Podcasts about Advice

Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) chats with Chelsea about the importance of teenage haircuts, softening her parenting instincts, her 20-year marriage to Charlie Day. Then: A friend just wants to see her bestie’s baby. A small-town barista wonders if she should shelve dating for a while. And a business badass struggles with timing for building her family. * Catch Mary Elizabeth on Netflix’s Man on the Inside - season 2 is out now! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special collaborative episode between the Building HVAC Science Podcast and HVAC School, host Bryan Orr sits down with his father and co-founder Robert Orr (Kalos) and Bill and Billy Spohn, the father-son duo behind TruTech Tools, for an in-depth conversation about the realities of running, transitioning, and ultimately passing the torch in a family-owned business. What makes this episode particularly compelling is that both pairs are actively living through their own succession journeys in real time, offering listeners an unusually candid and personal look at the emotional, structural, and cultural dimensions of handing off a business you helped build from the ground up. The conversation begins with each participant sharing where they stand today. Bill Spohn Sr. is transitioning into semi-retirement as CEO and co-owner of TruTech Tools, which has tripled in revenue since his son Billy joined the company in 2018. Billy Spohn has stepped into the role of President and co-owner, focusing on working on the business rather than in it. Robert Orr, co-founder of Kalos alongside Bryan, has similarly stepped back after a formalized three-year succession plan, with Bryan now holding majority ownership and day-to-day control. Together, these four men represent two different approaches to the same deeply human challenge: what does it really mean to let go of something you built, and how do you do it in a way that honors both the past and the future? A major theme throughout the episode is the emotional weight of identity and transition that founders and long-time leaders rarely talk about openly. Both Bill Spohn Sr. and Robert Orr reflect candidly on how much of their personal identity has been wrapped up in their respective companies, and how surprising it has been to grapple with the shift from decision-maker to advisor. Robert speaks movingly about health challenges, including having suffered strokes, that accelerated his thinking about succession and mortality. The group explores how no amount of business planning fully prepares you for the emotional reality of stepping back, and yet both men express genuine peace and gratitude for how their transitions have unfolded. The honesty in these reflections is rare and refreshing, especially in business media that often skips the messy human middle. The discussion also digs deeply into the operational and cultural infrastructure that makes a successful handoff possible. TruTech Tools implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) starting in 2022, a framework that Billy says was one of the greatest gifts his father could have given him before assuming leadership. EOS brought role clarity, accountability structures, and regular team rhythms that transformed how the company functions. Bryan and Robert took a more organic approach at Kalos, leaning on trust, a shared value system, and clearly defined responsibilities that evolved over years of working side by side. Both companies emphasize that clarity and accountability are non-negotiable, regardless of company size, and that culture is not a poster on the wall but a reflection of how leaders actually behave when things get hard. The episode closes with practical advice for other family business owners navigating similar journeys. Key takeaways include starting the conversation early, building an advisory board outside the company, making public commitments to accountability, investing in business reading and peer groups, holding regular family meetings so that everyone understands the plan, and above all, prioritizing emotional health and the ability to have hard conversations before they become festering resentments. Bryan offers a memorable point: intelligence gets beaten by emotional regulation and patience every day. The group is unanimous that succession planning is not a single event but a thousand small handoffs, and the best time to start preparing is well before you feel ready. Topics Covered Introductions: Bryan Orr (Kalos), Robert Orr (Kalos co-founder), Bill Spohn Sr. (TruTech Tools CEO), and Billy Spohn (TruTech Tools President) TruTech Tools 3x revenue growth since Billy joined in 2018 The emotional side of letting go: identity shifts, loss of relevance, and the unexpected grief of stepping back from a business you built Moving from decision-maker to advisor: how both Bill Sr. and Robert are navigating this transition Legacy vs. transactional business: building to keep versus building to sell, and the stewardship mindset The baton handoff metaphor: why succession is a thousand small transitions, not one dramatic moment Robert Orr on health challenges (strokes) that accelerated his thinking about succession planning EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) at TruTech Tools: what it is, how it was implemented over two years starting in 2022, and why Billy credits it as the single biggest gift for his leadership journey Role clarity and accountability charts versus traditional org charts Quarterly employee check-ins as an alternative to annual reviews How Kalos grew organically without a formal EOS framework, and the value of building structure around trust and shared values GWC framework from EOS: Gets it, Wants it, Capacity to do it Kalos hitting 400+ employees and the challenges that come with scale Culture preservation through succession: how core values survive a leadership change Faith-based principles in business culture: loving your neighbor, leading with grace, clarity as kindness The concept of stewardship: feeling responsible for a business rather than simply owning it Separate job descriptions for CEO vs. President at TruTech Tools and why it mattered for the whole team Bryan on having five family members working at Kalos and maintaining clear boundaries between family and professional roles Advice for family businesses: start early, overcommunicate, make public commitments, seek outside advisors Building a small advisory board outside the company for outside perspective Recommended resources: business peer groups, books on succession planning, and the EOS/Traction framework by Gino Wickman The importance of family meetings for keeping non-active family members informed and aligned Forgiveness and reconciliation as a foundation for healthy family business relationships Having hard conversations proactively so tension does not carry into family life Bill Spohn Sr.'s closing reflection on what comes after stepping back, and the importance of preparing for your next chapter in life Resources mentioned: Traction by Gino Wickman Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman & Mark Winters Succeeding by Albert Ciuksza Good to Great by Jim Collins Family Business Succession: The Final Test of Greatness by Aronoff, McClure, & Ward Process! by Mike Paton and Lisa Gonzalez The Business Transition Handbook by Laurie R. Barkman Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy by Mary C. Kelly & Meredith E. Powell Predictive Index (personality/behavioral assessment tool used at Kalos) University of Pittsburgh business peer group for entrepreneurs (referenced by Billy) Family business advisory boards and outside mentors   Visit TruTech Tools at https://trutechtools.com/.  Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

Rossi's busy traveling, but Hinch and Thim get ready for the race in Long Beach this weekend. Plus moving drama, qualifying updates, and saying goodbye to a friend. +++ Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts. Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store! Check out our website, www.askofftrack.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jennie Garth went from working on bean fields for 25 cents an hour to buying her first home as a teenager after landing the role of Kelly Taylor in 90210. When she hit it big, people tried to tell her that she didn't need to know about her finances. Today, she shares the money lessons she learned the hard way. Jennie and Nicole dig into the psychology behind money: why a scarcity mindset can literally choke off your income, what "Tall Poppy Syndrome" is and why high-achieving women keep cutting themselves down, and how negative self-talk about money doesn't just hurt you… it hurts your kids, too. Jennie also shares why she and her husband Dave don't combine finances, how she's embracing the “I Choose Me” philosophy, and the parenting advice she'd give any new mom. Check out Nicole's financial literacy course The Money School  Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole's company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab's Instagram and Nicole Lapin's Instagram  Get Jennie's memoir I Choose Me Here's what Nicole covers with Jennie:  00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab?  01:47 Jennie's First Job and Early Money Memories 04:19 Faking It in Every Money Meeting  07:24 The 90210 Pay Gap and the Power of Negotiating as a Team  10:23 Being the "Hollywood Daughter" and Tall Poppy Syndrome  14:46 “Fear Is False Evidence Appearing Real” 17:03 How a Scarcity Mindset Literally Stops the Flow of Money  19:15 How Other People's Words Become Your Financial Self-Talk  20:26 Raising Money-Smart Daughters  23:55 How Jennie Inspired Nicole to Start Her Own Wealth Management Firm  25:41 When Three Suits Walk Into the Room  26:32 Jennie and Dave's Very Different Money Personalities  28:44 Why She Bought Her First Husband a Harley and a Music Studio  30:00 Did She Have to Unlearn That Money Can't Buy Love?  32:23 Secure the Bag 36:34 Advice for New Moms: Choose Yourself Too  37:33 Jennie's Last "I Choose Me" Moment

On this episode, Heather is down in the basement and going through a lot right now. Her fat kneecap is fat, but a visit to the Dr.'s office leads to hearing a missing puzzle piece about her Dad. She also chats about the Buff City Soap mafia coming for her. We hear voicemails from one of our Love on the Spectrum favorites, a mom debating about using her kid on TikTok and a royal family hater.Episode Sponsors:Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/ABSOLUTELY! #honeylovepodHead to livemomentous.com, and use promo code absolutely for up to 35% off your first orderVisit yasso.com/ABSOLUTELY to enter and upgrade your freezer!! Go to RO.CO/ABSOLUTELYNOT to see if you're eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro.Here's the thing you need to know: lululemon does limited color runs, so when those new styles drop every Tuesday, they go fast. You don't wanna wait. If it's not for you, lululemon offers free returns, no risk. That's lululemon.com. New drops every Tuesday. Go now. Learn more about Camp Unwritten under Limited-Time Offers at experiences.hyatt.com.Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month. Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you had to choose one person to represent our planet in an interplanetary meeting, who would it be? How do you make an elopement still feel special? Why do I have to take math classes? What would you include in a museum to educate people alive in 2070 about what it was like to be alive in the 2020s? Why do you see weird shapes when you rub your eyes? Is an alligator a fish? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.comJoin us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohnProduced for Hank and John Green by ComplexlySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you feel disconnected from your intuition or unsure how to trust yourself again? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Miller to talk about why so many women have been conditioned to ignore their intuition, how spirituality impacts anxiety and depression, and how to build relationships that feel deeply aligned instead of transactional. We break down the difference between religion and spirituality, and how reconnecting to your spiritual awareness can transform your decisions, relationships, and mental health. Plus, Dr. Lisa shares a 3-step process to help you start listening to, trusting, and acting on your inner knowing again. Get ready to rebuild trust in yourself and strengthen your intuition. Check out our Sponsors: Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Rella - Rella is a project management platform built specifically for social media managers and teams. Go to http://getrella.com and use code EARN for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why women are naturally wired for deeper spiritual knowing. 04:30 Why you've been taught to ignore your intuition. 07:15 The difference between religion vs. innate spirituality. 12:45 The 3-step process to trust your inner voice again. 14:30 The visualization exercise you NEED to deepen your spiritual connections. 20:45 How to build aligned friendships and stop chasing the wrong people. 23:30 What's the difference between transactional vs. soul-aligned relationships? 29:45 Why your heart, NOT your strategy, should lead your life. 36:30 The relationship between money, abundance, and spiritual alignment. 40:30 What is the concept of “high-pixel life”? 47:00 How does rejection relate to spirituality? 52:45 How spirituality relates to depression and anxiety? 54:45 Advice for anyone feeling disconnected. RESOURCES Get your copy of Dr. Lisa Miller's book “The Awakened Brain” HERE Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Dr. Lisa: @dr.lisamiller

Eduardo Briceño came to America from Venezuela with nothing but a dream, survived years of trading under survival-mode pressure, and turned $1,900 into $2.9 million in profits. After starting with a micro account and carrying the weight of supporting his family, Eduardo developed a disciplined approach to the most volatile corner of the market: small caps. Today, his edge is built on experience and his Triad Trading approach, using technicals to guide his decisions while fundamentals give him the confidence to take the trade. In this conversation, Eduardo pulls back the curtain on his Survival to Success Arc, sharing the specific setups that allowed him to scale a four-figure account into seven figures. He breaks down the fundamentals of his strategy, the penny stock framework, and how he transitioned from trading for rent to trading for generational wealth.

 In this episode, we explore: 
 ·        How Eduardo Turned $1,900 into $2.9M Day Trading Small Caps ·        Eduardo's move from Venezuela to the U.S. and trading under extreme financial pressure
 ·        How he survived the “survival mode” phase without blowing up his account
• The mechanics behind his Triad Trading approach
• Why it's important to learn technical analysis first
 ·        The importance of building an edge that fits your personality
 ·        Why confidence in trading is difficult to teach and must come from experience
 ·        How Eduardo selects the stocks he trades ·        Lessons learned from his Biggest Lost ·        His advice for beginner traders
 About Eduardo Briceño 
 Eduardo is a professional small-cap trader known for his remarkable consistency and transparency. Starting with just $1,900, he has documented his journey to $2.9 million in profits over six years. He specializes in momentum strategies and intraday volatility, focusing on the intersection of technical patterns and trader psychology.

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 00:00 How Eduardo Turned $1,900 into $2.9M Day Trading Small Caps07:57 When Eduardo Decided to Move to the U.S.12:23 Surviving the “Survival Mode” Phase15:40 Worst Case Scenario, “I'll Just Get a Job”20:23 The Triad Trading Approach31:28 Why You Need to Learn Technicals First37:50 Building an Edge That Fits Your Personality40:50 Why Confidence Is Hard to Teach and Comes From Experience48:26 History Doesn't Repeat, But It Rhymes55:14 How Eduardo Picks His Stocks59:28 Technical Setups vs Fundamental Confidence1:04:58 His Worst Loss When He was Tilted1:13:03 Why Trading Is Such a Tough Profession1:20:45 Be Disciplined And Stay Adaptable1:25:45 How Having a Family Changed His Trading1:36:00 Advice for Beginner Traders1:38:27 Closing Remarks and Where to Follow @edu_trades

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Most chin-up advice you'll find online is either incomplete or complete bullsh*t! In this week's episode, Joe breaks down what actually works (based on his 30 years of real-world results.) Whether you can't do a single rep or you've been stuck at the same number of reps - Joe explains exactly how to break through your plateau! First, he lays out his proven 4-phase progression to help you get your very first chin-up (without wasting time on ineffective fluff). Then, he reveals his "chin-up cluster ladder" - a simple but powerful method to rapidly increase your strength and reps. You'll also learn the biggest mistake people make with band-assisted chin-ups...and how to fix it so they actually carry over to the real thing! If you're serious about improving your chin-ups, this episode will change the way you train overnight! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS How Liv Morgan (and countless others) got their first chin-up! HandxBand bands [code: JOED] Fat Gripz Live Workshop for Gym Owners! [Register now for $17!]

NASCAR and Motorsport Hall of Famer, Ray Evernham chats with Rossi about his new role with IndyCar, as one of the three members of the Independent Officiating Board. +++ Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts. Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store! Check out our website, www.askofftrack.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that looks responsible on the surface — but quietly steals momentum from your life underneath it. I'm talking about overplanning. Not thoughtful preparation. Not healthy strategy. I mean the kind of planning that masquerades as progress. The kind that lets you feel productive without actually moving. The kind that sounds smart, looks disciplined, and gets praised by the world… but keeps you from starting the thing that matters most. That's what this episode is about. Because there's a hidden cost to overplanning, and most people don't notice they're paying it until years have gone by. It shows up in the projects you never started. The ideas you softened so they'd be easier to explain. The creative risks you talked yourself out of because the timing wasn't quite right, the plan wasn't complete, or the path wasn't clear enough yet. And here's the truth I want to put on the table right away: clarity is not a prerequisite for action. It is a reward for action. That's the heartbeat of this episode. If you've been waiting until you know more, until you feel more confident, until the uncertainty settles down… this one is for you. What This Episode Is Really About This micro show starts with an idea I've been thinking about a lot lately: there's a kind of tax we pay in life, and it doesn't come out of our paycheck. It comes out of our potential. It's the tax of sensible decisions. The choices that seem wise from the outside. The decisions other people approve of. The instincts that keep you safe, polished, prepared, and socially acceptable — but also slightly removed from your own real life. That tax compounds quietly. And one of the biggest ways it shows up is through overplanning. Because overplanning gives us the emotional comfort of movement without the actual vulnerability of motion. It lets us say, "I'm working on it," while avoiding the part that actually asks something of us. It keeps us in research mode, optimization mode, comparison mode, information-gathering mode — anything except the one mode that changes our life: doing. The hidden cost of overplanning is not just wasted time. It's delayed becoming. It's the version of you that only appears once you start — and never gets a chance to exist if you stay in your head too long. The Core Idea Research can become a very convincing form of avoidance. That doesn't mean research is bad. Planning matters. Preparation matters. Reflection matters. But there's a line — and once you cross it, planning stops serving the work and starts replacing it. That's the dangerous part. Because when planning becomes a substitute for action, it starts to feel noble. It feels mature. Responsible. Strategic. It gives you a reason to postpone the scary part while telling yourself you're still being productive. But in reality, what's often happening is much simpler: fear is dressing up as wisdom. And fear is clever. It doesn't always say, "Don't do the thing." Sometimes it says, "Do a little more research first." Sometimes it says, "Wait until you can see the whole plan." Sometimes it says, "You just need one more conversation, one more framework, one more round of prep, one more sign that this is the right path." But so much of the creative process — and honestly, so much of life — only reveals itself once you're in motion. You cannot think your way into the wisdom that only action creates. Why We Overplan in the First Place Most of us don't overplan because we're lazy. We overplan because uncertainty is uncomfortable. Action creates exposure. It creates the possibility of embarrassment, failure, imperfection, missteps, and outcomes you can't control. Planning, on the other hand, gives the illusion of control. It lets you stay in a world where everything is still theoretical — and therefore still safe. That's why overplanning can feel so seductive. It soothes the nervous system. It makes you feel like you're reducing risk. It helps you avoid the messy, irreversible, identity-shaping moment where you stop talking about the thing and actually begin. But beginning is where the information lives. The real information. Not the abstract kind. Not the clean, organized, secondhand kind. I mean the lived information you only get by stepping onto the trail, making the call, hitting publish, building the draft, having the conversation, taking the first rep. You do not find your way by staring harder at the map. You find your way by moving. The Story at the Center of This Episode In this episode, I share a simple story about researching a hike. I spent weeks getting ready. Trail maps. Elevation charts. Reviews. Recommendations. All the inputs. All the signals. All the ingredients of feeling prepared. And then Kate and I got to the trailhead, stepped out of the car, and I confidently led us in the wrong direction. That's the joke, of course. All that preparation — and I still got it wrong. But the deeper lesson is what matters. Because despite all that, we ended up discovering a hike that became one of our favorites. Not because I had the perfect plan. Not because I knew exactly where I was going. But because we started walking. That's how creativity works too. That's how growth works. That's how so many meaningful things in life actually happen: not through perfect foresight, but through imperfect movement. You stumble. You adjust. You notice. You learn. You refine. And somewhere in that process, the path reveals itself. What You'll Hear in This Episode This one is short, but it lands hard. Here are a few of the big ideas inside it: Why "more research" is often just more delay — especially when the decision has already been made and the next real step is action How planning can become fear masquerading as wisdom — convincing, articulate, socially approved fear Why preparation doesn't always change what actually happens once reality enters the chat How creativity actually works — by starting now and figuring it out as you go Why clarity comes from motion rather than waiting on the sidelines for certainty to arrive Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) If you want to skip straight to the parts that speak most to where you are right now, here are a few landmarks from the episode: 01:52 – The "tax" of sensible decisions and the cost of staying safe 02:38 – The hidden cost of planning and how research can become avoidance 03:31 – The hiking story: weeks of preparation, wrong direction anyway 04:22 – What that story reveals about how creativity actually works 05:06 – Why planning is often fear masquerading as wisdom 05:19 – The central takeaway: clarity is a reward for action 05:36 – How a wrong turn can still lead you somewhere better 06:22 – Final charge: stop planning and start moving toward your dreams Read This If You've Been Waiting to Feel Ready There's a trap a lot of smart, capable, ambitious people fall into. We think readiness comes first. We think confidence comes first. We think certainty comes first. Then we act. But more often than not, life works in the opposite order. You act first. Then confidence grows. Then data arrives. Then discernment sharpens. Then clarity begins to form. This matters because a lot of people are not actually stuck because they lack talent, opportunity, or ideas. They're stuck because they're trying to solve a moving problem while standing still. And stillness, when it goes on too long, starts to feel like identity. You become the person who is "thinking about it." "Working on it." "Researching options." "Getting clear." Meanwhile, the only thing that would truly help is the very thing you're postponing: motion. Action is not what you do after clarity. Action is how clarity gets built. The Deeper Cost Nobody Talks About The hidden cost of overplanning is not just that it wastes energy. It's that it disconnects you from your own instincts. When you spend too long looking outward for answers, you start forgetting that some answers can only be found inward — and then tested through lived experience. You begin trusting frameworks more than your own body. Advice more than your own curiosity. Consensus more than your own direct encounter with reality. And while outside input has its place, there comes a moment when no one can tell you the next right move with more authority than the part of you that is willing to begin. That's the part overplanning muffles. It creates noise where there should be contact. It creates endless preamble where there should be practice. It creates the illusion that wisdom lives somewhere "out there," when in fact some of the most important wisdom arrives through participation. Questions to Ask Yourself If this episode hit a nerve, sit with these for a few minutes: Where in my life am I calling something "planning" that is actually avoidance? What decision have I already made — but keep surrounding with more research? What am I hoping more preparation will protect me from? What would change if I believed clarity comes after the first step, not before it? What is one action I could take today that would teach me more than another week of thinking? A Simple Practice for Breaking the Cycle If you've been circling something important, here's a simple way to interrupt the pattern: Name the thing. What is the project, conversation, decision, or step you keep postponing? Write down the next visible action. Not the whole plan. Just the next move. Do it before you optimize it. Let action generate information. Reflect only after motion. Use feedback from reality, not just theory. Repeat. That is how paths appear. The goal here is not recklessness. It's not abandoning thoughtfulness. It's not pretending strategy doesn't matter. The goal is to put planning back in its proper place: in service of action, not in place of it. One Last Thought You may not get it right the first time. You may walk the wrong direction for a while. You may discover that the thing you planned for is not the thing that actually unfolds. Good. That's not failure. That's participation. That's the process working on you while you work on the process. And sometimes the "wrong" turn becomes the only reason you ever find the better path. So let this be your reminder: You do not need more certainty to begin. You need a willingness to move. Stop planning your way around your dreams. Start walking toward them. Until next time: trust action, let clarity catch up, and remember — the path reveals itself in motion.

Anthony Leahey joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of growing up in the foster care system after being put up for adoption as a baby, nearly finding a stable home before being taken back and moved to Florida, where his life began to spiral. As a teenager, Anthony got into trouble and spent time in both youth and adult prisons in Florida before returning to New Jersey at 21, where a murder charge led to a 30-year sentence in state prison. In this episode, he talks about what led him down that path, what life was really like serving decades behind bars, and how he completely changed his life while incarcerated. Anthony also shares how he was given a second chance through clemency from the governor, the powerful moment of receiving forgiveness from the victim's family, and the lessons he learned through it all. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStory #30Years #TrueCrime #PrisonLife #ExInmate #LockedUp #SurvivalStory #LockedInPodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Anthony Leahey: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infamouslifersgroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-R_-vNzaXM _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Foster Care to Prison (Full Story) 02:59 Childhood Trauma, Foster Care & Early Loss 07:02 Group Homes & Struggling as a Kid 10:08 From Juvenile Trouble to Florida Prison 15:55 Life in Prison as a Teen 21:52 Prison Violence, Survival & Sports 30:03 Release & Struggles Returning to New Jersey 34:03 Bad Decisions, Peer Pressure & Felony Charges 43:41 Arrest, Court & Taking Accountability 48:50 Forgiveness, Growth & Restorative Justice 01:03:27 Clemency & Getting a Second Chance 01:10:42 Reentry & Emotional Impact After Prison 01:18:01 Prison Advocacy & The Lifers Group 01:44:03 Health Issues & Problems in the Prison System 01:58:18 Life After Prison & Job Struggles 02:06:08 Advice, Lessons & Final Thoughts To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when your next customer isn't even human? Chris Koehler is the CMO of Twilio, and his 2026 marketing plan lasted exactly one month before AI agents forced him to rethink everything. In this conversation, Chris gets real about why planning horizons have collapsed from years to weeks, what happens when AI agents — not humans — are doing the buying, and why brand might matter MORE in an AI-driven world, not less. Chris Koehler is the Chief Marketing Officer at Twilio, a $5B+ customer engagement platform. Previously, he led marketing at Box and helped build the analytics engine at Adobe.   Key takeaways: • Why using AI to speed up bad processes is the wrong move — you need to reimagine them entirely • The agent buying continuum: SEO → AEO → human-to-agent → agent-to-agent • Why brand awareness becomes MORE critical when agents do the discovery • The 'frozen food vs pizza' framework for the future of software • How to stop feeling paralyzed: the quadrant exercise he uses to prioritize AI initiatives   Follow Chris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ckoehler/ Learn more: twilio.com   Chapters: 00:00 Meet Chris Koehler, CMO of Twilio 01:44 The Healthy Tension Between IT and Marketing 02:44 Planning in Weeks, Not Quarters 04:40 The Rise of Asynchronous AI Work 07:22 Unlearning 30 Years of Marketing 11:37 Frozen Food vs Pizza: The Future of Software 14:07 Content Scarcity to Content Abundance 15:51 Could AI Agents Fix the Privacy Problem? 17:11 The Agent Buying Continuum 22:12 The Tsunami Most People Can't See 24:40 How to Get Embedded in LLM Recommendations 26:33 Does Brand Matter When Agents Are Buying? 31:01 Measuring Success When You Can't Track Anything 33:12 The AI Agent Webinar Experiment 36:44 What Events Look Like in 2029 42:48 How Chris Curates AI Intel Daily 46:22 Advice for Paralyzed CMOs 49:01 Lightning Round ----Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our duo is double-tanked on this week's Pre-Fixe, and The Prayer Chain needs QUADRUPLED after Britney's recent activity. Meanwhile, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau continue to embarrass themselves by appearing in public, and Meghan and Harry FLY COMMERCIAL?!?! Then, Middle Name Correspondent and Host of the New Patreon-Exclusive Podcast Voice Notes From The Group Chat Caitlin Hilary Amanda Melanie Rosen joins to fix Bella Thorne. They discuss her early Disney Channel work alongside Zendaya, her many attempts to keep her fame, her OnlyFans, and much more!You can find Caitie's new podcast Voice Notes From The Group Chat here!You can find Dom at dommentary.com.You can find Chris at @thechrisderosa.Follow the show at @fixingfamouspeople and on YouTube.Subscribe to the Patreon Fixing Bonus People here.You can GIFT the Patreon to someone here.And listen to FREE Examples of the Patreon Bonus Content here!Or Subscribe to A La Carte Episodes in the Apple Podcast App.Pre-Fixe Ends Around xx:xx.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This one is vitally helpful and encouraging as Billy & Jenn discuss life's different kinds of challenges  and how to keep moving forward despite them! But in more entertaining news: Jenn “outs” Billy live and on-air for eating pizza during his training and Billy can't stop laughing at Jenn for talking like a pilgrim from the 1600s while trying to make her point!?  _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube 

In episode 568 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers announce How Many Dudes Launch Date! They share their insights on game release strategies, balancing game mechanics, and upcoming features. They discuss the importance of timing, marketing, and player agency in creating a successful indie game launch.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:22 Introduction and Welcome01:16 How Many Dudes? Launch Date Announcement04:36 The Role of Demos in Game Marketing08:05 The Impact of Trailers and Marketing Efforts10:52 Timing and Competitor Analysis for Launch15:51 Scope and Content of 'How Many Dudes'22:10 Innovative Game Mechanics and Character Synergies28:42 Progression, Tiers, and Boss Fights36:02 Adding Variety and Player Agency with Systems and Trinkets48:51 Balancing Fun, Challenge, and Player Choice54:35 Upcoming Features and 'Ludo Kit' Developer ToolsTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. We also built Ludokit, a tool for managing store pages, promo art, localization, achievements, credits, fonts, change logs, and more. Check it out at https://ludokit.com!Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

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These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Unleash 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com About: Suzan Vulaj is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with a proven track record in global recruitment strategies. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at NBCUniversal, Suzan has been instrumental in creating exceptional candidate experiences through innovative problem-solving for over 20 years. Her expertise spans various industries, including media, technology, and commerce. Before joining NBCUniversal, Suzan held key roles such as Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Pitney Bowes and Senior Talent Manager for Internal Mobility at McGraw-Hill Financial. She also contributed her skills as an HR Manager at Standard & Poor's and a Staffing Consultant at Google. Suzan's academic foundation includes a degree from Pace University's Lubin School of Business. Her leadership style embodies a dynamic blend of collaboration, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Beyond this, Suzan is a champion of innovation, always seeking creative solutions to enhance organizational culture and attract top talent. Her ability to inspire teams and foster growth makes her a transformative force in any professional setting. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Opening + UNLEASH floor energy01:10 Intro to Suzan Vulaj (NBCUniversal TA Leader)02:30 From marketing to recruiting: Suzan's journey04:30 Leading a 100+ person global TA team06:00 What makes a great recruiter today08:30 Recruiters as brand ambassadors + influencers10:30 Why hiring managers must be fully engaged12:30 Fixing broken intake & expectation setting14:30 TA tech stack: building around the ATS16:30 AI fear vs reality inside recruiting teams18:30 How to train recruiters through change (safe spaces)20:30 The return to “old school” recruiting22:30 The problem with 8,000 applicants per role24:30 Candidate fraud + AI-generated applications26:30 Shortlisting & cutting through the noise28:30 The emotional toll of recruiting (constant rejection)30:30 Managing recruiter mindset & engagement32:00 Re-engaging silver medalists (“for your consideration”)34:00 Pipelining talent before roles open36:00 What messages actually get a recruiter's attention38:00 The 10-second resume scan reality40:00 Conference insights: failure, change & adaptability42:00 Reframing failure as experimentation44:00 Advice for job seekers today45:30 Closing + where to connect

As Tax Day approaches, Tara Siegel Bernard, personal finance reporter for The New York Times, talks about the changes to the law that taxpayers should know and offers advice to procrastinators. Photo: A calculation for tax which include income tax and other taxation. Credit: stevepb via Wikimedia Commons.  

AI is reprogramming the social fabric — and nobody can agree whether that's a good thing. Kevin O'Leary, investor and entrepreneur, joins us to share his framework for navigating the AI era across investing, data centers, and crypto. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) One Shot, One Opportunity (03:20) Two Wolves (06:02) Nexo Ad (06:36) Interview with Kevin O'Leary (08:56) Datacenters as a Political Issue (12:13) How Kevin Uses AI (14:39) Nexo Ad (15:36) What Makes an AI Company Worth Investing In? (17:39) Thoughts on Negative Sentiment (19:09) How Does Crypto Fit Into This? (23:26) Marty Supreme Role (25:27) Developing Taste (29:45) Advice for Future Generations FOLLOW GUEST › Kevin O'Leary — https://x.com/kevinolearytv FOLLOW THE SHOW › David — https://x.com/dcanellis › The Breakdown — https://the-breakdown.carrd.co/ SPONSORS › NEXO Nexo is the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your crypto, borrow against it without selling, and trade a range of assets. Now available in the U.S with 30 days of exclusive privileges. Get started at http://nexo.com/breakdown Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to the Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ DISCLAIMER As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

Most entrepreneurs believe funding is the key to success.Joi Hunt disagrees.In this episode of Inside The Vault, Ash Cash sits down with Joi Hunt — tax attorney, seven-figure brick-and-mortar operator, and founder of See You At The Bank — to break down the truth about building real wealth.From selling hair out of her law office to building a multi-million-dollar empire across beauty, automotive, and business education, Joi explains why revenue must come before capital.In this conversation, you'll learn:• Why funding without sales is dangerous• How scaling too fast can destroy profitability• The $500,000 mistake that changed everything• Why debt can ruin relationships and mental health• How to pivot after losing everything• The difference between looking successful and being profitable• Why mastering sales is the first discipline of entrepreneurshipThis is not hype.This is structure, discipline, and execution.If you're serious about building sustainable wealth, this episode is mandatory listening.

John Meekins joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his experience working as a correctional officer inside one of Florida's most notorious women's prisons. After leaving the Air Force, John entered the Florida Department of Corrections and spent nearly 13 years at Lowell Correctional Institution, a facility known for corruption, trafficking, and abuse. In this episode, he breaks down what it was really like working inside a women's prison, the realities of the job, and how he worked his way up to Sergeant. He also talks about the corruption he witnessed firsthand, including contraband and staff misconduct, the mental toll of working in corrections, and the moments that changed how he viewed the system. _____________________________________________ #PrisonGuard #CorrectionalOfficer #PrisonStories #WomensPrison #CorruptPrison #TrueCrimeStories #JailLife #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with John Meekins: http://www.johnomeekins.com _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Inside Florida's Women's Prison (Full Story) 02:00 Becoming a Prison Guard in Florida 05:00 First Day in Prison: Culture Shock & Reality 10:00 Prison Scams, Hustles & Survival Tactics 13:00 Pen Pal Scams & Sugar Daddy System 18:00 Human Trafficking Inside Prison 22:00 Reporting Corruption & Internal Pushback 28:00 Tax Fraud Schemes & Prison Corruption 33:00 Staff Misconduct & Abuse in Prison 40:00 Underfunded Prisons & System Failures 46:00 Staff-Inmate Relationships & Exploitation 52:00 Fighting Human Trafficking Beyond Prison 57:00 Prison Politics & Reentry Challenges 01:04:00 Gangs & Relationships in Women's Prisons 01:13:00 Notorious Inmates & Prison Stories 01:20:00 Florida vs Ohio Prison System 01:26:00 Advice for Prison Reform & Change 01:31:00 Lessons Learned & Speaking Out To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode exposes the misleading language behind “best interest” financial sales practices, using the insurance-backed fight against the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule as the main example. Don and Tom explain why rolling money from a 401(k) or 403(b) into an IRA can leave investors vulnerable to commissions, conflicts, vague disclosures, and expensive products dressed up as advice. They break down the difference between true fiduciary advice, so-called best-interest standards, and bare-minimum suitability, then answer listener questions on pension-heavy asset allocation, Delaware Statutory Trusts, and why some seemingly clever planning ideas are often more trouble than they're worth.0:00 “Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice” irony and setup0:52 Fiduciary rule battle with the Department of Labor (and why it keeps dying)1:43 Who's really behind the “consumer choice” push (insurance industry)2:41 Why retirement rollovers (401k → IRA) are the financial “wild west”3:13 $841B rollover stat and loss of ERISA protections4:34 Who actually operates under a true fiduciary standard5:14 Why rollovers require serious skepticism (fees, conflicts, hidden costs)6:10 Form BI and the illusion of “best interest”7:09 Insurance “best interest” rules and the loophole problem8:23 Disclosure theater: legal cover vs real transparency9:40 What a fiduciary does NOT guarantee (returns, cost, communication)10:47 Why even fiduciaries can be expensive10:58 The three standards explained: fiduciary vs best interest vs suitability12:02 “It's not terrible” — the low bar of suitability13:03 Advice vs sales pitch: how most investors get fooled13:38 Listener case: pension-heavy early retirement plan17:18 Pension as “bond substitute” debate19:08 Portfolio breakdown and fund choices (Vanguard, Avantis)20:55 Simplicity vs complexity across multiple accounts21:58 Risk reduction suggestion despite strong financial position24:13 Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs): tax deferral vs massive fees25:59 DST downsides: illiquidity, lack of control, high commissions26:29 Bottom line on DSTs: “pay your taxes and move on”27:12 Listener suggestion: “Can I afford it?” segment27:50 Why personalized affordability segments are impractical29:37 Show longevity discussion and future timeline31:11 Financial Physics book plug (Kindle version now available)Questions? Comments? Click!

Are you looking to level up your business? Apply for Lindsay's year-long mastermind and mentorship, Marketing Made Simple for Small BusinessScaling a business means protecting your brand, your standards, and your sanity as growth picks up speed.On Dear FoundHer, host Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Gara Post, co-founder and chief creative officer of The NOW, for an honest look at scaling a business through smart decisions, steady leadership, and a clear brand point of view. Gara shares what helped The NOW build brand awareness early, why partnership marketing and earned media played such a strong role, and how women founders can create momentum without chasing every trend.This conversation gets into the real work behind managing rapid growth, from franchise systems and team support to protecting the customer experience across every location. Gara also speaks to the emotional side of scaling a business, with pressure, risk, and the need for support as the company grows. For women founders who want a clearer path to scaling a business, this episode offers practical perspective, sharper thinking, and a useful reminder that growth works best when the brand stays consistent and the founder stays grounded.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Gara Post on Building The NOW04:44 The Gap in the Wellness Market That Sparked The NOW05:50 What Made The NOW Stand Out From Traditional Massage Brands10:17 Scaling a Brick and Mortar Business in the Early Growth Stage13:04 Organic Marketing, Press, and Growth Without Paid Influencers14:54 The Franchise Decision and the Risks of Scaling a Brand19:44 SOPs, Team Support, and What Helped The NOW Scale22:51 Brand Consistency, Social Media Control, and Customer Experience29:25 Product Strategy and Local Brand Awareness32:00 Gara Post's Advice for Women Founders and Business GrowthConnect with Gara Post:Follow Gara on InstagramFollow Gara on TikTokFollow The NOW Massage on InstagramFollow The NOW Massage on TikTokSubscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come for the wonderfully entertaining advice, stay for the informative science lesson about the life cycle of a butterfly, or for a movie review from an underwhelmed film critic (Jeff - Spoiler Alert). Great little questions from listeners this week: Ultimate night of naughtiness, Graduation family drama, Navigating Friendships and friendship Groups, Childhood Stems, and much more! Tons of problems, and tons of solving! - Be sure to leave a review, share the podcast, and tell every dysfunctional family member to listen and learn. Record your questions here: https://www.therapyjeff.comKeep up with Alex at https://alexandramoskovichpsychotherapy.comJeff's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapyjeffJeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyjeffListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comGet 40% off your entire order at https://lolablankets.com by using code SOLVED at checkout.Get your personalized roadmap to sexual happiness by taking the quiz at https://beduc.at/pd2616-problemsolvedDISCLAIMER: The insights shared in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be seen as a substitute for professional therapy. The guidance is general in nature, and does not equate to the personalized care provided by a licensed therapist. The callers are not therapy clients.TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan Mail****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.****Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force-Attitude Reflects LeadershipChief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force (CMSAF), Kaleth Wright, is the 18th and current CMSAF. Though Chief Wright's judgment in football teams may be unfortunate, the loyalty he shows to the Dallas Cowboys echoes his commitment to the Airmen under his command and his desire to see them thrive.Chief Wright would be the first to tell you that behind his successful career, stand a series of failures that propelled him to persevere, develop the compassion, and sincerity that allow him to represent the highest enlisted level of leadership in the US Air Force today.CMSAF Wright has not forgotten where he came from.  As a result, CMSAF Wright has applied the mentorship he received along the way by utilizing emotional intelligence and wisdom to lead. He aims to develop relationships with the Airmen under his authority by taking an interest in their lives.  This ACTION STYLE of leadership is only possible when a leader is willing to have a positive influence and talk with those under their guidance.Chief Wright naturally sees the good in people and has repeatedly seen the mutual benefit in investing in them to help them achieve their goals. The leader sets the tone for his people, and as the classic movie “Remember the Titans” so wisely put it: Attitude reflects leadership.Chief Wright is a lifelong learner and is committed to deliberate personal development in a number of ways.  Examples include reading a couple of books a week and listening to podcasts during his work commute. His current top three book recommendations are: (1) “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, (2) “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway, and (3) “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen.Show Notes:Thoughts on “Enlisted Jesus” Moniker (03:30)Using social media as vehicle for transparency (04:30)Advice to leaders wanting to leverage social media to connectHow to build an effective relationship with someone who wants to be isolated (05:40)What leaders can do to stay in touch with ground truth (07:15)Positive attitude and influenceBest conversations leaders can have to unleash the potential in their people (10:50)Person that inspired Chief Wright and ignited his charge (15:20)Unusual successful habits Chief Wright hasBook recommendations (17:40)Personal philosophy and Failing forward (20:30)How past failure helped him in the future (21:44)Support the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode Olatunde Howard returns to the Dojo to answer a viewer's question about Pastoral Counseling and what to do when you suspect you're dealing with an actual case of mental illness! Olatunde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Cary, NC. He can be reached at: https://one-eightycounseling.com/olatunde-howard/ Recommended resources: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond - https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Behavior-Therapy-Third-Basics/dp/1462544193/ PDF worksheets: * Criteria for Discerning Mental Illnesses - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xbz3zlokh3rekae5jaqtx/CRITERIA-FOR-DISCERNING-POSSIBLE-MENTAL-DISORDERS.pdf?rlkey=zjvk3fon1cs7nllukss0t1dhy&dl=0 * The ABCs of CBT - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eipzf7l53jfxhvbhzn5g9/THE-ABC-S-OF-CBT.pdf?rlkey=65muk6fdv11mx42d7oecq3pip&dl=0 * The 3 C's of CBT - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hgzrf71ltyg2mn7lemubx/THE-3-C-S-OF-CBT.pdf?rlkey=q877tq0b81g3ml0446popwx8m&dl=0 * Identifying ANTs - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lipw497v0jn425q7aykfw/AUTOMATIC-NEGATIVE-THOUGHTS-ANTs.pdf?rlkey=kn25jcy9ovcfrqs5o8g8j3vyo&dl=0 * Adjusting Negative Core Beliefs - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n6kxxv0s8epwy9cy4nyrl/Adjusting-Negative-Core-beliefs.pdf?rlkey=s7i0jkyx8rk4ti0l8b2420byn&dl=0 Other videos mentioned: Why can't worship songs be angry? (w/ Dr. J.Richard Middleton) - https://youtu.be/aDCujnA1mNI The Book of Job (w/ Dr. Ellie Paley) - https://youtu.be/ilB9n2fy6ZY Perelandra and "Righteous Hatred" - https://youtu.be/FxTOFpU1FxM ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

Is social media rewriting the future of work? With more Gen Z turning toward trade jobs, we break down what’s really driving the shift. Then, we crack the code on how to get AI to actually listen to you the first time. And in a plot twist no one asked for, Producer Taylor’s debit card gets hacked, sending her into full damage control mode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Emergency Medicine (EM) Match process continues to evolve, with the specialty experiencing significant shifts in recent years. In this 51st installment of the EM Match Advice podcast series, Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Stanford EM PD) hosts the annual program director reflection on the Match with Dr. Abra Fant (Northwestern EM PD), who returns for her sixth consecutive year to share insights on the NRMP Match trends and data.  Podcast sound engineer: Dr. Kaitlin Bowers https://www.aliem.com/em-match-advice-51-em-match-by-numbers/ 

Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io   Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best    Summer Shred Special:  https://summershred.rntfitness.com  12-week accelerated start in your programme. Closes 21st April, only 20 spots.   Summer Shred Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com   See how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks.   –   On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by RNTer Sushama, who after winning second place in the female transformation of the year for 2025, has come on to share her journey with us at RNT. Sushama, in her early 50s, spent 30 years trying to achieve the physique of her dreams, and it wasn't until she joined RNT that she found the missing piece of the puzzle. In this episode, we dive into everything from menopause, to breaking decades of bad food habits, to strength training for women over 40, as well as hear a little insight into how this transformation has changed Sushama as a person. After the recording, she sent me her recent blood work, and the results were outstanding. Exactly a year apart: total cholesterol down from 206 to 183, triglycerides from 71 to 59, and VLDL down to 10. In your early 50s, that's not life-changing, that's life-extending.   Chapters:  0:00 What triggered the RNT journey 3:32 Why she chose RNT over Ozempic and Peptides 4:34 30 years of weight struggles 5:49 The "hacking the system" years in her 40s 8:07 How perimenopause changed everything 10:17 What surprised her most joining RNT 12:14 Fixing sleep: From 4 hours to a priority 18:28 Breaking the night bingeing habit 22:13 The Void Workshop: Lifting heavy for the first time 25:04 Strength training for women over 40/50 32:46 Life after Checkpoint 38:43 3 key mental pivots that changed everything 40:47 The Reward Phase: Structure, Strategy & System 46:59 Advice for women in their 40s/50s   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, retired Deputy Principal at Rice College and Educational Consultant. This week, John discussed the importance of discipline and gave advice on how to make the most of the final weeks before the state examinations. Image © Clare Fm

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This week, we're answering your questions straight from Instagram, and a clear theme emerged: relationships. From navigating constant arguments after the kids go to bed to figuring out how to move forward when you and your partner feel completely out of sync, we're sharing honest insights, personal experiences, and practical mindset shifts that have made a real difference in our own marriages. We talk through what it looks like to step into your partner's perspective, why some relationship challenges aren't actually “fixable,” and how to approach them in a way that works for your unique dynamic. We also open up about intimacy, including the factors that impact sex drive and why this conversation matters more than we often admit.Topics We Cover:• A counterintuitive strategy that helped break the cycle of nightly arguments.• How differing timelines and priorities can create tension in relationships.• A mindset shift that can help you better understand your partner's perspective.• What to consider when small annoyances start turning into constant nitpicking.• Why some household tasks may not be the best ones to delegate.• The difference between “equal” and “fair” when it comes to division of labor.• Why many relationship challenges aren't fully solvable and how to navigate that reality.• The two types of sex drive and how they show up in long-term relationships.• Two common factors that can significantly impact intimacy.LINKS AND RESOURCES:Listen to Episode 21 with Vanessa Marin, Sex Therapist: https://www.herselfpodcast.com/listen/21-herself-expert-vanessa-marin-sex-therapist-all-of-your-sex-questions-answeredLMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase:  drinkLMNT.com/HERSELF HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastLet's connect!HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

Cat & Cloud Podcast Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com Taking Care of the Pack w/Leah Wolff in HR - Ep #445 Summary: In this episode, the team sits down with Head of HR Leah Wolff to explore what it really looks like to build people, culture, and leadership inside a growing coffee company. Leah shares her journey from starting as a concierge during the pandemic to stepping into an executive leadership role, offering a candid look at how growth happens through ownership, feedback, and continuous learning. The conversation digs into the difference between traditional HR and a more human, culture-driven approach—covering hiring, training, communication, and the realities of managing a transient workforce. Along the way, they unpack how strong values, intentional onboarding, and honest conversations can shape not just better employees, but better people. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Leah Wolf and Casey Ryan 04:30 Leah's Journey from Concierge to Head of HR 10:00 Knowing When You're Ready to Lead 15:30 Feedback, Directness, and Learning to Communicate 21:00 Orientation, Training, and Setting the Tone 27:00 Hiring for Values and Cultural Fit 33:00 The Challenge of Staffing a Cafe Business 39:00 How Cat & Cloud Built Better HR Systems 45:00 Advice for Small Business Owners Hiring Their Team 51:00 Team Chemistry, Standards, and Accountability 57:00 Why Clear Expectations Matter 1:01:30 Gratitudes and Final Thoughts Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ Roasters Choice Subscription www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions Wholesale Partners! Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale Links – The Truth! Colombia Truji y Angelita Thermal Shock Natural https://catandcloud.com/products/colombia-truji-y-angelita-thermal-shock-natural Jared Truby Interview https://youtu.be/KaTFcHxjumk?si=wlTAbJ7ZCvZleM7B Jared Truby Zine https://www.flipsnack.com/965BBFD6AED/letter-to-young-coffee-owners-issue-with-jared-truby Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them.  The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.  Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby Produced by Casey Ryan April 2026

Most expats moved to Dubai chasing tax-free income, luxury living, and warm weather — but the war with Iran has exposed the fragile foundations beneath that dream. In this episode, John Odermatt speaks with world-renowned expat consultant Mikkel Thorup about why he left the UAE seven years ago, what he saw coming, and what current residents need to know. Thorup spent nearly a decade in the UAE before recognizing that its dependence on imported food, desalinated water, and hydrocarbon energy made it dangerously vulnerable to regional conflict. He shares firsthand accounts of stranded tourists, canceled Iranian Golden Visas, potential banking disruptions, and the very real consequences of living near active missile exchanges. For those looking for an alternative, Thorup points to Latin America as an increasingly attractive destination — politically shifting rightward, food and water independent, and offering genuine tax-free lifestyles. He closes with practical advice on building an offshore Plan B whether or not you ever physically move, covering banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency strategies. For anyone currently in the UAE or rethinking their global base, this episode offers a sobering and actionable reality check. Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Teaser: War in Iran turns the Dubai dream into a dangerous gamble 1:18 — Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee — use code JOHN for 15% off orders of $40+ at foxandsons.com 2:05 — Guest Introduction: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and leading expat consultant 4:18 — Why Mikkel Moved to the UAE in 2011: Tax-free lifestyle, beaches, connectivity, and growth 5:49 — Visiting Iran: Separating the people from the government 7:02 — The Turning Point: Starting a family and rethinking resilience — food, water, and energy dependence 10:25 — Was Anyone Else Worried? Why most expats weren't thinking about geopolitical risk 12:55 — What's Happening Now: Stranded travelers, hotel chaos, interceptor missiles, and denial 15:47 — Financial Risk: Banking closures, frozen accounts, and canceled Iranian Golden Visas 18:47 — Advice for Expats Still in the UAE: Find the dream elsewhere 19:15 — Where to Go Instead: Latin America — Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Paraguay, and more 20:43 — Why Mikkel Chose Panama: Surveying the world and landing in Latin America 21:39 — The Political Shift in Latin America: From socialism to free-market leadership 22:56 — El Salvador vs. Mexico: Safety, rule of law, and what it means for expats 23:58 — How to Work with Mikkel: Comprehensive expat planning from tax to immigration 25:36 — Building a Plan B: Offshore banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency 26:25 — Wrap-Up & Where to Find Mikkel: expatmoney.com | The Expat Money Show (400+ episodes) Links Mikkel Thorup — Expat Money: https://expatmoney.com The Expat Money Show Podcast: Search "Expat Money Show" in your podcast app Sponsor — Fox & Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com — Code JOHN for 15% off $40+ Lions of Liberty on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Lions of Liberty on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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☎️ Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE  EPISODE 439: Daaron Yester has been framing custom homes in Southern California's Coachella Valley for nearly 30 years. He had loyal crews, a strong reputation, and clients who kept coming back. He was also borrowing money to keep the business alive, undercharging on jobs, and trying to run every part of the company himself. Something had to change. In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, Todd sits down with Daaron Yester, owner of DYC Framing Inc., to trace the turning point that took him from financial stress and operational chaos to a business with clear roles, tighter numbers, and a schedule that actually leaves room for his life. Daaron shares how getting into his numbers revealed the markup problem he'd been avoiding for years, why clarifying roles for people already on his team was the move that freed him up most, and what it really looks like when your GCs are running your company instead of you.

Today we have a special guest who is living her dream flying a Falcon 50 to exotic and exciting airports. Talking Points: What fueled her passion for aviation? Schools attended including college Funny story from her training. Tips for student pilots. Why did you choose corporate aviation? Advice for those looking to get into corporate … Continue reading ACP451 Brooke Campbell Falcon 50 Pilot at 24 years old. → The post ACP451 Brooke Campbell Falcon 50 Pilot at 24 years old. appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Debi Wimberley is a survivor of decades of chronic pain and lung disease who turned her challenges into entrepreneurship and quality health advocacy. With a background in medical technology, oncology, and hospital work, as well as experience at Digital Equipment helping develop networking technology, she now empowers individuals and professionals through education, collaboration, and resilience — showing how limitations can be transformed into meaningful work and impact.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to reclaim your health, your identity, and your purpose by embracing curiosity and collaboration.Debi and I discuss:How Debi's career journey led to her health crisis [02:20]Why curiosity is the key to making pivots in life and work [04:01]How listening to your body improves decision-making [07:07]The role of the endocannabinoid system in health and well-being [07:32]How collaboration shapes Debi's work and business [10:00]What the Effective Cannabis Newsletter is and how it started [11:21]How Debi built a business despite significant health limitations [12:35]How to find and vet the right thinking partners [17:03]Advice for corporate refugees on finding collaborators [19:40]Learn more about Debi at:https://Effectivecannabis.com https://Effectivecannabisnewsletter.com https://www.instagram.com/debiwimberleyhttps://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/debi-wimberleywww.youtube.com/@effectivecannabis______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest• Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

What does the next generation of manufacturing ownership really look like? In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Mason Nicholas, a 21-year-old shop owner who's building his business one machine, one customer, and one sleepless night at a time. His journey didn't start with a formal apprenticeship or engineering degree. It started with motorcycles, model cars, a 3D printer, and a curiosity about how things are made. Mason walks through the unconventional path that led him into machining, from teaching himself CAD during COVID to interning in multiple shops while still in high school. Along the way, he learned programming, fixturing, production workflows, and the realities of shop life. That hands-on exposure eventually turned into entrepreneurial ambition, and before long he was running parts at night on a CNC knee mill, chasing work, and learning the business the hard way. The conversation dives deep into the realities of starting a shop young. Mason shares how he bootstrapped his first Haas, balanced customer work with learning, and navigated common early mistakes like chasing low-margin work and trying to be everything to everyone. The hosts also unpack the importance of niching down, building cash reserves, and choosing a long-term strategy instead of chasing short-term revenue. Looking ahead, Mason outlines his vision for building a specialized aerospace and defense shop, investing in five-axis capability, and eventually creating a talent pipeline to bring new people into manufacturing. It's an honest conversation about ambition, discipline, and what it takes to turn passion into a sustainable manufacturing business. Segments (0:00) Mason Nicholas and his unconventional path into manufacturing (3:54) Learning machining through high school programs and internships (6:52) Running parts at night, landing his first customers, and early job costing mistakes (9:57) Buying his first Haas and officially launching the business (11:33) Leaving his job and committing to entrepreneurship (14:45) Check out the Hennig WorkFlow Automated Pallet Delivery System (15:35) What his one-man shop looks like today (19:19) First IMTS experience and seeing the industry's scale (20:34) Head to the DN Solutions Manufacturing Without Limits event (21:33) Bootstrapping growth and reinvesting into tooling and equipment (23:14) Deciding when to buy the next machine (25:09) Paperless Parts is built for shops preparing for CMMC Level II  (26:58) One-man shop realities and five-year growth vision (29:10) Creating a future talent pipeline and second shop concept (31:31) Technology, certifications, and preparing for aerospace work (33:16) Lights-out machining and maximizing spindle uptime (36:44) Cash flow discipline and managing capital-intensive growth (42:49) Advice for new shop owners on niching down Resources mentioned on this episode Cherry Creek Innovation Campus Hennig WorkFlow Automated Pallet Delivery System Head to the DN Solutions Manufacturing Without Limits event Verdant Commercial Capital Paperless Parts is built for shops preparing for CMMC Level II  Nathan Bourgeois - Owner at Ouroboros Space and Defense Mace MFG Connect with Mason on LinkedIn   Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

This episode features Jim Grant of Grant's Interest Rate Observer on inflation, war, monetary policy, and the long arc of credit cycles. Grant explains why inflation is ultimately driven by monetary debasement and why war, fiscal policy, and central bank actions may be setting the stage for a more persistent inflationary regime than markets expect.We explore how today's environment compares to past inflationary periods, the hidden risks in credit markets and public debt, and what history teaches us about AI investment booms, oil shocks, and monetary disruption. Grant also discusses trust in financial systems, the role of gold, and why markets are always harder in real time than they appear in hindsight.Grant's Interest Rate Observerhttps://www.grantspub.com/Topics Covered:Why war is inherently inflationary and how it strains the productive economyThe difference between measured economic stability and underlying systemic risksHow inflation shifted from a wartime phenomenon to a permanent feature of modern monetary policyThe Fed's 2% inflation target as a structural form of currency debasementLessons from the 1970s inflation and oil shocks vs. today's environmentWhy inflation is a ratchet that erodes purchasing power over timeThe importance of trust in credit markets and growing risks in private credit structuresPublic debt, Treasury market dynamics, and early signs of strain in government financingHistorical parallels between AI investment and past technological booms like the internetThe role of gold as a hedge against (and investment in) monetary instabilityThe durability of the US dollar despite long-term structural concernsWhy investing is always difficult in the present—even when it looks obvious in hindsightTimestamps:00:00 Intro and Jim Grant on the true causes of inflation04:04 Why war drives sustained inflation and current geopolitical risks08:00 Historical perspective on inflation before the 1970s12:00 Oil shocks, Volcker, and lessons from past inflation cycles16:00 Why inflation never reverses and purchasing power declines20:00 Trust in markets and the foundation of credit systems24:00 Private credit risks and the modern credit cycle28:00 Public debt, Treasury markets, and fiscal sustainability concerns32:00 Treasury auctions, yields, and early warning signs in bonds35:25 AI capex boom and lessons from past technological bubbles38:17 Air conditioning, internet bubbles, and delayed economic payoffs40:00 The Fed, Treasury, and hidden financial interdependence44:14 Asset allocation, gold, and monetary disruption48:44 The dollar's strength and global dominance53:41 Why investing is always difficult in real time59:00 Advice on markets, newsletters, and enduring uncertainty

Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World In episode 555 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dr. Brett Steenbarger, a trading psychologist who's worked with top performers for decades. He breaks down why consistency has nothing to do with finding better setups. They walk through how traders unknowingly sabotage themselves—and what actually separates those who stay stuck from those who quietly improve over time. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Who is Brett Steenbarger? 02:13 Do traders come to fix problems or get better? 03:23 The first thing Brett looks at when a trader wants to improve 04:56 Can traders coach themselves? 06:16 Leveraging your strengths: where success really comes from 08:26 Why you should figure out your strengths before trading 10:30 Psychological wealth as the foundation for financial wealth 12:59 The loneliness problem: why trading alone is a bad thing 14:37 Why mentoring others makes you better 15:39 Adapting to crazy markets (recorded during Middle East conflict) 17:30 What Brett tells traders when volatility spikes 19:30 Are markets irrational? 21:22 Advice for new traders for volatile markets 23:26 What's inside Positive Trading Psychology (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Dr. Brett Steenbarger's book Get your copy of Positive Trading Psychology  What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Fresh out of the studio with John Morgan, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Splunk Security at Cisco. The conversation unpacks the AI inflection point reshaping security operations — from the explosion of machine data (set to more than double in three years) to the rise of the agentic SOC, where AI agents handle detection, investigation, and response while humans focus on high-stakes decisions. John breaks down why attackers armed with AI now exploit zero-days in hours instead of weeks, why security must start with observability (including the challenge of "shadow AI"), and how CISOs are evolving from technical gatekeepers into board-level business enablers. His parting message: the entire world is learning AI together — get to it with his perspective on what great looks like for Splunk Security moving forward. "The volume is increasing quite a bit. We expect in the next three years it's gonna double. Attackers do not have a governance of regulatory and compliance restrictions on them. They just go at it and see what works. And so the volume, sophistication, speed of attacks—the only way to defend against it is to automate your responses to it. One thing that folks outside of the industry don't maybe get is just how large the attack surface is. And how hard it is to stop—attackers need to just find one way in, and you're trying to defend all ways in." - John MorganEpisode Highlights:[00:00] Quote of the Day by John Morgan from Splunk Security[00:50] John's path from technologist to cybersecurity leader[01:35] Leading Splunk Security: the mandate and mission[02:20] Why Cisco and Splunk have a disproportionate AI advantage[03:18] It's not the technology — it's the human beings[04:26] Why more data demands better curation and context[05:00] AI as both signal generator and attack surface creator[06:12] Where the bottleneck sits: ingestion, analysis, or response[07:10] Splunk at the intersection of observability and security[08:29] The evolving CISO role: gatekeeper to board-level risk officer[10:22] Defining the agentic SOC and where it's heading[12:00] Alert fatigue and how agentic approaches change the dynamic[13:56] Singapore Airlines: real customer outcomes from AI security[14:47] The AI arms race: who has the structural advantage[16:11] What a mature AI-native security platform looks like[17:19] How AI is changing detection from rules-based to correlation[18:35] Advice to CISOs: observe, trust, automate[19:41] The one question John wishes more CISOs would ask[20:22] The next five years — and why five years is too slow[21:20] ClosingProfile: John Morgan, GM and SVP, Splunk Security, CiscoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmorganinc/Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. This episode is recorded in Poddster Singapore. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast.Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asiaAnalyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasiaSign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

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Keith Rabois was an early executive at PayPal (part of the famous PayPal Mafia), COO at Square, VP of Corporate Development at LinkedIn, and an early investor in Stripe, DoorDash, Airbnb, YouTube, Ramp, and Palantir. Currently he's managing director at Khosla Ventures. Also, he hasn't touched a computer since September 2010 (he does everything from an iPad).In our in-depth conversation, Keith shares:1. The barrels vs. ammunition hiring framework (and how to spot barrels)2. Why talking to customers is actively harmful for consumer products3. How to identify undiscovered talent4. Why the PM role is dying5. The three traits of the best-performing companies right now6. The specific interview question he asks every senior candidate7. Why CMOs (not engineers) are becoming the #1 consumer of tokens—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/hard-truths-about-building-in-the-ai-era—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Keith Rabois:• X: https://x.com/rabois• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keith• Website: https://www.khoslaventures.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Keith Rabois(01:59) Why Keith hasn't used a computer since 2010(04:52) The team you build is the company you build(07:40) How Keith learned to identify talent at PayPal(10:05) Tactics for getting better at hiring(15:31) The barrels vs. ammunition framework(18:52) What makes someone a barrel(22:36) How to attract the best talent(26:18) Building companies on undiscovered talent(27:53) Why better performance requires more pressure(32:36) Career advice in the age of AI(35:14) The future of the product triad(41:03) Why design and code are merging(49:35) What practicing law taught Keith about entrepreneurship(51:22) Contrarian takes on customer feedback(1:02:33) Identifying great AI opportunities(1:05:13) Advice for evaluating statrups (1:12:36) Criticizing in public vs. private(1:15:05) Failure corner(1:17:29) Lightning round—Referenced:• Square: https://squareup.com• Jack Dorsey on X: https://x.com/jack• Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/head-of-claude-code-what-happens• Simon Willison's Weblog: https://simonwillison.net• Vinod Khosla on X: https://x.com/vkhosla• Peter Thiel on X: https://x.com/peterthiel• Max Levchin on X: https://x.com/mlevchin• David Sacks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoliversacks• Tony Xu on X: https://x.com/t_xu• David Sze on X: https://x.com/davidsze• Faire: https://www.faire.com• Max Rhodes on X: https://x.com/MaxRhodesOK• Jeffrey Kolovson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykolovson• Uncapped | Comparative Advantages w/ Keith Rabois: https://www.khoslaventures.com/posts/uncapped-comparative-advantages-w-keith-rabois• Lattice: https://lattice.com• Taylor Francis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-francis-4ba49640• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• The art of hiring: insights from Khosla Ventures, Airbnb, Ramp and Traba: https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights• Eric Glyman: Seek out super individual contributors (ICs): https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights#Eric-Glyman:-Seek-out-super-individual-contributors-(ICs)• Eric Glyman on X: https://x.com/eglyman• Mike Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-moore-802223177• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Why you should work much harder RIGHT NOW: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/03/why-you-should-work-much-harder-right-now.html• Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com• The Craft of Early Stage Venture | Peter Fenton, General Partner at Benchmark | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiblwiXt-Q• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• The rise of the professional vibe coder (a new AI-era job) | Lazar Jovanovic (Professional Vibe Coder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/getting-paid-to-vibe-code• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• Jeremy Stoppelman on X: https://x.com/jeremys• The design process is dead. Here's what's replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-design-process-is-dead• Andy Warhol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol• Curation and Algorithms: https://stratechery.com/2015/curation-and-algorithms• Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway• William Shakespeare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare• Evan Moore on X: https://x.com/evancharles• Andrew Mason on X: https://x.com/andrewmason• Read Taylor Swift's Full Viral Speech After Record-Breaking Awards Sweep: https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/read-taylor-swift-full-acceptance-speech-record-breaking-awards-sweep-11745941• The Chainsmokers: Stories Behind the Songs, AI's Impact on Music, and Venture Investing | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMSC-2pYnw&list=PLtpH7YnTL8ihy0nR2BV32n5VkRtqlDAS1&index=16• How to spot a top 1% startup early: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-spot-a-top-1-startup-early• David Weiden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidweiden• Alfred Lin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linalfred• Keith's post about vertical integration on X: https://x.com/rabois/status/870673635375104000• Jon Chu on X: https://x.com/jonchu• Kanu Gulati on X: https://x.com/KanuGulati• Rogo: https://rogo.ai• Profound: https://www.tryprofound.com• Basis: https://www.getbasis.ai• Spellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal• Roelof Botha on X: https://x.com/roelofbotha• Delian Asparouhov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delian-asparouhov-87447742• Lessons From Keith Rabois, Essay 1: How to become a Venture Capitalist: https://delian.io/lessons-1• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• Nuremberg on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/nuremberg/umc.cmc.3sg4y0382byupy76bfy7307k4• Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com• “NO DAYS OFF”—Bill Belichick on X: https://x.com/SNFonNBC/status/829036279069364224—Recommended books:• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012• The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Rules-Sam-Smith/dp/0671796666• The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com