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Ready to make your money work for you, without becoming a landlord? Travis Watts breaks down how limited partners build wealth through multifamily syndications. He shares lessons from his journey from single-family "DIY investor" to full-time LP, explains how rising rates reshaped the market, and why 2025 may be the perfect time to "buy the dip." Tune in to learn what mindset shifts are needed to invest for freedom, not stress!   Key Takeaways To Listen For Single-family mistakes to becoming a full-time limited partner in multifamily deals What rising interest rates taught investors about risk, leverage, and timing How supply-chain issues and insurance spikes doubled renovation costs post-pandemic Why conservative leverage (60–65%) and fixed-rate debt are key to surviving cycles Rent-growth trends: Midwest stability, Sun Belt recovery, and value-add upside   Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode Best Ever Conference Passive Investor Tips by Travis Watts | Paperback Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Paperback and Mass Market Paperback   About Travis WattsTravis Watts is a proven leader in the real estate industry, where he's been investing since 2009 in multi-family, single-family, and vacation rentals. He began investing with Ashcroft Capital several years ago and has taken part in more than 30% of the Ashcroft opportunities. After experiencing above-average communication, reporting, deal volume, and performance, Travis expressed interest in joining the Ashcroft Investor Relations Team. Travis also has a background in traditional Wall Street investing and obtained a Series 7 and Series 63 license while working at a major brokerage firm with more than 400 billion in assets. He now dedicates his time to educating others in the world of investing and has made it his mission to share passive investment strategies to help others achieve and maintain wealth in real estate.   Connect with Travis Website: Ashcroft Capital Instagram: @passiveinvestortips Facebook: Travis Watts LinkedIn: Travis Watts:   Connect With UsIf you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://bobocapitalventures.com/.   Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554

This interview first aired on Friday the 7th of November, 2025 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM announcer John Painter talks to Matt Ashcroft from the Shepparton Visitors Centre about everything that's happening in the Goulburn Valley this weekend. For more information you can visit the Shepparton Visitors Centre at the Ground Floor, SAM Precinct, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or call them on: 03 5832 9330 or Toll Free: 1800 808 839 Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

Margrét sá um Poppland í dag. Vintage Caravan eiga plötu vikunnar sem heitir Portals. Airwaves-band dagsins var hin írska Bricknasty. Laufey – Tough Luck Chaka Khan – Like Sugar Veronica Maggio – Måndagsbarn Turnstile – Seein' Stars Mono Town – Peacemaker Salka Sól Eyfeld – Úr gulli gerð Richard Ashcroft – Lovin' You Dolly Parton & Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please Johnny Nash – I Can See Clearly Now Haraldur Ari Stefánsson & GDRN – Viltu bíða mín? LF System – Afraid To Feel Cat Burns – There's Just Something About Her The Vintage Caravan – Portal I The Vintage Caravan ft. Mikael Åkerfeldt – Philosopher RAYE – Where Is My Husband! Sycamore Tree – Forest Rain Kári Egilsson – Midnight Sky Tom Tom Club – Genius of Love Friðrik Dór & Ólafur Arnalds – Leiðarlok Herbert Guðmundsson – Með stjörnunum Albatross – Ég ætla að skemmta mér sombr – 12 to 12 The Rolling Stones – Start Me Up Björg Pé – Tímabært Jeff Tweedy – Enough Moses Hightower – Allt í góðu lagi Bricknasty – Boyfriend Olivia Dean – Man I Need Big Thief – Los Angeles The Mavericks – Dance the Night Away Joy Crookes – Somebody to You 10cc – Dreadlock Holiday Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood & Miley Cyrus – Secrets Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia Benni Hemm Hemm, Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson & Urður Hákonardóttir – Valentínus Máni Orrason – Pushing The Bamboos – Ex-Files GKR – Stælar St. Paul & The Broken Bones – Sushi and Coca-Cola Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus Matthias Moon – Vor Corinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records On Jordana & Almost Monday – Jupiter ABBA – Does Your Mother Know Richard Ashcroft – Break the Night with Colour Todmobile – Pöddulagið Benny Blanco & Selena Gomez – Talk. Tónlist frá útsendingarlogg 2025-11-04 Laufey - Tough Luck. CHAKA KHAN - Like Sugar. Maggio, Veronica - Måndagsbarn. Turnstile - SEEIN' STARS. MONO TOWN - Peacemaker. Salka Sól Eyfeld - Úr gulli gerð. Ashcroft, Richard - Lovin' You. Parton, Dolly, Carpenter, Sabrina - Please Please Please. JOHNNY NASH - I Can See Clearly Now. Ashcroft, Richard - Lovin' You. Haraldur Ari Stefánsson, GDRN - Viltu bíða mín?. LF SYSTEM - Afraid To Feel. Cat Burns - There's Just Something About Her. Vintage Caravan, The - Portal I. Vintage Caravan, The - Philosopher (ft.Mikael Åkerfeldt). RAYE söngkona - WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!. Sycamore tree - Forest Rain. KÁRI EGILSSON - Midnight Sky. TOM TOM CLUB - Genius of Love. FRIÐRIK DÓR & ÓLAFUR ARNALDS - Leiðarlok. HERBERT GUÐMUNDSSON - Með stjörnunum. ALBATROSS - Ég ætla að skemmta mér. sombr - 12 to 12. ROLLING STONES - Start Me Up. BJÖRG PÉ - Timabært. Tweedy, Jeff - Enough. Moses Hightower - Alltígóðulagi. Bricknasty - Boyfriend. Dean, Olivia - Man I Need. Big Thief - Los Angeles. THE MAVERICKS - Dance The Night Away. Crookes, Joy - Somebody To You. 10 CC - Dreadlock Holiday. Buckingham, Lindsey, Fleetwood, Mick, Cyrus, Miley - Secrets. Swift, Taylor - The Fate of Ophelia. Benni Hemm Hemm, Páll Óskar Hjálmtýsson, Urður Hákonardóttir - Valentínus. Máni Orrason - Pushing. THE BAMBOOS - Ex-Files. GKR - Stælar. St. Paul & The broken bones - Sushi and Coca-Cola. DEPECHE MODE - Personal Jesus. Matthias Moon - Vor. CORINNE BAILEY RAE - Put Your Records On. Jordana, Almost Monday - Jupiter. ABBA - Does your mother know. RICHARD ASHCROFT - Break The Night With Color. TODMOBILE - Pöddulagið. Blanco, Benny, Gomez, Selena - Talk.

Navigating Military Marriage: A Conversation with Ashley Ashcroft In this episode of 'Ruckup Buttercup,' the host Ashley discusses the complexities of military marriage with guest Ashley Ashcroft, a seasoned military spouse, accredited national educator, homeschool mom, and Down Syndrome advocate. Ashley Ashcroft shares her personal experiences, including facing unexpected trials and becoming a published author with her book 'Mission Ready Marriage.' The conversation touches on themes of resilience, community support, and the importance of faith and purpose in sustaining a strong military marriage. Key points include dealing with trauma, finding purpose, and leveraging community resources for a fulfilling life. Ashley also offers practical advice for new and seasoned military spouses alike. 00:00 Introduction and Season Finale Announcement 00:18 Introducing Our Guest: Ashley Ashcroft 02:45 Military Life and Trauma 05:03 Mission Ready Marriage: Inspiration and Impact 09:12 Challenges of Reintegration and PTSD 21:30 Finding Purpose and Community 29:01 Understanding Love Languages in Military Marriages 29:38 The Importance of Military Spouse Retreats 31:21 Financial Challenges Faced by Military Families 34:16 The Impact of Frequent Moves on Military Families 38:05 Building Community and Support Networks 44:53 Faith and Unexpected Trials 50:46 Advice for New Military Spouses 56:20 Conclusion and Resources More Information on Ashley Ashcroft Visit Ashley's Website | Buy the Book | Connect on FB | Connect on IG Find us or reach out here: Website: www.deployedlove.org/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Email: sabrinajohannes@deployedlove.org

Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here.Yesterday, Southern California Edison (SCE), the utility whose power lines may have started the devastating Eaton Fire, announced its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. Under the program, people affected by the fire can receive hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in compensation, in a matter of months rather than years—but in exchange, they must give up their right to sue.It should come as no surprise that SCE, in designing the program, sought the help of Kenneth Feinberg. For more than 40 years, often in the wake of tragedy or disaster, Feinberg has helped mediate and resolve seemingly intractable crises. He's most well-known for how he and his colleague Camille Biros designed and administered the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. But he has worked on many other headline-making matters over the years, including the Agent Orange product liability litigation, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust, the multidistrict litigation involving Monsanto's Roundup weed killer—and now, of course, the Eaton Fire.How did Ken develop such a fascinating and unique practice? What is the most difficult aspect of administering these giant compensation funds? Do these funds represent the wave of the future, as an alternative to (increasingly expensive) litigation? Having just turned 80, does he have any plans to retire?Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ken—the day after his 80th birthday—and we covered all these topics. The result is what I found to be one of the most moving conversations I've ever had on this podcast.Thanks to Ken Feinberg for joining me—and, of course, for his many years of service as America's go-to mediator in times of crisis.Show Notes:* Kenneth Feinberg bio, Wikipedia* Kenneth Feinberg profile, Chambers and Partners* L.A. Fire Victims Face a Choice, by Jill Cowan for The New York TimesPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com.Three quick notes about this transcript. First, it has been cleaned up from the audio in ways that don't alter substance—e.g., by deleting verbal filler or adding a word here or there to clarify meaning. Second, my interviewee has not reviewed this transcript, and any errors are mine. Third, because of length constraints, this newsletter may be truncated in email; to view the entire post, simply click on “View entire message” in your email app.David Lat: Welcome to the Original Jurisdiction podcast. I'm your host, David Lat, author of a Substack newsletter about law and the legal profession also named Original Jurisdiction, which you can read and subscribe to at davidlat.substack.com. You're listening to the eighty-fourth episode of this podcast, recorded on Friday, October 24.Thanks to this podcast's sponsor, NexFirm. NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com. Want to know who the guest will be for the next Original Jurisdiction podcast? Follow NexFirm on LinkedIn for a preview.I like to think that I've produced some good podcast episodes over the past three-plus years, but I feel that this latest one is a standout. I'm hard-pressed to think of an interview that was more emotionally affecting to me than what you're about to hear.Kenneth Feinberg is a leading figure in the world of mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He is most well-known for having served as special master of the U.S. government's September 11th Victim Compensation Fund—and for me, as someone who was in New York City on September 11, I found his discussion of that work profoundly moving. But he has handled many major matters over the years, such as the Agent Orange product liability litigation to the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Victim Compensation Fund. And he's working right now on a matter that's in the headlines: the California wildfires. Ken has been hired by Southern California Edison to help design a compensation program for victims of the 2025 Eaton fire. Ken has written about his fascinating work in two books: What Is Life Worth?: The Unprecedented Effort to Compensate the Victims of 9/11 and Who Gets What: Fair Compensation after Tragedy and Financial Upheaval. Without further ado, here's my conversation with Ken Feinberg.Ken, thank you so much for joining me.Ken Feinberg: Thank you very much; it's an honor to be here.DL: We are recording this shortly after your 80th birthday, so happy birthday!KF: Thank you very much.DL: Let's go back to your birth; let's start at the beginning. You grew up in Massachusetts, I believe.KF: That's right: Brockton, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston.DL: Your parents weren't lawyers. Tell us about what they did.KF: My parents were blue-collar workers from Massachusetts, second-generation immigrants. My father ran a wholesale tire distributorship, my mother was a bookkeeper, and we grew up in the 1940s and ‘50s, even the early ‘60s, in a town where there was great optimism, a very vibrant Jewish community, three different synagogues, a very optimistic time in American history—post-World War II, pre-Vietnam, and a time when communitarianism, working together to advance the collective good, was a prominent characteristic of Brockton, and most of the country, during the time that I was in elementary school and high school in Brockton.DL: Did the time in which you grow up shape or influence your decision to go into law?KF: Yes. More than law—the time growing up had a great impact on my decision to give back to the community from which I came. You've got to remember, when I was a teenager, the president of the United States was John F. Kennedy, and I'll never forget because it had a tremendous impact on me—President Kennedy reminding everybody that public service is a noble undertaking, government is not a dirty word, and especially his famous quote (or one of his many quotes), “Every individual can make a difference.” I never forgot that, and it had a personal impact on me and has had an impact on me throughout my life. [Ed. note: The quotation generally attributed to JFK is, “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” Whether he actually said these exact words is unclear, but it's certainly consistent with many other sentiments he expressed throughout his life.]DL: When you went to college at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, what did you study?KF: I studied history and political science. I was very interested in how individuals over the centuries change history, the theory of historians that great individuals articulate history and drive it in a certain direction—for good, like President Kennedy or Abraham Lincoln or George Washington, or for ill, like Adolf Hitler or Mussolini. And so it was history that I really delved into in my undergraduate years.DL: What led you then to turn to law school?KF: I always enjoyed acting on the stage—theater, comedies, musicals, dramas—and at the University of Massachusetts, I did quite a bit of that. In my senior year, I anticipated going to drama school at Yale, or some other academic master's program in theater. My father gave me very good advice. He said, “Ken, most actors end up waiting on restaurant tables in Manhattan, waiting for a big break that never comes. Why don't you turn your skills on the stage to a career in the courtroom, in litigation, talking to juries and convincing judges?” That was very sound advice from my father, and I ended up attending NYU Law School and having a career in the law.DL: Yes—and you recount that story in your book, and I just love that. It's really interesting to hear what parents think of our careers. But anyway, you did very well in law school, you were on the law review, and then your first job out of law school was something that we might expect out of someone who did well in law school.KF: Yes. I was a law clerk to the chief judge of New York State, Stanley Fuld, a very famous state jurist, and he had his chambers in New York City. For one week, every six or seven weeks, we would go to the state capitol in Albany to hear cases, and it was Judge Fuld who was my transition from law school to the practice of law.DL: I view clerking as a form of government service—and then you continued in service after that.KF: That's right. Remembering what my father had suggested, I then turned my attention to the courtroom and became an assistant United States attorney, a federal prosecutor, in New York City. I served as a prosecutor and as a trial lawyer for a little over three years. And then I had a wonderful opportunity to go to work for Senator Ted Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington and stayed with him for about five years.DL: You talk about this also in your books—you worked on a pretty diverse range of issues for the senator, right?KF: That's right. For the first three years I worked on his staff on the Senate Judiciary Committee, with some excellent colleagues—soon-to-be Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer was with me, noted litigator David Boies was in the office—and for the first three years, it was law-related issues. Then in 1978, Senator Kennedy asked me to be his chief of staff, and once I went over and became his chief of staff, the issues of course mushroomed. He was running for president, so there were issues of education, health, international relations—a wide diversity of issues, very broad-based.DL: I recall that you didn't love the chief of staff's duties.KF: No. Operations or administration was not my priority. I loved substance, issues—whatever the issues were, trying to work out legislative compromises, trying to give back something in the way of legislation to the people. And internal operations and administration, I quickly discovered, was not my forte. It was not something that excited me.DL: Although it's interesting: what you are most well-known for is overseeing and administering these large funds and compensating victims of these horrific tragedies, and there's a huge amount of administration involved in that.KF: Yes, but I'm a very good delegator. In fact, if you look at the track record of my career in designing and administering these programs—9/11 or the Deepwater Horizon oil spill or the Patriots' Day Marathon bombings in Boston—I was indeed fortunate in all of those matters to have at my side, for over 40 years, Camille Biros. She's not a lawyer, but she's the nation's expert on designing, administering, and operating these programs, and as you delve into what I've done and haven't done, her expertise has been invaluable.DL: I would call Camille your secret weapon, except she's not secret. She's been profiled in The New York Times, and she's a well-known figure in her own right.KF: That is correct. She was just in the last few months named one of the 50 Women Over 50 that have had such an impact in the country—that list by Forbes that comes out every year. She's prominently featured in that magazine.DL: Shifting back to your career, where did you go after your time in the Senate?KF: I opened up a Washington office for a prominent New York law firm, and for the next decade or more, that was the center of my professional activity.DL: So that was Kaye Scholer, now Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer. What led you to go from your career in the public sector, where you spent a number of your years right out of law school, into so-called Biglaw?KF: Practicality and financial considerations. I had worked for over a decade in public service. I now had a wife, I had three young children, and it was time to give them financial security. And “Biglaw,” as you put it—Biglaw in Washington was lucrative, and it was something that gave me a financial base from which I could try and expand my different interests professionally. And that was the reason that for about 12 years I was in private practice for a major firm, Kaye Scholer.DL: And then tell us what happened next.KF: A great lesson in not planning too far ahead. In 1984, I got a call from a former clerk of Judge Fuld whom I knew from the clerk network: Judge Jack Weinstein, a nationally recognized jurist from Brooklyn, the Eastern District, and a federal judge. He had on his docket the Vietnam veterans' Agent Orange class action.You may recall that there were about 250,000 Vietnam veterans who came home claiming illness or injury or death due to the herbicide Agent Orange, which had been dropped by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam to burn the foliage and vegetation where the Viet Cong enemy might be hiding. Those Vietnam veterans came home suffering terrible diseases, including cancer and chloracne (a sort of acne on the skin), and they brought a lawsuit. Judge Weinstein had the case. Weinstein realized that if that case went to trial, it could be 10 years before there'd be a result, with appeals and all of that.So he appointed me as mediator, called the “special master,” whose job it was to try and settle the case, all as a mediator. Well, after eight weeks of trying, we were successful. There was a master settlement totaling about $250 million—at the time, one of the largest tort verdicts in history. And that one case, front-page news around the nation, set me on a different track. Instead of remaining a Washington lawyer involved in regulatory and legislative matters, I became a mediator, an individual retained by the courts or by the parties to help resolve a case. And that was the beginning. That one Agent Orange case transformed my entire professional career and moved me in a different direction completely.DL: So you knew the late Judge Weinstein through Fuld alumni circles. What background did you have in mediation already, before you handled this gigantic case?KF: None. I told Judge Weinstein, “Judge, I never took a course in mediation at law school (there wasn't one then), and I don't know anything about bringing the parties together, trying to get them to settle.” He said, “I know you. I know your background. I've followed your career. You worked for Senator Kennedy. You are the perfect person.” And until the day I die, I'm beholden to Judge Weinstein for having faith in me to take this on.DL: And over the years, you actually worked on a number of matters at the request of Judge Weinstein.KF: A dozen. I worked on tobacco cases, on asbestos cases, on drug and medical device cases. I even worked for Judge Weinstein mediating the closing of the Shoreham nuclear plant on Long Island. I handled a wide range of cases where he called on me to act as his court-appointed mediator to resolve cases on his docket.DL: You've carved out a very unique and fascinating niche within the law, and I'm guessing that most people who meet you nowadays know who you are. But say you're in a foreign country or something, and some total stranger is chatting with you and asks what you do for a living. What would you say?KF: I would say I'm a lawyer, and I specialize in dispute resolution. It might be mediation, it might be arbitration, or it might even be negotiation, where somebody asks me to negotiate on their behalf. So I just tell people there is a growing field of law in the United States called ADR—alternative dispute resolution—and that it is, as you say, David, my niche, my focus when called upon.DL: And I think it's fair to say that you're one of the founding people in this field or early pioneers—or I don't know how you would describe it.KF: I think that's right. When I began with Agent Orange, there was no mediation to speak of. It certainly wasn't institutionalized; it wasn't streamlined. Today, in 2025, the American Bar Association has a special section on alternative dispute resolution, it's taught in every law school in the United States, there are thousands of mediators and arbitrators, and it's become a major leg in law school of different disciplines and specialties.DL: One question I often ask my guests is, “What is the matter you are most proud of?” Another question I often ask my guests is, “What is the hardest matter you've ever had to deal with?” Another question I often ask my guests is, “What is the matter that you're most well-known for?” And I feel in your case, the same matter is responsive to all three of those questions.KF: That's correct. The most difficult, the most challenging, the most rewarding matter, the one that's given me the most exposure, was the federal September 11 Victim Compensation Fund of 2001, when I was appointed by President George W. Bush and Attorney General John Ashcroft to implement, design, and administer a very unique federal law that had been enacted right after 9/11.DL: I got chills as you were just even stating that, very factually, because I was in New York on 9/11, and a lot of us remember the trauma and difficulty of that time. And you basically had to live with that and talk to hundreds, even thousands, of people—survivors, family members—for almost three years. And you did it pro bono. So let me ask you this: what were you thinking?KF: What triggered my interest was the law itself. Thirteen days after the attacks, Congress passed this law, unique in American history, setting up a no-fault administrator compensation system. Don't go to court. Those who volunteer—families of the dead, those who were physically injured at the World Trade Center or the Pentagon—you can voluntarily seek compensation from a taxpayer-funded law. Now, if you don't want it, you don't have to go. It's a voluntary program.The key will be whether the special master or the administrator will be able to convince people that it is a better avenue to pursue than a long, delayed, uncertain lawsuit. And based on my previous experience for the last 15 years, starting with Agent Orange and asbestos and these other tragedies, I volunteered. I went to Senator Kennedy and said, “What about this?” He said, “Leave it to me.” He called President Bush. He knew Attorney General John Ashcroft, who was his former colleague in the U.S. Senate, and he had great admiration for Senator Ashcroft. And so I was invited by the attorney general for an interview, and I told him I was interested. I told him I would only do it pro bono. You can't get paid for a job like this; it's patriotism. And he said, “Go for it.” And he turned out to be my biggest, strongest ally during the 33 months of the program.DL: Are you the managing partner of a boutique or midsize firm? If so, you know that your most important job is attracting and retaining top talent. It's not easy, especially if your benefits don't match up well with those of Biglaw firms or if your HR process feels “small time.” NexFirm has created an onboarding and benefits experience that rivals an Am Law 100 firm, so you can compete for the best talent at a price your firm can afford. Want to learn more? Contact NexFirm at 212-292-1002 or email betterbenefits@nexfirm.com.You talk about this in your books: you were recommended by a very prominent Democratic politician, and the administration at the time was Republican. George W. Bush was president, and John Ashcroft was the attorney general. Why wouldn't they have picked a Republican for this project?KF: Very good question. Senator Kennedy told both of them, “You better be careful here. This is a very, very uncertain program, with taxpayer money used to pay only certain victims. This could be a disaster. And you would be well-advised to pick someone who is not a prominent friend of yours, who is not perceived as just a Republican arm of the Justice Department or the White House. And I've got the perfect person. You couldn't pick a more opposite politician than my former chief of staff, Ken Feinberg. But look at what he's done.” And I think to Senator Kennedy's credit, and certainly to President Bush and to John Ashcroft's, they selected me.DL: As you would expect with a program of this size and complexity, there was controversy and certainly criticism over the years. But overall, looking back, I think people regard it widely as a huge success. Do you have a sense or an estimate of what percentage of people in the position to accept settlements through the program did that, rather than litigate? Because in accepting funds from the program, they did waive their right to bring all sorts of lawsuits.KF: That's correct. If you look at the statistics, if the statistics are a barometer of success, 5,300 applicants were eligible, because of death—about 2,950, somewhere in there—and the remaining claims were for physical injury. Of the 5,300, 97 percent voluntarily accepted the compensation. Only 94 people, 3 percent, opted out, and they all settled their cases five years later. There was never a trial on who was responsible in the law for 9/11. So if statistics are an indication—and I think they are a good indication—the program was a stunning success in accomplishing Congress's objective, which was diverting people voluntarily out of the court system.DL: Absolutely. And that's just a striking statistic. It was really successful in getting funds to families that needed it. They had lost breadwinners; they had lost loved ones. It was hugely successful, and it did not take a decade, as some of these cases involving just thousands of victims often do.I was struck by one thing you just said. You mentioned there was really no trial. And in reading your accounts of your work on this, it seemed almost like people viewed talking to you and your colleagues, Camille and others on this—I think they almost viewed that as their opportunity to be heard, since there wasn't a trial where they would get to testify.KF: That's correct. The primary reason for the success of the 9/11 Fund, and a valuable lesson for me thereafter, was this: give victims the opportunity to be heard, not only in public town-hall meetings where collectively people can vent, but in private, with doors closed. It's just the victim and Feinberg or his designee, Camille. We were the face of the government here. You can't get a meeting with the secretary of defense or the attorney general, the head of the Department of Justice. What you can get is an opportunity behind closed doors to express your anger, your frustration, your disappointment, your sense of uncertainty, with the government official responsible for cutting the checks. And that had an enormous difference in assuring the success of the program.DL: What would you say was the hardest aspect of your work on the Fund?KF: The hardest part of the 9/11 Fund, which I'll never recover from, was not calculating the value of a life. Judges and juries do that every day, David, in every court, in New Jersey and 49 other states. That is not a difficult assignment. What would the victim have earned over a work life? Add something for pain and suffering and emotional distress, and there's your check.The hardest part in any of these funds, starting with 9/11—the most difficult aspect, the challenge—is empathy, and your willingness to sit for over 900 separate hearings, me alone with family members or victims, to hear what they want to tell you, and to make that meeting, from their perspective, worthwhile and constructive. That's the hard part.DL: Did you find it sometimes difficult to remain emotionally composed? Or did you, after a while, develop a sort of thick skin?KF: You remain composed. You are a professional. You have a job to do, for the president of the United States. You can't start wailing and crying in the presence of somebody who was also wailing and crying, so you have to compose yourself. But I tell people who say, “Could I do what you did?” I say, “Sure. There are plenty of people in this country that can do what I did—if you can brace yourself for the emotional trauma that comes with meeting with victim after victim after victim and hearing their stories, which are...” You can't make them up. They're so heart-wrenching and so tragic.I'll give you one example. A lady came to see me, 26 years old, sobbing—one of hundreds of people I met with. “Mr. Feinberg, I lost my husband. He was a fireman at the World Trade Center. He died on 9/11. And he left me with our two children, six and four. Now, Mr. Feinberg, you've calculated and told me I'm going to receive $2.4 million, tax-free, from this 9/11 Fund. I want it in 30 days.”I said to Mrs. Jones, “This is public, taxpayer money. We have to go down to the U.S. Treasury. They've got to cut the checks; they've got to dot all the i's and cross all the t's. It may be 60 days or 90 days, but you'll get your money.”“No. Thirty days.”I said, “Mrs. Jones, why do you need the money in 30 days?”She said, “Why? I'll tell you why, Mr. Feinberg. I have terminal cancer. I have 10 weeks to live. My husband was going to survive me and take care of our two children. Now they're going to be orphans. I have got to get this money, find a guardian, make sure the money's safe, prepare for the kids' schooling. I don't have a lot of time. I need your help.”Well, we ran down to the U.S. Treasury and helped process the check in record time. We got her the money in 30 days—and eight weeks later, she died. Now when you hear story after story like this, you get some indication of the emotional pressure that builds and is debilitating, frankly. And we managed to get through it.DL: Wow. I got a little choked up just even hearing you tell that. Wow—I really don't know what to say.When you were working on the 9/11 Fund, did you have time for any other matters, or was this pretty much exclusively what you were working on for the 33 months?KF: Professionally, it was exclusive. Now what I did was, I stayed in my law firm, so I had a living. Other people in the firm were generating income for the firm; I wasn't on the dole. But it was exclusive. During the day, you are swamped with these individual requests, decisions that have to be made, checks that have to be cut. At night, I escaped: opera, orchestral concerts, chamber music, art museums—the height of civilization. During the day, in the depths of horror of civilization; at night, an escape, an opportunity to just enjoy the benefits of civilization. You better have a loving family, as I did, that stands behind you—because you never get over it, really.DL: That's such an important lesson, to actually have that time—because if you wanted to, you could have worked on this 24/7. But it is important to have some time to just clear your head or spend time with your family, especially just given what you were dealing with day-to-day.KF: That's right. And of course, during the day, we made a point of that as well. If we were holding hearings like the one I just explained, we'd take a one-hour break, go for a walk, go into Central Park or into downtown Washington, buy an ice cream cone, see the kids playing in playgrounds and laughing. You've got to let the steam out of the pressure cooker, or it'll kill you. And that was the most difficult part of the whole program. In all of these programs, that's the common denominator: emotional stress and unhappiness on the part of the victims.DL: One last question, before we turn to some other matters. There was also a very large logistical apparatus associated with this, right? For example, PricewaterhouseCoopers. It wasn't just you and Camille trying to deal with these thousands of survivors and claimants; you did have support.KF: That's right. Pricewaterhouse won the bid at the Justice Department. This is public: Pricewaterhouse, for something like around $100 million, put 450 people to work with us to help us process claims, appraise values, do the research. Pricewaterhouse was a tremendous ally and has gone on, since 9/11, to handle claims design and claims administration, as one of its many specialties. Emily Kent, Chuck Hacker, people like that we worked with for years, very much experts in these areas.DL: So after your work on the 9/11 Fund, you've worked on a number of these types of matters. Is there one that you would say ranks second in terms of complexity or difficulty or meaningfulness to you?KF: Yes. Deepwater Horizon in 2011, 2012—that oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico blew up and killed about, I don't know, 15 to 20 people in the explosion. But the real challenge in that program was how we received, in 16 months, about 1,250,000 claims for business interruption, business losses, property damage. We received over a million claims from 50 states. I think we got probably a dozen claims from New Jersey; I didn't know the oil had gotten to New Jersey. We received claims from 35 foreign countries. And the sheer volume of the disaster overwhelmed us. We had, at one point, something like 40,000 people—vendors—working for us. We had 35 offices throughout the Gulf of Mexico, from Galveston, Texas, all the way to Mobile Bay, Alabama. Nevertheless, in 16 months, on behalf of BP, Deepwater Horizon, we paid out all BP money, a little over $7 billion, to 550,000 eligible claimants. And that, I would say, other than 9/11, had the greatest impact and was the most satisfying.DL: You mentioned some claims coming from some pretty far-flung jurisdictions. In these programs, how much of a problem is fraud?KF: Not much. First of all, with death claims like 9/11 or the Boston Marathon bombings or the 20 first-graders who died in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, at the hands of a deranged gunmen—most of the time, in traumatic death and injury, you've got records. No one can beat the system; you have to have a death certificate. In 9/11, where are your military records, if you were at the Pentagon? Where are the airplane manifests? You've got to be on the manifest if you were flying on that plane.Now, the problem becomes more pronounced in something like BP, where you've got over a million claims, and you wonder, how many people can claim injury from this explosion? There we had an anti-fraud unit—Guidepost, Bart Schwartz's company—and they did a tremendous job of spot-checking claims. I think that out of over a million claims, there may have been 25,000 that were suspicious. And we sent those claims to the Justice Department, and they prosecuted a fair number of people. But it wasn't a huge problem. I think the fraud rate was something like 3 percent; that's nothing. So overall, we haven't found—and we have to be ever-vigilant, you're right—but we haven't found much in the way of fraud.DL: I'm glad to hear that, because it would really be very depressing to think that there were people trying to profiteer off these terrible disasters and tragedies. Speaking of continuing disasters and tragedies, turning to current events, you are now working with Southern California Edison in dealing with claims related to the Eaton Fire. And this is a pending matter, so of course you may have some limits in terms of what you can discuss, but what can you say in a general sense about this undertaking?KF: This is the Los Angeles wildfires that everybody knows about, from the last nine or ten months—the tremendous fire damage in Los Angeles. One of the fires, or one of the selected hubs of the fire, was the Eaton Fire. Southern California Edison, the utility involved in the litigation and finger-pointing, decided to set up, à la 9/11, a voluntary claims program. Not so much to deal with death—there were about 19 deaths, and a handful of physical injuries—but terrible fire damage, destroyed homes, damaged businesses, smoke and ash and soot, for miles in every direction. And the utility decided, its executive decided, “We want to do the right thing here. We may be held liable or we may not be held liable for the fire, but we think the right thing to do is nip in the bud this idea of extended litigation. Look at 9/11: only 94 people ended up suing. We want to set up a program.”They came to Camille and me. Over the last eight weeks, we've designed the program, and I think in the last week of October or the first week of November, you will see publicly, “Here is the protocol; here is the claim form. Please submit your claims, and we'll get them paid within 90 days.” And if history is an indicator, Camille and I think that the Eaton Fire Protocol will be a success, and the great bulk of the thousands of victims will voluntarily decide to come into the program. We'll see. [Ed. note: On Wednesday, a few days after Ken and I recorded this episode, Southern California Edison announced its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.]DL: That raises a question that I'm curious about. How would you describe the relationship between the work that you and Camille and your colleagues do and the traditional work of the courts, in terms of in-the-trenches litigation? Because I do wonder whether the growth in your field is perhaps related to some developments in litigation, in terms of litigation becoming more expensive over the decades (in a way that far outstrips inflation), more complicated, or more protracted. How would you characterize that relationship?KF: I would say that the programs that we design and administer—like 9/11, like BP, plus the Eaton wildfires—are an exception to the rule. Nobody should think that these programs that we have worked on are the wave of the future. They are not the wave of the future; they are isolated, unique examples, where a company—or in 9/11, the U.S. government—decides, “We ought to set up a special program where the courts aren't involved, certainly not directly.” In 9/11, they were prohibited to be involved, by statute; in some of these other programs, like BP, the courts have a relationship, but they don't interfere with the day-to-day administration of the program.And I think the American people have a lot of faith in the litigation system that you correctly point out can be uncertain, very inefficient, and very costly. But the American people, since the founding of the country, think, “You pick your lawyer, I'll pick my lawyer, and we'll have a judge and jury decide.” That's the American rule of law; I don't think it's going to change. But occasionally there is a groundswell of public pressure to come up with a program, or there'll be a company—like the utility, like BP—that decides to have a program.And I'll give you one other example: the Catholic Church confronted thousands of claims of sexual abuse by priests. It came to us, and we set up a program—just like 9/11, just like BP—where we invited, voluntarily, any minor—any minor from decades ago, now an adult—who had been abused by the church to come into this voluntary program. We paid out, I think, $700 million to $800 million, to victims in dioceses around the country. So there's another example—Camille did most of that—but these programs are all relatively rare. There are thousands of litigations every day, and nothing's going to change that.DL: I had a guest on a few weeks ago, Chris Seeger of Seeger Weiss, who does a lot of work in the mass-tort space. It's interesting: I feel that that space has evolved, and maybe in some ways it's more efficient than it used to be. They have these multi-district litigation panels, they have these bellwether trials, and then things often get settled, once people have a sense of the values. That system and your approach seem to have some similarities, in the sense that you're not individually trying each one of these cases, and you're having somebody with liability come forward and voluntarily pay out money, after some kind of negotiation.KF: Well, there's certainly negotiation in what Chris Seeger does; I'm not sure we have much negotiation. We say, “Here's the amount under the administrative scheme.” It's like in workers' compensation: here's the amount. You don't have to take it. There's nothing to really talk about, unless you have new evidence that we're not aware of. And those programs, when we do design them, seem to work very efficiently.Again, if you ask Camille Biros what was the toughest part of valuing individual claims of sexual-abuse directed at minors, she would say, “These hearings: we gave every person who wanted an opportunity to be heard.” And when they come to see Camille, they don't come to talk about money; they want validation for what they went through. “Believe me, will you? Ken, Camille, believe me.” And when Camille says, “We do believe you,” they immediately, or almost immediately, accept the compensation and sign a release: “I will not sue the Catholic diocese.”DL: So you mentioned there isn't really much negotiation, but you did talk in the book about these sort of “appeals.” You had these two tracks, “Appeals A” and “Appeals B.” Can you talk about that? Did you ever revisit what you had set as the award for a particular victim's family, after hearing from them in person?KF: Sure. Now, remember, those appeals came back to us, not to a court; there's no court involvement. But in 9/11, in BP, if somebody said, “You made a mistake—you didn't account for these profits or this revenue, or you didn't take into account this contract that my dead firefighter husband had that would've given him a lot more money”—of course, we'll revisit that. We invited that. But that's an internal appeals process. The people who calculated the value of the claim are the same people that are going to be looking at revisiting the claim. But again, that's due process, and that's something that we thought was important.DL: You and Camille have been doing this really important work for decades. Since this is, of course, shortly after your 80th birthday, I should ask: do you have future plans? You're tackling some of the most complicated matters, headline-making matters. Would you ever want to retire at some point?KF: I have no intention of retiring. I do agree that when you reach a certain pinnacle in what you've done, you do slow down. We are much more selective in what we do. I used to have maybe 15 mediations going on at once; now, we have one or two matters, like the Los Angeles wildfires. As long as I'm capable, as long as Camille's willing, we'll continue to do it, but we'll be very careful about what we select to do. We don't travel much. The Los Angeles wildfires was largely Zooms, going back and forth. And we're not going to administer that program. We had administered 9/11 and BP; we're trying to move away from that. It's very time-consuming and stressful. So we've accomplished a great deal over the last 50 years—but as long as we can do it, we'll continue to do it.DL: Do you have any junior colleagues who would take over what you and Camille have built?KF: We don't have junior colleagues. There's just the two of us and Cindy Sanzotta, our receptionist. But it's an interesting question: “Who's after Feinberg? Who's next in doing this?” I think there are thousands of people in this country who could do what we do. It is not rocket science. It really isn't. I'll tell you what's difficult: the emotion. If somebody wants to do what we do, you better brace yourself for the emotion, the anger, the frustration, the finger pointing. It goes with the territory. And if you don't have the psychological ability to handle this type of stress, stay away. But I'm sure somebody will be there, and no one's irreplaceable.DL: Well, I know I personally could not handle it. I worked when I was at a law firm on civil litigation over insurance proceeds related to the World Trade Center, and that was a very draining case, and I was very glad to no longer be on it. So I could not do what you and Camille do. But let me ask you, to end this section on a positive note: what would you say is the most rewarding or meaningful or satisfying aspect of the work that you do on these programs?KF: Giving back to the community. Public service. Helping the community heal. Not so much the individuals; the individuals are part of the community. “Every individual can make a difference.” I remember that every day, what John F. Kennedy said: government service is a noble undertaking. So what's most rewarding for me is that although I'm a private practitioner—I am no longer in government service, since my days with Senator Kennedy—I'd like to think that I performed a valuable service for the community, the resilience of the community, the charity exhibited by the community. And that gives me a great sense of self-satisfaction.DL: You absolutely have. It's been amazing, and I'm so grateful for you taking the time to join me.So now, onto our speed round. These are four questions that are standardized. My first question is, what do you like the least about the law? And this can either be the practice of law or law in a more abstract sense.KF: Uncertainty. What I don't like about the law is—and I guess maybe it's the flip side of the best way to get to a result—I don't like the uncertainty of the law. I don't like the fact that until the very end of the process, you don't know if your view and opinion will prevail. And I think losing control over your destiny in that regard is problematic.DL: My second question—and maybe we touched on this a little bit, when we talked about your father's opinions—what would you be if you were not a lawyer?KF: Probably an actor. As I say, I almost became an actor. And I still love theater and the movies and Broadway shows. If my father hadn't given me that advice, I was on the cusp of pursuing a career in the theater.DL: Have you dabbled in anything in your (probably limited) spare time—community theater, anything like that?KF: No, but I certainly have prioritized in my spare time classical music and the peace and optimism it brings to the listener. It's been an important part of my life.DL: My third question is, how much sleep do you get each night?KF: Well, it varies from program to program. I'd like to get seven hours. That's what my doctors tell me: “Ken, very important—more important than pills and exercise and diet—is sleep. Your body needs a minimum of seven hours.” Well, for me, seven hours is rare—it's more like six or even five, and during 9/11 or during Eaton wildfires, it might be more like four or five. And that's not enough, and that is a problem.DL: My last question is, any final words of wisdom, such as career advice or life advice, for my listeners?KF: Yes, I'll give you some career and life advice. It's very simple: don't plan too far ahead. People have this view—you may think you know what you want to do with your career. You may think you know what life holds for you. You don't know. If I've learned anything over the last decades, life has a way of changing the best-laid plans. These 9/11 husbands and wives said goodbye to their children, “we'll see you for dinner,” a perfunctory wave—and they never saw them again. Dust, not even a body. And the idea I tell law students—who say, ”I'm going to be a corporate lawyer,” or “I'm going to be a litigator”—I tell them, “You have no idea what your legal career will look like. Look at Feinberg; he never planned on this. He never thought, in his wildest dreams, that this would be his chosen avenue of the law.”My advice: enjoy the moment. Do what you like now. Don't worry too much about what you'll be doing two years, five years, 10 years, a lifetime ahead of you. It doesn't work that way. Everybody gets thrown curveballs, and that's advice I give to everybody.DL: Well, you did not plan out your career, but it has turned out wonderfully, and the country is better for it. Thank you, Ken, both for your work on all these matters over the years and for joining me today.KF: A privilege and an honor. Thanks, David.DL: Thanks so much to Ken for joining me—and, of course, for his decades of work resolving some of the thorniest disputes in the country, which is truly a form of public service.Thanks to NexFirm for sponsoring the Original Jurisdiction podcast. NexFirm has helped many attorneys to leave Biglaw and launch firms of their own. 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Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Andrew Welsh is going to be spending the summer attempting to galvanise and stabilise the Essendon footy club. What's the ceiling when it comes to Will Ashcroft who's extended his time at the Lions until 2030? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview first aired on Friday the 24th of October, 2025 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM announcer John Painter talks to Matt Ashcroft from the Shepparton Visitors Centre about everything that's happening in the Goulburn Valley this weekend. For more information you can visit the Shepparton Visitors Centre at the Ground Floor, SAM Precinct, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or call them on: 03 5832 9330 or Toll Free: 1800 808 839 Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

This interview first aired on Friday the 10th of October, 2025 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM announcer John Painter talks to Matt Ashcroft from the Shepparton Visitors Centre about everything that's happening in the Goulburn Valley this weekend. For more information you can visit the Shepparton Visitors Centre at the Ground Floor, SAM Precinct, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or call them on: 03 5832 9330 or Toll Free: 1800 808 839 Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

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Fremantle ruck Mim Strom joins the W Show panel to discuss the Dockers’ shopping habits, a flu outbreak at West Coast and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season is over and the boys are back for one last time in 2025 to review the Grand Final that occurred where the Brisbane Lions became AFL Premiers. Jezza and Ethan go into the punts they won and lost on the day as well as the game in general, they discuss if Will Ashcroft was the deserving winner of the Norm Smith Medal and finally discuss if Brisbane's dynasty continues in years to come.

This week, we get right into the 2025 Grand Final, and why the Lions conquered and the Cats slumped. We also discuss the Ashcroft dynasty, Clarky enjoys Snoop, Chris thinks people with broken arms shouldn't play contact sports, and Jesse is sick of kids. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @falconfootypod

2025 AFL Grand Final - Washed Up Geelong V Brisbane  Norm Smith evaluation Lachie Neale's best quarter ever!  Harris Andrews vs The Greats  We not subbing Jezza off?  What we don't need next year.... All this and more thanks to: The Inverloch Esplanade Hotel Wonthaggi Toyota

Levi Ashcroft joined 3AW after winning a flag in his first season of AFL footy alongside his brother Will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Norm Smith Medalist at a very young age, Will Ashcroft joins Mark Foreman and the 6PR call team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since Joe Fairless launched in 2015, Ashcroft Capital has acquired over $2.7 billion in assets and serves thousands of investors nationwide. Joe is also the host of the ‘Best Ever Real Estate Investing Advice' podcast. Over the years, Joe has been on this show multiple times, but today's conversation is especially timely. The last three years have tested commercial real estate investors as well as multi family syndicators like never before, with rising interest rates, slowing rent growth, over supply in certain markets, and debt maturities forcing some hard decisions. Joe's here to share how Ashcroft has navigated these challenges, what's worked, what hasn't, and what he sees ahead for the multifamily sector in the coming years. Connect with Joe: https://ashcroftcapital.com/  Joe's Podcast/Newsletter: https://www.bestevercre.com/  Highlights: 2:00 - Why This Conversation Matters 5:30 - Three Market Stages 12:10 - Eviction Backlogs' Ripple Effects 15:05 - How Lenders Really Behave 21:05 - Debt vs. BOV Reality Check 33:00 - AI For IR Workflows   Quote: “If you're not on board with AI, you're being left behind from an efficiency and effectiveness standpoint.”   Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

2025 AFL Preliminary Finals - Washed Up Dangerfield man....what a game! What does Collingwood do now? Can the Cats be beat?  Wilmott's Temple Run!  Ashcroft belt celly evaluation  Grand Final Preview All this and more thanks to: The Inverloch Esplanade Hotel Wonthaggi Toyota NAK Drinks   

A young Levi Ashcroft joins Eddie Summerfield and the 6PR call team down in the rooms after making it to his first Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Will Ashcroft has produced a performance better than his 2024 Norm Smith medal winning game to get the Lions into the Preliminary Final against the Magpies this weekend. Zach Merrett has got to the "point of no return" in his soured relationship with Essendon. Steven King has been appointed the new coach of the Demons in a decision that surprised a few over the weekend. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane walk over the top of their QLD brothers and into a Prelim - as one Ashcroft tears the Gabba apart, and another watches him doing it from just about the worst non-seat in the house. Join Jack Heverin, Liam Flanagan, Simon Black, Isaac Smith, Ethan Meldrum, and Belinda Mellen for every massive moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Levi Ashcroft joined 3AW Football post-match after their win against the Gold Coast Suns to talk all things Brisbane, including his dad's strange position to watch the footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of our Key Figures interview series, we talk to Elizabeth Ashcroft, one of the original editors of our long-running Economic Commentaries. We cover her life, the origins of the Institute, and her thoughts on the rapidly changing economic landscape in Scotland.

Dr Linden Ashcroft (pictured) will explain the quickly evolving dynamics of climate change and what impacts we can expect in the Goulburn Valley when she appears as the keynote speaker at Tatura Transition Towns event - "Community to gather for a greener tomorrow at Transition Tatura event";"AI's Massive Energy Demands" -  Go behind the scenes with executive editor Vernon Loeb and clean energy reporter Dan Gearino as they discuss the mounting demand for electricity to power AI."Former UN climate chief urges Australia to set ‘prosperity' target of cutting emissions by 75% by 2035".

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Joel and Kathleen Ashcraft were both born in Ohio to Salvation Army officer parents. As transition is inevitable in The Salvation Army, they both moved and grew up in the greater New York City area.  They have been officers of The Salvation Army for the last 10 years, most recently serving as the Divisional Youth Secretary and Divisional Candidates Secretary for the Northeast Ohio Division based out of Cleveland, Ohio.  They coordinated youth work and lead the candidacy efforts for Salvation Army officership across the Division.  Throughout the summer, they had the distinct privilege of running Camp NEOSA on beautiful Leesville Lake in Carrollton, OH.  Prior to moving to Cleveland, they were corps officers in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, and loved every minute of their 5 years there.  It is their heart's cry to see everyone they serve come to know the abundance of life available through a relationship with Jesus Christ.As the Area Commanders for Greater Cleveland Area Services, Captains Ashcraft will oversee the operations of five Greater Cleveland Corps in Collinwood, East Cleveland, Miles Park, Ohio City, and West Park. Additionally, they will supervise all operations at Harbor Light Complex & Zelma George Family Shelter.Outside of their professional lives, Joel and Kathleen can be found spending time with their three incredible children – Matthew , Evelyn , and Audrey.  As a family, they love cheering on Matty at his baseball and basketball games, rooting for Evelyn and Audrey in their soccer games, trying new foods, and taking family trips!  Joel is an avid sports fan, and Kathleen loves watching the newest murder mysteries and romantic comedies.Joel and Kathleen began dating when they were just 16-year-old high school sweethearts and were married shortly after graduating college.  Prior to their service as officers in The Salvation Army, Joel worked in banking for M&T Bank, and Kathleen worked in property management for The Salvation Army. Joel and Kathleen hold master's degrees in business administration from Asbury University. 

Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton concerned Texas Law H.B. 1181, and what precedent should apply in considering its impact on free speech. Passed in 2023, the law requires commercial entities, including social media platforms, "that knowingly and intentionally publish or distribute material on an Internet website... more than one-third of which is sexual material harmful to minors" to age-gate their content, and to verify the age of their users, ensuring they are 18 years of age or older.Soon after the law passed, plaintiffs sued, claiming the law violated their right to free speech. Drawing on a line of cases including Ashcroft v. ACLU (2004), they argued that since the law impacted constitutionally protected speech, strict scrutiny should be applied and the TX law failed that test. The Fifth Circuit denied that argument, instead applying a rational basis test, drawing from the precedent of Ginsburg v. New York (1968).The Supreme Court granted certiorari to answer the question of whether the court of appeals erred as a matter of law in applying rational-basis review, instead of strict scrutiny, to a law burdening adults’ access to protected speech, and heard oral argument on January 15, 2025.On June 27, 2025, a 6-3 Court issued its decision, holding that the correct answer was to apply intermediate scrutiny, and that the Texas law survived intermediate scrutiny because it only incidentally burdened adults' protected speech.Join us for a Courthouse steps decision program where we will break down and analyze the decision, opinions, and what the potential impacts may be.Featuring:Darpana Sheth Nunziata, General Counsel, Center for Individual Rights

Jenny Ashcroft talks to Cheryl about real-life anonymous letter cases, the thrill of writing historical fiction, and the power of community in the book world. Her latest novel, Secrets of the Watch House, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our conversation with the talented artist, Andrew Ashcroft. We hope that you enjoy all of the insight and thoughtfulness that Andrew brought to our show.

This week, Zac and Jay sit down with mother-daughter duo Nancy Ashcroft and Molly Bierman for one of the most raw and emotional episodes yet. Molly's story of addiction began in high school and spiraled quickly—through daily cocaine use, multiple treatment centers, and years of chaos. But this isn't just her story. It's Nancy's too.Together, they open up about the pain of addiction, the shame and stigma families endure, and the complexity of a parent's love. Nancy shares what it was like to get midnight phone calls from drug dealers, to feel helpless, and to finally draw a boundary that may have saved both their lives. Molly, now 16 years sober and a leader in the behavioral health field, reflects on the messy path to recovery and how her mother's courage helped pave the way. Nancy's own journey led her to become a licensed therapist, now specializing in eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and family healing.This is a story about generational pain, resilience, and the power of healing—told by two women who lived it.If you're a parent, a sibling, or someone navigating your own path in recovery, this conversation offers a wealth of experience and insight. For more about Molly's behavioral healthcare practice – YES Family Consulting – please click here: https://www.consultyes.com/Connect with Zachttps://www.instagram.com/zwclark/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-c-746b96254/https://www.tiktok.com/@zacwclarkhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/55697553https://twitter.com/zacwclarkIf you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release:(914) 588-6564releaserecovery.com@releaserecovery

Today's guest is someone you may remember from one of our most listened-to episodes of last year—Sarah Ashcroft. Sarah is one of the original fashion creators in the UK, and in our last episode, she took us through her journey turning her online presence into the fashion powerhouse that was SLA The Label.But since then, a lot has changed.In Feburary this year, Sarah announced that SLA was closing. This episode is the first time she's speaking on a podcast about that situation—what led to it, how it felt to walk away from something she built from the ground up, and what she's learned in the months since.This is a conversation about identity, pressure, clarity, and the harsh reality of running a business in public. It's raw, it's reflective, and it's going to resonate with anyone who's ever had to make a difficult decision or gone through a huge life change.I'm so grateful to Sarah for trusting us with this conversation. +SARAH ASHCROFTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhashcroft/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahhashcroft +MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is obviously monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

Since at least 2019 the United Nations has tried to justify banning anime and manga due to what they consider to be potentially obscene depictions of sexual material related to children. This has failed miserably in the US, Japan, and Australia. In Texas a new bill seeks to do the same, though Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition will likely rule it to be unconstitutional regardless. It's strange that a product like anime or manga, admittedly open for interpretation - the characters are often part cat or animal, are hyper exaggerated, or are based on kawaii culture - would be targeted instead of actual pornography or actual sex trafficking operations. At least in terms of the publicity and priority. Perhaps the priority is based on something else, like certain groups claiming that such content, including game versions, promotes racial homogeneity and marriage norms. And there it is! While the United States admits it has the ability to “manipulate time and space,” the country still can't seem to pick up trash, clean subways, build high speed transportation, or fix infrastructure, let alone create anything new. In fact, the implication of scientific-fiction technology from the White House Science adviser might explain where the trillions of missing US dollars go. The thing is the United States maintains its power in the world through fear of war and economics, and by banning and censoring the outside, like China does. The country has lost any moral high ground and certainly any real essence of culture. Perhaps that's why anime and manga are growing so rapidly in the United States. It's something unique, different, fresh, and certainly not politically correct. Once again, priorities, because instead of building better cars, trains, infrastructure or even good entertainment, the country sabotages all of that and wastes its money on weapons and war. Even the Internet and GPS, two major contributions from the USA to the world, were invented by DARPA and the DOD - for killing and control. This power, and the power of politics, like Oregon cancelling math and reading requirements for graduation, also keeps the citizens in the dark of an antiquated reality. Much of the technology the country does have doesn't come from American minds anyways, it comes from Asia and largely from Israel. The county that gives us anime and manga, which is one of the least politically correct in the world, and one of the most conservative, also gives us QR codes, emojis, plastic that dissolves with no microplastics, tornado prediction software that is accurate, super advanced solar panels, bullet trains since 1964, hybrid cars since 1997, laptops, portable music, the novel, navigation systems, and most discs like DVD and CD. It is also a country that when there is widespread technological failure, citizens still voluntarily pay there toll fees because the money actually goes into infrastructure, and because it is a culture of honor and respect. On the other hand, the US state of California has blown through $15.7-billion and failed at constructing a high-speed rail in 2025. The original Shinkansen took only $3-billion US in the 1960s. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Billy Ashcroft joins us for a chat this week and discusses playing with a whole host of legends, his best ever game for Wrexham, trusting in Phil Parkinson's decisions and the teams chances of ever getting to the Premier League.We take a look back at our drab 0-0 with Wigan Athletic as well as looking ahead to two massive games over Easter weekend against Bristol Rovers and Blackpool.We also round up the weekends results and what that means for the League One table, take a look at the most recent club news and Siân has a stab at this week's quiz.Click to message the show

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the last of three episodes in which we review the substantive Civil Procedure law we've covered on the podcast. We're concluding this series by tracking how a civil lawsuit unfolds, from pleadings to judgment.  In this episode, we discuss: Starting a lawsuit: pleadings and service of process Defendant's response and Rule 12 motions Amendments and pre-trial resolutions Joinder of parties Final judgment and post-judgment motions Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Atlantic_Corp._v._Twombly) Ashcroft v. Iqbal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashcroft_v._Iqbal) Podcast Episode 208: Listen and Learn – Motions to Dismiss a Case (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-208-listen-and-learn-motions-to-dismiss-a-case/) Podcast Episode 286: Listen and Learn – Conclusory Pleadings Under Rule 12(b)(6) (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-286-listen-and-learn-conclusory-pleadings-under-rule-12b6-civ-pro/) Podcast Episode 203: Listen and Learn – Motions for Summary Judgment (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-203-listen-and-learn-motions-for-summary-judgment-civ-pro/) Podcast Episode 262: Listen and Learn – Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motions for New Trial (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-262-listen-and-learn-motions-for-judgment-as-a-matter-of-law-and-motions-for-new-trial-civ-pro/) Podcast Episode 145: Listen and Learn – Permissive Joinder and Required Joinder (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-145-listen-and-learn-permissive-joinder-and-required-joinder/) Podcast Episode 153: Listen and Learn – More Types of Joinder (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-153-listen-and-learn-more-types-of-joinder-civ-pro/) Podcast Episode 148: Listen and Learn – Claim and Issue Preclusion (Civil Procedure) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-148-listen-and-learn-claim-and-issue-preclusion-civil-procedure/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-306-spotlight-on-civil-procedure-part-3-the-civil-lawsuit/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

One moment, 66 year old Raymond Ashcroft was walking through the legendary ruins of Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site deep in the Guatemalan rainforest.  The next? He was gone.  No struggle. No witnesses. Just… silence. Authorities launched a desperate search within a half hour of his disappearance.  But Raymond? He had disappeared into the shadows of history, just like the ancient Maya who once ruled these lands. Was it an accident? Did he wander off and couldn't find his way back? Was it foul play? Or something far stranger? Listen as we dive into Guatemala, the case of Raymond Ashcroft, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/raymond-vincent-ashcroft-american-tourist-disappears-while-visiting-ancient-mayan-city/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11900307/Bird-watching-American-tourist-mysteriously-disappears-visiting-Mayan-ruins-Guatemala.html https://adnamerica.com/en/guatemala/american-tourist-who-disappeared-ancient-mayan-city-remains-missing https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/tourist-missing-mayan-city-guatemala-b2306189.html https://www.express.co.uk/news/us/1750065/guatemala-tourist-mayan-city-Interpol-alert-dxus https://www.abdpost.com/bird-watching-us-tourist-disappears-visiting-mayan-ruins-in-guatemala/192566/ https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/turista-perdido-en-tikal-problemas-de-memoria-y-otros-detalles-que-revela-la-esposa-de-estadounidense-extraviado-en-el-parque-nacional/#google_vignette

Hiring global talent is no longer just for massive corporations—it's a game-changer for small and mid-sized businesses, too. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Ashcroft, a veteran in outsourcing and remote work, to break down the exact strategies you can use to hire, manage, and scale a global team efficiently.

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Download Episode 1020 – SML welcomes Jenny Beams of Mosh Jason Games to the show to chat about their game Ashcroft, so let’s go!The show kicks off with a big PartyCast including Pernell Vaughan, Chris Taylor, Andy Sperry, Ian “Doc_Havok” Griffin, and Aki as we welcome Jenny Beams to the show to chat about their game Ashcroft, which was recently shown off in the MAGFest Indie Games section! We chat about the game, the mechanics, the origins, the characters, and tons more! We also chat about MAGFest and potential future appearances! Plus a hearty batch of reviews!0:00 - Intro/Ashcroft Interview47:04 - Macross: Shooting Insight - bushiroad, RED ART GAMES (Chris)1:02:39 - Rogue Waters - Ice Code Games, Tripwire Presents (Pernell & Ian)1:17:45 - ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist - Adglobe, Live Wire, Binary Haze Interactive (Andy)1:25:48 - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector - Jump Over the Age, Fellow Traveller (Ian & Pernell)1:48:30 - Rift of the NecroDancer - Brace Yourself Games, Tic Toc Games, Klei Publishing (Andy)1:58:20 - Starlight Legacy - Decafesoft, eastasiasoft (Chris)2:07:20 - Polimines Deluxe - Molter Games, Penguin Pop Games (Pernell)2:14:46 - PREVIEW: Tackle for Loss - Indifferent Penguin (Andy)The show ends with a track the Super Meat Boy OST from Danny Baranowsky!2:24:23 - Danny Baranowsky - The Battle of Lil’ Slugger (Super Meat Boy)https://www.moshjasongames.com/https://bsky.app/profile/moshjason.bsky.socialhttps://en.bushiroad.com/https://www.redartgames.com/https://icecodegames.com/https://tripwireinteractive.com/https://endermagnolia.com/en/https://bhaze.com/https://jumpovertheage.com/https://www.fellowtraveller.games/https://braceyourselfgames.com/https://tictocgames.com/https://www.klei.com/https://decafesoft-official.itch.io/https://www.eastasiasoft.com/https://moltergames.com/https://www.penguinpop.com/https://indifferentpenguin.de/https://dbsoundworks.bandcamp.com/https://www.keymailer.co/https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sml-podcast/id826998112https://open.spotify.com/show/6KQpzHeLsoyVy6Ln2ebNwKhttps://terraplayer.com/shows/the-sml-podcasthttps://bsky.app/profile/thesmlpodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theSMLpodcast/https://thesmlpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ALL REVIEWED GAMES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR FREE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY COVERAGE ON THE SHOW

Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton concerns Texas Law H.B. 1181, and what precedent should apply in considering its impact on free speech.Passed in 2023, the law requires commercial entities, including social media platforms, "that knowingly and intentionally publish or distribute material on an Internet website... more than one-third of which is sexual material harmful to minors" to age-gate their content, and to verify the age of their users, ensuring they are 18 years of age or older.Soon after the law passed, plaintiffs, including the Free Speech Coalition, "a trade association for the adult industry", sued, claiming the law violated their right to free speech. Drawing on a line of cases including Ashcroft v. ACLU (2004), the plaintiffs argued that since the law impacted constitutionally protected speech, strict scrutiny should be applied and the TX law failed that test. In reviewing the case, the Fifth Circuit denied that argument, instead applying a rational basis test, drawing from the precedent of Ginsburg v. New York (1968).Thus, the Supreme Court is set to consider a relatively narrow question: whether the court of appeals erred as a matter of law in applying rational-basis review, instead of strict scrutiny, to a law burdening adults’ access to protected speech.Join us for a Courthouse Steps program following oral argument on January 15, 2025, where we break down and analyze how arguments went before the Court.Featuring:Erik S. Jaffe, Partner, Schaerr | Jaffe LLP

You know me—I'm all about breaking things down and finding the best ways to get stuff done. But this time? We're going way beyond theory. In this episode, my good friend and collaborator, Kevin Ashcroft, jumped in and showed me how to actually build TWO apps—live. Step by step, no fluff, just straight-up action. Watching it happen blew my mind, and trust me, you're gonna want to see this for yourself. It's a total game-changer for anyone who's ever thought about creating their tools.You might know Kevin from previous episodes, but if this is your first time listening to Beyond 8 Figures, let me catch you up. Kevin, CEO of WP Support Specialists and author of Outsourcing for Success, is the kind of entrepreneur who takes ideas and runs with them fast. Using tools like Claude AI and Replit, he's built custom apps, like a meal and exercise tracker tailored to his specific health needs, in just 45 minutes. Yep, you read that right—45 minutes. And in this episode, he's showing us exactly how it's done.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Kevin built a functional personal app to manage his health using AI tools in under an hour.The benefits and challenges of creating tailored solutions versus using off-the-shelf apps.Insights into Kevin's process for launching the "Content Refresh Manager" WordPress plugin.Why personal software is the next frontier for entrepreneurs.How AI can democratize app development, empowering non-technical founders.Key Takeaways:AI is Your Brainstorming Buddy: Watching Kevin work with AI tools felt like seeing someone brainstorm with the ultimate creative partner. Sure, there were a few frustrating moments, but the payoff? Totally worth it.Keep It Simple: Kevin's approach to app-building is a great reminder that you don't need flashy features to make a big impact. Sometimes, the cleanest, simplest solutions are the ones that truly deliver.Make It Work for You: One thing that stood out was how customizable Kevin's tools were. It's a great example of how entrepreneurs can align their productivity tools with their specific goals instead of settling for one-size-fits-all solutions.From Idea to Marketplace: Kevin didn't just stop at personal apps—he showed us how to take that same energy and use it to create a WordPress plugin that's already live and making waves.Building exactly what you need is more accessible and game-changing than ever. Watching Kevin create tailored apps in real time was a powerful reminder that innovation doesn't have to be expensive, flashy, or overly complex—it's about solving real problems with simple, practical tools that work for you.Why This Matters Running a business is hard enough without wasting time on tools that don't fit or waiting for someone else to solve your problems. I've been in those moments where nothing quite fits—whether it's a process that feels clunky or a tool that almost does the job but leaves you frustrated. What I love about what we dive into here is the idea that you don't have to wait around or settle anymore. You can actually build something that fits your needs, and it's not as complicated as it sounds.For me, it was a reminder that we don't have to play by the old rules. We can create what we need, when we need it. If you're trying to get over a bottleneck or just make your business run smoother, trust me, this episode is worth your time. It's one of those conversations that sticks with you and makes you rethink what's possible.Let's Work Together If you're ready to stop relying on cookie-cutter solutions and start building tools that work for your business, let's talk. Whether refining your strategy, streamlining your operations, or scaling smarter, I can help you create a roadmap that fits your goals—and makes the most of your time and resources.

Let's get real—hiring shouldn't feel like a leap of faith. We've all been there. You've got a role to fill, and suddenly, you're staring at a pile of resumes that all look the same or scrolling through job platforms, wondering how to separate the rockstars from the rest. It feels like a gamble—like you're rolling the dice and hoping the chosen person can deliver.But what if hiring wasn't a game of chance? What if you could approach it with the same clarity and confidence you bring to other areas of your business? In this follow-up episode with my great friend and mentor, Kevin Ashcroft, CEO of WP Support Specialists and author of Outsourcing for Success, we'll answer these questions and more. If you didn't listen to the first half of this episode, “What is Global Talent and How Can You Hire Them for Your Business?” check it out.Kevin's been in the hiring trenches for over 15 years, refining a system that takes the guesswork out of finding the right talent. It's not just about skills (though those matter, of course)—it's about identifying the why behind the role, aligning it with your company's goals, and ensuring the person you bring on shares your values.Because here's the thing: hiring is one of the most critical investments you'll make as a business owner. And when you approach it strategically, the payoff isn't just a good hire—it's a stronger, more cohesive team that helps your business thrive.Kevin's Results Speak for ThemselvesFrom a single hire to a global team: Kevin scaled WP Support Specialists by outsourcing everything from admin to advanced development, proving that global talent isn't just cost-effective—it's transformative.Efficiency that pays off: His approach slashes hiring time while improving the quality of hires, giving entrepreneurs more time to focus on growth.Navigating AI-driven changes: Kevin's insights on sifting through AI-generated job applications are necessary for anyone hiring in today's tech-saturated landscape.Key Insights from the Episode:Hiring Starts with the “Why”Too many of us rush into hiring because we feel the pressure of an empty seat. Kevin's process begins with asking: Do we really need this role? If you don't know the answer, you're setting yourself up for a mismatch.Cultural Fit Is a Game-ChangerSkills can be trained, but shared values can't. Kevin's emphasis on cultural alignment as a non-negotiable for hiring resonated deeply with me. It's saved me from making some big mistakes in the past.Think Beyond BordersKevin and I geeked out about the beauty of global talent. It's not just a cost-saving move—it's about finding the right person, no matter where they're based. Forget the stereotypes; talent is talent.AI Is Changing the GamePlatforms are flooded with AI-generated responses that make sorting through candidates more challenging. Kevin shared some tricks to separate the real deal from the fluff. (Hint: Generic job posts don't cut it anymore.)Why This MattersHere's the deal—Kevin's approach isn't about quick fixes. It's about creating systems that work for your business, not just today but as you grow. I know firsthand how tempting it is to just “fill the gap,” but every hire should bring you closer to your long-term vision.This episode is for you if:You're tired of wasting time on the wrong candidates.You want to build a team that shares your values and drives results.You're ready to stop putting out fires and start hiring strategically.Whether you're just starting or scaling your team globally, Kevin's insights are a masterclass in strategic hiring. I walked away with some new ideas to refine my own process, and I know you will, too.Resources Mentioned:Outsourcing for Success by Kevin AshcroftUpworkFreeUpClickMinded SOP LibraryWork With MeIf you're ready to scale your business, having the right team is just the start. To succeed, you need a strategic framework aligning your talent with your goals. That's where I come in.As a fractional CMO, I specialize in:Strategic business guidance tailored to your growth phase.Building marketing systems that drive measurable results.Leading teams to execute effectively on your vision.

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Why Brett Ashcroft Green is looking at Japanese stocks and ETFs offering growth and income (1:25). Dividend metrics and investing in 3 major tech stocks (12:50). 3M update - short, long, or hold? (21:00). Avoiding bonds of any type; highlighting waste management stocks (27:00).Show Notes:Itochu: Warren Buffett's Top-Performing Japanese Stock With Untapped Value3M Bull/Bear Thesis With CashFlow Hunter And Brett Ashcroft GreenGoogle Stock: A Strong Buy For Long-Term Cloud Growth At A Reasonable PriceDon't Be Broke In Your 70s, The Simple Path To Wealth With SCHDRead the transcriptFor full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're discussing a topic from Civil Procedure – specifically, when is a pleading conclusory under the Twombly/Iqbal standard for assessing Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss. In this episode, we discuss: Overview of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) Legal conclusions vs. factual allegations Analysis of a hypothetical case involving motions to dismiss Resources: "Listen and Learn" series (https://barexamtoolbox.com/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-archive-by-topic/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-explaining-individual-mee-and-california-bar-essay-questions/#listen-learn) Podcast Episode 208: Listen and Learn – Motions to Dismiss a Case (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-208-listen-and-learn-motions-to-dismiss-a-case/) Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544 (2007) (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/550/544/) Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662 (2009) (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/556/662/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-286-listen-and-learn-conclusory-pleadings-under-rule-12b6-civ-pro/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Joe Fairless and the Best Ever Conference team would like to invite you to BEC2025 and have provided a discount for Passive Investing from Left Field Listeners.  Please enter "LFI25" at checkout for a discounted price of $795.  You can register at this link:https://besteverconference.regfox.com/bec-2025 In this episode of Passive Investing from Leftfield, we're thrilled to have Joe Fairless, co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, join us. Joe shares his incredible journey from the advertising world to real estate investing, managing over $2.7 billion in assets. Tune in as we discuss navigating market challenges, the importance of vertical integration, and the future of apartment investments. Don't miss Joe's valuable insights and advice for both new and seasoned investors!  Now Next and How to Take Advantage in Multifamily by Joe Fairless PDF:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bhYwz9Bngnl-09f6gOIV7ukgebdxRwT0/view?usp=sharing   About Joe Fairless  Joe Fairless is the Co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, managing over $2.7 billion in assets. Beyond his role at Ashcroft, Joe created the "Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show," the longest-running daily real estate podcast globally, boasting over 500,000 monthly downloads. Joe is a proud Texas Tech Alumni Advisor Board member for the College of Media and Communication and has been honored as an Outstanding Alumni at Texas Tech University, where he also served as an Adjunct Professor. He actively contributes as a Junior Achievement Board Member and Volunteer for the Cincinnati chapter and has been inducted into the Junior Achievement's Free Enterprise Society. Joe also volunteers at Crossroads Hospice and was named Multifamily Investor of the Year by Think Realty Magazine. Together with his wife, Joe founded Best Ever Causes, supporting 69 non-profits over the past 65 months. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: 01:55 His journey 09:53 Transitioning into multifamily 15:20 “Best Ever” 17:15 Becoming vertically integrated in Ashcroft 19:55 Why is he focusing on certain markets 24:25 Navigating market problems  30:06 Capital call process37:58 Lessons learned from capital calls 45:22 How LPs should view operators who have had some trouble 48:15 Podcast Recommendations 48:25 Contact Joe   This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.         Podcast Recommendations:Jim Rome- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTwARLMzm9weYBOqR3LS1jw Resources Mentioned: Contact the guest:Social MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefairless/Website: https://ashcroftcapital.com/ Advertising Partners: Midloch:https://midloch.com/ Left Field Investors:https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/ Rust Belt Capitalhttps://rustbeltcapital.com/ Tribevest: https://www.tribevest.com/ Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suhhttps://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

This episode we are joined by Patrick Ashcroft from the man behind the lens at The Bearded Buck. Patrick sits down with us on the tailgate at Huntstock at The Wildwood farm was a true pleasure to hear what it really takes to produce a TV show like the bearded buck. We get the know Patrick and his passion for football and how the pressure of collage ball plays a big role in the pressure of filming in the hunting big leagues. Come and take the ride and learn about Patrick and The Bearded Buck. Make sure to get in the big giveaway between Dialedin Bowhunting and Bearded Buck on Instagram: C-dE5z3JgI6 https://www.thebeardedbuck.com/ https://www.theoutdoordrive.com/ Sponsors: BowTech archey: https://bowtecharchery.com Huntworth Gear: https://huntworthgear.com/ Fourth Arrow Camera Arms: https://www.fourtharrowcameraarms.com Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Promo Code: Outdoordrive  Nor'easter Game Calls: https://nor-eastergamecalls.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam went to the Lafayette Co. Pie Auction QUICK HITSNelly Gettin' Araigned In Here: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/rapper-nelly-arrested-in-st-louis-area-for-ecstasy-possession-lack-of-insurance-maryland-heights-police-department-drugs-cornell-haynesMichigan Senate Race one to watch: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/06/michigan-senate-primary-results-00172987Mo Senate debate debates: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/09/josh-hawley-lucas-kunce-remain-at-an-impasse-on-missouri-u-s-senate-debates/True or False:Missouri GOP Getting Too Cute With Ranked Choice VotingMissouri GOP Trying to End Ranked Choice Voting… But To What end? From St Louis Daily Newsletter:https://info.stlmag.com/daily-newsletter-080924MO conservatives may be hoisted on their own petardHow much do some Missouri conservatives hate ranked-choice voting? They placed a constitutional amendment on this fall's ballot to preemptively block municipalities from giving such novel systems a try. (St. Louis City, which switched to approval voting in 2020, would be grandfathered in.) But Dave Roland, director of litigation at the Freedom Center of Missouri, couldn't help but notice something in Tuesday's election results: Conservative Republicans would almost certainly have fared much better under a ranked-choice system. After all, the more centrist Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe likely won the gubernatorial primary because the flame-throwing conservatives Jay Ashcroft and Bill Eigel cut into each other's support. (Kehoe won 40 percent to their combined 56 percent.) “It seems clear from yesterday's result that a significant majority of Republican voters wanted a conservative candidate to be the party's nominee,” Roland says. “They just couldn't agree on which one!” As practiced by Utah Republicans (among others), ranked choice would have allowed right-leaning voters to rank their favorite candidate first and the next second. When the third-place candidate was eliminated (in this case, likely Ashcroft), his votes could have instead gone to Eigel, putting him over the edge. Why It Matters: As Roland observes, lots of data suggests that Missouri voters like pugnacious pols in the mold of Donald Trump. But after six years of the folksy Mike Parson as governor—who was appointed to the job after Eric Greitens flamed out in a pyre of scandal—they're looking at either Kehoe or Democrat Crystal Quade, both of whom would have likely struggled to make the runoff under a ranked-choice or approval-based system. What's Next: This November, voters will consider the Republican-supported ban on alternative voting systems. Democrats may hope that no one shows them this news item.—S.F.Rachel explains - WTFAre conservatives fans of Citizens United or…not?Jay Ashcroft isn't a fan.https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/jay-ashcroft-endorses-mike-kehoe-blames-fundraising-for-finishing-third-in-governors-race/The confluence of money - emotion - and politics in CD1https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/us/politics/who-is-we sley-bell.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/progressives-reckon-massive-campaign-spending-deficit-after-cori/story?id=112667023MO Primary - 377k Dem ballots cast - just under 124k in CD1 making the district just under ⅓ of ballots - but also realize LOTS of Dems pull GOP ballots due to local races and because they want to help the least worst Republican win, etc and especially our state where the local GOP control can make Aug primaries THE election for many offices Shadowy ad cabal GARM shuts down after Elon Musk's X files antitrust suit over censorshiphttps://nypost.com/2024/08/08/business/shadowy-ad-cabal-garm-shuts-down-after-elon-musks-x-files-antitrust-suit-over-censorship/https://www.businessinsider.com/ad-group-to-suspend-garm-initiative-following-elon-musk-lawsuit-2024-8Yaccarino hostage video https://www.huffpost.com/entry/linda-yaccarino-x-ceo-awkward-video_n_66b273dde4b0551015a1651cYeah… NoStudent Loan Law Suits https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/biden-student-loan-plan-gets-blocked-again-by-appeals-courtCase: https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/StateofMissourietalvJosephBidenJretalDocketNo24023518thCirJun2820/3?doc_id=X28R80DBTEA9ERONQ3CDBLAFVPPBuy or SellDems can hold the momentum through November 5https://www.semafor.com/article/08/09/2024/dems-in-array-on-the-road-with-harris-walz-in-michiganTexas courts for Elon?https://www.npr.org/2024/08/09/g-s1-16087/elon-musk-lawsuits-texas-same-judge-hears-them-tesla-stock2024 Election EraPolling updates: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/elections/polls-president.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareTrump the grump: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/08/07/trump-election-campaign/Trump's meltdown presserhttps://www.threads.net/@gtconway3dg/post/C-aytmdpC38/?xmt=AQGz0VCErACO6ldY56iPrUi-yr6TPVT-Wq_XcAHhRshqVQPalin Audio: https://www.politico.com/video/2012/04/palin-on-newspapers-she-reads-012773New reporting - Trump's story about a helicopter ride swaps out one black man for anotherhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/10/us/politics/trump-helicopter-crash-willie-brown.htmlTrump's big pitch to suburban women: don't worry, no low income housing! https://x.com/atrupar/status/1822124336062329022?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GAIt'll prob help if he calls Harris demeaning names: https://www.axios.com/IS THERE ANY VALUE TO THE DEMS GOING AT TRUMP?Harris/Walz hold rally in AZ while Trump is in noted battleground state and home to 4 electoral votes: Montana AZ Republican Mayor: https://www.threads.net/@acynig/post/C-d-wsMy6Xb/?xmt=AQGzfCv9hADhILwu-nseQsUqFwl3rwFbodA4-eeLdjjSxQhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/us/politics/kamala-harris-arizona.htmlNote: Comment from Angela on Twitter that Tester was pushing hard on Trump on ethics issues so could be Trump settling that score - maybe, but what a dumb dumb waste of time especially since he's. Or doing many appearances right now Florida?????? https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/08/07/what-wave-democratic-volunteers-florida-means-harris-candidacy/ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

In this must-listen episode, real estate mogul Joe Fairless shares his invaluable insights and strategies for passive investors looking to maximize their returns. With over $3 billion in assets under management, Joe has navigated the ups and downs of the market, and he's here to share his hard-earned wisdom.Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:• Unlock the power of owner-operator deals and learn why they're crucial for passive investors• Prepare for the impending multifamily housing shortage and learn how to capitalize on it• Avoid common pitfalls of passive investing and ensure your deals deliver exceptional returnsDon't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading voices. Click now and start building your path to financial freedom through passive real estate investing. Timestamps:00:20 Introduction to Joe Fairless of Ashcroft02:15 Key factors that contributed to Ashcroft's growth08:53 Communication with investors and problem-solving skills11:46 Joe's personal story of resilience and growth16:47 Navigating challenges in partnerships18:21 Current trends, supply and demand24:29 Strategies and recommendations for investing27:21 Severe under-supply of apartments in the Sun Belt29:34 Advice for first-time passive investors32:40 Investing in small real estate and potential for growth36:38 Things to know before investing passively40:19 Personal development and growth46:26 Daily habits and routines51:37 The legacy Joe would like to leave53:10 Book recommendation on breathing techniques56:37 The most important things Joe tracks Big thanks to our sponsor, Colony Hills Capital!VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow

Overnight, Andrew leaves Belize with the twins -- announcing the sudden move to everyone (including Jasmine) by press release. Where's he going? Turks and Caicos, another place with a long and complicated Ashcroft family history. Find out more about Campside Media at campsidemedia.com and follow us @campside_media. This is a Campside Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices