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Relationships can be complicated. We all want connection, but sometimes what we're doing just isn't working.In this message, Pastor Blake talks about why so many relationships struggle—and how we often use the wrong “equation.” It's not about finding the perfect person… it's about having the right mindset.The Bible shows us that real, healthy relationships are built on humility, selflessness, and putting Christ at the center. When we stop trying to win and start choosing love, everything begins to change.If your relationships feel off or distant, maybe the math isn't mathin'. This message will help you see what needs to shift.Support the show

In this episode, Sam and Hank trace the dramatic rise of Gregory of Nazianzus from his elite education in Athens to the violent, high-stakes streets of 4th-century Constantinople. They explore how geopolitical chaos—including the Huns' invasion and the death of an Emperor—set the stage for Gregory to defend Nicene Trinitarianism against the brilliant logic of his rival, Eunomius. The discussion bridges the gap between ancient theology and modern political polarization, revealing how the "Five Theological Orations" were forged in a crucible of riot, refugee crises, and state-enforced orthodoxy.We mention : Gregory of Nazianzus, Gregory the Elder, Nona, Constantine, Basil of Caesarea (Basil the Great), Flavius Julianus (Julian the Apostate), St. Augustine, Eustathius, Origen of Alexandria, Athanasius, Eunomius, Arius, Scott Hahn, Bergstrom, Paul Vanderlay (  @PaulVanderKlay  ) , John the Apostle, Jordan Peterson, Kathy Newman, Caiaphas, Valens, Samuel, Valentinian, Gregory of Nyssa, Ambrose of Milan, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Gratian, Pope Damasus, Peter of Alexandria, Vladimir Putin.

Most of us want God's direction, but letting Him lead means letting go of control.In this message, Pastor Blake finishes the "Don't Stay the Same!" series by looking at Psalm 139 and the honest prayer: “Lead me in the way everlasting.” It's a prayer about trust, surrender, and choosing God's way over our own.This sermon is a reminder that we weren't meant to lead ourselves. Jesus is the way, and the Holy Spirit is our guide. If you're tired of carrying everything on your own and ready to trust God with your life and direction, this message is for you.Support the show

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In this second episode of Sustaining Your Journey, we're exploring what it means to take a nonlinear path — to start differently, not over. Tommy Bergstrom serves as Senior Associate Director of Leadership Annual Gifts with The Penn Fund, where he's building new pipelines for engagement andphilanthropy. His career began in admissions, and his transition into development offers a look at how growth often means shifting your sphere of influence — and learning new cultural norms along the way.Tommy shares the challenges and wins of his career pivot, what it means to build something new from the inside, and how leadership can look different at every stage.Previously, he served as Director of Visit Experience with Penn Admissions. He holds a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College and an M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from Penn's School of Social Policy and Practice. Tommy volunteers with both his undergraduate and graduate schools, as well as with HeightsPhiladelphia.

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In this episode of the Women's MTB Network Podcast, Mia sits down with Sarah Bergstrom, Head of Operations at Togethxr — a media and commerce company dedicated to amplifying women's sports and celebrating women athletes.Sarah shares her path into the sports industry, the mission behind Togethxr, and how storytelling plays a critical role in shifting perceptions around women's sports. Together, they discuss the growth of women's sports as a legitimate business opportunity, the importance of representation in decision-making, and the misconceptions that still exist today.This conversation is a reminder that supporting women's sports doesn't have to be complicated — it starts with watching, engaging, and investing.Key Takeaways:Togethxr exists to amplify women's sports and celebrate women athletes“Everyone Watches Women's Sports” began as a community-driven messageStorytelling is essential to changing how women's sports are perceivedWomen's sports should be viewed as a business opportunity, not charityRepresentation and diversity in leadership lead to better outcomesSupporting women's sports can be as simple as watching, buying tickets, or purchasing merchThe next generation is growing up with a completely different perspective on women's sportsWatch & Follow:Follow the Women's MTB Network on Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify for more conversations with athletes, leaders, and change-makers in women's sportsFollow Togethxr to support and stay connected with their work amplifying women's sports

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This episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast brings together two generations of Ray Jays basketball. For over 54 years, Arley Larson has lived the game. Coaching, mentoring, and shaping young athletes far beyond the scoreboard. Sitting alongside him is Michael Bergstrom, the current head coach of the Ray Jays. Michael is carrying that tradition forward and building something special for the future. Together they talk basketball, life lessons learned on the bench, and why there's real belief inside the Ray Jays program heading into this season. From old-school coaching wisdom to modern-day leadership, this conversation is about more than X's and O's. It's about culture, commitment, and community. If you love basketball stories, coaching insight, or hearing how great programs are built over time, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

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In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with two experts in European regulation and evidence of new medicines: Steffen Thirstrup: Chief Medical Officer at European Medicines Agency. Richard Bergstrom: Head of Policy at IQVIA. They compare regulatory benefit-risk decisions with HTA’s comparative effectiveness and economics, unpack the role of conditional versus accelerated approvals, debate surrogate endpoints versus overall survival, and explore how real-world evidence, patient experience data, and joint scientific advice can make adaptive approaches workable across Europe, including through the European Health Data Space and joint clinical assessments. Key Topics Regulatory Versus HTA: Benefit-risk focus, added benefit comparisons, joint clinical assessments. Conditional Approvals: Surrogate endpoints, confirmatory commitments, withdrawal, or label narrowing. Endpoints & Outcomes: Overall survival pressure, validated biomarkers, patient experience relevance. Real-world Evidence: Registries and randomized rollout, data quality limits, outcomes-based contracting lessons. Adaptive Pathways & Data Space: Early joint advice, platform and sandbox tools, European Health Data Space. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey hey! Thank you so much for coming back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week we have Danie Bergstrom on the show! Danie is a queer somatic sexologist and a trauma specialist working with the sapphic community. Her work focuses on transforming trauma and intimacy blocks into deeper connection and pleasure through experimental learning. We're talking about how purity culture can disconnect us from our bodies and the gentle practices that help you rebuild safety, trust, and a sense of ownership over your pleasure again.In this episode:What purity culture and religious trauma areHow high control religious environments shape sexualityWhy shame can make it hard to enjoy pleasureHow somatic practices help the body relearn safety and agencyWhy curiosity and voice matter when reclaiming desireA reminder that pleasure is deserved and healing has no timelineThank you so much for listening!  Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!ResourcesWant By Gillian Anderson The Intimacy Block Quiz Connect with DanieYouTube - @SapphicSexologistWebsite - SapphicSexologist.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

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In this episode: What does it take to start a specialty veterinary practice from scratch without burning out? Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Ben Bergstrom shares how he opened I-Vets in Nashville in October 2023 — from a real-estate snag to the systems he perfected early and the mission-aligned team he built. We also talk cataract surgery that restores sight, treating elephants up close, meeting clients in crisis, and how AI tools like ChatGPT are already helping practices work faster, document smarter, and protect team work-life balance.Guest: Dr. Ben Bergstrom is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and founder of I-Vets, a specialty eye practice in Nashville, Tennessee, opened in October 2023. He earned his undergraduate and veterinary degrees from the University of Illinois, completed a rotating internship at the University of Georgia, and trained in a three-year ophthalmology residency at Purdue University. Dr. Bergstrom is passionate about restoring and protecting vision across species, supporting referring veterinarians, and using technology — including AI — to elevate patient care while building a practice culture that prioritizes sustainable, healthy teams.Key Points & Highlights:The 3 toughest startup challenges.Why communication before and after the exam room is the real growth lever in veterinary care.Where AI is already making a difference in practices (notes, after-hours support, front-desk load).Small culture shifts that protect teams from burnout in a high-pressure, high-volume world.Learn More About Weave:Curious about how Weave can transform your practice? Visit us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ getweave.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to discover more about our services and how we can help you streamline your communications, enhance patient experience, and grow your business.Stay Connected:Don't miss out on any updates or insights. Follow us on social where we share groundbreaking ideas, cutting-edge practices, and insights into the future of healthcare. Connect with us to be part of the conversation that shapes tomorrow's healthcare landscape.Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@getweave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@getweave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@weavecommunications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@getweave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Weave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Practice Newsletter:Join our community of professionals and sign up for the Happy Practice Newsletter. Get access to exclusive tips, tricks, and industry insights designed to help you build a happier, more successful practice. Sign up here:⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/as6p2ps8

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What if finding a few like-minded families near you were as easy as dropping a pin on a map? In this episode, Lisa chats with Morgan Bergstrom—former corporate recruiter, mom of three (soon four!), and creator of BaseCampEd, a free app that helps homeschool and alt-ed families connect locally. Morgan shares her family's journey from full-time daycare to kindergarten at home, the moment the “mini co-op” idea clicked, and why connection—not perfection—keeps families thriving. We talk hybrid options, micro-schools, nature schools, and why you don't have to go “all in” on day one. If you're homeschool-curious (or already homeschooling and craving real-life community), this one's for you. In This Episode Morgan's pivot from 12 years in corporate recruiting to entrepreneurship The origin story of BaseCampEd (and why it'll always be free for parents) Moving every 2–3 years: building community fast in a new city Hybrid/alt-ed options: co-ops, micro-schools, nature & farm schools, STEM programs How to “test drive” homeschooling without going all-in Socialization myths vs. real connection Why homeschooling pairs naturally with entrepreneurship Key Takeaways You don't need 100 people—just a few good families you connect with. Try before you leap: add a small reading/math kit after dinner or on weekends. Use tools (like BaseCampEd) to find local groups, events, and alt-ed resources. Give your kids the gift of time: true literacy & critical thinking don't require 6 hours at a table. Quotables “I wanted a Zillow for homeschoolers: pull up a map, click the dots, read profiles, and connect.” —Morgan “You don't have to be ‘all in' on day one. Start small and see how your child resonates.” —Morgan “Homeschooling opens doors to alternative work and entrepreneurship.” —Lisa Resources & Links BaseCampEd – Free app to connect with local homeschool & alt-ed families   True North Academy – Live and self-paced classes for K–12  It's Not That Hard to Homeschool Podcast – More episodes with Lisa 

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Welcome to the Always Bayern Chelsea show. Football season is well underway now and the 120th episode is a complete recap of the summer 2025 transfer window. Danny and Jim break down the incomings, outgoings, and more as well as rate the entire window for both Chelsea Football Club and Bayern Munich. Buckle up because this was one of the most crazy windows in recent memory. And don't worry YES we will be streaming the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. As always Chelsea did A LOT of business. Key incomings for Enzo Maresca included. Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Estevao, Buonanotte, Dario Essugo, Andrey Santos, Jorrel Hato, Paez, Penders, and Sarr. Outgoings were Nico Jackson, Broja, Felix, Madueke, Christo, Ugochukwu, Mathis Amougou. Carney, KDH, Matos, Chilwell, Gilchrist, Humphreys, Veiga, Beach, Bergstrom, Bettinelli, Kepa, and Petrovic while players loaned out including partner club Strasburg were Paez, Penders, Sarr, Anselmino, Castledine, Kellyman, Samuels-Smith, Wiley, and Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich of course. Chelsea netted about 5 million euros in profit this window. Pretty impressive business. Bayern Munich's transfer window was less desirable. The club notably struck out on their main transfer target dating back many years Florian Wirtz, other key misses were Nico Williams, Bradley Barcola, and sadly many more. The lack of alignment between the supervisory board, sporting board, and even coaching staff made this a difficult window for Vincent Kompany and the Bavarians. Luckily there were some key incomings including Diaz, Tah, and Bischof. With Nicolas Jackson joining on loan from Chelsea. Sadly Bayern Munich lost key players who are already missed by the club, some of which left on a free transfer including Sane, Dier, and Thomas Muller. Other outgoings were Tel, Coman, Wanner, Aznou, Kratzig, and Vidovic. Players that left on loan were Palhinha, Kusi-Asare, Zaragoza, Peretz, Ibrahimovic, Zvonarek, and Buchmann. It's yet to be seen if this window will improve the squad for the long run but Bayern did net roughly 10 millions euros in addition to massive savings in the wage depart. The football season is just getting started so be sure to subscribe to the Always Bayern Chelsea YouTube channel to stay up to date with all of the upcoming videos, coverage, and news. Join our community of football fans! Drop us a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for listening/watching. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AlwaysBayernChelsea Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlwaysBayChe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42Vj80ldTbbBYMtR0IO146 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-bayern-chelsea/id1737637405 Timecodes: Intro 00:00 Chelsea Transfer Window 01:19 Bayern Transfer Window 17:10 Intro music audio license code: UYNUULTKSLNBJMDV

Blamison are back and we have back up one this episode! We do some exploring into Cecil B. Demille's 1940 film North West Mounted Police starring Gary Cooper. Our guest Aren Bergstrom is our resident Canadian film and history buff and schools us on Louis Riel and all of the things that went into the Battle of Batoche which this film attempts to depict and fails in ways only DeMille could pull off. This is probably our most substantive episode to date so put on your thinking caps and set your gaze up North. Other things discussed: the films we have hated this year, A.I.Clip: from the tv show "Due South"Check out Aren and his brothers at 3 Brothers Film and Filmcast.

Today I'm joined by John Bergstrom, Executive Chairman of Bergstrom Automotive. We discuss his legendary 50 year career in the car business, the exponential growth curve his dealership empire is on, Why he has no plans for retirement – and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Impel - Impel AI helps you drive loyalty with proactive, personalized service outreach that scales seamlessly. From service milestones to recall alerts and tailored incentives, Impel makes service outreach feel more like a concierge service than marketing. With AI-powered service scheduling via text and email—your team can stop managing calendars and focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Future-proof your service drive today. Visit @ https://carguymedia.com/40nWpRj 2. OPENLANE – The world's best online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. Learn more @ https://www.openlane.com 3. CDG Dealer Consulting - The right tech can make or break your dealership—so don't guess, and don't go it alone. Backed by insights from 500+ dealerships, CDG Dealer Consulting audits your tech stack, recommends the right products and vendors, and secures guaranteed best pricing. Our team then guides rollout and integration, helping you avoid costly mistakes and hit the ground running. Discover dealership tech that actually works @ http://www.cdgdealerconsulting.com Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 00:07 Key to 52 years in auto? 01:08 How did you overcome early challenges? 05:10 Secrets to bar business success? 09:23 Building a successful dealership how? 18:47 Why are community relationships vital? 33:37 Lessons from 30 years with Packers? 35:06 NFL vs. auto dealership management? 38:31 Overcoming major health challenges? 49:40 Future of the auto industry? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Lynn & Carl talk to Bob Cowsill from The Cowsills, performing Thursday at the Family Arena. They are then joined by Kate Bergstrom, artistic director at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis discussing their upcoming season. Plus they talk about the new releases: Ne Zha 2 & Ron Howard's Eden.

This week's Summer Series is an asset class twofer covering hedge funds and private equity. The first is a hedge fund panel comprised of Dan Fagan from GIC of Singapore, Craig Bergstrom from Corbin Capital Partners, and Adam Blitz from Evanston Capital. The second is with Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Both offer deep dives into what it takes successfully invest as an asset class specialist. Please enjoy my panel with Dan, Craig, and Adam from 2023 and with Mario Giannini from 2022. Hedge Fund Master Class EP. 318 – May 29, 2023 Mario Giannini EP. 262 – July 18, 2022 Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)  

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In this episode the Guys sit down with defensive coordinator and safeties coach Coach Brian Bergstrom. The 2025 season marks the return of Coach Bergy who had previously led the Winona State squad for the past three seasons.

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The episode is sponsored by The Eye Vets and was recorded on site during the 2025 Fetch Nashville conference. Watch the full video here. Benjamin Bergstrom, DVM, MS, DACVO, is originally from the rural, small town of Rockton, Illinois. He received his bachelor's degree in 2009 followed by his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2013 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He then completed a one-year Small Animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia in Athens. Immediately following his rotating internship, he traveled back to the Midwest where he completed a three-year residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at Purdue University in 2017. As a board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Bergstrom began practicing in Nashville in 2017. In 2023, Bergstrom pursued a dream of becoming an independent practice owner and opened The Eye Vets in Nashville. Through a combination of in-person consultations and telecollaboration, Bergstrom aims to provide compassionate, innovative veterinary eye care to the greater Nashville area and beyond.

Join Jenn Bergstrom and the vBrownBag crew for a deep dive into chaos engineering for machine learning and AI models. Discover how deliberate failure injection can improve system resilience, explore real-world experiments on AI model vulnerabilities, and learn why testing for failure is critical in today's fast-moving AI landscape. Whether you're an engineer, data scientist, or tech leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights, cautionary tales, and a touch of humor. #ChaosEngineering #MachineLearning #AI #vBrownBag #AIOps #ModelResilience #TechTalk Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & vBrownBag Welcome 02:45 – What Is Chaos Engineering? 10:45 – Netflix, Chaos Monkey, and the Origins 16:40 – Chaos Engineering for AI & ML Models 27:00 – Non-Determinism in LLMs and Testing Challenges 46:00 – Organizational Adoption & Q&A Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-bergstrom/ https://amzn.to/44JBw5D - "Security Chaos Engineering: Sustaining Resilience in Software and Systems" https://amzn.to/4l3fFMi - "Chaos Engineering: Site reliability through controlled disruption" https://amzn.to/4kiqY1W - "Chaos Engineering: System Resiliency in Practice" https://netflix.github.io/chaosmonkey/

Anders just completed an unprecedented 21 year run at Deckers Brands, one of the most dynamic and powerful companies in the world of footwear - and consumer brands broadly speaking. Over the course of that time, he grew from an entry level Marketing Coordinator to his most recent post as the VP and Global GM of the Teva Footwear brand. Throughout his tenure at Deckers he was a central contributor and leader during 2 separate eras of astronomical growth and organizational transformation. Between 2002 and 2011, UGG grew from $36m to just short of $1bn, and his small team built one of the most enduring and essential brands in the history of the industry. In his next capacity as Director of Strategy Development, they acquired a very small but compelling running brand called HOKA, and built a broad and insightful consumer strategy for the brand that enabled to mass adoption that we see today.

Joy is not an accident. It's a fruit of the Spirit that grows from attention, action, and cultivation. In contrast much of our online lives are lived passively comparing ourselves to others without even thinking about it. Algorithms are designed to keep us longing for what we don't have, by showing us lives just out of reach. This is an upward envy that creates a downward disdain and erodes joy. But God life with God gives us the good work of Joy. Joy is deep, personal, and often tied to the relationships that reflect God's love and goodness.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1071: In today's episode, we unpack April's surprising EV registration drop, spotlight top dealership strategies driving service and parts growth, and break down a fresh consumer sentiment boost that still comes with caution.Automotive News' Top 100 Service and Parts Dealer Groups show that there's no single path to growing service and parts revenue—but that tailored strategies, tech investments, and a laser focus on training can deliver huge results.Murgado Automotive boosted revenue 45% by empowering service directors and emphasizing speed, transparency, and convenience.Holman's 48% increase stemmed from employee training, technician retention, and use of myKaarma software across all stores.Kunes Auto Group drove a 33% bump through acquisitions and leveraging DealerFenix to standardize metrics and processes.All three groups focused on increasing customer-pay work, tire sales, and throughput efficiency.“It's all the little things that add up to the big things later on,” said Murgado CEO Mario Murgado.Top 10 - Autonation, Penske, Lithia, Hendrick, Asbury, Group 1, Sonic, Morgan, Holman, OurismanOther friends - 13 - McGovern, 27 - Ciocca, 33- RML, 35 - Bergstrom, 44 - Premier Automotive, 47 - Walser, 66 - Sam Pack, 69 - CMA, 74 - RohrmanFor the first time in over a year, U.S. electric vehicle registrations fell in April. While some brands like Chevrolet saw gains, overall adoption continues to hit a ceiling amid consumer hesitation.EV registrations dropped 4.4% year-over-year to 97,833, marking a 6.6% market share.Tesla saw a 16% decline, with major drops in Model Y and Cybertruck registrations.Chevrolet more than tripled its numbers, led by strong demand for the Equinox and Blazer EVs.S&P's Tom Libby notes the EV segment is hitting a “demand ceiling” around 5,000 units/month per model.“There's a lot of influences working against EVs right now,” Libby said, citing charging concerns and wavering government support.After half a year of sliding confidence, American consumers are feeling a bit more upbeat. A new report shows a sizable sentiment jump in June—but lingering doubts about the broader economy are hard to ignore.According to the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment rose 15.9% from May to 60.5, the highest level since December 2024.The increase was across age, income, region, and political affiliation, with expectations for both short and long-term business conditions seeing the steepest gains.Analysts credit a perceived easing of tariff pressure and slowing inflation for the positive shift.However, consumer sentiment, opinions on current economic conditions, and consumer expectations for the future are all still down YoY“Despite this month's notable improvement, consumers remain guarded and concJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Megan discuss last weekend's talk at EastLake. Other topics include Bergstrom air museum, buying multiple copies of the Odyssey, and light vacation reads.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1005: The biggest dealership groups continue their march toward market dominance while Toyota's hybrid boom is pushing suppliers to the limit. Meanwhile, Gen Z graduates face a tough reality as government hiring freezes throw career plans into chaos.Show Notes with links:The biggest names in auto retail continued their dominance in 2024, with the top 150 dealership groups expanding their footprint and market share. Growth, acquisitions, and shifting strategies defined the rankings, showing how consolidation is shaping the future of the industry.The top 150 groups sold over 4 million new vehicles in 2024, up 7.2% from the previous year, and now own 26.6% of all U.S. franchised dealerships, up from just 13.9% in 2011.Holman made the biggest leap, climbing 17 spots to No. 15 after acquiring Leith Automotive Group.Some of our other friends on the list: 140-DeMontrond, 134-Casa, 83-Sam Pack Auto Group, 80-Carter Myers Automotive, 70-DGDG, 60-Rohrman, 58-Bergstrom, 43–Ciocca, 32-Walser, 16-Ourisman“The top 10 reported owning 10.5% of U.S. dealerships, continuing the trend of industry consolidation,” said Mary Raetz, director of the Automotive News Research & Data Center.Toyota's hybrid strategy is paying off—maybe too well. Soaring global demand for its gasoline-electric hybrids has outpaced supply, leaving customers facing long wait times and suppliers scrambling to keep up.Wait times for Toyota hybrids range from 60 days in Europe to nine months in India.Parts shortages, including key components from suppliers like Aisin and Denso, are causing production bottlenecks.Toyota is ramping up output, including a $14B battery plant in North Carolina set to ship batteries in April.Global hybrid sales nearly tripled over five years, hitting 16.1 million in 2024.The surging demand has led to soaring dealership valuations in the US. According to Mercer Capital, Toyota dealerships in metro markets, particularly in Florida, can command valuation multiples as high as 10 times earnings in today's market.​​The class of 2025 is stepping into a tough job market, with tech downturns, federal hiring freezes, and economic uncertainty making it harder than ever for new grads to secure stable careers. Many are rethinking their career plans as public sector opportunities shrink.Government job applications nearly doubled in 2023, but hiring freezes have now put many positions on hold.Some federal job offers have been rescinded, and funding-dependent industries like nonprofits and universities are also feeling the squeeze.Economic shifts, including tariff concerns, have made companies hesitant to expand hiring.Many students are prioritizing stability over passion, with some opting for private-sector jobs over public service roles."The job market just seems super unstable in almost any field," said Tulane sophomore Katie Schwartz,Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

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