Podcast appearances and mentions of bill brady

Send us a textExplore how Troomi is helping parents stay connected while setting healthy boundaries—because safer tech leads to stronger families."Troomi is the kids safe phone for digital wellness and positive mental health."           --Bill BradyIn this episode, I sat down with Bill Brady, co-founder and CEO of Troomi—a kid-safe smartphone alternative designed with both connection and protection in mind. We dive into the why behind Troomi, exploring how it aims to give parents peace of mind through powerful features like integrated upstream prevention tools and a uniquely intuitive parent dashboard that goes beyond what most of us knew was possible.Bill shares inspiring and eye-opening stories that will both warm your heart and make you pause—because this is not just about tech; it's about raising kids in a world that's changing fast. As parents, we are in a defining moment where being informed isn't optional—it's essential. There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to tech and teens, which is why knowing your options matters more than ever.We also touch on themes from The Anxious Generation, especially the importance of encouraging real-life risk-taking and reducing screen dependency—at home and in our schools. This conversation took place just before the More Social, Less Media summit, so we also unpack the importance of creating more real-world, social experiences for kids and teens.Whether you're curious about safer tech solutions or looking to understand how entrepreneurial thinking can shape a better future for our children—this episode is one you won't want to miss.Find Alexis on Instagram and JOIN in the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/the_idaho_lady/Send Alexis an email with guest requests, ideas, or potential collaboration.alexis@ourkidsourschools.comFind great resources and info on school communities:https://ourkidsourschools.com/

What if the solution to screen addiction, online bullying, and tech-driven anxiety lies not in removing devices altogether, but in rethinking how we introduce them? That's the question at the heart of my conversation with Bill Brady, co-founder and CEO of Troomi. In a world where children are spending up to nine hours a day on screens, and where the dangers of unrestricted device access are no longer hypothetical, Troomi offers an intentional and thoughtful path forward. Bill joins me to share why he believes optimism, not fear, should guide the future of kids and technology. A father of five and a longtime student of digital wellness, Bill created Troomi as a developmental tool. It is a smartphone designed to grow with your child. We explore how Troomi's Android-based platform allows parents to build a tech environment that is safe, flexible, and adaptable. From contact safe-listing and real-time content filtering to the complete removal of social media, the phone helps kids communicate, learn, and grow without the overwhelming distractions and risks that dominate conventional devices. This episode also addresses the growing mental health challenges children face, from constant social comparison to online predators. With research showing that most teenagers believe social media negatively affects their well-being, Bill explains why a proactive approach is critical. He offers insights into how parents can strike a balance between digital freedom and protection without isolating their kids from the benefits of modern technology. We also discuss how Troomi is integrating AI to create a safer online experience through real-time content vetting and educational tools. Bill highlights new features on the horizon and shares the company's plans to expand beyond the United States, particularly to markets like the United Kingdom where demand for healthier tech options is growing. How can we equip the next generation with technology that supports their growth rather than hinders it?

Kid-Safe Phones & Digital Wellness with Bill BradyThere's a paradox in today's world, as my guest so perfectly states—parents want safety and peace of mind for their children, yet giving kids a phone opens them up to a world of potential dangers. How do we balance connection and protection?Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Bill Brady, Co-Founder & CEO of Troomi Wireless, a company dedicated to providing kids with everything they need in a phone—without the stuff they don't. Since 2018, Bill has focused his career on creating healthier tech solutions for children, and he's become a leading expert in helping families navigate the challenges of kids and technology.Join us for this insightful conversation on digital wellness, positive mental health, and how Troomi Wireless is making a difference for families everywhere.

Tim and Tyler talk to Bill Brady about his philosophy for building teams, boards, and companies, while also digging into his current company, Kula Bio. — This episode is presented by MyLand. Learn more HERE. — Links Kula Bio - https://www.kulabio.com  Kula Bio on Aglist - https://aglist.com/manufacturer/kula-bio  AgList - https://aglist.com 

The Secret Ingredients of Food Photography Success with Bill BradyEver wondered why that McDonald's burger looks so perfect in photos? In this mouthwatering episode of "Stay on Course with Julie Riga," renowned culinary photographer Bill Brady reveals the magic behind those irresistible food photos that make you want to eat through your screen.With over 20 years of experience working with top brands like Walmart and Boar's Head, Bill pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of commercial food photography. From styling secrets to why your fast-food order never quite matches the menu board, this episode serves up the inside scoop on the art and business of making food look irresistible.Key Ingredients in Bill's Journey:The truth about restaurant food photography: Why high-end restaurants skip it while budget spots embrace itBehind-the-scenes secrets of commercial food shoots (including why you should never eat the props!)How to succeed in an increasingly crowded industryEssential business principles for creative professionalsThe real difference between shooting for Door Dash versus Michelin-starred restaurantsWhether you're a foodie, photographer, entrepreneur, or just curious about how those perfect food photos are created, Bill shares practical wisdom about building a successful creative business in today's digital age.About Julie RigaLearn More About Julie: Julie Riga WebsiteJulie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie's education is vast with studies that include business, communications, training and executive coaching.Julie started on this journey because she had a strong desire to pass on the knowledge and skills passed on to her by her father, Ennio Riga, and inspirational man who taught her how to keep going irrespective of the challenges that life may present you with.Based in New Jersey, Julie have travelled the world supporting corporations, business leaders and individuals on their journey of empowerment and growth.#FoodPhotography #CreativeEntrepreneur #RestaurantMarketing #FoodStyling #DigitalMarketing #BusinessSuccess #FoodMedia #CommercialPhotography

Send us a textIn this episode of My EdTech Life, we dive into a crucial topic for parents and educators: creating safer digital spaces for kids. Fonz Mendoza sits down with Bill Brady, CEO of Troomi, to discuss how their innovative phone technology is empowering parents to navigate the challenges of screen time, social media, and digital safety. Tune in for valuable insights, actionable tips, and a look at how Troomi is revolutionizing the tech landscape for families.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction: Welcoming Bill Brady01:30 - Bill's Background: Fatherhood and the impact of tech on families06:00 - The Birth of Troomi: Addressing the gap in kid-safe technology10:15 - Guiding Parents: Handling societal pressures on phone usage14:00 - Tackling Digital Wellness: Anxiety, depression, and screen time solutions18:30 - Troomi Features: Safe browsing and app suite21:15 - Guardrails for Safety: Preventing inappropriate content24:45 - Growing with Kids: How Troomi evolves with age27:30 - Empowering Parents: Insights into kids' digital behavior31:00 - Holiday Offers: Free Troomi Pro phone and discounts34:00 - Final Thoughts: Why digital safety matters36:00 - Fun Segment: Edu-kryptonite, billboards, and trading placesLinks:

This week I am pleased to share a wide-ranging conversion with New York-based painter and musician, Adam Henry who, in a first here at PSO,  contributed both the image and the soundtrack for PSO no. 233, Apparation in Formation.Porch Swing Orchestra is an art project exploring the relationship between sound and images. Most images are taken on the site where the sound was created and/or recorded. Our orchestra comprises of birds, guitars, artists, poets, and passing cars that spontaneously create ephemeral symphonic chance-inspired compositions. The original site and hub for all things PSO can be found at porchswingorchestra.org.Adam Henry holds a BFA in Art and Art History from the University of New Mexico and an MFA from The Yale School of Art. His recent exhibitions include solo shows at Candice Madey in New York City,  River Valley Arts Collective, in Hudson, NY; The Ice House, in Garrison, NY; Meessen De Clercq, in Brussels, and group shows at SALTS, Birsfelden, Switzerland; Josée Bienvenu Gallery, New York; Rita Urso, Milan, Italy; Dia Horia, Mykonos, Greece; and Bill Brady, in Miami  Meessen De Clercq published a monograph on his work from 2011–16. For PSO no.233, Adam has paired an image of his 48 x 60-inch painting with a five-minute soundscape crafted on a 1981 Yamaha synthesizer which we will hear after our conversationWe cover a ton of ground in our conversation ranging from ideas of perception, skateboard magazines, authenticity in painting and punk rock, and publicly crying in contemporary art spaces. LinksPorch Swing Orchestra Websitehttps://porchswingorchestra.org/Adam Henry on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/adamdhenry/Janet Cardiff's Motethttps://www.moma.org/collection/works/87291Rhys Chathamhttps://rhyschatham.net/ Get full access to Porch Swing Orchestra at porchswingorchestra.substack.com/subscribe

In this Stay on Course Podcast simulcast with The Neil Haley Show, hosts Julie Riga and Neil Haley take listeners on an unbelievable journey into the world of food photography with culinary expert Bill Brady. From transforming ordinary meals into scrumptious visual masterpieces for brands like Walmart, to sharing tips on how to navigate the corporate world of entrepreneurship, Bill explores the evolution of his 20+ year career.Listen as Bill discusses the foundation of his success, from working with chefs and food stylists to teaching the art of pre-production and lighting. As a seeker of business success and personal growth, Bill shares his secrets on how to stay on course, resolve conflict, and lead with purpose in the competitive world of visual storytelling. Learn how social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X have impacted the evolution of food photography, helping entrepreneurs like Bill establish a legacy in Hollywood and beyond.With insights into business leadership, self-worth, and the mental and physical challenges that come with success, Bill Brady's story will motivate you to believe in the power of purpose and take the next steps toward abundance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a seeker of personal growth, or just love a great meal, this episode serves as your guide to mastering both the art of food and the business of life.To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you Stay On Course, visit her website: www.stayoncourse.ioJulie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie's education is vast with studies that include business, communications, training and executive coaching. Julie started on this journey because she had a strong desire to pass on the knowledge and skills passed on to her by her father, Ennio Riga, and inspirational man who taught her how to keep going irrespective of the challenges that life may present you with. Based in New Jersey, Julie have travelled the world supporting corporations, business leaders and individuals on their journey of empowerment and growth. Discover your purpose, Stay on Course, Leave a Legacy#pharma #lifescienceleadership #biotech #leadership #stayoncourse #julieriga

Here's something different: Ray is talking the economy as a guest on “The Bill Brady Show” on KFNX in Phoenix. Ray knows Bill from long ago, and Mr. Brady is, indeed, a great radio talk show host.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now.• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel is at Amazon. • Order The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Kindle editions here.• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Kindle and paperback editions here.• Purchase The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Kindle and paperbacks here. • Signed editions of Ray's books are at www.raykeatingbooksandmore.com. Listen to Ray's other podcasts – the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.Check out www.DisneyBizJournal.com.Have Ray Keating speak to your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com. 

We live in a digital age, and at some point, our children will have access to phones, but it is our responsibility as parents to balance the benefits and risks of phone use. I welcome Bill Brady, who is the CEO and Co-founder of Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone platform designed to improve kids' mental health through a safe and balanced relationship with technology. We discuss: The benefits and risks of allowing our child to have a phone for use Is there a magical age at which they should be allowed a phone? How to create healthy boundaries with access to a phone and safety and other activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a digital age, and at some point, our children will have access to phones, but it is our responsibility as parents to balance the benefits and risks of phone use. I welcome Bill Brady, who is the CEO and Co-founder of Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone platform designed to improve kids' mental health through a safe and balanced relationship with technology. We discuss: The benefits and risks of allowing our child to have a phone for use Is there a magical age at which they should be allowed a phone? How to create healthy boundaries with access to a phone and safety and other activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Scrolling 2 Death host Nicki Reisberg for an enlightening and educational dive into the world of kid-friendly smartphones in this eye-opening episode. Nicki sits down with Bill Brady, the Co-Founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, a pioneering mobile phone platform committed to fostering children's mental well-being through a balanced and safe relationship with technology. As a father of five, Bill brings a wealth of experience and insight to the discussion, shedding light on essential topics vital for today's parents. Throughout the conversation, Bill and Nicki explore an array of critical issues that resonate with every parent. From the paramount importance of digital safety and the introduction of safe smartphones tailored for kids, to navigating the complexities of teens and social media, the discussion is rich with valuable insights. Delving into the risks and benefits of phone usage for younger children and the emergence of smartwatches designed with kids in mind, they address pressing concerns. The dialogue extends beyond mere usage to encompass the gamut of potential risks in the digital sphere, encompassing cyberbullying, sextortion, the surge of depression, and even the physical effects associated with excessive tech consumption. Moreover, the conversation delves into the role of phones in educational settings, uncovering the nuances of phone use in schools. It's important to note that Scrolling 2 Death is an independent platform and not affiliated with Troomi Wireless. However, as a gesture, Troomi is extending an exclusive $80 discount to Scrolling 2 Death listeners on a Troomi phone. Simply use the code TROOMI80 at checkout on www.troomi.com to claim this special offer. More about Bill Brady: In a career spanning 20 years as a marketing executive, Bill Brady has owned two marketing agencies serving Fortune 500 brands. Since 2018, he has focused on providing children with healthier solutions for using technology and is the co-founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone platform designed to improve kids' mental health through a safe and balanced relationship with technology. Bill holds a degree in Marketing/PR from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Utah. He lives in Highland, UT, with his wife and five kids.en. For exclusive bonus episodes, subscribe to our channel here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrolling2death/subscribe

Since 2018, Bill Brady has focused on providing children with healthier solutions for using technology. He  is the co-founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, @TroomiWireless, a mobile phone platform designed to improve kids' mental health through a safe and balanced relationship with technology. As a husband and father of 5, Bill gets it!  He understands the challenges of parenting today. Bill and his co-founder have designed a fantastic company that provides devices that are: Hip (they use Samsung design so it looks like any other Android - important if you're a teen.) Safe (parents control the apps via a Troomi vetted KidSafe App zone in the parent portal)  Affordable - even more so when you use the code HSHabits and get $50 off your purchase Listen now!  

Hey Friends,  Have you ever wondered how much is too much, especially when it comes to screen time and devices?   Have you ever wondered how and when to introduce a phone?  And, How do you moderate what your child is exposed to?  Today, Bill Brady from Troomi helps us understand some of the procedures he uses. It is not that there is "an answer."  But rather he has ideas.   And from those ideas, we can pick what makes sense for us and for our children.   So set your phone to "Do not disturb" for this helpful episode!   Always cheering you on,  Dinalynn    CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.  Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!   ABOUT THE GUEST: BILL BRADY Bill has been one of the pioneers of safe family tech since 2018, helping to launch two separate companies focused on providing safe technology solutions for children. Today he is the co-founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless. Bill has been married for 22 years and is the father of 5 kids. CONTACT BILL:  Bill@troomi.com www.troomi.com  BILL HAS GIFTED YOU, The Language of Play listeners with $50 OFF a device through Troomi!  Enter PLAY for that discount, at www.troomi.com!!  Thank you, Bill!  

Terry and Wendy Snyder chat with Bill Brady of Troomi Wireless on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, to discuss all the things parents need to know before handing their children a smartphone.  Bill has found his life's passion in helping families become aware of the dangers of smartphone access and providing a better, safer, and more customizable option for parents and their children.  As the Co-Founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, Bill has created a safe phone to help kids discover their talents and safeguard them in this ever increasing technological age.  1. The benefits of waiting to give your child a full access smartphone 2. The many dangers of untethered access to apps, gaming & internet 3. The science / studies that tells us why it's so important to wait  4. Why building tech life skills - one step at a time - is so crucial for kids  5. How social skills are allowed to grow & flourish when kids are given the opportunity to be bored For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/187.  Use code FRESHSTART for $50 off a Troomi Device! www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/troomi Grab your Firm and Kind Blueprint at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I invited Bill Brady, father of 5 and founder of Troomi Wireless to discuss all things technology and teens. We talk about: How to introduce devices in a safe and age-appropriate way. The obvious and not-so-obvious harmful effects of phone usage. Why denying access to a phone won't work in the long run, and what you can do instead. Whether hounding to get a phone has just begun, or your teen has had a phone for years, this episode is a must-listen. About Bill: Since 2018, he has focused on providing children with healthier solutions for using technology. Most recently, Bill co-founded Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone company designed for children, and serves as the company's CEO. Through his work in the industry, Bill has become an expert in helping families navigate the myriad challenges associated with kids and tech. In addition to providing quality hardware and phone service priced for kids, Troomi is unique for its KidSmart OS®, an operating system that enables parents to graduate kids from one level of functionality to the next based on their needs and maturity. Put simply, Troomi is designed to grow with children and prepare them for the future. Learn more about Bill and Troomi at: www.troomi.com www.instagram.com/troomiwireless/ www.facebook.com/troomiwireless

Discussion with Bill Brady about kids smartphone use, and how to help keep them safe. Also a little bit about Troomi, a kids safe smart phone, specifically. iGen Book Discussed - https://amzn.to/3Ycdny9 Troomi Phone - https://troomi.crrnt.app/A7pW5Yry

Show Notes:A little about our guest:Bill Brady and wife, Heidi, have 5 kids, and they have been married for 21 years. One thing they agreed up on early in their marriage, was they didn't want family life to center on technology. They wanted real life experiences for themselves and their children.What Bill has to say:There is a full spectrum of cell phones for kids: Iphone 14 pro is like the Wild Wild West option, then you go to the other end that is so locked down it's not practical or kids grow out of them really quickly. Troomi is the middle ground. Safe and practical, but will grow with your child, and super easy for parents.Troomi comes with a kids safe operating system that you can tailor as a parent, where you can give them what they need but not more.What age is best for kids to get a cell phone? That needs to be decided on a family by family basis. For example - if family is divorced, a mom often wants her kid to have a phone at his dad's house so she can stay in direct touch with him.Our oldest daughter babysitting is what brought the need for our first child to have a cell phone. She needed a way to communicate. More and more schools are expecting kids to have a device in the classroom to complete and submit assignments. The cell phone age for kids seems to be coming down.Personal take- delay as long as makes sense. We don't want technology to be the default - not the go to of what to do during downtime. We want kids to be fun, productive, creative people on their own with face to face relationships. The Troomi Operating System gives parents ability to schedule when kids can do certain things at certain times on their phones. When different features are available, the phone polices itself. It also helps kids get into good habits.There's a few different plans. The first one is for easing into the phone: talk and text only. Once they are showing confidence in showing appropriate etiquette, and understanding what are inappropriate things to say and send, they can move onto picture texting and group texts.As needs evolve, introduce apps that you can use for school, church or healthy hobbies. Sit down with your child and have a discussion about what they really need. There is no app store on the phone, instead they have curated a suite of apps that Troomi has vetted for safety for parents to choose for the phone in the parent portal. None of the apps available have backdoor access to predators or pornography.It's essential that parents take the time to have the discussions. It's easy to assume kids are figuring it out on their own, or maybe parents just get caught up in life and don't make the time to talk about it. One of the goals in Troomi, is to take the tension and stress out of the parent/child relationship with kids. As your kids get older, have an open respectful conversation with them. Listen to them. What do they need for school? Are there hobbies, interests, and creative pursuits that could be helped? Explain your own family boundaries. So many problems start with social media. Troomi doesn't have any social media apps. Don't just say no, but have ongoing respectful conversations about why. This is true with any parenting principle: be the parent that has the why conversation. Kids are smart. Talk about the why, and not just this is the rule and it's black and white and we're not going to talk about it. Have the why conversation first.Some apps that are in the Kids Smart Library: apps for education: canvas, google classroom, skyward, etc. Spirituality: for different faiths and backgrounds. Apps for streaming music. Apps for healthy hobbies. In the parent portal you can pick what apps they have on their phones. The dangers of cell phones: predators, pornography. But sadly, it seems it's the little things that really add up and seem to be even bigger problems: stress, anxiety, depression, detachment, loneliness, leading to suicide.Troomi's goal is helping kids have a safe environment to have healthy relationships with technology. The name “Troomi” comes from kids connecting with their real potential their true selves “true me”.Tips for keeping kids safe on other technology: have filters, use parental controls wherever possible. Don't give up, don't stop trying. Don't ever think that it's just someone else's kids that are going to get into trouble. Be vigilant. Have open, trusted, non shameful and constructive conversations. Make sure your kids know what to do when they come across destructive content.Get $50 off a Troomi phone with this code: HAPPYWhere can you find More about Troomi?Website: www.troomi.comInstagram: @TroomiWirelessPROMO CODE for $50 OFF a Troomi phone: HAPPYHelping of Happiness Cell phone email courseParenting cell phone use can be super overwhelming. I am a mom of 7 kids, and this has been quite the challenge for us. I learned a lot of good and bad things with my older 3 kids, and have made some changes for my younger kids. Putting a device into the hands of your kids can be a terrifying thing. Making sure we were all on the same page and that they were taught proper usage, manners, expectations, and safety has helped us avoid a lot of frustration and angry moments. This course takes you through different conversations to have with your kids about cell phones. It is targeted towards new phone users, but is very helpful even with experienced phone users. Maybe you don't even know where to start? Or possibly the screen time is getting out of control at your house? Or you are looking for a good resource to teach your young user how to be kind online? Are you worried about bullying, pornography or predators? We cover all of that!!If you have a friend who is also interested in this course, please have them use this link to sign up: https://www.helpingofhappiness.com/cell-phone-training-course-sign-up What To Expect in the Cell Phone Readiness Email Course:This is a 4 day email course. Each day you will be emailed a different step. Today is the first day. Your link to Step One is at the bottom of this page. Each step will include phone safety, etiquette, a printable packet, & fun stuff. The course is meant for the parent to take, but then share the printable packet with their young phone users. There are also things included in this course that are meant to be used as a discussion. Every family has different rules and boundaries for the technology in their home. I have shared what works for me and my family, but ultimately want you to do what works best for your family. This is what the course will cover. It moves from very light on Step 1, to the heavy in Step 3, and finishes up on a happy note:Step 1 : Polite Phone MannersStep 2: Rules, Boundaries & AppsStep 3: Understanding the Dangers of PornographyStep 4: Spread Kindness

Today we're tackling part two of our future of Nitrogen fertilizer discussion, focusing on the realm of business models and strategies. We chat with two companies exploring how we might reimagine the way farmers around the world buy and sell this critical input, including through distributed, rather than centralized, supply chains. We'll continue our conversation with Bill Brady, CEO and Director at Kula Bio and Charlie Day, CEO at Jupiter Ionics* We also add in some on the ground perspective around how farmers are handling the pressures of the fertilizer market right now by chatting with Jason McNeese, software specialist for the Asia Pacific region at Trimble Agriculture, and Darren Walford, APAC Sales Manager for Trimble Global Positioning.In this episode, our guests speak about:A future of small scale production of N, and how farmers have reacted to potential changes away from today's centralized modelWhat benefits, especially in terms of Scope-3 emissions, might be realized by thinking differently about how and where fertilizer is madeHow new N companies are tackling the challenge of creating trustworthy brands and products in the face of the many false starts in the fertilizer space.For more useful resources please visit our website.*Disclaimer: Jupiter Ionics is a portfolio company of Tenacious VenturesThis episode is brought to you in partnership with Trimble Agriculture, who are building technology to make farming better through precision.

This is the first episode in our series on the future of fertilizer, starting with Nitrogen - the N in NPK.Russia's war in Ukraine has collided with natural gas supply chain disruptions and sent the price of fertilizer skyrocketing. But, this isn't the least of the crop nutrient industry's problems. It's a space renowned for being complex and confusing. It also relies on an emissions-intensive value chain that has been around now for more than a century.Today's episode looks at two different visions for the future of nitrogen fertilizer. Our guests are Charlie Day, CEO of Jupiter Ionics, and Bill Brady, CEO of Kula Bio. Both lead teams that are attempting to bring cutting edge nitrogen production methods to market.Charlie and Bill join to speak about:Reducing the chemical intensity of production - How new approaches to producing nitrogen work and why they are key to a cleaner industry. Reinventing nitrogen fertilizer - Why reinventing fertilizer production makes senseScaling the science - Why scaling production from grams to tonnes is so tough, let alone trying to get it into the hands of customers.Designing for adoption - What Charlie and Bill have learned from other novel ag inputs that failed to fit into the production systems of farmers.We'll follow up with a Part 2 on the future of N - stay tuned! For more useful resources, visit our website.

Bill Brady is father to five children and the co-founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, a cellular network, specifically designed for kids to give them a safe introduction to apps and the internet. In partnership with Samsung, Troomi has released two smartphones for kids, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A32, both come preloaded with Troomi's kids smart operating system. The system has built-in parental controls and empowers parents with kids ages seven and up to choose the websites their kids can access, set limits on activities like gaming and restrict access to inappropriate and dangerous content like pornography and apps which attract bullies and predators. Bill joins us today to talk about his work to keep our kids safe on their smartphones and to help them engage with technology in healthy, productive ways. 

Michael Harrison chats with veteran radio broadcaster Bill Brady, owner of KFNX, Phoenix, about the changing style of talk show hosts and the environment in which they perform.

In this episode of The Faces of Business, our guest speaker was Bill Brady who is the Co-founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless. Troomi Wireless's KidSmart OS™ protects children from pornography, predators, bullies, and digital addiction while giving them tools to excel in school and opportunities to pursue hobbies, nurture talents, and discover new passions. They believe that every child has limitless potential, so they provide protection today while preparing children for the future. The discussion covered how the right technology can create healthy technology relationships.   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   You can read the transcript here:  Building Healthy Technology Relationships   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @dpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Introducing technology and smartphones to kids and teens can be a very nuanced endeavor. Bill Brady joins us today to talk about how his company Troomi Wireless, is giving families the tools for them to properly introduce technology at the rate that's best for individual kids: allowing parents to train them how to use the technology that will be a major part of their lives. Bill also shares how his experiences as a father helped shape the company's ethos in building the Troomi operating system. Bill is a likeable guy. He was the student body President of BYU. He is a very thoughtful friend and is likely one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. He is Canadian after all! Make it a Great Week! Kirk Chugg & Cory Moore

He is Canadian and he is bringing the amazing, safe, phone, to Canada and we can't wait. In a career spanning 20 years as a marketing executive, Bill Brady has owned two marketing agencies serving global brands that include Google, HP, Netflix National Geographic, Sony and Pepsi. Since 2018, he has focused on providing children with healthier solutions for using technology. Most recently, Bill co-founded Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone company designed for children, and serves as the company's CEO.In addition to providing quality hardware and phone service priced for kids, Troomi is unique for its KidSmart OS™, an operating system that enables parents to graduate kids from one level of functionality to the next based on their needs and maturity. Put simply, Troomi is designed to grow with children and prepare them for the future.Bill and his wife Heidi have been married for 20 years, have five great kids and live in Alpine, UT.USE YOUR DISCOUNT CODE FOR THIS SAFER PHONE: IPARENTGENSupport the show (https://paypal.me/iparentgen?locale.x=en_US)

Guest: Bill Brady, a seasoned entrepreneur, lawyer, and a coach at CEO Coaching International.  Quick Background: The Great Resignation has sparked a lot of conversation about how companies can help employees achieve better work-life balance. But shifting workplace dynamics have hit CEOs hard as well. According to several studies, executive-level burnout is on the rise. CEOs who let their businesses consume them aren't just putting their health and sanity at risk, they're also crippling the growth potential of their businesses. On today's show, Bill Brady explains three keys to developing a company that can keep Making BIG Happen while the CEO is living life to the fullest. And in terms of Making BIG Happen, Bill sold his company at age 41 for more than $100 million. 

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Focus on your own wellness through fitness/nutrition while inviting a few friends to join you and/or build your own brand as a wellness coach with Team Beachbody: Email me at dolly@dollydenson.com for more info! Full Transcription:  Speaker 1 (00:00): I've said it once I've said it twice, I've probably said it a hundred or maybe even a thousand times since I launched this podcast a year and nine months ago. And that is that all of the options that have come out in the last couple of years to help parents navigate this wild, wild west of the digital world and all the things are true gifts to us parents. And as if everything that's out there, isn't awesome enough. We have a new option for the dumb smartphones. Like, yes, I am not kidding. Knock your socks off. This is incredibly exciting. So for this episode, I have an interview with the founder of this new phone, and you are going to want to listen to this state to Speaker 2 (00:44): Welcome to your source for tips, tools, and support to help you be that mom that is tuned in and proactive for yourself, your family, and for the wild ride of raising kids in this digital age, inspired by a mother's love with a relatable real life, proud to be that mom layer. This is the be that mom movement with your host Dolly Denson. Speaker 1 (01:09): So yes, I am not kidding. You are not gonna wanna miss this interview. This is for a new company that has created what I call a dumb smartphone, but this one, an extra feature that makes it not so dumb. The company is called Tru me, and I will leave it to the founder to explain the meaning behind that name, which is pretty awesome and gave me kind of chills because it's exactly the things that I talk about all the time, but yeah, it grows with you and it kind of fills that app that a lot of parents have told me about. And then I hear complaints about when it comes to the dumb smartphones that they are great for when they're younger and as they get a little bit older, but there's kind of a gap there where you're not quite ready to give them access to all of the things, but they're kind of outgrowing that phone. Speaker 1 (02:02): So one creates a little bit of a bridge there gives you much more control and kind of lets you guide them into what I've referred to before is the deep blue sea of all of the digital things. So I think you are going to absolutely love this as a new option for your kiddo. And if you have younger ones to start them out and help guide them and teach them healthy habits around tech. Okay. So I won't delay any further in introducing the founder of Trumie who is bill Brady. And I will let him explain who he is and what's he about and all of the things around this phone. And before I shift over to that, there is a link in the show notes to grab this phone with a $30 discount and you can also go to their website directly and use my code, be that mom for that same discount. So check it out in the show notes or use the code at checkout. Be that mom. Okay. Speaker 3 (03:05): All righty. So today I have bill here with me with Trumie wireless and I am so excited to have you join us today. So tell me a little bit about yourself, about your family, wherever you wanna share with me and what brought you to create the Trumie phone. Speaker 4 (03:21): Hey, thank you, Dolly. Great to be with you. So yeah, my name is bill Brady and uh, I'm the co-founder and CEO of Tru me wireless. That's actually not my most important job. my most important job is I've been married for 20 years and have a wonderful wife named Heidi. And we've got five kid. Our oldest is 17 and our youngest is five. So we are ourselves right in the thick of all of these questions surrounding kids and technology. And what do you do? And when we can empathize with every other family in America, that's dealing with the same things. So we, uh, uh, yeah, we've been involved in, in Tru me for the last year and a half. Uh, I've actually been in this space of technology for kids for about three years and originally got into this effort to try and find better solutions, safer solutions for families, for families actually stemming from 20 years to I've spent in the marketing world. Speaker 4 (04:22): Even going back to my time as an undergrad student in university, I was concerned about what I called the dehumanizing effects of technology. And, and so picture that, you know, 20 years ago or 25 years ago for that almost that was before everyone one had cell phones and it was certainly before smart phones. And it was certainly before social media, but as, as a marketer who uses all of these tools, I've watched with a high level of conscientiousness about what does technology really do to us. And as I became a dad was even more are concerned and sensitive about, Hey, you know, I don't want to give my kids too much too soon and just have them be living life on the screen instead of living life in real life. so that that's really where this all, uh, where this all started. Speaker 3 (05:17): Awesome. Um, so just outta curiosity, where does the name truly come from? Speaker 4 (05:23): Our mission has everything to do with helping kids accomplish their full potential. We want kids to have, you know, energetic, confident, vibrant lives, where they can really become all that they want to be, where they can find their true selves if you will, or they're true me. And we took that concept and, and put a little bit of an invented, spin on it and call it true me. So there's layers of meaning there. Wow. Speaker 3 (05:54): I love that. Um, any of the ones that have listened to me on my podcast for a little while, know that I, I say this all the time that I feel like the digital space and the digital world that we allow our kids to be in is like robbing our kids of their full potential. It's a distraction. And it's like hindering their exploration of the world and all of that, and being able to find their true self. So cow, I love it. , Speaker 4 (06:18): That's awesome. And you know, you, you touch on a really important point there and it's a fine line. You know, certainly if kids only live virtual lives where robbing them of everything that you know is beautiful and good in the world that the world has to offer and the depth of the true depth of human relationships. On the other hand, there are aspects of technology that are great. You know, the, the fact that my kids can, you know, have a, a video conference with their grandparents, wonderful. They live on the other side of the country. Recently, my kids did a tour of Jamestown with a doc who had been working at Jamestown for two decades. And it was so good that they felt like they were there and they had this great positive experience with history, you know, so there are some wonderful aspects of technology, but when it gets into just this default for life, you know, if that's all they're doing at the expense of being side and being in nature, playing face to face with friends, and you know, that that's where we really get into problems. And certainly with, you know, all the dangers that come with social media, for example, you know, there's a, uh, some, some, some very obvious things to watch out for there that we try and keep our kids away from. Speaker 3 (07:38): Totally agree. Wow. That is awesome. Like you are like right on the same wavelength as me, when I first discovered that there were, what I call 'em is, I don't know if I've said this to you yet. What I call them is dumb smartphones. Have you heard, heard them referred to that? That, in that sense? Yeah. Speaker 4 (07:54): It, this certainly this, this, uh, category I've heard that what we've built is, is, is very, very flexible. So it's, it's probably less dumb than, than some of the other things out there, but definitely a limited, a limited experience smartphone. Yeah, for sure. Okay. Speaker 3 (08:11): Yeah. So we'll, let's dive into that a little bit. That was my next topic was let's talk about the actual phone, what features it has, how does it work and how is it different from the other ones on the market that are kind of aiming for that same goal of, of limiting access to the entire Speaker 4 (08:26): World? Yeah. So there's kind of a, if you think of, of the spectrum of options out there for parents, when it comes time to get their child a phone, you know, on, on one end of the spectrum, you have what I call the wild west, you know, it's get your child a $1,200 iPhone. It does anything and everything. It could probably launch a space shuttle if you wanted it to . And, and we know, we know now, you know, there's an increasing conscientiousness about the dangers of just wide open access to the web, all the, the content that's there. Certainly the, the, the, you know, pornographic and violent content, most people would agree. We don't want our kids near that stuff. There's also, however, you know, the dangers that are inherent in things like social media, we, where you've got this intense comparison culture that robs kids of their self-esteem and their confidence, social media is where you've got predators and bullies hanging out. Speaker 4 (09:26): And again, as parents we're learning, Hey, it's not worth the risk of, of immersing our kids in that stuff. On the other end of the spectrum, as an extreme, you've got some options that are completely limited to talk and text only, and particularly for younger kids, Hey, that's a great starting point. And, and I agree, you know, you, you don't need to give a seven or an eight year old, anything more than basic talk or text the challenge with, with some of those solutions though, is that they don't grow with the child. And as, as we were starting, Tru me, our goal was to create an operating system where you could give a younger kid a very limited experience, but then graduate them into increasing levels of responsibility and functionality based on real needs and based on their individual personality and maturity. So that's what we've done. Speaker 4 (10:23): Our, our phones, our Samsung devices, quality devices, the kids are, are happy to use. And the in dependable devices that parents don't have to worry about getting fixed all the time. And we've on those devices, we've put what we call our kids smart operating system. And, and that's exactly what it does as I described it. It gives parents the ability to custom fit that device with some very, very easy, intuitive controls, custom fit it for an eight year old or a 10 year old, or a 12 year old, or even a 14 year, 15 year old. It, it would still be relevant to them and the needs that they have for school and for their hobbies. That is awesome. Speaker 3 (11:02): So as far as like how it grows with them, I saw on your website that it has a parent portal and then GPS locator and safe listing is where they can, you can put in, who can contact them and versa. Right? Speaker 4 (11:18): Yeah. And that was, that was very important for us based on feedback. We'd heard about, you know, other solutions out there, you know, picture giving your, your child something that's completely locked down to talk and text, but if anyone can talk or text with your child, then it might not be as safe as you think it is. So, so when, as we were building Tru me, one of the things that was really important for us was to build this concept called safe listing, where you can, you can set that up with different, different levels of, of security, but make it so that the child can only talk or text with the, the people that you designate for a young child that might be 10. But then, you know, as that child grows, there might be 30 or 40 contacts, or, you know, 75 or a hundred contacts for an older child. You could, you could elect to remove that safe listing all together. For example, I have a 15 year old daughter and she knows what to do. If she gets an unintended call, she's not gonna get pulled into something dangerous at this point. You know? So in her case, I have the safe listing turned off for my 12 year old and younger absolutely. That safe listing is turned on. Okay. I will Speaker 3 (12:33): Of that too. How about with, so with the safe listing, like texting, only the people that are on the list can text them. That's Speaker 4 (12:40): Correct. Even, uh, even in group text. And that was one of the things that we had to build, you know, brand new functionality for. There was no existing mobile device management platform that, you know, would prevent having a, a safe, listed text contact, not be able to pull in, you know, additional people to a group text that was a way to get around that, that function. So with our safe listing, even in group text, you've gotta be on that list in order to have a conversation with, uh, with Speaker 3 (13:12): The child. So then how would it work? Like say that they have a group of like five friends and they have, you know, the, the access to the entire world phones and they try to send a child with this phone, a text. And some of those people aren't on the list is the entire text Speaker 4 (13:27): Blocked. Yeah. So the, the, the, you know, my child, they would not get the text, the rest of the group would, but my child would not get the text from that person that was, uh, who's not on their list. Okay. So like, Speaker 3 (13:42): If the, the main person that's sending it is on the list and then the other people are not, it would just be blocked completely.  Speaker 4 (13:48): I mean, if I'm, I'm not sure I understand completely the question, but yeah. If, if a person that my child has on their list has started a group conversation, but they've invited people that are not on my child's list. My child would not be able to send a receive with the people, not on the, not on the approved list. Something that's really important to note though, too. And this is a, this is an improvement we've made as we've gone. We quickly realize that there are situations where kids do need to have immediate act us to a person that might meet might not be on their list. So for example, my 12 year old daughter was going to babysit for a family who does, who didn't have a home phone. And, and that family said to her, Hey, take our cell phone number so that if you need to contact us, you can, and if we need to contact you, we can obviously that's important. Speaker 4 (14:35): Right, right. so we did set up, you know, again, just with making it as user friendly is absolutely possible. We set up a way where my daughter can add a, add that phone number herself in real time, and have it be available for the next 72 hours without my having to approve it. That's one of those security levels for a younger kid. You can have it set, so they can't have any access with that person until it's approved. But, uh, yeah, for that, that tween group we've found it's important that they'd be able to have immediate access. They've they've got, had some judgment, they know what to do and what not to do, but, but still have that, that ability to, to keep the overall approval in, in my parent portal. Speaker 3 (15:20): Okay. I like that, how it kind, I mean, it all kind of grows with them then, you know, like the features of it in the parent control. Speaker 4 (15:28): Another, another example of growing with is being able to add internet access, you know, for my, my eight or nine year old, they probably don't need the internet. But once my kids are getting into fifth grade and sixth grade, certainly by seventh grade, you can't do schoolwork without the internet. Like that's just not the way our schools run anymore. And so what he developed was what we call our kids smart browser, where you can give children access to this browser. And in the parent portal, you designate what sites are available to them and picture the awesome conversation you get to have with your kids. You know, we, we've designed all of this to encourage a, a Cooper collaborative relationship where you're sitting down with your kids and saying, Hey, help me understand what you need. Here's where I'm turning on the kid's smart browser. What are the websites that you would like access to? Speaker 4 (16:25): And then as a, as a parent, you can look at those sites with your kids and, and make sure that you feel good about them, and then put them on that list. Then when your child is using their phone and they open the browser, they see a dropdown menu with all those sites that were designated in the parent portal. And that's the O those are the only sites they have access to. There's not even a place to search for anything else. There's no search bar. You literally can go to the sites that are in that dropdown menu. So you're able to create a completely safe internet experience for your child, as opposed to just saying, no, we don't do the internet. You don't need the internet on your phone. That's just not practical that that's for, for a, a growing kid. That's not practical for the needs they have for school and for healthy high. Speaker 3 (17:14): I totally agree with that. And that's really kind of the drawback of some of the other options that are out there right now is the, you know, you reach a point to where I've got a, uh, my best friend has twin girls and they're just turned 13 and they both have one of the other options out there for dumb smartphone. , they're just like, please, can we have a regular phone? And I can't wait to tell her about this as her next step. Cause I don't think they're ready for the entire world yet, but they'll pay for something for a graduation. So to speak. Speaker 4 (17:44): That, that's the right. That's the right paradigm. We do the same thing with apps actually, you know, know, I, I'm not ready for my kids to have the entire app store at their fingertips. And as a parent, I don't have time to go and, and vet every single app out there that my kids might want. So what we've done at Tru me is, again, it goes back to that great parent portal that we've built, we've curated and vetted a suite of apps that are available for, to, for parents to put on the phone. There's no app store on the phone. So the kids don't see an app store of any kind, but inside the parent portal, I can look at apps for school, for hobbies, for music, for creativity, for spirituality, all those different categories. And then I literally just go click, click, click, click, choose the ones I want. Speaker 4 (18:34): And in a matter of minutes, they appear on the phone. And what parents love is that if we have put those apps in our collection, they can have a high degree of confidence that we've, we've gone through the vetting process to make sure there's no inappropriate content and there's no back doors for creeps to, to get at your kids. Some of those apps include, you know, the most popular digital classroom apps, a Google classroom, canvas, Blackboard Skyward. We've got apps from music streaming in there, apple music, Spotify, Spotify, kids, iHeartRadio, family, Amazon music. So if you're comfortable and some parents aren't some parents aren't, and it's your choice. If you're comfortable with your kids having access to a, a streaming service, then they get to in, you know, have that on their phone. Speaker 3 (19:24): Okay. That's awesome too. everything about this has been awesome so far. How about, uh, the other thing I wanted to know was for when they're younger, if you have the choice, does the par is the parent portal set up to where you can say what they have access to at certain times of day, like putting it in modes for like study time, that type of Speaker 4 (19:42): Thing. Yeah. The way we've built that right now is for any function or any app, you can, you know, build the window of time when that's available. So for example, we have a daughter who loves, loves, loves audio books. There there's an app on the phone called Libby where she can, you know, get digital audio books from the, from the library. Well, without a restriction on there, we would be wrestling with her all day all on that. So we have it set up. So that app is only available after school. And it turns off before she goes to bed, otherwise she would stay up all night, you know? So you can, you can set that kind of functionality with any app or, or frankly, any function, including the calling and texting. Okay. Speaker 3 (20:28): How about, what are the options for like the plans and, and the type, the, the, like the, is it the same phone for all the plans and you just choose the different plan that you pay  Speaker 4 (20:37): For. That's exactly it. So we have a, a couple of, of Samsung devices, the Samsung galaxy, a 12 and the Samsung galaxy, a 32. Those are the two phones that we've started with. They both have phenomenal cameras. The one has a 16 megapixel camera and one has a 48 megapixel camera. The reason we, we wanted to do quality devices like that is cuz pictures matter to kids. If they're gonna take, if they're gonna take pictures, they want them to be good. They want them to be good quality. So we we've gone that route and, and used good devices, not expensive devices, but enough quality that the, the, the picture quality isn't compromised when it comes to the plans, you, you know, first you choose your device and then you choose which plan you want. Unlimited talk and unlimited basic is 1495 a month. So very, very affordable. Speaker 4 (21:31): If you wanna change that to group text and picture texting the cost increases to 1995 a month. And if you wanna add the kid smart apps and the kid smart browser, it goes to 24 95 a month. And those are all truly on unlimited plans. We're not just pooling, you know, pooling a, a big block of minutes and data and hoping it's gonna work out. It's truly unlimited for every user. And those include calling to Canada and Mexico as well. So, uh, great plans at a, at a very affordable, very affordable price and phones. Uh, I should mention, you know, the, the ones, uh, a hundred and seventy nine ninety five, and the second one is two hundred and seven seventy nine ninety five. So again, we've tried to keep those at, uh, at prices that make sense for kids. I've never thought it was a good idea to get my kid a $1,200 phone. I just don't think it's necessary. kinda Speaker 3 (22:27): Crazy that, that, and the only, that was the only option when my kids were young. Speaker 4 (22:32): Yeah. thank goodness. There are more options Speaker 3 (22:34): Now. Thank goodness. Holy cow. I truly, I always mentioned this on my podcast that having these options is truly such, like, I call it a mother's gift, but a parent's gift. Yeah. Because it's just, there's so much out there. And unfortunately my kids minor, my youngest is 16 and my oldest is 23. They were in this middle school age when none of these things existed. So, okay. I'm so thankful for for the next to have this option. that's great. So I think I've covered all of my questions that I had for you. Is there anything else you who thinks pertinent for us to talk about or anything else you wanna share? Speaker 4 (23:13): Yeah. I just, I just think of the whole philosophy behind, you know, kids and safe devices. You know, this, this might be another place where, where we're different from some of our competitors. I think kids are inherently good. They're parently. They, they wanna do what's right. They wanna be successful. It's our job as parents to guide them and to give them some guardrails when they, when they need the guardrails. But I I've always thought that that approach of just saying to a, a, a child, Hey, I'm locking you down to talk and text only kind of sense the wrong message. You know, it, it almost feels like a lack of trust to me. And I think the phone has, yes, of course, it's gotta keep them safe today. That's a given, but it's also gonna prepare them for the future. It's also gonna give them access to good content content that would help them in school content that would help them develop healthy hobbies. Speaker 4 (24:11): And certainly by the time they leave phone home, they've got to be disciplined, responsible users of technology, cuz technology will be part of their lives. So I think we do them a disservice. You know, if we say, Hey, I'm locking you down to talk and text only. And as long as you live in my house, that's all you're gonna have. I don't think that's the right way to go. So we, we, our goal was to, to create a, a positive, healthy relationship between kids and parents give the kids the guardrails, they need give them technology that's per to their age, but you've gotta help them develop, you know, some of that discipline and responsibility on their own, all, all the while, keeping, keeping them away from the pornography and the predators and stuff. But they've gotta learn how to use apps and learn how to use the web. Speaker 3 (25:00): I totally agree. Like it's just kind of setting them up for success versus sending 'em down the dark. Like I call it the deep blue sea often, like sending them out into the deep blue sea without any flotation device. Never taught them how to swim, but yeah, go out there and then I'm gonna be mad at you all of the time for, you know, not knowing what you're doing. Speaker 4 (25:21): It's a good, good analogy. Speaker 3 (25:22): Yeah. So was there anything in your, if you're willing to share any of this, was there anything that happened with your kids that made you more aware that brought you to the awareness of the threat? Or was it just that past experience that you had that you mentioned? Yeah, Speaker 4 (25:37): We've been, we've been very, very fortunate in, in that we haven't had any of the, the really, you know, the really dangerous stuff happen with our kids. Partly because we were always very cautious. You know, we, we didn't, we didn't just say, Hey, here's your, here's your wild west phone? You know, we were, we've always been pretty de uh, deliberate about it. I've had numerous friends and especially while I've been in this space, numerous friends, tell me just some harrowing stories of sit situations. Their kids have gotten into some extremely dangerous situations in a, in a, you know, in a couple cases I've said to my friend, Hey, you know, forgive me for if this is too personal, but why on earth did you not have that phone locked down with the right parental controls? And on more than one occasion, the person has said to me, I thought I did. Speaker 4 (26:27): You know, and some of the controls that have been available to this point are so hard to use so complicated, so hard to stay on top of that. Parents don't know what really is set up correctly or not. Or in some cases, the kids are so smart, they get around the controls. And, and for that reason, we didn't build truly as a piece of software that just gets added to the phone. It's the operating system itself. You cannot, you know, a kid cannot can't get away from it. They can, they can reboot the phone. They can go on and off different network works, whatever they want to try, that operating system is always there. And so we we've built it with that level of, uh, conscientiousness, you know, hearing some of the, the other stories that are out there. So Speaker 3 (27:12): That brings up another question I wanted to ask you is about like the parental control apps that are out there that are real popular. Uh, I don't see that one of those would even be needed. Is that something that's an, an option that can be added to it or do y'all have that capability on it? You know, like the ones that monitor what texts are going out and kind of tell you what the kids have been doing as far as activity goes. Speaker 4 (27:32): Yeah, great question. And there are some good apps out there. They're not infallible, uh, but there are some good, you know, good apps for most, you know, for a lot of situations, our goal was to, to make them less needed. So for example, with, uh, with our operating system coming very, very soon, uh, in our next big release, you'll be able to remotely monitor all of your kids' texts, right? In the parent portal. You won't have to say, Hey, let me look at your phone and look at your text. All of that monitoring will happen right in the parent portal with some pretty advanced functionality, as that gets built out, you know, for alerting parents to potential problems and, you know, inappropriate language or inappropriate pictures or language that sounds like, Hey, this could be a bully or a predator, that kind of thing. And of course, that's something that's gonna, you know, improve as we continue to build it over time. Speaker 4 (28:25): But the first release of that is coming very soon. And, but you know, the other side of that is the need for monitoring. Everything goes down dramatically. If your kids are only talking to people that you've decided that you trust. And if they're only going to websites that you have pre-approved, I mean, just the whole need goes down dramatically. That's not to say that in the future, we won't have some kind of a, a, a partnership with, you know, with one of those companies, uh, you know, we may, we may do that at some point, but, uh, certainly right now the need doesn't exist. Like it, like it does if you're on another phone. Right, right. Speaker 3 (29:01): I get that. So when you, like, when you're gonna, so right now the parent portal doesn't have where it shows the text, did you say you're y'all are adding that? Speaker 4 (29:10): Yeah. That'll, that'll, that's coming in our next release, our next, uh, big release of the software. So, uh, literally a matter of weeks. Speaker 3 (29:18): Okay. And then with that, you can basically just see like a running list of what their conversations have Speaker 4 (29:23): Been running list. And then, you know, we're gonna add some filters that allow you to see, Hey, your kid talks to these people, here are the top five people they talk to the most. And if you wanna dig down on any of, one of those people, just click that. And they're the text with that person in particular, you know, you'd be able to see in that dashboard, Hey, here are the text messages that were flagged for potential inappropriate language or bullying language. All of that will be there. And also note that in, in the parent portal, you'll see everything. Whether or not a, a text has been deleted, it's still showing up, you still see everything it's all collected there. Okay. Speaker 3 (30:05): So then you're hitting some of the high points of things that I often mention as places where things slip through. And that's like, yeah, the sheer volume of text that can go through between people, a parent can often miss the conversation or, you know, something that they should be you aware of. And then the, like just the filter of the conversation. So that's good that y'all have that in the works and, and plan for that. Cuz I know I missed things that I shouldn't have missed, but it was because now it has been because of one of those filter systems being put on my son's phone and being able to be alert of things. Now it picks up silly things like his conversation with his grandparent and you know, who's gonna bring the gun and other things like that. But you know, like when they're gonna go hunting and stuff, that sounded really bad. Yeah. But you know, like when, um, they're talking about stuff that I'm aware of now, but it'll pick up on little things like that, that yeah. In the context of being with a friend, maybe something that I wanna know about, so sure. Speaker 4 (31:05): Yeah. Yeah. And better, you know, better that you get over alerted than under alerted, you know, better that you better to have a false negative than a, you know, a missed, a missed positive. Speaker 3 (31:16): Yes. All right. Well, I think that's everything that I had enlisted that I wanted to ask you about. Anything else you can think of that you wanna share? No, Speaker 4 (31:25): I think that's it, you know, happy to, to invite people, to come check things out. We do a lot on social media, uh, in a lot on our blog by way of, you know, trying to help parents really get through some of these questions that they have, uh, relative to parenting around technology. So on our website, it's Tru me.com T R om i.com go to our blog there and you'll find a lot of great content to help with some of these questions. And then on, uh, Instagram and Facebook, we are at Tru me wireless. Speaker 3 (31:57): Right. Awesome. Well, I appreciate you coming on today and sharing all of this with my audience. I think this is gonna be super valuable and I'm very excited to get this out into the world into more hands of parents so they can help their kids be their true selves. That's really awesome. Thank you so much. Speaker 4 (32:15): Thank you, Dolly. Speaker 2 (32:18): Thanks for tuning in being that mom isn't easy, but together we can be that mom strong. Don't forget to leave a review, connect on social and join Dolly's free community till next time.

Terry and Wendy Snyder have Bill Brady on the Fresh Start Family show to discuss all the things parents need to know before handing their children a smartphone.  Bill has found his lifes' passion in helping families become aware of the dangers of smartphone access and providing a better, safer, and more customizable option for parents and their children.  For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/106

Joining us today is the co-founder of Troomi Wireless, Bill Brady. From being the first international student body president at BYU (born and raised in Canada), to founding and running multiple businesses in Utah, Bill shares with us some of his tools that have helped him face risk and become so successful.

On this episode of the family looking up podcast, we talk with Bill Brady.  Bill was a founder of the Gabb wireless cell phone and has just started a new family friendly phone called Troomi.  Bill talks with us about how parents can embrace technology while helping their kids stay safe.  This was a fantastic interview you won't want to miss!

Hear how Troomi solves the problem of technology for kids, and the top 3 things Bill Brady, CEO of Troomi, wants every parent to know about kids and technology. Technology is here to stay, so we're showing you how to create an environment to help your kids navigate it, and ensure your kids stay safe while using technology.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/34  

If you have kids, and especially if you have kids who are nearing double digit age (like us!) then you've probably asked yourself, “When DO we want to give our kids a phone? When is the best time?” Well even though Neil and I would like to stick with “never,” we know it's an inevitable crossroad, so today I'm sitting down with Bill Brady, CEO and founder Troomi Wireless, to talk alllll about the nitty gritty of giving kids phones and most importantly, how to do it safely. We check off all my questions, including when it's necessary and how to make sure you're doing it safely. I also grill Bill pretty hard on just how safe his phone is, whether it's hackable, what the workarounds are that kids might discover, and I don't hold back on some differing opinions about devices, social media, and impact on kids. I think you're really going to enjoy this episode and if you do find yourself convinced you'll want a Troomi phone for your kids (now or down the road), Bill was nice enough to give us the discount code mintarrow for $50 off any of their phones.   Time Stamps: [01:40] - We're talking about safely giving your kids a phone by speaking with the CEO of Troomi Wireless, Bill Brady. [03:21] - Brady shares a friend's story of how giving a young person a phone took a difficult turn.  [05:31] - There's a lot of emotion, influence, and access that comes with cell phones that parents may not be fully aware of. [07:30] - When is it appropriate to give a kid a phone? [09:23] - Brady suggests that parents use a gradual approach to exposing pre-teens to personal devices. [10:57] - For a starting point, Brady advises parents to put emphasis on responsibility within limited features. [13:18] - What is the difference between a Troomi cell phone and a Gizmo watch? [15:31] - Prepare your kids to have a healthy management style of technology before they enter the real world. [17:38] - Troomi contains these helpful, real-time features to monitor kids. [19:35] - Brady describes what makes Troomi different from similar options in the same field. [22:38] - How does Brady feel about games on phones? [25:10] - Brady explains how Troomi ended up accepting games on their cell phone. He then talks about the flexibility Troomi gives to varying parenting styles. [27:54] - Phones can be a benefit for the safety of kids and can help keep communication open in times of need. [29:55] - Brady speaks about how kids are figuring out how to hack average cell phones. How does Troomi solve this concern? [32:33] - Troomi also combats the loopholes of the open web and domains. [34:53] - Why does Troomi allow games and not social media? [36:51] - For dealing with social media, the major point comes down to: “Where do you get your validation?” [39:37] - As you make decisions about your kids and technology, stay intentional.   Supporting Resources: Troomi website  Facebook  Instagram @troomiwireless  Go to troomi.com and enter in promo code mintarrow to get $50 off a troomi phone.

Choosing when to give your kids a phone is such vital decision today.  We need to be deliberate and intentional with our choice.  Handing them an iPhone 12 for their first phone is like handing the keys to a Porsche and not expecting them to crash. Too much tech too fast can be detrimental to personal relationships, brain development and safety.   Troomi wireless is a new company that bridges the gap to give them a high quality, safe phone that can grow with them as they get older.   My guest Bill Brady is the founder and CEO of Troomi and we have a fantastic conversation about how to be deliberate about this important choice. Connected, but alone? by Sherry Turkle Troomi website (use code fightlikeamother for a discount)  

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, July 16, 20214:20 pm: Derek Miller, President of the Salt Lake Chamber, joins Rod to discuss the group's call, along with state Republican lawmakers and immigration advocates, for Senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee to pass bipartisan immigration reform4:38 pm: Former U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman, now Executive Director of Right on Crime, joins Rod to discuss facial recognition technology and whether its use by federal and local law enforcement is an invasion of privacy 6:05 pm: Lyndsey Stram, a Regional Economist with the Utah Department of Worksforce Services, joins Rod for a conversation about Utah's labor shortage and the growing number of jobs available in the state6:20 pm: Bill Brady of Troomi Wireless joins Rod for today's “CEO's You Should Know” segment6:35 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Laura Haskell of the Utah Division of Water Resources about the dire need to conserve water during the current drought, and (at 6:50 pm) with Kurt Schlichter of Townhall on his piece about who really is in charge in the United States

Join me as I chat to Bill Brady, the co-founder of Troomi, which is a Kid Smart phone that both kids and parents LOVE. Tune in as Bill explains why he got behind what he does and what Troomi can offer you and your child… During our conversation, Bill mentioned The Pew Research Centre and a couple of useful articles on parenting in this digital age. You can find them here: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/08/22/how-teens-and-parents-navigate-screen-time-and-device-distractions/ https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2020/07/28/parenting-children-in-the-age-of-screens/ If you are interested in joining me for the new 8-week group coaching program starting on Monday 13th September 2021, you can find more details for them below. In this coaching program, we will be focusing on managing device use, setting healthy limits and boundaries on it and MORE: 8-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a You can find out more about Troomi HERE: https://troomi.com FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouiseclarke iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pZfkJuOlQNohr4EqA0ivR

Episode 47 is out.It's a special day for us because we got divorce lawyer Bill Brady on our show. If you've ever wondered how child support is calculated, time sharing, property distribution during a divorce, debt allocation and why prenups aren't all that worthy, we'll then you need to tune in right now and watch our new episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecoffeebreakup/support

Bill Brady is the founder of Kula Bio, a leader in sustainable nitrogen solutions. Bill came to entrepreneurship as a second career after 22 years in industry, and he's been working on sustainable technologies for more than a decade.

Kira and Deana chat with Bill Brady of Troomi Wireless about how to keep kids safe online, on their devices and more. Bill shares some of the ways parents can create trust with their children around technology use as well as help their children learn the skills necessary to navigate social media, app use, email and messaging in a way that is safe now and for their future. Learn more about Troomi Wireless: https://troomi.com Episode referenced: Kids and Screens

Digital Minimalism in 2021   It isn’t hyperbole: Technology is in many ways taking over our daily lives. Research has found that children spend 1200 hours per year on technological devices. And adults? We spend approximately 6200 hours a year—or up to a staggering equivalent of 44 years of our lives—staring at screens. In this era of technological-everything, is digital minimalism even possible? On today’s show I speak with with Bill Brady, CEO of Troomi. As a father of five,... Read More Read More The post Digital Minimalism in 2021 appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Mary Kristjanson and Bill Brady reflect on their service with Corpus Christi, Roseville as they prepare to lead at the upcoming "Young and Hungry: Youth Hunger in Minnesota and What We Can Do about It" Zoom forum happening February 24.

Welcome to a bonus show.  We normally record right after our monthly meetings… But thought enough had been happening lately to get together and have a spirited conversation.   Eric, Donny and Jake get together to talk about all the wild news in politics going on in our area right now. Michael Madigan ends his 38 […]

Join conversations with host Gil Hodges as he talks with leaders and teachers around the world who are stepping into the next age of Christianity. Where is God taking us next? What will he next age look like? So many incredible things to explore. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingdomtalksmedia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kingdomtalksmedia/support

Join conversations with host Gil Hodges as he talks with leaders and teachers around the world who are stepping into the next age of Christianity. Where is God taking us next? What will he next age look like? So many incredible things to explore. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingdomtalksmedia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kingdomtalksmedia/support

In this visit to The Crisis Cast chat room, Lissa and Thom explore the conflicting needs of diverse regions within states.  Their guest is the Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate, Bill Brady.  Over the long haul, his insights have helped the 44th District stay ahead in economic development.  But with the legislature out of session during the pandemic, his frustrations run deep.

Bill Brady from the Davey O'Brien Award and Foundation joins us in this episode.

Veteran Bloomington Senator Becomes Top Lawmaker In Challenging Year Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady talks with Craig Dellimore about the hopes of passing a state budget during an election year...as well as his thoughts on taxes, pensions, trade party unity, and President Trump.

State Senator Bill Brady (R., Bloomington) discussed the recent stopgap state spending plan with WJBC's Patti Penn.

State Sen. Bill Brady discusses the state budget impasse, the Clinton nuclear plant closing and his proposed State Fair foundation.

State Sen. Bill Brady discusses the state budget stalemate and school consolidation.

Hosts: George Tucker & Mike Postupak Guests: Barry Grossman from Worldstage and Bill Brady of Alford Media. Record Date: 11/20/2012 Fiber!  For the Event staging world copper is king as it is the devil we know while fiber is this mystical and magical topology used at post production facilities like Skywalker ranch, not a a [...]

Order Your Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting with Simplicity----According to a survey by Common Sense Media, over half of US children own a cell phone by the age of eleven, and 1 in 5 own a cell phone by the age of eight. Kids are heading back to school, and as cell phones become an increasingly accepted part of our children's academic and social lives, the concern of child phone safety and surveillance weighs on parents. Here to join me for a quick conversation on smart phone safety is founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, Bill Brady.Show Notes for Bonus Episode: Intentional Choices with Kids + TechBecome a Patreon member today and listen to the show ad-free!Enjoy this Podcast?Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today's episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands