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Property or shares - which one will actually build wealth for the next generation?In this episode, James and Michael break down the long-running debate between property and shares, exploring historical returns, whether housing growth could slow in the future, how KiwiSaver and share investing are changing younger investors' behaviour, and what it could mean for New Zealand's economy if wealth shifts away from property.We're picking one Cheques & Balances listener to build a personalised financial plan with and we'll document the entire journey on the podcast. Next steps: Book a KiwiSaver check-up with our team to make sure your fund, contributions, and wider strategy are aligned before these changes take effect. For more money tips follow us on:FacebookInstagramThe content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.
A young Muslim footballer Eizar Tanjung shared his inspiring journey as he navigates the challenges of training and academics during Ramadan. - Pesepak bola muda, Eizar Tanjung, berbagi perjalanan inspiratifnya saat ia menghadapi tantangan latihan dan akademis selama bulan puasa Ramadan.
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Welcome to Tax Tuesday with Anthony Wolfenden from Positive Tax Solutions.This week, we unpack the latest version of Div 296 — the proposed new superannuation tax that has been reintroduced to Parliament for the third time under the “Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System” reforms.Often dubbed the “Voldemort Tax,” Div 296 has undergone major changes since its original 2023 proposal. In this episode, we break down what's changed, what's improved, and what high-balance super holders must do next.What Is Div 296?Div 296 introduces an additional tax on individuals with total super balances above $3 million.Under the revised proposal:• Balances between $3M and $10MAn additional 15% tax on earnings above the thresholdTaking the effective rate to 30%• Balances above $10MAn additional 20% tax on earnings above that thresholdTaking the effective rate to 40%Importantly, this tax is proportional — it only applies to the portion of earnings above the relevant threshold.The Three Major Fixes in the New BillAnthony explains how the updated version addresses three critical flaws from the original draft:1. No More Retrospective TaxationA cost-base reset allows SMSFs to revalue assets to market value as of 30 June 2026 — creating a clear “line in the sand.”2. No Tax on Unrealised GainsThe revised version removes the controversial tax on unrealised capital gains. Now, capital gains tax only applies when assets are actually sold.3. Indexation AddedThe $3M and $10M thresholds will now be indexed to inflation — reducing the risk of inflation dragging more Australians into the regime over time.Why 30 June 2026 Is CriticalIf you have an SMSF or a super balance approaching $3 million, 30 June 2026 is one of the most important dates on your financial calendar.Before that date, you should:• Obtain accurate, evidence-based market valuations of all SMSF assets• Ensure your cost base is correctly reset• Review whether restructuring or rebalancing is required• Consider contribution splitting or spouse strategies where applicableYour valuation is your shield. It determines how future capital gains are calculated under the new rulesWho Is Driving This?The reforms are being introduced by the Australian Government and regulated through the Australian Taxation Office, which oversees compliance within superannuation.Who Should Pay Attention?• Individuals with balances near or above $3M• SMSF trustees• Investors in pension phase with high balances• High-income earners planning long-term super growthFor most Australians, this tax won't apply. But for those nearing the threshold, proactive planning is essential.Final TakeawayThe bill is significantly improved from its original form — but it still introduces a meaningful shift in how large super balances are taxed.If you're close to the threshold, now is the time to:• Speak with your accountant• Review your SMSF valuations• Model future growth• Consider strategic adjustments before the deadlineBecause while having $3 million in super is a great problem to have — paying unnecessary tax on it isn't.Catch you next Tax Tuesday.
Duri Bonin legt Nina Langner ein Buch auf den Tisch: Letters to a Young Lawyer. 37 kurze Kapitel, jedes eine Frage. Keine Theorie, kein Lehrbuch, sondern eine Sammlung unbequemer Berufsfragen: Wen bewunderst du? Wen verteidigst du? Und was macht der Beruf mit dir, wenn Öffentlichkeit, Geld, Angst und Eitelkeit an dir zerren? Nina blättert. Die Kapitelüberschriften wirken wie Provokationen: „Pick Your Heroes Carefully.“ „Have a Good Enemies' List.“ „Should Good Lawyers Defend Bad People?“ Fast so, als wäre das Buch fürs Streiten geschrieben. Dazu kommt der zusätzliche Haken: Der Autor ist Alan Dershowitz. Duri erzählt Nina, wer das ist und warum genau das die Lektüre heikel – und vielleicht gerade deshalb interessant – macht: Harvard-Professor mit 28. „Devil's advocate“ als Selbstbild. Konfrontativ, medienfest, arena-tauglich. Einer, der Hassbriefe sammelt und an die Bürotür hängt, als Beweis, dass Strafverteidigung nicht nach Sympathie funktioniert, sondern nach Prinzipien und nach Konflikt. Damit Nina versteht, wie Dershowitz tickt, sprechen sie über die Fälle, die ihn berühmt (und berüchtigt) gemacht haben: - O. J. Simpson: Ein Prozess, der als Mordfall beginnt, endet als Vertrauenskrise. Die Verteidigung findet den Punkt, an dem Ermittler und Beweisführung unglaubwürdig werden. Dershowitz' Appellationsarbeit ist die Kunst, das Spiel im Spiel zu lesen. - Mike Tyson: In der Berufung wird nicht nur um Beweise gestritten, sondern um Deutungshoheit. Und genau dort wird es heikel: Wo endet legitimes Angreifen von Beweisen, und wo beginnt das Opfer-Bashing? - Harvey Weinstein: Der Fall ist so berühmt, dass viele Leute schon eine Meinung haben, bevor ein Gericht entscheidet. Wenn Dershowitz als Berater auftaucht, sehen viele das nicht als „normale Verteidigung“, sondern als Zeichen: Ein Star-Anwalt hilft einem mächtigen Mann. Dadurch werden selbst technische Fragen zu Beweisen sofort moralisch bewertet. - Donald Trump: Impeachment als Bühne für Grenzargumente. Dershowitz' Linie ist provokativ schlicht: Ein Präsident darf Handlungen setzen, die ihm politisch nützen, solange er sie als „Staatsinteresse“ rahmen kann. Das ist juristisch clever und politisch toxisch zugleich, weil es die Grenze weit verschiebt: Wenn der Massstab „er behauptet Staatsinteresse“ genügt, wird Kontrolle fast unmöglich. Der Preis dieser Argumentation ist, dass sie nicht nur den konkreten Fall betrifft, sondern das gesamte System der Checks and Balances und damit genau jene Institutionen, die Macht begrenzen sollen. - Epstein: Statt einer grossen Bundesanklage kommt 2007 eine Non-Prosecution Agreement zustande: Epstein bekennt sich auf Staatsebene schuldig, erhält eine vergleichsweise milde Haftlösung – teils sogar mit Schutzwirkung für mögliche Mitbeteiligte. Brisant ist nicht nur das Ergebnis, sondern das Verfahren. Der Fall erscheint damit als Musterbeispiel, wie ein mächtiger Beschuldigter mit einem starken Team einen Rahmen aushandeln kann, der juristisch funktioniert, gesellschaftlich aber wie eine Umgehung von Verantwortung wirkt. Am Ende steht nicht „Dershowitz ist gut“ oder „Dershowitz ist schlecht“. Sondern die Frage, ob dieses Buch als Spiegel taugt – für Handwerk, Haltung und die eigenen Reflexe. Duri und Nina machen es pragmatisch: Nina liest nächste Woche die Einleitung. Dann entscheiden sie, ob sie weiterlesen. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören
Ein US-Gericht stoppt zentrale Teile von Donald Trumps Zollstrategie - und es ist die Nachricht des Wochenendes. Doch statt einzulenken, geht Trump nach vorn: Er kündigt einen weltweiten Zollsatz von 15 Prozent an. Was passiert da gerade - und was bedeutet das für Deutschland, Europa und die Weltwirtschaft?Paul Ronzheimer spricht darüber mit dem USA-Experten Josef Braml. Er erklärt, warum das Urteil ein echter Einschnitt ist, wie der Supreme Court Trumps Macht in der Handelspolitik begrenzt und weshalb Trump trotzdem neue Wege sucht, um seine Zollpolitik durchzudrücken.Und dann wird es grundsätzlicher: Ist das der Beweis, dass die „Checks and Balances" in den USA noch funktionieren - oder beginnt jetzt erst die nächste Eskalationsstufe? Wird Europa diesmal geschlossen dagegenhalten - oder schaut wieder jeder auf sich allein?Wenn euch der Podcast gefällt, lasst gerne Like & Abo da!GANZ NEU: Diskutiert mit Paul, Filipp & unseren Gästen und erfahrt noch mehr über die Hintergründe der Episoden auf joincampfire.fm/ronzheimerPaul auf Instagram | Paul auf XRONZHEIMER. jetzt auch im Video auf YouTube!Redaktion: Filipp Piatov, Lieven Jenrich u. Moritz MüllerExecutive Producer: Daniel van Moll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In episode 33 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca share practical ways to get strong value from small leftover points balances through unique flight and hotel redemptions. They cover Flying Blue Promo Rewards (often costing 18,750 miles to Europe in economy class), Virgin Atlantic's 6,000-mile East Coast–London option (with high fees), and Atmos Rewards partner sweet spots for short-haul Porter/American flights (costing 4,500–7,500 miles). They also discuss American Airlines and Aeroplan dynamic pricing (including occasional ~6,000-point deals), booking WestJet via SkyMiles or Flying Blue with favorable change and cancellation policies. Plus, Iberia's seasonal Toronto–Madrid service offers excellent value (available for 16,000 Avios economy or 34,000 points in business off-peak) in addition to several frequent flyer programs that offer free or almost free stopovers to help you visit additional destinations for minimal cost. For hotels, they recommend using Marriott points in cheaper regions like Southeast Asia/Middle East, topping up small balances via Amex-to-Marriott transfers, leveraging World of Hyatt's fixed award chart (from 3,500 points), transferring or sharing hotel loyalty program points with others, and niche Wyndham uses, including cash+points quirks and Wyndham Experiences.
On the podcast, I talk with Michael and Mark about the boom in hardware-enabled subscriptions, why nothing worked until they stopped optimizing and started building a better product, and how they doubled their price to $79 even though the data said they could charge more.Top Takeaways:
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Die Debatte mit Lukasz Tomaszewski, Carolina Chimoy und Nell Zink "Das Musterland der Demokratie sehen wir so schnell nicht wieder." (Carolina Chimoy) Ein Jahr nach dem Amtsantritt von Donald Trump II kommt es zum ersten Aufbegehren der Zivilgesellschaft und der Kulturwelt gegen den immer autokratischer regierenden US-Präsidenten. Manche Beobachter sprechen jetzt von einem Wendepunkt. Spätestens seit den tödlichen Schüssen in Minneapolis scheint sich etwas gelöst zu haben: Zunächst demonstrierten Tausende auf den Straßen der Stadt, dann in über 40 Bundesstaaten und jetzt meldet sich auch die Kultur zu Wort. Auf den ganz großen Bühnen: Zuletzt in Person von Latin-Superstar Bad Bunny bei der Superbowl Halftime Show. Host Lukasz Tomaszewski spricht mit der Journalistin Carolina Chimoy und der Schriftstellerin Nell Zink über staatliche Repressionen und die zunehmende Angst im Land. Und über die ersten, die dagegen aufbegehren. Kapitel: 00:00:00 Intro/ Der erste Gedanke 00:03:43 Trump-Gegner Bad Bunny 00:12:42 Protesthymne von Bruce Springsteen 00:15:30 Repressionen und Angst im Land of the Free 00:26:20 Young Republicans und Dumpinglöhne 00:30:29 Alptraum für Migranten 00:35:23 Checks and Balances verloren? 00:42:06 Protestformen 00:44:57 Wendepunkt 00:47:38 Der zweite Gedanke Mehr Infos und Fotos s. https://www.radiodrei.de/derzweitegedanke Schreiben Sie uns gern direkt an derzweitegedanke@radiodrei.de
In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton speaks with Rachael Zaluzec, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Brand Marketing at Volkswagen of America. Rachael explains how the Volkswagen ‘Drivers Wanted' campaign returns as a cultural statement about independence and identity. The conversation explores 2026 Automotive marketing trends, the role of AI in automotive customer experience, and how Volkswagen is blending heritage with modern technology while preparing for the future of autonomous driving Volkswagen strategy.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Rachael Zaluzec on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Innovation in healthcare doesn't start with AI. It starts with operational stability. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Chad Wasserman, CIO of HCA Healthcare, about leading technology at massive scale while keeping patient care at the center. Wasserman explains why “operational quiet” is the foundation that makes AI, data, and digital transformation possible and how HCA balances innovation with reliability across thousands of sites of care. Key topics include: Why stability is a prerequisite for innovation Treating IT as an extension of the care team Scaling AI responsibly in clinical and engineering domains Building data platforms to support generational change Developing technologists through deep business immersion
Learn how Docupace transformed from cloud-native platform to AI-powered wealth tech leader, leveraging AWS partnerships and customer obsession to accelerate growth.Topics Include:Docupace Technologies has served wealth management firms for twenty years.Three SaaS product lines streamline advisor workflows and back offices.AI transforms both customer operations and Docupace's internal business practices.Trust between advisors and investors drives conservative technology adoption approach.Serving seven top-ten broker dealers demands careful data security strategies.AI shifts financial systems from deterministic certainty to probabilistic outcomes.Industry began AI adoption with simple meeting note-taking applications.Docupace's agentic AI framework enables safe, observable, orchestrated agent deployment.Multiple verification layers and human oversight ensure zero-error financial operations.Internal AI implementation required nine months navigating change management hurdles.Team curiosity and rapid experimentation matter more than traditional skill sets.AWS customer obsession and partnership programs dramatically accelerate business growth.Participants:Michael Pinsker – Founder and President, Docupace TechnologiesSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
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Rebecca knew what she wanted going into the SF2E 2025 Draft, but does she really have her hulking hero all figured out already? Patrick join's the Ace of Cosmic Crit 2.0 for an interview and preview of what we are likely to see from her Vesk in Series 1!
In this inspiring episode of the Authors On Mission podcast, hosted by Danielle Hutchinson, Anna Gomez opens up about her dual career as Global CFO at Mischief at No Fixed Address while thriving as a novelist. She shares the origin of her latest book Somewhere Along the Way, commissioned by Rakuten Kobo, which evolved from a simple romance into a heartfelt tribute to her late parents.✨ In this conversation, you'll gain practical tips such as:
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Richard Guy, Fleet & Plant Director at Amey uncovers how he led one of the UK's largest strategic government suppliers on a remarkable fleet electrification journey. Amey operates 4,000 vehicles—cars, vans, and trucks—across highways, rail, facilities management, and consultancy services. Richard shares how his team successfully transitioned from just 5% EV adoption to over 90% in the company car fleet—three years ahead of target—all without mandating EVs - what a Guy.Discover how Richard: Tackled driver objections with a behavioural, not just financial, approach Removed key barriers like home charger costs, mileage reimbursement fears, and lease timing Built trust and engagement through hands-on driver support and ambassador networks Navigates the “clay layer” of operational managers in the complex world of electric vans and trucks Balances decarbonisation ambitions with operational realities, mental health, and neurodiverse communication needs We also dive into the challenges of commercial vehicle electrification, temporary charging solutions, the future of HGV decarbonisation, and why Richard's magic wand wish is to change the mainstream media narrative on EVs. Richard Guy (LinkedIn)https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-guy-6195189aAmeyhttps://www.amey.co.uk
Tal y como venimos haciendo el último par de años, con el primer popurrí/debate del año, tocan balances y resúmenes del camino hasta aquí en el panorama comiquero y sacar las bolas de cristal y divagar como a nosotros nos gusta. Se avecina un año de ir estabilizando cambios y ver cómo se asientan las cosas, pero hay mucha tela que cortar. Y claro está, el segundo bloque viene con recomendaciones de primera. La noche es caliente como el infierno. Todo se te pega. Una asquerosa habitación de un asqueroso barrio de una asquerosa ciudad. El aparato de aire acondicionado es un pedazo de chatarra que no podría enfriar ni una bebida aunque la metieras dentro. Parece el sitio perfecto para escuchar el podcast 401 de ELHDLT Selección musical: 🎶 I'm Afraid of Americans, de David Bowie 🎶 The Man Who Sold The World (MTV Unplugged), de Nirvana 🎶 Future Starts Slow, de The Kills
PREVIEW FOR LATER PERU BALANCES CHINESE CULTURE WITH SECURITY CONCERNS Colleague Oscar Sumar, Civitas Institute. While Peru recently became a US non-NATO military partner, China maintains heavy investment in Peruvian infrastructure like the Chancay port. Sumar distinguishes between the beloved Chinese-Peruvian culinary culture and the Chinese Communist Party, noting that while Peruvians embrace the former, they view the CCP as a distinct regional threat.1916 PERUVIAN AMAZON
In this interview, Amanda from Nebraska shares insights into her life on a family farm, where she and her husband manage a cow-calf operation and grow various crops such as corn and soybeans. Amanda discusses their direct-to-consumer beef business that began in 2021 and how it has thrived, along with her passion for gardening. She reveals her balancing act between farming, her work as a crop insurance agent, and raising three young children. She elaborates on the complexities of farm life, the importance of involving kids in agriculture, and the various challenges and rewards of parenting in a farm setting.We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at barnyardlanguage@gmail.com.
Ready to grow your property business without the hype? Start your free two-month membership trial with This Property Life today! https://bit.ly/this-propertylife-memebership——————————————————————In this episode of This Property Life, host Sarah Blaney speaks with Esther Smith, a successful property investor, corporate contractor, and busy parent. Together with her husband Mark, Esther has built a portfolio of HMOs leased to supported living providers such as Serco. The conversation explores how to strategically balance property investing with a demanding career and family life, and dives into the practicalities and pitfalls of the supported housing model.Esther Smith is a contractor in the corporate world and a mother of young children, one of whom has autism. Esther brings a realistic, no-frills perspective to property investing, blending analytical skills, financial forecasting, and an acute awareness of social needs to build a portfolio with both purpose and profit.What You'll Learn:Why supported living HMOs can be a smart long-term investment strategyThe real timelines and work involved before a property begins cash flowingHow to manage property investing alongside a demanding job and family lifeTips on working with providers like Serco and handling bureaucratic challengesThe importance of aligning investment strategies with personal and family goalsTimestamps[00:00] – Introduction to the Episode[02:18] – Why Esther chose property investing alongside a corporate career[04:32] – Transitioning to HMOs and choosing supported living as a strategy[06:08] – Challenges of property management and moving outside London[08:31] – The importance of patience and persistence in property[11:15] – The true timeline to cash flow a supported living HMO[19:30] – What to expect during refurb and compliance processes[26:24] – Lease signing: navigating Serco's contracts and requirements[32:28] – Lending, insurance, and operational costs: myth vs reality[42:01] – Long-term goals, charitable aspirations, and future plans[47:37] – Wrapping up: advice on staying focused and aligned with your goals[51:37] – Where to connect with Esther SmithThis Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Esther Smith Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersmith1Website: https://espeopleandchange.com/Follow Sarah Blaney Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.blaney.1232Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Website:https://thispropertylife.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-property-life-podcast/id1540075591 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULlN2eRKWojGRAkiSa0mZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
問：為何美國選擇對委內瑞拉採取軍事行動，其核心戰略目的為何？ 答：美國的行動並非單純為了推翻獨裁者，更核心的目的是地緣政治考量。透過切斷委內瑞拉與反美陣營（如古巴、中國、俄羅斯、伊朗）的資金鏈，並利用攔截海上「影子船隊」來控制石油收益，美國旨在重塑美洲的單極政治結構，消除外部勢力在其「後花園」的影響力。問：委內瑞拉由富裕產油國淪為經濟崩潰的國家，其歷史根源是什麼？ 答：根源在於過度依賴單一石油產業及缺乏財政紀律。1970年代油價高企時政府大幅揮霍，但在1980年代面對美元強勢與油價下跌時，引發了嚴重的債務危機。隨後上台的查維斯與馬杜羅政權未能建立多元經濟，反而在油價低迷時依賴印鈔應對開支，最終導致惡性通脹與經濟體系瓦解。問：獨裁政權如何利用「資源詛咒」來鞏固其統治基礎？ 答：統治者將國家天然資源（如石油）的收益轉化為私有資產，建立了一套利益分配機制來收買軍隊與政治盟友。這種做法將經濟利益與政治權力深度捆綁，形成龐大的既得利益集團；即使國家經濟崩潰，這些人為了維護自身特權，仍會死守獨裁政權，成為社會轉型的最大阻力。問：為何分析認為僅靠更換最高領導人（如副總統接任）無法真正解決委內瑞拉的問題？答：因為委內瑞拉缺乏成熟的民主基石與公平的利益分配機制。若無法打破由軍方與寡頭把持的舊有權力結構，僅更換領導人可能只是統治階層的「棄帥保車」策略，用以換取美國放寬制裁，而政權本質及社會內部的反美文化與利益固化局面將難以在短期內改變。問：在現代國際政治中，如何理解美國對拉丁美洲的「門羅主義」情結？ 答：這體現了政治現實主義。美國視美洲大陸為其核心勢力範圍，不容許外部帝國主義（冷戰時指蘇聯，現指中、俄等國）滲透。本次行動反映美國政策具延續性，旨在以強硬手段維護其在西半球的不對稱影響力，保障自身安全與利益。問：從委內瑞拉的教訓來看，一個健康的「民人政府」（Civil Government）應具備什麼特質？ 答：健康的政府必須是「受限制的政府」，擁有完善的權力制衡機制（Checks and Balances）與憲法約束。軍隊應專業化並脫離政治操作，社會需容許言論自由與反對聲音，以防止權力被無限濫用，並確保在政策失誤時有自我修正的能力。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe
Leading by Going Deep, When It Matters.In this snippet, Adam Harmetz, Vice President of Product Management at Microsoft, shares how he balances strategy with hands-on leadership.At his best, Adam focuses on the big picture, creating the right environment and giving senior leaders the autonomy to go deep, where the real work happens. But there are moments when leaders must dive in themselves.He goes deep to be a role model for new team members, during major culture shifts, and especially now with AI. By actively using AI and encouraging others to do the same, leaders send a clear signal: adaptation matters.Drawing from past transformations at Microsoft, from design-led thinking to today's AI wave, Adam shows how deep engagement, even in projects that don't “win,” can shape an organization's future.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Adam-Harmetz#Outgrow #Podcast #AdamHarmetz #Microsoft #ProductLeadership #AITransformation #LeadershipMindset #TechCulture
In this episode, we navigate through a range of significant stories impacting the space industry today. We begin with a setback for South Korea's Innospace, as their Hanbit Nano rocket tragically crashes just 30 seconds after liftoff from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center. While the company cited a vehicle abnormality, the incident raises questions about the challenges faced by emerging private space firms. Next, we take a fascinating journey back in time to explore a period when Earth's day lasted only 19 hours. New research reveals a unique balance between lunar and solar forces that maintained this rhythm for a billion years, potentially influencing the evolution of early life on our planet. As we shift our focus to the present, we discuss an exciting and busy launch schedule for the end of 2025, featuring missions from China, India, Russia, and SpaceX, highlighting the global nature of the space industry. We also address serious safety concerns surrounding Boeing's Starliner following its first crewed test flight. A NASA advisory panel has criticized the agency for not adequately recognizing the mission's issues, which led to astronauts being stranded on the ISS for nine months. Finally, we report on a major leadership change at United Launch Alliance, with CEO Tory Brian resigning after nearly 12 years, leaving behind a legacy tied to the development of the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Join us as we unpack these stories and more in this episode of Astronomy Daily!00:00 – **Today we'll cover some unfortunate news for South Korea's burgeoning space industry00:31 – **South Korean company Innospace's first commercial orbital rocket crashed in Brazil02:10 – **For about a billion years Earth's day flatlined at 19 hours04:34 – **The last full week of 2025 is shaping up to be incredibly busy for space launches06:18 – **NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel has come out with a pretty strong statement09:49 – **Tory Bruno, president and CEO of United Launch alliance, has resigned11:06 – **It's been another busy day in astronomy and spaceflight### Sources & Further Reading1. NASA2. SpaceX3. United Launch Alliance4. Innospace5. Space.com### Follow & ContactX/Twitter: @AstroDailyPodInstagram: @astrodailypodEmail: hello@astronomydaily.ioWebsite: astronomydaily.ioClear skies and see you next time!
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, pressured by the United States and Israel, could make a move as bold as his predecessor, Anwar Sadat, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed did in when they recognised Israel. Only this time, Mr. Al-Sisi would be going out on a limb in a far more emotionally charged environment after more than two years of Israeli destruction of Gaza and the killing of 70,000 Palestinians. US President Donald Trump and Israel Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu are pushing for a meeting of the Egyptian and Israeli leaders when they travel to the United States this month for separate talks with the US president.
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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, Derek Morton, founder of NetGain Property Management Services, shares his journey into the property management industry and discusses the importance of balancing the needs of both property owners and tenants. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the motives of both parties and the creative solutions his company has implemented to address challenges, including mental health issues among tenants. Derek also highlights the realities of property management, the importance of trust in choosing a management company, and how technology can enhance communication and efficiency in the industry. 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 —--------------------
In this empowering episode, Kristin sits down with systems expert and founder of Key Technology, Elena Kee, to explore the real journey behind building a business while navigating motherhood, burnout, and healing. Elena opens up about her battle with complex regional pain syndrome and how stress, hustle culture, and high performance contributed to her nervous system crash — and ultimately reshaped her approach to work and life. She shares how she turned her admin background into a thriving systems company that helps agents simplify, automate, and scale with intention. This conversation is packed with honesty, tactical insights, and a powerful reminder that you don't have to hustle yourself into the ground to succeed in real estate.Show Notes: How Elena's early admin and marketing experience inspired the creation of Key Technology.The surprising mind–body connection behind her nervous system disorder and what it taught her about stress, pace, and boundaries.Why most agents overcomplicate systems — and how to start small, sustainable, and strategic.The essential stages of CRM growth, from whiteboards to Follow Up Boss, and when to invest in better tools.How Elena's team is building next-level solutions like in-CRM transaction management, AI-driven systems, and accountability sweeps.Follow us on Instagram! Podcast: @momsinrealestateHost: @heykristencantrell @thehellocultureGuest: @elena.kee Check out our amazing sponsors: Your Tax Coach // Professional Tax Accountants. We're not just saving you money, we're changing lives! @yourtaxcoach Colibri Real Estate // The online real estate school committed to flexibility. Click HERE to check out their amazing courses!
Joseph Miuccio spends his life at 35,000 feet, and somehow still logs the training hours for Leadville, Ironman, and marathon racing. Joey has run a 2:56 marathon, a 4:45 half ironman, and he's a Leadville 100 finisher. Now, he can add Ironman finisher to his resume, as he recently completed the Ironman Arizona in 9:46:37, an extremely impressive sub 10 hour feat coming in 136 overall in a field of over 1,200 racers. Online, he has an impressive following of over 455,000 on Instagram where he documents his racing, lifestyle, and career as a flight instructor and commercial pilot. He also offers 1-on-1 fitness coaching via his online profile. He's polished, competitive, and backs it up with impressive results in multiple domains. Growing up, sports were a key component in his fitness journey. He grew up playing every sport imaginable: baseball, soccer, basketball, football, wrestling, surfing and even bowling. When in high school, he focused on wrestling, which likely built in his work ethic for the future.He has shown what's possible while holding down a demanding career, exploring ultras, and going sub-10 in an Ironman. The question now is: what's your version of that? Tap into the Joseph Miuccio Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
MUST WATCH on Spotify, YouTube, or BoldEncounters.TV. These pros FACES and BODY LANGUAGE are nearly EVERYTHING and brilliant!Confidence grows fastest when play is allowed:“Humor reveals truth before defensiveness can rise.”“Lightness clears the room for real communication.”“Laughter gives teams a shortcut to psychological safety.”Practical creativity & cooperation expands when leaders...A live improv session to improve teamwork—four performers, two leaders, and zero scripts—turns an interview into a working demo of team trust, timing, and better communication. This is improv inserted as a management tool, seen in real time and explained with precision.Holly MandelFounder of iMergence. Groundlings alum and seasoned improv instructor. Coach to Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, & by Will Ferrell & Lisa Kudrow. Known for unlocking cooperation with playful spontaneity. See: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-mandel.Brian PalermoWorking actor with credits including Modern Family, Will & Grace, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Veteran improv performer and communication trainer. Known for audience connection and fast-listening skill. Translates comedic flow into practical leadership behavior. See: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-palermo-improvtrainingforcommunicationskills/.James WilsonMed-tech sales leader and dear friend of Mark with natural storytelling presence. Steady, grounded, and sincere collaborator. Balances humor with warmth. Anchors group energy with calm comedy. See: linkedin.com/in/james-wilson-3869827.Liz CoinActor, writer, and corporate facilitator. Blends precision and play in leadership workshops. Known for adaptive thinking and warm, sharp timing. Helps teams shift from rigid to responsive communication. See: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-coin/.Sarah HicksImproviser and performance coach who has worked with Jeff Goldblum & in the revival of Gypsy with Patti LuPone. Expert in emotional awareness and group facilitation. Combines behavioral insight with creative technique. Brings clarity, attention, and surprising comedic instinct. See: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hicks-corporate/.Inside This EpisodeWhat happens when an improv ensemble brings its full toolkit into a leadership conversation? They demonstrate it—live, unrehearsed, and with explosive clarity. Holly Mandel returns with the iMergence team—Liz Coin, Sarah Hicks, Brian Palermo, and Mark's close friend, med-tech leader, James Wilson. Together they show humor reveals valves for tension, resets communication, and makes collaboration safer. This episode blends laughter with insight, turning improv into a masterclass on presence, timing, and trust for any leader willing to loosen the grip and lead with play.Go Deeper — Premium ActionPremium action at the end turns the group's live improvisation into a framework leaders can apply immediately. Learn how to harness lightness to clear tension, develop timing without performing, and use strategic spontaneity to unlock stronger trust. This segment breaks each improv principle into a simple behavioral pattern you can practice daily.Listen + ConnectiMergence: https://www.imergence.comMark S. Cook: BoldEncounters.TV / WindfallPartners.com.Moments to RevisitA spontaneous moment that reveals trust before words do. The exercise that exposes communication habits in under 10 seconds. Why timing and expression, not content, carry more influence. The ensemble's final insight on humor as a leadership lever.Chapters — Free Episode (6)0:00 Welcome and setup3:40 Introducing the iMergence ensemble9:15 First improv exercise and early leadership insight16:22 How play exposes communication patterns24:50 Translating improv principles to real teams32:40 Final takeaways before the premium executionFinal ThoughtWhen leaders allow play, communication opens—and people open with it. Humor isn't the opposite of professionalism; it's the catalyst for clarity, courage, and connection.
A legend sits down and tells the truth. Don Mattingly takes us from a Nashville locker room soundtrack to the white-hot core of Yankees–Red Sox, from Steinbrenner's pressure-cooker to a tiny adjustment that unlocked one of the wildest streaks in modern hitting. We get the human details you don't see in a box score: the phone call that changed a relationship with ownership, the way a clubhouse becomes a small town, and the rush of watching your kid fall in love with the game from the warning track.We dig into hitting with precision and humility. Don explains why his doubles came from using the whole field, how a simple cue from Bobby Murcer turned 1987 on its head, and what it really felt like to stand in against Randy Johnson's sidearm thunder. He reframes the analytics era as a language shift—ride, run, horizontal movement—while still championing contact, tempo, and action. The pitch clock gets a thumbs up. The challenge-based automated strike zone, he argues, is quicker and more strategic than people realize. And the extra-innings runner? It ends games, but it bends bullpens.Away from the lines, Mattingly Charities is building home libraries for underserved kids, aiming at the third-grade reading cliff with the urgency of a pennant race. We talk about hosting community events in airplane hangars, flying in artists for one-night sets, and creating nights where generosity feels like celebration. There's space, too, for laughter—Seinfeld memories, golf handicaps gone dormant, and the odd night where Larry David practically pitches a Curb episode over dinner.If you love baseball's past and care about its future, you'll feel at home here. Hit follow, share this with a friend who misses contact hitting, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show. Your notes shape what we do next.The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessAt e|spaces, we offer more than just office space - we provide premium private offices designed for focus and growth. Located in the heart of Music Row, our fully furnished offices, private suites, meeting rooms and podcast studio give you the perfect space to work, create and connect. Ready to elevate your business? Book a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original BrandsOriginal brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comFollow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -Browse the merch: https://trythatinasmalltown.com/collections/all -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comThe Try That In A Small Town Podcast is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co
Send us a textTracing out Adam Smith's Book IV, chapters 1–6, to show how mercantilism mistakes money for wealth, how protection creates monopolies at home, and why free exchange raises real prosperity. Smith defends two narrow exceptions—defense and tax parity—while rejecting bounties and politicized treaties that entangle trade with war.• mercantile vs physiocratic systems and their influence• wealth as goods and industry, not specie• balance of trade as a “pestilent error”• make-or-buy logic and misallocation from tariffs• invisible hand clarified and limited• natural vs acquired advantages in specialization• two exceptions: national defense and tax parity on imports• drawbacks as refunds vs bounties as subsidies• corn bounties, higher home prices, cheaper foreign prices• specie hoards as dams that inevitably overflow• treaties of commerce, Methuen example, political risk• case for unilateral free trade over reciprocityMentioned in the podcast:Laura Williams on PineapplesPineapples in SwedenOren Cass on Adam SmithDan Klein's Law and Liberty piece on Oren Cass on Adam SmithIf you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com ! You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz
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Guest Linkshttps://x.com/pastorcoinhttps://thebibleandbitcoin.com/Chapters00:00 The Nature of Value and Worship02:56 Fiat Currency and Its Implications05:41 Divine Fiat vs. Carnal Fiat08:43 The Role of Gold and Money in Creation11:44 Stewardship and Ownership of Value14:39 The Impact of Money on Human Life17:33 Debt and Gratitude in Society27:10 The Debt of Gratitude to Veterans30:27 The Spiritual Realm of Debt and Trauma32:23 Finding Hope in a Broken System36:05 Bitcoin: A Peaceful Solution to Monetary Issues39:30 Just Weights and Balances in Economics46:16 Bitcoin as a Manifestation of Biblical Principles49:36 Practical Steps to Understanding Bitcoin To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22
In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Microsoft, to explore what it means to lead with humanity in the age of AI. After 25 years at Microsoft, Amy shares how HR's role is transforming, from managing processes to designing experiences that balance innovation and empathy.She discusses how Microsoft is navigating AI's impact on work, emphasizing trust, transparency, and inclusion as essential foundations. Amy explains why leaders must reframe AI as a tool for creativity and connection, not control - and how building psychological safety unlocks innovation across generations and geographies.From vulnerability and gratitude to rethinking leadership in uncertainty, Amy's perspective is a masterclass in staying human in a tech-driven world.
What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj Group, a heritage brand with roots stretching back to 1939 in the historic city of Panipat, India."When an archaeologist's job is over, the museologist's job begins," explains Smith, whose unique background brought fresh perspective to a centuries-old craft. Initially arriving to document weaving as an artistic practice, Smith discovered a company at a crossroads – torn between preserving handcrafted traditions and embracing modern technology. Rather than choosing sides, she pioneered a third path: using technology to enhance craftsmanship without replacing it.This delicate balance between heritage and innovation forms the cornerstone of Raj's identity today. "If we are to stay unique, there must be that perfect balance where handcrafted is aided by technology," Smith reflects. This philosophy extends beyond production to encompass everything from sustainability practices to leadership style. The company demonstrated its commitment to its artisans during COVID by maintaining its entire workforce despite production slowdowns – recognizing that their people aren't just employees but guardians of cultural heritage.As one of few female CEOs in a deeply patriarchal region, Smith brings a distinctive leadership approach that blends strength with empathy. Raised by her father "as a neutral gender" with focus on inherent strengths rather than societal expectations, she navigates traditional business structures while championing greater opportunities for women throughout the organization.Smith's observations about today's consumers resonate deeply: we're experiencing a revolution in home goods similar to what happened in beauty – questioning artificial standards and returning to authenticity. "We've been feeding consumers something unnatural," she notes, as more people seek products with meaningful stories, sustainable materials, and ethical production.Discover how this heritage brand stays rooted in tradition while confidently embracing the future. As Smith puts it, "If you know what your roots are, you will move forward without doubt, and you will thrive and survive."
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Christina Bobb, is a former Trump national Security Attorney who was on site for the raid at Mar a Lago and served as the Custodian of Records during the classified documents case. She is the author of the new book Defiant: Inside the Mar a Lago Raid and the Left's Ongoing Lawfare – featuring a foreword by President Donald J. Trump.
Lemurian Codes Activation is a crystalline recalibration into Lemurian remembrance, divine peace, and the original Lemurian codes of light. This Transmission opens the pure current of Lemurian consciousness through your energy field and subtle body, restoring deep coherence, serenity, and divine feminine remembrance. You are becoming the frequency of light itself, crystalline, fluid, and eternally peaceful. Each Transmission is a multidimensional sound technology that interacts directly with your nervous system, energy field, and subconscious mind, gently recoding your system into higher harmonic resonance with divine intelligence. Through a precise fusion of binaural entrainment, subliminal reprogramming, and energetic light coding, the Transmission opens an active field that performs real-time energetic purification and frequency calibration while you listen. You are not simply hearing sound, you are being repatterned, energetically, neurologically, and vibrationally.
In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Helen Morrison, the fifth-generation CEO of Frownies, a 130-year-old, women-led skincare brand built on legacy, simplicity, and authenticityHelen shares her journey from yoga instructor and teacher to leading a globally recognized beauty company — all while balancing motherhood, wellness, and self-care. Together, they explore what it means to lead with heart, age with confidence, and mother with grace in a world that often demands perfection.From viral success on TikTok to family-business challenges, Helen's story is an inspiring reminder that leadership and motherhood share the same foundation: love, consistency, and compassion.
TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Second Opinion Protection, Parental Rights, Dr. Chloe Carmichael, "Can I Say That?", Free Speech, Physostigma Venenosum, Michael Boldin, Continental Association Revisited, Forgotten Resolves of 1774, Trust vs. Checks and Balances, Five Anti-Federalist Warnings and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/rep-wortz-defends-parental-rights-dr-chloe-carmichael-can-i-say-that-physostigma-venenosum-michael-boldin-continental-association-revisited-forgotten-resolves-of-1774-trust-vs-checks-an/https://boxcast.tv/view/second-opinion-protection-dr-chloe-carmichael-free-speech-michael-boldin-tenth-amendment-center---the-rsb-show-10-31-25-byagafkua0ju0tvil5ze Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.
Spooner understood something most Americans still refuse to believe today. Every check on federal power you were taught about? They don't work. Oaths? Meaningless. Elections? Theater. Separation of powers? Not in practice. As he put it, tyrants only care about one thing. The post Lysander Spooner: The Truth About “Checks and Balances” first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.
It's people like Alex who are pushing and will continue to push the future of medicine and healthcare. Because of his curious and exploratory mind, Alex refused to accept his diagnosis as chronically sick and thought differently about possible solutions. Many years later, he is the foremost pioneer of the use and delivery of hydrogen to optimize human health, from catalyzing metabolic health to working synergistically to enhance already established treatments.Alex Tarnava is a self-taught scientist, inventor, and author whose work sits at the intersection of biomedical innovation, sovereign health, and philosophical disruption. He is the inventor of the world's only open-cup molecular hydrogen tablet—a patented delivery system that has become the most studied and widely adopted form of hydrogen therapy globally. The technology has been used in more than 21 published clinical trials and has helped catalyze a new wave of research into the therapeutic potential of molecular hydrogen.Contact:Website - https://alextarnava.comWebsite - https://hydrogenwatertablets.com Join us as we explore:How a mystery virus changed Alex's life forever, sending him on a search for anything that would reverse the chronic inflammation ravaging his body - and he found hydrogen.How hydrogen water works biologically, how it creates cellular homeostasis and can even modulate hunger hormones.How much hydrogen do you need, the conditions its most effective for, the best ways to take it, how we produce it endogenously (and therefore how to produce more naturally) and why it is NOT an antioxidant.Why Alex needed to invent and develop his own delivery methods and machines to ensure safe and effective hydrogen delivery.Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/
The Anti-Federalist vs Federalist debate you were never taught. It wasn't about checks and balances. It was about one word: TRUST. The Anti-Federalists said you can NEVER trust the man. The Federalists countered - maybe so, but you CAN trust the PLAN. It was a core conflict over ratification - and an ironic twist that tells us which side was right. The post It Wasn't Checks and Balances. It Was Trust. first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.
Andrew Luzum—a farmer, conservation advocate, and strategic agronomist—to explore how traditional values and modern innovation can work hand in hand to sustain agriculture for generations to come.Andrew shares how his family operation, rooted near a trout hatchery in Winneshiek County, has made water quality and environmental responsibility central to their mission. Knowing that their farm directly impacts local waterways, Andrew emphasizes a personal commitment to stewardship: “We have a tremendous influence on the quality of water that comes out of those springs, and I feel a responsibility to do my part.”We also dive into Andrew's professional journey with Corteva Agriscience, where he's spent nearly a decade advancing through roles in crop protection, territory management, and now as a Nutrient Maximizer Strategic Account Manager. He explains how this role supports farmers in optimizing fertility efficiency, improving return on investment, and protecting soil health through science-based solutions.Listeners will hear about:How Andrew's upbringing on a diverse dairy and livestock farm shaped his leadership style and work ethic.His experience experimenting with cover crops and the lessons learned from integrating them into a working cow-calf and row-crop system.The link between data-driven agronomy and environmental outcomes, and how Corteva's nutrient maximizer tools are helping farms do more with less.His perspective as an Iowa Corn Animal Agriculture and Environment Committee member—bridging farmers, science, and policy.The episode closes with a reflection on what “profit” really means in modern agriculture: not just financial returns, but long-term resilience, cleaner water, and stronger rural communities. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Get Elaine's book here: https://a.co/d/2o36QzRIn this episode, Elaine Ryan joins the PM Podcast Videos to share her journey as an artist, sync agent, and author. Get the inside scoop on her music career, experience with sync licensing, and her new book for musicians.Elaine Ryan's background: from Ireland to Canada, her leap from law school to a full-time music careerHow she made a living as a gigging musician in Hawaii and the Bay AreaHer path into sync licensing and launching “Sync Music for a Change”Building the Unicorn Sync agency and curating music for supervisorsInsights from her new book "Living a Music Centered Life" and practical advice for musicians seeking balance and fulfillmentCheck out the full conversation for actionable tips and honest perspectives on making music your life!Become more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Brian Irving, Chief Marketing Officer at Lyft, to explore Lyft's human-first brand, the role of drivers in a two-sided marketplace, and how AI is reshaping modern marketing teams. From Lyft Silver and bike share to AV partnerships and creator strategy, Brian shares a pragmatic playbook for serving people better as riders, drivers, and employees, while building an AI-native organization rooted in psychological safety, critical thinking, and purposeful execution.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Brian Irving on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lesley Logan chats with Jill Allen, orthodontic consultant, business strategist, and host of the Hey Docs! podcast, about building a thriving business by balancing logic, courage, and heart. Jill shares how she niched into startups, overcame imposter syndrome, and grew a national consulting practice from scratch with clarity, confidence, and a willingness to figure it out. Together they explore how curiosity and smart decision-making helped her be it till she saw it—and how you can too.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How Jill discovered her entrepreneurial path in the orthodontic industry.Why niching down can create more opportunity and success in your business.What it takes to build confidence and overcome imposter syndrome as a founder.How block scheduling and focus can transform the way you work.The mindset shift that helps you make smart decisions without getting lost in emotion.Episode References/Links:Practice Results Website - https://www.practiceresults.comHey Docs! Podcast - https://www.practiceresults.com/hey-docsJill Allen on Instagram - https://instagram.com/jillallenandassociatesBook: Brave Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani - https://a.co/d/gpsWODMGuest Bio:The visionary owner and founder of Jill Allen & Associates, Jill is the driving force behind the company's success and a trailblazer in the orthodontic consulting industry. With a passion for helping orthodontic practices thrive, she has built her firm into one of the most respected and sought-after consulting groups in the field. Her expertise and hands-on approach have shaped the success of countless practices, solidifying her as one of the most influential figures in orthodontic consulting today. Jill's influence extends further as a strategic partner in multiple start-up companies, where she helps push innovation in the orthodontic space. Jill's passion project finds her as the host of the Hey Docs! podcast, a project born from her vision to provide valuable resources to orthodontists. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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I don't want to lead with my heart. I want to lead with good business decisions. And if it's meant to be, it's going to work out, the doors are going to open. And if it's not, hey, there'll be something else that you know that will come my way. Lesley Logan 0:17 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:57 All right, Be It babe. This is really fun. Because of the world of podcasting, I get to do things where I get to meet people that I probably would never have, like, thought about for the show, and also need for the show, like, definitely need it. So this is, like, a total win for both our guests and I today. In fact, I'll get to be on her podcast soon. But our guest is Jill Allen, and I wanted to say, like you're going to hear when she introduce herself that she's a consultant for brand new startup orthodontics. And then I want you just to insert whatever it is that you are wanting to do, whatever it is you're already doing, and apply everything she says to that, because it applies to everyone. And it was such a fun conversation for us both. I got reminders about some things that I did in my early business. And I was like, oh, pat myself on the back. I got to, like, agree on the things that I'm actually teaching Pilates instructors everywhere about their startup. So, like, it actually doesn't matter that her work is in consulting orthodontics. That being said, if you want to be an orthodontist, or, you know, someone who is and they want to have their own practice, this is your expert. I got her for you. She's great, and so please enjoy the fabulous interview and the Be It Action Items are important, no matter if you never want to work for yourself, and especially if you do, so make sure you stay till the end. Here is Jill. Allen. Lesley Logan 2:15 All right, Be It babe. I am super excited to have this awesome conversation we're gonna have today, but mostly because anyone from Denver is a friend of mine. Jill Allen is our guest today, and she is coming to us from Denver. She is the host of the Hey Docs! Podcast. Jill Allen, can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at?Jill Allen 2:32 Sure. Sure. So my name is Jill Allen. I am an orthodontic consultant, actually, and I have been in the orthodontic field for a little over 19 years, with my own business a little over 30 within the industry. And you know, I specialize on helping doctors start up their orthodontic practices and get their practices off the ground and running. And then I also host a podcast that I've been doing for little over a year now, just helping get good information out there to new business owners.Lesley Logan 3:06 Yeah, well, because, I mean, like, even though you specialize in orthodontic offices, a lot of the same systems apply to everything, to all doctors, but also to, like, any small business, anything and like, this is the funny thing you guys like, when you go to law school, when you go to orthodontics school, tennis school, like, Pilates school, they don't teach you how to be a business owner. Jill Allen 3:32 Absolutely. Yep, yep. Lesley Logan 3:34 They don't tell you any of that. Well, that's a shame, because then the best dentists and orthodontists and doctors out there might not actually get the clients, because they don't have the business acumen. So how did, okay, yeah, so 19 years in that world, that's a long time I'd already done braces by then. So, like, it's, thank goodness my parents invested in that at an early age. But how did you did you like, always want it, like, tell us how you got into this in the first place? Take us back. Jill Allen 4:02 Yeah. Yeah. So, you know, it is kind of a fun, a fun story. And I was, you know, really thinking about this, you know, as as I was preparing, you know, to be on the show here today. And, you know, it's kind of funny, because even before I got started, I have always had a very entrepreneurship, just, personality from, you know, being a being a little girl, and my mom, you know, I, I'm going to date myself here, but, you know, being like, hey, you want to make some money go out and sell Amway. Here's some, you know. Here's some bottles of cleaner, you know. And she's sending her third grader out to, you know, rack on doors. And be like, hey, you want to buy some, you know, cleaner or whatnot. But, you know, for for me, just in my, you know, kind of who I am and who I was, I have always just had that spirit of, I want to be my own business owner. And so, as you know, I was, you know, kind of coming up through, you know, my my years, and then getting into orthodontics, I had an opportunity to work in an ortho office, and, you know, was just like, oh, this is just really cool. I like, I like, just the synergy of of this, this business industry, and it's such a niche industry. So with that in, you know, kind of, you know that that mindset, I was actually really blessed to work with some really progressive orthodontists who really believed in continuing education and just, you know, being on kind of the cutting edge of making their business better. So it wasn't just about treating the patient, but it was about, how do I, you know, make my team better? How do I make myself better so that I can provide this really great patient experience? So I got an opportunity at an early age to really get in and see, I'll say, some sages of our time within our industry, kind of at their peak. And for me, I was like, oh my gosh, this is exactly what I want to do, you know. I want to be able to, you know, kind of work in this field and help people, you know, just see what a, what a great field this is. So that's, that's kind of how I got into it. And, you know, for me, I kind of worked my way up and through the practice. And then, you know, 19 years ago was like, okay, I've kind of done everything that I need to do to learn about the business side of doing business. And then, you know, kind of stepped into the orthodontic space and said you know what, I can do this. I can step into this space as a consultant, and just kind of jumped off from there. Now, now, of course, you know, it was, you know, a really, you know, kind of, kind of trying, because I'm like, well, who am I? You know, like usually most consultants in big industry. You know, with within our industry, we're, we're pretty nichey, but, you know, I mean, there's, there's only a certain amount of people that do what I do. And you know, to speak to what you originally talked about with the startups, you know, what I saw is that there was a lot of great sages out there, but none of them were really working with the doctors who were starting their business, and I saw such a need, and thought, you know, this is crazy, and it's probably a horrible business decision, because I should be going after the people that actually have money and want to pay to make themselves better, versus the ones that haven't figured out how to make money yet. Lesley Logan 7:19 Right. Jill Allen 7:20 And, you know, and get going. But I saw such a need, and I also saw that there were a lot of doctors kind of holding themselves back from taking a chance on themselves because they just didn't know how to run a business. And so that's kind of where I I, you know, I kind of stepped into that space and said you know what, nobody else is here, it's a blue ocean, and I'm gonna, I'm gonna build my business in that space.Lesley Logan 7:47 Yeah, I think it's, okay, I just wanna highlight couple things. Like, first of all, like, orthodontics is its own niche, in (inaudible) on its own. But like, if you actually were to think about it, I'm sure almost every city has at least one orthodontist, you know? Oh my gosh, yeah, at least every city has one, right? And so so then. But I also would like this, like, just point out, because I think people are like, oh, I don't want to niche down. We have a lot of people who listen to this, who are are starting up their own thing, and they're like, if I niche down, then I'm like, what if I fail and all this stuff. And it's like, but you niched down even more, you're like, okay, I'm in the, I'm not just helping the medical field start an office. I'm helping people start orthodontic offices. And I I can imagine that was really scary to do that, but also that something that I think is really important. It's like, it's kind of freeing, because you're like, this is exactly what I'm talking to. I'm not trying to talk to the orthodontics who do this over here, and the one that does this over here, I'm talking to your office is new, and this is what we needed to set it up. I think that's really quite bold. And also, clearly, after all these years of doing it, a testament that it was the right thing to do is to niche down as specifically as possible.Jill Allen 8:58 Yeah, it was, and it has been, it's been a great success, and I am still the only one in our industry that just specializes in startup, you know, orthodontic practices. And, you know, as you know, when you talk about, you know, kind of taking, you know, it is scary. Number one, it's just scary to start a business and be like, I'm gonna, I'm gonna take a chance on myself. I didn't have a big company backing me, backing me. You know, that was like, hey, come in and speak for us. And, you know, kind of get your, you know, cut your teeth, you know, with with us, backing you. It was really, truly bootstrapping. Like, I've got a message, I think I can do this, and I'm gonna, I'm gonna go out there and, you know, just do the hard work to drum up business. And, you know, because I'm in Colorado, you know, originally I was like, oh, you know, I'll get started here in Colorado. And, you know, back in the day when I was getting started, we didn't even have that access, like we do now with internet.Lesley Logan 9:57 Oh, my God, that's, you know, how crazy, like, (inaudible) 19 years ago, no one was looking on Facebook for a coach.Jill Allen 10:04 No, you know (inaudible).Lesley Logan 10:05 No one was looking on Facebook for an orthodontist.Jill Allen 10:09 No, absolutely not. And so, you know, like, when I think back to, you know, I mean truly a grassroots approach, you know, and and my husband and I were young, and you know, you know, I always, you know, kind of took the approach. And I would say this for any business owner, is, you know, I would always say, okay, what's the worst that's going to happen if I, you know, if I take this and and it doesn't work, you know, I mean, like, I'm committed in my head to do, doing the work. But if it doesn't work, what's, what's the worst that's going to happen? And I would, you know, go through all these scenarios like, well, maybe bankruptcy, maybe we'll run out of money, maybe, you know what, whatever it was. And I always came back to, well, if that's the worst, I mean, like, yeah, it's scary to think about. But if that's the worst thing that that happens, I can recover from that. And I think that was really freeing for me, for when I decided to kind of move into that niche and say, well, you know, what's the worst? I'm, you know, I'm, I'm playing in an arena where the other consultants don't even have their eyes on me, so I can do what I want. And you know, nobody's coming after me as I'm building my business. And, you know, kind of starting my slow burn. Lesley Logan 11:22 Right. Because I think about, like, you know, we coach a lot of people in their Pilates business, and to start a Pilates studio back in the day, people would just start a studio with, like, one of everything, and, like, call it a day, so you can do it like, like, $25-$30,000. Now people think that they have to have like, 12 of everything, you know. And like, I think, like, all these things, and I'm like, that's a that's a huge barrier to entry, you know, and you have to be making money like, day one. I imagine, in your industry, the amount of things you have to buy for an office to function, that's quite the investment. So that is scary. So are you, like, are you finding them before they even make this investment. Are they finding you after they made the investment and they're freaking out?Jill Allen 12:05 Yeah, yeah. Actually, you know, it's kind of interesting how I find my clients. I mean, I, you know, like when I very first got started, I would just reach out to all of the colleges and be like, hey, you want somebody to, you know, to talk to the residents about running a business. And, you know, that's, that's kind of how it started, but, you know, now you know, now I, you know, I get, I get clients from, you know, from people who are just like, okay, I think I'm ready. I've been associating for a while, or I'm in school, and I just know I don't want to work for anybody else. And they're, you know, you know, kind of reaching out or whatnot. But it's, it's, it's, it's really been fun to see, you know, that that evolution of, you know, not just going after doctors, you know, in Colorado, but now I've got, you know, doctors across the United States and into Canada and so kind of all over.Lesley Logan 12:57 It's so cool. It's so cool. And I imagine, like, some things have changed and made it easier to start a business, because now we have so much technology that can, you know, like, they can just, they can buy this software, and it does a lot of the things that you had to do with other people and by hand. Can you talk about, like, you know, you've had to be it till you see it in a way to, like, go from what you were doing to like being a consultant and like believing in yourself. But I imagine you have to also get these, these doctors, to find a way to be it till they see it, to go from an associate to being a business owner, like, what are, what are the things that you see that they need to do to make that happen?Jill Allen 13:35 No, I think, I think with any business owner, I think I think number one is just being confident to stand in the space and and I truly do the work that it takes, because it is not easy to be a business owner. I don't care what what business you're doing. It takes grit. It takes hard work, and, you know, and it takes, you know, pumping yourself up, even if you don't believe it 100% yet. And I think you know, for all of us, you know, and I see this a lot with my doctors, that, you know, Superman, Superwoman syndrome, you know, where it's like, you know, I need to be doing it all, but I don't know how to do it all. And, you know, and it's just, it's a hard thing to, you know, learn to trust, to learn to, you know, move, move past, okay, you know, I don't know at all. So I can, you know, get somebody else to help me. But yet, I have a little bit of imposter syndrome, because, you know, you know, I've got to go from zero to 300,000 in my first year. I've got to go from, you know, 300,000 to 800,000 in my second year. You know what I mean. And so they're, you know, like, they've got big numbers that they have to hit, but it's all on them. So they think, and, you know, just, just getting out of their own way, if that, if that makes sense, to be like, I always tell my my clients, I'm like, you know, let's, let's just take it like, like we're eating a cookie, just, you know, one, one little bite at a time, and keep moving forward, and then just be sure to look backwards and be like, high five yourself. Like, hey, I just did that. You know, I just, I just got 20 new clients on my books that I had zero before. So high five to me, versus comparing myself to somebody out there on Facebook that got 40 in their first month, and you're like, oh, I, you know, I should have been better.Lesley Logan 15:28 Yeah, yeah. Well, because, I mean, like, you know, SEO is a real thing. Takes a while to get searchable. And then also, like, in that field, similar to the field I'm in, like, referrals go a lot, a long way. So if you're brand new, just don't have it yet. And then the hard thing is, the ideal world is that you only see orthodontist for a short period of time, and you move on like you should get the smile, yeah, and you go.Jill Allen 15:51 Yeah, two years and you're out of there. Lesley Logan 15:52 Yeah, yeah. I appreciate you talking about like, that Superman syndrome, because I do think so many people like I have to do it all. I can't afford to hire people. I can't afford this. And it's like, in a lot of cases, you can't afford not to like you like, it's you're it's, you know, I joke when I hire my first business coach, like, what are you doing? I'm like, I'm taking my business to private school, and they're like, what? I'm like, well, you know, public school is great, and that's how I got my education. And I learned a ton. I learned I got to meet so many, I got to see all walks of life. And I'm very grateful for that education. But I need to move a little faster with my business. So it's going to private school, because that's where you meet the networks. Like, I didn't go to a sorority, so, so like, you know, having a consultant kind of can speed up the process, because it helps you see, like, no, you actually don't need to know exactly how the scheduling tool works. You need to hire someone who can do it, because you need to be doing the work with the clients that brings them the money.Jill Allen 16:47 Yeah, yeah. Well, and I think, you know, a lot of times when we're when we're working with clients, you know, the other thing that we're really doing is helping, you know, kind of see that big picture. Because a lot of times, as a business owner, you you don't see the big picture yet, you're still kind of in that step by step, head down. I gotta do this. I gotta reconcile my books, I gotta meet clients. I gotta, you know what I mean, and you're just in a very linear movement with your business. And I think having a coach, you know, to be able to kind of see, like, that big picture, like, hey, you're kind of getting off track, like, like, your head is down and you're working, but you may be veering a little too far in one direction, and you're kind of missing some of these other things. And so you know that, I think that's that's also the beauty of, you know, doing what we do, or having a coach involved, is somebody that can really see that bigger picture and also maybe even help you refocus. Because sometimes you do think that what you think is important is important, and it may actually not be as important as as as you may think, or you may have heard.Lesley Logan 17:56 Yeah, no, I totally, I mean, like, there's an it's an interesting thing about, like, the idea of working on the business versus working in the business, right? And, like, it's really easy. I was, like, working in the business for a few weeks recently, and, like, and it needed to be, I needed to be in the business. We had clients coming. We had a lot of things we're doing. We had events going on. So, like, I was in it, and when I was able to take a step out of being in it, and I looked around, I was like, hold on, what is this ad that's going out? Whoa, whoa. That doesn't make sense to the that is, that is, that's actually the and I got a little mad at myself, like I should have caught that sooner. And it's like, yes, I should have. But also, like, you have seasons of your business, and you, you know, as long as you're maybe what I took away is, like, you know, even if I'm doing three weeks in the business, because that's what's scheduled, there needs to be a day where I just take a little zoom out moment, what's going on, you know, to catch things. Because you you get so close to something, it becomes more important. And then there's that sunk cost fallacy that you just, like, I've worked so hard on this, it has to work. And it's like, you gotta, like, you gotta, like, detach from that as well, and you need someone to remind you.Jill Allen 19:03 Yeah, yeah, for for sure. And it is, it is hard, you know, I say the same thing to my clients. You know, we got to take time to work on the business while we're in the business. And, you know, one of the things that I really, you know, coach a lot on, is really making sure that my doctors really utilize block time scheduling. And I would suggest that for any business owner, and sometimes it feels so rigid, like, you know, I'm a personality that doesn't like to be told what to do. But yet, if I've got, you know, a whole day in front of me, man, I can find 100 things to do with that day if I have not, you know, kind of planned my time out and to have start and stop times, you know, because I can, you know, get dialed into something, and then at the end of the day, it's like, well, what did you do? Well, I worked on this one thing, but did that one thing really, really move me the way, you know, the way I wanted so I totally agree with you. Lesley Logan 19:04 I love that you brought up a lot, and I also appreciate that you're honest at like, you're not someone who likes that because, like, I so I have ADHD, my husband has ADD, like he's a rebel. As far as the tendencies go, I'm an upholder. So, like, I don't need to tell anyone I'm going to do something, but if I say I'm gonna do it, I'll do it. But I definitely had to learn early on, like, if you have three hours to work on something, you'll take three hours to work on that thing. If you have 45 minutes, you'll take 45 minutes, and if it takes longer than 45 minutes, that's okay, because now you can come back to it a different day, but you got to move on to the other things that have to get done. Like, when people are like, oh, I'm gonna, Mondays are my days to work on the business. I'm like, if you don't block out what's happening at nine, 10, 11, 12, you will get nothing done on the whole Monday because you just, you need that. Like, we need timers. We need a lot, whatever it is to, like, tell you, like, we have a kitchen timer, clock, and I'll set, like, Ookay, I'm going to do 15 minutes on this. Okay, do 20 minutes on this. And when I do that, I'm so much more focused. I don't go, oh, what's happening over on my Instagram. I wonder how that post is doing today.Jill Allen 20:57 Yeah, and it's, and I'm a very similar personality, and, like I said, I mean it, that's a hard thing, and that was a hard thing for me to learn, but it definitely makes, makes all the difference. And when, when we are so busy already, it's, you know, it's, I think it's just something we have to do as business owners, even if, even if our personalities rail against it, because mine definitely does. Lesley Logan 21:22 Yeah, yeah, no, I had, I was, I'm a little bit behind on this one project. I'm, okay, I normally don't work after like, four o'clock, which is not true. It's like, means I don't have any meetings. I can't have it after four. And it's kind of like, okay, what does tomorrow look like? What like did I wrap as much up today? Did I put the balls back in other people's courts so that I can just, you know, like, I don't want them to wait on me. And so anyways, I had this thing. I was like, okay, I'm gonna go home, and I spend an hour doing it. I'm just gonna do it. I'm gonna set a timer doing for an hour, and at 45 minutes, I'm like, we're no longer good at this. We did, we did 45 minutes of it, and we have to stop. Otherwise it's actually not gonna be better. It's gonna be a mess. So, you know, like, sometimes I think we even need to, like, put it on shorter time blocks on some of these things, because our brains can only focus for so long on one task, anyways.Jill Allen 22:10 Yeah, yeah. And, and I think just to give yourself permission that I can't force myself into creativity, or I can't force myself into, like, there are just times, my husband jokes, your squirrels are running wild. Yeah, they are, you know, but yeah, and, and I can't, I can't do anything about it, so maybe I need to go take a walk and, you know, unlock whatever it is that I'm, you know, thinking through or working through, you know. And I think just giving ourselves permission to pivot to, even within work, kind of focused things, to be able to say, I can, I can shift or switch this up, it doesn't mean I'm a failure, because I didn't get my block time in. Sometimes I just need to change it up, because that is what will actually help me move, move forward and progress through what I need to get done. Lesley Logan 22:59 Yeah, and I think it's like that permission structure we have to give ourselves the grace and like, also just awareness of, like, how do we like to work? And when do we like to work? Like, when are we most creative? When is it better to be on calls with people? And when is it like, no, please just, I cannot. I need. So I wonder like, you know, you've been doing this for so, so long. Have you ever worried, like, is there going to be enough orthodontists? Like, do you ever get like that? Or do you do, you know, because I have people who are like, they're they have an uncle or an aunt or a friend who's like that, you're going to run out of the there's not enough people for that. For example, we have flashcards. And, like, sometimes Brad and I are like, do we sell all didn't, didn't everyone buy the flashcards already? And then, like, there's a bunch more people, right? And so. And then this guy who manufacture Pilates equipment, his uncle, was like, how many of these things can you make? You know, like, so there's these doubters. Like, you're gonna run out. Do you ever get like that? And like, how do you talk yourself out of doubt like that?Jill Allen 23:55 It's a great question, you know, I guess, when I started this business originally, and when I got into, especially, specifically working with startups. You know, the one thing that I always thought was, I want to be in a business that, that there will always, it's kind of like a wedding, wedding dress, if you're selling, there's always going to be people that are getting married. And the way I look at it, within our industry, at least, there will always be new doctors coming. So I feel like, you know, there's there there is not an end in sight to, you know, unless our industry were to end, which that you know that that's not going to happen. Now is there, and could there be a cap to how big my business, you know, gets? Absolutely. And I think that is probably more of a struggle that I have had when you think about, Do I have a lifestyle business, or do I have a business that is actually going to be something that I can sell, and that's that's probably been something that I have been really working towards and thinking a lot about in, you know, especially in these last five years as you know, as, you know, when I look forward and say, okay, how much longer do I want to do this? And you know, a lifestyle business is great, you know, it gives us great money. It gives us, you know, there's all these things, but my personality says, you know, I want more legs under my business. You know, I want more verticals. And so, you know, good or bad, my personality says, well, well, what, what can I bring on, which is, you know, some of the things that I'm actively even looking at right now at purchasing another pretty big business to kind of bring under the wing of mine. But it's more, it's it's more because, you know, I'm looking at that exit strategy, which I never thought I'd be looking at an exit strategy. You know, I was like, how do I just get this business off the ground? And I want to love what I do, and I do love what I do, but it definitely, I think with any business, there comes this point where you have to make that assessment. Am I good with where it's at, and will I be good with winding it down when I'm ready, if, if there is not an opportunity to sell, or what do I need to do to start looking at those verticals to maybe, you know, kind of take it to that next level of, you know, moving and, you know, hopefully getting, you know, a bigger buyer to come in.Lesley Logan 26:19 Yeah, I thank you for sharing that, because I think, like, you know, when I got into teaching, like, and all this stuff, I was like, I'm just gonna teach, and then I'll retire, you know, and then, like, we started, I started building other businesses that went along with it, because I saw a need. And then when my husband came on full time, he's like, okay, well, what is our exit strategy? Is like, I'm sorry, why are we talking about the end? And you know, then along the way, I met one of my dear friends, Kareen Walsh, and she's been on the show, and she is, like, very big on like, before you start something, you got to know how you want to end it, because it changes what you create, how you create it. And like, if it's going to die with you, that's fine, or if you want to retire, but it continues on, or someone else runs it for you, or you sell it, you know? And there's that and that that changes the systems, it changes the client, it changes everything. And so yes, of course you can, you can, in the middle of your business, go, oh, I'm gonna think about this and make changes. It just, it just is a different route of going through it. So I love that you what a what a bold move like, that's crazy. Did you ever think you were to buy another business?Jill Allen 27:22 No, no, I, you know, I didn't. And when I started this, that was not, you know, again, that that was not, not what I had in mind. I mean, I really within our industry, kind of the, you know, when you look at the sages in our industry, they really were just lifestyle, and they'd wind them down, you know, they'd work to a certain point, and then wind him down, and, you know, and I just was like, that's, it's just not for me. That's not, not my mentality. And so, you know that that has been something I have been actively working towards, and, you know, looking at, you know, and again, like, I go back to my original you know, well, what's the worst that's going to happen? You know, I go after this big business and either it, you know, it doesn't work. You know, I always look at when I'm making business decisions, I try and really take the emotion out of it and just say, does this logically work? I don't want to be leading with my heart, even though my heart may want it. I don't want to lead with my heart. I want to lead with good business decisions. And if it's meant to be, it's going to work out, the doors are going to open. And if it's not, hey, there'll be something else that you know that will come my way. Lesley Logan 28:30 Thank you for sharing that. Like I was just listening to Zarna. Her last name, I'm it's Zarna the G, but she's a comedian, and I just learned a movie, and she was being interviewed on LinkedIn, and so she's like, she said, yes, she's like, the difference between a lot of comedians that I see and the ones that are making the money is like, I'm not attached to a joke. If I tried it three different ways, and it doesn't get the laugh that I'm expecting, it gets tossed out. Because at the end of the day, this is a business and the analytics matter. And if you are, like, no, this is a joke. This is the thing I want. She's like, there's a that's a hobbyist, that's not a business owner, and, I think, like, yes, we all need to be connected to our heart. There needs to be some love and empathy for the people that we're working with. But the end of the day, if you're wanting it to be not even just a lifestyle business even, but like, anything that's actually going to be consistent income for you, you have to take the emotions out of it and go, okay, hold on, if I like 30,000 foot view, is this working? Like, would other people say it's working like, could I, you know, all that stuff. So I think that that's a really great question. Does it logically make sense? We have a thing we're wanting to maybe potentially do. And like, my brain is like, I can do this. I can, like, figure, like, I the business makes sense to me. And then my heart is like, the time and energy and emotion this is going to take is actually I don't have it right now. Like, if I'm going to do this, then I actually need to take some time to set up the space in my life and the other businesses for me to have the emotional pull that needs to be there to push through the obstacles. So, like I can see on a logical standpoint how it works. But then there's the heart. So you have to have both, but you kind of make sure that you're not leaning into one more than the other too much, because it can keep you from seeing the forest for the trees, you know. Jill Allen 30:22 Yeah, well, and I think, I think that is one of the really, you know, tough things. But I also think it's just where, you know, we as business owners grow, you know, where, you know, the Jill Allen that I am 19 years into business, is very different than the Jill Allen I was 19 years ago when I started this business. And you know, when, when I look at these decisions, you know that I'm looking at, you know, I've got, you know, 11 employees that I support. I've got, you know, this, as you're talking about, you know, when I'm looking at bringing on this other business, I'm having to put directors and level, you know, level, you know, things in place in my own business so that I can free myself up if I'm going to run another business, you know, and it's just this totally different way of looking at it, but yet, I don't want to be disconnected from the thing that I love the most, and I absolutely love the consulting so it, it really is, you know, interesting to just kind of sit under that weight of where am I and what do I want? And, you know, I know it's going to be hard. I know, you know, like my husband and I have discussions, you know about this, because my husband also works in the business. He was able to retire from his first career. And, you know, come in and start working in our business as well. And, you know, and we have these discussions, you know, like, you know, are are you going to have the time? Do you have the bandwidth, you know, to do it? And it's, it's, it's hard to kind of sit under that weight sometimes and again, you know, take the emotion out of it. And do I have the time? Do I, you know, I've got, I've got grandbabies. Do I want to give up my time, you know, with, with my grandbabies, when I have to go and do the hard work, you know, of you know, you know, bringing it on and getting another business off the ground. But, you know, I don't know that there's a right or wrong. It's more just can, you know, am I thinking it through, and can I pivot if I need to?Lesley Logan 32:15 Yeah, I agree there's not a right or wrong. It's kind of like, does it work? Does like, I just interviewed my yoga teacher, and he's like, does it serve you? Like, he's like, he's like, most people would say that drinking at the end of the work day doesn't serve them, but some people, if it takes the edge off, so that they can, like, be with their family, what, is it, is it the right answer all the time, no, but maybe so that they're present for their family on that day. It did serve them. And so it's like, we think that things are bad or good or right or wrong, but if it you have to ask, like, is this serving me? And if the answer is yes, the hardest part is that we don't actually owe anyone the explanation. You know, if people are like, oh my god, don't you miss your grandbabies on Saturdays, it's like, that's that's them projecting. And we have to be able to go, yeah, of course I do, but I am so excited to see them on Sundays, or, actually, I see them on Thursday nights. So I think it's just like, you know, the hardest part is dealing with the other people questioning the decisions that we make, and that's really, like, where we have to, like, stand in our like, we're the only person who could decide what's what's good for us, yeah. Jill Allen 33:20 Yeah. And I think there are always going to be those people. I mean, I've, I've had it, you know, you know, oh, you just work so, you know, oh, you're traveling again, oh, you're speaking again. Oh, you know, you know, they like you said, they project that.Lesley Logan 33:33 I get all the time, you're so busy. And I was like, I mean, you I am busy, but if you think I'm tired, that's a that's different, or that I don't like it. I like what I'm doing, and it is busy, but I but I'm also like, I sleep. I work out more than you do.Jill Allen 33:53 Yeah, well, and I always say it, you know, I'd rather work 80 hours for myself than 40 hours for somebody else. So I'll take, I'll take this and the lifestyle that I lead, knowing that I absolutely love what I do, and I love the connections that I make with my doctors. And, you know, there is nothing more inspiring for me than to have, you know, you know, these long term relationships with my clients and have them be like, you know, hey, Jill, I'm a, you know, $3 million, $4 million practice now, I'm a, you know, and to think that the foundation that we built, you know, that that doctor that was so concerned about getting started or, you know, when we were looking at demographics and saying, yeah, this, this location is going to be a great location, you know, let's, let's do this. And then to have them come back and be like, I'm doing it. I'm killing it. I'm, you know, I'm loving life. I made the right decision. I mean, for me, I'm like, nothing's better.Lesley Logan 34:49 That's so cool. I love that. That is so fun, that they get to say that and you get to celebrate with them. It also just lets you be able to turn around until the next person who's worried, like this person was able to do it, and you can do it too. You know. And I think, like, as much as we don't want to look outside ourselves for things, like, sometimes we need proof that what's inside will work, you know, if we, if we work with it. This is Jill, you're so fun. And I think everything you said is applicable to, like, anything we're wanting to do, you know, like, so, thank you so much for sharing that. We're gonna take a brief break and we're gonna find out how people can find you, follow you, hear more of your amazing words. Lesley Logan 35:24 All right, Jill Allen, where do you hang out? Where can people get to hear more of this wisdom, this advice that you have?Jill Allen 35:32 Sure, sure. So if you wanna check out my website, I know probably most people are not in the orthodontic field, but if you just wanna check out the.Lesley Logan 35:40 They could be being it until they see it to be orthodontics, or maybe their kid is, or maybe. Jill Allen 35:44 Yeah, exactly, exactly. So, www.practiceresults.com is my website. I do a podcast called Hey Docs! H-E-Y-D-O-C-S with an exclamation. It comes out every Thursday, and it really is just, you know, business basics. You know, I interview anybody from bankers to real estate to just, just anybody and everybody you know, just, just trying to get good information out out there. And then, if you wanted to reach out to me, you're always welcome to, you know, I'm on Facebook, Jill Allen and Associates, and Instagram as well. So, yeah, just, you know, just any of those places you can you can find me about anywhere. Lesley Logan 36:24 I love it. I'm telling you guys, before I hit record, I was like, Jill on this. I mean, like, you could be, like, you have the best name for anything. You could be a beautiful shoe line, a gorgeous clothing line, you know, a huge law firm like, you just the sky's the limit. You're so great, and you gave us such good stuff already truly, like, I even though I understand, like, oh, I'm like, in this space, but I feel like there's so much in there that, like, we all need to remember. But for the people who are the too long and listen, but want actionable steps, what bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps do you have for people to be it till they see it?Jill Allen 37:02 You know, I think I'm gonna, I've said this a couple times, but I think anytime you're looking at making a, you know, a decision, just just really sit under the weight of, like, really, truly, what is the worst thing that's going to happen if you move forward with this idea or with this venture. And if you can answer, well, I can handle that, then move forward with it. You know that the beauty of it is we can pivot at any point, and just because you picked a direction doesn't mean you have to stick that direction. And I think you know the beauty of being able to change is, is also going to really just help maneuver you through as you're as you're getting your business or your idea or your vision off of the ground. And then the last thing that you know, that that I always, I've got, I've got two more things that, you know, I kind of live, live by. And sorry, I'm probably going longer than I should. But I, you know, I, I, I truly believe that we can figure out anything. And you know, I have a tattoo on my wrist that says, figure it out. And that has truly been my motto from from the beginning, like there is nothing that we can't figure out. And I guarantee you, if you'll be vulnerable enough to ask somebody for help, successful people will always give you help. They will always give you the right answers. And sometimes it's just a matter of saying, hey, you know, when I didn't understand how to do demographics, or I didn't understand how to read a lease, you know, I would be vulnerable and go out and be like, hey, can you help me understand what triple net means? And people would gladly do it, and now, because of that mentorship, I can mentor others. And so just, just be vulnerable and and don't be afraid to ask. I mean, yes, we've got to have that fake it till you make it, but, but don't, don't be afraid to be vulnerable and ask somebody that knows more. I think most people truly, intrinsically want to help, and, you know, versus want to, you know, squash you and you know, hope that you don't. And then I just, you know, you know, there's a book that that I read, and I'm going to mess up the author's name, but, you know, Brave, Not Perfect. And I believe in that. You know, we should just be brave in what we're doing. We don't need to be perfect. Just, just be brave enough to try it, you know, you'll, you'll come into your own perfection.Lesley Logan 39:23 Yeah, oh, I really, I've not heard that. I want to read that book. I like the title already, and I do agree, like, we can figure it out. And oftentimes, like, if we just actually do what your other thing is, your other point was, was like, what's the worst that's gonna happen? Oftentimes, we actually just have to address the fear that we're having, because then we have that elephant out of the room, and we can actually figure it out. Like, sometimes it's like a two punch. You gotta go, what am I? Why am I struggling so hard to like, what am I afraid of in this conversation? And then, like, go into it. So I agree so much, so applicable to anything in life, not just business. I think it's true. And also you're right, like most people, I didn't grow up like, asking questions. I was like, I should probably know that by now. I should, I should know that by now, and my husband, he'll just ask the question, and I'm like, oh, okay. And then people just answer it, and I'm like, oh yeah, well, that was so that was so easy. Jill Allen 40:14 Yeah, it's easy. Lesley Logan 40:14 That was, that was so easy, you know, because, like, they could just say no, you know, in my life, I've had like, people, like, ask for things to me. I'm like, oh, yeah. And then I'm like, oh, I actually don't have the time to take this on. It's not that I don't want to help you. I just, I'm not in a place to help you in this moment, you know. But, like, that's also not crushing people. It's just, like, an honesty is a really great thing, but it's true, most people will just be like, oh, actually, call this person or it's so and so. Oh, I learned it here. Oh, go read it here. So it's quite it's quite nice. So, Jill, you're so fabulous. And I'm sure we can learn so much about your amazing podcast if we're wanting to do the business stuff. Because, you know what? It all kind of leads itself into the same thing, like everyone has to have good customer journeys, great locations, you know, things that make sense and easy for people to find. So thank you for being you. These tips are amazing. Lesley Logan 41:01 You guys, how are you gonna use them in your life? Let Jill Allen know, let the Be It Pod know. Share this with a friend, especially anyone who's thinking to be an orthodontist we all know, or maybe you have one, and who they could be better. So share them with Jill Allen. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 41:21 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. 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