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The IMF's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will be in Egypt next week to discuss our USD 8 bn loan program, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said. A delegation from the Fund will arrive directly following her visit in preparation for the program's fourth review, Madbouly added. The government will be taking another look at its plan to sell off stakes in state-owned companies and assets, Madbouly said. The sectors and sizes of the stakes of offered companies may be re-evaluated, he said.The Egyptian Drug Authority gave pharma companies the final greenlight to hike the prices of 3.5k drugs, an official at the authority said. Around 1k products have seen their prices rise and the rest will see their prices rise over the coming few days, the source added.The government will announce amendments to the real estate tax and simplifications to the Customs Law within two weeks.DP World has agreed to explore the possibility of developing a public freezone in the new capital under an MoU inked with the New Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) and the General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI), according to a cabinet statement.The cabinet approved a draft decision from Prime Minister changing up the government committee in charge of managing debt and external borrowing. The cabinet approved a draft law amending the Unified Tax Procedures Law, which set out guidelines for tax reconciliation. The Cabinet approved a draft law to settle the status of taxpayers and end existing tax disputes, part of its wider drive to ease the burden on taxpayers and unify and improve tax services.The Cabinet approved a draft decision to set up a private freezone under the name Yada Egypt in New Alamein's industrial zone. The EUR70 mn zone will focus on furniture manufacturing, with 100% of its output earmarked for exports. The Cabinet approved the establishment of a new committee — dubbed the Energy Planning Unit — that will be responsible for proposing strategies, policies, and plans for implementing energy solutions.According to local media, OCDI aims to increase its recurring revenue to 12-15% of total revenue within five years, and expects real estate prices to increase by 15% as a result of the recent energy price hikes.The listing committee of EGX approved listing ESRS's issued and paid-in capital decrease by EGP4.55 million to reach EGP2.711 billion distributed over 542.35 million shares, effective 4 November 2024. SKPC will set up a USD159 million project for the production of sodium cyanide and its derivatives, dubbed Draschem for Specialized Chemicals, after cabinet approved the move yesterday during its weekly meeting. MICH will distribute a cash dividend worth EGP4/share on 28 November 2024, for shareholders of record on 25 November 2024.Halliburton is set to finish preparation work on four deepwater gas wells in Egypt by December. The nearly-completed wells include two in the Burullus offshore gas field in the Mediterranean and two in BP's Raven gas field in Alexandria.The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed a contract with Dubai-based polyurethane systems firm, Pearl Polyurethane Systems, to set up a polyurethane factory in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, with initial investments of EGP100 million.ALCN EGM approved the distribution of FY23/24 dividends, withs DPS of EGP1.72 and USD0.0034. Record and distribution dates are not declared yet.BTFH subsidiary, Beltone capital, is aiming to launch its credit rating agency in the first half of 2025. Etihad Airways launched twice-weekly flights to Al Alamein starting July 2025.

From low reimbursement rates to complex administrative tasks, traditional managed care is rife with problems. But what if there was an alternative? Dr. Ron Gleitman and his team started Great Hearing Benefits to offer a more viable and profitable solution for audiologists. In this episode, Ron shares how this innovative model improves financial returns, simplifies administration, and ensures high-quality patient care. He also highlights effective digital marketing and practice management strategies. Dr. Ron Gleitman is the President of Great Hearing Benefits and a seasoned audiology expert with experience as a practice owner. He is also a specialist in practice development and operations.  In this episode, Kevin and Ron will discuss: - Dr. Gleitman's inspiring career journey - Balancing patient care and practice management  - Digital marketing and online reviews as key strategies for 2024 - The Great Hearing Benefits alternative to traditional managed care  - The value of peer support and professional networks - Effective consumer-focused marketing for practices - Building long-lasting patient relationships through excellent care - Increasing efficiency and profitability with audiology assistants - Data-driven decision-making for practice management  - And other topics…   Dr. Ron Gleitman is the President of Great Hearing Benefits, an innovative managed care program he helped start to provide a more viable and profitable alternative for audiologists compared to traditional hearing benefit manager (HBM) models. He holds a Ph.D. in Audiology from Purdue University and has significant experience managing audiology practices, including owning a multi-office practice in Chicago. Ron is also the Vice President of Operations at Beltone and was Director of Practice Development at Phonak​. Connect with Ron: Ron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-gleitman-950154125/ Resources Mentioned: Great Hearing Benefits: https://greathearingbenefits.com Beltone: https://www.beltone.com The Only Thing: If you're an audiologist and want to grow your practice – we've got a FREE, expert guide to help you achieve your goals. It's called The Only Thing.  This expert guide will show you how to increase new patient calls by 5 to 57 a month, schedule more new patients each week, help more people, and increase revenue. It's the best resource I know for growing your audiology practice. Get your copy for free at http://medpb.com/mastery. 

The EGX is preparing a proposal to allow individuals to trade T- bills in the secondary market soon, within the framework of the EGX management strategy for development.The government is considering a new increase in the procurement price of wheat ardeb for the current season by EGP400, to reach EGP2,000/ ardeb in conjunction with the rise in the price of wheat in the local market.Egypt's gas exports increased during Last December to 438 million cubic meters compared to 206 million cubic meters In November, according to data from the Energy Data Platform Joint “JODI”.ESRS (FV: EGP97.02, OW) raised its rebar price by EGP3,600/ton to EGP53,520/ton on increasing FX rate in parallel market. EGAL (FV: EGP77.75, OW) has signed a cooperation agreement with Norwegian company Scatec ASA to build a 1 gigawatt (GW) solar power plant in the Industrial Complex in Naga Hammadi. Under the agreement, the plant will be built over two phases. The first phase is planned to be built within 18 months of the date of the agreement, while the second phase is set to be completed within 24 months. Scatec will develop and fund the project, in addition to installing equipment and conducting relevant studies.The Oil Ministry aims to attract somewhere around USD7.5 billion in foreign direct investments from foreign partners in the Egyptian oil sector during the next fiscal year, compared to the USD6 billion in investments expected in the current fiscal year.Egypt's anticipated agreement with the IMF will help settle debts that it currently owes to foreign oil firms.The oil minister confirmed unconfirmed reports from last year that the Middle East Oil Refining Company (Midor) will be the next company from the petroleum sector within the government's privatization program.Egypt is likely to suspend exports of liquefied natural gas during the coming summer on the back of increased domestic demand as rising temperatures strain supplies, The ministry of Petroleum has extended the deadline for a current oil exploration tender from 25 February to 1 April and plans to launch a new gas exploration tender during the second half of 2024.Emirates National Oil Company subsidiary, Dragon Oil, plans to invest some USD500 million in Egypt this year to drill new wells and maintain oil production levels at 61k barrels per day (bpd). Dragon Oil wants to raise its production from the North Safa oil field in the Gulf of Suez to 8k bpd next year up from 6k bpd.Apache aims to secure new oil and gas concessions areas in 2024. Egypt is committed to paying its dues to the company over a 30-year period.Energean confirmed its intention to continue investing in Egypt's oil sector despite the company's accumulated receivables.ERP, the American energy company targets investing USD250 million in Egypt during the current and the coming year.According to local media, JUFO expect a 30-50% increase in demand on their products during Ramadan compared to any other month.Member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry and the Head of the Cosmetics Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries stated that 70 pharmaceutical companies asked banks to source USD22 million advance payments for foreign suppliers, to be able to ship raw materials and supplies from countries of origin to Egypt.Beltone Holding has entered into a multidimensional collaboration agreement with Bank of Africa Group (BOA Group) that will help Beltone and its new partner in developing mutual growth and leveraging product cross-selling potential in the African market.EXPA signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to obtain a loan worth USD25 million, with the aim of financing small and medium export companies.

EAST: New Owner, New Terms, New Norms, and High YieldEAST's (FV: EGP38.68, OW) recent company developments pushed it to our top-picks list with the support of new more-flexible pricing strategies and raw materials availability.Below are the detailed reasons for our call:The newly implemented tax law allows EAST to increase selling prices by 12% per annum, leaving room for EGP4/pack more to be added during FY23/24, if needed.With the presence of the new strategic investor, raw materials are expected to be made available.We expect EAST to pay a DPS of EGP4.35/share out of FY23/24 profits, with a DY of 14%, which is amongst the highest in the market.EAST is currently trading at a FY23/24 P/E of 6.0x and an EV/EBITDA of 4.9x, which is at a significant discount to emerging market peers. The government plans to increase the funds allocated for education over the coming six years, with plans to increase pre-university education spending to EGP1.8 trillion. The government received several applications from Gulf and foreign investors to get golden licenses for green energy projects worth over USD6 billion.Chevron will start producing gas from the offshore Nargis gas field during 1H25. Egypt could issue bonds in the local currencies of New Development Bank (NDB) member countries. Founded by BRICS countries, the NDB expanded to include Egypt in April 2023.Centamin Company expects to obtain final approval from Parliament for the mining exploitation agreement with the Egyptian government during 1H 2024.Government sources revealed that the expected cost of extending the exemption of industrial and poultry projects from real estate tax until the end of 2025 amounts to EGP4 billion.A government official said that Egypt received 1.1 million tourists from the Arab Gulf countries during the past year, including 800,000 Saudi arrivals.The government is studying the extension of the expat car import initiative for another three months to end on 30 April 2024.HELI (FV: EGP18.84, OW) AGM approved a protocol agreement with the Holding Company for Cotton, Spinning, and Weaving to acquire a land plot for EGP2.0 billion. The AGM also approved bringing forward the distribution date of the last EGP0.12/share installment of the EGP0.22/share cash dividends to 31 January 2024 instead of 30 June 2024.Egypt's iron and steel exports surged 62% YoY to USD2.1 billion in the 11-month period of 2023.The second gold fund in Egypt was launched in partnership between Evolve and Beltone Financial Holding, with Beltone holding a 51% share in the fund and Evolve holding 49%.EFG Finance, the non-banking financing platform affiliated with EFG Holding Group, aims to complete the new technological infrastructure that serves all financing activities, anticipating that the infrastructure will be completed by 2025.Qatar National Bank Al-Ahli signed a cooperation agreement with Al-Tadhamon Microfinance Corporation under which it can renew a credit facility of EGP195 million to enhance the financing of microenterprises. Weekly Commodities Update |   | Last Price | WoW Change, % | Brent, USD/bbl | 78.3 | -0.60% | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 375 | 11.00% | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 356 | 4.60% | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 1,010 | 2.00% | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 940 | 0.50% | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 376 | 4.00% | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,172 | -7.40% | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 2,128 | 0.40% | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 131 | -10.60% | SMP, USD/MT | 2,613 | -2.20% | Last price may vary week over week in some indices due to time difference

With over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in healthcare, Suzanne Picerno founded At Home Hearing Services, LLC. The service offers in-home testing, quality hearing aids at affordable prices, and ongoing care. She started the company due to her own severe hearing loss and knowing she could help others overcome their own issues.  In the past, Suzanne has worked with Beltone, Miracle-Ear, Inc., and Hearing Lab Technology. In this episode… Hearing loss is a complex and often misunderstood medical issue. Especially when hearing complications occur at a young age, it can be hard for people to know how best to find help. People's experiences can help others going through similar situations. This is even more relevant when the person gets into the hearing aid business. Suzanne Picerno has dealt with hearing loss from an incredibly young age. Her ups and downs have brought her to greater knowledge of the issue, compelling her to assist others dealing with the same hardships. So what can you learn from her firsthand knowledge? In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms sits down with Suzanne Picerno, the Founder of At Home Hearing Services, LLC, to discuss her personal journey and her advice on hearing loss. They go through her trials, the technology she used, and how she found meaningful aid for her hearing. They also touch on her first book and how it's helping people understand their own struggles.

Guest: Mike Andreozzi - Former CEO & Owner of Beltone New England; Current Beltone Brand Ambassador; President-Elect of the International Hearing Society Mike joins Dave on the podcast this week to discuss: - His backstory, growing up in the family business, and learning through osmosis - Mike's time at Miracle Ear and the early days of hearing health franchising - Optical supplier, Bausch & Lomb, purchase of Miracle Ear in the early 90's and the aftermath of the acquisition - Mike joining Beltone in the early 2000's and scaling his New England franchise from 3 locations to 125 stores across 10 states - The high value Mike placed on fostering a strong company culture and creating a sense of comradery amongst his team - Identifying potential leaders within the staff and focusing on internal talent development - Focusing on all the small details which, in aggregate, matter a lot when developing a five star patient experience - Mike's thoughts on third-party insurance providers, OTC hearing aids, and where the industry is headed in the next 3-5 years --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/futureear/message

Investment banks are expected to finish three days of calls with investors regarding a potential Sukuk issuance by Egypt tomorrow.The Omani Investment Authority is looking for investment opportunities within the Egyptian market.A number of local, Gulf, and European investors submitted offers to acquire stakes in Egypt's largest wind power plants in the regions of Jabal Al-Zayt and Al-Zafarana.Egypt and Italy could sign MoUs on a 3-GW USD3.5 billion electricity interconnection project in June 2023.TMGH 4Q22 sales reached EGP12.2 billion, up 151.0% y/y and 25.8% q/q, bringing FY22 sales to EGP33.2 billion, up 2.6% y/y. Net profit in 4Q22 reached EGP304.8 million, up 384.8% y/y and down 65.7% q/q, bringing FY22 net profit to EGP2.3 billion, up 30.8% y/y. The Board proposed the distribution of cash dividends of EGP0.193/share.PHDC closed a EGP638.0 million securitized bond.PRDC subsidiary, Rooya, is negotiating with banks to reschedule EGP3.7 billion in debt.The National Authority for Tunnels received the final offers from three local and international consortia that qualified to compete to implement the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria, with investments of c. EUR1.6 billion for a period of two years.EXPA awaits the CBE's approval to distribute 6:1 bonus shares.Chimera bought 30.5 mn shares of HRHO for EGP590.6 mn last week via its newly acquired local financial services BTFH. Chimera is also eyeing a piece of the privatization program through Beltone.BINV received USD2.2 million in an additional amount in the sale of its entire stake in Total Egypt to ADNOC, bringing the total value of the deal from USD27.6 million to USD29.8 million.The government wants to sell sizable minority stakes in two state-owned pharma companies (Chemical Industries Development Company and Misr Pharma) in the coming six months.Chevron has requested permission from Shell to use its West Delta Deep Marine facilities on Egypt's Mediterranean coast to process gas from Cyprus' Aphrodite field.Emirates is adding more flights between Dubai and Cairo starting 29 October 2023.A parliament suggestion for the expat cars program would offer a 50% discount on the required deposit from expats resident in Gulf countries.

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Anthony Florek is a proficient executive in marketing and medical technology. He is the President of Soundwave Hearing and oversaw the launch of Sontro Hearing Aids and the otoTune app. He held various leadership positions for 12 years at Beltone and 14 years at Abbott. His expertise encompasses business development, data analytics, and accelerating company growth. In this episode… While hearing technology is primarily a medical issue, much of the innovation is driven by businesses. For Soundwave Hearing, their goal is to provide better hearing to everyone by selling directly to the consumer. They have expanded into mobile apps, advanced hearing aids, and even artificial intelligence. Guiding the company during this period of innovation is Anthony Florek. Anthony has worked in medical technology for over 30 years and 15 in the hearing aid industry. His experience in both audiological equipment and startups has given him a keen sense for business along with the technology itself. Anthony has developed a unique approach to leading companies and now offers his knowledge to you. Dr. Mark Syms talks with Anthony Florek, the President of Soundwave Hearing, about the latest hearing technology and the business that drives it. They go over Anthony's career and stories from his early days in medical tech. They then move into a deeper conversation on remote hearing testing, selling DTC, and navigating OTC regulations. Stay tuned to hear it all for yourself on this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast.

This week, host Bob Traynor sits down with Mike Halloran, the president of Beltone. As the nation's leading hearing care retailer, Beltone has been paving the way in the hearing care industry for 82 years and has a network of 1,500 locations. Being part of the Beltone network allows owners to remain independent while also being part of something bigger. Beltone welcomes and encourages hearing care professionals to join their continuously growing network as they provide the systems, platforms, and support needed to generate leads and help owners and clinicians be more successful. Some of these perks include exclusive access to innovative Beltone technology and to the Elevate team, a group at Beltone who work closely with participating owners to help them grow in all aspects of their business and marketing. For professionals interested to learn more about Beltone, please visit: http://www.ownabeltone.com/en-us/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/ https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing

The Prescott area is ready to rock out in 2022. With a whole slew of bands, singers, and musicians planning their tours through Prescott and Prescott Valley, there will be plenty of great music for your ears this year! To hear these quad cities' concerts clearly, Beltone is here to find which hearing aid is right for you and assist you in your hearing aid journey. Here are those artists: Tom Chapin In a career that spans five decades, 24 albums and three GRAMMY awards Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. As a music-maker, the multi-talented... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/have-your-heard-about-these-bands-coming-to-prescott-prescott-valley-soon-in-2022/

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day, November 17th, with the best local hikes in Prescott and beyond! Home to waterfalls, wildlife, and breathtaking views, the Quad Cities is the perfect place to enjoy hearing nature, clearly. We have partnered with Beltone to find the best hikes to enjoy the sounds of nature in Arizona! #1 Constellation Trail Explore the Granite Dells up close and personal with the maze of trails at Constellation Trailhead. From kissing boulder caves to trails spanning atop the granite, you will enjoy beautiful rock formations and scrub oak passageways on this trail. The trailhead is located... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/have-you-heard-about-these-quad-cities-trails-perfect-for-national-take-a-hike-day/

Sotthi Hotu BR Friends! Memaksimalkan Diri dan Potensi dalam Segala Hal, Dare to Try? Potensi diri bukanlah hal yang asing kita dengar dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Ingin jadi yang terbaik dalam bidang apapun kamu wajib banget, nih untuk memaksimalkan diri serta potensi kamu. Meski pada praktiknya kamu sering kali kebingungan, bukan bagaimana cara yang tepat untuk memaksimalkannya. Ingin tau caranya? Langsung saja kita simak podcast yang satu ini. Demmy Cittasudhammo adalah seorang CEO Beltone & Denman, Uniform and Custom Clothing Manufacture. Beliau adalah alumni The Ohio State University. Beliau juga merupakan KA. Dept Hubungan Luar Negeri DPP PATRIA. Beliau adalah owner dari Beltone-Denman.

Susan Rose speaks with Gregory Watson, Hearing Care Practitioner from Beltone of WNY about hearing health issues and solutions.  Beltone of WNY - your partners in hearing health and happiness.  For more information visit: https://www.beltonewny.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test prep expert Akil Bello quickly realized he was good at taking tests. But when it came to college, he says he did everything the wrong way. What's his advice when it comes to admissions testing? And what one thing is more important than two extra hours of test prep for your child? Akil's perspective and advice is why this is one of our favorite episodes from Season 1.   Guest: @akilbello   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests.   Music: Lonely in Café by Dmitriy Diomores, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Crown by Kuzzo, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music aside from Jahzzar from Icons8.com

Who gets in and why? Those are the crucial questions when it comes to college admissions and it's the title of Jeff Selingo's new book.  What are the most important parts of your application? What are schools looking for? How does COVID impact everything? And does your application really only get reviewed for eight minutes? This is a must-listen for parents and students in the college admissions process.  Guest: Jeff Selingo (@JeffSelingo) If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Sleepless Night by Bimbotronic, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Back You by Bimbotronic, Andromeda's Nebulla by Backspace, Soliloquy by Dream Machine, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Oceanarium by Dream Machine, Epicly by Nordgroove All music, aside from Jahzzar, available on Icons.com  

Isa Watson is an award-winning chemist, an accomplished pianist, and the founder of Squad. She skipped two grades and holds three degrees, so why was she told she wasn't college material? And how did she respond when she was? Plus, info on Squad's 2020 Orientation for college students.  Guest: Isa Watson (@isadwatson), Founder of @withyoursquad If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Last Day of Winter by Trees Die Standing, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Autumn Nights by Anchors and Seagulls, Sunrise by Ilya Marfin, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Epicly by Nordgroove, Surrender by Uncleboris, Good Tone by Nordgroove. All music, aside from Jahzzar, available on Icons.com

When J.A. Adande left ESPN to go back to his alma mater, it spoke to what Northwestern means to him. How he got to Northwestern, and the impact it had on his career and life, is a fascinating story that he's about to tell, particularly why "college is a time to fail." Guest: J.A. Adande @jadande If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Surrender by Uncleboris, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Sunrise by Ilya Marfin, Lifestream by Dream Machine, Summer Lights by Anchors and Seagulls, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music, aside from Jahzzar, available at Icons8.com

Fear/anxiety expert Kristen Ulmer started college at 15 and was the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for 12 years. So what can jumping off a cliff on skis teach you about your relationship with fear? You're about to find out in one of our favorite episodes from Season One. Guest: Kristen Ulmer For more info on her work, and a free fear assessment, go to kristenulmer.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Waterfalls by Samsara, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Voiceless by Stage Engine, Everything by Max Sergeev, Air by Ilya Truhanov, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All music, aside from Jahzzar, is from Icons8.com

When NC State Associate Vice Provost Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett went to college, she planned to study radio and tv broadcasting and become the next Oprah. Instead, she fell in love with the college environment and never left. But that doesn't mean it was easy. This is one of the most emotional episodes from the first season and one of the best. Guest: @drhelmspickett If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Music: Andromeda's Nebula by BackSpace, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Everything by Max Sergeev, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music from Icons8.com, aside from Jahzzar

"I went to something like 10 or 11 schools before I got to grad school." That's just the start of producer Rand Getlin's journey to Oregon. The rest of it is even better, which is why it's one of our favorites from Season 1. Plus, how do you make sure that college essay doesn't sound like a teenager trying to be a 40-year-old? Guests: Rand Getlin @randgetlin Liz Pleshette, Director of College Counseling, Latin School of Chicago If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Andromeda's Nebula by Backspace, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, V by Weary Eyes, Lifestream by Dream Machine, Step One by El Kirpitch. All music, aside from Jahzzar, available on Icons8.com

"A high school counselor and an admissions officer changed my life." Those are the words of Angel Perez, CEO of NACAC, and they're from one of our most loved episodes. A pivotal moment with a high school counselor was the first step on an incredible journey that you'll definitely want to hear. Guest: @AngelBPerez CEO of @NACAC If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Good Tone by Nordgroove, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Horizons by Nordgroove, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Epicly by Nordgroove (All music aside from Jahzzar available on Icons8.com)

Do you believe you're lucky? Bari Harlam does. She's a business leader, educator, and author, and she'll not only tell about her journey to the University of Pennsylvania, but why it's important to believe you're lucky. Guest: Bari Harlam If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Crown by Kuzzzo, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Summer Lights by Anchors and Seagulls, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov, Two Years Later by Beltone. All music, aside from Jahzzar, available on Icons8.com

What does it mean to be your ancestors' wildest dreams? Henry Chavez is an immigrant, a DREAMer, and a first-gen college student. But as big as that description is, there's so much more to Henry and his journey to college. Guest: Henry Chavez @HenryChavezz If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Andromeda's Nebula by BackSpace, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Waterfalls by Samsara, Last Day of Winter by Trees Die Standing, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Autumn Nights by Anchors and Seagulls, Good Tone by Nordgroove

Asparagus can be hard to love. So why should you try it? And what does it have to do with crocheting and getting into college? Ask Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten teacher turned award-winning social entrepreneur, comedian, and author whose TED Talk has been view more than one million times.  Guest: Alvin Irby @AlvinIrby If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Epicly by Nordgroove, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Horizons by Nordgroove, Bisquit Soul by Nordgroove, Lifestream by Dream Machine, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Good Tone by Nordgroove. All music, aside from Jahzzar, available on Icons8.com

What is a six word essay? Why is it important? Sydney Jensen is the 2019 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and her TED Talk went viral. In this episode, she's talks about her struggles in math class, finding her purpose, and why a six word essay is important. Guest: Sydney Jensen (@sydneycjensen) If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Everything by Max Sergeev, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Air by Ilya Truhanov, Insight by Dream Machine, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Autumn Nights by Anchors and Seagulls, Bisquit Soul by Nordgroove. All music aside from Jahzzar available on Icons8.com  

We're told failure isn't just a bad thing, it's the worst thing. Jake Barton, the award-winning designer behind the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Storycorps, learned that failure is critical to success. Find out how failure set him up for future success. Plus, what is the one thing that's worth 50 IQ points? Guest: Jake Barton (@Jake_Barton of @localprojects) If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Back to Earth by BackSpace, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Crown by Kuzzzo, Back You by Bimbotronic, Winter Smoke by The Owl, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Horizons by Nordgroove, Good Tone by Nordgroove. All music aside from Jahzzar available on Icons8.com  

Senator Jeff Merkley's the first in his family to attend college. The process of figuring out where to go & what to do after wasn't straight forward. So what's his advice? "Explore the world. Go on adventures." Guest: Senator Jeff Merkley (@JeffMerkley) If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Last Day of Winter by Trees Die Standing, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Feeling Fine by Uncleboris, Trees Die Standing by Trees Die Standing, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Rainy Sun by The Owl. All music aside from Jazzar available on Icons8.com

The NY Times referred to Chris Bangle as "arguably the most influential auto designer of his generation." His designs are about endeavor - don't just go two steps further than the last person, go all the way. So how do you go from considering a future as a minister to being the first American named Chief of Design at BMW? Seeing a note on a box. Guest: Chris Bangle (chrisbangleassociates.com) If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Waterfalls by Samsara, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Summer Lights by Anchors and Seagulls, Autumn Nights by Anchors and Seagulls, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Sunny by Ilya Truhanov, Digression by Dream Machine, Bird Flying In The Storm by Nordgroove. All music aside from Jazzar available on Icons8.com

Tony Morris is an International sales speaker and best-selling author with 5 books under his beltOne of the outstanding moments of watching a Tony Morris event is when he conducts LIVE sales calls on stage to his audiences' dream prospects - and then gets them results.In sales training terms – that's like those magicians who go on stage with live tigers.It might look impressive and courageous if they pull it off – but if it goes wrong, there's a good chance it's going to be career threateningOn this week's episode Tony shares why he's so confident every time he picks up the phone.He also has an excellent podcast, Confessions of a Serial Seller, where he  interviewed the top 100 sales performers from around the World, to learn what they do differently – so that we can all understand what it is that gives them that unfair advantage over their competitors. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome onto this show - the author of the wonderful book, Coffee's for Closers – Mr Tony Morris

Author Phuc Tran’s journey to college cannot be summed up in a sentence or two. It includes punk rock, skateboarding, and a conversation at a bookstore. It also raises the question: what’s it like when college doesn’t initially live up to the hype? Guest: Phuc Tran (@phucskywalker on Instagram) If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Surrender by Uncleboris, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Crown by Kuzzzo, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All music aside from Jahzzar is available at Icons8.com

"A high school counselor and an admissions officer changed my life." Those are the words of Angel Perez, CEO-Elect of NACAC. A pivotal moment with a high school counselor was the first step on an incredible journey that you'll definitely want to hear. Guest: @AngelBPerez CEO-Elect of @NACAC If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Good Tone by Nordgroove, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Horizons by Nordgroove, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Epicly by Nordgroove (All music aside from Jahzzar available on Icons8.com)

Iowa State Auditor and breakfast pizza enthusiast Rob Sand had not even heard of Brown University until the summer before his senior year. But from the very first moment he saw campus, he knew it was the place for him. So how do you go from not hearing about Brown to finding a home there? You're about to find out.  Guest: @RobSandIA If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Lonely in Cafe by Dmitriy Dimores, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Other Rivers I by Max Sergeev, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All music aside from Jahzzar available on Icons8.com  

Part II of Billy Corben's story - going to Miami and figuring out the "game" of college. Plus, he tells the story of taking time off from school to make Raw Deal, his documentary that premiered at Sundance. Guest: @BillyCorben If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Crown by Kuzzzo, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Autumn Nights by Anchors and Seagulls, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Into the Stratosphere by BackSpace  

Filmmaker Billy Corben grew up in Miami. He's made documentaries about Miami. He's even made two documentaries involving the University of Miami. So how did he almost end up at a school that wasn't The U? That's a story. And he's got stories for days.  Guest: @BillyCorben If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Andromeda's Nebula by BackSpace, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Sleepless Nights by Bimbotronic, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All music, aside from Jahzzar, from Icons8.com

Olympian Kyle Tress attended three different schools and the 2014 Olympics before getting into Yale. Coming out of high school, he admits he wasn't a serious student. But then everything changed. And then changed again.  Guest: Kyle Tress @kyletress If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Good Tone by Nordgroove, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Autumn Nights by Anchors and Seagulls, Maipen Lei by Beltone, In A Dream by Powerrun. All music, aside from Jahzzar, from Icons8.com

Author Jamie Reidy is the answer to the question: what happens if you don't get into your first choice? Or your second? Or your third? You end up going to a school you love and Jake Gyllenhaal plays you in a movie. Guests: Jamie Reidy @jamiereidy If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests. Music: Crown by Kuzzo, Please Listen Carefully by Jazzar, Summer Lights by Anchors and Seagulls, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All music other than Jahzzar is from Icons8.com

Fear/anxiety expert Kristen Ulmer started college at 15 and was the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for 12 years. So what can jumping off a cliff on skis teach you about your relationship with fear? You're about to find out.  Guest: Kristen Ulmer For more info on her work, and a free fear assessment, go to kristenulmer.com If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review. It takes about 60 seconds and helps us book great guests! Music: Waterfalls by Samsara, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Voiceless by Stage Engine, Everything by Max Sergeev, Air by Ilya Truhanov, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All aside from Jazzar from Icons8.com

Test prep expert Akil Bello quickly realized he was good at taking tests. But when it came to college, he says he did everything the wrong way. What's his advice when it comes to admissions testing? And what one thing is more important than two extra hours of test prep for your child? Guest: @akilbello Music: Lonely in Café by Dmitriy Diomores, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Crown by Kuzzo, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music aside from Jahzzar from Icons8.com

When NC State Associate Vice Provost Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett went to college, she planned to study radio and tv broadcasting and become the next Oprah. Instead, she fell in love with the college environment and never left. But that doesn't mean it was easy.  Guest: @drhelmspickett Music: Music: Andromeda's Nebula by BackSpace, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Everything by Max Sergeev, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music from Icons8.com, aside from Jahzzar

Author Mira Ptacin shares her incredible journey to, and through, college. It includes a semester at sea, an archaeological dig in Mongolia, and so much more. It's a powerful story that has almost nothing to do with getting into college.  Guest: Mira Ptacin (@MiraPtacin) Music: Back to Earth by BackSpace, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Everything by Max Sergeev, Andromeda’s Nebula by BackSpace, Rainy Sun by The Owl, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All music aside from Jahzzar on Icons8.com

In thinking about improving our health, we include better eating and more exercise, but what about our hearing? Amanda Bonner, a Board Certified Hearing Care Practitioner from Beltone in Huntington, discusses the importance of making sure our loved ones get their hearing checked before major problems arise.

After a routine hearing exam at Beltone, I was made aware that I have suffered some hearing loss in my left ear. Listen as I talk to Beltone's Amanda Bonner, a board certified hearing care practitioner. For more info. call (888) 474-9951.

Brett and Scott are joined by Jay Brant of www.headsupstudios.com to talk about his career with Beltone and his Artwork.

CEO of Beltone New England Michael Andreozzi joins us for this Lion's Gotta Eat segment and he's feeding us the marketing and sales techniques that took his family hearing aid business from 3 locations to 125 all over the East Coast. But if that doesn't fill you up Michael's serving up a second course with his company's meatball Monday tradition that promotes the family atmosphere he strives for. Michael is a huge advocate for using video in his marketing strategy, including a virtual reality experience he developed for people to better understand the effects of hearing loss. There's plenty to learn and laugh about in this installment of The Video Jungle.  www.thevideojungle.com 

Richard Gillette, W9PE, is the consummate ham radio operator and mentor, IEEE speaker, and frequent contributor to our amateur radio hobby from his many articles in the ham radio magazines.  His own website, w9pe.us, is an amazing resource, including his Excel based test equipment simulator for anyone wanting to teach the fundamentals of ham radio in a one day or weekend “ham cram” course.   W9PE shares over 60 years of his ham radio experience in this QSO Today.

Everybody lives inside their own reality bubble. My job is to pop those flimsy bubbles.

Beltone is doing a Veteran's Day hearing aid giveaway along with some special offers for Vets who may have hearing loss  . . . so I wanted to talk with Rob about why Beltone is focusing on veterans and to find out a little more about hearing loss. Be sure to follow them on Facebook at… https://www.facebook.com/HearBetter

Starring:Host: Robbie FergusonCo-Host: Hillary RumballNews Anchor: Sasha Dirmeitis Learn all about what's new in hearing assistance technology: from a wireless mic you can hand to a speaker to an app for your Apple Watch that controls your environment, Frank Skubski (Beltone Canada) returns to talk about what's new to help those experiencing hearing loss. Read the complete show notes, comment or rate this episode, view pictures and obtain links from this episode at https://category5.tv/shows/technology/episode/410/ Running time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes 29 Seconds

Starring:Host: Robbie FergusonCo-Host: Hillary Rumball Hillary and Robbie discuss Beltone First hearing aids with Frank Skubski of Beltone Canada. A sophisticated Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid controlled by your iDevice. Read the complete show notes, comment or rate this episode, view pictures and obtain links from this episode at https://category5.tv/shows/technology/episode/352/ Running time: 59 Minutes 12 Seconds