Podcasts about balances

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.

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.

The salient point of this discourse centers on the nuanced state of consumer confidence within the furniture industry, which has exhibited a modest decline while concurrently reflecting a degree of cautious optimism regarding current economic conditions. As reported, the Conference Board's index has receded slightly to 94.6, juxtaposed against a rising Present Situation index, which indicates that while consumers harbor concerns about future prospects, their perceptions of present job and business conditions remain comparatively favorable. Furthermore, the episode elucidates the pressing challenge of sustainability within the industry, as a mere 3% of consumers perceive furniture as a leader in sustainable practices, despite a significant willingness among the populace to invest in eco-friendly options, contingent upon reasonable pricing. As we delve deeper into the intricacies of market dynamics, we also examine the impact of artificial intelligence on operational efficiencies and consumer engagement strategies, underscoring the necessity for brands to communicate effectively without overwhelming their audience. Ultimately, this episode serves as a comprehensive analysis of the prevailing trends, challenges, and innovations that are shaping the contemporary landscape of the furniture sector.A comprehensive exploration of the current state of consumer confidence reveals a nuanced landscape within the furniture industry as of October 29, 2025. Despite a slight decline in the overall consumer confidence index, which fell to 94.6, there exists an intriguing dichotomy in consumer sentiment; the Present Situation index, which gauges perceptions of the economy, actually experienced a modest increase to 129.3. This juxtaposition underscores a prevailing cautious optimism among consumers regarding their current economic conditions, albeit with a palpable uncertainty regarding future economic prospects, as evidenced by the Expectations index plummeting to 71.5, signaling potential recessionary thoughts. Inflationary pressures remain a concern, with expectations rising to 5.9%, and a significant majority of consumers anticipate further increases in interest rates. This complex emotional landscape suggests that while shoppers are currently optimistic, they remain apprehensive about the sustainability of such sentiments in the face of looming economic challenges.Amidst this backdrop of consumer sentiment, the furniture industry grapples with its sustainability messaging. Recent survey findings from Provoke Insights reveal a stark reality; only a mere 3% of consumers perceive the furniture sector as one of the most sustainable industries, a stark contrast to perceptions of sustainability in sectors such as skincare and apparel. Nevertheless, the appetite for eco-friendly furniture is evident, with nearly 60% of respondents indicating a willingness to purchase sustainable options, albeit tempered by concerns over pricing and product durability. The data suggests that while there is a burgeoning interest in sustainability, the industry's challenge lies in effectively communicating its commitment to eco-friendly practices and overcoming consumer hesitations regarding cost and product information. Thus, the furniture industry stands at a crossroads, needing to bridge the gap between consumer desire for sustainability and the realities of market dynamics.Furthermore, as the episode delves into the impact of technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence, on the furniture sector, it becomes evident that companies like Ashley Sleep are leveraging these tools to enhance operational efficiencies, from sales training to market analysis. AI's growing role in optimizing merchandising and predicting consumer preferences illustrates a significant shift towards more data-driven decision-making within the industry. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the irreplaceable value of human connection in...

In this episode, Ricardo discusses activity loops, which occur when tasks become predecessors and successors to each other, creating cycles that make schedule calculations difficult. Although schedules are designed for linear flows, engineering and innovation projects are often iterative, with constant revisions and feedback. Looping isn't a mistake, but it needs to be represented correctly. Ricardo suggests some ways to avoid this problem, such as creating successive versions (elaboration 1, 2, final), using intermediate milestones, or delayed start-start relationships. When interdependence is unavoidable, he recommends using the Design Structure Matrix (DSM), which maps circular relationships and helps plan blocks of iterative activities. The important thing is to choose the model that best represents the project's reality. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

Zwischen Luxus und Shutdown, Spenden und Symbolik: Der Umbau des Weißen Hauses wird zum Sinnbild für Trumps Amerika. Der US-Präsident lässt den Ostflügel des Weißen Hauses abreißen, um Platz für einen gigantischen Ballsaal zu schaffen. In dieser Folge sprechen Ingo Zamperoni und Jiffer Bourguignon über den Ballsaal, die Spender, die wirtschaftliche Lage und darüber, was das alles mit Project 2025, der konservativen Umbau-Agenda für die USA, zu tun hat. Während Trump sich den prunkvollen Ballsaal bauen lässt, stehen Regierungsangestellte für Essensspenden an. Das Land steckt noch immer im Shutdown und die Gehaltschecks bleiben aus. Auch für viele Familien wird die Lage dramatisch: Ab November steigen die Kosten für die Krankenversicherungen deutlich. "Vor diesem Hintergrund wirkt der Pomp um Trumps Ballsaal im Weißen Haus für mich völlig abgehoben", findet Jiffer. Bei dem Ballsaal geht es um weit mehr als Architektur. Für viele Amerikaner ist er ein Symbol für Trumps Machtanspruch und für eine Demokratie im Umbau. Mit Project 2025 hat die konservative Heritage Foundation einen Plan entworfen, der den Staatsapparat und die Gesellschaft unter Präsident Trump grundlegend neu ordnen soll - mit weitreichenden Folgen für Demokratie und Rechtsstaat. Einschätzungen dazu gibt es vom Historiker Thomas Zimmer, der fünf Jahre an der Georgetown University in Washington D.C. gelehrt hat. Er erklärt, wie tiefgreifend Trump die amerikanische Demokratie verändert. Checks and Balances gäbe es im Moment kaum. Der Kongress kontrolliere Trump nicht. Und am Ende entscheide der Oberste Gerichtshof, mit einer klaren Sechs-zu-drei-Mehrheit für die Republikaner, beschreibt Zimmer im Interview. Fragen & Feedback: podcast@ndr.de Live-Podcast zur Hamburger Woche der Pressefreiheit: "Weltspiegel Podcast" und "Amerika, wir müssen reden!" am 04.11.25, 19:00-21:00 in der Zentralbibliothek in Hamburg. Weitere Informationen und kostenlose Tickets finden Sie hier: https://www.buecherhallen.de/zentralbibliothek-termin/hamburger-woche-der-pressefreiheit-amerika-wir-muessen-reden-20226/datum/20251104.html Interview mit dem Historiker Thomas Zimmer über das Project 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdFV3CWaYTw Heritage Foundation: Was steckt hinter Project 2025? https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-project-2025-umsetzung-100.html Newsletter von Historiker Thomas Zimmer https://thomaszimmer.substack.com/ Podcast-Tipp: "Synapsen" - Folge "Atmen - die unterschätzte Superkraft" https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:d10f8522b1ff6605/

Monday 27 October 2025 Economic conditions for small businesses are improving, but insolvency levels remain near record high levels. Government negotiates with coalition and Greens for environmental legislation. French authorities arrest two suspects over the Louvre break-in. The average superannuation balance heads towards $200,000 with fewer older Australians relying on the age pension. Qantas upgrades its inflight menus. Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, “I should be further ahead by now”: tackling the comparison trap. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trish welcomes Sydney Dozier, a local to Nashville, mama of two, and founder of Renaissance Marketing Group to share her birth experiences and the challenges of being a working mom. Sydney gets real about her two wildly different birth stories and the rollercoaster of balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood. From a traumatic first birth to an empowered second one, her journey is packed with lessons for every mama. They dive into the perks and pitfalls of being a business owner while balancing motherhood, and the significance of advocating for oneself in the delivery room. This conversation is rich with insights, personal stories, and practical advice for new and expecting moms looking to strike the right balance.Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!In this episode, we cover:Sydney's first birth: A tough induction, unexpected complications, and lessons learned the hard way.Her redemptive second birth: How preparation and advocacy made all the difference.Navigating the chaos of working-mom life with a 4-month-old and a 3-year-old.Tips for setting boundaries when your business and babies demand all of you.Why trusting your gut and owning your birth choices is everything.More from Sydney Dozier:Connect with her on Instagram: @socially_sydney & @renaissancemarketingListen to the Renaissance PodcastVisit renaissancemarketinggroup.com Join the #1 Birth Course for Confident Birth!Over 15,000 women have used our classes to prepare for birth with the knowledge and tools provided by a Labor Nurse.

The ASX-200 has ended the week in the red, as investors await the outcome of Donald Trump's much-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit next week. Attention is also turning to the release of key September CPI data in the US, despite the government shutdown.

The ASX-200 has ended the week in the red, as investors await the outcome of Donald Trump's much-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit next week. Attention is also turning to the release of key September CPI data in the US, despite the government shutdown.

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

Kissimmee, Florida, is a surprising destination. Yes, it's a gateway to Disney World, the planet's largest single-site employer, but this city shows that even places engaging with mass tourism can implement meaningful, sustainable practices. By taking the first step toward stewardship and embracing local culture, destinations can create initiatives that benefit visitors, residents, and the environment simultaneously. In this episode, we'll explore Experience Kissimmee's Trees for Travel program, the city's purpose-built vacation rental communities, its gentle river, and its commitment to tourism as a community benefit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to live with true integrity before God? This powerful exploration of Proverbs 11 uses a fascinating visual of an ancient scale to unlock a profound spiritual truth: God delights in transparency and abhors deception. The passage opens with the striking image of false balances being an abomination to the Lord, while just weights bring Him delight. This isn't merely about honest business dealings—it's a metaphor for how we live our entire lives. Through the clever illustration of M&Ms that look identical but weigh differently, we're confronted with our own tendency to present one thing while hiding another. The text walks us through contrast after contrast: pride versus humility, integrity versus crookedness, kindness versus cruelty. Each pairing reveals that our character isn't just about external actions but about the condition of our hearts. The crooked heart is an abomination, while blameless ways delight God. What makes this message so relevant is its unflinching honesty about how we position ourselves—toward our neighbors, in our business dealings, with our secrets, and especially in our witness. We're challenged to ask: Are we being authentic, or are we like gold jewelry on a pig—beautiful on the outside but fundamentally unclean? The call is clear: transparency, integrity, and genuine vulnerability are what allow others to see Christ in us and ultimately lead to capturing souls for the kingdom.### Sermon Notes**Introduction**- Series: Book of Proverbs- Transition from first nine chapters to the one-liners of Proverbs, emphasizing wisdom in everyday life.- Focus on Proverbs 11, particularly on themes of integrity, honesty, and righteousness.**Key Verses**- Proverbs 11:1: "A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight."- Proverbs 11:20: "Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight."**Illustration: M&Ms and Balances**- Demonstration using M&Ms to illustrate unequal weights and measures.- Emphasizes honesty and integrity in dealings — showing the difference between a false balance and a just weight.**Understanding the Context**- Historical use of weights and measures to ensure fairness and integrity.- The biblical mandate for truthful representation in dealings with others.**Themes and Exposition**1. **Integrity and Honesty**  - Importance of being transparent and honest in daily interactions.  - Proverbs 11:3: "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them."2. **Riches vs. Righteousness**  - Proverbs 11:4: Riches are futile in the end; righteousness delivers.  - Wealth should not be ultimate pursuit; leads to false security.3. **Pride and Humility**  - Proverbs 11:2: Pride leads to disgrace, humility to wisdom.  - Importance of maintaining humility in relationships and business.4. **Words and Relationships**  - Proverbs 11:9, 12-13: The impact of words on neighbors and communities.  - Encouragement to be silent and prudent in speech, preserving trust.5. **Guidance and Counsel**  - Proverbs 11:14: Value of wise counsel and collective decision-making.  - The role of community and elders in guiding individual and corporate decisions.6. **Generosity and Kindness**  - Proverbs 11:24-25: Generosity leads to blessings; holding back leads to want.  - Being open-handed with resources creates a culture of abundance and support.7. **Spiritual Pursuits**  - Proverbs 11:30: "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise."  - Parallel to the Great Commission: our role in sharing the Gospel.**Practical Applications**1. **Practice Integrity:** Regularly assess how you conduct business and personal relationships. Ensure your actions align with honesty and transparency.2. **Humble Reflection:** Before acting or speaking, consider approaching situations with humility.3. **Seek Wise Counsel:** In major life decisions, consult with trusted mentors or spiritual leaders.4. **Generosity:** Be intentionally generous with time, resources, and kindness. Recognize the abundance mindset.5. **Evangelism:** Actively seek opportunities to share faith and serve in your community.**Discussion Questions**1. How can we ensure we are living with integrity in areas where it might be challenging, such as work or community interactions?2. In what ways do pride and humility manifest in your life, and how can you cultivate more humility?3. Who are the key people you seek counsel from, and how has that impacted your life decisions?4. What are practical ways you can be more generous in your daily life?5. How can your church community or small group more effectively engage in capturing souls for Christ as mentioned in Proverbs 11:30?

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. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 42:04  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 42:09  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 42:13  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 42:20  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 42:23  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get Elaine's book here: https://a.co/d/2o36QzRBecome more profitable in just 5 minutes per week with the Profitable Musician Newsletter. Sign up at http://profitablemusician.com/join In 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!

Imagine flying across the world for a few nursing shifts, then heading home to Sweden for family time. That's real life for Courtney, a NICU nurse who's figured out how to work per diem in California while living abroad. She shares how she built a life filled with freedom, travel, and flexibility all while keeping her nursing career intact.   Follow Courtney:  IG @courtneyelrefai TikTok @courtneyelrefai YouTube @courtneyelrefai Minimal Nurse IG @minimal.nurse   Join our monthly newsletter for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - https://astounding-writer-222.ck.page/9de8c9fcc0  Follow us on Instagram @life_beyond_the_bedside & @passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpreemies Check out our nurses only group trips on Instagram at @beyondthebedside Check out the website www.passportsandpreemies.com  

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Reactivate Your Priestess Lineage is an energetic transmission, a sacred reawakening of your dormant priestess lineage, your divine feminine lineage, and the original codes of light you came to embody. This Transmission opens the crystalline pathways of remembrance within your energy field and consciousness, activating the ancient frequencies of devotion, wisdom, and divine power encoded in your soul. You are remembering who you are: a living temple of light, a bridge between heaven and earth, a priestess. Each Transmission is a multidimensional energy technology that interacts directly with your subtle bodies, nervous system, and subconscious architecture, recoding your field into coherence with divine feminine intelligence. Through a fusion of Energy Activation, binaural entrainment, subliminal reprogramming, and energetic light coding, this Transmission performs a real-time reactivation of your priestess lineage while you listen. You are not merely hearing sound. You are being recoded, energetically, neurologically, and vibrationally.   This Transmission is designed to: Synchronize your brain hemispheres and entrain you into Theta frequency for deep trance and cellular receptivity. Reactivate dormant priestess lineages and ancient light codes within your DNA. Reopen the inner temples of remembrance within your energy body and soul memory. Awaken feminine sovereignty, beauty, devotion, and truth as living frequencies. Transmute density, fear, and suppression through vibrational resonance and divine love. Anchor the sacred marriage of spirit and matter, the embodiment of heaven on earth. This is energy work disguised as sound, sacred intelligence translated into frequency. Every tone, pulse, and silence carries living light that knows where to travel in your field and what to awaken.   Through layered light codes and energetic recoding, this session: Activates your Priestess DNA and reawakens ancient feminine wisdom. Recodes your field with the Magdalene, Hathor, and Isis lineages; divine frequencies of beauty, truth, and sacred service. Balances your inner masculine and feminine currents, restoring harmony, receptivity, and divine leadership. Expands your nervous system to hold more light and transmit it with grace. Aligns your energy field to the crystalline grids of Earth, connecting you with the ancient temples of light across time. It is a quantum remembrance, re-patterning your energetic architecture for full embodiment of your priestess essence. As you listen, feel the waves of light weaving through your field, awakening your remembrance, activating your lineage, and restoring the sacred codes of your soul. Each playback deepens your embodiment as the Walking Priestess of Light; sovereign, radiant, and fully anchored in divine love.   Ways to Work with This Transmission Meditation Journey Sit or lie down with intention. Allow the sound to carry you into Theta where your energy body and subconscious can integrate the codes of remembrance. Energetic Calibration in the Background Play softly while you rest, create, or sleep. The field continues to recalibrate your energy system beyond conscious awareness. Ritual or Devotional Practice Listen before ceremony, creation, or healing work to attune to your priestess frequency and divine embodiment. Daily Alignment Practice Pair with journaling, movement, or breathwork to amplify the remembrance field. Integration Support Use after energy sessions, channeling, or emotional release to stabilize new light frequencies into the body.   How to Work with Intention Before pressing play, center your breath and call forth your lineage: “I now open to receive the codes of remembrance, to reactivate my Priestess Path in full divine embodiment.” As the Transmission begins, surrender all effort. Allow the frequency to do the work. When complete, journal or rest, trusting what arises as the ancient wisdom within you reawakens. Repeat daily for several days or cycles until you feel complete integration, then move to the next layer of remembrance.   Integration Disclaimer These Transmissions initiate deep energetic realignment and remembrance. You may experience heightened sensitivity, vivid dreams, emotional release, or waves of activation as your field reorganizes to hold more light and coherence. This is natural. Honor rest, hydration, nature connection, and stillness. Your system is literally re-templating itself into higher alignment with your divine blueprint.   Best experienced with headphones for full binaural synchronization and energetic depth.   This is SpiritCode™ Energy Technology, a living current of light that cleanses, heals, and renews every layer of your being, restoring you to peace, clarity, and radiant sovereignty. View more: www.athinakrol.com

Americans continue to be attracted to trying new cuisines and ethnic foods, and Indian foods are growing in popularity, according to Kiernan Laughlin, general manager for frozen Indian foods processor Deep Indian Kitchen. In this episode, Laughlin talks about the key to winning over new consumers when it comes to Indian foods and how Deep Indian Kitchen is dedicated to authenticity in its products while innovating in the competitive, retail frozen foods category.

Sydneysider Bjorn Santos, a registered nurse, professional guitarist, and calisthenics coach, has mastered juggling these three demanding roles since launching his online coaching side hustle in 2019. - Kilalanin si Bjorn Santos na registered nurse, professional guitarist, at calisthenics coach, na pinag-sabay-sabay ang tatlong trabaho simula 2019, partikular noong inumpisahan nya ang online coaching raket.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Daniel Martin from Alvia Asset Partners about the day's market news including the impact of geopolitics including the holding ceasefire in Gaza; plus hear from Treasurer Jim Chalmers as he addresses changes to superannuation.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Daniel Martin from Alvia Asset Partners about the day's market news including the impact of geopolitics including the holding ceasefire in Gaza; plus hear from Treasurer Jim Chalmers as he addresses changes to superannuation.

Energy Healing & Activation Through Sound Priestess of Wealth is an energetic initiation into divine abundance, feminine magnetism, and sacred prosperity consciousness. This Transmission opens the golden current of wealth through your energy field and subconscious mind, awakening your innate ability to receive, hold, and circulate abundance with grace. You are becoming the frequency of wealth itself. Each Transmission is a multidimensional session that interacts directly with your energy field, nervous system, and subconscious mind, recoding your system into higher coherence and alignment with divine intelligence. Through a precise fusion of binaural entrainment, subliminal reprogramming, and energetic coding, the Transmission opens an active field that performs real-time energetic recalibration while you listen. You are not simply hearing music. You are being worked on,  energetically, neurologically, and vibrationally. Every layer is deliberately engineered to: Synchronize your brain hemispheres and drop you into Theta trance Recode subconscious belief structures through layered subliminals and intention frequencies Activate dormant energetic templates (wealth, intuition, magnetism, healing) Transmute stagnation and density from the field through vibrational resonance Anchor higher-dimensional light codes into your physical and energetic systems This is energy work disguised as sound, living consciousness encoded into audio form. Each tone, pulse, silence, and vibration carries intelligence that knows exactly where to go and what to do in your field.   Through layered light codes, subliminals, binaural synchronization, and energetic recoding, this session: Activates the Millionaire Priestess archetype within your field. Disconnects you from collective scarcity grids and realigns you to the 5D wealth timelines. Expands your nervous system to feel safe in receiving, holding, and multiplying abundance. Balances the sacred masculine (structure, provision) and the divine feminine (receptivity, pleasure, magnetism) within you. Anchors the vibration of gold through every cell, upgrading your DNA and energy body to radiate prosperity. It is a quantum recoding that re-patterns your relationship with abundance at every level: energetic, emotional, and physical. As you listen, feel the golden light flow through your body, weaving new circuitry of overflow, gratitude, and divine provision. Each playback deepens your embodiment as the Priestess of Wealth, grounded, radiant, and richly supported by life itself.    

In the new home world, we often divide builders into public and private. The idea is that the publics are the capital-rich, large-scale firms with a multi-regional presence that are gradually gobbling up market share from the smaller local private builders scattered throughout the country. But this ignores the “big privates”—homebuilders privately owned but with the size and resources to act like a “national.” David Weekley Homes is definitely a big private. The builder has spread from its Texas roots throughout the swath of the smile states (minus California, which hurts my feelings) and into the upper Midwest. On this episode of New Home Insights, Jay Brown, CEO, and Chris Weekley, President and Vice Chairman, walk us through David Weekley's philosophy and strategy, expand on their expansion plans, and provide insight into how they view the market now and in the future.

On the latest episode of Behind the Buyouts, Arenova Capital founder and managing partner David Li discusses applyinga private equity principles to the creative business of visual effects for Hollywood and beyond.

In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, host Damien Swaby talks with Victoria Duncan, a filmmaker and Senior Creative Video Producer at Bloomberg Media Studios, about building a career that bridges art, analytics, and authenticity.Victoria shares how she transitioned from post-production and film school at NYU Tisch to producing global branded campaigns at Bloomberg. She opens up about her creative process, directing style, and the balance between data-driven storytelling and emotional resonance in branded content.

First: President Trump is facing a new lawsuit and judicial ruling over his push to send National Guard troops into American cities. We have new details on the White House plan to fight back and what it could mean for your community.  Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says the shutdown ball is in the Senate Democrats' court. Manu speaks to a Democratic Senator about his party's plans. ]  And: The highest court in the land is back on the bench for a new session. We'll break down why the court's key actions during the summer break may foreshadow this momentous term to come.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered how your income and student debt stack up against others in your field? We're dropping the results from our biggest survey yet – over 8,000 high-income professionals spilled the tea on their finances, and some of these numbers are pretty eye-opening. Find out which careers are getting crushed by student loans and which ones are actually coming out ahead. Plus, we discuss the coming changes in student loan borrowing limits and what they mean for your career, your wallet, and even the future of professional education. Want to know where you stack up? Tune in.  Key moments: (02:24) Naturopathic doctors have the worst debt to income ratio of any profession that we surveyed (04:44) Dental specialists average $414K in income and $500K in student debt, a debt-to-income ratio of 1.2:1 (07:19) CRNAs and physicians have surprisingly similar average salaries according to our data (14:18) Schools can't magically replace lost tuition when borrowing limits block enrollment (19:10) Nonprofit hospitals may struggle to retain doctors under new student loan lending rules Resources mentioned:  Ron Lieber's book and course on college merit aid and discounting   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!

Utah Jazz owner/governor Ryan Smith joined DJ & PK at Utah Jazz Media Day to talk about his leadership team he's assembled, what the future looks like for the Jazz and the Utah Mammoth, and how he balances everything he has going on with Qualtrics, SEG etc.

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Today we wrap up our discussion on checks and balances with special guest Dr. Susan McWilliams.  In this concluding episode, Dr. McWilliams takes us back to our founding and explains why the founders created a system of separation of powers and checks and balances, dividing power between the branches, with mechanisms for the branches to check each other. The Founders recognized the need and virtue in ambition but also its potential path to tyranny, so they prioritized protecting natural rights in order to keep us free.  Join us as Dr. Susan McWilliams walks us through this enlightening discussion! Dr. McWilliams is the 2025-2026 William F. Podlich Distinguished Fellow in Government at Claremont McKenna College and she has been on the faculty of Pomona College since 2006.

Will Howard shares his journey from hospitality worker to Managing Director of GrowUp Farms, revealing how purpose-driven leadership and vulnerability create stronger businesses and teams.• Started career with a passion for food, working in hospitality before transitioning to FMCG roles at L'Oreal and PepsiCo• Found his authentic leadership style at purpose-driven companies like Red Bull, Innocent and Ella's Kitchen• Practices vulnerability by openly discussing mental health challenges with his team• Maintains mental wellbeing through consistent morning exercise routines• Joined GrowUp Farms after being impressed by both the team and product quality• Explains how vertical farming creates perfect growing conditions without pesticides in the space of "three double-decker buses"• Balances aggressive commercial growth targets with sustainable business practices• Uses technology including AI and machine learning to optimise crop production• Emphasises communication with context as essential for effective leadership• Advocates normalising mental health support: "If you cut your finger, you put a plaster on it. It's normal the other way"If you want to know more about starting a food business, head to www.jgreenwood.com.Support the show

Interview with Ian Cockerill, CEO of Endeavour Mining Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/endeavour-mining-tsxedv-free-cash-flow-surges-to-411m-in-q1-7087Recording date: 17th September 2025Endeavour Mining, one of the world's top 10 gold producers, is demonstrating exceptional operational execution amid gold's surge beyond $3,600 per ounce. The West African-focused miner delivered 58% of annual production guidance in the first half of 2025 while maintaining industry-leading costs across its five-mine portfolio.The company's disciplined capital allocation strategy has positioned it as a leader in shareholder returns. Endeavour will distribute $379 per ounce produced through dividends and buybacks, including $150 million in cash dividends and $69 million in share repurchases by end of H2 2025. "We have class leading dividends both in terms of guaranteed dividends, supplemental cash dividends as well as buybacks," noted CEO Ian Cockerill.Despite generous shareholder distributions, management is strategically reinvesting windfall cash from elevated gold prices. The company plans material increases in exploration spending, leveraging historical discovery costs of just $25 per ounce versus current gold prices exceeding $3,600. "Our discovery cost historically has been $25 an ounce. $100 to find something that's worth $3,500. Think of the value add that brings to us," Cockerill emphasized.Endeavour has secured 30% organic production growth through 2030, targeting 1.5 million ounces annually from existing project pipelines. This growth foundation provides flexibility for additional opportunities without execution pressure. The company is evaluating geographic expansion beyond West Africa, focusing on similar geological terrains where its frontier market expertise applies.While current gold prices create approximately $1,500 per ounce windfall above guidance assumptions, management recognizes commodity price cyclicality. Their balanced approach of returning substantial cash to shareholders while investing in high-return exploration and operational improvements positions Endeavour to maintain industry-leading performance regardless of future price movements.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/endeavour-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

You're overdelivering. Everyone relies on you. But you're exhausted—and no closer to the promotion or recognition you deserve. If you're stuck in overfunctioning, feeling responsible for everyone, or afraid to say no—this episode is your permission slip to lead differently. Join us as we explore how boundaries aren't just helpful—they're essential for executive presence, sustainable leadership, and getting recognized at work. You'll walk away with the mindset shifts, scripts, and practical tools to reclaim your time, your strategic focus—and your path to promotion.

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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Q Edmonds interviews Jesse Allen, a real estate expert who emphasizes the importance of authenticity, communication, and systems in the real estate business. Jesse shares his journey from traditional sales to a more people-focused approach, highlighting the significance of emotional discipline and understanding clients' perspectives. He discusses his goals of building a legacy for his children through real estate investments and the power of honesty and consistency in business relationships.   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   —--------------------

This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, Keith Farley, SVP of Individual Voluntary Benefits and Head of Customer Care Centers at Aflac, shares how the company blends AI and empathy to transform customer experience in insurance. Insurance is one of the oldest industries, yet it faces modern pressures of speed, digital expectations, and customer trust. Rather than choosing between technology and humanity, Aflac integrates both—using automation for efficiency and empathy to deepen trust, directly linking CX to growth. 3 Key Takeaways on CX from Aflac Empathy at scale: A dedicated support line for first-time cancer diagnoses ensures compassionate guidance during the toughest calls. AI with guardrails: Automation speeds routine claims, while humans handle complex or denial cases to protect trust. CX as ROI: Simpler processes drive acquisition, while empathy and trust strengthen persistency and long-term value. Tune in to the full episode to hear how Keith Farley makes customer experience a measurable growth strategy at Aflac. Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today's Customer. Follow Blake Morgan on LinkedIn For regular updates on customer experience, sign up for her weekly newsletter here.   

In this episode of the Get Strong Podcast, we discusses the importance of navigating bad days and how to work through them in a healthier way. Jessie emphasizes the role of physical movement in improving mental clarity and emotional well-being, sharing personal experiences and scientific insights on how exercise can help manage stress and boost mood. She encourages listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and to recognize their strength, especially during tough times. takeaways Don't let your bad days turn into bad weeks. It's important to work through hard emotions. Movement can change your mood and energy. Exercise releases endorphins that lift your mood. Lowering cortisol levels helps manage stress. You can find strength in adversity. Ask yourself how you can grow through challenges. Movement is not just about fitness; it's about mental health. You are worthy of your dreams and goals. Every obstacle is an opportunity for growth. Hydration Packets: https://amzn.to/3UeEuZK Gut and Go: The probiotic & prebiotic fiber drink for gut health and regularity. Balances good bacteria & keep it on the regular with this synbiotic Raspberry drink elixir. You'll get the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics in one tasty Raspberry drink with 10 billion CFUs of three clinically proven probiotic strains and 3 g of prebiotic fiber. https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/jessie/Nutrition/MultiTaskers/Good-Gut-&-Go/p/21505?categoryCode= Meal Guide: https://meals.fasterwaytofatloss.com/free-meal-guide-coach?aid=JESSIEMERSHON Macro Cheat Sheet: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/guides/free-macro-cheat-sheet#JESSIEMERSHON Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement. Waitlist for my May Macros Course https://forms.gle/o86wCVTDRuSeLpre8 7 Days of Gratitude https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdWiPIVDY/-V25BwergxQZQweG7em86A/view?utm_content=DAGdWiPIVDY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0246f8cb4b Take your personalized vitamin quiz here: https://meology.shaklee.com/?country=US&lang=en_US&site=jessie 1:1 Mindset Coaching: E-mail JessieMershon@gmail.com Connect with me at https://www.instagram.com/jessiemershon

As 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leads San Francisco into its 2025 NFL season opener, gone are the days of Mr. Irrelevant. Equipped with a lucrative new contract and a young family in tow, Purdy sits down "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco to discuss how he adjusts to all of these changes, including a complete roster overhaul this offseason. Brock and Matt touch upon what motivates the 25-year-old and he can take his game and the 49ers organization to the next level, one snap at a time.-(1:00) Ramping up for the 49ers' first game of the season(3:00) Jauan Jennings to play against Seattle(17:00) How Purdy balances being QB and a new dad(20:00) Does Purdy's contract change anything?(23:00) Purdy's leadership through service and work ethic(27:00) Where can Purdy take his game to another level?(30:00) Roster updates heading into Week 1

In this episode of Power Women Wellness, Liz Hansen - owner of Chicago Boudoir Photography and a TEDx speaker - shares how she helps women build confidence, embrace body awareness, and rediscover self-love through her work behind the camera. Liz opens up about how long COVID impacted her health and career, what wellness really means to her, and how she's built a lifestyle that supports recovery and resilience through both highs and lows. We dive into her favorite health-tracking tools, practical ways she stays nourished while juggling family and business, and why empowering women to feel at home in their bodies is central to both her work and her life. --- Connect with Liz: Website Facebook VIP Facebook Group Instagram TikTok Linked In Youtube Ted Talk Freebies --- Ready to work with us 1:1? You know, stop the guess work? Let's go! Request a free phone call to see how we can help you! Connect with us on https://www.instagram.com/nuvitruwellness/ + TikTok (@nuvitruwellness) + ! If you're interested in all things Gut Health, Functional Nutrition, Hormones, Wellness + more, check out our other podcast called Functional Nutrition Wellness.

Join The Struggle's Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite climber Chris Sharma explores: A wild idea to offer cash incentives for sending hard outdoor climbs What happens when comp climbers get psyched on rock Why being a busy dad has improved certain aspects of his climbing Details on his super steep next level 5.16 (??) project Knowing when to walk away from a project Being motivated by grades can be good sometimes The art of not giving a f*ck How he alleviates send pressure The intensely beautiful and unique experience of DWS How YOU can climb with him and Magnus Midtbø - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! Rungne.com SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far.  Altitude Climbing: Join legends Chris Sharma and Magnus Midtbø for an unforgettable deep water soloing retreat in Mallorca, where all of the logistics (food, lodging, boat guides, etc.) are taken care of for you. Dream trip! Visit altitudeclimbing.com/events to learn more and apply today. And check out ALL the show's awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:45 Guest Introduction: Chris Sharma 01:17 Chris Sharma's Current Projects 01:42 Deep Water Soloing and Retreats 02:27 Host's Personal Update 03:35 Chris Sharma's Climbing History 04:19 Discussion on Climbing Routes and Challenges 08:52 Competitive Climbing vs. Rock Climbing 20:06 Balancing Climbing and Family Life 27:03 Maintaining Climbing Fitness and Strength 31:12 Exploring the Appeal of Bouldering 31:36 The Steep Cave Project 32:15 Inspiration and Progression in Climbing 33:51 Switching Gears and New Challenges 35:34 The Physicality of Santa Ana 37:14 Balancing Fun and Hard Work 39:08 The Role of Inspiration in Climbing 40:29 Fizzy Vantage Nutrition 41:53 Personal Climbing Goals and Reflections 51:03 Climbing as a Profession 54:51 The Joy of Deep Water Soloing 01:02:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that's done. But hey, if you're a human that's actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I'll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!   

What if the secret to better digestion, deeper sleep, balanced hormones, and lasting longevity isn't in the latest supplements, but in ancient wisdom you can apply today? In this episode, I sit down with Ayurvedic wellness expert and Ayurgamaya founder, Salila Sukumaran, to uncover how simple morning rituals, seasonal lifestyle practices, and herbal remedies can transform your health. We explore how aligning with your circadian rhythm reduces inflammation and bloating, why your doshas influence metabolism and menopause symptoms, and how mindful eating supports synergy between body and mind. From tongue scraping to oil massage, from optimizing digestion to empowering women through holistic healthcare. Salila Sukumaran is an Ayurvedic wellness practitioner, yoga educator, and founder of Ayurgamaya, where she helps clients around the world restore balance through time-honored Ayurvedic principles.  What's Discussed: (00:00) Ancient wisdom that transforms health today (11:12) How modern life disrupts digestion and how to fix it (16:32) Discover your Ayurvedic body type and what it means (31:31) Simple lifestyle shifts that spark deep healing (37:46) Morning rituals that fuel your energy all day (43:02) Ayurvedic tools to navigate menopause with vitality (53:41) Herbal remedies for everyday health issues (01:01:47) Creating mind-body synergy through Ayurveda Thank You to Our Sponsors: Pulsetto: If you've been feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from your body, Pulsetto is a gentle, wearable tool that supports your vagus nerve—the gateway to your rest-and-restore state. Try it for 10% off at pulsetto.sjv.io/MONA with code MONA. Rooted Academy: Join Rooted Academy by Mona Sharma, a science-backed, community-driven wellness platform designed to help you heal from within. Start your journey to balance, vitality, and lasting transformation. https://www.monasharma.com/rooted Learn more about Mona Sharma: Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona's 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.  Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation. Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma. Learn more about Salila Sukumaran: Website: https://www.ayurgamaya.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salila.ayurveda/

281 / Shannon Lynn, middle grade sci-fi author and educator, shares how she found time to write while working full time, insight on launching your first book, and small marketing steps that add up over time. Balances a day job with writingTips for middle grade authors: marketing to parents and kids Lessons learned about pacing Print formatting and getting set up with Ingram Spark Making strategic choices–and sometimes saying no–to new opportunitiesHow Shannon found her editor, cover artist, and illustrator Adding skills as you need them Building an audience without burning out

In a business climate shaped by rapid technological disruption, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and evolving customer expectations, strategy cannot remain static. JD Carter, Chief Strategy Officer at Vasion, believes the key to success lies in constantly aligning vision with execution while adapting to market realities in real time. In this conversation, JD shares how his role involves continuously monitoring external signals such as technology shifts, regulatory changes, and economic pressures, then translating those insights into operational action. We explore his approach to looking beyond the company vision by breaking it down into achievable missions that link long-term goals with day-to-day work across cross-functional teams. A major focus of the discussion is AI readiness and how organisations can move beyond hype to real impact. JD outlines a five-stage process for becoming AI-ready, starting with digitising and centralising documents and data, followed by cleaning and structuring information for use with large language models. He explains how automating repetitive workflows, modernising infrastructure, and ensuring interoperability across systems such as ERP and HR platforms create the foundation for orchestrated automation at scale. Governance and access controls complete the picture, ensuring that AI deployment meets both internal and regulatory standards. We also look at how Vasion balances short-term market needs with a long-term platform vision. JD describes how leveraging the company's market-leading print infrastructure products supports current growth, while investing in R&D drives the development of a multi-product SaaS platform designed to integrate AI across the enterprise. A customer-first mindset shapes every decision, from pricing to product development, with continuous engagement through advisory boards, surveys, and direct conversations ensuring that partner strategies align with customer priorities. To illustrate these principles in action, JD shares how Vasion responded to market demand for system-generated print job support by developing a SaaS-based output automation product. This pivot addressed a gap created by ERP and EMR vendors moving customers to the cloud and positioned Vasion at the start of its multi-product journey. We discuss the signals leaders should watch to keep strategy relevant, including shifts in customer behaviour, the pace of technology adoption, and internal friction that may indicate misalignment. JD likens strategy to a GPS system, with vision as the destination and constant recalibration required to navigate roadblocks and changing conditions. The conversation closes with a focus on embedding strategic agility into company culture. JD explains Vasion's Missions of Aspirational Performance system, which connects corporate values directly to execution by breaking down strategic goals into work that individuals can see contributing to the bigger picture. He also shares his personal three-pronged approach to continuous learning, combining formal education, informal learning, and mentor-driven guidance. This episode offers practical insight for leaders navigating uncertainty, balancing present-day demands with future opportunity, and embedding adaptability into the DNA of their organisations.

This week, we're bringing you the first episode of our new series: A Week In Her Wallet, where real women track their spending for seven days — every swipe, tap, and temptation — and then reflect on not just what they bought, but why. In this episode, we're joined by Lizzie, a 41-year-old chiropractor, mom of two, and small-town New Englander who is all about spending with intention. She's self-employed, passionate about local businesses, and has a refreshing perspective on budgeting for real life. Lizzie walks us through: Why she skipped $1,000 concert tickets — and doesn't regret it How her family handles finances and decision-making together What self-care looks like to her Her candid thoughts on gift-giving pressure from her family Why her week felt like a love letter to her town Plus, she reflects on where money seems to “leak” most easily and why she doesn't mind spending on the things that truly bring value. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 

The Fiat Standard Lecture 5: Fiat Balances shows how fiat's unquantifiable, irreconcilable, tentative, revocable, and negative balances kill saving, reward debt, and lock in servitude, unlike Bitcoin's precise, irrevocable private-key control.You can buy the hardcover, ebook or audiobook in several languages on saifedean.com/TFS, where you can also find the full lecture notes available for free download. You can also take the rest of Saifedean's courses by signing up to a membership on saifedean.com/membership