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Watching her two teenagers anxiously search for answers and clarity, Keri Eichberger found herself thinking the very thing any seasoned parent might: just wait on the Lord, and peace will come. And then, almost immediately, she caught herself — because she is just as guilty of demanding answers right away, just as unsettled by a foggy path forward, and just as prone to reaching for immediate solutions instead of patient trust. In this honest and peace-filling episode, Keri speaks directly to the restless, stirring spirit that so many of us carry, and offers a gentle but grounding invitation: what your soul needs right now may not be an answer. It may be patience. Romans 8:25 is simple and searching all at once: if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. And while hoping for what we cannot see is genuinely hard, Keri reminds us that our hope does not rest on the unknown — it rests on what we already know to be true. We know God is good. We know His provision comes at the perfect time. We know His promises do not fail. Anchoring our hope to those unchanging realities is what produces the kind of peace-filled patience that steadies a shaken soul, smooths a scattered mind, and settles an unsettled heart — right here, in the waiting, before the answer ever arrives. Today's Bible Verse "But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."— Romans 8:25, NIV Ponder Today The unrest you feel may need peace more than it needs resolution. Not every stirring in our souls signals that something must change immediately. Sometimes the situation just needs an infusion of patient trust while God's plan continues to unfold. Our hope is grounded not in what we don't yet know, but in what we already do. We know God is good. We know He provides. We know His plans for us do not fail. That settled knowledge is the foundation for genuine, patient hope. Patience and peace are deeply connected. Keri observes that with more patience comes more peace, and with more peace comes greater enjoyment of the very day we are living. Impatience costs us the present moment while we strain toward the future. A Prayer for You Today Lord God, You are the God of all hope, and all my hope is in You. So often I seek answers, solutions, and change — scurrying and stressing over what hasn't happened yet. But more than I need immediate resolution, I need patience to wait on You. I find that patience when I place my hope in Your promises: that You have good plans for me, that You will guide me, and that You will provide all I need at just the right time. Lord, I pour out my praise for Your love and for the patience You offer that brings precious peace and joy all through my life. Thank You, Jesus. In Your wonderful name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer brought a measure of peace to a season of waiting, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to anchor your hope and steady your soul while you wait on God's perfect plan. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: Why women hate uncertainty The nervous system during transition How to stop rushing clarity Anchoring yourself when there are no answers "There is a period of time, a few minutes, where you have intubated an hypoxic patient, and the sats are still low. Everyone around you is second-guessing you, because the pulse ox sound is still ominous. But you know the tube is in the trachea…you watched it go in. The worst thing you can do is doubt yourself and pull the tube out. You must remain, even if everyone around you doubts. This is like a transition, and the waiting period. Don't doubt; remain." -Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. The Legacy Collective is a beautifully designed club built just for women who are building their legacies—on their terms. Whether you're growing a business, raising a family, or both, this is your space to pause, connect, and thrive. At Legacy Collective, we believe when women gather, magic happens. Here, you'll find other bold, brilliant women who are redefining success and supporting one another along the way. Follow Brave Enough: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.
You've been undercharging. You've been giving away too much. And every time a client pushes back on price, you fold before they even finish the sentence. Here's the truth: the problem isn't your pricing. It's your positioning. And the moment you stop apologizing for your value is the moment everything changes. Chris Do is the founder of The Futur and has taught hundreds of thousands of creatives, entrepreneurs, and builders how to charge what they're actually worth. He's built a career mastering the art of negotiation, personal branding, and pricing psychology, and in this episode, he's breaking down the exact frameworks that separate people who get paid like amateurs from people who get paid like experts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why charging more is more ethical than charging less and how underpricing hurts your clients, your team, and your ability to deliver real value The with or without you energy: how to walk into every negotiation knowing you're the prize and why neediness kills deals before they start Price bracketing: the exact way to present your pricing so clients anchor high and negotiate themselves up instead of down Why most entrepreneurs don't have a marketing problem, they have a positioning problem, and how being specific makes you more money than trying to serve everyone The mindset shift that lets you charge 10x more: understanding that money is a construct, scarcity creates value, and brand is what makes people pay premium prices for the exact same thing Stop selling yourself short. Start owning your value. The clients who can't afford you aren't your clients. The ones who can are waiting for you to believe it first. ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: You Are the Master of Your Destiny, Not the Client (00:00:40) The Chris Do Move: How to Ask for What You're Worth Without Being Delusional (00:02:48) With or Without You Energy: The Mindset That Changes Every Deal (00:07:01) Charging More Is More Ethical Than Charging Less (00:08:53) The Pricing Game: Price Bracketing, Anchoring, and Never Justifying Your Number (00:12:50) How to Find Out What Clients Really Have: The Budget Excavation Method (00:17:01) The Manipulation Behind Luxury Goods: Stories, Scarcity, and Status (00:22:48) Money Is a Construct: The $800 Day Rate Story and Playing the Game (00:25:05) From Vietnam to Mercedes: Writing Your New Self-Story Through Mastery (00:27:16) What Is Brand and Why Does It Matter More Than Marketing (00:31:13) Don't Try to Be Better, Be Different: The Sea of Sameness Problem (00:32:25) The Imogene and Willie Test: What Story Are You Telling Yourself (00:35:18) Fake It Till You Make It or Believe It Till You Achieve It (00:37:41) You Don't Have a Marketing Problem, You Have a Positioning Problem (00:42:03) The Three Monsters: Perfection, Advice, and People Pleasing (00:49:15) Visualizing Success: Designers Are Futurists Who Imagine the Optimal Path (00:54:52) Passion Follows Mastery: The YouTube Origin Story (00:59:25) The Rich Owner Versus Poor Owner Mindset: Business Archetypes and Self-Sabotage (01:05:54) I'm My Own Number One Fan: Loving Yourself and Handling Trolls (01:09:37) Infusing Soul Into Your Brand: Flip the Cliché and Build Your World ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL
SmartURL: https://bfan.link/the-preacher-come-on This June, Jackies Music Records delivers a powerhouse collaboration destined to dominate summer dancefloors worldwide with "The Preacher (Come On)". Bringing together the legendary voice of house music, Roland Clark, alongside acclaimed production duos Dry & Bolinger and Hi.5, the track is a masterclass in driving, soulful club energy. Blurring the lines between deep, grooving foundations and the raw energy of house music's golden eras, this release marries a sophisticated modern tech-house groove with an unforgettable, soul-stirring vocal performance primed for the peak of the summer season. Anchoring the track is BBC Radio 1 Legend Award recipient and Pete Tong Hall of Fame inductee Roland Clark, whose instantly recognizable, deep tone provides the spiritual backbone of the release. Famously known as the voice behind massive global anthems like Fatboy Slim's "Star 69", Armand Van Helden's "Flowerz", and his own definitive classic "I Get Deep", Clark's commanding performance gives the track its pure soul and meaning. Having collaborated with industry titans ranging from David Guetta to Vintage Culture, the official Pioneer DJ Rekordbox spokesperson once again proves why he remains the undisputed "President" of the House nation. Injecting the track with its warm, forward-looking momentum are Dry & Bolinger and Hi.5. Dry & Bolinger bring their signature studio instinct, moving effortlessly between hypnotic grooves and sharp club energy while drawing on a rich pedigree of work with house icons like Barbara Tucker and CeCe Rogers. Completing the puzzle is the Bielefeld-based duo Hi.5 (Dens and Marc), who infuse the track with the spirit of hip-hop's golden era by seamlessly combining soulful samples with crisp electronic beats. Together, these two production powerhouses craft a fierce, rhythmic landscape that perfectly frames Clark's vocals for an unforgettable dancefloor journey.
Send us Fan MailMore information does not produce better decisions. This episode of Thinking 2 Think makes the case that data overload -- not data scarcity -- is the real leadership crisis of 2026. Executive Director and author M.A. Aponte draws on his experience in charter school leadership, Wall Street, and law enforcement to break down exactly how cognitive bias corrupts data interpretation and what the most effective leaders do differently when the signals are unclear. What You Will Learn:• The critical difference between signal vs. noise in organizational data• Why confirmation bias, availability bias, anchoring bias, and overconfidence are the four most dangerous cognitive biases in leadership decision making• What Bayesian thinking actually means for leaders -- without the statistics• How to apply the Three-Gate Signal Filter before drawing any conclusion from ambiguous data• A real case study of an organization that confused noise for signal -- and built a strategic plan around the wrong conclusion Q&A: What This Episode AnswersQ: What is the difference between signal and noise in leadership data?A: Signal is data that meaningfully changes a decision. Noise is everything else. The same data point can be signal through one lens and noise through another -- depending entirely on the decision you are trying to make. Most leaders skip defining the decision first. That is how they end up treating noise like signal. Q: How do cognitive biases affect leadership decisions?A: Four biases are most damaging: Confirmation bias leads you to favor data that confirms what you already believe. Availability bias overweights recent, vivid events over slow-building trends. Anchoring bias locks you to the first number you see. Overconfidence bias makes leaders express ninety percent certainty on sixty-five percent evidence. Each of these is documented, measurable, and correctable -- but only if you know which one is running. Q: What is Bayesian thinking for leaders?A: Bayesian thinking means your confidence in any conclusion should be proportional to the quality and quantity of your evidence -- and should update continuously as new evidence arrives. In practice, it means defining in advance what would cause you to change your mind. That single discipline protects against confirmation bias after the fact. The Three-Gate Signal Filter (from this episode):• Gate One: What specific decision does this data inform?• Gate Two: What is the base rate -- what would I expect without any intervention?• Gate Three: What evidence would cause me to revise this conclusion? Resources and Related Episodes:• Subscribe to The Logical Mind newsletter at maaponte.substack.com• Thinking 2 Think podcast: pod.link/1531984919• Companion Substack post: The Three-Gate Signal Filter ExplainedSupport the showJoin My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store
Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you.Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcastPlanning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachSummer's calling, but before you dash out the classroom door, host Khristen Massic wants you to hit pause—and try a 10-minute end-of-year reset for teachers. This episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast locks in on a step most teachers skip: actually recording what worked in your classroom before summer vacation nukes the memory of it. Let's face it, secondary teachers juggling multiple preps live in two extremes. You're either mapping out next year before the students' chairs are cold, or you completely shut your teacher brain down until the “oh no, school starts next month” panic hits.Khristen has been in those shoes. She admits she used to mentally check out for weeks, only to return to campus with fuzzy memories about what actually worked during the year. You know the drill—at the start of the year, she'd remember that IDEO shopping cart video lesson being a legendary multi-day event. Reality? It was just four short clips, barely one class period. And every time, the same thing happened: video ended, discussion fizzled (because let's be honest, week one kids don't exactly light up for deep debates), and with too much class time left on the clock, she'd let them get out their phones. Now, with cell phone bans tightening up classroom routines, that's not even an option.The classic mistake? Assuming you'll remember the details come next year. In truth, if you haven't written down exactly what happened—the details, the logistics, what actually worked and why—you're setting yourself up to scramble again. That's why Khristen is flipping the script. Forget a full curriculum overhaul or an all-day reflection session. All you need is a timer and a willingness to spend ten focused minutes jotting down the realities of what went down in your room.The beauty of this 10-minute end-of-year reset for teachers is in keeping it small and honest. Don't try to fix the whole school year in one go. Pick one class, one unit, or one familiar project. Anchoring your reflection on “what worked well enough that I would absolutely use it again?” and “what do I need to remember about how it actually ran?” beats more abstract reflection questions every time. Khristen warns that remembering the logistics—like how long a lesson really takes, or that students won't talk much in the first week—can save you major headaches come August.This approach is especially gold for secondary classroom teachers managing multiple preps at once. You don't have time to micromanage color-coded Google Drives or overhaul your entire resource library every June. What you do need: scattered, real-world notes about what went right (and what tripped you up) so planning in July or August starts where you left off, not from a blank slate.Once you've built some reflection into your routine, there's an easy add-on: Khristen suggests a light system cleanup inspired by a pared-down 5S process. Delete duplicate files, label resources, organize one folder—just enough to clear the cobwebs. Every tiny system reset now will pay off for your future self when the back-to-school madness swings back around.If hearing all this makes you think, “Hey, everyone else seems so on top of things and I'm barely treading water”—guess what, you're not alone. Khristen was the type to check out for half the summer too, and losing track of what made her classroom tick only made the August scramble worse. This episode is your permission slip to ditch perfection and make room for small teacher tips that actually stick.So, if you're a middle or high school teacher balancing way too many preps (or just sick of the annual August amnesia), this episode is for you. The 10-minute end-of-year reset for teachers, paired with bite-sized systems cleanup, is your new secret weapon for work life balance in the secondary classroom. No need to go all-in, just go honest and go small.This year, don't let summer wipe away lessons hard-won. Pause for those 10 deliberate minutes—future you will be damn glad you did.Hit reset, don't regret it.
Join RevUP Academy: https://bit.ly/4wRZDuYIn this episode, Anika Zubair shares a practical playbook for customer success professionals who want to confidently have commercial conversations about money. Using her Value Bridge framework, she walks through the mindset changes, tactical language, and real customer scenarios that take your role from friendly advocate to revenue-driven trusted advisor, without ever feeling salesy.Chapters:00:00 - From Friendly to Commercial: The Mindset Change02:46 - The Value Bridge Framework05:56 - Anchoring in Results and Naming the Gap08:39 - Quantifying Impact and Making Recommendations11:46 - Navigating Customer Responses14:30 - Practical Scenarios for Commercial Conversations17:43 - Advanced Tips for Confident Conversations20:22 - The Challenge: Putting Skills into Practice23:39 - Wrapping Up: The Importance of Commercial SkillsConnect with Anika Zubair:Website: https://thecustomersuccesspro.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikazubair/RevUP Academy: https://thecustomersuccesspro.com/revupGrab our FREE resources here: https://thecustomersuccesspro.com/resourcesWant to be our next podcast guest? Apply here: https://www.thecustomersuccesspro.com/podcast-guestBook Anika as a speaker at your next team event: https://www.thecustomersuccesspro.com/team-event
Send us Fan MailCan AI copilots really keep up with pathologists when the cases are new, the workflow is messy, and the benchmark is actually protected from leakage?In this episode of DigiPath Digest #48, I focus on one paper: DALPHIN: Benchmarking Digital Pathology AI Copilots Against Pathologists on an Open Multicentric Dataset. I chose this paper because I think the field needs more of this kind of work. Less hype. More evaluation. Less “look what AI can do.” More “how do we test it in a way that actually means something?” In this session, I look at what makes DALPHIN important for pathologists, lab leaders, and digital pathology trailblazers trying to make sense of pathology AI right now. The paper benchmarks three models against human pathologists: two general-purpose models, Gemini 2.5 Pro and GPT-5, and one pathology-specific model, PathChat+. The dataset includes 1,236 images from 300 cases, covering 130 diagnoses, 14 pathology subspecialties, and cases from six countries. Human performance is benchmarked with 31 pathologists from 10 countries. What I like about this paper is that it does not stop at top-line performance. It deals with the benchmarking problem itself. The authors built a sequestered, indirectly accessible ground truth so the evaluation data could not simply be scraped into model training. That matters because without that protection, benchmarking can become an illusion of genius rather than a real test of generalization. The results are interesting and more nuanced than a simple win-or-lose story. PathChat+ reached expert-level performance in four of six tasks, Gemini in two of six, and GPT in one of six. That tells us something important already: pathology-specific training matters. But it also does not mean pathology is solved. In organ recognition, expert pathologists still outperformed all the models. In rare cancers, none of the models reached expert-level performance. And in ambiguous cases, the models still struggled with something human pathologists do all the time: expressing uncertainty. I also spend time on one of the most practical parts of the paper: model behavior. Gemini tended to overcall. GPT tended to undercall. PathChat was more balanced. That matters in practice. A pathologist using a copilot needs to know the tool's calibration bias before they can safely interpret what it is telling them. I also talk about anchoring bias in conversational interfaces, where early hallucinations can propagate through later answers if memory is not reset between questions. That is not just a technical curiosity. That is a workflow and safety issue. Why should you listen? Because this episode is really about a bigger question: What kind of evidence should pathologists demand before AI copilots enter real workflows? If you want to understand validation, data leakage, rare-case performance, uncertainty, and why these tools should still be treated as co-pilots rather than autopilots, this is a useful paper to know. Episode Highlights01:20 – Why I chose the DALPHIN preprint and why benchmarking matters right now. 05:38 – What is in the DALPHIN dataset: 300 cases, 130 diagnoses, 14 subspecialties, 6 countries. 07:57 – Top-line performance: PathChat+ reaches expert-level performance in 4 of 6 tasks. 09:41 – The benchmarking trap of data leakage and why DALPHIN's sequestered ground truth matters. 12:19 – Why real pathology diagnosis is not text-only and why macro + micro context matters. 15:26 – Tissue recognition, neoplasm detection, ambiguity, and conversational memory: how the testing was structured. 21:29 – The diagnostic personalities of the models: overcalling, undercalling, and balanced behavior. 24:36 – Rare cancers: where AI copilots still fall short of expert human performance. 28:00 – Why binary outputs are not enough when pathology often lives in uncertainty. 31:37 – Anchoring bias and conversational memory: how early hallucinations can keep propagating. 37:11 – Why these tools should be treated as co-pilots, not autopilots. 40:29 – Resources for beginners: Digital Pathology 101 and continued AI literacy. Resources mentionedDALPHIN preprint: arXiv:2605.03544v1 DALPHIN evaluation platform: dalphin.grand-challenge.org PathChat+ pathology-specific AI model discussed in the benchmark. Digital Pathology 101 free eBook by Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw. Educational streams on tissue recognition and computer vision literacy mentioned in the session.Support the showGet the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!
You may wonder if your story is too messy, if the labels or wounds others have given you are just your lot in life. This message throws open the doors to all—no matter what you've carried or the battles you still fight.Pastor Kevin doesn't shy away from difficult topics. He's experienced brokenness and confusion firsthand. What changed everything wasn't wishing for a simple fix, but coming to the table with Jesus, again and again, embracing the daily process of letting His love wash away old pain and mistaken ideas about who you are.When life tries to stick you with labels and expectations, remember that your worth is given, not achieved. Nothing anybody else has said or done, no wound or mistake, can separate you from the wholeness and acceptance at Christ's table.Kids running wild? Past hurts? Questions about belonging? There's a place for you, just as you are. Here, you'll find people who understand that growth isn't instant, who walk with you as you discover that God truly doesn't make mistakes.Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 1:1, 1:27; 1 Samuel 17:38-40; Psalm 16:6, 139:14; Proverbs 3:5; Romans 8:38-39, 15:1-9; 2 Corinthians 5:17, 12:8-10Key InsightsJesus didn't die to fix you. He died to make you new.If you spend enough time around Jesus, you become like Jesus.Your identity is received, not achieved.Many of us want struggles removed from our lives. God wants maturity.God's grace is sufficient.ResourcesYou Are Special by Max LucadoKey Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and AnnouncementsJoin us June 6 for the Instruments of Joy benefit concert. Enjoy some excellent Nashville musicians and partner with Instruments of Joy in providing quality instruments to musicians in need all over the world.00:03:04 - Anchoring in God's LovePeople struggle with feeling like they are mistakes or not good enough, but God makes us new, and nothing can keep us away from His love.00:05:20 - The Power of Abide and AriseMany people work hard to do great things for God but forget to let Him change them inside. The real journey is about living as who we are in Christ, not just seeking constant outside success.00:10:10 - Owning Brokenness and Finding HealingChildhood trauma, broken families, or abusive experiences affect how we view ourselves. Pastor Kevin shares his honest story and invites us to stop listening to those old thoughts. Instead, we should let Jesus' words define us, bringing daily healing and freedom with Him.00:18:42 - Becoming Who You Spend Time WithThe people and places around us shape who we are. If we spend time with negative people or face criticism, we may become like them. But if we get close to Jesus, we start to show His love and truth instead of the hurtful labels from the world.00:21:19 - The Process of Forgiveness and Releasing BlameTrue faith means not letting past hurts or what others do control our present. Pastor Kevin shows that forgiveness is both a special gift and a helpful action. This helps those who hurt us to be free, so their choices don't shape or restrict our future.00:30:32 - Calling, Restoration, and New LifeEach person has a special calling from God and is given what they need. We should not try to take on someone else's problems or burdens. God's healing does not happen all at once; it is a journey. We find it by coming to Him every day for cleansing, accepting our weaknesses, and receiving the grace that helps us change and gives us hope.https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/arise-in-who-he-created-you-to-beSubscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMThursdays, 6:00 PMContact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421CCLI License 2070006
May 26, 2026 City Club event description: The Sankofa Village Wellness Center stands as a major new investment in West Garfield Park and a powerful example of community-centered development in Chicago. A flagship project of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, the center reflects a long-term vision for health, wellness and neighborhood opportunity, rooted in the legacy […]
Send us Fan MailAre you making financial decisions consciously, or being nudged by forces you do not see?On this episode, I speak with Ceres Chua, Money Psychologist and Financial Coach about the hidden psychology shaping our financial decisions. We explore how unconscious biases, money scripts, and marketing language influence the way we think about spending, saving, and sufficiency. Key Takeaways
Episode summaryA short guided meditation recorded with the Mindful FIRE Legends community to help you meet yourself where you are, settle into the present moment, and use the breath as a gentle anchor. You'll practice observing your experience without needing to change anything, then repeatedly “start again” each time the mind wanders—remembering that each in-breath is a new beginning and each out-breath a chance to let go and relax into this moment.In this meditation, you'll practice- Arriving with three deep breaths- Meeting yourself where you are (body + mind check-in)- Resting in kind, curious awareness- Anchoring attention on the felt sense of breathing- Working skillfully with distraction: notice → return → begin again- Setting a simple intention for the rest of your dayQuotable lines- “Each in breath is a new beginning. Each out breath, a chance to let go and relax a little more into this moment.”- “Each time your mind wanders off and you notice, just choose to come back to the breath.”About the Mindful FIRE Legends communityWe meet weekly to connect, support each other, and practice mindfulness on the path to financial independence. Join at mindfulfire.org/join.PS: Introducing the…
Improvement efforts stall for reasons every CI practitioner knows by heart: unclear problem statements, missing data, inconsistent teams, rejected countermeasures. Anne Frewin argues those are symptoms. The root cause is the environment leaders create -- and Gallup's data backs her up: 70% of team engagement comes down to the manager.In this episode, recorded as part of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Webinar Series, Anne walks host Mark Graban through her LEAD model -- four leadership mindsets that build the psychological safety improvement work depends on. For each one, she offers a single behavior you can put to work right away:Leading with courage means talking about problems, not just making them visible -- moving teams from firefighting to "smelling the smoke." Embodying trust means going to Gemba with real curiosity: standing still, observing, listening to tone as much as words. Anchoring in clarity means communicating so it sticks -- frequent, visual, purposeful, two-way. Driving improvement means inviting ideas and letting people fix what bugs them, using three simple guardrails: Is it safe? Does everyone who needs to know, know? Can it be undone?Anne also makes the case for treating employees as a key stakeholder alongside owners and customers, and shows what changes when you do. Engaged organizations see 63% fewer safety incidents, 21% lower turnover, 32% fewer defects, and 23% higher profitability.The conversation continues into a wide-ranging Q&A on writing better problem statements, creating space for people to surface problems without fear, the limits of ROI thinking, and the hard work of coaching managers who rose through the ranks by being the boss.Anne Frewin is a speaker, coach, and facilitator, and the founder of Employee Centric Leadership LLC. She has more than 15 years of experience implementing Lean principles across healthcare, biomedical, manufacturing, and professional services.Watch the video, view the slides, and read the full recapBrowse 100+ free recorded webinarsTips, articles, and case studies on leadership and continuous improvementLearn more about KaiNexus
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Have you ever walked into a room and felt… unseen? Like you've lost a part of yourself somewhere along the way? Midlife isn't just about physical changes it can also bring a quiet shift in identity, confidence, and how you see yourself. In this episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we're talking about what it means to feel invisible in midlife and how to reclaim your confidence, your identity, and your worth. This isn't about going back to who you were. It's about stepping into who you're becoming. In this episode, we cover: • Why midlife can trigger identity shifts • The emotional impact of body changes and aging • Letting go of comparison and unrealistic expectations • Rebuilding confidence from the inside out • Anchoring your identity in faith, not appearance You are not fading.You are being refined. Fit & Fueled by Faith — where the female body meets faith.Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits
Life does not always follow a straight line. Returning from sabbatical, Kelly Kinder begins Struggles in the In Christ series with a simple image from his three-year-old granddaughter—a single squiggly line—and names what many feel: ordinary days can quickly become complicated. From there, he opens Ephesians 6:10-13 and gives a different lens for what we face. Kelly explains that Scripture calls us to recognize an unseen battle without giving in to fear. The focus is clarity and preparation: be strong in the Lord, put on the whole armor of God, know your real enemy, and never surrender.Kelly unpacks what it means to be strong in the Lord, not by forcing confidence, but by being continually strengthened by Jesus through a living relationship with him. Strength grows through prayer, Scripture, worship, and life with the church. He also describes the “strength of his might” as an inner, Spirit-formed capacity—a battle-ready heart marked by resilience and endurance. Drawing on Paul's “thorn in the flesh,” Kelly shows how grace proves sufficient precisely where we feel least capable, and how God's power often becomes most visible when we stop pretending we can handle everything alone.Then comes the practical warning and promise. Kelly urges us to put on the whole armor of God because the enemy's schemes are real and often target our predictable vulnerabilities—when we are tired, isolated, angry, or overconfident. He names the battleground of the mind and the everyday footholds that widen the opening, like unchecked anger, falsehood, and unwholesome talk. Just as important, Kelly reframes conflict: people are not the enemy. Behind the scenes are organized, invisible spiritual forces; misunderstanding this leaves us fighting the wrong battles.Anchoring the message in hope, Kelly points to Paul's own imprisonment and how God used it to advance the gospel, then shares a personal story of provision during a nine-month season of uncertainty. The thread is steady: in the “evil day,” the goal is not flash but faithfulness—stand firm, refuse to surrender, and remember that through Christ we are more than conquerors. If you're weary, confused, or tempted to quit, this teaching offers honest realism, practical steps, and Christ-centered courage for whatever you are facing today.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram
Is your starting price telling customers more than you think? Are you anchoring expectations too low—and then working uphill to justify your real value? What happens when clients see “starting at” and then get sticker shock when the actual results they want cost more? In this episode, I challenge the use of starting prices, reveal the power of anchoring bias, and discuss how reframing your pricing approach could help you sell for value—not from the bottom.Listen to this new 8-minute episode for a fresh perspective on presenting your prices and why a range might work better than a starting price.If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com View the full transcript on Alan's site: https://alanberg.com/blog/Come to an AI workshop near you and learn how to use 5 or 6 different AI tools, in ways you've probably never thought of. Go to www.AIWorkshopTour.com to see the one nearest to you. I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks. Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/31C9Mic Pandora: http://bit.ly/wbspandora ©2025 Wedding Business Solutions LLC & AlanBerg.com
You can have the best worship team in the city, a packed house every Sunday, and a pastor who preaches straight fire. And people will still leave because nobody learned their name.In the final episode of the Church Complaint Box series, Jobbin gets honest about the complaint that hits the deepest: the lack of love. Not theological error. Not bad production. Just a church full of people who never made room for you.Anchoring in 1 Corinthians 13, Jobbin unpacks why Paul wrote this passage as a confrontation to a spiritually active but relationally broken church, and why it lands the same way today. He also gets into church cliques, platform politics, "church royalty," and what it actually looks like to be a connector instead of a complainer.
This week, Katia Adams shares a message drawn from Galatians 5:13–6:18 and Ephesians 4:25–32. Anchoring her teaching in Paul's instructions to the churches of Galatia and Ephesus, Katia addresses what she identifies as one of the most pressing and spiritually dangerous patterns in the contemporary church: the way believers have absorbed a culturally-driven model of accountability and called it justice.Using the vivid image of a rogue tomato plant that grew uninvited in her garden — cute at first, then destructive — Katia frames the sermon around five diagnostic questions every believer must ask before bringing correction: What is your proximity? What is your practice? What is your purpose? What is your posture? What is your perspective? She moves through each with pastoral specificity, pushing back against social media callout culture, third-party documentaries and podcasts about people we've never met, and self-appointed "correction ministries" that elevate exposure over restoration. Real accountability, she argues, requires proximity — the same proximity that led God himself to become flesh and move into the neighborhood.The theological anchor of the message is the conviction that the Holy Spirit is not poured out to give us goosebumps, but to uproot the poisonous seeds of offense, gossip, and self-righteous judgment that have no place in the heart of a believer. Katia draws directly on Galatians 6:1 — restore him in a spirit of gentleness — and contrasts it with the spirit of accusation the body has so readily embraced, reminding her listeners that the accuser has a name, and his name is Satan.Ultimately, this sermon is an invitation to let Scripture read us rather than the other way around — to examine our hearts honestly, uproot what grieves the Holy Spirit, and commit to a costly, inconvenient, Spirit-empowered love for the body of Christ. Katia closes with a charge that is both convicting and hopeful: how we speak to our children, our neighbors, and those who have made a mess of their lives will form our crown to give to Jesus — so make it a good one.
“I know in advance what my body and soul need in order for me to call it a summer that feels just how I want summer to feel.” – Mia MoranWe think summer will take care of itself. It's a go with the flow time, a less structured time, a different time — and it really needs a plan. Your summer plan needs to honor the vibe of the season and keep you connected to the things you want in this season. I'm going to talk to you about Anchoring, but we're not going to jump into it right away. So often when I see people feeling overwhelmed or struggling with planning, it's because they're skipping the first steps in the process: Centering, Visioning, Deciding. Anchoring is when we make space for the things that really matter. It's the part when we actually put things on our calendar. One way to anchor for summer is to start with some key dates. Some things I'm starting with:Vacation time (don't forget to add things you need to do to prepare or re-enter)Business events or launchesStart and end of summer dates (these might be different for different people in your family)Key family events — graduations, celebrations, appointmentsFlexible space for things you want to happenAnd then there is the restorative summery part … the reading more, the gardening, the moving your body differently, the relaxing. We plan for that too. Join me to plan a summer that turns out just how you want it to feel: https://plansimple.com/summerLINKSA Smarter Way to Plan Your Summerhttps://plansimple.com/summerDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. KNOW HOW YOU WANT SUMMER TO FEEL. Decide how you want this summer to feel. You need to know that before you put anything on the calendar.HONOR YOUR BUSINESS. What commitments have you already made for your business this summer? What have you been doing that you don't want to lose momentum on and have to restart this fall? Make a list. You'll want to make sure these things are part of your summer plan.ANCHOR KEY POINTS. Pull out your calendar and make sure key dates are on there: start and end of summer (this might be determined by when kids are home or when you are at a summer place for example), vacations, business events or standing appointments, family celebrations or other events. You'll add other things — like the morning swim you want to take daily or the weekly family dinner — but having some of the big rocks as anchors gets you started. One more doable thing you can do! SIGN UP TO PLAN SUMMER WITH MEWe'll look at summer through all the lenses — energy and health, work, family, summer vibes — and come up with a way to hold both spaciousness and momentum this summer. 90 minutes to design a summer that actually feels good... across your work, life, and well-being. Join me: https://plansimple.com/summer
Last week we identified why practitioners deplete: two types of energetic bleed. Today we uncover the complete energetically structural solution that makes practitioner depletion physically impossible. Whether you're working with Reiki, Prana, Earth, Angelic energy or other as a practitioner. 5 THINGS YOU'LL DISCOVER BY THE END OFLISTENING IN:>Why the hollow bone is the complete structural solution to energetic depletion (not protection rituals or cleansing practices) – in theory V practise >The three-point sacred triangle that makes the hollow bone state actually felt versus intellectually understood – what makes embodying this state a felt reality >Why Hollow Bone = ethical practise – moving away from practitioners as “God”, losing personal power to overthinking & doubting ability, putting to bed statements like “you can't help others heal until you're fully healed yourself”>In what way Hollow Bone dissolves permission culture – shifting away from the idea that direct Spiritual authority needs to be earned or validated.>Anchoring energy work in trust – a practical exercise supporting you to identify opportunities to embody internal V external authority.Spirit-led Reiki Pathway: https://www.reikiredefined.com/spirit-led-reiki-pathway/Free community: https://www.reikiredefined.com/free-community/Free workshop: https://www.reikiredefined.com/lifting-the-veil-on-reiki/My free updates straight to your inbox: https://reiki-redefined.kit.com/6629991732You'll find me most on Tiktok @reikiredefined
In today's conversation, we speak with PJ Austin of the United States, a multiple time All-American in the 60m, 100m, 4x100 and Long Jump while in the NCAA, and has since gone on to represent the USA at the 2025 and 2026 World Relays.PJ was one of the fastest sprinters coming out of Florida having run a personal best of 9.89 seconds in the 100m, and shortly after graduating, he turned professional and began competing around the world at various meets on the circuit.Early in May, PJ ran anchor leg on Team USA's 4x100m relay which won Gold at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana in a time of 37.43 seconds, one of the fastest relay times in history. This came on the heels of him competing at various meets across Africa including in Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.In our conversation, discuss the 2026 World Relays, including PJ being selected for the team, the practice before hand, and running the anchor leg for Team USA. PJ also explains what he learned from competing at Florida, his transition to the professional world, and now training under Dennis Mitchell and the Star Athletics group along with Kenny B, Courtney Lindsey, Christian Coleman and others.Finally, we breakdown PJs 100m race, including where he is most looking to improve and his goals for the 2026 season and beyond.-------------------------------------------
A Chicano educator from Los Angeles has spent nearly 20 years building the infrastructure that schools won't — the kind that catches students before they fall through the cracks. Hector Flores is the CEO of the Latino Film Institute, home to the Youth Cinema Project, a filmmaking mentorship program now operating in 21 California school districts across 61 classrooms. YCP brings professional filmmakers into English classes to guide students from concept to screen over a full school year. The results — in test scores, reclassification rates, graduation, and lives redirected — are impossible to ignore. Find ALIFI at latinofilm.org. Arts integration in schools has been underfunded, undervalued, and cut first for decades. This episode is the case against that pattern — told through data, two schools that are outperforming their affluent neighbors, and a story about a kid living in a motel who just won Best High School Actor.
Internationally acclaimed master intuitive energy healing facilitator Cathleen Miller shares expert insights and tips for more inspiration for your own conscious business + wellness Intuitive Lifestyle Success.May 2026 podcast theme explores Anchoring New Earth for you to move into your unique energetic gifts to contribute to thriving as our planet continues to ascend. Tips to support clearing the noise and minimizing interference for you to clear anxiety and find peace.*Always seek medical approval before making any health or lifestyle changes. This podcast is in no way a substitute or advisement for medical or licensed care of any kind. Content from this podcast is trademarked no portion may be used or reproduced without prior written consent from Cathleen Miller.Want a virtual session with me? Visit https://www.intuitivelifestylesuccess.com/ for more resources, online programs, wellness retreats and virtual sessions available internationally. All content copyrighted Cathleen Miller HolisticMediumTM Intuitive Lifestyle SuccessTM 2026
More times than I can count, I've come up with an idea that got implemented, became a best practice, and changed how something was done, without my name on it.Part of me was okay with it. I told myself: I know it was my idea. That is enough.But another part of me was frustrated. Disappointed. And quietly unwilling to admit that the private knowing was not quite enough.If you have ever lived in that same split, talked yourself out of caring about credit, then felt the sting of not getting it anyway, this episode is going to land differently than anything you have heard about visibility.Because this is not about self-promotion. It is not about becoming louder or more aggressive or more political. It is about one thing:Anchoring your name to your thinking in a way that feels honest, grounded, and like you.In this episode we are talking about:Why 'I know it was mine' is a coping mechanism, and what it is costing youThe difference between private knowing and public visibility (and why both matter)Why 'good work speaks for itself' is the most expensive myth in your careerFive visibility strategies: anchor in real time, narrate while it happens, own the room, weekly wins, impact languageHow to use your one-on-one as a visibility tool most people never think to useExact language for when your idea surfaces in a meeting without your name on it
Are your mornings a "reaction to chaos" or a disciplined start to a high-performance day? Coach Matt breaks down the neuroscience of routines and why they are the most overlooked tools in an alcohol-free lifestyle. Discover how to move from "hibernation mode" into intentional living by leveraging neuroplasticity to rewire your brain's need for structure and safety. Learn the difference between structure-based routines and emotionally significant rituals, and how to optimize your dopamine levels for natural motivation. This episode provides high achievers with a tactical blueprint for "bookending" their days to improve sleep hygiene, stabilize mood, and ensure their future self wakes up ready to win. Want to speak to a real human being at AFL? Text Kai on our team at +1 361 321 7764 and he will respond and see how we can help. No AI automations here at AFL. Real humans ready to support you on your alcohol free journey.
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When most people think of feng shui, they picture interiors—but your outdoor space is just as influential. Your garden, patio, balcony, or even a few containers can become a living extension of your home, shaping how energy flows, how you feel, and how you connect with others. Episode 380 explores nine feng shui gardening tips to enhance joy, flow, and abundance in any outdoor space—from small balconies to expansive gardens—while guiding you to create harmonious energy flow, balance yin and yang, and thoughtfully incorporate the five elements for a thriving, supportive environment.What we talk about in this episode:-Balancing yin and yang in outdoor spaces-Creating gathering areas for connection-Anchoring with focal points like fire pits or trees-Incorporating the five elements into your garden-Designing with real light and healthy plants-Activating life areas with feng shui bagua…and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Our Feng Shui Energy Map EkitRegister for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited timeHarmonize your Home with Feng Shui PlantsEnhance your qi, prosperity and wellnessThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.Time stamps for this episode:[02:41] The importance of outdoor spaces[05:55] Creating flow in gardens[08:20] Balancing yin and yang in your garden[14:06] Establishing focal points in your garden[16:08] Incorporating the five elements [21:22] Activating life areas with the baguaMORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
1 Peter 3 sits inside a letter written to believers scattered across the Roman empire, people pushed to the margins for following Jesus. To them, the apostle announces that they belong to a revolution, a new humanity built on the living stone of the risen Christ, where the rejected have become a chosen race and a royal priesthood. Marriage is part of that revolution. To wives, the text assigns a new mission, which is not to maneuver husbands into giving them what they want but to win them to Christ; and a new method, which is not the power of luxury and force celebrated by the New Roman Woman, but the imperishable power of a gentle and quiet spirit hidden in God. To husbands, the text overturns the patriarchal expectation of rule and commands instead a costly understanding of their wives, honoring them as coheirs of the grace of life. Anchoring it all is the cross of Christ, where the Creator submitted to His creation, understood His enemies deeply, and gave honor to those who deserved shame, so that homes shaped by this revolution might bring many sons and daughters to glory.
You know that feeling at the end of the day…“I should've done more.”Most real estate agents assume the problem is consistency.But what if that's not true?In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan breaks down a different perspective — one that challenges the way agents think about productivity, discipline, and daily execution.Because the reality is… you're already consistent.You wake up at the same time.You follow the same routines.You repeat the same habits every single day — without thinking about it.So the problem isn't consistency.It's what you're being consistent at.This episode dives into how your daily patterns are formed, what triggers your actions, and why the activities that actually drive your business — calls, follow-up, CRM, and relationship building — are often missing from your routine.If you've ever felt like you're working hard but not moving forward…If you've ever ended your day thinking you should've done more…Or if you're struggling to stay consistent with the things that actually matter…This episode will change how you approach your day — and your business.What You'll LearnWhy consistency isn't actually your problemHow daily habits and routines are formed automaticallyThe role of triggers (time, environment, emotion) in your behaviorWhy you're consistent at the wrong things — and how to fix itHow to identify patterns in your daily routineThe difference between being busy and being productiveHow to build structure into income-producing activitiesA simple framework to make calls, follow-up, and CRM part of your dayWhy relying on motivation will never create consistent resultsTimestamps[00:00] Introduction — “I should've done more”[02:00] Are you actually inconsistent?[05:00] The truth about daily routinesUnderstanding Your Patterns[08:00] Breaking down your daily habits[11:00] Why you repeat the same behaviors[14:00] Identifying triggers behind your actionsThe Real Problem[17:00] Why agents feel inconsistent[20:00] What you're consistent at vs what you're not[23:00] The gap between activity and productivityBusiness Activities That Get Missed[26:00] Calls, follow-up, and CRM habits[29:00] Why these never get built into your routine[32:00] The danger of relying on motivationBuilding Structure That Works[35:00] Using existing habits to create new ones[38:00] Anchoring business activities into your day[41:00] Creating repeatable systemsClosing Thoughts[44:00] Direction vs effort[47:00] The real reason you feel behind[50:00] One action step to move forwardSponsorsKiTS Keep-in-Touch SystemsYour ultimate marketing and lead generation CRM.REM Real Estate MagazineCanada's premier real estate publication.
New releases drive the hobby.They grab your attention.They push you to act.In this episode, Brett breaks down the psychology behind new product cycles.From chasing Shaquille O'Neal rookies to the nonstop hype around Topps Chrome, the playbook is the same. The volume is not.FOMO.Anchoring.Narratives.If you collect, you need to understand what is influencing your decisions.Because the collectors who slow down and think build better collections over time.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
If you're questioning your pricing or wondering why people hesitate to say yes, this episode is going to change how you think about your entire business strategy. In this episode of The Real Truth About Business podcast, I'm breaking down the real psychology behind pricing and why buyers actually make decisions. This is for service-based entrepreneurs who are stuck at a revenue plateau, unsure if their pricing strategy is helping or hurting their business growth. After 9 years of experience, I can tell you pricing is not just about picking a number. It's about how that number is perceived, processed, and positioned in your sales process. Inside this episode, I walk you through nine key pricing psychology principles and how they directly impact your conversion rate, your lead generation, and your overall revenue growth. This is about aligning your pricing with how buyers actually think so your offers feel like an obvious yes.What You'll Learn:Why higher pricing can sometimes increase conversionsHow to use pricing psychology to strengthen your business strategyThe role of positioning and messaging in pricing perceptionHow payment structures impact buyer decision-makingWhy buyers hesitate and how to reduce friction in your sales processHow to align your pricing with your brand and ideal clientEpisode Highlights:[00:00] Introduction: Why pricing psychology matters for business growth[03:00] Price vs. perceived value and the quality signal[08:00] Anchoring and how buyers interpret your pricing before they see it[13:00] Framing your price: cost vs. investment[18:00] Payment psychology and reducing buyer resistance[23:00] Loss aversion and the cost of staying stuck[27:00] Tiered pricing, decoy effect, and buyer decision patterns[31:00] Odd vs. rounded pricing and brand positioningKey Takeaways:Pricing Is Perception, Not Just a NumberHere's what I see constantly. Business owners picking a price based on what feels comfortable or what others are charging. But pricing strategy is not just about math. It's about perception.After 9 years of working with service-based entrepreneurs, I can tell you buyers use price as a shortcut to determine value. Especially when what you sell is intangible. Strategy, expertise, transformation. There's nothing to hold or test.That means your pricing is signaling something before you ever get on a sales call. Whether you realize it or not, your price is part of your positioning.Your Positioning Sets the Stage Before Price Even MattersInside the Focused Visionary Framework, Pricing, Pipeline, and Sales are all connected. Pricing doesn't exist in isolation. It sits on top of your messaging and your positioning.This is where anchoring comes in. Everything your audience sees before they ever hear your price sets the expectation. Your content, your results, your authority. That's the anchor.If your positioning is strong, your price feels obvious. If it's weak, the same number feels expensive. This is why focusing only on pricing without addressing messaging rarely works.Buyer Decisions Are Driven by Psychology, Not LogicBuyers don't just evaluate numbers. They react to how those numbers are presented.Breaking a price into monthly payments reduces resistance. Framing something as an investment changes how it's processed. Showing the cost of staying stuck can be more powerful than highlighting potential gains.These are not manipulation tactics. This is understanding how the brain works.When you align your sales process with these patterns, you remove friction. You make it easier for your ideal client to say yes.Your Pricing Strategy Should Match Your Brand and GoalsOne of the biggest mistakes I see is misalignment. Pricing that doesn't match the brand, the offer, or the level of expertise.Odd pricing can signal accessibility or discounts. Rounded pricing can signal confidence and premium positioning. Tiered pricing can guide decisions without forcing them.But none of it works if it's not intentional.Your pricing strategy should support your revenue growth goals, attract the right clients, and align with how you want your business to be perceived.That's where real business strategy comes in. Not just picking a number. But building a system where pricing, positioning, and sales all work together.Resources MentionedSubscribe to Back Pocket Insights for FREEBook a CEO Strategy Call Learn more about The Missing Piece IntensiveLearn more about The Focused Visionary AcceleratorDownload the FREE Lead and Conversion TrackerSubscribe to the Sunday Morning Brew NewsletterAbout the Host:Michelle DeNio is a business strategist based in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in helping service-based entrepreneurs break through revenue plateaus using her Focused Visionary Framework. With over 300 podcast episodes and 9 years running her consulting business, she helps coaches, consultants, and service providers scale sustainably through strategic planning, pricing optimization, and sales process development.Connect with MichelleWebsiteThreads Instagram LinkedIn Facebook
Anchoring to your “why” can shift your mindset and elevate both your performance and fulfillment. In this episode, I want to challenge you to define your true “why” for playing pickleball and explore how that clarity transforms your on-court experience. Move beyond wins and losses to focus on the deeper reasons—connection, growth, and enjoyment—that sustain your passion for the game. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/291-your-why-for-pickleball/
Summary - This episode emphasizes the importance of positive declarations in building faith and manifesting good outcomes, especially in challenging times.Key Topics:The power of words as seeds that influence your futureHow to speak blessings over your life, even when circumstances seem negativeCreating a peaceful and loving atmosphere in your home through spoken wordsThe significance of blessing your family and loved ones with faith-filled prayersOvercoming discouragement by speaking faith instead of fearCarrying blessings everywhere — at work, in the car, and in daily interactionsThe contrast between fear and faith, and how words tip the balancePractical declarations to align with purpose and abundanceThe spiritual impact of consistent blessing speech on personal growth and recoveryThe Power of the Tongue by Kenneth HaginFaith-Based Inspirational QuotesTwitterInstagramTimestamps:00:00 - The transformative power of speaking blessings00:29 - Words as seeds: what are you speaking over your life?00:58 - Shifting from negativity to blessing1:28 - Speaking blessings during uncertainty and waiting periods1:58 - Words of strength and identity in faith2:28 - Overcoming fear by speaking positive health and life2:58 - Fighting the good fight of faith regardless of circumstances3:28 - Blessings for your home: creating an atmosphere of peace3:56 - Blessing your family and handling challenges with faith4:24 - Declaring protection and purpose for loved ones4:53 - The importance of prayers and declarations for your plans5:23 - Aligning your future through positive speech5:53 - Carrying blessings everywhere you go6:21 - Combating negativity with blessings at work, in stores, and in silence6:50 - The power struggle between fear and faith — words as leaders7:19 - Using words to turn situations around and build faith7:49 - Guided prayer: declaring blessings over life and future8:09 - Anchoring yourself in blessings and mindful speech8:39 - Final encouragement: speak blessings, fight the good fight, and pray daily
The Mind of a Voiceover Legend: Spike Spencer Voiceover Mindset and Performance BOSSes, Anne Ganguzza welcomes Spike Spencer, a veteran whose voice has defined iconic series like Evangelion, Pokemon, and World of Warcraft. But Spike isn't just an actor; he's a certified Master NLP Coach who understands that the "pipes" are only a tool—the real engine is the subconscious. This episode dives into the practical application of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in the booth, the evolution of the anime industry over 30 years, and how to "anchor" yourself into a winning state before you even hit record. Chapter Summaries: 30 Years of Anime: From VHS to Instantaneous (10:58) Spike reflects on the technological shift in the industry. Thirty years ago, dubbing involved recording to VHS tapes and mailing them to Japan for feedback. Today, it's instantaneous and script-free. He notes that the speed of modern gaming and anime sessions requires actors to rely solely on instinct and advanced cold-reading skills. NLP 101 for Actors: Subconscious Listening (23:29) Spike explains Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as the "study of excellence." He emphasizes that your subconscious is always listening to your internal dialogue. If you tell yourself "I hope I get this," you are operating from a state of lack. He discusses how to shift into a "paid voice actor" identity by simply asking for a $10 "lunch fee" for freebies to trigger a mental state change. The Power of Anchoring (25:38) To improve your voiceover mindset and performance, Spike suggests "anchoring"—associating a physical action or sensation with a specific mental state. He shares techniques like touching a specific part of your booth doorway or using a physical gesture (like pinching an ear) during a moment of high energy to "program" your brain to enter that state whenever the gesture is repeated. The "Matador Walk" and Audition Recovery (32:13) Drawing parallels from professional tennis, Spike discusses the importance of the "recovery state." After an audition—good or bad—actors must "shake it off" physically and mentally to enter the next read with fresh energy. He notes that animals (and microphones) are incredibly sensitive to manic or nervous energy, making mindfulness a prerequisite for a clean take. Manifestation and "Stair-Stepping" Goals (40:30) Affirmations often fail because the subconscious rejects them as lies (e.g., "I am a millionaire"). Spike teaches "stair-stepping": setting goals that are realistic enough for the subconscious to believe. He also introduces the concept of anchoring the achievement of a goal by visualizing the feeling 15 minutes after the success has occurred. Homesteading and Fatherhood (53:30) Beyond the booth, Spike discusses his life in the Texas Hill Country, where he gardens, homeschools his kids, and manages a homestead with donkeys and chickens. He argues that this "Dad energy" and grounding in nature provide the creative fuel necessary to sustain a decades-long career without burning out. Top 10 Takeaways for Voice Actors: Master Cold Reading: In modern anime and gaming, you won't see the script ahead of time. Acting classes and daily reading practice are essential. Your Subconscious is the Captain: It believes whatever you tell it without judgment. Speak to yourself as a successful professional. Use Physical Anchors: Create a "booth ritual" (a touch, a scent, or a specific song) to instantly trigger a high-performance state. The "First and Last Take" Rule: Avoid overthinking. Usually, your first read is the freshest, and your last read is the most refined. Stop there and move on. Identify as a Pro: If you haven't been paid, do a small job for a nominal fee ($10). Once money changes hands, you are a "paid voice actor" in the eyes of your subconscious. The Energy is Audible: Microphones pick up tension. If you are nervous, the listener will hear it. Use breathing and movement to ground yourself. Recover Like a Matador: After every audition, do a physical "reset" to let go of the previous performance and clear the slate for the next one. Stair-Step Your Affirmations: Don't claim "I am the world's best actor" if you don't believe it. Start with "I am a working actor who is improving every day." Make Your Booth a Sanctuary: If you feel like someone is listening through the walls, your acting will be restrained. Ensure your space feels private and safe. Perform Everywhere: Whether you're cooking on camera or reading to your kids, keep your creative energy flowing to prevent stagnation in the booth.
Today we're exploring a tender question so many parents are carrying: how do we help our kids grow in faith when we're still figuring it out for ourselves? And underneath that—what if we get it wrong? What if we hand them something they'll spend years trying to untangle?Today, we're joined by pastor, author, and researcher Meredith Miller, who has spent her career thoughtfully engaging these questions. Her book, Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From, offers a grounded and practical guide for what this can look like.Meredith invites us to move away from rigid faith metaphors like walls and foundations, and instead to see faith more like a web—flexible, resilient, and uniquely woven for each person. That shift opens up a much more spacious way of thinking about what it means to guide our kids spiritually.Anchoring this conversation is her distinction between obedience-based and trust-based faith. Meredith makes a compelling case that trust must come first—that obedience, when it matters, grows naturally out of a relationship with a God we've come to know and trust, rather than fear.We also talk about how to approach scripture with kids, what her research revealed about the strengths of a Latter-Day Saint ward-based model, the value of family warmth, and why “I don't know” can be a great answer.This conversation was a steadying reminder for us that while we can't control how our kid's faith unfolds, we can trust that God is already at work in their lives. We hope this episode gives you both some practical tools and a little more peace for the long, slow work nourishing a faith your kid doesn't need to heal from.You can also find Meredith's new book Wonder: 52 Conversations to Help Kids Fall in Love with Scripture on Bookshop.org and Amazon. Did you know Faith Matters also produces a Bible Storybook podcast? Listen to Scripture Stories for Little Saints on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And for more help with family spiritual development, check out Uplift Kids.Come to Raising Little Saints: A Faith Matters Family Night! RSVP here.
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Apply for our free $10,000 audit of your digital strategy: https://www.tiereleven.com/audit Why do some prospects respect you while others walk all over you? When you feel like you're chasing the sale instead of controlling it, you're already losing. Neediness kills deals, and most marketers don't even realize how often they signal it.In this episode, we revisit a conversation I had with Oren Klaff on why traditional sales tactics, including being polite, agreeable, and even “professional,” actually sabotage your results. We get into frame control, status dynamics, and the subtle behaviors that instantly shift power in high-stakes deals. If you're running an agency, selling high-ticket services, or managing enterprise clients, this conversation will challenge how you show up on every call. You cannot sell from a low-status position. Listen to the discussion closely, and you'll start spotting where you've been giving away leverage without even knowing it.In This Episode:- Oren's “lose my number” story- Why neediness kills deals- Stop saying please and thank you- Reframing the status and power dynamics- Anchoring your value system- Handling discount requests from buyers- The “final boss” negotiation tacticListen to the Full Episode with Oren Klaff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s82Goe9d2k Website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/podcast/episode-745-stop-losing-clients-master-saying-the-quiet-part-out-loud-to-close-deals/ Buy Oren Klaff's Books:Pitch Anything: https://a.co/d/fRAqAby Flip The Script: https://a.co/d/hTcp9lP Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Podcast Channel:Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perpetual-traffic/id1022441491 Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59lhtIWHw1XXsRmT5HBAuK Subscribe and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@perpetual_traffic?sub_confirmation=1We Appreciate Your Support!Visit our website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/perpetualtraf Connect with Oren Klaff:Website - https://orenklaff.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenklaff/ Newsletter- https://pitchanything.com/ Connect with Ralph Burns: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ralphhburns/ Hire Tier11 - https://www.tiereleven.com/apply-now Mentioned in this episode:https://www.tiereleven.com/auditWe're opening up sponsorship spots for Q1 and Q2! Ads Spothttps://www.tiereleven.com/audithttps://www.tiereleven.com/audit
What happens when you combine practical digital marketing experience with behavioural science? In this episode, Daniel Rowles is joined by Phil Agnew, host of the Nudge podcast and a specialist in behavioural science, to explore eight psychology experiments and principles that can help marketers create more effective campaigns, stronger customer experiences and more persuasive messaging. Phil shares the original studies behind concepts such as social proof, loss aversion, anchoring and the peak-end rule, then shows how they can be applied in real marketing scenarios, from Reddit ads and SaaS websites to loyalty programmes, pricing pages and customer journeys. The result is a highly practical episode for marketers who want to sharpen their thinking and make better decisions in a world full of noise, automation and increasingly generic content. In This Episode Social proof: why it still works, why specificity matters, and why implying popularity can be more powerful than simply claiming it Loyalty and endowed progress: how giving customers a sense of momentum can make them more likely to complete a journey and stay engaged Loss aversion: why messages framed around what people stand to lose can outperform those focused only on gains The pratfall effect: how showing a flaw, when paired with clear competence, can make a brand or person more likeable Distinctiveness: why standing out matters even more in an AI-saturated content landscape Anchoring: how the first number, comparison or frame people see can radically shape how they judge value The peak-end rule: why customers often remember the emotional high point and the ending of an experience more than everything in between Visible effort: why people value products, services and content more when they can see the work behind them Real examples from digital marketing: including Reddit ad testing, website messaging, social proof banners, pricing psychology and travel search UX Key Takeaways Behavioural science is most useful when it is translated into practical tests, not treated as abstract theory Social proof works best when it feels natural and contextual, rather than overly promotional Small shifts in wording can have a major effect on click-throughs, conversions and retention Customers do not always judge experiences rationally. They remember moments, contrasts and endings Showing some humanity or imperfection can make brands feel more credible and relatable Distinctive positioning is becoming more valuable as AI makes average content easier to produce at scale Helping customers feel progress, momentum or visibility into effort can improve engagement and loyalty Marketers should revisit core psychological principles before chasing every new platform or tool
If you've ever handed your heart (or your secrets) to the WRONG person because you thought you were “bonding”… this is the wake-up call you need. In PART 2 with former Russian spy Aliia Roza, we push past the mind games and get radically honest about what REALLY keeps you safe… from trauma, from manipulators, from the ugliest corners of the world. SHOWNOTES - Strategies to spot red flags and NEVER become a “project” for a narcissist or predator - How trafficking setups REALLY happen: model scouts, “exclusive” jobs, and the missing questions that save lives - What's REAL and what's a setup: Epstein, Ghislaine, the “friend” ruse, and why women trust other women - The ultimate defense: boundaries, testing, and what to do when you feel rushed or pressured - The ROOT of immunity to manipulation & why unshakable confidence starts with programming your own brain - Full-body self-love rituals: mirror, music, touch, and orgasmic affirmation for invincible confidence - Pheromones, energy signatures, and the subconscious reason you command a room - Why cutting out toxic people is essential to bulletproofing your boundaries - The 5 qualities of a (dangerous) woman, a spy, and a survivor - Anchoring your wins, stacking your power, and techniques for peak-state public speaking and negotiation - Stepping into visibility, overcoming fear, and making your story your safe house Thank you to our sponsors: AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code LISA https://aquatru.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Follow Aliia Roza: Website: https://www.rozaclub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliiaroza/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rozaspytips FOLLOW LISA BILYEU: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've ever handed your heart (or your secrets) to the WRONG person because you thought you were “bonding”… this is the wake-up call you need. In PART 2 with former Russian spy Aliia Roza, we push past the mind games and get radically honest about what REALLY keeps you safe… from trauma, from manipulators, from the ugliest corners of the world. SHOWNOTES - Strategies to spot red flags and NEVER become a “project” for a narcissist or predator - How trafficking setups REALLY happen: model scouts, “exclusive” jobs, and the missing questions that save lives - What's REAL and what's a setup: Epstein, Ghislaine, the “friend” ruse, and why women trust other women - The ultimate defense: boundaries, testing, and what to do when you feel rushed or pressured - The ROOT of immunity to manipulation & why unshakable confidence starts with programming your own brain - Full-body self-love rituals: mirror, music, touch, and orgasmic affirmation for invincible confidence - Pheromones, energy signatures, and the subconscious reason you command a room - Why cutting out toxic people is essential to bulletproofing your boundaries - The 5 qualities of a (dangerous) woman, a spy, and a survivor - Anchoring your wins, stacking your power, and techniques for peak-state public speaking and negotiation - Stepping into visibility, overcoming fear, and making your story your safe house Thank you to our sponsors: AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code LISA https://aquatru.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Follow Aliia Roza: Website: https://www.rozaclub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliiaroza/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rozaspytips FOLLOW LISA BILYEU: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila host a deep conversation with Jason Fladlien, where he breaks down advanced webinar sales psychology, offer creation, and market timing strategies that drive massive revenue while emphasizing simplicity, leverage, and timing opportunities.Connect with Jason - https://www.instagram.com/jasonfladlien/www.youtube.com/@jasonfladlienCheck out his book here - https://theonetomanybook.com/__________If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.comIf you're a business owner who wants to get in peak physical shape, we can help! https://www.allproceo.comJoin our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.comJoin free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us__________CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Why Webinars Still Print Money05:42 - The Real Reason Most People Fail at Selling14:10 - Why You're Not Pitching Long Enough23:30 - The Perfect Webinar Structure (15-Step Framework)45:00 - Hook, Pain, Gain & Positioning Explained58:20 - Reframing Confidence to Close More Deals1:06:00 - How to Amplify Pain to Build Trust & Authority1:13:40 - The “Paradigm Shift” That Makes People Buy1:23:00 - Evergreen vs Live Webinars (What Actually Works)1:26:30 - Pricing Strategy, Anchoring & When to Use Sales Calls1:56:00 - AI, Information & The Future of Selling2:08:00 - The One Lever That Can Double Your Business2:14:30 - When to Go ALL IN on Opportunities2:19:00 - Finding Blue Ocean Opportunities Before They Saturate
If anxiety has been loud lately—spinning your thoughts, stealing your peace, or making it hard to stay present—this conversation is for you.On today's episode of Radical Radiance, I'm joined by author and Bible teacher Becky Keife to talk about her comforting and Scripture-rich book, A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul.Becky meets anxiety with compassion, reminding us that God is not overwhelmed by our worries—and that His Word offers steady, daily truth when our emotions feel anything but steady. In this conversation, we talk about how Scripture can anchor us when anxiety flares, why small doses of truth matter, and how God's presence meets us right in the middle of our fears.This episode isn't about fixing yourself or silencing anxiety once and for all. It's about learning to return—again and again—to the God who holds you fast.
There are just a handful of notable professional golfers still using the long putters, and whenever they have success, they are often publicly suspected of cheating the no-anchoring rule. In this episode, Mark and Lou discuss this pattern. Should anchoring have been banned in the first place? Is there a performance advantage from anchoring? And there's a putting technique that Lou hasn't tried?If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/Where to find us:Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribeMark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonlineMark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonlineLou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribeLou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagnerGreg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGAThe Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd examines whether legal justification is a sufficient stopping point for Christian ethics on violence. Anchoring the discussion in 1 Corinthians 6:12 -- "all things are lawful, but not all things are helpful" -- Jacob distinguishes between principled pacifism, which he rejects on biblical grounds, and practical pacifism, a posture that treats lethal force as a genuine last resort rather than a celebrated option. Drawing on parallels from free market theory and noncoercive parenting, he argues that when violence is taken off the table as a default, better solutions emerge. The episode also critiques the "I wish a MFer would" ethos in Christian gun culture, revisits the early church's refusal to meet Roman persecution with defensive force, and challenges the binary framing that dominates both foreign policy and personal ethics debates among Christians. The conclusion: permissible is the floor, commendable is the target, and the church has been too quick to stop asking which one it is actually pursuing.Full Episode Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!
Ever felt life spin the other way mid-stroke? We dive into a powerful Akashic Energy theme—turnaround—and explore how to pivot with grace as the season shifts from Pisces to Aries and the equinox resets the sky. Rather than bracing for impact, we lean into fluidity, using a swimmer's flip turn as our guide: coil, push, glide. That simple rhythm becomes a practice for mind, body, and spirit when plans change and expectations loosen their hold.We also share practical tools for closure, invite a creative circle mandala, and reframe rigid goals into flexible themes. Key themes include:• Akashic insight on reversals and circular movement• Equinox and astrological new year context• Letting go of rigid plans and expectations• Seeing change as part of the pattern, not failure• Closure practices for abrupt endings• Unsent letters, visualization, ritual burning• Circle mandala to map endings and beginnings• Shifting from fixed goals to guiding themes• Anchoring with breath, curiosity, and graceIf you're navigating detours, reroutes, or a full-on U-turn, this conversation will help you breathe, pivot, and find your lane again. Listen, try the exercises, and let us know what theme you're choosing for the week. If the message lands, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to support the show.Tune in next week for a new episode to support and empower your light.--Your Heart Magic is a space where heart wisdom, spirituality, and psychology meet. Enjoy episodes centered on mental health, spirituality, personal growth, healing, and well-being. Featured as one of the best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts in 2025 by PlayerFM and Globally Ranked in the top 5% in Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the Award-Winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. A psychologist with a mystic mind, she weaves perspectives from both worlds to offer holistic wisdom.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/books FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekw INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekw WEBSITE - www.bethannekw.com CONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact
What if the 32 NFL teams aren't building independent draft boards at all? On this episode of the Draft Room, we pull back the curtain on the scouting consortium model — specifically Blesto and National Football Scouting — and explain why nearly every team in the league is starting from the exact same baseline evaluation before they ever move a single player up or down their board. The Blesto/NFS breakdown: How these shared scouting organizations were born, how teams pay into them, and why the standardized reports they produce create far more consensus across the league than most fans realize Anchoring bias and group think: Why scouts who privately disagree still end up with nearly identical boards — and what it would take to truly separate your franchise from the pack Finding the edge: The areas where teams can differentiate — medical staffs, technology/analytics investment, Senior Bowl intel, and a GM willing to trust unconventional takes Packers draft priorities: Caller Jared the Uber Driver kicks things off with a question about whether the Zaire Franklin signing shifts Green Bay's draft focus — corner vs. defensive tackle breakdown included Subscribe, rate, and review the Draft Room wherever you get your podcasts, and drop your questions at 608-561-3243. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02