how you see everything you own.     Key Scriptures Mentioned (NLT): Luke 8:14–15 – The parable of the soils Matthew 13:44–46 – The hidden treasure & pearl Luke 18:22 – The rich young ruler Philippians 4:11–13 – Contentment in Christ Matthew 6:33 – Seeking the Kingdom first     About Today's Guest: Joshua Becker is the founder of BecomingMinimalist.com and the author of multiple bestselling books, including Uncluttered Faith. His work helps people align their homes, finances, and lives with what matters most.  

AI is everywhere in real estate right now, but most of the industry is talking about tools instead of listening to agents. In this episode, Reed and special guest Sam Benner break down what Realtors actually want from AI, from real efficiency gains to the fears around losing authenticity and trust. We unpack how agent priorities have shifted, where they're really spending money, and why marketing and tech fatigue is very real in 2026. From regulation and compliance to video, portals, and brand consistency, this is a grounded look at what actually matters to working agents. This is an honest conversation about cutting through hype and focusing on what truly helps Realtors grow their business.Don't worry, they still end the show with their Action Items... things that any listener can do right now to help lay the foundation for scaling their Real Estate Media Business.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.If you would like to access Sam Benner's Action Plan PDF, give us a follow and send a DM to @upmarketpod. The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Fotello, an AI media platform built to snap, upload, and deliver. Pricing starts at $12 per listing, with human revisions available within six hours. To get started, visit https://fotello.co/?via=upmarket and subscribe to begin using the platform. If you do not use the link, enter the code UPMARKET during signup.Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is HDPhotoHub, the all-in-one platform for ordering, scheduling, and delivering complete marketing kits, from video reels to print. With pay-per-listing pricing, transparent terms, and industry-leading integrations, HDPhotoHub helps you build the workflow you actually want. Visit HDPhotoHub.com and use code Upmarket to get your first 15 full deliveries free.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

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Episode Description Your brain has spent decades as a corporate drug addict, getting its dopamine fix from deadlines, presentations, and feeling important. But when you retire, the dealer cuts you off—cold turkey. This episode explores the neuroscience behind why retirement can feel so devastating, and what you can actually do about it before you clock out for the last time. Key Topics Covered The Great Retirement Myth Why the "golden ticket" narrative sets us up for disappointment The deafening silence after the leaving party Understanding retirement as a form of grief The Science Behind the Emptiness Dopamine withdrawal: When the "pings" stop coming Cognitive decline after retirement (Whitehall II study findings) Loss of identity and social tribe Why your brain is "use it or lose it" The Five-Act Drama of Quitting Work The Run-Up: Excitement mixed with anxiety The Honeymoon: The world's longest bank holiday The 'Oh, Bugger' Phase: When freedom feels empty The Re-Build: The hard graft of reinvention The New Normal: Finding your rhythm Rewiring Your Brain for a Decent Retirement Three essential pillars to build before you retire: Pillar One: Stop Being a Noun, Start Doing Some Verbs Redefining yourself beyond your job title The "I am..." exercise (10 non-work identities) Setting achievable goals for dopamine hits Pillar Two: Build Yourself a Tribe Finding your "Third Place" (beyond home and work) Scheduling social connections like board meetings Why social connection predicts longevity Pillar Three: Find a New Rhythm Creating a keystone routine to anchor your day The art of tinkering: trying things without pressure Finding purpose through engagement, not grand passion Key Takeaways Retirement isn't just a lifestyle change—it's a neurological shock to your system The psychological adjustment is as important as financial planning, yet we ignore it completely Feeling lost or irrelevant after retirement isn't a personal failing—it's a predictable human reaction Your brain needs structure, achievement, and social connection to thrive Retirement is a "lifequake" that can clear the ground for a stronger, more authentic version of yourself Research Mentioned Whitehall II study on cognitive decline and retirement The "use it or lose it" principle of brain function Cognitive reserve theory The concept of "Third Places" in sociology Action Items for Listeners Complete the "I am..." exercise (10 non-work identities) Identify your potential "Third Place" Create one keystone routine to anchor your day Schedule social connections deliberately Start "tinkering" with new activities and interests Join the Conversation Share in the comments: What's one thing you're planning for—or anxious about—for your own retirement? Humans vs Retirement Podcast Subscribe for more deep dives into the psychology of life's biggest transitions.

Hiring and retaining talent in real estate media is harder than ever; and it's not for the reasons most people think. In this episode, we break down the real impact of team turnover, what it actually costs a growing business, and why losing good people doesn't automatically mean you're failing as a leader. From long-tenured team members moving on to sudden exits that weren't as unexpected as they felt, we unpack the operational, cultural, and leadership lessons that come with running a people-dependent business. This is an honest conversation about expectations, employer branding, and what truly keeps great people aligned; not hype, perks, or flexibility without structure, but clarity, professionalism, and intentional leadership.Don't worry, they still end the show with their Action Items... things that any listener can do right now to help lay the foundation for scaling their Real Estate Media Business.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Fotello, an AI media platform built to snap, upload, and deliver. Pricing starts at $12 per listing, with human revisions available within six hours. To get started, visit https://fotello.co/?via=upmarket and subscribe to begin using the platform. If you do not use the link, enter the code UPMARKET during signup.Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is HDPhotoHub, the all-in-one platform for ordering, scheduling, and delivering complete marketing kits, from video reels to print. With pay-per-listing pricing, transparent terms, and industry-leading integrations, HDPhotoHub helps you build the workflow you actually want. Visit HDPhotoHub.com and use code Upmarket to get your first 15 full deliveries free.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

February is doing the most—and so are AP coordinators. Abby and Karli are getting into exam rooms, seating strategies, and the kind of planning your future self will thank you for. Take your seat and press Play now for peak-February prep and perfectly placed desks and tables on this episode of…Coordinated.Chat it up with fellow AP coordinators on Chat with a Coordinator.Download the 2025-2026 AP Accommodations Guide.-----Watch the Coordinated podcast on YouTube.Subscribe to the AP Coordinator Experience YouTube Channel.Bookmark the AP Coordinator homepage and visit for all the latest!Download the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.Watch the video featuring “What's New in the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 2.”Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Podcast theme song, “Good as Gold,” courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

What if wealth isn't about luck, connections, or hustle—but about how you think?   In today's episode, we unpack a fascinating story of a 17-year-old dishwasher who spent a decade working inside a high-end country club alongside ultra-wealthy members. What he learned completely dismantled common assumptions about rich people—and surprisingly, many of his lessons line up directly with Scripture.   Bob and Linda walk through 7 mindset shifts that separate people who grow wealth from those who stay stuck, and why renewing your mind around money may be the most biblical financial move you can make.   This isn't about chasing money—it's about becoming the kind of person God can trust with more.     Episode Highlights 1. Rich people aren't greedy—greed is the problem Money doesn't change your heart; it amplifies what's already there. When we believe "all rich people are greedy," we subconsciously sabotage our own growth. 2. Be cool (aka: be kind) True wealth shows up as humility and generosity toward those earlier on the path. Kindness is influence. 3. Wealthy kids inherit a mindset before they inherit money What did you inherit about money growing up? Limiting beliefs can be rewired—especially through God's Word. "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." —Proverbs 23:7 (NLT) 4. You don't need school to be successful—but you do need wisdom Education matters, but obedience to God matters more. College doesn't guarantee provision—God does. 5. Stop chasing money; start creating value Money is a result, not a target. It's simply a reflection of the value you bring to others. 6. Money is a learnable skill You don't have to be "good at math" to be good with money. One book, one framework, one habit can radically change your financial future. 7. Focus on becoming who God created you to be Growth, wisdom, and Christlikeness compound over time—and so does stewardship.   Key Scriptures Mentioned (NLT) Proverbs 23:7 — "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Romans 12:2 — "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." Matthew 6:26 — God's provision for the birds (and for you)   Action Item for This Week Do these three things: Identify one limiting belief you inherited about money. Find one biblical truth that directly contradicts it. Learn one practical thing about how money actually works (book, podcast, or Scripture). Small shifts in thinking can unlock massive change.   Wealth doesn't start in your bank account—it starts in your beliefs.    

Last week, we talked about building a marketing system that helps you consistently attract new leads without burning out, but great marketing alone isn't enough. If inquiries aren't converting into bookings, or bookings aren't turning into great client experiences, your whole business starts to wobble.That's why this week I'm zooming in on sales and fulfillment. Instead of chasing yeses or worrying about being pushy, I walk you through how to design a sales process that helps the right clients feel informed, confident, and excited to book. From there, we move into fulfillment… the systems that ensure every client gets a great experience every single time.Marketing brings people to the door. Sales invites them in. Fulfillment makes them want to stay. When all three of these systems are working together, your business feels more stable, more predictable, and far easier to run. Go listen to this week's episode, then head into the Darkroom to get your Action Items for the week. I've laid out simple next steps to help you strengthen these systems one small improvement at a time.LINKS:Watch the Simple Sales Masterclass to fine-tune your Sales SystemLog in The Darkroom, to get your free weekly action itemsGet weekly action prompts + resources from each episode inside The Darkroom; your free podcast companion space. Get access at: thiscantbethathard.com/darkroom   Resources: New to the podcast? Go to thiscantbethathard.com/welcome to get access to 3 of Annemie's best free resources. Join our community! We'd love to welcome you into our supportive, business-focused private Facebook group. Go to facebook.com/groups/thiscantbethathard to request access. Long-time listener? Leave a review!

A major shift is underway in the 3D real estate world. In this episode of Upmarket Pod, Reed, Mark, and Molly unpack the growing portal competition between Matterport, Zillow 3D, and Homes.com, and what it means for agents and real estate media. They explain how CoStar's acquisition of Matterport changes the 3D tour landscape, why Zillow is pushing its own 3D tool, and how Homes.com is positioning itself as a new player for agent visibility. They also share what agents should ask portals, which platforms to prioritize, and how to use 3D strategically to stay competitive in 2026.Don't worry, they still end the show with their Action Items... things that any listener can do right now to help lay the foundation for scaling their Real Estate Media Business.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Fotello, an AI media platform built to snap, upload, and deliver. Pricing starts at $12 per listing, with human revisions available within six hours. To get started, visit https://fotello.co/?via=upmarket and subscribe to begin using the platform. If you do not use the link, enter the code UPMARKET during signup.Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is Aryeo, the best place to help grow and manage your Real Estate Media business. Use the code UPMARKET at aryeo.com to get 15 free bonus listings with any new account.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

Spiritual abuse around money almost made us stop giving altogether.   We've seen manipulation from the pulpit. We've witnessed leaders mishandle funds. We've felt the tension between honoring God and distrusting institutions.   And yet… we still tithe.   In this episode, Bob and Linda have an honest, nuanced conversation about why they chose not to let other people's failures steal something God wanted to use for their freedom. This is not a legalistic defense of tithing.   It's a heart-level conversation about obedience, trust, healing, and separating God's command from human hypocrisy.   If you've ever thought: "I don't trust where the money goes" "I've seen too much abuse" "Is tithing even for today?" "I want to honor God, but I'm conflicted" This episode is for you.   Key Scriptures (NLT) Proverbs 3:9–10 — Honor the Lord with your wealth Deuteronomy 8:18 — God gives the power to create wealth Matthew 6:33 — Seek first the Kingdom Luke 6:38 — Give, and it will be given to you 2 Corinthians 9 — Sowing and reaping with the right heart Matthew 23:23 — Jesus affirms tithing without legalism   Action Item for This Week Take 10 quiet minutes and pray this simple prayer: "God, what does generosity look like for me right now?" Write down what comes to mind. Don't rush it. Don't rationalize it. Just ask… and listen.   Don't let someone else's disobedience steal your opportunity to trust God.

A new set of rules is officially here. In this episode of Upmarket Pod, Reed and Mark break down California's Altered Image Law AB 723 and what it means for real estate media. The law introduces new disclosure requirements around altered listing photos that directly impact how agents, photographers, and media companies market properties. They cover what qualifies as an altered image, when disclosures are required, and how to stay compliant while maintaining high quality marketing.Don't worry, they still end the show with their Action Items... things that any listener can do right now to help lay the foundation for scaling their Real Estate Media Business.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Fotello, an AI media platform built to snap, upload, and deliver. Pricing starts at $12 per listing, with human revisions available within six hours. Go to fotello.co and use code UPMARKET25 to get 25 free listings added to your account (a $500 value).Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is Aryeo, the best place to help grow and manage your Real Estate Media business. Use the code UPMARKET at aryeo.com to get 15 free bonus listings with any new account.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

The Lean Solutions Podcast hosts start off season 5 by addressing a common challenge: setting goals is easy, but making them stick is not. They emphasize that meaningful goal setting requires clarity, alignment, and intention, warning that vague goals and misaligned priorities often lead teams off track. From the start, they frame goals as something that must connect directly to daily work and organizational purpose.They go on to highlight the importance of systems like leader standard work and visual management to support consistent execution. The hosts stress accountability rooted in psychological safety, regular check-ins, and a focused set of three to five goals supported by leading indicators. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to put these ideas into practice and ensure their goals align with both their organization's objectives and culture. 

It's once again SWOT Analysis time on Upmarket Pod! We take our listeners in depth through Upmarket Media's 2025 SWOT Analysis. SWOT stands for Strengths, Opportunities, Weaknesses, and Threats. Reed and Mark go deep on everything Upmarket Media is thinking and feeling heading into 2026. Follow along with their SWOT bullet points and find out what questions you should ask yourself when you do your own SWOT with this document: https://bit.ly/3PBMwJjDon't worry, they still end the show with their Action Items... things that any listener can do right now to help lay the foundation for scaling their Real Estate Media Business.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Fotello, an AI media platform built to snap, upload, and deliver. Pricing starts at $12 per listing, with human revisions available within six hours. Go to fotello.co and use code UPMARKET25 to get 25 free listings added to your account (a $500 value).Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is Aryeo, the best place to help grow and manage your Real Estate Media business. Use the code UPMARKET at aryeo.com to get 15 free bonus listings with any new account.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

Abby and Karli are ringing in 2026 with everything AP coordinators need to know heading into January—think fresh starts, key reminders, and the kind of pep that pairs perfectly with a brand-new planner. It's light, it's lively and it's the perfect way to launch the year. Press Play now for a jump-start to January on this episode of…Coordinated.Download the 2025-2026 AP Accommodations Guide.-----Chat it up with fellow AP coordinators on Chat with a Coordinator.Watch the Coordinated podcast on YouTube.Subscribe to the AP Coordinator Experience YouTube Channel.Bookmark the AP Coordinator Experience webpage.Download the AP Coordinator Academic Calendar (2025-26).Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Podcast theme song, “Good as Gold,” courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

This week Reed sits down with the Legend, Vince Collura! Vince is the former COO of VHT Studios and then the Director of Photography & Add-on Services at Matterport. Now, he's ready for the next chapter and is the Founder and CEO of The Collective. Vince has had a birds-eye view on the broad changes in our industry over the last 10 years and offers a ton of perspective on what's to come. Vince is a delight and Reed was so happy to sit down with him at the Upmarket Suite at Palms in Las Vegas during PMRE 2025. Of course, as always, they drum up some Action Items, so stick around until the end of the show!Upmarket Pod is once again, beyond excited to partner with iGUIDE to bring you our exclusive Road to PMRE 2025 series of Upmarket episodes.Upmarket is proud to be the official podcast of pmreconference.com!The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Aryeo, the best place to help grow and manage your Real Estate Media business. Use the code "Upmarket" at aryeo.com to get 15 free bonus listings with any new account.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floorplans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can use the code UPMARKET at checkout and any new subscriber will get a 1 month free trial.Go to Fotello.co to check out Fotello, an ethically sourced AI photo editor. Try it for free and if you end up signing up, use the code UPMARKET25 to receive 25 free listings (~1,500 photos / $500 value) added to your account — no matter which plan you choose.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that compliments your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30 day risk free trial!!!

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Jesus said, "Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing."   But does that really mean Christians should never talk about giving?   In this episode, Bob and Linda tackle one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible—and why misreading it has quietly hurt generosity, discipleship, and spiritual growth in the church.   Sparked by a viral clip referencing Matthew 6, they walk through what Jesus was actually addressing (motive, not visibility), why public generosity shows up all over Scripture, and how sharing testimonies—when done with the right heart—can inspire radical obedience in others. This isn't about bragging.   It's about obedience, clarity, and letting God get the glory.       What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Matthew 6 is about motive, not secrecy How applying "give in secret" consistently would silence prayer and testimony too The difference between generosity that inspires vs generosity that performs Why public generosity is everywhere in Scripture (Barnabas, the Macedonian church, Zacchaeus, the widow's mite, Mary anointing Jesus) How generosity becomes contagious when stories are shared Practical ways to check your heart before sharing a testimony When God says "share it" — and when He says "keep it quiet"   Key Scriptures Mentioned (NLT) Matthew 6:1–4 — Giving with the right motive Acts 4–5 — Barnabas vs. Ananias & Sapphira Luke 19:8–9 — Zacchaeus' public repentance and generosity 2 Corinthians 8–9 — The Macedonian church & contagious generosity   A Key Takeaway God isn't after secrecy for secrecy's sake. He's after hearts that give for His glory, not human applause. Some generosity should be quiet. Some testimonies are meant to be shared. The wisdom is knowing the difference—and having the courage to obey either way.     Action Item for This Week Ask God one simple question in prayer: "Is there a generosity story You want me to share—or one You want me to keep private?" Then obey, even if it feels uncomfortable.     Generosity isn't about being seen—it's about letting God be seen.

This week Reed chats with Oliver Ward, real estate media coach and founder of Oliwood Films, serving agents in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada and Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Oliver was able to come up to the Upmarket Suite at Palms in Las Vegas durian PMRE 2025. Interesting conversation ensued! The guys also throw down some Action Items, so stick around until the end of the show!Upmarket Pod is once again, beyond excited to partner with iGUIDE to bring you our exclusive Road to PMRE 2025 series of Upmarket episodes.Upmarket is proud to be the official podcast of pmreconference.com!The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Aryeo, the best place to help grow and manage your Real Estate Media business. Use the code "Upmarket" at aryeo.com to get 15 free bonus listings with any new account.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floorplans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can use the code UPMARKET at checkout and any new subscriber will get a 1 month free trial.Go to Fotello.co to check out Fotello, an ethically sourced AI photo editor. Try it for free and if you end up signing up, use the code UPMARKET25 to receive 25 free listings (~1,500 photos / $500 value) added to your account — no matter which plan you choose.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that compliments your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30 day risk free trial!!!

It's our FAVORITE episode of the year!!!! It's our PMRE 2025 Action Item Spectacular!! The Photography and Media for Real Estate Conference in Las Vegas once again did not disappoint. So many new faces at the conference this year and we got a cool 24 of them (along with some familiar friends) to come up to the Upmarket Suite to lay down a little bit of wisdom in the form of Action Items! Big thanks to all of the attendees who so graciously gave up a little of their conference time to come share with our listeners. Check out this roster!:Peter Holmes - @go_iguideNatasha Robertson - @go_iguideAshli Sirtliff - @nwphotoandmediaScott McCurdy - @visual_advantage_caPhil Maurian - @visual_advantage_caRenata Goos- @shinephotograph.mediaAndrew Bramasco - @andrewbramascoZuhair Ali - @zuuuuu786Tom Sparks - @SparksmediagroupHarman Walia (ad) - @fotello.aiAmy Dill - @the_vine_studiosAli Rivera - @homesofnevadaIvan Marquez - @MarquezivanKianna Sunshine - @kianna.sunshine.photographyIan Kautzman - @hdphotohubNick Narodny - TitusMercedes Matthews - @matthewsmedia772JD Matthews - @matthewsmedia772Josh Mais - @showandtourMartina Magnusson - @thecollective_reMark Gutierrez - @thecollective_reAdam Housley (ad) - @secondfloorappJoshua Chopy - @chopymediaMike Sperando - @mikesperandophotoBrandon Cooper - @pmreconferenceAfter this, YOU KNOW you want to be at PMRE 2026!!! Do Not Miss It!!!!Upmarket Pod is beyond excited to partner with iGUIDE to bring you our exclusive Road to PMRE 2025 series of Upmarket episodes AND this ACTION ITEM SPECTACULAR.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Aryeo, the best place to help grow and manage your Real Estate Media business. Use the code "Upmarket" at aryeo.com to get 15 free bonus listings with any new account.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floorplans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can use the code UPMARKET at checkout and any new subscriber will get a 1 month free trial.Go to Fotello.co to check out Fotello, an ethically sourced AI photo editor. Try it for free and if you end up signing up, use the code UPMARKET25 to receive 25 free listings (~1,500 photos / $500 value) added to your account — no matter which plan you choose.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that compliments your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30 day risk free trial!!!

We look at the hidden emotional and spiritual challenges of infertility and how Springs in the Desert accompanies couples carrying this cross. The guests share the ministry's origins, the grief and identity struggles many couples face, the different ways men and women process infertility, and the need for compassionate pastoral care. They also explain how community, faith, and a focus on Christ—not just conception—help couples find hope, healing, and a sense of fruitfulness in their marriages. Ann M. Koshute, MTS, is co-founder and Executive Director of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic ministry offering spiritual and emotional support to women and couples carrying the cross of infertility and loss. A graduate of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute, she and her husband Keith are Byzantine Catholics living in Central Pennsylvania. Ann speaks at conferences and retreats, contributes regularly to Eastern Catholic Life, and has written for Ascension Press's Catechism in a Year Companion and daily Scripture reflections; in 2021 she was appointed to the USCCB's Advisory Council. Fr. Paul Varchola West, Spiritual Father for Springs in the Desert, was ordained a Byzantine Catholic priest in 2020 and serves as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Levittown, Pennsylvania. A columnist for Eastern Catholic Life, he was appointed Director of Deacons for the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic in 2025. He and his wife Alissa, married in 2009, enjoy music, the outdoors, and life with their two children—blessings that came after many years of prayers and infertility treatments. http://www.springsinthedesert.org Facebook: @Springs in the Desert Instagram: @springsinthedesert_ ​The Springs in the Desert Podcast: https://springsinthedesert.org/podcast/  00:00 Introduction to Springs in the Desert 05:24 The Journey of Infertility and Founding the Ministry 08:33 Understanding Byzantine Catholicism and Spiritual Leadership 11:22 The Role of Spiritual Support in Infertility 14:11 Navigating Medical and Spiritual Aspects of Infertility 17:16 The Emotional Landscape of Infertility 20:23 Programs and Resources Offered by Springs in the Desert 23:25 The Importance of Community and Shared Experiences 26:30 Addressing Grief and Loss in Infertility 29:19 The Unique Perspectives of Men and Women in Infertility 32:46 Navigating Emotional Responses in Marriage 38:56 The Role of the Church in Supporting Infertility 49:51 Addressing Pregnancy Loss and Grief 54:24 Understanding Identity Beyond Infertility 01:02:01 The Temptation of Objectification in Relationships 01:04:54 The Struggle with Self-Absorption and Spirituality 01:08:37 The Urgency of Infertility Ministry Today 01:11:53 Changing the Conversation Around Infertility 01:16:33 Normalizing Infertility in Young Education 01:21:58 The Importance of Connection and Community 01:25:18 Action Items for Supporting Couples Facing Infertility 01:35:23 Real Estate Commercial  Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Watch the full episode, uncensored, on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Theruthinstitute Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support

Episode Summary: This tipisode from "A Tale of Two Hygienists" features Dr. Sadie, a periodontist from Maryland, sharing insights on the implementation of Perio Protect in her multi-specialty practice. Hosted by Tanya Dunlap, the conversation delves into the evolution of Perio Protect's role in patient care, how its usage has expanded across multiple locations, and the impact on patients' outcomes and retention. **In Partnership with PerioProtect visit http://www.Perioprotect.com   Key Topics Discussed: Introduction to Perio Protect: How Dr. Sadie was introduced to Perio Protect and her initial experiences after a colleague recommended it in 2018. Implementing Perio Protect: Transition from selective case usage to a comprehensive protocol adopted across five practice locations. Benefits and Expanded Applications: Improvements in patient outcomes such as reduced bleeding, better pocket depths, and successful management of difficult cases (like unknown gum etiologies and patients on seizure medications). Patient Motivation and Maintenance: Discussion on how seeing improvements with Perio Protect motivates patients to maintain better oral hygiene, leading to long-term gum health and even saving teeth from extraction. Use with Implant Patients: Evolution from using Perio Protect only for cases of peri-implantitis to proactively recommending it for all implant maintenance. Case Presentation Tips: Dr. Sadie shares strategies to introduce Perio Protect to patients—including using testimonial videos and explaining the science behind hydrogen peroxide as an adjunctive tool. Notable Quotes: "I thought it was just for scaling and root planings, maybe just hygiene patients. But as I started seeing positive results...I started implementing it for all my perio patients." — Dr. Sadie "It's motivating...for the patients to see that." — Dr. Sadie "The hardest part for clinicians who are just getting started with Perio Protect is case presentation."  Action Items for Listeners: Consider how adjunctive therapy like Perio Protect can enhance your workflow and patient outcomes. Use patient testimonials and clear explanations to boost case acceptance. Subscribe and visit the podcast website for more tips and updates! Connect With Us: Follow the Podcast and guests on social media, subscribe for updates, and sign up for the newsletter at the podcast website! Production Credits: A Tale of Two Hygienists, brought to you by Endeavor Business Media. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe and join us for the next tipisode.

If you've ever felt like the only one holding your business together, this episode is for you. Mike Rawlings, owner of Atlanta Painting Company, once believed carrying it all made him a good leader... until it nearly broke him.Hear how he learned to delegate, build trust, and lead without losing control. This conversation will help you break free from overfunctioning and discover what healthy, effective leadership really looks like.Our Guest: Mike Rawlings (00:02:04)Meet Mike Rawlings, business owner and leader, sharing his journey from burnout to breakthrough.When Carrying It All Becomes a Burden, Not a Badge (00:03:14)How striving to do everything yourself becomes a leadership liability.The Real Reasons We Resist Delegation (00:09:17)Why delegation feels risky and how to do it right without losing control.Breaking the Cycle of Leadership Overload (00:14:51)The turning point: how structure, process, and consistency changed everything.What Healthy Leadership Looks Like After the Shift (00:21:31)Freedom and growth happen when you stop doing and start developing others.Why Coaching Was the Game-Changer (00:26:00)How coaching helped Mike see blind spots and lead with greater clarity.Action Items (00:30:21)Four practical steps to stop carrying it all and start leading well.Additional Resources (00:33:20)Listen to Episode 634: The Cost of Doing It Alone for more insights.Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event 2026 (00:33:43)A transformational event to help you lead with clarity and connection.Conclusion (00:36:08)The first step out of overload isn't working harder, it's thinking differently.

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