Podcasts about Ascend

Send us a textIn this episode of WTR Small-Cap x Healthcare Spotlight crossover episode, we are joined by Lisata Therapeutics' (NASDAQ: LSTA) CEO David Mazzo, PhD and Chief Medical Officer Kristen Buck, MD to talk about, Certepetide, the company's novel solid tumor targeting and penetration technology with tumor microenvironment modifying properties.  We also dive into the recently reported positive preliminary results from Lisata's lead program (Ascend), a Phase 2b study investigating Certepetide for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (the most common and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer), Lisata's partnerships, and upcoming milestones.  

In this episode of the Ascend to the Great Books podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick welcomes back Grayson Quay to discuss his new book, 'The Transhumanist Temptation.'The conversation delves into the ideological roots of transhumanism, its implications for humanity, and the historical context that has led to its rise. Quay emphasizes the importance of teleology in understanding human nature and critiques the modern conception of freedom as it relates to technology. The discussion also touches on the challenges posed by technology, the influence of Nietzsche, and the need for a moral framework to navigate the complexities of modern life. Join us for a great conversation!BOOK: The Transhumanist Temptation by Grayson QuayYou can read the great books with Ascend! Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule.NEXT WEEK we start our study on Plato!Summary of BookFrom the dawn of creation, the serpent's whispered lie—“ye shall be as gods”—has echoed through history, and today it manifests itself in the growing transhumanist movement.Our world stands at a crossroads with commercial surrogacy, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and “gender-affirming care” threatening to radically reshape human nature. Will we stand firm on ancient wisdom or risk losing our humanity altogether?Grayson Quay deftly overturns the lies of transhumanism and cautions readers about the dystopian brave new world that has already arrived and will only get worse. And yet, he argues, transhumanism has more to do with philosophy than technology. The seeds of transhumanism were all there in the various isms of centuries past, but, under the harsh light of twenty-first-century science, they're growing as never before.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ascend and the Great Books01:06 Exploring Transhumanism: The Book Introduction02:54 Inspiration Behind the Book04:31 Defining Transhumanism and Its Ideological Roots06:40 Target Audience and the Purpose of the Book09:40 Historical Context of Humanism and Transhumanism12:15 Understanding Teleology and Its Importance17:41 The Ethics of Medicine and Technology19:45 The Concept of Freedom in Modernity23:47 Technology's Role in Transhumanism27:42 The Moral Framework for Technology30:02 The Impact of Technology on Humanity35:40 Transhumanism and the Nature of Man42:34 The Asymmetrical Warfare of Parenting in a Digital Age46:44 Theological Implications of Transhumanism54:34 Two Competing Visions of TranshumanismVisit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information!

Today on Ascend the Greek Books Podcast, we wrap up our exploration of the Greek plays with a lively roundtable discussion. Our panel of friends delves into the key themes of the tragic plays, including divinity, eros, fate, justice, the cosmos, virtue, and suffering.We explore plays such as the Oresteia, Prometheus Bound, the Theban plays, and the Bacchae, with insights from Homer, Hesiod, and Aristophanes. Don't miss this engaging conversation as we prepare to embark on our next journey with Plato.Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule!Visit our Patreon page for written guides and a community chat on Plato!SummaryIn this episode of the Great Books Podcast, the hosts and guests engage in a round table discussion about key themes in Greek plays, including divinity, Eros, fate, and free will. They share their favorite plays and insights gained from their readings, exploring how these themes evolve from Homer to later playwrights. The conversation highlights the complexity of Eros as both a binding force and a source of mania, as well as the characters' limited agency in the face of divine intervention.The discussion culminates in a reflection on the implications of these themes for understanding Greek literature and philosophy. The conversation explores the themes of fatalism versus determinism, agency in Greek tragedy, the role of the gods, the evolution of justice, the nature of the cosmos, virtue, and the purpose of suffering. The speakers discuss how these themes are interwoven in the works of Homer and Aeschylus, highlighting the complexity of human actions, moral order, and the divine influence in Greek thought.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates06:38 Favorite Plays and Surprising Discoveries12:25 The Maturation of Thought on Divinity19:40 The Splintering and Obsessive Qualities of the Gods23:57 The Tension Between the Divine and Natural Phenomena25:47 Exploring the Concept of Divinity43:00 The Dual Nature of Eros55:54 Debating Fate and Free Will59:39 Plato's Symposium: Eros as Ascent01:01:30 The Interplay of Fate and Human Agency01:14:53 Justice and Retribution in Homer's Epics01:32:13 The Maturation of Justice in Aeschylus' Plays01:39:14 The Challenge of Justice in the Story of Oedipus01:44:40 The Redemptive Power of Suffering01:50:55 The Influence of the Cosmos on Virtue and Piety01:59:58 The Crucifixion: Suffering and Redemption02:09:28 Sharing the Wisdom: Importance of Discussion02:17:07 Insights into Justice, the Cosmos, Virtue, and SufferingKeywords: Greek plays, divinity, Eros, fate, free will, themes, literature, philosophy, podcast, discussion, fatalism, determinism, agency, Greek tragedy, justice, cosmos, virtue, suffering, Homer, AeschylusHashtags: #GreekPlays #Tragedy #Philosophy #GreatBooks

ASCEND 11 || "Guilty?" (Psalm 130), by Todd Hostetter, July 13, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

In this What's Next episode, Li Yin, CTO of Huawei Cloud Pangu Model, discusses how localised AI is accelerating South Africa's digital transformation. Li Yin highlights the practical impact of Huawei's Pangu model across industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, and explores its potential in finance, telecoms, media, and government. The conversation covers the importance of local AI infrastructure, the role of Huawei's Ascend platform in enabling data sovereignty, and the need for strong ecosystem collaboration to support AI localisation in South Africa.

Most agencies are burning out their team to protect their bottom line.More remarketing.  More manual quoting.  More inefficiencies.All while margins get tighter — and expectations get higher.This week on Getting Past the Premium, Elliot sits down with Chris Peabody from Ascend to unpack what the most forward-thinking agencies are doing differently:✅ Automating the right processes✅ Embedding AI in invisible, high-impact ways✅ Standardizing workflows without losing trust✅ And actually measuring ROI before adopting new toolsThis episode isn't about “using AI” — it's about building a more scalable, sustainable firm in today's reality.

Authentic Self Advocacy: The Pivotal Conversations that Elevate Women LeadersOne conversation can reshape an entire career trajectory. But for most women in leadership, those transformative moments aren't handed to us—we have to create them ourselves. This reality highlights a crucial gap in how women navigate professional growth: while we excel at delivering results, we often struggle to advocate for the recognition and advancement we've earned.Ashley Rudolph's story challenges this pattern. Six years into her career, she experienced something revolutionary—a manager who proactively painted a vision of her potential, complete with five slides mapping her trajectory from her current role to director level and beyond. This wasn't just career advice; it was someone seeing possibilities in her that she hadn't yet imagined for herself. That single conversation shifted how Ashley approached every subsequent professional interaction.But here's the deeper truth: that experience was exceptional because it's so rare. Most of us operate in environments where we have to initiate these conversations ourselves, translate our expertise across different audiences, and fight against systemic patterns that keep us focused on performing rather than advancing. This episode explores how to bridge that gap between technical excellence and authentic self-advocacy.Key Insights from this episodeThe Vision Conversation: When Someone Sees Your Potential Before You DoHow Ashley's manager created a roadmap from her current position to director level, including salary and impact projections—and why this type of conversation is revolutionary for women who often focus on execution rather than advancement. The power of having someone paint a long-term vision that extends beyond immediate responsibilities to show what's truly possible.Breaking Out of the Peer Circle: Looking Beyond Your Current LevelWhy high-performing women often get trapped in lateral relationships instead of building connections at higher levels. The strategic shift from working hard in isolation to actively observing and learning from leaders above you, and how this change in perspective transforms your entire approach to career development.The Success Guilt Trap: When Achievements Feel Like They Should Be EnoughHow cultural messaging about being "lucky to be here" and "don't rock the boat" keeps high-achieving women from asking for more. Exploring why success guilt particularly impacts women who've broken barriers, and how this mindset actually limits both individual growth and systemic change for other women coming behind us.From Performance to Advocacy: Learning to Ask for What You WantAshley's pivotal moment realizing that working hard wasn't enough—she had to explicitly ask for advancement and compensation aligned with her contribution. The shift from assuming recognition will come naturally to understanding that advocacy is a required leadership skill, not an optional extra.Community as Mirror: How Others Reflect Our Potential Back to UsThe profound role of community in helping us see capabilities we haven't yet recognized in ourselves. How Ashley's transition from corporate to coaching was guided by former colleagues who saw her potential as a mentor before she identified it herself, and why listening to external feedback can reveal authentic strengths.Translating Expertise Across Audiences: Speaking Multiple Leadership LanguagesWhy high achievers often get trapped in technical details that don't land with every audience. The critical skill of communicating the same expertise differently depending on whether you're talking to entry-level team members or C-suite executives, and how this flexibility becomes essential for authentic influence.Beyond Work Identity: The Whole Person in LeadershipAshley's discovery that transitioning from corporate titles to independent coaching required rebuilding her sense of self beyond professional achievements. How developing interests and expertise outside work makes you a more compelling leader and provides grounding when professional identity shifts.Heart-Centered Leadership: Seeing Others in Your VisionHow authentic leadership moves beyond personal advancement to creating space for others to see themselves in organizational goals. The difference between casting a vision that serves you versus creating visions that allow team members to grow their own aspirations within the larger framework.Conclusion: The most powerful career conversations happen when we stop hiding behind our skills and start bringing our whole selves—heart, vision, and authentic voice—to the table. Advocacy isn't about demanding recognition; it's about clearly communicating how your contributions align with organizational priorities and painting a picture of mutual growth. When we model this integrated approach, we don't just advance our own careers—we create systemic change that elevates other women leaders who are watching how we navigate these crucial moments.Mini Challenge: Identify one person at a level above you whose leadership style resonates with you. Observe how they communicate across different audiences this week, then practice adapting one of your current projects to speak to both peer-level and executive-level concerns.NEXT EPISODE: Watch out for our next conversation about authentic power in leadership transitions.Ready to elevate your leadership conversations? Join the Authentic Power Sessions where we help high-achieving women integrate expertise with authentic self-advocacy. Get your spot today.Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Welcome: The Power of Pivotal Conversations 00:02:00 - Ashley's Story: The Vision Conversation That Changed Everything00:06:00 - When Conversations Are Missing: Becoming Your Own Advocate 00:09:00 - Breaking Out of the Peer Circle: Looking Up the Ladder 00:13:00 - Success Guilt: When Achievement Becomes a Limitation 00:16:00 - Bringing Heart Back: Leadership Beyond Default Mode 00:20:00 - Vision Casting: Helping Others See Themselves in Your Goals 00:23:00 - The Confidence Shift: From Performance to Inherent Worth 00:26:00 - Identity Beyond Titles: Finding Yourself Outside Corporate Structure 00:30:00 - Three Things High Achievers Need: Practical Advice for ElevationAbout Our Guest: Ashley RudolphAshley Rudolph is an expert coach who empowers high-achieving leaders and executives in tech, creative, entertainment, and lifestyle industries. She specializes in leadership, career growth, and executive development to help professionals excel and navigate complex career challenges. Through her signature programs "Elevate by Ashley R." and "Ascend by Ashley R.," Ashley helps ambitious leaders gain clarity, amplify their strengths, and overcome internal barriers like imposter syndrome while creating strategic plans for measurable career growth.Ashley's own journey from corporate executive to leadership coach exemplifies the power of authentic self-advocacy. After rising quickly through corporate ranks in the tech industry, she now helps other high-achievers navigate career challenges, strengthen their leadership presence, and create strategic plans to achieve their next big career moves—on their terms.Connect with Ashley:Website: workwithashleyr.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashleyrudolphNewsletter: newsletter.workwithashleyr.comFree Career Diagnostic: Available on her website to understand how you're perceived at work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kemerlinrich.substack.com

Weekly Word: Positioning Yourself for Increase in the Month of Tamuz | Covenant Identity & FaithIn this week's powerful message, we dive into the significance of the month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar and how it is a time of positional increase. Despite the challenges and chaos this month brings, God is revealing areas in our lives where we need to grow, repent, and align with our true identity in Christ.The Israelites' journey through Exodus 32 serves as a reminder of how easily we can lose sight of our covenant with God, focusing instead on temporary things like people, provision, and security. But the key to breakthrough is keeping our eyes on God, remembering His covenant promises, and standing firm in our identity as His chosen people.This message challenges us to examine where we might be worshipping idols—whether it's material blessings, relationships, or circumstances—and calls us to a deeper relationship with God. We are reminded that by grace, through faith, we are positioned for increase, and it's time to rise up in faith, believing God for the promises He has in store.Join Candice Smithyman as she explores this powerful truth and encourages you to align yourself with God's divine plan for increase. Plus, find out how you can participate in her free Ascend class, where she dives deeper into the Hebrew calendar and the keys to ascension.Don't miss this opportunity to grow, break free from limiting beliefs, and step into the fullness of God's promises for your life!Upcoming Events:Sign up for the free “ASCEND Class” at 10 am and 6 pm EST – July 17 http://bit.ly/4gfRKXmGet your copy of “365 Prophetic Revelations from the Hebrew Calendar”Www.candicesmithyman.comhttps://amzn.to/4aQYoR0Enroll in Soul Transformation and Dream Mentors 101 to become a ministry affiliateWww.dreammentors.orgStay blessed, keep your eyes up, and trust in God's covenant promises as you move through this tumultuous month of Tamuz!

Alec is an entrepreneur, investor, and dear friend whose journey reflects holistic living, innovation, and resilience. In this megasode, we explore his Five Freedoms—health, time, geographic, financial, and expression—and how to achieve them. With sharp business acumen and deep personal insight, Alec shares actionable strategies to elevate life and career.Connect with him here-Fb - https://www.facebook.com/alecmead Enjoy the episode New to The Ascend?Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world.The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend on this mountain of life. Follow The Ascend here to receive excerpts from the show -IG : https://bit.ly/3T6VU8ITo Connect with Shaan, Click here -IG : https://www.instagram.com/shaanx__x/Twitter : https://twitter.com/shaanx__x DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking and so on before making any decision. The goal here is just to provide you with a bit of inspiration on your journey, nothing else.Until next onekeep on climbing.

ASCEND 10 || "Wounded?" (Psalm 129), by Jasper Swaney, July 06, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

The Entreprenudist Podcast | Cameron Bishop: The Secret to a Successful Business Exit   The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com In this episode of The Entreprenudist Podcast, we're joined by Cameron Bishop, Managing Director at Raincatcher, to explore a topic every business owner needs to understand: “The Secret to a Successful Business Exit.” Whether you're planning to sell your company soon or years down the line, this conversation is packed with insights that could protect — and multiply — the value of your business.

In this heartfelt episode of the Freedom Challenge Online Podcast, host Tracy Daugherty is joined by ministry partner and friend Lisa Da Silva, founder of Arise Ministries Collective. Together, they reflect on their journey of co-authoring their second Bible study, The Heart of Pilgrimage: A Four-Week Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent.From mosquito-ridden mission trips to summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Tracy and Lisa share the raw, real, and redemptive story of how their friendship and faith fueled a powerful collaboration. They unpack the spiritual and practical mechanics of working together—prayer, planning, preferences, and perseverance—and the obstacles they overcame with humility and grace.---Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/DZFd4qoNHFERead the blog: www.thefreedomchallenge.com/blogposts/2025/7/2/ascend-together---Want to learn more? The Freedom Challenge US: thefreedomchallenge.comOperation Mobilization USA: omusa.orgInstagram: @freedomchallengeusa / Facebook: @thefcusaSupport the show

Healing ADHD Burnout by Reclaiming Your Feminine Power (with Eleonore de Posson) If you've ever found yourself teetering on the edge of burnout—over-functioning, disconnected from your body, and stuck in “fix it” mode—this episode is your permission slip to pause. This week, I'm re-airing one of the most powerful conversations I've had on the podcast, with spiritual teacher and author Eleonore de Posson. And I'm doing it for a reason: I've been living in burnout recovery myself. After months of falling into hustle patterns and misaligned doing, I chose to stop. To soften. And to return to the feminine. What supported me most? Eleonore's 21-Day Sacred Feminine Reset—an offering I had purchased last year but wasn't ready to receive until now. Her work, her presence, and this conversation are part of the medicine I needed—and I want to share that with you. In this episode, we explore: Why ADHD women often operate from wounded masculine energy How feminine energy helps heal burnout, regulate your nervous system, and restore clarity The six gifts of feminine sovereignty (and how to actually embody them) The difference between divine and wounded masculine and feminine energy What ancient spiritual traditions—from Mary Magdalene to Traditional Chinese Medicine—can teach us about healing and reclaiming power How structure, flow, intuition, and groundedness all work together for ADHD women Even though this episode originally centered on entrepreneurship, the wisdom here is for all ambitious ADHD women—especially those navigating burnout, emotional overwhelm, or spiritual disconnection. ✨ If you're ready to experience the same feminine reset that supported me, check out Eleonore's 21-Day Sacred Feminine Reset here. https://www.eleonoredeposson.com/21daysfr   ✨ If you found this episode helpful… Please follow, subscribe, and share it with another ADHD woman who needs support!

ASCEND 8 || "Striving?" (Psalm 127), by Todd Hostetter, June 22, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

ASCEND 9 || "Unfulfilled?" (Psalm 128), by Todd Hostetter, June 29, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

1. His Worthiness to Ascend 2. His Continued Service 3. Believing in Him

It's time to ASCEND! | Ralph Royea | THCC Time to go up. The first step is literally a leap of faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen. In Romans 12:3, Paul tells us that we, by the Father's grace, have each been given a measure of faith. This faith is the power to be faithful. The first usage of faithful is in Numbers 12:6, stating that Moses is faithful in all his house. Faithful is more than loyal, steadfast, true, and dependable. It is that we, because of confidence and trust in Father, literally live, move, and have our being. Moving, Living, and Being in Him, with Him, and through Him, being fruitful and multiplying in all He has given us and given us to do. Faithful to complete the function, purpose, and assignment that Father has given us. Romans 8:37 “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Because of the faith Father has given us, not anything in us lest we boast and become prideful. Great things our, “life and life more abundantly,” is our portion and our portion to bring into the Kingdom as a “faithful servant.” Matthew 25:25 “I was afraid and hid…” is not our portion; John 10:10 is! See you Sunday, bring your faith and faithfulness. P. Ralph

How to Remember to DO the Skill in the Moment When You Need it Most Ever learned a great ADHD strategy… only to completely forget to use it when you actually needed it? You're not alone—and you're definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode of The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way, Jen Barnes shares two ADHD-friendly approaches to help you actually remember to use your regulation skills and strategies in real time. You'll learn how to work with your brain (not against it) by creating future anchors and calling in your inner Follow-Through Fairy

This week on Game Crunch: Abyssus, Ascend to Zero, The Forest, Hotel Barcelona, Metal Gear Solid 5, Mario Kart World, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All this and more on the latest Game Crunch! Until next week - Game On!  

As we are in this present battle, we must know what weapons will be effective in the war.  We want to answer the question about worship as a weapon, so please listen in to be equipped.  

Join host Al Mega as he sits down with legendary talent director, producer, and storyteller Keith Arem, CEO of PCB Productions and Chris Yates, Director of Special Projects and Outreach, to talk about their incredible creative journey and his spine-chilling new graphic novel FROST ROAD — a psychological horror survival tale in the spirit of The Last of Us, A Quiet Place, and Silent Hill. Keith dives into how his past in Call of Duty, The Exiled with Wesley Snipes, and projects like Ascend led him to build a unique, immersive horror experience in Frost Road. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Yuri Lowenthal (Spider-Man, Naruto), and teaming up with horror media juggernauts Dead Meat (6.7M+ subscribers!). Chris shares the kickstarter journey and more… 🎧 Learn what it takes to survive the apocalypse – creatively AND literally! 📘 Order FROST ROAD: 👉 https://www.pcb.cc/ Follow Keith and PCB on The Gram at: https://www.instagram.com/pcbentertainment/ https://www.instagram.com/keith_arem/ 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more killer indie content! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 556 in an unlimited series! Host: Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook): @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: / comiccrusadersworld Twitch: / comiccrusaders Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #KeithArem #FrostRoad #CallOfDuty #DeadMeat #YuriLowenthal #GraphicNovels #ComicCrusaders #IndieComics #HorrorComics #ApocalypticThriller #SilentHill #TheLastOfUs #WepaApproved

We appreciate you being here with us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.Our study begins here in Revelation chapter 11 verse 1.In this chapter we will see several distinct personages. John measuring the temple. The two witnesses in Jerusalem. The beast coming out of the pit. Those who dwell on the earth. Seven thousand killed in an earthquake.In this chapter, Dr. Mitchell focuses our attention on the two witnesses. They prophesy in Jerusalem for 1260 days, which is 3 1/2 years before they are killed. He also speaks of the condition of the city of Jerusalem in those days. Then, to everyone's amazement and astonishment, the two witnesses are raised from the dead. And whats more, they then ascend into heaven.Dr. Mitchell will cover more of this passage in depth in our next lesson. But here he gives us an overview of Revelation chapter 11. So, if you will, turn with us to Revelation chapter 11 verse 1. with our teacher, Dr. Mitchell.

ASCEND 7 || "Dry?" (Psalm 126), by Bjorn Johnson, June 15, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

Happy Sunday! I am so honored to share today's interview with y'all! I got to chat with Nova Ren Suma (A Room Away From The Wolves) about her latest novel Wake The Wild Creatures, a coming of age survival story. Follow NovaFollow OTSMap of Indie BookstoresGet WAKE THE WILD CREATURESHead House Books A Novel Idea The Wooden Shoe The Golden Notebook Oblong Books Odyssey BooksQuail Ridge Books

In this YouTube livestream of the Soul Elevation podcast, I explore how emotional triggers reveal unhealed wounds, and how recognizing them is key to accelerating your spiritual ascension. Understanding shadow work is essential for anyone on the path of awakening. I share powerful insights from a channeled message in a book by Lee Harris and Regina Meredith, reframing how triggers point to energy body vulnerabilities. You'll hear my personal vision of the mirror-like kaleidoscope of our relationships and how every interaction can be a sacred reflection of our inner landscape. We dive deep into: How to recognize hidden wounds through emotional triggers The energetic mechanics of healing and protection My vision of fractal mirrors and reflections of the soul Practical ways to begin or deepen your shadow work Why forgiveness and self-awareness are critical to ascension   ✨ If you're on the path of spiritual growth, shadow integration, or higher dimensional awareness, this is for you.

ASCEND 6 || "Wavering?" (Psalm 125), by Jasper Swaney, June 8, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

Cody Carpentier and Trashman go over 7 QBs who they think can ascend into Top 10 fantasy football assets at the QB position in 2025----------------Join RosterWatch Nation TODAY to support your boys.Go PREMIUM for Weekly, Dynasty and Best Ball Rankings plus DFS Tools and MORE -- https://rosterwatch.com/buy-rosterwatchFollow us on Twitter -- https://www.x.com/RosterWatchFollow on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/rosterwatch/----------------RosterWatch is your year-round source for the best Fantasy Football analysis, including updates LIVE from Training Camp, The NFL Combine, Pro Days, and the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl.----------------Subscribe to the podcast:iTunes -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rosterwatch-podcast/id493875129?mt=2Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/2jWDOZcppg9uYVaAWA7YdM?si=0b9aeaa77ae24316&nd=1&dlsi=1b5923c3f21b43c7iHeartRadio -- https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rosterwatch-podcast-48874884/RosterWatch PRO offers the best toolset available to help you win your fantasy football league. What is RW PRO?* A full season of fantasy football power tools designed to make winning easy and fun.* Year-round NFL player analysis.* Exclusive live off-season coverage from all major NFL scouting events.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rosterwatch-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back spotlighting independent wrestling. After a brief talk about R-Truth leaving WWE, we focus on Hooligan Championship Wrestling's Ascend the Queendom II. Feature the best women talent in the Midwest. We have a tournament for the Queen of HCW. We also see matches from friends of the show Noelle Summit and Big Mama, plus Tootie Lynn, Lovely Miss Larken, Blair Onyx, Gabby Forza, and more!If you liked what you've heard, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review where able.We're on social media onFacebook: www.facebook.com/confusionwretlingpodcastTwitter, Bluesky, & Instagram: @thenovaofcass.All the other links can be found at www.linktr.ee/confusionwrestlingpodcast.If you'd like to assist monetarily, there's a tip jar at www.ko-fi.com/cassonova. For more bang for your buck, check out www.patreon.com/cassonova. For as little as $1, you can get the podcast two days early and ad free. You also get weekly exclusives and early access while helping upgrade the equipment. So be like Keith Winn, Chris Zack, Alainya, and Alan Schroeder and check it out!For all your MLW Con-Fusion t-shirts, visit https://my-store-ca01da-2.creator-spring.comAlso, for all your energy drink and workout needs, head to www.reppsports.com and when you checkout, use my coupon code "CASS" at checkout and earn 15% off your order.Oh! And I'm on Cameo now at https://www.cameo.com/thenovaofcassAffiliate Links:Gevi: gevi.pxf.io/AWJxbxWWE Shop: wwe-shop.sjv.io/oq25RnPrince Nana Coffee:https://princenanacoffee.com/?ref=ROBKAMERERMLW Con-Fusion is part of the Urban Wrestling Network. You can watch their show on YouTube at Urban Wrestling Network - YouTube and you can follow them on the Twitter @UrbanWrestleNWFor business inquiries, send all messages to rzkamerer[at]comcast.net.

Bob kicks off the show talking about Biden's " gay and black" press secretary who has switched parties and has a new book for sale. Bob then welcomes Dr. Everett Piper to the show tom tackle the culture wars. Bob is then joined by President and CEO of Ascend to talk about their approach to kids and sexuality. They are anti Planned Parenthood. Bob then talks with Dr. Alan Keyes about a couple of events he has coming up that will give great insights into our country today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhat would it feel like to finally be seen by women who get it? To be challenged, called up, and completely supported as you build the boldest version of your business and life?In this episode of Ladies Kickin' Ass, Tanya teams up with her powerhouse business bestie, Nicole Burbank, to introduce their brand-new ASCEND Mastermind—a high-level experience designed for women who are done playing small. If you've been craving massive growth, honest accountability, and action-packed strategy, this is for you.They're breaking down:Why most masterminds fall short (and how ASCEND is different)The 4 powerful pillars the mastermind is built on: Business & Career Vision Financial Freedom & Abundance Mental Wellness & Mindset Physical Health & EnergyWhy community is the key to scaling your successWho ASCEND is absolutely perfect for—and who it's notFREE WEBINAR ALERT: Mid-Year Check-In Webinar June 5th - 12 pm PSTWatch the REPLAY HERE: Join Tanya & Nicole for a totally free, value-packed session to realign your 2025 goals and set the stage for massive success. Whether you're scaling to 7 figures, launching your next chapter, or just tired of being the only one in your circle with big dreams—this is your room. Let's get you into a space where the standard is success, and the vibe is women winning together.WHO THIS MASTERMIND IS FOR: High-achieving women in business or leadershipWomen ready for big impact, bold action, and real changeThose who crave accountability, community, and clarity WHO IT'S NOT FOR: Those not ready to be pushed or held accountableAnyone looking to stay comfortable or play smallPeople who get easily offended by direct feedback CONNECT + COMMUNITY:Follow us on IG: @ladieskickinass  @nicole.burbankLearn more about ASCEND - Applications being accepted through June 25th!Want bold community & support? Join the Badass Inner Circle!Mantra for the Week: “The meadow you're looking for lies just beyond the fear.” Choose YOU. Step into your next chapter. Let's ASCEND - together!Learn more about ASCEND - Applications being accepted through June 25th!Connect more with Tanya & Ladies Kickin Ass… Facebook LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Website Insta Join: ⁠⁠BadAss Inner Circle

In this episode of Ascend the Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and returning guest Eli Stone dive into the first half of Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus, the third play in the Theban cycle by publication order but the second in narrative chronology.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule.Check out Patreon page for written guides to the great books!Recorded in rural Oklahoma, this episode explores Oedipus' transformation from a cursed exile to a figure of divine significance, set against the backdrop of Athens' post-Peloponnesian War turmoil.The hosts unpack key themes like suffering's pedagogical purpose, the role of prophecy, guest friendship (xenia), and Athenian identity, while reflecting on Sophocles' intent for his audience. Expect a deep dive into the characters of Oedipus, Antigone, Ismene, Creon, and Theseus, with a focus on how their interactions foreshadow the play's redemptive conclusion.Why should you read Oedipus at Colonus part one?Oedipus at Colonus Part 1 offers a compelling entry into Sophocles' profound exploration of suffering, redemption, and divine will, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the human condition through the lens of Greek tragedy.This section introduces Oedipus as a blind exile, transformed by suffering into a figure of spiritual insight—“Oedipus… has this spiritual insight… He is the most lucid he's ever been"—setting the stage for his role as a “sign of both suffering and blessing." Through themes like guest friendship (xenia), the evolving justice of the Eumenides, and the binding power of Antigone's love—Sophocles crafts a narrative that resonates with an Athenian audience grappling with their own post-Peloponnesian War identity, while offering timeless reflections on providence and resilience: “Man is not his own agent… inside a cosmic order." Reading this part immerses you in the tension and anticipation of Oedipus' redemptive arc, preparing you for the transcendent conclusion in Part 2.Check out our written guide for more!Next Episode TeaserJoin us next week for Oedipus at Colonus Part 2, where we'll witness Oedipus' dramatic confrontations with Creon and Polyneices, and the transcendent moment of his death that ties the Theban cycle together.We'll explore how his suffering becomes a blessing for Athens, the role of love as a binding agent, and the historical allegory for an Athenian audience. Deacon Garlick shares, “I fell in love with this play when Oedipus sees the thunder head rolling in… his ecstatic joy that death comes." Don't miss it on Ascend the Great Books Podcast!

ASCEND 5 || "Forgetting?" (Psalm 124), by Jasper Swaney, June 1, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

Cody Carpentier and Trashman go over 7 Players Who Can Ascend Into Top 10 Tight End Fantasy Football Status----------------Join RosterWatch Nation TODAY to support your boys.Go PREMIUM for Weekly, Dynasty and Best Ball Rankings plus DFS Tools and MORE -- https://rosterwatch.com/buy-rosterwatchFollow us on Twitter -- https://www.x.com/RosterWatchFollow on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/rosterwatch/----------------RosterWatch is your year-round source for the best Fantasy Football analysis, including updates LIVE from Training Camp, The NFL Combine, Pro Days, and the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl.----------------Subscribe to the podcast:iTunes -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rosterwatch-podcast/id493875129?mt=2Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/2jWDOZcppg9uYVaAWA7YdM?si=0b9aeaa77ae24316&nd=1&dlsi=1b5923c3f21b43c7iHeartRadio -- https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rosterwatch-podcast-48874884/RosterWatch PRO offers the best toolset available to help you win your fantasy football league. What is RW PRO?* A full season of fantasy football power tools designed to make winning easy and fun.* Year-round NFL player analysis.* Exclusive live off-season coverage from all major NFL scouting events.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rosterwatch-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kiera is joined by Mark Rasmussen, CEO of Moolah, to talk about the landscape of credit card fees and how to reduce them, membership discount plans, and other bonus features offered by the dental payment tech company. (Pssst, Mark was last on episode 866, It's Time to Modernize Payment Processing!) Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am super jazzed because I have a guest here who's going to help us with cashflow leaks, modernizing your practice, figuring out those membership plans, all the things that you need and want. We're going to talk about some case studies. This is one of my absolute favorite guests, Mark Rasmussen, CEO, owner, founder, Moolah. How are you today, Mark? Welcome to the show.   Mark Rasmussen (00:22) Hey, Kara, I'm doing fantastic. I'm doing awesome. So, so, so it's connected with you and your listeners and excited to get into all this juicy good stuff about revenue and payments and modernizing things. Let's do it. I love it.   Kiera Dent (00:31) Yeah.   Let's   do it. So I have a slight crush on Moolah. Like truly you guys like just make credit card processing easy. And so what I want to start off, if you guys don't listen, Mark and I have done other podcasts in the past together. ⁓ But I don't know, Mark, what you guys say on your email subject lines, like on your little, what is it your signature, but I feel like it should be like your new favorite credit card processing company. Like that's what I feel like Moolah's tagline should be because I wanted to do a couple case studies with you since we last chatted.   Mark Rasmussen (00:40) Hahaha   Kiera Dent (01:05) ⁓ Mark knows, like, I do have a crush on Moolah. I try to get them to come and be our processor too.   Mark Rasmussen (01:10) I need to like soundbite clip that,   like I have a crush on Moolah just like everywhere in social. I love that.   Kiera Dent (01:15) I   do. do because I like companies that make things easy, but also are like the cheapest on the market and credit card fees are one of my biggest beefs. Like really truly I get annoyed when I look to see how much credit card fees are charging. And when you guys, ⁓ deadly team listeners, just so you know, I'm going to throw it out there. Like anybody who goes through our link literally saves 10 basis points. ⁓   on it, which is huge to get anywhere in the credit card industry. So you're getting below that 2.99. So you're getting 2.89 on cards not present and 2.39. And I hope that Mark, I'm allowed to say that because I'm just going to be bold and brazen. And if not, we'll cut that out. So don't stress about that.   Mark Rasmussen (01:52) No, no, no, for sure. And   not only that, it's like, that's not just a like teaser rate, like they look, your practices will get that preferred rate forever, right, which is awesome. And, and it's like you and I were talking a little bit earlier, too, of like, a bit of shock and awe of like, I and myself as well, I've been seeing like some statements from potential practices. And I'm like, ⁓ my God, I'm like, I'm seeing like,   Kiera Dent (02:03) which is so big and you don't add extra heat.   Mark Rasmussen (02:19) six, seven, eight percent, like net effective rates. I know you were saying you have been seeing even higher. It's crazy. Yeah, that's crazy. It's almost criminal.   Kiera Dent (02:25) Mm-hmm. Yeah, so it   does feel criminal because like here's the thing like you might get a cheaper rate somewhere else but when you look and dig into the details and this is where it feels annoying and obnoxious to me and doesn't happen right away it happens like when you've stopped looking at it you're like I've checked my credit card company for years they don't do anything and then all of a sudden it starts creeping up and being eerie and that's where I just get annoyed and that's why like I have a crush on Moolah because you guys don't do it and you guys stay consistent for it so   I felt Mark and I, you didn't listen to our last podcast, we'll definitely link it in the show notes for you. But Mark, I felt we should kick today off with some case studies because I have some clients that I've recommended over to Moolah. And I think my favorite one is we were looking and I had a practice and our overhead was high. So like this practice, they don't love to like look at numbers. They have an amazing CPA. Like I will say we do look at numbers, but they're kind of like, yeah, carry it. We'll just like out produce our problems a little bit. And that's fine. Like anybody can have that. But I said, Hey,   Mark Rasmussen (03:17) Alright.   Kiera Dent (03:21) Your credit card fees are really high. think that they were honestly like 10%. And I'm like, is that really true? Like that just seems outlandish. And they said, well, Kiera, we're in a contract. Mark, do you want to throw up with contracts? Tell me about credit card contracts.   Mark Rasmussen (03:33) Oh, I hate contracts. I hate contracts   like really in anything in my life. I don't know. So yeah, but that's, it's just crazy. The industry for the longest time has like felt the need to like lock these business owners and not just Dennis, but business owners in like these typically it's like three year contracts. And then, you know, they'll have like termination fees. And so they take advantage of that. And like you were saying, I talked to so many practices are like, Oh, I'm paying X and you know, they were paying X the first month that they signed up.   And then they didn't look at it, like you said, and then six months later, eight months later, the processor started like nudging it up, nudging it up, nudging it up. And to the point where when you look at what their rates are, you know, two years from when they signed up, it's like almost 180 degrees difference. So yeah, please you guys out there, please make sure you stay on your credit card processing. Look at those month end statements. Look at, you know, what is being nudged up because   Kiera Dent (04:19) Yeah.   Mark Rasmussen (04:28) You know, they'll just slip it in a little statement message. They're not forthcoming about it. I promise you they're not like, shooting you multiple emails or calling you and be like, hey, we're going to increase your rate. No, no, no, no, no. They're going to slip it under the table and hope that you never pay attention to it, which is really what happens because you guys are all busy. You guys are all doing amazing care on patients and you're not paying attention to that. That's the reality.   Kiera Dent (04:49) And it's creepy to me because it's also done on things that don't make sense. Like I feel like reading a credit card statement with what they're charging is like reading very highly processed foods. And I'm like, I have no clue what 90 % of these words are. And I feel like it's the same thing when you come to a credit card statement. And so back to this practice, what we did, there's two case studies I wanted to bring to the table today that are my own personal clients that I've referred over to Moolah that I signed up with Moolah. So this practice, again, overhead, let's out produce our problems.   Mark Rasmussen (05:00) That's a good comparison, I like that.   Kiera Dent (05:18) And it was wild because the first month they switched to Moolah, their CPA sent a letter to all of us and said like, hey, what'd you do? Did you switch credit card companies? Your fees are so much lower. Like that fast first month drop down. So we went from about a 10 % fee on what they're producing and collecting to then dropping it down to this 2.89 to 2.39, depending upon if card was present or not, which is super awesome also because then you can get cards.   Mark Rasmussen (05:28) guys.   Kiera Dent (05:44) on auto renew, like on just processing internally and you don't have to, like you can have cards present or not present within the practice, which is so awesome. ⁓ But I was shocked like that fast. And then another practice that we brought to Moolah, they were locked in with another credit card company. And so I didn't know you couldn't do this, Mark. So this was like rookie mistake on me. Like I was, I'm scrappy and I thought, well, okay, fine. You guys are in a contract. So.   just stop processing through that processor, switch everything over to Moolah. Well, you know this Mark and I was rookie so you know what happens. Do you know what happens with those companies?   Mark Rasmussen (06:21) No,   listen, I said that a lot too because technically, really, if the practice is in a contract, and I've said that before, you probably have these miscellaneous junk fees, these monthly minimums that are gonna hit maybe 20, $30 a month. But even if you're paying that minimum and you saved thousands over here, who cares? Pay that minimum, just write that contract out. What happened here in this scenario? Okay.   Kiera Dent (06:44) That was exactly what I said too. So   that's what, cause I was like, why not? I thought the exact same thing. I'm like, okay, if we're looking at, you're able to save 3%, 4 % like higher amounts and we're processing, even if you're processing a hundred thousand or 200,000, like that extra two, 3 % do the math. Like that's surely going to offset the cost. Well, what happened is we actually did that. So a client signed up with you guys. They did that. And we got a letter from the other processor saying,   Mark Rasmussen (06:54) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (07:11) that, we have a minimum and if we don't hit it, it was going to be substantial and to get out of contract, it was going to cost us a thousand dollars. So we literally said, fine, take the thousand dollars because we'd already saved that much through Moolah's savings to be able to like, we're just like, like it's a done deal. Like they were trying to threaten them with this thousand dollar fee, but we were like, that's so minimal to get us out of this contract based on how much we were saving. Now this practice was processing a decent chunk.   Mark Rasmussen (07:32) Right. Right.   Kiera Dent (07:38) But I think even if you're processing like 70,000, 80,000, that one, 2 % stacks up. Like it's insane how much we pay in credit card fees. So those are like the two that I wanted to bring to the, like I said, this is why I have a crush because I hate credit card fees so much. And that's going to lead into our next topic. But Mark, anything you want to add? Cause these were two cases that I've watched since we last met.   Mark Rasmussen (07:45) yeah.   I love that.   Kiera Dent (08:00) ⁓ I'm constantly on the prowl for cheaper people. I love that you guys don't charge for the terminals. You have it set up the next day. There's no contracts. Like that's where I said, like it's your new favorite, like credit card processing. You don't increase the fees. You give our clients reduced rates. If you have multi locations, you guys also take care of those practices. Like it's amazing what you guys do. So that's my like pitch for Moolah, but if you want to add anything else.   Mark Rasmussen (08:22) I love that. wanted to, because you just   like rang a memory. So what you were referring to in that practice, right, where like, okay, you can't just skate by and just pay the minimum, right? Or they were gonna hit him with his fee. Well, another thing I'm gonna tell your listeners out there is, listen, if you don't go with Moolah, great, do your homework. But one thing to look out that I've seen in contracts, which is crazy, is that sometimes you'll see a contract, all right, if you cancel early, it's like a 350 termination fee. Okay, fine.   but I've seen others out there where the processor says they try to enforce liquidated damages. So the processor will say, oh, we've been making, you're in a three year contract, on average we're making like, whatever, $500 a month on your processing. If you leave us now, it's not early termination fee, we're gonna calculate that $500 for the remaining 16, 17 months and they hit you with this liquidated damages thing, crazy. So just be on the lookout for that. If you're doing anywhere that's a contract,   Kiera Dent (08:57) No.   Mark Rasmussen (09:20) Look out for liquidated damages, that's no bueno, but better yet, find somebody that's just not gonna put you in a contract. Much easier.   Kiera Dent (09:26) Yeah. And   also like, okay, Mark, help me understand. And maybe you don't know because you guys don't do this and that's okay. But to me, it feels really funny that I signed a contract with them and there's got to be something in the fine print because I'm like, how did they go from what they told me to being able to add all these extra surcharges later on and increase it when we're in a contract?   Mark Rasmussen (09:43) for sure it's in the fine print.   yeah. It says that any, it basically says that any time at our discretion with 30 days notice, we can make an adjustment to any of your pre-schedule. And so they'll just do that. And then they'll just put a little message, you know, really small font in whatever kind of notification. And you know, in their minds, right? All right, well, we checked off the box. It's super shady. It sucks, but it's, you know, it's out there. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (10:05) Yeah, it is what it is. And I would say   they'll like look at it because two clients that were in contract, we were able to send over every person that I've sent to you guys have just loved who you are, that it's easy, that it's fast, that it's the cheapest processing. And there's a few other features that I think we should talk about. I feel like I'm on like a Moolah sales pitch right now. Like I'm truly not. I just get giddy. Like if you guys hear me talk about Swell,   Mark Rasmussen (10:27) Ha   Kiera Dent (10:30) was Zeke and Google reviews. I have a crush on Swell. They just do Google reviews better than anyone else. And right now, Moolah for sure, you guys are taking the cake on being able to do credit card processing better than any other company that I've come across, which I think is amazing. And so something else that I think is ratcheting fees on practices when we're looking for some of these cashflow leaks is on membership plans. Now, I'm a huge proponent of membership plans. I also think with the economy, with where insurance is reimbursing, ⁓ people are starting to look at like   should we be going out of network? And my big proposal is, hey, yeah, of course, if you want to do that rock on, membership plans really can help with that. But ⁓ there are some membership companies that actually charge pretty outlandish fees. I never wanted to pay for that. I was scrappy in a practice. So what I did is I just charged the patient an annual fee. Well, that was like eight years ago that I was charging an annual fee. And I think you look at today's world, no one wants an annual fee anymore. They just want like a monthly fee and they want it to be low.   Mark Rasmussen (11:02) for   Right. Right.   Kiera Dent (11:28) But managing that is nonsense on my own paying for it. And Moolah, like I've heard through the grapevine, you guys are doing something with membership fees. Can we talk about the membership plans? Talk about how you guys do this. Is it easier? Is it something we can do? Because I think membership plans have to come into play with the insurance situation that offices are in. And also possibly a cash leak if you're paying for heavy management fees on your membership plans.   Mark Rasmussen (11:37) Yeah, yeah, absolutely.   Yeah. So listen, membership discount plans. I've since I've been, I've only been in the industry, you know, dental industry for about four years now. And every year I feel like it's getting traction. More practices are asking about us. I have practices that are doing demos with us and they're like, Hey, I'm doing this demo is driving it because I heard you guys do, you know, membership, discount plan management. And so yes, the answer is we do. ⁓   And as you were looking to, there's a lot of great vendors in this space that just do that, right? And I'm not going to name any names, but there's a lot of great vendors, but they're not inexpensive. Like, you know, there's some decent SAS fees and then you pay per patient enrollment. ⁓ And so when it's, you know, when you look at the net net and you're like, okay, is this really making sense? So what's nice is that we have complete membership discount plan management built into the platform. You can create all your plans. ⁓ You can easily onboard the patient into the system.   Kiera Dent (12:21) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Mark Rasmussen (12:48) whether the patient wants to go monthly or annual, like you said, you were doing annual and a lot of the practices that I run into have historically been doing it annually, right? Because to think about billing it on a monthly basis has you like pulling your hair out. But the reality is that the patients and the consumers in the world that we live in, ⁓ everybody looks at whatever they're gonna bring into their life, whether it's a Netflix subscription or it's a car payment or it's anything else, everybody kind of looks at at a monthly basis.   Kiera Dent (13:02) Too hard.   Mark Rasmussen (13:17) And so that is what you want to be delivering. And so with the Moolah platform, you can absolutely manage an in-house membership discount plan and offer both annual and monthly options and truly set it and forget it. Not have to think about it. The system's going to run. The system's going to automatically post that payment into the ledger. In open dental, we even go a step further where when you enroll the patient into the membership, not only are we handling the billing element of it,   But we're also going into the PMS and we're associating that patient to that membership discount plan and keeping track. You know, that's what's really doing all the heavy lifting of keeping track of whatever the one free cleaning of the 10 % off services. And we keep that in lockstep. So if there was like a billing issue, we automatically disassociate the patient from the plan to really just kind of make it pain free. you know, membership discount plans are phenomenal. It's a win win for patients and practice. First of all, it brings some really great reoccurring   Kiera Dent (13:51) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Mark Rasmussen (14:14) like trackable revenue into the practice, right? Number two, it's bringing patients like butts in seats ⁓ as well. ⁓ Because the patient looks like, I'm paying $40 a month. I should use it. I should be in there. ⁓ And it's bringing value to the patient. So it's literally just a win-win all around. I really love that for, you know, when you're looking at out of network patients ⁓ and the absolutely, you know, the platform has it built in. So you guys, please, if you're looking at discount plans, memberships,   I encourage you to look at some of the other great vendors out there and then come take a look at us last and see like the value that you get that's included.   Kiera Dent (14:49) That's awesome. Yeah. And again, like there are so many great people out there that are doing it. I just feel, ⁓ when I heard that you guys were doing membership plans, I was like, well, it kind of makes sense because you're already processing credit cards. Like you're already doing the processing. So now something else that is doing a processing is in my processor, into my software, which I just, that was so incredibly clever. And, ⁓ like again, I had another client who, who scoped you against other companies and they were like, gosh, like there's no fees.   Mark Rasmussen (15:03) Great.   Kiera Dent (15:17) compared to other companies with moolah. So that was something I was really excited about. I'm big on just, it's like my insurance. I've been with State Farm forever. And Jason and I giggled, we're like, we need to go and actually like assess and make sure that we're truly getting the best plans. And so I just think like it's good to periodically go and assess and make sure our credit card fees, what they were when we set up.   our membership plans making sense? Is it time to look to possibly renegotiate some certain things? And again, I'm not here to propose one company over another. Like Mark said, do your homework, figure out what's best because there's so many great companies out there. I just really love when it's simple and easy. And that's something I love about you guys, Mark, you guys have the fact that we can send patient statements and like have payments online and they can pay it all times of the day. Like just that alone boosts offices, collections with Moulin. So Mark, I want to go into a dicey topic with you though.   because this one's hot. We had it in our in-person ⁓ doctor and leadership mastermind when we were in Arizona and I loved it. It was like a hot, hot topic and heads up like this might be awkward for you. I don't think it will because of who you are, but there's the question of, and it was hot, like the room was split of people who were pro and con. So the question is with credit card fees being as much as they were, we talked about at the beginning, like ways that we can reduce it.   Mark Rasmussen (16:10) Let's do it.   I know, I wanna hear what the feedback was, because I know where you're going.   Kiera Dent (16:40) Then we talked about reducing membership plans. Now there's a question of, should we actually charge patients the credit card fees? Like this is becoming really popular and I don't blame businesses because inflation's high, labor is higher. So now we're trying to figure out like where could we cut? And so people are like, well, sweet, we're just gonna pass on the credit card fees to our patients. And the room was spicy. There was like people that were so pro and people that like literally people were bristly and it was a...   Mark Rasmussen (17:05) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (17:06) It was quite interesting. So your credit card company, which is where I feel like it's a little awkward to ask you this question, but I want to know, we pro, are we con? Should we charge the patients from your perspective? We're in 2025. So many companies do this. Should people be charging patients the credit card fee? Should they just raise their fees and bake it in? Like, what are your thoughts on this? Because my room was 50 50 split. And I will tell you some of the feedback if you want to hear it, cause it was quite interesting.   Mark Rasmussen (17:13) Yeah.   Okay, okay.   I do. Okay, so the first   thing I want to point out is I expect you to say that the room is split, right? Like half of them are like, yeah, absolutely. You know, I'm not paying for my patients' reward points. And I think the other half of the room was like, yeah, but I'm worried about the optics. Does it look like we're trying to be cheesy or nickel and diming our patients, right? Those are the two ends that are battling each other. The interesting thing is that this hot topic, ⁓ if you would have asked that just three years ago,   Kiera Dent (17:38) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm. No.   Mark Rasmussen (18:01) it wouldn't have been 50 50. It   would have been like 80 90 % saying no way and 10 % made me do it. So the trend is is like it is going right and two or three years from now I have a feeling it's going to be like 80 % are doing it and 20 % are not doing it. So the cat is out of the bag. Let's just get that you know right out there in the open. What do I think about it? I'm to be super Switzerland about this and I'm going to say that I think   Kiera Dent (18:06) Agreed. 100 % agree.   I would agree with you.   Remember he's   a credit card processing company.   Mark Rasmussen (18:31) Well,   no, I'm going to say that I think that as a vendor who delivers credit card processing service, I think that I should enable our practices to make that choice for themselves. I think whatever you think you should do for your practice, I want to support it. So if you don't want to do surcharging, great, we love that. If you do want to do surcharging, great, I love that. I just want to give the tools to the practice so they can make that decision. Now, aside what I think about it,   It's a very interesting topic to talk about. Well, what is the net result? I like, all right, how does it work? What does it save? Let's get into it if I may. Okay, so there's a couple ways. There is absolutely there. There is, and there's a couple flavors to this. There's a couple flavors to this. ⁓ there, the, the, what that we do, let me talk about that first. So what we do is what's referred to as compliance surcharging and with compliance surcharging, what is, what you're doing is that   Kiera Dent (19:06) I agree. Cause like, are there rules around it? Like, you actually have to do anything? Okay. I have no idea. Okay.   Mark Rasmussen (19:28) When a customer's paying you with a credit card, the system, system, I'll just speak to our system, most others are similar, but when a patient is paying you, whether it's in practice on the device or whether you sent a text to pay or it's an online payment, our system automatically, real time, looks at the number that the patient put in or used on the terminal. And within a half a second, we're looking back at the credit card network before we even charge it, and we say, is this a credit or is this a debit? If the patient is paying with a credit card,   We then pop on the screen, either on their mobile device or on the terminal, we say, hey, we see you're using a credit card. We're going to add 2.99 % as a fee to you for using a credit card. If you want to use a debit card, you will avoid that fee. So in Compliance Surcharging, what I really like about that is that you're not charging us fee across debit and credit, right? You're still giving your patient the convenience of being able to pay with plastic.   Kiera Dent (20:19) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Mark Rasmussen (20:25) and still use a debit card because the reality is if you have a credit card in your wallet, there's probably 99 % chance you've got a Visa debit card in your wallet as well. And so you're not pulling away that convenience of them being able to pay plastic and just saying, hey, if you want to avoid that fee, pay cash or check. That's kind of archaic. So with compliance surcharging, you are going to offload your credit card fees to the patient, only the credit card fees. When they pay with a debit card, you will still pay for that, okay?   Kiera Dent (20:43) I agree.   Mark Rasmussen (20:55) With doing that with Moolah, if you're going to pay the debit fee and not pay the credit card fee, we see that the overall net effective rate for the practice ends up being below 1%. It ends up being like, I'm going to throw out a weird term that people are going, what the heck is that? It's usually going to be around 75 or 80 basis points. About three quarters of 1 % is going to be your net overall cost, which is huge savings, right? Huge savings.   Kiera Dent (21:07) No.   Crazy, like insane. Just do   some math. If you did a million dollars and you were able to basically save, gosh, so much.   Mark Rasmussen (21:28) No, let's just say,   the reality is you're probably saving one and a half percent. So on a million dollar practice, that practice is gonna put about $15,000 back to their bottom line. Like, and that's it, and it was painless. And you're still not really, yeah, exactly.   Kiera Dent (21:37) Exactly.   And that's also for payments you're already collecting. Like this is already   money we're collecting, we just get to keep more of it rather than having the credit card processing fee.   Mark Rasmussen (21:47) Yes.   And it doesn't need to like, you know, break brain cells for you to try and figure it out. Like the system is going to automatically calculate it. We're going to organize it. ⁓ It's just, it's painless. We're handling it in the PMS correctly. listen, the savings cannot be ignored. Like we talked about the cats out of the bag. You're going to see more businesses across more different verticals. ⁓ And the reality is   We've all been around it for a long, long time, right? Who's been doing it forever? Gas stations, right? We've seen it on there. Cash credit, right? That's been there forever. And we're all used to it. And you also typically see a lot when you're dealing with like state or federal agencies, you ever gone on and make an online tax payment, they usually charge a fee there. So it's just now getting more, you know, ⁓ rolling out. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (22:40) Nail salons for the girls out there. We all know the   nail salons. They'll say like, it's a 3 % charge if you use credit card. I'm like, here's your cash. Like it's clever. They push us to what they want.   Mark Rasmussen (22:49) Yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah.   So it is listen. So I, I believe in delivering the technology to our clients, I don't have an opinion one way or the other, whatever you feel is good. I will tell you though that I think a lot of practices, especially on the on the one half of the room that are like against it. I think what we're finding is that people are not pushing back as much as   you think they are because consumers are just getting used to it. And again, the fact that at least with our practices, you're still giving your patient the ability to have that convenience and pay with a debit card and not have the fee. If they were doing like the model where they call it, know, cash discount, where you're going to hit the debit card and you're going to hit the credit card, I think you get more pushback on that, but you're still giving that convenience. So yeah, I'm a fan of it. We get, like I said, more and more requests of it. ⁓   It's not going anywhere. yeah, we're here to support your practice. If you guys want to try it out, try it out and listen, here's the thing.   Kiera Dent (23:50) Yeah.   How does it work in practice   though? Like, so someone's standing in front of me at a terminal, I'm collecting money in person. How does this work? Because it's not gonna pop up on my like treatment plan that I just gave them or on my ledger. So how do I do that?   Mark Rasmussen (24:00) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.   It'll pop up on the terminal.   so first thing we do, we give the practices, ⁓ you know, some template messaging and they'll just want to put up something by the front desk. And it says something to the effect of that, you know, this office adds a surcharge when using a credit card, ⁓ not beyond, you know, what our costs are, right? This is not a money, additional money revenue is trying to like, you know, make arbitrage between costs and no, I'm only going to pass off. And so.   Kiera Dent (24:32) Great.   Mark Rasmussen (24:35) the patient is aware of it, they've seen it, and then when they go to use it on the terminal, if they're in practice, when they go to run the credit card, it will pop up on the screen and your team can just show it to the patient, they'll see it, that it's adding it because they're using the credit card. And it'll give them an option if they want to accept it or if they want to back out of it and try again with a debit card and avoid the fee, really easy.   Kiera Dent (24:58) Okay, that's actually really helpful. And now I have a question because I don't know this. How does this work? Because technically the practice is collecting more money, right? Like we are taking the fee plus the credit card fee. ⁓   Mark Rasmussen (25:10) Let's say it's $100 and let's just say we're   adding that surcharge so now it's $103. Okay? Yeah. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (25:14) Right, so that's $3 more per $100 transaction. But   does that impact them in tax? I would think no, because credit card companies still charging us the 3%. Like, how does this work? Are you following what I'm saying? how does this impact you?   Mark Rasmussen (25:26) Yeah, I do. So you   don't have anything else to like, you know, break your brain on that. Our system, first of all, will break out the surcharge in the reporting. Okay. So it's really clean. Furthermore, the addition, the $103, right, like the customer got charged, the patient got charged $103. But our system automatically calculates it, that you have a fee of 3 % and that you surcharge the patient 3%. So the practice is still just going to get the full $100.   Kiera Dent (25:36) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Mark Rasmussen (25:56) It's as if they took a cash payment. So it's easy for them. They're not getting 10.99 at the $103, so to speak. It's just still truly only taking $100, which is great.   Kiera Dent (25:57) Gotcha. Okay.   Mm-hmm. ⁓   Yeah, because that's what   I was curious like, and like some things have sales tax. So didn't know like surcharges, do they get taxed differently or is it just like accepting cash, same thing for a practice? Okay. Now, so that's really helpful. And that helps me see on the ledger. So are you guys synced into the PMS for it to say, because like if my ledger says a hundred dollars, but I'm now doing 3 % surcharge on it.   Mark Rasmussen (26:18) Exactly, total amount, total amount, yeah.   Yes.   Kiera Dent (26:35) I'm going to be posting $103. How do I make sure that all of my ledgers match up?   Mark Rasmussen (26:40) So   we'll post $100 in the ledger, okay? And then we'll have a procedure code for the surcharge. And then we'll also have an offsetting so that it doesn't mess up your balance. So you can easily run reports based on the procedure code. I can see what my surcharge is, but it's not messing up and showing that, I took in $103 on this $100 transaction. So your ledger is gonna stay nice and clean.   and not be a nightmare, 100%.   Kiera Dent (27:10) Okay,   because that's I was like, Oh, great. Because there was another office that I heard about. And Mark, I'm just curious about your opinion on this. And then we're gonna get back to this like spicy and thanks for walking through this. There was another practice, I've literally never heard of this before. So I'm curious if you have or if you recommend or don't this practice. So let's say a patient, the total is $100, they pay the $100, the practice literally posted on the ledger.   Mark Rasmussen (27:28) Mm-hmm.   Kiera Dent (27:38) instead of being $100 because now they lost $3, they posted $97 on the ledger and they were taking out the surcharge. Have you ever heard of that? Because I had never heard it. I was, do you recommend that? Because I've never recommended that, right? And I think as a patient, I'd feel really angry though. no, I gave you 100 bucks, but you gave me 97. Like I would just.   Mark Rasmussen (27:48) I haven't.   That seems wonky. Yeah.   Right. Or   continue that on. How about now all of a sudden a week later you go to refund it and we're we're refunding you 97. You're like, no, no, no, I paid you 100. It's gonna be messed up in so many levels.   Kiera Dent (28:09) Right. I was just curious.   I was like, I mean, maybe I'm archaic on how I do this. I used to just do it that way and then accept that that would just be a cost on my PNL. But now there's a way for you to actually offset it with the process. So my question is going back to that, that's actually helpful. Thank you. So if you're doing that, definitely recommend not doing that anymore. ⁓ But I was like, Hey, I've never heard of this. Maybe that is the right way to do the accounting on it. But it felt very messy to me. Now,   Do we as the practice need to put in the surcharge as that procedure code when we're charging that out or does Moolah automatically sync it in and put the surcharge of the procedure code?   Mark Rasmussen (28:48) We have, yeah,   automatically done. There's nothing for you to do. Yeah. So during onboarding, we will set up, we will work with the practice, obviously. We'll make sure that we have a procedure code set up for them. And so during the onboarding, we'll have that so that when you do run a surcharge transaction like that, there's nothing you need to do. It'll all be handled in the ledger correctly.   Kiera Dent (28:51) Amazing. I love it. This is why I said I have a preference on you.   and you're in all softwares. What softwares does Moolah sink into?   Mark Rasmussen (29:10) Yes, so ⁓ Open Dental, ⁓ Dentrix, G7, and ⁓ newer server-based, not Ascend. And we're actually going to be ⁓ releasing, finally, this has been a long time coming, we're finally going live with Eagle Soft ⁓ Beta at end of next week. So Open Dental, Dentrix, and Eagle Soft. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (29:28) Awesome.   That's awesome. Okay, very cool. And   then if you're not in one of those and you can just obviously add this in, it wouldn't be automatically synced. And I think like of those ones though, huge win this way. Okay, now we'll go back to the spicy. I will tell you guys how the room was divided. The room was divided, I'll be right. The do it, don't do it. And then the like, there's a middle ground, which I thought the middle ground was kind of convenient. ⁓ There wasn't, but I did see people like it. I did feel like it was like,   Mark Rasmussen (29:45) Yes.   Was there any physical fighting going on? Okay.   Kiera Dent (30:00) like politics and religion status. Like it was like very cut through the room. I do agree with you. And that's what I said. I was like, you guys, this 2025, this is going to take place in the future and it will be very common. just, think our early adopters going to stay or not. It's your choice. Um, I've always been of the opinion like, no, just bake it into your fee. And now I'm like, well, everybody's starting to charge for it. Like, why not? Um, so it was don't charge for it now. Another was like, no, put it in. People are doing it anyway. And the middle ground, which I thought was   Mark Rasmussen (30:02) Right. Right, right, right.   Kiera Dent (30:30) of a good way to do it is in person. They didn't charge a fee, but any of their online statements, they did charge a fee because they said most people who pay online know there's usually a service fee associated with it. So I thought that was kind of a, an easy way. If you guys are looking for a navigation through it. ⁓ but I think like, honestly, it's just like anything else, train your patients if you want to, but don't feel like you have to, I think it'd just be something to consider. So, but again,   Like get the reduction, like if nothing else, like switch to a processor that's going to be reduced fees anyway. So even if you want to continue offering it, you're still saving on that. Mark, I have one last thing that I wanted to dive into. I'm hearing from a lot of like integrated softwares. So like dental Intel and Flex and some of these other ones that literally make practice lives easier. They're having processors in there that are just integrated right into that. They're using it all the time.   Mark Rasmussen (31:20) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (31:25) How does Moolah play in those worlds? Like, do you get the same pricing? Do we not get the same pricing? Are some of those better because they're already bundled in? Again, I'm putting you on like really awkward topics, but I just want to know. I want to know how does this work.   Mark Rasmussen (31:35) No, no, not at all. So listen, you mentioned Flex. We   love Flex, okay? I love Flex, not just because, yes, they're a partner of ours, right? And yes, your Mool account works beautifully and integrated with Flex. But I love Flex just because I think they're like cut from the same cloth that we are. Like we just, at the end of the day, we want to over-deliver, right? We want to over-deliver, whether it's technology, whether it's value, and they have that mindset. And so I love the Flex team. Full disclosure.   ⁓ And so we've been an integrated partner with Flex for, gosh now, I think three years. So yeah, I think they deliver a ton of value to any open dental practice. So anybody out there for sure should check out Flex. They are amazing. Dental Intel. So we used to be, ⁓ not to bore the audience, but like we used to have an integration with Modento and then Dental Intel acquired Modento.   Kiera Dent (32:33) Yep.   Mark Rasmussen (32:33) and   then Dental Intel wanted to roll up their own integrated credit card processing. And so they have now. so, listen, ⁓ we wish Dental Intel the best, wish them well, but yeah, we're no longer integrated with Dental Intel, but yeah, Flex, we love Flex.   Kiera Dent (32:49) Okay, because I was just curious. Now, I feel if it's bundled, is this a time where offices should just be strategic? I'm not saying anyone's doing it. I haven't looked at it. So I'm not here to like cast judge or I just want to make sure offices are being smart. I would think when they're bundled or they're integrated, offices should still check even using MULA. They should still be watching their credit card statements every single month, right? Like no matter what, just to always make sure things are staying clean and also before we sign up with anybody.   Mark Rasmussen (33:08) Mm-hmm.   100%.   Kiera Dent (33:19) Like literally read the fine print and look for it. Yes. No. I from like, let's just go all the way back.   Mark Rasmussen (33:23) Yeah.   And I would always say that, you know, let's just take the Flex example. Flex has, you and I won't name anything, I'll let you guys out there, you go check it out to yourself, but there are three options. I encourage you, especially when we're talking about a vendor that you're looking at, and especially when this vendor that you're looking at revolves around your cashflow, right? Like it's a pretty integral part of a vendor that you're bringing into your ecosystem. call them, talk to them.   Kiera Dent (33:46) Mm-hmm.   Mark Rasmussen (33:54) Call in the middle of the day. Do they pick up the phone? Do they answer? Can you talk to somebody very easily? Like really pop the hood and take a look at who you're going to get in and do business with, especially when it's, you know, that vendor is like controlling your cash flow on a daily basis. So yes, please you guys out there, do your homework, look at the agreements, ask questions, and see what's right for you. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (34:10) Yeah.   That's awesome. just, again,   I wanted to like go into it because these are things I'm hearing. I'm hearing people say like, this seamlessly integrates. I know you seamlessly integrate. I know you guys are constantly working to refine, to get into more and more practice management softwares to make it easier. Just Mark, as we wrap up, like this has been fun. I love the like, thanks for going into some of the spices with me. ⁓ But just as a quick rundown, like what are some of the features that Moola does? We talked about the membership plans. We did talk about that Dental A Team clients get 10 % basis points less for card present or card not present.   Mark Rasmussen (34:33) Always is.   Yep.   Kiera Dent (34:47) Which to me that alone, I would just look into it and see, like I said, two clients literally saved money by like dumping their contracts and moving over, which I think to me, like before I can have a crush on a company, I test them pretty heavily. So to see the proof in the pudding, I was so just elated and it made me even like you guys more. But what else does Moola do? Because I know you guys do a lot of other things that just make life easy.   Mark Rasmussen (35:05) I love that. yeah, yeah. So   at the end of the day, we do a lot, but it's all payment related and will always be payment related, right? So we're focused on being like, we try to be like the end all be all payment solution for dentists. And so when you look at like, what does a dental office need from a payment perspective, ⁓ it's in practice payments, right? So we provide you guys the physical devices. So   No more having to buy rent or lease those terminals. We're going to include them. you know, not only, yeah, they're wireless. Yeah, they're really cool. Aesthetically, they look really good. Yeah. And, and here's the other great part too, that I think it's kind of underrated ⁓ is of course, not only did we include them. the practice didn't need to buy them, but like normally, you know, with our peers, you have to buy these devices and then you buy them and then it's like one year warranty, right? And then like Murphy's law always kicks in.   Kiera Dent (35:37) They're awesome too. They're portable. They can go back to the hygiene operatories. It's amazing. So your hygienist can take it. Like they're awesome. It's so great.   Mark Rasmussen (36:01) like it loves to do. like, okay, month 14, the device just, you know, went out on you. And then you're gonna sorry, you got to buy another five $600 device with mula you guys will literally never have hardware expense ever because we give them to you on the front end. And we will warranty them forever. As long as you're with us. I don't care four or five, six years. If there's new devices that come out and your guys age out, we're going to replace them. Even if you drop it off the counter and crack the screen.   We don't care, we're gonna replace it for you. There's no fear or premium. So, in practice payments, we have you covered there from a technology standpoint as well as a hardware standpoint. Moving on, there's also, have the ability to, like you were talking about earlier, store patient cards securely tokenized. Nothing's ever touching the practices servers. It's all on our servers, but it's giving you the convenience of having those stored cards for the patient. You can have as many stored cards as you want. You can even send a request to the patient.   before their appointment and the patient from easily from home from their mobile device could add their credit card. And so when they come in, it's already stored and it's available to use. So stored cards, yeah, yeah, yeah.   Kiera Dent (37:07) With that, can I ask, do you guys have   the compliance paperwork? Is there anything you have to do to get a patient to have a stored credit card that we can run for future payments? once insurance pays, because I know that's a big thing of storing cards on file, do you have anything with that? Because I know that this is a zone.   Mark Rasmussen (37:23) Yep. What I...   Yeah, no. So it's very obvious as far as the process of the patient adding the card. Like when you send the message, it says, hey, would you like to securely store your card on file? Right? Beyond that, what I've seen some practices do is just they'll just include it in their overall like new patient intake forms and kind of include it in their terms of service of that. Hey, listen, if you want to store a card on file with us, you can. And you allow, once you store a card, you're giving us the authorization to utilize that card.   Kiera Dent (37:35) Mm-hmm.   Mark Rasmussen (37:51) for other future balances. As simple as that, that's all you need to do.   Kiera Dent (37:54) which is so smart you   guys think about it. This is where so many other industries do this. They have a card on file. I mean, I go to the spa, my cards on file, they run that card when I'm gone, like I authorize it to happen. So they never out of money. They're never chasing money down. Like it just to me makes so much more sense of a way to process.   Mark Rasmussen (38:12) Can you imagine if   Netflix or all the other subscriptions, if they had to wait for a payment every month and wait, come on, no. Subscription is the way, 100%. So, okay, so store card on file they get. The other thing they get is the ability to create and manage in-house payment plans. And of course, automatically post those payments to the ledger. We have some great things where if the payment fails, right? They're into the plan for three months and all of sudden the July payment fails.   Kiera Dent (38:18) No. No.   Yeah.   Mark Rasmussen (38:41) our system will automatically notify the practice, notify the patient, and what's cool is that the software will allow the patient to self-administer and fix it. So the software is not telling the patient, your card failed, call the front desk. No, we're gonna save a phone call there. The software will allow the patient to tell the software, okay, either A, try to charge that card again, or B, they can actually upload a new card on file.   So the cool stat on that is that in failed transactions in our payment plans, we see patients solving it between themselves and software within the first 24 hours at a rate of over 80%, which is huge. So payment plans, and then we talked about earlier, you also get the ability to manage any of your in-house membership or discount plans. ⁓ We have the collecting on a balance when the patient is out of practice, ⁓ sending a payment request either   Kiera Dent (39:20) Holy cow, it's amazing.   Mark Rasmussen (39:37) allocated or unallocated payment request can attach a statement. ⁓ We also have the ability to host a payment page on their website. So if you want to put a little navigation, click here to make an online after hours payment, we'll host that page for the practice. ⁓ So yeah, we really kind of just looked at it a full circle of like, where are all the payment touch points that our practice is dealing with, and just trying to deliver these really amazing tools. And again, as you know, our model.   ⁓ There's never any monthly fees. There's never any set up fees. There's never any annual fees ⁓ All there are these two simple flat rates and again, you can cancel it anytime you want never locked in anything   Kiera Dent (40:18) That's awesome. Mark, I appreciate this so much. How do people, like know they just connect with you, schedule a demo. You guys will look at their credit card processing, see how you guys can fix it. How do they connect with you specifically if they're interested? And specifically The Dental A Team, The Dental A Team, perks.   Mark Rasmussen (40:33) I would recommend and maybe we can list this in the podcast, but there will be a specific Moolah URL. It's like forward slash The Dental A Team They should go there and then they can schedule a demo. And then if they go there, then we're going to know it came from you guys. That way we can get them that 10 basis point savings forever. So just schedule a demo with us and no pressure. We're like the most like   the least salesy organization I think that you guys will ever run into. All we wanna do is inform you. We wanna show you what we have. We're not for everybody. ⁓ But assuming that you guys love what you see, we encourage you to try us out and check us out and see if we're gonna be a great fit for your practice.   Kiera Dent (41:13) Yeah, for sure. You guys, honestly, I love Moolah They're incredible. So on our website, we will link it. So the way you get to Moolah, it's on our website, TheDentalATeam.com. And then you can click on the About Partnerships Mulas right there. ⁓ And the actual, like if you guys want our direct link here, it would be TheDentalATeam.com slash partnerships slash Moolah. And that should take you right to Moolah's page. It's also mula.cc slash partners.   So that helps you guys will also link that in the show notes mark. I appreciate you guys so much Things are being on the podcast things are going through the spicy with me. I appreciate you so much   Mark Rasmussen (41:52) Any time, love you guys, you guys are the best and ⁓ have a great rest of day.   Kiera Dent (41:58) Hey, you too, for all of you listening. Thanks for listening and we'll catch you next time on The Dental A Team Podcast.  

In this masterclass Shifra Isaacs, developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io, delves into her experience as data scientist, technical writer, and support lead providing fresh insights for FP&A and finance professionals. In this episode: Data science vs business analytics  Pulling data not yet able to be modeled  Python for Excel  The right models for risk scoring, variance analysis and forecasting  Replicating a process with a new tool using AI How can we survive in an AI first world Connect with Shifra Isaacs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shifra-isaacs/

Ascend: Week 18 - Embrace Same / Pastor Jeff Bowman by Hope City Church

Ascend: Week 19 - Christ's Ascension / Pastor Jeff Bowman by Hope City Church

ASCEND 4 || "Overwhelmed?" (Psalm 123), by Jasper Swaney, May 25, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

What if private equity could transform accounting firms without sacrificing their independence? David Wurtzbacher, founder of Ascend, shares how his "anti-rollup" model allows firms to maintain their identities while accessing enterprise-level resources. Discover why transitioning firm leaders from client work to true CEO roles unlocks explosive growth, and how employee equity ownership creates alignment across organizations. With CPAs needing to be 2.7 times more productive by 2035, David reveals practical strategies for talent acquisition, business development, and technology that are helping mid-sized firms not just survive but thrive in an increasingly complex profession.Chapters(01:07) - Understanding Ascend's Vision (01:59) - Challenges in Public Accounting (08:24) - Lessons from the Dental Industry (17:13) - Ascend's Approach to Firm Integration (17:53) - Leadership and Culture in Accounting Firms (24:02) - Case Study: Transforming Firm Leadership (27:45) - Overcoming Overwhelm: Delegating Client Relationships (28:36) - The Importance of Carving Out Thinking Time (29:20) - Focusing on One Thing at a Time (29:53) - Talent Strategy and Acquisition Challenges (31:10) - Building an Irresistible Offer for Candidates (34:13) - Equity and Ownership in Ascend (37:17) - Business Development and Marketing Strategies (45:13) - The Role of Technology and AI in Accounting (50:36) - Conclusion and Contact Information Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comhttps://earmark.app/Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, David WurtzbacherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwurtzbacher/Learn more about AscendWebsite: https://www.ascendtogether.com/Connect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

Cody Carpentier and Trashman go over 9 running backs they believe could ascend to Top 10 dynasty status in 2025 fantasy football leagues. ----------------Join RosterWatch Nation TODAY to support your boys.Go PREMIUM for Weekly, Dynasty and Best Ball Rankings plus DFS Tools and MORE -- https://rosterwatch.com/buy-rosterwatchFollow us on Twitter -- https://www.x.com/RosterWatchFollow on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/rosterwatch/----------------RosterWatch is your year-round source for the best Fantasy Football analysis, including updates LIVE from Training Camp, The NFL Combine, Pro Days, and the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl.----------------Subscribe to the podcast:iTunes -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rosterwatch-podcast/id493875129?mt=2Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/2jWDOZcppg9uYVaAWA7YdM?si=0b9aeaa77ae24316&nd=1&dlsi=1b5923c3f21b43c7iHeartRadio -- https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rosterwatch-podcast-48874884/RosterWatch PRO offers the best toolset available to help you win your fantasy football league. What is RW PRO?* A full season of fantasy football power tools designed to make winning easy and fun.* Year-round NFL player analysis.* Exclusive live off-season coverage from all major NFL scouting events.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rosterwatch-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ravi sits down with Steven Wilson, founder of Ascend Charter Schools, for a candid conversation about his new book, The Lost Decade, and the current state of education reform. They discuss Steven's controversial exit from Ascend and then step back to take a broader look at how DEI orthodoxy and anti-racist ideology have reshaped education reform. Steven and Ravi reflect on what's changed in schools over the past decade, exploring the tension between pushing for academic excellence and navigating a fast-changing cultural and political landscape. They also unpack what it means to build school cultures that are both rigorous and inclusive, the role funders play in defining priorities, and why it's more important than ever to have honest, and sometimes uncomfortable, conversations about the future of education. Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570 Learn more about Ravi's novel and upcoming events: GARBAGE TOWN --- Follow Ravi at @ravimgupta Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Notes from this episode are available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Lost Debate is available on the following platforms:  • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vTERJNTc1ODE3Mzk3Nw  • iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-lost-debate-88330217/ • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/752ca262-2801-466d-9654-2024de72bd1f/the-lost-debate

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tosha Price, Business Development Manager with Ascend Federal Credit Union, who leads their financial education efforts across Middle Tennessee and highlights both the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and their mission to serve by offering financial literacy education and giving back to the community in a variety of ways. With more than 250,000 members and more than $4.4 billion in assets, Ascend Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest federally chartered credit unions in the United States. Based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the member-owned financial institution offers banking, loan, retirement, and investment services from its 28 branches, more than 55,000 free ATMs worldwide, digital banking portal, and mobile app.During the interview, Tosha discusses the importance of providing financial literacy education in the community. She explains the difference between a bank and a credit union, emphasizing that credit unions are not-for-profit and focus on people helping people. She highlights the financial literacy programming offered by Ascend Federal Credit Union, including online modules, calculators, and workshops. Tosha also mentions their initiative, Bonsai, which provides financial education to K-12 students. She emphasizes the importance of budgeting, building a credit score, and using credit cards wisely.Tosha discusses the importance of using credit cards responsibly, emphasizing that they are loans and not personal funds. She highlights the average interest rate on credit cards is 20%, and advises to always pay the balance off to avoid extra interest charges. She also mentions the availability of college student credit cards with lower interest rates. When it comes to tips for improving credit scores, Tosha suggests paying off debts and diversifying credit types, rather than accumulating multiple credit cards. She also warns against the misconception that paying regular bills like rent or utilities improves credit scores, as only loan payments are reported positively.Tosha emphasizes the importance of prioritizing savings by paying oneself first and starting small. She suggests having a separate savings account to avoid easy access to funds. She also highlights the benefits of credit unions, such as higher dividends, rewards checking accounts, and more lenient lending practices.Visit https://ascend.org to learn more about Ascend Federal Credit Union.

At 79, this aspiring man lends his talents for spiritual awakening, focusing on the demographic of Gen Z. In the show, we talk about his share of hardships/experiences (wow), Mt. Shasta, the New Earth, Jesus in combo with Buddha, angels, Reiki, the power of thoughts, the photon belt plus I AM... AND much more.In the "Just Be Practice," Kenji gives several mentoring words of wisdom for us to carry in this time of great ascension.Connect with Kenji:http://www.kenjikumara.comKenji's free 2-month offering:https://kenjikumara.com/joyful-creations-academy-membership/Join his Joyful Creations Academy as a Sacred Space where we gather once a week, and we can together experience deep healing, tap into our own wisdom/consciousness, and reconnect with the expansiveness that we each hold.   You'll receive access to:Live Circle Meetings – Every Thurs, connect with like-minded souls for group healings, activations and insights. Guided Activations/Meditations – Shift your energy, align with your higher self and awaken new possibilities. Exclusive Teachings/Quantum Practices – Access high-vibrational tools. Supportive Community – Be part of a group of conscious seekers and practitioners who are on the path of self-discovery.Every month: · A live and interactive Q&A · 1:1 mentoring/coaching · Joyful Connection Gatherings · Activations/meditations (step out of the matrix!)This is your chance to explore the academy at no cost for two full months—a rare opportunity to experience the depth of this work before making any commitment. *Host Eden Koz is a soul realignment specialist utilizing such gifts as psychological empathy, intuition, psychic ability, mediumship, meditation, mindset shift, Reiki, dimensional and galactic healing, to name a few. She can also perform a spiritual Co#id Vac+ Healing as well as remote & face-to-face sessions with individuals and groups. Contact info for Eden Koz / Just Be®, LLC:Website: EdenJustBe.com Socials: Insta, FB, FB (Just Be), LinkedIn Just Be~Spiritual BOOM Podcast can be found on the audio directories: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, TuneIn+Alexa, ...

ASCEND 3 || "There?" (Psalm 122), by Todd Hostetter, May 18, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

Elevate Together: Helping Others Through Forgiveness & Compassion In this YouTube live for the Soul Elevation Podcast, I explore the importance of helping others ascend spiritually while working on our own spiritual growth. How does every action, even small ones, contribute to the collective elevation.  I share personal experiences of quantum connection, illustrating how individual progress can impact others. I invite you to consider the power of forgiveness and compassion in releasing judgment and anger to expand our consciousness.  Get the New Earth meditation: https://www.karagoodwin.com/funnel/65489/new-earth-meditation  Join the Energy Reset workshop: https://www.karagoodwin.com/energetic-reset-workshop  Check out Shawn Leonard's amazing episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocK5mNuDhYY&feature=youtu.be  Blessings to you on this empowering and enlightening journey to elevate both yourself and humanity. Timestamp: 00:00 Welcome to the Soul Elevation Podcast 00:27 Helping Others Ascend 02:21 Quantum Connections and Spiritual Impact 06:12 The Power of Forgiveness 09:06 Expanding Your Spiritual Evolution 11:06 Utilizing Divine Help 13:40 Upcoming Events and Resources 15:21 Final Blessings and Farewell #spiritualpodcast #spiritualascension #ascension #ascensionprocess #ascensiontalks  Connect with me: https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com https://www.karagoodwin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_goodwin_meditation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karagoodwinmeditation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoodwinmeditation/

Ascend: Week 17 - The Rock of Escape / Pastor Jeff Bowman by Hope City Church

Cody Carpentier and Trashman go over 7 Players Who Can Ascend Into ‘Top 10 WR' Dynasty Fantasy Football Status----------------Join RosterWatch Nation TODAY to support your boys.Go PREMIUM for Weekly, Dynasty and Best Ball Rankings plus DFS Tools and MORE -- https://rosterwatch.com/buy-rosterwatchFollow us on Twitter -- https://www.x.com/RosterWatchFollow on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/rosterwatch/----------------RosterWatch is your year-round source for the best Fantasy Football analysis, including updates LIVE from Training Camp, The NFL Combine, Pro Days, and the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl.----------------Subscribe to the podcast:iTunes -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rosterwatch-podcast/id493875129?mt=2Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/2jWDOZcppg9uYVaAWA7YdM?si=0b9aeaa77ae24316&nd=1&dlsi=1b5923c3f21b43c7iHeartRadio -- https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rosterwatch-podcast-48874884/RosterWatch PRO offers the best toolset available to help you win your fantasy football league. What is RW PRO?* A full season of fantasy football power tools designed to make winning easy and fun.* Year-round NFL player analysis.* Exclusive live off-season coverage from all major NFL scouting events.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rosterwatch-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ASCEND 2 || "Afraid?" (Psalm 121), by Jasper Swaney, May 11, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

Welcome to Sales & Cigars, the sales podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. On  today's episode, Walter is joined by returning guest Nate Tutas to explore a concept Nate calls  the "core four." This framework is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners scale  effectively while avoiding the common pitfall of chasing shiny distractions. The episode is a  candid conversation about strategy, focus, and execution.   To begin, Nate shares insights from his current packed schedule, including involvement in  multiple masterminds, coaching, and training for high-profile platforms He also discusses a  personal growth goal achieved: traveling with his wife and daughter, and the recent loss of their  Siberian Husky. The conversation then shifts to recommended reading, specifically 38 Letters  from J.D. Rockefeller to His Son, a book that deeply impacted Nate's perspective on leadership,  values, and legacy. He reflects on Rockefeller's emphasis on responsibility, integrity, and the  value of healthy competition, noting that the oil magnate never took rivalries personally but  instead saw them as opportunities for mutual growth.   The discussion leads into the idea that these timeless business philosophies are still highly  relevant today. Nate shares the catalyst moment behind creating the Core Four framework—a  system to help entrepreneurs stay focused and scale more effectively. Nate and Walter dive  deeper into the emotional challenges of building a business, especially around the initial “attract”  phase of the Core Four framework. Walter shares his own struggles with consistently drawing in  the right audience, admitting that figuring out the best vehicle to deliver his message has been  frustrating. This discomfort is common and closely tied to the slow, unpredictable nature of  marketing success and can manifest as frustration, tempting entrepreneurs to shift focus  prematurely. Nate reiterates that lasting success requires staying in the discomfort long enough  to complete and refine the system. Whether it's wealth, health, or relationships, the same  principles apply: stick with the process, resist the urge to start over, and avoid quick fixes. This  mindset shift is essential for mastering the attraction stage and setting up a scalable business.   Finally, Nate emphasizes the importance of sticking with discomfort in order to grow, sharing  how consistency is key to progress. He introduces his Core Four framework (Attract, Acquire,  Ascend, Automate), explaining that many entrepreneurs struggle because they use too many  strategies in each area. His upcoming program at unlockmv.com will guide participants to focus  on one clear method per area to create a streamlined, effective customer journey. The episode concludes with a reminder that clarity and consistency drive business success, and Nate shares that his content will now primarily live on YouTube for easier access.   The 4 A's: Scale your business regardless of your size  1. Attract  2. Acquire (information + Purchase)  3. Ascend (immediate, long term)  4. Automation    Key Episode Points:  • "Distraction is your enemy."  • The 4 A's works for Solopreneurs and Large teams. • You have get uncomfortable with the uncomfortable. • Sometimes uncomfortable feels like frustration. • Be careful not to diminish the focus of your teams  More About Mind Vault  More About Nate  More About Walter  More Episodes of Sales & Cigars     Podcast Offer:  www.unlockmv.com