Podcasts about automating

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, discretionary trader and author of Short Selling Master, David Capablanca aka sits down with algorithmic trading expert Dave Mabe to break down how discretionary and systematic traders can actually work together instead of staying in their own lanes.Dave has been trading systematically for nearly 20 years and works closely with traders at SMB Capital. He shares practical insights on backtesting, building automated edges, handling small-cap environments filled with algorithms, and how to turn discretionary ideas into robust, automatable strategies. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformAskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.David's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Chandra, Paul, and Andrew discuss the ongoing challenges and strategies around automating JD Edwards testing, focusing on the use of Orchestrator for developing and maintaining test scripts. They examine the complexities of managing consistent test data, the influence of lean principles on process standardization, and the trade-offs between centralized and decentralized ERP environments. The conversation highlights the importance of building sustainable and maintainable upgrade and integration processes while navigating organizational change and business evolution. 02:10 Shout out to all fire fighters and Goldie the Fire Goat 03:50 Update on Chandra's July 4th marathon 10:02 Best practice 14:09 Automating using Orchestrator 19:23 Challenges with automated test scripts 21:52 Lean manufacturing practices discussed 29:17 Centralizing JD Edwards implementations 32:24 Midwesternism Resources Goldie the Fire Goat - https://www.facebook.com/GoldieTheFireGoat/ Goldie Merch - https://fireandstitchco.com/collections/goldie-wildland-goat Working with Orchestration Assertions - https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/eotos/working-with-orchestration-assertions-release-9-2-5.html Assertion Framework: Using Orchestrator as a Test Framework - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtkWhuOZ7Ms https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/tutorial_orc_assertion_framework/

The following article of the Entrepreneurs industry is: “Digital Savings: Automating Financial Inclusion in Mexico” by Marlene Garayzar, CGO and Co-Founder, Stori.

Stop wasting billable hours on admin work. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify hidden bottlenecks in your firm and turn them into reliable automations that save you hours every week—without tripping over AI ethics or security rules.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jeff Arnold discuss: Process mapping before automation and AI Common admin bottlenecks in law firms and HR Practical examples of email, billing, and document automations ABA Formal Opinion 512 and AI risk in legal workflows Agents vs. workflows and why most firms aren't ready for agents yet   Key Takeaways: Automation should be built on top of clearly mapped, efficient processes; otherwise, it only helps you make mistakes faster. The best automation wins often come from small, repetitive tasks—like email responses, filing documents, or parsing PDFs—that quietly consume hours every week. Many legal professionals underestimate how much of their day is administrative; even saving ten minutes per day can translate into an extra workweek of time each year. There is a critical distinction between automation and generative AI in law: once client data touches AI, additional ethical and security requirements are triggered. Most firms don't have an “agent” problem; they have a workflow problem—reliable, well-defined automations should come first, with AI layered in only where it truly adds value.   "The most important thing is to get your processes down and get a solid foundation. Work on automation first, then you can work on implementing AI." —  Jeff Arnold   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Jeff Arnold: Jeff Arnold is the Founder and President of 4Spot Consulting, an automation and AI implementation firm, and a two-time Amazon Best-Selling author. With more than 20 years implementing automation and 40 years of leadership experience, Jeff helps law firms and professional services teams find and eliminate the manual, repetitive work that quietly drains billable hours, then convert that reclaimed time back into high-value, client-facing work. His core message: technology doesn't replace your people; it elevates them. Through his flagship keynote, "Stop Logging. Start Leading.," Jeff shows organizations how to reclaim 25% of their work week through strategic automation.   Connect with Jeff Arnold:  Website: https://4spotconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwarnold/ Book (The Automated Law Firm) - Pre-register: The-Automated-Law-.com OpsMap™ Quick Audit - a one-pager to help people get started: https://4spotconsulting.com/opsmap-quick-audit/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon sits down to discuss how Vertical Design Services (VDS) is redefining what an electrical engineering firm can be. From vertical integration and AI-powered workflows to accelerating the learning curve for engineers, Dillon breaks down the flywheel model driving VDS's growth — and why working directly for electrical contractors, rather than owners or architects, changes everything. Whether you're in construction, engineering, or just curious about how technology is reshaping the trades, this episode is packed with practical insights on building a faster, smarter, and more consistent business.

Today's guest is James Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO at coso.ai. Social media has become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to enhance their reach and engagement with target audiences. However, navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media marketing can be a cumbersome task for many businesses. Enter Coso AI, an innovative Irish startup that aims to transform how small businesses approach social media automation through the power of artificial intelligence.Topics include:0:00 His journey as an AI founder pivoting from failed models to LLM-powered success4:20 Tailoring social media content using business data and brand insights at Coso.ai5:05 How Coso.ai combines AI, content strategy, data and design into one platform9:40 Automating onboarding by analysing existing business data and content11:25 Driving measurable growth while building AI and partnership moats15:55 Combining multiple AI models to create flexible content workflows18:32 Preparing for funding with partnerships, growth and market pull

Drew talks with Joao Soares, Lead IT Security Consultant, about a project Joao undertook to automate firewall rule changes. Firewall changes can be fraught in any environment, but Joao also had to contend with working in the highly-regulated energy sector. They walk through how the project went from proof-of-concept to being widely used in production,... Read more »

Drew talks with Joao Soares, Lead IT Security Consultant, about a project Joao undertook to automate firewall rule changes. Firewall changes can be fraught in any environment, but Joao also had to contend with working in the highly-regulated energy sector. They walk through how the project went from proof-of-concept to being widely used in production,... Read more »

E-commerce order volumes are climbing, but bottom-line profits aren't keeping pace.  In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Tevon Taylor are joined by Lori Boyer, Head of Content Marketing at EasyPost and host of Unboxing Logistics. They explore how to protect margins by moving away from broad averages and toward customer precision and AI-driven routing strategies.   Lori explains how unmanaged growth creates a hidden operational tax for businesses. She makes the case for focusing on order quality over pure volume, calculating the true contribution margin per order, and using technology to treat delivery as a customer retention tool rather than a standard cost center. She also shares a case study where an operator leveraged practical AI tools to save $2 million annually and drastically cut late deliveries without changing carriers or contracts.   Tevon and Lori discuss core operating principles for winning organizations; breaking free from baseline defaults, segmenting customers by economic value, and building multi-carrier optionality to safeguard against rate spikes. They highlight how moving past standard averages helps operators stop losing money and ensure top customers receive the elite experience they deserve. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (06:50) The e-commerce growth vs. profit gap  (08:41) How today's e-commerce complexity is different  (12:12) Shifting from broad growth to order profitability  (14:12) Rising customer acquisition costs and retention value  (18:22) Dashboard lies and the death of averages  (21:44) Breaking down the true cost of customer margin  (23:57) Starting with a simple profitability spreadsheet  (26:33) Segmenting customers by order economics  (28:18) Automating logistics decisions with practical AI tools  (37:18) Prioritizing reliability and visibility over delivery speed (41:00) Redefining optionality as a bottom-line margin strategy (44:34) Traits that separate winning operators from those struggling (48:39) Leveraging Luma AI workflows to locate hidden shipping costs (51:05) Prioritizing customer lifetime value over broad funnel acquisition Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Lori Boyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loribboyer/ Connect with Tevon Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevontaylor/ Learn more about EasyPost: https://www.easypost.com/ Learn more about Pegasus Logistics Group: https://www.pegasuslogisticsgroup.com Learn more about Unboxing Logistics: https://www.easypost.com/podcast/ Upcoming Live Programming:  https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/ Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- The Future of Supply Chains: Where Talent Meets Technology: https://bit.ly/4uUuxkc WEBINAR- Peak Reality Check: What Shippers, Analysts, and AI Models Are Predicting for 2026: https://bit.ly/4aTlsRv WEBINAR- From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality: https://bit.ly/4f6SUGA WEBINAR- The Automotive Industry's Next Digital Breakthrough: https://bit.ly/4vhUwT4 This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/more-orders-less-profit-whats-going-on-1608 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to The Cashavelli Experience: The Frequency Vol 8.In this high-energy audio mix, we break down why the visible listing price is a lie and reveal how Vegas real estate builders are hiding massive discounts, rate buy-downs, and design credits directly in the paperwork. If you've felt like the game was built for someone else, this is the frequency where we build our own.Key Themes Explored in This Volume:The Real Estate Land Grab: Why more Vegas builders are cutting secret deals right now than at any time since 2018–2019.The 50th Law Matrix: Overcoming the hidden entry fee to modern wealth—which isn't money, it's fear.Automating the Hustle: How to shift your business structure from a daily grind to a fully automated legacy system using GoHighLevel.The Routine of Talent: Why flow state isn't a feeling, but a rep you have to run.

Welcome to The Cashavelli Experience: The Frequency Vol 8.In this high-energy audio mix, we break down why the visible listing price is a lie and reveal how Vegas real estate builders are hiding massive discounts, rate buy-downs, and design credits directly in the paperwork. If you've felt like the game was built for someone else, this is the frequency where we build our own.Key Themes Explored in This Volume:The Real Estate Land Grab: Why more Vegas builders are cutting secret deals right now than at any time since 2018–2019.The 50th Law Matrix: Overcoming the hidden entry fee to modern wealth—which isn't money, it's fear.Automating the Hustle: How to shift your business structure from a daily grind to a fully automated legacy system using GoHighLevel.The Routine of Talent: Why flow state isn't a feeling, but a rep you have to run.

Want to stop chasing leads and start having highly motivated sellers reach out directly to you? In this episode, Brent Daniels pulls back the curtain on his 21 years of real estate experience and over $20 million spent on online lead generation to reveal his top six favorite lead sources. From free, seven-minute organic social media strategies and dominating your local market with Google My Business, to scaling up with high-converting Facebook, YouTube, and Google PPC ads, this episode is an absolute masterclass in building a massive inbound pipeline. You will learn how to automate on-market MLS offers in seconds, the secret to converting PPC leads in under 48 hours, and the exact monthly budgets required to play in the big leagues. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(0:57) Brent's $20 million online lead generation background(1:43) Why a clean online presence acts as your invisible resume(2:31) Using Google My Business reviews to win free wholesale deals(4:10) The 7-minute organic Facebook strategy that actually works(5:54) Automating on-market MLS offers in seconds using OfferGun(7:06) Generating high-intent inbound leads with targeted Facebook Ads(7:43) Why major Pay-Per-Lead companies are flocking to YouTube Ads(8:19) The ultimate lead source and why Google Ads (PPC) dominate the industry(8:45) How PPC leads convert in 48 hours compared to 100 days for cold calling(9:21) The critical 30-second speed-to-lead rule for maximizing PPC ROI----------Resources:OfferGunTalkToPeopleWholesaling LaunchTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

Of course GPT-5.6 Sol is OpenAI's best model yet. ☀️Every new model is.The real story is what OpenAI did around it.Codex got a friendlier name, a broader audience, and a much bigger job.ChatGPT Work is not just another mode.It is OpenAI merging chat, coding, browsing, files, plugins, and actions into one work super app.Today's Everyday AI breaks down what actually changed, what is mostly packaging, and why Anthropic should be paying very close attention.ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 Sol: What's New, 5 Overlooked Features and 1 Hot Take -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:GPT-5.6 Soul Model Launch OverviewChatGPT Work Super App IntroductionCodex Platform Rebranding ExplainedSol, Terra, Luna Model Tier ComparisonUnified Plugins and Workflow IntegrationChatGPT Sites Expanded Access FeaturesChatGPT Work Mobile App Remote UpdatesAtlas Browser Integration in Super AppAdvanced Agentic Browser and AutomationPerformance Benchmarks: GPT-5.6 vs. Fable 5Pricing Structure and Cost EfficiencyAnthropic Competitive Landscape & Model ImpactTimestamps:00:00 OpenAI's GPT 5.6 Soul release05:40 Introducing the new GPT 5 models07:23 Combining ChatGPT and Codex10:30 Codex display options explained14:39 Features of CHAD TBT on the web18:28 Performance optimization with Sol Ultra22:54 Comparing AI model costs24:23 Why use Codex over the web27:55 New Chatchifyd and Chat GPT Features31:44 Automating podcast production tasks33:20 Codex and Chrome extension features38:17 AI model rankings and performance40:44 Market dynamics and competition impactKeywords: GPT-5.6, GPT-5.6 Soul, GPT-5.6 Terra, GPT-5.6 Luna, OpenAI, ChatGPT Work, ChatGPT super app, agentic platform, Codex, Atlas browser, Slack bot, AI model benchmarks, performance per dollar, AI execution, knowledge work automation, AI-powered desktop app, task scheduling, multi-agent orchestration, Ultra mode, plugin integration, context gathering, automated spreadsheet creation, AI dashboards, interactive web apps, team collaboration tools, cost-efficient AI, recuring tasks, mobile AI control, remote desktop AI, Chrome extension, browser automation, password management, cookies support, scheduled tasks, file access, AI competitive landscape, Anthropic, Claude Fable 5, Claude Opus, artificial analysis coding index, API pricing, model performance, AI work productivity, Slack integration, knowledge worker agent orchestrationSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)

Join Grant Harvey and Corey Noles from The Neuron live on Thursday, July 9 at 10AM PT as we test OpenAI's new GPT-5.6 model family in real time: Sol, Terra, and Luna.Instead of just reading benchmark charts, we're going hands-on with the use cases people should actually try first.We'll test:

Each year, thousands of collisions result in injuries or deaths that could be mitigated by collision avoidance technologies.  From basic forward collision warning systems to it's a Teslas with autonomous driving modes to self-driving robo-taxis, automated technologies are becoming more and more common across vehicle types.  But how do these new and evolving technologies impact civil law suits? The answer is, unlike these vehicles, not so automatic. On this week's episode, Rebecca and Steve discuss the ever-evolving driver assistance technologies and how they have changed the landscape of automobile negligence claims to encompass issues of defective design and failure-to-warn claims, in addition to simple driver negligence. 

Hi, I'm Connor with Honor - message me here! Are you wasting money on third-party open house apps? In this episode, Connor with Honor breaks down the most efficient, cost-effective way to capture open house leads and instantly funnel them into your real estate database.

In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Preston Zeller—SaaS operator, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and founder of Psalm Log—on what it actually takes to scale a founder-led company intentionally in the age of AI. The conversation pulls back the curtain on the messy reality of implementing artificial intelligence inside fast-growth organizations, the tension between efficiency and humanity, and why performative AI adoption falls flat.Together, they dig into agent orchestration, shifting buyer behavior, the shrinking value of classic SEO, and what a truly AI-native company looks like—not just as a tech stack, but as a culture built to last. Preston also shares leadership lessons from his days scaling at DiscoverOrg (now ZoomInfo) and A Cloud Guru, and how storytelling has underpinned every move he's made—from startups to the grief community. If you want to deploy AI without burning out your team or gutting your culture, this conversation gives you intelligence you can use and a challenge to keep humans at the center.Key Takeaways00:00 Scaling AI with Intentionality05:51 Understanding the adoption curve07:25 Excessive spending at Twitter13:02 Finding purpose in work challenges14:13 Implementing new tools effectively18:44 Managing AI with Paperclip AI20:21 Discussing different AI model uses25:18 Challenges in scaling SaaS startups27:48 Automating digital advertising32:09 Balancing AI use with human input34:54 Financial literacy and communication gap37:09 Understanding the impact of work42:06 The importance of authenticity online45:15 Discussing grief and mental health documentary46:13 Show resources and future proof takeawayTweetable Quotes“Strategic AI is when you can say in one sentence the problem it solves and who it frees up.” — Jeff Mains 47:10“If you're not careful, you'll get people who are just clerical button-pushers, rubber-stamping whatever comes out of AI instead of using it as a collaborator.” — Preston Zeller 32:09“High performers get more work but not more reward—culture eats meritocracy if you're not intentional.” — Preston Zeller 11:02“You can scale headcount and revenue, but if your team checks out, you've already lost.” — Jeff Mains 32:08“Own the niche and you're in a better position than just being general. That's more true now than it's ever been.” — Jeff Mains 26:27“If you can't explain why you're rolling out a tool, then don't roll it out. That's not a caution—that's the whole strategy.” — Jeff Mains 47:04SaaS Leadership LessonsJust because you can automate doesn't mean you should; clarity on impact matters more than speed.Champion upskilling inside your company, not just tool adoption; AI is a paradigm shift, not an incremental upgrade.Don't let technology turn contributors into button-pushers. Guard against mental checkout by keeping humans in the loop and critically engaged.If you can't explain the business problem a tool solves, don't roll it out—strategy beats performative urgency every time.Leading through change means over-communicating the ‘why'—especially as context differs between leadership and the front lines.You can build a company that lasts AND live a life worth remembering; don't buy the false choice between significance and adventure.Guest Resourcespreston@zellerhaus.comhttps://psalmlog.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonzeller/https://www.instagram.com/prestonzellerhttps://x.com/prestonzellerEpisode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/https://jeffmains.com/books/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

Keith Gillispie deployed overseas 13 times as an active duty Marine. His kids didn't know who he was. That was the moment he decided real estate would be his path to financial freedom and time with his family. Now he runs two companies, coaches high-income W-2 earners and military investors, and has helped hundreds of investors build businesses that run on systems instead of chaos.   In this episode, Chris sits down with Keith, founder of REI Automated, to talk about what it actually takes to build a real estate business when you are strapped for time. Keith works primarily with active duty military, first responders, executives, and other high-demand professionals who are making good money but have no time to spare. His answer to that problem is automation, and his platform has systematized more than 90% of the repetitive, time-consuming tasks that keep most investors stuck in the weeds.   Keith also breaks down the three ingredients every investor needs to succeed: the right education, the right systems, and the right support. He explains why most people in the so-called coaching space are not actually coaches, how to vet who you learn from, and why asking for help is the one thing most former military investors resist the longest.   One of his clients, an active duty naval officer carrying a full course load, closed his tenth deal in under a year. The excuse is not the issue. The system is.   Key Takeaways   Every business that has stood the test of time runs on systems. Once you build the right systems, you can automate the majority of your workflow and let a computer do the repetitive work so you can focus on what actually drives revenue. There are three ingredients you need to succeed in real estate: the right education, the right systems, and the right support. You can have the first two and still burn out or quit without someone in your corner who has been through it. Busy work that does not drive revenue will kill your business. Rule number one is keep revenue in first position. If what you are doing right now is not moving a deal forward, stop and get on the phone with sellers. Most people in the education space are not coaches. Before you invest in someone's program, find out if they are actively doing deals, not just talking about them. Real coaching comes from people who are still in the trenches. Success leaves clues, but you have to meet people where they are. If someone is in chapter 15 of their journey and you are in chapter one, do not copy what they are doing now. Ask them what they did at the beginning.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 00:18 Who is Keith Gillispie? 01:50 Keith Gillispie's Background: From Active Duty Marine to Real Estate 04:41 Helping High-Income W-2 Earners and First Responders 05:36 The Importance of Systems and Automation in Business 06:58 Managing Business Through Virtual Assistants and Checklists 08:35 Learning Creative Financing and Other Strategies Beyond Wholesaling 09:23 Busy Work Vs. Revenue-Driving Actions 10:14 The Three Ingredients for Success: Education, Systems, and Support 11:54 The Advantages of Creative Deals and the 3 Paydays System 14:25 Navigating the Challenges of Growing 2 Companies Simultaneously 16:17 Education, Information and Qualified Coaching 18:11 Free Courses and Resources for Investors 20:18 The Importance of Finding a Mentor   Links   3 Paydays® Live https://3paydayslive.com/podcast   Free Discovery Call https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/discovery   3 Paydays® System Mastery Course - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod   Apprentice Program 3PaydaysApprentice.com/Podcast    Masterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast   3 Paydays Books https://3paydaysbooks.com/podcast   Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Ariel Jalali, an AI entrepreneur, advisor, operator, longtime CTO, and founder of Paragon Tech. Ariel has been building in AI and machine learning since 2014, previously taught part-time at UCLA, and now helps mid-market companies drive capital efficiency and value creation through practical, measurable AI implementation.Together, Avetis and Ariel unpack why this AI wave feels fundamentally different from previous technology shifts like the internet, cloud, mobile, ERP, and CRM. Ariel explains why the speed of change is compressing decades of transformation into years, why curiosity may matter more than age when adopting AI, and why the future of work may be better understood as the future of earning, ownership, purpose, and belonging.The conversation moves from tactical to philosophical, covering AI adoption inside private equity-backed and mid-market companies, the rising importance of CFOs and COOs, the difference between efficiency AI and productivity AI, and why organizations should avoid simply automating broken processes. Ariel also shares his perspective on career reinvention, player-coach leadership, AI avatars in meetings, the risks of outsourcing human thinking, and why human relationships still matter in an increasingly automated world.TakeawaysAI is not just another technology cycle; Ariel frames it as a new wave moving much faster than cloud, mobile, ERP, or CRM adoption.Career resilience in the AI era depends less on age and more on curiosity, tinkering, adaptability, and a willingness to learn by doing.Ariel argues that the “future of work” may become the future of earning, ownership, purpose, and belonging as traditional jobs evolve.Companies should begin AI projects with clear KPIs, measurable ROI, and an understanding of the business outcome they are trying to improve.Efficiency AI focuses on automating tedious back-office workflows, while productivity AI helps people create, decide, and execute faster.Spreadsheets are often a signal of operational gaps between systems, processes, or expectations—and can be a strong place to find automation opportunities.Automating a broken process only makes the dysfunction faster; leaders should simplify, question assumptions, and redesign workflows around outputs.Middle management and traditional project management are being reshaped into “player-coach” roles where leaders must orchestrate work and add real value.AI is powerful, but high-stakes thinking, judgment, relationship-building, and nuanced communication still require human ownership.Chapters00:00 The Role of the COO in the AI Era02:09 The Impact of AI on Careers and Industries05:58 AI as a Collaborative Partner08:11 The Future of Work and Purpose13:53 Embracing Change and Learning17:14 The Importance of Curiosity in the Workplace23:02 Best Practices for AI Implementation30:10 Navigating Career Changes in the AI Landscape37:09 The Dangers of Multitasking in Career Development40:03 The Impact of AI on Work Efficiency42:27 Evolving Roles in Management and Project Oversight49:21 The Future of Meetings and AI Integration56:09 Identifying What's Broken in Organizational Processes01:02:34 The Importance of Relationships in Business01:10:21 Navigating the Future with AI and Human CollaborationAriel Jalali's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arieljalali/https://x.com/arieljalaliResources and Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcast.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright⁠

AI's all-you-can-eat era is ending.

Are you struggling to scale your aesthetic practice, or wondering how to actually use artificial intelligence without creating more work for yourself? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Annie Robertson Hockey, the President of Skytale Group and former co-CEO of a nationally chartered infrastructure bank. Annie brings her incredible Silicon Valley experience and Stanford Business School background to the aesthetic industry to share her top strategies for business growth and technological integration. We discuss the critical mental shift doctors must make to become successful CEOs, including how to take yourself out of the equation by building standard operating procedures (SOPs) that can scale your business two, five, or ten times its size.  We also dive deep into the responsible use of AI in your practice. Annie explains why you should treat AI like a fresh, eager college graduate, allowing it to automate rudimentary tasks so your brain can focus on critical problem-solving and high-level strategy. We cover how to prompt tools like Claude to teach you about their own systems, and how integrating platforms like Illume and Corral Data over your EMR can instantly surface powerful revenue analytics without needing a dedicated data team.  Guest Information:Annie Robertson Hockey is the President of Skytale Group and an experienced Silicon Valley entrepreneur and board member.

Most operational pain isn't a tech stack issue—it's the invisible chaos your company normalizes as “just how we do things.” In this episode, Justin Watt, CEO and co-founder of Switchboard, joins Jeff Mains for a founder-led deep dive into building operational infrastructure that actually scales. The conversation punches through founder wishful thinking—“new software will fix us!”—to the human challenges of transformation, why spreadsheets haunt even established companies, and how the future belongs to those bold enough to dismantle what's no longer working. If your business is held together by “just one spreadsheet,” this one hits home.Key Takeaways00:00 Building Scalable Operations with Justin Watt05:56 Learning from IBM and Startups08:32 Importance of Internal Operations11:16 Managing spreadsheet chaos16:33 Differences between solo and team coding17:57 Challenges of Collaborative Software Development21:07 Losing trust in SaaS companies25:24 Challenges of Broad SaaS Platforms29:04 Determining goals for AI use31:28 AI impact on tech roles35:15 Uncertainty in tech product evolution37:36 Defining goals for AI automation40:50 Identifying business pain points43:42 Fostering a Purpose-Driven Tech CultureTweetable Quotes“Every business challenge is a human challenge. The technology just exposes what needs to change.” 04:08“If your business is running on duct tape and good intentions, you're one spreadsheet away from a breakdown.” 02:20“The future won't wait for you to feel ready. Build to thrive in chaos, not just to coast in calm.” 00:17“Spreadsheets outlasted Back to the Future—which means your ops are stuck in 1985.” 10:38“You don't need more tools. You need a smarter system—and that starts with people.” 03:26“Automating a bad process just guarantees you'll make mistakes at scale.” 37:36SaaS Leadership LessonsTreat every ops problem as a people problem first.Software only solves what teams believe in and adopt; the rest is shelfware.The “spreadsheet workaround” is a red flag, not a necessary evil.Normalize fixing “how we really work” before layering more tools.Good internal ops should feel invisible—like Switzerland, not a police state.Systems must empower, not control.Faster tech only creates faster chaos—unless you slow down to define the right process.Automating a broken system just multiplies the mess.Don't build for the hypothetical “user”—build for the actual humans doing the work.Deep dive into the edge cases, not just leadership's view.Futureproofing means embracing continuous change—curiosity trumps expertise.Seniority without curiosity breeds resistance, not resilience.Guest Resourcesjustin@withswitchboard.comhttps://www.withswitchboard.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wattjustin/Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: AI for OT Cybersecurity: Real-World Strategies to Protect Critical InfrastructurePub date: 2026-07-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAI is changing OT cybersecurity - but success still depends on understanding your operations. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Vivek Ponnada for a practical conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations defend critical infrastructure. With decades of experience in industrial automation and OT security, Vivek shares firsthand insights into the realities of protecting legacy control systems while preparing for a future increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and digital transformation. Together, Aaron and Vivek discuss how organizations can use AI to improve visibility, accelerate threat detection, prioritize vulnerabilities, and strengthen operational resilience, without losing sight of the fundamentals that keep industrial environments safe. Key Learning:  How AI is transforming OT cybersecurity and industrial operations Practical AI use cases for protecting critical infrastructure Why legacy systems remain one of the biggest OT security challenges How AI can improve vulnerability management and incident response The role of digital twins in strengthening cyber resilience Why trust, collaboration, and operational knowledge remain essential in OT security Whether you're responsible for manufacturing, utilities, energy, water, or other critical infrastructure, this episode provides practical insights into balancing innovation with operational reliability. Tune in to discover how AI can strengthen OT cybersecurity while helping organizations protect the systems that keep the world running. Key Moments:  06:43 AI and cloud adoption in OT 13:27 Controller logic changes and safety steps 21:24 Discussing Digital Twins for Security Use 26:51 Managing vulnerabilities at scale 32:41 Understanding Power Plant Limitations 37:17 Keeping up with plant changes 41:43 Automating infrastructure and maintenance 49:08 Rising importance of cybersecurity investment 52:16 Early days in cybersecurity and OT 01:00:03 Ransomware impacts on industries 01:01:53 Using GPUs for security and OT About the guest :  Vivek Ponnada is an Operational Technology (OT) Security practitioner with global experience and currently serves as the SVP of Growth & Strategy at Frenos, the world's first Simulated OT Pentesting Platform. Having started his career in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) as a Technician, Vivek became a Controls Engineer and commissioned Gas Turbines in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and South-East Asia. Post MBA, Vivek held multiple roles in Sales, Marketing & Business Development and Services covering ICS and OT Security solutions for Critical Infrastructure industries (Power, Oil & Gas etc.) at GE, XenonCyber Dynamics and Nozomi Networks. He was a co-lead for the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices Project and regularly speaks at Information Security Conferences. Vivek has a C.Eng. from IEI, MBA from McCombs (UT Austin) and holds the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert & GICSP certifications. He is a member of the ISA, ISACA, Public Safety Canada ICS Security Symposium Advisory Committee and is a CS2AI Fellow. How to connect Vivek:  Frenos: https://frenos.io  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1ot/  Frenos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Frenos_Security Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: info@protectitall.co  Website: http://protectitallpod.com/ep113 X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow | Operational Technology & Cybersecurity Host, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Oliver Elbert‘s over ten years in additive manufacturing have been spent automating LPBF. For large, high-volume, or critical parts, Grenzebach has provided custom automation solutions. Depowdering, powder handling, sieving, heat treatment, part handling, resurfacing, QA, and Grenzebach Additive Solutions can automate all of these processes. The company could give you a 3D printing factory or automate that key step important to your safety, reliability, ot cost. We talk to Oliver about his journey, what Grenzebach does, how it sees the market, and where it is headed. We also talk more generally about automation and producing at scale. This episode of the 3DPOD is brought to you by HeyGears, an innovation-driven 3D printing solution company devoted to taking digital manufacturing to the next level for individuals and businesses around the world. HeyGears’ extensive expertise and self-developed resin, 3D printing hardware, software, materials, and service platforms mean they can offer complete, easy-to-use, and reliable 3D printing workflows for all types of users, from beginners to advanced professionals looking to get things made. Learn more about them at HeyGears.com.  

On this episode, Logan and Quint break down what to automate and what still needs a human hand on it: paychecks splitting into savings, bills paying themselves, retirement contributions, and budgeting. They also talk about where automation can go wrong if you set it and never check it again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most people believe financial transformation starts with motivation. ⁠Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™⁠ and ⁠Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT⁠ argue the opposite: motivation fades, but habits compound. In this episode, they explain why relying on bursts of inspiration or willpower almost always leads to inconsistency — especially when it comes to money. Using stories from fitness, personal finance, and everyday life, they break down how systems and routines quietly shape long-term outcomes. From automating savings and debt payments to separating spending accounts and reducing decision fatigue, listeners learn practical ways to create financial habits that work even when emotions and motivation disappear. This episode reinforces one of the core themes of the series: long-term financial success is behavioral more than intellectual. Episode Highlights: Erik explains why motivation is a poor long-term financial strategy. (04:41) Dr. Matt shares that habits and systems are the real answer to lasting financial change. (05:49) Erik connects accountability and environment-building to showing up consistently, using his gym experience as an example. (08:27) Automating savings removes the need to make the same decision repeatedly. (09:14) Dollar cost averaging is explained and how automated investing helps combat emotional reactions to market swings. (10:42) Automating debt payments eliminates willpower battles when tempting expenses arise. (12:48) A one-week waiting rule is shared as a practical way to curb stress-driven impulse shopping. (13:52) Erik walks through his budgeting system of separating fixed expenses from variable spending into different accounts. (15:31) Dr. Matt reflects on how good financial systems become boring in the best way, eliminating repeated emotional decision-making. (17:26) Erik recommends keeping savings at a different bank to create friction and reduce the urge to raid savings impulsively. (19:00) Building systems tailored to your own tendencies works better than following generic budgeting advice. (20:01) Dr. Matt closes by reinforcing that willpower has limits and lasting financial progress comes from habits and systems. (21:09) Key Quotes: “Motivation deals with willpower, and generally speaking, we have willpower to do things in bursts, but anything that takes energy is really, really, really hard to sustain.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “You need habits. You need patterns. You will not rise to the level of your financial intentions. You will fall to the level of your financial systems.” - Dr. Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT “It really helps to have a disinterested third party to help you think. We have blind spots, and oftentimes we don't know what we need to do.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Resources Mentioned: ⁠Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT⁠ ⁠Dr. Matt Morris & Associates⁠ ⁠Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™⁠ ⁠Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC⁠ ⁠Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors⁠

In episode 194 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager sit down with Ed Skoudis, President of SANS Technology Institute. Together, they conduct a mid-year review of 2026 cybersecurity predictions from seven Center for Internet Security® (CIS®) experts, as shared on the CIS website.Here are some highlights from our episode:01:50. Ongoing conversations about improving defense with artificial intelligence (AI)05:19. A trap to avoid: Automating things with AI because we can regardless of utility06:54. Ed's prediction about a near-term transition for AI-enabled vulnerability discovery09:27. How AI agents change the economics around conducting a penetration test11:26. Adversary emulation: A blurry proposition when threat actors use AI to look like anybody14:02. Ed's prediction about threat actors shifting APT profiles within a single attack campaign17:00. The need to systematically rethink cyber defense to support state and local cybersecurity23:34. How adversaries are pivoting to the "authorization sprawl" in light of zero trust efforts29:20. Industry-specific threat intelligence as a way to keep organizations informed32:10. Why a policy isn't the same as security control for operational technology (OT)33:55. Social expectations and public policy objectives around holistic OT security39:52. Compliance as a floor, not a ceiling, that results as a byproduct of continuous security43:43. The need for oversight and confidence in technology as distinct from the "Fog of More"ResourcesEpisode 169: 2026 Cybersecurity Predictions from CIS — Pt 1Episode 174: 2026 Cybersecurity Predictions from CIS — Pt 2Episode 179: 2026 Cybersecurity Predictions from CIS — Pt 3The Myth of Mythos: What It Means For Information SecurityEpisode 189: The Present and Future of AI-enabled PentestingAuthorization Sprawl: The Vulnerability Reshaping Modern AttacksEpisode 188: DBIR 2026 Insights and Collaboration with CISMapping and Compliance with the CIS ControlsMapping and Compliance with the CIS BenchmarksIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

As generative AI changes traditional digital media, technology executives face the challenge of moving quick prototypes into reliable, secure software systems. At the same time, online publishers must adapt to changes in search traffic and the risks of unauthorized data scraping.Dylan Conroy sits down with Stephanie Layser, Global Subcategory Leader for Publishers and Advertising at AWS, to explore how cloud infrastructure supports modern media operations.Key Themes Covered:Operating neutral cloud infrastructure to support global programmatic ad networks.Automating manual ad operations and planning using enterprise AI applications.Moving software projects from quick prototypes to secure production environments.Optimizing corporate website layouts for automated search tools and engines.Setting up edge firewalls to turn automated web scraping into structured revenue streams.Stephanie Layser is the Global Subcategory Leader for Publishers and Advertising within the Media, Entertainment, Games, Advertising, and Sports division at AWS, where she creates infrastructure strategies for major programmatic platforms.Connect with Stephanie Layser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slayser8/ ExploreAWS Advertising and Marketing Tech: https://aws.amazon.com/media/Optimize your enterprise marketing ROI with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/

Most people believe financial transformation starts with motivation. Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ and Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT argue the opposite: motivation fades, but habits compound. In this episode, they explain why relying on bursts of inspiration or willpower almost always leads to inconsistency — especially when it comes to money. Using stories from fitness, personal finance, and everyday life, they break down how systems and routines quietly shape long-term outcomes. From automating savings and debt payments to separating spending accounts and reducing decision fatigue, listeners learn practical ways to create financial habits that work even when emotions and motivation disappear. This episode reinforces one of the core themes of the series: long-term financial success is behavioral more than intellectual. Episode Highlights: Erik explains why motivation is a poor long-term financial strategy. (04:41) Dr. Matt shares that habits and systems are the real answer to lasting financial change. (05:49) Erik connects accountability and environment-building to showing up consistently, using his gym experience as an example. (08:27) Automating savings removes the need to make the same decision repeatedly. (09:14) Dollar cost averaging is explained and how automated investing helps combat emotional reactions to market swings. (10:42) Automating debt payments eliminates willpower battles when tempting expenses arise. (12:48) A one-week waiting rule is shared as a practical way to curb stress-driven impulse shopping. (13:52) Erik walks through his budgeting system of separating fixed expenses from variable spending into different accounts. (15:31) Dr. Matt reflects on how good financial systems become boring in the best way, eliminating repeated emotional decision-making. (17:26) Erik recommends keeping savings at a different bank to create friction and reduce the urge to raid savings impulsively. (19:00) Building systems tailored to your own tendencies works better than following generic budgeting advice. (20:01) Dr. Matt closes by reinforcing that willpower has limits and lasting financial progress comes from habits and systems. (21:09) Key Quotes: “Motivation deals with willpower, and generally speaking, we have willpower to do things in bursts, but anything that takes energy is really, really, really hard to sustain.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “You need habits. You need patterns. You will not rise to the level of your financial intentions. You will fall to the level of your financial systems.” - Dr. Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT “It really helps to have a disinterested third party to help you think. We have blind spots, and oftentimes we don't know what we need to do.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Resources Mentioned: Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT Dr. Matt Morris & Associates Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

You do not need to be technical to build a tech-enabled business. You just need to use the tools. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how non-tech founders can use AI to automate tasks, save time, and scale faster without writing a single line of code. Let's be real… If you are still writing every email from scratch… Doing every admin task manually… Designing every piece of content yourself… And refusing to use AI because you are “not technical”… You are slowing down your own company. In this episode, you'll learn: Why AI is a powerful tool for non-tech founders How automation can save time on emails, SOPs, content, and admin work Why using AI can drastically reduce production costs How smart tools free your team to focus on sales, relationships, and strategy The truth is simple: AI is not just for software engineers. It is for operators. Founders. Creators. Sales teams. And anyone who wants to move faster with fewer bottlenecks. High-level entrepreneurs do not waste hours on tasks that software can support. They use AI to draft faster. Create faster. Organize faster. Automate faster. And free up human energy for the work that actually drives revenue. Because the smartest founders do not do everything the hard way. They upgrade the system. They automate the noise. They focus on the strategy. Adopt the tools. Move faster. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is saving money while in debt a smart financial move? Doug & Ted break down the strategy to help you decide how to manage your cash. Many people struggle with the dilemma of whether to prioritize building savings or paying off debt aggressively. This conversation explores the logic behind both approaches, offering a practical analysis for anyone currently carrying a balance. We look at the trade-offs involved in debt repayment strategy and how to balance your immediate financial health with long-term goals. If you have been wondering if saving money while in debt is counterproductive, this discussion provides the perspective you need. We examine the math and the psychology behind these choices, helping you determine which path makes the most sense for your specific situation. This is essential listening for anyone seeking clear financial advice on how to handle their debt repayment strategy while maintaining a safety net. Whether you are focused on debt elimination or building an emergency fund, understanding the nuance of saving money while in debt changes your approach. We break down the pros and cons of prioritizing these competing financial goals. Subscribe for weekly personal finance tips and let us know in the comments if you prioritize saving or debt payoff first. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Smart or Stupid? Should you save while paying off debt? 00:59 Why it might not be stupid to save while in debt. 01:45 Real world example of saving vs debt pay off 03:05 Changing your state of mind and how it helps 03:51 When saving while in debt doesn't make sense 06:05 Not all debt is created equal - Putting context to debt type 08:44 What is a Consumer Proposal 11:14 How much should you save in a Consumer Proposal? 14:05 When should paying down debt be a priority over savings? 18:02 Using a hybrid approach to pay debt and save - Does it work? 20:08 What should I do with my tax refund with no savings and debt 22:44 Automating payments and how it helps or hinders 24:43 Answer to todays question - Is it smart or stupid to save while in debt?   #debt #dfi30 #podcast #debtfreejourney #debtfreein30 #personalfinance

Ghazenfer Mansoor's early experience with a recruitment software startup became the catalyst for a complete philosophical shift. When he realized his product lacked product-market fit and failed to address specific user needs, he had to go back to the whiteboard entirely, redesigning the entire value proposition. This painful lesson became the foundation for his mission to help founders build products the right way from the start rather than experimenting on limited budgets. Ghazenfer's perspective on artificial intelligence and product development distinguishes itself through grounded, realistic understanding rather than hype. While many founders treat AI as magic that will automatically solve problems with the right prompts, he recognizes that AI amplifies existing processes—it doesn't replace strategy. The most significant mistake he observes is founders assuming that generic AI prompts without their own data and workflows will generate competitive advantages. In reality, AI is only as good as the data and context provided. If business processes are broken, data is messy, or workflows are undefined, AI won't fix those problems—it will expose them. To learn more about building products strategically, leveraging AI for competitive advantage, and understanding the principles of sustainable growth, explore Ghazenfer Mansoor's book Beyond the Download which provides comprehensive strategies for app success and user engagement. For deeper insights into software development, healthcare technology, and AI integration, visit Technology Rivers at https://technologyrivers.com/, where his team helps founders build products the right way from the start. You can also connect with Ghazenfer directly at https://ghazenfer.com/ to learn more about his approach to product strategy, compliance, and scaling businesses through technology. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/ Leave a rating and review on your favorite platform Follow @yourbrandamplified on the socials Talk to my digital avatar  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Automating a broken process doesn't fix it — it makes it faster to stay ineffective. Here's the question that should come before anything else.

Ever wish your agent would just watch you work and copy you?

Automating your transactions is one of the major ways you can save time when you are doing your bookkeeping.  By utilizing systems such as QuickBooks Online's bank feeds, you can definitely save a lot of time rather than manually entering each and every transaction, but the only way you will ensure you have reliable information is to make sure you have it set up correctly.  I've seen clients who have set up bank feeds and not follow the correct steps, who look at their financial statements and wonder why nothing looks right.  This is exactly what happens when you hear the phrase garbage in / garbage out.  If you don't take the time to set everything up correctly in the beginning, you won't be able to rely on your financial statements.  You don't want to find yourself putting in all the work only to have inaccurate information.  In today's episode, I am going to walk you through how you should set up and use the bank feeds in QuickBooks Online to ensure you are using it to its fullest potential.  By setting up your bank account connection, managing bank rules, matching transactions, and adding transactions correctly in QuickBooks Online, you will not only save time but also have reliable financial statements, allowing you to make smart business decisions.  If you already use bank feeds or if you have been thinking about getting them set up, but are unsure how to use this function correctly, listen in to find out what your next steps should be to take full advantage of this feature, whether you are just starting your small business, you're a solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, virtual online bookkeeper or virtual assistant…  Join us in a community built specifically for accountants and high-stress professionals.  You'll receive support, accountability, and a community that understands what you're going through. We focus on stress reduction, increasing productivity, time management, goal achievement, health, happiness, and desired lifestyle:  https://www.financialadventure.com/community Schedule your Complimentary Stress Audit And Clarity Session, where we'll work together to create a clear and focused plan and overcome the obstacles that stand in your way so that you can move forward and immediately start enjoying your life with less stress, increased productivity, and more time to spend doing what you love with the people you care about: https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here: https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant Ready to set up your business?  I have a program to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here: https://www.financialadventure.com/start Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You'll have the opportunity to see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session: https://www.financialadventure.com/intro Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for.  Are you ready to generate revenues and increase the profit in your business: https://www.financialadventure.com/profit If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You: https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration!  You can learn more and sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sba Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/adp QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months: https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: https://www.financialadventure.com/discovery Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

Fresh out of the studio, Benedict Evans, independent technology analyst and author of AI Eats the World, returns to explore whether the AI model layer is becoming commodity infrastructure. Benedict argues there is no winner-takes-all effect in models yet, drawing parallels to telecoms, cloud, chips and the fiber bubble to ask where durable value actually accrues when everyone runs similar infrastructure on similar tokens. He unpacks why the chatbot remains a poor interface, introduces the "blank screen" and "jagged frontier" problems that keep software companies alive, and explains why large language models inherently give you "the average." Closing the conversation, Benedict reflects on the indicators that would show AI has truly eaten the world — and why the answer is better products, not better models."When you automate away work, you can always see the jobs that are going away because they're right there. And you don't know what the new jobs are going to be. Human needs are infinite. How many people are earning a living from making podcasts now? Imagine predicting that 10 years ago. There's a stage in the evolution of the market where like if you're still arguing about that, you're an idiot. But there's a stage at the beginning where you might have opinions about some of these questions, you're probably not even asking the right questions. That, I think, is where we are with this stuff today." — Benedict EvansEpisode Highlights: [00:00] Quote of the Day by Benedict Evans from AI Eats the World[01:16] The public market test: what are investors buying?[04:21] How far up the stack can models go?[05:30] Models can't build all the apps themselves[06:00] The thesis: models as commodity infrastructure[07:52] "All the value went up the stack"[08:24] Chips and Rock's Law: down to three players[11:23] The 1999 reseller story: one-time sales[13:28] The S-curve framing of technology[16:38] You're probably not asking the right questions on AI[18:02] "If this works, we're competing with a Mac"[20:25] Incumbents make it a feature[22:14] Big tech "killing startups" is overstated[24:39] Cowork as the new spreadsheet[26:01] The blank-screen and jagged-frontier problems[29:00] The hard part isn't writing the code[31:25] "What a good answer would probably look like"[33:38] The job displacement debate[37:38] Jevons paradox and the lump-of-labour fallacy[40:30] LLMs inherently give you the average[42:36] Why you really hire McKinsey[45:33] Punk versus prog rock: outside the training data[49:00] Automating ever-higher human functions[49:55] Why this is unanswerable: no theory of scaling[51:30] Indicators that AI has eaten the world[54:53] The solution isn't a better model[56:39] Where to find Benedict EvansProfile: Benedict Evans, Independent Technology AnalystLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedictevans/Website: https://www.ben-evans.com/newsletterPodcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format.Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast.Analyse Podcast Main Site: https://analysepodcast.comAnalyse Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-podcast/Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analysepodcast.com/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

In this episode, Karan shares insights into how his AI-powered transaction management platform, ListedKit, is transforming real estate operations across the US and Canada. Discover how AI is streamlining workflows, improving accuracy, and scaling real estate businesses.   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   —--------------------

Introduction The rules that governed software pricing for a decade are breaking down. Per-user SaaS models made sense when users were people. Now that AI is automating those seats, the pricing logic collapses — and carriers, brokers, and insurtech vendors are all rethinking the economics at the same time. Michael Nadel is a partner and head of the global insurance practice at Simon-Kucher & Partners. He joined Josh Hollander for his second appearance on the show to dig into what the AI era is actually doing to monetization — from the pricing mistakes early movers keep making, to why outcome-based models are harder to execute than they are to sell, to a 50,000-session LLM shopping simulation that revealed what could become the next SEO arms race for insurance carriers.   Guest Bio Michael Nadel is a partner and head of the global insurance practice at Simon-Kucher & Partners, a global strategy consultancy focused on growth, pricing, and monetization. Before consulting, he spent time at CNA in strategy and innovation, and earlier led large-scale financial services implementation work at Accenture. He advises carriers, brokers, MGAs, and insurtech vendors on pricing strategy, and co-hosts an annual monetization masterclass at InsureTech Connect.   Key Topics From offense to defense — A year ago, clients asked how to monetize new AI features. Today the questions are more defensive: how does AI threaten my core product, my pricing model, and my existing revenue base? The two biggest AI pricing mistakes — Pricing before understanding what customers actually value, and jumping to outcome-based models before you can define or reliably deliver the outcome. Outcome-based pricing is the destination, not the shortcut — Buyers love paying only when value is delivered. The problem is definitional complexity — what counts as the outcome, who controls it, and what happens when results fall short. AI spend that looks like RPA in new packaging — Carriers running well-designed AI programs focus on workflow economics, not technology for its own sake. The recommended split: 70% on high-value workflow automation, 20% on data and governance, 10% on exploratory bets. GEO: the next SEO — Simon-Kucher simulated 50,000 insurance shopping sessions across 50 consumer personas and three major LLMs. What gets a carrier recommended by an LLM is not the same as what gets them ranked on Google. CMOs need to decide how to treat LLMs as a distribution channel now. Services businesses face the same disruption — Pure labor arbitrage is structurally challenged by AI. Firms that survive will combine domain expertise with AI-enabled delivery and evolve from vendors to partners.   Notable Quotes "You need to understand what people value before you prescribe a price. But very often, people build something, bring it to market, and then try to figure out why it isn't selling." "Automating a bad process simply creates a faster bad process." "It's not replacing system X with system Y — it's changing the way you work fundamentally. Orange juice to lemonade. Not a better way to make orange juice." "Last year, roughly one percent of our traffic came from LLMs. This year it was roughly five percent and increasing."   Resources Guest: Simon-Kucher & Partners: https://www.simon-kucher.com Michael Nadel on LinkedIn: (verify and add URL) Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show   Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Failing Forward: Building Systems That Sustain Success Beyond MotivationIn this episode, Wayne Weathersby shares a transformative approach to success that hinges on creating reliable systems, not fleeting motivation. He reveals how shifting focus from feelings to system demands can deliver sustained growth and consistency for any entrepreneur or professional.Key topics:The pitfalls of chasing motivation and why it leads to inconsistencyThe five pillars of Wayne's system for relentless disciplineHow to implement a morning routine that sets the tone for the entire weekThe importance of weekly planning for clarity and focusUsing binary scorecards to track habits objectivelyThe 48-hour recovery protocol for handling setbacks without guiltAutomating decisions to preserve willpower and foster disciplinePractical advice to start small and build sustainable habitsHow systematized discipline scales businesses and improves cultureThe misconception of motivation as a spark versus a furnace to keep the fire burningTimestamps: 00:00 - Why motivation is an unreliable driver of performance00:14 - The power of building systems over chasing feelings00:39 - The story of a lost multi-million dollar opportunity due to emotional fluctuations01:09 - Transition from emotional dependence to system demand01:38 - The consequences of inconsistency rooted in mood-based discipline02:07 - The journey to creating a repeatable, emotion-proof system02:36 - The five pillars of Wayne's discipline system03:06 - How to win the first hour of your day with a fixed routine03:34 - Using weekly planning to focus on critical outcomes04:04 - Binary scorecards to remove emotion from habit tracking04:21 - Embracing imperfection with the 48-hour recovery rule04:50 - Automating decisions to conserve willpower and establish standard routines05:17 - Why discipline is engineered, not innate—building a scalable system05:45 - How consistent small actions enable business growth06:14 - Practical tips: start small, focus on one thing at a time06:38 - Motivation is a spark, but systems are the furnace that sustain the fire07:07 - Final encouragement and ways to connect with WayneResources & Links:Productive Not Busy on InstagramWayne WeathersbyConnect with Wayne:LinkedInTwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/productive-not-busy-podcast--6261465/support. Subscribe today and join a community that's growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn't just a show—it's your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst sits down with Nicholas Moen, CMA and Director of Finance at Section, an AI software company. Nicholas shares insights on leveraging AI in FP&A to streamline financial modeling, automate workflows, improve decision-making, and build high-performing teams. He discusses practical strategies for training finance teams, balancing human oversight with AI automation, and applying FP&A insights to drive operational impact in enterprise organizations.Nicholas Moen is a CMA and finance leader at Section, where he reinvents finance through AI, helping organizations build AI-powered workflows at scale. Based in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Nicholas specializes in leveraging AI to streamline FP&A processes, automate workflows, and empower finance teams to focus on strategic decision-making.Expect to Learn:How AI frees FP&A teams from manual workAutomating reports, spreadsheets, and workflowsTraining and empowering teams on AI toolsKey FP&A skills: business partnering, listening, and data understandingHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:"Context is everything. Using AI to capture meeting insights and key assumptions helps teams make smarter, faster decisions." - Nicholas Moen"A strong FP&A professional understands both data structures and business partnering, skills that AI cannot replace." - Nicholas MoenNicholas Moen demonstrates how AI is reshaping the role of FP&A, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making instead of manual tasks. By leveraging tools like Claude and Lovable, finance professionals can automate workflows, build models faster, and make more informed business decisions.Follow Nicholas:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-moen-320a11106/Substack: https://substack.com/@runningfinanceEarn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[02:56] – What great FP&A looks like today[05:14] – Automating spreadsheets with Claude[14:31] – Building micro-apps with Lovable[17:58] – Commission automation[21:26] – Doing analysis on the go[30:12] – Low-hanging AI wins for FP&A[33:58] – Training and knowledge sharing[38:41] – Top soft and technical skills[41:35] – Personal side: music and hobbies[45:53] – How to connect with Nicholas

Casey Cease, Founder of scalingbusiness.ai, joins host Brendon Dennewill to challenge the most common mistake leaders make when scaling with AI: reaching for tactics before they have a strategy. Drawing on decades of experience across branding, publishing, franchising, and emerging technology, Casey breaks down why operational complexity, people systems, and decision-making clarity must come before any tool deployment. If your team is drowning in subscriptions they don't use, or your franchisees are calling the same repetitive questions, this episode will reframe how you think about AI, automation, and what it actually means to scale.What You'll LearnWhy strategy always comes before toolsThe three components of every AI agentSystems that protect people, not just processesWhen to trust AI with a decision (and when not to)The hidden reason leaders resist necessary changeWhat separates high performers in an AI-enabled teamFranchising's "rule of threes and tens" explainedAI as rocket fuel, not a replacementResources Mentionedscalingbusiness.aiPlanify AgencyLucid BooksStrategic Coach  The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber  Scaling Up / Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish Predictable Success by Les McKeown  The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni  The AI-Driven Leader by Geoff Woods  Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni  Zapier / Make / n8n  ClickUp / TeamGantt  Is your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizationsA clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not)Let's ConnectSubscribe to the RevOps Champions NewsletterLinkedInYouTubeExplore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

Warehouse automation is often evaluated through an operational lens in terms of productivity gains, labor efficiency, and accuracy improvements. Yet the environmental impact of technologies like drone-based inventory systems remains poorly understood. In this episode, we explore how a capstone project conducted with Verity, a warehouse automation company, and graduate students in the MIT Supply Chain Management (SCM) program quantified the real sustainability benefits of replacing manual forklift-based inventory counting with drones. Joining the discussion are Tommaso Portaluri, Sustainability Lead at Verity; Camilo Mora, Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL); and Elisa Ruiz, an MIT SCM alum who worked on the project. Together, they reveal a surprising finding: inventory write-offs and waste reduction account for nearly 40% of post-implementation emissions savings, far outweighing energy savings alone. Through their analysis, they demonstrate how information quality and operational efficiency are intertwined levers for decarbonization, and why inventory management deserves a place at the center of warehouse sustainability strategies. You can read the full findings of the capstone project here and learn more about MIT SCM capstone projects here.

What if saving money didn't require giving up the things you enjoy—but simply changing how you manage what you already earn? The truth is, small, intentional habits can quietly build significant wealth over time. By putting the right systems in place, you can make saving feel effortless instead of overwhelming.  Links: Track your savings goals with Goal Builder Explore some other saving challenges to make saving fun Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.   Saving money doesn't have to feel restrictive. With the right strategies you can steadily build financial security without drastically changing your lifestyle. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your current habits, these 5 practical approaches can help you save more efficiently and consistently.  Number 1: Automate savings with direct deposit.  One of the simplest and most effective ways to save money is to remove the need for decision-making altogether. Automating your savings ensures that a portion of your income is set aside before you have the chance to spend it.  Many employers allow you to split your direct deposit into multiple accounts. By directing a percentage of each paycheck into a dedicated savings account, you create a "pay yourself first" system. This method builds savings effortlessly and reduces the temptation to spend.  Even small automated contributions of 5-10% or $25-$50 a paycheck can add up significantly over time, especially when paired with interest-earning accounts.   Number 2: Set up a savings goal tracker.  Having a clear savings goal gives your efforts purpose and direction. Whether you're saving for an emergency fund, a vacation, or a large purchase, tracking your progress helps you stay motivated.  A savings tracker can be as simple as a spreadsheet, mobile app, or visual chart. For more sophisticated tracking try an online banking tool like Triangle's Goal Builder tool within online and mobile banking. Seeing your progress grow over time reinforces positive financial behavior and keeps you accountable.  To make tracking more fun, break your larger goals into smaller milestones. For example, instead of focusing on saving $10,000, focus on and celebrate reaching every $1,000 mark. These smaller wins make the process feel achievable and rewarding.  Number 3: Try a savings challenge.  Savings challenges are a fun and structured way to build momentum. They turn saving into a game, making it more engaging and less of a chore.  Popular challenges include:  The 52-week challenge, where you gradually increase your savings each week or save a certain amount of money each week for a whole year The no-spend challenge, where you limit discretionary purchases for a set period The round-up method, where purchases are rounded up and the difference is saved The 100-envelope challenge, where you save a specified dollar amount in every envelope until they're all filled  These challenges not only boost your savings but also increase awareness of your spending habits. Over time, they can help you develop long-term discipline and smarter financial choices.  For more ideas on additional savings challenges visit triangleuniversity.org or follow the link in the show notes.   Number 4: Seek out high-yield savings accounts.  Not all savings accounts are created equal. Traditional accounts often offer minimal interest, while high-yield savings accounts provide significantly better returns.  By keeping your money in a high-yield account, you allow your savings to grow passively through compound interest. Even modest interest rates can make a noticeable difference over time, especially with consistent contributions.  When comparing accounts, consider:  Interest rates (APY) Fees Minimum balance requirements to open the account or earn interest Ease of access  Choosing the right high-yield savings account ensures your money is working as hard as you do.  Number 5: Make use of employer benefits like FSAs and HSAs.  Employer-sponsored benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be powerful tools for saving money, particularly on healthcare expenses.  These accounts allow you to set aside pre-tax income, effectively reducing your taxable income and increasing your take-home value. HSAs, in particular, offer long-term advantages since unused funds can roll over year after year and even be invested.  By planning for expected medical costs using these accounts, you can avoid dipping into your regular savings and maximize your financial efficiency.  Saving money effectively isn't about making drastic sacrifices—it's about building smart, sustainable habits. By automating your savings, tracking goals, engaging in challenges, maximizing interest, and leveraging available benefits, you can steadily grow your financial security.  Start small, stay consistent, and remember: every dollar saved is a step closer to your financial goals.  If there are any other tips or topics you'd like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Also, remember to like and follow our Making Money Personal Facebook and Instagram to share your thoughts. Finally, remember to look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union, on Facebook and LinkedIn.           Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday. Check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast. 

A $400,000 B2B card payment sounds simple until a processor flags it, the finance team cannot reconcile it, and the invoice sits open while DSO creeps up. That gap between delivering product and collecting cash is where B2B payments either become a growth engine or a constant operational headache.I sits down with Thomas Cecil, Co-Founder of PAYRA, to unpack how modern accounts receivable automation actually works when you have real scale like thousands of invoices per month and customers paying by card, ACH, wire, or check. We talk through PAYRA's approach to the invoice-to-cash cycle, why deep ERP integrations matter more than glossy dashboards, and how automated payment reconciliation into the general ledger eliminates the manual posting that blocks adoption. Thomas also explains the practical details finance teams care about, like handling surcharging and posting to multiple GL entries without breaking the books.We also zoom out to where B2B payments is headed: partnering with ISOs instead of trying to replace them, using AI agents to pull invoice metadata from legacy ERPs with limited APIs, and the growing opportunity in cross-border receivables. Thomas shares why stablecoins may reduce correspondent banking friction and why workflows and value-added services are becoming the real business model behind payments.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4048: Benjamin Hardy explores how repeated practice and intentional overtraining can turn a learned behavior into an automatic part of your identity. Drawing on psychology and expert performance, he explains how increasing difficulty, pressure, and distraction can help you move beyond simple competence toward creativity, flexibility, and lasting personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://betterhumans.pub/the-science-of-automating-and-perfecting-any-skill-ea89f55b5f3e Quotes to ponder: "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist." "Achieving “automaticity” is about making a newly learned skill a part of who you are, as opposed to just a thing you can do." "Overtraining is about continuously practicing something you've already learned inside and out. Once you've over-learned a skill, you no longer need a script but can perform or even teach that skill in different ways and in different contexts." Episode references: Relentless: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Athletes-Greatness-That-ebook/dp/B00FUZQYBO The Art of Learning: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance/dp/0743277465 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4048: Benjamin Hardy explores how repeated practice and intentional overtraining can turn a learned behavior into an automatic part of your identity. Drawing on psychology and expert performance, he explains how increasing difficulty, pressure, and distraction can help you move beyond simple competence toward creativity, flexibility, and lasting personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://betterhumans.pub/the-science-of-automating-and-perfecting-any-skill-ea89f55b5f3e Quotes to ponder: "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist." "Achieving “automaticity” is about making a newly learned skill a part of who you are, as opposed to just a thing you can do." "Overtraining is about continuously practicing something you've already learned inside and out. Once you've over-learned a skill, you no longer need a script but can perform or even teach that skill in different ways and in different contexts." Episode references: Relentless: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Athletes-Greatness-That-ebook/dp/B00FUZQYBO The Art of Learning: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance/dp/0743277465 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Faircloth talks to David Fields, CEO of AcquiOS, is a former Disney executive with a track record of orchestrating multi-billion-dollar acquisitions and a pioneering AI entrepreneur transforming real estate analysis. David shares the proprietary AI platform, AcquiOS, which automatically extracts data from documents, benchmarks assumptions against market intelligence, and scores deals based on your unique buy box. Whether you're evaluating multifamily, self-storage, or commercial assets, learn how this technology dynamically adapts to asset class complexity, enabling you to identify promising opportunities faster and with more confidence. David Fields Chief Executive Officer of AcquiOS Based in: Beverly Hills, California Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrfields/ https://acquios.ai/ Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In "Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage", Joe Lynch and Zach Schuchart, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics, discuss how decades of academic research and advanced decision intelligence are being used to automate complex logistics and maximize carrier profitability. Zach Schuchart Zach Schuchart is the Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics. He has over 20 years of experience in the North American and European transportation industries, including roles at UPS, CHAINalytics, and XPO, he brings deep expertise and leadership to the Optimal Dynamics team. As Head of Sales, he oversees a talented group of Account Executives and Solutions Engineers, guiding prospective customers through the evaluation of advanced optimization solutions that drive operational success. About Optimal Dynamics  Optimal Dynamics provides the decision intelligence layer that powers logistics transformation. Born out of 40 years of research at Princeton University, Optimal Dynamics leverages proprietary artificial intelligence technology to automate, optimize, and radically improve decision-making across trucking and transportation operations. Headquartered in New York City, Optimal Dynamics is backed by marquee investors including Koch Disruptive Technologies, Bessemer Venture Partners, The Westly Group, and Activate Capital. Learn more at www.optimaldynamics.com. Key Takeaways: Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage In "Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage", Joe Lynch and Zach Schuchart, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics, discuss how decades of academic research and advanced decision intelligence are being used to automate complex logistics and maximize carrier profitability. From Research to Reality: The Princeton Pedigree. Optimal Dynamics isn't just another tech startup; it is built on 40 years of academic research from Princeton University. This provides a level of scientific rigor and proprietary AI that differentiates their solutions from standard off-the-shelf logistics software. The Power of "Decision Intelligence". While many platforms focus on data visibility (showing you what is happening), Zach highlights the shift toward Decision Intelligence. This layer automates and optimizes the choice itself, helping carriers move from reactive management to proactive, data-driven execution. Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Execution. Leveraging Zach's 20+ years of experience at giants like UPS and XPO, the episode explores how traditional planning often fails when it hits the "real world." Optimal Dynamics focuses on creating dynamic plans that account for the inherent volatility in trucking operations. Leveraging High-Dimensional Artificial Intelligence. The core technology focuses on solving "high-dimensional" problems. Instead of looking at simple variables, the platform uses AI to process thousands of data points simultaneously—such as driver hours, fuel costs, and lane profitability—to find the "Optimal" solution. Automating the Complexities of Trucking. Automation isn't just about replacing manual tasks; it's about augmenting human capability. Zach discusses how their solutions allow sales and operations teams to evaluate complex scenarios in minutes rather than days, drastically reducing the "evaluation-to-action" cycle. Maximizing Profitability in Volatile Markets. In an industry with razor-thin margins, "Optimal Dynamics" means finding the most profitable way to move freight despite fluctuating market conditions. The platform helps fleets identify which loads to accept and how to route them to ensure maximum fleet utilization. Strategic Backing for Long-Term Transformation. The company's growth is fueled by marquee investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and Koch Disruptive Technologies. This level of backing underscores the industry's belief that Optimal Dynamics is a foundational player in the future of global logistics infrastructure. Learn More About Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage Zach Schuchart Optimal Dynamics | Linkedin Optimal Dynamics Optimizing for the Future: D.M. Bowman Embraces Decision Automation Shifting From Manual Grind to Automated Growth Driving Strategic Growth and Innovation with Decision Automation How Smarter Planning Leads to Stronger Performance Rapid Transformation and Record-Breaking Results at Grand Island Express During Freight Recession, BCB Transport Sees 19.6% Increase in Revenue Per Truck After Embracing Artificial Decision Intelligence The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

In part 2 of this engaging two-part series, host Dustin Owen sits down with Trent Hedge, the founder and CEO of Pylon Lending, for an in-depth discussion about the innovative ways his company is transforming the mortgage industry for Episode 631 of The Loan Officer Podcast. Since establishing Pylon in 2022, Hedge has successfully raised nearly $45 million in venture capital funding, which has enabled him and his team to focus on building a robust technology infrastructure designed to streamline every aspect of mortgage lending from the initial origination of loans all the way through to their delivery on the secondary market.  Throughout the conversation, Hedge explains how Pylon's platform is able to eliminate many of the inefficiencies and bottlenecks that have long plagued traditional mortgage processing, resulting in a smoother, faster, and more transparent experience for all parties involved. He also shares insights into how Pylon is able to deliver substantial pricing improvements for its customers, often in the range of 100 to 200 basis points, making home financing more affordable and accessible.  Additionally, the discussion highlights how Pylon empowers loan officers by equipping them with advanced tools and resources that allow them to significantly scale their businesses without the need to hire additional staff, ultimately driving greater productivity and growth. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the future of mortgage lending and the pivotal role that technology and innovation will play in shaping the industry. TLOP's Originator Coaching:

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