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Master The NEC Podcast
Flat Rate vs. Time and Material: How Electrical Contractors Should Price for Profit

Master The NEC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 99:02 Transcription Available


How should a small electrical contractor charge for service work: flat-rate pricing or time and material?In this episode, Paul Abernathy breaks down the differences between these two common pricing methods and explains how each can affect profitability, customer relationships, cash flow, and business growth.Flat-rate pricing gives the customer an agreed price before the work begins and rewards the contractor for experience and efficiency. However, it also places more risk on the contractor if the job takes longer than expected or the original scope is poorly defined.Time-and-material pricing allows the contractor to charge for the actual labor and materials required to complete the work.This can be especially valuable when troubleshooting electrical problems or working with unknown existing conditions. However, customers may become uncomfortable when they do not know the final cost, and highly experienced electricians may earn less simply because they complete the work faster.This episode explains where each pricing method works best and why many small electrical contractors may benefit from using a combination of both.Topics covered include:The fundamental difference between flat-rate and time-and-material pricing.Which party accepts the risk under each pricing method.Why time and material works well for troubleshooting and unknown conditions.How flat-rate pricing rewards training, experience, and efficiency.The dangers of underestimating flat-rate work.Why an hourly billing rate must cover more than an electrician's wages.Material markup versus gross-profit margin.Diagnostic fees and service-call charges.Time and material with a not-to-exceed authorization.Fixed pricing for predictable electrical work.Written scopes, exclusions, and change orders.The importance of tracking labor, materials, callbacks, and warranty costs.Why job costing is essential under either pricing method.How to explain pricing professionally to customers.When a contractor should consider declining a job.Paul also explains why copying another contractor's hourly rate or flat-rate price book can be dangerous. Every electrical contracting business has different labor costs, overhead, insurance expenses, productivity levels, service areas, risks, and financial goals.The customer is not merely paying for the time an electrician spends performing a task. The customer is paying for training, licensing, experience, tools, insurance, availability, testing, warranty responsibility, and a safe professional result.Whether you are preparing to start an electrical contracting business or trying to improve the profitability of an existing company, this episode will help you make better pricing decisions and understand the true value of the professional electrical services you provide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc.—where you'll learn from the nation's most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you'll actually remember.Visit https://FastTraxSystem.com to learn more.

The Next Amazon Top Seller
Amazon Ads Bidding Optimization Playbook - #255

The Next Amazon Top Seller

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 21:55


Mike's Daily Podcast
MikesDailyPodcast 3339 Bidding edited

Mike's Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 23:10


This is a re-release since Spreaker decided to take it down since there was some singing in the beginning. Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of national pastimes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

4BC Breakfast with Neil Breen Podcast
Why four retired Brisbane CityCats just sparked a surprise global bidding frenzy

4BC Breakfast with Neil Breen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 7:52


Four of Brisbane’s iconic first-generation CityCats have officially been auctioned off, and their second lives range from floating houseboats to potential movie sets. Marine auctioneer Adrian Seiffert dropped by to reveal who bought these 30-year-old river legends and why one brave buyer plans to sail a non-ocean ferry all the way to the Solomon Islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Matthews
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Mike Matthews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 23:10


This is a re-release since Spreaker decided to take it down since there was some singing in the beginning. Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of national pastimes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

Govcon Giants Podcast
4 Warning Signs a Government Solicitation Is Already Scoped for Someone Else

Govcon Giants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 9:18


Learning how to reverse engineer government contract pricing can be the difference between a competitive bid and a wasted proposal. In this episode, you'll get a step-by-step method for pulling real spending data on any federal contract and using it to build a winning price, plus how to spot solicitations that are already wired for someone else before you waste time bidding. Learn how to pull an incumbent contract number and use USASpending.gov to see actual dollars spent, not just the awarded ceiling Discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to reverse engineer labor rates and estimated profit margins from public spending data See a real example of underbidding a 47 million dollar incumbent by dropping from a 30 percent margin to a competitive 12.5 percent Understand the four red flags that signal a solicitation has been scoped out for a specific vendor, including tight geographic radius requirements and unrealistic response windows Get a real world breakdown of an Army hotel solicitation and how ultra specific requirements can quietly disqualify every bidder but one Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

E-commerce Superheroes
Google riscrive le regole del bidding: Cosa cambia davvero dal 17 Agosto?

E-commerce Superheroes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 18:55


Questo episodio di E-Commerce Superheroes è diverso dal solito. Nessun E-Commerce Manager al microfono, nessuna storia da raccontare. C'è una novità che sta per toccare ogni account online, e vale la pena arrivarci preparati.Dal 17 agosto Google cambia il funzionamento delle strategie basate su target: le campagne limitate dal budget smettono di sovraperformare e si allineano al target che hai impostato tu. Nessuno lo aggiornerà al posto tuo.In questo episodio rispondiamo alle domande che stanno girando in ogni account:→ Cosa cambia esattamente il 17 agosto, e cosa invece resta uguale → Come capire in 10 minuti quali delle tue campagne stanno sovraperformando adesso → Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Demand Gen: chi viene colpito e quanto → Devi abbassare i target o alzare i budget? La differenza sul margine è enorme → Cosa fa il Bid Target Adjustment Tool di Google, e dove non ti basta → Perché il timing è il vero problema: la modifica arriva a poche settimane dal picco di Q4Venti minuti per arrivare al 17 agosto sapendo già cosa modificare.E-commerce Superheroes: Viaggiando tra pionieri e innovatori, le sfide e successi che hanno ridefinito il commercio elettronico

Expat Property Story
Don't Be the Monkey: Auction Bidding Psychology and UK Property Market Update

Expat Property Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 12:20


#312Once a month, auction specialist Jay Howard from Hammered Auctions joins us to report from the front line of UK property auctions. Jay and his business partner Piotr Rusinek are property traders, authors of the UK's number one bestselling book on auctions, and the people behind the Auction Buyers Club, Property Trading Academy and Beyond the HammerThis month: a 100% clearance rate, the monkey brain that costs investors real money, why summer 2025 is Christmas for property traders, and a valuation question that almost every auction buyer gets wrong.Check out our shorts on YouTubeOur WhatsApp  groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupThis month...Barnet Ross: 100% ClearanceJay's Auction Buyers Club recently hosted two senior figures from Barnet Ross — a London-based auctioneer whose catalogue runs heavily to mixed-use and commercial property — for a live run-through of their upcoming lots.Out of roughly 20 lots, every single property sold. Not one withdrawal. 100% sold prior or on the day.That figure is harder to achieve than it sounds. A 100% clearance rate means no unsold lots, no vendor disappointments, no stock carried forward. It's the number auctioneers quietly compete on, and Barnet Ross had a very good month.Don't Be the Monkey: Pre-Auction Bidding DisciplineTwo members of the Buyers Club were tracking a property in a recent Savills auction, guided at around £1.1 million with a desktop valuation of £1.98 million. After running the numbers — holding costs, refurbishment, letting — their maximum was £1.225 million. They offered £1.2 million pre-auction.A competing buyer came in at £1.25 million.The question they brought to Jay: should we go to £1.3 million?Jay's answer: you can offer £1.3 million. But the moment you do, the other buyer goes to £1.35 million. Then you're looking at £1.4 million. Then £1.5 million. You're in an auction. And you've stopped investing and started competing.Jay calls it the monkey brain. You don't want the banana because it's a good banana. You want it because another monkey wants it. The moment that happens, you've lost the plot — and potentially a lot of money.The practical resolution: there are five near-identical properties going into the next Allsop auction. Let the other buyer overpay. Go get one of those bananas instead."Christmas in Summertime": The Case for Buying NowJay's market read this month is direct: now is the time to buy.Competition is muted. Many investors have stopped transacting. Flats in particular are trading at prices last seen in 2012 — which, Jay notes, doesn't require an economist to interpret. Buying a flat in a good area at 2012 prices and holding for one to two years represents significant capital upside, even before a refinance.His phrase for the current auction environment: Christmas in summertime. The deals are there. The competition isn't. Investors in his Trading Academy are cycling capital straight back into the next auction the moment a trade completes.For expat investors with capital ready to deploy, the message is clear: the window is open.AVM vs Desktop Valuation: What Auction Buyers Actually Need to KnowA member of Jay's group raised a question about desktop valuations this month, and Jay's answer is worth unpacking properly because most auction buyers conflate two very different things.AVM (Automated Valuation Model) A piece of technology — Hometrack is one of the better-known examples — that pulls data from multiple datasets and produces a confidence-weighted value and a 90-day sale figure. Costs around £30. Completely unemotional: the algorithm doesn't earn a fee if you buy, so it has no motivation to inflate the number.Desktop Valuation A RICS-qualified surveyor doing their work remotely — comparables, pound per square foot, yield analysis — without visiting the property. More expensive than an AVM, more credible with lenders, but still a lender tool rather than a market price.The critical point Jay makes: neither figure has any meaningful correlation with what buyers will actually pay at auction. What a lender values a property at, and what the market will bid it to on the day, are always two different numbers — sometimes very different numbers.AVMs are useful for working out your maximum offer and your likely LTV. They are not a guide to auction value. A deal sourcer telling you the AVM supports their asking price has a motivation the AVM itself does not.Stick to Your Guns: The Post-Auction Phone CallA member of Jay's Property Trading Academy bid £150,000 on a property at a Pattinson's auction. The property went to £174,000. He didn't win. He moved on.The following day, the auctioneer called. The winning bidder had pulled out. The property was available — for £174,000.The investor's response: why would I pay £174,000? My maximum was £150,000. You can see my maximum was £150,000. You're asking me to pay £24,000 more than my number because someone else couldn't complete at theirs?Jay's advice: stick to your guns. Your number is your number because of the analysis behind it. The fact that someone else bid higher and then couldn't complete doesn't change the fundamentals of the deal. Going beyond your maximum at that point isn't bold investing — it's poor investing.GuestJay Howard — Auction expert, property trader, author Jay and Piotr Rusinek are co-authors of the UK's number one bestselling book on property auctions. They run the Auction Buyers Club and the Property Trading Academy. Links in the episode description.Key TakeawaysBarnet Ross achieved 100% clearance at their recent auction — every lot sold prior or on the dayPre-auction bidding can trigger the monkey brain: competing to win rather than investing to profit. Know your number and hold itSummer 2025 is a buyer's market at auction — competition is muted, flats are at 2012 prices, and capital is being redeployed fast by active tradersAVM and desktop valuations are lender tools, not market price guides — there is no reliable correlation between either figure and what buyers will bid on the dayAVMs are unemotional; deal sourcers are not. Understand the motivation behind any valuation figure you're shownIf you miss a lot and get a post-auction call, your maximum bid is still your maximum bid — the other buyer's failure doesn't change your numbersKeywords: UK property auction news, property auction UK, buying property at auction, AVM valuation UK, desktop valuation property, property auction tips, auction bidding strategy, UK property market summer 2025, property trader UK, Auction Buyers Club, expat property podcast, buy to let auction UK, property auction clearance rate, post-auction offer UK

Behind The Mindset
War Dogs Exposed: The True Story | David Packouz | The Jared Goetz Show

Behind The Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 125:27


David Packouz is the real-life entrepreneur whose story inspired the movie War Dogs. In this conversation, he reveals what actually happened behind the Hollywood version—from entering the government-contracting world in his early twenties and winning a nearly $300 million ammunition contract, to being investigated by the federal government and believing he could spend decades in prison.This episode is a deep conversation about ambition, betrayal, government contracts, legal consequences, entrepreneurship, and rebuilding your life after everything falls apart.David explains how he and his former business partner built AEY into a major weapons contractor, how the Afghanistan ammunition deal unraveled, what War Dogs changed about the real story, and how a dispute over just $20,000 ultimately helped expose the entire operation.He also opens up about being betrayed by his best friend, losing the millions he believed he had earned, pleading guilty, and facing the possibility of missing his daughter's childhood. After receiving seven months of house arrest, David transformed one of the darkest periods of his life into the idea for BeatBuddy, a product that became a multimillion-dollar business.In this episode, we discuss:David's real-life experience behind the movie War DogsHow he entered the arms and government-contracting business at 22Winning a nearly $300 million contract to supply ammunition to AfghanistanThe truth about the Chinese ammunition scandalWhy his former business partner allegedly refused to pay him millionsHow one unpaid box supplier helped expose the operationFacing 71 fraud allegations and the possibility of decades in prisonHow Hollywood discovered the story and created War DogsWhat the movie changed, exaggerated, and left outCreating BeatBuddy while serving house arrestBuilding Singular Sound, Instafloss, and Comment CompassWhy David returned to government contracting through War Dogs AcademyHow entrepreneurs can find opportunities selling products and services to the governmentThis episode will resonate with people interested in entrepreneurship, government contracting, business partnerships, high-stakes negotiations, true crime, invention, resilience, and the real stories behind major Hollywood movies.If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more long-form podcast episodes, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this episode with someone who loved War Dogs or wants to understand the real story behind it. 0:00 Intro 2:36 What War Dogs Got Right and Wrong7:15 How Hollywood Discovered David's Story10:13 Facing Decades in Prison at 2515:20 How David Entered Government Contracting24:50 Winning His First Government Contract38:31 The $300 Million Afghanistan Deal47:57 Bidding $52 Million Below the Competition50:21 How Rising Oil Prices Nearly Destroyed the Deal55:41 Discovering the Ammunition Was Chinese1:05:26 The $20,000 Mistake That Exposed Everything1:15:49 Betrayed by His Best Friend for $15 Million1:20:43 The FBI Raids AEY1:24:16 Pleading Guilty to Government Fraud1:32:47 Building BeatBuddy While Under House Arrest1:41:29 How the Story Became the Movie War Dogs1:52:22 Building Instafloss and Comment Compass1:59:19 Launching War Dogs Academy

The Paid Search Podcast | A Weekly Podcast About Google Ads and Online Marketing

Google is changing TCPA bidding and this will affect everyone!Try Opteo for free for 28 days - https://opteo.com/pspJoey Bidner guest hosts this week's podcast and explains what changes are coming with bidding and why it has so many people upset.Joey Bidner - https://joeybidner.com/Submit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com

Marketing O'Clock
Let's Get Ready To Battle ⚔️… Google Ad's Bidding Update Stirs Up Marketers

Marketing O'Clock

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 70:30


This week on Marketing O'Clock: Google Ads' August bidding update is causing tension in the marketing world and leaving clarification to be desired. Plus, for Google Image Search's 25th anniversary, Google changed its homepage from a clean image search box to a gallery.Visit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/

The Enterprise Podcast
Morning Drive: Approved to bid

The Enterprise Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 9:47


Bidding in Oman. Exception for auditors. Logistics link with Tanzania. Lending power to Libya. Morning Drive is your daily download of the essential headlines shaping Egypt. From business policy and finance to the latest in tech, all in under 10 minutes. Hosted by ‘Synthetic Salma’ — an AI-powered version of our own Executive Editor Salma El-Saeed. You can read the full newsletter on the website. Morning Drive is brought to you by: Madinet Masr GRANITE Financial Holding Bonyan for Real Estate Investments And check out our other show Making It, where we speak to CEOs and entrepreneurs about building a great business in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke and Jubal
Second Date Update: Bidding On Brandy

Brooke and Jubal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 18:31 Transcription Available


How far would you go to win over a beautiful woman who showed interest in you? One of our listeners went to the EXTREME and he might have gone too far because now he wants our help with an Second Date Update! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update
Second Date Update: Bidding On Brandy

Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 18:31 Transcription Available


How far would you go to win over a beautiful woman who showed interest in you? One of our listeners went to the EXTREME and he might have gone too far because now he wants our help with an Second Date Update! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Sleepers Podcast
A title contender bidding war and tons of live chat banter | Sleepers Pod 7-17-26

The Sleepers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 55:52


Catching up on the Discord! Bidding on title contenders! Biggest steals of the 2026 NBA Draft! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday! The College Basketball stock market is LIVE on Stakeholder! Buy low or sell high on teams as they lose and add players in the portal! Join using our link for an instant $15 bonus: https://stak3holder.com/join/sleepersmedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike's Daily Podcast
Episode 3339: Bidding!

Mike's Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 26:06


Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of national pastimes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

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Mike's Daily Podcast
Bidding!

Mike's Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 26101:59


Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of national pastimes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

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Mike's Daily Podcast

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of national pastimes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

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SportsBeat KC
Bidding farewell to FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. How did we do? Worth the cost?

SportsBeat KC

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 34:10


The FIFA World Cup and its games, Fan Fest, watch parties and celebrations have departed Kansas City. And all that remains is the cleanup.How did Kansas City do, and was it worth the cost? By many accounts the world's biggest sporting event played in the smallest U.S. World Cup market unfolded as planned, and the national reviews have been positive.On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM), columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell offer their evaluation of Kansas City's month in the international spotlight, discussing the moments of triumph and mistakes along the way.How does Kansas City's performance affect our odds when future sporting events come up for bids?SportsBeat KC is the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, hosted by Blair Kerkhoff. It's produced by Hannah Wise, Suzanne Hogan, and Gabriella Lacey, and edited by Jeff Rosen and Scott Chasen.   

Marketing O'Clock
Console Yourself—Your Social Stats Have Arrived to GSC

Marketing O'Clock

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 51:13


This week on Marketing O'Clock: Google Search Console is introducing social performance reporting for Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Plus, Google Ads is changing bidding for budget-limited campaigns, and a new "Visit site" button is appearing in desktop search ads.Visit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/

Growing Ecommerce – The Retail Growth Podcast
Google's Smart Bidding Change: Why Your ROAS Is About to Drop

Growing Ecommerce – The Retail Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 26:13 Transcription Available


Starting August 17th, Google is quietly rewriting how Smart Bidding treats campaigns that are limited by budget — and if your account is currently over-delivering on Roas, this affects you directly.In this episode, Mike Ryan and Chris break down Google's upcoming change to budget-limited campaigns, why "over-delivering" Roas is being treated as money left on the table, and the carrot-and-stick logic behind Google's new Bid Target Adjustment tool.Whether you're comfortable with your current Roas buffer or actively trying to scale, this episode explains exactly what will shift under the hood — and what to do before the change hits.What you'll learn:What changes on August 17th for budget-limited campaignsWhy campaigns over-delivering Roas are Google's real targetThe two mechanical levers Google can pull to force Roas down (worse clicks vs. higher CPCs)Why smart bidding is structurally conservative — and why ~25% of campaigns always over-deliverThe new Bid Target Adjustment tool and what it's really nudging you towardHow this connects to Google's broader push (Demand Gen budget pacing, flight-based budgeting, Smart Bidding Exploration)The workaround: smarter product segmentation and campaign structureAbout Smarter Ecommerce (smec):Smarter Ecommerce (smec) empowers e-commerce brands with AI-driven PPC automation that optimizes for profit and business outcomes while maintaining strategic control.The platform activates first-party data - profit margins, customer lifetime value, and key business metrics - to automate campaign optimization toward goals like profitability and efficient growth, while detailed campaign insights provide full transparency and enable PPC teams to focus on strategic oversight rather than manual execution.As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages over €500 million in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport.Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights:smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbhNewsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

Doctor Who: Strangers in Space
Bidding Adieu (Who Review Extra 74)

Doctor Who: Strangers in Space

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 43:53


Now that we've hit July, we can no longer claim it's MayGann, and so by way of saying goodbye we join Sylvester McCoy for his 1996 video diary in which we find him Bidding Adieu to the role of Doctor Who Presented by J.R. Southall, with Jon Arnold and Steve Hatcher

Dairy Agenda Today
The weather was hot and so was the bidding at the Parade of Perfection Sale

Dairy Agenda Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 7:10


The average was as high as the temps at the Parade of Perfection Sale yesterday and we have highlights on DAT. Also, the question of the week turns out to be a hot topic this week. Listen in to the podcast here;

Mac OS Ken
Apple Price Increases and Bidding Om Malik Farewell - MOSK: 06.26.2026

Mac OS Ken

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 22:08


- Om Malik, 1966-2026 - Apple Raises Prices on Macs, iPads, and Home Devices - Apple Issues Statement on Price Increases - No Price Increases for iPhone Nor Apple Watch (Yet) - Micron Seems to Blame Apple for RAMnarök - Apple Raises Prices on Refurbished Macs and iPads - AAPL Down 6% After Price Increases - Reactions from Financial Folk - Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Use code MACOSKEN20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACOSKEN - Sponsored by OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MACOSKEN at oneskin.co/MACOSKEN #oneskinpod #sponsored - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

The Magic Word Podcast
974: Jade - It's Her Time

The Magic Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 62:46


Last episode we visited with Scott Pepper, the proprietor of the Magic Saloon in San Antonio, Texas. This week we chat with the featured stage entertainer who performed there: Jade. She was the winner of the I.B.M. Gold Medal for Stage in 1990, which is a distinctive honor in so many ways. The Gold Medal and Gold Cups (for close-up) are not awarded every year, but only when a performer is so outstanding and their execution is so perfect, that you cannot deny that it's the best. Jade has gone on to perform around the world in clubs, aboard cruise ships, on television, in resorts and nightclubs, as well as the Magic Castle in Hollywood. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Jade tells us her journey from a shy magic demonstrator behind the counter in San Francisco to becoming the confident, dynamic stage performer that has defined her career. She also talks about how she developed her act, trick selection, and finding venues in which to perform. It's Her Turn Scott Wells and Jade Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here. You can bid on a collector's edition of this pinball machine at this year's S.A.M. convention. Or you can visit the auction website at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sam-houdini-pinball-auction and place your bid there. Bidding will end on July 4, 2026.One-of-a-Kind Limited Edition HOUDINI 100th Anniversary Pinball. This is one of the original 100 manufactured by American Pinball and is officially labeled # S.A.M. 001. The machine you are bidding on is brand new, boxed and ready to be delivered to your home, office or business. This is the 100th anniversary Houdini Pinball Game. It is live now (until July 4, 2026) and bidders do not ned to be attending the convention to participate. I know that the bidding begins at $6,000.

The Real MF'ers
Episode 152 | Construction Bidding Mistakes That Kill Profit and Cash Flow

The Real MF'ers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 18:20 Transcription Available


Winning a project feels great—until you realize you underbid it.In this episode of The Mobilization Mindset, Scott Peper and Drew Aldridge break down the most common bidding mistakes they see contractors make and how those mistakes impact profit, cash flow, and project performance.They discuss:• Why "bidding to win" can be one of the most expensive mistakes a contractor makes • Common scope, takeoff, and estimating errors that destroy margins • How labor costs and productivity assumptions impact profitability • Why risk, contingency, and contract terms need to be priced into every project • The importance of connecting estimating, operations, and leadership before submitting a bidIf you're a contractor, estimator, project executive, or business owner looking to improve profitability and avoid costly bidding mistakes, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.Referenced:Our cash flow calculator: https://mobilizationfunding.com/project-cash-flow-calculator/Scott Kimpland's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkimpland/His podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPCa2x25VWYLearn more: https://mobilizationfunding.com/Subscribe to the Mobilization Minute newsletter:https://mobilizationfunding.com/newsletter-subscriptions/

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast
#585 | Curri Routes, Curri Driver Bidding, and Cuddling Companion apps [LAST MiLE]

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 56:26


Rideshare Rodeo Podcast presents...  THE LAST MiLE (June 17, 2026) TOPICS: Curri Driver App Bidding Curri Route Drivers Being Onboarded Nationwide Cuddling Companions (is this even real) Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo   

Purple Daily
TTP: How seriously should Minnesota Vikings consider bidding for Brendan Sorsby?; Assessing the new front office hires!

Purple Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 38:29


Thor hit the film room last night and breaks down the strengths and weaknesses he uncovered in Brendan Sorsby's game ahead of the NFL supplemental draft, should Minnesota make a legitimate bid? What does he excel in and where does he need improvement? Would he be a good fit with the Vikings? Plus a look at the four new front office additions Nolan Teasley has made for the Vikings!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish
Bidding for Memories: A Midsummer Night's Auction Tale

Fluent Fiction - Swedish

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 17:32 Transcription Available


Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Bidding for Memories: A Midsummer Night's Auction Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-06-13-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den varma sommarkvällen i Stockholm var fylld av förväntan.En: The warm summer evening in Stockholm was filled with anticipation.Sv: Inne i Stockholms konstmuseum hördes eleganta röster och klirret från champagneglas.En: Inside Stockholms konstmuseum, elegant voices and the clinking of champagne glasses could be heard.Sv: Linnea, en ung konstentusiast från Göteborg, rörde sig försiktigt mellan konstverken.En: Linnea, a young art enthusiast from Göteborg, moved cautiously between the artworks.Sv: Hennes hjärta bultade av både nervositet och spänning.En: Her heart pounded with both nervousness and excitement.Sv: Det var Midsommar och museet höll en välgörenhetskonstauktion.En: It was Midsommar and the museum was holding a charity art auction.Sv: Linnea hade rest till Stockholm för att fira denna speciella högtid.En: Linnea had traveled to Stockholm to celebrate this special holiday.Sv: Men hennes tankar var på något annat.En: But her thoughts were elsewhere.Sv: Ett visst konstverk hade fångat hennes blick.En: A particular artwork had caught her eye.Sv: Det målade stycket påminde henne om hennes farmor.En: The painted piece reminded her of her grandmother.Sv: Farmor brukade måla vackra landskap, fyllda med liv och färg.En: Grandmother used to paint beautiful landscapes, filled with life and color.Sv: Farmor hade nyligen gått bort, och Linnea kände en stark längtan efter att ha något som bevarade minnet av henne.En: Grandmother had recently passed away, and Linnea felt a strong longing to have something that preserved the memory of her.Sv: Auktionen började.En: The auction began.Sv: Folk skrattade och pratade.En: People laughed and talked.Sv: Linnea kände sig lite utanför.En: Linnea felt a little out of place.Sv: Hon hade en begränsad budget och visste att auktioner kunde bli kostsamma.En: She had a limited budget and knew that auctions could get expensive.Sv: Hennes vänner, Erik och Karin, hade följt med som stöd.En: Her friends, Erik and Karin, had accompanied her for support.Sv: De stod bredvid henne, och viskade uppmuntrande ord.En: They stood next to her, whispering encouraging words.Sv: "Du klarar det," sa Erik, medan Karin nickade instämmande.En: "You can do it," said Erik, while Karin nodded in agreement.Sv: Linnea tittade på det målade landskapet en gång till.En: Linnea looked at the painted landscape once more.Sv: Priset hade redan stigit, och hon visste att hon snart var tvungen att bestämma sig.En: The price had already risen, and she knew she had to make a decision soon.Sv: Skulle hon överskrida sin budget för något som betydde så mycket för henne, eller skulle hon låta det glida bort?En: Would she exceed her budget for something that meant so much to her, or would she let it slip away?Sv: Hennes händer skakade när hon höjde sin budtavla en sista gång.En: Her hands shook as she raised her bid paddle one last time.Sv: Det var ett nervöst beslut, men hon såg målningen som mer än ett konstverk.En: It was a nervous decision, but she saw the painting as more than just an artwork.Sv: Det var en del av hennes farmor.En: It was a part of her grandmother.Sv: Auktionären ropade ut det nya budet och tystnaden sänkte sig.En: The auctioneer announced the new bid and silence fell.Sv: "Tredje och sista...En: "Third and final...Sv: Såld!"En: Sold!"Sv: ropade auktionären och pekade mot Linnea.En: shouted the auctioneer, pointing towards Linnea.Sv: Hennes hjärta rusade av glädje och skräck.En: Her heart raced with joy and fear.Sv: Hon hade använt nästan hela sina sparpengar, men det kändes rätt.En: She had spent almost all her savings, but it felt right.Sv: Med tavlan i händerna kände hon en varm känsla av tröst.En: With the painting in her hands, she felt a warm sense of comfort.Sv: Hon visste nu att minnen var viktiga, och ibland värda varje krona.En: She now understood that memories are important, and sometimes worth every penny.Sv: När kvällen fortsatte, och solen sakta sänkte sig över Stockholm, kände Linnea sig mer självsäker.En: As the evening continued, and the sun slowly set over Stockholm, Linnea felt more confident.Sv: Med tavlan säkert i famnen förstod hon vikten av att vårda det som betyder mest.En: With the painting safely in her arms, she understood the importance of cherishing what means the most.Sv: Hon log mot Erik och Karin, tacksam för deras stöd.En: She smiled at Erik and Karin, grateful for their support.Sv: Linnea hade inte bara tagit med sig en bit av farmor hem, hon hade också funnit en ny styrka inom sig.En: Linnea had not only brought a piece of her grandmother home, she had also found a new strength within herself.Sv: Den magiska midsommarkvällen i Stockholm hade blivit ett minne som hon skulle bära med sig för alltid.En: That magical midsummer evening in Stockholm had become a memory she would carry with her forever. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: förväntanelegant: elegantaclinking: klirretenthusiast: konstentusiastcautiously: försiktigtartwork: konstverkpounded: bultadenurvousness: nervositetexcitement: spänningauction: auktionlimited: begränsadbudget: budgetaccompanied: följt medwhispering: viskadeencouraging: uppmuntrandeexceed: överskridadecision: beslutauctioneer: auktionärensilence: tystnadenshouted: ropaderaced: rusadejoy: glädjefear: skräcksavings: sparpengarcomfort: tröstcherishing: vårdagrateful: tacksamstrength: styrkamagical: magiskamemory: minne

Scottish Property Podcast
The Homeless Landlord With 12 Properties

Scottish Property Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 76:46


He owns 12 properties. He lives in his mate's spare room. And he accidentally bought a Chinese restaurant from an airport while flying back from Japan.

In Wheel Time - Cartalk Radio
Your SUV Is Rolling Away And We're Still Bidding

In Wheel Time - Cartalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 29:56 Transcription Available


Recalls are supposed to be rare. Lately they feel like a weekly habit, and we're not letting them slide by as background noise. We kick things off by walking through a stack of new automotive recalls and what they mean for real drivers, from incorrect front wheel hub bolts to rollaway risk, seatbelt warning system problems, rear camera failures, airbag inflator concerns, and even driver-assist systems that can hit the brakes when you least expect it. If you care about car safety, reliability, and what to do when the manufacturer says “bring it in,” you'll leave with a clearer checklist for staying ahead of the risk. Then we shift gears into pure car-nerd fun with a sold car roundup game using Hemmings results, because nothing tells the truth like an actual auction sale price. We guess what everything brought at the hammer and react in real time, from a giant 1959 Cadillac Series 75 to a bargain-level '73 Cadillac Calais, an '81 square body Chevy Blazer, a sharp '72 Volvo 1800, and a surprisingly low-priced 2015 Porsche Cayman that makes us ask the only sensible question: what's going on under the surface? We also hit a budget-friendly hot rod, a tiny Vespa 400 “clown car” contender, and a Chrysler Crossfire that proves styling alone doesn't guarantee long-term value. To round it out, we drop into auto history and racing, connecting today's cars to the moments that shaped them: the first Indianapolis 500, early diesel passenger cars, the ahead-of-its-time Chrysler Airflow, and a quick racing calendar with weekend highlights. If you like car recalls, used car auction prices, classic cars, and motorsports all in one place, you'll feel right at home. Subscribe, share this with a car friend, and leave a review, then tell us which car from the price game you'd actually buy and why.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

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Steelers To-Go
Steelers Backup QB Destroyed | Pittsburgh Bidding on Brendan Sorsby?

Steelers To-Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 68:28


The Pittsburgh Steelers can't get Myles Garrett? The Cleveland Browns were willing to move on from their reigning Defensive Player of the Year, but not without protecting themselves from Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the Steelers QBs are being ranked as low as they can get. And is a new QB coming to town? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steelers To-Go
Steelers Backup QB Destroyed | Pittsburgh Bidding on Brendan Sorsby?

Steelers To-Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 72:43


The Pittsburgh Steelers can't get Myles Garrett? The Cleveland Browns were willing to move on from their reigning Defensive Player of the Year, but not without protecting themselves from Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the Steelers QBs are being ranked as low as they can get. And is a new QB coming to town? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DUBAI WORKS Business Podcast
Sky-IMI Split, IFFCO Bidding Interest, e& Cashes Out of Careem

DUBAI WORKS Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 40:06


HEADLINES:• Former Sky News Arabia boss slams Guardian reporting on Sky UAE exit• Alabbar and IHC show interest in debt-hit IFFCO• e& sells 12.5% Careem stake to Uber in $100 million dealNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

The Drunken Peasants Podcast
Rev Does Shanny's Bidding - Shanny Classics - Gail's IRL Stream | 1651

The Drunken Peasants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 166:15


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The Scott & Holman Pawdcast
11.46: Where There's a Will (Davis) There's a Way

The Scott & Holman Pawdcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 58:52


The boys are back, even at the very end of the Houston Cougar athletics calendar, with the following topics on the agenda for this week's episode: Bidding farewell to women's golf's incredible 2025-26 season & a historic senior class Getting to know newly named baseball head coach Will Davis Previewing top track & field athletes and relays at NCAA West Prelims Softball loses its top hitter to the transfer portal & looks for a new pitching coach Tennis gets its 1st transfer of the Valeriya Zeleva era

Law in Action
The Renters Rights Act - In Detail

Law in Action

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 28:04


The Renter's Rights Act came into force at the start of May, and it marked the biggest change to how private rentals work in England in a generation. There are a host of new protections and legal entitlements for renters, and many potential pitfalls for landlords to consider. Assured shorthold tenancies have been abolished, and have automatically been converted into rolling tenancies - sometimes known as ‘assured periodic tenancies'. It means that the tenancy has no automatic end date. Section 21 notices - also known as "no fault" evictions have been abolished, and Landlords are not allowed to ask for more than 1 months' rent as a deposit. Bidding wars for rental properties are now forbidden, and there are measures to limit rent increases. But it doesn't apply to all renters in all properties.What about students? They all rent, but only some students are covered by the Act. And if landlords don't follow the new laws carefully, they could face fines of thousands of pounds. So what are the details that property owners and their tenants need to know?Presenter: Dr Joelle Grogan Producer: Ravi Naik Editor: Damon Rose Contributors: Siobhan Taylor-Ward, a Housing Solicitor at Lawstop on the Wirral Nermin Suleman, an associate solicitor at Prosperity Law in Manchester Tim Wrigley a partner at Wrigley's Solicitors in Leeds

The Big B-Bay Show with Eric and Stacey
Pine Grove Zoo Returns, Pontoon Cover Auction Soon

The Big B-Bay Show with Eric and Stacey

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 20:02


The ladies really want a new show open... plus the Pine Grove Zoo returns to BBAY, and get ready for a new pontoon cover auction happening May 21 from 7am-7pm. Bidding opens at just $1, giving listeners a chance to score a great deal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Govcon Giants Podcast
Why Knowing How Agencies Buy Is More Powerful Than Having Any Certification

Govcon Giants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 11:01


Understanding how federal agencies and primes actually buy is the competitive edge that most small business owners never develop — and in this episode, seasoned contractor David Hernandez breaks down exactly why your certification alone will not get you in the door. If you have been chasing work without understanding the procurement chain, this conversation will reframe your entire BD approach. Know your real buyer before you pitch: The insulation subcontractor story reveals why targeting the general contractor directly was the wrong move — the mechanical sub controlled that purchase, and no amount of veteran status changed that reality Use pre-bid meetings as a positioning tool: David explains how showing up to a $30 million Army Corps deep tunnel project and signing in as SDVOSB and 8(a) signaled to every prime in the room that he was the set-aside solution they needed to meet Price your certifications into your strategy: When David bid the control building at double his standard rate, he understood the prime's pressure to meet SBA set-aside requirements — and that leverage is available to any certified small business willing to study how contracts are structured When agencies push back, know when to walk: Whether it was the Port Authority denying a compliant 51% joint venture or a Chicago tow authority twice awarding to a higher bidder, David's lesson is the same — fighting bureaucratic discretion costs more than moving on Qualifications must match execution reality: Winning a contract you cannot deliver is worse than losing the bid — Army Corps quality control, safety, and reporting requirements are nonnegotiable, and certifications do not substitute for operational readiness Subscribe and join the Federal Help Center community at federalhelpcenter.com, where contractors help contractors win. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Welcome to the Federal Help Center podcast 0:27 - The insulation sub who complained to the wrong person 1:52 - Why understanding how primes buy changes everything 2:51 - Showing up to a $30 million Army Corps pre-bid meeting 4:19 - Bidding the control building at double standard rate 5:15 - Using certifications as strategic leverage not just identity 6:11 - When the Port Authority denied a compliant joint venture 8:01 - Lessons from being low bidder and still losing the award 10:26 - Knowing when to walk away and redirect your energy 10:42 - Community close and call to action Market Intelligence gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

The Digiday Podcast
Why Duluth trusts AI agents with bidding, but not brand storytelling

The Digiday Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 37:08


The programmatic world seems split: is AI the future of media buying, or just a tool requiring heavy supervision? Duluth Trading Company lands somewhere in the middle by leveraging agents for high-speed bidding while keeping a firm human hand on brand storytelling, Duluth's Director of Marketing Ellie Uberto joins Kimeko McCoy and Tim Peterson live from the Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit on May 6 - 8 in Palm Springs, Calif. to break down's Duluth's approach to agents in media.

The Mind Killer
Special Episode - Buy Our NFT!

The Mind Killer

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 36:06


Wes, Eneasz, and David fail to keep the rationalist community informed about what's going on outside of the rationalist community. Seriously. We're not doing it anymore. You'll have to get your news somewhere else. Or don't.BUY OUR NFT! Bidding starts at $69News links:Claude Mythos is not being publicly released because it could destroy much of our software infrastructureAnthropic launched Project GlasswingMusk vs OpenAI lawsuit underway to prevent history's biggest theft.Greg Brokman doesn't know why he's being sued!Happy News!A bill to legalize banana-peeling in daycare has passed the house! Probably will pass the Senate soon!You can buy a personal jetpack (basically) for $150kJapan has perfected a process to extract high purity lithium from dead batteries with a 90 percent recovery rateJones Act was suspended due to Iran War,Guinea Worm parasite has been eating people for 3,500 years is about to be wiped off the planet.Troop DeploymentBuy Our NFT!Eneasz - call your senators today to stop the Save Our Bacon ActWes - buy your vibecamp ticket!Follow us!Feedburner RSSPocket CastsApple PodcastsIntro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com

Govcon Giants Podcast
What Every Aspiring Federal Contractor Should Know Before Bidding on Their First Solicitation

Govcon Giants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 9:18


Government contracting partnerships are the fastest way for small businesses to win federal work without burning out trying to do it alone. In this episode of the Federal Help Center podcast, Eric Coffie breaks down how to team up with other contractors, divide responsibilities by strength, and turn small wins into a repeatable bidding system that scales. Discover why winning your first federal contract solo is the wrong long-term strategy and how to bring partners in on responses, project management, and information gathering Learn how to structure prime and sub relationships so you handle what you are good at and let your partner run what slows you down See how stacking related NAICS codes like graphic design, marketing, training, video, and admin creates more bidding lanes without overextending your capabilities Hear real examples of small awards under $10,000 that built the foundation for five-year contracts and recurring federal work Get the warning signs to watch for in non-compete clauses, sneaky scope creep at kickoff meetings, and contract delays that put you sixty days behind before you even start EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Welcome to the Federal Help Center podcast 0:28 - Building skills through partnerships not solo work 1:25 - Prime sub teaming on a five year award 1:54 - Why project management is a separate beast 2:50 - Switching roles based on real strengths 3:19 - New skills small businesses can offer agencies 3:48 - Checking in with the cohort on progress 4:18 - Finding partners with matching NAICS codes 4:45 - Anatomy of a solicitation in pro plan 5:12 - Starting small with two thousand dollar awards 5:42 - Contract delays and sixty day kickoff lag 6:10 - Non compete clauses and scope of work tips 6:36 - Winning new business through cohort networking 7:27 - Stacking NAICS codes that relate to each other   Federalhelpcenter.com is where this community of small business contractors lives. Join us, connect with other entrepreneurs on the same path, and start finding partners you can actually bid alongside. Market Intelligence gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

FreightCasts
GXO Q1 Revenue Surge, Baltimore Terminal Groundbreaking, & Panama Port Bidding | The Morning Minute

FreightCasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 3:42


In this episode, we kick things off by examining a critical early bellwether for the logistics sector as GXO Logistics posts double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter, easily topping Wall Street expectations. The Greenwich-based contract logistics giant reported revenue of three point three billion dollars, up nearly eleven percent year over year, while swinging back to profitability with five million dollars in net income compared to a ninety-five million dollar loss a year earlier. CEO Patrick Kelleher highlighted record commercial pipeline momentum and the company's aggressive push into AI, automation and robotics to drive efficiency across strategic growth sectors. Next, we head to the mid-Atlantic port sector where Tradepoint Atlantic and MSC break ground on a massive Baltimore container terminal that developers hope will fundamentally reshape intermodal shipping in the region. The partners plan to invest one point two billion dollars to build the one hundred sixty-eight-acre Sparrows Point Container Terminal on the site of a former Bethlehem Steel mill, creating annual capacity of more than one million containers with berthing for two ultra-large vessels and seven ship-to-shore cranes. The terminal's first berth is scheduled for completion by two thousand twenty-eight, with full build-out targeted for two thousand thirty. Finally, we explore the geopolitical battle brewing over strategic canal infrastructure as Panama's bidding process for seized container terminals appears stacked against U.S. companies, according to a source familiar with the matter. After Panama's Supreme Court invalidated Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's concessions to run terminals at Balboa and Cristobal—key transshipment hubs connecting Asia-Americas trade routes—the government seized control and assigned temporary operating rights to APM Terminals while preparing a new concessions process. Despite President Trump's stated intentions for significant U.S. presence at the canal, American companies like SSA Marine and Ports America are not expected to score well under Panama's evaluation criteria. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contractor Evolution
271. How To Land $100K+ Projects Without Bidding Against Competitors - John Malanchuk

Contractor Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 46:39


To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP271 Get a copy of John's slide deck here: https://trybta.com/DL271 If you're relying on leads coming in… you're already behind.In this episode, Breakthrough Academy Member John Malanchuk breaks down a proven approach to business development for contractors; one that goes beyond marketing and sales, and focuses on building real relationships that generate consistent, high-value work.Drawing from nearly 20 years in the commercial painting space and five years in the Breakthrough Academy contractor coaching program, John shares exactly how he:Builds long-term relationships with decision-makers (not just bids against competitors)Lands $100K+ projects through simple, repeatable outreachUses networking, presentations, and follow-ups to create predictable revenueTurns one meeting into multiple project opportunitiesStructures his CRM and pipeline to stay organized and consistentThis isn't theory—it's a boots-on-the-ground system you can start using immediately, whether you're in commercial or residential contracting. Key Takeaways:Business development is proactive relationship building, not reactive sellingThe goal is to get in before projects go to bid and become the trusted go-toConsistency beats intensity—just a few hours per week can transform your pipelineYour network is your biggest asset—leverage suppliers, GCs, and existing contactsFollow-up is everything (and most contractors fail here)00:00-Intro03:10-Target Diverse Commercial Verticals 11:40-Residential Business Development Strategies 16:36-Effective Practical Networking Tactics 20:28-Key Success Tracking Metrics 23:30-Avoiding Common Followup Mistakes 28:19-Real World Project Examples 38:46-Implementing CRM Pipeline Systems

IN THE KNOW
Bidding farewell to editorial management team Alexis Letang and Sam Hill.

IN THE KNOW

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 37:39


The Daily editor-in-chief and managing editor reflect on the 2025-26 year, the lessons they learned and how they dealt with unexpected challenges.

Govcon Giants Podcast
How to Review Proposals Fast and Avoid Costly Bidding Mistakes

Govcon Giants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 6:57


If you want to know how to evaluate government contract proposals and decide whether to bid, this episode breaks down a powerful framework to help you move faster and smarter. In federal contracting, time is money—and knowing how to quickly assess an RFP, identify red flags, and understand pricing expectations can be the difference between winning and wasting resources. This episode dives into how experienced contractors "decode" proposals in minutes instead of hours. You'll learn how to determine if an opportunity is worth pursuing, how to structure pricing so it stands out, and why clarity in your proposal matters just as much as competitiveness. Key takeaways include: How to make faster bid/no-bid decisions with confidence Common proposal mistakes like overusing buzzwords and generic responses Why clear, strategic pricing can win contracts—even over lower bids If you're looking to improve your government proposal strategy and win more contracts, this episode gives you practical insights you can apply immediately. If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/ Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

Here & Now
Will Trump's Fed nominee do the president's bidding?

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 18:37


Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is arguing the Federal Reserve should stay independent on interest rates and step back from roles that go beyond its core mission. Marketplace's Kimberly Adams details the heightened political pressure on the central bank and what Warsh's hearing has entailed.Then, Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down from his role in September, and John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take his place. Technology writer and podcaster Kara Swisher explains more.And, a newly discovered fossil from 250 million years ago offers proof that our mammal ancestors laid eggs. Paleobiologist Caroline Abbott shares more about the discovery.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff
Episode 418: Bidding Battle

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 114:25


On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson are back with a no holds barred conversation covering some of the hottest topics in professional wrestling and Eric is NOT pulling any punches! Eric kicks things off by breaking down why Randy Orton represents one of the last true "old school" performers in today's business, and what sets him apart from the modern era. Then, Bischoff sounds off on the idea of wrestling tribalism and why he believes it really only exists in one place. The discussion heats up as Eric gives major props to Brock Lesnar for going out of his way to elevate rising powerhouse Oba Femi, calling it exactly what the business needs more of. Eric gets candid about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, admitting he understands the itch to return but explains why, in his opinion, it's never going to happen. Things get controversial as Eric reacts to Ricochet's recent comments, holding nothing back with his blunt take. And in true 83 Weeks fashion, the guys close things out with a wild what if scenario what would the wrestling world look like if Tony Khan had ever gotten the chance to bid on buying WWE? CHIME - Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to http://Chime.com/83WEEKS  . MORGAN & MORGAN - Morgan & Morgan is America's Largest Injury Law Firm Morgan & Morgan is giving one lucky fan the chance to win $2,000 and 2x tickets to WrestleMania 42 on April 18th & 19th in Las Vegas! To enter, all you need to do is text 'HEAT42' to 4-THE-PEOPLE (484-373-6753) and follow the prompts in your text message. For The People. For The Fans. POLICYGENIUS - Head to http://policygenius.com/83WEEKS  to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code 83WEEKS at http://BlueChew.com  THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code 83WEEKS at http://shopmando.com ! #mandopod SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewitheric.com  to learn more.

The Morning Toast
You're A TRAY-OR: Friday, February 27th, 2026

The Morning Toast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 70:04


1. Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win (Hollywood Reporter) (20:15) 2. Pink Denies Carey Hart Breakup in New Video (E! Online) (26:12) 3. Rihanna Teases New Music in Studio & Fans Can't Keep Calm (Reality Tea) (31:25) 4. Lana Del Rey's Ex-Fiancé Revealed as a Contestant in Taylor Frankie Paul's Upcoming Season of The Bachelorette (PEOPLE) (36:32) 5. The Traitors' Explosive Finale: Find Out Who Won and Walked Away with the $220,800 Prize (PEOPLE) (45:59) - Queenie and Weenie of The Week (1:02:09) The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Toast Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toast Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Camper & The Counselor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lean In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices