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Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
The Secretive Family Behind a $13 Trillion Financial Empire

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 35:26


Fidelity is one of the most powerful financial institutions in America, but the story of the family behind it has largely remained hidden. Justin Baer joins me to reveal how the Johnson dynasty built a $13 trillion empire, and how Abigail Johnson had the courage to reinvent it before the old business model became a relic. Justin Baer is an award-winning journalist and an editor for The Wall Street Journal. In a career that includes stints at the Financial Times and Bloomberg News, he has covered almost every significant financial event over the past two decades, including the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis and the economic fallout from the pandemic. Along the way, Baer has chronicled the ups and downs of such major institutions as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Get a copy of his brilliant new book, House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. Pre-order my next book, All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump, out on the 17th of September in the UK and the 22nd of September in the US: ⁠https://www.scaramucci.net/allthewrongmoves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cook & Joe Show
Pitt OL Ryan Baer discusses being a freak and his basketball exploits

The Cook & Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 8:06


Pitt tackle Ryan Baer joins to discuss being on the freaks list, his basketball exploits, and his hopeful future in sports media

The Cook & Joe Show
1 PM: Pitt OL Ryan Baer discusses being a freak; QB Mason Heintschel answers why he stayed at Pitt

The Cook & Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 29:10


Pitt tackle Ryan Baer joins to discuss being on the freaks list, his basketball exploits, and his hopeful future in sports media. Pitt QB Mason Heintschel joins to discuss his leadership, who he patterns his style after, why he stayed at Pitt, how he treats his OL, his important cause with the Have a Heart campaign.

Exegetically Speaking
Erasmus Vision, with David Baer

Exegetically Speaking

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 8:58


Dr. David Baer, a Wheaton College alum and a missionary with Mesa Global, is Director of Mesa Scholars and Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Medellín's Biblical Seminary of Colombia. In this episode he announces and explains a planned Erasmus Academy of Biblical Languages, which will be a Spanish language institution, based in Colombia, serving as a platform for learning the biblical languages across the global Spanish speaking world. Dr. Baer's publications include When We All Go Home: Translation and Theology in LXX Isaiah 56-66. This is his second time on this podcast series. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/43BSemk  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4uA1zpu 

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Kulturelle Apologetik - Joe Baer

offen.bar-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 50:54


In seinem Vortrag „Kulturelle Apologetik“ zeigt Pastor Joe Baer vom ICF Herrenberg anhand von sieben Thesen auf, warum Deutschland diese Form der Apologetik benötigt. Er ist überzeugt, dass Deutschland ein Missionsland ist und wir in einer postchristlichen Zeit leben. Der Pastor zeigt u.a. auf, was das größte Hindernis für den christlichen Glauben in unserer Gesellschaft ist, was unsere Kultur prägt, warum unsere Gesellschaft so tickt, wie sie tickt, und welche Rolle „Die Eiskönigin“-Figur Elsa dabei spielt. Außerdem macht er deutlich, dass auch Christen Kulturelle Apologetik benötigen.

TẠP CHÍ KINH TẾ
Kinh tế - An ninh : Châu Âu trước thách thức Mỹ giảm quân số

TẠP CHÍ KINH TẾ

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 9:25


Hoa Kỳ đã thông báo kế hoạch giảm quân số tại châu Âu, nơi mà từ sau Thế Chiến Thứ Hai, Washington đã thiết lập các căn cứ thường trực trải dài từ Groenland xuống đến tận Địa Trung Hải. Gần 40 % lính Mỹ đồn trú ở hải ngoại tập trung tại châu Âu,  nhất là tại Đức, Ý và Tây Ban Nha. Sau Chiến tranh Lạnh, Mỹ đã thiết lập các căn cứ quân sự tại nhiều nước đông Âu như Rumani, Ba Lan, Bulgari và cũng đã mở rộng địa bàn tại vùng Baltic. Những kế hoạch thu hẹp sự hiện diện quân sự của Mỹ tại châu Âu là một thách thức lớn đối với các đối tác của Hoa Kỳ tại châu lục này cả về kinh tế lẫn an ninh. Từ đầu tháng 5/2026 bộ trưởng Quốc Phòng Mỹ, rồi tổng thống Hoa Kỳ liên tiếp thông báo kế hoạch « cắt giảm quân số tại châu Âu ». Hôm 18/06/2026 Lầu Năm Góc cho biết đang « xét lại » việc triển khai lực lượng tại các nước châu Âu thành viên NATO (Liên Minh Bắc Đại Tây Dương). Từ Anh Quốc đến Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ, từ Iceland đến Rumani, nơi Hoa Kỳ đã đặt những cơ sở quân sự, nước nào cũng lo ngại. Đứng đầu trong số này là Đức, nơi có hơn 30 cơ sở quân sự của Mỹ đã hoạt động từ 70-80 năm nay và khoảng 50.000 lính Mỹ đang đồn trú đã thực sự trở thành một yếu tố trong đời sống xã hội và kinh tế của nền kinh tế số một châu Âu này. Đức và lo ngại mất một phần trong số 50.000 quân nhân Mỹ Ramstein, miền tây nam nước Đức, là căn cứ không quân lớn nhất của Hoa Kỳ ở hải ngoại. Căn cứ này là cả « một thành phố trong một thành phố » với trường học, bệnh viện ... dành riêng cho các quân nhân Mỹ và gia đình. Rất nhiều đường phố ở Ramstein mang tên các vị tổng thống Mỹ. Tại các cửa hàng, người ta cũng có thể thanh toán bằng đô la bên cạnh đồng euro. Phóng sự trên đài phát thanh Pháp France Inter của thông tín viên Sébastien Baer từ căn cứ quân sự Mỹ tại thị trấn Vilseck cho thấy quyết định của Washington cắt giảm 5.000 lính Mỹ tại Đức là một tai họa:  « Một góc nhỏ của nước Mỹ, thị trấn Vilseck của vùng Bayern, đông nam nước Đức từ hơn 80 năm nay gắn bó với sự hiện diện của quân đội Hoa Kỳ. Với khoảng 6.500 dân cư, Vilseck là nơi mà một lữ đoàn của Mỹ đóng quân, thế nhưng sự hiện diện này có thể sẽ chấm dứt, do Donald Trump thông báo sẽ rút 5.000 lính Mỹ trong thời gian tới. Nào là nước ngọt Coca-Cola, nào là bia Mỹ và sốt BBQ chồng chất ngay lối vào một siêu thị. Travis, một quân nhân Mỹ 27 tuổi từ bang Texas đến, đang chất hàng vào xe, anh nói : ‘Tôi được điều đến đây đã 9 tháng. Tối rất thích nơi này. Phong cảnh ở đây rất đẹp. Tôi thích các món ăn bản địa như xúc -xích, thịt thăn chiên bột. Người dân ở đây thì thân thiện, đi lại cũng dễ dàng. Ở Texas phải lái xe hàng giờ để đi từ nơi này đến nơi khác. Tại đây chỉ chỉ cần 5 phút là tôi đến được một công viên xinh đẹp. Tôi đang học tiếng Đức với ứng dụng Duolingo'. Travis tìm được một ngôi nhà trên sườn đồi của thành phố, nhà có vườn. Mười ba ngàn quân nhân Mỹ đóng quân ở khu vực này. Từ sau Đệ Nhị Thế Chiến, kinh tế địa phương phụ thuộc vào sự hiện diện của quân đội Mỹ. Là chủ một tiệm tạp hóa nhỏ của gia đình đã hoạt động từ những năm 1950, Katrin Kredle kể lại : ‘Một trong những người lính Mỹ đầu tiên đến mua hàng của bà ngoại tôi là danh ca Elvis Presley. Khi đang nhập ngũ, anh đến đây mua chuối. Bà tôi rất tự hào được phục vụ một khách hàng như anh. (…) Những người Mỹ đã hoàn toàn hòa nhập vào cuộc sống ở đây. Trẻ nhỏ đi học ở trường hay được gửi trong các nhà trẻ, chúng tham gia các câu lạc bóng đá, các hội đoàn hóa trang trong mùa lễ Carnaval… Rất nhiều người lấy vợ Đức, họ sống ở đây. Thậm chí ở lại hẳn một khi xuất ngũ ». Do vậy đối với cả thành phố này, thông báo Mỹ rút 5.000 quân khỏi nước Đức là một bất ngờ. Chỉ riêng căn cứ quân sự tại Vilseck mỗi năm đem về 700 triệu euro doanh thu cho chính quyền quyền đia phương. Valantis, 32 tuổi, vừa từ Anh Quốc đến đây mở một hiệu ăn, chủ yếu để phục vụ các thực khách Mỹ. Nhà hàng của ảnh chỉ cách căn cứ Rose Barracks vài trăm mét. Anh nói : ‘Chúng tôi đã thu xếp tất cả để phục vụ các quân nhân Mỹ, chiều theo khẩu vị của họ. Chúng tôi có món bánh mì kẹp thịt ba chỉ, sốt BBQ và thịt heo xé phay … Nếu người Mỹ bỏ đi thi mọi chuyện sẽ kết thúc. Nhà hàng phải đóng cửa. Tháng trước họ ra nước ngoài một tháng để tập luyện, lượng khách của chúng tôi lập tức giảm đi 70 %' ».   Nói cách khác, chỉ cần Mỹ rút bớt quân khỏi Đức thì sẽ ảnh hưởng đến rất nhiều lĩnh vực kinh tế của người dân địa phương, không chỉ có doanh thu của giới tiểu thương, mà còn đến cả thị trường địa ốc của những thành phố như Stuttgart, hay Kaiserslautern …. cũng bị tác động lây. Việc làm của hàng ngàn, thậm chí hàng chục ngàn người tại những địa phương có căn cứ của Mỹ đều sẽ bị ảnh hưởng.  Một kế hoạch được báo trước  Thực ra từ cuối 2025 Nhà Trắng đã báo trước « rà soát lại toàn bộ và sẽ bố trí lại » sự hiện diện quân sự của Mỹ tại Châu Âu cũng như trên toàn thế giới. Cũng cuối năm ngoái Washington nêu lên khả năng giảm 1.000 quân đang đồn trú tại Rumani. Ngoài thông báo rút 5.000 lính Mỹ tại các căn cứ quân sự ở Đức, giữa tháng 5/2026, Lầu Năm Góc vào giờ chót đã hoãn lại chương trình triển khai 4.000 quân sáng Ba Lan. Theo giới quan sát được báo Le Monde trích dẫn, cho dù những thông báo từ phía chính quyền Trump gây hoang mang cho các đối tác châu Âu nhưng cho đến hiện tại Lầu Năm Góc vẫn duy trì khoảng 80.000 binh sĩ trên Lục Địa Già. ngay cả trong trường hợp giảm quân số, chỉ để thu hẹp hiện diện quân sự của Mỹ đang từ 80.000 xuống còn 76.000 lính thì « chính quyền Trump cần có sự chấp thuận của Quốc Hội ». Trên đài truyền hình Arte của Pháp và Đức, chuyên gia quân sự giảng dạy tại đại học Sorbonne Guillaume Lasconjarias nhắc lại, trước Donald Trump, tổng thống Barack Obama từ 2014 đã chủ trương giảm sự hiện diện quân sự của Mỹ tại châu Âu. Riêng trong giai đoạn 2022-2023, khi Nga đưa quân xâm chiếm Ukraina, nhất thời dưới chính quyền Biden, quân số Mỹ tại châu Âu được tăng lên tới 100.000. Tác động về an ninh Nghịch lý ở đây là vào lúc căng thẳng về địa chính trị tại nhiều nơi trên thế giới không ngừng gia tăng, không chỉ vì chiến tranh Iran và xung đột Ukraina, thì Hoa Kỳ lại thông báo các kế hoạch thu hẹp sự hiện diện quân sự. Về câu hỏi Mỹ giảm quân tại châu Âu sẽ dẫn tới những hệ quả nào về an ninh đối với lục địa này, chuyên gia về quân sự Jean- Baptiste Noé chủ nhiệm tạp chí chuyên đề Conflits lưu ý, ở châu Âu, Hoa Kỳ hiện có hơn 20 căn cứ quân sự thường trực, phần lớn tại các nước Tây Âu như Ý, Đức, Tây Ban Nha hay Anh Quốc … Bên cạnh đó, lính Mỹ được triển khai tại các căn cứ của các nước châu Âu mà chủ yếu là ở các quốc gia từng thuộc Liên Xô cũ. Trên đài truyền hình Arte nhà nghiên cứu Aurélien Duchêne thuộc cơ quan tư vấn Eurocréative, đặc trách các khu vực Trung và Đông Âu, giải thích vì sao Hoa Kỳ là quốc gia đã thiết lập một mạng lưới các căn cứ ở hải ngoại « dày đặc » tại châu Âu: « Các căn cứ quân sự của Mỹ ở hải ngoại đóng một vai trò kép : sự hiện diện của lĩnh Mỹ tại một quốc gia như Estonia không làm Matxcơva thay đổi chiến lược nếu Nga muốn xâm chiếm quốc gia vùng Baltic này, thế nhưng Điện Kremlin cũng phải cân nhắc rất kỹ khi biết rằng can thiệp vào Estonia nơi có các đơn vị của Mỹ đồn trú tức là sẽ đụng độ trực tiếp với Hoa Kỳ. Nói cách khác, các căn cứ của Mỹ trong trường hợp này là một công cụ răn đe. Bên cạnh đó các căn cứ quân sự của Hoa Kỳ tại châu Âu còn đóng vai trò hậu cần, là các trạm tiếp liệu … cho các chiến dịch ở ngoài lãnh thổ Mỹ, như trong trường hợp xung đột tại Trung Đông hiện nay (…) Căn cứ Ramstein tại Đức có thể ví như một ‘hàng không mẫu hạm'khổng lồ : đây là nơi có hai sân bay quân sự với khoảng 600 chiến đấu cơ đủ loại mà Hoa Kỳ đang sử dụng trong chiến tranh Iran. Sau cùng, việc thiết lập một căn cứ quân sự thường trưc tại một quốc gia còn cho phép Washington xây dựng một mối bang giao vững chắc với quốc gia đó ». 128 hay 800 căn cứ quân sự ở hải ngoại ? Theo báo cáo chính thức của Hạ Viện Hoa Kỳ, Mỹ đặt 128 căn cứ quân sự tại 51 quốc gia trên thế giới. Nguyên giáo sư David Vine, trường American University tại Washington, cho rằng con số này thấp hơn thực tế rất nhiều. Theo thẩm định của ông, Mỹ có từ 750 đến 800 cơ sở ở hải ngoại « bên cạnh rất nhiều  thực thể khác được xây dựng trong vòng bí mật ». Những cơ sở đó đôi khi chỉ là nơi đặt các hệ thống radar để theo dõi.  Như vừa nói, 50.000 lính Mỹ đang đồn trú tại Đức; Tây Ban Nha, với hai căn cứ, là nơi tiếp nhận hơn 3.000 quân có nhiệm vụ giám sát khu vực eo biển Gibralta và châu Phi ; Căn cứ của Hoa Kỳ tại Sctoland, Anh Quốc chủ yếu có nhiệm vụ thu thập thông tin tình báo. Sự hiện diện của Mỹ trong vùng biển Baltic trước hết là công cụ răn đe nhắm vào nước Nga. Còn các cơ sở trên lãnh thổ Ba Lan, hay Cộng Hòa Sec, Bulgari … là nhằm củng cố sườn đông cho NATO. Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ, Hy Lạp và Kosovo là những địa điểm để quan sát toàn khu vực Địa Trung Hải và Trung Âu.

CAST11 - Be curious.
Pocket Fire Recovery Assessment Begins

CAST11 - Be curious.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 1:39


Send us a text and chime in!A U.S. Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team, led by Paul Brown, has begun making burned area assessments and surveys of the Pocket Fire landscape to determine the level of risk from potential flooding and debris flow to values on National Forest System lands. If unacceptable risks are found, the team recommends appropriate and effective emergency stabilization measures to reduce the risks to National Forest System lands and values. BAER emergency stabilization efforts are focused on the protection of human life and safety, property, and critical cultural and natural resources. BAER teams typically consist of scientists and specialists...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/pocket-fire-recovery-assessment-begins/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

On Mic Podcast
Justin Baer, author of House of Fidelity -549

On Mic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 32:18


We welcome Wall Street Journal award winning writer and editor Justin Baer who offers us an unprecedented account of the private family who have brought us one of the world's most powerful financial institutions.  His book is entitled, “House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company that Changed American Investing.”  Fidelity introduced the 401K, expanded access to mutual funds, and upended the need for traditional brokers.  The company touches the lives of millions of Americans.   Learn the inside story of its incredible growth and the internal power struggles within the family dynasty.

KNBR Podcast
Giants CEO Larry Baer Opens Up on Recent Team Controversy, the Incident Between Tony Vitello & Rafael Devers, and the Franchise's Future Under Buster Posey and if a Rebuild Would Ever Be in Consideration

KNBR Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 22:17 Transcription Available


In a candid conversation, Giants President and CEO Larry Baer shares his thoughts on the team's recent Pride Night controversy, the state of the season, and the future of the franchise. This episode is a must-listen for any Giants fan looking for insight into the inner workings of the team.The Giants have been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in baseball for over three decades, and Baer emphasizes that their commitment to creating a welcoming experience for all fans remains unchanged. However, the team's handling of Pride Night this year sparked controversy, and Baer acknowledges that they could have done things better. He expresses his commitment to continuing conversations with the LGBTQ+ community and moving forward in a positive direction.Baer also discusses the recent drama surrounding Rafael Devers, who refused to come out of the game in Miami, and how it was quickly and effectively addressed by the team. He credits Devers and Tony Vitello for resolving the issue and moving forward. Additionally, Baer talks about the team's trade deadline and the possibility of making significant changes to the roster.In this episode, Baer shares his thoughts on the team's current struggles, the importance of the farm system, and the potential for a rebuild. He also discusses the possibility of hosting the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park and the team's commitment to giving fans a great experience. If you're a Giants fan looking for insight into the team's future, this episode is a must-listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph & Mac Podcast
Giants CEO Larry Baer Opens Up on Recent Team Controversy, the Incident Between Tony Vitello & Rafael Devers, and the Franchise's Future Under Buster Posey and if a Rebuild Would Ever Be in Consideration

Murph & Mac Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 22:17 Transcription Available


In a candid conversation, Giants President and CEO Larry Baer shares his thoughts on the team's recent Pride Night controversy, the state of the season, and the future of the franchise. This episode is a must-listen for any Giants fan looking for insight into the inner workings of the team.The Giants have been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in baseball for over three decades, and Baer emphasizes that their commitment to creating a welcoming experience for all fans remains unchanged. However, the team's handling of Pride Night this year sparked controversy, and Baer acknowledges that they could have done things better. He expresses his commitment to continuing conversations with the LGBTQ+ community and moving forward in a positive direction.Baer also discusses the recent drama surrounding Rafael Devers, who refused to come out of the game in Miami, and how it was quickly and effectively addressed by the team. He credits Devers and Tony Vitello for resolving the issue and moving forward. Additionally, Baer talks about the team's trade deadline and the possibility of making significant changes to the roster.In this episode, Baer shares his thoughts on the team's current struggles, the importance of the farm system, and the potential for a rebuild. He also discusses the possibility of hosting the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park and the team's commitment to giving fans a great experience. If you're a Giants fan looking for insight into the team's future, this episode is a must-listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Baer Faxt Podcast
Art Advisor Erica Samuels on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026

The Baer Faxt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 35:59


Art advisor Erica Samuels joins Josh Baer on the floor at Art Basel for a candid conversation about how the best advisors actually work — from building client PDFs and curating "mini collections" to navigating conflicts when two clients want the same piece. They dig into the difference between buying with your eyes versus your ears, the debate over storytelling as a sales tool, fee structures (retainer vs. commission vs. combination), and the ethics of working only with sellers who control the picture. Plus: a spirited round of "top five living American artists," starter art, and why there's always more art — but maybe not always more great art. This episode of The Baer Faxt Live was recorded on Wednesday June 17th, 2026. This edition of The Baer Faxt Live is sponsored by Manuela New York by ArtFarm, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in the heart of SoHo which celebrates the best of New York's seasonal produce and has art at its heart. For more information, visit manuela-nyc.com .

The Baer Faxt Podcast
Dealer David Schrader on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026

The Baer Faxt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 20:00


David Schrader—the S in PDS (Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries)—joins host Josh Baer on the opening day of Art Basel Basel, his first fair as an exhibitor after decades as a collector and head of private sales at Sotheby's. They cover what surprised him about being on the selling side, the "elephant in the room" of Basel vs. Paris, where the American collectors went, and why the 1–5 million range remains the market's sweet spot. Plus: pricing transparency, the cost reality of running a fair booth, the advisor economy, and why Schrader thinks the market bottomed last September, but has been moving in the right direction ever since. This episode of The Baer Faxt Live was recorded on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. This edition of The Baer Faxt Live is sponsored by Manuela New York by ArtFarm, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in the heart of SoHo, which celebrates the best of New York's seasonal produce and has art at its heart. For more information, visit manuela-nyc.com.

The Baer Faxt Podcast
Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026

The Baer Faxt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 20:21


Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz joins host Josh Baer on the opening day of Art Basel Basel to talk about how the organization is adapting its platform fair by fair—from the Basel Exclusive initiative (withholding marquee works from preview PDFs to re-energize opening day) to the evolution of Zero 10 and the push to better integrate digital art communities with the institutional art world. They also get into the return of high-value consignments to the fair floor, what the May sales data signals for collector confidence, the artist presence question, and why a "meet the artist" moment on the weekend might be the key to unlocking new collectors. Plus: Knicks in five. This episode of The Baer Faxt Live was recorded on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. This edition of The Baer Faxt Live is sponsored by Manuela New York by ArtFarm, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in the heart of SoHo, which celebrates the best of New York's seasonal produce and has art at its heart. For more information, visit manuela-nyc.com.

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The Baer Faxt Podcast
Artist Trevor Paglen on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026

The Baer Faxt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 22:07


Artist Trevor Paglen joins host Josh Baer at Art Basel Basel to talk about his curatorial vision for Zero 10 (co-curated with Eli Scheinman), Art Basel's initiative reframing what "digital art" actually means, and why the answer might surprise you. They dig into why most art made in the last 20 years is already digital art, what it was like for an artist to wear a curator's hat for the first time, and why Trevor approached the show like making his own work rather than proving a thesis. Plus: AI's inability to fail (and why that matters), the terrifying worldview of Mark Zuckerberg, why artists need a bigger role in the future of the art fair, and what the art world could learn from Jimi Hendrix. This episode of The Baer Faxt Live was recorded on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. This edition of The Baer Faxt Live is sponsored by Manuela New York by ArtFarm, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in the heart of SoHo, which celebrates the best of New York's seasonal produce and has art at its heart. For more information, visit manuela-nyc.com.

Tolbert, Krueger & Brooks Podcast Podcast
Giants CEO Larry Baer Opens Up on Recent Team Controversy, the Incident Between Tony Vitello & Rafael Devers, and the Franchise's Future Under Buster Posey and if a Rebuild Would Ever Be in Consideration

Tolbert, Krueger & Brooks Podcast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 22:17 Transcription Available


In a candid conversation, Giants President and CEO Larry Baer shares his thoughts on the team's recent Pride Night controversy, the state of the season, and the future of the franchise. This episode is a must-listen for any Giants fan looking for insight into the inner workings of the team.The Giants have been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in baseball for over three decades, and Baer emphasizes that their commitment to creating a welcoming experience for all fans remains unchanged. However, the team's handling of Pride Night this year sparked controversy, and Baer acknowledges that they could have done things better. He expresses his commitment to continuing conversations with the LGBTQ+ community and moving forward in a positive direction.Baer also discusses the recent drama surrounding Rafael Devers, who refused to come out of the game in Miami, and how it was quickly and effectively addressed by the team. He credits Devers and Tony Vitello for resolving the issue and moving forward. Additionally, Baer talks about the team's trade deadline and the possibility of making significant changes to the roster.In this episode, Baer shares his thoughts on the team's current struggles, the importance of the farm system, and the potential for a rebuild. He also discusses the possibility of hosting the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park and the team's commitment to giving fans a great experience. If you're a Giants fan looking for insight into the team's future, this episode is a must-listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Café com Investidor
#133 - Rodrigo Baer, sócio da 14B

Café com Investidor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 26:04


Menos bobagem, mais ambição global: a nova fase das startups brasileiras. Em entrevista ao Café com Investidor, Rodrigo Baer, sócio da gestora de venture capital 14B, explica sua tese baseada em founders experientes, produtos originais e ambição global

The Behavioral View
The Behavioral View Episode 6.6: School Psychology and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

The Behavioral View

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 62:37


This episode of The Behavioral View explores collaboration between behavior analysts, school psychologists, special education teachers, and other professionals serving students across educational and clinical settings. The panel discusses practical strategies for building rapport with school teams, coordinating assessment and intervention efforts, and aligning goals across disciplines to improve learner outcomes. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References Snyder SM, Huber H, Hornsby T, Leventhal B. (2024). Overlapping Training and Roles: An Exploration of the State of Interprofessional Practice between Behavior Analysts and School Psychologists. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17(3):880-892. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00904-y Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 91–97. Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson. Resources CentralReach Institute: https://centralreach.com CR Assessments (ABLLS-R, AFLS, AIM): https://centralreach.com National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): https://www.nasponline.org The Behavioral View Podcast School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): https://www.pbis.org Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Center

Les Grosses Têtes
IMITATIONS - Baer, Macron, Deschamps... L'actualité vue par Marc-Antoine Le Bret !

Les Grosses Têtes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 3:01


Dans l'émission du 16 juin 2026, Marc-Antoine Le Bret a imité l'extraterrestre Alf, Pascal Praud, Emmanuel Macron ou encore Didier Deschamps ! Retrouvez tous les jours le meilleur des Grosses Têtes en podcast sur RTL.fr et l'application RTL.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Discomfort Zone
Ep #117 Where Is Baer: A Life Built on Showing Up and Figuring It Out

The Discomfort Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 41:11


Ever feel like you need the perfect plan before you can start anything? This conversation might change that. In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with Chris Baer, a raft guide and whitewater kayaker who lives half the year out of a converted school bus and spends his winters chasing first descents in remote corners of the world, often with little more than two weeks' notice. This conversation is for anyone who's ever held back because they didn't have it all figured out yet. Anna and Chris dig into: 

Le Bret King News
Baer, Macron, Deschamps... L'actualité vue par Marc-Antoine Le Bret !

Le Bret King News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 3:01


Dans l'émission du 16 juin 2026, Marc-Antoine Le Bret a imité l'extraterrestre Alf, Pascal Praud, Emmanuel Macron ou encore Didier Deschamps ! Retrouvez tous les jours le meilleur des Grosses Têtes en podcast sur RTL.fr et l'application RTL.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nudge
Do broken windows cause crime?

Nudge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 23:33


The broken windows theory suggests that one broken window can cause a neighbourhood to descend into disrepair. But is it true?  Today, with the award-winning professor Leidy Klotz, we investigate the broken windows theory and explain how environments shape our behaviour.  --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Leidy's book Subtract: https://amzn.to/4df4duk Leidy's latest book In a Good Place: https://amzn.to/4tzjCvE  Join 11,934 readers of the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/  --- Today's sources:  Brown, G., & Baer, M. (2011). Location in negotiation: Is there a home field advantage? Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 114(2), 190–200. Cialdini, R. B. (2016). Pre-suasion: A revolutionary way to influence and persuade. Simon & Schuster. Langer, E. J., & Rodin, J. (1976). The effects of choice and enhanced personal responsibility for the aged: A field experiment in an institutional setting. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 34(2), 191–198. Pinsker, H., Kupfermann, I., Castellucci, V., & Kandel, E. R. (1970). Habituation and dishabituation of the gill-withdrawal reflex in Aplysia. Science, 167(3926), 1740–1742. Rajecki, D. W. (1974). Effects of prenatal exposure to auditory or visual stimulation on postnatal distress vocalizations in chicks. Behavioral Biology, 11(4), 525–536. Rodin, J., & Langer, E. J. (1977). Long-term effects of a control-relevant intervention with the institutionalized aged. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 35(12), 897–902. Wells, M. M. (2000). Office clutter or meaningful personal displays: The role of office personalization in employee and organizational well-being. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 20(3), 239–255.

Western Civ
Children of Abraham: The 1,400-Year History of Jewish–Muslim Relations

Western Civ

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 44:59 Transcription Available


In this bonus, author interview, I sit down with Marc Baer and discuss his latest book: Children of Abraham: The 1,400-Year History of Jewish–Muslim Relations. Today, the dominant narrative of the relationship between Jewish and Muslim peoples assumes a long history of violent hostility. In Children of Abraham, historian Marc David Baer lays this myth to rest, showing how Jews and Muslims lived together in the Middle East and Europe, more often in cooperation than in conflict, for more than a millennium. When Islam emerged in the seventh century, Muslims and Jews were bound by shared religious tenets and common cultural practices, and for centuries afterward, they were often allies.Baer introduces readers to Muslim warriors fighting for a medieval Turkish Jewish kingdom on the Caspian Sea, Jewish viziers leading the Muslim sultan's troops in Spain, and Jewish literary lights and political party leaders in modern Egypt and Iraq. But Baer resists the alluring fable that Jews and Muslims ever lived in interfaith utopia, and he shows how European colonization and nationalism fed the emergence of modern antisemitism and Islamophobia and helped to drive these two peoples further and further apart.Traversing the full spectrum of Jewish–Muslim relations, this is an urgent, essential history for understanding today's unending conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.Buy The Book HERE

UKC Hunting Ops Podcast
Ep. 211 – Coonhounds: Blueticks w/ Mark Baer

UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 35:44


This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast… Dave sits down with longtime coon hunter Mark Baer to talk all things Bluetick and coon hunting. Mark shares his history with the breed, reflects on how the sport and Bluetick community have evolved over the years, and recounts memorable stories and experiences from decades spent hunting and working with these dogs, as well as what keeps him turning hounds loose after all these years.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

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What's Up Next Podcast
740. The House Fidelity Built w/ Justin Baer

What's Up Next Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 50:33


In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Justin Bayer, an award-winning Wall Street Journal journalist and author of House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing. The episode explores the history and evolution of Fidelity Investments, revealing how the financial behemoth is ultimately a family business that has been run by three generations of the Johnson family: Ted, Ned, and Abby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wizard of Ads
ROAS: What It is and Is Not

Wizard of Ads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 3:43


Direct response ads are written to take the customer from Attention to Interest to Desire to Action in a single encounter.Direct marketers have a product or a service to sell. They don't have a brand to protect.This is why ROAS is the perfect analytical tool for them.ROAS is the acronym for Return On Ad Spend.In other words, it is the Return On Investment of your ad budget.You can:measure lead generation with ROAS.compare the effectiveness of media with ROAS.track sales attribution with ROAS.But you will never build a brand with ROAS.In fact, the measurement of ROAS will always – without exception – lead to the disintegration of your brand.Here's why:To produce an impressive result in a short period of time, your ad must contain a degree of urgency.Urgency is not sustainable, nor is it scalable.The longer you run urgent ads, the less well they work.ROAS always looks great on paper for about a year, sometimes even 18 months.But then the wheels fall off and you can never put those wheels back on again. Your brand will never be more than a shadow of its former self.Consider this:A successful Going Out of Business sale is simply a massive extraction of the stored value in a brand. This “stored value” is the reputation of the company and the trust of its customers.These are variables that determine the success of every Going Out of Business Sale:Has this company routinely advertised a Sale or offered a discount?How highly do people esteem this brand?How credible is the urgency contained in the ad copy?ROAS always leads to short-term thinking because ROAS rewards ads that extract the largest amount of stored value from the brand.Have you built a brand?Do people feel a connection to your brand?The day that you begin using ROAS to determine which ads work best, you will have launched a Going Out of Business Sale whether you intended to or not.Roy H. WilliamsOne in every five American adults is the customer of a family that you have never heard of. Their company generates more than $32 billion in annual revenue. And the $17 trillion in customer accounts and investment funds it manages exceeds the gross domestic products of Germany, Japan, and India combined. Despite the enormous influence of Fidelity Investments, relatively little is known about the singular family behind the Boston-based multinational financial services giant.Justin Baer, the deputy markets editor at The Wall Street Journal, reveals the dramatic three-generation saga of the fiercely private Johnson family in his new book. He also explains how they helped transform American investing.Listen and be amazed as Baer shares with roving reporter Rotbart the behind-the-scenes story of Fidelity's success. You will also gain insights from Fidelity's rise in leadership, their marketing, their innovation, and their succession planning. The story begins the moment you arrive at MondayMorningRadio.com

Monday Morning Radio
The Hidden Family Dynasty Behind One of America's Financial Giants

Monday Morning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 63:06


One in every five American adults is a customer. The company generates more than $32 billion in annual revenue. And the $17 trillion in customer accounts and investment funds it manages exceeds the combined gross domestic products of Germany, Japan, and India. Yet despite Fidelity Investments' enormous influence, relatively little has been known about the singular family behind the Boston-based multinational financial services giant. In his new book, House of Fidelity, Justin Baer, deputy markets editor with The Wall Street Journal, reveals the dramatic three-generation saga of the fiercely private Johnson family and how they helped transform American investing. This week, Baer shares the behind-the-scenes story of Fidelity's success and the universal lessons Fidelity's rise offers in leadership, marketing, innovation, and succession planning. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Justin Baer, The Wall Street Journal Posted: June 1, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 1 Hour 3 Minutes Episode: 14.48 RELATED EPISODES: T. Rowe Price's Sébastien Page Shares 18 Groundbreaking Leadership Principles If You Had a Chance to Visit With the Late Charlie Munger, What Would You Ask Him? Your Savings and Investments: A Conversation with 'America's Money Answers Man'  

WBZ Book Club
House of Fidelity, by Justin Baer

WBZ Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 1:00 Transcription Available


The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing. Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ - Boston's News Radio! We're here for you, 24/7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Face Forward - Communications, Engagement & Leadership.
151 | Building Employee Loyalty That Lasts | Scott McInnes & Stephen Baer

Face Forward - Communications, Engagement & Leadership.

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 36:48


In this week's episode, host Scott McInnes has an insightful conversation with Stephen Baer, founder of Engagency, as they explore the core principles behind building resilient organisational cultures that thrive on trust, purpose, and people-centered leadership.    In this episode, you'll learn:  The true drivers of employee engagement and retention  The role of middle management in fostering a culture of trust  Strategies to communicate purpose and strategy effectively  Leadership behaviours that inspire and empower teams  The impact of organisational culture on financial performance  Practical tips for small organisations to deepen connection    Key Takeaways:  Why the "Velcro vs. glue" analogy is essential for understanding employee retention  Insights into why 79% of employees are disengaged and how to change that  The importance of investing in middle management training and emotional intelligence  How trust and vulnerability in leadership can transform company culture  Real-world examples from Microsoft and Home Depot illustrating leadership's impact on performance  Practical steps for leaders to connect with even the most privacy-focused employees  The secret to storytelling and recognition that boosts engagement internally    Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction and episode overview   01:23 - Why do people stay or leave organisations? The trillion-dollar engagement question   02:41 - Building organisational loyalty with glue vs. Velcro analogy  03:56 - Why engagement metrics haven't improved over years  04:26 - The three critical components of business success: purpose, strategy, people  05:57 - The importance of investing in middle management and leadership training  06:46 - Cultivating a feedback-rich environment for younger generations  08:43 - How leadership tone from the top influences culture  09:36 - Examples of leadership transformation at Microsoft and Home Depot  11:46 - The power of trust: From conflict to high performance  13:17 - The role of failure as a learning tool in companies like WD-40  14:43 - Leadership styles and cultural impact: Nadella vs. Balmer, Blake vs. Nardelli  16:59 - The importance of authentic leadership and empowering employees  18:08 - Creating psychological safety and facilitating open conversations  21:17 - The role of purpose in engaging both employees and customers  22:19 - How purpose and values cycle through the organization to drive loyalty  24:42 - How organisations can craft authentic purpose  26:27 - Connection versus engagement: which drives better loyalty?  27:36 - The three pillars of emotional engagement: greeting, knowing, growing  30:07 - Connecting with non-involved employees and maintaining empathy 31:58 - Using storytelling to reinforce culture and recognition  34:15 - Practical tips for small organisations to enhance connection and culture  35:32 - How to reach Stephen Baer and further resources    Resources:  Stephen's Book: https://stephenbaer.com/#book-section  Patrick Lencioni - Overcoming The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/overcoming-the-five-dysfunctions-a-field-guide/  Connect with us:  LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Instagram     Connect with Stephen Baer:  LinkedIn |  Website | Podcast  

A Book with Legs
Justin Baer - House of Fidelity

A Book with Legs

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 80:19


How did one family build Fidelity into one of the most powerful forces in American investing, and what allowed it to endure across three generations?In the latest episode of A Book with Legs, Smead Capital Management CEO and Portfolio Manager Cole Smead and Analyst Will Keenan sit down with journalist and author Justin Baer to discuss his book, titled "House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing."Cole and Will explore the 80-year rise of Fidelity with Justin, tracing three generations of the Johnson family and the various investing styles of Fidelity leadership throughout the years. They also discuss the closed-door battles that shaped the firm's direction, the rise and legacy of Peter Lynch, and what this story tells us about active management businesses that last.Justin Baer is an award-winning journalist and an editor for The Wall Street Journal. In a career that includes stints at the Financial Times and Bloomberg News, he has covered almost every significant financial event over the past two decades, including the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis and the economic fallout from the pandemic. Along the way, Baer has chronicled the ups and downs of such major institutions as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.Purchase “House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing” here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/justin-baer/house-of-fidelity/9781538766958/Sign up to be notified about new A Book with Legs episodes: https://hubs.ly/Q0452Lh70

Security Today
ST.083 "Cloud Buster : How to migrate your customers to cloud"

Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 30:21


This week Baer gives some MVP highlights, let's you know he's a Savant and we deep dive into the strategies and things you need to consider when migrating your customers from on-prem to cloud. Like Follow and SubscribeGet education at : https://www.bethebettertech.comUse Discount code “STPODCAST” at checkout when ordering your doorjamm at : https://www.doorjamm.com/ ChitChat: https://securitytoday.com/articles/2026/04/23/savant-integrates-schlage-wifi-smart-locks.aspx Product Highlight: https://www.securitysales.com/news/2026-mvp-awards-winners-announced/618397/ Meat: https://www.securityinfowatch.com/integrators/article/55361236/the-cloud-migration-playbook S/O: @robzz_customs on IG

The Reboot Chronicles with Dean DeBiase
Behind The Vault: America's Most Powerful Financial Dynasty Secrets Revealed, Justin Baer - The WSJ

The Reboot Chronicles with Dean DeBiase

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 46:48


Few journalists have spent more time inside the power centers of American finance than Justin Baer. As a senior editor at the Wall Street Journal, Baer has covered the biggest banks, brokers, and asset managers in the world, from the post-2008 regulatory battles to the pandemic economic shocks that rewrote the rules of investing almost overnight. His reporting has taken him inside Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Pimco, and dozens of other institutions that shape how capital moves through the global economy. Now he has turned that same lens onto one of the most influential and least understood firms in American finance, Fidelity Investments, in his new book The House of Fidelity, a rare behind-the-walls look at a company that has managed roughly $18 trillion across 83 million customer accounts while revealing almost nothing about how it actually operates.On this episode of The Reboot Chronicles Podcast, we sit down with Justin to unpack the hidden history of Fidelity, what the Johnson family dynasty tells us about the future of American investing, and what journalists and investors alike are getting wrong about artificial intelligence. Justin breaks down how Fidelity survived an existential crisis in the 1970s and came out the other side as the dominant force in American retirement savings, why being a private company turned out to be one of the greatest strategic advantages in financial history, how the democratization of investing really began and who deserves the credit, and what the current AI investment boom has in common with the fiber optic bubble of the late 1990s.

The Sports MAP Podcast
Running Biomechanics and Return to Run Post ACL-R

The Sports MAP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026


In this episode, Dr Daniel Cobian discusses all things running post ACL reconstruction, specifically the research that he and the team at the University of Wisconsin have been looking at regarding running biomechanics changes in post-surgical recovery. How pervasive they are, how we can detect them in the clinical setting, their clinical relevance, and how we can tailor our rehab to address these changes with our athletes. Dr Cobian is an associate professor in the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin, a faculty member in their doctor of physical therapy program, a research scientist in their athletic performance lab, and works clinically with their student athletes. He has been at the University of Wisconsin for the past 10 years, since completing his PhD from the University of Iowa, focusing on neuromuscular function following knee injury and surgery. Topics: What changes in running biomechanics are observed in athletes after ACL reconstruction and how long post-surgery do these changes last? What are the implications of the athlete continuing to run with these altered biomechanics? How can we assess and detect these changes in a clinical setting without access to expensive 3D motion capture and biomechanical analysis equipment? What are the likely causes of these biomechanical changes? How can we tailor post-surgical rehabilitation to target these changes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaYNynwvAqQ References: Cobian, D. G., Joachim, M. R., Cornelius, J. R., Knurr, K. A., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2025). Quadriceps Rate of Torque Development Is More Impaired Than Strength 4 to 12 Months Post-ACLR in Collegiate Athletes. Sports Health, 19417381251395745.  Knurr, K. A., Cobian, D. G., Kliethermes, S. A., Joachim, M. R., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2025). Influence of Running Speed and Time Postoperatively on Lower Extremity Work in Collegiate Athletes after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 57(8), 1626–1635.  Knurr, K. A., Kliethermes, S. A., Stiffler-Joachim, M. R., Cobian, D. G., Baer, G. S., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2021). Running Biomechanics Before Injury and 1 Year After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Division I Collegiate Athletes. The American journal of sports medicine, 49(10), 2607–2614.  Knurr, K. A., Cobian, D. G., Kliethermes, S. A., Stiffler-Joachim, M. R., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2023). The Influence of Quadriceps Strength and Rate of Torque Development on the Recovery of Knee Biomechanics During Running After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. The American journal of sports medicine, 51(12), 3171–3178. 

City of Redding Podcast
Say Nice Things About Redding - A Pitch from Rebecca Baer at the Shasta EDC

City of Redding Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 40:22


Today we're talking with Rebecca Baer, President and CEO of the Shasta Economic Development Corporation, or Shasta EDC. We've talked with the EDC before, but this conversation focuses on what it really takes to bring a new business to Redding.And spoiler alert—it's not just incentives, though Redding does have plenty of those to offer. We talked a lot about quality of life here in Redding… and what it really looks like to get a company to say “yes” to this community.  This isn't your typical economic development conversation. The big takeaway is there are a lot of reasons businesses choose Redding—and a lot of people working behind the scenes to make that happen.But at the end of the day, quality of life makes a big difference. And we have it here—but prospective businesses just won't know that unless we start saying it a little louder.So this episode is called “Say Nice Things About Redding,” to highlight Rebecca's biggest message to the community.Read the transcript here >>Contact the City of Redding Podcast TeamEmail us at podcast@cityofredding.orgConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramVisit the City of Redding websiteLove the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

The Arts Section
The Arts Section 04/19/26: Dancing The Revolution Exhibit + Geoffrey Baer Looks Back at American Pop

The Arts Section

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026


Dancing The Revolution Exhibit + Geoffrey Baer Looks Back at American Pop Gary Zidek On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek visits the Museum of Contemporary Art's new exhibit, DANCING THE REVOLUTION. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, will join me to review a play titled POOR BEHAVIOR. Later in the show, Gary catches up with WTTW's Geoffrey Baer to talk about his involvement in a new a cappella show on the history of pop music. And we'll check out an exhibit in Elmhurst.

Security Today
ST.082 "You're boss is going to hate this; let's get you a new job."

Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 27:04


Baer wants you to succeed in your career. So This week we give you a couple of ways that you can do that in your next interview. You do have a next interview, right??!! We also talk about ESX which you should be at for your career, and we talk about how aesthetics actually do matter! Like Follow and SubscribeGet education at : https://www.bethebettertech.comUse Discount code “STPODCAST” at checkout when ordering your doorjamm at : https://www.doorjamm.com/ ChitChat: https://www.securitysales.com/sponsored/esx-2026-unveils-rmr-focused-education/617951/ Product Highlight: https://commercial.schlage.com/en/products/electronic-locks/xe360-series-wireless-mortise-locks.html Meat: https://www.securityinfowatch.com/integrators/article/55359312/recruiting-roadmap-dont-lose-the-room S/O: @glasgowrewires on IG

UXpeditious: A UserZoom Podcast
From Velcro to glue: Designing workplace connections that stick with Stephen Baer

UXpeditious: A UserZoom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 36:08


Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3Odmj7r Epsiode description In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Nathan Isaacs sits down with Stephen Baer, author of Stickology: How to Build Unbreakable Connections with Employees and Customers for Life, to explore why engagement is the true engine behind business performance—not just a feel-good initiative. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience across gaming, corporate leadership, and behavioral science, Stephen introduces a powerful framework for understanding connection in organizations: “Velcro vs. glue.” He explains why most companies rely on fast, surface-level engagement that fails under pressure—and what it takes to build deeper, more resilient relationships with both employees and customers. Stephen also unpacks the critical link between employee experience and customer experience, sharing why disengagement shows up long before metrics drop—and how leaders can spot early warning signs. From designing for belonging in product and UX to embedding purpose into everyday decisions, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for creating organizations that truly “stick.” Along the way, Nathan and Stephen discuss the role of leadership, the importance of coaching over managing, and why not all friction is bad—highlighting how thoughtful, human-centered moments can actually strengthen trust and loyalty. You'll learn: Why engagement is a business strategy, not an HR initiative How employee experience directly impacts customer experience The difference between “Velcro” and “glue” organizations Early warning signs of employee and customer disengagement How to design for belonging in products and experiences What “good friction” is—and why it builds trust How to turn purpose into everyday operational decisions A practical 30-60-90 day approach to improving engagement Episode links Stephen Baer's website (https://stephenbaer.com/#home-section Stickology book (https://www.amazon.com/Stickology-Unbreakable-Connections-Employees-Customers/dp/9699592532) Stephen Baer on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbaer/ Nathan Isaacs on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanisaacs/) Learn more about Insights Unlocked: https://www.usertesting.com/podcast

Bob Sirott
‘Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer' looks at Chicago's train history

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026


WTTW's Geoffrey Baer joins Bob Sirott to talk about his new special “Riding The Rails” on WTTW that focuses on the rich history of trains in the Chicagoland area. He discusses his love of trains, history if the Chicago “L” System, and the more unusual food served on the dining cars. Interview with Dave Plier:

Security Today
ST.081 "Edge of Tomorrow"

Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 22:04


This week, Baer touches on how a little bit of agile thinking and new understanding can have you in a real good position to start adopting and implementing edge security. Remember this podcast when you're only installing readers and small devices on a site in 5 years…Like Follow and SubscribeGet education at : https://www.bethebettertech.comUse Discount code “STPODCAST” at checkout when ordering your doorjamm at : https://www.doorjamm.com/ ChitChat: https://www.securitysystemsnews.com/article/news-poll-the-future-of-physical-security-is-integrated-frictionless Product Highlight:  https://bt-modular.com/ Meat: https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105159-access-controls-acceleration-at-the-edge S/O: @gosecuresolutionsltd on IG

Remarkable Retail
Stitch Fix CEO Matt Baer, Nike's Identify Crisis, Grocery's Looming Collapse of the Middle, and Pets.Com: The Sequel

Remarkable Retail

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 51:05


This week on The Remarkable Retail Podcast, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc break down the forces reshaping retail before sitting down live at Shoptalk in Las Vegas with Matt Baer, CEO of Stitch Fix. The episode opens with a wide-ranging look at the macro pressures bearing down on the industry—geopolitical conflict, rising tariffs, and supply chain strain. Earnings from Nike and RH reveal a consistent theme: even iconic brands can stumble when positioning and innovation lag behind a volatile consumer environment. In grocery, the "collapse of the unremarkable middle" continues as Walmart, Amazon, Aldi, and premium players squeeze traditional operators like Albertsons. A wave of M&A activity—including Allbirds' dramatic valuation collapse, Bed Bath & Beyond's improbable resurrection, and its acquisition of The Container Store—underscores just how much disruption is still unfolding. The hosts also push back on the hype around AI tools like Macy's shopping assistant, cautioning against confusing correlation with causation. At the center of the episode is a compelling conversation with Matt Baer, who outlines how Stitch Fix is executing a disciplined turnaround built on three phases: establishing a strong operational foundation, reimagining the customer experience, and returning to sustainable growth. Four consecutive quarters of improving revenue trends suggest the strategy is working. Baer's core argument is that true personalization isn't about volume or targeting—it's about relevance, timing, and understanding customers at a granular level. Stitch Fix achieves this by pairing deep data and AI-driven recommendations with human stylists who bring judgment, empathy, and relationship-building to a category that remains inherently emotional. New tools like AI styling assistants and digital visualization are enhancing that human element, not replacing it. The episode closes with forward-looking perspective on retail crime, supply chain vulnerability, and macroeconomic uncertainty—and a clear throughline: in an increasingly chaotic landscape, agility and strategic clarity aren't optional. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Security Today
ST.080 "Work the Network"

Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 22:31


Listen, Baer is your uncle in security and this week he's gonna ask you to step up your game a bit. You can do it, but you can't do it without building a network. Luckily, he is going to give you some pointers and you're going to crush it!Like Follow and SubscribeGet education at : https://www.bethebettertech.comUse Discount code “STPODCAST” at checkout when ordering your doorjamm at : https://www.doorjamm.com/ ChitChat: https://csa-iot.org/all-solutions/aliro/ Product Highlight: https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104901-genetec-launches-cloudrunner-mobile-app-for-real-time-vehicle-investigations Meat: Make sure you're networking.S/O: @camptown.systems on IG

Laurent Gerra
PÉPITE - Les envolées lyriques d'Édouard Baer et Fabrice Luchini

Laurent Gerra

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 3:28


Invité exceptionnel de l'émission, Édouard Baer s'est lancé dans un duel avec Fabrice Luchini en récitant la célèbre tirade de Cyrano Bergerac. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Les Grosses Têtes
IMITATIONS - Bouvard, Courbet, Baer... Marc-Antoine Le Bret rend hommage à Isabelle Mergault

Les Grosses Têtes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 2:20


Dans une chronique spéciale, Philippe Bouvard, Julien Courbet et Edouard Baer, dans la voix de Marc-Antoine Le Bret, ont rendu hommage à Isabelle Mergault, décédée le 20 mars dernier. Retrouvez tous les jours le meilleur des Grosses Têtes en podcast sur RTL.fr et l'application RTL.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

THE BAER TRUTH: Bible study subjects and messages by Daniel Baer
THE BAER TRUTH, THE BARE TRUTH, AND WHY THE SOURCES OF OUR TRUTH MATTER

THE BAER TRUTH: Bible study subjects and messages by Daniel Baer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 25:11


THE BAER TRUTH, THE BARE TRUTH, AND WHY THE SOURCES OF OUR TRUTH MATTERSend us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different    (church website)

Security Today
ST.079 "Turn a New Leaf"

Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 29:24


This week Baer is going to let you in on some of the best information to come out of 2026. LEAF credentials, baseline how encryption works and why prox is on his donezo list. Like Follow and SubscribeGet education at : https://www.bethebettertech.comUse Discount code “STPODCAST” at checkout when ordering your doorjamm at : https://www.doorjamm.com/ ChitChat: https://substack.com/home/post/p-186921221 https://www.kingswoodsc.com/ Product Highlight: https://www.securitysales.com/news/d-tools-cloud-mobile-app/616264/ Meat: https://www.leaf-community.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5_BCBzHHGI S/O: @cybersecuritygirl on IG

Mining Stock Education
Unfiltered Advice from Seasoned Pro Ed Baer: Find Value, Avoid Greed, Shun Fools and Harvest Gains

Mining Stock Education

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 43:48


Seasoned resource investing expert Ed Baer returns to MSE and offers speculators candid advice. Ed discusses current resource-sector opportunities amid recent commodity enthusiasm and subsequent pullbacks. Baer explains why he got involved with Mogotes Metals in the Vicuna district near major projects and outlines aggressive drilling plans amid lab delays. He also assesses a current loser in his portfolio, Pan Global. Ed Baer currently serves as CEO and Executive Member of the Board of Directors for the private resource investment company DNA Gold Corp. Mr. Baer has extensive experience in strategic planning and business development, spanning over 30 years in the natural resources sector. In his capacity as Interim Chairman and CEO of European Goldfields Ltd., he effected the transformation of the company through strategic initiatives that leveraged his project management, financing and capital markets experience. Mr. Baer also served in a senior corporate development capacity to Greystar Resources Ltd., and held senior executive positions and a directorship with TVX Gold Inc. Having served in senior executive and corporate development positions for junior and mid-tier precious metals companies, he has a demonstrated record in the transformation and successful building and turnaround of соmраnіеѕ. Mr. Baer holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Science (Leadership) with Distinction from Northeastern University. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and obtained the ICD.D designation in 2009. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Euphoria in junior miners 03:11 Reality Check Pullbacks 04:42 Why Gold and Copper 07:09 Financing Window Tightens 07:47 Flow Through Skepticism 09:03 Mogotes Metals Origin Story 10:01 Vicuna District Big Picture 11:43 Drilling Plans and Lab Delays 13:06 Jurisdiction and Due Diligence 14:23 Taking Profits Not Greedy 16:42 Handling Losers: Pan Global 19:31 MRE Timing and Credibility 21:01 Calling Institutions for Clarity 22:08 Opportunity Cost Reality 23:19 Walking Away from Arrogance 24:23 Use Realistic Metal Prices 25:51 Background Checks and Governance 29:00 Options RSUs And Pay Abuse 31:10 Useless Board Seats 33:34 Eike Batista Lesson 36:58 Thunder Bay Due Diligence 39:30 Why Promos Fade Online 40:18 How To Reach Ed Ed Baer's private investment company: https://www.dnagoldcorp.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 This was not a sponsored interview. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Door County Pulse Podcasts
The Impact and Ethics of AI with Prof. Thomas Baer

Door County Pulse Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 42:17


Artificial Intelligence is changing the world in ways that seemed unthinkable to most of us just a few years ago. With each week the advancements appear to be changing new aspects of our lives. To discuss the rapid advancement, Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Prof. Thomas Baer of Stanford University, who will be leading a seminar series at Björklunden about AI and its implications in June. They discuss its growing impact on programming, health care, the workplace and creative pursuits. They also discuss its role in the Iran War and the growing ethical concerns about its use in warfare and the resources it consumes. ,

Lets Have This Conversation
Human Engagement is the Engine of Business Performance with Stephen Baer

Lets Have This Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 54:21


Impact of Feedback: When employees believe their feedback is actually used to make improvements, they are 37% less likely to look for a new job. Pew Research Center On average, engaged employees see a 20% individual performance improvement and an 87% reduction in the desire to leave.   A  2024 research Survey with The Harris Poll found that managers play a critical role in moving employees from burned out and checked out to thriving. For employees who say they are thriving, the top indicator is a manager who is "invested in their success." Employee thriving is driven by three key drivers:   Stephen Baer is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Engagency, a firm built on his core belief that human engagement is the engine of business performance. He leads a team of behavioral experts who help organizations build meaningful, measurable connections with their workforce and customers. With a 30-year career focused on the science of connection, motivation, and activation, Stephen brings a rare blend of behavioral insight, creativity, and operational discipline. He previously co-founded and led The Game Agency, a learning and engagement company acquired by ELB Learning, and held sales and marketing leadership roles at Atari and General Electric, where he was a Six Sigma Black Belt Certified and a recipient of GE's Global Marketing Excellence Award. Stephen has served on the Board of ELB Learning and the Advisory Board of the Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN), and was a contributing writer for the Forbes Human Resources Council for six years, sharing insights on engagement and organizational growth. The author of the book, "Stickology: How to Build Unbreakable Connections with Employees and Customers for Life," and two children's books (Catastrophe in the City and The Doghouse), Stephen holds a BA from Oberlin College and an MBA from Columbia University.      For more information: https://stephenbaer.com/ Get the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Stickology-Unbreakable-Connections-Employees-Customers/dp/9699592532. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mountain & Prairie Podcast
Stella Maria Baer – Moons, Horses, and New Mexico Light

Mountain & Prairie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 67:49


Stella Maria Baer is a Santa Fe–based painter whose work is deeply rooted in land, light, and place. Known for her luminous depictions of moons, desert skies, horses, and wide-open Southwestern landscapes, Stella often makes her own pigments by hand—grinding rocks, dirt, and minerals into paint that quite literally contains the places she portrays. In addition to her studio practice, she teaches intimate workshops on natural pigment painting for land-based artists on her New Mexico property, creating space for people to reconnect with their creativity, their hands, and the earth itself. Stella grew up in New Mexico in a family of artists—her mother was a weaver, her grandfather a photographer, her grandmother a sculptor—and spent summers on a Wyoming ranch that shaped her lifelong love of horses and open country. Though art was always around her, she initially pursued religion and philosophy, studying questions of desire, goodness, and the inherent value of land. Painting began not as a career move but as a private, prayerful practice—drawing birds in journals to quiet a busy mind. Over time, that contemplative discipline evolved into a full-time vocation, one that ultimately drew her back home to New Mexico after years on the East Coast, where she had found herself painting the desert from memory and longing. In this conversation, we talk about that journey—from philosophy classrooms and sacred poetry to moon paintings and hand-ground pigments. Stella shares how critique shaped her work in unexpected ways, how motherhood has influenced both her art and her priorities, and the powerful story behind rescuing her horses from kill pens—animals that now carry deep personal meaning connected to her late mother. We also discuss the importance of play, silence, and being a beginner in a screen-saturated world. Stella rarely does interviews, so I'm especially grateful for her willingness to sit down and speak so thoughtfully and authentically about her life and work. It's a reflective conversation about creativity, land, faith, and following one's unique artistic curiosity. I feel like Stella and I only scratched the surface of her curiosity, land ethic, and artistic journey, so I'll look forward to having her back for another conversation in the future. But for now, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. --- Stella Maria Baer Moon Horse Ranch Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/stella --- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Mountain & Prairie is listener supported via Patreon, and brought to you with support from the Central Grasslands Roadmap, The Nature Conservancy in Colorado, North Bridger Bison, and the Old Salt Co-op for their generous sponsorship. --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 0:00 - Intro and sponsor highlight 7:50 - Stella's origin story 12:00 - Art in Stella's childhood 14:35 - Zoning in and drawing birds 19:39 - Religion and philosophy degrees 21:58 - Wendell Berry and the Bible 25:07 - Responding to critiques 27:42 - New Mexico love 33:01 - Why moons? 36:07 - Importance of play 44:12 - How having kids changed things 50:54 - Stella's horses 55:28 - Stella's workshops 1:02:08 - Book recs 1:06:00 - Wrapping up --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Amazing Business Radio
Making Great Customer and Employee Relationships Stick Featuring Stephen Baer

Amazing Business Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 25:02


Creating Engaged Employees and Loyal Customers   Shep interviews Stephen Baer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Engagency. He talks about his new book,  Stickology, and how building strong emotional connections and engaging both employees and customers leads to lasting loyalty.  This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How does internal employee engagement influence external customer experience?  Why is it important for organizations to go beyond surface-level personalization in delivering customer experiences?  How can companies strike the right balance between friendly service and convenience to create lasting loyalty?  How can organizations move from transactional interactions to building relationships with their customers?  Why is it essential to invest in employee experience to drive customer satisfaction?  Top Takeaways:    Internal engagement is the foundation of strong customer loyalty. What happens inside your organization is always felt by your customers on the outside. If your employees are engaged, respected, and motivated, customers feel that in every interaction with your brand.   When organizations invest in their people, the result is better service and stronger customer relationships because empowered employees have the confidence to go above and beyond for customers.   Engagement isn't just good for workplace culture. It's good for business. Companies that focus on both employee and customer engagement see more revenue, higher employee and customer retention, and outpace their competitors.   It's easy to form a connection, but lasting loyalty requires deeper engagement. Connections made quickly can fall apart just as fast if the next interactions are inconsistent. Genuine engagement takes time and is operationalized so it ingrained in the culture and felt in every interaction.  Personalization by itself, even when powered by advanced technology, is not enough to build lasting loyalty. Relying on algorithms alone will expose a brand to being outgrown by its customers or out-innovated by its competitors. Customers stick with brands that make them feel emotionally connected and valued. Human elements, not just algorithms, are what creates long-term fans.   Convenience is no longer a unique advantage. It is an expectation. Today's customers want easy, seamless interactions everywhere they shop. To stand out, businesses need to pair convenience with authentic, memorable service.   Customers are going to talk about their experience with a company. When employees are engaged, they create advocates, customers who often spend more, and are more likely to recommend the business to others.   Plus, Stephen shares more insights from his book, Stickology: How to Build Unbreakable Connections with Employees and Customers for Life. Tune in!  Quote:   "It's not just about connecting. It's about building a relationship. It's about making that person feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered, whether they are a customer or an employee. It takes time, but the bond holds together stronger."  About:    Stephen Baer is the author of Stickology: How to Build Unbreakable Connections with Employees and Customers for Life, and the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Engagency.  He has 30 years of experience in behavioral science and engagement from leadership roles at companies such as The Game Agency, Atari, and GE.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How I Built This with Guy Raz
Meridith Baer Home: Meridith Baer. She Started Over at 50 and Put Home Staging on the Map.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 63:26


Meridith Baer grew up on the grounds of San Quentin prison, acted in TV and movies, wrote scripts in Hollywood … and then, at 50, started over – and built one of the best known home-staging companies in real estate.Meridith's life unfolds like a movie: As a teenager, she was forced to give up her baby for adoption. In her twenties, she was a writer for Penthouse. In her thirties and forties, she was a screenwriter in Hollywood, hobnobbing with Sally Field and dating Patrick Stewart.But in her late forties, Meridith hit a wall. Her writing career stalled, so she poured her energy into fixing up the house she was renting. When the owner sold that house almost immediately, she stumbled onto a strange new idea: why not stage homes for a living?From there, Meridith turned a few pieces of thrift-store furniture and potted plants into a full-blown business: trucks, warehouses, hundreds of employees, and high-end homes across Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and beyond. Along the way, she weathered the pressures of scaling a creative service into an operational machine—without ever raising outside capital.What you'll learn:How to reshape a career at 50 (or any age) without a master planHow Meridith priced her work based on value created, not hours workedWhy you don't always need investors to grow a multi-million-dollar service businessThe psychology of home staging: designing spaces that make buyers fall in love in the first 10 secondsHow Meridith thinks about legacy, stepping back, and seizing new opportunitiesTimestamps: 06:08 – Growing up as a warden's daughter inside San Quentin11:01 – Teen pregnancy, forced adoption, and reunion decades later12:43 – From Pepsi commercials to Penthouse magazine19:58 – Selling a major movie script, recoiling at the finished product22:47 – How a breakup with Patrick Stewart totally reshaped Meridith's life27:41 – The accidental first staging job at age 5035:17 – Early days of the business: vans, day laborers from Home Depot, and naming her price47:18 – Unexpected struggles: tax trouble, a cancer diagnosis51:07 – The business expands to New York and beyond1:00:22 – Running a 320-person company at 78—and what comes next1:05:56 – Small Business SpotlightThis episode was produced by Alex Cheng, with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant, with research help from Noor Gill. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Kwesi Lee.Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.