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Scalp care is booming. We break down Aveda Invati Advanced versus faster-acting alternatives, examine Capixyl's clinical results, and reveal what really works for thinning hair and healthier follicles from breakage and stress-related factors.Learn more at https://trybello.com/blogs/news/aveda-invati-advanced-scalp-revitalizer-ingredients-pros-cons-alternatives Trybello LLC City: Miami Address: 40 SW 13th St Website: https://trybello.com/
Want to see the remaining 7 Trends? Find them here at the link below:https://dylanjahraus.info/2-part-trend-video-for-2026-opt-in In today's video, I break down the top product trends coming to Etsy in 2026! Be sure to comment below with your favorite trends that you will be implementing into your shop!Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there's no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. That's why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what's holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.
More from VPM News: New Woodville ES on hold due to $41M Richmond Public Schools funding gap Richmond 311 flood calls show uneven reporting, response times Henrico releases development plan for Best Products site, Brook Road corridor On the agenda: RPS budget cuts, Richmond resident planning commission WATCH: Some Virginian Voters Still in 'Limbo' (YouTube) Other links: Former RPS employee's defamation suit has its first hearing, but without her lawyer (The Richmonder) Report finds Henrico Doctors' Hospital threw ‘cloak of secrecy' over internal investigation into NICU nurse (WRIC) $13B USS Ford needs costly system flush for plumbing repairs (WHRO) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
In this video, Dr. Ruscio discusses 8 benefits of taking butyrate, a fat molecule with gut and systemic healing properties. Butyrate is produced by gut bacteria, but it is often low in different chronic health conditions. Supplementation has been shown to improve a variety of gut conditions, including IBS, IBD, and SIBO, as well as chronic inflammation and brain health. Doctor Ruscio also discusses some simple dietary strategies to increase butyrate production naturally. ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/
Poor Jesse had a rough week, and Jenn was to blame for sending him a tweet about Amazon using AI chatbots to create podcast episodes for products. But soon his snarly frustration transforms into laughs as he shares one of the best product collaborations in Western history, a Kit Kat candy bar and Faraday cage for cellphones so people can take a real break rom those perpetual spy machines and/or distraction tools in our pockets. It only went up, up, up from there.And Jesse's therapy is really paying off. Listeners will notice that he-who-must-not-be-named-especially-in-relation-to-rockets is not referenced. Well, mostly.The news stories:Is this Hell? Raw Story, Nicole Charky-ChamiMaryland Is First State to Ban Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores, The Guardian, Sanya MansoorKit Kat Wrapper Faraday Cage - Give Yourself a Break and Put Away that Cellphone! Boing Boing, Gail ShermanSubscriptions to ChatGPT DropDisney Announcements, no more phones on moving rides and use of facial recognitionMade and offered in love for you, dear listener. Send us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. ***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***Hero Organizations:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesState of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacyBuy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories, starting t Richmond International Airport's renovations plans, new management taking over the Richmond social club Common House, and the soon-to-be demolished former Best Products headquarters in Henrico County.
Read more from VPM News: Richmond City Council approves budget changes Henrico County begins demolition of Best Products building Other links: Fired Norfolk housing head directed no-bid contracts to former associates for 2 years (WHRO News) Blue crabs spotted in James River amid drought conditions (12 On Your Side) Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence (Virginia Mercury) West Virginia's governor courts data center industry as Virginia mulls ending tax exemptions (Cardinal News) U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Chesterfield bank robbery, 'geofence' case (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
We remain fascinated by monochrome cameras, and this week we discovered just how tough it is to source the sensors used by the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome. We also talk about DNG, Adobe's universal raw format, becoming an official image standard (and why the big camera companies probably won't adopt it). And if you hadn't heard, Apple turned 50! Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! The GR IV Monochrome Is Expensive Because the Sensor Is Hard to Source GR IV Monochrome Nvidia CEO's Defense Of DLSS 5 Gets Contradicted By One Of His Employees After Over 20 Years of Efforts, DNG Is Now the Official RAW Image Standard Apple's Best Products in Its 50 Year History, According to CNET 'Restoring' Old Photos With AI Is a Fundamentally Broken Concept Abraham Lincoln colorized Jeff's Snapshot Take Control of iPhone Photography Kirk's Snapshot David Pogue Writes the History of Apple Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.
We love a ranking here on The Vergecast, and it's time for the hardest one yet: David and Nilay compare notes on the 50 best products Apple has ever made, and see how their answers stack up to the many, many voters on The Verge this week. Before that, though, it's time for a bit of AI news — surprise, it's enterprise software! — and the comeback of the Hype Desk. After all that, and after the rankings, we do a round of Brendan Carr is a Dummy, talk about the fediverse, and repurpose our old iMacs. Vote for The Vergecast in the Webby Awards! A vote for The Vergecast is a vote that Brendan Carr is a dummy, that buttons are good, and that party speakers rule the world. Voting is open until April 16. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/technology Further reading: OpenAI's big numbers: $122 billion funding round, 900 million weekly ChatGPT users. Why OpenAI killed Sora I think Google is taking a couple digs at OpenAI about Sora. Apple's third-party Siri Extensions could lead to an AI App Store. Microsoft's new ‘superintelligence' game plan is all about business OpenAI acquires TBPN | OpenAI Apple turns 50: celebrating five decades of the tech giant Everything is iPhone now Steve Jobs and the greatest run of products in tech history How the invention of QuickTime changed computers forever The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs The Apple product that really changed the industry: the MacBook Air Apple at 50: a visual history The origin story of Apple's long-running relationship with Foxconn Apple's long, bitter App Store antitrust war Snazzy Labs' iMac - Studio Display Mod Guide Flipboard Surf launches social websites combining Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, and more These Raspberry Pi price hikes are no joke Today is the final day to save up to $150 on a PS5 before the price goes up Sony temporarily suspends memory card sales due to shortages The White House has an app now, and Trump wants you to report people to ICE on it What's inside the White House app? Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The story behind Captain Chreston Wilson, the most senior pilot at United Airlines and the first woman in that position in the airline's 100-year history. A closer look at a special program where high school students fix cars and donate them to single moms. Start TODAY fitness and mindset coach Lacee Green shares a few products to enjoy the great outdoors in any weather. And, chef Marissa Mullen shares a delicious tuna sandwich recipe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about Henrico County's effort to gather public input on the Brook Road Corridor and Best Products, the legal outcome between connected with the Lake development in Chesterfield County and the legal battle between a Scott's Addition strip club and three former performers.
Read more from VPM News: Spanberger to consider legislation requiring state guidance on AI in schools Henrico gathers public input for Best Products site, Brook Road corridor Two new hospitals set to open in Chesterfield County Other links: Budget proposal would allow larger severance payouts for top City Hall officials (The Richmonder) What would a gun violence ambassadors program look like in Richmond? (WRIC) Augusta courts and county seat slated to move to Verona in June (WMRA) Fluvanna County green-lights new power plant despite health risks (The Daily Progress)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
How do you decide what are the best home products at the largest home show in the world, the 2026 International Builders Show.That's a tall order especially considering there are over 1 million square feet of exhibit space in the show. David was up to the task. He shares his top 5 products from the show in Orlando Florida.Learn his favorite trends or innovations for new homes this year.Thanks for listening! Please make sure to give us a 5* review and hit that subscribe button to support the channel! Email: homebuildinghero@yahoo.comTwitter: @building_heroFacebook: www.facebook.com/homebuildingheroInstagram: @homebuildingheroInsider Club: https://mailchi.mp/062ece3a2b79/home-building-hero-podcast-email-list Thanks to our studio sponsor LP Building Solutions! To learn more about my homes visit Belman Homes andWhen you have a moment, pick up a copy of my new Amazon Best Selling book "Leadership Growth Hacks" at https://amzn.to/2ZBRuN3
The Well Seasoned Librarian : A conversation about Food, Food Writing and more.
Guest: Carolyn Haeler Bio: Carolyn is the founder and CEO of Mightylicious Gluten Free. After being diagnosed with Celiac disease, she left her finance career to create cookies she, and now 1.3 million Americans on gluten free diets, could truly love. Her clean label cookies and flours are certified gluten free, kosher, non GMO, and vegan/vegetarian friendly. You'll find all seven varieties in Walmart and stores nationwide, with Mightylicious winning Best Product from Food & Beverage Magazine two years running. The Coconut Oatmeal cookies were just named one of Good Housekeeping's Best Snacks of 2025.Website: https://mightylicious.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightyliciousfoods/Cookbook lovers, this one's for you! Get 25% off a subscription to ckbk with code WELLSEASONED — the ultimate digital cookbook library. Access nearly 1,000 full cookbooks from top authors Use on web and mobile app for cooking anytime, anywhere Save favorites, create custom "recipe playlists", search by ingredient and dietary preference Sync with your print cookbook collection via Eat Your BooksPerfect for serious home cooks and cookbook collectors alike.Go to the link https://join.ckbk.com/ckbk?code=WELLSEASONED___________________________________________________________About the Well Seasoned Librarian (Reviewer)Hailing from San Diego and spending his teenage years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean Jones has become a seasoned resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. A true foodie and lover of the written word, Dean wears many hats: librarian, Podcaster, cookbook reviewer, and writer.Catch him at book festivals, farmers' markets, bookstores, or savoring a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Dean's passion for food and literature shines through his published works. You can find his reviews in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and his insightful articles on platforms like Medium's “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors What Are You Reading?” Currently, Dean keeps Benicia Times Herald readers informed with his regular cookbook review column.Connect with Dean:Email: wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.comPodcast: Linktree (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig
You can build the best product in the market and still lose to a mediocre competitor. This isn't reverse psychology—it's how markets actually work. In this episode, Sophia Matveeva breaks down why superior products lose to inferior ones, and what you can do about it. You'll learn: Why ecosystem lock-in makes incumbents nearly impossible to beat The "good enough" trap (and why being 20% better isn't enough) How VHS beat Betamax and Salesforce beat better CRMs Why distribution matters more than product quality The unfair advantage question you must answer before you build Whether enterprise sales is even the right game for you to play If you're building a tech product and wondering why traction is harder than you expected, this episode explains what's actually standing in your way—and how to navigate it. Essential listening for non-technical founders targeting enterprise customers. For more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on: Apple Spotify YouTube Amazon Podcasts Stitcher Pandora TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: Why better products lose to mediocre competitors 02:14 - Ecosystem lock-in: The Salesforce and BMW example 04:30 - Why 20% better isn't enough: The switching cost barrier 06:46 - Catalyzing events: When incumbents are vulnerable (Zoom and Slack examples) 08:08 - Strategy 1: Understanding investor perspective on enterprise sales 09:10 - Strategies 2–4: Sales, unfair advantage, and choosing your market 11:28 - Strategy 5: Enterprise timelines and runway reality 12:16 - Create a new category instead of competing directly (HubSpot example) 13:39 - Action steps and closing FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/why-the-best-products-dont-always-win
Want to create designs that actually sell on Etsy?In this full tutorial, Anabela and I show you how beginners can create trendy designs in Kittl and get more clicks on your listings!Big thanks to Kittl for sponsoring this video!
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond area's top business stories. This week's stories include new plans for Henrico County's long-desired arena district, starting with the demolition of the old Best Products building. Platania also runs through a full-plate of new restaurants coming to the region.
Leigh Campbell is back alongside Kelly McCarren, and no biggie, but Leigh reckons she’s already found what will be the best product of 2026 (even though it’s only January!). On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh and Kelly share their best skincare, makeup, hair, body and fragrance recommendations, including the new Charlotte Tilbury ‘flawless’ concealer, a product for lips losing their pigment with age, and the best blush Leigh’s tried in her 20 years as a beauty journalist. Plus, Kelly’s sad to confirm the very expensive moisturiser MECCA employees swear by is indeed worth the price. And Leigh’s found a chemist-brand body moisturiser so good, her mum likes it better than the Brillo Body Butter - despite her daughter being the Brillo founder! EVERYTHING MENTIONED: SPENDY: Kelly: Cosmetics 27 Baume 27 Advanced Formula, $213. Leigh: Dr Ben Lahood Eyelid Defence, $80. SAVEY: Kelly: KIMUSE Peel Off Lip Liner Stain in Black Cherry, $19.99. Leigh: Revlon Glimmer Blush Drops, $26. NEWBIES: Kelly: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, $53. Leigh: The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion, $22.30. SHOP MY STASH/EMPTY: Kelly: Shiseido Eyelash Curler, $35. Leigh: Mixa Urea Cica Repair + Renewing Cream, $17.99 and Mixa 10-In-1 Cica Repair+ Ointment, $17.99. GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Watch us on Youtube this episode goes live at 8pm tonight! Follow us on Instagram Want to shop the pod? Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. CREDITS: Hosts: Chelsea Hui & Lucinda Pikkat Producer: Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the product links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Noam Lovinsky is the CPO @ Superhuman (formerly Grammerly). Prior to Superhuman he was a Senior Director of Product Management at Facebook. In his earlier years he was CPO @ Thumbtack and spent 5 years as a Director of Product Management at Google where he was responsible for all of Youtube's applications. AGENDA: 03:43 What is Great Product Leadership in a World of AI 07:45 Does the Design Phase Die in a World of Vibe Coding 12:21 How AI Changes Product Development Most 22:23 Accelerating Product Development 29:32 AI's Impact on Product Building 34:19 Predictions for 2026 34:45 Quick Fire Round 38:41 Reflections and Future Plans
Carmela Then: Why the Best Product Owners Let Go of What They're Best At The Great Product Owner: The Humble Leader Who Served His Team Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. "He was there, he was present, he was serving the team." - Carmela Then Carmela worked with a Product Owner at a bank who embodied everything servant leadership should look like. This wasn't a PO who lorded his business expertise over the team—instead, he brought cookies, cracked jokes, and made everyone feel valued regardless of their role. He knew the product landscape intimately and participated in every refinement session, yet remained approachable and coachable. When team members came to him confused about stakeholder requests, he willingly stepped in as a mediator. Perhaps most impressively, he actively worked to break down the hierarchical mindset that often plagues traditional organizations. In the beginning, testers felt they couldn't question the business analyst or Product Owner. By the end, QA team members were confidently pointing out missing scenarios and use cases—and the PO would respond with genuine appreciation: "Oh yes! We missed it! Let's prioritize that story for the next sprint." This PO understood that his role wasn't to have all the answers, but to create an environment where anyone could contribute their expertise. The result was a truly flat, collaborative Scrum team operating exactly as Scrum was designed to work. Self-reflection Question: How accessible are you to your team, and do you create an environment where anyone—regardless of role—feels comfortable challenging your thinking? The Bad Product Owner: When Expertise Becomes a Barrier to Collaboration Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. "He knows everything himself, and everything is in his head. So nobody else knows what he has in his head." - Carmela Then Carmela describes a Product Owner who wasn't a bad person—in fact, he was incredibly capable. He knew the business from front to back, understood the systems intimately from years of analyst work, and could even write pseudocode himself. The problem? His very competence became a barrier to team collaboration. Because he knew so much, he struggled to articulate his ideas to others. Frustrated that developers couldn't read his mind, he started writing the code himself and handing it to developers with instructions to simply implement it. The result was disengaged developers who had no understanding of the bigger picture, and a PO who was drowning in work that wasn't his to do. Carmela approached this with humility, asking what she calls "dumb questions" and requesting that he draw things on paper so she could understand. She made excuses about her "bad memory" to create documentation that could be shared with the whole team. Over multiple Program Increments, she gently coached him to trust his team: "You are one person. Please let the team help you. The developers are great at what they do—if you share what you're trying to achieve, they can write code that's more efficient and easier to maintain." Eventually, he learned to let go of the coding and focus on what only he could do: sharing his deep business knowledge. Self-reflection Question: As a leader, what tasks are you holding onto that you should be delegating—and what is your reluctance costing your team? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]
— Wellness is an embodied, ongoing practice that integrates body, mind, and habits. Recovery and growth arise from personalized, compassionate support, evidence-informed tools, and sustainable daily practices rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Meaningful change is co-created: clients bring lived experience and goals; practitioners offer guidance, skill-building, and accountability. Reducing harm (including alcohol use), restoring balance, and cultivating resilience are interconnected aims best served by holistic interventions that honor individual values, foster agency, and prioritize long-term wellbeing over quick fixes. Learning, reflection, and incremental action transform survival into thriving. Valeria interviews Emma Gardner — She is a UK-based solopreneur and recovery catalyst, helping individuals reclaim well-being through evidence-based coaching, practical nervous-system tools, and transformative programs. As founder of Evolve Recovery, Emma builds accessible resources—cards, journals, books, and courses—that support sustainable, compassionate change. With a background in addiction recovery, forensic science, and criminal justice, Emma blends science, lived experience, and practical strategies to guide listeners toward resilience. The work spans podcasting, course creation, and coaching, with a focus on trauma-informed, human-centered approaches that empower individuals and communities. Notable achievements include the development of the Recovery Box and a silver award for Best Product at the Mental Health Awards, reflecting a commitment to quality, impact, and accessibility. Emma hosts The Healing Odyssey podcast, featuring expert guests and real-world insights on recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth. Emma has released her first book 'Life Re-imagined: A practical guide to recovery & growth' and soon to release her new book, showing the different therapies and personal stories out in the world for people to discover, as 'AA is not the only way'. To learn more about Emma Gardner and her work, please visit: http://www.evolve-recovery.co.uk
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These are 3 PERFECT Trends you should sell on Etsy this year before it's too late!In today's podcast, we break down the top 3 trends that are coming to Etsy in 2025 and how you can increase Etsy sales with these products!
In this episode, the hosts discuss the upcoming Classic Card Show, highlighting its holiday-themed events and giveaways. They reflect on previous shows, emphasizing the importance of vendor variety and community engagement. The conversation shifts to hobby news, including market trends and grading practices, particularly focusing on PSA's recent controversies. The hosts then engage in a lively discussion about the best products of 2025, incorporating audience feedback and AI recommendations to determine the Product of the Year. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Show Announcements 02:37 Classic Card Show Holiday Event 05:37 Giveaways and Activities at the Card Show 08:46 Reflections on Previous Card Shows 11:40 Vendor Variety and Experience 14:42 Charity Partnership and Community Engagement 17:37 Hobby News: Market Trends and Sales 20:35 Grading Trends and Insights 23:44 PSA Controversy and Grading Integrity 26:42 Product of the Year Discussion 29:41 AI Insights on Best Products of 2025 32:33 Instagram Audience Responses 35:24 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Check Out Our Other Content: New Product Releases with Mrs. Doc - Every Wednesday Fanatics Football Card Auction Review - Every Friday
VPM News Host Lyndon Germam and BizSense reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's episode they talk about a rejected housing development in Henrico County, the fate the former Best Products building and a new restaurant crafted by shipping containers coming to Richmond.
In this episode, Hailey shares the journey of Wisconsin's best products. It all starts with hardworking farmers and passionate makers who pour their hearts into every harvest and recipe. From friendly farmers' markets to your favorite grocery store shelves, these local Something Special from Wisconsin products truly take a journey full of care, tradition, and Wisconsin pride before reaching you.The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/from-farmers-markets-to-store-shelves-the-journey-of-wisconsins-best-products/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksSomething Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/. Follow on social @datcpssfw
Join me as I sit down with Jonathan Courtney to host the second annual “Sippy Awards,” the most prestigious award show in tech for the products, games, and tools that shaped 2025. We crown our most-hyped products for 2026, favorite games of the year, best productivity tools, and best products under $100. We also dive into analog tools like Traveler's Notebook, hi-fi systems, Japanese porcelain, and simple clothing uniforms as ways to make everyday life better and de-fragment your brain. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 03:23 – Most Hyped Product of 2026 14:43 – Game of the Year 2025 19:49 – The Way to Innovate 25:41 – Premium Domains 29:56 – Best Productivity Product 42:02 – Favorite Product of 2025 54:10 – Best products under $100. Key Points The Sippy Awards are a playful but serious way for Greg and Jonathan to highlight the products and games that genuinely improved their lives in 2025. They argue that cult classics (Wind Waker, Pinkerton, Kid A, Breath of the Wild, Elden Ring) come from creators who put the audience last and follow their own taste, even at the risk of initial backlash. Distinctive visual identities and premium dot-com domains are framed as both trust builders for users and commitment devices for founders. Their favorite productivity and lifestyle tools—ChatGPT, Things, Endel, Traveler's Notebook, YouTube Premium, Japanese porcelain—show how small, well-crafted tools reshape daily workflows and rituals. Analog practices (morning pages, notebooks, hi-fi listening) and simple clothing uniforms are presented as ways to de-fragment your brain, reduce decision fatigue, and focus on what matters. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JONATHAN ON SOCIAL Unscheduled CEO Podcast: https://www.unscheduledceo.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jicecream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/
The Chemist Confessions podcast year-end review is here! We blitz through the 103 skincare products tested in 2025! We reveal our favorite and least favorite categories, discuss surprising finds like Hypochlorite Acid, and give our honest takes on individual products, including the Banana Boat Light as Air Sunscreen and the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Sunscreen, and of course, Animal Corner! Timestamps: 00:00 | Welcome to Chemist Confessions Podcast & Year-End Review 01:07 | How Many Skincare Products Did We Test in 2025? (103 products!) 03:55 | Favorite Skincare Product Categories We Tested This Year 07:27 | What is Our Least Favorite Skincare Product Category? 10:07 | Why is K-Beauty C-Fu Dupe Testing Boring? 12:21 | Most Surprising Skincare Category: Cleansing Oils & Hypochlorite Acid 18:11 | Best Product of the Year: Banana Boat Light As Air Sunscreen Review 21:48 | Worst Product of the Year: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Sunscreen Pill Test 25:54 | Most Surprising Product: What is A0X or 2X Intense? 28:17 | Are Cushion Foundations Good Sunscreens? Tarte Cushion Review Products Discussed this 2025 Podcast Season *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1280514 Recommended 30 for 30 Sunscreens 2025 *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1766357 Product Shoutout: Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser Enrichment Content: Sunscreen Layering Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters into Our Bloodstreams? https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams Follow us: IG: / chemist.confessions INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfes... Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments, and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehacks
MishiPay has scaled from processing $10 million to over $250 million in annual transactions by abandoning product purity for market pragmatism. What started as a mobile-first scan-and-go solution evolved into a comprehensive checkout platform spanning self-checkout kiosks, RFID systems, mobile POS, and traditional cash registers—now deployed across 2,000+ stores in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Mustafa Khanwala, CEO and Founder of MishiPay, to dissect why the "inferior" product often wins in retail tech, how trust-building mechanics differ fundamentally across geographies, and what it actually takes to maintain startup agility at enterprise scale. Topics Discussed: The seven-year journey from consumer mobile app to B2B checkout infrastructure Why MishiPay nearly failed by over-indexing on superior UX instead of adoption curves The 2022 pivot that unlocked triple-digit revenue growth with flat headcount How checkout solution requirements vary by customer visit frequency (weekly grocery vs. annual travel retail) Trust-building in enterprise sales: face-to-face requirements in Middle Eastern markets vs. video-first Western sales cycles Delivering two-week go-live timelines and 10-minute UI changes while maintaining 99.9999% uptime AI integration strategy: internal efficiency first, then customer-facing analytics and autonomous POS management GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Adoption friction kills better products: Mustafa spent years refusing to build self-checkout because scan-and-go was objectively superior UX. The company nearly died defending this position. "Should we have started on some of our other products in 2019 instead of 2022? Probably." The lesson isn't about building inferior products—it's about understanding that customers evaluate "better" through implementation risk, training overhead, and behavior change required. B2B founders must map the gap between current state and ideal state, then build the bridge products that de-risk each transition step, even if those bridges feel like compromises. Customer frequency determines viable solution complexity: Scan-and-go requires significant user education investment that only generates ROI with weekly-plus usage. In travel retail where 70-80% of customers visit 1-2x annually, that education cost never pays back. MishiPay now matches solution types to visit patterns: scan-and-go for high-frequency grocery, staff-assisted mobile POS for low-frequency travel retail, RFID self-checkout for mid-frequency fashion. B2B founders should calculate the learning curve payback period against actual usage frequency—if users won't encounter your product enough times to justify the learning investment, you need a different entry point regardless of how good the end-state experience is. Enterprise stability with startup agility is a wedge, not a platitude: Every vendor claims this. MishiPay operationalizes it through specific SLAs: two-week store go-lives, 10-minute button changes, two-day promotion additions, two-week payment method integration—all while maintaining 99.9999% uptime that enterprise POS demands. This isn't about "moving fast," it's about architecture decisions that enable rapid customization without stability trade-offs (mobile-first, cloud-native, API-driven). B2B founders should define their agility claims in measurable timelines and uptime guarantees, not adjectives. If you can't operationalize "flexibility" into specific hours or days for changes, it's not a differentiator. Geographic trust-building fundamentally differs in mechanism, not degree: Western enterprise sales: product merit → pilot → relationship building → expansion. Middle Eastern enterprise sales: relationship building → pilot opportunity → product merit demonstration → deal. The difference isn't relationship importance (both require it), but sequencing. Mustafa noted Middle Eastern business culture evolved from pearl diving where "their whole job was to be able to look at someone in the eyes and decide if that person was going to scam them." Face-to-face happens pre-deal in Middle East, post-deal in the West. B2B founders expanding globally must rebuild their sales motion sequencing by geography, not just translate materials or add local reps. Staff productivity scales by solving the manager's problem, not the user's pain: MishiPay's roadmap progression reveals a pattern: first solve for store staff (checkout experience), then assistant managers (store operations), then store managers (performance analytics), then HQ (multi-store optimization). Each layer up requires data aggregation from the layer below. The AI analytics launch targets store-level decisions (pricing, promotions, inventory) using transaction data from POS—this expands buyer persona from IT/Operations to Finance/Merchandising. 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In this episode of Between Product and Partnerships, Cristina Flaschen talks with Francesca Smedberg, VP of Product at Rillion. Together they explore how product management has changed over the past two decades, what it takes to move from shipping features to achieving outcomes, and how curiosity and collaboration can transform a team.A Career Built on Curiosity and ExperienceFrancesca began her career in market research and spent years helping companies test products and pricing strategies. When she joined a startup in 2009, she started as an analyst and quickly became deeply involved in how products were built. She worked alongside engineers to digitize traditional market research processes, replacing surveys and reports with virtual environments and interactive tools.She was often building tools to solve her own problems, creating workflows that would save time and improve insight for customers. Without realizing it, she was already doing product management. Over time she led analytics, digital production, and eventually the tech and product teams. That broad mix of data, customer, and technical work shaped her leadership style and gave her a deep understanding of how products come together from the inside out.Seeing Product Management MatureFrancesca and Cristina discuss how product management has become more defined as a discipline. Early in her career, most of the focus was on delivery. Teams worried about whether they could build something, not necessarily whether they should.Today the focus is different. Good product management connects discovery, delivery, and business context. It asks questions before committing resources and pushes teams to understand problems before defining solutions. Turning a Feature Factory into an Outcome-Driven TeamWhen Francesca joined Rillion, the company had a long history and a complex platform shaped by mergers and acquisitions. Teams were busy, but their work often felt reactive. She saw an opportunity to help them move from feature volume to measurable impact.Her approach was practical. She encouraged clear priorities and learning through action. Instead of asking what to build next, her teams began by asking why. They defined goals tied to company strategy and measured their success by what changed, not by what shipped.Building Cross Functional TeamsFrancesca describes how she and her engineering leaders restructured the organization to support this new mindset. They built smaller, cross functional teams with clear missions and room to make decisions. This structure encouraged focus and accountability. It reduced the friction of silos and helped people think less about whose job something was and more about what needed to be solved. Mixing people with deep institutional knowledge and those new to the company also brought balance. Lessons for Aspiring Product ManagersFrancesca offers advice for people who want to move into product. She suggests learning from established voices in the product community, studying examples from real companies, and finding mentors who can share their own experiences. She encourages people to start within their current organization if possible. Moving internally allows them to learn the product deeply while building trust across teams. For more insights on partnerships, integrations, and SaaS ecosystems, visit pandium.comTo learn more about Rillion, go to rillion.com
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you an attorney looking for a place to get reliable vendor reviews? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson and Becca introduce “Becca's List,” a new, free review platform designed for law firm owners to share authentic feedback on vendors and service providers. Tyson and Becca share about how Becca's List came to be. After hearing from a Guild member about spending money on a vendor and not getting the services they paid for, Becca and Tyson created a product list where legal vendors can be reviewed. This can then be used by members who are looking for vendors and can do some research before they commit to spending money with them. This is a great tool for new law firms who don't have a big budget and need to be mindful of the vendors they partner with.Tyson and Becca go through the development journey of Becca's List. The website uses smiley faces to rate vendors, which does not leave users confused on how to use the platform. The development process has been tricky due to working with developers who usually have more say in how something can be created. The process also involved coming to a happy medium on certain aspects of the platform and this is important when collaborating on a product.1:43 Explanation of the idea of Becca's List2:44 How the new platform changes vendor behavior 9:13 Overview of the development journey11:13 Issues with the platform, including frustrations with developers14:16 The difference from building a standard law firm websiteTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here.Check out Becca's List here.
In this episode, the FBA University boys discuss the best products to sell in Q5 2025!
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the top business stories in the Richmond region. This week's news includes a billion-dollar investment in Goochland County, the redevelopment of Creighton Court, Henrico County's Best Products property and a new vegan takeout spot coming to Cary Street.
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EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.In this episode, Aub chats with Lily Rice, Director of The Long Run Club, about the truth behind sustainable sportswear. We dive into the pervasive issue of greenwashing in the industry, the debate over using recycled polyester and microplastics, and the crucial difference between ethical language and misleading claims.Find Lily Rice:Website: https://www.long-run-club.com/Instagram: @LRC_club (The Long Run Club)Instagram: @thesportswear_designer (Lily Rice)⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS02:04: The Number One Thing to Know About Sustainable Kit03:16: The Greenwashing Problem in Sportswear06:10: The "Shit Kit" Problem: When Good Brands Make Bad Choices08:38: The Role of The Long Run Club in a Sustainable Future11:09: The Debate: Recycled Polyester & Microplastics15:59: The "Eco-Infighting" Problem & The "What About" Argument21:46: The Biggest Misconception in the Kit World: You Don't Need New Stuff25:07: Shifting Consumer Behavior28:35: Final Takeaway: Make the Best Product & Make the Best Choices#sustainablesportswear #greenwashing #ethicalfashion #recycledpolyester #TheLongRunClub #DandelionBranding ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.Here's where you can find Dandelion: Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/helloInstagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_brandingLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/
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Patrick Reusse joins Chad Hartman live at the Minnesota State Fair. They talk about the early days of the Target Center and Timberwolves basketball. Chad asks Patrick about Gopher men's hoops and the upcoming first season under new coach, Nico Medved. Then, a special edition of Am I Wrong featuring Patrick Reusse's hatred for the giant Pronto Pup. Chad mentions a fender bender he experienced driving the WCCO vehicle when he was 16 years old.
In our second hour, we further discuss yesterday's summit at the White House, and we ask Henrico's Dennis Bickmeier about the county's plans for the development property reacquired from Green City (tentatively reverting to the original Best Products title).
On today's show, we react to yesterday's historic White House meeting, discuss Henrico's reacquired Best Products development site, and examine the topic of human trafficking. Our guests are Ryan Schmelz, Dennis Bickmeier, and Jason Miyares. Enjoy!
Book your appointment with Allure Medical: https://www.alluremedical.com/schedule-an-appointment/Healthy-looking skin starts with a good skincare regimen.In this episode, Dr. Charles Mok recommends appropriate skin care topicals for achieving better, younger-looking skin and walks through how to conduct a proper skincare consultation with patients.He covers the use of vitamins A and C, how to apply them correctly, and the benefits they provide for the skin. Dr. Mok also talks about using glycolic wash and moisturizer to help normalize the skin, Eye Rescue for under-eye care, and Eventone Age Defense to treat uneven skin tone.Tune in to Inside The Cure Podcast — Skin Care Topicals: Best Products To UseSubscribe to Inside the Cure and leave a 5-star review!This show is also available on YouTube and on all your favorite podcast platforms.Products Mentioned:Tretinol Serum 1% - https://store.alluremedical.com/tretinol-serum-1Radiant-C Cream - https://store.alluremedical.com/radiant-c-cream10% Glycolic Cleanser - https://store.alluremedical.com/10-glycolic-cleanserFace Silk - https://store.alluremedical.com/face-silkEye Rescue - https://store.alluremedical.com/eye-rescueEvenTone Pads - https://store.alluremedical.com/eventone-pads-8Read the latest research and advice from the doctors at Allure Medical: https://www.alluremedical.com/books/ Dr. Charles Mok received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, Illinois in 1989. He completed his medical residency at Mount Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He has worked with laser manufacturing companies to improve their technologies; he has performed clinical research studies and has taught physicians from numerous other states. His professionalism and personal attention to detail have contributed to the success of one of the first medical spas in Michigan.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-mok-4a0432114/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alluremedicals/ Website: https://www.alluremedical.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllureMedical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alluremedical Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Charles-Mok/author/B0791M9FZQ?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Join the Allure Medical Inner Circle Membership:
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Brian Tolkin is the Head of Product @ Opendoor where he has spent the last 6 years and is responsible for product strategy and product and design teams. Before Opendoor, Brian spent an incredible 5 years at Uber through their wildest growth periods. In Today's Episode with Brian Tolkin: 03:53 Brian's Journey at Uber: Launching China Pool 05:07 Product Lessons from Uber's China Launch 08:22 The Role of a PM in a Pre vs. Post AI World 10:16 Product Development Process in an AI World 17:43 The Importance of Simplification in Product Management 19:21 OKRs and Prioritization in Product Management 23:12 The Importance of Feedback Loops in Product Development 23:38 Evaluating Product Changes: User Adaptation vs. Bad Decisions 25:00 Balancing Gut Instinct and Data in Product Leadership 25:38 The Role of Simplicity in Product Design 27:02 Consensus vs. Dictatorial Product Leadership 27:54 Hiring for the Best Product Teams 31:33 How to do Effective Sprint Management 38:39 Quickfire Round: Insights and Advice
In this episode: A recap of my experience at CES 2025 [0:45] This was hands-down the best product at CES [10:51] The dark side of AI [20:11] What to make of the latest inflation data [26:24] Bitcoin is going to $150k this year [30:08] Mark your calendars for January 23 [30:39] Big banks have the ultimate downside protection [38:40] Trump's plans for an "External Revenue Service" [52:08] Why 2025 will be a banger year for gold stocks [56:50] Don't miss our LIVE event: "Becoming a Crypto Millionaire in 2025" on January 23 at 7 p.m. ET. Frank will share his predictions for crypto under the Trump Administration… and reveal 2 altcoins he believes will outperform Bitcoin in 2025—and could produce the next group of crypto millionaires… Save your spot: https://secure.curzioresearch.com/crypto-millionaires-2025/?utm_source=Libsyn&utm_medium=250115_crypto_millionaire_wsu Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li
Get our Business Monetization Playbook: https://clickhubspot.com/monetization Episode 663: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) break down the best and worst of the year. — Show Notes: (0:00) Best Investment of The Year (7:51) Worst Investments of The Year (14:39) Biggest Personal L (20:26) Coolest Moment (24:50) Life Hack of the Year (30:55) Billy of the year (37:31) Frame Breaking Person (48:53) Favorite guest (57:30) Best Product (1:01:24) Biggest change for next year — Links: • Inverse Galloway Index - https://inversegallowayindex.com/ • Nick Gray - https://nickgray.net/ • “Do What Makes The Best Story” - https://amasad.me/story • Brick - https://getbrick.app/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it's called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
Dawid joins to discuss the highlights (and lowlights) of 2024, and what we're excited for in 2025. [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer's Christmas Sale to get Win 11 Pro for $23: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Check out the MinisForum EliteMini AI370 powered by Zen 5 Strix: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1620564&u=3766867&m=101288&urllink=store%2Eminisforum%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felitemini%2Dai370%3Fgad%5Fsource%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAmfq6BhAsEiwAX1jsZ0HqY2876HbsMw9zx%2DymLrGg0Tyw1%2D2hgF6vDC7ny976hTHVh4HPMBoCRpAQAvD%5FBwE&afftrack= ] ***RECORDED 12/15/2024*** 0:00 RTX 4010, 3070M, Vertical Gaming Mice (Intro) 11:05 Was Nvidia SUPER a success? What is a “midrange” GPU? 23.39 Was PlayStation 5 Pro a success? 33:51 Should the PS Handheld be a mini PS6 or PS5? 42:09 Nintendo Switch 2 47:29 Nvidia RTX 5060 8/12GB, AMD Zen 6 Medusa 54:44 Nvidia making CPUs! 1:02:01 Our Favorite Lovelace & RDNA 3 GPUs 1:07:32 AMD RDNA 4 vs RTX 5000 1:11:35 Thoughts on Intel's Situation 1:16:41 AMD Zen 5 - From Rags to Riches 1:22:09 Best Products of 2024 1:24:22 Valve's upcoming Steam Machine Consoles 1:39:53 Why we're optimistic for 2025 Last Time Dawid was on: https://youtu.be/SulVF2k-V9g?si=N0ZSdRDQlY_vsJGr RTX SUPER Pricing Leak: https://youtu.be/27mT_Am9NUo?si=7yCJoq8J-7vEQ6_n RTX 4070 SUPER Sales Analysis: https://youtu.be/Oz7G2RjIjj4?si=rZYUYRp25OTeiS1q BMG Laptop Cancelled Leak: https://youtu.be/hJJJLQZD_vA?si=No8uCjSa5ipEVTo3 PlayStation Handheld Leak: https://youtu.be/A0s0Usfg__g?si=7HCpAHCFEHMUcPCv Switch 2 Leak: https://youtu.be/SibxVnw3LwY?si=bFM79xc5aOW3TGl1 Zen 7 Prometheus: https://youtu.be/cv3k_LP1cr4?si=GAillp1_GUjEwxwS Strix Halo Low-Power Leak: https://youtu.be/5tah4ALPgOk?si=tbWWWxfEw_cXYpZE RTX 5080 / 5090 Laptop Leak: https://youtu.be/I_2I5K5r5jE?si=NTy6TiocF9tTRnVd RTX 5090 24GB Laptop Leak: https://youtu.be/Gy4HAJdjeRA?si=OvrfLnpH8We86vxX Pictures of RTX 5080 Die: https://youtu.be/V_UHVWcfeTg?si=oNdvDLg1Yuk9yQQ7 Blackwell Pricing Leak: https://youtu.be/EbEPwJvtA5M?si=C89U2iaoPVSf0Co5 AMD's ARM Sound Wave APU Leak: https://youtu.be/u19FZQ1ZBYc?si=gjwsH94qvjCkd9WN Third (fourth?!) Zen 5 IPC Leak: https://youtu.be/SeEBPbehttY?si=xadfctMJVhZ7MVrg Zen 5 Pricing Leak: https://youtu.be/ytH3MzK0on8?si=6_4UZMgeqsCzum49 Early Zen 6 Medusa Leak: https://youtu.be/oUv4US_FAjM?si=VcCfA0uFGpnrxU_n Recent Zen 6 Medusa Point Leak: https://youtu.be/h5dDn8nzvAw?si=l5saDjjik0JUXMKr Strix Halo Picture Leak: https://youtu.be/pZjqzQVc-So?si=pVVF84VRBnu1RC2p RPL Ring Bus Flaw: https://youtu.be/ZFE4q35buKs?si=Jv1idvxD9zMRd2cG Dev Interview Regarding RPL Flaws: https://youtu.be/rkVSgix0L38?si=P0YFHUJm0eJhI8un Zen 5 Launch Analysis: https://youtu.be/5Z1-FNBMw0w?si=-D-m_BjycWVwbm5t Arrow Lake Analysis: https://youtu.be/PKUXU1gewco?si=vAHcvgfVZ-afexhn 40-Core Arrow Lake Cancelled: https://youtu.be/yzimFlRJbAM?si=7TpgYJGeJgDYG39D Beast Lake Cancelled: https://youtu.be/yzimFlRJbAM?si=Lt7xi_Wq_l14v9x9 Intel Griffin Cove Leaked: https://youtu.be/G0bDB2AkHvE?si=TEMV8eDbPszB8iWC PS5 Pro Review Podcast: https://youtu.be/JyTRoMXngRk?si=Oz3wS5BW8dh1YAS4
Join me as I chat with Daniel Dalen, CEO and Founder of Ecomflow, as we explore various startup ideas and business opportunities, focusing on embeddable businesses and the Shopify ecosystem. We discuss the potential of credibility badges, analyzing both successful and unsuccessful business concepts while sharing insights on product development, aesthetics, and bootstrapping versus venture capital approaches.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:39 - Startup Idea 1: Best Product Plaques for Credibility09:00 - Startup Idea 2: Embeddable Businesses31:49 - Startup Idea 3: Shopify ecosystem opportunities45:53 - Building sustainable businesses59:47 - Content creation strategy discussionKey Points:• Discussion of embeddable businesses and their potential in 2025• Analysis of credibility badges/plaques as a business model• Deep dive into Shopify ecosystem opportunities• Insights on aesthetic vs luxury software products1) First startup idea: "Best Product of Year" Certification Business• Similar to Better Business Bureau model• Sell digital badges + physical plaques to startups• ~$200/year subscription model• 99% margins, pure SaaS play• Key challenge: Need massive distribution to create credibility2) Second concept: "Embeddable Businesses"• Greg built http://offerbutton.com as an example• Place buttons/widgets on other people's websites• Own digital real estate across the web• Similar to "Sent with Superhuman" model• Massive distribution potential through viral embedding3) Fascinating insight on software categories:Luxury Software is DEADAesthetic Software is the FUTURE• Users care more about design than status• Example: People use Superhuman for its clean UI• Shows they value design-thinking• Growing trend in 2024+4) On building Shopify apps:• Massive opportunity in DTC ecosystem• Need to deeply understand specific pain points• Niche down (ex: CRO for specific industries)• Can charge premium as money constantly flowing• Avoid competing with Shopify's core features5) Building mindset insights from Daniel Dalen:• Bootstrap over VC if possible• Focus on cash flow positive businesses• Build with people who share your values• Success = freedom to choose your projects• Document over promote when building in public6) Hot Take from Greg:"The wealthiest people have the least amount of recurring meetings"True wealth = control of your timeAutomation over MeetingsClear calendar = Clear mind7) Key lesson on content:Stop asking for likes/subsStart asking for genuine feedbackLet quality speak for itselfFocus on documenting the journeyReal value drives real engagementNotable Quotes:"I feel like luxury software is old, and the new wave is gonna be aesthetic software." - Greg Isenberg"The wealthiest people have the least amount of recurring meetings." - Greg IsenbergWant more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideasLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND DANIEL ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/danielvandalenYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danieldalen/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldalen/
Feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of product options to start with as you venture into entrepreneurship? Are the endless possibilities making it hard for you to decide which product will set you on the path to success and profitability? If you find yourself grappling with these questions, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Omar dives […] The post MBA2496 The Best Product To Start With appeared first on The $100 MBA.
Feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of product options to start with as you venture into entrepreneurship? Are the endless possibilities making it hard for you to decide which product will set you on the path to success and profitability? If you find yourself grappling with these questions, you're not alone.In today's episode, Omar dives deep into the best types of products to sell when you're just starting out. Omar offers valuable insights and real-world examples, highlighting why these products can pave the way for a profitable and sustainable business.Tune in and you might find that one of these products could be your gateway to entrepreneurship. Tap the play button and let's discover the best product to kickstart your journey!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSSpotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & ReviewShow LinksOZCON
Feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of product options to start with as you venture into entrepreneurship? Are the endless possibilities making it hard for you to decide which product will set you on the path to success and profitability? If you find yourself grappling with these questions, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Omar dives […] The post MBA2496 The Best Product To Start With appeared first on The $100 MBA.