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Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Today... The Health Department issued a rabies alert for a rabid raccoon in Shady Side. MDOT is recommending that people use their live traffic site to help mitigate congestion due to the bridge collapse. The Pride of Baltimore II is back in Baltimore. The Annapolis Town Center has added three new health-focused businesses. And up this weekend on the Local Business Spotlight, we speak with Catherine from Annapolis Collection Gallery! Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Today... The names of officers involved in the police-involved shooting last week have been released. We have all the information you need for the 2024 Commissioning Week at the Naval Academy. The Pride of Baltimore II is docked in Annapolis for a while as she cannot get back to Baltimore due to the collapse of the Key Bridge. Two winning $1 million Powerball tickets were bought for the last drawing from the SAME 7-Eleven in Annapolis. The Annapolis Film Festival is almost here and we've been dropping podcasts with directors and producers all week. And up this weekend on the Local Business Spotlight, we speak with Audrey from the Inner West Street Association about their events for 2024! Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

"Twenty-three feet of the jibboom were gone, snapped off like a tree limb." A week as crew aboard the Pride of Baltimore II fulfills a lifelong dream for one sailor, but are boat-breaking conditions more adventure than he bargained for?

Captain Jan Miles returns to the podcast! Andy first sat down with Jan onboard Maryland's flagship PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II tallship way back in 2015 for a fascinating interview tracing Jan's career at sea. We return to the Captain's Cabin onboard PRIDE for this second, meandering chat about seamanship, life on tallships, the leadership structure on traditional ships and a whole lot more. This episode was recorded onboard PRIDE II at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in October. Follow and support the PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II at pride2.org. -- If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE The QUARTERDECK, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community and get involved in the conversation at quarterdeck.59-north.com. First two weeks FREE, then multiple pricing options thereafter.  -- ON THE WIND is presented by Pelagic Autopilots, a group of dedicated sailors & engineers, developing autopilot solutions for the blue water cruiser, solo sailor, and racer. Pelagic systems have been tested in races and voyages around the globe. To learn more and to spec your own system, go to pelagicautopilot.com. The show is also presented by Blu3, makers of compact shallow-water tankless diving systems. To find out more about Blu3 tankless diving, go to diveblu3.com

Wendy Mitman Clarke is the editor-in-chief at SAIL magazine and a long-time cruiser herself. I work with Wendy regularly as a columnist for SAIL, but had never actually sat down to talk about her own background. I caught up with her at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in October, and from the Captain's Cabin onboard the Pride of Baltimore II, we discussed her history as a sailor, 'failure' in the cruising lifestyle, what it's like running a magazine, the writing process and lots more. -- If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE The QUARTERDECK, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community and get involved in the conversation at quarterdeck.59-north.com. First two weeks FREE, then multiple pricing options thereafter.  -- ON THE WIND is presented by Pelagic Autopilots, a group of dedicated sailors & engineers, developing autopilot solutions for the blue water cruiser, solo sailor, and racer. Pelagic systems have been tested in races and voyages around the globe. To learn more and to spec your own system, go to pelagicautopilot.com. The show is also presented by Blu3, makers of compact shallow-water tankless diving systems. To find out more about Blu3 tankless diving, go to diveblu3.com  

In October 1569, a captain of a French ship off the northern coast of Nova Scotia was summoned on deck. Alongside was a canoe, and in it were three Englishmen–David Ingram, Richard Browne, and Richard Twide. They claimed to be the survivors of a group of 100 men marooned on the Gulf coast of Mexico by an English slave-trading expedition. From that point, the three of them had walked north for 3,600 miles, making the journey in about a year. Thirteen years later, in August 1582, David Ingram was interviewed and his answers recorded by none other than Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth I's secretary of state and chief of intelligence. Shortly after the publication of his testimony, and ever after, Ingram has been regarded as one of the great liars of his era. He described such impossibilities as large cities, kings carried about in crystal chairs, American natives working with and using iron, and the appearance of penguins and elephants along the eastern seaboard of North America.  Add to that the claim of his extraordinary journey, and little wonder that Samuel Purchas in 1625 observed of his account that “the reward of lying is not to be believed in truths.” But Dean Snow, who once believed like most people that Ingram was at best given to tall tales, has changed his mind about Ingram's journey. In his new book The Extraordinary Journey of David Ingram: An Elizabethan Sailor in Native North America, Snow reconsiders the evidence and recreates the context of Ingram and his journey through an America that just fifty years after his long walk had faded away. Dean Snow is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Penn State. A past President of the Society for American Archaeology, he is particularly known for his work on archaeology of native North America with a long-standing focus on the Haudenosaunee (or Iroquois) people. For Further Investigation If you haven't already, get a great overview of David Ingram's era in Episode 303 when Lucy Wooding described some of the characteristics of Tudor England; and while we didn't talk about him in the conversation, Dean Snow has a lot to say about Thomas Harriot. If you listen to Episode 109, you can find out why Thomas Harriot is one of the most fascinating intellectuals that you have never heard of. When Dean Snow referred to Francis Drake escaping from the Battle of San Juan de Ulua in small ship, he was not getting. Drake's Judith was just 5o tons. By way of comparison the Pride of Baltimore II, a modern reconstruction of a early 19th century Baltimore sailing ship, is 97 tons. And that doesn't mean it's a particularly big ship... The Susquehannock town that Ingram visited was probably the "Schultz site"; you can find out more about the Susquehannocks' culture and landscape here. There are apparently a lot of crystal mines in upstate New York, enough for a great vacation.

Sarah Armour is the captain of Mystic Seaport Museum's sail training Schooner Brilliant. For the past decade, Sarah has been working in environmental education, sail training, and experiential learning aboard vessels like the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Pride of Baltimore II, Lady Maryland, and Geronimo. Sarah grew up in the Hudson Valley and is on the Sloop Clearwater's board of directors. She has a degree in Earth Systems Science from Cornell University, where she focused on applied ecology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental education. Schooner Brilliant - Sailing Programs - Set Sail On An Adventure Now! Mystic Seaport Museum Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Sarah on Instagram: (@searbeara) Schooner Brilliant on Instagram: (@schoonerbrilliant) -- If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE The QUARTERDECK, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community and get involved in the conversation at quarterdeck.59-north.com. First two weeks FREE, then multiple pricing options thereafter.  -- ON THE WIND is presented by Athletic Greens. Podcast listeners can redeem their special discount at athleticgreens.com/onthewind. The show is also presented by Broadreach, worldwide adventure travel programs for teenagers. Sign up at gobroadreach.com/onthewind.

Welcome to Season Three! We have a doozy of an episode - it's cozy, it's inspiring, it's a journey - and we are here for it. This month, Erin chats delightedly with Susan Brittain, Marketing, Membership and Public Programs Associate with Sound Experience (www.soundexp.org) and Tall Ships America's 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. We talk about her growing up in England, where the water was her escape, her time as a captain, a caulker, ship carpenter, and rigger, and her love of teaching young people on board. We also discuss the incredible Gender Odyssey program aboard Schooner Adventuress and Sound Experience's work in creating a safe space on board their vessel for non-binary,  transgender and gender-fluid teens, and how Susan's own personal experience influenced this program. Ships Mentioned: Adventuress, Charlotte Ann, Clearwater, USS Constellation, Elissa, Eye of the Wind, Gazela,  Highlander Sea, Lady Maryland, Martha Lewis, Mildred Bell, Pride of Baltimore,  Pride of Baltimore II, Tole Mour, Sultana, Western Union, Woodwind, Zodiac Programs Mentioned: Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, Living Classrooms Foundation, Sultana Education Foundation More Great Lakes Whale Watching in Season 2, episode 3 with Captain Tom Kastle.You can hear Susan on Saturday, March 5th at  She Tells Sea Tales, part of Northwest Maritime Center's women-forward programming. She Tells Sea Tales | Northwest Maritime Center (nwmaritime.org)And at the Ask The Expert Series on March 17th, part of the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival. Ask an Expert Winter Series - Port Townsend Wooden Boat FestivalSee the photos that Susan sent along on our Instagram @tallshipsamerica.

It's our season two finale! We'll be back in March with some fresh episodes and new voices from our tall ships community. We have none other than the 2019 Tall Ships America Sail Trainer of the Year, Captain Tiffany Krihwan, currently serving as captain with Ernestina-Morrissey. We dive into the rich legacy of this historic schooner, her connection with Cape Verde, and her voyages to the Arctic to supply military bases during WWII. We also talk about smart grandparents, polite Canadian spars,  and Erin gives Captain Tiff nightmares - it was an accident! Ships mentioned: Appledore IV, Appledore V,  Bluenose II, Bowdoin, Denis Sullivan, Hawaiian Chieftain, Lettie G. Howard, Mayflower, U.S. Brig Niagara, Pride of Baltimore II, Roseway.

This week, Erin had the pleasure of sitting down with Gord Laco, jack of all trades. Gord is the  operator of G.H.Laco&Assciates Ltd, a ship and yacht rigging supply outfit he has operated since 1999.  Gord served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, currently holds a civilian appointment looking after HMCS ORIOLE, the RCN's sail training ship, and also operates a thriving historical consulting and technical advising practice serving film and television productions.Note: Apologies for the sound quality of the intro but it clears up for the interview portion. Ships mentioned: HMS Bee, Cutty Sark, Denis Sullivan, U.S. Brig Niagara, HMCS Oriole, Pride of Baltimore II, Pathfinder, Playfair, St. Lawrence II, HMS TecumsethPrograms mentioned: Atlantic Challenge

We are back! After a brief hiatus, Erin is thrilled to be talking to the super generous and generally delightful Marann Fengler. Currently working with the Battleship Iowa www.pacificbattleship.com , Marann first started her tall ship adventures aboard Los Angeles Maritime Institute's twin brigantines, Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson (for more about the ships and their legacy, be sure to listen to Nancy Richardson's episode in season one)Marann and Erin talk about missing the smell of pine tar, beating USCG Barque Eagle at a race start and how some boats are more bite-y than others.  Be warned, there is giggling. So much giggling. Tall Ships mentioned: Bill of Rights, USCG Barque EAGLE, Exy Johnson, Irving Johnson, Kaisei, Lady Washington, Lynx, Pride of Baltimore II, Roseway, Swift of Ipswich, Virginia. Battleship Iowa YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/c/BattleshipUSSIowaLosAngeles/videosOther videos mentioned: Through the Catacombs (the bend and snap!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3J276os6PkBroadway in the darkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihSYc7_BcngUp close to Iowa's bowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ayQ-3VcWI

Join Erin as she interviews Captain Jay Amster, first new captain of Schooner Tabor Boy in 35 years and Director of Tabor Boy Programs at Tabor Academy www.taboracademy.org This episode has it all! A twelve year mystery that we need your help solving (follow Tall Ships America on Facebook and Instagram to help @tallshipsamerica). It devolves into a Captain Jill Hughes appreciation podcast (listen to Season 1, Episode 11 to join the club), and we learn that creating the potential of the community on board a ship on that first day is awesome. Strap in, it's a fun ride. Programs mentioned: SEA Semester at Sea Education Association, Sea Scouts, The Boat CompanyShips mentioned: Amistad, Bounty, Californian, Corwith Cramer, Ernestina Morrissey, Harvey Gamage, Heritage Miami, Lynx, U.S. Brig Niagara, Pride of Baltimore II, Robert C. Seamans, Virginia, WestwardFollow Tall Ships America on Facebook and Instagram @tallshipsamerica Become a supporter of Tall Ships America at www.tallshipsamerica.org 

Welcome to season two! We kick off this season with Captain Jamie Trost, Port Captain for Grays Harbor Historical Seaport in Aberdeen, Washington.  While he had a less than auspicious start as a sailor, tall ships eventually proved too strong of a calling. We spend time in Japan, visit an algae graveyard in the Great Lakes, and learn that is no better place to be a sailor than in Baltimore, Ireland. Ships mentioned: Adventuress, AJ Meerwald, Amistad, Appledore IV, Denis Sullivan, Highlander Sea, Inland Seas,  Lady Washington, Liberty (now Freda B.), U.S. Brig Niagara, Pathfinder and Playfair, Pride of Baltimore II,  Sloop Providence, HMS Rose, Sultana.Programs mentions: Ocean Classroom Foundation, Sea Education Foundation, Portland Schooner Company.If you would like to read Captain Trost's article on the dismasting of Pride of Baltimore II in 2005, "Splinters for St. Nazaire" via  Facebook. Captain Trost spent time in Okayama Prefecture and mentioned the Bisei Observatory and Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.

Join Erin as she tries to scramble eggs in the Drake Passage with Mark Scibinico, Port Captain and Director of Maritime Operations at Galveston Historical Foundation  www.galvestonhistory.org We talk about his journey from the kitchens of the Culinary Institute of America to how a tattoo convinced him to give ships a chance, kind of. We learn all about the tall ship Elissa, a ship that is as old as the Statue of Liberty, the unbelievable passion of her volunteers,  and that Erin gets really excited talking about astronauts. Ships/programs mentioned: Alliance, Californian, Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, Kaisei, Lynx, Pride of Baltimore II, Wavertree

 Join Erin as she talks to Captain Alex Peacock, current captain with Spirit of Bermuda www.bermudasloopfoundation.org and sometime captain with Tall Ship Lynx www.tallshiplynx.com. We discuss sailing to Cuba, where the barter system is alive and well, a furry first mate that spoke to dolphins, and the joy of watching students have their eureka moment. For those keeping track, this is the fifth time Erin mentions the Welland Canal.   Ships mentioned in this episode: Schooner Adventure, Bagheera, Bounty, C.W. Morgan, Eagle, Lynx, Pride of Baltimore II, Spirit of Bermuda, Timberwind, WendameenFor those interested in learning more about the United States Exploring Expedition, a.k.a. Wilkes Expedition, Wikipedia is a good start and you'll find George F. Emmons listed in the participants.

Join Erin as she talks to Captain Jill Hughes with the tall ship Geronimo of St. Georges School in Middletown, RI. www.stgeorges.edu We start in Buffalo, New York, and sail to Greenland, the Caribbean, South Pacific and the Mediterranean. Along the way, we discover that Captain Hughes does not have an aptitude for being a galley cook but will always give 100%. She discusses working with high school students on a 70' vessel and what we can learn from the Danish tall ships. I also mention the Welland Canal, again, and tell a story about a bear on board a tall ship. Ships mentioned: Bowdoin, Corwith Cramer, Danmark, USCGC Barque EAGLE, George Stage, Gulden Leeuw, Harvey Gamage, U.S. Brig Niagara, Sloop Providence, Pride of Baltimore II,  Sorlandet, Westward, The Boat CompanyPrograms mentioned: A+ World Academy, Ocean Classroom Foundation, Sea Education Association, Sail Training International, URI Marine Affairs DepartmentSupport Tall Ships America by becoming a member at www.tallshipsamerica.org

Join Erin as she talks to Captain Simon Colley, founder of TRUSTLabs, providing leadership training and professional development and coaching services to law firms. From Sydney, Australia to the island of Bermuda, we'd be hard pressed to name a tall ship he hasn't sailed aboard. We dive into the small world of working with at risk youth aboard tall ships, how to go to the bathroom on Outward Bound open boat expeditions (spoiler alert, there is no toilet on board), and the unique rig of the sloop Spirit of Bermuda. Tall ships mentioned: Bill of Rights, Bounty (AUS), Californian, Pride of Baltimore II, Spirit of Bermuda, Spirit of Massachusetts, Tecla, Tole Mour, UraniaPrograms mentioned in this episode:Sea Education Association (SEA) (sea.edu)VisionQuest Outward Bound (outwardbound.org)Ocean Classroom (https://www.proctoracademy.org/off-campus/ocean-classroom)Support Tall Ships America by becoming a member! www.tallshipsamerica.org 

Join Erin as she chats with Mike Fiorentino, captain aboard Schooner Sultana in Chestertown, Maryland. They discuss sailing to Antarctica, the summer of short shorts, and Sultana's weird sail plan. Mentioned in this episode: Europa, Pride of Baltimore II, Rock the Boat, Living Classroom Foundation, International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), South Street Seaport MuseumFind us at www.tallshipsamerica.org and follow us @tallshipsamerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Many thanks to our sponsor: The Twist & Stout Festival on September 28th. Tix & info: http://bit.ly/TwistStout2019 CONNECT WITH US!  LOTS OF WAYS:  http://bit.ly/EOAConnect Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today...There's a flasher on the loose on Cornhill Street in Downtown Annapolis! Margaret Davis abruptly leave helm of Maryland Hall. Navy Football absolutely trounces ECU. Game Stops could be closing in the county Pride of Baltimore II returning to Baltimore. And AMFM has a GREAT show tonight-In The Vane Of The Pretenders! We offer our opinion on the Maryland Hall upheaval; and, of course, George from DMV Weather with your local weather forecast!  Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

That's right, The Voice of Free Planet X returns for a live show at Balticon 52, Saturday at 5pm in the Pride of Baltimore II room. I'll be joined by a host of podcast luminaries, some familiar voices to loyal listeners and some brand new to the show! It's all happening at Balticon 52, Saturday at 5pm in the Pride of Baltimore II room You won't want to miss it!  

Today's Sponsor: Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today...A follow up on a Crofton accident and one in Pasadena. Arson charges for two teens on Kent Island. Could a $15 minimum wage be on the way statewide? The Pride of Baltimore II needs your help. And a personal tribute to my friend, Eddie McGowan, who passed away yesterday afternoon.  All that plus your local weather from DMV Weather!  The Daily News Brief is sponsored by Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management. Website: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Facebook: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! And for your local high school and college (well, and a little bit of pro) we have Kevin Chaney (@KChaneySports) a ShellBack Sports with all the news you can use! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!        

On this season of Working, we visit the city of Baltimore, to talk to people about their jobs there. We're hoping to learn about how the city informs their work, and how they are shaping Baltimore itself, by working. Jordan Smith is a captain of the Pride of Baltimore II, a recreation of a 19th century Baltimore Clipper. He tells us about the ship's history, his duties as captain, and how the crew supports each other to keep the ship in top shape. He also took us on a tour of the Pride and showed us how he uses both modern and traditional equipment to sail, race, and educate. In a Slate Plus Extra, Smith tells us about racing the Pride, and the combination of strategy and proficiency that goes into winning a sailing race. If you’re a member, enjoy bonus segments and interview transcripts from Working, plus other great podcast exclusives. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/workingplus. Email: working@slate.com Twitter: @Jacob_Brogan Production: Mickey Capper, @FMcapper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this season of Working, we visit the city of Baltimore, to talk to people about their jobs there. We're hoping to learn about how the city informs their work, and how they are shaping Baltimore itself, by working. Jordan Smith is a captain of the Pride of Baltimore II, a recreation of a 19th century Baltimore Clipper. He tells us about the ship's history, his duties as captain, and how the crew supports each other to keep the ship in top shape. He also took us on a tour of the Pride and showed us how he uses both modern and traditional equipment to sail, race, and educate. In a Slate Plus Extra, Smith tells us about racing the Pride, and the combination of strategy and proficiency that goes into winning a sailing race. If you’re a member, enjoy bonus segments and interview transcripts from Working, plus other great podcast exclusives. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/workingplus. Email: working@slate.com Twitter: @Jacob_Brogan Production: Mickey Capper, @FMcapper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jeff Mose earned his insurance license and became a financial advisor in 2002, some might have seen it as a somewhat radical career change. In truth, however, Jeff’s extensive and accomplished background in the fields of communication, education and entrepreneurship served as the perfect foundation from which to launch a career in financial services.  Today, Jeff draws upon his impressive past to provide a uniquely high level of expertise and client service. With a focus on proactive communication and education, Jeff teaches clients how to take ownership of their personal finances and confidently build toward a secure financial future.  Having successfully managed and grown businesses in the midst of all the market turmoil and economic challenges of the past 30 years, Jeff has a unique insight into the financial tools and strategies that work best in varying market conditions. He knows first-hand the importance of “financial defense,” and teaches clients how to grow their money using conservative, “bird-in-the-hand” strategies designed to also protect their portfolios from potentially devastating losses. A Maryland native, Jeff got his start in business with a part-time job in a sporting goods store while still in high school. He served in the U.S. Navy and Reserves near the end of the Vietnam War, and afterward went into sales and marketing for an upstart company called Nike. While studying mass communication at Townson State University, Jeff worked behind the scenes and as on-air talent for Maryland Public Television. From there, he moved to the executive offices as a fundraising developer. Returning to Maryland, Jeff worked as Development Director for Baltimore-based WJHU-FM, and his success there led him to similar positions with the Maryland Chapter of the American Lung Association and the historic ship, Pride of Baltimore II.  Then, recognizing that the Internet was poised for explosive growth, Jeff used his skills to become the marketing and communications manager for start-up Aether Systems, one of the first software developers for web-based handheld devices to track financial data. In 1995, Jeff helped prepare the company for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and contributed to its eventual growth into a $12.8 billion company. After leaving Aether, Jeff co-founded the data-security company KoolSpan, Inc., and helped oversee its growth until leaving to pursue his career in financial services.  In 2009, Jeff opened his own company, adopting a unique business model geared primarily toward retirees and near-retirees and focusing on conservative financial strategies designed to provide reasonable growth, dependable lifelong income and protection from damaging losses.  Jeff has been quoted in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal, as well as featured on the cover of Senior Market Advisor.   Questions Answered:    1) It appears that there’s more than one type of annuity. If I’m correct, what are the different types of annuities?   2) With all these good reasons to love annuities, why don’t more people buy them? Studies show that just .25% of the IRA market are in annuities.   3) Pensions are the monthly paycheck for most of America’s current retirees. But that’s changing as the secure income offered by pensions is no longer being offered to the majority of today’s workers. They now have a 401k or similar retirement plans. Can these plans be counted on for a guaranteed paycheck or is that something an annuity can provide?   Grow the value of your business by 71%! Here's how:Of course you know how to work IN your business. Take my FREE 6 week Value Drivers course by email and I'll teach you how to work ON your business and grow your value. You have nothing to lose! - Bill Black, 30+ Year Business Consultant and Host of the Exit Coach Radio Show on AM830 in Los Angeleswww.BizValueCourse.comSponsors: Exit & Retirement Strategies, Inc. | BEI |Jeffrey M Verdon Law Group | Albert J Rasch & Associates | Ghassemian Law GroupListening from an iPhone or iPad? Get our App in the App Store: click here  

#116 is one of the best yet! Yan Miles, captain of the tall ship ‘Pride of Baltimore II’ is full of stories, and boy can he tell them! Yan and Andy spoke from the captain’s quarters onboard the ‘Pride’ itself, docked in Annapolis at City Dock. He has been involved with the ‘Pride’ since it’s inception in the 1980s. Yan tells the story of how he got involved in sailing, worked his way up in the private and classic yachting scene, the story of the ‘Pride’s’ inception, the first ‘Pride’s’ tragic sinking, the building of the second ‘Pride’ and what it’s like barreling down the Bay during the Schooner Race and overtaking the schooner Woodwind, which Andy was aboard! Join Andy on an offshore sailing passage on his Swan 48 'Isbjorn' at 59-north.com/offshore.