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Fishing the DMV
$10K win with Buggs Island Cat Fishing Champion Sean Fitzgibbons

Fishing the DMV

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 40:14


$10K win with a 66lb Blue Cat! Buggs Island Cat Fishing Champion Tells All

Canyouth's Exploration
Can you believe it? My guest was a talking blue cat named Bob

Canyouth's Exploration

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 57:03


My guest, who was animated, carried the feline attire that would drive you crazy with laughter as he humanely uttered his opinion. Bob LeMent, the Blue Cat, is extremely knowledgeable in pop culture, sports, and current affairs. Ladies, you would not want to miss his views on the somewhat popular belief that women are always late.     Bob My guest, Bob LeMent brought a lively energy and humor to our conversation. His unique feline-themed attire was sure to elicit laughter as he shared his insights. Bob is extremely knowledgeable about pop culture, sports, and current affairs. Ladies, you won't want to miss his thoughts on the popular belief that women are always late.   Bob chats with Dr. Canute White on Canyouth's podcast, “Exploration: Your Topic in a Podcast.”   Check out the guest's link here: https://www.staticradio.com/   Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCoc-QGLBLQxIYRa7N-OaRqA. Please rate, comment, and share this episode and others with your friends.   Follow Canyouth's Exploration on Social Media:   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanXplore/   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyouthsexploration/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanyouthsN   #PopCulture #Sports #Comedy  

Storytime with Tula Jane and her Mother In The Wild
Baby Blue Cat and the Whole Batch of Cookies

Storytime with Tula Jane and her Mother In The Wild

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 6:33


Tula Jane and her Mother in the Wild read "Baby Blue Cat and the Whole Batch of Cookies" by Ainslie Pryor. Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get * a 20% discount on Requests + Dedications * have your child greeted in the other episodes we publish * be invited to attend a monthly livestream, Storytime on zoom with Mother in the Wild Click on the link below being sure to "opt-in" for emails so we can contact you to learn their names + send you the zoom link. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mother-in-the-wild/subscribe We appreciate you so much!

Humans of Martech
146: Jim Williams: The strategic role of marketing ops in annual planning

Humans of Martech

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 55:14


What's up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jim Williams, CMO at Uptempo. Summary: Forget version control spreadsheets and stale budgets, Jim's take on marketing planning is about putting purpose behind every dollar. Instead of throwing darts at a board, focus on creating a blueprint that connects goals to actual business impact. For him, goals shouldn't be handed down from the top like a royal decree but hammered out together with practitioners so they're ambitious… but you know, grounded in reality. Marketing Ops pros are the unsung heroes, bringing sanity to the madness with data and KPIs that keep every piece aligned. Plus, AI's set to take over the boring bits—updating data, tracking budgets, making sure no dollar gets lost—leaving marketers free to do what they do best: make real magic happen.About JimJim started his career in PR and Product Marketing before spending 7 years at Eloqua as Sr Dir of Product Marketing and helping the company rise from 15M ARR to 92M and IPO. He later moved on to Influitive – the popular advocate marketing platform – as VP of Marketing where he helped grow the company from pre revenue to 12M in ARRHe then moved over to the DNS world as Snr VP of Marketing at BlueCat where he led all facets of marketingHe then became CMO at BrandMaker which has since rebranded to Uptempo, the leading enterprise marketing operations software that helps marketers plan better, spend smarter and execute with confidence.What Is a Marketing PlanJim dispels the idea that marketing planning should be like “throwing darts at a dartboard.” A marketing plan isn't a guessing game; it's a strategic framework for how teams tackle the future. One of the most common mistakes Jim sees? Dusting off last year's plan and rebranding it for the new year. This tactic, he argues, is the quickest way to stay stuck. In a world that demands fresh thinking, relying on past strategies doesn't cut it.The old-school concept of a “pivot” has taken on a new life in marketing. It's no longer about just one big strategy shift but about building in constant adaptability. Jim suggests that, unlike traditional yearly plans, today's marketing requires continuous recalibration. The best teams aren't just agile once—they're agile all the time. That flexibility to assess, pivot, and refine isn't a luxury; it's the core of modern marketing planning.Another common pitfall Jim highlights is the habit of dividing up the budget before solidifying a game plan. For too many teams, budget allocation is seen as the end goal rather than just a piece of the puzzle. Getting the numbers in place is just step one, not the entire strategy. A plan isn't simply a breakdown of costs; it's the strategic “why” and “how” behind each dollar spent. Without defining the intended outcomes, budgets lose meaning.Jim makes an essential distinction: budgets support the mission, but plans set the course. The budget tells you what's possible financially, but the plan clarifies what needs to be achieved. This separation between resources and goals keeps marketing teams focused, providing a framework to measure success rather than just track expenses. With a clear strategy in place, budgets go from static numbers to dynamic assets driving real outcomes.Key takeaway: A budget is just a set of numbers; a marketing plan is the vision behind those numbers. By keeping intent at the forefront, teams can transform budget allocations into impactful actions, staying adaptable and ready for whatever's next.Building a Marketing Plan That Aligns Top-Down and Bottom-Up GoalsJim dives into the complexities of planning in a large organization, pointing out that it's not a matter of simply setting goals at an offsite retreat. At the enterprise level, planning is a detailed, phased, six to nine-month process. Yet, he notes that surprisingly few accessible resources break down this method. For many marketers, planning seems shrouded in mystery—a skill they're expected to learn on the job, often after they've already taken on leadership responsibilities.Jim explains that marketing planning often starts with annual, top-down forecasts. This approach provides broad company objectives, which interlock with a bottoms-up plan in later stages. Rather than seeing top-down and bottom-up planning as opposing methods, Jim views them as stages in a coordinated approach. At Optempo, they've formalized this method in a seven-step “blueprint for marketing planning” to guide teams through each phase. This blueprint begins with setting overarching company objectives—determining whether the focus is on market expansion, product launches, margin improvements, or even mergers and acquisitions. Until these objectives are set, marketing teams can't start defining specific growth tactics.Once top-level objectives are clear, Jim explains that the marketing team distills them into a focused “plan on a page,” a roadmap outlining how marketing will support each objective. This document serves as a communication tool, clarifying what marketing intends to achieve and aligning these goals with company-wide expectations. According to Jim, defining these specific objectives—whether they involve selling to new buyers, entering fresh markets, or optimizing existing processes—is foundational for cohesive planning.Jim also breaks down the budget allocation process, which directly follows the plan on a page. This is where marketing teams work with finance to divide funds, categorizing costs into programmatic and non-programmatic expenses, as well as campaign-based and non-campaign-based spending. By grouping expenses into clear, high-level “buckets,” Jim explains, teams ensure their budgets align with strategic priorities and company-wide financial targets.Key takeaway: A successful marketing plan balances top-down objectives with bottom-up execution. Begin with high-level company goals, then translate them into actionable steps and align budget allocations accordingly. This approach ensures that both strategy and resources are directed toward achieving meaningful impact.Why Marketing Goals Need to Be a Two-Way ConversationJim counters the misconception that company goals are simply handed down from a closed-door board meeting, with marketers then left scrambling to hit those targets. He clarifies that in most forward-thinking companies, the setting of financial objectives isn't a secretive, top-down affair. Instead, it's a dialogue involving senior leadership across all departments—including marketing. When the ownership of a business, be it public shareholders or private investors, establishes financial ambitions, these aren't randomly assigned numbers; they're set with input from an executive team that includes the CMO or head of marketing.Jim explains that technology companies, for example, often focus on maximizing valuation. The board or ownership group typically benchmarks these goals using standards like the “Rule of 40”—a common framework in SaaS that blends growth rate and profitability. But these objectives are usually part of a larger, multi-year vision, not just a single-year target. Once these broad metrics are set, the board works backward to define the current year's objectives. From there, it's up to the executive team, including marketing leadership, to devise the most effective strategies to meet these targets.Jim emphasizes that marketing isn't just a passive recipient of goals. Marketing leadership works closely with other executives to determine how marketing can help hit specific benchmarks. It's at this stage that the conversation turns practical. For instance, if a company needs a particular level of market penetr...

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed
NB498: BlueCat Flows Into Network Performance With LiveAction Buy; T-Mobile Ordered to Appoint a CISO

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 25:42


Take a Network Break! DDI specialist BlueCat is getting into network performance monitoring with its LiveAction acquisition, T-Mobile is ordered to spend almost $16 million to improve its infosec practices and get a CISO, and Cisco announced the end of life for its LoRaWAN IoT product line. Verizon recovers from a US-wide outage, security researchers... Read more »

Packet Pushers - Network Break
NB498: BlueCat Flows Into Network Performance With LiveAction Buy; T-Mobile Ordered to Appoint a CISO

Packet Pushers - Network Break

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 25:42


Take a Network Break! DDI specialist BlueCat is getting into network performance monitoring with its LiveAction acquisition, T-Mobile is ordered to spend almost $16 million to improve its infosec practices and get a CISO, and Cisco announced the end of life for its LoRaWAN IoT product line. Verizon recovers from a US-wide outage, security researchers... Read more »

Packet Pushers - Fat Pipe
NB498: BlueCat Flows Into Network Performance With LiveAction Buy; T-Mobile Ordered to Appoint a CISO

Packet Pushers - Fat Pipe

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 25:42


Take a Network Break! DDI specialist BlueCat is getting into network performance monitoring with its LiveAction acquisition, T-Mobile is ordered to spend almost $16 million to improve its infosec practices and get a CISO, and Cisco announced the end of life for its LoRaWAN IoT product line. Verizon recovers from a US-wide outage, security researchers... Read more »

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio
Extra: Artwalk Aurora, Constellation Studios and Bluecat Gallery

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 20:54


On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, an art roundup featuring a preview of Artwalk Aurora, and looks at exhibitions at Constellation Studios and Blue Cat Gallery.

Friday Live | NET Radio
Extra: Artwalk Aurora, Constellation Studios and Bluecat Gallery

Friday Live | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 20:54


On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, an art roundup featuring a preview of Artwalk Aurora, and looks at exhibitions at Constellation Studios and Blue Cat Gallery.

How NOT To Start A Damn Brewery
Blue Cat Brewing Co - Charlie Cole

How NOT To Start A Damn Brewery

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 73:02


Blue Cat Brewpub was an Illinois icon. One of the state's first brewpubs, they made award-winning beer for 23 years.  After the owners sold and the brewery was rebranded unsuccessfully, the new owners were looking for a way to save the dream. That's where Charlie Cole came marching into the picture.  After working at most of the Quad-city's breweries, hosting a beer-centric radio show and snagging more brewing education than I think anyone on this show has, Charlie decided to parter up with the new owners.  The goal? Recreate the magic of Blue Cat and parlay that success into a distribution strategy to build the brand beyond anything it had ever achieved in it's golden years.  As I'm sure you've guessed, that isn't what happened and the new Blue Cat shuttered in 2023 after calamity ended in catastrophe.  Listen in and learn How NOT To Start A Damn Brewery with Charlie Cole and the Blue Cat Brewing Company.  Blue Cat Facebook Blue Cat Website Blue Cat Instagram Closing Announcement --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damnbrewery/support

We're Done Here
Panic Attacks and Communism (Video)

We're Done Here

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 32:56


What do you get when you mix an Anarchist, a comedian, and a New Yorker? A hilarious and honest conversation about anxiety, mental health, and coping methods!

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio
Extra: Blue Cat, Greenblatt & Seay and Jim Salestrom

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 26:24


The next Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's two art exhibits and some Greenblatt & Seay events. Also, another musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.

Friday Live | NET Radio
Extra: Blue Cat, Greenblatt & Seay and Jim Salestrom

Friday Live | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 26:24


The next Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's two art exhibits and some Greenblatt & Seay events. Also, another musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.

The Geeky Dad Podcast
S3- Ep.6- We review Avatar... The one without Blue Cat people.

The Geeky Dad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 31:55


There's a new adaptation of Avatar the Last Airbender, so there's no better time to look back at the original series and the horrible movie version while taking a look at the new TV series. * We're also on Youtube now as well. Check us out- ⁠⁠The Geeky Dad Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠ * We also have merch.  Check out our Redbubble Store. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheGeekyDad⁠⁠⁠ * ⁠⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/thegeekydadpodcasts ⁠⁠⁠ *  Don't forget to get 30 days of Audible for free- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.audibletrial.com/thegeekydadpodcast ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠ *  Follow us on Facebook- www.facebook.com/thegeekydadpodcast * Listen to us on the Newsly app. Use promo code (Geekydad) at www.Newsly.me to get a free 1 month premium subscription. * We're now a part of the Unfiltered Studios Productions. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.Unfpod.com ⁠⁠ * #Neflix #Avatar #Aang #TheLastAirbender --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegeekydadpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegeekydadpodcast/support

The Vibes Broadcast Network
Has Disney Lucasfilm Put The Final Nail In The Coffin For Star Wars? The Blue Cat Returns!

The Vibes Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 36:37


Has Disney Lucasfilm Put The Final Nail In The Coffin For Star Wars? The Blue Cat Returns!#popculture #starwars #disney #lucasfilm #staticradiopodcast #sharmeenobaidchinoy The Static Web Site's first episode was January 1, 1999 in a vain attempt to make the world hear the off kilter and sophomoric ramblings of Miles Tidal and Bob LeMent.Now 24 years and counting they continue their weekly stream of consciousness dialogues. As you may have discerned from listening, we do no preparation or use any manners or decorum to provide a fully improvised piece of comedy. Enjoy.Website: https://www.staticradio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staticradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057522434640Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-lement-364a3549/X: https://twitter.com/staticradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCGKg95xNRGkJ9suYq9eFVuw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvrrdLLj84w8-fp1UnBTAAThanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteSupporters of the channel: Matthew Arrowood Host of The ONLY Brocast podcast:https://youtube.com/channel/UCsfv1wWu3oUg42I2nOtnMTADon Hahn of In the Margins: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheMarginsBukas Siguro: https://www.youtube.com/c/BukasS%C4%ABgur%C3%B8Will Scoville of Ranch Rehab DIY: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchRehabDrew Lee Nicholas of DN-TV:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TVqL9mn6NzPkXOLOZSX-AFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET with THE "MIGHTY MEZ" - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #36: THE BOY FROM NEW YORK CITY by The Ad-libs (1964, Blue Cat)

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Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 4:40


The Creators, a four man doo wop group from Bayonne, NJ, put Mary Ann Thomas upfront, cut a demo of this song, which they then brought to Lieber and Stoller - and the rest is history: The Boy from NYC was cool. And I, because I came from NYC, I was cool by association. I didn't own a mohair suit, hell, I didn't even know what mohair was, but that sounded cool, too. And, don't forget the pocket full of spendin' loot, and the finest penthouse she'd ever seen in town. This was a notion of sexual chemistry to which a geeky 12 year old could aspire. I wasn't the only one: Brian Wilson was so inspired, he wrote the GIRL from NYC, and cribbed the Creator's back up rhythm for Good Vibrations. “Oowah, oowah, c'mon Kitty": Not too bad for a cool ass ditty.

GM NFTs on Rug Radio
FOMO HOUR #18 - ITS ALL A BLUR!

GM NFTs on Rug Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 60:13


FOMO HOUR #18 - MARKET REPORT, UPDATES AND MOVES. GBTC TO SEE BILLIONS EXIT? BLUE CAT & CHUGS ON PARADE. OSF FIGHT NIGHT. LOOKSRARE INFILTRATION. BINANCE LISTING BLUR? FOMO HOUR brings you all the latest news, updates and headlines from around the world, inside and outside of the Crypto, Blockchain and NFT markets. Join hosts Farokh, Mando and OSF as they cover some of the biggest topics at present with some of the biggest names in the ecosystem. Streaming live 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 10:30AM EST to 11:30AM EST on YouTube and X!

Pathmonk Presents Podcast
Prioritizing User-Centric Experiences for Informed Decisions | Interview with Lauren Malhoit from BlueCat

Pathmonk Presents Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 14:26


In our interconnected world, tackling network complexity is more vital than ever. Lauren Malhoit, Director of Technical Marketing and Growth at Men&Mice (acquired by BlueCat), specializes in managing networking services like DNS, DHCP, and IP for modern enterprises. She shares their shift to a user-focused approach with a revamped website, offering valuable information to potential clients. Their commitment to a user-centric experience and cross-functional alignment is key to achieving growth. Growth Marketers face three major challenges: boosting qualified leads, enhancing campaign ROI, and lowering customer acquisition costs—precisely why they're in the growth game in the first place. Discover the solution with Pathmonk Accelerate: +50% Sales Increase Automatically Increase Website & Blog Lead Generation AI-Powered Personalized Experiences based on real-time intent Cookieless Technology All Integrations Supported No Website Changes Required Ready to elevate your website conversion? Experience it firsthand with our interactive demo ➡️ https://demo.pathmonk.com/ #growthmarketing #personalization #CRO #marketingpodcast

The Product Market Fit Show
Michael Hyatt, Founder of BlueCat | How to Survive Down Cycles and Get to Product Market Fit

The Product Market Fit Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 44:10 Transcription Available


Michael Hyatt founded BlueCat, which was sold for over $700M. Since then he's shifted to the investor side and has invested in dozens of startups.Through it all, Michael has seen three financial crashes: the Dotcom boom and bust, the financial crash of 2008 and the recession we are facing today. He shares several insights on what it's like to be a founder and investor through these storms.Founders should pay attention.

UnWired...Podcast
2310: Audio Metering Primer

UnWired...Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 28:22


Audio metering is an important, an often overlooked, part of the audio creation process, at least for those new to audio production. In anticipation of a larger conversation about audio metering and audio plugins, Robert takes a look at Audio Metering Plugins, how to find them and what might be considered a good plugin, depending on what you are trying to accomplish.Things discussed in this episode include:https://integraudio.com/best-metering-plugins/https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/25-Spectral-Analysis/255-Blue-Cat-s-DP-Meter-Pro-https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/insight-2/Check out our videos at SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTubeReach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage-llcTweet to us at @rbaker_spaceage

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Friday Live Extra | NET Radio
Art Vibes, Park Sounds; Blue Cat Gallery; Kelly Weber; and more!

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 61:38


This week on the July 28 "Friday LIVE" from The Mill in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Art Vibes, Park Sounds" in Lincoln; Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's juried exhibition, “Signs of Rural Life;" Nebraska Folklife at this year's New American Arts Festival in Omaha; "Patchwork of the Prairie" in Hastings; and "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" in York. Also, poetry from Kelly Weber, a view of some stops of the WanderNebraska program and a look at what's going on at Gallery 1516.

Great Plains Outdoors
Bluecat Fishing With Journeyy Chau

Great Plains Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 54:17


Hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald visit with Cabelas Pro Staff Angler Journeyy Chau about blue cat fishing in Kansas!   Journeyy is a lifelong angler and loves the challenge of pursuing all the different species that Kansas waters have to offer.    Be sure to give us a like, and a rating, and tell your friends about the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast! 

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed
Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 60:06


Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that customers hate their licensing, Bluecat spends again, Hashicorp gets a financial slapping, Itential ships a new version and Quantum Space Networking. 

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed
Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 60:06


Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that customers hate their licensing, Bluecat spends again, Hashicorp gets a financial slapping, Itential ships a new version and Quantum Space Networking.  The post Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release appeared first on Packet Pushers.

Packet Pushers - Network Break
Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release

Packet Pushers - Network Break

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 60:06


Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that customers hate their licensing, Bluecat spends again, Hashicorp gets a financial slapping, Itential ships a new version and Quantum Space Networking. 

Packet Pushers - Network Break
Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release

Packet Pushers - Network Break

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 60:06


Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that customers hate their licensing, Bluecat spends again, Hashicorp gets a financial slapping, Itential ships a new version and Quantum Space Networking.  The post Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release appeared first on Packet Pushers.

Packet Pushers - Fat Pipe
Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release

Packet Pushers - Fat Pipe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 60:06


Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that customers hate their licensing, Bluecat spends again, Hashicorp gets a financial slapping, Itential ships a new version and Quantum Space Networking.  The post Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release appeared first on Packet Pushers.

Packet Pushers - Fat Pipe
Network Break 434: Cisco Licensing To Get Simpler, Bluecat Buys Again, Hashicorp Money Problems, and Itential Pops A Release

Packet Pushers - Fat Pipe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 60:06


Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that customers hate their licensing, Bluecat spends again, Hashicorp gets a financial slapping, Itential ships a new version and Quantum Space Networking. 

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio
Extra: The Bluecat Gallery.

Friday Live Extra | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 6:45


This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of a new exhibition at The Bluecat Gallery.

Edge of NFT Podcast
Evan Luza Of Cool Cats — The Platform Where You Can Experience The World Of Cooltopia, Plus: MINtangible

Edge of NFT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 47:54


There are so many exciting things happening in the NFT space. But so often, it is those that draw a community that make their marks. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Cooltopia with the Co-founder of Cool Cats and the mind behind Ghost Boy and Alpha Labs, Evan Luza. Evan takes us back to his origin story and how a fear of death led him to create one of the most successful NFT launches since. He talks about the phenomenon of Cool Cats, from how it continues to draw a passionate global community to how it has evolved into a digital powerhouse. They are even expected to be in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade! Evan also shares his wisdom on navigating through the noise and the need for responding versus reacting. Plus, get to know MINtangible and what they are offering to creators and owners on NFT IP rights and more!

Creature Comforts
Creature Comforts |Blue Cat Guide Service with Bob Crosby

Creature Comforts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 45:21


Today we are getting ready to venture out on the mighty Mississippi River with the owner and operator of Blue Cat Guide Service, Bob Crosby. With a wealth of knowledge and experience to match, Bob fishes the deep holes, deep channels, ledges and drop-offs for big blues. What type of lures attract the prize catches, how to stay safe on the water, and what areas make for the best catches are some of the questions we will get to this hour. As always, Dr. Troy Majure, DVM, with the Animal Medical Center and Libby Hartfield, Retired Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is here if you have any concerns about your furry friends or general wildlife experiences. Email the show: animals@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

URSA
Food: Berlin's Sweetest Treats

URSA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 30:48


Issue 14: February 2023 Berlin foodie Will Maidment shows us the sweeter side of the city, despite his New Year's resolution to cut down on sugar… oh well!We discuss the Kreuzberg hub that is Katie's Blue Cat cafe and their mouth watering pastries. We explore the divisive way to put cream and jam on a scone, and what exactly ANZAC cookies are. Will and Julia take us right into the action and share how they indulged in a range of pastries for your listening pleasure. To wrap up, we chat about other delectable sweets in the city and Will's personal recommendations - no, Spaghettieis is not mentioned!Eateries covered in this episode:Katie's Blue CatDamascus CODA DessertNuts & Co.The SanctuaryOur theme music is from Lucas Carey, with audio from Epidemic Sound. Cover art by Sian Amber Fletcher. This episode is brought to you by Bear Radio. If you're a producer based in Europe and have an idea for an URSA story, we'd love to hear from you! We're always accepting new pitches.Support for this podcast comes from our Patreon - if you like URSA and all the incredible stories that come with it - then please consider supporting us at patreon.com/ursapodcast. The price you'd spend on a coffee would go to supporting us and our contributors each month.

The Vibes Broadcast Network
I Interviewed A Blue Cat...

The Vibes Broadcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 89:23


I Interviewed A Blue Cat...#storyteller #popculture #paranormal #radioshow #comedian #currentevents The Static Web Site's first episode was January 1, 1999 in a vain attempt to make the world hear the off kilter and sophomoric ramblings of Miles Tidal and Bob LeMent.Now 22 years and counting they continue their weekly stream of consciousness dialogues. As you may have discerned from listening, we do no preparation or use any manners or decorum to provide a fully improvised piece of comedy. Website: https://www.staticradio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staticradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057522434640Twitter: https://twitter.com/staticradioLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-lement-364a3549/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvrrdLLj84w8-fp1UnBTAATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@staticradio4Thanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteAnd Now!!! The Bandmates' club, Supporters of the channel: Matthew Arrowood Host of The ONLY Brocast podcast:https://youtube.com/channel/UCsfv1wWu3oUg42I2nOtnMTADon Hahn of In the Margins: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheMarginsBukas Siguro: https://www.youtube.com/c/BukasS%C4%ABgur%C3%B8Will Scoville of Ranch Rehab DIY: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchRehabDrew Lee Nicholas of DN-TV:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TVqL9mn6NzPkXOLOZSX-AFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl
Ep. 169 - Charlie Cole of Blue Cat Brewing

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 62:23


From a marketing beginning to eventual homebrewing and then a professional career that had him working for one of the best-known German brewers to small outfits where his creativity could flourish, Charlie Cole has been dedicated to craft.  When the opportunity came along to get involved with Blue Cat, an Illinois brewing institution going back to the 1990s, he jumped at the chance.  He's a believer in tradition and forward momentum, of honoring location and history but not settling for the status quo.  For almost two years now he's been working to keep the brewery and restaurant moving in a positive way but a series of factors – including many that are familiar to other brewery owners – have made it a tough road to walk.  At the end of 2022 he had to close, something he hopes is temporary.  This Episode is Sponsored By:Athletic Brewing Co.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Company – America's leading non-alcoholic craft brewer. Give Dry a Try this January with Athletic Brewing's near beers. NEW Athletic customers can receive 20% off their FIRST order of TWO 6-packs or more when they visit athleticbrewing.com and use the code AAB20 at checkout by March 31, 2023.For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Charlie Cole Sponsors: Athletic Brewing, All About Beer Tags: Beer, Lager, Cucumber, History, Illinois, Restaurant, Labor 

Geeks Next Door
Episode 334: Christmas Cheer!

Geeks Next Door

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 66:50


The boys sit down to review the Blue Cat movie (Avatar damnit!) and talk about the weather, like good Minnesotans do! Plus we digest Willow and tell tales of all the shows out worth their watching. Come stop in and listen to what Rudolph does on his travels. Let's go!

Gals of Geekdom
Issue 86: Happy Holidays You Blue Cat People.

Gals of Geekdom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 70:38


Lizzy and Chrystal share a Christmas episode as they talk about Avatar, Bojack, and seasonal depression!

The River Certified Podcast
The Smell Was So Bad, The Cat Was Throwing UP- The River Certified Podcast Ep.57

The River Certified Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 164:20


Spencer Bauer and Ryan Tasler talk with Jay Goughnour, Joby Hoskinson, and Jeremy Dawson. Click for Straight Heat Stickers! Click for Bigfoot Bush Craft Fire Starters (Promo Code: spencerbauer) Topics discussed: Beaver dam from space, When your buddy catches your fish, Combat fishing; The grind of the trapline; Weighing in on the walleye disaster; Undertaker on the river bank; I got shot at one night; $150 fir 90 seconds; weighing fish; Spencer's hot tip for holding a Blue Cat; I can drink every Busch Light in the county and still out wrestle you; Crappie for bait; I might hump his leg, but we are not going to hug; spearing carp; Wintering Flatheads; And much more! Connect with Spencer, Ryan, and River Certified River Certified on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook River Certified Merch Email us spencer@rivercertified.com taslerryan@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SONIC TALK Podcasts
Sonic TALK 730- LEGO Drums, Springs, Digitakt Song Mode, Omnibus

SONIC TALK Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 61:05


Guests Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic Ty Unwin- media composer, producer, orchestrator Youtube Video version: https://youtu.be/o1SV10whG0o Patreon for pre-show , ad free and a lot more patreon.com/sonicstate Sign up for iZotope's Music Production Suite Pro for 24.99 a month, or Producers Club for $19.99 a month, and you get access to the most up-to-date versions of our plug-ins as well as the latest features and updates as they are released. No upgrade fees. And, you can tap into iZotope's expert knowledge with exclusive product tutorials and videos on mixing, mastering, and more. Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial.   Babyaudio.com - save 15% on any purchases of their range of creative effect plugins, designed to add color and depth to your mixes. When checking out, use the code ST15  00:00:15 SHOW START 00:08:44 Lego Drum Machine 00:18:04 AD: iZotope Music Producers Club 00:19:39 Spring Verbs - VREV-305 00:29:00 Breaking: Song Mode for Digitakt and Gang 00:30:17 Omnibus from AudioMovers 00:36:55 AD: Babyaudio.com save 15% with code ST15 00:38:16 Arturia Coldfire 00:44:30 DrgnSl4y3r via - [discord] - QQ What options are there for people who wish to run older plugins that are dropped unceremoniously from their developers (like Absynth B4 Pro-53 and Spektral Delay)? I'm assuming that maybe Blue Cat's Patchwork would be a good solution - since it would also allow one to run VST's in a VST3-only host like Cubase (or Logic or Pro Tools) https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/ 00:54:41 Nicholas Bryant asks via - [youtube] - QQ What is your worst behaving item or instrument that you can't replace (yet)?   Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Facebook Live as well as at Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in. Preshow available on Twitch. You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED 

The Guys Review
Balls Out: Gary The Tennis Coach

The Guys Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 57:44


Balls Out: Gary The Tennis Coach Welcome to The Guys Review, where we review media, products and experiences.  **READ APPLE REVIEWS/Fan Mail**Mention Twitter DM group - like pinned tweet @The_GuysReviewRead emails theguysreviewpod@gmail.comTwitter Poll Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach Directed: Danny Leiner (most well known for directing stoner comedies, Dude, Where's My Car, and Harold and Kumar) Starring:  Seann William Scott Randy Quaid Brando Eaton Emilee Wallace A.D. Miles Leonor Varela  Released: Jan 13, 2009 Budget: $15M ($20.7M in 2022) Box Office: No box office info, released directly to video. Ratings:   IMDb 5.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: No score, only 2 professional reivews. Audience score of only 27%Metacritic No results Google Users 55%  Here art thine Awards My Lord Tucker the Wanker second Earl of Wessex. Lord of the Furries. Heir of Lord baldy the one eyed snake wrestler. Protector of Freedom units. Step Sibling with funny feelings down stairs. Entertainer of uncles. No awards. First time you saw the movie? Plot:https://moviepooper.com/movie/balls-out-gary-the-tennis-coach/Lincoln West High gets to the state tennis finals against Southpoint High, and Mike (Brando Eaton) gets matched up against Southpoint's star player Tommy Tremble (Joseph Dwyer) to determine which school will walk away with the championship.Mike wins the first set, and Tommy wins the second. During the fifteen-minute break before the final set, Mike gets another verbal beatdown from his father for playing shoddily during the second set (though that's because his legs are cramping up), and Mike finally musters up the courage to tell his father off for the first time. As the third set is underway, Mike's left knee locks up, threatening the forfeiture of the set to Tommy. As Jenny (Emilee Wallace) massages his knee, Gary (Seann William Scott) orders Chang (Justin Chon) to get the teammates to do something to motivate Mike, so they all end up doing the tomahawk chop chant, and they get the supporters of their school to join in with them. In the midst of this, the principal's daughter, Amy (Ryan Simpkins), shouts out a profanity-laden speech of encouragement. The support forces Mike to dig deep within himself and mentally shut out his pain, and then he beats Tommy to win the state title. As the team celebrates, Mike gets a handshake and a hug from his father, and he also kisses Jenny. Gary then watches as an owl lands near him, and he sees that it is actually Lew's (Randy Quaid) spirit in owl form. He tells Lew that, since he has led the team to championship glory, he doesn't know what to do next. Lew replies that, while he can't tell him what to do next, he can tell him that those boys will never forget this wonderful day. He praises Gary for being a great coach and flies away, and the team then salutes Gary. Some days later, after Gary puts the championship trophy in the school's trophy case, he finally arranges a date with Norma (Leonor Varela). He then overconfidently narrates to himself that, after he marries Norma, he should get a teaching degree, and maybe he could turn some dead-end loser into a future U.S. president.    TOP 51 Despite being direct-to-DVD in the US, the film was shown in theaters in Iceland. 2 To date, the last film to feature Randy Quaid. 3 Script was discovered by the BlueCat Screenplay Competition in 2005, going on to win the top prize. Within days, BlueCat sent screenplay to producer Peter Morgan to read. **TRIPLE LINDY AWARD** **REVIEW AND RATING** TOP 5Stephen:1 Breakfast club2 T23 Sandlot4color out of space5 Mail order brides Chris:1. sandlots2. T23. trick r treat4. rocky horror picture show5. hubie halloween Trey:1) Boondocks Saints2) Mail Order Brides3) Tombstone4) Very bad things5) She out of my league  Tucker:1. T22: Tombstone4: My Cousin Vinny5: John WickNational treasure WHAT ARE WE DOING NEXT WEEK? Web: https://theguysreview.simplecast.com/EM: theguysreviewpod@gmail.comIG: @TheGuysReviewPodTW: @The_GuysReview - Twitter DM groupFB: https://facebook.com/TheGuysReviewPod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKXJhq9LbQ2VfR4K33kT9Q Please, Subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts from!! Thank you,-The Guys 

Doctor Who: Strangers in Space
Film Club Lite 28: Dougal and the Blue Cat (1970)

Doctor Who: Strangers in Space

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 30:05


There's something evil in the Magic Garden and it isn't Robbie Williams... In this edition of Film Club Lite, we turn our microphones to Dougal and the Blue Cat (released in 1972 in the UK), the first long-form spin-off from The Magic Roundabout

2 Perception Pathfinder Podcast
Quest for the Frozen Flame- THE HOOK s2e6: Red Cat, Blue Cat

2 Perception Pathfinder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 226:42


Red Cat Cave- none of the Broken Tusks have been there in generations, but with Grandfathers Sven's last guidance sending us to this lost piece of history in the west, weve little else to hope for but a miracle... Follow us on Twitter @2Perception for all the latest updates and adventures :) Join the community on Discord! discord.gg/Squiiddish Check out Norse Foundry for some awesome METAL DICE! Use our code "2Perception" for 10% off anything on the site- even the fancy stuff! https://www.norsefoundry.com/ Sound effects and ambiance provided by Syrinscape! https://www.syrinscape.com/

Easy Riders Raging Podcast
72- Blue Cat Blues

Easy Riders Raging Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 22:01


In this episode we continue our classic cartoon coverage by discussing 'Blue Cat Blues', which is a super dark Tom and Jerry short.

La Chaîne Guitare - Amplificateur de Passion
Axiom de Blue Cat Audio, test du logiciel hyper puissant d’émulation d’amplis et d’effets

La Chaîne Guitare - Amplificateur de Passion

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 19:08


Axiom est un des logiciels guitare de l'éditeur français Blue Cat Audio (bluecataudio.com). C'est même le coeur du réacteur puisque qu'il assure l'émulation d'ampli guitare et d'effets. Avec Axiom vous disposez d'une solution complète que ce soit pour faire du son clair, du plus crunch ou bien encore du très énervé. En complément à Axiom, L'article Axiom de Blue Cat Audio, test du logiciel hyper puissant d'émulation d'amplis et d'effets est apparu en premier sur La Chaîne Guitare.

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
The Unexpected Channel That Increases Revenue

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 33:23


Discover why user feedback and great customer support lead to revenue growth. While app creators know that downloads and cost per install are important, they often leave some critical components on the table in the design process. In fact, we have many case studies where apps have 4-17X revenues without increasing downloads. Discover: - How to collect and analyze feedback so you can continually improve our app - How a great customer support experience can be pivotal for user retention - Why do feedback capabilities and great customer support lead to revenue growth About Today's Guest Eric Vermillion, Helpshift leader and CEO, spends his days driving strategy and growth plans, developing high-performance teams, and producing oversized results—globally. No big deal. Before Helpshift, he was instrumental in advancing BlueCat to one of Canada's most notable software exits and also helped grow revenue at NICE Systems to over $1B. When he's not leading business transformation, this Purdue University graduate is traveling with his wife and two daughters, forever in search of a great view and an even better glass of red wine. Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit SPONSORS SocialPeta is the world's leading advertisement analysis platform, dedicated to offering top ad creatives and marketing strategies for both advertisers and publishers. Serving as an essential ad and marketing intelligence platform, SocialPeta covers advertising data from 80+ global ad networks across 70 countries and regions. Now they have more than 300 enterprise clients including Google, Tencent Games, NetEase Games, Garena, Gismart, Mobvista and etc. Learn more by visiting SocialPeta.com. Do you want to increase your Ad Revenue? AppBroda has provided its clients with 40-150% increase in Ad revenue by giving them access to premium advertisers on Google Ad exchange. Click here to book a free consultation with Appbroda. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters *************** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/app-marketing-podcast/message

Navigating the Customer Experience
164: Delivering Quality Service through Mobile Applications with Eric Vermillion

Navigating the Customer Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 21:02


Eric Vermillion is the CEO of Helpshift, a San Francisco based company that develops mobile customer support software that helps companies provide better customer support in mobile apps. Before Helpshift, Eric was instrumental in advancing BlueCat to one of Canada's most notable software exits, and also helped grow revenue at NICE Systems to over $1 Billion. He has also held sales and leadership roles at PTC, Tecnomatix and Triad Systems Corporation. Eric holds a Bachelor's degree in management from Purdue University.   Questions   We like to give our guest an opportunity to do their own introduction in their own words, can you just tell us a little bit about how you got to where you are today? Can you tell us a little bit about what Helpshift does? Do you see mobile applications advancing even more in the whole development of customer experience on a global level? Or do you find people are looking for more opportunities where they can have more face-to-face interactions and less interaction with the digital or the technological side of things? Metaverse, there are a lot of people who still have a little bit of apprehension in relation to that whole emergence of that, what it represents, how to interface with it. What are your thoughts on that? Do you think it's something that will become the norm? How do you think people can adjust to it feeling more comfortable because it's so different and generally speaking, human beings just don't adjust to change very readily. Could you share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website, or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? Could you also share with our audience, maybe one or two books that have had the biggest impact on you? It could be a book that you read recently, or even one that you read a long time ago, but it still has impacted you in a very great way. We have a lot of listeners who are business owners and managers, who feel they have great products and services, but they lack the constantly motivated human capital. If you were sitting across the table from that person, what's the one piece of advice that you would give them to have a successful business? What's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about - either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you will tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track if for any reason you got derailed or just kind of helps to get you back refocused.   Highlights   Eric's Journey   Eric shared that he spent his entire career in the world of software, pretty good chunk of it on the sales end of things. He kind of got lucky coming out of Purdue University, when all his friends were taking jobs at places like John Deere and Caterpillar and Anderson Consulting, I found the Bay area software company to join and kind of fell in love with technology and software. So, he's spent his career helping people use technology to create value. And he's spent a big chunk of it in the world of customer service, he was at NICE for 8 years and got to be a part of things when kind of this whole omni channel trend happened. After he left NICE, he did a couple of other software plays in the world of identity management and IT security with blue cat, he found his way back and spent the last 3 years in Helpshift trying to really redefine what good customer service looks like for mobile apps and using more mobile devices more effectively.   What Does Helpshift do?   When asked about what Helpshift does, Eric shared that if you think of the your mobile phone, you probably engage with a lot of mobile apps on a day to day basis. Most people do and that's a trend that is rapidly increasing. They help brands use that mobile app to create essentially an orchestration tool for consumers to drive a very elegant customer experience. So, when you're in the mobile app you got typically it's the mobile app knows who you are, there's some context to the situation. And so, their customers are able to really provide their consumers with a much more elegant logical flow within the mobile app, allowing them to really self-serve much more effectively and by the time they actually get to an agent or human if they need to, because it's a more complex problem, or they're a blue-chip customer. A lot of the problems already been solved, the context is there for the agents, so they can become a bit more like a concierge or a personal assistant than then the traditional view of what we would think of as a customer service agent.   Mobile Applications Advancing to Develop Customer Experience   Me: Do you see mobile applications advancing even more in the whole development of customer experience on a global level? Or do you find people are looking for more opportunities where they can have more face-to-face interactions and less interaction with the digital or the technological side of things?   Eric stated that those are two separate interesting questions. He thinks after what we've all been through in the last couple of years with COVID, he'd be surprised if there's anyone in the world that isn't craving a little bit more face-to-face interaction. So, he does think people want that, but he's not sure that customer service is the place where they're striving for more kind of face to face, human to human interaction.   People are busy, people's schedules have changed and evolved a lot over the last couple of years, people tend to do a lot more working remotely, they tend to have schedules that are not very standard and typical, so they want to be able to find resolution to their problems whenever they want, wherever they want, at whatever time of day they want and that's something that he thinks companies are going to have to continue to adapt to.   And one thing that we know is true is that there were 2 million mobile apps that were created last year and there'll be more than that that are created this year. People tend to carry their mobile device with them, all the time 24/7, for most of us it's sitting next to our bed even at night. And so, it is this tool that's on our person 24 hours a day and when used properly, it can be an incredibly powerful tool for accessing support and creating a support engagement that really fits your needs and your schedule as a consumer, whenever and wherever you want.   He also thinks that when you think about some of the other trends that are going on in the world, like the emergence of this thing, everyone's calling the metaverse, other kind of distributed commerce technologies, like blockchain and web3, and other digital commerce trends that are happening in the world, most of those actually are accessed through mobile devices and through mobile apps as well. So, it's a trend that he thinks would be hard to find any reason that it's not going to continue to grow and kind of grow exponentially.   Metaverse, How Can People Adjust to it Feeling More Comfortable Because It's So Different   Me: I'm glad you mentioned the metaverse, because there are a lot of people who still have a little bit of apprehension in relation to that whole emergence of that, what it represents, how to interface with it. What are your thoughts on that? Do you think it's something that will become the norm? How do you think people can adjust to it feeling more comfortable because it's so different and generally speaking, human beings just don't adjust to change very readily.   Eric stated that all very good and fair points. He thinks that a lot of people's view of the metaverse is driven by the images, or the headlines that they see about broken virtual reality experiences, they think the metaverse as kind of a 3D VR kind of gaming environment and to a certain extent, it largely is in 2022, but the evolution of it is happening very, very fast.   And for him, he envision this world, not so many years from now, the technology is there to make this happen right now, where maybe he has a meeting with someone who is sitting in Japan, speaks only Japanese, someone who's in Brazil that speaks only Portuguese, someone in France who speaks only French, and himself in a room having a meeting, in a virtual environment in real time collaborating on some project where they all understand each other, and they can effectively communicate and collaborate in a way, that's just not possible today, and kind of a purely physical world.   And so, he thinks there's just so many applications for it like that really impacted us in a positive way, in a professional environment, in an educational environment, from a healthcare perspective that gets taken granted a lot today when people just think of the metaverse is kind of this scary 3D video game. And all of those things that he just described, of course, are also going to have commerce that comes alongside of them and ownership and digital rights that around and a lot of that is being handled today or will likely be handled through blockchain technology.   And so, you have this kind of parallel digital existence that happens with all of this commerce, would be naive to think that that's not going to create a lot of support issues and a lot of support challenges. And jumping from that world, out into the more physical world to pick up the phone and make a phone call or send someone an email is highly impractical when you think about it. So, he thinks support tools are going to have to evolve as well to be able to handle some of those changes.   App, Website or Tool that Eric Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business   When asked about an online resource that he cannot live without in his business, Eric stated that it's probably pretty boring, but he spent a big chunk of his day in G Suite, from kind of managing the calendar to all the collaboration that happens over the tools. So that's a pretty boring one because they spend a lot of time talking about mobile apps, he would maybe add a bonus that he travels a lot and he'd really struggle if he didn't have his American Airlines app, that's kind of how he gets from place to place anymore. So that's one that he tends to use a great deal as well.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Eric   When asked about books that have had the biggest impact, Eric stated that he's a big fan of Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins, that's just that's one of those timeless books, the concept of the whole hedgehog principle and really having that one thing that you're laser focused on, and the whole organization is laser focused on, that you want to be known for. As well as the concept of having the right people on the bus, even if you don't know where they will sit. Those are just concepts that resonates with him very well with him, and philosophies that he tends to use and in his own management style.   On a more kind of non-business level, he's a big fan of Bob Goff as well. He's got a very fascinating story. His first book, which is called Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World, is still his favourite of the ones that he's written. He's written a few since that he thinks that was probably 10 years old at this point. But he tends to really love experiences, he thinks Bob does a great job sharing interesting experiences and the lessons you can take from each one in an extremely interesting way.   Advice for Business Owners and Managers to Have a Successful Business   Me: We have a lot of listeners who are business owners and managers, who feel they have great products and services, but they lack the constantly motivated human capital. If you were sitting across the table from that person, what's the one piece of advice that you would give them to have a successful business?   Eric stated that you know that you're a coach, you're not just a manager. He saw this clip in the last few days of Nick Saban, the Alabama football coach that's highly regarded and very well known. He stepped in and prevented a player from sharing a piece of cake with another player. So, they have this spring game every year, where they play against their own teammates, and the losing team gets beans and franks and the winning team gets a steak dinner with chocolate cake. And the winning teammate wanted to share a piece of cake with his really good friend that was on the losing team and Saban saw it and shut it down.   And he just loves that because losing hurts, and it should hurt and that's how you know you don't want to do it anymore. And he thinks people sometimes need to realize that they have an obligation as a leader, as a manager, to also be a coach and not just a manager. His job is really to help everyone who works for him to perform at a high level, and to help prepare them for their next job or even help them get their next job. And he thinks too many managers forget that often. And you can't buy your way out of that responsibility no matter how much you're paying for someone.   And then in this world where human capital and good human capital is very hard to come by, and often very expensive, losing sight of that responsibility to really coach and help a person be prepared for whatever's next, it's one of those things you take for granted if you're just trying to sometimes pay top dollar for people because you think that'll automatically make them the best at things, which is not the case.   Me: I totally agree. One of the things that we talk about a lot as well as a customer service trainer is that the most important role of the leader is to grow and develop people because as you mentioned before, you want to have people around you who are robust, who are efficient, who are intrinsically motivated to do what they're employed to do, but at the same time, they feel like they have some purpose and for them to feel like they have some purpose, they have to feel like they're a part of a bigger goal other than collecting a salary. So, I do quite agree with you that leaders are coaches even though a lot of them may not look at themselves as a coach, I like that phrase that you put it as.   What Eric is Really Excited About Now!   Eric shared that from a people perspective, the pandemic has created a lot of confusion around what work looks like and you hear a lot of companies talking about they're going to be remote only or they're going to be office only or they're going to be hybrid or like lots of different things that people are calling this thing. He spent most of his career as a remote employee and it's hard, it is not something that there's a kind of a playbook or a handbook out there to do. And it was harder before Zoom and messaging and always available internet, but it's still hard.   And he believes very strongly that companies need to have a framework for expectations and that's something that they've been continuing to work on a lot as a company. Expectations on what's expected of you as an employee, and that is independent of physical location, that is just what's expected of you as an employee, he doesn't really care where you sit, if you're doing those things, he doesn't care where you sit. He doesn't care if you're physically in an office or remote. If you're following those guidelines and principles of what they stand for as an organization and using the technology to do that, if you're doing it like that, he doesn't really care where you work from. He thinks a lot of companies think that they can kind of hand you a bag of cool technology and software, and it will make you a great remote worker but it just unfortunately doesn't always work that way, you have to teach people what's expected, inspect it regularly and then drag them back into the office when it's too hard or people are just not able to kind of cope with that very unstructured environment that you have at home, not everyone can do it. And frankly, not everyone wants to and so that's professionally.   On a personal level, he did get a Peloton a few months ago so he's been loving that and trying to take off his own COVID-19.   Where Can We Find Eric Online   Website - www.helpshift.com/ LinkedIn – Helpshift LinkedIn – Eric Vermillion   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Eric Uses   When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Eric shared that his favourite quote is the Wayne Gretzky quote, or at least he thinks it's widely attributed to Wayne Gretzky, which is “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”   Me: All right. And that's a good one. How do you think people can apply that in this whole environment that we're operating in? As you mentioned, we're emerging out of this global pandemic, even though we're not fully emerged out of it, people are trying to just kind of get their life back into some form of semblance. So, with all of that in play and there's also I think a lot of people are still experiencing a lot of fear and anxiety because they don't know what to expect. How do you think that quote can help people to really raise the bar?   Eric stated that he thinks it can be a motivating factor for you. He's definitely a person that's fairly easily amused and he's very much an experience person, he doesn't particularly care about stuff and things, and he thinks for a lot of people over the last couple of years, they've had to figure out more interesting ways to entertain themselves versus going out and kind of buying stuff and looking more for satisfaction through material things. Every day is really a new opportunity to learn something, pain tends to create intelligence, practice creates perfection and that kind of galvanizes you.   He thinks that every person that he meets is a new lesson, every person that he has had an opportunity to help in some way is literally currency for him, it makes him feel wealthy, even if it doesn't add a penny to his own bank account. And every time he gets a chance to experience a new city or a new restaurant, or make a new friend, it makes him feel wealthier than the day before. And he think that's one of those things that every one of us can remember, every one of us that's above ground and breathing has all those opportunities every single day to like add those experiences, add those things that do make you wealthier in a non-monetary way, and never miss a chance to take one of those shots and being aware of that he thinks is an incredibly motivating thing.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners   Links Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!

La Chaîne Guitare - Amplificateur de Passion
Revue de Presse Guitare – 10/04/22 – Démo : Blue Cat Audio Axiom, AcouFiend et PolyVibe

La Chaîne Guitare - Amplificateur de Passion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 37:56


Replay live 10/04/22 Sujets abordés Intro : guitare De Leeuw Guitars modèle Indian Caramel avec Axiom de Blue Cat Audio pour le son Survol Blue Cat Audio : Axiom, AcouFiend pour le feedback et PolyVibe Livre : "Dictionnaire d'Accords de Guitare" d'Olivier Pain-Hermier, édition Hit Diffusion Avant-première : Jay Square, interview d'un musicien Métal, Punk L'article Revue de Presse Guitare – 10/04/22 – Démo : Blue Cat Audio Axiom, AcouFiend et PolyVibe est apparu en premier sur La Chaîne Guitare.

Girls Gone Gab
#85. ER Visits & Blue Cat Benjamin

Girls Gone Gab

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 58:54


If you thought we were sick and tired last week...just wait until you hear about the not one, not two, but FOUR ER visits our girl Mackenzie had this past week. Don't fret though, she's here and lived to tell us the story about her ongoing sickness experience. This week we also discuss what we've been watching lately including Bridgerton, The Girl from Plainville, and The Ultimatum. Also, hear why the Grammys left us feeling let down, who slid back into Cierra's snapchat, and a word game fail...er...kind of. You'll see...buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin'. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed
Day Two Cloud 101: Closing The Network/Cloud Gap Before You Fall In (Sponsored)

Packet Pushers - Full Podcast Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 50:22


On today's episode, sponsored by BlueCat Networks, we examine the technology and human challenges that arise when you integrate on-prem and the public cloud. You can't continue to do things in the cloud with traditional toolsets and processes. You need to update the tech and the people, including how they collaborate. We also discuss a new report that examines the need for, and challenges of, integrating networking and cloud teams. Our guest is Andrew Wertkin, Chief Strategy Officer at BlueCat.