Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Lees

In this episode I discuss the evolution of the treatments of Parkinson's disease with leading neurologist Andrew Lees. We discuss one of his autobiographical books, Mentored by a Mad Man, in which he narrates the indirect influence that William Burroughs had in ensuring he continued his medical practice, and in guiding his research interest in Parkinson's disease.

A new year marks a fresh start for biotech partnerships, and to kick off 2024, we're highlighting a good one. Fina Biosolutions' Dr. Andrew Lees recently signed on with Scorpius BioManufacturing to support his company's growth plan. On today's episode of the Business of Biotech, Lees sits down with Scorpius VP of commercial operations Steve Lavezoli for a frank conversation on the ups, downs, and expectations of a biotech + CDMO relationship. In addition to contracts and master service agreements, the pair walk us through the day-to-day execution of the partnership and responsibilities of those involved in it. If you're considering signing on with an outsourced manufacturing partner, or thinking about making a switch, you won't want to miss this episode. Subscribe to the #BusinessofBiotech newsletter at bioprocessonline.com/bob for more real, honest, transparent interactions with the leaders of emerging biotech. It's a once-per-month dose of insight and intel that you'll actually look forward to receiving! Check it out at bioprocessonline.com/bob!

I avansert behandling ved Parkinsons sykdom kan det benyttes flytende levodopa i Duodopa- eller Lecigonpumper, men mange benytter også dopaminagonisten Apomorfin. I denne episoden møter vi den internasjonalt anerkjente parkinsonforskeren professor Andrew Lees fra England, som regnes som «Mr. Apomorfin». Han var en av de første som introduserte nettopp apomorfin i parkinsonbehandlingen. I tillegg kan du høre professor Bastiaan Bloem fortelle mer om viktigheten av tverrfaglighet og ParkinsonNet i oppfølgingen, og mer om stamcellebehandlingen i Sverige. Gjester: Bastiaan Bloem (professor Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen), ParkinsonNet. Andrew Lees (professor University College London og National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery) og Håkan Widner (professor Lunds universitet). Med programleder Nils Johan Halvorsen og husnevrolog Espen Dietrichs, professor ved OUS Produsert av Tid og Lyst AS for Norges Parkinsonforbund, med støtte fra Stiftelsen Dam.

Ep. 71 —  A failed apprentice farmer turns into a renowned futurist / Thomas Frey, Founder and Executive Director, DaVinci Institute & Co-host, Futurati Podcast  Born on a grain farm in South Dakota, Thomas Frey was an unlikely candidate to become a world-renowned futurist and public speaker. But then one day, when he was four years old, Frey's parents received a big mysterious box that would change his life forever. His mom put him on a tractor at age 11 to distract him from the television but Frey would prove to be, in his own words, a “terrible farmer”—because his mind was always elsewhere. In fact, it was in the future. And that's where it has stayed ever since. I was delighted to have a deep conversation with Thomas Frey on the future of the world. He's currently the founder and Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute & Co-host of the Futurati Podcast, with Trent Fowler.  Over the past decade, Frey has built an enormous following around the world based on his ability to develop accurate visions of the future and describe the opportunities ahead. Before launching the DaVinci Institute, Frey spent 15 years at IBM as an engineer and designer where he received over 270 awards, more than any other IBM engineer. And if that isn't proof that he's no slacker, Frey also is a past member of the Triple Nine Society (the High I.Q. society for those over the 99.9th percentile). If you liked this episode, check out these other episodes:

Tenk deg en bank full av hjerner. Det kan høres dramatisk ut at mennesker donerer hjernen sin, og at den settes inn i en hjernebank etter deres bortgang. Men for fremtidige generasjoner kan det være et avgjørende bidrag for forskerne til å forstå Parkinsons sykdom bedre, og komme enda nærmere en kur. I denne episoden møter vi den internasjonalt kjente parkinsonforskeren professor Andrew Lees og professor Charalampos Tzoulis, som forteller mer om betydningen av hjernebanker. Gjester: Charalampos Tzoulis (professor ved Haukeland universitetssjukehus, meddirektør for Neuro-SysMed). Andrew Lees (professor University College London og National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery). Med programleder Nils Johan Halvorsen og husnevrolog Espen Dietrichs, professor ved OUS Produsert av Tid og Lyst AS for Norges Parkinsonforbund, med støtte fra Stiftelsen Dam.

Ep. 67  — He built a successful startup while waging a life-threatening battle against bipolar disorder / Andy Dunn, Co-founder, Bonobos, and Author, “Burn Rate: Launching A Startup And Losing My Mind.” Andy Dunn would never have predicted that he would wind up naked and writhing on the floor of Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric Emergency Room in New York — in the throes of a massive bipolar episode. Nor that when he would be released from Bellevue a week later, he would be arrested on charges of assaulting his then-girlfriend -now-wife, and her mother. That night in 2016 was a spectacular fall from grace for Andy Dunn, then the CEO and co-founder of the massively successful e-commerce-driven menswear brand, Bonobos. It was the most consequential but not the first time that Dunn had wound up in terrible situations during his nearly-two-decade battle against bipolar disorder.  All the while, he was leading and scaling Bonobos, which he ultimately sold to Walmart. Dunn writes about his struggle with bipolar disorder in unsparing detail in his new critically acclaimed bestseller, “Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind.” In riveting parallel narratives, Dunn uses his own relentlessly-cyclical battles against hypomania and depression, the hallmarks of bipolar disorder or manic depression as it used to be called,  to place tech startup founders under an unsparing lens as he explores the prevalence of mental illness in Silicon Valley. And he brilliantly parses the fine line between inspired genius and megalomania which are common traits among these exponentially successful entrepreneurs. Thanks for Listening. If you liked this episode, do check out these other episodes from When It Mattered: Ep. 50. Great career despite insurmountable obstacles / Leigh Steinberg, Steinberg Sports Ep. 21. Disenchanted doctor finds secret inspiration in heroin addict / Dr. Andrew Lees, Neurologist Ep. 37. Tumultuous childhood led to career in human behavior / Nicole Fisher, HHR Strategies

Ep. No. 64 — Disobeying his boss turned a humanitarian crisis into a calling / Sasha Chanoff, CEO and Founder, RefugePoint and Co-Author, “From Crisis to Calling: Finding Your Moral Center in the Toughest Decisions”. In 2000, refugee expert and humanitarian aid worker Sasha Chanoff was in the Congo on a mission to evacuate a very specific set of Tutsi refugees, who were on a UN resettlement list. But as he was about to leave with those refugees, Chanoff was invited into a tent. And what he saw in that tent would shake the foundation of his life, soul, and career. That “crucible moment” as Chanoff calls his experience in that tent prompted him to launch RefugePoint, whose mission is to address the critical and unmet needs of those who fall through the cracks of humanitarian assistance and have no other options for survival. RefugePoint has a special focus on women, children, and urban refugees. Chanoff is the co-author of the leadership book, “From Crisis to Calling: Finding Your Moral Center in the Toughest Decisions,” which he co-authored with his dad, noted non-fiction writer, David Chanoff. He has won many awards and accolades for his extraordinary contributions to addressing the global refugee crisis. In this moving episode, Chanoff examines the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the global refugee and humanitarian crisis that it is exacerbating. And he dives deep into his and RefugePoints efforts to address the huge gaps in the systems put in place globally to help the 100 million people that have been forced to leave their homes, belongings, and families behind, sacrificing everything they know and love, as is happening in Ukraine today. As we commemorate World Refugee Day today and recognize the grim realities of the forced migration crisis happening all around the world, I'm honored to welcome a pioneer in the field, Sasha Chanoff, CEO and Founder of RefugePoint. If you liked this episode, check out these other episodes: 26. Technology is rewiring Ukraine's narrative / Alex Deane & Bryan Cunningham 63. Held hostage by a drug lord reveals the best and worst of humanity / Francisco Cantos Calderón / Former Vice President of Colombia 61. Heroism, activism, reconciliation with nature / Jerry White, Nobel laureate, landmine survivor 22. How is Polaris fighting human trafficking? / Anjana Rajan, CTO, Polaris 43. Ignoring advice to avoid philosophy pays off in big ways / Courtney Bowman, Palantir 21. Disenchanted doctor finds secret inspiration in heroin addict / Dr. Andrew Lees, Neurologist

In this episode, we talk to Andrew Lees, Ph.D., MICE CEng, Director of Geofem, Global Application Technology Manager at Tensar International, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Southampton about Finite Element Analysis, Geogrid Stabilization, InSAR, and what the future looks like for geotechnical engineering. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […] The post TGEP 50: InSAR and Finite Element Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

I got to interview Andrew Lees. We spoke about: His journey to now. What motivates him. Weaknesses he turned into strengths. Advice for the audience. And much more. This episode is sponsored by Nova Zora Digital experts in digital marketing. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions on Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience are those of the guest's alone as their own, and the host's alone as his own. Information provided by the guest is fact checked to the best of our abilities. By providing background information to the show, the guest acknowledges that it is as accurate as possible. The show does not endorse, promote, or is in association with the guest's business interests.* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roman-prokopchuk/support

Why is having a strategy the most important thing you can do when starting any business? What is the role of market research when starting any business? What are the key aspects to consider while making decisions on manufacturing? What is the role of various elements in developing a great product ? Like product design, packaging Andrew Lees answers the above questions as he talks about various aspects of new product development and launch. Andrew Lees is the Founder and CEO of Stoke Ventures, Co-Founder and CEO of Maholla Products, Inc.He is also the co-host of the podcast, That Entrepreneur Life. Please connect with him on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleesdesigner/ Please visit his podcast at https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/ Jagged with Jasravee is facilitated by Jasravee Kaur Chandra, Director- Brand Building, Research & Innovation at Master Sun, Consulting Brand of Adiva L Pvt. Ltd. Jasravee has over 20 years experience as a Strategic Brand Builder,Communications Leader and Entrepreneur. Please connect with Jasravee on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasravee/ Email Jasravee at jasravee@theadiva.com 0:00 Introduction to Andrew & Preview to Show 1:23The Need for Strategy Before Product or Business Launch 3:12 Iterative Nature of New Product or Business Development 6:27 Role of Market Research in New Product Development 9:46 Go to Market Strategy & The Role of Platforms like Amazon 12:50 Decisions for Manufacturing the Product, Supply Chain etc. 15:11 Designing for Usability, the ‘WOW' factor 18:16 Importance of Packaging 21:14 Rapid Fire - Personally Speaking with Andrew 23:53 Get in touch with Andrew. His feedback about JWJ Andrew believes that strategy is so important with any business launch. He believes that market research, understanding who your competitors are, who your audience are and clearly identifying what your value proposition is mission critical. He thinks that a lot of entreprenuers have a great idea and they just go full speed ahead with it. Often they might not understand what their product is, or their services and who their core customers are. Andrew thinks that it is also important to put together business and financial modeling. “So you understand that the numbers work out, and that you understand what your business model really is, like, how are you going to make money? What is the model for that? And and then what is your marketing and sales strategy to connect with your target audience, to connect your value proposition with your target audience that you identified”. Andrew believe that your strategic plan is “a living, breathing document. It's not like, like a traditional business plan, you might put it together might be dozens of pages, or whatever.And, you know, really, the idea is just to take it to a bank and get a loan, you prove to them that you have this idea and that you're backing it up with all this stuff. But I think even banks are probably seeing through that now. “ #newproductlaunch #entrepreneurlife #newbusinessventure Follow Jagged with Jasravee on Social Media Website : www.jasravee.com Podcast Page : https://anchor.fm/jagged-with-jasravee Youtube Page : https://www.youtube.com/c/jaggedwithjasravee Linktree : https://linktr.ee/jaggedwithjasravee Jagged with Jasravee, is an initiative of Master Sun, the Consulting Brand of Adiva Lifestyle Pvt Ltd.

In episode 80 of the Customers Who Click podcast, I had an invigorating chat with Andrew Lees, Founder of Stoke Ventures and Co-founder of Maholla Products, a company that creates the Grassracks brand. We talked about how to build trust with your customer, simple steps to differentiate your brand through better customer service, and how affiliate marketing and Pinterest can help boost your online sales.

Join Patti Katter with Vic Blends as they talk about his passion for the craft of being a barber. Vic is a 22-year-old barber who went famous for his videos on TikTok. He shares how he discovered his purpose of giving haircuts and how he uses it to inspire others with the help of social media. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: · A side hustle for college turned passion and purpose in life · Learn through the process: Vic's first time to give a haircut · A hurdle in life to jump over · Relationship with parents given Vic's large following on social media · Words of encouragement to find the direction of where to go · And so much more! ~ About Vic Blends: Victor Fontanez is a 22-year-old barber and entrepreneur from Fayetteville, North Carolina, who has grown his side hustle from cutting hair in his mom's garage to becoming one of the most renowned celebrity barbers and business moguls. Although Vic's passion for the craft is second to none, this online curriculum has been put together to give back to the industry, with the keys to succeeding in the new generation of barbering. ~ You can find Andrew Lees on . . . Website: https://vicblends.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicblends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicblends YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ayeantonio/videos ~ Connect with Patti! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don't forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

Join Patti Katter with Andrew Lees as they talk about his way to launch a product successfully. Andrew is the founder of Stoke Ventures, a product development firm. He shares how he helps other people in product development, launch strategy, and monetization, the same way he did. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: · Innovation and an inventive mind traced back to childhood · Range of services from physical products to software and mobile apps · Andrew's most favorite product he developed · The most difficult personal trial Andrew had to overcome · How Andrew assists with a product idea · And so much more! ~ About Andrew Lees: Andrew Lees is the founder of Stoke Ventures, a new product development firm, and Stoke Strategies, a product launch strategy consulting firm. Andrew is also a co-founder of Grassracks, a product company that designs and manufactures gear racks for boards, bikes, and skis, and the co-host of That Entrepreneur Life. Launching a product and starting a business is a daunting task, but Andrew loves helping people navigate the process. He makes a successful living as a full-time entrepreneur and wants to help others do the same. When Andrew is not working on one of his businesses or recording a That Entrepreneur Life episode with Clint, he spends time with his family. Andrew also tries to get outside to play tennis, basketball, or do any board sport he can, like surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding! ~ You can find Andrew Lees on . . . Website: https://www.stokeventures.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoke_ventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stokeventures YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfvU9yNCknT_5z9tgzTem4Q ~ Connect with Patti! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Online Shop: https://thepatrioticmermaid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pattikatter/ Don't forget to join The Wake Up with Patti Katter's private Facebook group. Listen to Wake Up With Patti Katter on all major podcast platforms. Interested in Podcast Editing Services or Interested in starting your own Podcast? Ask Patti for a Consult! Podblade: https://app.podblade.com/r/5KQLLY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

Andrew Lees is the co-founder at Grassracks and an ex-aerospace engineer who's turned his hand to creating a line of bamboo board, bike and ski racks. Founded in 2012, they are now doing $200k a year, with 30% annual growth. Get all the links and resources we mention at https://ecommercemasterplan.com/podcast/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=episodenotes (eCommerceMasterPlan.com) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

How Launch Strategy Can Save You Years of Your Life and 10's of Thousands of DollarsABOUT ANDREWAndrew has a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering and runs a consulting business focused on helping entrepreneurs develop their products and launch strategy.He uses his experience with launching his own products to guide people around the pitfalls of starting a new business and lays out a clear plan to success.When he's not helping people develop and launch their products, Andrew loves to be outside playing basketball, surfing, or traveling with his wife.CONNECT WITH ANDREWStoke Strategies WebsiteThat Entrepreneur Life PodcastLinkedInEmailSTART YOUR 3-DAY WEEKEND JOURNEYEmployees, Side-Hustlers, Freelancers, Solopreneurs, Business Owners, Executives, and Everyone in between can start creating a 3-Day Weekend or similar Lifestyle.3-Day Weekend Club can help you get started for free.It's a community of people working to create their 3-Day Weekend or similar lifestyle.You can create your 3-Day Weekend Game PlanThen decide if you'll follow the Employee track or the Entrepreneur track.Join Now or check out the other resources below.3-DAY WEEKEND CLUB LINKSEmail Updates, Free Online Courses, Subscribe to the Podcast, Social Media & MoreGo to the Links Page

Do you have a big idea that you want to launch into the world but have no idea where or how to get started?  Many people have dreams about starting their own companies, and today's guest has insights for anyone who is trying to figure out where to get started. Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Stoke Ventures founder Andrew Lees, a successful entrepreneur who helps people develop products and launch them into the market.  Andrew knows what works and what doesn't work, and has joined the podcast to share valuable advice and simple tips to help get you started.    On today's podcast, you will learn: How to put the audience before the product Too many entrepreneurs focus solely on the product and forget about the people who are going to use it.  It's much easier to launch a product into an existing market.  A captive audience is already much more interested in your product.  Entrepreneurs need to at least start building their audience before they finish developing the product.    Simplifying the complex aspects of your product Focus on the customer experience to ensure product adaptation.  ‘Two clicks away' and ‘closing the rings' demonstrate the simplicity that makes a successful product.  A great customer experience results in an easily expandable market.  Simple marketing research will help guide your work.    Focus your efforts where you will get results  Identify where you can best place your time and effort.  Avoid the ‘shiny object syndrome' that keeps you bouncing from idea to idea.  Don't overreach- pick one area that you can focus on and work to perfect.  Learn how to more effectively manage your time.    Avoid these common mistakes Lack of strategy and lack of understanding of the entire process is the number one mistake entrepreneurs and inventors make.  Misunderstanding costs associated with developing a product can be overcome by increasing research before you get started.  Customer service has to be the number one focus for start-up companies- and it isn't difficult to get it right.  Form partnerships with people who are on the same page as you and start on a trial basis.  Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.   Digital Download: Virtual Round-Table Series

New product development is complex. There are financial risks associated with research and development. The experience could be even more frightening if you are new to R&D, have a tight budget, or working with external or overseas partners. While you might perceive that the risk may be lower with internal initiatives, it may not be true as it's harder to track the internal opportunity costs and stay on track with other competing priorities. In today's episode, we have our guest Andrew Lees, who discusses how engineering can work effectively with production and finance teams. He also provides several strategies in working with overseas vendors and contract manufacturers to mitigate financial risks. Finally, he has described how CFOs can budget and plan engineering initiatives and work with engineers effectively.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

What is Good Friends- Please meet my next guest Andrew Lees! Andrew has a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering and now runs a consulting business focused on helping entrepreneurs develop their products, and just as importantly he helps them with a launch strategy.  Without a good plan, a business will likely fail or spin its wheels for a very long time. Andrew uses his experience with launching his own products to guide people around the pitfalls of starting a new business, and lays out a clear plan to success.  When he's not helping people develop and launch their products, Andrew loves to be outside playing basketball, surfing, or traveling with his wife. To follow Andrew or contact him directly, follow the link below: https://stokestrategies.com/As always thank you for the support! Please don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and share!  To contact me directly, head to my link below:  www.labelfreepodcast.com  Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/support

What is Good Friends- Please meet my next guest Andrew Lees! Andrew has a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering and now runs a consulting business focused on helping entrepreneurs develop their products, and just as importantly he helps them with a launch strategy. Without a good plan, a business will likely fail or spin its wheels for a very long time. Andrew uses his experience with launching his own products to guide people around the pitfalls of starting a new business, and lays out a clear plan to success. When he's not helping people develop and launch their products, Andrew loves to be outside playing basketball, surfing, or traveling with his wife. To follow Andrew or contact him directly, follow the link below: https://stokestrategies.com/ As always thank you for the support! Please don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and share! To contact me directly, head to my link below: www.labelfreepodcast.com Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/support

Founder of Stoke Strategies and Co-Host of That Entrepreneur Life, Andrew Lees is focused on helping people develop physical products, and creating businesses that have valuable functionality and leave a positive impact on society. He is also the co-founder of Maholla Products, Inc. which makes premium, innovative, and eco-friendly products for high-quality, progressive, and eco-conscious people. Learn more about Andrew Lees at https://stokestrategies.com/ Seeking more ways to Amplify Your Business? Register for our free Profit Growth Accelerator training at https://GrowthAmplifiers.com/Amplify .

We are a full-service product development company, offering market research, patents, industrial design, mechanical design and engineering, packaging design, prototyping, manufacturing, and marketing… Everything you need to successfully bring your product to market. We work with inventors, startups, small businesses, and large engineering companies. We develop exciting products that customers can’t stop talking about, which helps to lower your marketing costs and increase your return on investment. We also offer mechanical design, engineering, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and drafting services on a consulting basis for businesses of all sizes. How can we confidently offer these services to you? We have decades worth of experience in developing products just like yours. Better yet, we have experience developing and marketing our own products so we understand exactly what it takes to efficiently design and engineer a product people will remember, reduce cost, increase your return on investment, and help you avoid mistakes throughout the product development process. You can’t afford to trust the success of your product to just any company. Learn more about our capabilities and schedule a free consultation today! https://stokeventures.com/about/

Every entrepreneur starts somewhere. Some start with selling what there is already a demand for. Others are inventors, innovators, and dreamers. Along the way, we all need help building our businesses. A coach a mentor, or a specialist to go from an idea to a thriving enterprise. Andrew Lees help people take their ideas from the first spark of inspiration to design, production, and ultimately to the market. He shares what he has learned from helping founders create the products, and packaging the want.To learn more about launching a product or to consult with Andrew visit https://stokeventures.com/To LEarn more about Tim Kubiak including his mentoring and sales coaching services visit TimKubiak.com

January 12, 2021 With a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering, guest Andrew Lees currently runs 2 businesses AND a podcast. His first business child is Grass Racks is the maker of high end, strong, easy to install gear racks made from bamboo. The second is Stoke Ventures, a product development and strategy launch business. He helps clients bring their ideas to life and also plan for a successful launch, providing in-depth market research, business modeling, development and marketing strategy. Oh, and he also has a podcast called That Entrepreneurship Life.Guest Unsponsor: Catch A Lure. Grant's Unsponsor: Aya Art Co. January 8, 2021 Worldwide total COVID deaths: >1,906,183. USA total deaths: >374,000. World's COVID deaths in the USA: 19.63%. Total active world cases: >23.00 million. Total active USA cases 8.63 million. World's active COVID cases in the USA: >37.55%. New US cases per day: 234,486. USA total cases: 22.16 million. % of Americans who have had COVID: 6.71%. USA National Unemployment: 6.7%. Initial unemployment claims filed last week: 787,000. Dow Jones Industrial Average: 31,097. S&P 3,824

The most important thing to figure out is a plan. Develop a plan and a strategy so you can really understand your product or service and where it fits in the market. You do some business modeling and some financial modeling, Figure out where your break even point is and then do some development in marketing strategy. Then in general really stick with it and be consistent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-inventive-journey/message

Andrew Lees has run product-based companies and service-based companies and has many unique experiences worth learning from. Check out this episode as we dive in to Andrew and his ventures. #hustletheday Find Andrew here: https://stokeventures.com https://stokestrategies.com https://grassracks.com Find Hustle Energy here: https://hustle.energy https://instagram.com/hustle.energy Find Trent V. Bray here: https://instagram.com/trentvbray https://trentvbray.com

In this episode, I speak with Andrew the founder of Stoke Ventures. Stoke Ventures helps entrepreneurs take their idea from the infancy stages and helps them bring it to market. We talk about his story and starting the company and the other companies he runs as well. We also cover a lot on product design and how someone gets from an idea in their head to a functioning product that they can sell to the open market. If you have an idea for a product you want to create this is the podcast for you we cover it all from product design to raising capital and joint ventures. Stoke Ventures - https://stokeventures.com/

What do you do when your business feels like it’s about to come to a screeching halt? As an entrepreneur, when you’re faced with a problem, you need to take action as soon as possible. Recently, Andrew faced an entrepreneurial roadblock. He owns a business called Grassracks, the best racks for boards, bikes, and skis. During the holidays, they had more orders than ever. Unfortunately, their manufacturer wasn’t catching up - orders were coming, but delays in production started accumulating. Plus, the manufacturer wasn’t communicating with Andrew and his business partners.If they didn’t figure it out, then they were going to go out of business. Andrew and his business partner decided to take action and organize a meeting with the manufacturer. In that meeting, the manufacturer explained their struggles to produce specific features of the products. Andrew and his business partner were flexible about the situation; production didn’t have to stop as long as communication was not interrupted. Communication with vendors is imperative. For months, Andrew tried to push through the problem. Instead of driving through obstacles, get to the root cause to work around them. Entrepreneurship means showing up and taking action. Eventually, Andrew and the vendor were able to compromise. Don’t be afraid to show up and take action:You don’t know what your vendors are going through.Things can get lost in translation in emails. You can’t wait around for other people to dictate your business. Don’t wait for other people to do the right thing. Take as much control as possible. Sometimes, all you need to do is to listen, especially to your customers. If you don’t listen, you’ll lose sight of everything. At the end of the day, our customers and vendors don’t know what they don’t know. It is also essential to take into consideration everyone’s style of communication. Some people thrive on tough love; they don’t want to dance around. While on the other hand, other people will get offended if you’re straightforward; they shut down and become defensive. Know your audience when you navigate any roadblocks. Once someone sees your value, then you can navigate roadblocks a lot easier. Overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship can be done by identifying the problem, taking action, and looking at it from every angle.Enjoy the show!Resources:Check out GrassracksYou can find Andrew and Clint on...Website: https://thatentrepreneurlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatentrepreneurlife/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurlifepodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatEntreprene1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKPkF39Z6r2l9AT4k-tDtgSupport the show (https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/support-the-show)

How do you add value to your customers? At the end of the day, you need to focus on adding value to your clients and yourself. Does your product add value, or should you be giving away free information? If you are adding value to your customers, then you will make money. Both Clint and Andrew have a service-based business. They focus on educating their clients on the process. Before they begin the project, they work on adding value through education. If a client sees your value early on, then they can turn into a long-term and loyal customer. There is no reason you should act like a pushy car salesman. Educate your customers on why they need your services. Listen and hear your client’s problems. Tell them how you can solve their problems by identifying an opportunity. Once you determine that opportunity, you can capture that value for your client. Educating your client on why you have a product is going to be huge. That usually means you need to find a problem that needs to be solved. When you have a product, you can’t just release it one day. No one is going to care! Create excitement around your product. Why should someone buy it? Launching products don’t need to be a massive event. You probably won’t hit any crazy milestones in twenty-four hours. Launching your business to crickets is okay. You can always build it from the ground up. However, the more buzz and interest you can generate, the easier it’s going to be from the beginning. When you add value during your launch, it’s going to sell a lot better over time. There are so many different angles you can take to make your business successful. Do not do the same thing over and over again, and expect different results. If you are having trouble figuring out how you are going to add value to your customer, look at the products you currently use. What excites you about them? How do they provide value to your life? Reverse engineer these questions and relate them back to your product. Entrepreneurship starts when you find a way to add value. If you are not adding value, then you are failing as an entrepreneur. Stay tuned as Clint and Andrew talk about setting realistic expectations, adapting along the way, and why entrepreneurship is easier than you think.Resources:Follow Jesse Itzler on InstagramYou can find Andrew and Clint on...Website: https://thatentrepreneurlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatentrepreneurlife/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurlifepodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatEntreprene1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKPkF39Z6r2l9AT4k-tDtgSupport the show (https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/support-the-show)

In this episode of That Entrepreneur Life, Clint McPherson and Andrew Lees talk about expectation management as an entrepreneur. You need to adjust your expectations as an entrepreneur and adjust the expectations of your clients. The clients need to know exactly what to expect from you. Is it a product, a service, how often will you be delivering to the client? Communication is vital from the beginning – be clear and concise. At the start, you need more clients; however, you don’t want it to bite you in the butt down the road. Clint always goes above and beyond with his clients. He says sometimes doing this can backfire. For instance, Clint helped create a website with his client. Then, he noticed a problem with something and fixed it. Later, the client expected Clint to continue to fix his site free of charge.When you are in a service-based business, it is essential to have an agreement set up. The more the client can communicate with you, the more successful the project will be. Andrew charges fifty percent upfront and then fifty percent when the project is complete. During one project, the client was waiting for Andrew to post a video. The client never sent the video to Andrew; it took almost seven months for Andrew to get the rest of his payment. Now, Andrew makes sure to ask for his payment after a certain period of time. He didn’t set clear expectations, so the clients took advantage of it. Make sure to have a nonverbal agreement for your projects. Revisit and make changes to the contract whenever necessary. As an entrepreneur, we are always trying to add additional value to our client’s projects. However, when a client starts expecting other items or services for free, you will be creating the wrong pattern. Clint says to watch out for red flags when communicating with clients. When starting with your business, you will take on some clients that may not be ideal - you need to get started somewhere. Eventually, you will begin to identify red flags and not take specific projects. Some projects will be effortless, whereas other projects will be like pulling teeth. You want the ideal customer – it should feel effortless! How do you find more of these clients? Andrew has turned down customers because he was not comfortable with the expectations of the customer. Stay tuned as Clint and Andrew discuss setting expectations for a product-based business.Resources:Website: https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatentrepreneurlife/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurlifepodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatEntreprene1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKPkF39Z6r2l9AT4k-tDtg Support the show (https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/support-the-show)

In this episode of That Entrepreneur Life, Andrew Lees and Clint McPherson define entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur is a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on a higher than average financial risk to do so. It can also be someone who takes something of lesser value and creates something of higher value. If you needed to sum up the definition of an entrepreneur in two words, it would be a risk-taker. Jeff Bezos started from nothing in his garage; he could have floundered for a decade, whether it was a great business idea or not.Characteristics of a great entrepreneur:Motivator: you have to learn to motivate yourself and motivate others. Leader: you might be leading yourself or leading your team. Initiator: nobody will knock on your door and ask to give you money. An entrepreneur needs to go out and make things happen. Organized: organizing your mind and everything business-related. Creator: coming up with additional content, like podcasts and blog articles. Sometimes it is necessary to adjust your expectations as an entrepreneur. The goal each day is to continue to push forward. Some days it will feel like nothing is moving. However, a few days later, it could all make sense. It helps when you have a plan as an entrepreneur. What are you trying to accomplish? Make a list of one to three things each day. Do not even think about anything else until you have accomplished those. It’s easy to stay busy as an entrepreneur – there’s never a time when there’s nothing to do. However, you need to know when to shut it off; make sure to look out for yourself and your family. The longer you’ve been an entrepreneur, the easier it gets to work all day and night.As an entrepreneur, consistency is vital. Know what you need to do to get to where you want to get. You may not know precisely how you are going to accomplish your goals. That’s why it’s essential to do research, find mentors, and ask questions. Eventually, you’ll see how you get results, and then you can eliminate the things that are not working. When it comes to marketing, there are so many different ways to gain traffic and customers. Keeping up with social media, emails, and affiliates can be time-consuming. You do not need to try and do everything all at once. It’s essential to focus on the things that are going to get you the best results! Resources:Website: https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatentrepreneurlife/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurlifepodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatEntreprene1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKPkF39Z6r2l9AT4k-tDtg Support the show (https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/support-the-show)

Welcome to the first episode of That Entrepreneur Life with Clint McPherson and Andrew Lees. Clint describes his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. He was already not normal, to begin with, he excelled at college baseball and became an officer in the military. During his time in the military, Clint saw a lot of toxic leadership – he vowed to never become one of those leaders. Eventually, he got injured and went through several surgeries. After a full-recovery, Clint chose digital marketing because of his education and background in marketing. Andrew, on the other hand, always had the entrepreneurial spirit from when he was a kid. In the back of his mind, he always knew that he wanted to start a business. In his childhood, Andrew would invent products and write books. After getting a mechanical engineering degree, Andrew started working for a company that made power plants. He realized that he didn't like working for someone else and needed to step out of his comfort zone to become successful. Andrew started Grassracks, easy-to-hang board racks, and furniture, made from one of the most sustainable materials on the planet, bamboo. Later, Andrew began his consulting company, Stoke Ventures, helping other entrepreneurs start to develop their products and help get them to market.There is no streamlined way to become an entrepreneur. The market is continually changing. Clint can frequently shift how he runs his digital marketing business – he can serve his clients in so many different facets. Plus, if he gets bored with his business, he can start doing something else like podcasting. Entrepreneurs need to be able to adapt quickly and easily to change. Why do so many companies fail in their first year? Clint says it is because they do not have a full-blown strategy in place. Think everything through before you act. Yes, you need a budget, but you also need to think every little thing through first. As long as you are working as hard as you can to go above and beyond your customer's expectations, it's going to be hard to fail. Andrew says to stick with something standard as much as you can, learn what your customers want – however, remember you can't please everyone. Enjoy the show!Resources:Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/5 Paragraph: https://www.5paragraph.com/Grassracks: https://www.grassracks.com/Stoke Ventures: https://stokeventures.com/Support the show (https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/support-the-show)

Ep. 21 — A disenchanted doctor finds secret inspiration for his groundbreaking Parkinson’s research from a heroin addict / Dr. Andrews Lees, University College of London, Institute of Neurology. Dr. Andrew Lees was a young medical student when he realized that his profession was not everything it was cut out to be. Feeling suffocated by the conservative and powerful British medical system, which gave little room for independent thought and experimentation, Lees was at risk for dropping out. Then one day, Lees, a Liverpool-born avid Beatles fan saw the cover of their new album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. When Lees scanned the celebrity-laden faces on the album cover, he saw someone he didn’t recognize. It was William S. Burroughs, the Beat Generation writer, heroin addict, and harsh critic of doctors and the medical establishment. Feeling quite anti-establishment himself, Lees began reading Burroughs' work, starting with his most controversial book, “Naked Lunch,” and was soon sucked into Burroughs’ intellectual orbit. Lees was inspired and influenced by Burroughs’ writings about his frequent self-experimentation with dangerous opiates and his efforts to kick his various drug addictions. Re-energized, Lees dedicated his career to conduct ground-breaking research into the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, including using the drug Apomorphine to treat advanced complications of the disease — a drug  Burroughs had used to kick his heroin addiction. Lees became one of the world’s most respected and cited neurologists on the disease. Because of Burroughs' checkered reputation, Lees kept his “Invisible Mentor,” a deep secret because he was afraid his colleagues would ostracize him. But late into his distinguished career, Lees finally picked up his courage and told the world about his muse through his book, Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment. Tanscript Download the PDF Chitra Ragavan:   For much of his celebrated career renowned British neurologist, Dr. Andrew Lees, kept a deep professional secret from his peers and the world. The secret was that his groundbreaking research into Parkinson's disease was deeply influenced by the controversial American writer and heroin addict, William S. Burroughs. It all began when Dr. Lees, saw a face he didn't recognize on the cover of the Beatles album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Acting on idle curiosity, Lees learned it was William Burroughs. Pretty soon Lees was going down the Burroughs rabbit hole, learning from a man he would never meet, but who would become his life-long invisible mentor. Chitra Ragavan:   Hello, everyone. I'm Chitra Ragavan, and this is, When it Mattered. This episode is brought to you by Good Story, an advisory firm helping technology startups find their narrative. I'm joined today by Dr. Andrew Lees, Professor of Neurology at University College, London Institute of Neurology. His book about Burroughs is called, Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment. Dr Lees, welcome to the podcast. Dr. Lees:   Thank you, Chitra. Chitra Ragavan:   You achieved global recognition and many, many awards for your work on Parkinson's disease and abnormal movement disorders and you are one of the most cited researchers in the field. And one could argue that no one should be less afraid of ostracism by your peers than you. What was it about William Burroughs himself and about the culture of the medical profession that made you afraid to disclose his influence on your work and why did you keep it a secret for so long? Dr. Lees:   Well even today, the British medical establishment is very conservative and also very powerful. So that, if you blot your copybook particularly as a trainee, you end up in the Outer Hebrides during something that you don't really want to do. We were all, I think certainly as trainees quite fearful because unlike the United States which is far bigger,

País Estados Unidos Dirección Stephen Susco Guion Nelson Greaves, Stephen Susco Música Timo Chen Fotografía Kevin Stewart Reparto Colin Woodell, Andrew Lees, Stephanie Nogueras, Connor Del Rio, Savira Windyani Sinopsis Un veinteañero encuentra archivos escondidos en la memoria caché de su nuevo ordenador, lo que le lleva al fondo de la Dark Web. De los creadores de 'Unfriended', este thriller ocurre en tiempo real a través de la pantalla del ordenador. Un aviso para la era digital.

Dr. Andrew Lees, CEO & Chief Science Officer of Fina BioSolutions joins Rich to discuss his history, successes, and future

In this episode of the horror review/discussion show 'Screams After Midnight,' we discuss computer screen sequel 'Unfriended: Dark Web.'The film is Directed by Stephen Susco and stars Colin Woodell, Stephanie Nogueras, Betty Gabriel, Rebecca Rittenhouse & Andrew Lees.patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mildfuzznetwork THE CRYPT: https://mildfuzztv.weebly.com/the-crypt.html

Found footage horror film written and directed by Stephen Susco. It stars Colin Woodell, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Betty Gabriel, Connor Del Rio, Andrew Lees, Stephanie Nogueras, and Savira Windyani. It is a stand-alone sequel to the 2014 film "Unfriended," and follows a group of friends who find a laptop that has access to the dark web, only to realize they are being watched by the original owners.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5939723/advertisement

Found footage horror film written and directed by Stephen Susco. It stars Colin Woodell, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Betty Gabriel, Connor Del Rio, Andrew Lees, Stephanie Nogueras, and Savira Windyani. It is a stand-alone sequel to the 2014 film "Unfriended," and follows a group of friends who find a laptop that has access to the dark web, only to realize they are being watched by the original owners.

Aussie actor Andrew Lees talks about his experiences on The Originals as he gets ready for Oz Comic Con.

Josh sits down with Grassracks co-founder Evan Hajas & Andrew Lees. Grassracks makes sturdy, sustainability made racks with a beautiful aesthetic to give your boards/skis/outdoor gear a spot to be celebrated around your home. Although Grassracks is a young company, Evan and Andy are long time friends who originally sought out to chase their passion and create something that they needed and liked. Now they continue to chase their passion for the outdoors while delivering a serious solution for other like-minded outdoor junkies.

Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment (Notting Hill Editions, 2017) is a fascinating account by one of the world's leading and most decorated neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Dr. Andrew Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, inspired him to discover a ground-breaking treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and under the influence of yage (ayahuasca) gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms of science. Jeremy Corr is the co-host of the hit Fixing Healthcare podcast along with industry thought leader Dr. Robert Pearl. A University of Iowa history alumnus, Jeremy is curious and passionate about all things healthcare, which means he's always up for a good discussion! Reach him at jeremyccorr@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery

Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment (Notting Hill Editions, 2017) is a fascinating account by one of the world's leading and most decorated neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Dr. Andrew Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, inspired him to discover a ground-breaking treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and under the influence of yage (ayahuasca) gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms of science. Jeremy Corr is the co-host of the hit Fixing Healthcare podcast along with industry thought leader Dr. Robert Pearl. A University of Iowa history alumnus, Jeremy is curious and passionate about all things healthcare, which means he's always up for a good discussion! Reach him at jeremyccorr@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment (Notting Hill Editions, 2017) is a fascinating account by one of the world’s leading and most decorated neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Dr. Andrew Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, inspired him to discover a ground-breaking treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and under the influence of yage (ayahuasca) gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms of science. Jeremy Corr is the co-host of the hit Fixing Healthcare podcast along with industry thought leader Dr. Robert Pearl. A University of Iowa history alumnus, Jeremy is curious and passionate about all things healthcare, which means he’s always up for a good discussion! Reach him at jeremyccorr@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment (Notting Hill Editions, 2017) is a fascinating account by one of the world’s leading and most decorated neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Dr. Andrew Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, inspired him to discover a ground-breaking treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and under the influence of yage (ayahuasca) gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms of science. Jeremy Corr is the co-host of the hit Fixing Healthcare podcast along with industry thought leader Dr. Robert Pearl. A University of Iowa history alumnus, Jeremy is curious and passionate about all things healthcare, which means he’s always up for a good discussion! Reach him at jeremyccorr@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment (Notting Hill Editions, 2017) is a fascinating account by one of the world’s leading and most decorated neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Dr. Andrew Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment (Notting Hill Editions, 2017) is a fascinating account by one of the world’s leading and most decorated neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Dr. Andrew Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, inspired him to discover a ground-breaking treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and under the influence of yage (ayahuasca) gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms of science. Jeremy Corr is the co-host of the hit Fixing Healthcare podcast along with industry thought leader Dr. Robert Pearl. A University of Iowa history alumnus, Jeremy is curious and passionate about all things healthcare, which means he’s always up for a good discussion! Reach him at jeremyccorr@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment (Notting Hill Editions, 2017) is a fascinating account by one of the world's leading and most decorated neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Dr. Andrew Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, inspired him to discover a ground-breaking treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and under the influence of yage (ayahuasca) gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms of science. Jeremy Corr is the co-host of the hit Fixing Healthcare podcast along with industry thought leader Dr. Robert Pearl. A University of Iowa history alumnus, Jeremy is curious and passionate about all things healthcare, which means he's always up for a good discussion! Reach him at jeremyccorr@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Professor Andrew Lees discusses his book "Mentored by a Madman: The William Burroughs Experiment" with Dr Sean O’Sullivan and Elizabeth Highton. Andrew speaks to the importance of looking beyond one’s area of expertise for mentorship, the relationship between art and science in neurology, Parkinson's disease and how William Burroughs played an unlikely role in his own medical career. You can read Sean O’Sullivan’s review of the book on the JNNP website: http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/88/3/280.

In this extraordinary memoir, neuroscientist Andrew Lees explains how William Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled drug addict, played an unlikely part in his medical career. Lees draws on Burroughs’ search for an addiction cure to discover a ground-breaking treatment for shaking palsy, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and under the influence of yagé (ayahuasca) gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms of science.

Tom introduces his trip. They talk about UK migration. Tom talks about his time in Leeds and Manchester. They discuss stately homes in the UK. Tom explains his deteriorating mental state. They explore the idea of the Alamo and listener Andy's perspective on Stone Ape. Heron has some choice words for the world. Joe the Drummer's feedback is explored. Heron wants to get new listeners. Tom formally introduces Andrew Lees into the discourse and Heron's obsession with spambots. They remind themselves about middle America. Heron is divided through brain chemistry. Tom gives Heron a model to make money.

Tom introduces his trip. They talk about UK migration. Tom talks about his time in Leeds and Manchester. They discuss stately homes in the UK. Tom explains his deteriorating mental state. They explore the idea of the Alamo and listener Andy's perspective on Stone Ape. Heron has some choice words for the world. Joe the Drummer's feedback is explored. Heron wants to get new listeners. Tom formally introduces Andrew Lees into the discourse and Heron's obsession with spambots. They remind themselves about middle America. Heron is divided through brain chemistry. Tom gives Heron a model to make money.

In the first episode of the Portland Countdown, we chat with Dr. Andrew Lees about The history of what we know about Parkinson's disease beginning with James Parkinson's famous essay in 1817 on through the current state of Parkinson's disease research. To listen to more episodes of this podcast, visit our website: http://www.worldpdcoalition.org/?page=PortlandCountdown

Does emotional stress trigger Parkinson's disease? Andrew Lees, Reta Lila Weston Institute of Neurological Studies, talks us through the evidence so far.And Glenda Halliday, Neuroscience Research Australia, and colleagues, have examined the clinical and pathological diagnostic implications of new criteria for frontotemporal dementia syndromes. She discusses the highlights.Read both the papers, for free:New criteria for frontotemporal dementia syndromes: clinical and pathological diagnostic implications http://goo.gl/87At72Can stress trigger Parkinson's disease? http://goo.gl/bS8igNListen to the PN podcast reviewing Michael J Fox's memoir, Lucky Man http://goo.gl/1XCpDP

When searching for clues to reach a diagnosis, neurologists often empathise with the detective who is trying to solve a case, write Peter Kempster and Andrew Lees in JNNP sister journal Practical Neurology bit.ly/1dqReQq. In this podcast, journal editor Phil Smith and Andrew Lees, director of the Queen Square Brain Bank in London, discuss how neurologists draw upon detective skills. They also talk about neurologists who have turned these skills to crime fiction writing, and the use of narrative in clinical case histories. The expert witnesses called upon are: - Oliver Sacks, best selling author and professor of neurology at NYU School of Medicine - Peter Gautier Smith, now retired from consulting at Queen Square and author of 31 detective novels - Chris Goetz, who worked at Rush University Medical Centre with Harold Klawans, crime fiction writer and authority on Parkinson’s disease Listen to the full interviews here: Andrew Lees bit.ly/1cPaoxM Peter Gautier-Smith bit.ly/1d5HhKj Harold Klawans bit.ly/19cXR Oliver Sacks bit.ly/1hBsbgz

When searching for clues to reach a diagnosis, neurologists often empathise with the detective who is trying to solve a case, write Peter Kempster and Andrew Lees in BMJ sister journal Practical Neurology bit.ly/1dqReQq. In this podcast, journal editor Phil Smith and Andrew Lees, director of the Queen Square Brain Bank in London, discuss how neurologists draw upon detective skills. They also talk about neurologists who have turned these skills to crime fiction writing, and the use of narrative in clinical case histories. The expert witnesses called upon are: - Oliver Sacks, best selling author and professor of neurology at NYU School of Medicine - Peter Gautier Smith, now retired from consulting at Queen Square and author of 31 detective novels - Chris Goetz, who worked at Rush University Medical Centre with Harold Klawans, crime fiction writer and authority on Parkinson's disease Listen to the full interviews here: Andrew Lees bit.ly/1cPaoxM Peter Gautier-Smith bit.ly/1d5HhKj Harold Klawans bit.ly/19cXR Oliver Sacks bit.ly/1hBsbgz

Listen to Andrew Lees, director of the Reta Lila Weston Institute for Neurological Studies at UCL and director of the Queen Square Brain Bank for Neurological Disorders, discuss his article on the intersection between neurology and crime writing.This interview is part of a Practical Neurology package on neurology and detective writing. For more information, and the other interviews in the set, see bit.ly/19YiaEM

When searching for clues to reach a diagnosis, neurologists often empathise with the detective who is trying to solve a case, write Peter Kempster and Andrew Lees in Practical Neurology bit.ly/1dqReQq.In this podcast Andrew Lees, director of the Queen Square Brain Bank, discusses with PN editor Phil Smith how neurologists draw upon detective skills (and how this is changing as the specialty changes), those who have turned these skills to crime fiction writing, and the use of narrative in clinical case histories.The expert witnesses called upon are Oliver Sacks, best selling author and professor of neurology at NYU School of Medicine, Peter Gautier Smith, now retired from consulting at Queen Square and who wrote 31 detective novels, and Chris Goetz, who worked at Rush University Medical Centre with Harold Klawans, crime fiction writer and authority on Parkinson’s disease.Listen to the full interviews here:Andrew Lees bit.ly/1cPaoxMPeter Gautier-Smith bit.ly/1d5HhKjHarold Klawans bit.ly/19cXRGCOliver Sacks bit.ly/1hBsbgz

The Queen Square brain bank was set up by Andrew Lees, and whilst there he co-authored two of JNNP’s most highly cited papers – one on the importance of Lewy bodies in Parkinson’s, and the other on the accuracy of clinical diagnosis of the disease. Now director of the Reta Lila Weston Institute of Neurological studies, University College London, he discusses the changing relationship between pathologists and clinicians, and the progress he’s seen in diagnosis.Assessing response to dopamine replacement therapy is essential for diagnosing idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, and for adjusting dose. One measure is to ask the patient how they feel, others are more objective such as the UPDRS or timed tests. However a paper in this month’s issue shows they are not always correlated. First author David McGhee (clinical research fellow in the division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen) talks about the findings.And, movement disorders: where are we now? This month’s journal focuses on these conditions, so JNNP editor Matthew Kiernan and associate editors Nick Ward and Alan Carson debate the most important advances.See also:October’s JNNP: Movement disorder special http://tinyurl.com/a32m868Movement disorders: what lies beneath? http://tinyurl.com/a32m868A MODERN PERSPECTIVE ON THE TOP 100 CITED JNNP PAPERS OF ALL TIME: The relevance of the Lewy Body to the pathogenesis of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: Accuracy of clinical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease http://tinyurl.com/as9dq32Comparison of patient rated treatment response with measured improvement in Parkinson’s disease http://tinyurl.com/bj57hu2

This Podcast for the Neurology Journal begins and closes with Dr. John H. Noseworthy, Editor-in-Chief, briefly discussing highlighted articles from the print issue of Neurology. In the second segment Dr. Ted Burns interview Drs. Andrew Lees and Laura Silveira Moriyama about their paper on autonomic failure. In the next segment, Dr. Ryan Overman is reading our e-Pearl of the week about mimics of spinal cord lesions. The podcast concludes where Dr. Matthew J. Barrett interviews Dr. Virginia Lee for the Lesson of the Week segment. The participants had nothing to disclose.

This Podcast for the Neurology Journal begins with Dr. John H. Noseworthy, Editor-in-Chief, briefly discussing highlighted articles from the print issue of Neurology. In the second segment Dr. John Morgan interviews Drs. Andrew Lees from UK and Regina Katzenschlager from Austria about their trial comparing three initial treatments for Parkinson disease. In this additional segment for this issue, Dr. Overman is introducing a new feature called 'e-pearls' which are brief educational points-pearls-that are often, though not necessarily always, tied to a Neurology article, podcast, or item on the website. The length of each E-Pearl is short and tailored to be read and absorbed within a few minutes. E-pearls are mailed to residents and fellows but in the future we hope to have them available on the website.The podcast concludes with a Clinical Pearl session where Dr. Ryan Overman interviews Dr. S. Nizam Ahmed. Podcast participants had nothing to disclose except for Drs. Lees and Katzenschlager. Dr. Lees received fees for speaking consulting and organizing educational events from Britannia and Novartis. Dr. Katzenschlager received unrestricted grants during first years of this study and fees for speaking and organizing educational events from Britannia and Novartis.