Podcasts about assistants

Scott and Wes react to the freshly released State of AI 2026 survey, covering everything from skyrocketing AI adoption and the rise of coding agents to the pain points, job security fears, and big philosophical questions developers are wrestling with right now. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:06 Introduction to the State of AI in Web Development 02:47 Survey Insights: AI Coding Adoption and Sentiment 06:55 Models and Providers: Usage and Sentiment Analysis 09:14 Paid Agent Usage: Who's Paying for What? 11:31 Agents and Assistants. 15:21 Personal Experiences with AI Tools 20:33 Paid Agent Usage 22:36 Programming Languages: Trends in AI Coding 23:54 Image Generation Tools: A Shift in Usage 26:48 The Evolution of Image Generation Tools 28:44 The Future of Video Generation 29:42 AI in App Development 30:54 Code Review Tools 31:27 Brought to you by Sentry.io 34:59 AI's Role in Code Generation and Review 35:50 The Financial Impact of AI Tools 38:03 Local AI: Trends and Misconceptions 41:28 AI Risks and Pain Points 45:13 User Sentiment Towards AI 48:44 The AI Bubble: Current Perspectives 50:52 Survey Insights and Future Directions Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

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"Hello and welcome, listener. I'm a conversational AI designed to make spaces more intelligent and responsive.”How would you feel if you were welcomed to a space or directed by AI? Can it contribute to your experience? In this episode of Connect, we're joined by Arturo Falck, founder and CEO of Whoo.AI, to discuss just that. From apartment buildings to subway systems, we explore how conversational AI is transforming physical spaces and making the world easier to navigate.But we aren't just joined by Arturo. We also have an extra special guest – Aiden, Whoo.AI's voice-first assistant. Hearing directly from Aiden, we experience exactly how AI can assist our everyday lives and transform ordinary spaces into more efficient, smarter environments.We also dive into Arturo's experience as a start-up founder. We explore the importance of not falling in love with your technology, being willing to pivot to meet the market, and making sure that you're solving real problems.Tune in to learn how AI is redefining how we interact with the world, how start-ups can evolve to fit market needs, and why, even as technology continues to advance, human relationships remain foundational. For more information about Axis Communications, visit us at www.axis.comFollow us on social media at Axis Communications - Home | FacebookAxis Communications: My Company | LinkedInAxis North America (@Axis_NA) / TwitterAxis Communications USA - YouTube

Steiny & Guru start with the Morning Crossover before getingt into what is bugging Steiny early. Then, we wonder why the Warriors assistant coaches are moving on when the head coach is returning. Plus, Marci Wiser of Live 105 stops by!

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Please join us for “Applied Self-Reg for Education Assistants: A New Book by Susan Hopkins and Kristin Wiens.”Susan Hopkins is Executive Director of The MEHRIT Centre, Dr. Stuart Shanker's organization and the home of the Self-Reg framework. An international leader in Self-Reg, she co-creates online courses with Dr. Shanker that have reached thousands of educators worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience across Canada and internationally, Susan works across early childhood, K–12, and the systems that support children and youth. She has led in school administration, inclusion, and the early years, and has delivered hundreds of presentations to educators, leaders, and communities. Her work brings brain-body science and co-regulation to life in real-world contexts. Susan is co-author of Restoring Resilience (2025), Self-Reg Schools (2019), and Applied Self-Reg for Educational Assistants (2026). Known for her engaging storytelling and practical insight, she helps educators and leaders reframe behaviour and create the conditions for well-being, connection, and learning.Kristin Wiens is an educator and illustrator whose work focuses on Self-Reg and relational approaches to supporting all students. With a background as an Education Assistant, she developed an EA training program that she has taught for over a decade. She also co-created the Mehrit Centre online course Self-Reg for EAs with Susan Hopkins, based on the book they co-authored. Her writing and illustrations support educators in shifting from compliance-based approaches toward a regulation-focused lens grounded in stress awareness, connection, and compassion. She lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.Support the show

Joel Muddamalle is a theologian who thinks harder about spiritual warfare than almost anyone in the church today. In this conversation: how sin got a mass-marketing strategy, why your devices are a primary battleground, why the best answer to political division might be subversion, and how to keep your best people long-term.

In this episode, Ash Fortis, owner of XO Hair Lab and Director of Education at Sharkfin Shears, breaks down what it actually takes to build and retain a strong salon team. From recruitment and assistant training to leadership, communication, boundaries, and retention, Ash shares how structure, support, and clear expectations create a salon culture where people can grow and stay.

You can run a flawless calendar, solve travel chaos, and defuse workplace fires before most people finish coffee and still get blindsided by one quiet risk: your executive walks into the room looking slightly off. Not scandalous, not sloppy, just misaligned enough to blur authority, weaken credibility, and chip away at the outcomes you worked hard to set up. That “unwritten responsibility” lands on executive assistants all the time, with maximum discretion and almost zero training.I share the three moments where what your leader wears matters most: high stakes external visibility like board meetings and investor presentations, recurring moments like leadership meetings and all hands, and the last minute media request or VIP meeting that appears with 24 hours notice. If you want to support executive branding while becoming a stronger strategic partner, press play, then subscribe, share with an EA friend, and leave a review so more assistants can find this kind of support.THE FOUNDATION EDIT:http://www.theeverydayicon.co/the-foundation-editADDITIONAL RESOURCESTHE SIGNATURE EDIT NEWSLETTER http://the-executive-edge.kit.com/560a58e519WEBSITE:www.theeverydayicon.coYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tiffanyodeanINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/styledbytiffanyo/

This one might hit a nerve… but we're saying it anyway.Assistants are SLOW in the beginning.That's normal. That's expected. That's part of the process.But here's where things start to go sideways…They stay slow—and you start getting frustrated—without ever giving them a clear target to work toward.In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between normal beginner slowness and a full-blown training gap… and what you need to fix ASAP if you want your assistants to actually improve.We're talking about:Why “pick up the pace” is NOT real direction (and what to say instead)The exact moment you should start focusing on speed in your training programHow reps + timing + pressure = confidence (and faster assistants)The biggest mistake salon owners make when it comes to assistant growthMy simple system to build speed without sacrificing skillBecause here's the truth…Speed is a skill. And skills are built with reps and clear expectations.If you don't have timing standards, structure, or urgency built into your training… you don't have a “slow assistant” problem—You have a system problem.And we're fixing that today.Grab the tools I mentioned:Timing Goals Sheet: https://canva.link/32anwhjqghy3u3vUltimate Assistant Guide: https://lg-education.mykajabi.com/ultimateassistantguideGot something you want me to cover on the podcast? Send it my way... I'm all ears.Have Something You Want to Hear on the Podcast

202: She built a global business for assistants, starting with a simple blog. In this episode, Nicky Christmas shares how she went from Executive Assistant to founder of The EA Campus and what it really takes to turn a side project into an international platform. Instead of following a traditional career path, Nicky created something that didn't exist at the time: a space for assistants to learn, grow, and be taken seriously. Today, her platform reaches thousands of Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants globally through online courses, virtual summits, and a strong professional community. But this conversation goes beyond her story. We talk about: - The real shift from Executive Assistant to entrepreneur - Why so many assistants are still underestimated in today's workplace - The gap between skills and recognition in companies - How AI tools and digital transformation are changing the assistant role and why many organizations are falling behind This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to think bigger about your Executive Assistant career, step into a more strategic role, and explore what's truly possible beyond the job title. --- This is what Nicky says about herself and her work: Hi! I'm Nicky Christmas. Let me tell you about The EA Campus. Back in 2011, I launched what would become Practically Perfect PA as a passion project, while working full-time as an Executive Assistant to the COO and CFO of a global insurance organization. At the time, there were few resources for Assistants, and I wanted to create a platform that not only provided guidance but also reshaped the conversation about the role of Assistants. Practically Perfect PA quickly became one of the leading voices in the online learning space for Assistants - long before virtual training and digital communities became the norm. Over the last 15 years, our platform has evolved, staying ahead of trends and continuing to provide relevant, cutting-edge content that moves the conversation forward while actively challenging and shifting outdated perceptions of the Assistant role. As an international speaker and thought-leader, I've had the privilege of traveling the world, engaging with thousands of Assistants, and sharing strategies to help them excel. In 2025, we officially rebranded as The EA Campus, a space designed to cater to the evolving demands of Assistants today. The EA Campus continues to push boundaries, offering virtual summits, online courses, and a thriving community, all designed to meet the changing needs of Assistants globally. Our commitment has always been to put our audience's needs first, ensuring that every Assistant, at any stage of their career, has access to the tools, knowledge, and community support they need to thrive. LINKS:

On the docket today, we explore the landmark case of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.For the show notes for this episode, go here. Comment below the show notes if you have any questions about this episode.For more about the podcast, go here. To improve your legal English, go to 4LegelEnglish.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAI is rapidly reshaping the legal industry but where does it actually help lawyers, and where does it fall apart? In this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, Tyson Mutrux breaks down a thought-provoking article shared by Alex Su about how lawyers are using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT in real legal practice.Tyson walks through real examples of where AI excels like client communication, summarizing information, and reviewing documents and where it still struggles, including due diligence, negotiation strategy, and complex legal drafting. He also highlights a critical shift many lawyers are missing: moving from chat-based AI usage to process-driven automation inside firm workflows.If you're a lawyer experimenting with AI or trying to integrate it into your firm more effectively, this episode offers practical insights, cautionary examples, and a smarter way to think about AI implementation.Timestamps 01:30 – The two stories that show AI's strengths and failures03:40 – Comparing AI tools: Claude vs ChatGPT05:00 – Using AI for client communications and simplifying legal language07:15 – AI for reminders, prioritization, and managing overwhelming inboxes19:00 – When AI drafting goes wrong in complex agreements22:00 – The danger of generic AI answers in legal research35:30 – Legal nuance AI often misses (release language example)39:30 – The biggest takeaway: build process-driven AI workflows 42:30 – Practical automation example: AI pulling weather data for casesTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailPaper Discussed in this Episode:How to bring generative AI to oncology practice. D. Truhn & J. N. Kather. ESMO Real World Data and Digital Oncology 2026.Episode Summary:In this journal club deep dive, we step out of the theoretical sci-fi hype of artificial intelligence and look at a practical, real-world roadmap for bringing Generative AI into oncology. We examine a 2026 paper that maps out the trajectory for deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) to combat the overwhelming cognitive load of modern cancer care. Rather than replacing clinicians, this episode explores how AI can synthesize massive amounts of unstructured data—like dense pathology narratives and shifting molecular reports—so doctors can get back to practicing medicine instead of acting as data entry clerks.In This Episode, We Cover:• The Data Avalanche in Oncology: Why the shifting landscape of decades of patient histories, clinical trial registries, and handwritten notes creates an information load that human cognition simply wasn't evolved to process all at once.• How LLMs Actually "Think": Why predicting the "next word" based on massive training data allows AI to mimic medical reasoning and organize complex clinical concepts—like linking a BRAF mutation directly to a specific inhibitor without looking up a rulebook.• The Three Evolutionary Steps of AI Complexity: ◦ Step 1: Stand-alone Models: The "closed-book exam." These models (like early ChatGPT) are frozen in time with their original training data and have zero access to new clinical trials or FDA updates. ◦ Step 2: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): The "open-book exam." The AI searches continually updated external databases and guidelines before answering, significantly reducing fabricated answers, or "hallucinations". ◦ Step 3: Agentic AI: The ultimate goal. Fully functioning "research assistants" that can iteratively reason, plan steps, and invoke external software tools (like lab APIs and medical calculators) to complete complex tasks like proposing tumor board summaries.• The Deployment Roadblocks: Why you can't just drop an autonomous agent into a fragmented hospital IT network built in 2005. We unpack strict security silos, audit logs, and the dangerous reality of "domain shift"—where an AI trained perfectly at Johns Hopkins might silently fail at a community clinic simply due to different doctor shorthand or microscopic slide scanner colors.• The Human Element & Automation Bias: The hidden dangers of junior doctors losing their clinical intuition (deskilling) and why system design must force the AI to "show its work" with intentional friction to prevent doctors from blindly clicking accept on a hallucinated treatment plan.• Your Edits Are the Future: A fascinating look at how a clinician's daily administrative annoyances—every strike-through and manual correction of an AI draft—serve as the ultimate, high-value ground-truth data to train the next generation of oncology AI.Key Takeaway:The destination we are driving toward is augmentation, not automation. By handling massive information synthesis, uncovering patterns, and explicitly showing its work, AI can act as a tireless assistant that improves routine care, while leaving the final, nuanced clinical judgment exactly where it belongs: with the human physician.Support the showGet the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for: three of Anna Wintour's former assistants—Sache Taylor (Director of Special Events), Sammi Tapper (Director of Operations and Content Strategy), and Marley Marius (Senior Features Editor), or “Anna's Angels,” as Chloe likes to call them—join The Run-Through to discuss what The Devil Wears Prada got right (and wrong).They break down the real day-to-day of the job, from managing the infamous “take-home book” to why they actually had to run in the office, and whether assistants ever actually got to wear pieces from the Vogue closet. One of the funniest revelations: learning to decode Anna Wintour's notoriously difficult handwriting. Marley admits she became fluent in it, while Sammi reveals that even Anna sometimes struggles to read it herself.Also in this episode, Chloe tells Chioma all about her week—catching the newest Broadway revival of Cats, titled Jellicle Ball, and attending Saturday Night Live to see Jack Black alongside her mom, Candice Bergen, on stage. Chioma joins in on The Devil Wears Prada fun, sharing what she wore to her interview with Anna and advising anyone aspiring to work at Vogue not to make the mistake of wearing black.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode of REACH, we're joined by Julia Menez, founder of GeoBreeze Travel and host of the GeoBreeze Travel Podcast. Julia is a travel strategist and points expert who has built a loyal following by helping professionals maximize credit card points, airline miles, and loyalty programs to unlock elevated travel experiences. For Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants, travel planning is a critical part of the role. Julia shares how assistants can take a more strategic approach to booking travel, using points and rewards programs to maximize budgets, unlock upgrades, and create seamless, high-quality experiences for their executives. Whether you're managing frequent business travel or looking to level up your approach to planning, this conversation offers practical insights on how to turn travel logistics into a true value-add. You can learn more about her offerings at: https://geobreezetravel.com/

As Executive Assistants, we are used to working in environments where priorities shift quickly, plans change, and no two days look the same. One minute everything is mapped out, the next you are reworking the schedule, solving problems, and keeping everything moving behind the scenes.So how do you build a way of working that actually supports that?In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore Agile working and how it can be adapted for the EA role. This is not about adding more process or complexity. It is about creating structure that allows you to stay flexible, make better decisions, and manage your workload with more clarity.We break down what Agile working really means in practice and how you can start using it straight away in your role.In this episode, we cover: What Agile working is and why it fits the EA role  How to manage shifting priorities without feeling overwhelmed  The Moscow method for prioritising your workload  How to use sprints to focus on high-impact work  What Scrum looks like for EAs, including simple daily check-ins  How feedback loops can help you continuously improve how you work If you are looking for a more structured but flexible way to manage your day, this episode will give you practical approaches you can start using immediately.And a quick reminder. Our annual EA Campus Conference is taking place in London from April 22nd to 24th. If you want to learn, connect with other Assistants, and spend time working on your role, we would love to see you there. You can find all of the details on theeacampus.com. The EA Campus

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. In this episode of This Week in Work, we tackle the overwhelm of 2026, explore a "hallucination-free" AI tool, and investigate if women are being set up for failure in leadership.

In this episode of The Landscaper's Guide Podcast, Jack Jostes sits down with returning guest Scott Callenius, CEO of Forever Green Landscape Services in West Palm Beach, Florida. Scott shares how his company has evolved from a small operation into a highly structured, system-driven business with a growing team, virtual assistants, and advanced workflows.Scott breaks down how hiring the right people, building systems, and embracing AI tools have helped him reclaim his time, improve client communication, and scale more efficiently. He also shares insights on where the landscaping industry is heading—from private equity shifts to new opportunities in enhancements, automation, and technology. If you're feeling stuck doing everything yourself, this episode will show you how to step into your role as a true business owner.You'll Learn:How hiring assistants can free up your time and improve operationsWhy systems and processes are the foundation of scalable growthHow AI and automation are changing landscaping businessesWhere new revenue opportunities are emerging in today's marketWhy transparency and leadership matter as you grow your teamConnect With Today's Guest:

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Architectural photographer Patrick Rogers joins Trent and Tim in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about composition, client relationships, lighting, editing, pricing, publications, and the challenge of building a sustainable creative career. This episode is full of honest insight on the craft and business of architectural photography. About Patrick: Patrick Rogers is a Massachusetts-based architectural and portrait photographer focused on capturing the relationship between people, place, and design. His work highlights not just the finished structure, but the intention, craftsmanship, and human stories behind it—often with an emphasis on sustainable and biophilic architecture.  Through ongoing collaborations with architects, builders, and designers, Patrick creates imagery that supports both marketing and storytelling, helping firms consistently share their work and process. He also runs a studio in Maynard, where he photographs headshots and personal projects centered on craft and community.  At the heart of his work is a simple idea: that good design—and good photography—can help people feel something lasting. More from Patrick: Website: https://www.patrickrphoto.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickrphotos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-rogers-8378265/  More from us: Website: www.adppodcast.com  Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/architecture-design-photography/id1447381737  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qTtT0lpXkVGyksEkN57VS  Thanks for watching!

Dr Nora Burns speaks with PhD students and long-serving Student Skills Assistants (SSAs) Seanin Little and Aislinn Fanning about the Student Skills Assistants Programme at Queen's University Belfast Law School, launched in November 2021 as a COVID-19 response to support undergraduates' transition to university. The programme expanded from supporting first years to include second and third-year students. Over 20 postgraduates have worked as SSAs, delivering student-led educational workshops (e.g., problem questions, critical reading, referencing, using feedback) and community-building events and trips (e.g., cinema, Crumlin Road Jail, courts), as well as one-to-one support. They discuss moving from online to in-person delivery, scheduling around timetables and cost-of-living concerns, exam-prep blog/podcast for take-home exams, teamwork and time management alongside PhDs, collaboration with student societies (Women in Law and Walkie Talkie Girlies/Project Pink), supporting diverse students, and tips emphasising listening to students, wellbeing, and strong mentorship. This episode was recorded summer 2025

Jeff Freeland, Product Manager for Motorola Solutions' AI Agents and Assistants, and Wendy Lotman, Statewide Account Executive, give an update on what Motorola Solutions is working on, particularly their new Assist Suites. They discuss how their solutions assist emergency dispatchers, why sponsoring NAVIGATOR is a priority, and what you can look out for at their booth in the Exhibit Hall.For Your Information:Check out the Motorola Solutions website: www.motorolasolutions.com Learn more about the Assist Suites: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/ai/assist-suites.html Don't miss Wendy's session on Thursday morning, April 23, entitled “Unified Strategies for Emergency Response: Harnessing NG911 for Major Events.”

Getting a project made in the entertainment industry can be a mystifying process. But one thing is for sure: nothing would happen without the Hollywood assistants who help champion them and assist (and, yes, sometimes cajole) the executives into getting a green light. To help shed some light on all this, filmmaker Carlos López Estrada hosts another insightful Satellite Session, featuring a panel of top executives, producers, agents, and assistants, to explain how Hollywood assistants work, and why they are so essential to the entertainment industry. As well as how it could be a pathway “in,” for those of you aspiring to build a career here yourselves.Joining the discussion: - Abhijay Prakash – President of Blumhouse - Keenen Kunsh – Assistant to Abhijay Prakash, Blumhouse - Christina Chou – Motion Picture Literary Agent, CAA - Brendan Kim – Assistant to Christina Chou, CAA - Mindy Ramaker – Creative Producer and Former Assistant to David Lynch - Caroline Tsai – Assistant to Jenn Han (“The Summer I Turned Pretty”)This is another installment of our ongoing “Satellite Sessions” series, which we're bringing to you in partnership with Antigravity Academy and the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment. Follow @antigravityacademy and @capeusa for more information on even more upcoming panels.Antigravity AcademyCAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment)For more inspiring Satellite Sessions just like this one, be sure you are subscribed to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes have a unique distinction - both their offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator are former NFL head coaches. So what made Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia attractive targets when Ryan Day was looking to fill out his coaching staff? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Ryan Day himself.

Some Executives think very quickly. Ideas arrive mid-conversation, instructions come in half-sentences, and priorities can shift between one meeting and the next.As Executive Assistants, we often receive the headline version of the thought. The context, the reasoning, and the next steps may still be sitting in our Executive's head.In Ep94 of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky explores what it is like to support leaders who think faster than they communicate, and how EAs can turn those fragmented conversations into clear, practical action.We talk through how to recognise patterns in the way your Executive thinks, how to clarify ideas without slowing them down, and how to translate broad concepts into operational work.Nicky also shares practical techniques that many Assistants use every day, including the “answer first” communication style, quick recap conversations, and simple ways to capture ideas before they disappear into the pace of the day.If you have ever left a meeting thinking, “I know there was an idea in there somewhere…”, this episode will feel very familiar.In this episode, we explore:• Why fast-thinking leaders often communicate in fragments • How EAs can recognise patterns in the questions their Executive asks • Ways to clarify ideas without interrupting the flow of a conversation • Turning broad concepts into practical next steps • Using simple notes and AI tools to capture ideas quickly • The quick recap technique that prevents misunderstandingsAs EAs, we often become the person who helps bring structure to leadership thinking. When you learn how to listen for the intention behind the conversation and organise the next steps, your role becomes far more strategic.If this episode resonates with you, share it with another Assistant who might recognise the same dynamic with their Executive.You can also explore more training, masterclasses, and resources for Executive Assistants at theeacampus.com. The EA Campus

Three months into 2026 and the Dental A-Team is already clocking how different patient flow is this year. Kiera talks about optimizing your practice for that unique 2026 patient. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I hope you're just having the best day. I hope that you're realizing things are so good. Things are amazing. I hope that you are just like on cloud nine. And today I'm really excited because this is a topic that I was like just so jazzed about. Cause I realize our patient flow is something that is different for 2026. Like we have it different. It looks different. And I...   I'm just really excited. So if you're new to the Dental A Team podcast, welcome. I'm super excited to be here with you. I hope that you are just jazzed. And I think that, like I said, this is going to be something that is going to be very fun for you. And I hope that you take it on. I hope that you look at it. I hope that you just get excited to like, Hey, amazing. We're going to be able to like fix our 2026 patient flow. So when I look at this, like 2026 is   very, very, very different than what it was even like when I started the company back in 2016. I think patients in 2026, they're not more difficult. They're just super aware of their time. It's not just enough to be good at clinical excellence. You know how to be really easy to do business with. And if patients feel like energy's off or the vibe's not there, they're going to possibly just leave without saying anything. And so I just wanted to come on today   talk to you about some things that I'm seeing in 2026, things that we're seeing with amazing practices that are doing really, really well to help you all, like let's optimize our patient experience, which I know I've talked so many years about patient experience, but I thought like the patient is different today in 2026, they're more used to everything being online. And I think let's not be foolish. We still sometimes have older patients and we need to make sure that we're not adapting everything and changing, but the new generation of patients are definitely a different breed.   than what we had before, which every generation is different. So looking for this, I just want you guys to really like get excited. Welcome to the podcast. I'm Kiera Dent and our job is to help you guys have thriving practices, possibly impacting the world of dentistry and to truly just like make it to where you guys feel like you get tactical practical tips on the podcast. I love hanging out with you. I wanna remind you, you're doing better than you think you are. And if this podcast has inspired you, touch your life in any way.   please be sure to leave us a review. Those five stars keep us top of mind for everybody. And also pop us in Facebook groups, us, tag us on Instagram. We will comment, we will respond to you and we always appreciate it because that is your subtle way of being able to help us infiltrate the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. So with that, I just want you guys to know that like, ⁓ this patient experience flow is going to help everything improve. And it's for our production, our case acceptance, our team energy, patient loyalty, all of that. So.   Getting this patient flow, I believe is so important. So I think like really, really, really working on the first 15 minutes of our patient experience because patients are gonna decide about your practice immediately and they're gonna look at Google reviews, they're gonna look at your social media presence and then it's gonna be on how they make the phone call. So what's gonna happen for it? Like how can we optimize this? And I think one thing is how is your like...   hello on the phone. So ⁓ even if we need to record it, listen back to it. I put a mirror always with my front office team members. I want them sitting up straight. I want them smiling really, really big, like almost a cheesy grin. People can feel that energy through it. And then I look at like, how can I make it the easiest, smoothest check-in for them to where when they get to my practice, after I won them over the phone, when they come into the office, they feel different. So how can I make sure my check-in is very fast and personable? How can I make sure there's like minimal paperwork that's like   just annoying, iPads that don't work. My team is prep, so when they come and get the patient from the waiting room, they are concierge luxury without the like high price tag of that. Like I just want people when they come into the practice, I feel like people care a lot more about how they feel. They care about the experience of it. I mean, you guys have TikTokers, YouTubers, Instagram people, like that's the world we live in and they are walking everywhere around you. And so...   we make sure that they're going to want to showcase our practice and feel that way on time, getting seated on time. These are big things. feel like time is people's greatest commodity and feeling like they're important is the second. So when we look at it, I think that as I look at my processes, what can we do to speed up our check-in? What can we do to like make our paperwork that is clunky? Could we review? And I'm not saying like have anything where you're not legal. Like, of course we need to keep our standards there and we want to get our health histories, but   Like for me, when I send new patient paperwork, I ask them to send it back to me 48 hours before their appointment to make sure my team can be prepared. Just think of how nice it is for the patient. Like that's how they confirm their appointments. Totally ripped this off of IVF clinics. They're charging me 25 grand plus. And for me to even schedule my first appointment, my paperwork had to be submitted 48 hours before. Like I could not do it, couldn't schedule. And they just set the tone with me. Like this is how they operate. It was fine. I wasn't annoyed by it. Like, great. I got it right back to them.   And then when I got there, they knew all of my history. They took me right back on time. I just felt like it was such a different experience versus someone who's like having me fill out paperwork in the waiting room. I've gone to others. I went to a psychiatrist the other day and I was like, fill out the paperwork in the waiting room. It's just versus the IVF clinic where it's all online, it's seamless, it's very easy. It's not clunky. They text it right to my phone. I can fill it in. I don't have to print things out. I just think, how can you make it to where when they walk in,   It's the feeling and experience you want them to have. And I also think for a lot of practices, identifying what feelings do we want our patients to have. If you need help, go look at your Google reviews, have ChatGPT help you and say like, are the top five feelings that our patients feel when they come in here? And then look to see, is that what I want them to feel? And if it's not, change it up. Like how I feel when I walk into a spa versus when I walk into a dental office versus when I walk into an amusement park, there are very different feels that they want me to feel. And each of them needs to curate it. So for yourself, how can I do that?   Some practices actually have curated scents. So when you go into the practice, all of their practices smell the same. Some people have coffee bars. ⁓ I just think it's, what do want? Do want them to feel like high end luxury? Do you want them to feel like we are your family practice in the neighborhood? All of it's gonna go into effect on your decor, on your paperwork, on your experience, on how we answer the phone. So really making sure that that's dialed in and that's very solid is going to help a lot. The next thing is going to be...   Well, and a way to like, just put a nice pretty bow on that is ask yourself, like, where do patients slow down when they, when they come to our practice or when they're trying to schedule, that's going to help you figure out where can we maybe optimize that? Is it through phones? Like we could use a phone center. Where is it that patients slow down when they're trying to get here? Are they trying to arrive? And then where as we, as a team, are we slowing down? What's taking us the longest? That's going to help you like, just really optimize this patient experience. The next thing is going to be on like clinical momentum. You guys have heard us talk.   heavy about block scheduling. And I don't just do this for production. I do this for ease and flow of a practice. Like we tell people all the time, a great day for you is a great day for a patient. And they might want the 10 o'clock, but what they really wants to get in and out on time and they want our doctor to do the best work. So we just guide them to the schedule and say like, perfect. So Dr. Mike does crowns at 10 a.m. on Mondays and 2 p.m. on Fridays. Like whatever time you want it to be, but we guide them.   So our schedule is there. I'm not kidding because what this does is doctors are not bouncing between room to room. Hygienic is not waiting on a super long exams. Assistants are trying to like get from room to room and then we're out of materials or we're out of equipment that we can't use because we didn't schedule appropriate. We only have one thing for implants. We've got two implants next door to each other. Patients feel that you might feel like you are a duck on water smooth and you're paddling like crazy underneath, but patients can feel when it's tension and chaotic. So how can we put into place block scheduling?   How can we like utilize assisted hygiene, use our hygienist to help numb our patients? What can we do for exams? Like we are big on hygienists, all have the exact same exams. So when doctors walk in, we just tell them the same thing. We have the same handoffs. We use route slips, different things. We make sure we've got like, when's our doctor the most optimal at different times? So we build a schedule that's like our doctor's most optimal working time. We build SRPs when we're doing new patients. Like it's, how do we get a good flow and rhythm in the practice?   because patients feel that it feels like, wow, I've said it before on the podcast, I'll say it again, people feel perfection. And so how can we make them feel that the practices in sync, that we're flowing, that we're vibing, that we're jiving. And when we found out, a lot of times hygienists are complaining when we work with them and rightfully so, that doctors are taking forever to get to exams. So what we do is we streamline the hygiene appointment, we streamline the hygiene exam. So when doctor comes in, we actually role play these handoffs really clearly.   And then we have it set on the handoff with the doctor and also with the front office team. So that way everybody's getting the information as soon as you get in. We make it very easy for the doctor to connect to the patient, very easy for the hygienist and the patient to be very clear on next steps, and then very clear for the front office of what we're going to need to take for that patient. You better believe it's amazing when we get this dialed in, patients literally walk up to the front desk and they say, hey, Dr. Mike wants to see me back in two weeks for a crowd for an hour and a half. I need to get that scheduled. And you just sit back and like.   this just happen? The answer is yes. And a patient feels so good because they're clear on treatment. They're clear on where they need to go. I think a lot of times when we're looking at treatment and exam times and that people think it's quantity over quality. When it's like you can have a three minute exam and that patient can feel so seen, loved and heard. If we're clear, we're to sync and like everybody's working in a system and a process, they feel it. And doctors are more focused, hygiene's more on time and the team stress drops.   This is what happens. Like we're not adding extra. We're just doing it in a different flow. And so I would just say like, you can look at yesterday and figure out where was it most chaotic. Look back at the last couple of weeks. Where did we get into those traffic jams and what could we do to change this? Could we change up our hygiene exams? So that way every time doctor walks in hygienist, you're all different shades. So we need to like make sure that doctor, when he comes into hygiene room, one, two, three, four, or she, each doctor, that it's at least something similar and consistent because hygienist just like you.   like doctors need to give you the same type of exam, doctors need the same type of handoff no matter which hygienist they're working with. So look at that to see where can we figure that out? Where can we make our clinical momentum even easier with block scheduling, with hygiene exam consistency, with correct handoffs? Patients feel that and they love that. And then the next piece is like, this is tricky of like, what's gonna cause a patient? Like, okay, we figured out how to make it speedy when they come in.   We figured out how to make it more flowing throughout their appointment. Now what's going to happen at the end of our appointment that they're going to remember. And what I found is people don't like to wait. People don't like a lot of follow-ups. People like to have it very like tied with a bow and people want to move on with their life. say every time when people are in the office or thinking about dentistry outside, good luck. It's a free for all. So I think when you look at it, what's going to turn a patient off will be   waiting a long time to get out the building, like they're done, get me out. So how can we streamline our checkout? I sometimes call it like the HOV lane, like that's just fluoride payments. Sometimes we can even put that in the back versus we need to schedule you for a treatment plan and like go through more in depth. So can we have speedy checkouts for easier patients? Easy way to do it. What about like our treatment plan, making sure that handoff is really clear and then our treatment coordinators are super, super, super thorough and it's like, perfect, we schedule you.   We go through your questions, we present clean financials and we make it very easy for scheduling, very easy for financials, very easy for patients to get the treatment done that they want without a lot of headache. I coach a practice of five locations. We do multi, multi, multi millions. I will tell you those treatment coordinators are top, top, top notch. I work with them constantly two times a month and we have this dialed down to where it is so smooth and we close patients and we have been reviewing, we've been doing this for almost six years. And I just want you to know that type of like reps on your checkout process,   A patient experiences like bookends, the beginning and the end or what they're going to remember the middle. It can sometimes make or break, but usually it's the beginning and the end. So what can we do to make it where it's like an amazing, like I left you with a huge warm hug. You felt so loved, so valued, so appreciated, and I send you on your way, but I'm very efficient with that too. It's not taking me like 30 minutes to get there, but I want to make sure you're thorough. So that's going to be, I think convenience is no longer impressive. It's expected. And I think when we realized that like,   We used to think we're going above and beyond when we make it convenient and we have online scheduling and online bill pay. It's expected now. So I think when you ask yourself like, at the end of our appointment, is it easy for our patients to move through? Do they feel like they left our practice with like a warm hug? Is there anything that we could do to make it more convenient for patients that they might be expecting? If you're not taking online payments, online scheduling, you need to update that. Like that's, it's no longer an option anymore. We're not taking checks anymore. We need to have online payments for patient.   And so I think it's a, we're not just competing with other dental practices. We're competing with every other experience. So we're competing with Chick-fil-A, we're competing with Target. We're competing with Amazon. We're competing with anything that people are using day in and day out. Like I love working with Amazon. If I ever have an issue, I just message them and I get my refund and I don't have to worry about it. Like that's great. I'm going to shop with them a lot more versus hotels.com is super annoying to me. And anytime I have an issue, it's never fixed. It's never done. Now back.   prior to 2020, they were amazing. Now they're just junk and I don't want to work with them. Not because they're not great, but because they're just not easy to work with. Airbnb, VRBOs, like airline places. Everyone wants to make it as easy as possible. People get very frustrated. And I don't think we have a culture as rigid or as willing to like, I don't know, like almost plow through the noise like we used to. They want it to be decisions are easy. I felt loved.   I felt welcomed. I felt cared for. I felt like I got the best dental experience ever and I'm going to go on my way. So I think it could be a really great benefit for maybe you guys have a secret shopper, have a family member come through and give feedback on it. Maybe one of you goes through like call and make an appointment. How hard was that? How easy was that? And don't be nice because we're friends. Like we're genuinely wanting to give feedback so we can be the best practice. And how was my appointment? How was me sitting in the chair? How was checkout? How was follow up?   where could we make those just a little bit easier and make it to where we can still be so personable and really connected to our patient, but very efficient and convenient as well. So I think as a quick recap, looking through this of how do I make my bookends? Like what's my like first impression and arrival experience? Then what's our middle, like the clinical momentum and the experience and our handoffs. And then the end is how can I like minimize the lack of convenience, the inconvenience, the taking a long time? we...   separate our patients out and have a different exiting flow? Can we make it to where it's just a simpler process? Can we schedule it in the back more? Thinking of all these areas because it's not about moving faster, it's about being more intentional and making patients just feel like almost like this invisible thread where it was like seamless to go to the dentist and it was fun and it was enjoyable and whatever you want them to feel, helping patients have that. And so when people feel comfortable, when they feel wanted, when they feel seen, when they feel heard,   They actually say yes to treatment more. it's a double win. Not only are they going to like, leave you great star reviews, but they're also going to want to say yes to treatment because they like you. People say yes to people that they like. People say yes to experiences. People want to come back when they enjoy being there. And you have an opportunity because most people don't like the dentist. So even just doing a smidge of this is going to make you stand out. But I really think like, look at your 2026 experience. Look to see where are we maybe not serving the clientele as we had.   Be careful because you can accidentally get outdated very quickly if you're not willing to adapt, but make sure you're adapting to your culture, your experience that you want. Really have that as a clear core value, vision statement, mission statement. Here's how we want patients to feel when they come in. With Dental A Team, we want you to feel like it's easy. We want you to feel like you're loved. We want to make sure it's fun for you. We want to make sure that like, you know, that we're always going to do the right thing. That's Dental A Team. Like I'm not here to create like one off raving fans. I want you to be lifetime.   I want you to like love it. I want you to feel like we just got a review the other day and they said you're one of the greatest parts of our entire team and we're such a value to have you on our team. That's what Dental A Team is. It's because we make it easy. We make it fun. make it where it's like there's like we're your little fairy godmothers. We know where to take you. We know how to drive you. That's what I want in our core values like fun, ease, ownership, do the right thing. Those are all part of it. Grit. You figure it out. That's our culture.   and that's what I people to feel when they work with us. So if we can help you optimize your patient experience, optimize your practice, just be a, sometimes even having an outside, like literally I was paid a ton to go into an office and just fix their exit flow. That was their number one pain point that they didn't know they had. I watched it and I saw it, we fixed it. Case acceptance radically went up, patient experience radically went up, reviews radically went up. Small, simple things because you don't know what you don't know. You also can't see because you live there. So.   I'd love to help you out. team would love to help you reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Go to our website, TheDentalATeam.com book a call. I'd love to work with you. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Wisconsin made several assistant coach hires official recently. Zach and Jesse discuss what some of the new guys had to say when they met the media, including RBs coach Jayden Everett's plan for his room. The guys also dive into the latest 2027 commit in Isaac Miller and the Badgers targeting of legacy QB Jack Sorgi. They close with a quick recap of Wisconsin's Pro Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep93 of The EA Campus Podcast, we look at what it really takes to build a long and successful career as an Executive Assistant.In Ep93 of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas is joined by Scot Wizniewski, Executive Assistant at Spotify and a respected voice in the global EA community.Scot has spent more than 25 years working as a career Executive Assistant, supporting senior leaders across multiple industries, including publishing, beauty, and now technology. In this conversation, he shares how the role has evolved over time, how Assistants can move from a task-based position into a true strategic partnership with their Executive, and why adaptability is one of the most important skills for long-term success in the profession.Together, Nicky and Scot explore the realities of supporting global executives, including managing complex calendars, prioritising requests when everything feels urgent, and building strong relationships across an organisation.Scot also shares practical systems he uses every day. From colour-coded calendars that help executives manage their energy and focus, to decision-tracking documents that reduce email overload and help leadership teams stay aligned.The conversation also touches on the rise of AI in the workplace. Scot shares his perspective on how Assistants can use tools like ChatGPT and Gemini productively, while recognising that the most valuable aspects of the EA role remain deeply human.If you're an Executive Assistant who wants to strengthen your strategic partnership with your executive and build a long-term career in the profession, this episode is full of insight and practical ideas.In Ep93, We DiscussScot's journey into the EA profession and how he built a 25+ year career as a career Executive AssistantMoving from a task-focused role to a strategic partnership with your ExecutiveWhy adaptability is one of the most important skills for Executive AssistantsManaging complex global calendars and working across time zonesHow to prioritise when everything feels urgentScot's colour-coded calendar system for managing Executive time and energyUsing a decision tracker to reduce email overload and support executive decision-makingThe role of AI in the EA profession and where human skills still matter mostWhy emotional intelligence, empathy, and relationship-building remain essential EA skillsResources MentionedEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownChatGPTGoogle GeminiCalendar AIFollow Scot on LinkedIn for insights on the evolving Executive Assistant role and practical advice from his experience supporting global executives. The EA Campus

Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Lauren Bradley about how EAs can thrive.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/365 --It's the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.Sound too good to be true? It's actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite. --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Carl and Abe briefly share more thoughts on the Falcons releasing assistant defensive line coach LeTroy Lewis after allegations against him were reported earlier today. They then get into some Georgia Bulldogs' talk as they react to Glenn Schumann and Mike Bobo getting raises in which they will both are reported to make $2.2M next season, which Abe believes is a sign Kirby Smart is happy with them.

In Episode 92 of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore how AI is changing inbox management for Executive Assistants in a practical, day-to-day way. If you support one Executive or several, you already know how quickly inboxes can take over the rhythm of your day. Constant checking, forwarding, reacting, and chasing can easily become the default way of working. In this episode, we walk through what a typical EA day actually looks like and talk honestly about how we can build a clearer structure around email, rather than letting it dictate everything.We start by looking at why inbox habits matter. As EAs, we handle a significant volume of communication, and the way we process email shapes expectations around response times and availability. When we are constantly checking and escalating messages in real time, we create a pace that is hard to sustain. Research shows that task switching reduces focus, and email is one of the biggest contributors. So we explore how triage creates structure, and how AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini can reduce the time spent reading and drafting without removing our responsibility to think and decide.From there, we move into the morning pre-triage stage. This is where we use built-in summary features in Outlook and Gmail to scan long threads, extract key decisions, and identify open questions before replying. Instead of reading every message line by line, we generate a structured overview and then sense-check it. We revisit the 4 Ds framework. Do, Delegate, Defer, Delete or archive. Every email needs an outcome. AI can assist by drafting routine responses and suggesting meeting confirmations, but the decision about what happens to that email remains with us.We then look at how AI supports your dedicated processing block. Drafting replies in your Executive's tone using Copilot or Gemini, suggesting meeting times using calendar data, and converting emails into tasks through Microsoft To Do, Planner, or Google Tasks. The shift here is simple. The inbox is where requests arrive. Your task manager is where work is tracked. For EAs who are newer to this way of working, the advice is to start small. Choose one integration and use it consistently so that the system becomes habit rather than another layer of admin.Midday, we focus on decision support and meeting preparation. Before a one-to-one or board meeting, you can prompt Copilot or Gemini to summarise recent email exchanges with a specific stakeholder, extract unresolved questions, and list commitments made. That gives you a working briefing note in minutes. We also cover how to draft structured follow-up emails with next steps, owners, and deadlines, then refine them so they reflect how your Executive communicates. Over the course of a week, those small time savings add up and allow you to focus on clarity and preparation.Finally, we cover follow-ups, accountability, and the end-of-day reset. Many inbox tools allow you to set reminders for unanswered emails so that important threads do not disappear. We also talk about bulk archiving in Gmail and Outlook to reset an overgrown inbox while keeping everything searchable. The episode closes with a reminder that AI can reduce reading time, assist with drafting, surface unanswered threads, and support meeting preparation. It does not replace your role in prioritising, protecting sensitive information, and managing your Executive's time with intention. The EA Campus

Welcome to the season 3 finale of You Had to Be There! This week, I'm joined by Warner Bailey, who helped build one of the most honest, funny, and unexpectedly powerful platforms in entertainment.Warner is the co-founder of Assistant Vs. Agents, the meme account turned media brand that spotlights the real experiences of assistants across the industry. We talk about the philosophy of “working your way up,” what actually makes a great assistant, and how humor can serve as both a coping mechanism and a catalyst for change.Be sure to check out all of the incredible work AvA has been up to by following them at the links in the episode show notes, along with Warner's curated playlist for this episode. Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch you next time for the start of season 4 of You Had to Be There.Assistants vs. Agents WebsiteWarner's PlaylistYou Had to Be There IG(Outro music: Sunday - Sea Lemon)

In this episode of Business Brain, we flip the script on goal-setting and show why assistants + systems beat goals every time. Instead of obsessing over outcomes, we build repeatable processes that run without us. We start by designing systems, then hire (or delegate to) assistants to execute them at an 80/20 level—80% as good as we'd do it ourselves for $20/hour. We use generative AI to define roles, outline tasks, and create clarity before we ever bring someone on. The real move? Identify what we love to do, then empower our assistant to figure out the rest. That's how we create leverage. We also normalize AI across our teams—giving everyone permission to use it to work smarter and faster. It's not about grinding toward some distant target; it's about engineering a business that supports our version of a Charmed Life. When we stop worshipping goals and start building systems that scale through people and AI, everything changes. Less friction. More momentum. Better results. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs' Podcast #730 for Wednesday Casual FridAI, February 25th, 2026 February 25th: Inconvenience Yourself Day Happy 11th Anniversary of Business Brain on February 19th! 00:01:58 Systems and Assistants Develop systems…and the best way to do that is to get an assistant! Use generative AI to help you define what you're going to have your assistant do for you Follow the 80/20 rule (80% as good as you, $20/hour) Identify the things that you would like to do, then empower your assistant to figure it out! Sponsors 00:14:52 SPONSOR: Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet, and it integrates seamlessly into the video conferencing tools you already use. Try Granola totally free for three months – just head to granola.ai/brain. 00:16:49 SPONSOR: Fundera from NerdWallet – A free, easy-to-use platform that lets you compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Visit NerdWallet.com/BRAIN to learn more and talk to a real person! 00:18:12 Tip: Tell your team it's OK to use AI to help them do their jobs 00:19:50 We need another word to replace the G-word. Atomic Habits 00:26:06 Business Brain 730 Outtro Tell Your Friends! Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Assistants + Systems > Goals – Business Brain 730 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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291 - From Cubicles to Closings: Mike Doherty's Path to Real Estate Success   Jen Josey hosts the REIGN podcast and shares a "Badassery Bestowment" on why every listing needs a professional photographer, citing five reasons: more clicks and offers, selling a lifestyle, protecting price, standing out in a crowded market, and saving time and stress. She then interviews Mike Doherty, a Connecticut-based full-time real estate investor, realtor, entrepreneur, co-founder of Skytree Investments, and host of the Sky's the Limit Podcast. Mike describes his path from a finance job after graduating from the University of Connecticut in 2015 to real estate investing, including learning through BiggerPockets, house hacking a duplex, and scaling by using the BRRRR method after running out of capital. He discusses misconceptions new investors face, emphasizes taking action, using meetups to build confidence and connections, and explains creative financing strategies such as seller financing and subject-to deals, including an example with 10% down, 4% interest, 40-year amortization, and a 10-year balloon. Mike shares a favorite deal involving raising the full down payment, selling after one year, and completing a 1031 exchange into a seller-financed five-unit property. He explains OPM approaches, partnerships and joint ventures, friends-and-family capital, and the importance of track record and some skin in the game. Mike outlines his move from W2 work to becoming a full-time realtor by lowering living expenses through house hacking, and he shares his BADASS answers: key books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Who Not How, Never Split the Difference), best advice (take action), his drive (generational wealth and financial freedom), a goal of reaching 200 doors before age 35 (currently at 100), systems (assistant/transaction coordinator, Follow Up Boss CRM, calendar, and morning routine), and his definition of success as enough passive income to support his lifestyle.    00:00 Welcome to REIGN: What to Expect on the Podcast 01:02 Badassery Tip: Why Pro Photos Sell Listings (5 Reasons) 03:24 Meet Mike Doherty: Investor, Realtor & Podcast Host 04:46 From Finance Cubicle to First House Hack Duplex 08:49 Early Landlord Lessons & Misconceptions to Unlearn 11:32 Take the First Step: Beating Analysis Paralysis with Action 14:17 Scaling Up: Running Out of Cash & Learning the BRRRR Method 16:59 Creative Financing Deep Dive: Seller Finance, Sub-to & Balloons 20:57 Favorite Deals & Partnering Up Using Other People's Money 21:33 Raising the Down Payment + 1031 Into Seller Financing (5-Unit Deal) 23:00 What He'd Do Differently: OPM Sooner & BRRRR After the First Duplex 24:18 Flip vs Hold: Wealth-Building Mindset, Leverage, and Today's Market Risk 25:36 OPM Playbook: Partners, Private Money Terms, JVs & Structuring Deals 27:21 Friends & Family Funding + Skin in the Game (Even Teachers Have Money) 29:16 His Business Today: Full-Time Realtor, Investor Niche, Flips/Wholesale to Buy Rentals 31:40 Sky's the Limit Podcast + The "BADASS" Rapid-Fire Segment Begins 32:39 Books & Advice: Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Who Not How, Never Split the Difference + Take Action 35:46 Drive, Goals & Systems: Generational Wealth, 200 Doors, Assistants, CRM, Morning Routine 39:46 Defining Success + Where to Find Mike (Podcast, IG, Website) 41:12 Wrap-Up & Show Outro: Subscribe, Follow, and Join REIGN  

Our reporter Kate Egan spoke to some of thoes affected by the measures. We also hear from Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton.

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray quickly recap what went wrong for Iowa State basketball at TCU before looking ahead to the weekend and beyond. The guys spoke with football assistants for the first time. What is there to know about gymnastics canceling its season? All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze Mike McCarthy's assistant coaching staff hires under DC Patrick Graham and OC Brian Angelichio. Will James Campen satisfy the fan base's clamoring for a Mike Munchak-type hire at offensive line coach? What does long-time NFL veteran and potential Hall of Famer Jahri Evans add as Campen's assistant? And which linemen from the group of Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones and Dylan Cook will be the biggest beneficiaries of learning under a new staff? Our duo tackles those questions, then pivots to defense. How can Domata Peko help the development of names like Yahya Black, Derrick Harmon and Keeanu Benton along the defensive line? Do those players still have upside that Peko can bring out of them? And is C.J. Ah up to the task of replacing Denzel Martin and coaching the team's vaunted outside linebackers, including C and Nick Herbig? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Ralph and Bob Flounders spent nearly three hours with first-year Penn State coach Matt Campbell and all of his assistant coaches. They filled up their notebooks, and they're spilling all they learned about the 2026 Nittany Lions on Thursday's Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Smetana joins for a supersized episode. First, we run through the news on Aaron Henry and Brian Jean-Mary reportedly being added to the Fighting Irish staff, Notre Dame's relationship with the ACC and a College Football Playoff schedule that has somehow gotten worse. Then (25:45) a pivot to discussing every single new head coaching hire in FBS, starting with the Big Ten and ending with UConn. Included: Questions for Sparty, strange goings-on at Utah, some fun moves by the Big XII, the SEC raiding the AAC, "The Americans," a few small morning beers, Stanford's curious hire, MAC scandals and high hopes for the new faces in the new Pac-12. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport  

After offensive coordinator Brian Hartline left Ohio State to take the head coaching position at South Florida, the Buckeyes' head coach Ryan Day had two positions to fill. Hartline was also the wide receivers coach, and Day is turning to two different people to replace Hartline's roles on the staff.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Ohio State's new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton, what Day had to say about why he chose them for those roles, and what they could bring to the 2026 Ohio State football team. 

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle are drawing interest from other NFL teams for potential promotions.

John Harbaugh is officially in the building, and the Giants' new era is kicks off. From Joe Schoen's "breathless" introduction to the secret Tom Coughlin phone call that pushed ownership's hand, and if a Rex Ryan or Wink Martindale return is actually on the table. The Mets land Luis Robert Jr. , and Jalen Brunson is calls a players meeting as the Knicks sink. We've got Joe Burrow backing refs, Baker Mayfield's comments on Kevin Stefanski, the Bills talking to Brian Daboll, and even a fake "Broadway Joe" message for Peter Schwartz.

Sean McVay's assistants are getting interviews and we knock around some ideas. Also, we toss around the idea of Mike McCarthy joining Rodgers in Pittsburgh, and think about what the Mets should do beyond Bichette. The show gets up close and personal when we discuss Peter Schwartz's intense sleep habits with him. There's a lot going on there.

We talk about who and where they might go.

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