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Alex Kremer shares tactical leadership strategies to help sales managers build engaged teams by using breath work for presence, empowering reps, and structuring effective 1:1s that drive results.
In this episode of the Building Better Developers podcast, co-hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche dig into one of the most underused but powerful tools for business improvement: retrospectives. Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned project manager, or a solo entrepreneur, retrospectives are essential for continuous growth and team alignment. This post captures the key takeaways from the episode and the challenge they leave for listeners at the end.
Ross sits down with Kevin Indig, growth advisor and SEO strategist, to break down his groundbreaking UX study on Google's AI Overviews—and what it reveals about the fast-changing landscape of search. From disappearing clicks to trust-first decision-making, Kevin shares how the rise of AI is reshaping everything from user behavior to what actually drives conversions. They dig into why CTR is no longer the north star metric, how age and device impact search habits, and why today's SEO teams need to think far beyond blue links. Whether it's surfacing trust signals, building brand awareness across platforms, or adapting to zero-click journeys, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways for future-proofing your organic strategy. Plus: the rise of interactive content, the power of review mining, and why mediocre AI content won't cut it in 2025. Show Notes: 0:07 – Welcoming Kevin back and discussing the shift to AI Overview dominance 1:18 – Top 3 takeaways from Kevin's study 4:42 – Why younger users love AIOs—and older users don't trust them 5:37 – How brand strength is driving revenue despite declining CTRs 7:42 – Why results vary dramatically by industry (SaaS, e-comm, publishers) 9:20 – Mobile users scroll more—what that means for engagement 13:00 – Trust signals that matter: bylines, bios, disclosures & authority 16:14 – Riskier queries = higher skepticism. Assigning a “risk score” to search terms 19:18 – Why your SEO strategy must include Reddit, YouTube & non-Google channels 23:27 – New team structures: why SEOs must align with social, paid & brand 28:08 – Creating a brand health dashboard: tracking reach beyond Google 31:27 – Leveraging your existing customer base to create high-converting content 34:45 – How review mining and transcripts unlock real user needs 38:09 – AI-generated content: when it works, when it fails, and why “mediocre is invisible” 40:09 – Turning blog content into interactive tools for higher ROI and defensibility 43:34 – Mission statement generator: the surprising success story 46:43 – Final advice for SEOs in 2025: speed, adaptability, and user-first everything Show Links: Kevin's UX Study on Google's AI Overviews: [https://www.growth-memo.com/p/the-first-ever-ux-study-of-googles] Ramp's Mission Statement Generator: [https://www.ramp.com/mission-statement-generator](https://www.ramp.com/mission-statement-generator) Optiversal – Turning reviews into content: [https://www.optiversal.com](https://www.optiversal.com)Subscribe today for weekly tips: https://bit.ly/3dBM61f Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-and-conversation-seo-tips-from-siege-media/id1289467174 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kiaFGXO5UcT2qXVRuXjsM Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9jT3NjUkdLeA Follow Siege on Twitter: http://twitter.com/siegemedia Follow Ross on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosshudgens Directed by Cara Brown: https://twitter.com/cararbrown Email Ross: ross@siegemedia.com #seo | #contentmarketing
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the often-overlooked tool of language in tabletop RPGs—how it shapes worlds, defines characters, and enhances immersion. Whether it's a dwarven curse word, a whispered draconic threat, or a gnomish pun that lands like a rock in a puddle, the power of language can turn a good campaign into an unforgettable one. The discussion explores the practical, narrative, and mechanical implications of language in TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. The hosts share ideas for incorporating multilingualism into your campaign setting, including how dialects, slang, coded speech, and nonverbal communication (like thieves' cant or secret signs) add flavor to your storytelling. They also delve into how languages can be used to gate knowledge, shape factions, spark conflict, and even fuel plotlines. In classic RPGBOT fashion, the conversation balances practical advice with ridiculous tangents, including misused languages at the table, accidentally offensive fantasy names, and the ever-important question: “What does Infernal really sound like when you're mad?” Create Dungeons in minutes not hours with DungeonFlow.app Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! dScryb – Comprehend Languages (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes The Maniculum Podcast – RPGBOT.News S2E48 Other Stuff Maniculum Podcast Tuckernut Island Key Takeaways Languages Are Storytelling Tools Languages in TTRPGs are more than just flavor—they're worldbuilding elements that reflect history, culture, and power dynamics. Assigning specific languages to regions, races, or classes can deepen immersion and realism. Secret languages (like Thieves' Cant or Druidic) add intrigue and exclusivity, encouraging players to explore character backgrounds and factions. Mechanical Impacts of Language Choices Language proficiency can serve as a subtle mechanical gate to information, alliances, and plot hooks. Players fluent in a rare or ancient language may uncover hidden clues, decipher magical runes, or negotiate with forgotten factions. Spells like Comprehend Languages and Tongues are powerful narrative tools, not just utilities. In-Character Dialogue Builds World Flavor Accents, idioms, and invented slang enrich roleplay and bring authenticity to NPCs and PCs alike. Mixing real-world language quirks with fantasy cultures helps ground the audience while maintaining immersion. Overuse of “fantasy gibberish” can alienate players—balance creativity with clarity. GM Tips for Using Language Effectively Use language barriers sparingly to create tension or mystery without shutting down play. Allow PCs to learn languages over time, or treat linguistic study as a subplot or downtime activity. Develop regional dialects or jargon to distinguish cultures and classes of characters. Avoiding Pitfalls and Problematic Tropes Be mindful of real-world language and cultural analogues to avoid unintentional stereotyping. Don't overdo accents—what's fun for five minutes can be painful over five sessions. Avoid making entire plotlines hinge on a language barrier unless all players are equipped to engage with it. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the often-overlooked tool of language in tabletop RPGs—how it shapes worlds, defines characters, and enhances immersion. Whether it's a dwarven curse word, a whispered draconic threat, or a gnomish pun that lands like a rock in a puddle, the power of language can turn a good campaign into an unforgettable one. The discussion explores the practical, narrative, and mechanical implications of language in TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. The hosts share ideas for incorporating multilingualism into your campaign setting, including how dialects, slang, coded speech, and nonverbal communication (like thieves' cant or secret signs) add flavor to your storytelling. They also delve into how languages can be used to gate knowledge, shape factions, spark conflict, and even fuel plotlines. In classic RPGBOT fashion, the conversation balances practical advice with ridiculous tangents, including misused languages at the table, accidentally offensive fantasy names, and the ever-important question: “What does Infernal really sound like when you're mad?” Create Dungeons in minutes not hours with DungeonFlow.app Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! dScryb – Comprehend Languages (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes The Maniculum Podcast – RPGBOT.News S2E48 Other Stuff Maniculum Podcast Tuckernut Island Key Takeaways Languages Are Storytelling Tools Languages in TTRPGs are more than just flavor—they're worldbuilding elements that reflect history, culture, and power dynamics. Assigning specific languages to regions, races, or classes can deepen immersion and realism. Secret languages (like Thieves' Cant or Druidic) add intrigue and exclusivity, encouraging players to explore character backgrounds and factions. Mechanical Impacts of Language Choices Language proficiency can serve as a subtle mechanical gate to information, alliances, and plot hooks. Players fluent in a rare or ancient language may uncover hidden clues, decipher magical runes, or negotiate with forgotten factions. Spells like Comprehend Languages and Tongues are powerful narrative tools, not just utilities. In-Character Dialogue Builds World Flavor Accents, idioms, and invented slang enrich roleplay and bring authenticity to NPCs and PCs alike. Mixing real-world language quirks with fantasy cultures helps ground the audience while maintaining immersion. Overuse of “fantasy gibberish” can alienate players—balance creativity with clarity. GM Tips for Using Language Effectively Use language barriers sparingly to create tension or mystery without shutting down play. Allow PCs to learn languages over time, or treat linguistic study as a subplot or downtime activity. Develop regional dialects or jargon to distinguish cultures and classes of characters. Avoiding Pitfalls and Problematic Tropes Be mindful of real-world language and cultural analogues to avoid unintentional stereotyping. Don't overdo accents—what's fun for five minutes can be painful over five sessions. Avoid making entire plotlines hinge on a language barrier unless all players are equipped to engage with it. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Are you and your partner drifting apart, despite loving each other deeply? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores how planning and scheduling "intimacy dates" can save your relationship (and totally uplevel it!) by fostering deeper connection and closeness, especially for busy couples juggling work, family, and other responsibilities. Emphasizing that intimacy should be prioritized like any other essential activity, Dr. Alexandra shares practical strategies and insights. With decades of experience, personally and professionally, she'll show you how “intimacy dates” can revitalize your relationship, and bring back spontaneity and joy. Dispelling the myth that scheduled intimacy lacks romance, this episode shares creative ways to blend structure with spontaneity, to help you reconnect emotionally, sensually, and playfully. By keeping intimacy high on your priority list, and sharing responsibilities to reduce stress, couples can overcome disconnection and discover what fun and meaningful intimacy looks like in their unique dynamic and phase of life. Also in this episode: Scheduling "intimacy dates" is crucial for nurturing emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy in a relationship, particularly for busy couples. Flexibility within scheduled times allows for spontaneity and enhances enjoyment, without the pressure of obligatory sex. Setting up intimacy dates during times when both partners are relaxed and energized leads to more meaningful connections. Assigning responsibilities, such as household tasks, to allow space for relaxation and self-connection facilitates a better atmosphere for intimacy. Personalizing “intimacy date”s to include activities like games, dancing, or creative expression stokes intimacy and rekindles fun in a relationship. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join Dr. Alexandra's email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact
Are you and your partner drifting apart, despite loving each other deeply? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores how planning and scheduling "intimacy dates" can save your relationship (and totally uplevel it!) by fostering deeper connection and closeness, especially for busy couples juggling work, family, and other responsibilities. Emphasizing that intimacy should be prioritized like any other essential activity, Dr. Alexandra shares practical strategies and insights. With decades of experience, personally and professionally, she'll show you how “intimacy dates” can revitalize your relationship, and bring back spontaneity and joy. Dispelling the myth that scheduled intimacy lacks romance, this episode shares creative ways to blend structure with spontaneity, to help you reconnect emotionally, sensually, and playfully. By keeping intimacy high on your priority list, and sharing responsibilities to reduce stress, couples can overcome disconnection and discover what fun and meaningful intimacy looks like in their unique dynamic and phase of life. Also in this episode: Scheduling "intimacy dates" is crucial for nurturing emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy in a relationship, particularly for busy couples. Flexibility within scheduled times allows for spontaneity and enhances enjoyment, without the pressure of obligatory sex. Setting up intimacy dates during times when both partners are relaxed and energized leads to more meaningful connections. Assigning responsibilities, such as household tasks, to allow space for relaxation and self-connection facilitates a better atmosphere for intimacy. Personalizing “intimacy date”s to include activities like games, dancing, or creative expression stokes intimacy and rekindles fun in a relationship. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra's bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra's proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join Dr. Alexandra's email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact
Depending on how you're wired, you might be inclined to point the finger outward — or inward — when things go wrong, when you're startled, or when plans don't turn out as expected. And when things go right? You'll have different wiring there too — you might credit some planetary alignment, or some choices and actions you took, or something else altogether. We all express a range of beliefs and behaviours around our own agency, and these are useful to explore.In today's episode we talk about our own past and current patterns when it comes to giving credit and assigning blame, and simple ways we've found power in the compassionate discovery of our internal experiences."Like finding gold." - Alma W."The best therapy I've ever done for myself." - Sanjeev B.Join our monthly membership for LIVE calls & practice:http://bit.ly/4eF86reGet our Self-Compassionate Body-Based Toolkit:https://bit.ly/40Vnz3b************************************************************************Every episode begins and ends with a body-based self-connection practice, so you can grow your capacity to be with all that life brings. We also include self-reflection and journaling prompts each week, posted on our Instagram @wholeheartedloving. New episodes every Sunday at 10am PT.Learn more about us and how you can practice with us LIVE at wholeheartedloving.com.
In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: State guaranty funds The true safety of the industry Life insurance companies are more regulated Assigning unused money to beneficiaries Key Takeaways: If you look at the state guaranty fund, each state has a specific rule in place to protect you and your money in case something happens to the carrier. You should be buying the claims-paying ability of the life insurance company from the standpoint of safety. The true safety of the annuity industry is the industry policing itself. Life insurance companies are not smarter than banks, they're just more regulated. The company is handcuffed from making financially stupid decisions. You can structure an annuity so that 100% of any unused money goes to your family or beneficiaries. "You can protect yourself and your hard-earned money in a myriad of ways. You can protect it by buying very good companies, by buying underneath the state guarantee fund within your state, and by structuring the policy so that 100% of any unused money goes to your family or beneficiaries." — Stan The Annuity Man. Connect with The Annuity Man: Website: http://theannuityman.com/ Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!
In this solo episode, Alex Quin guides you through a hands-on exercise to break down your dream lifestyle—everything from the house and car to vacations, fitness, and more—and map it into a realistic monthly budget. Alex explains how to compare your current income to your dream life cost, calculate the income gap, and create a step-by-step plan to close it. This episode blends mindset, strategy, and action to help you stop guessing and start planning with precision.▶️ Pro Tip: Watch the full episode on YouTube to follow along with the spreadsheet on-screen.Access HIH 2025 Dream Life Budget [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CGVIUTPhzK_nAxsNkUv28jC6g7jUzUwKWuNEySO75NE/edit?usp=sharing]Episode Outline[00:00:00] Intro and episode overview[00:01:05] Why visualizing your dream life matters[00:02:40] Step 1: Define your ideal lifestyle[00:06:30] Step 2: Build your dream life budget[00:10:55] Step 3: Calculate the income gap[00:13:45] Step 4: Close the gap with real strategies[00:18:40] Step 5: Set a timeline and track progress[00:21:15] Tools and spreadsheet access[00:22:30] Final thoughts and action planWisdom NuggetsDream Life Math > Daydreaming: Don't just imagine your ideal life—do the math. Assigning real costs to your dream helps turn it from fantasy into a strategic goal.Reverse Engineer Your Income Goals: Work backwards. Once you know what your dream life costs, calculate how much you need to earn daily or monthly to reach it.Build Multiple Income Streams: Relying on one income source can slow you down. Consider freelancing, digital products, or investments to boost your income.Learn Skills That Print Money: Skills like digital marketing, sales, and coding can quickly increase your income. Stay current, especially with tech and automation.Track or Stay Stuck: If you don't track your goals with a realistic timeline, you'll lose focus. Measure progress weekly or monthly to adjust your strategy.Power Quotes:“When you assign a real price tag to these things, your life stops being a fantasy.” - Alex Quin“You can't work towards something if you don't know what it actually costs.” - Alex Quin“Your dream life isn't far—it's just uncalculated.” - Alex QuinConnect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: (https://alexquin.com)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram:(https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The final episode of the multicloud series focuses on Oracle Database@Azure, a powerful cloud database solution. Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Manager of CSS OU Cloud Delivery Samvit Mishra, discuss how this service allows customers to run Oracle databases within the Microsoft Azure data center, simplifying deployment and management. The discussion also highlights the benefits of native integration with Azure services, eliminating the need for complex networking setups. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Multicloud Architect Professional: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-multicloud-architect-professional-2025-/144474 Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. --------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Lois: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs with Oracle University, and with me is Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services. Nikita: Hi everyone! For the last two weeks, we've been talking about different aspects of multicloud. In the final episode of this three-part series, Samvit Mishra, Senior Manager of CSS OU Cloud Delivery, joins us once again to tell us about the Oracle Database@Azure service. Hi Samvit! Thanks for being here today. Samvit: Hi Niki! Hi Lois! Happy to be back. 01:01 Lois: In our last episode, we spoke about the strategic partnership between Oracle and Microsoft, and specifically discussed the Oracle Interconnect for Azure. Nikita: Yeah, and Oracle Database@Azure is yet another addition to this partnership. What can you tell us about this service, Samvit? Samvit: The Oracle Database@Azure service, which was made generally available in 2023, runs right inside the Microsoft Azure data center and uses Azure networking. The entire Oracle Cloud Database Service infrastructure resides in the Azure data center, while it is managed by an expert Oracle Cloud Infrastructure operations team. It provides customers simple and secure access to Oracle Cloud database services within their chosen Azure deployment region, without getting into the complexity of managing networking between the cloud vendors. It is natively integrated with various Microsoft Azure services. This provides a seamless user experience when configuring and using the different Azure services with OCI Oracle database, since much of the complexity associated with the configuration is greatly simplified. There is no need to set up a private interconnect between Microsoft Azure and OCI because the service itself resides within the Azure data center and uses the Azure network. This is very beneficial in terms of strategic deployment because customers can experience microseconds network latency between the endpoints, while receiving a high-performance database environment. 02:42 Nikita: How do I get started with the Oracle Database@Azure service? Samvit: You begin by purchasing the subscription from Oracle and setting up your billing account. Then you provision the database, resources, and service. With that you are ready to configure your application to connect to the database and work on the remaining deployment. As you continue using the service, you can monitor the different resource metrics using the Azure monitoring services and analyze those logs using Azure Log Analytics. 03:15 Lois: So, the adoption is pretty easy, then. What about the responsibilities? Who is responsible for what? Samvit: The Oracle Cloud operations team is entirely responsible for managing the Exadata Database Infrastructure and the VM cluster resources that are provisioned in the Microsoft Azure data center. Oracle is responsible for maintaining the service software and infrastructure by applying updates as they are released. Any issues arising from the OCI Database Service and the resources will be addressed by Oracle Support. You have to raise a support ticket for them to investigate and provide a resolution. And as Azure customers, you have to do rightsizing, based on your workload needs, and provision the Exadata Database Infrastructure and VM cluster in the OCI pod within the Azure data center. You have to provision the database in Exadata Database Service, apply the database and system updates, and take advantage of the cloud automation to maintain and manage the database. You have to load data, establish the connectivity, and support development on your database. As a customer, you monitor the database and infrastructure metrics and events, and also analyze those logs using the Microsoft Azure-provided native services. 04:42 Nikita: Samvit, what sort of challenges were being faced by customers that necessitated the creation of the Oracle Database@Azure service? Samvit: A common deployment scenario in customer environments was that a lot of critical applications, which could be packaged applications, in-house applications, or customized third-party applications, used Oracle Database as their primary database solution. These Oracle databases were deployed in Exadata Infrastructure on-premises or even in Enterprise Server hardware. Some customers evaluated and migrated many of their packaged and other applications to Microsoft Azure compute. Since Oracle Exadata was not supported in Azure, they had to configure a hybrid deployment in order to use Oracle databases that reside in the Exadata infrastructure on-premises. They needed to configure a dedicated and secure network between the Azure data center and their on-premises data center. This added complexity, incurred high costs, had a latency effect, and was even unreliable. There were also cases where customers migrated Oracle databases on Enterprise Server on-premises to Oracle databases hosted on Azure compute. This did not boost efficiency to a large scale. And those were the only options available when provisioning Oracle Database in Azure because Exadata was not available earlier in Azure. 06:18 Lois: And how has that been resolved now? Samvit: With the Oracle Database@Azure service, customer requirements have been aptly met by allowing them to host their Oracle databases on Exadata infrastructure, right next to their application in the Azure data center. Customers, while migrating their applications to Azure compute, can also migrate their Oracle databases on-premises on Exadata infrastructure directly to Exadata Database Service in Azure. And Oracle databases that are on Enterprise Server on-premises can be consolidated directly into Exadata Database Service in Azure, providing them the benefits of scalability, security, performance, and availability, all that are inherent property of OCI Oracle Exadata Database Service. Customers can see growth in the operational efficiency, saving on the overall cost. 07:17 Nikita: Can you take us through the process of deployment? Samvit: It's quite simple, actually. First, you deploy the Exadata Database Service that is plugged into Azure VNET. Next, you provision the required number of databases, which might be migrated as is or with a consolidated exercise. You can use any of the Oracle database tools or utilities to do the migration or even use the Oracle Zero Downtime Migration method to automate the entire Oracle database migration. Finally, migrate your enterprise application into the Azure environment. Establish the required network configuration to allow communication between the migrated applications and Oracle databases. And then you are all set to publish your application that is running entirely in Azure. You can leverage other Azure services, like monitoring, log analytics, Power BI, or DevOps tools, to enhance existing or even build and deploy newer enterprise applications that are powered by OCI Oracle Database Service in the back end. 08:25 Lois: What about multi-cloud deployment scenarios where applications reside in Azure, but the Oracle databases are deployed on third-party cloud providers, either as a native solution or in computes? Samvit: These Oracle databases can be migrated to Exadata Database Service in the Oracle Database@Azure service. There is no need for the complex cross-cloud connectivity setup between the vendors. And at the same time, you experience the lowest latency between the application and the database deployment. 09:05 Want to learn how to design stunning, responsive enterprise applications directly from your browser with minimal coding? The new Oracle APEX Developer Professional learning path and certification enables you to leverage AI-assisted development, including generative AI and Database 23ai, to build secure, scalable web and mobile applications with advanced AI-powered features. From now through May 15, 2025, we're waiving the certification exam fee (valued at $245). So, what are you waiting for? Visit mylearn.oracle.com to get started today. 09:45 Nikita: Welcome back! Samvit, what's the onboarding process like? Samvit: You have to complete the onboarding process to use the service in Microsoft Azure. But before you do that, you first have to complete the subscription process. You must have an active Microsoft Azure account subscription that will be used for subscribing and onboarding the Oracle Database@Azure service. To subscribe to Oracle Database@Azure, you need to purchase an Oracle Database@Azure private offer from Azure Marketplace. As a customer, you will first reach out to Oracle Sales and negotiate a price for the service. Oracle will provide you with the billing account ID and contact details of the person within the organization who will be handling the service. After this, Oracle will create a private offer in Azure Marketplace. 10:40 Lois: Sorry to interrupt you, but what's a private offer? Samvit: That's alright, Lois. Private offers are basically solutions or services created for customers by a Microsoft partner, which, in this case, is Oracle. Purchase of those private offers happens from the private offer management page of Azure Marketplace. But there is a prerequisite. The Azure account must be enabled to make private offer purchases on the subscription from Azure Marketplace. You can refer to the Azure documentation to enable the account, if it is not enabled. You review the offer terms and accept the purchase offer, which will take you to the Create Oracle Subscription page. You validate the subscription and other particulars and proceed with the process. After the service is deployed, the purchase status of the private offer changes to subscribed. There are a few points to note here. Billing and payment are done via Azure, and you can use Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment. You can also use your on-premises licenses with the Bring Your Own License option and the Unlimited License Agreements to pay towards your service consumption. And you also receive Oracle Support rewards for every dollar spent on the service. 12:02 Nikita: OK, now that I'm subscribed, what's next? Samvit: After you complete the subscription step, Oracle Database@Azure will appear as an Azure resource, just like any other Azure service, and you can move on to onboarding. Onboarding begins with the linking of your OCI account, which will be used for provisioning and managing database resources. The account is also used for provisioning infrastructure and software maintenance updates for the database service. You can either provide an existing OCI account or create a new one. Then you set up Identity Federation between the Azure account and the OCI tenancy. This can authenticate login to the OCI portal using Azure credentials, which you require while performing certain operations in OCI. For example, provisioning databases, getting infrastructure and software maintenance updates, and so on. This is an optional step, but it is recommended that you complete the Federation. The last step is to authorize users by assigning groups and roles in order to have the needed privileges to perform different operations. For example, some groups of users can manage Exadata Database Service resources in Azure, while some can manage the databases in OCI. You can refer to OCI documentation to get detailed descriptions of roles and group names. 13:31 Lois: Right. That will ensure you assign the correct permissions to the appropriate users. Samvit: Exactly. Assigning the correct roles and permissions to individuals inside the organization is a necessary step for transacting in the marketplace and guaranteeing a smooth purchasing experience. Azure Marketplace uses Azure Role-Based Access Control to enable you to acquire solutions certified to run on Azure. Those are then going to determine the purchasing privileges within the organization. 14:03 Nikita: There's so much more we can discuss about Oracle Database@Azure, but we have to stop somewhere! Thank you so much, Samvit, for joining us over these last three episodes. Lois: Yeah, it's been great to have you, Samvit. Samvit: Thank you for having me. Nikita: Remember, we also have the Oracle Database@Google Cloud service. So, if you want to learn about that, or even if you want to dive deeper into the topics we covered today, go to mylearn.oracle.com and search for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Multicloud Architect Professional course. Lois: There are a lot of demonstrations that you'll surely find useful. Well, that's all we have for today. Until next time, this is Lois Houston… Nikita: And Nikita Abraham, signing off! 14:43 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.
Finding Hidden Groups with K-means ClusteringWhat is Unsupervised Learning?Imagine you're given a big box of different toys, but they're all mixed up. Without anyone telling you how to sort them, you might naturally put the cars together, stuffed animals together, and blocks together. This is what computers do with unsupervised learning - they find patterns without being told what to look for.K-means Clustering Explained SimplyK-means helps us find groups in data. Let's think about students in your class:Each student has a height (x)Each student has a weight (y)Each student has an age (z)K-means helps us see if there are natural groups of similar students.The Four Main Steps of K-means1. Picking Starting PointsFirst, we need to guess where our groups might be centered:We could randomly pick a few students as starting pointsOr use a smarter way called K-means++ that picks students who are different from each otherThis is like picking team captains before choosing teams2. Making TeamsNext, each student joins the team of the "captain" they're most similar to:We measure how close each student is to each captainStudents join the team of the closest captainThis makes temporary groups3. Finding New CentersNow we find the middle of each team:Calculate the average height of everyone on team 1Calculate the average weight of everyone on team 1Calculate the average age of everyone on team 1This average student becomes the new center for team 1We do this for each team4. Checking if We're DoneWe keep repeating steps 2 and 3 until the teams stop changing:If no one switches teams, we're doneIf the centers barely move, we're doneIf we've tried enough times, we stop anywayWhy Starting Points MatterStarting with different captains can give us different final teams. This is actually helpful:We can try different starting pointsSee which grouping makes the most senseFind patterns we might miss with just one trySeeing Groups in 3DImagine plotting each student in the classroom:Height is how far up they are (x)Weight is how far right they are (y) Age is how far forward they are (z)The team/group is shown by color (like red, blue, or green)The color acts like a fourth piece of information, showing which group each student belongs to. The computer finds these groups by looking at who's clustered together in the 3D space.Why We Need Experts to Name the GroupsThe computer can find groups, but it doesn't know what they mean:It might find a group of tall, heavier, older students (maybe athletes?)It might find a group of shorter, lighter, younger studentsIt might find a group of average height, weight students who vary in ageOnly someone who understands students (like a teacher) can say:"Group 1 seems to be the basketball players""Group 2 might be students who skipped a grade""Group 3 looks like our regular students"The computer finds the "what" (the groups), but experts explain the "why" and "so what" (what the groups mean and why they matter).The Simple Math Behind K-meansK-means works by trying to make each student as close as possible to their team's center. The computer is trying to make this number as small as possible:"The sum of how far each student is from their team's center"It does this by going back and forth between:Assigning students to the closest teamMoving the team center to the middle of the team
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In this episode of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, host Jaime Hunt sits down with enrollment marketing expert Will Patch to tackle a critical issue in higher education—summer melt. They explore the key reasons why admitted students fail to enroll in the fall and share actionable strategies to combat melt before it happens. From financial aid misunderstandings to social anxieties, they discuss how institutions can proactively support students and improve yield. If you're looking for ways to refine your enrollment marketing and retention strategies, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.Key TakeawaysSummer melt is preventable—but strategies must start early, long before June.Financial barriers are a major cause of melt, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Clear, proactive financial aid communication is crucial.Social anxieties play a significant role—helping students feel a sense of belonging early can make a difference.Parents are key influencers—providing them with resources and guidance can help reinforce their student's decision.A strong anti-melt communication flow should include personalized outreach, two-way conversations, and content that addresses student concerns.Mental health support is critical—institutions should ensure students know where and how to access resources.Data-driven strategies should guide enrollment marketing efforts, ensuring institutions focus on what truly moves the needle.What Is Summer Melt and Why Does It Happen?Summer melt refers to the phenomenon where students commit to a college (through a deposit or other means) but ultimately do not enroll in the fall. While some melt is inevitable, a large portion is preventable with the right strategies. The two biggest contributors to melt are financial challenges and social anxieties.Financially, many students and families realize too late that they are unable to afford the costs, or they misunderstand their financial aid package. Socially, students may feel uncertain about their ability to succeed, worry about fitting in, or struggle with the idea of leaving home. These fears can be exacerbated if they don't feel connected to the institution before they arrive.Additionally, intentional melt has become more common, with students placing deposits at multiple institutions to keep their options open. This makes yield forecasting more difficult and further complicates enrollment strategies.How Can Institutions Reduce Summer Melt?1. Build Early Affinity and BelongingTo prevent summer melt, institutions must start fostering a sense of community early—before a student even deposits. Strategies include:Engaging students with faculty, staff, and current students through personalized outreach and virtual meetups.Encouraging early participation in campus events, online forums, and social media groups to build connections.Assigning student mentors or ambassadors to check in and answer questions.The more "sticky" relationships a student builds with a college—whether through faculty, staff, or peers—the less likely they are to back out before the fall.2. Improve Financial Aid CommunicationFinancial uncertainty is one of the biggest drivers of summer melt. Colleges need to ensure that students and families clearly understand their financial aid packages by:Providing easy-to-read financial aid letters that differentiate between grants, loans, and scholarships.Hosting financial literacy workshops or Q&A sessions for admitted students and parents.Reaching out proactively to discuss payment plans, emergency aid, and alternative financing options.Training admissions and financial aid teams to have direct, transparent conversations about affordability.Students who feel confident about their financial situation are far less likely to melt.3. Engage Parents in the Enrollment ProcessParents are one of the most influential factors in a student's college decision. Universities can strengthen parental involvement by:Creating parent-specific communications (emails, newsletters, or social media groups) with key deadlines and resources.Providing guides on how to support their student—covering topics like homesickness, academic struggles, and roommate conflicts.Encouraging parent participation in orientation programs to ease concerns.When parents feel informed and supported, they are more likely to encourage their student to follow through with enrollment.4. Monitor Engagement and Intervene EarlyTracking student engagement over the summer can help identify those at risk of melting. Indicators include:Not registering for orientation or choosing a later session.Failing to engage with emails, texts, or calls from the admissions team.Delays in completing financial aid paperwork or housing forms.For students showing signs of disengagement, schools should reach out directly—not just with automated emails, but with personal phone calls, text messages, and invitations to one-on-one conversations.5. Address Mental Health and Well-BeingAn increasing number of students experience mental health challenges, which can make the transition to college overwhelming. Universities should:Clearly communicate available mental health resources and counseling services.Provide peer support programs to connect incoming students with those who have successfully navigated similar challenges.Offer flexible support options, such as teletherapy or online workshops, for students who may not be able to access in-person services.Proactively addressing mental health concerns can help students feel more secure in their decision to enroll.6. Use Data to Guide StrategySuccessful melt prevention strategies rely on data-driven decision-making. Institutions should:Analyze past melt trends to identify common risk factors among students who didn't enroll.Use chatbot transcripts, search console data, and social media engagement to uncover student and parent concerns.Monitor response rates and adjust communication strategies based on engagement levels.By leveraging real-time data, institutions can proactively address student concerns before they result in summer melt.Guest Name: Will Patch, CEO of Clarity EMGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpatch/Guest Bio: After 9 years at Manchester University and 5 years at Niche where he developed the Enrollment Insights brand and established Niche's research and survey work Will has taken on the challenge of doing more work 1:1 with campuses. With Clarity EM Will now offers custom surveys and analysis, consulting services, and staff training to better use and understand their data. Will is a frequent conference speaker and podcast guest. He has presented at NACAC, AACRAO-SEM, AMA Higher Ed, CASE V, EduWeb, and EMA. Will's work has been featured in Forbes, Inside Higher Ed, CNBC, CNN, the LA Times, and The New York Times among other outlets. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. 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Maddie and Colleen are back to talk horror astrology with Caitlin. On this episode, we give charts for Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, Darcy from Oddity, Chucky from Child's Play, Clarice Starling from The Silence of the Lambs, Count Orlok and Ellen from Nosferatu, Billy and Stu from Scream, Lou and Jackie from Love Lies Bleeding, Laura Palmer from Twin Peaks, and the main cast of Bodies Bodies Bodies. As always, it's a silly, fun time. Just three dumb bitches telling each other "EXAAACTLY." Tangents include: David Lynch, Top Chef, social media, horror characters we'd embody, books, cryptid favs and FMKs, Jennifer Tilly, and D&D.
Swappie, Europe's leading platform for refurbished iPhones, reveals a staggering €140 billion worth of unused mobile phones languishing in European households, underscoring a significant opportunity for economic recovery and environmental sustainability. Recent data from the European Commission highlights that over 700 million mobile phones are currently unused across the EU. Assigning an estimated average value of €200 per device, this dormant stockpile represents an untapped value of €140 billion. Each holiday season, millions of new smartphones are purchased, leading to a significant increase in the number of idle devices in households. This annual surge exacerbates the existing issue of tech bloat, underscoring the urgent need to reintegrate these devices into the circular economy. "Encouraging the circulation of these unused devices is crucial," says Emma Lehikoinen, Chief Operating Officer at Swappie. "By bringing them back into the market, we not only unlock substantial economic value but also contribute to environmental conservation by reducing electronic waste." A KANTAR study undertaken by Swappie indicated that 62% of Irish consumers retain their previous smartphones. Beyond the economic implications, unused mobile phones contain valuable materials, including critical raw materials essential for new technologies. The European Commission reports that the collection rate for mobile phones is under 5%, with an estimated 700 million unused devices stored in households across the EU. Enhancing the return and recycling of these devices is vital for resource efficiency and environmental sustainability. Swappie is at the forefront of the refurbished smartphone market, offering consumers high-quality, affordable alternatives to new devices. The company's rigorous refurbishment process ensures that each iPhone meets stringent quality standards, providing a reliable and sustainable option for tech enthusiasts. As the number of idle phones continues to rise, especially after the holiday season, Swappie urges consumers to consider the environmental and economic benefits of trading in their unused devices. Reintegrating these smartphones into the market supports the circular economy and helps mitigate the growing issue of electronic waste. See more stories here.
After a six-week break, we're kicking off the new year with a deep dive into business efficiency—eliminating redundant processes, optimizing workflows, and cutting unnecessary costs. Inspired by Elon Musk's continuous improvement mindset, this episode explores: ✅ Identifying and removing double-entry tasks ✅ Evaluating long-standing processes—are they still necessary? ✅ Assigning dollar values to inefficiencies and making smart cuts ✅ Balancing automation with essential human oversight Join Aaron as he breaks down how he audits his businesses every January to streamline operations and boost productivity. Are you ready to trim the fat and scale smarter? Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes of the AC Method! The AC Method is hosted by Aaron Clippinger and sponsored by SquareCoil. Go to https://www.squarecoil.com to streamline your custom industry today. Connect with Aaron and The AC Method community: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronclippinger https://www.instagram.com/theacmethod/ https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063971505812 https://www.tiktok.com/@squarecoil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey friends, welcome to a special "Best of 2025" re-release of an insightful conversation with Matt Wolfe. This episode is one you won't want to miss again—Matt and I chat about how his strategies and extensive experiences in digital marketing and content creation and how it's built him a media empire. We delve into diverse subjects like the intricacies of music licensing, maintaining consistent content production, dealing with internet trolls, and exploring the exciting potential of AI tools. Matt walks us through his journey, emphasizing the critical role of video thumbnails, the art of managing teams, optimizing old content, and his shift from direct response to brand marketing.. So, let's dive back in!Challenges in Consistent Content CreationCreating content consistently while handling sponsorship obligations poses a significant challenge. Matt uses systems and teams to help manage this workload. He notes the struggle of meeting old sponsorship agreements as his audience grows, often facing backlash and negativity from viewers who dislike too many ads. Balancing quality content and sponsor requirements remains a critical focus.Managing and Optimizing ContentMatt shares that when it comes to managing content, it's crucial to have strong systems in place. Assigning team members specific roles helps in maintaining a smooth workflow. He notes the importance of continuously optimizing old videos. For example, he adjusted a video's thumbnail and title, which led to a massive boost in views. Click-through rates (CTR) are important, and Matt emphasizes testing different thumbnails and titles for better results.Dealing with Trolls and NegativityHandling trolls and negative comments is part of being a content creator. Matt talks about developing a thicker skin and understanding that not every viewer will appreciate the content. He explains that he now focuses more on engagement through Discord and X, where more constructive feedback happens. However, he still has team members review YouTube comments for useful feedback.Transitioning Email Marketing StrategiesMatt's transition from direct response marketing to brand marketing in emails reflects the changing landscape of digital marketing. He prioritizes providing valuable content directly within emails to achieve high open rates. He targets about 35-40% open rates, with the most important news at the top followed by sponsor content. This strategy helps ensure higher engagement and a more loyal audience.The Value of Data and AI ToolsDiscussing the value of data, Matt mentions that his website, Future Tools, receives almost a million visitors monthly through effective SEO. This has led to acquisition offers because of the valuable database of tools and related data. AI tools also play a significant role in his workflow. Matt uses tools like Claude, which can code and create video games, and looks forward to the release of Sora for one-minute videos.Building and Maintaining CommunityCommunity building remains a core part of Matt's strategy. Engaging with his audience on social media and in person helps build a more loyal community. Active participation and approachability are key. While he focuses less on YouTube comments due to negativity, other platforms like Discord and X help maintain valuable feedback and engagement.Alternative Music Licensing ApproachMatt Wolfe suggests an alternative approach to music licensing, similar to Grimes' method, where artists grant broad permissions for using their music but maintain some control to ensure it's not linked to harmful content. This makes licensing easier and could transform how music is used in various media.Future Trends in AI and IntegrationAI is evolving fast, and Matt is most excited about AI integrations in wearable tech, such as AI glasses that assist in social interactions. He also highlights...
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We all have different needs for closeness and distance, for intimacy and independence. You might have heard terms like anxious or avoidant attachment to describe this, and these tendencies can create challenges - particularly when people with different needs try to relate to each other. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore why we're drawn to people who activate our insecurities, how anxiety manifests differently in "pursuers" versus "distancers," and what we can all do to work with our natural tendencies more skillfully. They discuss common relationship patterns, why pursuers usually receive more blame than distancers, schizoid personalities, and practical ways to break free from entrenched patterns. Rick's Yearly Program: Rick's Foundations of Well-Being 2.0 is a year-long, science-backed journey through developing 12 key inner strengths like mindfulness, motivation, and confidence. It's currently on sale, and if you like Being Well we think you'll love it. Follow the link here and use coupon code beingwell20 for an additional 20% off: RickHanson.com/FWB You can watch this episode on YouTube. Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction 2:00: Key characteristics of pursuers and distancers 9:25: Demands and reassurance 13:35: Assigning blame, and gender stereotypes 20:40: Why opposites attract, the power of small wins, and changing ourselves 31:15: The distancer 40:45: Finding motivation to identify common ground with our partner 54:30: The pursuer 1:00:00: Self-consciousness and ego 1:02:10: Brave questions to ask in your relationship 1:07:00: Recap I am now writing on Substack, check out my work there. Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors Use promo code hanson at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/hanson. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beingwell. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEINGWELL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world's largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Transform your health with the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Connect with the show: Subscribe on iTunes Follow Forrest on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow Forrest on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Visit Forrest's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'd like to take you on an introspective journey inspired by a recent eye doctor appointment with my mother. When we came across a humorous sequence of letters on the vision chart, what began as a normal exam became a source of pure joy. My mom's laughter was contagious, and it reminded me of the energy we assign to the little things in life. Some moments trigger humor, while others may bring stress—but the choice of how we perceive them is always ours. In this episode, we'll slow down for a wise walk and ask ourselves important questions to explore how we can turn triggers into opportunities for growth, laughter, and connection. Are there situations in your life, or words or phrases, that trigger you positively or negatively? What energy are you assigning to those things? Do you have the opportunity to reevaluate and ask why they trigger you? Can you shift that energy and see them from a different perspective? Are there qualities or characteristics people call out about you? Have those comments ever triggered you negatively because they challenged your sense of normalcy? Are you still allowing their energy to define how you see those qualities? Can you thank someone for acknowledging a unique part of you and embrace it as a strength? Is there an opportunity to make peace with those qualities, assign them positive energy, and appreciate your uniqueness? Are there things, words, people, or places that once held a negative connotation for you? Is there an opportunity to see them from a different, unique perspective? Can you free yourself from past associations so they no longer hold power over you? Where can you find the positive light and assign a radiant new perspective to those things or situations? Thank you for joining me today. My wish for you as you stride forward is to hold good intentions in your heart, assign energies that uplift you, and embrace the clarity and awareness that supports your journey. I'd love to hear what resonated with you from today's episode. I'll see you next Thursday for another Wise Walk, so be sure to tune in. Until then, prioritize fun, read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on! In this episode: [04:06] The different meanings or energetic values we place on things. When I was young I would get triggered when people said certain things about me, but now I embrace my differences. [05:36] We don't have to assign that energy if we don't want to. We can reframe how we think about things. [06:10] We don't have to accept other people's negative vibes as our own. I love the idea of being intentional about the energy we assign things. [09:07] We don't have to assign negative energy to things from our past. For instance, some people are triggered by flowers because of the negative connotation of receiving them when someone's apologizing. [11:25] Our state of mind can also affect how we assign energy. [12:21] Show up with a high vibration in order to receive positive messages. [13:40] Be aware of the energy that you are projecting. [16:16] Think about where we can reassign energy and meaning to things that might not be said with the right intention. Memorable Quotes: “I love this idea of releasing energy on things or words that once triggered us and kind of seeing what else is possible.” - Mary Tess “Hold good intentions in your heart and assign energies that lift you up and help you evolve on your path.” - Mary Tess “Life is about constantly evolving and changing—embrace that and let go of what no longer serves you.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
Assigning homework…for parents! That’s right, parents have homework. Parents at Franklin Discovery Academy are asked to read aloud to their children for fifteen minutes each night. Franklin Discovery Academy Founder, Jenn Price and Jamie Sarmiento, Literacy Teacher at Franklin Discovery Academy speak to the rewards that come from this for both students and parents.
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The debate over assigning centers vs. allowing free choice is one that has long raged in the early childhood field. In our minds assigning centers makes sense - if children go to each center, they are getting everything we want them to out of center time... right? Maybe not. In this episode, let's talk about 5 specific reasons why assigning centers can backfire!Tune in!Topics Discussed:5 reasons you should consider free choice during center timeRelated Episodes or Blogposts:Episode 13: Benefits of Free PlayConnect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com
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Host Michael Rand gives his thoughts on the Vikings' 31-29 loss to Detroit which knocked Minnesota from the ranks of the unbeaten teams and sent the NFC North into chaos.
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Thinking about wholesaling but unsure if having a real estate license will help or hinder your success? While being licensed offers some perks, many agents struggle with low 1-3% commissions and aren't familiar with wholesaling. In this episode, Brent shares 17 key steps to closing your first wholesaling deal, whether you're an agent or a complete beginner. Don't forget to check out Brent's TTP training program for more wholesaling tricks.---------Show notes:(0:58) Beginning of today's episode(8:01) Build a business that is a servant to you rather than you being a servant to it(14:53) 6% to 10% of the market is in distress at all times.(22:31) How to make contact with your target property owners(23:21) Start pre-qualifying your leads(24:46) You have to understand what the after-repair value is(28:57) Hold the escrow(30:50) Assigning the contract and a contract assignment means(32:24) The simple way to get paid----------Resources:Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiCashflow Quadrant by Robert KiyosakiBatchleadsDocusignTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?
Significance of Boundaries for Introverts - Crucial for deep focus work - Impact of boundary violations: - Interruptions - Unplanned meetings - Consequences: - Reduced productivity - Energy depletionChallenges in Enforcing Boundaries - People pleasers struggling with boundaries - Workplace dynamics: - Power imbalance - External pressures - Common boundary violations: - Unwanted interruptions - Assigning tasks outside of scope - Pressure to attend social events/meetings without preparationImpact of Boundary Violations - Short-term: Avoiding conflict, maintaining harmony - Long-term: Burnout, resentment, lack of team engagement - Mental toll: Difficulty asserting oneself, needing to apologizeIdentifying Boundary Violations - Recognizing real-time boundary crossings - Signs of boundary violations: - Discomfort, stress, or resentment - Feeling drained or unaligned priorities - Frustration about disrespect of time, energy, and spaceCommunicating and Reinforcing Boundaries - Using clear, respectful language - Example: Communicating project focus needs - Saying no with confidence - Example: Prioritizing tasks and workload - Attending crucial meetings selectivelyNeed for Compromise and Consistency - Balancing relationship maintenance with boundary enforcement - Importance of consistency in boundary communication - Risk of reversing decisions: Lack of respect for boundaries
Send us a textWhat motivates someone to remain dedicated to soccer for over four decades? Discover the answer as we sit down with Bryan McDermott, a cornerstone of Georgia's soccer community. Bryan shares his journey as a coach, referee, mentor, assigner, and board member, offering a comprehensive look into the life of an individual who has given so much to the sport. From his early motivations to the complexities of being a referee assigner, Bryan's insights are invaluable for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the soccer community thriving.Ever wondered about the logistical chaos behind assigning referees to soccer games? Bryan walks us through the tangled web of systems that game officials that referees must navigate each week. We discuss how disjointed platforms and communication methods create a frenzied environment for assigners, highlighting the urgent need for a more streamlined approach. Bryan also uncovers the financial dynamics of referee assigning, revealing how assigners are compensated and the unique challenges they face, especially during tournaments where scheduling changes and referee shortages are commonplace.The journey of a referee is far from straightforward, and Bryan sheds light on the development process, emphasizing the role of mentorship and strong recommendations in advancing one's career. We explore the evolving maturity and resilience of young referees, noting how the landscape has changed over the years. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, Brian reveals the crucial role of club leadership in fostering a positive soccer culture. Join us as we celebrate Bryan's remarkable contributions and the vibrant soccer community he has helped build in Georgia.
This week on the pod Tammin exposes her astrology knowledge and assigns zodiac signs to the main girls of Pretty Little Liars. Lindsey gushes over the slap scene in episode 20, and Tammin reveals how the slap came to be. Tammin and Lindsey discuss how PLL was one of the first shows for teen girls that pushed boundaries for the generation, and also share how they did not realize how prevalent their characters were in scenes they were not physically in. Why has Tammin never had Starbucks before? Which scene is the best scene in the series according to Kindsey? And did Tammin know the drama behind the owl pendant when filming?? Follow Joseph @josephscottmorgan on Instagram and @JoScottForensics on X/Twitter.Follow Lindsey @ladymshawsters on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Tammin @tamminsursok on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Pretty Little Liars: True Crime on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MSPs Can Leverage Evaluations from IFT's Operational Assessments to Deliver Value-Added Services BURNABY, BC - September 5, 2024 - According to ongoing Operational Assessment projects from leading business process outsourcing company Integrated Financial Technologies (IFT), there are six back-office areas where many businesses lack efficiency— and these areas represent significant opportunities for MSPs. IFT has identified business processes that are typically in need of improvement including the use of antiquated technology, inadequate data storage, siloed departments, the assignment of specific employees as a single point of information, the inability to cross-sell products, and lack of corporate documentation. During its assessments, IFT reviews each organization's processes, workflows, procedures, and infrastructure to help evaluate operations. Based on assessment results, IFT offers recommendations on how end-companies can optimize their workflows and procedures. Managed service providers can target these areas to provide services that best meet these needs and address the deficiencies of the business community. Tod Chisholm “Many of the organizations we assist are successful companies with effective practices, but we find there is always room to drive efficiency and lower costs. This opens the door for MSPs to work with us and fill those technology and service gaps,” said Tod Chisholm, president at IFT. “We typically go on to fulfill opportunities in close to 75 percent of the organizations we assess. In the end, the process delivers value to businesses, while enhancing the MSP's customer relationships and establishing new revenue streams.” The top areas for improvement revealed by IFT's assessments include: - Use of legacy technology: Many organizations rely on networking systems, applications, and processes that are outdated. This creates complex environments that are difficult to manage and upgrade. As an example, IFT found that many companies still depend on manual data input compared to automated systems for tasks like data processing, employee scheduling, CRM, and other crucial areas of documentation. - Data storage: A surprising number of organizations utilize on-premises data storage systems, such as on-site server closets that house much of their data. In contrast, cloud-based systems offer increased security and redundancy, often delivering automated back-up and fail-over systems to protect against downtime and data loss in the case of an outage or disaster. - Assigning staff as a single point of information: Many companies assign a single person to know everything about a product or job function, such as payroll, CRM, or software development. If that person decides to leave the company—or suffers a serious illness—disaster looms. Ideally, company knowledge should be shared with several employees to create redundancy. - Inability to cross-sell: Many businesses are unwilling to cross-sell added services, leaving money on the table. Companies can use historical data to turn any inbound customer service inquiry into a sales opportunity. Remember, existing customers already have a propensity to buy, so savvy businesses should use nearly every interaction as a sales query. - Siloed communications: At both small and large companies, there is a tendency for departments to use disparate technologies and proprietary processes. The inability to freely communicate and share information via common platforms and procedures between departments impacts productivity. - A lack of company-wide documentation: Even businesses that maintain organized, company-wide processes typically do not document procedures and best practices in any concrete way. Communication of workflows, customer engagement practices, personnel policies, and job postings should be provided in a format that is accessible to the entire organization. This helps to create consistency and equity throughout the company,
: Project Management of Your NCUA Documents of Resolution (DOR)Guest Speakers: - Steve Farrar (Former NCUA examiner and central office staff)- Todd Miller (Former NCUA examiner and director of special actions)Key Topics Discussed:1. Current trends in NCUA Documents of Resolution (DORs) - Longer DORs with numerous action items - Possible reasons: Merit system, examiner inexperience, post-COVID catch-up2. Communication challenges between credit unions and NCUA examiners - Importance of clear understanding and negotiation of DOR requirements - Impact of quality assurance reviews on agreed-upon terms3. Project management strategies for addressing DORs - Establishing clear priorities and timelines - Assigning accountability and resources - Balancing reporting requirements with actual problem-solving4. Cost implications of DOR requirements - Examiners may not fully understand financial impact on credit unions - Potential conflicts between profitability goals and compliance costs5. Best practices for internal communication and reporting - Transparency across management team and board - Regular updates to board and supervisory committee - Demonstrating commitment to corrective actions6. Importance of finding the right balance in reporting - Avoiding excessive time spent on reporting at the expense of problem-solving - Using summary reports effectivelyKey Takeaways:- Effective communication with NCUA examiners is crucial for managing DORs- Proper project management techniques can help credit unions address DOR items efficiently- Credit unions should be aware of and communicate the cost implications of DOR requirements- Regular, transparent reporting to internal stakeholders demonstrates commitment to improvement- Balance detailed reporting with actual progress on corrective actions
If you've ever caught yourself making assumptions about your clients' motives, you're not alone—and it could be holding you back from true success. In this episode, Nikki dives deep into the dangers of assigning motives to your prospects and clients, and how these assumptions can derail even the most promising sales opportunities. It's easy to fall into this trap, whether you're trying to anticipate a client's needs or make decisions on their behalf. But when these assumptions are off the mark—or even when they're right—they can lead to breakdowns in communication, strained relationships, and lost business. Nikki has been the client on the receiving end and has stories from her clients. Today, she shares personal stories and insights along with powerful strategies to help you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your clients. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped to avoid these common pitfalls and start fostering deeper connections. Let's get started on transforming the way you engage with your prospects! Nikki invites you to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity for you and Nikki to work together. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; she provides answers and guidance to boost your confidence. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then checkout and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for $47.00! In This Episode: [01:45] Nikki's inspiration for this topic when she was on the receiving end of someone making assumptions and assigning motive. [03:03] Assigning motives can hinder relationships and sales success. [03:58] When you make assumptions in a client relationship, you start behaving as if the assumption is true. [04:55] Think about lifetime value. When we have a breakdown, we'll lose further business and referrals from the client. [05:53] When you assign motive, it breaks trust between you and your client. It's like saying you don't believe them. [06:12] It's hard to come back after breaking trust. [06:48] Nikki shares a story about when she was a client and a person assigned motive to her question. [08:41] Instead of answering the question, the person made accusations about why the question was being asked. There ended up being a huge blow up and disrespectful things were said. [09:26] This person was ultimately removed from Nikki's account, but it created mistrust with the company. [10:37] The company has lost out on referrals and potential revenue, and it all came down to this idea of assigning motive, and in this case the motive was inaccurate. [11:07] What is there to gain by assigning motive? Who wins when you get to be right? Being right doesn't pay the bills. [12:21] Nikki shares a story about a client interaction that came up recently involving assigning motives to a particular person on the team who they felt wasn't nice. [13:22] It's hard to work with someone who you feel is ignoring your preferences, but it doesn't set the client up for future business when the relationship is breaking down. [14:01] Advice includes ignoring your preferences and seeing if there's a way you could work around the other person's preferences. Have some grace in the moment. [15:11] The ultimate outcome is to delight your clients, so that they'll shout from the rooftops how amazing you are sparking more business. [15:47] Common triggers to be aware of when you're about to assign motive include lack of clear communication. Instead, think how you can make it easier for the client? [16:51] Personal insecurity and biases can also trigger motive assigning. A previous experience can also influence your interaction. [18:00] Nikki shares a client's story where this client assigned a motive of one of their potential clients not valuing their work. [19:37] Think about offering a solution to the person's very clear objection. [20:55] Recognizing signs. Do you have an internal dialogue going on? Emotional reactions will cause us to assign motive. [22:09] Nikki talks about making a mental effort to give more grace and recognizing patterns where we may assign motive. [23:46] Seek feedback from colleagues and mentors. Ask for their take without telling your take. Make it clear that you're seeking constructive feedback. [25:09] Nikki talks about what you can do once you recognize the signs that you're about to be triggered into assigning motive. [25:26] Manage your state of mind. Have some type of ritual to get you into the right state of mind and keep you focused in the conversation. [26:33] When you want to assign motive, pause and ask a question. Can you expand on what you just said? [27:44] Be present and practice active listening. Be curious. Pay attention to tone and body language. [29:48] Build trust through transparency. Leave space for people to be open and honest. [30:57] Motive assignment and being right is rarely going to help the relationship. [31:16] Keep the end in mind. We want to earn the business, deliver at a high level, and keep our clients happy and satisfied. [32:05] Reach out and share your big takeaway or a story that you have about assigning motives. For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook. Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society Work With Nikki Discussion To download free Resources from Nikki: www.yoursalesmaven.com/maven
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Timing Cues, to Monkeys in Stan's Bidet. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Stan's Greek Cruise; Lox, Bagels, and Avocado Toast; USITT coming to Long Beach; David' Pre-tech at the San Francisco Opera; The best team ever!; Educating yourself in architectural control systems; Assigning timing to your cues; Following the music; Better Than Nothing Industies' "Easy Mop and Sweep"; Starting on the right foot; Ownership in the project; Synergetic Collaboration; and Getting the most from your limited lighting budget. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
Lords: * Erica * Casey Topics: * Isn't it great to have a coelom? * Solving problems by waiting for another bigger problem to occur and override the previous problem * Mammals learning to eat cephalopods * https://crookedtimber.org/2024/03/16/occasional-paper-when-armor-met-lips/ * A Narrow Fellow in the Grass, by Emily Dickinson * https://www.poetryoutloud.org/poem/a-narrow-fellow-in-the-grass-1096/ * Personal project retrospectives Microtopics: * That thing you just heard. * Assigning your new hire an office. * Plugging over a million leaking gas and oil wells in West Texas. * The Topic Lords Promise. * A bag that your organs sit in. * Undifferentiated tissues. * How dissecting an earthworm is different from dissecting a gummy worm. * Inflating your coelom in order to take out your spleen. * Organisms with high diseectability. * The anti-coelom lobby. * Undifferentiated tubes of goo that get depression. * The gummy worm future we're all looking forward to. * Fluid things going on in the organism. * A car that has a huge dent in it and it doesn't matter because the car still gets around no problem. * Good car ideas. * A bad thing happening but it's not your fault. * Buying your house in a point and clock adventure online. * Rediscovering all the things you have stored at your parent's house. * Multi-episode Topic Lords story arcs. * Which colored stripes are on Wikipedia's Non-Notable Flag. * The Topic Lords explainer episode where everyone finds out what this show is about. * Serial Podcast Monogamy. * Podcast guilt. * Discussing all the same topics as the last episode with no self-awareness. * Non-Stop Coelom Celebration. * My own very special walking bag of guts. * Evolving cheek muscles to suck meat out of a spiral shell. * Losing your baby lips. * What it's like to eat a planarian. * Cephalopods that have evolved to eat mammals. * The giant squid that have never been seen alive. * The colossal squid vs. the giant squid. * Finding a mobius strip solution so borh your flag and your neighbor'a flag can be biggest. * Our flag that represents limpness will be your downfall. * Non-stop sensationalized documentaries about North Korea. * Opening the border to North Korea so we can finally interview the people about the colossal squid. * Emily Dickinson slipping into Yoda Speak. * Being too busy reading to understand what you're reading. * Whether the Emily Dickinson poem about the snake is actually about a snake or about a dick or both. * It's coming at your feet! It likes a boggy acre! * A polysexual attitude towards nature. * Emily Dickinson making thousands of attempts to fix the Gilligan's Island theme. * Herman Melville describing Moby Dick as "the Ebon Whale" because he didn't have Wikipedia. * Moby Dick annotated by biologists who explain why all the whale facts are wrong. * Game Developers doing a "post-mortem" of projects that are ongoing. * Befunge. * Clojure and other Lisps. * Watching your own programming livestreams to learn how to learn better. * A huge block of text off to the side that tells you how to play the game. * Fine-grained tactical mistakes. * Why people keep telling game developers to learn to ship a game. * The most significant barrier between you and putting a work of art out in the world. * Inventing metrics for success for game engines that never ship. * Rewriting your game engine to have cooler tech but be way harder to make levels for. * Modern Jim-Style Content. * Artists trash talking their own work while they're showing it to you. * A sign on your forehead reading "ask me about my severely negative feedback." * The George W. Bush childhood home. * A community built on everyone's shared desire to leave. * The ethic of owning a shotgun. * The last of the Midland Odessa complaining. * Big Bend and Carlsbad Caverns. * An airport full of ads for oil wells and oil well accessories. * The Chris Kyle American Sniper Memorial. * A plaque on a sculpture explaining whether the flag represents a penis. * Everything's a dick if you squint hard enough. * An assassin of federal judges.
In this episode, Zen speaks with Tyler Mowry about teaching religious studies in online settings, using digital humanities, and assigning AI. Tyler is a Hebrew Bible PhD student and Learning Management System Content Specialist at Baylor University. Links to the digital humanities tools Tyler mentions in the interview will be posted in due course. The essay on assigning AI (written by Ethan and Lilach Mollick) is available here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4475995 Relevant Episodes: Publishing academic articles with Jeff Hubbard: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/publishing-academic-journal-articles-with-jeff-hubbard/id1648052085?i=1000637176857 Networking at AAR/SBL with Dave Nelson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/publishing-academic-journal-articles-with-jeff-hubbard/id1648052085?i=1000637176857
Greg and Jacquie Francis focus on the pivotal concepts of responsibility and accountability in the second part of the' United at Home' series. Assigning responsibility builds ownership and a positive self-image. Accountability is crucial in fostering trust and mutual respect, ensuring each family member understands and meets their commitments. Family standards don't change, even if individuals forget or get too distracted. Sports, chores, and schoolwork all fit into shared family expectations. Download your free Francis Family Values placemat! HERE Facebook Instagram Team Redwoods **If you have any questions for Greg & Jacquie Francis please message them at one of the above links. They will be answering those questions on their podcast.
Hey friends, welcome to another episode of Hustle and Flowchart. Matt Wolfe joins me today to discuss some of his key strategies and experiences in the world of digital marketing and content creation. We explore topics like music licensing, consistent content production, dealing with trolls, and the future potential of AI tools. Matt shares his journey, the importance of thumbnails on videos, and how he juggles managing teams, optimizing old content, and transitioning from direct response to brand marketing. Challenges in Consistent Content Creation Creating content consistently while handling sponsorship obligations poses a significant challenge. Matt uses systems and teams to help manage this workload. He notes the struggle of meeting old sponsorship agreements as his audience grows, often facing backlash and negativity from viewers who dislike too many ads. Balancing quality content and sponsor requirements remains a critical focus. Managing and Optimizing Content Matt shares that when it comes to managing content, it's crucial to have strong systems in place. Assigning team members specific roles helps in maintaining a smooth workflow. He notes the importance of continuously optimizing old videos. For example, he adjusted a video's thumbnail and title, which led to a massive boost in views. Click-through rates (CTR) are important, and Matt emphasizes testing different thumbnails and titles for better results. Dealing with Trolls and Negativity Handling trolls and negative comments is part of being a content creator. Matt talks about developing a thicker skin and understanding that not every viewer will appreciate the content. He explains that he now focuses more on engagement through Discord and X, where more constructive feedback happens. However, he still has team members review YouTube comments for useful feedback. Transitioning Email Marketing Strategies Matt's transition from direct response marketing to brand marketing in emails reflects the changing landscape of digital marketing. He prioritizes providing valuable content directly within emails to achieve high open rates. He targets about 35-40% open rates, with the most important news at the top followed by sponsor content. This strategy helps ensure higher engagement and a more loyal audience. The Value of Data and AI Tools Discussing the value of data, Matt mentions that his website, Future Tools, receives almost a million visitors monthly through effective SEO. This has led to acquisition offers because of the valuable database of tools and related data. AI tools also play a significant role in his workflow. Matt uses tools like Claude, which can code and create video games, and looks forward to the release of Sora for one-minute videos. Building and Maintaining Community Community building remains a core part of Matt's strategy. Engaging with his audience on social media and in person helps build a more loyal community. Active participation and approachability are key. While he focuses less on YouTube comments due to negativity, other platforms like Discord and X help maintain valuable feedback and engagement. Alternative Music Licensing Approach Matt Wolfe suggests an alternative approach to music licensing, similar to Grimes' method, where artists grant broad permissions for using their music but maintain some control to ensure it's not linked to harmful content. This makes licensing easier and could transform how music is used in various media. Future Trends in AI and Integration AI is evolving fast, and Matt is most excited about AI integrations in wearable tech, such as AI glasses that assist in social interactions. He also highlights the potential of agentic AI tools that can perform tasks on behalf of users. Connecting AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude shows potential, with companies like Mind Studio already working on building these systems. Matt's Resources Future Tools Matt's YouTube Channel Matt's Twitter Grimes' music licensing approach Stable Diffusion Make.com Claude ChatGPT Conclusion This episode with Matt Wolfe is packed with practical advice and forward-thinking ideas. We discussed everything from alternative music licensing and consistent content creation to AI tools and community building. Matt's insights into managing and optimizing content, dealing with negativity, and leveraging AI for future trends provide valuable takeaways. Tune in to learn more and apply these strategies to your own content journey. 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Running a design business can be both rewarding and challenging. With tight deadlines, demanding clients, and the pressure to stay creative, efficiency sometimes takes a backseat. What if there were simple, actionable tips that could transform your workflow, boost your profits, and ultimately lead to more satisfying work and happier clients? In this episode, you will discover 10 tips to help you run an efficient design business. These tips focus on strategic planning and goal setting, efficient communication and collaboration, and productivity and delegation. By implementing these strategies, you will be on your way to mastering efficiency and achieving success in your design business. STRATEGIC PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING In order to run an efficient design business, you need clear and realistic goals. You must establish these goals at the beginning of each year, and then break them down into quarterly, monthly, and weekly goals. This approach not only makes the tasks more manageable but it also ensures steady progress throughout the year. Tracking progress, setting milestones, and celebrating small wins can keep your team motivated and on track. Also, it is much easier to correct your course, when you regularly review your progress against your goals. Another critical aspect of strategic planning is setting healthy boundaries with clients. Implementing boundaries is a life changer, especially if your clients are frequently texting you, asking questions about the project. Including clear expectations and boundaries in your letter of agreement helps to manage client relationships effectively. Regular project updates, whether weekly or biweekly, ensure that everyone is on the same page. This strategic approach not only streamlines operations but also builds a more professional and respectful relationship with clients. EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION Streamlining communication within your team and with your clients can significantly boost efficiency. Reducing email clutter will save you time. Utilizing team communication tools helps maintain organized communication channels. Leveraging email subject lines and having digital folders for each client makes it easier to find important information quickly. Regularly cleaning out spam and trash emails keeps your inbox manageable. My personal rule is to never have more than 50 unread emails in my inbox at a time. Assigning buddies to new hires and conducting regular check-ins ensures that new team members integrate smoothly and are up to speed. By leveraging these tools and practices, you create an environment where communication flows effortlessly. PRODUCTIVITY AND DELEGATION If you have ever heard that multitasking is effective, I am here to tell you that is false! Multitasking might seem like a good idea, but it leads to decreased productivity and it increases stress. Focusing on one task at a time, or uni-tasking, allows you to enter your zone of genius where creativity and productivity thrive. There is nothing more powerful than being able to give your total focus to one project. Speaking of focus, having a private office space can help you minimize distractions and maximize your focus. Delegating and outsourcing are other vital strategies you should start exploring if you aren't doing so already. Outsourcing tasks like bookkeeping, rendering, and presentation board creation can free up your time to focus on what you do best. Additionally, automating routine tasks through AI can also enhance efficiency. If you are ready to master efficiency, so you can make more profit, serve happier clients, and do more fulfilling work, then make sure to listen to this episode for all 10 tips! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR: (1:45) Establishing realistic goals (3:55) Streamlining your communication (10:40) Setting healthy boundaries with clients and your team (13:40) The importance of project management software (15:45) Reducing the frequency and length of meetings (18:15) Encouraging teamwork (20:55) Enhancing the work environment (23:50) Why you need to stop multitasking (27:40) Working distraction-free in a private office area (29:20) The types of tasks you need to outsource (32:40) Automating tasks using AI When you're ready to step into a bigger vision in your design business and create exceptional results and celebrations book-a-call to explore how coaching can take you there faster, with a solid plan, proven process, and smart strategies.
Feeling like you're leaving money on the table with wholesaling? There are actually some hidden ninja moves you can use to squeeze every penny of profit from your deals!Brent Daniels dives deep into 3 different ways to sell your properties for maximum profit. Get ready for some serious wholesaling knowledge bombs - you'll want to grab a pen and paper to jot these down! Stop leaving money on the table! Join the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:45) Beginning of today's episode(1:22) Distressed property owners(2:30) Sourcing real estate opportunities is a foundation of a successful real estate investing business(2:53) Assigning your rights to purchase to a cash buyer(3:24) What is a double escrow?(5:34) Find somebody that's local who does transactional funding(6:35) Difference between an assignment fee and a double escrow(12:35) Make sure that the cost are not chewing into your profits----------Resources:To speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?
Hey there, welcome back to another episode! Today, we're tackling a crucial topic that's often overlooked: delegating tasks clearly. You see, delegation isn't just about passing off tasks to your team or contractors—it's a skill that applies to every aspect of your life. Inspired by Brene Brown's insights in "Dare to Lead," we're asking the fundamental question: What does done look like? Think about it. How many times have you handed off a task in a frazzled state, only to be disappointed with the results? The truth is, clarity is key. Whether you're managing a team or simply trying to streamline your personal life, everyone involved needs to know exactly what success looks like. So, in today's episode, we're getting into strategies for articulating expectations clearly, from documenting processes to setting up clear communication channels and even placing success examples in your business's SOP.
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