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Jaeden & Jamie discuss Cursor's new agentic coding tool, Cursor Automations, which allows developers to automate code maintenance and task initiation for AI agents. They explore how these automated features can streamline workflows for complex projects and how similar functionalities are being implemented across various AI-powered tools.Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet the top 70+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xWao4gpaoEChapters00:00 Introduction to Cursor and AI Automation02:30 Cursor Automations Announcement and Industry Impact04:13 Developer Tools and No-Code Automation Trends05:28 Practical Use Cases for AI Automation in Business07:07 Challenges and Solutions in Automating Data Collection08:17 Future of Automated Tasks with ChatGPT and AI Agents10:14 Integrating Automation into Business Software
In this episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Jared sits down with Corey Ganim to break down AI automation that drives results, starting with a simple ROI filter: effectiveness, efficiency, and customer experience. Corey shares his AOA sequence (Audit, Optimize, Automate) so you stop automating messy 12-step processes and start building repeatable systems with AI. You'll hear the difference between AI agents and reusable skills and "speed to lead" replies. Walk away with three clear takeaways: how to choose the right workflows to automate, how to simplify them before automating, and how to build repeatable AI skills you can reuse across your business. Sponsor: Quiet LightGet a free, confidential valuation at https://quietlight.com/! Links & ResourcesTake the quiz to get your free AI action plan: https://returnmytime.com/quiz Learn more about Return My Time: https://returnmytime.com/ Connect with Corey: https://x.com/coreyganim Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links? Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper Get SEO Consulting from the Niche Pursuits Podcast Host, Jared Bauman: https://www.nichepursuits.com/201creative
Why Complex Portfolios Underperform Simple Ones Most investors believe that more complexity leads to better results. More funds, more strategies, more adjustments. But the data shows the opposite. In this episode, I break down why complex portfolios consistently underperform and how simplicity leads to better long term outcomes. We walk through SPIVA data on active managers, research on investor behavior, and studies showing how fees, turnover, and strategy switching quietly destroy returns. We also discuss why asset allocation matters far more than individual fund selection and how simple index based strategies remove the biggest risks investors face. If you are tired of second guessing your portfolio or constantly trying to optimize, this episode will give you a clearer path forward. Episode Timeline and Highlights 00:00 Why complexity hurts returns 01:30 Active managers vs index funds 04:00 Overlapping investments 06:30 Trading and turnover impact 08:30 Fee compounding 10:30 Asset allocation explained 12:30 Strategy switching mistakes 14:30 Why simplicity works 16:00 A better approach Key Takeaways • Most active funds underperform over time • Overlapping funds reduce diversification • Trading more reduces returns • Fees compound against you • Asset allocation drives most outcomes • Simple systems outperform complex ones Quotables "The market does not reward complexity. It rewards patience." "More decisions create more mistakes." "If complexity created returns, Wall Street would win every time." If your portfolio feels complicated, that might be the problem. Simplify. Automate. Stay consistent.
The firms dominating local search today didn't get there by accident. They earned it one review at a time. When Jerry Bowman launched his firm in Colorado, he quickly realized he couldn't compete with the mega firms spending millions on advertising. Instead of trying to outspend them, he focused on something different: client service, community impact, and building a reputation that people could see online. On this episode of PIM, you'll learn: Why boutique firms can beat mega firms by out-servicing them. How pro bono work creates a referral and review pipeline. Why firms must build strong systems before scaling case volume. If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: pimcon.org Subscribe to our newsletter: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
On this episode, Keith interviews Kurt Kempton, founder of ResponsiveBid, about using automation and data to improve service-business sales and marketing. Kurt explains lead sources as inputs at the top of a sales funnel and stresses measuring leads by source, close rate, average ticket price, total volume, and overall ROI, including time and quoting effort, using examples like Money Mailer versus a failed golf-course sponsorship. They discuss using tools like CallRail and CRM reporting to track performance, "reposting winners," and diversifying channels (Google, Meta, referrals, flyers, etc.) to reduce reliance on any single platform that can suspend accounts. Kurt emphasizes controlling and systematizing the customer experience through fast follow-up and consistent processes. He describes ResponsiveBid as proposal and follow-up automation that helps close more jobs at higher ticket prices with good-better-best options. "You have to put together the experience you want your customers to have and you have to systematize it in a way to guarantee that they're gonna get it every time." – Kurt Kempton What You'll Learn in This Episode: What a lead source really is—and why it matters more than most owners think How to track close rate, average ticket price, and ROI by lead source Why customer acquisition cost includes more than just ad spend The hidden risk of relying too heavily on one platform for leads How to think about lead source diversification in a healthy business Why referrals are great—but still need to be measured intentionally How customer experience starts the moment a lead comes in Why automation improves follow-up, consistency, and conversions How ResponsiBid helps service businesses close more work while increasing average job value Key Takeaways: Lead Sources Aren't Just Marketing Channels—They're Inputs Into Your Sales Funnel. Kurt breaks down the difference between marketing and an actual lead. Someone seeing your website or driving past your sign isn't necessarily in your funnel yet. A lead enters the funnel when they raise their hand—by calling, filling out a form, or taking a clear action that opens the door to a sales process. If You're Not Tracking Lead Source Performance, You're Guessing. Most service business owners know they're spending on Google Ads, Facebook, SEO, signs, flyers, or direct mail—but couldn't tell you off the top of their head which source brought in the lead, how well it closed, or how much revenue it actually generated. Kurt explains why those numbers matter and how they help you decide where to double down, where to negotiate, and where to stop wasting energy. Not All Leads Cost the Same. A lead source might bring in high-ticket jobs, but if it takes dozens of estimates, long drive times, or tons of follow-up to close them, the real cost may be much higher than it looks. Kurt points out that customer acquisition cost includes both money and effort—something many owners completely overlook. Connect with Kurt Website: https://responsibid.com/about/ Connect with Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkalfas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandscapingemployeetrap Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas Resources and Websites: Build Your Site: https://www.keithkalfas.com/ReBolt Call Tracking Software: https://www.keithkalfas.com/CallRail Start Getting Leads Now https://www.footbridgemedia.com/keith The Untrapped Alliance: https://www.keithkalfas.com/alliance Resources You Need To Build A Successful Business https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources
In this episode, the hosts analyze a three-location skincare franchise in Alexandria, VA generating $6.4M in revenue—but debate whether razor-thin margins and franchisor red flags make this a falling knife.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/3-open-and-operating-skin-care-franchises-in-dmv-with-6-4m-in-revenue/2472429/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr
In this episode, we examine the challenges of self-care for educators, particularly women, as they juggle multiple roles at home and in the classroom. We discuss the mental load and guilt associated with prioritizing personal well-being amidst end-of-year responsibilities. Highlighting systemic issues like weaponized incompetence, we share personal stories of finding joy while navigating demands. Ultimately, we stress the importance of recognizing mental load, advocating for better support, and encouraging guilt-free self-care. Season 3 is brought to you by our principal sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan. Check out their website below for more information and to get a quote. http://bit.ly/4mQC27G Teachers' Insurance Plan: auto insurance that brings exclusive educator savings and exceptional customer care to New Jersey and Pennsylvania educational employees. Select Episodes from Season 3 sponsored by: For more information about NJSchoolJobs.com check out their website for up-to-date job postings for teaching, admin, support staff and coaching opportunities. Interested in Giving Lesson Launchpad a try? Don't forget to use our code “Balance” for $5 off a yearly subscription. Lesson Launchpad - Plan. Present. Automate. www.lessonlaunchpad.com We want to hear from you! Shoot over an email and say hi: podthebalancingact@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe! Leave us a comment! Follow Facebook - podbalact JoeandJamie Instagram - @podthebalancingact TikTok - @thebalancingactpodcast Twitter - @podbalact Youtube Channel - The Balancing Act - YouTube Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Camp and Cuyler Esposito join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on April 13th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Alex Camp is the vice president of operations services at Layne's Chicken Fingers, where he serves as the "central nervous system" of the brand's rapidly growing franchise system. After joining Layne's in 2024 as senior director of operations, he brought decades of restaurant and franchising experience to support the company's expansion beyond Texas, overseeing how corporate infrastructure translates into smooth, profitable operations in every restaurant. In his current role, Alex focuses on cross‑departmental collaboration, turning the leadership team's strategic vision into reality for franchisees and ensuring new initiatives—from IT to marketing to construction—actually reach the guest experience on the ground. Known for a service‑first mindset, he sees his job as building feedback pathways between franchisees and the home office so Layne's can protect the brand while helping local owners operate at their best. Cuyler Esposito is the vice president of culture operations at Layne's Chicken Fingers, leading a "culture‑first, operations‑very‑close‑behind" approach as the brand scales nationwide. A former multi‑unit foodservice franchisee, Cuyler joined the Layne's leadership team to be a dedicated voice for franchisees, ensuring the company's small‑town hospitality, high‑touch support, and Texas "Born and Breaded" roots stay at the center of how the system runs. In his role, he focuses on team development, hospitality standards, and values‑driven operations across the franchise network so that every new location reflects the same energy and guest experience that made the original College Station restaurant a legend. For Cuyler, it's not just a job but a lifestyle—he views himself as the liaison between franchise owners and the brand, committed to protecting both while helping operators and their teams get better every day. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Restaurant Systems Pro - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee." Let's make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info: Website: https://www.layneschickenfingers.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!
If you've been curious about using AI in your business but feel unsure where to start—or worried it might make your content sound generic—this episode will completely shift the way you think about it.In this episode, I sit down with AI educator and strategist Kinsey Soderberg to talk about how female entrepreneurs can use AI intentionally to support sustainable business growth without burnout.We dive into the biggest mistake most entrepreneurs make when using tools like ChatGPT (and why it leads to robotic content), how to train AI to actually understand your brand voice, and why creating a brand blueprint is the key to making AI work for you instead of against you.Kinsey also shares how AI can help entrepreneurs build smarter systems, scale high-touch personalization, and create more freedom in their schedule without sacrificing authenticity or connection.And we have a powerful conversation about something many women don't talk about enough: the guilt some female entrepreneurs feel around using AI, and how reframing it as a collaboration partner instead of a shortcut can change everything.If you want to simplify your marketing, protect your time, and build a business that truly supports your life, this episode will help you start using AI in a way that feels aligned, strategic, and sustainable. Today you'll hear:02:17 – Why AI exploded in the online business space and what's shifting for entrepreneurs in 20264:44 – The hesitation many women entrepreneurs feel about using AI (and how to reframe it)08:53 – Why community and conversation are key to learning AI as a female entrepreneur09:35 – How Kinsey uses AI daily as a “collaboration buddy” for strategy, planning, and content11:07 – AI tools that support podcasting, automation, and streamlined content creation17:36 – The future of AI agents, automations, and what entrepreneurs should start paying attention to19:40 – The biggest mistake people make when using ChatGPT for their business20:24 – Why treating AI like a new intern changes the quality of the output you get22:20 – The power of creating a brand blueprint to train AI on your business24:47 – The five core elements that help AI understand your voice, audience, and offers26:58 – Why storytelling and personal experiences make AI-generated content feel authentic28:59 – How sharing your opinions and perspective helps AI create better messaging31:51 – Why AI can help you build a life-first business and reclaim time in your schedule Connect with Kinsey:Website: https://diywith.aiInstagram: https://instagram.com/authenticaiforentrepreneursFREE Resources:Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT: diywith.ai/reels'Make AI Sound Like You (Not a Robot)' Micro Class: diywith.ai/class
The traditional focus on supply chain efficiency has created brittle networks that break under modern volatility and shifting global trade consensus. Optilogic provides an AI‑native platform for supply chain design, where autonomous agents build models, generate scenarios, and evaluate network tradeoffs. In this episode, Don Hicks, CEO at Optilogic, unpacks why enterprise leaders must run supply chain planning and design as parallel, symbiotic processes to move beyond current network constraints and build for long-term resilience. The discussion outlines a framework for using AI to automate routine tactical decisions while leveraging human-led what-if simulations to architect future-state competitive advantages. This episode is sponsored by Optilogic. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/partner
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM In this episode, Esther Angell shares a grounded approach to adopting AI without hype or overwhelm. The conversation focuses on starting with real business problems, using the tools you already have, and improving efficiency without losing trust or human connection. Esther explains where AI delivers real value for small teams, the risks of misuse, and why culture matters as much as capability. The core message is simple: solve the work nobody wants to do, move fast, and stay purposeful as AI adoption accelerates.
What if you could only work one hour a day? In this episode, Ari Meisel, founder of Less Doing, shares the mindset and systems that helped him rethink productivity, build a more replaceable role as a founder, and create dramatically more output without doing everything himself.After a Crohn's disease diagnosis forced him to conserve energy, Ari began asking a better question: What actually needs to be done, and what truly needs to be done by me? That question led to his OAO framework: Optimize, Automate, Outsource.Ari breaks down how entrepreneurs can stop being the chef, cook, and bottle washer in their own business by building real systems, not just relying on hustle. He shares how to create an effective idea-capture pipeline, why async communication can give founders back control of their time, and how he built an AI chief of staff to handle everything from scheduling and social media to budgeting, disputes, and follow-up tasks.John and Rich also unpack what it really means to measure productivity, where AI can create leverage without adding complexity, and how founders can start reclaiming hours right away.If you want to work less, achieve more, and build a business that does not depend on you for every decision, this episode is for you.Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/productivity-coach-entrepreneur/
Founders ✓ Claim : Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- SpaceX is one of the most dominant companies on the planet and their performance gap just keeps getting bigger. In 2025, SpaceX launched more mass to orbit than every other provider on Earth combined. MUCH MORE: every payload from China, Russia, Europe, and all American launchers wasn't even a fifth of what SpaceX put into orbit. They're the only company producing rockets at an industrial scale. The practices that made SpaceX dominant aren't unique to rockets. They're a blueprint for building anything hard. This episode — and the essay it is based on — explores How SpaceX Works. Read the full essay here. Make sure you add your email so you are notified when the book —SpaceX Foundation— is released. Episode sponsors: Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp.com to learn how they can help your business save time and money. Automate compliance, security, and trust with Vanta. Vanta helps you win trust, close deals, and stay secure—faster and with less effort. Find out how increased security leads to more customers by going to Vanta. Tell them David from Founders sent you and you'll get $1000 off.
Albert Sanchez and Chris Schultz join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on April 6th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Albert Sanchez is the co‑founder and owner of Beto's Mexican Restaurant, a family‑owned Mexican restaurant based in Grand Prairie, Texas, that has been serving the community since 1993. A lifelong Grand Prairie resident and graduate of South Grand Prairie High School, Sanchez grew up around the restaurant industry, working alongside his father, Humberto "Beto" Sanchez, who originally pursued his dream of opening a Mexican restaurant using family recipes from Monterrey, Mexico. As a very young entrepreneur, Albert helped transform Beto's from a small "hole‑in‑the‑wall" location into a well‑known local destination for traditional Mexican cuisine, focusing on hand‑rolled enchiladas, homemade tamales and tortillas, and freshly fried chips. Over the years, he has navigated the growing pains of expanding and relocating the business, balancing the demands of ownership with raising a family and staying deeply involved in the Grand Prairie community. Today, as owner and CEO, Sanchez continues to guide Beto's Mexican Restaurant and Catering, emphasizing family hospitality, community engagement, and authentic Mexican flavors for guests from across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Restaurant Systems Pro - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee." Let's make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info: Website: https://www.eatatbetos.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!
When the CHRO Has Never Worked in Healthcare Featuring Margie Zyble, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, UC HealthMargie Zyble came to UC Health by way of GE and a vertical farming startup. That unconventional path is exactly what makes her perspective on healthcare HR worth listening to.
In this Special Africa Edition of the Edge of Show, In this episode, host Josh Krieger and co-host Nefertiti Strong are joined by Mercy Fordwoo and Megan Hess from WADA Global, who are at the forefront of blockchain adaptation and community-driven economic growth across sub-Saharan Africa.Join us as we explore:The unique opportunities and challenges of Web3 adoption in Africa.Inspiring use cases, including innovative solutions for medical records and financial transactions.The impact of the recent Cardano African Tech Summit and how it has empowered local developers and communities.Insights into the future of decentralized intelligence and the role of local voices in shaping the tech landscape.Discover how WADA Global is creating access points for local communities and pushing for inclusion in the tech space. This episode is packed with valuable insights for dreamers, disruptors, and doers passionate about innovation and culture.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today at helmseo.comAre you a content creator, podcaster or interested in your business getting its voice out there? Then reserve a .podcast domain by paying just one-time as little as $10 for a lifetime of benefits! Check out the details and snag your .podcast domain today! https://get.unstoppabledomains.com/podcast/
Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast
AI content automation creates a dangerous disconnect between brand messaging and user intent. Malte Landwehr, CMO and Chief Product Officer at Peak AI, shares proven methodologies for maintaining content authenticity while scaling AI-driven search strategies. The discussion covers self-reported attribution frameworks for measuring AI discoverability beyond traditional traffic metrics, prompt diversification strategies that leverage real customer language from support tickets and sales transcripts, and topic-based visibility measurement approaches that account for multiple user personas across different funnel stages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Are Billboards Worth It for Home Service Businesses? (Or Just an Expensive Ego Boost?)Billboards can feel like a milestone for a growing home service company—your name on the highway, customers saying they saw your brand, friends texting photos of your sign. But for most HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, billboard advertising starts too early and becomes an expensive distraction from what actually drives growth: leads.In this episode, John Wilson sits down with Sam Preston (CEO of Service Scalers) for another installment of the Clicks to Calls series. They break down when billboards actually work, when they don't, and why most contractors under $20M are usually better off buying more leads instead of investing heavily in brand campaigns.They also unpack what makes a billboard memorable, why density matters more than just “having one,” and how brand channels like billboards show up in your data through branded search rather than traditional attribution.You'll learn:When billboards actually make sense for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companiesThe biggest mistake contractors make: running one or two billboards instead of building densityWhy most companies under ~$20M should prioritize buying leads over brand marketingHost: John Wilson — https://x.com/WilsonCompanies Guest: Sam Preston — https://x.com/HeySamPrestonBreak through the $5M ceiling.Join John Wilson and Jack Carr May 5–7, 2026 in Akron, Ohio for the Breaking $5 Million Workshop—a 3-day, in-person event for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical owners ready to scale. You'll see the Wilson operation live, sit in on a real sales huddle, tour the shop, and build your roadmap to $5M+.
In this episode of the BalancingAct podcast, our hosts speak with Dr. Allison Hitchens, a doctoral graduate specializing in teacher burnout and mentoring novice educators. We discuss the challenges faced by teachers, particularly during the pandemic and in rural areas, and the systemic issues contributing to high attrition rates. Dr. Hitchens advocates for redefined mentorship that focuses on emotional support and resilience rather than just instructional methods. The episode also addresses the "reality shock" novice teachers encounter and the need for supportive networks. Check out some of the articles that we discussed in our chat: Teacher Self-Care Mandates as Institutional Gaslighting in a Neoliberal System - Alyssa Hadley Dunn The Professional Life Cycle of Teachers - Michael Huberman Season 3 is brought to you by our principal sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan. Check out their website below for more information and to get a quote. http://bit.ly/4mQC27G Teachers' Insurance Plan: auto insurance that brings exclusive educator savings and exceptional customer care to New Jersey and Pennsylvania educational employees. Select Episodes from Season 3 sponsored by: For more information about NJSchoolJobs.com check out their website for up-to-date job postings for teaching, admin, support staff and coaching opportunities. Interested in Giving Lesson Launchpad a try? Don't forget to use our code “Balance” for $5 off a yearly subscription. Lesson Launchpad - Plan. Present. Automate. www.lessonlaunchpad.com We want to hear from you! Shoot over an email and say hi: podthebalancingact@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe! Leave us a comment! Follow Facebook - podbalact JoeandJamie Instagram - @podthebalancingact TikTok - @thebalancingactpodcast Twitter - @podbalact Youtube Channel - The Balancing Act - YouTubePart of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode (36 min), exclusively available on our subscriber-only premium feed. Become a premium subscriber to tune into the full episode: https://cubicletoceo.co/podcast Questions about our premium podcast subscription? Send us a DM @cubicletoceo Imagine saving yourself 20 hours per month while qualifying over 100 leads for your offer. Jenna Nelson is a nationally recognized AI strategist and advisor helping founders simplify systems, strengthen visibility, and build businesses that attract attention without constant hustle. As the founder of Her AIgency, she helps business owners get found in the era of AI using her Align, Automate and Appear framework. Continuing our series on most unique ways to sell a service/product/offer in 2026, Jenna's case study today focuses on how she replaced sales calls with a consultative AI lead magnet that filtered thousands of leads for her and increased conversion rates to 80%+. Connect with Jenna: heraigency.com IG: @heraigency youtube.com/@heraigency facebook.com/heraigency If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Subscribe to our premium feed for case-study style interviews every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Schultz joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on April 6th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Chris Schultz is the CEO of Velvet Taco, a fast-casual taco brand known for its globally inspired, chef-driven tacos and cult-favorite Weekly Taco Feature program. He brings more than 30 years of restaurant leadership experience to the role and is focused on leading Velvet Taco through its next phase of domestic and international growth while protecting the brand's bold, creative, and unapologetically original culture. Before joining Velvet Taco, Chris served as CEO of Voodoo Doughnut, where he helped guide the brand into new markets and strengthen its cult following. Prior to that, he spent nine years as senior vice president of operations at MOD Pizza, helping grow the concept from a single shop to more than 350 locations across the U.S. He began his restaurant career with a 13-year run at Starbucks, working in operations and development during a period of rapid national and global expansion. Today, Chris is leveraging that Starbucks, MOD Pizza, and Voodoo Doughnut playbook to scale Velvet Taco's 50-plus restaurants across eight states and into new markets, including its first international location in London, all while doubling down on innovation, guest experience, and a highly distinctive brand identity. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Cerboni - Cerboni is an all-in-one financial solution for restaurants. Reliable tax preparation & Business incorporation. Seamless Payroll and compliance report. Strategic CFO Services That Drive Business Growth. Detailed, custom reporting for complete financial clarity. Dedicated support for restaurants & Multi-location businesses. End-to-end financial management under one roof. Call (281) 888-2413 and mention Restaurant Unstoppable to get 20% off your first month of service. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info: Email: chris.schultz@velvettaco.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!
SpaceX is one of the most dominant companies on the planet and their performance gap just keeps getting bigger. In 2025, SpaceX launched more mass to orbit than every other provider on Earth combined. MUCH MORE: every payload from China, Russia, Europe, and all American launchers wasn't even a fifth of what SpaceX put into orbit. They're the only company producing rockets at an industrial scale. The practices that made SpaceX dominant aren't unique to rockets. They're a blueprint for building anything hard. This episode — and the essay it is based on — explores How SpaceX Works. Read the full essay here. Make sure you add your email so you are notified when the book —SpaceX Foundation— is released. Episode sponsors: Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp.com to learn how they can help your business save time and money. Automate compliance, security, and trust with Vanta. Vanta helps you win trust, close deals, and stay secure—faster and with less effort. Find out how increased security leads to more customers by going to Vanta. Tell them David from Founders sent you and you'll get $1000 off.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, Claude can Revit?, then the Colorado AIA on how architects can use two new state housing bills to build denser, more affordable multifamily, and finally why firms racing to automate may lose their project architects. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Michelle Kesil interviews Alex Shartsis, the creator of Skyp Platform, which leverages AI to enhance email outreach and sales processes. Alex discusses the challenges of email outreach in today's digital landscape, the unique functionalities of Skyp, and its applications in real estate and other industries. He emphasizes the importance of personalization in communication and the potential of AI to improve productivity without replacing the human element in sales. The conversation also touches on Skyp's global reach and growth strategy, as well as the diverse range of users benefiting from the platform. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
What happens when tariffs collide with AI, oil volatility, margin erosion, and agentic commerce, all in the same week?In Episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the accelerating news cycle impacting manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and the global supply chain. From the latest job report and Federal Reserve signals to tariff refund chaos, AI-driven margin strategy, and the Amazon vs. Walmart agentic commerce divide, this episode delivers practical insight for distribution leaders navigating economic uncertainty.If you are asking, “How should distributors respond to tariffs, AI disruption, and margin pressure right now?” This conversation is your roadmap.What You'll Learn:Why the latest U.S. jobs report may not reflect real-time economic reality — and how distributors should interpret lagging indicators like CPI, PPI, and unemployment dataHow tariff refund litigation could create a $40+ billion Wall Street trading frenzy — and why downstream distributors face complex reconciliation challengesThe real drivers of margin erosion in wholesale distribution, including internal discounting and product mix blind spotsHow AI-powered discovery systems (like the DAGA framework: Discover, Alert, Guide, Automate) can unlock 40–50% revenue growth from existing accountEpisode Highlights:03:15 – Why the news cycle now shifts between Thursday night and Friday morning12:09 – February jobs report: 92,000 jobs lost and what that signals for the Fed22:40 – Oil volatility, the Strait of Hormuz, and supply chain risk exposure29:43 – Tariff increases to 15% and the Supreme Court refund implications40:18 – Wall Street's move to buy tariff refund claims at a discount59:14 – Margin erosion in distribution and the three silent profit killers1:06:00 – The DAGA framework: Discover, Alert, Guide, Automate1:13:46 – Amazon vs. Walmart: Competing models for agentic commerce1:22:33 – “Your data is worthless until you give it purpose”Tools, Frameworks, and Strategic Concepts Mentioned:DAGA Framework – Discover, Alert, Guide, AutomateAI-driven white space analysisMargin mix optimizationAgentic commerce modelsPredictive sales intelligence and guided sellingAI-enabled demand forecastingData clarity vs. data overloadKey Themes for Distribution Leaders:Tariffs are not just policy, they are operational complexityMargin compression is often self-inflicted through unmanaged discountingAI should enhance sales teams, not replace themData without context is decorationClosing Insight:“AI is not about replacing people. It's about making good people better.”Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.
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Jo Irizarry and Skeeter Miller join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 23rd, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Jo Irizarry is an investor and mentor in the modern Texas barbecue scene, best known for backing nationally acclaimed concepts like Barbs-B-Q and butcher shop and restaurant Thorn & Bred. As an early believer in Barbs-B-Q, Jo helped support pitmaster Chuck Charnichart and the team as they transformed a bold, pop-culture-infused vision for barbecue into one of the most talked‑about restaurants in Texas, earning national accolades and a James Beard nomination along the way. At Thorn & Bred, Jo brings that same mix of business savvy and heart for hospitality to a new generation of chefs and makers, focusing on spaces that celebrate community, creativity, and the evolving story of Texas food. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Cerboni - Cerboni is an all-in-one financial solution for restaurants. Reliable tax preparation & Business incorporation. Seamless Payroll and compliance report. Strategic CFO Services That Drive Business Growth. Detailed, custom reporting for complete financial clarity. Dedicated support for restaurants & Multi-location businesses. End-to-end financial management under one roof. Call (281) 888-2413 and mention Restaurant Unstoppable to get 20% off your first month of service. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info: Instagram: @therealjoirizarry Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!
SUPERSIZE Your Business Annual Challenge Day 64: Automate Your Wealth...Pay THIS First! Pop here every day for a dose of different business building perspective: https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizechallenge #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #supersizeyourbusinesschallenge #moneymonth #financialhealth #finances #paythisfirst #automateyourwealth #payyourselffirst Want to have a community of people who support you and your business supersizing? Free to join. Just type SUPERSIZE in the comments below for the invite link!!! Welcome to Day 64 of our Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge! This month, we're focusing on the critical area of financial health for your organization. Just like individuals, businesses thrive on sound financial management to achieve their financial goals. Join us as we explore business strategies to help your small business grow.
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In this Special Africa Edition of the Edge of Show, host Josh Krieger teams up with Nefertiti Strong, founder of Beyond the Code AI, to explore the intersection of AI, healthcare, and decentralized intelligence.Join us as we welcome Kennedy Schaal, founder and CEO of Rejuve Biotech, a leading biologist and biotech executive with nearly 20 years of experience in longevity research. She shares her insights on the misconceptions surrounding AI in science and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of structured reasoning over mere prediction.In this episode, we discuss:The role of AI in advancing precision longevity medicineThe significance of causal reasoning in scientific discoveryThe potential of decentralized data networks in global healthThe ethical implications of AI in healthcare and the importance of data sovereigntyFuture prospects for longevity and the need for accessible healthcare solutionsKennedy also shares her experiences from the African Tech Summit in Nairobi, highlighting the innovative developments in healthcare data and the potential for Africa to lead in decentralized health solutions.Tune in for an enlightening conversation that challenges the status quo and envisions a future where longevity is accessible to all!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today at helmseo.comAre you a content creator, podcaster or interested in your business getting its voice out there? Then reserve a .podcast domain by paying just one-time as little as $10 for a lifetime of benefits! Check out the details and snag your .podcast domain today! https://get.unstoppabledomains.com/podcast/
Send a textMost emergencies cost more than $1,000.In this episode, Jessica and Brandon break down what a properly funded emergency fund actually looks like and why it's one of the first steps in any financial plan.We cover:What counts as a true emergencyHow to calculate 6 to 12 months of expensesWhy expenses matter more than incomeWhere to keep your emergency fundWhy you shouldn't invest itHow to automate your savingsWhat to do if you feel behindWhether you're in a volatile industry, a dual-income household, self-employed, or rebuilding after a layoff, this conversation will help you create a clear, practical plan.An emergency fund won't make you wealthy. It keeps you from going into debt when life happens.Start small. Automate it. Build the habit.Resources mentioned in this episode:Get 50% off Monarch Money subscriptionSign up with Ally116: Five Signs You Need Financial Therapy90: Rewriting Your Money Story with Financial Therapist Wendy WrightSubscribe to The Sugar Daddy Podcast newsletter Explore The Sugar Daddy Podcast Stan Store — Downloadables, tools, and more to level up your money game together! Head over to our YouTube channel to catch this episode in full video form. Apply to be a guest on the show. You can also email us at: thesugardaddypodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on InstagramWe're most active over at @thesugardaddypodcast Chat with BrandonWant to work together? Learn more about Brandon Book a free 30-min call to see if it's a fit. Show us some love, hit subscribe, leave a five star rating, and drop a quick review! Money, relationships, and the mindset to master both. Hosted by financial advisor Brandon and his wife Jessica, The Sugar Daddy Podcast breaks down how to build wealth, unpack old money beliefs, and have real conversations about love and finances. Their mission? To help couples and individuals grow rich in every sense of the word: emotionally, relationally and fina...
Container base images (like Official Docker Hub images) are often updated without new tag versions. I call this Silent Rebuilds. There's no way to know this happens without image digest-checking automation like Dependabot and Renovate with specific settings. Failure to keep up-to-date is a prime source of vulnerabilities that can lead to serious security breaches. Automate the updates!Check out the video podcast version here: https://youtu.be/z_ahbsSc4Fo
In this episode of the Wellbeing 4 Mothers show, Dr. Dunni explores the reasons behind maternal tiredness and offers practical strategies to boost energy and well-being. From physical hydration to emotional management and systematising daily tasks, this episode provides actionable insights for mothers seeking balance.Key TakeawaysYou're not lazy, you're overloaded. Chronic stress and invisible labour drain real energy. This is a capacity issue, not a character flaw.Rest alone won't fix structural overload. A bath or earlier bedtime won't solve exhaustion caused by too many responsibilities. Reduce, delegate, or automate one ongoing task before adding more self-care.Small systems create big energy gains. Automate meals, share full responsibility (not just tasks), and reduce daily decisions. Less mental clutter = more energy.Support is a strategy, not a weakness. Chronic stress impacts physical and emotional health. Getting help isn't indulgent it's protective.Book Recommendation The Energy Bus – Jon GordonJoin the Bookclubhttps://www.drdunni.clubCONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Ig- https://www.instagram.com/drdunni.lifecoach/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C1oJwHyISEuqiX8USaYKgCH- https://www.clubhouse.com/@drdunni-druwaFB- https://www.facebook.com/druwaacademyTwitter- https://twitter.com/drdunniPatreon - https://patreon.com/wellbeing4mothers HOST BIOYour host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum' and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in applying natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain practical ways and strategies in simple terms that promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit, and prevent ill health. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com
In this episode the hosts break down a one-year-old “digital wellness” SaaS porn-blocking app doing ~$100K in profit from a single YouTube video—and debate whether it's worth $600K or just a $30K rebuild with better marketing.Business Listing – https://flippa.com/12197961-1-porn-blocker-app-ios-windows-b2c-saas-196k-gross-161k-net-604-subs-10k-mrr-0-57-dispute-all-from-a-single-traffic-source-huge-untapped-growthWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr
If you've ever felt stuck because your business outgrew your leadership team — or rushed a key hire just to relieve the pressure — this episode is for you.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Brendan Aronson, Founder of The Military Veteran (TMV), a recruiting firm that places military veterans into executive and operator roles.They break down what it really takes to hire a GM or operator who can scale a $10M–$25M home service business — and why most hiring failures aren't talent problems, but clarity and process problems.The core theme: Great companies believe people drive value creation. If you get the leadership hire wrong, the cost compounds. If you get it right, everything unlocks.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhat “operator” actually means in a scaling home service businessWhy hiring becomes the bottleneck as companies growHow military leadership experience translates (and where it doesn't)Enlisted vs. officer backgrounds — and what each typically bringsThey also cover the difference between hiring for:A private equity–backed platform (timeline-driven, playbook-oriented)A family-owned business (culture, long-term alignment, succession planning)
Unlock Business Efficiency with AI Automation! On the Idaho Business Podcast, meet Jenna Nelson, Founder of HerAIgency, for a deep dive into using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance your operations. Learn how AI automation can revolutionize your business by taking over those daily, weekly, and monthly backend tasks and repetitive processes. Stop fearing AI and start leveraging it to free up founders and employees for high-value, strategic work. This episode is essential for any business owner looking to achieve significant efficiency gains through smart AI integration. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube
In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Jamie Wanko and Joe Vitale engage in a candid discussion that merges personal anecdotes with educational reflections. They kick off by celebrating Joe's milestone birthday, sharing humorous insights on aging and societal perceptions shaped by social media. As seasoned educators, they delve into frustrations surrounding classroom management and the challenges of maintaining student engagement amidst distractions. Highlighting their experiences, Jamie and Joe unpack various pet peeves, from snow removal to driving etiquette, while sharing relatable stories about school drop-off dilemmas. Season 3 is brought to you by our principal sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan. Check out their website below for more information and to get a quote. http://bit.ly/4mQC27G Teachers' Insurance Plan: auto insurance that brings exclusive educator savings and exceptional customer care to New Jersey and Pennsylvania educational employees. Select Episodes from Season 3 sponsored by: For more information about NJSchoolJobs.com check out their website for up-to-date job postings for teaching, admin, support staff and coaching opportunities. Interested in Giving Lesson Launchpad a try? Don't forget to use our code “Balance” for $5 off a yearly subscription. Lesson Launchpad - Plan. Present. Automate. www.lessonlaunchpad.com We want to hear from you! Shoot over an email and say hi: podthebalancingact@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe! Leave us a comment! Follow Facebook - podbalact JoeandJamie Instagram - @podthebalancingact TikTok - @thebalancingactpodcast Twitter - @podbalact Youtube Channel - The Balancing Act - YouTube Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Jeremy Maldonado shares his experiences and insights on server management, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes, the power of automation, and finding balance between Linux and Windows environments. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing servers, the pivotal role of Ansible in streamlining operations, and the confidence required to maintain a reliable infrastructure. Jeremy encourages listeners to view setbacks as opportunities for growth while reminding us to be kind to ourselves throughout our professional journeys.This episode originally aired March 6, 2025
This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening.Does networking feel overwhelming? Let's fix that. In today's market, 40–80% of roles are filled through referrals, not online applications. But building and maintaining those relationships is hard. In this video, I'll walk you through how to automate your entire job search networking system using n8n and ChatGPT. You'll learn how to auto-track every connection, generate personalized follow-up reminders, and use AI to create summaries and next steps…All based on the exact system that helped me land roles at Google, Microsoft, and Twitter after getting 0 replies from 300 job applications.You'll also get a free copy of my networking tracker template, n8n automation workflow, and all of the ChatGPT prompts I used. This automation isn't just theory. It's part of the system we use with our job search coaching clients. Whether you're pivoting careers, bouncing back from a layoff, trying to break into big tech, or anything in between, this is a step-by-step job search strategy that works.
John Russ and Kim Beechner join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 30th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Chef John Russ is the chef-owner of Clementine, a celebrated neighborhood restaurant in San Antonio known for its seasonally driven menus and warm, family-centered hospitality. A New Orleans native and 2023 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Texas, Russ trained at Delgado Culinary and refined his craft in fine dining kitchens at the Ritz-Carlton and The Capella Group before putting down roots in San Antonio in 2012. Alongside his wife and pastry chef, Elise, he launched a series of pop-up dinners that evolved into the Clementine restaurant group, where the couple has helped reshape the city's culinary landscape with their acclaimed "Feed Me" tasting experience and thoughtful approach to service and work–life balance. Beyond the stove, Russ advocates for better food sourcing, sustainability, and commonsense immigration reform within the restaurant industry, working with state and national organizations while mentoring the next generation of chefs. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Restaurant Systems Pro - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee." Let's make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info: Website: https://www.clementine-sa.com Instagram: @clementine.sanantonio Email: hello@clementine-sa.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!
Troy Shen of Cervo AI talks about what they do; simplifying customs, compliance & tariffs; people & tech; & how Cervo is changing the narrative for startups. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.28] An introduction to Troy, his background, and how the U.S.-China trade war – and the power and fragility of global trade – ultimately inspired him to build Cervo AI. "My Dad came to the US with $50 in his pocket, and the American Dream." [06.21] Why logisticians are tired of being burned by tech start-ups, the impact on trust across the industry, and what sets Cervo apart. "With every wave of innovation, there are many companies that over-promise and only a few that actually deliver on those promises." "Ultimately, building a world-class solution in this industry isn't achieved by just being good at the technology or just having the domain expertise. It really requires a combination of tech expertise and an obsession with the problem space." [08.00] The range of business ecosystems across the industry, from digital-first to manual and paper-based. [09.48] An overview of Cervo AI – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [10.30] The ideal customer for Cervo AI. [12.25] What the current customs landscape means for forwarders and brokers and, from tariffs to compliance, the biggest challenges making an impact right now. "It's a crazy time in the customs world. Entries that used to take minutes can now take hours or even days because of the constantly-changing complexity… And this introduces more compliance risk, which creates further downstream cost for both customs brokers and forwarders." [14.19] How Cervo AI are helping to give control back to their customers in this complex, changeable landscape. "Teams can process three to four times more entries on the customs side or they can save about 30 minutes per shipment on the operations side." [17.16] The balance between people and technology as AI replaces manual work, what the human side of logistics is going to look like, and the Japanese principle that guides the team at Cervo. [19.39] The problem with change management, and Troy's advice for leaders looking to drive change and build AI-enhanced operations that actually make an impact. "AI isn't the right fit for every company today. But the biggest barrier is rarely the technology. It's often the internal alignment within the organization." [23.16] A case study detailing how Cervo AI helped a key customer achieve over 80% reduction in manual processing time with over 95% accuracy and position for a longer-term transformation, and why AI is a service enhancer, not a detractor. [25.27] What the integration and onboarding process looks like with Cervo AI, for both technology and operations. "It's about being a partner, not just a vendor." [27.44] Cervo's predictions and focus areas for 2026. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to Cervo AI's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Cervo AI and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Troy on LinkedIn. Check out our other podcasts HERE.
Live from Joe's mom's basement (where humility is encouraged and spreadsheets are optional), the crew tackles a deceptively simple question. If most people think they're above average with money, what advice actually helps someone who isn't? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Doug, Jesse Cramer, and guest Whitney Hanson (Money Nerds podcast) run a thought experiment inspired by Morgan Housel's observation that nearly everyone believes they're financially smarter than the median. What straightforward moves keep someone from needing last minute financial Hail Marys? The answer isn't flashy. It's systems. Whitney kicks things off with a practical starting point: identify your knowledge gaps. Tools like Investor.gov quizzes can reveal blind spots, and she suggests theming your learning (one focus per month) so financial literacy doesn't feel overwhelming. From there, the conversation turns to controllables: cash flow, savings rate, lifestyle inflation, and career capital. Because while markets bounce around, your habits are yours. The gang also introduces the idea of a tactile money leak audit, physically reviewing spending to spot waste that autopilot budgeting apps can miss. It's less glamorous than crypto speculation but far more effective. Investing gets reframed too. Instead of treating it like a mysterious Wall Street game, they suggest thinking of it as owning small pieces of companies you already know and use. Start small. Automate it. Build reps. Confidence follows action. Insurance and estate planning round out the episode. The crew urges listeners to shop multiple advisors, understand policy details before signing, use AI to help decode fine print without blindly trusting it, and avoid overconfidence just because something sounds right. Doug keeps things lively with trivia revealing that Johnny Carson's 1982 DUI fine was a very specific $603, and OG once again proves suspiciously good at guessing. What You'll Learn: Why most people overestimate their financial knowledge and what to do about it How to identify and close your personal money knowledge gaps The key financial variables you actually control How to perform a simple money leak audit Why small, automatic investing beats waiting for the perfect moment How to make investing feel familiar instead of intimidating The basics everyone should understand about insurance and estate planning Why repetition builds financial confidence faster than theory The Big Takeaway: You don't need advanced tactics. You need consistent systems. Focus on what you control. Automate the boring stuff. Learn one thing at a time. Build margin. Repeat. Because the goal isn't to be above average. It's to be steady enough that you never need a desperate Hail Mary. This Episode Is For You If: You feel like everyone else has money figured out except you Financial advice usually feels too complicated or assumes knowledge you don't have You're tired of feeling behind and want simple systems that work You want to build confidence through action, not just theory You believe steady progress beats trying to be perfect Question for You: What was the first simple money habit that changed your trajectory? Share it in the Spotify comments or The Basement Facebook group. Your small win might be exactly what another Stacker needs to hear. Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite my best efforts to prune the doom and gloom from my feed, the algorithm still serves me plenty of worst-case, "out there" scenarios regarding AI. No doubt many are concerned and perhaps discouraged by this fluff. So, how do you embrace the new stuff in a way that is useful and exciting? This week, I'm giving you three recommendations for AI-powered tools that will improve your business in ways you may not have considered. Key Takeaways Still "doom and gloom" in my feed despite my best efforts (If it bleeds it leads) "Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle" - Ecclesiastes 11:6 "We suffer more in imagination than in reality," a principle from Stoic philosopher Seneca Anxiety is high (the news of the day) AI is changing the marketplace regardless of how you feel about it The repetitive work is drying up AI is *not* 100% reliable...and it may never be Are you a technological optimist? The three fastest, easiest, and most profitable ways to use AI in your business 1: AI Powered scheduling and coordinating 2: Automate followup and customer care 3: AI enhanced offers and sales copy What Ray is using (not affiliate links) Use Motion AI Scheduling Membership.io Kajabi Links AI Summit - This upcoming virtual summit features some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs on the planet. This is your chance to hear the real-world stories about how AI is being used to help grow their empires. Get the Full Lineup and Your Free Ticket Today! How You Can Help Subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you on this show. Questions or comments? Connect with Ray on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Visit Ray's community on Facebook – This is a friendly group of writers, entrepreneurs, and coaches who share ideas and helpful advice.
Kim Beechner joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 30th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Kim Beechner is the CEO and founder of Embark Marketing, a boutique digital agency specializing in the food and beverage and hospitality industries. Drawing on more than a decade in marketing and many years in the restaurant and bar world, she helps restaurants, bars, and food and beverage brands tell their stories, attract loyal guests, and grow revenue through strategy, social media, PR, and content. Since launching Embark Marketing in 2010, Kim and her team have partnered with concepts across Texas and the U.S., earning recognition from organizations such as PRSA, the American Marketing Association, Yelp's Advertising Partner Awards, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. She holds both undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of the Incarnate Word, with a focus on international business, marketing, and communications, which informs her consumer-first, storytelling-driven approach to brand building. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Restaurant Systems Pro - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee." Let's make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info: Website: https://www.embark-marketing.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!
Join us in this panel episode of The Edge of Show, live at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FOMGL) 2025 event in Washington, D.C. Join our moderator, Gerard Dache, along with distinguished panelists Amelia Gardner, Jacob Hample, and Adel ElMessiry, as they share their insights on the future of energy and technology. Discover how access to cheap, abundant energy is essential for the flourishing of societies and how it impacts the development of AI, blockchain, and decentralized systems.In this episode, you'll learn about:The groundbreaking work of Filecoin in decentralized cloud storage.The challenges faced by tech companies in securing data center infrastructure.The importance of energy accessibility for sensitive industries.Innovative solutions for modular data centers and decentralized compute power.How individuals and organizations can participate in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.Don't miss this opportunity to hear from visionaries and disruptors who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in the digital renaissance.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today at helmseo.comAre you a content creator, podcaster or interested in your business getting its voice out there? Then reserve a .podcast domain by paying just one-time as little as $10 for a lifetime of benefits! Check out the details and snag your .podcast domain today! https://get.unstoppabledomains.com/podcast/
In the past couple of weeks, two smart people looked at the same moment in AI and came away with opposite advice. Matt Shumer says wake up, this is urgent, denial is dangerous. Ann Handley says slow down, stop panicking, protect your judgment. I agree with both of them. And yet I think their arguments are incomplete. In this episode, I offer a third stance: value doesn't just vanish during disruption. It gets rebundled. Reorganized. Repackaged into new bundles of tasks, trust, judgment, and responsibility. And whoever understands that process early gets to position themselves on the right side of it. I steelman both arguments, push back on both, and then spend the bulk of the episode on what excites me most: the new paths opening up for writers and marketing professionals right now. And why this is all scary and very exciting at the same time! What You'll Learn Why Shumer is right about urgency and capability, and where his argument breaks down Why Handley is right about protecting your agency, and the uncomfortable question her advice raises What "value rebundling" means and why it matters more than any AI prediction Three rebundling patterns reshaping how work gets organized Why the career ladder is breaking and what replaces it Whether "slow down" is a luxury belief, and how runway changes which advice applies to you Three new business paths for writers and marketers (Micro-Agency of One, Productized Workflow, Operator-Teacher) Four additional micro business examples to expand your thinking Why anything you build from here may have a shorter shelf life, and why that's actually freeing Four practical plays you can run this week, including a 14-day micro-offer challenge Key Ideas and Takeaways 1. Both Sides Are Partly Right: Shumer is right about the engine. Handley is right about the road. AI capabilities can jump fast AND adoption can still be messy. These are different layers of the same reality. 2. Value Gets Rebundled: Jobs are bundles of tasks, responsibility, trust, and context. AI lowers the cost of tasks. Organizations redesign the bundle. The question isn't "Will my job disappear?" It's "What will my work be repackaged into?" If you do nothing, someone else rebundles you. 3. Three Rebundling Patterns: The Orchestrator: human value shifts to scoping outcomes, setting standards, making tradeoffs, and integrating outputs. This is product thinking, not prompting. The Judgment Premium: when speed is cheap, the bottleneck moves to accuracy, brand risk, accountability, and trust. Judgment becomes more valuable where stakes are high. The Adaptive Builder: durable edge goes to people who experiment fast, chain tools into workflows, ship, measure, and rebuild when the tools change. 4. Runway Changes Everything: Your financial position determines which advice even applies to you. If your runway is short, your first goal should be financial runway. Reduce burn, increase reliable income, create a second stream. Runway gives you options. Options give you agency. 5. New Paths Beyond Your Current Job Frame: AI collapsed the cost of building. You can rebundle value outside companies, on your own terms. 6. Shorter Shelf Lives Are the New Normal: Anything you build from now on will likely have a shorter lifespan than you're used to. That's okay. The durable skill is getting good at building, shipping, learning, and rebuilding. That cycle is the skill. 7. Speed Without Panic, Intention Without Paralysis: No denial. No doom. No thrash. Choose one lane, build one proof asset, ship one offer. The future belongs to finishers. Action Steps Push AI into your hardest, most time-consuming work. One hour a day, one workflow per week. Identify what compounds in your work (judgment, taste, relationships) and protect it. Automate what doesn't. Map your work on the stakes/trust 2x2 grid. Migrate toward high-stakes, high-trust work. Launch one fixed-scope micro-offer in 14 days. Build proof. Ship. Iterate.
The most important work I do every day — the work that built a $100M company — takes about four hours. Not 12, not 16. Four. In this episode, I break down the exact operating system I use to collapse time, why most productivity advice is garbage, and the two things I focus on every single day that change everything. My Daily System (2 Things That Matter) 1. Sharpen the Saw — I protect my morning. No phone, no email, no fires. Meditation, movement, building capacity. By the time I sit down to work, I'm operating at a completely different level than someone who woke up and started doom scrolling. 2. Make the Big Scary Moves — The one or two actions that could change everything but you keep putting off because they're uncomfortable. That's what I do first. Everything else is noise. The BREAD Framework (For Everything Else) Anything that's not sharpening the saw or making big scary moves gets run through BREAD: B — Batch similar tasks together R — Reduce scope or frequency E — Eliminate what doesn't need to happen at all A — Automate anything repetitive D — Delegate anything outside your zone of genius The Conversations You're Not Having The chaos that destroys most businesses isn't the stuff you see — it's the hard conversations you keep avoiding. The underperforming team member, the unhappy client, the problem brewing in the background. Say the thing that needs to be said. Today, not next quarter. "An hour of high-signal work is worth 10 hours of low-signal grinding. That's how you collapse time."
On this episode of the podcast, Andrew talks with Sam Lewis, CEO of Fruitful, about rethinking how Americans manage their money. They discuss why traditional financial advice often leaves people behind and how simple, automated systems can help reduce stress and build wealth over time. The conversation focuses on creating a practical, “set-it-and-forget-it” approach to personal finance that actually works for everyday people. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to mailbag@andrewyang.com! Watch the full episode here ---- Follow Andrew Yang: Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Website | X Check out Fruitful: Website ---- Get 50% off Factor at Factor Meals Get an extra 3 months free at Express VPN Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at Helix Sleep | Use code: helixpartner20 Get $30 off your first two (2) orders at Wonder | Use code: ANDREW104 ---- Subscribe to the Andrew Yang Podcast: Apple | Spotify To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices