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In this powerful episode, I sit down with global saxophonist and influencer Chris Mitchell, whose life is a living testimony of faith, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Chris's story begins with unimaginable childhood trauma—witnessing extreme family violence, homelessness, and nights spent under bridges or on church floors. Yet, through it all, he never abandoned his faith. Instead, he leaned into his God-given gift of music, discovered at just five years old. From performing saxophone for tips at a small restaurant, to building an email list of over half a million contacts by hand, to selling out shows and eventually touring internationally with Groupon partnerships, Chris's relentless action and belief in divine guidance transformed his life. Today, he's not only one of the first 200 paid influencers on TikTok, but also a world-touring musician who's performed at major events, including for boxing champion Claressa Shields. His authenticity and commitment to connecting deeply with his audience set him apart in an age of surface-level influence. This conversation is about more than music. It's about overcoming adversity, trusting your gift, and building something extraordinary from nothing.  0:00 Intro 6:33 – The night his father stabbed his mother and sister 9:31 – How his mother miraculously survived 19:55 – Discovering his musical gift at age 4-5 24:18 – Evictions, homelessness & living in a church 31:53 – Staying on the “narrow path” through faith 49:31 – Graduating during the recession & struggling to find work 50:43 – Playing saxophone for tips at Turquoise 55:37 – The hustle: earning from small gigs 1:00:10 – Collecting half a million emails by hand 1:06:41 – Renting a jazz club & selling out in 20 minutes 1:12:29 – Touring America, sleeping in his SUV  1:24:00 – Partnering with Groupon to do an international world tour 1:27:03 – Surviving hardship while chasing the dream 1:28:28 – How faith guided every step 1:36:04 – Authenticity & building real connection with fans 1:40:14 – Final wisdom: resilience, faith & the power of your gift 1:55:56 A mini concert Check out Mark's best selling book on Leadership Strategy:

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This week we talk about some of the best selling book series of all time. We are talking millions and millions of copies sold. What's your favorite? Let us know in the comments. Sorry for the noise in the beginning the washer was finishing up and i had to go turn off the dehumidifier. Hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.

In this episode, Lori Spagna follows up on last week's discussion about spiritual transformation and shares insights on aligning with your most benevolent life path and eradicating fear. Lori shares her personal journey of transformation over the past year, including her move from Florida to upstate New York and how she has documented her travels and healing process on her YouTube channel. Lori emphasizes the importance of eliminating fear-based energies and aligning with your soul's agenda to achieve your highest fulfillment. She also announces a brief hiatus for the podcast but encourages listeners to stay connected through her website and upcoming live events, including the 1111 Master Stargate Portal. Join Lori as she explores the processes of clearing fear, developing divine virtues, and achieving spiritual alignmentLori talked about:

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Send us a textRadio advertising: dead relic of the past, or secret weapon hiding in plain sight?We tested the hype, the hate, and the hard numbers, without picking a side.This episode dives into what most marketers miss about audio, how to tell if your brand should even touch radio, and the one buying mistake that quietly kills campaigns.In this episode:The media metric that can flip your budget math“Targeting” vs. being rememberedThe brain quirk audio exploits (and how to script for it)A simple station plan most reps won't pitch youCurious whether radio belongs in your mix, or how to make it pay back faster? Hit play.For entrepreneurs wanting to grow without wasting money, join the Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here:https://a.co/d/1clpm8aDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

What makes a book a classic? Does a bestselling book mean that it will stand the test of time? Are bestselling books as good as we remember them to be? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore these questions and discuss the phenomenon of rosy retrospection as they look back on a list of books that were popular one hundred years ago.  Books mentioned in this episode include:  “Soundings” by A. Hamilton Gibbs“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald“Mrs. Dalloway” Virginia Woolf“Manhattan Transfer” by John Dos Passos“The Keeper of the Bees” by Gene Stratton-Porter“The Constant Nymph” by Margaret Kennedy“Glorious Apollo” by E. Barrington“The Green Hat” by Michael Arlen“Arrowsmith” by Sinclair Lewis“The Perennial Bachelor” by Anne Parrish“The Carolinian” by Rafael Sabatini“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee“Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery“Harry Potter” Series by J.K. RowlingThis episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode focuses on what is needed and required for your personal spiritual transformation, particularly through the eclipse season and the remainder of 2025.You will understand more about your soul's true divine agenda, as well as how you can work with the current energies, including eclipse season 2025 to escalate deep and profound spiritual transformation and why year of the snake is designed to help you to align with Divine.You will also learn more about what to expect from upcoming podcast episodes and how to continue your transformational journey in the months ahead as 2025 begins to close out, post eclipse season.Lori talked about: Why eclipse season brings massive opportunities for spiritual transformationHow to release looping patterns, energetic blocks, and karmic imprintsWhy mindset alone isn't enough for deep, lasting changeThe role of DNA activations and pure frequencies in eclipse transformationHow to align with the Divine will and your soul's true agendaDNA Activations:Get the replay from the 8-8 Lion's Gatehttps://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/ikwuje56/checkoutGet the replay from the 9-9-9 Triple Stargate Portalhttps://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/2T2LjQXE/checkoutJoin us for the UP~coming 11-11 Master Stargate Portalhttps://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/zDzbqFHz/checkoutAnd Get these FREE GIFTS from Lori:Ascension Prayer For Humanityhttps://lorispagna.com/freegifts/ascension/The 8 Behaviors You Must Adopt In The 5th Dimensionhttps://lorispagna.com/freegifts/8behaviors/Sacred Energy Healing Community Listhttps://lorispagna.com/sacred-energy-healing-list/

Send us a textMost businesses think they have a “sales process.” Spoiler: they don't. And it's costing them thousands in wasted ad spend and lost customers.In this episode, Brandon and Caleb dig into the real reason leads slip through the cracks and what you can do—without spending a single extra dollar—to plug the leaks. What you'll hear:The common mistakes almost every business makesWhy “weak leads” aren't really weakThe simple shifts that make your marketing instantly more profitableIf you've ever wondered why your phones are ringing but sales still feel slow, this is the conversation you need to hear.Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

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You've got a big idea—a message you know the world needs to hear. But how do you take that idea and actually turn it into a best-selling book?In this episode, I share the three rules every impactful author follows to transform their ideas into a powerful, unforgettable book:Make a bold statementUncover the simplicityTell great storiesWhether you've been dreaming about your book for years or you're just starting to explore the possibility, these three rules will help you move from “someday” to creating the book that truly changes lives—including your own.

In this episode of the Awakened Elevated Podcast, ascension teacher Lori Spagna dives deeper into how to navigate the 9-9-9 Triple Stargate Portal with clarity and discernment. While Episode 84 explored the portal's meaning, this conversation reveals how bifurcation and the growing AI agenda are shaping humanity's path during this powerful energetic window.Lori explains why the 9-9-9 portal is not only about transformation but also about consciously choosing union with Source, rather than falling into cycles of separation, mimicry, and duality. She shares how external control systems, religious conditioning, and now AI technologies are part of the agenda to keep humanity misaligned, and how DNA activations and authentic spiritual practice help you rise above.This episode serves as a practical guide for starseeds, lightworkers, and seekers who wish to break free from repetition and step into true divine alignment during this once-in-a-lifetime portal window.Lori talked about:How to navigate the 9-9-9 Triple Stargate Portal with grace and powerThe meaning of bifurcation and why it determines your alignmentThe influence of religion, mimicry, and the AI agenda on separationShadow aspects of 9 (authority, manipulation, and lies) in numerologyUsing DNA activations and transmissions to anchor spiritual sovereignt---Get The Lion's Gate 8-8 Portal webinar REPLAY here:https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/2T2LjQXE/checkoutJoin us for the upcoming 9-9-9 Triple Stargate Portal here:https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/ikwuje56/checkoutJoin us for our LIVE VIP After Party too ~ Get intuitive guidance, next level coaching, and divine guidance:https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/DGMFXUzg/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

Send us a textIs it fall? Is it summer? Doesn't matter, planning season is here, and the shiny objects are coming (AI, OTT, YouTube). Brandon & Caleb zoom out and lock you into the three pillars that never change—so your plan works no matter which media fad shows up.The framework:Strategy → Message → Media (in that order, always)Build each for three customer types: Today, Tomorrow, YesterdayIn this episode you'll get:Today customers: How to win the finish line with Price, Speed, Hassle Message that converts now: Speak to needs, pains, hopes, fears + give a clear next step.Media that matches intent: Where buyers are right now Tomorrow customers: The 60–70% budget play—commitment, quality, relationships.Media that compounds: Buy daily repetition with the same audience Yesterday customers: Keep the tribe warm with added value, support, and swag. Referrals don't happen by accident.Do this today: Fill a 3×3 grid: rows = Today/Tomorrow/Yesterday; columns = Strategy/Message/Media. If a box is blank, that's your leak.Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

What happens when a virgin bride raised in purity culture becomes a pleasure preacher?In this raw conversation, I sit down with Lauren Elise Rogers, sexuality educator, intimacy coach, and founder of SexEdForYou.com. From growing up in the confines of religious purity culture to reclaiming her voice and becoming a sexuality educator, Lauren embodies the journey of the wounded healer by turning pain into wisdom and shame into possibility.Together, we dive into:✨ Growing up in purity culture and reclaiming sexual autonomy

"Liberty isn't given It's taken" By Velora Nyx A Centauri soundtrack similarities to a Shirley Bassey James Bond score CapSha Productions © Copyrightcapshaproductions.com All Rights Reserved. Velora Nyx in full cosmic glory the Centauri siren has taken the stage, shimmering with myth and menace. The opalescent skin, bi-colored eyes, and stardust gown all radiate that Shirley Bassey-style drama, but with a galactic twist. She's not just singing—she's transmitting rebellion through every note. LYRICS:   (Verse 1)  She walks the line where shadows burn  A name erased, a fate returned  The signal hums beneath the skin  The Liberty Code—it pulls her in    (Pre-Chorus)  Truth is a weapon, silence a blade  She's the echo of choices we never made    (Chorus)  Code of the brave, written in fire  She's the storm they couldn't wire  One woman, one myth, one final vow  The world will kneel—but not her now  Code of the brave… and she won't cave    (Bridge)  Eyes like thunder, heart like steel  She's the secret they couldn't conceal  From Centauri moons to shattered skies  She's the reason the truth survives    (Outro – whispered)  Liberty… isn't given.  It's taken. Support us on PayPal!

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This year's 9-9-9 portal overlaps with the Lionsgate portal and the September eclipse season, creating a rare window for massive spiritual alignment, DNA activation, and vibrational upleveling. Lori explains why the 9-9-9 portal represents divine union, soul alignment, and the release of egoic control, while also warning about the shadow aspects of bifurcation and AI agendas that attempt to keep humanity in separation. Through numerology, universal law, and practical spiritual tools, Lori shows how to use this portal to anchor into Source, activate your DNA, and embody your higher gifts. If you've been waiting for a chance to uplevel your consciousness and contribute to humanity's ascension, this 9-9-9 Stargate portal is your doorway.  Lori talked about: The spiritual and energetic significance of the 9-9-9 Triple Stargate PortalHow the portal overlaps with Lionsgate and the eclipse season for amplified energyWhy bifurcation and AI agendas challenge authentic divine alignmentThe numerology of 9 and its connection to power, transformation, and unionHow DNA activations and transmissions support ascension during this portal---Get The Lion's Gate 8-8 Portal webinar REPLAY here:https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/2T2LjQXE/checkoutJoin us for the upcoming 9-9-9 Triple Stargate Portal here:https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/ikwuje56/checkoutJoin us for our LIVE VIP After Party too ~ Get intuitive guidance, next level coaching, and divine guidance:https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/DGMFXUzg/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

Send us a textDon't Stop Telling Your Story (Yes, Cracker Barrel just proved it)Scrambled or over-medium—either way, today we're serving a simple truth most brands forget: you don't need a new story… you need to keep telling the one that made you worth listening to in the first place.Brandon & Caleb use the Cracker Barrel logo saga as a jumping-off point to show how repetition + relevance beats shiny “rebrands” every day of the week. Then we dig into how to mine and retell your origin story from fresh angles so it never goes stale.In this episode:The two levers that make advertising work: repetition and relevancyWhy your audience hasn't heard your story nearly as often as you thinkHow to retell the same story from new POVs What big brands get right and how to steal the playbookA quick framework to pressure-test your message before you “rebrand” it awayTry this this week: Write your origin story in 3 versions: 1) your voice, 2) a customer's voice, 3) a skeptic-turned-fan. Rotate them in your ads for the next 90 days. Watch recall go up.Join the Maven Marketing Mastermind → mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

In this direct channeling with Mother Earth, Lori Spagna shares a profound transmission about Earth's ascension, healing, and her invitation for us to rise with her.Lori delivers a transformative and deeply moving channeling directly from Mother Earth (Gaia). This episode answers powerful listener questions about Earth's rising frequency, the consciousness behind planetary evolution, and what this means for humanity, animals, and all life forms. A must-listen for lightworkers, starseeds, and anyone choosing to walk the path of awakening alongside Earth herself.Lori talked about:Earth's conscious choice to raise her frequency and release densityHow Earth's healing journey is impacting all beings—humans, animals, and the collective fieldGaia's perspective on planetary cleansing, weather patterns, and environmental transformationWhat ascension means for our relationship with nature, energy, and divine truthMother Earth's message of compassion, unity, and her invitation to evolve with herThe upcoming planetary shifts and how to align with Gaia's new vibrational realityGet The Collection of All Channeling & Healing Transmissions here: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/5GcFUZs3/checkoutYou may also ask her questions and get support and guidance directly at the LIVE VIP After Party event, which happens immediately following the LIVE DNA Activations webinar ~ join us for that too: (it is an additional event):https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/icMFonzD/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

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We're counting down the days until the publication of The Hallmarked Man! Nick Jeffery and John Granger take perhaps the last look at Rowling's most recent postings before they dive into discussion about the meaning and artistry of Strike8.In today's conversation, they review Rowling's relationship with Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series, a New York Times feature article ‘The Wizard's Everlasting Spell' about the growth of Potter fan fiction with a romantic twist, and Rowling's acerbic review of Nikola Sturgeon's memoir Frankly. Nick and John discuss along the way the initial response of cultural gatekeepers to the quality of the writing in Harry Potter, the history of Rowling's relationship with the writers of romantic fan fiction using her characters in light of Fifty Shades of Gray, and Hogwarts Professor's role in making ‘Rowling Studies' legitimate and the culture-wide acceptance of Rowling as a writer of merit “something we've always known” rather than a controversial assertion.And what does all that have to do with the imminent release of Hallmarked Man? Nick and John share their more-than-tentative plans for reading Strike8 and the best way — not the only way, of course, but a much better way than, say, cataloging predictions everyone will forget by mid-September — to prepare for our first reading of an epic Rowling-Galbraith title.We hope you are as excited as we are to the advent of Hallmarked Man and that you're looking forward to exploration of its breadth and depth beneath the surface plot with us in the coming month!Links To Subjects Discussed Above:The Wizard's Everlasting Spell Why Magic, Dragons and Explicit Sex Are in Bookstores Everywhere: Romantasy is propping up the fiction market. Thanks to a generation that grew up reading about a boy wizard. (The New York Times, 20 August 2025, Alexandra Alter)The new version of the [‘Dramione' Potter fan fiction] story that so captivated Ms. Stallone will soon be released as “Alchemised,” and the novel's publisher, Del Rey, is betting that the feverish devotion to its fanfiction predecessor will translate into blockbuster sales. Del Rey has ordered a first printing of 750,000 copies for the novel's release in late September; translations are lined up in 21 languages.Besides appealing to hordes of existing fans, “Alchemised” has another advantage: It taps into the raging appetite for romantasy, a subgenre that blends fantasy elements like magic, fairies and dragons with love, yearning and explicit sex.In a way, the romantasy explosion — driven by the success of blockbuster authors like Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, whose series have sold millions upon millions of copies — stems from the legacy of popular young adult series like “Twilight” and “Harry Potter.” Those books molded generations of young readers who have grown up but still crave big fantasy novels — now with a dose of erotica.“They grew up with the characters, and the stories ended, but there's still such a huge appetite,” said Leah Hultenschmidt, publisher of the romance imprint Forever. “They're still hungry for that magical world building, an epic cast of characters and heroism, and maybe they just want it a little spicier.”Publishers are frantically searching for the next breakout romantasy series. Last year, romantasy sales topped more than 32 million copies in print alone, a 47 percent jump over the previous year, according to Circana Bookscan. Five of the 10 best-selling adult fiction titles this year are romantasies. At the same time, adult fiction sales overall have stagnated.The kind of romance that's selling like crazy now — erotically charged genre mash-ups — first took off in fanfiction before publishers recognized there was an appetite for it.“For a long time, you had to go to fanfiction to find that,” said Anne Jamison, a professor of English at the University of Utah who has studied fanfiction. “Romantasy basically is what fanfiction made.”* Alchemized Sen Lin Yu* ‘Romantasy' Novels on Amazon, Etc.The twilight of Nicola Sturgeon: J.K. Rowling reviews FranklyI know I'm stating the obvious, and I'll probably be one of countless reviewers making the same point, but it's impossible to read Nicola Sturgeon's memoir without remembering the smash hit fictional franchise, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. For those who don't know (ie, everyone who wasn't a tween or teenage girl, or living with one, 2005-2015), Twilight was massively popular for roughly a decade, each new book or film being greeted adoringly by its devoted fans. [opening paragraph)Rowling and Romantasy:* ‘The Twenty Richest Authors in the World:' Rowling #2 (!), Meyer #18, Collins #20* The Sunday Times' List of the “100 Bestselling Books of the Last Five Decades:” Rowling #23, Meyer #42, 58, 59, and 64* Twilight Book Sales * Stephen King: “Stephenie Meyer Can't Write Worth a Darn”* Speaking of Disappearances – Whatever Happened to Stephenie Meyer?* Fifty Shades of Grey Book Sales* ‘Fifty Shades Outsells Harry Potter'* ‘Rowling Refuses to Read Fifty Shades'* Rowling about Sales of Fifty Shades: “Just think how many books I could've sold if Harry had been a bit more creative with his wand.”Rowling August 2025 Tweet about Writers who are All Lake No Shed (and Vice-Versa) The Silkworm and its Women Writers:* Kathryn Kent: “I write fantasy with a twist… It's fantasy slash erotica really, but quite literary” (416) “She makes Dorcus Pengelly look like Iris Murdoch” (232)* Dorcus Pengelly: “She writes pornography dressed up as historical romance” (225)* Elizabeth Tassel: All Shed, No Lake (per Strike)You told Quine that Bombyx Mori sounded brilliant, that it would be the best thing he'd ever done, that it was going to be a massive success, but that he ought to keep the contents very, very quiet in case of legal action, and to make a bigger splash when it was unveiled.And all the time you were writing your own version. You had plenty of time to get it right, didn't you, Elizabeth? Twenty-six years of empty evenings, you could have written plenty of books by now, with your first from Oxford… but what would you write about? You haven't exactly lived a full life, have you?… (442)Did it feel good, raping and killing your way through everyone you knew, Elizabeth? One big explosion of malice and obscenity, revenging yourself on everyone, painting yourself as the unacclaimed genius, taking sideswipes at everyone with a more successful love life, a more satisfying — (440)* Michael Fancourt about women writers (298):I said that the greatest female writers, with almost no exceptions, have been childless. A fact. And I have said that women generally, by virtue of their desire to mother, are incapable of the necessarily single-minded focus anyone must bring to the creation of literature, true literature. I don't retract a word. That is a fact.* Hobart's Sin, Owen Quine's first and best novel, the “Key” to Tassel's Bombyx Mori, the “book within a book:” “The plot of Hobart's Sin turns on Hobart, who's both male and female, having to choose between parenthood and abandoning his aspirations as a writer: aborting his baby, or abandoning his brainchild” (229)* “It's all about a hermaphrodite who's pregnant and gets an abortion because a kid would interfere with his literary ambitions” (242)* Rowling about The Silkworm: It is the Story that Inspired the Series, the Lake OriginActually, the plot for Silkworm predated the plot for Cuckoo's Calling. I'd had the idea for that plot, the book within the book, for seven or eight years before I wrote it. That often happens with me, I have an idea and I keep it and sit on it. But I keep it and I play with it like a Rubik's cube and there'll come a point where everything clicks and it's ready to be written. I have a lot of notebooks filled with these kinds of things. Silkworm was like that. I sat on that plot for a long time before using it.* “It's a novel about novels with another novel inside it” (~1;15)Reading for Wisdom and JolliesAn Introduction to and Example of Reading Rowling at Four Levels: A Quadrigal Reading of The Christmas PigReading Rowling the Hard, Right Way versus Enjoying the Surface Story and Discussing Themes: An Introduction to Perennialist ReadingTraditional Symbols in Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike: A Perennialist ViewHarry Potter's Bookshelf — What to Read to Understand Rowling's Artistry and How to Read Her Work to Grasp Her Meaning and IntentionThe Deathly Hallows LecturesHarry Potter as Ring Cycle and Ring Composition* ‘How Does Ring Composition Work Anyway?'Darke Hierogliphicks: Alchemy in English Literature from Chaucer to the Restoration (Stanton Linden)How to Think About The Ink Black Heart Pre-Publication – Seven Tools for Serious Readers to Review (February 2022)And Don't Forget!* In Praise of Friendship - a Robin and Strike Heresy Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

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Send us a textCPC, CPL, CTR, CPM… confused yet? You're not alone. Most business owners are tired of data nerds throwing around acronyms that don't actually explain if their ads are making money.In this episode, Brandon and Caleb “de-nerdify” digital marketing and break down the only 5 metrics you really need to watch to know if your campaigns are profitable. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just the truth.Here's what we cover: What impressions actually mean (and when they don't matter) The click-through rate benchmarks that separate good ads from bad ones Cost-per-click: what's normal, what's not, and how competition drives it up Conversion rates—and why anything below 5% is a red flag The cost-per-lead number that tells you instantly if you're making money or burning itIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by marketing reports that sound like Charlie Brown's teacher, this episode is your shortcut to clarity.Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram:   / frankandmavenmarketing  TikTok:   / frankandmaven  Twitter:   / frankandmaven  LinkedIn:   / frank-and-maven  Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here:https://a.co/d/1clpm8aDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

Feeling triggered or stuck in old traumas? This episode offers a step-by-step guide to help you transform pain into power and reclaim your peace.In the fourth and final part of this transformational series on The Awakened Elevated Human, Lori Ann Spagna shares 10 Simple Steps to Healing Your Triggers & Traumas. This episode offers a practical yet deeply spiritual approach to self-inquiry, emotional mastery, and clearing unresolved patterns. If you've ever asked yourself, “Why do I feel this way—and how do I heal it?”—this one is for you!Lori talked about:The difference between emotional triggers and soul contractsHow to identify the real lesson behind your emotional responsesWhy asking the right questions activates universal laws to help you healRecognizing your role and archetypal patterns in the situationThe power of mirrors, gratitude, and completion in clearing traumaWhy integrating energy work with mindset practices leads to deeper healingUsing these steps as tools for liberation and conscious evolutionJoin us for the next LIVE DNA Activations webinar:https://lorispagna.com/events/speed-activations/You may also ask her questions and get support and guidance directly at the LIVE VIP After Party event, which happens immediately following the LIVE DNA Activations webinar ~ join us for that too: (it is an additional event):https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/icMFonzD/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

For many officers, the stories they collect on the job remain within squad room walls. San Francisco Police Sergeant Adam Plantinga has turned his into the foundation of a second career, using two decades in patrol, investigations and specialized units to fuel both nonfiction accounts and gritty crime novels. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley talks with Plantinga about his journey from Milwaukee patrol officer to SFPD sergeant, his acclaimed nonfiction titles “400 Things Cops Know” and “Police Craft,” and his crime series featuring a former Detroit officer. Plantinga explains how real-world policing — from bizarre street encounters to high-stakes cases — shapes his stories, why he moved from nonfiction to fiction, and the strategies he uses to carve out writing time alongside a demanding law enforcement career. About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters Podcast is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com.

Send us a textMost ads get ignored. Some get tolerated. But a rare few… actually get fan mail.In this episode, Brandon and Carter break down the science (and art) of creating ads that don't just grab attention but stick in people's memories. From jingles that make strangers sing in the grocery line to characters so beloved they become local icons, this is a behind-the-scenes look at campaigns that spark real emotion—and real business results.Inside this episode:Why “smiles, fists, and tears” is the secret filter for every ad that worksThe brain chemistry behind long-term recall (and how to trigger it)How pattern disruption, novelty, and character-building make your brand unforgettableReal stories of ads so sticky, customers call to say thank youIf your ads feel flat—or worse, invisible—this conversation will show you how to stop sounding like everyone else and start creating campaigns your community actually talks about.Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

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What if your personal power lies in taking full responsibility for your thoughts, emotions, and energy field?Lori Spagna dives deep into the third installment of a transformative four-part series. This time, it's all about Taking 100% Responsibility—a concept central to your spiritual awakening, self-mastery, and alignment with your soul's truth. This episode challenges us to shift from victimhood and blame to total ownership of our multidimensional experience.Lori talked about:Why taking 100% responsibility is one of the most empowering (and difficult) things you'll ever doThe difference between taking ownership vs. carrying what's not yoursHow your mental and emotional bodies are key to your personal evolutionWhy being a conscious observer of your thoughts and emotions is non-negotiableHow your soul's karma and dharma are influenced by your level of responsibilityHow this radical ownership clears your field, activates your divine DNA, and brings true sovereigntyRecommended episodes:70: How to Navigate as a Highly Empathic Super Sensitive Being - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AcKW3Y2tdyyGZ9zePCtV3?si=LbvOzqhoSSexwmV1VY-D_g79: There are no Accidents - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ljGefpur9gjG4yyyByiX9?si=7dPeGMnXTPKh4Wypw2ZZhQ90: Why You're Never Wrong - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ljGefpur9gjG4yyyByiX9?si=7dPeGMnXTPKh4Wypw2ZZhQJoin us for the next LIVE DNA Activations webinar:https://lorispagna.com/events/speed-activations/You may also ask her questions and get support and guidance directly at the LIVE VIP After Party event, which happens immediately following the LIVE DNA Activations webinar ~ join us for that too: (it is an additional event):https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/icMFonzD/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

A lot of us think that the offers we put into the market are permanent and set in stone. But to be successful, we have to stop being so hard on ourselves and stay flexible with our business and our decisions. We need to be able to adjust our initial vision to have room to grow, pivot, and evolve our offers. In this episode, we are talking with Dayna Abraham about how she was able to grow and manage multiple successful memberships and courses that complement each other. Dayna Abraham is a National Board Certified early childhood teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. She started blogging at Lemon Lime Adventures because she believes that life is full of adventures, from the photo-worthy to the not so pretty. She has made Lemon Lime Adventures is a place where you can find inspiration for all of life's adventures, from tinkering and adventures in learning to positive parenting tips and adventures in parenting a child with special needs. She wants to show just how easy it can be to embrace adventure through all of life's sweet and sour moments. In addition to writing Lemon Lime Adventures, Dayna is also the co-founder of Project Sensory, an online store dedicated to getting sensory tools into classrooms around the world. Find the full show notes here: https://onlinemarketingpodcast.com/how-to-build-and-grow-multiple-memberships-that-thrive-interview-with-best-selling-book-author-entrepreneur-and-certified-educator-dayna-abrahamResources:Lemon Lime Adventures – Free Quiz: Discover Your Child's Behavior Type Out of 5 Unique Behavior Types. Knowing this for your child can provide incredible clarity and confidence in connecting with, understanding and empowering your child Top Membership Niches Guide - Grab our Top Membership Niches Guide to learn more about the best and most lucrative types of memberships and get started with brainstorming how to create the right membership for your business!Adaptive Marketing Program - Adaptive Marketing Program is an exclusive opportunity for online business owners, coaches, course creators, and membership site owners to play bigger and bolder in their business and explode their bank account with more clients!For a list of our resources & recommendations visit: https://onlinemarketingpodcast.com/learn-with-paul-melissa/Connect with Dayna Websites: http://lemonlimeadventures.com/ http://www.projectsensory.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LemonLimeAdventuresInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemonlimeadventures/Connect with us on...

Send us a textMaven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

Your weight loss belief system can be your greatest ally… or your biggest enemy. In this episode, we uncover how the thoughts and beliefs you hold about food, your body, and yourself are silently shaping your results — either propelling you toward success or sabotaging your weight loss at every step. You'll learn how hidden mental patterns trigger cravings, kill motivation, and keep you stuck in the same cycle, no matter how many diets you try. Best Selling Books on Weight LossToxic Free Diet- Eat Clean, Get Lean and ThriveChange Your Beliefs Get Faster Weight Loss Results Count Chemicals Not Calories The One Habit Weight Loss Cure

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You're not wrong.. You're evolving. Triggers aren't failures, they're signs your soul is ready to realign.Lori Spagna explores a liberating truth that every awakening soul needs to hear: you are never wrong. Suppose you've ever felt triggered, judged, or questioned your path. In that case, this episode offers powerful clarity on how your emotions, beliefs, and energy patterns are guiding you toward spiritual alignment, not punishment or shame.Lori explains how triggers are not signs of failure but indicators of misalignment with divine truth. She shares how the old paradigm of duality—right vs. wrong, good vs. bad—is collapsing, and how we can shift out of judgment and into conscious self-responsibility. This episode is a roadmap for emotional healing, inner transformation, and the evolution of consciousness. If you're working through shadow work, self-doubt, or inner conflict, this is the medicine you didn't know you needed.Lori talked about:Why you are never wrong and what triggers are really teaching youHow the game of duality (right vs. wrong) distorts your spiritual growthThe role of emotional responsibility in healing and ascensionWhy shadow work is essential, and how to do it without shameHow DNA activation reduces emotional triggers and activates soul giftsJoin us for the next LIVE DNA Activations webinar:https://lorispagna.com/events/speed-activations/You may also ask her questions and get support and guidance directly at the LIVE VIP After Party event, which happens immediately following the LIVE DNA Activations webinar ~ join us for that too: (it is an additional event):https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/icMFonzD/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

Send us a textYou're Not Hiring a Marketer, You're Hiring a MindsetYou're not just looking for someone to run your ads—you're trusting someone to help grow your business. Big difference.In this episode, we unpack the three things that actually matter when choosing a marketer: curiosity, empathy, and business sense. Not who talks the loudest in the pitch meeting. Not who has the fanciest slides. Just real traits that drive results.Inside the episode:What every frustrated business owner wishes they'd asked before hiring a marketerWhy great marketing starts with listening, not sellingHow to spot the difference between a consultant and a copy-pasterThe one skill that makes any marketer dangerous—in a good wayIf you've ever felt burned by bad marketing (or want to make sure you don't), this one's for you.Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

What if the only thing holding you back was the story you've been telling yourself?In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Rudi sits down with New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host Jon Acuff to explore the soundtracks that shape our lives—our inner dialogue, our relationship with success, and the beliefs that either propel us forward or keep us stuck.Jon shares the exact frameworks he's used to write 10 bestselling books, transform his mindset, and help thousands of high performers replace overthinking with action. Together, Rudi and Jon unpack how to identify broken soundtracks, rewire your mental patterns, and step into the full potential you know you were meant for—with humor, heart, and tactical clarity.More from Don & Evonne:Buy Jon's book Soundtracks: https://jonacuff.com/soundtracksMore from Jon Acuff: WebsiteFollow on IG: @jonacuff In this episode, you'll learn:The 3-part framework Jon uses to write bestselling books—and how you can apply it to your own big ideaWhat a “soundtrack” is and how it silently shapes your lifeHow to identify the broken thoughts that hold you back (in just 60 seconds)The 3 questions to ask about any thought: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind?Why mindset is the most powerful tool you use every moment of your lifeHow to shift from performance to purpose and find joy in the processWhy being kind to yourself is the foundation of lasting transformation

There are no accidents! Every experience, even the painful ones, is part of your soul's divine design.Nothing in your life is an accident. From car crashes to heartbreak, from illness to unexpected changes, Lori explains how everything is orchestrated through universal laws, free will, and your soul's divine agenda.Using the law of synchronicity, the law of intent, consent, and authority, and soul contracts as her foundation, Lori helps listeners reframe challenges, pain, and perceived mistakes as purposeful components of spiritual evolution. You'll learn how reclaiming your power begins with understanding how conscious and unconscious choices shape reality, and why spiritual growth is not the same as mental learning or mindset shifts.Whether you're currently struggling or questioning the meaning of a recent experience, this episode offers clarity, empowerment, and a deep reminder: your soul is never off track, and there are no accidents on the path to awakening.Lori talked about:Why nothing in life is accidental, and how to view experiences through the lens of soul growthHow universal laws like synchronicity and free will shape your lifeWhy even trauma, triggers, and setbacks are divinely orchestratedThe role of advanced spiritual mentorship in accelerating evolutionHow to consciously reclaim your power and co-create with divine intelligenceJoin us for the next LIVE DNA Activations webinar:https://lorispagna.com/events/speed-activations/You may also ask her questions and get support and guidance directly at the LIVE VIP After Party event, which happens immediately following the LIVE DNA Activations webinar ~ join us for that too: (it is an additional event):https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/icMFonzD/checkout~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join Lori's annual Sacred Membership: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/Na8hFP6Y/checkoutGet The FULL Self Love, Self Nurturing and Self Healing Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/SbK2Zgjh/checkoutGet The FULL Secret Energy Of Money & The Spiritual Laws Of Wealth & Prosperity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/FjJHooYF/checkoutGet The FULL Future Crafting ~ Reality Crafting & The Secrets To Effortless Manifestation Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/39wL7KWv/checkoutGet The FULL Reclaim Your True Divine Power & Authenticity Home Study Course: https://lorispagna.mykajabi.com/offers/tNnLfpPr/checkout

The Greatest Woman Boxer of All Time — Claressa Shields on Faith, Fight, and Legacy In this raw, powerful conversation, Claressa Shields opens up like never before. We talk about God, overcoming hate, her late grandmother's wisdom, and the mindset that made her a world champion. She shares what most people get wrong about success, what keeps her going when life hits hard, and the advice she'd give her 10-year-old self growing up in Flint. If you're chasing a dream, battling resistance, or wondering if faith still matters—this episode is for you.  Check here out here: https://claressathegwoat.com/  ​⁠  CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro  1:54 Claressa offered Leila Ali $15 million to fight 3:29 How Claressa feels heading into her fight with Lani Daniels 5:09 The powerful impact Claressa's grandma had on her life 7:14 The final words Claressa's grandmother told her before she passed 10:09 Where Claressa's attitude really comes from  12:09 How Claressa keeps moving forward when life throws challenges 13:40 Why Claressa doesn't like her opponents (and how it fuels her) 14:14 What people don't understand about success and what it takes 18:23 Why God doesn't show you how your dreams will happen—just the vision 19:29 What to do when the devil attacks 23:14 Why people who “make it overnight” usually fall apart 24:34 How learning to save money changed Claressa's life 25:26 What Claressa would tell her 10-year-old self in Flint Thank you all for making our podcast Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard, in the top #100 on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , and In over 52 difference countries : https://www.markminard.net/podcast (https://www.markminard.net/podcast) Also, thank you all so much for purchasing my new book, and making it a best seller--the world needs you, LEADERS, now, more than ever!

Send us a textIf you've ever wondered whether you're emailing your customers too much—or not enough—this episode is for you.Brandon and Caleb break down the strategy (not just the tactics) behind email marketing that actually works. With real benchmarks, proven ROI stats, and examples from businesses just like yours, you'll walk away knowing exactly how often to send, what to say, and how to keep your audience engaged—not annoyed.Inside this episode:The surprising ROI of email marketing ($36–$40 per $1 spent)Benchmarks for frequency, open rates, and unsubscribesWhat to send (even if you're “just a plumber”)Why email isn't about selling—it's about staying top of mindHow to revive a “cold” list the right wayWhether you're sending one email a month or none at all, this is your reminder: your best customer is your yesterday customer—and they're waiting to hear from you.Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

Send us a textThe Million-Dollar Growth Hiding in Your BusinessNot every breakthrough requires more marketing. Sometimes, your next big revenue leap is already in your building—or your truck.In this episode, Brandon and Caleb break down a real client case study where a small profit center became a million-dollar growth engine… with zero added ad spend. How? By asking the right questions and using curiosity as a strategy.Inside this episode:A real-world growth strategy uncovered in 30 minutesWhy the yesterday customer is your secret goldmineHow small pricing and service shifts lead to massive gainsIf you're looking for low-risk, high-impact ways to grow—this one's for you.Maven Marketing Mastermind → https://www.mavenmethodtraining.comGet a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer, here:https://a.co/d/1clpm8aOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

"Cities across the globe have experienced urban blight, where districts that have seen a significant downturn in fortunes are abandoned, residential and business properties left vacant. Responding to this change in fortunes is becoming an industry in itself."What Causes Urban Blight -And What Can Be Done About it" ~ February 2023  blog.bluebeam.comMy Guest This Week Has Success in helping Real Estate Properties & Communities RevitalizeBlighted is a powerful narrative about the decades-long decay and remarkable two-year reinvention of Summerdale, an aging apartment community located in one of Atlanta's grittiest corridors. From burnt-out, mold-infested buildings to traumatized classrooms, Blighted unfolds in the voices of ruthless drug dealers, phantom tenants, fearless landlords, the working poor, educators, and visionary local leaders.After purchasing the property from an absentee overseas owner, Marjy Stagmeier and her partners methodically tackled the crisis festering inside the gated 244-unit apartment property. Two years of relentless work later, Stagmeier reveals how the team that she led built community from chaos. Through on-the-ground, in-the-moment interviews with a wide range of stakeholders, Stagmeier demonstrates how marginalized housing perpetuates intergenerational poverty and the collapse of nearby public schools while showing the multifaceted challenges of improving dire living conditions.Blighted offers a unique insider perspective of the political, human, and economic challenges of delivering equitable housing in a market fueled by inflationary prices, insatiable demand, and competing and often dubious agendas. Summerdale's success is a bright model of how affordable housing, education, healthcare, and social capital can interconnect to build vibrant, sustainable communities―affordable housing communities, nearby schools, and the community at large. From there, kids, families, working people, and neighborhoods can thrive.© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

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Today host, Mark Minard​⁠, sits down with Jordan Strum — the 28-year-old founder of @JetEdCo, who's done over $25,000,000 million in private jet charter sales. We dive into his journey from hustle to high altitude — and why private jet travel is becoming more accessible than ever for entrepreneurs. In this episode, we cover: Why 67% of private jet users are first-timers Why every entrepreneur should aim to charter a jet at least once How Elon Musk revolutionized jet Wi-Fi with Starlink How AI is transforming aviation and poised to save thousands of lives If you're a founder who values time, leverage, and next-level thinking — this one's for you. Check out JetEdCo at https://jetedco.com

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Send us a textWith Caleb out and Independence Day in the air, Brandon gets personal. In this solo episode, he shares a heartfelt encouragement to every entrepreneur who has felt the weight of leadership, the pressure of noise, or the slow drift away from joy in the business they once loved building.Drawing from the wisdom of Viktor Frankl and Ray Dalio, and the quiet confidence of Jesus himself, this episode is a reminder that freedom is more than something we celebrate on a holiday. It's something we are called to protect every day through intentional habits, mindset, and connection with our purpose.In this episode, you'll hear:• Why solitude and silence are essential for clarity• How joy and gratitude can shift your entire leadership posture• What Revolutionary War soldiers, mastermind groups, and Frederick Buechner can teach us about unity and calling• Five ways to recover your sense of peace and purpose in businessIf you've ever felt like you're spinning plates or stuck in something you once loved, this episode is for you.Free Marketing Audit: MavenMarketingAudit.comMaven Method Training: MavenMethodTraining.comOur Website: https://frankandmaven.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandmavenmarketing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankandmavenTwitter: https://twitter.com/frankandmavenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-and-maven/Host: Brandon WelchCo-Host: Caleb AgeeExecutive Producer: Carter BreauxAudio/Video Producer: Nate the Camera GuyDo you have a marketing problem you'd like us to help solve? Send it to MavenMonday@FrankandMaven.com!Get a copy of our Best-Selling Book, The Maven Marketer Here: https://a.co/d/1clpm8a

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